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Trees in Space

Trees in Space

By: Nathan Hanks & Jason Smith
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 Join Nate and Jason as they blast off into the cinematic universe, watching and reviewing everything from cult classics to new releases. Each episode starts with their take on the film, a few laughs, and some spicy hot takes. Then they dive into critic and audience reviews, reveal the Rotten Tomatoes scores, and finally give their own rating—using a totally original and extremely scientific scale of 🌳 trees (good) and 🪵 stumps (not so good). Whether you're into action, horror, rom-coms, or “so-bad-it’s-good” flicks, Trees in Space is your new go-to movie hangout spot. Subscribe, grab some popcorn, and let the forest of film opinions grow.Talking Stuff Podcast LLC Art
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  • Dissecting Smokey and the Bandit: Plot Holes, Burnouts, and Burt Reynolds’ Bulge

    Dissecting Smokey and the Bandit: Plot Holes, Burnouts, and Burt Reynolds’ Bulge
    Aug 4 2025
    Welcome back to Trees in Space, the podcast where movies are reviewed not just with stars, but with a whole system of forests, groves, and stumps! In this episode, Jason and Nate throw on their cowboy hats and jump behind the wheel for a wild ride through the 1977 classic Smokey and the Bandit. What happens when a runaway bride, a charismatic trucker, an army of beer-thirsty millionaires, and a hilariously relentless sheriff all meet on the open road? Apparently, a film that’s part cinematic masterpiece, part “did anyone even look at the script’s timeline?”Buckle up as the hosts geek out over everything from the legendary soundtrack that introduced the world to “Eastbound and Down,” to Burt Reynolds’ scene-stealing wardrobe choices (and his, um, “grain silo”). Along the way, they dissect mind-blowing continuity errors (cop car damage, now you see it, now you don’t!), CB radio logic that would make real truckers sob, and the undeniable charm of Jackie Gleason sweating through his sheriff’s uniform like every lawman’s fever dream.From deep nostalgia and questionable love scenes for the ladies, to impassioned debates about how many Trans Ams died for Hollywood’s sins, Jason and Nate leave no rubber unburned. Is this movie still a five-tree classic, or does it deserve to be left as a lonely stump? Join in for laughs, fun facts, and more chaos than a high-speed chase through Georgia. Let’s hit the road!
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    29 mins
  • Breaking Down the Best and Worst of Happy Gilmore 2

    Breaking Down the Best and Worst of Happy Gilmore 2
    Jul 28 2025
    Welcome back to Trees in Space, the podcast where nostalgia and hot takes collide at lightspeed! This week, your galactic guides Nate and Jason become the first podcasters in the universe (probably) to review the brand new 2025 comedy sequel, Happy Gilmore 2. That’s right—Adam Sandler’s back on the green, and this time it’s for his daughter’s ballet tuition, not grandma’s house! Join us as Nate and Jason marvel at de-aged faces (hello, digital wizardry!), reminisce about pop culture icons lost this week, and debate the mysterious logistics behind Connecticut’s alleged alligator population. Plus, they tackle burning questions like: Why pour booze into a trash bag? Which hole has the flaming sand trap? And does anyone really need to see flashbacks if they've streamed the original twenty times already? From cameos galore (Eminem! Steve Buscemi! Wrestlers playing Sandler’s kids!) to questionable math on golf tuition, we break down the fan service, cringe, and laughs—all while dodging more spoilers than golf balls at a charity Pro-Am. Was it a triumphant sequel worthy of a Happy dance, or just another hacky nostalgia cash-in? Grab your cucumber flask and tune in to find out: Happy Gilmore 2 is teeing up on Trees in Space!
    00:00 Movie Preview and Celebrity Losses
    04:22 Humorous Movie Praise
    06:43 Mystery of Happy's Tee Box
    10:55 Mystery of Alligators in Connecticut
    13:38 Nostalgic Cemetery Fight
    18:39 Nostalgic Comedy Well-Received
    23:05 Rising Film Score Debate
    24:40 Disjointed Plot with Convenient Resolution
    27:49 Happy Gilmore 2 Review
    #HappyGilmore2 #adamsandler #happygilmore #comedy nostalgia, golf movies, Shooter McGavin, John Daly, cameos, celebrity deaths, Ozzy Osborne, Hulk Hogan, fan service, movie reviews, Rotten Tomatoes, movie ratings, de-aging effects, sports announcers, family casting, Netflix, flashbacks, montages, Maxi Golf, alligators, celebrity guest stars, fan reactions, bad acting, plot holes, comedy tropes, movie soundtracks, Steve Buscemi
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    30 mins
  • Happy Gilmore’s Wild Golf Swings and Even Wilder Movie Errors

    Happy Gilmore’s Wild Golf Swings and Even Wilder Movie Errors
    Jul 21 2025
    Welcome back to Trees in Space, where movie reviews grow wild and the comedy is always in full swing! In this episode, Jason and Nate tee off on the 1996 slapstick sports comedy Happy Gilmore, starring Adam Sandler as the hockey reject who takes the golf world by storm—all to save his grandma’s house. Get ready for a play-by-play on epic fistfights with Bob Barker, infamous golf course antics, and more moments that will have you quoting, “You shoulda been standing there!” Whether you love golf, can’t get enough Adam Sandler, or just want to relive the glory days where the only thing more broken than Happy’s clubs is his short game, this episode is for you.Jason and Nate dig deep into the movie’s hilarious one-liners, nitpick the wild editing errors, and debate whether Happy Gilmore deserves a full forest of praise or just a lonely little stump to sit on. Plus, they tackle the critics, the fan reviews, and ask the really important questions—like, should a classic Volkswagen Beetle spontaneously combust on the fairway? And, can anyone survive getting hit in the head with a baseball at close-range on a children’s batting cage?So grab your clubs (preferably not wooden ones), buckle up for nostalgia, and find out if this is Adam Sandler’s best comedy—or just a Caddyshack wannabe with a wicked slapshot. Don’t forget to stick around for the hosts’ tree ratings and their signature blend of hot takes, deep cuts, and a little bit of breakfast trash talk.
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    29 mins
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