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Coffee Clutch w/ Ron and Jill

Coffee Clutch w/ Ron and Jill

By Ron Gross

Aunt Jill and Ron get together every week to hang out, drink coffee, and discuss what they’ve watched on the AFI Top 100 Greatest Movies list!
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Ep. 31 - Pulp Fiction

Coffee Clutch w/ Ron and JillNov 29, 2019

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Ep. 31 - Pulp Fiction

Ep. 31 - Pulp Fiction

"You know what they call a coffee in Paris?" Ron and Jill follow the path of the righteous man with Pulp Fiction (1994)! They discuss the film's nonlinear structure before somehow transitioning to Disney+ and Ron's thoughts on Frozen II!

This episode features: Music by AudioJungle.net. Music by Audionautix http://audionautix.com/: Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.

Nov 29, 201957:36
Ep. 30 - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles - Coffee Grinds

Ep. 30 - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles - Coffee Grinds

"You know, nothing grinds my gears worse than some coffee-head that doesn't know when to keep his big trap shut..." Ron and Jill celebrate Thanksgiving with Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987)! They chat about John Hughes' Steve Martin / John Candy classic before sharing holiday plans!

This episode features: Music by AudioJungle.net. Music by Audionautix http://audionautix.com/: Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.

Nov 22, 201901:00:51
Ep. 29 - Chinatown

Ep. 29 - Chinatown

"Forget it, Jill. It's Chinatown (1974)." Ron and Jill discuss this Jack Nicholson / Fay Dunaway neo-noir entry on the AFI List, as well as the film's scumbag director. Later, the mood is lightened when Coffee Clutch holiday plans are made!

This episode features: Music by AudioJungle.net. Music by Audionautix http://audionautix.com/: Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.

Nov 15, 201901:00:05
BONUS- Jojo Rabbit - Ron and Jill Go to the Movies!

BONUS- Jojo Rabbit - Ron and Jill Go to the Movies!

BONUS EPISODE! Ron and Jill go to the movies! It's Jojo Rabbit (2019) with cousin/son Tom Gross! Is Taika Waititi's anti-hate satire an Oscar contender? Ron and Jill don't care! Find out why as they review the movie!

This episode features: Music by AudioJungle.net. Music by Audionautix http://audionautix.com/: Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.

Nov 12, 201901:01:05
Ep. 28 - A Night at The Opera

Ep. 28 - A Night at The Opera

Ron says "Two coffees, barista!" Jill says, "I'll take two coffees, too." It's the Marx Brothers classic, A Night at the Opera! Ron and Jill bask in the film's combination of slapstick, daring acrobatics, and heartfelt music. Later, the two discuss Disney, violence, reunions, and football--while Ron realizes how the cartoons that influenced him were inspired by the Marx Brothers! Five's a crowd but these two are company!

This episode features: Music by AudioJungle.net. Music by Audionautix http://audionautix.com/: Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.

Nov 08, 201955:50
Ep. 27 - UHF - Coffee Grinds

Ep. 27 - UHF - Coffee Grinds

Ron and Jill don't need no stinking badgers! Coffee Grinds pushes aside the AFI List for one of Ron's favorites, UHF (1989)! "Weird Al" Yankovic stars in this cult classic sketch film that resonates with Ron on a deep level. Will Aunt Jill get onboard to Albuquerque with the movie, or will it be her worst nightmare?  Will Ron stop sweating and singing its praises long enough to get through the show?

This episode features: Music by AudioJungle.net. Music by Audionautix http://audionautix.com/: Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.

Nov 01, 201901:04:06
Ep. 26 - Harvey - Coffee Grinds

Ep. 26 - Harvey - Coffee Grinds

Ron and Jill prefer you too! It's Aunt Jill's favorite movie, Harvey (1950)! The AFI 100 List goes invisible this week for this first installment of COFFEE GRINDS--movies picked by Ron and Jill. They discuss this hilarious Jimmy Stewart comedy classic and even settle a score with UNCLE TOM in a rare on-mic appearance!

This episode features: Music by AudioJungle.net. Music by Audionautix http://audionautix.com/: Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.

Oct 25, 201958:06
Ep. 25 - The Godfather Part II

Ep. 25 - The Godfather Part II

You broke Ron and Jill's heart! It's The Godfather Part II (1974)! They compare the two Godfathers and Ron reviews Ad Astra, plus they pick our first Coffee Grinds movie!

This episode features: Music by AudioJungle.net. Music by Audionautix http://audionautix.com/: Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.

Oct 18, 201959:52
Ep. 24 - The Godfather

Ep. 24 - The Godfather

Ron and Jill are gonna give ya an offer ya can't refuse! Season 2 comes to you on the day of my daughter's wedding with The Godfather (1972)! Jill can't believe this is Ron's first time seeing it, they try to remember the film's many family names, plus they catch up on their summer breaks!

This episode features: Music by AudioJungle.net. Music by Audionautix http://audionautix.com/: Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.

Oct 11, 201955:59
Ep. 23 - SEASON 1... FIN!

Ep. 23 - SEASON 1... FIN!

SEASON FINALE! Ron and Jill share some final thoughts on their first brew of movies before signing off for a summer coffee break! Stay tuned for new episodes of Coffee Clutch in just a few weeks!

This episode features:
Music by
AudioJungle.net.
Music by Audionautix audionautix.com/:
Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.
Aug 03, 201936:30
Ep. 22 - On the Waterfront
Jul 26, 201901:01:44
Ep. 21 - The Gold Rush

Ep. 21 - The Gold Rush

Ron and Jill dance with two coffee cakes and forks for Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush (1925)! They discuss Chaplin's life and influence before pitching other films they'd like to see on the AFI List!

This episode features:
Music by
AudioJungle.net.
Music by Audionautix audionautix.com/:
Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.
Jul 19, 201958:49
Ep. 20 - Vertigo
Jul 12, 201958:52
Ep. 19 - Saving Private Ryan

Ep. 19 - Saving Private Ryan

Ron and Jill continue their streak of heavy, 3-hour epics with the classic Steven Spielberg/Tom Hanks WWII drama Saving Private Ryan (1998). Plus, they celebrate completing one fifth of the AFI List!

This episode features:
Music by
AudioJungle.net.
Music by Audionautix audionautix.com/:
Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.
Jul 05, 201901:00:00
Ep. 18 - A Clockwork Orange

Ep. 18 - A Clockwork Orange

Ron and Jill may need their eyes pinned open to get through A Clockwork Orange (1971). Plus, the movie is announced for the first Coffee Grinds bonus episode!

This episode features:
Music by
AudioJungle.net.
Music by Audionautix audionautix.com/:
Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.
Jun 28, 201901:00:13
Ep. 17 - Titanic

Ep. 17 - Titanic

"Paint me like one of your French (roast) girls!" Ron and Jill's hearts will go on for Titanic (1997)! Plus, an update on the bonus Coffee Grinds episodes!

This episode features:
Music by
AudioJungle.net.
Music by Audionautix audionautix.com/:
Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.
Jun 21, 201901:06:18
Ep. 16 - It Happened One Night
Jun 14, 201950:38
Ep. 15 - Network

Ep. 15 - Network

Ron and Jill are mad as hell and they're not gonna take it anymore (when they're out of coffee)! Prepare yourselves for Network (1976)! Plus, Ron and Jill tackle issues like media and capitalism!
This episode features:
Music by
AudioJungle.net.
Music by Audionautix audionautix.com/:
Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.
Jun 07, 201901:00:03
Ep. 14 - The Maltese Falcon

Ep. 14 - The Maltese Falcon

Ron and Jill witness the stuff dreams are made of in The Maltese Falcon (1941)! Plus, a Marvel movie update from Jill!
This episode features:
Music by
AudioJungle.net.
Music by Audionautix audionautix.com/:
Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.
May 31, 201901:00:00
Ep. 13 - Lawrence of Arabia
May 24, 201901:12:59
Ep. 12 - The Wild Bunch

Ep. 12 - The Wild Bunch

Ron and Jill hop off the LIRR and onto an almost as perilous train in the Old West! Grab a cup of Dutch or a mug of Pike to watch Dutch and Pike and a couple of mugs in the The Wild Bunch (1969)!
This episode features:Music by
AudioJungle.net
Music by Audionautix:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.
Artist: audionautix.com/
May 17, 201959:10
Ep. 11 - Rear Window
May 10, 201953:04
Ep. 10 - Singin' in the Rain

Ep. 10 - Singin' in the Rain

HAPPY 10TH EPISODE EVERYONE!
We're officially a tenth of the way through the AFI list! Thanks for joining us week after week!
This week, we go to the TOP OF THE LIST at Number 5 to watch one of our FAVORITE movies, Singin' in the Rain!
May 03, 201953:32
Ep. 9 - Easy Rider

Ep. 9 - Easy Rider

This week, Aunt Jill and Ron hop on their hogs and ride off into the sunset as they watch Easy Rider (1969)
Music by Audionautix:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.Artist: Audionautix
Apr 26, 201953:28
Ep. 8 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Apr 19, 201946:13
Ep. 7 - Goodfellas

Ep. 7 - Goodfellas

GANGSTERS! GUNS! ROMANCE! Aunt Jill and Ron do a Scorsese film, Goodfellas!
This episode features:Music by
AudioJungle.net
Music by Audionautix:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.Artist: Audionautix
Apr 12, 201934:32
Ep. 6 - Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

Ep. 6 - Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

Aunt Jill and Ronnie jump into one of the most interesting films they've seen yet - the 1927 silent film, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans!
This episode features:Music by
AudioJungle.net
Music by Audionautix:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.Artist: Audionautix
Apr 05, 201937:08
Ep. 5 - The Grapes of Wrath

Ep. 5 - The Grapes of Wrath

Aunt Jill and Ronnie go back to 1940 to watch a book you should have read in English class, John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath!
This episode features:Music by
AudioJungle.net
Music by Audionautix:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.Artist: Audionautix
Mar 29, 201937:41
Ep. 4 - Toy Story

Ep. 4 - Toy Story

Ron gushes over one of his favorite movie franchises as Aunt Jill rolls her eyes at him while they watch the Disney/Pixar classic, Toy Story!
This episode features:Music by
AudioJungle.net
Music by Audionautix:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.Artist: Audionautix
Mar 22, 201936:21
Ep. 3 - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Ep. 3 - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Ron and Jill go back to the OLD WEST to discuss Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)!
This episode features:Music by AudioJungle.netMusic by Audionautix:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.Artist: Audionautix
Mar 15, 201931:25
Ep. 2 - Forrest Gump

Ep. 2 - Forrest Gump

This week, Ron and Jill watch and discuss Forrest Gump (1994), its the soundtrack, and more!
This episode features:Music by AudioJungle.netMusic by Audionautix:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged.
Edited by Tom DeMichele
Mar 08, 201942:50
Ep. 1 - Some Like it Hot/ET The Extra-Terrestrial

Ep. 1 - Some Like it Hot/ET The Extra-Terrestrial

Ron and Jill discuss 2 great films and try to figure out how to do a f*&king podcast! Music by AudioJungle.net Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license All songs were cut for length and mixed for volume. They are otherwise unchanged. Edited by Tom DeMichele
Mar 01, 201934:51
Ep. 0.5 - Welcome to Coffee Clutch!
Feb 24, 201906:23