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The Act Four Podcast is your go-to post-movie podcast. Basically, it’s a podcast about movies. What makes a movie good? What makes a movie bad? If you could fix a movie, how would you do it? These are all things that Peyton, Connor, and Joe tackle over the course of the podcast.
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Ep. 35 - A Special Spider-Man Episode

Act FourMay 18, 2022

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Ep. 35 - A Special Spider-Man Episode

Ep. 35 - A Special Spider-Man Episode

Joined by longtime podcast supporter Nate Jones, the boys from Act Four discuss Spider-Man, Fazoli's, and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

May 18, 202201:29:14
Ep. 34 - The Act Four Christmas Special

Ep. 34 - The Act Four Christmas Special

Christmas movies, mixtapes, and papier-mâché giraffes. This final episode of Season 4 is one that you don't want to miss.

Dec 11, 202101:13:55
Ep. 33 - About Time

Ep. 33 - About Time

On this episode of the Act Four podcast, Peyton, Joe, and Connor are joined by their friend, Reid Schmidt to talk about his second favorite movie: About Time. This episode was kinda wild and all over the place, so just hold on.

Dec 03, 202101:00:22
Ep. 32 - The Marvel Cinematic Universe

Ep. 32 - The Marvel Cinematic Universe

The Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailers, Marvel Disney+ shows, Jake Gyllenhaal, and buying tickets to Avengers: Endgame during AP Literature. These topics and more are discussed in this weeks episode of the Act Four Podcast focusing on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its lasting impact on Hollywood.

Nov 19, 202101:02:46
Ep. 31 - Ratatouille

Ep. 31 - Ratatouille

THE BOYS ARE BACK. After a year long hiatus, the Act Four Podcast is returning for a surprise Season 4! Is Ratatouille the best Pixar movie? What does the Eiffel Tower taste like? Is Underdog Peter Dinklage's greatest cinematic performance? Tune in for answers to these questions and more.

Nov 12, 202101:15:23
Ep. 30 - Good Will Hunting

Ep. 30 - Good Will Hunting

I'm gonna be honest with you, this episode was a blur and we barely talked about the movie, but its funny so you should still listen. We get really existential and talk about life. We also talk about what it would be like to live with four arms. So yeah, just listen already.

Nov 07, 202001:00:41
Ep. 29 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Ep. 29 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off

The boys are joined by guest Michael Hull and discuss a movie about what everyone wishes their high school experience was. Ferris Bueller is super cool and like we're just a bunch of chumps but we don’t let it get us down. It’s the same crap as always cause they get all over the place talking Marvel, dream jobs and how Joe is a full on movie encyclopedia. All in all, it’s a fun one based around the quintessential teen movie from legend John Hughes.  

Oct 16, 202001:05:20
Ep. 28 - The Truman Show

Ep. 28 - The Truman Show

So hypothetically, Bailey McDonald is on this episode. He’s pretty cool I guess, he went to California, BIG photography guy and like an all around gooba. Truman Show kinda cool too but we kinda just talk about random crap now. Yeah go Act Four, go you, this is a strong message.

Oct 09, 202001:10:32
Ep. 27 - Raiders of the Lost Ark

Ep. 27 - Raiders of the Lost Ark

It’s the debate of the century: Busch Gardens vs Animal Kingdom. Indiana Jones has an iconic theme from John Williams but how does it stack up compared to the best theme songs? Somehow we get talking about the 2019 horror film Cats so enjoy that.  Sequels and reboots… they are everywhere but which ones are good and which ones suck? All that randomness and more on this week's episode centered around the Steven Spielberg classic.

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Oct 02, 202001:04:49
Ep. 26 - The Shawshank Redemption

Ep. 26 - The Shawshank Redemption

The boys of Act Four have a weakness when it comes to math… but they aren’t engineers so it’s okay. Adam Sandler has so much drip he makes everyone drown. But is he more famous than The Rock? We assign an Impractical Joker to each of the guys (Sal if you are reading this please come on the podcast). Connor has been to jail for the dumbest reason ever heard and we talk about arguably the best movie of all time for a bit too.

Intro Music: “District Four” by Kevin MacLeod

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Sep 18, 202052:16
Ep. 25 - The Lion King
Sep 11, 202001:04:04
Ep. 24 - Back to the Future

Ep. 24 - Back to the Future

Peyton, Connor and Joe kick off Season 3 of The Act Four Podcast! The next 12 episodes will cover what the guys have decided are all-time classics. Episode one covers the Robert Zemeckis film Back to the Future (1985). Marty’s mom is super creepy and no one really knows how to react to her advances toward her own son. John Mulaney thinks this is a “very weird movie” and Joe apparently didn’t know that Bill is a common nickname of people named William. It’s fun to be back talking movies again and this is just the beginning of what should hopefully be a fun season.

Intro Music: “District Four” by Kevin MacLeod

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Sep 04, 202001:04:32
Ep. 23 - Summer of Star Wars Finale

Ep. 23 - Summer of Star Wars Finale

To close out Season 2, the Summer of Star Wars, the guys from Act Four re-evaluate their tier lists from the season's start. Tune in to hear how the movies stack up against one another after watching them all in rapid succession.

Intro Music: "District Four" by Kevin MacLeod

Jul 10, 202026:48
Ep. 22 - Solo

Ep. 22 - Solo

Solo, the second anthology film, received a similar treatment to that of The Last Jedi. Solo was a divisive movie that some fans love and other hate with a passion, so is it actually any good?

Intro Music: "District Four" by Kevin MacLeod

Jul 10, 202052:48
Ep. 21 - Rogue One

Ep. 21 - Rogue One

This week Peyton, Connor, and Joe talk about the first anthology film, Rogue One.

Intro Music: "District Four" by Kevin MacLeod

Jul 03, 202057:20
Ep. 20 - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Ep. 20 - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

The Rise of Skywalker marks the end of the Skywalker Saga, a four decade long story spanning nine movies. Is The Rise of Skywalker a fitting conclusion for such a monumental franchise or does it fall flat? The guys from Act Four are here to debate and discuss the ninth movie in the saga.

Intro Music: "District Four" by Kevin MacLeod

Jun 26, 202001:10:13
Ep. 19 - Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Ep. 19 - Star Wars: The Last Jedi

The Last Jedi is easily the most controversial and divisive movie in the entire Skywalker Saga. What happens when three guys with vastly different opinions on the same movie record a podcast about said movie? Well you'll just have to listen to find out.

Intro Music: "District Four" by Kevin MacLeod

Jun 19, 202001:21:34
Ep. 18 - Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Ep. 18 - Star Wars: The Force Awakens

The time has finally arrived for the guys from Act Four to watch and talk about the sequel trilogy. Listen in and hear some great conversation and debate about the most divisive Star Wars movies.

Intro Music: "District Four" by Kevin MacLeod

Jun 12, 202001:04:12
Ep. 17 - Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

Ep. 17 - Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

The guys at the Act Four Podcast can never seem to agree on how Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith stacks up against the rest of the Skywalker Saga. In this episode, Peyton, Joe, and Connor talk about the final installment of the prequel trilogy.

Intro Music: "District Four" by Kevin MacLeod

Jun 05, 202001:07:55
Ep. 16 - Star Wars: Attack of the Clones

Ep. 16 - Star Wars: Attack of the Clones

Is Attack of the Clones a good movie? Peyton, Connor, and Joe break down the second installment of the prequel trilogy and discuss if it actually deserves the criticism it receives.

Intro Music: "District Four" by Kevin MacLeod

May 29, 202049:28
Ep. 15 - Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

Ep. 15 - Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

In this weeks episode, Joe, Connor, and Peyton talk about Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. This movie was never able to live up to the hype, so what went wrong?
May 22, 202001:06:26
Ep. 14 - Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Ep. 14 - Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

The final installment of the original trilogy, Return of the Jedi, looks very different today from when it was released in 1983. Peyton, Joe, and Connor talk about Jedi and discuss how much this movie has changed over the years and if it still holds up as one of the best in the Star Wars franchise.
May 16, 202001:04:28
Ep. 13 - Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Ep. 13 - Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Empire is agreed by many to be the best Star Wars movie of the whole franchise. Connor, Joe, and Peyton take a moment to sit down and analyze this classic film and discuss what exactly makes it so good.
May 08, 202001:02:07
Ep. 12 - Star Wars: A New Hope

Ep. 12 - Star Wars: A New Hope

Star Wars, the movie that became a billion-dollar world wide phenomenon started as one man's dream. This week Joe, Connor, and Peyton talk about Star Wars and the impact it has made on pop culture and the world.
May 01, 202053:55
Ep. 11 - Summer of Star Wars

Ep. 11 - Summer of Star Wars

Wow! Season 2 of the Act Four Podcast is finally here and its the start of a summer long look at the Star Wars franchise. Join Peyton, Joe, and Connor as they rank their favorite Star Wars movies and debate on where they stack up amongst each other.
Apr 24, 202001:17:31
Ep. 10 - Hop & The Passion of the Christ

Ep. 10 - Hop & The Passion of the Christ

In their season 1 finale the guys from Act Four talk about Hop and The Passion of the Christ in Easter weekend.
Apr 10, 202001:10:29
SOCIAL DISTANCING UPDATE

SOCIAL DISTANCING UPDATE

This is a short update about the future of act four amid the uncertainty of the coronavirus.
Apr 03, 202026:51
Ep. 9 - Pixar

Ep. 9 - Pixar

Pixar is known for cranking out bangers like The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Toy Story, and Up. But how do Pixar movies stack up against one another? In this episode the guys from Act Four rank their favorite Pixar movies and debate where each movie belongs.
Mar 20, 202001:15:33
Ep. 8 - Hercules

Ep. 8 - Hercules

In their first episode analyzing a Disney Renaissance movie the guys from Act Four talk about Hercules.
Mar 13, 202001:09:57
Ep. 7 - Zootopia

Ep. 7 - Zootopia

Zootopia is one of the best animated movies of the last decade. How good is it? What makes this movie so good and memorable? The guys from Act Four break down the movie and analyze just how Zootopia can tackle such big issues in an entertaining and lighthearted way.
Mar 06, 202001:14:55
Ep. 6 - The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3D

Ep. 6 - The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3D

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3D is considered by most to be an awful movie. How bad is it? Is it okay to like this movie even if it's just as a guilty pleasure?
Feb 28, 202001:13:09
Ep. 5 - Chicken Little

Ep. 5 - Chicken Little

Chicken Little was Disney Animation's first fully 3D animated feature film leading to classic movies like Frozen, Moana, and Tangled, but is it any good? Connor, Joe, and Peyton talk about this forgotten Disney movie and debate if it's a hidden gem or flaming hot garbage.
Feb 21, 202001:13:13
Ep. 4 - Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Feb 14, 202001:08:22
Ep. 3 - Shark Tale (Part 1)

Ep. 3 - Shark Tale (Part 1)

In this episode of the Act Four podcast Peyton, Connor, and Joe break down the cinematic masterpiece/disaster that is Shark Tale. This is a movie with horrible animation and even worse screenwriting that somehow managed to get nominated for best Animated Feature Film at the 2004 Oscars. How was it nominated? Don't ask us because we don't know.
Feb 07, 202056:03
Ep. 3.5 - Shark Tale (Part 2)

Ep. 3.5 - Shark Tale (Part 2)

In this episode of the Act Four podcast Peyton, Connor, and Joe continue break down the cinematic masterpiece/disaster that is Shark Tale. This is a movie with horrible animation and even worse screenwriting that somehow managed to get nominated for best Animated Feature Film at the 2004 Oscars. How was it nominated? Don't ask us because we don't know.
Feb 07, 202001:10:02
Ep. 2 - The Thor Trilogy

Ep. 2 - The Thor Trilogy

Is the first Thor any good? How bad is The Dark World? Why is Ragnarok so good? Peyton, Connor, and Joe discuss the Thor Trilogy, how Thor's hammer works, and if Thor: The Dark World is as bad as everyone says.
Jan 31, 202001:09:42
Ep. 1 - The Cars Trilogy

Ep. 1 - The Cars Trilogy

The Cars universe by Pixar makes no logical sense and the guys from Act Four are here to analyze every detail of it. How bad is Cars 2? Was Cars 3 any good? Did the Cars in the Cars Universe kill all the humans? These are all questions explored in this episode of Act Four.
Jan 24, 202001:03:56
Ep. 0 - Pilot

Ep. 0 - Pilot

The pilot episode of Act Four introduces hosts Peyton, Connor, and Joe. While discussing Hop, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and 1917, Peyton, Joe, and Connor dive into what makes movies good, bad, and memorable.
Jan 18, 202040:21