Scott's Back with an all new season of Bagel Basket. Find out about the new format. Plus Hayleigh is back for Halloween talking about the 1993 nightmare that was "My Boyfriend's Back." Imagine a horror romcom that tries to be Beetlejuice but fails horribly. That's this movie. Check it out!Thank you to DJ QUADS FOR THE TRACK USE OF LIVING IN STEREO.…

Scott celebrates his birthday with Jonny Reilly (But A Song Podcast and movie Deja Vu) to talk about the 1988 classic, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" They discuss the hardboiled persona of Bob Hoskins, the extensive career of Christopher Lloyd, and they eventually talk about the unsung hero of the film Delores. Check it out!Listen to Jonny's other podc…

Scott and Hayleigh are talking about "Puss In Boots The Last Wish" for the solo AniMAYtion episode of this month. They are shocked at how great this movie is. It moved both of them to tears, and more importantly this has more of a bigger cast than a Marvel movie. CHeck out this episode!Hear Hayleigh on Crushgasm right here.: https://open.spotify.co…

After recording this episode not once, but twice; Scott welcomes first time guest and TMNT Superfan Matt Getic (Happened in The 90s & Food Show Fanatics Pod). Scott and Matt talk about their love for the turtles, the surprising grief message of the film, and Scott voices his disdain for Partners in Kryme getting the Turtles Hierarchy wrong. Check i…

Scott welcomes back Kendra to the podcast and she picked "PEN15" for Garden variety, and Scott was brought back to middle school which he hated. Tune in and here a story about an 8th grade slow dance, a Bar Mitzvah train wreck scenario, and learn what they call milkshakes in Massachusetts. Check it out!If you haven't checked out Kendra's podcast Cr…

Scott and Christopher Brown are talking about the Award season darling "The Banshees of Inisherin" for Baby Don't Hurt Me Toxic Relationship Month. They dive deep into Colin Farrell's filmography, debate Colm's actions and name pronunciation. But most importantly, they get side tracked and talk about "Elvis" actor Austin Butler for at least 40% of …

Scott welcomes back Bagel Basket All-Star Kendra Beltran(Crushgasm Podcast) to talk about the 90s Albert Brooks RomCom "Defending Your Life." They talk about the all you can eat food in Judgement City, Shirley MacLaine's random cameo, and there's a story about weird mini-golf experiences. Check it out!If you haven't checked out Kendra's podcast Cru…

Scott welcomes first time guest and longtime friend, Director/Screenwriter Colby Day (Lead/Follow) to the podcast to talk about "Punch Drunk Love." Scott talks about watching this movie 15 times through a projection booth in 2002. Colby tries to wrap his mind around Paul Thomas Anderson's mental interpretation of what an "Adam Sandler Comedy" is. B…

In the belated and final holiday episode for the season . Scott welcomes Bagel Basket All-Star Christopher Brown back to talk "Ernest Saves Christmas." Scott thinks this film is in a shared universe with "The Santa Clause." Chris tells a horrify tale about the new series "The Santa Clauses." Plus...you know Ernest gets wedged into a Christmas movie…

More Christmas Cheer for December as Scott makes Hayleigh watch "Saved By The Bell." They're both shocked by Zack and his mother's relationship. Hayleigh is so glad she didn't grow up watching this show, and Scott tells the story of his Christmas Eve experience working retail when he was in College. Check it out!Thank you to DJ QUADS FOR THE TRACK …

Scott kicks off a week of A Very Writer's Bagel Basket episodes with the 1995 Christmas-ish classic "While You Were Sleeping." Scott is joined by first time guest Rachel Brow (inspirsession blog) to talk about everything from who the villains of this movie are...(it's Saul) to all the gaslighting happening in this film. They also talk about Sandy B…

Scott welcomes back Kendra Beltran (Crushgasm Podcast) for the fourth time to discuss "Frasier." This was the big episode of the late 90s because Daphne and Niles finally end up together. They also talk about "Friends" and Scott's opinions of Richard vs. Chandler. Most important Scott tells a story about a dog breaking into his house.If you haven't…

Happy Halloween Everyone!! Hayleigh cashes in her bad movie coupon to make Scott watch the 2004 Universal debacle that is Stephen Sommers' "Van Helsing." Hayleigh loves this movie. Scott Hates this movie, and goes into detail on why. No spoilers, but it has to do with advertising and PR. They also discuss their love for the character Carl, and they…

It's the 200th episode of Writer's Bagel Basket, and Scott is celebrating with another Music Video Extravaganza! He's joined byt Maggie and Ashleigh from Rock Candy Podcast, as well as his Hell is a Musical Co-Host Lilz Martin. They're watching everything from 80s British Alternative to music videos with animals. There's also some metal and music v…

SEASON 6 IS HERE BABY!!!! Scott welcomes back return guest and 3-peater, Kendra Beltran (Crushgasm Podcast). They're talking about SNICK, Nickelodeon's Saturday night TV block from the 90s. They both pick two episodes of a SNICK classic show. Kendra picked "Rugrats" and "Clarissa Explains It All." While Scott stuck to his old standbys. "The Adventu…

Scott closes out Stars & Gripes with the 1997 Val Kilmer starring vehicle, "The Saint." Scott is joined by return guest and Die Hard "The Saint" fan, Lara Fox. They discuss not understanding the seriousness of the film when they were kids, then they wait till the end of the episode to mention how awesome the soundtrack is. Not to mention they reali…

We continue Stars & Gripes talking about the greatest swordsman in all the land, VAL KILMER. This episode Scott and Hayleigh are joined by first time guest Christopher Croucher. They're discussing the 1988 fantasy classic "Willow." Hayleigh has never seen the entire, they get side track by discussing actor billing, and Scott talks about dropping so…

He's our Huckleberry! Scott is welcoming back Jonny Reilly back to kick off Stars and Gripes with. This year our star is Val Kilmer, one of Scott's favorite actors. They're talking about Tombstone and how Val is the saving grace of a troubled film shrouded in setbacks. Yet Scott loves this movie. Check it out!!!Listen to Jonny's other podcasts here…

In the belated Father's day episode, Scott welcomes his dad, Jon Kurland on to talk about season one of "Ted Lasso." They dive deep on Ted's infectious nature, the amazing writing, and their love for Roy Kent himself Brett Goldstein. Check it out!Thank you to DJ QUADS FOR THE TRACK USE OF LIVING IN STEREO.Listen to Scott's new podcast Hell Is A Mus…

Scott welcomes Christopher and Danielle Brown to the podcast to talk about one of his favorite Coen Brothers movies, "The Hudsucker Proxy." They gush about Jennifer Jason Leigh's performance, the real life inspiration for the elevator guy, and everyone thinks 70 year old Paul Newman is a stud. Check it out.Watch Christopher and Danielle's short fil…

Scott ends AniMAYtion with his wife, Hayleigh introducing him to the anime "Death Note." Scott faces his fear of death talking about this bonkers tv show. Hayleigh dives into her past with this show and the manga. Also Scott hates the lead character so much! Check it out!Thank you to DJ QUADS FOR THE TRACK USE OF LIVING IN STEREO.Listen to Scott's …

Scott and Hayleigh are talking about the 1993 Steven Spielberg produced dud that is, "We're Back A Dinosaur's Story." We learn that this was one of the only VHS' Hayleigh owned, they talk about the night circus, and finally they go over the bumpy production of this failed turd. Also Scott does John Malkovich impressions that are too Malkovich like …

Scott welcomes back Kendra Beltran from Crushgasm podcast to end "Garden Variety" and talk about the 1993 comedy movie remake of "The Beverly Hillbillies." They talk about the iconic Cloris Leachman and Lily Tomlin. Kendra opens up about her crush on Jim Varney, and Scott stands firm on his 90s fashion as a kid. Check it out!If you haven't checked …

In this LOST EPISODE from what was supposed to be part of March's "Baby Don't Hurt Me Month." This episode is now the first episode of April's "Garden Variety." Scott welcomes Jonny Reilly (Life's But A Song Podcast and Movie Deja Vu Podcast) to talk about season three of "Angel" Billy. They talk about technical issues recording the episode, the us…

Scott and Hayleigh are talking about the Ridley Scott stinker "House Of Gucci." They're both shocked and also laughing at every actor's lack of commitment to the accents in the film. They dive deep into how the butchered the real story, and they roast Jared Leto the Shemp Howard of this film. Check it out.Thank you to DJ QUADS FOR THE TRACK USE OF …

Scott kicks off March's "Baby Don't Hurt Me" month with probably the most upsetting film he's watched in Bagel Basket history, "Blank Check." Scott is joined by first time guest Kendra Beltran (Host of Crushgasm Podcast). They talk about the terrible adulting by everyone in this film, as well as question why Disney didn't have notes about Preston a…

Ew, David! Scott and Hayleigh are talking about the love story of Patrick & David, and we love that journey for them. They discuss the wonderful chemistry of Dan Levy and Noah Reid, the amazing character development, and the amazing cover of Tina Turner's "Simply The Best." Also Scott shares more stories from when Scott and Hayleigh got engaged yea…

Scott welcomes actor, model, singer Lara Fox back in her first solo guest spot episode to talk about the Sandler/Barrymore RomCom Classic, "The Wedding Singer." They talk about the sweet nature of this film, Lara forgot Steve Buscemi was in the film, and Scott remembers when he almost invited Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler to his Bar Mitzvah. Chec…

Scott welcomes back comedian Ryan Beck to talk about Ryan's choice of a snub, "Rocky V." Ryan doesn't know if it's an Oscar snub, but feels it's a snub to say it is the worst of the "Rocky" film. Scott hears him out, and they go deep on this film. They discuss the fact that the robot from IV is not in this movie, Scott was babysat by a boxer, and t…

Scott welcomes back the great Christopher Brown to talk about the highly snubbed, "Ratatouille." They question the Oscars for not having a voice acting category, Christopher spills the tea on his hatred of Juno, and Scott talks about a "Carnival Lothario." Check it out!Thank you to DJ QUADS FOR THE TRACK USE OF LIVING IN STEREO.Listen to Christophe…

New Year same great Bagel Basket tackling another Snubs & Shrugs for award season. Scott welcomes back Malorie Savran to talk about the 1996 quintuple Oscar nominated film "Jerry Maguire." Malorie couldn't make it through the entire movie, so Scott is explaining to her what she missed. They're baffled this is consider a "Comedy." Malorie is perplex…

Scott welcomes back Christopher Brown (Old Men Yell At Cloud, When Scary met Stabby) to talk about the Disney+ reboot of "Home Alone," "Home Sweet Home Alone." They discuss how the main child is the films villain, why doesn't Rob Delaney's character have brain damage in the end, and Christopher adds a fun "truth" to the IMDB trivia. Check it out!Th…

Scott and Hayleigh are talking about the 2018 Netflix Christmas RomCom "The Holiday Calendar," a film they had to watch because of the insane description. They pitch better versions of the this movie, can't comprehend dressing up in character to see "A Christmas Story," and Scott quotes the darkest line from a tv show. Check it out for yourself!Tha…

Better late than never. We're ending 90s November a week later because we were sick last week. Scott and Hayleigh are talking about the 90s animated movie "The Iron Giant." Scott talks about looking like Hogarth as a kid, Hayleigh really hates Kent Mansley, and they briefly talk about the irony of Vin Diesel playing a robot. Check it out!Thank you …

Scott continues 90s November with our favorite Disney and Boy Meets World expert Danielle Brown! They're talking about the Cold War spy episode of Boy Meets World. They dive into how Cory Matthews is the star, but the worst part of the show. Then they discuss why wasn't Henry Winkler in this episode, and Scott unleashes his Robin Williams impressio…

Scott kicks off another 90s November with return guest Christopher Brown (Old Men Yell at Cloud, When Scary Met Stabby) to talk about the 90s family cold war comedy "Matinee." They discuss the genius that is John Goodman as Lawrence Woolsey, the fact that most of this kids could be serial killers, and Scott tells us another story about the Augustus…

Scott & Hayleigh are ending Shocktober with "What We Do In The Shadows" the Wellness Center episode. Hayleigh asks Scott if he would ever be tricked into joining a cult. Scott admits he was and still might be a die hard BNL fan, and they find more proof that Keanu Reeves is a perfect human. Check it out.Thank you to DJ QUADS FOR THE TRACK USE OF LI…

Scott is once again participating in "All The Horror" this time he welcomes Professor Ryan L. Terry. That's right we're going professional to talk about the 1999 Tim Burton film, "Sleepy Hollow." Ryan explains the history of cinema present in the, and Scott explains why a Matt Damon movie stopped Francis Ford Coppola from making this movie.Thank yo…

Scott and Hayleigh discuss the 2011 YA nightmare that is Catherine Hardwicke's "Red Riding Hood." They discuss the surprising lack of acting from the usually amazing Amanda Seyfried. They also discuss how Peter looks like a melted action figure, and Gary Oldman is delivering an 11! Check it out!Thank you to DJ QUADS FOR THE TRACK USE OF LIVING IN S…

Scott and return Guest Christopher Brown (From Old Men Yell At Cloud & the new miniseries When Scary Met Stabby) talk about the 1996 Paramount flop "The Phantom." They discuss Scott's birthday where he thought his parents bought out the theater to see this movie. Chris talks creepy high school teachers , and the history behind this movie and origin…

Scott and Hayleigh are talking about the Rick and Morty episode "Vat of Acid." They discuss everything from the song "It's in the way that you use it," to not knowing the meaning of words like pipe dream and sewing oats. Check it out!Thank you to DJ QUADS FOR THE TRACK USE OF LIVING IN STEREO.Listen to Scott's new podcast Hell Is A Musical right he…

It's The season premiere! Scott Welcomes back Maggie & Ashleigh from Rock Candy back to talk about more music videos! They're talking about everything from Alice Cooper's Restaurant to Paul Abdul's strange relationship with MC Skat Katt. Also Scott pitches a romcom that should have been made. Check it out! You can follow along with us by watching t…

Scott welcomes back Rock Candy's Maggie & Ashleigh to talk about the 90s rock comedy "Airheads." They talk about how they were supposed to record this episode in April, but it wasn't streaming anywhere. There's a huge discussion about Brendan Fraser bum, and more Joe Mantegna impression than you can shake a stick at. Check it out!Check out Rock Can…

Stars & Gripes continues with Scott welcoming first time guest Jenna Sokalski to talk about "Pleasantville." They dive deep into the age old hunk debate of William H. Macy vs. Jeff Daniels. They also try to figure out why Tobey Maguire would be so foolish to leave Pleasantville when he is a God, and there's more Dashboard Confessional talk than exp…

Scott kicks off talking about Reese Witherspoon for Stars and Gripes with Hayleigh! They're talking about the 2001 comedy "Legally Blonde." Hayleigh talks about how the movie mirrors her life, they go into a million Jennifer Coolidge impressions, and there's a ton of talk about the awful hair trends boys did in the 90s. Let's just say they're talki…

Scott ends his birthday month right with return guest Christopher Brown. They're talking about Scott's second favorite movie of all time "The Thin Man." Christopher never has seen it and loves. They talk about knowing real life Gilberts, Scott auditioning for movies as a child, and the podcast full stops when Scott finds a tick on himself. Check it…

Scott welcomes back his Father Jon Kurland (the reason for the Blockbuster rule)to talk about, "To Kill A Mockingbird." They dive into the awkward reveal of Boo Radley, the career and look of child actor John Menga, and they wonder if there are animal method actors. Also Jon has a connection to one of the actors in the film via dentistry. Check it …

Scott's Birthday Month Kicks off with him and Hayleigh talking about the 1999 cult classis "Mystery Men." Scott goes into how this was the first DVD he ever bought, they discuss the problematic nature of the Blue Raja, and there's plenty of Tom Waits talk! Check it out!Thank you to DJ QUADS FOR THE TRACK USE OF LIVING IN STEREO.Listen to Scott's ne…

It's a little late, but we end AniMAYtion with the worst film we've done on this podcast. Scott and Hayleigh are talking the 90s nightmare that is Don Bluth's "Rock-A-Doodle." Scott would have preferred an Eddie Vedder style music lead, and Hayleigh tries tying this movie's lore with the Salem witch trials. Scott thinks there's a Jacob's Ladder sty…

Scott continues AniMAYtion month with Jordan Morris (Jordan, Jesse, Go Podcast & the new Graphic Novel Bubble.) They're discussing the 1980s Saturday Morning cartoon Spider-Man & His Amazing Friends. Scott gets fixated on the Hulk handing a sweaty dollar bill to a bus driver, while Jordan points out the similarities of this doomed movie and "Spider…