The Midnight Boys Present: A Free Podcast

The Midnight Boys

From the guys who walked you through Titanic minute by minute, it's the podcast that looks at the big themes in movies. Like why spiders are scary and how cool 1997 was.

Listen in podnod RSS feed Show website

20 episodes
Updated May 21

Episodes20

Newest first

May 21 · 48 min
The Man With the Iron Fists - Movies by Musicians - "A smidge of evil"
We took a hiatus, but we're back and give an update on why we didn't discuss Brett Michaels film as promised. But you get Wu Tang content! If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys
Dec 18, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
None but the Brave - Movies by Musicians - "Abducted"
We continue with HOF musicians and talk about Frank Sinatra and his anti-war film, None but the Brave. We get to just touch on a little bit of the insanity of Frank Sinatra's life by keeping it to the mid-1960s. Finally, we share our favorite Sinatra ...
Dec 2, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
True Stories - Movies by Musicians - "The Blue Dot"
This episode we dig into David Byrne and his movie, True Stories. This movie was inspired by tabloid clippings so we talk about some of our favorite Tabloid headlines. Get ready for some Bat Boy content. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join o ...
Nov 13, 2025 · 1 hr
Human Highway - Movies by Musicians - "Earth (But Different)"
We start a new season about movies by musicians. We begin with Neil Young and his campy Human Highway. Joe creates this new season for us, Rob's brain has confused two things, and Duff has a game for us to play. If you'd like to support our nonsense ...
Apr 22, 2025 · 49 min
Graffiti Bridge - Made in MN - "Blue butterfly at dawn"
We talk about this much forgotten (for the best) sequel to Purple Rain. We talk a lot about Prince and the difficulty for the pop stars of the 80s to make the transition into the 90s. Joe announces our next season topic. If you'd like to support our ...
Mar 11, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
A Simple Plan - Made in MN - "The Milwaukee Boat"
Three idiots bumble their way through an ill-fated attempt to change their lives. But enough about A Free Podcast, let's talk about this episode's subject: Sam Raimi's A Simple Plan. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreon at https:/ ...
Mar 4, 2025 · 50 min
Jennifer's Body - Made in MN - "Vaguely racist"
We discuss Diablo Cody's cult movie Jennifer's Body. Along the way we marvel at how Rob can't say "wolf," talk about satanic hexes, and discover none of us can remember what our recording schedule is. But at least we know never to willingly draw a cl ...
Jan 14, 2025 · 55 min
Iron Will - Made in MN - "Mixed Water"
We travel back to 1917 in a dogsled. We discuss the dangers of different types of water and European stereotypes. We go down the rabbit hole on the Astin family tree. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/th ...
Dec 3, 2024 · 53 min
Grumpy Old Men - Made in MN - "Manic Pixie Dream Senior"
Made in MN begins with Grumpy Old Men. We have thoughts on ice fishing and rural midwestern winters. Be sure to join us for Grumpy Old Men Festival 2025 in Wabasha, MN. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/t ...
Nov 27, 2024 · 49 min
Behind the Green Door - Bonus - "Second Kidnapper"
We choose our words carefully as we got paid by a listener to talk about a 1970s adult film. We talk about the 70s Porno Chic era, Ivory Soap and changing obscenity laws. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreon at https://patreon.com ...
Oct 15, 2024 · 57 min
LA Confidential - Bonus - "Rob Topping"
Someone paid us to watch an awesome movie! In addition to gushing about L.A. Confidential, we discuss the the many, MANY marriages of Lana Turner and dream up a Liz Taylor/Michael Jackson road-trip comedy. Oh, and in the spirit of Hollywood gossip, R ...
Sep 3, 2024 · 47 min
Bulletproof - Buddy Cops - "Rest in Peen"
Do you remember the Adam Sandler and Damon Wayans movie, Bulletproof? Well, we certainly do. Rob learns the difference between a hotel and a motel. Finally, we have our full season BUD Rankings. We also start out with some circumcision content we did ...
Aug 27, 2024 · 48 min
The Heat - Buddy Cops - "If I Torrented It"
Rob starts us off with some extremely inaccurate info about Sierra Mist changing their name to Starry. We then dive into the Apatow/Feig era of comedy, apply the B.U.D. system, and discuss foster kids. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our ...
Jul 30, 2024 · 53 min
Cop and a Half - Buddy Cops - "ACAP"
Buddy Cop Summer continues with Cop and a Half. Bathroom games. Failed restaurants. Henry Winkler as ACAB propagandist. AIDS. We cover it all. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys
Jul 23, 2024 · 54 min
Hard Boiled - Buddy Cops - "Now and Then"
We are goin to Hong Kong! We use the B.U.D. system on Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung. Joe shares some parenting stories, Duff has questions about undercover cops and we talk about Hong Kong cinema. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreo ...
Jul 16, 2024 · 55 min
48 Hrs. - Buddy Cops - "The turd man of Alcatraz"
We kick off our buddy cop season by introducing the B.U.D. system and applying it to 48 Hrs. Join us for takes on Nick Nolte's uncomfortably believable racism, bringing "trim" back, and prison preferences. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join ...
Mar 26, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Earth Girls are Easy - Bonus - "Soap fish"
We have another listener paid episode! We start with some credit card talk, because why not? Joe is a big Geena Davis guy and we wonder where she went. Also, should this movie be rated PG? Finally, we talk about valley girls. If you'd like to suppor ...
Feb 20, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
Mrs. Winterbourne - Bonus - "Persona Law"
Do you remember the 1996 rom-com Mrs. Winterbourne, starring Ricki Lake, Brendan Fraser, and Shirley MacLaine? One of our loyal listeners does, and they shelled out some cash to hear us talk about it! Rob, who we learn was born inside out, develops t ...
Dec 5, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Major League - Bonus - "Doug Jones Slander"
We have yet another patron. And another movie we all enjoy. We talk about out of shape baseball players, cheap MLB teams and what our walk-out songs would be. Finally, bring back slobs vs snobs. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreo ...
Oct 24, 2023 · 53 min
Carol - Bonus - "The ol' Dan Marino"
A patron paid us to talk about a great movie! Cate Blanchett hive assemble! We recommend some other movies that Carol reminds us of. Also, Christmas as an adult can be sad sometimes! Finally, we talk about bad boyfriends. If you'd like to support ou ...

The Midnight Boys Present: A Free Podcast

The Man With the Iron Fists - Movies by Musicians - "A smidge of evil"

None but the Brave - Movies by Musicians - "Abducted"

True Stories - Movies by Musicians - "The Blue Dot"

Human Highway - Movies by Musicians - "Earth (But Different)"

Graffiti Bridge - Made in MN - "Blue butterfly at dawn"

A Simple Plan - Made in MN - "The Milwaukee Boat"

Jennifer's Body - Made in MN - "Vaguely racist"

Iron Will - Made in MN - "Mixed Water"

Grumpy Old Men - Made in MN - "Manic Pixie Dream Senior"

Behind the Green Door - Bonus - "Second Kidnapper"

LA Confidential - Bonus - "Rob Topping"

Bulletproof - Buddy Cops - "Rest in Peen"

The Heat - Buddy Cops - "If I Torrented It"

Cop and a Half - Buddy Cops - "ACAP"

Hard Boiled - Buddy Cops - "Now and Then"

48 Hrs. - Buddy Cops - "The turd man of Alcatraz"

Earth Girls are Easy - Bonus - "Soap fish"

Mrs. Winterbourne - Bonus - "Persona Law"

Major League - Bonus - "Doug Jones Slander"

Carol - Bonus - "The ol' Dan Marino"