Best Brendan Regan Podcasts (2025)

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S9 Ep10: Joey’s Wild Night Out 🍸 39:20

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1h ago39:20

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This week on It’s Happening: Joey is hungover (just like the old days) and swears off drinking “for good.” Meanwhile, Snooki and Joey dish on next week’s live show, the latest on Dancing with the Stars, and answer listener questions, all while Joey scarfs down McDonald’s. 🍟✨ Wanna join the party? Text or leave a voicemail for your favorite messy ma…

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The Ladykillers with Connor Ratliff 2:47:07

5d ago2:47:07

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We must have waffles forthwith! We must also have Connor Ratliff on the pod to talk about Tom Hanks for the first time since the completion of his Dead Eyes series! Join us for a spirited discussion about 2004’s The Ladykillers, a film that is universally regarded as the Coens’ worst, and is also the film that ended Hanks’ legendary decade-long bof…

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S9 Ep9: The Nostalgia Nook Episode 41:24

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This week on It’s Happening: Snooki and Joey chat about their upcoming live show, the effects of global warming, and their love of fall vibes and 90s fashion. They dive into AI tools like ChatGPT, spill Dancing with the Stars gossip, and answer listener questions. Wanna join the party? Text or leave a voicemail for your favorite messy mawmas at (64…

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Intolerable Cruelty with Katey Rich 2:15:37

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We’ve been exposed. You’ve nailed our asses. Of course we’re going to defend this movie! 2004’s Intolerable Cruelty features George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones at the height of their powers, yet failed to connect with contemporary audiences. Guest Katey Rich joins us as we attempt to understand why. Too mean? Too talky? A lack of period trappi…

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S9 Ep8: Rocky and Wiggles Spill the Tea with Pet Psychic Edward Ragosta 36:16

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This week on It’s Happening: Snooki and Joey break down all the highlights from the VMAs, then welcome guest pet psychic Edward Ragosta, who connects with both Rocky and Wiggles. The episode wraps with listener questions covering everything from meeting Gionni to last meals and more! Wanna join the party? Text or leave a voicemail for your favorite…

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The Man Who Wasn't There with Jordan Hoffman 2:35:01

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This one’s a real enigma - is The Man Who Wasn’t There a film about the alienation of a man who is deeply closeted and searching for connection in a tightly wound post-war world? Is it about a wife guy who doesn’t know how to express his feelings? Is it somehow about how Beethoven was not only deaf but suffered from horrific diarrhea at the end of …

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S9 Ep7: Wiggles, Witches and WTF 43:46

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This week on It’s Happening: This week on It’s Happening, Snooki and Joey cover Wiggles’ recovery, back-to-school chaos, and Halloween plans. They chat about VMAs, Taylor Swift’s engagement buzz, Dancing with the Stars, and their latest Trader Joe’s finds and Netflix binges. Wanna join the party? Text or leave a voicemail for your favorite messy ma…

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O Brother, Where Art Thou? with Emily St. James 2:16:54

27d ago2:16:54

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Those Soggy Bottom Boys really know how to carry a tune! Emily St. James joins us to talk about O Brother, Where Art Thou?, a wonderful film whose reputation was ultimately eclipsed by its octuple-Platinum soundtrack of “old timey” bops. When we’re on track, we’re talking peak Clooney, digital color correction, T. Bone Burnett, and the history of S…

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The Big Lebowski with Seth Rogen 2:49:43

1M ago2:49:43

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It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for - Seth Rogen joins us to talk about the Coens’ 1998 stoner classic The Big Lebowski. It should come as no surprise that Lebowski has loomed large over Seth’s work as a writer and director, and we’re going in depth on the influence and lasting impact of The Dude. Make yourself a White Russian (but maybe t…

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S9 Ep6: Snacks, Spirits and Scammers 43:36

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This week on It’s Happening: Snooki and Joey dish on fall bucket lists, birthday chaos, and spooky Trader Joe’s snacks. They dive into sovereign citizens, pet psychics, and a wild story about pickpockets in Italy, plus the antics of a Justin Bieber impersonator. Wanna join the party? Text or leave a voicemail for your favorite messy mawmas at (646)…

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Fargo with Zach Cregger 2:52:22

1M ago2:52:22

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Did we get the director of Weapons, another “true story,” on our Fargo episode? You betcha. Zach Cregger joins the Blank Check crew to discuss the Coens’ 1996 masterpiece and we’re going SCENE BY SCENE dissecting this perfect movie. “Minnesota nice,” “Dark Marge,” the Mike Yanagita scene, the origins of Jerry’s overwhelming debt, the inner life of …

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S9 Ep5: Today's a F🤬🤬king Nightmare! 44:04

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This week on It’s Happening: Snooki and Joey cover everything from tech mishaps and mental health to spirituality, fitness, party planning, pet parenting, and seasonal shifts! Wanna join the party? Text or leave a voicemail for your favorite messy mawmas at (646) 580-5251 and you might just get featured next week! Subscribe and Watch on YouTube Con…

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The Hudsucker Proxy with Mike Mitchell & Nick Wiger 3:41:00

2M ago3:41:00

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(Gestures at a circle) You know, for kids! Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger of the Doughboys join us for a freewheeling, gut-busting episode about the time Joel Silver gave the Coens a bunch of money to make a “commercial film” and then it ended up being 1994’s The Hudsucker Proxy. A sampling of topics discussed: Paul Newman being hot up until the day …

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S9 Ep4: Snooki and Joey: Upgraded 🎙️ 37:43

2M ago37:43

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This week on It’s Happening: Snooki and Joey break in their new pro podcast setup, share health and fitness updates, and unpack Kendra Hilty's headline-making relationship with her psychiatrist. They cover everything from breast milk ice cream to Selena Gomez, preview new shows like The Hunting Wives and a celebrity survival series, and sprinkle in…

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Barton Fink with Chris Weitz 3:27:26

2M ago3:27:26

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Is John Goodman the devil? Is the studio system good, actually? Is it better to be the director of a bomb than it is to be the director of a film that doesn’t exist? Filmmaker (and part of a DGA-sanctioned directing duo) Chris Weitz joins us to talk about Barton Fink, possibly the greatest film ever made about the “art vs. commerce” divide inherent…

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S9 Ep3: Happy Augtober, Crusaders! 🍃🎃 47:14

2M ago47:14

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This week on It’s Happening: Snooki and Joey talk all things weather, weird vibes, and what’s ahead for the holidays. They share updates on JT’s health, touch on grief and public pressure, and weigh in on everything from Hallmark movies to celebrity headlines—with a few witchy moments in between. Wanna join the party? Text or leave a voicemail for …

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Miller's Crossing with Ari Aster 2:09:18

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It’s a movie about hats, and a movie about giving folks the high hat. It’s also a movie about how Jon Polito is the greatest actor in the world. It’s Miller’s Crossing! Filmmaker Ari Aster (go see Eddington!) joins Griffin and David to discuss the Coen Brothers’ knotty homage to the gangster genre, a film overloaded with memorable characters and wi…

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S9 Ep2: Everything Is Coming Back! 46:24

2M ago46:24

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This week on It’s Happening: Snooki and Joey are working on a live show in Nashville, Wiggles turns one, and the world says goodbye to legends Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan. Plus, The Devil Wears Prada sequel is filming in Joey’s neighborhood—and of course, there’s more unfiltered chaos along the way! Wanna join the party? Text or leave a voicemail …

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Raising Arizona with John Hodgman 2:41:57

2M ago2:41:57

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Jesus Cock, that’s a hot new episode! John Hodgman returns to Blank Check to chat about Raising Arizona, the Coen’s swerve of a follow-up to Blood Simple that trades in the hallmarks of noir for the hallmarks of Looney Tunes. We’re talking about Nic Cage’s sad eyes, Holly Hunter’s year of iconic crying performances, rest stop public pomade, and peo…

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S9 Ep1: Joey Drens Out! 44:47

2M ago44:47

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This week on It’s Happening: Joey spills all about his messy weekend in the Hamptons, Snooki’s already in full fall prep mode, and Coldplay outs a cheating couple mid-show. Plus, your burning listener questions get answered! Wanna join the party? Text or leave a voicemail for your favorite messy mawmas at (646) 580-5251 and you might just get featu…

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Blood Simple with Ray Tintori & Jordan Fish 2:44:07

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Gather round, folks - it’s time to embark upon a journey through one of the most sterling filmographies in American cinema. Our Coen Brothers series - Pod Country for Old Cast - kicks off with Joel and Ethan’s remarkably assured 1984 debut Blood Simple. Coen experts and hosts of the To The White Sea podcast Ray Tintori and Jordan Fish join us to do…

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Vamps with Caroline Framke 2:46:25

3M ago2:46:25

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Our Amy Heckerling series comes to an end with 2012’s Vamps, a film produced too late to have an appropriate budget, and too early to be a streaming series. However - we find it charming! Caroline Framke returns to the podcast after 6 years (an eternity for us, but probably a blink for a vampire), and we talk about the pitfalls and pleasures of ete…

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I Could Never Be Your Woman with Karen Chee 2:21:36

3M ago2:21:36

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Michelle Pfeiffer stars as Amy Heckerling and Paul Rudd stars as ????? in a totally normal movie that might actually be a voodoo curse made against Amy’s enemies. Oh, also Saorise Ronan makes her FILM DEBUT. What a picture! The incomparable Karen Chee joins us to talk about 2007’s I Could Never Be Your Woman, a movie that was financed by a French s…

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S8 Ep39: The Apocalypse and Joey’s #SueSituation 41:18

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This week on It’s Happening: Joey gets tossed from the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation reunion, Snooki’s living that electric car mawma life, and the duo is on a mission for free swag. Plus, Anna Wintour retires, Jeff Bezos’ lavish wedding weekend, and more hot goss! Subscribe and Watch on YouTube This episode is sponsored by: Boulevard Connect with …

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28 Years Later 2:52:29

3M ago2:52:29

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Blank Check is going back to the British Isles with Danny Boyle, Alex Garland, and one extraordinarily well-endowed zombie this week as they discuss 28 Years Later. This movie has so much to love in it – wet bones, third-act Ralph Fiennes, Jodie Comer doing a thing, the Angel of the North, Teletubbies, the aforementioned well-endowed zombies, mind-…

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S8 Ep38: Cheers to That B!tch 🥂 56:20

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This week on It’s Happening: Karen Read is a free woman, Joey STILL has no AC, Snooki’s deep into World War 3 TikTok — plus, listener questions! Subscribe and Watch on YouTube This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp Connect with It’s Happening: Instagram | TikTok | Snooki and Joey on CameoBy Audioboom Studios

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Loser with Chandler Levack 2:32:48

3M ago2:32:48

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The song. The hat. The…casual date rape?!!? In what should have been Amy Heckerling’s “blank check” after the success of Clueless, 2000’s Loser is a real LOSER. Filmmaker Chandler Levack joins us to chat about this technically-not-a-remake-of-The-Apartment “comedy” that gets college surprisingly wrong. Come for the Wheatus talk, stay for the in-dep…

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S8 Ep37: To “Self-Shot” and Chris! 40:34

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This week on It’s Happening: Joey’s crashing at Poppy’s to escape the AC drama, Snooki’s all about the pop girly comebacks, plus summer snack ideas, Father’s Day plans, and more! Wanna join the party? Text or leave a voicemail for your favorite messy mawmas at (646) 580-5251 and you might just get featured next week! Subscribe and Watch on YouTube …

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Clueless with Heidi Gardner 2:37:12

4M ago2:37:12

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Okay, so you’re probably going, “Is this like a Noxzema commercial or what?” But seriously, this is actually a way normal podcast about one of David Sims’ favorite movies! SNL’s Heidi Gardner (a total betty) joins us to talk about Amy Heckerling’s beloved Jane Austen adaptation, and we’re rolling with the homies. Join us for Alicia Silverstone and …

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S8 Ep36: Where’ve Ya Been, B*tch?! 40:55

4M ago40:55

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This week on It’s Happening: Joey opens up about leaving Barstool Sports, Snooki shares her adoption story on Jersey Shore Family Vacation, and so much more! Subscribe and Watch on YouTube This episode is sponsored by: For a limited time only, get 35% off plus an additional 50% off your first order when you head to Smalls and use code SNOOKI. Boule…

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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 2:57:09

4M ago2:57:09

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Griffin, David, Ben, and Marie accepted the mission. They live and pod in the shadows, for those they hold close, and for those they never meet. They also have a few notes for Tom Cruise and Chris McQuarrie with regards to Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Join the crew as they break down all the problems of this latest (and final???) inst…

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Look Who's Talking Too with Max Minghella 2:32:32

4M ago2:32:32

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The Ubriacco family are back and - can you believe it? - they’re still talking! Actor and filmmaker Max Minghella joins us to talk about Look Who’s Talking Too, the contractually-obligated, quickly produced sequel to Amy Heckerling’s surprise hit. We’re talking about Mr. Toilet Man (he eats your pee pee and poo poo), Elias Koteas’ Mr. Scary Uncle M…