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The Tap Out Podcast

52 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

Listen for all of the hot takes and ridiculous commentary bits about popular topics including sports, TV, movies, and much, much more.

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Episodes

Top 10 Albums of 2020

January 12, 2021 06:51 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Jac Starling deliver a marathon where they discuss the best albums they heard in 2020. Their lists span from underground hip-hop to indie music. Listen to find out their picks for the best record of the year.

Top 10 Singles of 2020

January 01, 2021 19:18 - 1 hour - 32.2 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Jac Starling reveal their lists for the best singles of 2020. They also discuss what they thought of music this year and what they considered to be the most disappointing singles.

Every Eminem Album Ranked

July 27, 2020 06:36 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Jac Starling rank the best and the worst (and there were plenty of the worst) Eminem albums. They breakdown the different eras and sections of his career and predict where he could go in the future. Make sure to go check out Jac's brand new project 'Away From Home EP3'!

Juice WRLD Album and Top 10 Eminem Songs

July 17, 2020 06:49 - 1 hour - 40.3 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Jac Starling break down the newest Juice WRLD album and dive into the best songs Eminem has ever created. Make sure to follow the podcast and listen to Jac's brand new EP!

'Velvet Buzzsaw' - The Vault

July 13, 2020 05:57 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes discuss the Netflix original film 'Velvet Buzzsaw'. They praise the terrific cast and compare it to 'Nightcrawler' before discussing what didn't work as well for them. Make sure to follow and rate the podcast on your platform!

Top 5 Horror Films (Part 3)

July 10, 2020 06:21 - 1 hour - 32.3 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Andrew Skogrand sit down and discuss their five favorite films in the horror genre. They touch on some oldies, some recent blockbusters, and some cult classics that flew under the radar.

Top Albums of 2020... So Far

July 03, 2020 06:46 - 1 hour - 36.1 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Jac Starling discuss the best albums released so far in 2020. They also discuss the albums they were disappointed in and what barely missed the cut. Make sure to check out Jac Starling's music on all streaming platforms!

Top Singles of 2020... So Far

June 29, 2020 05:39 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Jac Starling share their top five singles of 2020 so far and discuss how the year has shaped up for music. They also deep-dive a few topics including the J. Cole and Noname tracks, as well as the releases of posthumous records. Make sure to check out Jac Starling's music on all streaming platforms!

'Her' - The Vault

June 25, 2020 06:25 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes discuss another Joaquin Phoenix film, this time about heartbreak and the healing process. Make sure to check out this fantastic film on Netflix and follow the podcast for future episode notifications!

'Enemy' - The Vault

June 18, 2020 08:16 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes discuss the weirdest film they've reviewed yet. Enough said.

'Zombieland' - The Vault

June 11, 2020 08:08 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes dissect the hit 2009 zombie-comedy film starring Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson. They also discuss the complicated history of zombie film and what makes this one stand out.

'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' - The Vault

June 04, 2020 07:47 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes discuss an Oscar-winning 2017 film that feels all too familiar currently. They discuss the amazing cast, as well as what their favorite scenes and moments were and what a sequel would look like.

'Manchester by the Sea' - The Vault

May 28, 2020 07:50 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes return to start Season 2 of The Vault! They discuss an Oscar-winning film, as well as introduce new topics and segments for future episodes!

Every Kanye West Album Ranked

May 15, 2020 07:59 - 1 hour - 33.3 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Jac Starling continue Kanye West Week by ranking every single album of his from the worst to the best and sharing their thoughts on each project.

Season 1 Finale of The Vault

May 13, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes celebrate the 16 films they watched over Season 1 before ranking their favorites, picking a winner for the season and previewing what is to come.

Top 10 Kanye West Songs

May 11, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 38.8 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Jac Starling start a brand new, untitled music series discussing some of the best artists and albums of recent memory! Make sure to follow along for the ride, and also check out some of Jac's music!

'The End of the Tour' - The Vault

May 06, 2020 05:20 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes review their last film of Season 1. They discuss the terrific performances by Jason Segel and Jesse Eisenberg, as well as the life of David Foster Wallace.

'You Were Never Really Here' - The Vault

April 29, 2020 02:33 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes begin to wind down Season 1 with their first look at a Joaquin Phoenix-led film. They discuss the themes and purpose of the film, as well as Joaquin Phoenix's standing in the film industry.

'There Will Be Blood' - The Vault and Even More Quarantine Recommendations

April 22, 2020 09:28 - 1 hour - 33.9 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's critically acclaimed 2007 mega-hit There Will Be Blood. They also give more recommendations for what to watch while quarantined.

'The Dark Knight' - The Vault Classics and More Quarantine Recommendations

April 15, 2020 06:29 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes kick off a new series by discussing the hit 2008 superhero film, Christopher Nolan's film career, and give recommendations for what to watch during quarantine.

'Hell or High Water' - The Vault and Quarantine Recommendations

April 08, 2020 07:59 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes attempt to use Zoom to discuss 'Hell or High Water', the modern-day Western genre, why this movie could be a cult classic, and give some recommendations for what to watch during the COVID-19 quarantine. 

'Dan in Real Life' - The Vault

April 01, 2020 06:04 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes discuss the shockingly funny and heartwarming 2007 film starring Steve Carell and why they found it to be such a sweet and sentimental film. 

'V for Vendetta' - The Vault

March 25, 2020 07:07 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes break down the 2005 DC Comics film that definitely does not feel like a DC Comics film.

Best Movies of the 2010s Bracket

March 20, 2020 05:53 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes pick through a bracket of 32 films and try to crown the best movie of the last decade.

'Scream' - The Vault

March 18, 2020 05:08 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes discuss the 1996 film that rebooted the horror genre and eventually became a cult classic.

'Sicario' - The Vault

March 11, 2020 05:23 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes discuss and dissect the star-studded 2015 action film that depicts the war on drugs. 

The Invisible Man Review (Spoiler-Free Beginning)

March 06, 2020 03:55 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes sit down to review their first movie of 2020. The beginning of this episode is spoiler-free.

'Snowpiercer' - The Vault

March 04, 2020 05:34 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes discuss Bong Joon-ho's 2013 film that we had to check out after Parasite's big night at the Oscars.

Top 5 Will Ferrell Movies

February 28, 2020 04:01 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes rank their five favorite Will Ferrell films and discuss what makes him an iconic comedy actor.

'Semi-Pro' - The Vault

February 26, 2020 06:22 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes discuss an underrated comedy classic starring Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson.  Following the podcast on all social media: @tapoutpod

'Super Dark Times' - The Vault

February 19, 2020 04:56 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes discuss the teenage thriller from 2017. Later, Jake gives his super duper mystery theory that he's been teasing all week.

'Nightcrawler' - The Vault

February 12, 2020 04:41 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes discuss the underappreciated 2014 thriller Nightcrawler. They discuss the best performance, scenes, and whether this is Jake Gyllenhaal's best role.

'Zodiac' - The Vault

February 05, 2020 07:29 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Casey Erbes discuss 'Zodiac' and what makes it an underrated David Fincher film.

'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' - The Vault

January 29, 2020 04:05 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes discuss Jake's favorite movie and why he connects with it.

RIP Kobe Bryant (1978-2020)

January 28, 2020 01:57 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes discuss and remember the legacy of Kobe Bryant.

Top 5 Movies of 2019

January 27, 2020 02:42 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes finally deliver the long-awaited lists of the best films of 2019, along with the most disappointing films of the year as well.

'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' - The Vault

January 22, 2020 07:54 - 54 minutes - 25 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes discuss the polarizing and dividing horror film 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and whether or not it is truly a great film.

'The Invitation' - The Vault

January 18, 2020 06:58 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MB

Today, Eli Brau, Jake Hess, and Casey Erbes discuss 'The Invitation' and talk about what makes this a cult classic film.

The Lighthouse Review

January 15, 2020 06:53 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Jake Hess try to decipher and discuss the meaning of 'The Lighthouse'. The beginning of this episode is spoiler free.

Top 10 Albums of 2019

January 06, 2020 06:51 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Jac Starling reveal their lists of the best albums of 2019, as well as the most disappointing records of the year and what artist dominated the decade. 

Top 10 Singles of 2019

January 02, 2020 08:11 - 1 hour - 36.7 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Jac Starling discuss and debate the best singles of 2019 and what they thought of the year for music.

The Rise of Skywalker Review/Rant

December 29, 2019 07:39 - 1 hour - 32.4 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Kaylee Gossen discuss and debate the highlights and missteps of a very messy ending to an iconic saga. The beginning of this episode is spoiler free.

Star Wars Movies Ranked

December 19, 2019 07:06 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Casey Erbes rank their favorite Star Wars films before seeing the ninth and final episode. They also discuss their expectations for the new movie as well.

Knives Out Review

December 16, 2019 05:40 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Jake Hess sit down to talk about Rian Johnson's new murder mystery Knives Out. They talk about the good, mixed, and bad elements of the film before giving out a final score. The beginning of this episode is spoiler-free.

Juice WRLD, and a $120,000 Banana

December 13, 2019 09:19 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Andrew Doyle discuss the unfortunate passing of Juice WRLD before diving into a handful of topics, including a banana, the Gophers, and Andy's classes.

The Mandalorian Mid-Season Review

December 07, 2019 20:18 - 1 hour - 31.1 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Kaylee Gossen discuss and review the first five episodes of The Mandalorian and rank the episodes from best to worst. The beginning of the episode is spoiler free.

Revisiting the Horror Genre

November 26, 2019 15:47 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Jake Hess discuss what horror films truly stand out as best of the best. Jake gives his top 5 and some honorable mentions. Spoilers are sprinkled throughout.

Myles Garrett Smackdown, MVP Races, and NBA Early Season Reactions

November 20, 2019 19:02 - 1 hour - 27.6 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Jake Hess sit down and discuss the Myles Garrett fiasco, who leads the MVP Race in both the NFL and NBA, and key storylines to start the NBA season.

Way Too Early Top 5 2019 Films

November 12, 2019 03:25 - 1 hour - 27.9 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Casey Erbes continue their discussion of movies and attempt to make their top five movies of the year lists and talk about movies they still need to see. Spoilers are sprinkled throughout.

Top 5 Horror Films

November 08, 2019 17:49 - 57 minutes - 26.6 MB

Today, Eli Brau and Casey Erbes discuss their favorite horror films and the difference between horror and thriller. Casey also gives his list for his favorite Halloween films growing up. Spoilers for these movies are sprinkled throughout.