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The End is Sigh
Do you like movies? So do we. Do you like talking about them? Hey, so do we! Tag along as we (Nate and Todd) review all sorts of movies—from popcorn flicks to underrated masterpieces—as well as explore the most random themes we find within them—cults/the apocalypse/revenge/etc—and give you something to listen to while you do chores or commute to work. Or don't. You do you.
New episodes released every Tuesday. Review, then themes, then review, then themes, ad infinitum. Happy listening!
Episodes
93 episodes
EP 92 | 1984's The NeverEnding Story
This podcast is like a never ending story, amirite?! Except for that multi-year gap. Ignore that fact so the self-deprecating joke works. Thanks. Anyway, back to it. This week, we talk concerts, Todd's proposed one-year moratorium on all things...
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EP 91 | Side Quests: Waves and Surfing (+10 Penguin Facts)
Just when you think you've heard it all, you hear us try accents! Particularly, surfer bros and rednecks. So, godspeed to your eardrums! But, that can only mean ONE THING... we're talking waves and surfing! Obviously! That's right, ...
EP 90 | 2007's Surf's Up
Cowabunga bro-chachos! What brings you to these friendly waters? Oh, a movie review? That's pretty chill. Well, around minute 33, we've got one for ya. It's Surf's Up! The totally animated penguin movie about surfing competitions, past selves, ...
EP 89 | Side Quests: The Statue of Liberty and 1800's American Immigration
When you think of American history, there's only one place that comes to mind - The End is Sigh! That's right, this week the Sigh guys are diving into Lady Liberty facts, what it was (kinda) like immigrating to the United States in ...
EP 88 | 1986's An American Tail
"There are NO CATS in America!" "Papa?" "Sigh."These are just some of the things you'll hear this week on The End is Sigh --> An American Tail edition! Isn't that exciting?! Plus, before we dive into the ...
EP 87 | Side Quests: Sake and Comets/Asteroids/Meteors
In a perfect followup to our episode on "Your Name", we dive into a couple of topics that are slightly confusing and require some decent memorization on the listener's part --- but we have faith in you! So, buckle in and listen as we discuss th...
EP 86 | 2016's Your Name
This week, we're reviewing a mildly confusing, yet otherwise beautiful tale of two comet-crossed animated lovers ---> Your Name! Listen as we try to unweave a story in linear fashion despite all the odds, and enjoy as we discuss TCG, Easter ...
EP 85 | Side Quests: Studio Ghibli and Lightning Bugs
This week, we get down to business. Serious business. Studio Ghibli and lightning bug (aka firefly) facts business. You've been warned. From femme fatales to Totoro neighbors, this episode has it all! Kind of. Because we also discus...
EP 84 | 1988's Grave of the Fireflies
We're sad boys today. Well, we were sad boys when we recorded it, at least. And while we watched this movie. It's not for those looking for a pick-me-up, but it is for those that like a good story, strong animation, beautiful music, and a bit o...
EP 83 | Side Quests: Ice Fishing and Growing Old
On the heels of our episode on Grumpy Old Men, the schmucks are diving into the most electric topics ever discussed on an audio medium - ice fishing and growing old! That's right, we've got ice depth facts (ones you probably haven't heard of if...
EP 82 | 1993's Grumpy Old Men
Call us schmucks, call us putz's, but don't ever call us professional podcasters! Also, welcome to part 2 of our Golden Oldies month! With that out of the way, join us this week as we recall the 1993 classic (in more ways than one)...
EP 81 | Side Quests: Historic Buildings and Robots
Dun dun dun, it's Side Quest(s) time! Off the heels of our chat about *Batteries Not Included, we're diving into a couple elements we pulled from the fray! And if we could give you one guess as to who chose to discuss historic buildings and who...
EP 80 | 1987's *Batteries Not Included
Sighers, it's part 1 of 2 of our Golden Oldies month! This week, the Knock Knock Boys are recapping a stone-cold classic, *Batteries Not Included! It's a charming, clever, Steven Spielberg PRESENTED feature film starring Hollywood legends like ...
EP 79 | Side Quests: Babysitting and Dating Apps
What's better than two grown men discussing a movie? Well, it's two grown men discussing the art of babysitting and the disdain of dating apps. That's right, in a followup to our discussion on Crazy, Stupid, Love., we dive into the topics you l...
EP 78 | 2011's Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Like the movie, this episode is crazy, stupid, and lovely. At least we think so. From hot Gosling to crazy Tomei to grand gestures that just might be a little too grand, we discuss the ins and outs of Crazy, Stupid, Love. We also di...
EP 77 | Side Quests: Valentine's Day and Fate/Destiny
Ah, love is in the air. Or is that the sound of a sigh? Could be both! This week, we dive into the topics we kinda gleamed from The Family Man ---> Valentine's Day and the concept of fate or destiny or free will or whatever you wanna call it...
EP 76 | 2000's The Family Man
Nicolas Cage. Téa Leoni. Don Cheadle. Other people. Need we say more?! If so, well, you should join us as we talk about this banger of a Christmas-but-not-Christmas movie. Plus, it's right on time for Valentine's week (2026 edition) so why not ...
EP 75 | Side Quests: Hazing and The "Fall" of College
You know the drill! It's topics time, baby! Based on our time watching Accepted, we've got a couple of not-quite-as-light-hearted-as-the-movie issues to discuss: the wildly outdated practice of hazing and the decline of the college dream. But t...
EP 74 | 2006's Accepted
You're just one click away from being accepted to our discussion about a movie that is definitely a product of its era... Accepted. Join us as we join a wacky crew of misfits that somehow produce results and still maintain heart even when their...
EP 73 | Side Quests: NASA and Navigation
This week, join Nate and Todd on their first side quest as they tackle topics like NASA and the very act of navigation. There's facts, there's guesswork, and there's even a shame ritual towards the end. Really, can you ask for more? Probably. B...
EP 72 | 1986's Flight of the Navigator
Well hello there, Navigators. Welcome to our first movie review of the new year and the new era. We're starting out with a childhood classic... for one of us. And just like David and Max, Todd and Nate are trying to figure it all out as they go...
EP 71 | It's F***ing Candy Land
We're back. We're older. And we're rustier than ever. We hope you'll join us. The reboot starts with what's happened over the last three years, life updates, the new plan, and the same old nonsense. And next week it's back to the mo...
EP 70 | The Highs & Sighs of 2022: A Podcast Recap
This week, we celebrate episode 70 with a look back at the year, including the highs and lows (sighs) of cinema and TV, standout performers, big news, and more. We also look back at our favorite movies and themes from the pod itself. It's a qui...
EP 69 | The “It’s Okay, We’re Professionals” 12 Movies in 60 Minutes Blitz
This week, we're celebrating episode 69 with a bang! Metaphorically, of course. Join us as we clear up some inventory by quickly discussing 12 movies that we think deserve recognition -- but will probably never get the main stage on the pod. Ho...
EP 68 | Dreams/Nightmares, Conspiracy Theories, and 2001’s Vanilla Sky
Open your eyes. Or better yet, your ears! Cause it's another episode of The End is Sigh, baby! This week, we get deep into dreams, briefly discuss conspiracy theories, then dive into Todd's favorite film, Vanilla Sky. Heads up, it's more review...