Podcasts by Talkin Tom: A Pod Hanks Tomcast
Talkin' Tom: A Pod Hanks Tomcast is a bi-monthly podcast dedicated to talkin' all about the closest thing we have to a real-life superhero, Tom Hanks. Started by Josie & Daniel, this podcast is a celebration of Mr. Hanks' filmography as well as the way he's shaped our childhoods. Join us as we deep dive into the world of Tom.
Further podcasts by Josie Vorenkamp and Daniel Ott
Podcast on the topic TV und Film
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45 | BRIDGE OF SPIES from 2021-03-17T07:00:23
On today's episode of Talkin' Tom, Josie and Daniel REUNITE (via Zoom) after almost a year away from Tom to watch BRIDGE OF SPIES, the 2015 drama thriller directed by Steven Spielberg.
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044 | SAVING MR. BANKS from 2020-04-22T20:58:51
On this episode of Talkin' Tom, Josie and Daniel reunite via video chat to discuss Saving Mr. Banks. Also, Josie thinks it's 2019 and Daniel is a pioneer now.
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043 | CAPTAIN PHILLIPS from 2020-02-06T07:11:52
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042 | CLOUD ATLAS from 2020-01-15T08:00:22
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041 | EXTREMELY LOUD & INCREDIBLY CLOSE from 2020-01-02T02:18:05
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040 | A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD from 2019-12-18T08:00:03
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039 | LARRY CROWNE from 2019-08-14T17:59:45
On this episode, listen along as Josie and Daniel recap LARRY CROWNE, the Tom-Com that was co-written, produced by, directed by and starring Tom Hanks.
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038 | TOY STORY 4 from 2019-07-10T07:00:24
On today’s episode, Josie and Daniel are back in Woody’s world with TOY STORY 4. In this belated review, they’ll discuss all the new toys, the funniest moments and one of your favorite co-hosts wil...
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037 | TOY STORY 3 from 2019-06-12T07:00:25
Today, former children Josie and Daniel reminisce over TOY STORY 3 and prepare for the upcoming release of TOY STORY 4.
Plus, a new edition of #HanksHappenings.
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036 | ANGELS & DEMONS from 2019-05-22T07:00:27
On today's episode, Daniel is forced to watch another Robert Langdon film, ANGELS & DEMONS. Will he make it out alive? How will this film compare to its predecessor? Why can't Josie fall in love wi...
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035 | CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR from 2019-05-01T07:00:39
Today, Josie and Daniel take a trip back in time to watch CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR, the 2007 political comedy drama with a stacked cast. Stay tuned to find out how this movie fares against all the othe...
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034 | THE DA VINCI CODE from 2019-04-10T07:00:32
On today’s episode, Josie and Daniel attempt to crack THE DA VINCI CODE. In this long anticipated review, your co-hosts will finally butt heads. Who will you choose to side with?
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033 | THE TERMINAL from 2019-03-20T00:00
On today’s episode, Josie and Daniel watch THE TERMINAL, a movie that answers the question, “Could I live in an airport?”
Plus, a new edition of #HanksHappenings.
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032 | THE LADYKILLERS from 2019-03-06T08:00:38
On today’s episode, Josie and Daniel watch THE LADYKILLERS, a thriller/heist film by the Coen Brothers that features Tom Hanks and some crazy facial hair.
Plus, a new edition of #HanksHapp...
031 | CATCH ME IF YOU CAN from 2019-02-13T17:20:43
On today’s episode, Josie and Daniel revisit an old classic, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. One of the few movies Josie has seen and the first collaboration between Leo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks.
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030 | ROAD TO PERDITION from 2019-01-23T08:00:33
On this episode, Josie and Daniel discuss the American crime film, ROAD TO PERDITION. They'll discuss the visual elements of the movie, as well as Tom's notable mustache -- but will they agree on t...
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029 | CAST AWAY from 2019-01-07T00:00
On today's episode, Josie and Daniel start the year off with the 2000 box office hit, CAST AWAY. This movie took audiences by storm, but is it still worth a watch? Listen along as your two favorite...
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028 | THE GREEN MILE from 2018-12-19T00:00
On today's episode, Josie and Daniel celebrate the end of the year by watching everyone’s favorite holiday movie, THE GREEN MILE. They’ll discuss how the movie compares to Tom’s other Oscar contend...
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027 | TOY STORY 2 from 2018-12-05T08:02:24
On today's episode, Josie and Daniel talk the 1999 critical and box office hit, TOY STORY 2. They discuss how this movie compares to the original, Daniel's odd sleeping habits, and Josie reveals on...
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026 | YOU'VE GOT MAIL from 2018-11-21T08:00:04
On today's very special episode, Josie and Daniel celebrate their one year podcasting anniversary with the 1998 #TomCom YOU'VE GOT MAIL. But it's not all children's books and mocha lattes over here...
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025 | SAVING PRIVATE RYAN from 2018-11-14T08:00:28
On today's episode, Josie and Daniel discuss the war epic SAVING PRIVATE RYAN. There's a lot to talk about this episode, including a brief history lesson about D-Day, some trivia about the film and...
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Minisode 010 | DAVID S. PUMPKINS from 2018-10-31T17:12:03
On today's minisode we’re celebrating Hanks-o-ween the only way we know how, by watching THE DAVID S PUMPKINS HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Nothing spooky and creepy over here, just lots of laughs and one of ...
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024 | THAT THING YOU DO from 2018-10-03T00:00
On today's episode, we’re exploring Tom’s directorial debut, THAT THING YOU DO. And with an extended cut and a theatrical cut, Josie and Daniel have all their bases covered, listen along as they di...
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023 | TOY STORY from 2018-09-19T07:00:36
On today's episode, Josie and Daniel revisit a childhood favorite as they watch TOY STORY. What makes this movie so special to them? Is Sid really a bad guy? And will this movie appeal to children ...
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022 | APOLLO 13 from 2018-09-05T15:52:14
On today's episode, your two favorite movie watchers sit down to watch APOLLO 13, the 1995 docu-drama that follows a disastrous trip to the moon. How does this movie compare to space exploration fi...
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021 | FORREST GUMP from 2018-08-22T07:00:18
On today's episode, Josie and Daniel get together to watch the movie that earned Tom his second Academy Award for Best Actor, FORREST GUMP. Will this critical hit and box office success hold up in ...
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020 | PHILADELPHIA from 2018-08-01T19:31:01
On today's episode, Josie and Daniel get together to watch the movie that earned Tom his first Academy Award for Best Actor. There’s conversation all about the importance of representation in media...
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019 | SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE from 2018-07-18T07:00:14
On today's episode, it's the movie you've all been waiting for. Josie and Daniel sit down to watch Josie's favorite Tom Hanks movie of all time, the 1994 hit SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE. Why does she find...
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018 | A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN from 2018-07-04T07:00:25
On today’s episode of Talkin' Tom, Daniel explains his nuanced movie rating system, Josie rants about the importance of intersectional feminism and the pair stumble their way through a sports movie...
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Minisode 009 | HENRY IV from 2018-06-27T07:00:14
On today’s minisode of Talkin' Tom, Josie and Daniel chat about their night watching HENRY IV live at the Japanese Garden on the Los Angeles West VA Campus. What is it like to see Tom Hanks perform...
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017 | RADIO FLYER from 2018-06-20T00:00
On today’s episode of Talkin' Tom, Josie and Daniel chat about RADIO FLYER, the misguided drama narrated by Tom Hanks. While Tom's role is minor, will his appearance be worthy of a full podcast epi...
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016 | THE BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES from 2018-06-06T07:00:02
On today’s episode of Talkin' Tom, unpack the misguided satire, THE BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES, Josie is too rich to understand the plight of the poor, and Daniel attempts to find something valuable i...
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015 | JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO from 2018-05-23T07:00:12
On today’s episode of Talkin' Tom, Daniel finds meaning in the symbolism of JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO, and Josie falls in love with Meg Ryan’s wardrobe. Does this 1990 romantic comedy hold up? Will Da...
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014 | TURNER & HOOCH from 2018-05-09T00:00
On today’s episode of Talkin' Tom, Josie unravels and Daniels tries to hold her together as they discuss TURNER & HOOCH, the 1989 buddy comedy where Tom’s-co star is a drooly french mastiff.
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Minisode 008 | UNCOMMON TYPE Finale from 2018-05-02T00:00
On the final UNCOMMON TYPE minisode, join Josie and Daniel as they discuss the final three stories in Tom's debut novel. We'll hear all about their favorite stories, and plans for future minisodes....
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013 | THE 'BURBS (with Ryan Pigg) from 2018-04-25T07:00:14
On today’s episode of Talkin' Tom, Josie and Daniel are joined by special guest Ryan Pigg to talk about THE 'BURBS, the 1989 comedy thriller starring good ol' Tommy boy. Will this movie be too scar...
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Minisode 007 | UNCOMMON TYPE Stories 13 + 14 from 2018-04-18T07:00:13
On this minisode of Talkin' Tom, Josie and Daniel chat about two more short stories from UNCOMMON TYPE, 'The Past Is Important to Us' and 'Stay With Us'.
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012 | PUNCHLINE from 2018-04-11T00:00
On today’s episode of Talkin Tom, Josie discovers the band Fleetwood Mac, Daniel wonders about the merits of dramadies and the duo wax poetic about PUNCHLINE. The movie about stand up comedy that i...
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Minisode 006 | UNCOMMON TYPE Stories 11 + 12 from 2018-04-04T00:00
On this minisode of Talkin' Tom, listen along as Josie and Daniel discuss two more short stories from Tom's debut novel, UNCOMMON TYPE; These are the Meditations of my Heart and Our Town Today with...
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011 | DRAGNET from 2018-03-28T00:00
What's up Hanks Heads!? On this episode of Talkin' Tom, join Josie and Daniel as they team up to watch DRAGNET, the 1987 Buddy Cop Comedy starring Dan Ackroyd and Tom Hanks. Will this one hold up t...
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Minisode 005 | UNCOMMON TYPE Stories 9 + 10 from 2018-03-21T00:00
On this minisode of Talkin' Tom, Josie and Daniel chat about two more short stories from UNCOMMON TYPE; Who's Who and A Special Weekend. Your co-hosts will reminisce about mentors of their past, an...
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010 | EVERY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE from 2018-03-14T00:00
On today's episode Josie and Daniel watch Tom's lowest grossing movie ever, the 1986 war romance EVERY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE. Catch up with your co-hosts as they chat about the outdated custom of cou...
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Minisode 004 | UNCOMMON TYPE Stories 7 + 8 from 2018-03-07T00:00
On this minisode of Talkin' Tom, Josie and Daniel discuss two more short stories from UNCOMMON TYPE, including a follow up from newspaper columnist Hank Fiset and the return of characters from the ...
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009 | NOTHING IN COMMON from 2018-02-28T00:00
On today's episode, Josie and Daniel catch up on their weekend plans, and discuss the first semi-dramatic performance by Tom Hanks in NOTHING IN COMMON. This 1986 film about family relationships mi...
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Minisode 003 | UNCOMMON TYPE Stories 5 + 6 from 2018-02-21T00:00
On this minisode of Talkin' Tom, read/listen along as Josie and Daniel discuss two more short stories from Tom's debut novel, UNCOMMON TYPE; Welcome to Mars and A Month on Greene Street. Stay tuned...
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008 | THE MONEY PIT from 2018-02-14T00:00
On today's special Valentine's Day episode, Josie and Daniel spend another early morning together watching THE MONEY PIT. This romantic comedy of errors puts them to the test, can they sit through ...
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Minisode 002 | UNCOMMON TYPE Stories 3 + 4 from 2018-02-07T00:00
On the newest minisode of Talkin' Tom, superfans Josie and Daniel get together to chat about stories 3 + 4 of Tom's novel, UNCOMMON TYPE. There's a war between fans of print media and lovers of new...
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007 | VOLUNTEERS from 2018-01-31T00:00
On this episode of Talkin' Tom, Josie and Daniel get together for their earliest morning yet. Can they stay awake for the 1985 flick that features Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and John Candy? This is one...
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Minisode 001 | UNCOMMON TYPE Stories 1 + 2 from 2018-01-24T00:00
On the first-ever Minisode of Talkin' Tom, Josie and Daniel sit down and chat about the first two short stories in UNCOMMON TYPE ('Three Exhausting Weeks' and 'Christmas Eve 1953'), the first ficti...
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006 | THE MAN WITH ONE RED SHOE from 2018-01-17T00:00
On this episode of Talkin' Tom, superfans Josie and Daniel watch the spy conspiracy spoof THE MAN WITH ONE RED SHOE for the first time. Together they'll recap the wackiest Hanks film to date, and t...
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005 | THE POST from 2018-01-03T00:00
On today's episode of Talkin' Tom, Josie and Daniel go out in public to see an afternoon showing of Tom Hanks' newest film THE POST - in theaters January 12th. Join them as Josie discovers the hist...
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004 | THE POLAR EXPRESS from 2017-12-24T00:00
On this very special holiday episode of Talkin' Tom, Josie and Daniel make a brief departure from format and chat about their winter traditions. Grab yourself a cup of hot cocoa and listen along as...
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003 | BACHELOR PARTY from 2017-12-20T00:00
On this episode of Talkin' Tom, Josie and Daniel get down and dirty with the 80's sex comedy BACHELOR PARTY. It's Tom Hanks like they've never seen before, but can the duo look past that to see the...
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002 | SPLASH from 2017-12-06T00:00
On this episode of Talkin’ Tom, Josie and Daniel deep dive into one of Tom Hanks’ earliest roles.
The 1984 film SPLASH stars Tom as a love-lorn produce salesman who finds himself falling ...