The Midnight Boys Present: A Free Podcast

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://patreon.com/themidnightboys

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 clock. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys

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/themidnightboys

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/themidnightboys

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/themidnightboys

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, Rob gives his commentary on recent Ben Affleck news. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys

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 didn't cut. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys

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 Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys

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

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 Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys

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 our Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys

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 support our nonsense, join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys

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 the legal theory of Persona Law. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys

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 Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys

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 our nonsense, join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys

Midlife crisis season wraps up with a literal bang in Bad Boys for Life. We examine midlife crisies in-front of and behind the camera, discuss aging action stars and whether Will Smith still has it. We also discuss Martin Lawrence's scandalous Saturday Night Live monologue. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys

We look at an underrated film in Young Adult and discuss it's ending. Duff goes in on St Cloud, Minnesota and Joe goes in on Young Adult Lit. Finally, we look at Diablo Cody's life as a stripper. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys

Burt Lancaster spends an entire movie in swim trunks navigating his way through his neighbors' backyard pools. Along the way he confronts his past and finds that maybe things aren't quite as he remembered. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys

We move into week two of our midlife crisis and examine the great 1950s Douglas Sirk melodrama All That Heaven Allows. Are there second acts in love and life? Not if your gossipy neighbors and selfish kids have anything to say about it. We'll talk about starting over with someone new in middle age, Douglas Sirk, Rock Hudson, and being the child of someone having a midlife crisis. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys

It's time for a new season: Midlife Crisis! We're welcoming Rob into his 40s by looking at a few films that explore characters navigating the challenges of middle age. What better film to start with than Sideways? This week's episode uses that film to talk about dreams, male friendship, wine, and finding the courage to embrace the next chapter of your life. If you'd like to support our nonsense, join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/themidnightboys