Truly Happily Madison
54 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSince 1999, Adam Sandler’s production company Happy Madison has produced over 40 movies, many of which have been successful with audiences yet critically reviled. Each week, hosts Jack Gregson & Josh Pappenheim look at a Happy Madison movie and explore what keeps audiences coming back for more Paul Blart shenanigans, Joe Dirt hilarity and Grown Up silliness. It’s the deep dive into Adam Sandler’s producer career you didn’t know you wanted and maybe you don’t, it’s all good.
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Episodes
54: Hustle
July 03, 2022 13:16 - 2 hours - 108 MBThey're back! Jack and Josh have risen once again to chat the latest Happy Madison title. That's right, they're bouncing back with Adam Sandler's basketball drama Hustle.
53: Home Team
February 02, 2022 09:35 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBYou thought it was over... you were wrong! Jack and Josh return from podcasting retirement to tackle the latest offering from Happy Madison, the Kevin James football saga Home Team.
52: The Maddies
November 03, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 105 MBAs we draw to a close on our first season. Jack and Josh look back on the 46 movies they have covered and announce the first ever Maddie Awards, celebrating the best and brightest in Happy Madison's history. There's also a quiz, some music and a whole lot of fun. The end is just the beginning. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
51: Hubie Halloween
October 27, 2021 10:50 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBSo it's come to this... Jack and Josh finally discuss the most recent Happy Madison motion picture, the 2020 Adam Sandler starring comedy horror Hubie Halloween. How will the boys cope with coming to the end of this journey? You'll have to listen to find out. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
50: Truly Happily Madison Origins: Happy Gilmore
October 20, 2021 09:42 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBJack and Josh return to the past to discuss one of Adam Sandler's more respected comedy vehicles, the 1996 golf comedy Happy Gilmore. Is this a hole in one or does it leave our boys in the rough? Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
49: Dirty Work: A Norm Macdonald Tribute with Nick Helm
October 13, 2021 19:04 - 2 hours - 59.5 MBOn September 14th 2021 the world unexpectedly lost Norm Macdonald. Comedian Nick Helm joins Jack and Josh to celebrate Norm's life and review the 1995 classic Dirty Work. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected] Find more from Nick Helm at http://www.nick-helm.co.uk/
48: Truly Happily Madison Origins - Billy Madison
September 28, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBLet's go back to where it all began. Jack and Josh venture into the early years of Adam Sandler's movie career and bring you a commentary on the 1995 comedy Billy Madison. Armed with only their wits and a 'Sandboard', the two endeavour to finally see what separates the Sandboy from the Sandman. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
47: The Wrong Missy with Daisy Edwards
September 21, 2021 23:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBJack and Josh venture back to Hawaii to fall in love with the 2020 David Spade vehicle, The Wrong Missy. Daisy Edwards (W-Rated) joins the pair to discuss Lauren Lapkus' rise to fame, the state of the modern rocmcom and which Adam Sandler voice is the best. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected] Find more from Daisy Edwards at https://twitter.com/DaisyVicEdwards Listen to W-Rated: https://linktr.ee/WRated
46: Murder Mystery with Charlie Vero-Martin
September 14, 2021 23:34 - 2 hours - 96 MBThere has been... a murder! Jack and Josh are the prime suspects, and only Inspector Charlie Vero Martin can unwrap the riddle that is Adam Sandler's 2019 comedy romp Murder Mystery. Strap in for long and unfocused stories about Jack's grandfather, an agony aunt Napoleon and the Monaco Gran Prix. Be sure to listen to our post credits scene for one extra twist. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected] Find more from Charlie Vero-Martin at https://twitter.co...
45: Adam Sandler - 100% Fresh with Sooz Kempner
September 07, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBSit down for some stand up as comedian Sooz Kempner (Mystery on the Rocks, QueenPod: The Queen Podcast) joins Jack and Josh for a look into what works and what's too much in Adam Sandler's 2018 comedy special 100% Fresh. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected] Find more from Sooz Kempner: https://twitter.com/SoozUK Listen to Mystery on the Rocks: https://play.acast.com/s/mystery Listen to QueenPod: The Queen Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/thequeenpod...
44: Father of the Year with Petros Patsilivas
September 01, 2021 08:10 - 2 hours - 111 MBGrab the Spade, we've got some shit to shovel. Jack and Josh reach out to real father, Petros Patsilivas (Caged In: Coppola Connections) to chat about the 2018 grad/dad comedy Father of the Year. Is Nat Faxon the hot injection of fun that the Happy Madison universe needs? Is Spade getting bolder with age or is it the same old shit? Is that Kristen Schaal? All will be discussed on this weeks episode! Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected] Find more from Pe...
43: The Week Of
August 24, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBDearly beloved, we are gathered here today to discuss the 2018 wedding comedy The Week Of. We are here to join Adam Sandler and Chris Rock in a comedy partnership, the likes of which that haven't been seen since... well I guess The Longest Yard (Rock and Sandler have worked together since, but this is the most equal footing they've had since then). Do Jack and Josh find the latest Netflix movie to be marital bliss, or a total wedding washout? You'll have to RSVP to find out. Follow @TruHapMa...
42: Sandy Wexler
August 17, 2021 23:00 - 2 hours - 107 MBJack and Josh go Hollywood when they finally sit down and watch the 2017 insider comedy Sandy Wexler. Could Adam Sandler's love letter to the industry be the thing he needs to shake up his string of flops or will this just be another lazy inside baseball game? Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
41: The Do-Over
August 03, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBAs Jack and Josh recover from their second Covid jabs, they sluggishly try to come to terms with Happy Madison's second Netflix movie, 2016's action comedy The Do-Over. Tune in as the boys battle out whether the film is bad or very bad. Who will be the victor? Only time will decide. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
40: The Ridiculous 6
July 27, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBA new era of Happy Madison arises with this, the first film of the infamous Netflix deal. Does the deal allow Sandler and his team the creativity that other studios have not offered, or are they just delivering the same old shit? Jack and Josh discuss this and more while covering the 2015 western comedy; The Ridiculous 6. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
39: Pixels with Jamie Levitt
July 21, 2021 09:40 - 2 hours - 64 MBGames write Jamie Levitt joins Jack and Josh for an arcade style chat on 2015's adventure Pixels! Will plot and special effects save Sandler from the slump he's been in of late, or will it allow him to coast through yet another high budget motion picture? Will nostalgia make the hosts look fondly upon this motion picture? Will anyone make it through this movie? Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
38: Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser
July 13, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBThe dirt returns. Jack and Josh catch up with an old friend for a time travelling adventure that nobody wants to go on. Enjoy our most rushed episode so far as nobody has seen this film, nor should anybody. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
37: Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
July 06, 2021 23:10 - 2 hours - 62.6 MBYou can take the cop out of the mall, but you can't take the Happy out of the Madison. Jack and Josh go head to head this week as they tackle the 2015 cult classic Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2. The debate between meme culture and high art starts here... who will be the victor? Only you can decide. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
36: Blended
June 29, 2021 23:00 - 2 hours - 103 MBDoes Sandler's reunion with his favourite leading lady cause Jack and Josh to blend or does it leave them wanting (Barry)more? It's another romcom/holiday movie, so expect plenty of tangents, exasperation and jovial good times as we tackle 2014's Blended. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
35: Grown Ups 2 with Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart
June 22, 2021 23:45 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe reunion of Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock and David Spade has caused a ripple effect and resulted in the reunion of two podcasts; it's the Truly Happily Madison/Podcast Like it's 1999 crossover you've all been waiting for... again Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart are back to join Jack and Josh to chat 2013's Grown Ups 2. Just like the film itself, this is an episode full of tangents, silliness and (surprisingly) jokes. You can find more from Phil Iscove at @pmiscove, Kenny Neibart a...
34: Here Comes The Boom
June 15, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBWhat if Kevin James was an MMA fighter? It's a question we've all asked at some point in our lives, but 2012's Here Comes the Boom is the only film brave enough to answer the question. Jack and Josh sit down with the middling sports comedy for a more relaxed and chilled version of the podcast; introducing Truly Happily Madison: Nights. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
33: That's My Boy
June 08, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBJack and Josh take some time to fully examine why the 2012 Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg comedy That's My Boy resulted in Happy Madison's biggest finacial flop since Little Nicky. Was it the premise? The cast? Or the unfortunate scheduling dilemma of following Jack and Jill? Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
32: Jack and Jill with Yiannis Cove
June 01, 2021 23:06 - 2 hours - 86.5 MBYiannis Cove (Everyone's A Critic) joins Jack and Josh to talk Jack and Jill. Adam Sandler and Adam Sandler star in this 2011 sibling comedy that is considered by some to be the worst film of all time. Can these 3 men in their 30s find redemption in mess or will the find themselves distracted by other conversations? Find more from Yiannis Cove at https://twitter.com/ycove Listen to Everyone's A Critic: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/everyones-a-critic/id1516201205 Follow @TruHapMad ...
31: Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star with Darryl Edge
May 18, 2021 23:52 - 1 hour - 108 MBDarryl Edge (Cage/Rage - A Nicolas Cage Podcast) joins Jack and Josh to talk about Nick Swardson's moment in the spotlight with 2011's sub-erotic comedy Bucky Larson: Born To Be A Star. Is the film secretly a masterpiece that parodies Hollywood tropes or is it another in a long line of Happy Madison failures? Also grapes. Find more from Darryl Edge at https://twitter.com/DarrylEdge Listen to Cage/Rage - A Nicolas Cage Podcast: https://linktr.ee/CageRage Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Ins...
30: Zookeeper with Ashley Bamforth
May 11, 2021 23:25 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBIn 2011 Happy Madison asked the question "What if Paul Blart could talk to animals?" and the answer is Zookeeper, a family friendly film that includes indecent exposure humour. Animal expert Ashley Bamforth joins Jack and Josh as they embark on the safari through this comedy clunker. Find more from Ashley Bamforth at https://twitter.com/SloofOuttaBton Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
29: Just Go With It
May 04, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe've reached the point in Adam Sandler's career where movies become vague excuses to go on a family vacation. Jack and Josh mull over 2011's romcom Just Go With It while also examining what could be in Happy Madison's future. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
28: Grown Ups with Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart
April 27, 2021 23:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBThe union of Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider has caused a ripple effect and resulted in the union of two podcasts; it's the Truly Happily Madison/Podcast Like it's 1999 crossover you've all been waiting for. Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart join Jack and Josh to chat the highest grossing comedy of 2010, Grown Ups. Just like the film itself, this is an episode full of tangents, silliness and (sometimes) jokes. You can find more from Phil Iscove at @pmiscove,...
27: The Shortcut
April 20, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBGreetings boys and ghouls... are you ready for the fright of your lives? Well you're plum out of luck as all we've got is Jack and Josh talking about the 2009 horror movie The Shortcut. Did you know that Adam Sandler produced a horror movie written by his brother? Of course you didn't. Did you know that there was a horror movie starring Troy Bolton's singing voice? Of course you didn't. Do you want to listen to a podcast in which one of the hosts didn't really pay attention to the film so the...
26: Funny People
April 13, 2021 23:00 - 2 hours - 94 MBSo here it is... the movie you've all been waiting for... the movie that makes the whole damn pod worth it. Jack and Josh dive into the 2009 dramedy that asks the question "What if Adam Sandler played Adam Sandler?" and you know what... you'll have to listen to know what they thought. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
25: Paul Blart: Mall Cop with Ben Phillips
April 07, 2021 08:21 - 1 hour - 109 MBDuring lockdown we're offering a virtual trip to the mall! Podcaster Ben Phillips (The Reel World) joins us to discuss 2009's sleeper hit. Is this a kids movie? Is this better than Observe and Report? Is this a terrible movie? All questions will be pondered as we enter the world of Paul Blart: Mall Cop. Find more from Ben Phillips at https://twitter.com/Nquoid Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
24: Bedtime Stories with Will Webb
March 30, 2021 23:00 - 2 hours - 105 MBTuck yourselves in dear listeners and we'll tell you a tale about a 2008 family comedy starring Adam Sandler, Bedtime Stories. Will Webb (indietrix) joins us this week to discuss whether Adam Sandler's only Disney movie is a sleeper hit or a snorer. Find more from Will Webb at https://twitter.com/Willwebbful and https://www.willwebbful.com/ Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
23: The House Bunny with Sydney Holmes
March 24, 2021 00:23 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBThe time has come! It's the only female lead Happy Madison movie. Writer and comedian Sydney Holmes joins Jack and Josh to talk about the Anna Faris vehicle The House Bunny. With a stacked cast and a standout lead performance, is this the secret Happy Madison classic we've all forgotten? Please note: We had some audio issues this week that could not be resolved. Sorry, and we'll try better next time. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected] Find more from ...
22: You Don't Mess With the Zohan
March 17, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBAfter a week off, Jack and Josh have returned to fight their greatest foe yet; racial stereotypes. That's right, it's time to get political with Adam Sandler's Mossad agent comedy You Don't Mess With the Zohan. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
21: Strange Wilderness
March 03, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBThis week Jack and Josh face the ultimate challenge... can they pretend to care about a movie that ultimately doesn't care about itself? We watched 2008's Strange Wilderness and wished we didn't. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
20: I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry with Jemal Polson
February 24, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBJournalist Jemal Polson joins us to discuss the 11th highest grossing film in the Happy Madison filmography, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry. This episode holds the Guinness World Record for the most times the word "horrible" is used to describe a movie. Join us as we delve into a movie that seemingly wants gay rights to come forward while secretly pushing back at them all the while. It's a film that definitely will hold up in the cold light of 2021. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instag...
19: Reign Over Me with Maddie Campion
February 17, 2021 09:02 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBWe all go a little serious, sometimes. Comedian Maddie Campion joins us to discuss a rare Happy Madison drama, Reign Over Me. Does Sandler successfully make the move to drama? Is this a sensitive take on mental illness? Is a scooter a good mode of transport? We tackle all these questions and more! Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected] Follow @diaryofamaddie on Twitter
18: Click with Amon Warmann
February 10, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBDon't touch that remote as we're joined by Empire Magazine's Amon Warmann to chat the 2006 film Click. Is Sandler a better dramatic actor than a comedic one? Does this film deserve to be Happy Madison's only recipient of an Academy Award nomination? Does Josh have a heart of stone? All of these questions will be touched upon, but not necessarily answered within this weeks episode. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected] Follow @awarmann on Twitter
17: The Goldbergs
February 04, 2021 09:49 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThis week we dive back into the fascinating world of Happy Madison TV productions with the long running hit show, The Goldbergs. You know? It's that show that's been going for 8 years and you've never watched it. Join us as we try and figure out who Adam F Goldberg is and why we should care about his life in sitcom format. *This episode was originally uploaded incorrectly, the full episode is now live without error. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
16: The Benchwarmers
January 27, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBIt's a sad day... it's the last film this podcast will cover that features Rob Schneider in the leading role. Despite that tragedy, Jack and Josh soldier on to discuss whether or not Napoleon Dynamite is still funny (or if it ever was), cricket vs baseball, and their top 5 sports comedies of all time. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
15: Grandma's Boy
January 20, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBIs it a cult hit or a pile of shit? Jack and Josh do a deep dive into what is Allen Covert's first and only lead role in a feature film. Does a film that embraces bro culture and stoner humour have a place in 2021? Probably not but listen anyway, what else are you up to? Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
14: Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo
January 13, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBThis week Jack and Josh break Brexit rules and venture into the murky depths of generic Europe to revisit one of their all time favourite characters. That's right, Deuce Bigalow is back and so are the lame jokes, bad storytelling and general misogyny that we hated the first time round. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
13: The Longest Yard
January 06, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBAn episode that is deceptively not about the 2001 film Mean Machine. Jack and Josh try their hardest to rally in the New Year with a a trip to the slammer via the 2005 Adam Sandler vehicle The Longest Yard.
12: Rules of Engagement - Season 5, Episode 12 - Little Bummer Boy
December 23, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBDo you hear what I hear? It's the Truly Happily Madison Christmas Special, and what better way to celebrate than by watching everyone's favourite Christmas special. That's right! We're watching an episode of the Happy Madison TV show Rules of Engagement. But if that's not enough for you, we've also got a special Sandler quiz to celebrate the holiday in the right way. Hubie Christmas to you all! Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
11: 50 First Dates with Amy Roter
December 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBPodcaster and dating coach Amy Roter (Successful, Single & Not Willing to Settle!) joins us this week to coach us through a memorable watch of 2004's 50 First Dates. Is this a chance for us to finally see the sweet side of Sandler or will it be something we want to forget tomorrow? Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected] For more from Amy Roter, listen to Successful, Single & Not Willing to Settle!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful-single-n...
10: Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
December 09, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBThe Spade is back! Jack and Josh go toe to toe with 2003 comedy hit Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star and find themselves knocked down by David Spade's comedic sensibilities. Listen in as the boys are baffled by their lack of knowledge of child stars, Rob Reiner's recent movies and David Spade as a leading man. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]
9: Anger Management with Chris Anastasi
December 02, 2020 00:02 - 1 hour - 104 MBGoosfraba!! Screenwriter Chris Anastasi (Madness in the Method) joins Jack and Josh to discuss Jack's most anticipated film of 2003; Anger Management. Can you figure out why Jack Nicholson agreed to be a supporting role in an Adam Sandler movie? We can't! Can you figure out why they spun this off into a TV show starring Charlie Sheen? We can't! Can you stomach watching political monster Rudy Giuliani play a role in this? We did and wish we didn't. It's another Happy Madison film, so it's time...
8: The Hot Chick with Jen Ives
November 25, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBComedian and host of the Peak Trans podcast joins Jack and Josh for a look into 2002's The Hot Chick. Is this film secretly an in-depth study into gender politics of the early 2000s or is it just a chance for Rob Schneider to hang out with some cute girls? The rabbit holes goes ever deeper as we continue our trail of Happy Madison productions. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected] For more from Jen Ives visit https://www.jenives.net/
7: Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights with Rebecca Hendin
November 18, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBArtist and illustrator Rebecca Hendin joins Jack and Josh for an animated discussion on 2002's Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights. Discover which element of this movie has made Jack laugh more than any over movie covered on the podcast so far! Discover the beautiful animation styles brought to life for this crass tale! Discover the true meaning of the holidays... kinda! It's not our holiday special, but it sure is festive. Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at truhapmad@gmail...
6: The Master of Disguise with Edy Hurst
November 11, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBComedian and podcaster Edy Hurst (Edy Hurst's Podcast Version of... The War of the Worlds) joins Jack and Josh to discuss the zany 2002 comedy, The Master of Disguise. Often described as one of the worst films ever made, what will the boys make of this Dana Carvey classic? Would this be another film that would have been better if it starred Jim Carrey? And how many films in the Happy Madison back catalogue are severely impacted by the tragic events of 9/11? All these questions and more await ...
5: Mr. Deeds
November 04, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBThis week, Jack and Josh get into business with Mr. Deeds. The 2002 comedy sees the boys truly divided for the first time. Will their friendship be able to survive discussions on the original Frank Capra movie, a look at post 9/11 New York, and the ultimate question; which is better, Tron or Hook? Follow @TruHapMad on Twitter and Instagram Email us at [email protected]