Gutting the Sacred Cow
Gutting the Sacred Cow invites guests to argue why some of the most financially successful, beloved or acclaimed films are trash or overrated. But here's the twist, the film must meet 1 of these criteria: widely beloved, financial success, or critically acclaimed. Standup comedians Kevin Gootee and Kevin Israel love films and they love arguing about them.. But will they agree with their guests arguments or feed them into a wood chipper?
We give a platform with those who have unpopular opinions to be bold enough to voice them. What are some films that have faced scrutiny: Back to the Future, Goodfellas, Shawshank Redemption, the Dark Knight, Toy Story, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the Matrix, and Die Hard. Can the guests persuade us or do we rip them a new one?
Give us a listen and we'll easily prove that we belong on any top movie podcast list. We throw plenty of fun segments in the mix: 5 fun facts, our readers have us ask our guests questions they'd like answered in "Ask a Gutter", critics 5 and 1 star reviews and our FAVORITE segment, reading Amazon 5 and 1 star reviews.; You'll never go down a more fun rabbit hole than hearing crazy people asking for refunds while submitting their personal info for payment.
We also give you movie and TV recommendations in our bonus segment aptly titled, "What Did We Watch" So if you want spirited movie debate and wonder what the hell is wrong with some people who hate some of these treasured films or if you secretly agree these beloved movies are awful, this podcast is for you.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 58 minutes
- Episodes
- 259
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2024
Gangs of New York: why the film is almost as bad as DiCaprio and Diazs' accents Episode 219 GTSC podcast
Bill the Butcher is easily one of the top movie villains of all time. And everyone's favorite morning show host, Bill Schulz, returns to explain why Daniel Day Lewis carries the carcass known as Gang…
Why Iron Man is like an MCU Cybertruck and why Kevin Israel explains how it's overhyped Episode 218 GTSC podcast
Surprise, we're back! And no better way to re-integrate than having our own Kevin Israel plop back into the Gutter's chair. His selection of Iron Man will shock and amaze everyone as he's the quintes…
BONUS EPISODE #39 What Did We Watch?
Time for more top notch recommendations by 3 suave palettes:
Kevin Gootee watched:the Barry Sanders documentary on Amazon Prime
Kevin Israel watched "Violent Night", the story of the Santa Claus who ki…
Close Encounters of the Third Kind BANISHED to Area 51 by Chris Woolsey Episode 217 GTSC podcast
Star Wars, Star Trek, 2001 A Space Odyssey arere probably the most influential science fiction films of all time. Chris Woolsey from Crackle returns to take on arguably THE most influential, iconic,…
BONUS episode: What Did We Watch #38
Well, we have a bunch of recommendations:
Kevin Gootee watched: The Offer on Paramount Plus. It's the story about the trials and tribulations of the Godfather was made.
Kevin Israel watched May Decemb…
Alex Hooper PRESSES RESET on Edge of Tomorrow episode 216 GTSC podcast
The GREATEST action hero in the last 25 years is without question, Tom Cruise, had a rare underperforming film with Edge of Tomorrow. It underperformed so much in North America, they changed the tit…
BONUS episode: What did We Watch #37
Another quick mini-sode of...What Did We Watch?
Kevin Gootee watched Peanut Butter Falcon
Mike Price from The Simpsons watched new season of Fargo and Albert Brooks documentary on HBO/Max
Ron Barba of A…
Rudy Doesn't Make the Playoffs as a Sports Movie Episode 215 GTSC podcast
Notre Dame football, an underdog story, and Mikey from the Goonies or Sam the Hobbit from Lord of the Rings. Mike Price explains why he likes those 3 things but not all in one movie that ignored fac…
What Did We Watch BONUS Episode 36
Kevin Gootee watched: Bookie on HBO Max, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and The Girl Who Played with Fire.
JL Cauvin watched Fist (Australian comedy), Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,and Slow Horses on …
Why Inside Out Has 5 Emotions But No Heart Episode 214 GTSC Podcast
We live in a world that has people find Pixar movies (not including this recent awful batch) overrated and we've now found our 2nd detractor. JL Cauvin returns for the 4th time to share why Inside O…
What Did We Watch So You Don't Have To? BONUS Episode 35
Kevin Gootee rewatched Octopussy, the Roger Moore James Bond film.
Ray Stakenas watched You're Next, Lessons in Chemistry with Brie Larson
Linette Palladino watched Paw Patrol 2, the Addams Family cart…
Why Clerks Isn't Supposed To Be Here in 2023 episode 213 GTSC podcast
Why Clerks isn't supposed to be here in 2023? The 90's indie comedy juggernaut shuffles in front of the firing squad at the request of Ray Stakenas. Who Would Win's favorite curmudgeon returns to spi…
Want some NEW movie recommendations? We'll check out our latest, "What Did We Watch?" bonus ep 34
Like it or not, we've got some good and not so good film and tv recommendations for you? Rod Roddy, tell them what's on today's showcase!
Kevin Gootee watched:
The Covenant (2023) with Jake Gyllenhaal…
Why Donnie Darko donnie SUCKOS according to Phil Ranta episode 212 GTSC podcast
Why is Donnie Darko so beloved and why does Phil Ranta feel it's unjustly revered??
We're back and Phil Ranta returns to assail one of the most recently beloved cult classics, Donnie Darko. Phil gets…
BONUS episode: What Did We Watch #34 Gutting the Sacred Cow Podcast
Let's hear about some films that are both fun watches and fun to tell everyone they should hold their nose and walk past.
Kevin Gootee watched Old Dads on Netflix (Bill Burr and Bobby Canavale) as wel…
Lisa Curry EXPELS Rushmore Episode 211 GTSC podcast
Just as the nerds are sheathing their swords, another Wes Anderson finds itself on the business end of a broad axe. Lisa Curry, opener for Jim Jefferies, gets a megaphone to shout why Rushmore is one…
Bonus Episode What Did We Watch #33
For all of you who need movies or TV shows reviewed, we got you. So it's bonus episode time for What Did We Watch?
Kevin Gootee watched:
Joe from 1970 with Peter Boyle and Susan Sarandon.
Bullitt with …
Seynique Smythe EXORCISES The Amityville Horror episode 210 GTSC podcast
Hey trick or treaters! Seynique Smythe makes her premier appearance for our Halloween episode and explains why the original Amityville Horror is like finding razor blades in your candy. James Brolin …
BONUS EPISODE #32 What Did We Watch?
You want recommendations? We have answers in a brand new WHAT DID WE WATCH episode.
Kevin Gootee rewatched the first and last George Lazenby James Bond film, On Her Majesty Secret's Service
Sophia Beno…
Sophia Benoit THROWS GLADIATOR TO THE LIONS episode 209
Ever see a movie about gladiators? Sophia Benoit (Well, This Is Exhausting) has and she thinks a certain film called Gladiator is just hogwash. She explains why Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix are …