Unspooled
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Each week actor & comedian Paul Scheer (Black Monday, The League) and LA Times film critic Amy Nicholson break down the greatest films of all time.
Los Angeles: This Saturday! Some of the funniest people from your favorite shows and podcasts get together to do a one night only show based on YOUR stories. Get tickets: vist.ly/4d2ps
November 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Los Angeles: This Saturday! Some of the funniest people from your favorite shows and podcasts get together to do a one night only show based on YOUR stories. Get tickets: vist.ly/4d2ps
LOS ANGELES: Next Friday, 10/24, Dinosaur has some very special guests - GET TICKETS, and if you live in Boston, DC, or NYC, we will be there soon.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
LOS ANGELES: Next Friday, 10/24, Dinosaur has some very special guests - GET TICKETS, and if you live in Boston, DC, or NYC, we will be there soon.
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"Storytellers broaden our minds: engage, provoke, inspire, and ultimately, connect us." - Robert Redford
Look forward to a short episode tomorrow morning digging deeper into the Redford files, remembering his career and appreciating his legacy.
Look forward to a short episode tomorrow morning digging deeper into the Redford files, remembering his career and appreciating his legacy.
September 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"Storytellers broaden our minds: engage, provoke, inspire, and ultimately, connect us." - Robert Redford
Look forward to a short episode tomorrow morning digging deeper into the Redford files, remembering his career and appreciating his legacy.
Look forward to a short episode tomorrow morning digging deeper into the Redford files, remembering his career and appreciating his legacy.
Today on the podcast, Paul and Amy talk about a Summer Flop. Plus they chat with TCM's Ben Mankiewicz who has his own personal connection to Hollywood misfires.
July 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Today on the podcast, Paul and Amy talk about a Summer Flop. Plus they chat with TCM's Ben Mankiewicz who has his own personal connection to Hollywood misfires.
Out today, Amy and Paul navigate Air Force One and talk about the appeal of President James Marshall.
Listen!
Thanks to the inimitable @kimtroxall
Listen!
Thanks to the inimitable @kimtroxall
July 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Out today, Amy and Paul navigate Air Force One and talk about the appeal of President James Marshall.
Listen!
Thanks to the inimitable @kimtroxall
Listen!
Thanks to the inimitable @kimtroxall
Racing hasn't changed and it never will! Today, @paulscheer and @theamynicholson dive into 2008's Speed Racer!
June 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Racing hasn't changed and it never will! Today, @paulscheer and @theamynicholson dive into 2008's Speed Racer!
Today on the pod, we dive into Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
June 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Today on the pod, we dive into Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Brothers don't shake hands. Brothers gotta hug!!!
Amy is back with Paul to talk about Tommy Boy so grab your little coat and get ready to talk about auto parts.
Amy is back with Paul to talk about Tommy Boy so grab your little coat and get ready to talk about auto parts.
June 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Brothers don't shake hands. Brothers gotta hug!!!
Amy is back with Paul to talk about Tommy Boy so grab your little coat and get ready to talk about auto parts.
Amy is back with Paul to talk about Tommy Boy so grab your little coat and get ready to talk about auto parts.
If you haven't checked it out yet, our newest ep on the iconic But I'm a Cheerleader is a riot to revisit. Paul is joined by Jeff Hiller and Clea DuVall to chat about coming of age, plastic flowers and the overwhelmingly pink True Directions. Hang up the chick habit, daddy!
June 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
If you haven't checked it out yet, our newest ep on the iconic But I'm a Cheerleader is a riot to revisit. Paul is joined by Jeff Hiller and Clea DuVall to chat about coming of age, plastic flowers and the overwhelmingly pink True Directions. Hang up the chick habit, daddy!
LA: HANDFUL OF TICKETS released for tonight 5/31 DINOSAUR at Largo with this insane lineup - Mantzoukas, Byer, Huebel, Tart, Holland, Scheer, & Morris
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May 31, 2025 at 8:36 PM
LA: HANDFUL OF TICKETS released for tonight 5/31 DINOSAUR at Largo with this insane lineup - Mantzoukas, Byer, Huebel, Tart, Holland, Scheer, & Morris
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Today on the podcast, Paul Scheer digs deep into John Wick 4 with the guys from the Action Boyz podcast. Baba Yaga
May 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Today on the podcast, Paul Scheer digs deep into John Wick 4 with the guys from the Action Boyz podcast. Baba Yaga
This week on the pod we are dipping our toes in the lake. Need more Wet Hot content? Join the substack! vist.ly/3n5b67d
May 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This week on the pod we are dipping our toes in the lake. Need more Wet Hot content? Join the substack! vist.ly/3n5b67d
It’s our Queen Amy’s birthday and even though we love her every day… we show it extra today😍 happy birthday to our North Star, @theamynicholson
May 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
It’s our Queen Amy’s birthday and even though we love her every day… we show it extra today😍 happy birthday to our North Star, @theamynicholson
I bought my tickets to MI8 but have to sit in between a bunch of strangers. UGH
May 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I bought my tickets to MI8 but have to sit in between a bunch of strangers. UGH
Right after the release of “Wet Hot American Summer,” Paul and Jake Fogelnest hosted this ‘talk show’ featuring the movie’s cast!! We discuss this and plenty of other Wet Hot lore on this week’s episode of Unspooled
May 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Right after the release of “Wet Hot American Summer,” Paul and Jake Fogelnest hosted this ‘talk show’ featuring the movie’s cast!! We discuss this and plenty of other Wet Hot lore on this week’s episode of Unspooled
On the podcast, Amy and Paul kick off summer with a classic... Wet Hot American Summer. Enjoy your Memorial Day and I''m going to go fondle my sweaters.
May 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
On the podcast, Amy and Paul kick off summer with a classic... Wet Hot American Summer. Enjoy your Memorial Day and I''m going to go fondle my sweaters.
Last week we covered the very sexy Big Sleep and it made us think about this more contemporary 💦 classic... Basic Instinct. Listen wherever you do.
Thank you @kimtroxall
Thank you @kimtroxall
May 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Last week we covered the very sexy Big Sleep and it made us think about this more contemporary 💦 classic... Basic Instinct. Listen wherever you do.
Thank you @kimtroxall
Thank you @kimtroxall
The Big Sleep is on our brains and on the Substack. Bogart. Bacall. Bookstores fronting for porn. No clarity, all charisma.
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May 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The Big Sleep is on our brains and on the Substack. Bogart. Bacall. Bookstores fronting for porn. No clarity, all charisma.
vist.ly/3n3wn4y
vist.ly/3n3wn4y
This week, Paul and Amy get down and dirty with Bogie & Bacall as they talk about The Big Sleep.
Also, how incredible is this artwork by genius Kim Troxall?
Also, how incredible is this artwork by genius Kim Troxall?
May 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This week, Paul and Amy get down and dirty with Bogie & Bacall as they talk about The Big Sleep.
Also, how incredible is this artwork by genius Kim Troxall?
Also, how incredible is this artwork by genius Kim Troxall?
May 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
It’s here! Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out in paperback—with 20+ new pages (deleted scenes!) and a special bonus section on my Paul’s Website with never-before-seen videos, photos, and more:
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May 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
It’s here! Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out in paperback—with 20+ new pages (deleted scenes!) and a special bonus section on my Paul’s Website with never-before-seen videos, photos, and more:
vist.ly/3n3nxp3
vist.ly/3n3nxp3
Happy 50 Years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail! Select theatres are showing the movie - check your local listings. And have a listen to this classic Unspooled ep
May 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Happy 50 Years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail! Select theatres are showing the movie - check your local listings. And have a listen to this classic Unspooled ep
This week on Unspooled, we revisited the most misunderstood film in the entire Star Wars saga - The Empire Strikes Back. Check out our substack for even more thoughts:
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May 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This week on Unspooled, we revisited the most misunderstood film in the entire Star Wars saga - The Empire Strikes Back. Check out our substack for even more thoughts:
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The Empire Strikes Back turns 45 so we decided we were overdue. Check it out wherever you get podcasts
May 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Empire Strikes Back turns 45 so we decided we were overdue. Check it out wherever you get podcasts
In the feed today, Paul and Amy take a spoiler-free dip into some really hot movies out now!
April 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
In the feed today, Paul and Amy take a spoiler-free dip into some really hot movies out now!