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Last Exit to Brooklyn -LE2B

368 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 74 ratings

Comedians Tom McCaffrey and Erik Bransteen interview guests and dissect movies and pop culture while being entertaining. Please support our show and join our patreon for bonus content. https://www.patreon.com/LE2B

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‘Civil War’ Movie and Trump’s Criminal Trial Week 1

April 19, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Is the movie “Civil War” any good? And Trump dozes off in court before intimidating potential jurors. Also more topics are discussed this week.   Thanks for the support. Please download and review it helps us out.  

O.J. Simpson Dead and Trump’s Abortion Quandary

April 12, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

O. J. Simpson changed culture news consumption and ushered in the Kardashians. Is O.J. responsible for the Trump era? Also the GOP backpedaling quickly on abortion in the wake of Arizona’s implementation of their 1864 law. Can they fool all the idiots again? Probably. 

Josh Comers and Stand Up’s Current State

April 01, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Comedy writer Josh Comers from ‘The Tonight Show’, ‘Conan’ and ‘The Golden Globes’ comes on to discuss his start in comedy and Dave Attell’s new comedy special and how comedy has changed since starting in the late 90’s.  Join our patreon for more content and special merch. https://www.patreon.com/LE2B

Trump Struggles Financially and The Nickelodeon Abuse Doc “Quiet On The Set”

March 24, 2024 18:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

This week we discuss Trump's struggle to come up with $454 million for his fraud judgment. Also at the very end we discuss the HBO Documentary "Quiet On The Set" which chronicles the abusive producer Dan Schneider as well as other predators rampant in Hollywood.  

Lauren-Marie Taylor From the Classic Films "Friday the 13th Part 2" and "Neighbors"- For Part 2 of this Ep Please Join Our Patreon

March 13, 2024 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

This episode is exciting. We talk to actress Lauren-Marie Taylor from the cult classic films "Friday the 13th Part 2" and the John Belushi film "Neighbors". She was also a soap star on the soap opera "Loving".  We discuss how she became an actor and what it was like filming one of the most iconic horror films of all time before it became a beloved classic. She also talks about working with John Beluishi, Dan Aykroyd, Cathy Moriarty and John Avildsen just off his Oscar win for "Rocky".  Chec...

Super Tuesday Wasn’t So Super and the Death of a Comedy Festival

March 08, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

This episode we go through Super Tuesday results and also the bankruptcy of the JFL comedy festival. How did Netflix steal comedy from Comedy Central and JFL?   Please support the show and join our patreon for bonus content and merch. patreon.com/LE2B

Politics For Dummies- The Supreme Court Sabotages Jan 6 Trial and Mitch McConnell Steps Down

March 01, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

This episode we discuss the Supreme Court's decision to hear Trump's immunity case and in essence assisting Trump's attempts to thwart legal accountability. We also discuss Mitch McConnell stepping down from the senate after shaping the SCOTUS.  Please support the show here:   patreon.com/LE2B

Politics For Dummies- What’s With the GOP’s Allegiance to Putin after Navalny’s Murder?

February 25, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

This episode we delve into the GOP fealty to Putin, Trump’s incoherent ranting and what the dems need to do to beat Trump. 

The Oscar Nominations - The Snubs and Trump 2.0

January 26, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

The Oscars are coming and we discuss the ‘Barbie’ snubs and why they insist on abusing their industry members. Also, Trump will not go away. How did the country wind up in a cult.  

PATREON REPLAY - Jacqueline Novak from Netflix’s GOYK

January 22, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

Comedian Jacqueline Novak’s Netflix Special of her celebrated show directed by Natasha Lyonne GOYK debuts this week.  This episode is from when she once came on the show. For more bonus content and a copy of my first ever comedy album discussed in this episode join our Patreon  patreon.com/LE2B

The Emmys, The Golden Globes and More

January 18, 2024 03:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

We discuss the Emmys the Jo Koy beat down at the Golden Globes and more. Also join our Patreon and get a free copy of my debut 2008 album “Lou Diamond Phillips?”.  patreon.com/LE2B

Epstein’s Sex List, Dave Chappelle’s “The Dreamer” and the Great Comedy Depression

January 05, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

This episode we’re back with our first 2024 show.  We cover Bradley Cooper’s “Maestro” and Dave Chappelle’s “The Dreamer”. Also, we delve into sex in movies and the mental toll comedy can take on someone. Comedy is dangerous.  If you join our patreon you’ll get bonus episodes and a free copy of my CD “Lou Diamond Phillips?” which was voted one of the the Top 10 Comedy Albums the year it came out alongside Louis CK and Mitch Hedberg. Thank you.    https://patreon.com/LE2B?utm_medium=clipboar...

The Best of 2023- Our Year End Wrap Up

December 29, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

This week we discuss our favorite movies and TV of 2023. We also discuss Joe Rogen’s on air fact check that encapsulates the problem right now. 🥳 

Liz Cheney's "Oath and Honor", Too Little Too Late? and The Film "Leave the World Behind"

December 12, 2023 03:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

This episode we discuss the Liz Cheney warning and memoir "Oath and Honor". It's great that she finally saw through the sociopathic, narcissistic autocrat...8 years later. Is it too little too late? Also, we dissect the Netflix disaster film "Leave the World Behind" which is a sort of retelling of the iconic Twilight Zone episode "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street".

George Santos’ Epic Fall, Elon Musk’s Losing It and Gavin Newsom Prevails

December 02, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

This week we discuss the expulsion of George Santos from Congress, the unraveling of Elon Musk and the debate between Gavin Newsom and Desantis.  

1989's "Listen to Me" Starring Kirk Cameron-20% on Rotten Tomatoes

November 24, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

This episode I go back and dissect the 1989 film "Listen to Me" that chronicles to fast-paced high stakes world of....college debating.  This film was meant to launch Kirk Cameron's film career but it derailed it. Also stars Jami Gertz, Roy Scheider and Christopher Atkins. The movie has 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and bombed hard. Listen to me as I take apart "Listen to Me". Please support the show here: patreon.com/LE2B

Why Does Everyone Hate Matt Rife? Also, What Happened to Comedy?

November 22, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

This episode we delve into the universal backlash to comedian Matt Rife. Is he just the manifestation of stand up comedy? The homogenization of comedy and why it just all feels the same.  Our 3 cents.  Please support the show here: patreon.com/LE2B

Netflix’s “Twin Flames” Cult doc, Marvel Movies are Dying and Matthew Perry

November 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 53 MB

This episode we tackle the new Netflix doc “Twin Flames” in which cult members are made to change their sex to find true love and go to heaven. Also, the latest Marvel movie tanks, marking the end of their reign. And Matthew Perry. 

Best Horror Films of All Time with Screenwriter Tyler Tice

October 29, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

This Halloween episode we welcome back screenwriter Tyler Tice (Netflix’s The Day Shift) to discuss our top horror films of all time. Check it out now. 

Trump is Jack from 'Lord of the Flies' with The IGBUM Tino Romero

October 23, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

This episode we discuss the parallels between the William Golding classic 'Lord of the Flies' and the Trump era. We also talk to Tina Romero who went viral with his IGBum videos. Check out his page here: https://www.instagram.com/officialigbum/ Enjoy.

Taylor Swift’s “The Eras” Film, Tupac’s Killer and More

October 13, 2023 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

This week we tackle this slow news week. It’s Friday the 13th and we discuss the recent arrest of one of Tupac’s killers and then we go into Taylor Swift’s groundbreaking new concert film and finally we get to Trump’s latest horrendous comments about Israel and Hezbollah. It’s a lot to cover. Join us won’t you. 

Comedian Usama Siddiquee

October 09, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

Hey, we’ve got this super funny guy on the podcast this week. He’s been on the TV and all that stuff. His parents wanted him to be a doctor but he went his own way and moved to New York to follow his dream. This is Usama Siddiquee. So grab a blunt and enjoy. 

The 2nd GOP Debate Debacle and Cassidy Hutchinson Has Had Enough

September 29, 2023 03:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

So which GOP presidential candidate is the most nauseating? It’s a tight race to the bottom. Who was at the bottomest? Find out on our special recap of the second GOP presidential debate at the kiddie table. Also, former White House assistant Cassidy Hutchinson finally left her cult and wrote a book about it. She apparently discovered that Trump is a lying, incompetent moron. Who woulda thunk it?  Are you stupid?

Russell Brand Canceled while Giuliani Gropes Everyone

September 22, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Man, you need to hear this! Did you hear that Russell Brand, that loudmouth creep, apparently has been sexually assaulting women for years? Also Rudy Giuliani groped women in the middle of an insurrection he orchestrated. Man, talk about a bad week for crazy right wing conspiracy lunatics. Listen to this man! For real! BK in the house. 

Is Martin Short Not Funny? and Trump’s Latest Interview

September 17, 2023 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

Hey, remember when Martin Short was on SNL and broke out to do huge movies? Well, someone at Slate thinks he’s not very funny. Where do you stand? Is Martin Short unfunny? People love him or do they? Also, Trump seems to be losing energy but his cult remains intact. How does he look to you?  Also check out the funniest weed themed movie podcast out now “Plot Smokers”. Brand New episodes out now.  https://spotify.link/V64NvKGVaDb

Plot Smokers Smoke Out “Pretty Woman” -Bonus Ep

September 11, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Remember “Pretty Woman”? The 1990 hit romantic comedy about a hooker who is paid to have sex with a millionaire and they fall in love. Also, George Costanza sexually assaults her. Yeah, that was the 90s. Well, in this bonus episode from the potcast “Plot Smokers” Tom tears it a new one from a higher plane. Enjoy and check out the pod “Plot Smokers” here:  https://spotify.link/CARX7NyO0Cb

Jimmy Fallon Accused of Being a Monster and Danny Masterson Gets 30 Years

September 08, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

This episode Tom and Erik go over the week's biggest pop culture stories including actor Danny Masterson getting sentenced to 30 years for rape and the Rolling Stone article about the toxic environment behind the scenes at the Tonight Show and Jimmy Fallon being a monster to his employees.   Listen to my album out now:  https://open.spotify.com/album/5DUgJtXEQMNPsJkg21tOYM Please join our Patreon for bonus episodes here:  patreon.com/LE2B

The Movie “Talk to Me”, Granny Porn and Trump Skips GOP Debate

August 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

This episode we discuss the horror phenomenon “Talk to Me” the rise of Granny Porn and the first GOP presidential debate. Also my new album is out now. Watch here on youtube.: https://youtu.be/634xTCn39TM Join our patreon for bonus episodes:  https://www.patreon.com/LE2B

Scorsese’s “The King of Comedy” Predicted Everything and Tom’s Album Drops

August 14, 2023 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

This episode we discuss the current state of celebrity in our culture the demise of quality. The 1982 film “The Kint of Comedy” predicted the obsession with celebrity for the sake of celebrity.  The end goal now is get the most followers and views by any means.   Also Tom’s new album is available on spotify, itunes and youtube. Listen here:  The Killing by Tom McCaffrey Watch on youtube here: https://youtu.be/634xTCn39TM

Trump”s Indictment Threepeat and “Barbie” Might Save America

August 04, 2023 02:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

This episode we discuss the latest Trump indictment and how the right is doing their best to dance around it. Also, the “Barbie” movie is triggering the right wing for some weird reason. How pop culture entertainment will stealthily de-program certain people without them realizing. 

Dax Holt from TMZ and Shark Tank

July 26, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB

This episode Dax Holt from TMZ and the podcast “Hollywood Raw” comes on to discuss his time working for the celebrity gossip dynasty and about the time Suge Knight attacked him. Check it out!

“Barbie” vs “Oppenheimer” and the SAG Strike

July 22, 2023 01:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

This episode we dive into the releases of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer”. Also, the SAG strike looks to last a loooong time. 

The Actors Strike and Hollywood's Existential Crisis with Danny Palmer

July 18, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

This week comedian Danny Palmer comes back on to discuss the SAG  strike and how movies have collapsed.

Jonah Hill Assault Scandal and “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”

July 12, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

We discuss the possible cancellation of Jonah Hill and I review “Indiana Jones 5”. Please subscribe and donate to our patreon. 

Trump’s Classified Docs Tape and Comedian Ali Mehedi

June 29, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

This episode we discuss the released audio of Donald Trump mishandling secret government military plans. Also comedian Ali Mehedi comes on to talk about his show at the Edinburgh Festival.  

Donald Trump’s Federal Indictment and Whataboutism

June 16, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

This week Trump was indicted again, this time in federal court and the GOP falls right in line yet again behind their leader.  Please support the show on patreon 

Science and Comedy with Natalia Reagan

June 06, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

This episode comedian anthropologist Natalia Reagan comes on to discuss the evolution of her career and how a car accident on the 101 steered her towards comedy. 

Stories From the Writers Strike Picket Lines in LA with Josh Comers

May 25, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

What’s going on with the WGA writers strike? How long will it last and what’s it like on the picket line? TV writer Josh Comers tells us firsthand what it’s like on the front lines of the strike. Also, will AI be the end of Hollywood and our existence? Find out on this episode.  Thanks for the support. 

Rudy Giuliani’s Sex Harassment - The Dirty Details

May 16, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

This episode we discuss the Rudy Giuliani sex harassment lawsuit. Also, the latest episode of “Succession” America Decides relives the 2016 election.  Subscribe and join our patreon today!

Will AI Replace Comedy Writers and What Did Tucker Carlson Do?

May 04, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MB

This week Tom and Erik discuss the recent panic over Chat GPT making jobs and creatives obsolete. Also, what did Tucker Carlson say in his texts and what did Clarence Thomas do? Will the SCOTUS face any scrutiny or accountability? Join our Patreon here for more content: https://www.patreon.com/LE2B 

Almost Killed During a NY Police Chase and Fox News’ Dominion Settlement

April 25, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

This week Tom’s near death experience during a police chase in Manhattan and Fox’s Dominion settlement. 

From Prison to Comedy with Derek Drescher

April 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

This week we talk to comedian Derek Drescher about his journey from petty crime, police chases and prison to comedy. 

Trump's Big Indictment Day and MTG Gets Shutdown

April 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

Trump gets indicted and MAGA cult loses its shit fast. Is this the beginning of the end for the cult of Trump? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LE2B

Are Comedy Movies Over? With Adam Glyn

March 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

This episode we discuss why comedy movies  aren’t  being released like they used to and who’s the current comedy film star. No one?  

Stolen Youth and NXIVM -What's the Deal with Cults?

March 22, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MB

I cannot understand how people get caught up in cults. I try and make sense of it as I dissect the Hulu doc "Stolen Youth" and the NXIVM Cult. 

What Happened at the Oscars?

March 14, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

Did you watch the Oscars? Where was Will Smith when you need him? Who won? Who wore it best and more.  Join our Patreon here. https://www.patreon.com/LE2B

Chris Rock's "Selective Outrage" with Bryan Olsen -Part 1

March 08, 2023 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

This episode I talk to my friend, writer and comedian Bryan Olsen. He talks about working on "Chappelle's Show", talking to Paul Mooney on the set, coming up in the New York comedy scene in the 2000's and how the comedy landscape was vastly different. We also delve into Chris Rock's slap back at Will Smith in "Selective Outrage". To hear Part 2 of our conversation please join our Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/LE2B

Is Fox News Totally Screwed?

March 03, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

This episode we delve into the Fox News Dominion Defamation suit. Just how bad is this for Fox and how will it effect them going forward? 

Comedian Danny Palmer

March 02, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

This week comic Danny Palmer comes back on to discuss a show they did last week that did not go well. Also what's up with this younger generation? Are they doomed or just disillusioned?

Myq Kaplan

February 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

This episode comedian Myq Kaplan comes on and breaks down what makes a joke original and what goes into crafting a standup set.