Episodios

  • Purple Hair, Exploding Hookers, and Lawn Mower Mayhem—Frankenhooker Explained

    Purple Hair, Exploding Hookers, and Lawn Mower Mayhem—Frankenhooker Explained
    Oct 6 2025
    Welcome back to Trees in Space, where we bravely plow through every bizarre movie genre the universe can throw at us—armed only with questionable nostalgia, overly honest hot takes, and the kinds of jokes that only make sense to people who may or may not still be thirteen at heart. This week, your hosts Nate and Jason take a hilariously awkward deep dive into the cult-classic oddity that is Frankenhooker (1990). Imagine: a medical school dropout, a tragic lawnmower “accident,” a fiancée whose head ends up in a fish tank, and a super-convoluted plan to reassemble lost love with... let’s just call them “parts” from New York’s finest streetwalkers—and a lot of super crack. Yes, you read that right. Nate and Jason duke it out over whether Frankenhooker is a misunderstood B-movie treasure or a monstrous mishmash of questionable prosthetics and even more questionable plot choices. Expect breakdowns of the film’s delightfully terrible special effects, philosophical debates on purple hair, explosive reviews (literally... exploding people everywhere), and a heartfelt appreciation for practical effects over bad CGI—all with a splash of 90s VHS charm. By the end, you'll have heard five-star worship, one-star rants, and a ratings system so convoluted even Jason has trouble explaining the difference between “four trees and a stump” and “one tree with a stump.” If you’re in the mood for a review that's as weirdly captivating as the film itself, you’re in for a treat. So grab your remote-controlled lawnmower, pour one out for Elizabeth’s head, and get ready: it’s time for Trees in Space to go where no (sane) reviewer has gone before—into the wild, stitched-together world of Frankenhooker.
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    27 m
  • Sneakers Examined: Heists, Hackers, Humor, and a Legendary Cast

    Sneakers Examined: Heists, Hackers, Humor, and a Legendary Cast
    Sep 29 2025
    We’ve laced up for another week of movie magic, and this episode is packed with throwbacks, witticisms, and everything Robert Redford. On the latest episode of Trees in Space, Jason and Nate take on the 1992 hacker heist comedy-thriller, Sneakers. From its legendary cast to its very ‘90s depiction of tech, we cracked open what makes this cult classic (and maybe the occasional Volkswagen) tick.Here’s what you’ll uncover in this episode:5 Keys You'll Learn This Week:
    1. What Sets “Sneakers” Apart: Get a breakdown of the plot and why this hacker heist stands out among other 90s thrillers.
    2. Why the Cast Has Us Geeking Out: Jason and Nate wax poetic about legends like Redford, Sidney Poitier, Dan Aykroyd (in a role you might not expect), and a younger Ben Kingsley lookalike.
    3. Is It a Heist or a Laugh Attack? The hosts debate if “Sneakers” lands as a true thriller or if it’s more about clever one-liners and quirky team dynamics.
    4. Tech Talk – 90s Style: They question just how plausible the hacking and code-breaking tech really is, and whether you could, in fact, crawl through those drop ceilings (spoiler: don’t try this at the office).
    5. Nostalgia vs. New Eyes: Was this the “Ocean’s Eleven” before “Ocean’s Eleven”? How does it hold up decades later, and does the younger generation buy into the ‘92 hype?
    Fun Fact from the Episode:
    Did you know Dan Aykroyd’s conspiracy-loving character foreshadows his future gig as a paranormal/pseudoscience host on the History Channel? Only on Trees in Space do you get that kind of full-circle movie trivia!As always, Jason and Nate don’t entirely agree—was this a forest of movie greatness, or was it more like sitting on a lonely stump? Tune in for the banter, stay for the honest reviews, and learn why Robert Redford is your grandma’s George Clooney.Ready to join the hacking, high-jinks, AND hilarity?
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    We’ll see you next week, and remember: in the world of Trees in Space, there are never too many secrets…unless you don’t press play.Thanks for being part of our movie-loving crew!
    The Trees in Space Team 🌲✨
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    30 m
  • We Watched Barb Wire So You Don’t Have To—But Wow, the Boobs…

    We Watched Barb Wire So You Don’t Have To—But Wow, the Boobs…
    Sep 22 2025
    Welcome back, space cadets! On this episode of "Trees in Space," your hosts Jason and Nate dive headfirst—boobs first?—into the wonderfully weird 1996 cult "classic," Barb Wire. That’s right, it’s Pamela Anderson in full pleather regalia, mysterious contracts about who can show what on screen, and a plot that somehow fuses Casablanca with post-apocalyptic biker chic and a dollop of Nazi cosplay for good measure. This week, Jason confesses he didn’t even realize Barb Wire was a comic book movie, while Nate admits he was way ahead of the curve—having watched it originally, although not as a fan of Pamela. (Apparently, blue-eyed blondes just remind him too much of his sister. Ew?) The duo tackles everything from the movie’s deeply confusing timeline (why does the "future" look like 1986?) to its smoking hot, gravity-defying fashion choices, to that age-old cinematic question: why can Pamela show all the boobage but everyone else is stuck with pasties? Was Barb Wire secretly trying to channel the classic romance of Casablanca? Did the plot get lost somewhere between the strip club and the retina scanner? And what exactly is “plot armor”—or maybe just plot underwear? Our fearless hosts dig through the darkness (literal and metaphorical), debate the acting chops of the cast (Pam’s not the worst! Who knew?!), and argue whether this movie deserves a full tree or just a lonely stump on their patented rating scale. If you’re ready for a hilariously honest breakdown of a “campy, breasty” sci-fi romp packed with flying bullets and questionable dialogue, tune in! And remember: they watch the trash so you don’t have to—or so you know exactly when to jump in for the wardrobe malfunctions. Strap in. It’s going to be a wild ride—pleather optional.
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    28 m
  • A Working Man: An Action Movie as Thin as Watered-Down Tomato Sauce

    A Working Man: An Action Movie as Thin as Watered-Down Tomato Sauce
    Sep 15 2025
    Welcome back to Trees in Space, the podcast that reviews movies with all the seriousness of a lumberjack at a disco and the critical eye of a Russian mob enforcer with poor aim. This week, hosts Jason (not Statham, mind you) and a sniffly Nate tackle "A Working Man," the 2025 action flick that answers the age-old question: what happens if you want a Taken reboot but all you can get is Jason Statham, a white hard hat, and an indestructible motorcycle? In this episode, our hosts break down a movie so formulaic it might as well come with store-brand tomato sauce—plus a suspiciously high audience score and critics who are just as confused as our hosts about why 87% of people seem to love it. From mafia marksmanship that wouldn’t scare a stormtrooper, to plotlines abandoned so suddenly they need their own search party, nothing is safe from Jason and Nate’s gleeful chainsaw of a review. Was “A Working Man” an action masterpiece, or just another stump in the cinematic forest? Grab your snow tires and tune in for all the takes, all the groans, and all the convoluted metaphors, right here on Trees in Space!
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    29 m
  • Breaking Down Major League: A Team So Bad, Even the Script Lost Hope

    Breaking Down Major League: A Team So Bad, Even the Script Lost Hope
    Sep 8 2025
    Welcome back to Trees in Space, the podcast that reviews movies with the perfect blend of nostalgia, hot takes, and more than a few questionable jokes. In this episode, hosts Jason and Nate take a swing at the 1989 comedy classic "Major League"—but with a twist: one host has never actually seen the movie before, and the other was in high school when it came out (so cue the “back in my day” stories). Join the guys as they break down everything from Charlie Sheen’s wild haircut and Bob Uecker’s legendary one-liners, to why Cleveland stadiums proudly supported both baseball and football teams… and, of course, why Wesley Snipes was basically unrecognizable as a baby-faced no-name in this film. You’ll hear them debate whether Rachel Phelps, the villainous team owner, is really the bad guy or just a misunderstood business genius—and which of the many zany misfit players actually had the best redemption arc. They dive into fan reviews (both glowing and grumpy, and even one confused soul who thought The Rock starred in this), drop some behind-the-scenes trivia, and wrap it all up by rating the film with their unique "tree" system. If you've ever wondered how well Major League holds up or just want some baseball banter with your comedy, this episode’s got you covered. Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks, because this is one major league episode you won’t want to miss!
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    28 m
  • Accidentally a Man Whore: Deuce Bigalow Gets Reviewed by Trees in Space

    Accidentally a Man Whore: Deuce Bigalow Gets Reviewed by Trees in Space
    Sep 6 2025
    Welcome back to Trees in Space, the only podcast where the forest might be alive—but your fish tank definitely isn’t safe from stunt doubles or Deuce Bigalow, Male Gigolo. This week, hosts Jason and Nate dive deep, or maybe just wade awkwardly, into the 1999 Rob Schneider “classic” (using that word as loosely as possible). They break down everything from $6,000 fish tank destruction, to naked aquarium cleaning, to wondering if you can actually use a fish tank cleaner as a stand-in plumber. As always, Jason and Nate dish on the best (and worst) jokes, question why Rob Schneider keeps getting leading roles (spoiler: nobody knows), and debate which scenes made them laugh versus which ones made them reconsider ever eating sushi—or touching food again. From side characters with narcolepsy and Bigfoot-sized feet to Norm Macdonald’s 30-second bartender cameo, they ask the hard questions: Is this movie more stump than grove? Ready for pies vs cakes and the Gobots version of Shallow Hal? Listen in for salty opinions, random cameos, and enough gigolos to make your high school guidance counselor blush—all on this episode of Trees in Space!
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    28 m
  • Suze Audio Only

    Suze Audio Only
    Aug 18 2025
    Welcome back to another episode of Trees in Space—the only podcast that asks, “What if your mom filled her empty nest... with your shirtless ex-boyfriend?” This week, Jason and Nate dive deep into the 2023 indie drama “Suze,” where an overbearing mom unexpectedly becomes caretaker to her daughter's freshly dumped, perpetually underdressed ex. Is it a heartfelt indie hit, a cringe-worthy cuddle-fest, or something in between?Our hosts bravely navigate through awkward pool scenes, existential Canadian geography questions, and a surprisingly robust debate about the correct pronunciation of “Suze.” They’ll break down the movie’s emotional highs and lows, from unwanted kisses to menopausal tea, share hilarious “did they really just say that?” moments, and even let ChatGPT review the film—because when there are no one-star reviews, you gotta get creative.So, grab your art house snacks and prepare for opinions as hot as a menopausal Canadian summer. Are you team “moving drama,” or team “awkward disaster”? Find out on today’s episode of Trees in Space!

    06:23 Park Meeting with Teacher Confrontation
    07:20 Awkward Family Encounter Scene
    12:01 Hidden Depths Revealed
    14:26 Menopausal Drama Unfolds
    19:58 "Flat Emotional Miss in 'Sue'"
    22:38 "Slow Burn with Unseen Surprises"
    24:52 "Rating Debate: Heart vs. Critique"
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    27 m
  • Dissecting Smokey and the Bandit: Plot Holes, Burnouts, and Burt Reynolds’ Bulge

    Dissecting Smokey and the Bandit: Plot Holes, Burnouts, and Burt Reynolds’ Bulge
    Aug 4 2025
    Welcome back to Trees in Space, the podcast where movies are reviewed not just with stars, but with a whole system of forests, groves, and stumps! In this episode, Jason and Nate throw on their cowboy hats and jump behind the wheel for a wild ride through the 1977 classic Smokey and the Bandit. What happens when a runaway bride, a charismatic trucker, an army of beer-thirsty millionaires, and a hilariously relentless sheriff all meet on the open road? Apparently, a film that’s part cinematic masterpiece, part “did anyone even look at the script’s timeline?”Buckle up as the hosts geek out over everything from the legendary soundtrack that introduced the world to “Eastbound and Down,” to Burt Reynolds’ scene-stealing wardrobe choices (and his, um, “grain silo”). Along the way, they dissect mind-blowing continuity errors (cop car damage, now you see it, now you don’t!), CB radio logic that would make real truckers sob, and the undeniable charm of Jackie Gleason sweating through his sheriff’s uniform like every lawman’s fever dream.From deep nostalgia and questionable love scenes for the ladies, to impassioned debates about how many Trans Ams died for Hollywood’s sins, Jason and Nate leave no rubber unburned. Is this movie still a five-tree classic, or does it deserve to be left as a lonely stump? Join in for laughs, fun facts, and more chaos than a high-speed chase through Georgia. Let’s hit the road!
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    29 m