Episodes
The jabronis came across a question on Reddit that required THEIR FULL ATTENTION. Which Dwayne Johnson character would make the best WWE wrestling match against The Rock? We may have gone overboard on this one. We break down every single character Dwayne Johnson has ever played and pitted them against The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment. Would Roadblock be too strong? Would Hobbs be too skilled? Would Paul Doyle be too coked out? THE ANSWERS ARE ALL HERE, FOLKS. Plus! We...
Published 01/25/18
2005’s Doom, or, the only movie that sucks certified skunk taint. Look – they can’t all be winners but is there something strangely watchable about the one movie that Dwayne Johnson has admitted was a mistake? Possibly! There is SO much going on in this one but at the same time it’s brutally simple. Space marines are sent to mars to investigate strange happenings and hunt down alien zombies. GOT IT? Good. DJ’s first attempt at a video game movie is almost too true to the game on which it’s...
Published 01/17/18
EPISODE 17.5 IS HERE! Dwayne Johnson has never been nominated for an Academy Award. THINK ABOUT THAT FOR JUST ONE GOSH DARN SECOND. It’s a crime. But his participation at awards shows is something to be celebrated, so this week the jabronis are recapping the Golden Globes DJ STYLE. We break down what he wore (Brioni! Mont Blanc! Fancy!), his daughter’s role as Golden Globe’s ambassador and the prospect of an Oprah/Johnson presidential ticket on THE FANCIEST MINI-EPISODE EVER. ALSO! Rock...
Published 01/11/18
EPISODE 17 IS HERE! Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. The jabronis discuss the newest entry into The Rock’s filmography with returning guest jabroni Grace Aucella. FOR MONTHS, Charlie and Jordan were cautiously optimistic about this movie – but did it pay off? They tackle some of Jumanji’s most pressing questions, like: Are girl boners possible? What qualifies a movie as a “video game movie”? Why do movies get bedroom band posters so wrong? Also!! Dwayne Johnson 2024!! Jumanji is a success at...
Published 01/03/18
This week we joined the hosts of Nerdy Things Podcast (http://nerdythingspod.libsyn.com) to discuss Dwayne Johnson's newest film - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Scrub to 29:38 for the Jumanji discussion! We'll return to talk about the movie in greater detail next week with a special returning guest -- a Rock Talk all-star -- but until then, get our first thoughts on Seven Bucks Productions' first film since Baywatch. Is it a hit or miss? We'll let you know! Don't forget to check out and...
Published 12/29/17
2013’s Snitch. Or, the closest thing to a soap opera that Dwayne Johnson has ever done. Ever heard of it? Neither had we! Is this a diamond in the rough or a forgotten stinker? We aren’t sure but we do know that DJ is doing some A.C.T.I.N.G. in this movie. We’re seriously worried he’s going to pull a muscle. The Rock is opposite heavyweights like Susan Sarandon and Benjamin Bratt but why does this movie feel like an indie? If you like low-speed car chases, THIS MOVIE IS FOR YOU. Also, we...
Published 12/20/17
On this week’s mini-episode of Rock Talk, Jordan and Charlie take their talents to South Beach to talk about HBO’s Ballers! Is this show anywhere douchey enough to be as compelling as Entourage or is it simply a knock-off? Here’s what we do know: The Rock drives fancy cars and wears even fancier suits. THE CHARM IS ON FULL DISPLAY AND WE ARE HERE FOR IT. Also, there might be a break in the space-time continuum of this show. Time will tell. Tune in for next week’s discussion of 2013’s Snitch!
Published 12/13/17
The jabronis discuss 2013’s G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and it’s a doozy. This movie has ninjas, soldiers, an imposter president, Bruce Willis (for five minutes) and Channing Tatum (for six minutes). There are more characters here than you can shake a tungsten rod at. Is the plot convoluted? Of course. Is it worth your time? If your name is Jordan Rummel, nope. This is the most polarizing movie Charlie and Jordan have covered so far and you’re going to want to weigh in.
Published 12/04/17
Race to Witch Mountain. This movie has *RACING* and *WITCHES* and *MOUNTAINS*!! ...except it really doesn't have any of those things. This Disney remake that nobody asked for features aliens, taxis and is probably a heavy-handed climate change allegory PROPAGATED BY THE RIGHT WING FAKE NEWS LIBERAL MEDIA. Okay, maybe not the last thing but we're keeping our minds open, sheeple. Also!! Dwayne Johnson article in Vice!! Blake Shelton (??) steals DJ's crown as Sexiest Man Alive!! New "Rampage"...
Published 11/16/17
In these divisive times, we can all agree on one thing: Every movie would be better with The Rock in it. So the jabronis put some time and research into it and came up with their perfect dream roles for Dwayne Johnson. NOTHING IS OFF LIMITS. We're talking James Bond, Breaking Bad, Die Hard, Indiana Jones, Full House. It gets a little nuts. And yes, we got a little sidetracked by Scrappy Doo fanfiction. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED.
Published 11/09/17
Wait, this isn’t a Dwayne Johnson movie..? YOU BET YOUR SWEET JOCK-ASS IT ISN’T. We did a podswap for Halloween with the guys over at Whatcha Gonna Do, the podcast that puts Hulk Hogan movies under the microscope. We take a look at the Hulkster’s 1989 cinematic masterpiece “No Holds Barred” – they examine Rocky’s “Walking Tall”. And MY GAWD, we have questions. This single movie features a conference room full of scattered office chairs, a man telling a woman to “take a leak”, and a grown man...
Published 10/31/17
LIVE FROM NEW YORK, IT’S DWAYNE “THE ROCK” JOHNSON!! From “Bambi” to a Chicago-style monologue, DJ really illustrates what’s so magical about America’s longest-running TV comedy institution. Charlie and Jordan scrubbed through 20-plus years of sketches and monologues to bring you the best of DJ on Saturday Night Live. If you guys like clips, then HOO BOY this is your episode. PLUS: Next week, we’re crossing over with the guys at Whatcha Gonna Do, the podcast that puts Hulk Hogan’s movie...
Published 10/19/17
THE JABRONIS ARE BACK – AND THEY DON’T LIKE BULLIES. Rock Talk returns from a week off to break down what is perhaps the best comedy entry in the Johnson canon. (Johnson cannon might be my favorite new euphemism.) Jordan and Charlie discuss 2016’s Central Intelligence, a movie that answers some of life’s most puzzling questions like: What would Dwayne Johnson look like as a chubby, brace-faced 17-year old? Why is Jason Bateman so good at playing total douches? Are Kevin Hart and Dwayne...
Published 10/12/17
Welcome to the Buzzfeed-ification of Rock Talk! The jabronis do the Lord’s work this week and rank every movie they’ve covered so far. And yes, it’s still technically a mini-episode. PLUS! The return of Rock Talk Superlatives. The jabronis will return next week to discuss Central Intelligence! Remember to rate/review/share the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get our podcast! CHARLIE’S LIST 11. Baywatch 10. The Tooth Fairy 9. The Game Plan 8. Scorpion King 7. Get Smart 6. Gridiron...
Published 09/28/17
The jabronis make sure they're wearing their thunderwear to check in on Fast Five, a movie that many consider to be the greatest film-making achievement of all time. (Okay, maybe that's just us.) Beaches. Action. Exotic cars. Bald, sweaty men standing so close to each other that they're almost kissing. THIS MOVIE HAS IT ALL. And we haven't even gotten to the heist yet! Also!! New Jumanji trailer!! Dwayne Johnson gets the InfoWars endorsement?? Jordan and Charlie give their Rock...
Published 09/20/17
While you jabronis were looking at that big ol' dumb eclipse, our eyes were focused on another light in the sky. We saw the Fast-Signal and we instantly knew there was Fast and Furious news to be discussed. Tyrese gets in The Rock's mentions? Michelle Rodriguez walks away from the franchise? Hellen Mirren wants a bigger part? It's a jam-packed mini-episode this week on Rock Talk. Remember to rate/review/share the podcast!
Published 09/13/17
The jabronis wave goodbye to summer with the latest movie in the Rock canon, Baywatch! Did this movie fare well with the critics? No. Did this movie appease Bay-heads out there excited for a reboot? Not really. Is there anything salvageable about this rare Dwayne Johnson misstep? Probably! Also!! Boy hero saves sister's life because DJ taught him how!! The Rock donates $25k to Harvey relief!! Dwayne Johnson died this week but not really!!
Published 09/06/17
It's a very special mini-episode this week on Rock Talk! Charlie travels to NOVA Pro Wrestling's August event in Annandale, Virginia to talk to Daniel Richards, The Progressive Liberal. This guy has been all over NPR, CBS News, and Deadspin for his amazing performances as the wrestling heel in Appalachia. But what happens when he comes up to liberal country?? Charlie and Jordan also discuss a very critical element in the life of His Rockness: his diet. And yes, they discuss what his bowel...
Published 08/30/17
AWW YEAH XZIBIT IS HERE TO PIMP YOUR ROCK MOVIE. Picture this: the year is 2006. NASA just launched the New Horizons rocket towards Pluto. North Korea just started testing nuclear weapons. Nic Cage starred in The Wicker Man. It was an exciting time, but it was also kind of scary. The Human Race needed stability. It needed inspiration. It needed a football movie in which The Rock gives no fewer than FOUR "inspirational" speeches to middle school criminals. Join us, won't you? Also!! The...
Published 08/23/17
STOP EVERYTHING YOU ARE DOING AND LISTEN TO THIS. We have some huge news in our second mini-episode. Dwayne Johnson has changed his famous "Brahma Bull" tattoo... and we have many thoughts about it.
Published 08/17/17
I'VE COME FOR THE WOMAN AND YOUR HEAD. The jabronis are joined by guest Connor Weber to discuss Dwayne Johnson's first starring movie role, 2002's The Scorpion King! There are so many questions to answer here. Are camels really smarter than horses? What is a British dude doing in ancient Egypt? Why does Nickelback on this soundtrack? Also!! The Rock announces "Jungle Cruise" movie!! Short film/commercial with Siri!! Ballers is HBO's highest rated half-hour in six years!! PLEASE PLEASE...
Published 08/10/17
It's the inaugural MINI-EPISODE! Jordan and Charlie are joined by one of the smartest and most qualified jabronis they know, political journalist Ed Demaria. They'll take a much-too-serious look at DJ's possible road to the White House. Do campaign committees ever draft winners? If not President, what other elected position can The Rock feasibly win? Dwayne Johnson introduced WHO at the 2000 RNC?? Also! They announce the winner of the #DJUSA tank top giveaway! Please continue to...
Published 08/03/17
Jordan and Charlie choose Option A this week as they take a look at The Rock’s 2003 action-adventure comedy “The Rundown”! They get to the bottom of pressing questions like: Does a turntable have the aerodynamic properties of a frisbee? Exactly how many hats does Christopher Walken have? Is this The Rock’s “Indiana Jones” movie? News!! “Run The Rock 2020” files with the FEC!! Finally, some “Shazam” news!! Dwayne Johnson is feelin’ octagonal in a recent interview!! THERE’S STILL TIME TO...
Published 07/26/17
DON’T CALL IT A REBOOT. It’s a big week for Rock Talk as Jordan and Charlie are joined by guest jabroni Grace Aucella to discuss 2008’s secret agent parody “Get Smart”! They’ll tackle some of our generation’s toughest questions. At what point does a movie become a Dwayne Johnson movie? What was funny during the Bush administration? What’s the ideal length for a movie? PLUS: A NEW THEME SONG COURTESY OF @ERICDAINO!! Also: The Rock’s stunt double!! Jumanji trailer released!! Elizabeth...
Published 07/13/17
Another Disney movie?? IT DOESN'T MATTER. The jabronis take a look at the beginning of Rocky's family-friendly era, 2007's The Game Plan. As always, they'll answer some pressing questions: Can The Rock throw a football? What do Bostonians wear in January? Why do movie football teams always have lame names? Also!! Neve Campbell joins the cast of Skyscraper!! Viral video of trucker jumping out of his car to meet DJ!! New Rampage set pics!! As always, please remember to listen/rate/review us...
Published 06/29/17