Rental Return
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsA close examination of the most ludicrous and gleeful era in cinematic history, the era of the video rental. This podcast returns to those days to get prematurely nostalgic for movies of the 80s, 90s, and early 00s. Hosts Mark and Jon talk about the movie of the week and reminisce about movies from their childhood.
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Episodes
Episode 34 - Office Space w/ Special Guest Marc Coqius
November 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBMark and Jon bring back special guest Marc Coqius to cover the cult comedy, Office Space. Mark thinks back on how this movie made him jump to conclusions about the rest of his life, Marc covers how accurately Mike Judge painted the tech field, and Jon finally teaches us what “PC load letter” means.
Episode 33 - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
November 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBMark and Jon hit the road this week with the thanksgiving classic Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Mark marvels at the comedic talents of Steve Martin and John Candy while Jon uncovers what could have been in the original vision of this movie.
Episode 32 - Rookie of the Year
November 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBMark and Jon slide into the high stinky cheese of a movie that is 1993's Rookie of the Year. Mark reminisces over the magic of Wrigley Field while Jon gets jealous of Gary Busey's glorious mustache.
Episode 31 - Grandma’s Boy W/ Special Guest Kam Anwar
November 07, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBJon and Mark return with their old pal Kam to take on the early 2000’s stoner classic, Grandma’s Boy. Jon takes us through the shift in the video game industry, Mark comes around on the laziness of the Sandler empire, and Kam identifies the true star of the film. Adios…turd nuggets
Episode 30 - Shaun of the Dead
October 31, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBMark and Jon grab a cricket bat and a shovel to take on the 2004 cult zombie comedy, Shaun of the Dead. Mark explains why this movie gets a pass from his horror movie embargo and Jon makes zombies political
Episode 29 - The Mighty Ducks
October 24, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBMark and Jon hit the ice this week with 1992’s iconic Disney sports classic, The Mighty Ducks. Jon is on to Bombay's schemes and Mark comes to terms with being Goldberg. Quack, quack, quack, Mr. Ducksworth!
Episode 28 - Predator w/ Special Guest Jared Glenn
October 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBMark and Jon have been pushing too many pencils, so they brought back their first guest Jared Glenn to cover 1987 macho classic, the Predator. Jon won't stop doing the worst Arnold impression, Jared covers the behind the scenes madness, and Mark is said to have been on board until the alien showed up.
Episode 27- Rush Hour 2
October 10, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBMark and Jon are back for a second season and they’re looking for some Mu Shu. So, naturally, the boys take on the 2001 Kung Fu classic, Rush Hour 2. Mark mourns the death of Chris Tucker’s career and Jon gives us the scoop on how Jackie Chan became Jackie Chan.
Episode 26 - Mean Girls W/ Special Guest Marlena Botros
August 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBJon and Mark bring in his longtime sister Marlena to cover the intricacies of girl world in 2004's Mean Girls. Marlena shames the academy for the lack of Oscar nominations, Mark enjoys the idea of a Regina George dictatorship, and Jon ponders whether this movie is elevated above a routine chick flick. Get in, loser, we're going podcasting.
Episode 25 - Waiting...
August 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBMark and Jon serve up the 2005 melancholic comedy classic, Waiting.... Mark reminisces about the wonders of indoor smoking an Jon shares the tales of the times he's played the game. Its gonna be that kind of party where you stick your dick in the mashed potatoes.
Episode 24 - The Departed
August 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBMark and Jon cover the peak of Mark's movie mountain, Martin Scorsese's The Departed. Mark gives his take on the cast's proficiency of the Boston accent and Jon makes it all about "daddy issues". Is this episode the one? Maybe, maybe not, maybe go fuck yourself.
Episode 23 - You Don't Mess with the Zohan W/ Special Guest Kareem Aridi
August 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBMark and Jon bring in their longtime friend Kareem Aridi to cover the internationally loved Adam Sandler Classic You Don't Mess with the Zohan. Mark and Kareem feel right at home with a movie entwined in their friendship and Jon's just there for the hummus. Disco, Disco - Good! Good!
Episode 22 - Orange County
July 25, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBBefore the OC and before the housewives, there was Orange County. Mark & Jon take on the start of it all with this week’s take on the 2002 classic. Mark isn’t terribly amused with Jack Black’s underwear-laden antics and Jon sheds light on how we came to be so obsessed with mean rich folk.
Episode 21: Orange County
July 25, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBBefore the OC and before the housewives, there was Orange County. Mark & Jon take on the start of it all with this week’s take on the 2002 classic. Mark isn’t terribly amused with Jack Black’s underwear-laden antics and Jon sheds light on how we came to be so obsessed with mean rich folk.
Episode 21 - Lord of War W/ Special Guest Marc Coqius
July 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBMark and Jon call in backup to dive into the psyche of a gun runner with 2005's Lord of War, starring Nick Cage. Special guest Marc Coquis talks the art of negotiation, Jon scoffs at the holier-than-thou message, and Mark relishes in the joys of bribery.
Episode 20 - Space Jam
July 11, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBMark and Jon got a real jam going now…so welcome to the Space Jam. Yes, 1996’s Space Jam, starring Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny. Mark thinks back on the Scholastic Book Fair and Jon contemplates the hollow world reality of Looney Tunes Land . Again, come on and slam and welcome to the jam.
Episode 19 - National Lampoon's Van Wilder W/ Special Guest Eric Hattey
July 04, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBMark and Jon welcome long time listener first time guest Eric Hattey to discuss the finer points of a college education in 2002's National Lampoon's Van Wilder. The guys have a hard time staying on topic and Tara Reid takes a beating.
Episode 18 - Hitch
June 27, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBMark and Jon feel the romance in the air this week with Will Smith's 2005 Hitch. Jon leaves weird impressions and Mark comes to terms with loving something that isn't perfect and both of them struggle with math.
Episode 17 - Remember the Titans
June 20, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 82.5 MBMark and Jon really do go long as they look back to the heyday of roughneck football and unapologetic racism with 2000's Remember the Titans. Jon breaks down facts and fiction and while Mark gets into the fragile psyche of young athletes. Includes mandatory bonus footage of Mark & Jon’s own glory days on the gridiron .
Episode 16 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off
June 13, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBMark and Jon take a personal day to cover 1986's John Hughes classic, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Mark uses his brief time as a Chicagoan to explain the North Shore suburbs while Jon tries his hardest not to sing Danke Schoën. This episode moves pretty fast — you could miss it.
Episode 16 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off
June 13, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBMark and Jon take a personal day to cover 1986's John Hughes classic, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Mark uses his brief time as a Chicagoan to explain the North Shore suburbs while Jon tries his hardest not to sing Danke Schoën. This episode moves pretty fast — you could miss it.
Episode 15 - Wedding Crashers
June 06, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThis week, Mark and Jon find they're both built for neither speed nor comfort with 2005’s Wedding Crashers, starring Vince Vaugh and Owen Wilson. Mark uses all of his God-given restraint to keep from defending locker room talk and Jon goes to great lengths to mathematically prove that wedding crashing is a young man's game.
Episode 14 - In Bruges W/ Special Guest Kevin Ippen
May 30, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBMark and Jon have bring on longtime pal and storied impressionist, Kevin Ippen, to discuss the esoteric, pitch black '08 comedy: In Bruges. Mark begrudgingly lays out some compliments, Kevin brings the cast of SVU alive, and Jon brings the Irish Catholic on home.
Episode 13 - Big Daddy W/ Special Guest Chelsea Anwar
May 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBRental Return comes back to cover the late 90’s Sandler classic, Big Daddy. Mark and Jon disagree on whether Sonny Koufax is a lovable misanthrope or simply a selfish asshole, and Chelsea buries Jon in the fun fact game.
Episode 13 - Big Daddy
May 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBRental Return comes back to cover the late 90’s Sandler classic, Big Daddy. Mark and Jon disagree on whether Sonny Koufax is a lovable misanthrope or simply a selfish asshole, and Chelsea buries Jon in the fun fact game.
Episode 12 - Sgt. Bilko
May 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBMark and Jon cruise into the motor pool at Ft. Baxter to follow Steve Martin in the mid 90’s comedy, Sgt Bilko. Mark gives commentary on the crooked charisma of one of his favorite movie con-men and Jon talks about a very successful TV show no one’s heard of.
Episode 11 - Idiocracy W/ Special Guest Mark Meyer
May 09, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBMark and Jon bring in special guest Mark Meyer to drool all over this week’s movie, the prophetic early 2000’s cult hit, Idiocracy. Both of the Marks and Jon cover everything from the movie’s dubious theatrical release to the viability of President Camacho. Welcome to Costco, I love you.
Episode 10 - Harold and Kumar go to White Castle
May 02, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBMark and Jon are all over this week’s early 2000’s stoner classic, Harold and Kumar go to White Castle. The film stars John Cho and Kal Penn who must drive pretty much all the way across Jersey to satisfy their munchies. Mark shares his own adventure to visit a White Castle and Jon finds a way to compare the movie to the Odyssey, as he is wont to do.
Episode 9 - Forgetting Sarah Marshall
April 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBMark and Jon cover the early 2000s "bromantic comedy" Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Jason Segal leads this movie about love and loss and all Jon ends up doing is talking about penises.
Episode 8 - What's The Worst That Can Happen?
April 18, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBMark and Jon discover just what’s the worst that could happen when you make an early 2000's comedy with Martin Lawrence and Danny Devito. Enjoy commentary on Bernie Mac, John Leguizamo, William Fichtner, and the rest of the beloved supporting cast in this beautiful exploration of pettiness and male ego.
Episode 7 - Air Force One
April 11, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBMark and Jon take on late 90s dad classic, Air Force One, with Harrison Ford & Gary Oldman. Indiana Jones beats down Russian terrorists mid-flight - what's more American than that?
Episode 6 - Heavyweights
April 04, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBLunch cancelled? Due to lack of hustle? Jon and Mark take you back to Camp Hope as we examine the Perkis System, hidden candy stashes, and the redemption of esteem in the 90s classic Heavyweights. I’m feeling skinny, Tony!
Episode 5 - Snatch W/ Special Guest Jared Glenn
March 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBThis week Mark and Jon bring in their first guest, their Garden Gate Jared, to have a Rabbit about the early 2000s classic Snatch. Would you Adam and Eve it they take the Mickey out of a story about a couple of Tea Leaves trying to Half-Inch some Tomfoolery, a Berk who doesn't want them to take the Honey out of his Lucy Lockett, and a couple of Empire States who just want a new caravan. Don't worry, next time it will be in English. Cockney to English translation: Garden gate - mate Rabbit...
Episode 4 - Thank You For Smoking
March 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBMark and Jon cover the dark comedy Thank You for Smoking where Aaron Eckhart non stop talks about how awesome he is and proves it. Get addicted to this podcast. Does anyone even read these things?
Episode 3 - Road Trip
March 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBMark and Jon take it back to the era of raunchy teen comedies with Road Trip. Bad news? The car blew up and Tom Green's involved. Good news? Stiffler is back and he’s supportive. Goddamn right, it's a beautiful day
Episode 2 - Men In Black
March 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBHere come the Mark and Jon to discuss the 90's blockbuster Men in Black. Grizzled and jaded Tommy Lee Jones explores a giant galaxy of weird characters and creatures and takes the new kid Will Smith along for the ride. They're going to talk about the best of the best of the best sir... with honors.
Episode 1 - Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
February 21, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBMark and Jon talk about Dodgeball, a movie with a stacked cast playing some of the most ridiculous characters of their careers. Vince Vaughan takes his band of misfits to the national dodgeball championship against Ben Stiller's agro gym rats, brought to you by ESPN 8 The Ocho.