Nowadays roller derby is increasingly popular across the US -- but how did it get its start, and how does it work? As Josh and Chuck delve into the world of roller derby, they touch on skateboarding, women's rights and more. Tune in and learn more.
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Josh and Chuck dive headfirst into the high-speed, high-contact world of roller derby, exploring how this Depression-era endurance sport evolved into today's fishnet-wearing, elbow-throwing spectacle. They break down the surprisingly complex rules, strategy, and culture behind the modern roller derby revival that's sweeping the nation, from the tough training regimens to the creative derby names like "Susan B. Agony." Whether you're curious about what actually happens during a jam or just want to understand why grown women voluntarily throw themselves around on eight wheels, this episode has you covered.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
2000
★ 7.5
"And Dave Willis, creator of Aquatine Hunger Force in Squidbillies. — Josh mentions Dave Willis as a creator of these animated TV shows when promoting their trivia event."
— Josh
"it was very popular during the 40s and 50s. And clearly if you remember like happy days — Josh mentions Happy Days when discussing roller derby's popularity and wondering if Pinky Tuscadero participated in roller derby."
— Josh
Hell On Wheels
2007
1h 30m
★ 0.0
"And there's a documentary about that formation in 2001 in Austin called Hell on Wheels. — Josh mentions this documentary about the formation of modern roller derby in Austin in 2001."
— Josh
Inception
2010
2h 28m
★ 8.4
"Because that's what she did in Inception too. Remember, like every, every like 30 minutes, she'd stop and look at the camera — Josh compares Ellen Page's role in explaining rules in Whip It to her explanatory role in Inception."
— Josh
Kansas City Bomber
1972
1h 39m
★ 5.9
"Is that Rock L Welch movie? Yeah, Kansas City Bomber, that's a very famous one. — Chuck mentions this classic roller derby movie starring Raquel Welch when discussing roller derby in cinema."
— Chuck
Lords of Dogtown
2005
1h 47m
★ 7.1
"that awesome documentary, The Lords of Dogtown. Was that a doc? — Josh mentions Lords of Dogtown when discussing skateboarding's boom in the 70s, noting there was both a documentary and feature film."
— Josh
Roll Bounce
2005
1h 52m
★ 6.7
"Did you see that movie? I saw parts of it. — Josh asks Chuck if he saw Roll Bounce when discussing disco skating."
— Josh
"And Dave Willis, creator of Aquatine Hunger Force in Squidbillies. — Josh mentions Dave Willis as a creator of these animated TV shows when promoting their trivia event."
— Josh
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The Roller Girls
1978
★ 6.0
"And then there's also an A&E documentary called Roller Girls. Yeah, that was a one year deal in 2006 — Josh mentions this A&E documentary series about roller derby."
— Josh
The Social Network
2010
2h 1m
★ 7.4
"I can't wait for that move. I know. I'm looking forward to it too. Looks awesome. I love the kid who's playing Zuckerberg. — Chuck expresses excitement about the upcoming Facebook movie and praises Jesse Eisenberg's casting as Zuckerberg."
— Chuck
Whip It
2009
1h 51m
★ 6.7
"It was called Whippet, and it was set in Austin. — Chuck discusses the Drew Barrymore directed film about roller derby starring Ellen Page."
— Chuck
Zombieland
2009
1h 27m
★ 7.3
"He was in a zombie land. — Josh mentions Jesse Eisenberg's previous role when discussing his casting in The Social Network."
— Josh
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