Hollywood Jack
This is the ballad of us scrolling through Hollywood Jack's IMDb page. A fortnightly podcast hosted by Nicole Klaer and Tegan Kinder, watching and discussing every one of Jack Black's films.
Intro song by Spencer Scott
Art by Nicole Klaer
Recorded on Awabakal and Worimi Country
Episodes
24 episodes
Jesus' Son
This week Nikki and Tegan almost didn't make it. Jesus' Son (1999), a 'cult classic' drama was easily the worst film they've had to watch yet. And Tegan tries to explain the Minecraft movie!
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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54:11
The Love Letter
This week Nikki and Tegan commit the ultimate sin, watch a film without Jack Black! This 1999 romantic comedy was wrongly put onto Jack's IMDb, a false credit and just a man that looks like he could be Jack's cousin.Jack doesn't play anyone...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:08:22
Cradle Will Rock
This week Nikki and Tegan are joined by their first guests Elliot and BT from Starring Springfield and The Simpsons Index! Hank Azaria of Simpsons fame stars in the historical drama Cradle Will Rock (1999). Jack plays Sid.
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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58:42
Heat Vision and Jack
Nikki and Tegan break their own rule by watching both a tv show episode which is also a short film, but damn it was worth it! The series that never picked up was a sci-fi master piece, follows Jack the ex-astronaut and his talking motorbike bes...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:01:18
Enemy of the State
This week Nikki and Tegan watch the political action thriller, Enemy of the State (1998). Chase scene followed by chase scene, touches of unrealistic technology and just a dash of lingerie, it was pretty good!Jack plays NSA Agent Fiedler.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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37:37
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
They're back! Join Nikki and Tegan as they slowly lose their minds while talking about the 1998 slasher, I Still Know what You Did Last Summer. Jack plays Titus Telesco
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:32:06
Dear Santa
A Christmas Special! Join Nikki and Tegan after they watch Dear Santa to get into the festive season. They talk all of their favourite Christmas things, what they'd wish for from Satan and not really about the movie that much.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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36:19
Bongwater
A classic stoner movie? Not really. Bongwater, starring Luke Wilson and Alicia Witt, shows us the story of an aspiring artist, poorly written female characters and very occasional drug use. Jack plays Devlin.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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54:38
Johnny Skidmarks
This week Nikki and Tegan sit though what felt like a silent film and talk about how a crime photographer with the worlds worst nickname gets caught up in the consequences of his actions. Jack plays Jerry.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:03:31
The Jackal
For the first time Nikki and Tegan have to watch a film separately, but do they both still pick up on the same little deatils? Absolutely! This week they watched the action thriller, the Jackal (1997), how many wigs can you count?Jack plays...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:00:38
Mars Attacks!
The perfect sci-fi comedy with the perfect ensemble cast was made in 1996 and this week Nikki and Tegan got to talk about it. Strap in this week for a trip to Vegas, see some of the cutest little Martians and hear the soulful souls of Tom Jones...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:08:15
Crossworlds
Has anyone else ever watched Crossworlds? Does anyone remember anything about it? This week Nikki and Tegan try their hardest to explain a movie they never truly understood, a 1996 multi-dimensional science fiction film and real head scratcher....
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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46:10
The Fan
Nikki and Tegan find themselves venturing into the world of sport this week, but not all is as it seems. The Fan (1996) starring Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes, turns into a psychological thriller they weren't expecting. Jack plays B...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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56:14
The Cable Guy
We've made it to episode 10! Nikki and Tegan watch their first scary movie, The Cable Guy (1996). A black comedy starring Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick, it felt a little more horror than what they were expecting!Jack Black plays Rick.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:03:37
Bio-Dome
We're so back! After some time off Nikki and Tegan sat to endure the 1996 "comedy" Bio-Dome. Starring Pauly Shore and Stephen Baldwin, it's the worst movie they've seen yet. But hey! Jack Black and Kylie Minogue are in it!Jack Blac...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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45:23
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
The perfect storm of nerves and excitement steered Nikki and Tegan through this special episode, fast tracking to The Pick of Destiny (2006).How did the greatest band of all time come to be? This episode barely scratches the surface of the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:25
A Lil Chat; Emergency Debrief
Just stopping by to talk about how we never got to see Tenacious D.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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15:48
Dead Man Walking
This week Tegan and Nicole watch the award winning crime drama, Dead Man Walking (1995). Starring Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon, they embrace the grim nature of this weeks movie and dive into the tougher subjects.Jack Black plays Craig Ponce...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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41:44
Waterworld
This week Nikki and Tegan dive to the depths of Waterworld, a 1995 post apocalyptic action classic. They follow Kevin Costner across the open oceans as he proceeds through the alleged plot of this film. Jack Black plays the Pilot of Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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57:27
Bye Bye Love
Nicole and Tegan brave the neutral drop off zone to learn about the woes of three divorced dads in this weeks episode. Bye Bye Love (1995) follows three best friends all experiencing divorce at different stages and we get to see how they fair o...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:35
Never Ending Story III
Much to Jack's dismay, this week Nikki and Tegan talk about the movie that ended the Never Ending Story, Never Ending Story III (1994). In this pure action fantasy film, we follow the story of Bastian and his crew of wacky friends as he t...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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50:16
Demolition Man
This week Nikki and Tegan watch action classic, Demolition Man (1993). Starring Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes and Sandra Bullock, we watch 115 minutes of action packed dystopian science fiction to see Jack Black for one scene of linel...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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51:08