Episode 91 - That Thing You Do - a podcast by Movie Podcast

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How did we get here? I led you here for I am Spartacus.  Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and Ethan - Georgia got held back by security - as we review the 1996 Tom Hanks penned film as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.  We're still wondering what happened to the Oneders it our 91st episode as we discuss:


  • When Tom Hanks found the time to write That Thing You Do

  • The plethora of Beatles references present here

  • What George Harrison did for Ringo Starr after the Beatles' drummer was away for a bit and how Oasis paid reference to it

  • Are Guy and Tina a believeable couple?

  • Why did the film cut so much material and how does it hurt the film

  • If Rita Wilson is the most attractive woman in this film

  • We've got an exciting announcement for the new year

  • Whether or not That Thing You Do is the Best Film Ever.


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Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog.  Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor


Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song.  You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/


Timestamps for this episode:


  • 0:00 - Opening Banter
    10:30 - Shoutouts
    24:40 - Deep Dive
    1:36:45 - Endgame

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