The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is debating movies for all to hear! For this year’s Christmas movie matchup, Rock & Rob decided to see whether The Santa Clause (1994) or Elf (2003) is the better holiday family classic. They bring in their resident Christmas cheer spreader, Abbie Rocklein, to help determine which one ends up on the nice list while the other becomes a cotton-headed ninny muggins. Listen in while pouring syrup on your spaghetti as important topics are discussed such as snowball velocity; Christmas movie connections; and for some reason Arthur Christmas (2011). Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and I hope you find your dad!

Son of A Nutcracker: Elf vs. The Santa Clause

This week Rock & Rob throw on the spandex and venture out into the night to battle their first superhero movies ever on the show: Batman (1989) and The Dark Knight (2008). Keaton vs. Bale; Nicholson vs. Ledger; Burton vs. Nolan – this is exactly what this show was created for. Listen in as they put the two most iconic Batman movies through seven rounds of questions to see which one died a hero and which lived long enough to see itself...be rebooted three times.

Let’s Get Nuts: Batman vs. The Dark Knight

It’s almost Halloween so Rock & Rob thought it was time to debate two horror classics from the 90s: Scream (1996) and I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997). They are joined by horror expert (and Rock’s sister) Christy Adkins to determine which slasher survives and which one doesn’t make it to the sequel. Listen in as they put both films through seven rounds of questions such as best cast; better title; and which movie was ultimately scarier. They also cover important topics such as doggy doors on garage doors; 90s cool guy hair; and why there isn’t more urgency when being chased by a deranged murderer.

What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie: Scream vs. I Know What You Did Last Summer

This week Rock & Rob head back to high school and debate whether Superbad (2007) or 21 Jump Street (2012) is old enough for what? Old enough to party! Listen in as both movies get put through seven rounds of questions while discussing important topics such as Jonah Hill movies; which scene in 21 Jump Street is possibly the funniest ever; and lawyers whose job it is to approve cartoon drawings of a certain part of the male anatomy for use in movies. Grab the laundry detergent beer and enjoy your remaining years because people don’t forget.

Fastest Kid Alive: Superbad vs. 21 Jump Street

Rock & Rob had a lot of debate on one of their social media posts about which 80’s baseball classic was better so they thought the start of the 2024 MLB Playoffs would be a great time to put this conversation to rest and decide once and for all which movie wins the pennant: Major League (1989) or Bull Durham (1988). And, they knew if they were going back to the ballpark to battle baseball movies, they needed fan-favorite guest judge Austin Bentson to join them. Listen in as they put these movies through seven rounds of questions and discuss things such as the best fictional movie baseball players, sports announcers and TV editing of curse words. Just remember meat, don’t think, it can only hurt the ballclub.

Juuust A Bit Outside: Major League vs. Bull Durham

This week Rock & Rob matchup two movies with almost identical plots: Point Break (1991) and The Fast and the Furious (2001). However, if they were going to talk about Coronas and family they knew they would need the help of their friend and Fast and Furious expert Justin Ellis to guest judge. These two movies get put through seven rounds of questions and lead to the most in-depth breakdown of the Point Break beach football scene, meatball sandwiches, street racing and more. This was a close one but just remember, it don’t matter if you win by an inch or a mile, winning’s winning.

Vaya con Dios: Point Break vs. The Fast and the Furious

With Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice releasing this week, Rock & Rob would like to invite you to The Burton Bowl, where they match up two of Tim Burton’s greatest films: The original Beetlejuice (1988) and Edward Scissorhands (1990). Listen in as they put these two incredibly weird and creative movies through seven rounds of questions such as best cast and bigger plot holes while also discussing things such as Edward Scissorhands’ ice guy and WHY DIDN’T THE MAITLAND’S JUST READ THE BOOK THAT EXPLAINED EVERYTHING THEY NEEDED TO KNOW! Will Edward Scissorhands cut his way to the top or will Beetlejuice prove he really is the ghost with the most? It’s showtime!

Make My Millennium: Beetlejuice vs. Edward Scissorhands

Rock & Rob are back for season 2 and they have so much room for activities! When Will Ferrell teamed up with John C. Reilly, two of the greatest comedies of the 2000s were born and it’s time to finally determine which one wins and gets a trip to the Catalina Wine Mixer while the other crashes and burns in an invisible fire. Listen in as Rock & Rob debate both movies head to head while discussing important topics such as the best sports comedies of all time, car births and Tom Cruise. Just remember there’s no second place here because if you ain’t first, you’re last.

Shake and Bake: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby vs. Step Brothers

It’s the Season 1 finale so Rock & Rob knew they had to do something special. They have had some amazing matchups so far, but they all pale in comparison to this one. In fact, some people have said this podcast was created precisely for this purpose; and that’s to determine which of these Adam Sandler classics take home the gold jacket by winning the academic decathlon: Billy Madison (1995) or Happy Gilmore (1996). Listen in as Rock & Rob put these movies through seven rounds of questions such as better cast and which is more quotable; while discussing other important topics such as best 90s comedy villains; business ethics and unrealistic athletic talents in movies. You aint cool, unless you pee your pants or listen to this episode – I know from experience dude.

Shampoo Is Better: Billy Madison vs. Happy Gilmore

It’s almost summer so Rock & Rob decided to grab the s’more supplies, throw on some bug spray and sit around the fire debating whether Heavyweights (1995) or Camp Nowhere (1994) is the ultimate 90's summer camp movie. Listen in as they put both films through the PerkiSystem, while also discussing important topics such as camp names; bankruptcy law; and one of the greatest 90’s villains of all time: Tony Perkis.

Lunch Has Been Canceled: Heavyweights vs. Camp Nowhere

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A showdown between underappreciated movies. Each episode will feature two movies with a similar theme going head to head in seven rounds of questions to see which will emerge victorious! New episodes each Wednesday.

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