Bad Teams Big Dreams
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Bad Teams Big Dreams is a podcast brought to you by co-hosts Zach Lee, Thomas Locorriere, TJ White, and Cameron McIntosh. We're movie casuals and have never seen most of the classics. We watch, review, and rate a new movie every week and occasionally discuss other media and sports. You can find Bad Teams Big Dreams on all major streaming platforms as well as on Youtube.
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Silence of the Lambs (Reaction/Review)
June 07, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBThe boys are finally back and we're reviewing Silence of the Lambs. Only one of us had seen it before so tune in to see what we thought about the all-time classic. We'll be back soon with Doctor Strange 2! NEXT UP: Doctor Strange 2 (2022) Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-happy-for-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/wfRPE3kLs0c
Training Day (2001) Reaction/Review
May 09, 2022 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBNick joins us again for our first Denzel Washington movie of the podcast. And for some of us, one of our first Denzel movies period. This seems right up our alley, but will it stand up to the greats in its genre? Will Nick, president of the Sonic the Hedgehog fan club, tank Training Day in the rankings? NEXT UP: Silence of the Lambs Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / ...
The Batman (2022) Reaction/Review
May 04, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBFrom Marvel to DC, Spider-Man to Batman we go. Last week we gave Marvel's biggest breadwinner a pretty high score. Can DC's favorite hero, Batman, top it? We have plenty of thoughts... NEXT UP: Training Day Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-happy-for-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/wfRPE3kLs0c
Spider-Man: No Way Home Reaction/Review
April 15, 2022 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBWe're back...It's been a while, but we have several more episodes that will be up in April! In this one, we discuss Marvel's biggest hero (currently), while next time we'll be talking about DC's biggest hero, Batman. Which hero will come out on top? *This was recorded in January 2022 NEXT UP: The Batman (2022) Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/...
Let's Talk Good Will Hunting
December 31, 2021 21:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBThomas' birthday pick is finally here...only 2 months late. Join us for a discussion about a classic film, Good Will Hunting, where excellent, memorable performances are littered throughout. We also discuss expectations and predictions for the new Spider-Man movie, No Way Home. NEXT UP: Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: http://b...
Let's Talk Gone Girl (2014)
December 17, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBWhen Nick's wife mysteriously disappears, he winds up as the lead suspect. A media frenzy and investigation ensue and everything goes off the rails. Join us for a discussion about Gone Girl, our third David Fincher outing. Can it reach the heights of Seven and Zodiac? It just might... NEXT UP: Good Will Hunting (1997) Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: http://...
Let's Talk: The People vs Larry Flynt
October 03, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThe controversial life of Larry Flynt was a wild rollercoaster in real life, and this biopic didn't hold back. Disgusting lunatic to some, free speech hero to others. Join us for our thoughts. NEXT UP: Gone Girl (2014) Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-happy-for-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/wfRPE3kLs0c
Let's Talk: The Devil's Advocate
September 26, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBImma keep it real. My keyboard is messed up and it is painful to type rn. We present: THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE (yes, another Pacino movie, get over it). NEXT UP: The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-happy-for-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/wfRPE3kLs0c
Let's Talk: Interstellar
September 19, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThomas has been begging for it since he whiffed on 2001: A Space Odyssey almost a year ago. We present to you: a much better space movie. The 5th Christopher Nolan movie we've done, Interstellar. NEXT UP: The Devil's Advocate (1997) Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-happy-for-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/wfRPE3kLs0c
Let's Talk: The Grand Budapest Hotel
September 13, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBAnother week, another Oscar darling. For such a critically acclaimed movie, there was a big difference in opinion among our hosts. Winner of 5 Oscars including 2014's Best Picture and nominated for 4 more, we present The Grand Budapest Hotel. NEXT UP: Interstellar (2014) Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-happy-for-you Music promoted by Audio L...
Let's Talk: Unforgiven (and NFL Awards Predictions)
September 06, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBOur first Western. Our first Clint Eastwood directed or acted movie. Morgan Freeman. A classic of the genre. For some of us, the first traditional western we've ever seen. Sports are also a big part of all of our lives so we thought we'd predict some awards with the NFL season starting this week. NEXT UP: THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (2014) Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Downloa...
Let's Talk: Scent of a Woman
August 29, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBAt this point we're gonna run out of Al Pacino movies by the end of the year. Not that we mind. Its a consensus on BTBD that he's the best actor we've seen so far and it's not close. But with less action than usual, how does this Al Pacino performance stack up to the rest? We present to you, Al Pacino's one and only Oscar win, Scent of a Woman. NEXT UP: UNFORGIVEN (1992) Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit....
Let's Talk: The Suicide Squad (2021)
August 22, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBA sequel? Follow-up? Re-make? We're not really sure what this is but we are very excited to bring you a discussion about the new 'The Suicide Squad' movie this week! Whatever it is, it's following one of the biggest flops in recent history, 2016's Suicide Squad. Did James Gunn of Guardians of the Galaxy fame turn the franchise (hopefully?) around? We think so. NEXT UP: SCENT OF A WOMAN (1992) Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith T...
Let's Talk: Alien(s)
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThis week we return to the horrible wasteland that is 70s horror. Halloween almost destroyed us but can Alien even the score? And how does the sequel compare? Different director. Different genre. Two top 100 movies all-time on IMDB duke it out. NEXT UP: HEREDITARY Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-happy-for-you Music promoted by Audio Library h...
Let's Talk: Heat (1995)
August 01, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB3 Al Pacino movies in 5 weeks. The first time Pacino and De Niro ever shared the big screen. Who came out on top? Listen to this week's episode to find out where we place Heat among these legend's catalogs. Next Up: ALIEN(s) Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-happy-for-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/wfRPE3kLs0c
Let's Talk: Nightcrawler (2014)
July 25, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBThis week Thomas decided to get Zach sick then forget to watch Nightcrawler. Fortunately Zach had his "flu game" (Jordan was actually hungover and LeBron is better, don't @ me) and managed to put together this episode for the adoring 7 fans of this podcast that still has a sports name for some reason (congrats Bucks!). With Thomas gone we could actually have an adult conversation so join us as we discuss Nightcrawler and it's parallels with real life. Next Up: HEAT (1995) Intro Music Credi...
Let's Talk: Donnie Brasco (1997)
July 21, 2021 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBAnother week, another Al Pacino movie. He's Italian again and so is Johnny Depp, who plays the namesake, Donnie Brasco, as he struggles to choose between his real life as an undercover FBI agent and the mafia life he's infiltrating. We missed last week's episode and that is not something we take lightly. Due to technical difficulties and most of us and our guests being unable to record, the Hereditary episode has been pushed back a few weeks. Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The...
Let's Talk: Scarface
July 04, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWe're back with the long awaited Scarface! Our first Al Pacino movie in almost 50 episodes, where it all started, with the Godfathers. Is this the best gangster movie ever made? Can it reach or pass the Godfather? Let's Talk Scarface... Next Up: Hereditary Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-happy-for-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://...
Let's Talk: Memento
June 27, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBWe're back with a Christopher Nolan classic. The one that started it all, Memento. I would tell you more but I forgot...guess you'll have to listen to find out. Next Up: SCARFACE. Intro Music Credits: Happy For You by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-happy-for-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/wfRPE3kLs0c
Let's Talk: Ocean's Eleven (2001)
June 20, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBThe boys are back with an all-cast classic and a classic of the heist genre. This is the first of Zach's four birthday picks and one of his favorite movies growing up. Brought to you by Steven Soderbergh, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, and others as they pull off the biggest heist in Las Vegas history. Next Up: Memento.
Lets Talk: Ocean's Eleven (2001)
June 20, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBThe boys are back with an all-cast classic and a classic of the heist genre. This is the first of Zach's four birthday picks and one of his favorite movies growing up. Brought to you by Steven Soderbergh, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, and others as they pull off the biggest heist in Las Vegas history. Next Up: Memento.
A Quiet Place(s) Review
June 13, 2021 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIt's episode 50 and we finally watched the highly anticipated A Quiet Place 1 and 2, the latter of which just came out. From death angels to katanas and bananas, we have whatever you're looking for on this week's episode. Next Up: Ocean's Eleven
Schindler's List First Time Review
June 06, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week we watched Schindler's List for the first time, a Spielberg classic and a very historically important movie. While it might not be one you're ever in the mood for, everyone should watch Schindler's List at least once. How will it stack up to Jaws and Indiana Jones? Next Up: A Quiet Place 1 and 2.
Shaun of the Dead Review
May 30, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWelcome back to the Name Pending Podcast where this week we watch Shaun of the Dead for the first time and give our thoughts and ratings. The best zombie movie ever made? Comedy gone wrong? Listen to find out. Up Next: Schindler's List.
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
May 23, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBWelcome back to a very quick episode this week where the boys discuss their first time watching One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, a Jack Nicholson classic. Next Up: Schindler's List
Casino (1995) First Time Review
May 16, 2021 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBZach has waited 5 months for another mob movie and here it is, Casino. Special thanks to one of our biggest supporters, Tom White, for making this episode happen. Listen to find out our thoughts on this Martin Scorsese classic and maybe learn a little about the real people that wasn't shown in the movie. Next Up: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest.
Trainspotting (1996) Review
May 09, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBDrugs. Money. The worst toilet in Scotland. A movie we've been waiting 8 months to watch. Our friend Robby makes his BTBD debut as we watch Trainspotting, one of his favorites, for the first time. Up Next: Casino.
NFL Draft Recap & Invincible Season 1 Review
May 06, 2021 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBWe like to talk about sports a few times a year so we have an extra mid-week episode for the NFL Draft this week! We also discuss season 1 of Invincible, a new animated super-hero show from Amazon Prime, but it's not what you think. Beware: MAJOR SPOILERS.
The Green Mile Review
May 02, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBWe're back to the classics this week with the first Tom Hanks movie of the podcast! Can Frank Darabont live up to The Shawshank Redemption? Did the third act make Thomas cry? Listen to find out. Come back next week when we talk Trainspotting with our friend, Robby.
Arrival (2016) Review
April 25, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBOur only true Sci-Fi entry so far was 2001 and the response was mixed...to put it lightly. Also nominated by Thomas, join us on this week's episode to see if Thomas can redeem himself with Arrival. Cameron joins us again and he'll be a regular on the podcast going forward! Next Up: The Green Mile.
The Greatest War Movie Ever Made: Tropic Thunder Review
April 18, 2021 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBWe're kicking season 2 off with the greatest war movie ever made and one of the best comedies of all time. We present to you, a first timers Tropic Thunder Review and discussion!
The Bad Teams Big Dreams Oscars
April 11, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWe're back this week with 3 special guests and a milestone episode. This is our first ever Oscars, specially made for the first 50 movies we've watched for the podcast and voted on by Zach, Thomas, and TJ. Next week we'll kick off a new set of movies with one of the greatest comedies of all time, Tropic Thunder.
Godzilla vs. Kong Review
April 04, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThe boys are back this week to review the brand new (maybe final?) installment in the monsterverse, Godzilla vs. Kong! Where do we rank it among the other 3? Did it make Zach fall asleep like King of the Monsters? Was Thomas' brain small enough for this one? Did TJ say more than 10 words? Find out on this week's episode of Bad Teams Big Dreams.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Review & Special Guest
March 29, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThis week we do plenty of rambling with a new guest, Noah, and discuss how Joss Whedon should never direct a movie again for destroying the fantastic Zack Snyder's Justice League. If you only want to hear the Snyder Cut discussion, it starts at 25:00.
Is the Snyder Cut the Best Superhero Movie Ever?
March 29, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThis week we do plenty of rambling with a new guest, Noah, and discuss how Joss Whedon should never direct a movie again for destroying the fantastic Zack Snyder's Justice League. If you only want to hear the Snyder Cut discussion, it starts at 25:00.
Kong: Skull Island (and Godzilla 1954)
March 21, 2021 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week the gang wraps up the current Monsterverse with Kong: Skull Island ahead of the release of Godzilla vs. Kong. We threw in the OG 1954 rendition of Godzilla too, in all of its black and white subtitled glory. Tune in to hear our thoughts.
Godzilla: King of the Mediocre Movies (and WandaVision)
March 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBWe're back with the recent movies in the American Godzilla reboot. Polarizing between fans and critics, we have some strong opinions on these too. We also added our second TV series to the list in this packed episode. Can it take the TV mantle from Avatar? Shouldn't be too hard but listen to find out.
The Dark Knight Rises: The Finale
March 07, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBCapping off the Nolan and Bale trilogy this week with The Dark Knight Rises. How does it compare to the others? Tune in to hear our thought on Nolan's epic Batman finale.
More Than A Superhero Movie
February 28, 2021 23:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIt's TJ's birthday week and he picked one of his favorite movies of all time, The Dark Knight. We have a true contender for our number 1 spot for the first time in a long time, way back where it all began. Can Christopher Nolan, Christian Bale, and Heath Ledger take the crown after over 40 films of undisputed dominance by The Godfather?
Batman Begins: Where It All Started
February 22, 2021 01:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBThe gang returns for the first movie of the Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale Batman trilogy at TJ's request for his birthday. I think we all know what the best is gonna be but where does Batman Begins rank on our overall list?
Casino Royale Overrated?
February 14, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWe're back this week with out first (ish) ever James Bond movie. James Bond expert, the Mick Nartin joins us for expert analysis on yet another action hero that is significantly better than Indiana Jones.
Casino Royale: Our First James Bond Movie
February 14, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWe're back this week with out first (ish) ever James Bond movie. James Bond expert, the Mick Nartin joins us for expert analysis on yet another action hero that is significantly better than Indiana Jones.
The Big Short vs The Big Squeeze
February 07, 2021 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBWe lost all of our money on GameStop and AMC stock. Donations are appreciated.
The Big Short: How Zach Lost His Life Savings
February 07, 2021 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBWe lost all of our money on GameStop and AMC stock. Donations are appreciated.
GameStop & Shawshank Redemption
January 31, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week the gang gambles away their life savings on reddit meme stocks. Wish us luck! Oh and we also watched Shawshank Redemption.
A Jaws Podcast...Kinda
January 24, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBYour weekly installment of the kinda movie podcast, kinda rambling mess with a sports name returns and we talk about our first time watching the classic, Jaws. Better or worse than our first Spielberg movies, the Indiana Jones quadrilogy? If you listened to that episode you can probably guess where each of us stand on that.
The Zodiac: David Fincher Does It Again
January 17, 2021 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBWe're back to review The Zodiac, our second David Fincher film! We had high expectations for this one with Se7en holding the 3rd spot in Thomas and Zach's rankings. We'll be back next week with Jaws. Hope you enjoy!
The Zodiac
January 17, 2021 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBWe're back to review The Zodiac, our second David Fincher film! We had high expectations for this one with Se7en holding the 3rd spot in Thomas and Zach's rankings. We'll be back next week with Jaws. Hope you enjoy!
John Wick Trilogy
January 10, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBWe're back with the final trilogy/series for a while and it's John Wick 1-3! We talk a few minutes of NBA and NFL on episode 27 of the movie podcast with a sports name. Baugher also makes his return from the Taco Bell line and we (kinda) discuss our New Years Resolutions. We'll be back next week with Zodiac!
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Book 1
January 03, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThe day Zach and TJ have been dreading for months...We had to watch Avatar season 1. So TJ decided to get drunk instead. He'll be back next week for John Wick. You guys met him on the Spider-Man episode; Cameron makes his valiant return to the podcast and we cover ATLA Book 1, fantasy football results, and some games we've been playing recently. Hope you enjoy!