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Sep 27, 2026 · 1:14:00
Spooky Season is officially here, and we’re kicking things off with Little Monsters . Vince, our music producer and frequent cohost, joins Kos and Dilo for the first movie in our…
Sep 7, 2026 · 45:07
Kos and Dilo wrap up the animation series by putting Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar, Illumination, Studio Ghibli, and LAIKA head-to-head. They compare each studio’s style,…
Aug 23, 2026 · 55:25
This week on High Expectations , we head to Blithe Hollow for LAIKA’s spooky stop-motion adventure, ParaNorman . We’re talking Norman’s ability to see the dead, a centuries-old…
Aug 9, 2026 · 58:14
In this episode we dive into Hayao Miyazaki’s Ponyo , a wildly imaginative story of friendship, family, and a little fish with a serious love for ham. We break down the movie’s…
Jul 19, 2026 · 1:00:00
In this episode of High Expectations , Kos and Dilo revisit Despicable Me to find out what turned a story about the world's greatest villain into one of the biggest animated…
Jun 22, 2026 · 55:20
This week, we head through the closet door to revisit Pixar's Monsters, Inc. We break down the film's incredible world-building, behind-the-scenes stories, iconic quotes, and…
Jun 2, 2026 · 51:36
This week on High Expectations, we're heading to the swamp to revisit Shrek, the animated comedy that helped redefine fairy tales for a new generation. We break down the movie's…
May 11, 2026 · 1:11:04
This week, we head to Sherwood Forest to revisit Disney’s animated classic Robin Hood (1973). With animal outlaws, corrupt royalty, catchy folk songs, and one of Disney’s most…
Apr 12, 2026 · 1:03:12
For our 100th episode, we went back to a true stoner comedy staple: Half Baked . It might be the most quotable movie with the least amount of actual plot, so we revisit it to see…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:07:30
This week we head to West Canaan, Texas to revisit Varsity Blues , the late-90s football movie that somehow became a defining piece of high school sports culture. Packed with…
Jan 25, 2026 · 58:33
In this episode of High Expectations , we continue our In Memoriam series by honoring Rob Reiner with a look at The Princess Bride . A film that blends fairy tale sincerity,…
Jan 13, 2026 · 56:16
In this episode of High Expectations , we discuss Something’s Gotta Give as an in memoriam episode honoring Diane Keaton. We focus on her performance as the emotional core of the…
Dec 21, 2025 · 53:10
This episode looks at how Jingle All the Way turned the hunt for a Turbo Man doll into sharp holiday satire. We explore the real shopping frenzies that inspired it, the…
Dec 15, 2025 · 46:46
This week on High Expectations , we take on Happiest Season , a holiday rom-com that set out to be a new seasonal staple. Watching it while stoned, we examine the core…
Dec 8, 2025 · 58:55
This week we settle in with a holiday classic that still knows how to punch you right in the feelings. Planes, Trains and Automobiles sends Steve Martin and John Candy on the…
Nov 10, 2025 · 49:52
Kos and Dilo pack their gear and head into The Cabin in the Woods , a horror movie that’s not quite what it seems. Things start out familiar, then get very weird very fast. The…
Oct 27, 2025 · 54:05
It’s draft day on High Expectations! In this special One Hitter episode, we’re building our ultimate fantasy teams made up entirely of fictional football players from some of our…
Oct 5, 2025 · 1:07:20
This week on High Expectations , the spotlight’s on Remember the Titans (2000), the unforgettable mix of football, leadership, and attitude that defined a generation of sports…
Sep 21, 2025 · 37:01
In this quick hit, Kos sits down with Vince to dig into what music really means to him. From the songs that shaped his life to the way a good track can completely change a mood,…
Sep 17, 2025 · 37:08
In this one hitter, we go deep on the film scores that stick with us...the kind that make a movie unforgettable long after the credits roll. We talk about why music hits…
Sep 7, 2025 · 1:16:46
In this episode we trace an unexpected thread between two very different 90s films. Both movies lean on Bruce Springsteen’s Secret Garden, one as a sincere, emotional centerpiece…
Sep 1, 2025 · 32:16
In this One Hitter, we had to get Vince involved for a deep dive into some of our favorite movie soundtracks. This time, we’re talking Varsity Blues , Empire Records , and…
Aug 18, 2025 · 35:09
In this one hitter, we dive into the music that makes movies unforgettable. From the all-time greatest film scores and iconic soundtracks to the composers who changed cinema…
Jul 29, 2025 · 1:07:09
This week we're back with more high-concept sci-fi, more running, and even more Tom Cruise. Friend of the pod and frequent cohost Tim chose the double feature: Minority Report…
Jul 14, 2025 · 1:13:33
This week’s sci-fi picks come from friend of the pod and frequent cohost Tim, who sent us straight into Cruise chaos with War of the Worlds and Oblivion . We dive into…
Jul 1, 2025 · 55:18
This week, Adam Sandler Month takes on The Waterboy and Big Daddy , two classics that helped lock in Sandler’s ‘90s superstardom. We’ve got rage tackles, courtroom stunts,…
Jun 15, 2025 · 57:40
This week, we’re diving into the two Adam Sandler comedies that launched his career: Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore . Whether you grew up quoting “O’Doyle rules” or shouting…
Jun 4, 2025 · 34:17
You ever wish you could Men in Black yourself just to rewatch a movie for the first time? In this One Hitter, we light up and dive into the viral question that's been bouncing…
May 27, 2025 · 1:00:44
In this episode of High Expectations , we dive headfirst into the rubber-faced chaos of peak ’90s Jim Carrey with a double feature: The Mask and Liar Liar . From green-faced…
May 11, 2025 · 57:25
We’re kicking off Jim Carrey Month by going back to our roots, two movies, one episode, one shared haze. This week, we revisit Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Ace Ventura: When…
Apr 13, 2025 · 49:25
Grab your brownies and cue up the Gin Blossoms, this week, we’re celebrating Rex Manning Day with a stoned rewatch of Empire Records . We talk chaotic retail energy, existential…
Apr 9, 2025 · 40:30
In this One Hitter, we chat with the folks behind Fat Nugs Magazine , a publication that celebrates cannabis culture through storytelling, art, and advocacy. We dig into how the…
Mar 30, 2025 · 52:55
Grab your maps and your best adventuring hat—we’re heading to Hamunaptra! This episode, we revisit The Mummy (1999), the action-packed, horror-tinged romp that gave us peak…
Mar 16, 2025 · 1:07:42
This week on High Expectations , we sink our teeth into two gothic horror heavyweights! We review and compare the brand-new Nosferatu with the lavish, blood-soaked Bram Stoker’s…
Mar 12, 2025 · 27:48
In this special One Hitter episode, Kos sits down (while definitely a little baked) with the creators of the indie horror flick Blood Mountain Massacre . They talk about…
Feb 23, 2025 · 57:28
Grab your oversized cappuccinos and berets, we’re diving into So I Married an Axe Murderer ! In this episode, we ask the big questions: Is this cult classic a hidden gem or just…
Feb 12, 2025 · 20:23
New Format Alert! Introducing One Hitters—a new kind of episode where we dive into random topics while stoned, keeping it short, fun, and full of random thoughts. In our very…
Feb 9, 2025 · 1:17:52
This week, we fire one up and revisit The Ugly Truth , the 2009 rom-com where Gerard Butler and Katherine Heigl go head-to-head in the battle of romance vs. brutal honesty. Does…
Jan 26, 2025 · 49:34
We’re diving into the booby-trapped world of The Goonies ! Does this 80s classic hold up, or is nostalgia doing the heavy lifting? Join us as we break down Mikey’s optimism,…
Jan 12, 2025 · 58:07
This week, we take a look at the 80s family favorite Harry and the Hendersons. When the Henderson family brings home a Bigfoot after a chance encounter, they find their lives…
Dec 22, 2024 · 54:45
For this episode of the podcast, we dive into the 2005 holiday rom-com Just Friends with special guest Vince Sasso. Join us as we hilariously unpack Ryan Reynolds' transformation…
Nov 24, 2024 · 46:22
This week on our dystopian futures series, we jack into the sci-fi classic The Matrix . Does this mind-bending tale of simulated reality and philosophical questions about free…
Nov 17, 2024 · 42:12
"May the odds be ever in your favor!" This week, we dive into The Hunger Games to find out if Katniss Everdeen's fight for survival hits harder after a puff or two. Does the…
Nov 10, 2024 · 53:19
For this episode of our podcast, we dive into Pixar's Wall-E —the story of a lonely, trash-compacting robot navigating a desolate Earth and discovering the magic of…
Nov 3, 2024 · 45:43
In this episode, we dive into the absurd, dystopian world of Idiocracy , Mike Judge's satirical sci-fi comedy that imagines a future where humanity has collectively dumbed…
Oct 27, 2024 · 1:20:22
Join us in this special episode as we review the 1986 cult classic Little Shop of Horrors with guest artist Mimi Pabon! We dive into the vibrant, twisted world of Skid Row and…
Oct 20, 2024 · 1:09:08
In this episode, we dive into the meta horror classic Scream with our special guest, Vince Sasso! Join us as we discuss how Wes Craven’s game-changing slasher film masterfully…
Oct 13, 2024 · 38:08
This week, we’re summoning the ghost with the most for his epic return in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ! Tim Burton’s long-awaited sequel is here, and we’re watching it stoned—because…
Oct 6, 2024 · 1:00:29
In this week's episode, we take on the raunchy, coming-of-age comedy Superbad with a very special guest—my best friend since before high school! We dive into the hilarious highs…
Sep 29, 2024 · 49:31
In this episode, we dive into the iconic Ferris Bueller's Day Off and explore why it’s still a fan favorite after all these years. We break down the wild antics, legendary…
Sep 15, 2024 · 51:01
This week, we dive into the 90s teen classic Can't Hardly Wait and give it the ultimate rating on our four pillars: quotability, rewatchability, popularity, and—of…
Sep 10, 2024 · 45:38
In this episode we're diving into the quirky, offbeat world of Napoleon Dynamite – but with a twist: we’re stoned! From Napoleon's deadpan one-liners to Uncle Rico’s obsession…
Sep 1, 2024 · 51:38
In this episode, we dive into the timeless classic The Breakfast Club , a film that perfectly captures the essence of high school life and the diverse personalities that collide…
Aug 25, 2024 · 1:14:33
In this episode, we light up the conversation with a deep dive into the 2008 stoner classic Pineapple Express. We break down the film’s unique blend of comedy and action, discuss…
Aug 18, 2024 · 40:37
In this episode, we're diving into the hilarious and unexpectedly heartwarming comedy, Knocked Up. Join us as we explore the wild, unpredictable journey of a one-night stand…
Aug 11, 2024 · 43:37
In this episode, we dive into the unexpected chemistry and political satire of *Long Shot*, starring Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron. We explore how this unlikely romantic comedy…
Aug 4, 2024 · 50:31
In this episode, we spark up a conversation about Kevin Smith's "Zack and Miri Make a Porno." We'll explore the film's unique mix of comedy and romance, and how its characters…
Jul 21, 2024 · 48:13
On this week's episode we dive deep into the multiverse with the latest installment in the Spider-Man saga, "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." Join us as we unravel the…
Jul 14, 2024 · 44:18
In this episode, we dive into the hilarious and heartwarming world of "American Pie 2." Join us as we reminisce about Jim, Stifler, and the gang's unforgettable summer vacation.…
Jul 7, 2024 · 48:16
Light up your bat-signal and join us for a trip down Gotham's dankest alleys as we spark up a lively discussion on the Tim Burton classic, Batman Returns. We chat about the…
Jun 30, 2024 · 42:34
Join us as we dive teeth-first into the swinging '60s with Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. We'll chat about the shagadelic sequel's groovy gags, villainous plots, and…
Jun 23, 2024 · 47:32
Things get real Looney this week on High Expectations! Give us a follow on Instagram: @high.expectations.pod Reach out with comments or suggestions at…
Jun 16, 2024 · 41:14
Give us a follow on Instagram: @high.expectations.pod Reach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.com Music courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince…
Jun 9, 2024 · 40:45
Week 2 of Live Action Animated month brings a Don Bluth doozy! Give us a follow on Instagram: @high.expectations.pod Reach out with comments or suggestions at…
Jun 2, 2024 · 45:38
P-p-p-please don't miss this week's episode! For the month of June we are watching live action/animated movies! We start the month off with an absolute classic in the category.…
May 26, 2024 · 48:07
This is it. The final episode of Sci Fi month! Get ready for a boom. A big bada boom! Roll up, grab your multi-pass, and strap in for another episode of High Expectations! Give…
May 19, 2024 · 36:13
Be excellent and tune in to another time travel episode! Grab your air guitars as we talk about a most bodacious movie. Give us a follow on Instagram: @high.expectations.pod…
May 12, 2024 · 47:48
Another week, another Sci Fi movie. Join us this week as we go back in time to 1955 another Sci Fi classic! Give us a follow on Instagram: @high.expectations.pod Reach out with…
May 5, 2024 · 48:51
Hello there! The month of May will be out of this world with Sci Fi movies. In honor of Star Wars Day being May the Fourth, we start off the one of the ultimate Sci Fi movies!…
Apr 28, 2024 · 39:36
Place your final bets! We are finishing up our Vegas category with a listener suggested movie, and what a doozie! Burn down and tune in for a new episode of High Expectations!…
Apr 25, 2024 · 1:33:08
We have a VERY groovy episode this week as we are joined by the creators of Outerspaced Comic! This was such a fun one to put together, tune in and check out what Ben and Eric…
Apr 14, 2024 · 45:02
Who doesn’t love a good heist? This week on High Expectations we look at one of the biggest heists pulled in Vegas cinematic history!
Apr 7, 2024 · 42:01
Feelin' lucky? Roll the dice and see what Las Vegas inspired movie we take on for the first week of Vegas month on High Expectations! Give us a follow on Instagram:…
Mar 31, 2024 · 1:05:25
Every hero had to start somewhere. This week we look at two fun origin stories of beloved superheroes! Give us a follow on Instagram: @high.expectations.pod Reach out with…
Mar 25, 2024 · 1:08:13
Hold onto your butts...it's about to get explosive. This week we have a listener suggested movie that led to this extremely interesting category choice. Will these movies with…
Mar 17, 2024 · 1:00:37
It's award season! This week we chose two Best Picture nominees for the 2024 Oscars. Put on your best tuxedo t-shirt and join us as we talk about two wildly different films! Give…
Mar 10, 2024 · 1:34:54
Snoogins! We are joined by friend of the podcast, Timmy, who brought us a really fun category! This week we talk Kevin Smith movies. Give us a follow on Instagram:…
Mar 3, 2024 · 1:16:00
Aaaaaand Action! Everyone has their go-to director when it comes to movies they love. This week on High Expectations we talk about two of our favorites and their legacy as…
Feb 25, 2024 · 1:08:07
Some movies are too big to fit into a category, and some movies you just need to get on the pod! This week we chat about two movies that we love and have been dying to get on the…
Feb 18, 2024 · 1:22:39
Things get personal this week on High Expectations. Our category for this episode was suggested by a listener, who requested that we choose movies based off characters or actors…
Feb 11, 2024 · 1:34:43
We give it the ol' college try this week on High Expectations. We are joined by the one, the only, Vince Sasso for this discussion with movies set on college campuses. Give us a…
Feb 4, 2024 · 1:05:09
The OGs are so last week...literally. In part 2 of this twofer we take a look at the remakes. Join us as we compare and contrast some all around classics. Check us out on…
Jan 28, 2024 · 1:10:10
You know what they say, "if it ain't broke, remake it." Or something like that...We've got another two parter! This week we take a look at the original version of our movie…
Jan 21, 2024 · 1:10:17
Aloha bitches! We were inspired by recent Hawaiian holidays to watch some movies that were filmed in Hawaii. I may be biased...but this is an excellent episode.
Jan 14, 2024 · 1:12:45
We are back with more Paul Rudd bangers! He just has too many good movies in his catalogue to only give him one episode. Instagram: @high.expectations.pod Email:…
Jan 7, 2024 · 1:08:17
We. Are. BACK! Happy New Year everyone, we are so happy to be back to putting out regular episodes. We wanted to start the year with one of our favorite guys, Paul Rudd! We chat…
Dec 24, 2023 · 1:38:58
Merry (Jane) Christmas! We wrap up the Christmas season with a real doozy of an episode! As promised, because we missed last week, we decided to double up this week and do FOUR…
Dec 10, 2023 · 1:15:55
Tis the season to get baked and watch Christmas movies! For the month of December (2023) we are counting down our top 3 favorite Christmas movies. This week we start with #3.…
Dec 3, 2023 · 1:28:04
You know what the recipe for a great movies is? A beginning, middle, and fucked up ending…This week on High Expectations were joined by friend of the pod, Tom, and we talk about…
Nov 26, 2023 · 1:04:12
Sometimes R rated movies can get uncomfortable...they are especially uncomfortable when you're watching them with your mom or dad. This week we take a look at two R rated movies…
Nov 19, 2023 · 1:03:01
"Don't judge a movie by its Rotten Tomatoes score" is the new "Don't judge a book by its cover." We put that theory to the test this week as we watch and chat about movies that…
Nov 12, 2023 · 58:49
This week we honor a comedy icon and watch some of Matthew Perry's greatest movies. Rest easy, Mr. Perry!
Nov 5, 2023 · 1:12:15
Time to get theatric with musicals! This week we take a look at two VERY different musicals on a brand new episode of High Expectations. Instagram: @high.expectations.pod Gmail:…
Nov 4, 2023 · 1:01:37
To round out the High Expectations Fall Classic we watched movies that take place on the actual holiday of Halloween! Grab some candy and check out this weeks episode! Instagram:…
Oct 22, 2023 · 1:07:47
Nothing like trying to scare the crap out of your co-host only to scare the crap out of yourself...By request this week on High Expectations we review movies that tap into some…
Oct 15, 2023 · 1:08:07
It's spooky season, y'all! This week we roll a fatso and get into the spirit of the season with Halloween Classics! It's showtime... Instagram: @high.expectations.pod Gmail:…
Oct 1, 2023 · 59:46
Blue 42! Hot Route! Hot Route! Join us this week as we tackle (too much..?) football movies. Gmail: podcast.highexpectations@gmail.com Instagram: @high.expectations.pod Theme…
Sep 24, 2023 · 1:15:04
All good things must come to an end, or so I've been told. We pay tribute to another summer come and gone. This week we chose movies that instantly make you think of summer time!…
Sep 17, 2023 · 1:02:20
We have a cool episode this week! One of our listeners reached out across the internet to suggest a killer category. Everyone has their favorite comfort movie to watch when their…
Sep 10, 2023 · 1:07:25
Can you feel the bud tonight? In this week’s episode we finally take on one of the categories that sparked the idea for the podcast! Join us as we go the distance with 2…
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