Forrest Gump Minute

The Midnight Boys

A podcast breaking down Forrest Gump four minutes at a time and that's all we have to say about that.

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39 episodes
Updated Oct 26, 2020

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Apr 13, 2020 · 47 min
Minutes 61-64 - "Hogwash"
Lt. Dan is having a rough time. We talk about receiving our selective service system cards, Lyndon Johnson and Jefferson Airplane. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys
Mar 23, 2020 · 29 min
Minutes 53-56 - "If you want to feel bad"
No musical cues and the death of Bubba, so Rob asks Joe and Duff to explain why the Vietnam War occurred. We end on some family quotes. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Mar 9, 2020 · 44 min
Bus Stop Friend - Meeks - " The Other Side of the Earth"
Meeks reminisces about rock fights, bus incontinence and a childhood fear of wind. He also shares his thoughts on Forrest Gump and weighs in on Hanks vs. Cruise. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Mar 2, 2020 · 36 min
Minutes 45-48 - "Delta Delta"
We deepdive into the history of the Billboard Hot R&B chart and the military phonetic alphabet. Also, we dunk on Dylan and the Doors. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Feb 24, 2020 · 37 min
Minutes 41-44 - "Dad Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp"
We talk about Vietnam, "Fortunate Son" and great american rock bands. We meet Lieutenant Dan for the first time. Also, bidet confessions. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Feb 17, 2020 · 42 min
Bus Stop Friend - Caroline - "Airport Borat"
Super Hanks fan Caroline joins us for a TOM HANKS DRAFT. We also discuss Jenny’s daddy issues and the 1994 Oscars. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Feb 10, 2020 · 38 min
Minutes 37-40 - "Jack Ruby's Nightclub"
We talk about Jenny's stage show and discuss Bob Dylan, Captain Kangaroo and hitchhiking. Also, we explore - why is this movie so mean to Jenny? If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Feb 3, 2020 · 48 min
Minutes 33-36 - "The Fiftieth of February"
We discuss Bubba and casting rumors. We also deep dive into the Vietnam Draft and share nudey magazine stories. Finally, Rob tells a story that should only be for our patreon feed - but here you go. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Jan 27, 2020 · 29 min
Bus Stop Friend - Jonathan - "You're Jack Reaching"
Jonathan from Minute: Impossible stops by to debate Cruise vs. Hanks and other films Forrest should star in. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Jan 20, 2020 · 35 min
Minutes 29-32 - "A repulsive podcast"
The lizard brain knows. We awkwardly talk about Forrest and Jenny's dorm room encounter and deep dive into JFK/Marilyn Monroe stories. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Jan 13, 2020 · 39 min
Minutes 25-28 - "Let’s talk about hog towels"
Forrest stumbles across George Wallace and visits Jenny at college. Joe takes us on a journey into the mind of George Wallace’s shooter. Plus, locker-room talk. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Jan 6, 2020 · 33 min
Bus Stop Friend - Rob - "Up on the Hobo Culture"
We talk unfortunate bus incidents and roller rink stories. Duff also tells us his big workplace secret. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Dec 30, 2019 · 37 min
Minutes 21-24 - "'Twangs Only' Bathroom"
Forrest escapes some good old boys and stumbles his way into being a star college athlete. We examine the discography of Duane Eddy, the king of twangy guitar. Rob takes a deep dive into Robin Wright’s character arc on Santa Barbara. If you’re interested in soap opera content, this episode is for you. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Dec 23, 2019 · 30 min
Minutes 17-20 - "A One-armed carpenter"
Forrest is bullied and destroys his leg braces. Jenny has a bad dad. We discuss #TrailerLife and a (mercifully) deleted scene featuring MLK. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Dec 16, 2019 · 30 min
Bus Stop Friend - Courtni - "Emotional crutches"
We welcome another Bus Stop friend in Courtni. She tells us a little bit about life growing up with crutches and Tom Hanks in Big. Also, Rob tells some strange childhood stories. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Dec 9, 2019 · 29 min
Minutes 13-16 - “Poor motility of the bowel”
Forrest is off to school, but not before one last Elvis fact. We share school bus hijinks, get to the bottom of what ‘stupid is as stupid does’ means, and Rob gets his meet-cute. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Nov 18, 2019 · 29 min
Minutes 5-8 - "Can't spank those feet"
We talk about Young Forrest, dual fetishes and Nathan Bedford Forrest. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Nov 11, 2019 · 40 min
Minutes 1-4 - "Unforgivable cultural ignorance"
We talk about the brilliance of the opening of Forrest Gump. We also go into A LOT of tangents that include molting, Jacob Wetterling and Jerry Lewis. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys.
Aug 19, 2019 · 11 min
Teaser - "Dirty Hippies"
The Midnight Boys are back at it again! We announce our new project and explain why we are excited about revisiting Forrest Gump, four minutes at a time.