Summers Off
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsWhat do teachers do when they are required to take a summer vacation every year? Most of them are productive. This married couple watches movies. Lots and lots of movies. In this podcast, Ty and Rach make movie lists for each other and force the other to watch their films Clockwork Orange style. From tear wrenching chick flicks to dripping testosterone blood baths, this is going to be an awesome summer...
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V-Day Surprise - American Pie
February 15, 2024 02:26 - 1 hour - 164 MBA romantic holiday like today needs the ultimate romantic flick. A movie about a boy and his pie. We chat about true love this week with the scrumptious American Pie! Where did all these new Hollywood whippersnappers come from? How many positions did they experiment with for pie love making? Why are Eugene Levy and Jennifer Coolidge the best things about this movie? And why did Ty hang this poster above his bed to wake up to every morning? Rach falls in love all over again while discussing...
Christmas Flick of Merriment: Gremlins
December 22, 2023 01:18 - 1 hour - 152 MBIt's that time of year! Time to drink hot cocoa and snuggle by the fire. Just make sure your dad isn't in the chimney first ;) This year for the Christmas Special, Ty and Rach cover the one and only Gremlins. We talk monkeys, puppet mayhem, and all things Gizmo. We also share our personal three rules and it definitely isn't don't feed Rach after midnight.
The Shining
October 31, 2023 22:21 - 1 hour - 200 MBWell we did it! Not only did we maybe watch one of the scariest movies of all time but we may have also caught paranormal activity on our podcast! Ty and Rach dive into all things Stephen King with The Shining. We talk ghosts, lumberjacks, and imaginary friends (oh my!). Here's Johnny!
Nightmare on Elm Street
October 30, 2023 03:41 - 1 hour - 216 MB1...2...Summers Off is coming to you with our Spooky Season episode of Nightmare on Elm Street. Rach delivers maybe the best review of all time, makes scary scraping glove noises with her mouth, and refuses to go into boiler rooms. We talk all things Freddy: the hat, the sweater, the glove, the name. How hot is baby Depp? Will Ty ever take a bath or sleep in the middle of his bed ever again? Will Rach have nightmares that make her poop her pants? Good news for those fellow weirdos out th...
Back to the Future
September 02, 2023 17:22 - 1 hour - 218 MBTy and Rach step out of the DeLorean in their sexy red puffer vests for this Season 6 Finale of Back to the Future! We chat about Michael J NOT being the first Marty, Crispin Glover's weird volcano painting, Biff's mystery sexy friend, and Professor Brown's, I mean Doc Brown's chimp. And the most important question: would you be friends with your parents back in the day?...even if they tried to kiss you...?
The Birdcage
August 29, 2023 02:18 - 1 hour - 135 MBSummer may be winding down but we've got two episodes left! Do your fabulous self a favor and watch Rach's final pick for the season, The Birdcage. You'll learn about all things 'man' like smearing toast, how John Wayne walks, and tips for waxing?? Ty and Rach talk drag queens, Disney, and the many dialects of Hank Azaria. "The important thing to remember is that you can always get more toast".
Short Circuit
August 22, 2023 03:10 - 1 hour - 172 MB#5 is aliiiive! Children of the 80s rejoice, because we come to you with a banger this week: Short Circuit! Did Disney steal this robot design for Wall-E? Did audiences really hiss at Ally Sheedy when she planted a smooch on a robot's cheek? What's going on with the character Ben in this movie? Could he be... Don't malfunction, give this week's pod a listen!
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
August 16, 2023 00:41 - 1 hour - 140 MBLike the title says, this one is a doozie! Rach's pick this week finally features the one and only Sandra Bullock alongside a sisterhood of some heavy-hitting actresses. We break down the southern belle archetype, best mother/daughter movies, and reveal our secret blood oaths. If you're confused, you should be.
Super Mario Bros - No, not that one...
August 07, 2023 19:38 - 1 hour - 170 MBWhat a doozy we have for you this week on Summers Off. We watch one of the worst movies of all time...Super Mario Bros (the 93 edition!) Rach is flabbergasted and Ty is trying to remember if he loved this movie as a kid or not. It's a confusing time for everyone involved including the producers, directors, writers, actors, and Nintendo. Why was this such a poopie mess? Tune in to find out! "Here we go!"
It Takes Two
July 31, 2023 18:36 - 1 hour - 157 MBLooking for a 90s throwback this week? You got it dude! Tune in as we pay homage to the Olsen Twin dynasty. That's right, we're watching It Takes Two. We talk fan clubs, discount Billy Crystal, food fight rules, and child labor laws. Does it take two to make a thing go right? We're about to find out.
The Count of Monte Cristo
July 25, 2023 04:29 - 1 hour - 147 MBFrom swashbuckling to knee buckling we LITERALLY get romantic this week with The Count of Monte Cristo. Ty is the king of the moment with one of his faves. There's tons of history for you nerds out there. We talk hottest cast ever with Jim Caviezel, Henry Cavill, and Richard Harris. Rach talks Monte Cristo sandwiches and plots out revenge on everyone who skips this one.
My Best Friend's Wedding
July 17, 2023 21:21 - 1 hour - 169 MBSmack in the middle of wedding season, we're bringing you the only wedding movie that matters, My Best Friend's Wedding. For Rach's pick this week, we'll talk karaoke, lip scars, the Windy City, and which movie is Cameron Diaz's best (spoiler: it's this one!).
Braveheart
July 10, 2023 21:15 - 1 hour - 181 MBFREEEEEEEEDOOOOM! We get epic this week with one of Ty's top five flicks, Braveheart! We chat all things Scots. Ty gets nerdy with 13th century history, Rach oils up Scottish muscles, the mullet vs. long hair debate returns, and Ty gets real mad when people slam this movie. Did Mel even want to do this? Where's the bridge at Sterling? What's the best cinema fight scene? Is Rach the Scottish hottie or the French babe? Tune in to find out.
Waiting for Guffman
July 04, 2023 03:26 - 1 hour - 153 MBIt's Season 6 bay-bay! Who knew we'd make it 6 seasons?! Rach kicks off this summer with one of her top 5 faves and cult classic, Waiting for Guffman. Haven't seen it? Never heard of it? What's the matter with you?! Just kidding, but it's worth a rent especially if you're a fan of the Schitt's Creek cast. This week we talk all things mockumentary, the Christopher Guest experience, and community theater drama. Buckle up for Season 6! *Note: We recorded the first few episodes of this ...
V-Day Special - Cruel Intentions
February 11, 2023 19:26 - 1 hour - 211 MB"I'll let you download this podcast anywhere..." For Valentine's Day, we address one of the spiciest movies of all time. It's another edition of Summers Off After Dark with this naughty, cinematic masterpiece that aged so well with no problems whatsoever - Cruel Intentions! We talk spittle, real slaps, puking on set, that saucy soundtrack and how much it cost them, the sequels, and an amazing musical adaptation. All this while giving you the lowdown of what happened with Reese and Ryan an...
Xmas Episode Spectacular - Home Alone
December 20, 2022 19:34 - 1 hour - 204 MBMerry Christmas, ya filthy animals! You know we couldn't pass up the opportunity to sneak in a holiday episode. And this year we celebrate the festivus with 90s kid paradise, Home Alone. We talk stunts, fake mob movies, proper spider handling, and settle the question - who's to blame for all of this? Keep the change and Happy Holidays from the Hudsons!
Spooktacular Special: Halloween (1978)
October 28, 2022 21:23 - 1 hour - 210 MBIt's time for Rach's one scary movie a year! Ty gets her into the big theatre to watch John Carpenter's classic and the best slasher of all time, Halloween! And she talks the whole way through it... We chat about Michael the dog eater, minutemen in the bedroom, Freddy Krueger and his fake leaves, drunk Dr. Loomis, the creation of the final girl, and Rach tells us who she would be in this movie. Hint: "Boys don't like me because I'm so smart." "Hey jerks, playing this pod at 3x speed ...
Titanic
September 07, 2022 01:08 - 2 hours - 274 MBSummers Off is saying Bon Voyage to Season 5 with a deep dive (that's right) to Titanic. You know Kate, you know Leo, but do you know Mij? Unleash your inner Titanic nerd as Rach and Ty separate fact from just made up stuff. Bonus we've got your Valentine's Day all figured out for 2023 -- and yes it involves a 3D 4K mega ship!
Indiana Jones 3: The Last Crusade
August 30, 2022 02:35 - 1 hour - 198 MBSnakes, rats, monkey brains, and terrible Cate Blanchett wigs. These movies have it all. We tackle the 3rd Indiana Jones movie this week with The Last Crusade. We hit pantsless tea parties, halloween costumes, give Sean Connery's accent a shot, and Rach definitely calls the Holy Grail the Goblet of Fire in this episode. Ya gotta listen!
Annie Hall
August 23, 2022 03:01 - 1 hour - 205 MBWell, La di da la di da, la la! The Diane Keaton season reigns on as we watch her defining role in Annie Hall, a part that was made for her (literally!). This week Ty and Rach have some fierce debates about the Marx bros, the Big 5, and Karaoke. Ty also shares his favorite Woody Allen films. Spoiler: it's Antz.
Total Recall
August 16, 2022 01:15 - 1 hour - 203 MBPrepare for Arnold "aaarghhhs", lightning bugs in your noses, and expoding heads. Open...your...mind! in this week's episode of Total Recall. We talk bulging eyes, Montezuma's revenge, nut punches, three breasticles, and so much more. Plus the main event, Rach ranks Kuato the "man-baby puppet" on her hottest guys of all time list.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
August 10, 2022 14:48 - 1 hour - 155 MBOpa! We've got a big one for you this week folks - a Big Fat Greek one. Ty and Rach delve into this one woman show that took the world by storm. We talk weddings, windex, and what you do for family. Well worth the rewatch!
St. Elmo's Fire
August 01, 2022 21:17 - 1 hour - 207 MBThis week we head back to the 80s for some good ol' fashioned mid-20s "time to stop partying all night and get a day job" fun with St. Elmo's Fire. We talk about the many sides of Rob Lowe: the philosopher, the sex man, the sax man. We attempt to define brat pack. Rach debates if she's a Demi Moore or an Ally Sheedy. And Ty struggles to come to grips that he might be a little too close to Emilio in this movie.
Something's Gotta Give
July 20, 2022 02:50 - 1 hour - 189 MBEveryone's favorite movie where a guy falls in love with his girlfriend's mom. Yes really! But Keanu's in it :) This week we dive into coastal grandma culture with the Nancy Meyer's classic, Something's Gotta Give. Listen in as we talk adding kisses, adding lines, and adding unnecessary nude scenes.
Camp
July 12, 2022 01:43 - 1 hour - 194 MBThis one is a theatre kid's dream. We go to musical theatre summer school this week with the cult classic Camp. Baby Anna Kendrick gets a major showcase this episode. Where does this rank all-time amongst camp movies? Is our main character a hero or a villain? Why is Stephen Sondheim in this movie?!?! You know there's going to be singing this week. Hopefully we get cast.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
July 05, 2022 02:28 - 1 hour - 197 MBSkinny jeans, mom jeans, flares, low and high rise - the gang's all here! This week Ty and Rach delve into the coming of age classic, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Ty reminisces on what it's like to grow up with your gal pals while sharing experiences and growing into your womanhood... or wait, maybe that's Rach. Stay until the end to find out what Ty takes issue with. You won't believe it.
Top Gun
June 28, 2022 03:35 - 1 hour - 190 MBIt's summertime baby and what better way to kick off Season 5(!) than with the hottest blockbuster of 86, which incidently is the hottest blockbuster of 22, Top Gun! Ty and Rach are back at it again talking volleyball, washboard abs, planes, tongue kisses, pilot names, if height disparity kills chemistry, puking, crooked smiles, and so much more. It's great to be back for Season 5 of this adventure!
Valentine's Day Special: Safe Haven
February 14, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 255 MBGet ready for a giggle fest! Ty and Rach are back for part 2 of their Valentine's Day/Nicholas Sparks Special! Take a deep dive into the personal lives of our leads. Who was in an international pop group? Who was in Xtina's Genie in a Bottle video? The results may surprise you. Buckle up for a wild ride! IYKYK
The Notebook
February 12, 2022 02:30 - 2 hours - 221 MBIt's the most romantical episode of the year! We go Summers Off after dark with Rach and Ty's #1 crushes duking it out on set and falling in love off it. We also get into Rach's disapproval of Ty's proposed menagerie, how many times they each cried, if the book is any good (and how naughty your moms are for reading it), and did Ty go too far in trying to be Rach's Noah the past two days. The answers are waiting for you with this week's episode!
Xmas Special: Love Actually
December 19, 2021 01:02 - 1 hour - 205 MBThe holiday season is here and we couldn't resist doing a bonus episode of one of our fave Christmas movies: Love Actually. Join Ty and Rach as they connect cast mates both in and out of this movie, count the number of times they break out the Kleenex, and use the word "actually" in a sentence. To quote one of the best taglines from the film: Very Romantic. Very Comedy.
Halloween Special: Killer Klowns from Outer Space
October 30, 2021 01:04 - 2 hours - 238 MBBoo! Another Halloween episode?! Come join us for popcorn, cotton candy, puppet shows, crazy straws, and pie throwing with Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Hear all about the practical effects that allow this movie to withstand the test of time, who Rach thinks gets the girl between Dave and Mike, if this movie is actually scary or not, and all the quotes you can handle. Does Ty have this movie memorized? Tune in to find out.
Halloween Special: I Know What You Did Last Summer
October 26, 2021 20:24 - 1 hour - 193 MBAnd hottest cast in the history of horror goes to...this week's Summers Off bloodbath and longest acronym ever IKWYDLS. We of course dive deep into the careers of our four leads, we guess heights and ages for these hotties, incorrectly say Ryan Phillippe all night long, and Ty spoils some Rach scary stories. "What are you waiting for?!" jump right in. Happy Halloween ghouls and goblins!
Runaway Bride
September 02, 2021 00:36 - 1 hour - 195 MBWell it's here! The season 4 finale of Summers Off. Just like the summer, this bride is gone too quickly. This week Rach and Ty discuss a real life runaway bride dilemma, why 1999 was Julia's summer, and who Richard Gere fist fought... Hint: rhymes with Cocky Paltowa.
Face/Off
August 23, 2021 17:20 - 2 hours - 232 MBThis week we bring you one of the most bonkers action movies of all time. Face/Off! Hear how different these two actors were on set as well as: Nic Cage fears, amputated legs, blood types, and how we would convince each other our faces were taken. "To destroy your enemy, you must find him, face him, and then... Face...Off...him." ~ Rach
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
August 17, 2021 02:49 - 1 hour - 201 MBAs the summer winds down, Ty and Rach still have a few movies up their sleeves. Tune in this week to learn about educational films gone wild, why Michael Douglas didn't cast his dad, and what were all of those PTO moms so mad about.
A Walk to Remember
August 09, 2021 23:35 - 2 hours - 220 MBEveryone's favorite movie about a snobby girl and punk kid getting together under the banner of Nicholas Sparks romance during this week's Summers Off. Did Rach tell Ty "don't fall in love with me" when they first met? How many tears did Ty shed during this movie? Is Mandy Moore a good singer? We touch on all of the important questions this week and give you all the impressions you can handle. Get ready to rank your favorite Nicky Sparks movies this week with A Walk to Remember!
When Harry Met Sally
August 03, 2021 22:55 - 1 hour - 205 MBWe've got a fun one for you this week! Join Ty and Rach as they answer the hard hitting questions like: Is Billy Crystal charming? Does Meg Ryan love improv? And who was behind the idea for THAT famous scene? Rach dives into all things love and friendship while Ty has an existential crisis. Bonus: possibly Rach's favorite episode to date.
The Crow
July 26, 2021 15:45 - 1 hour - 179 MBThis week we get mystical with The Crow! Hear about the "Curse of the Crow" and how this film was haunted from the start. Ty talks wrestling, Rach talks about how cute Brandon is and how he should have been a superstar, and we discuss how actual crows are huge dicks. ***This movie is even better after hearing the stories behind the scenes. You might want to listen first.***
Crossroads
July 19, 2021 23:49 - 1 hour - 188 MBThis week on Summers Off, meet us at the Crossroads of being "not a girl, not yet a woman". Join us as Ty gabs about his teen idol and the shrine he had commissioned. Find out what was the one thing Britney had to have on set, besides JT ;) and what Zoe Saldana thinks of the popstar's performance. All this and more #FreeBritney
Spice World
July 13, 2021 01:26 - 1 hour - 200 MBIt's time to spice up your life! By popular request, Rach and Ty cover the cult classic Spice World. Tune in this week to learn about all of those famous cameos, what genius is behind this script, how the spice girls got their names, and which girl Ty thought died. Spoiler: They are all still alive. Slam your body down and zigazig ah!
Godfather Part Deux
July 04, 2021 21:20 - 1 hour - 175 MBHappy 4th of July! We are back with the second part of The Godfather trilogy! (Plus a little Part 3 as well.) Hear all the fun of a cocky Pacino, skinny DeNiro, we run down the best sequels of all time, our top mob flicks, and...Rach admits she did NOT see this one!
Godfather Part 1
June 29, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 193 MBBack in the studio closet, Ty and Rach return for more Summers Off fun! The grand cannoli of all mob movies kicks off our 4th season! Get pumped for this back-to-back mob mayhem. We chat about Francis Ford and Pacino's almost firings, what they tried to make Brando sign before jumping onboard, and what exactly that horse head was made out of.
Spring Break Special - Lost (TV Series)
April 04, 2021 02:42 - 2 hours - 285 MBOur longest episode yet! If you are a Lostie who is looking to absorb everything there is to know about polar bears, smoke monsters, The Others, and The Dharma Initiative, this one's for you. We get into the origins of the TV show, its hits and misses, debate nerdy lore, and of course talk about the attraction level of those on the island: Rach gives out high marks to the smoke monster. If you liked Lost (or hated it!) you will dig this episode. Huge warning for spoilers though! The e...
Xmas Special: Die Hard
December 23, 2020 18:20 - 1 hour - 149 MBWe are back with a special Christmas episode and with us is Bruce Willis and all his yippee ki yays as we celebrate this holiday(?) classic. We answer the important questions like is Mel or Bruce hotter and what is better between Lethal Weapon and Die Hard? Hear about a 70 year old Frank Sinatra as McClane and a statistical analysis on whether this is indeed a Christmas movie. Warning: the clips used contain many f-bomberoos
Big Trouble in Little China
September 10, 2020 04:32 - 1 hour - 144 MBIt's a dark and stormy night this week on Summers Off for our season finale, and Rach continues to live in a world of utter confusion. There are gangs, spirits, gods, magic, monsters, Kurt Russell, and lots of martial arts. Is this a Ty fave? Does Rach scratch her eyeballs out? Is The Rock planning to make millions of dollars off a remake soon? Take a ride on the Pork Chop Express with your ol' buddy Jack Burton and Big Trouble in Little China.
Clueless
September 03, 2020 03:15 - 1 hour - 185 MBSummer might be winding down, but we're holding on - 2 more episodes! In honor of its 25th anniversary (are we that old?!?!?!) we take a look back at the epic 90s teen movie, Clueless! Come get schooled in the ways of 90s kid lingo. Would you rather be a "total Monet" or "such a Baldwin"? Are you "totally buggin" or "rollin with the homies"? Don't miss Ty and Rach battling it out to decide once and for all who is more in love with Paul Rudd. Spoiler: it's Ty.
Lethal Weapon
August 27, 2020 01:49 - 1 hour - 138 MBWell we finally got a Mel movie folks and prepare for hot takes galore. This week on Summers Off we go back to the OG buddy cop movie, no not Turner and Hooch, Lethal Weapon baby Join Rach and Ty as they seek to answer the hard hitting questions. Which Busey is a better actor? Can a helicopter really stop a car? Is it a mullet or is it just long hair? And why is that saxophone so sassy?
27 Dresses
August 19, 2020 02:44 - 1 hour - 200 MBFrom the podcasters who brought you a podcast about Devil Wears Prada comes a podcast about 27 Dresses. This week we chat about cancelling Katherine, ridiculous wedding moments, bad maid of honor speeches, the worst part about weddings and how many dresses each of our hosts has worn. Plus, Ty reveals if he hates this as much as Prada.
Friday the 13th
August 12, 2020 16:32 - 1 hour - 216 MBWell, it finally happened. Rach watched a legit scary movie. Did she like it? Does she see hockey masks everywhere now? Can she sleep? Only time will tell. We chat about camp stories, scary movies, and do an extra long deep dive into Friday the 13th lore. Hear Rach's dolphin boy theory, Ty's dirty underwear at camp story, and so much more.
Ever After
August 04, 2020 02:09 - 1 hour - 147 MBThis week Ty and Rach are transported back to a mythical time, 1515-1520? We're not sure, but we know we love it. What else do we love about this week's movie Ever After? Angelica Huston's eyebrows, historical impossibilities, body glitter, Celtic techno... Can we go back to the eyebrows?! Just wow.