‘The Hangover’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
May 26, 2019 · The Hangover (2009) · Comedy · 1:22:18 · ▶ Listen on Spotify
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What's Aged the Worst
Sean FennesseySuggests they should completely table this category and not do it because it would ruin what's fun about the movie▶ 2:54
Most Rewatchable Scene
Sean FennesseyAdvocated for Brian Callen's wedding chapel scene but didn't give final definitive pick▶ 31:11
Casting What-Ifs
Bill SimmonsHeather Graham — Prefers Heather Graham over Lindsay Lohan for Jade role, thinks Jack Black would have been wrong for Alan, Paul Rudd wouldn't have worked as Phil, and Jeremy Piven turning down Stu was good▶ 48:26
Chris RyanProvides background information on casting alternatives but doesn't take strong positions on the what-if scenarios▶ 50:07
Sean FennesseyHeather Graham — Agrees Heather Graham is perfect for the role, disagrees with Lindsay Lohan's talent potential, thinks her older age works better for the character▶ 48:38
Dion Waiters Award
Bill SimmonsKen Jeong — Ken Jeong - initially preferred Rob Riggle but agreed with Sean that Ken Jeong goes out 'like a Tasmanian devil' and takes the most shots▶ 57:25
Chris RyanDiscussed Rob Riggle vs Step Brothers comparison and engaged with Ken Jeong discussion but didn't give a clear final pick▶ 56:47
Sean FennesseyKen Jeong — Ken Jeong - argued he should win because 'he is doing a lot' and 'going over the top' even though he doesn't like the performance▶ 56:53
Half-Assed Internet Research
Bill SimmonsShared multiple trivia facts including: movie inspired by producer's real bachelor party experience, Ed Helms' missing tooth was real (dental implant removed), explicit scene used prosthetic with porn actor, script sold for $2M and was rewritten, songs were improvised, movie impacted Caesars Las Vegas with guest quotes, and Galifianakis improvised Holocaust ring line that they decided not to keep▶ 58:02
Chris RyanAdded details about Ed Helms filming The Office simultaneously, flying between sets, and mentioned WGA dispute over script credits▶ 59:39
Sean FennesseyAsked clarifying questions about Ed Helms' tooth and defended Ed Helms as 'one of the most successful comedy actors of his generation' listing his many big studio movies▶ 58:28
Apex Mountain
Sean FennesseyZach Galifianakis — Galifianakis yes, Todd Phillips yes, Dan Band prefers Wedding Crashers but agrees Hangover, Ken Jeong dismissive▶ 1:03:21
Joey Pants Award
Bill SimmonsRob Riggle — Suggested Rob Riggle's sidekick (whose name he didn't know) as worthy winner, also mentioned Mike Tyson's bodyguard and Doug's fiancé as possibilities▶ 1:05:29
Chris RyanSasha Barrese — Sasha Barice (Doug's fiancé) - said 'Let's give it to her' after learning she became a poker player▶ 1:05:58
Sean FennesseySasha Barrese — Provided information that Doug's fiancé is Sasha Barice who became a professional poker player, but didn't make a definitive pick▶ 1:05:47
Probably Unanswerable Questions
Bill SimmonsRoom damage cost (20K estimate), tiger not defecating in bathroom, no rehearsal dinner for Sunday wedding, Sunday outdoor wedding being unrealistic▶ 1:09:55
Chris RyanEd Helms hanging up on girlfriend from cop car and her likely calling around frantically, plus general communication issues given 2009 had cell phones and texting▶ 1:11:07
Sean FennesseyNobody wants to get married on a Sunday unless saving money - Sunday weddings are 'absolutely no go'▶ 1:12:27
Best Quote
Bill SimmonsListed multiple quotes including 'I didn't know they gave out rings at the Holocaust', 'It's at the corner of get a map and fuck off', and the Doug corpse quote, but didn't declare a final pick▶ 1:12:38
Chris RyanThe Holocaust line ('I didn't know they gave out rings at the Holocaust') - called it the funniest joke▶ 1:14:51
Sean FennesseyThe exchange between Alan and Rachel Harris's character: 'Fuck off' / 'Thinking about getting my bartender's license'▶ 1:13:41
Who Won the Movie
Bill SimmonsZach Galifianakis — Galifianakis - he's the funniest character, went from random comedy guy to A-list comedy star, still funniest thing 10 years later▶ 1:18:51
Chris RyanBradley Cooper — Cooper - acknowledges Galifianakis became a star but based on what happened since then, Cooper won▶ 1:18:42
Sean FennesseyZach Galifianakis — Initially says Cooper, then acknowledges Todd Phillips made $70 million, but ultimately agrees it's Galifianakis▶ 1:18:33
Movies Referenced (44)
| Title (year) | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casino (1995) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 10 | Sean Fennessey, Bill Simmons | ▶ 6:08 |
| Air Force One (1997) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 0:20 |
| Legally Blonde (2001) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 0:20 |
| 2012 (2009) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey | ▶ 9:00 |
| Boogie Nights (1997) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 50:40 |
| Freaky Friday (2003) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 49:08 |
| Six Degrees of Separation (1993) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 49:40 |
| Step Up (2006) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 13:19 |
| There's Something About Mary (1998) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey | ▶ 40:05 |
| Wedding Crashers (2005) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Sean Fennessey | ▶ 1:04:01 |
| Zombieland (2009) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 0:20 |
| A Star Is Born (2018) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 20:21 |
Directors Referenced (4)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Phillips | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 23 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan | Joker, Due Date, Old School | ▶ 18:20 |
| Anthony D. Syracuse | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Sean Fennessey | ▶ 16:11 | |
| Ari Gold | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 52:43 | |
| Walt Frasier | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 1:16:57 |
Actors Referenced (47)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Galifianakis | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 46 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan | The Hangover, Due Date | ▶ 3:36 |
| Bradley Cooper | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 20 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey | A Star Is Born, Silver Linings Playbook, American Sniper | ▶ 3:22 |
| Ed Helms | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 14 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey | The Hangover | ▶ 3:01 |
| Mike Tyson | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 14 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | The Hangover | ▶ 1:42 |
| Justin Bartha | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 9 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan | The Hangover, National Treasure | ▶ 5:36 |
| Ken Jeong | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey | The Hangover, Crazy Rich Asians | ▶ 33:32 |
| Lindsay Lohan | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey | Mean Girls, The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday | ▶ 48:12 |
| Rob Riggle | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | The Hangover, 21 Jump Street | ▶ 30:53 |
| Heather Graham | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 7 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey | Boogie Nights, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me | ▶ 37:10 |
| Jack Black | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | High Fidelity, School of Rock, Nacho Libre | ▶ 42:26 |
| Matt Damon | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey | Good Will Hunting, The Martian, The Departed | ▶ 20:36 |
| Meryl Streep | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons | Out of Africa | ▶ 49:23 |
Writers Referenced (6)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Greenwald | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Sean Fennessey | ▶ 59:22 | |
| Ed Burns | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 50:38 | |
| George Lucas | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, American Graffiti | ▶ 3:16 |
| John Lucas | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | Braveheart | ▶ 1:00:43 |
| Roger Ebert | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 24:55 | |
| Scott Moore | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | The Hangover, Bad Moms | ▶ 1:00:43 |