The Backseat Critics
Welcome to The Backseat Critics – the family-friendly movie review podcast where we watch the movies you probably shouldn’t!
Join hosts RJ and Andrew as they dive into forgotten flops, cult classics, and cinematic disasters with sharp banter and unexpected insights. Every week, they ask the real question: Why was this even made?
🎙️ New episodes every Thursday
📍 Based in Portland, OR
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If you love roasting bad movies or rediscovering ridiculous ones from your childhood, hop in the backseat and buckle up.
The Backseat Critics
Heavy Weights feat. Tay
This week The Backseat Critics diving belly-first into Heavyweights—the 1995 cult classic that made Camp Hope unforgettable. Portland’s own movie nerds are joined by special guest Tay from the Play No Games podcast to unpack body image, Ben Stiller’s villain arc, and why this movie still hits harder than a blob launch. Come for the laughs, stay for the childhood trauma!
Stay tuned every Thursday for new episodes.
Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between.
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- Email us at: thebackseatcritics@gmail.com
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Also be sure to follow our friends over at Play No Games Podcast on YouTube. They are also on Instagram @lookhere.playnogamespod.
