Talkin' Hanks
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin Ashley and her pals as they talk about America's Sweetheart, Tom Hanks! Each week there will be a new movie to discuss and a new Hanks to enjoy!
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Ep 29: Talkin' Grey's with Amber Sekowan Daniels
February 18, 2019 13:49 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBAmber joins Ashley to chat about Grey’s Anatomy. We chat a lot about death and how much this show makes us cry. Ashley also wonders if Amber has seen Moana. This very special episode is dedicated to Darah McLean, Anjali Sandhu, and Connie Manfredi.
Ep. 28: Cloud Atlas with Harris Gale THE REAL ONE
February 12, 2019 14:56 - 59 minutes - 59.6 MBSuperbomb host Harris Gale joins Ashley to yarn about the absolutely bonkers Cloud Atlas. You want the true true? We are very confused as to how this movie ended up on some Best of the Year lists.
Ep. 27: Talkin Colin Hanks with Cory Falvo
February 06, 2019 01:25 - 57 minutes - 56.8 MBCory Falvo joins Ashley to chat about sweet angel, Colin Hanks. We talk a LOT about how good Fargo is, what our roles would be in a rom com, and Ashley finds out what caused Cory to get a nose bleed. We also debut Talkin Swank.
Ep. 26: The Post with Cara Lytwyn
January 28, 2019 13:15 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBCara Lytwyn joins Ashley to talk about MERYL STREEEEEEEEEEP, how we related to Meryl in this movie (re: COMEDY) and how Ashley loves it when a lady has to take off her clip on earring to answer the phone.
Ep. 25: Joe Versus the Volcano with Cathy Herbert
January 18, 2019 02:54 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBCathy Herbert joins Ashley to chat about the formula of a rom com and why Unsolved Mysteries creeped us out. We say NO THANK YOU to a long haired Hanks and preview “Talkin’ Bras” and “Talkin’ Paxton”.
Ep 24: Road to Perdition with Jordan Welwood
November 29, 2018 17:42 - 1 hour - 80 MBJordan joins Ashley to talk about rat boys, how jazz is a KILLER and we give Daniel Craig a new nickname (HI RUDY JUN!). Ashley reveals that this Hanks performance is in her Top 5.
Ep. 23: Talkin' Cage with Jesse Bercier
August 29, 2017 05:01 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBJesse Bercier joins Ashley to chat about NICOLAS CAAAAAAAGE!! More specifically, we watch Face/Off and we realize that this movie MUST have been 5 hours long. Also, we talk about what would happen if Jesse switched bodies with local comedian Spencer Adamus.
Ep. 22: Turner and Hooch with Angie St Mars
August 23, 2017 15:03 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBAngie St Mars (dog foley artist) joins Ashley to chat about the best dog names, we try to figure out the difference between 2D and 3D and Angie tells us who Amos reminds her of. Also, we ask the incredibly important question, WHERE'S THE BEADWORK?!
Ep. 21: Cast Away with Meghan Riley and Bill Pats
August 15, 2017 05:01 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBMeghan Riley AND Bill Pats join Ashley to chat about whether or not they would try to survive on a deserted island. Bill tells us the FIRST thing he would do if he was stranded and Meghan tells us how she was almost in the #5 top grossing movie of that year. Also, we OBVIOUSLY talk about what we would all bring to a deserted island.
Ep. 20: Philadelphia with Benji Rothman
August 08, 2017 05:01 - 58 minutes - 63.2 MBBenji Rothman joins Ashley to chat about his colleague, Tom Hanks. We also talk about Benji's sweet parallel parking skills and what makes us cry. Stay tuned for Talkin' Francs and Ashley and Benji's Hot Take on Diseases.
Ep. 19 (kinda) Oh Hi There with Ashley Burdett
June 27, 2017 03:09 - 3 hours - 3.5 MBAshley explains why she hasn't released an episode lately AND she debuts her Bane impression.
Ep. 18: Nothing in Common with Shannon Guile
June 01, 2017 21:49 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBShannon Guile joins Ashley to chat about getting a phone call in a restaurant before cell phones, 80's fashion and what to do if your movie accidentally becomes too feminist. Also, Shannon explains what this movie is really about and we ask the important question, WHY?! PS. Fast forward to 51:27 (of the movie) to watch the ridiculous/incredibly charming Colonial Airlines pitch that we enjoyed so much.
Ep. 17: Larry Crowne with Robyn Slade
May 22, 2017 05:01 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBRobyn Slade joins Ashley to chat about Lance Corona, giving people brand new names instead of just nicknames and scotch Slurpees. We also talk about scooter gangs and use lots and lots of feeling words.
Ep. 16: You've Got Mail with Jane Testar
May 17, 2017 20:15 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBJane Testar joins Ashley to chat about eyebrows, ICQ, and Ashley reveals what she would do if anyone ever tried to break up with her in public. Also, look for Jane's new book "Light Shiners" and their new album all about romantic texts.
Ep. 15: Talkin' Cruise with Dana Smith
May 11, 2017 05:01 - 45 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this very special episode, Dana Smith joins Ashley to chat about TOM CRUISE!! We watch Mission Impossible 3, talk about joining a cult and what it would be like to date a superspy. Dana also explains that Tom Cruise doesn't just act, he has to prove his existence in every movie.
Ep. 14: The Circle with Ben Walker
May 08, 2017 05:01 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBBen Walker joins Ashley to chat about Facebook and whether or not they'd want to be recorded every second of every day. We also have a million questions about antler chandeliers and we try to make #newdoThursdays happen.
Ep. 13: Apollo 13 with Jared Story
May 02, 2017 05:04 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBJared Story joins Ashley to chat about their biggest fears, superstitions and fancy pants. They also find out if they have what it takes to become astronauts (spoiler alert: they don't).
Ep. 12: The Da Vinci Code with Matt Nightingale
April 25, 2017 15:05 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBMatt Nightingale joins Ashley to chat about Gene and the weird sex seance and Matt breaks it to Ashley that there is no Santa Clause. They STRUGGLE to figure out the plot of this movie and end up talking about some cool stuff on the way. PS. Go listen to the HUNKS podcast as soon as you finish listening to this one!
Ep. 11: Captain Phillips with Darah McLean
April 17, 2017 05:01 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBDarah McLean joins Ashley to chat about Darah's water drinking habits, Ashley's recurring scary dream and how apartment walls should be thicker. We also wonder why everyone seemed to hate the real Captain Phillips.
Ep. 10: A League of Their Own with Lauren Cochrane
April 10, 2017 05:01 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBLauren Cochrane joins Ashley to chat about pantyhose, the Bechdel Test, and the ultimate betrayal of Tom Hanks. Also we figure out which dinosaur we would marry and Lauren thinks she may have had a stroke but it's just Ashley singing.
Ep. 9: That Thing You Do with Andy Noble
April 03, 2017 23:18 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBAndy Noble joins Ashley to chat about how this is the chicken fingers and fries of movies, we make an SNL audition pact and we try to get to the bottom of what selling out is. Also, Andy blows Ashley's mind with a fact about the Beatles. If you don't have a crush on either of them after this episode is over, then you have a stone cold heart.
Ep. 8: The Terminal with Kyle Bergstresser
March 27, 2017 05:10 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBKyle Bergstresser joins Ashley to chat about what loving someone through thick and thin really means, what to do if you are having trouble with procrastination, why we DO NOT like seeing people fall down, and how Burger King is DEFINITELY NOT sponsoring this podacst. Also, Kyle promotes his new podcast, Talkin' Depp, sponsored by Omar Epps. Check out Kyle's show, The Prince of Books Presents: Comedy Tropes! Tuesday, March 28th, 8:00 at the Sentient Bookstore (284 Tache Ave).
Ep. 7: Sleepless in Seattle with Connie Manfredi
March 20, 2017 05:01 - 1 hour - 65 MBConnie Manfredi joins Ashley to talk about Tam Honks and how much they'd love a Sleepless in Seattle coffee table book. We re-enact WAY too many scenes from the movie (and win an EGOT for each and every one of them obviously) and we speculate what Annie and Sam's life would be like now. Also, Connie has a REALLY great idea for a reality show and of course, LOUNGEWEAR.
Ep. 6: He Knows You're Alone with Paul Abramson
March 13, 2017 05:06 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBPaul Abramson joins Ashley to talk about creepy eyeballs, Pinot Grigio, lazy chase scenes, societal wokeness and why we gotta smash that dang patriarchy. Also, Ashley wonders where she can get a Marvin of her own.
Ep. 5: Angels and Demons with Alex Ateah
March 07, 2017 01:45 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBAlex Ateah joins Ashley to talk about #Chartrand, celebrity crushes, podcast fort dreams and we ask the question "what about the birds?". Ashley also struggles to figure out what the Illuminati actually is.
Ep. 4: Forrest Gump with Mike Green
February 28, 2017 23:33 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBMike Green joins Ashley to talk about the physics of the shrimp boat crash, our opinions about shrimp, Jenny's entire aesthetic and how much we'd love to watch a movie about her life. We also wonder how Forrest paid for things while he was running back and forth across the country (traveler's cheques?).
Ep. 3: Punchline with Tim Gray
February 21, 2017 07:11 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBTim Gray joins Ashley to talk about sax solos, why you should always get your hair done before a show and Boiled Fish Fridays. Ashley also shows off her accent skills and Tim tells a very funny joke.
Talkin' Hanks Ep. 2: Splash with Melanie Dahling
February 14, 2017 20:10 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBMelanie Dahling joins Ashley to talk about baby names, 80's fashion, the perks of a long distance merman relationship, and how Tom Hanks plays the only remotely normal character in this movie.
Talkin' Hanks Ep. 1: Big with Fraz Wiest
February 07, 2017 20:17 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBHere it is! The first episode of Talkin' Hanks! Fraz Wiest joins Ashley to talk about the 1988 movie, Big. We chat about video stores, how this movie could be a psychological thriller (from the Mom's perspective) and how Hanks is PERFECT in this movie. PERFECT.