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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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  • Blinkin, Achoo, and a Lot of Bad Puns: Revisiting Robin Hood Men in Tights

    Blinkin, Achoo, and a Lot of Bad Puns: Revisiting Robin Hood Men in Tights
    Jun 2 2025
    This week, we donned our green tights (it’s a podcast, you can’t prove we didn’t), cranked up the Mel Brooks, and laughed our way through the 1993 cult classic Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Yes, THE movie that taught us all the real look of a chastity belt (which may or may not require a locksmith and a tetanus shot). 🎙️

    On This Episode: We plot our course through the forest of slapstick jokes and musical numbers, wrestling with everything from medieval metal underwear to whether Patrick Stewart, as King Richard, has the power to knight another knight—or just act very, very British. 🌳

    5 Keys You’ll Learn This Week:
    Mel Brooks Movie Math: Why Jason prefers his Mel Brooks’ movies with fewer spoofs and more cowboys… and why Men in Tights sparks family feuds over which Brooks film reigns supreme.
    Dave Chappelle’s Big Screen Launch: Discover why we can’t believe the original movie synopsis left out Chappelle (Achoo…Bless you!), and how he stole the show with both sneezes and style.
    The Absurd Science of Chastity Belts: Ever wondered how a 17th-century chastity belt worked, or how to pee in one? So did we. And we had way too much fun not figuring it out. Patrick Stewart’s Knightmare: Can a knight knight another knight? We put on our tinfoil armor and try to break the code—Nate’s “ipso facto” theory included.
    Spoof Logic Explained (Kinda): Why the Sheriff of Rottingham’s backwards wordplay is the linguistic gymnastic event you never knew you needed, and why sometimes, you shouldn’t get your movie history from Jason. 🌟

    Fun Fact from the Episode: One listener reminisced about seeing this movie in the cinema with their family… right as the WHOLE ROW of seats collapsed backwards! Physical comedy wasn’t just on the screen—we hope they got a refund and some free popcorn. 🎬 Outtro: This episode, we weighed the critics (42%... ouch!) against the fans (81%—vindication!), and threw in a discussion on the laws of Robin Hood archery contests just for good measure. Does Men in Tights still make you giggle, groan, or snore? Jason nearly set a world record for “most stumps given,” while Nate remains forever haunted by visions of Princess Bride déjà vu. 👇 Call to Action! Ready for some classic Mel Brooks goofiness and hot takes on medieval fashion? Hit up Trees in Space 1 on YouTube, drop us a comment with your favorite Men in Tights moment, and don’t forget to subscribe for weekly laughs (and questionable history lessons). Catch you next time—same tree, same space!
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    24 mins
  • Popeye the Slayer Man: A Spinach-Fueled Horror That’s Hard to Digest

    Popeye the Slayer Man: A Spinach-Fueled Horror That’s Hard to Digest
    May 19 2025
    Welcome back to another episode of Trees in Space! This week, your intrepid hosts Nate Hankson and Jason Smith take a deep (and hilarious) dive into the 2025 unrated horror thriller, Popeye the Sail Man—yes, you heard that right. Our hosts bravely subject themselves to an indie film where the world’s most famous spinach-chomping sailor gets a terrifying (and somewhat grotesque) horror makeover.Join Nate and Jason as they ponder important questions, like: Why is an abandoned spinach canning factory only shut down 20 years ago? Is eating canned spinach a legitimate superpower, or just a risky dietary choice? Why do so many random plot elements—including a busty realtor and a questionable abusive boyfriend—feel like they wandered into the wrong movie? And most importantly, can you really rip someone’s head off by their hair (spoiler: you can’t)?With plenty of laughs, genuine confusion, and a handful of surprisingly thoughtful critiques about lighting, acting, and practical effects, Nate and Jason guide you through all nine (or is it ten?) bodies in this bloody spinach-fest. Stick around for their favorite five-star and one-star audience reviews, some wild crossover movie ideas (Popeye vs. Pooh, anyone?), and their final verdicts—will this flick be the tree, the stump, or just trip over its own roots?If you’re ready for more tangents, brutal honesty, and a few gags about sausagey special effects, hit play on this week’s episode of Trees in Space!
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    27 mins
  • Should Your Surgeon Watch Ernest Goes to Camp? Our Lives Are in His Hands

    Should Your Surgeon Watch Ernest Goes to Camp? Our Lives Are in His Hands
    May 12 2025
    Welcome back to Trees in Space, the podcast where we boldly go where no reviewer has gone before—through every movie genre, fueled by fan opinions, questionable nostalgia, and our own hot takes. This week, hosts Jason and Nate plunge headfirst into the chaotic world of slapstick summer camps with the 1987 comedy classic "Ernest Goes to Camp," starring the one and only Jim Varney. Ever wondered what would happen if the Three Stooges all shared one body and became a well-meaning but utterly incompetent camp counselor? Spoiler alert: chaos, property damage, and questionable adult supervision abound. Join us as Jason and Nate dissect this “disasterpiece” of misfit mayhem, discuss the many stereotypes that flew under the radar in the '80s, debate whether turtles falling from the sky is a bad omen or just Monday morning, and try to figure out if sharp objects plus slapstick ever equals good life advice. Is "Ernest Goes to Camp" worthy of a mighty forest of cinematic greatness, or does it deserve to be chopped down to a lonely stump? Does it entertain the adults, or is it strictly a “put this on for your five-year-old grandkid” situation? And what’s with those recurring gags about ladders, braces, and suspiciously well-dressed delinquents? Buckle up—there’s plenty of heart, a fair bit of heroics, and a whole lot of Jim Varney getting into trouble. Plus, fan reviews, one-star zingers, and enough tangents to fill a canoe. Dive in and decide with us: is this a camp classic or just another lost marshmallow in the fire?
    00:00 Ernest Goes to Camp Review
    06:27 Kids' Impressive TP Build
    08:20 Unexpected Movie Enjoyment
    10:21 Grandfather's Intentions Uncertain
    14:59 "Quiet Racism Justification"
    20:24 "Revisiting 80s Comedy: Ernest"
    23:11 Movie Review Debate: Share Opinions Ernest Goes to Camp,

    Jim Varney, Three Stooges, slapstick comedy, 1980s movies, camp counselor, juvenile delinquents, Bad News Bears, movie review, Trees in Space podcast, movie ratings, Rotten Tomatoes, audience scores, camp setting, corporation takeover, kids' movies, movie stereotypes, representation in film, racial stereotypes, memorable movie quotes, movie gags, running jokes, vehicle scenes, Lyle Alzado, movie villains, nurse character, Native American character, emotional moments, five-star reviews, one-star reviews, camp pranks
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    25 mins
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