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Episode 86 - Hercules (w/ Poor Unfortunate Podcast)
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07/19/22 • 151 min
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This week we’re joined again by the hosts of Poor Unfortunate Podcast, Conor Perkins and Caroline Aimetti to break down the casting of Disney’s EXTREMELY 90s take on Hercules! Which comic legend was originally cast as Hades but replaced after having already recorded all his lines? Which Oscar-winning director auditioned for Phil? How different would the music have been if they’d gotten their original choice to play the Muses? And Zeus SWEARS he’s never been to this Hooters before! Also – category is: Column Couture!
Hercules stars Tate Donovan, Susan Egan, James Woods, Barbara Barrie, Hal Holbrook, Matt Frewer, Bobcat Goldthwait, Rip Torn, Lillias White, Roz Ryan, LaChanze, Cheryl Freeman, Vanéese Y. Thomas, and Danny DeVito; directed by Ron Clements and John Musker
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01/01/22 • 3 min
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Episode 26 - Point Break
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11/24/20 • 102 min
On this week’s show we’re looking at everyone almost cast in the greatest film that features surfing bank robbers dressed like ex-presidents ever made: Point Break! Which John Hughes stars were up for Johnny Utah? Which sci-fi star almost landed Bohdi? And when will the FBI finally invest in a national buttprint database? Also – which is the better Point Break fantasy cast: the Ninja Turtles or the cast of Saved by the Bell?
Point Break stars Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, Gary Busey, Lori Petty, John C. McGinley, James Le Gros, John Philbin, and Bojesse Christopher; directed by Kathryn Bigelow
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Episode 3 - Beetlejuice
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06/16/20 • 71 min
On this week’s show, Jeff and Amy Jo break down who almost got cast in the Tim Burton comedy Beetlejuice! Which member of the Rat Pack did Tim Burton want for the ghost with the most? Which 80s sitcom star was first choice for Barbara? Also, were any actors not in She’s Having a Baby??
Beetlejuice stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Geena Davis, Alec Baldwin, Catherine O’Hara, Jeffrey Jones, Glenn Shadix, and Sylvia Sidney; directed by Tim Burton.
Episode 24 - To Die For
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11/10/20 • 108 min
On this week’s show, we’re looking at the casting of the Nicole Kidman-led dark comedy To Die For! Which rom-com sweetheart passed on Suzanne? Which future Oscar-winner got turned down as Jimmy cause he looked like an all-American baseball player? And is there a bigger flex than playing ‘All by Myself’ at the funeral of the guy you had killed? Also – we’re thrilled to be joined today by John Say of The Love of Cinema podcast!
To Die For stars Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck, Illeana Douglas, Alison Folland, Dan Hedaya, Wayne Knight, Kurtwood Smith, Holland Taylor, Maria Tucci, and George Seagal; directed by Gus Van Sant
Episode 23 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit
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11/03/20 • 100 min
On this week’s show, we break down who almost starred in the utterly delightful Who Framed Roger Rabbit! Which two Grease actors almost reunited on this film? Whose Judge Doom audition did Zemeckis and Spielberg find TOO scary? And are we the only ones still scarred by that sweet little shoe getting’ the dip? Also – Jeff and Amy Jo try to make sense of a Scarecrow-led UK children’s show and meet Goopy, Goofy’s secret Nazi doppelganger!
Who Framed Roger Rabbit stars Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy, Kathleen Turner, Stubby Kaye, and Charles Fleischer as Roger; directed by Robert Zemeckis
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Episode 18 - Inside Man
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09/29/20 • 83 min
On this week’s show, we’re looking at who almost got cast in Spike Lee’s super enjoyable thriller Inside Man! Who was supposed to play Jodie Foster’s role back when Ron Howard was attached to direct? Which actor in the film almost got cast in a completely different role? And whose idea was it to cover up Clive Owen’s gorgeous face for so much of the movie? Also – Rootin’ Tootin’ Russell is yee-hawin’ his way through this bank heist, and Jeff and Amy Jo finally watch Grease 2!
Inside Man stars Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Willem Dafoe, Daryl Mitchell, James Ransone, Marcia Jean Kurtz, and the ageless Christopher Plummer; directed by Spike Lee
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Episode 30 - Die Hard
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12/22/20 • 115 min
For our first winter holiday-themed episode, we’re looking at everyone who was almost cast in the action classic Die Hard! Which famous crooner passed on John McClane? Which action legend was considered for Holly? Which Jurassic Park actor turned down a role? And would you rather win an Oscar or have lunch with Alan Rickman every day for a month? Also – Amy Jo can never look at the dad from Home Alone the same way again, and we find the one element that Die Hard is missing: a live bear!
Die Hard stars Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, Paul Gleason, William Atherton, De’voreaux White, Hart Bochner, James Shigeta, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Alexander Godunov, Robert Davi, and Grand L Bush; directed by John McTiernan
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Episode 35 - Hook
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01/26/21 • 97 min
On this week’s listener request episode, we’re running down the casting of the adventure/fantasy Hook! Which Oscar-winner was originally cast as Peter but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts? Which singer turned down Hook? Which rom-com star did the screenwriter want for Tinkerbell? And how the heck did we never get a Hookland at Universal Studios? Also – get your subscription now to Maggie Smith’s Goop!
Hook stars Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins, Caroline Goodall, Charlie Korsmo, Amber Scott, Arthur Malet, Dante Basco, and Maggie Smith; directed by Steven Spielberg
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Episode 66 - Carrie
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10/26/21 • 98 min
For our second horror film of October, we’re going back to the very first Stephen King adaptation to break down the casting of Carrie! Which role did Sissy Spacek almost play before nailing her audition for Carrie White? Which sitcom star was almost cast as Tommy Ross? And whose school library has so many books on telekinesis? Also – we get obsessed tracking Hat Girl and pitch Richard Linklater’s secret Carrie film: Girlhood!
Carrie stars Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, John Travolta, Nancy Allen, William Katt, P.J. Soles, and Betty Buckley; directed by Brian De Palma
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How many episodes does And Almost Starring have?
And Almost Starring currently has 120 episodes available.
What topics does And Almost Starring cover?
The podcast is about Comedy, Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on And Almost Starring?
The episode title 'Episode 86 - Hercules (w/ Poor Unfortunate Podcast)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on And Almost Starring?
The average episode length on And Almost Starring is 86 minutes.
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Episodes of And Almost Starring are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of And Almost Starring?
The first episode of And Almost Starring was released on May 31, 2020.
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