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Total Casting Recall

Lee Barron & Chris Browne

The podcast where two Gen Xers revisit classic comedies and recast them with modern-ish actors!

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#42
May 27 · 43 min
L.A. Confidential - Ep. 41
We've all been there. Right? I don't need to explain myself. But I will. Confidentially... speaking. Which brings us to UFOs or UPAs or INTERGALACTIC VAGABONDS as I personally refer to them. When I have the time. To refer to them. Who are they? Where do they come from? Are they friend or foe? Who knows? I don't. But what I do know is that.... This week- LEEC AND CRRIS investigate LA Confidential and officially disclose their casting ideas about how to safely recast this classic film. Without any probing or radiation. Wellll... not that much. Although.... You may: Experience missing time after listening to this episode. About forty-five minutes worth, give or take a few minutes. Sorry about any typos that might occur. I think I just went through a portal... OF FUN!! We can neither confirm or deny that: LA Confidential stars Russell Crowe, Kim Basinger and Kevin Spacey. Directed by Curtis Hanson. It's (this movie) is about a cop who is disenchanted and crestfallen after he learns that there might be some corruption in local city governmental agencies like the LAPD. There are other people you might spot in this movie that are involved in the skull-duggary in the 'film noir' tradition. Or maybe they aren't involved??? (Check your local internet for disclosure of term film noir.) OTHER QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE: Was this film filmed on Earth? Possibly. Do you believe that Hollywood exists? Maybe. SO: Listen to this episode of TOTAL CASTING RECALL and you decide for yourself, once and for all, if you are a True Believer. Sincerely, Chuck Blew aka "True Blew" 'Official Citizen of Earth' (Also known as 'Abductee Harry')
#41
May 20 · 54 min
Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Ep. 40
Space the Final Frontier... where no one can hear you scream but they can hear you giggle. And who are they? And... if you are into giggling or even chuckling, you've come to the right place. You've just entered the Total Casting Recall zone. We are all made of star stuff... or star shit, if you like. So... you'd better get used to it. In this cosmic episode, Lee,Chris,Lee and Chris, recast the Steven Spielberg classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Quick Spoiler Alert: So this is what happens. Wayward Extraterrestrials play hide and seek with the military, scientists and electricians and other bumpkins in the midwest. These out-of-towers kidnap kids and sunburn other people's faces and drive 'em all plum loco. These Aliens dig partying in their fancy pants spaceships that are all blinged out and Rooty toot toot!! They do this in the 'Hellzapoppin' Tradition'. In the end, they end up taking with them an unemployed deadbeat dad who will probably wind up whippin' their flimsy skinny asses in the end. But the movie cuts off before we even see that intergalactic smackdown. Which would have been great. Whatever.... Richard basically says goodbye to his girl in this semi-sequel to the Goodbye Girl. Bam! Oh no he di-ent! This movie stars Richard Dreyfuss, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr and a bunch of other people. And Bob Balaban who you know from other comedies such as: Midnight Cowboy and Stienfeld. And a famous French UFO/UAP dude. CHECK IT OUT, Phil 'The Film Geeky' MacWannybeak
#40
May 14 · 37 min
Fargo - Ep. 39
Hi! This is the part where you get to read about the episode of TOTAL CASTING RECALL. EPISODE 39: FARGO STEP 1: READ THIS STEP 2: LISTEN TO THE EPISODE STEP 3: RE-READ THIS STEP 4: CHECK YOUR WORK STEP 5: ASK FOR HELP (IF YOU NEED IT) STEP 6: WE HAVE EXTRA PENCILS AND PAPER IF YOU NEED IT STEP 7: TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR WORK Have you ever wanted to travel? Well, Fargo is the place for you! Fargo is your one stop shop for life experience. You can make friends hike and if you act now you can watch the film Fargo and learn all about what the town of the same name has to offer. BUT FIRST... Listen to this episode and listen very closely. Take heed and learn the lessons to be learned as Chris and Lee re-cast it. NOW IS THE TIME to listen and LEARN. Thank me later, Beau Gus McBragg, honorary friend of TCR Other info: Fargo is a film made by Joel and Ethan Coen. It stars Frances McDormand, William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi Plot: Rustbelt/tundra people get whacky and start killing each other in cold weather. Lady cop solves the problem.
#39
May 8 · 55 min
Napoleon Dynamite - Ep.38
Never have two simple words ever been used together to make a movie that is made up of both one word and another combined together to make a movie title. For those keen cinema aficionados, right away you realized that it probably HAS been done before... Congratulations! You passed not only the test for this weeks episode, you probably scored some points with your friends, real or otherwise. Napoleon Dynamite is not a movie about history or explosives. Depending on your etheric plane; I suppose it could. But enough with the big words and tough talk; this comedy classic gets recast by two guys Chris and Lee. One of whom knows basically what he's doing. It stars Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Jon Gries and lot of other funny folks. It is well cast and we undo that hard work to give it a more current 'now' or 'pop' feel. And really we're just try to make it gooder. Our guarantee: we offer the most organic, farm to table talking and organic words out there on the podcast market. Plus, very little micro plastics were used in the making of this episode. Second guarantee: we promise to never really seriously fact check or get the information 100 per cent accurate. Third guarantee: the audio might not be the best quality but there WILL BE SOUND OF SOME SORT USED IN THIS EPISODE. So rest assured and feast your ears on some good podcasting at its finest. (that we are capable of) Sincerely, King Ding-Dong - Official TCR Royalty (retired)
#38
May 2 · 51 min
Armed and Dangerous - Ep.37
When in the course of events, especially the special events. Like limited special offers or while supplies last; types of events. I left out human events. Or other species as well. No one should be left out of this. Even non-living things like rocks or clouds. Or leaves. If they're dead, of course and like, bones of dead people. Because I've already included bones still inside people that are alive because that counts as living. Right? So, basically all things living or non-living should pay attention here... I just thought of anti-matter. Anything that is anti-matter this event will be also significant to all anti-matter. Instead of 'event' let's go with big deal. When in the course of big deals, there comes a podcast so courageous, so captivating, so senses shattering, so over the top and will make you want to take a big dump. It is a big deal. Have you said 'hello' to someone today? Why not? So the next time you see someone, go ahead, say hello. You'll be glad you did. Anyway this week's podcast is a big deal because I said so. Armed and Dangerous is a comedy that stars John Candy and Eugene Levy and lots of other funny people in it. Lee and Chris recast the hell out of this one so listen up and real good because it's going to be a big deal in my opinion. Enjoy this big deal episode, Father Tom Chloroplast (retired) A CERTIFIED TCR FAN
#37
April 26 · 50 min
Casino - Ep. 36
Are you lonely? Do you find yourself unwelcome at restaurants? Have you ever been chased out of one by strange people with swords? And were some of those weapons fashioned out of biodegradable plastic? Well, if you can say 'yes' to any of these questions, this podcast is for you... (Insert prayer here) Good afternoon, good day, good night, good evening, and happy days ahead wherever you are on this big blue marble (Earth) as we all wind our way though the madhouse called life because YOU are in for a treat. CASINO! You've probably heard of casinos. Well, Martin Scorsese made a DIY feature film on how to run one. It stars Robert DeNiro, Joseph Pesci and Sharon Stone. This epic story takes place around the epic city that capitalized on the unstoppable epic addiction of gambling. Long before Crypto or Fanduel there was Vegas. Hooray for Chris and Lee as they attempt to improve on this classic of American cinema by replacing the actors that made it work with different ones. Sounds fun right? You be the judge and jury and the bailiff and the court reporter. Or why not be the courtroom sketch artist? Give it a try! Also give it a listen- It's like a honeycomb for your ears. Sincerely, Oliver Wendall Holmes (age 217)
#36
April 15 · 38 min
My Blue Heaven - Ep. 35
Hello fearless listeners, Q: Is your heaven blue? A: If not, this film should do the trick. Hi. I'm one of the Top Officials here at Total Casting Recall. There's two of us. Both named Top. Although my, what I like to call, doppelgänger goes by the handle Topper. Last name is the same for me and him: Officials. Weird. Q: Do you ever find yourself watching a movie and wondering how to re-cast it, in your mind? A: If you do. You've just landed on Total Casting Recall! Your journey begins as you slide into the sonic meanderings of two professional podcasters doing what they do best. Possibly... Hey. Have you seen MY BLUE HEAVEN? If you haven't, don't blame yourself.... Rejoice! Because before you do you'll want heed the information laid out in this program. MY BLUE HEAVEN stars Steve Martin, Rick Moranis and other funny folks. This movie will make you question everything you know. Or it will at least make you question everything Chris and Lee know. This is what we call in science a win-win. SPOILER ALERT: Heaven does NOT appear in this movie. Toodles, Mr. Top Official.(esq.)
#35
April 8 · 51 min
(SEASON TWO) Escape From New York - Ep. 34
There comes a time when a new season must burst forth.... Here at TOTAL CASTING RECALL, Now is not the time. But we said, NO! IT IS ABOUT TIME. If you have enjoyed reading these or just enjoy reading, then by all means, please continue to do so. This week, we've switched it up. This one is a drama, it's a sci-fi, and it's not supposed to be a comedy. It's Escape From New York directed by John Carpenter. It stars: Kurt 'Godzilla' Russell as Snake Plissken, Lee Van Cleef, Harry Dean Stanton, Issac 'South Park' Hayes, Ernest 'Dutch Oven' Borgnine, Donald 'Duck Dunn' Pleasence and Adrienne Barbeau. Great cast? You bet. This week, just like always, let's dismantle it. You got time? So do we. Christ and Leet do their own special damage to the fine cast in this film and reimagine it. A long time ago, people walked inside their movie theaters and witnessed a film. Probably. I don't know. Use your own judgment. What they saw was shocking. I'll bet. It's pretty for certain. I could be wrong. What are YOU going to do about it? That's what I thought. Dummies. Anyway. They COULD HAVE seen something so bold as this movie. Long before Escape Rooms. Long before Dreamland Exotic Escape Vacation Getaways. Long before Journey's "Escape" album. Or maybe not.... There was: EXCAPE FROM NEW YORK. Which was a knockoff. Forget that one, so we'll instead talk about Escape From New York. A dystopian (bad) bummer look at the future of 'Aye-merica. So crank up your sound systems, or crank up your smart devices or air-pods whatever, because it's a free world. Most of it. For a little while longer. Synchronize your watches! And sit back and listen to the uplifting dulcet tones of two wanna-be film snobs break it down. Peace, Charter TCR Member, 'Marvin"
#34
March 31 · 48 min
So I Married An Axe Murderer - Ep. 33
Chris and Lee your (and our) co-hosts serve up another hot one! SO, I MARRIED AN AXE MURDERER... but it's not what you're thinking. Or it could be. I don't know, okay?! Fine... So what you are probably thinking is- that we get to see some Axes get what's coming to them, which means some axes get killed. Nope. Nor is this a movie about some kick-ass guitar solos. That get married. Nope. Spoiler alert: it's a movie starring Mike Myers. A Canadian who can usually make with the funny, but not in this here flick. He takes a breather and tests your patience real hard. No Dana Carvey. No Dana Andrews. No Bill Dana. And so on and so forth. So sit back or stand right up as Chris and Lee try their darnedest to re-cast this one and do their own brand of re-casting sorcery as they re-cast it, and re-cast it. And then they have a chuckle at your expense. Or chortle. Or maybe not. But thank your lucky stars because you'll need 'em like never before. Whatever that means. Toodles, The Totalitarian Castaway Recalcitrants
#33
March 24 · 43 min
Tommy Boy - Ep. 32
It's Chris. It's Lee. It's a Podcast. It's got sound... It's TOTAL CASTING RECALL It's indescribable. It's incorrigible. It's irreverent. It's in- your- face-crazy. There are literally trillions of podcasts about re-casting. That includes not just Earth or the Milky Way or even the Local Group. Of course! There are extra- terrestrial podcasts. They've been doing this for millions of years. Because those guys are smart!! Even long ago. So you can stop it, right now! I don't even know who I'm arguing with at this point. That's how passionate I am about TOTAL CASTING RECALL. Also I'm passionate about Tommy Boy. Not even a sequel to Tommy, the movie by The Who. Nope. Its a completely original American comedy classic starring Chris Farley and David Spade These 2 comedy Icons rip you a new one ithis time! Farley and Spade gave us the inspiration. Thank You, Chris Farley and David Spade. We owe you one. Special Note to David Spade. If I ever see you around, I will give you a free sticker. Til then, good luck to you, Mr. Spade. So maybe you'll see me and then you can collect your free sticker!! Godpeed, The TCR Dream Team
#32
March 18 · 55 min
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective - Ep. 31
Hey Podcast Episode Description Readers of Earth! Are ready for this? You can now not only read these descriptions but you can also listen to the companion episode as well! And if you do, you might be pleased to hear what you're listening to. This episode features the hit film from last century. called Ace Venture: Pet Detective. I know what you're thinking: it sounds like a great novel or weapon BUT... It's not. It's a madcap non-stop laugh riot of a comedy starring Jim Carrey who is also Canadian. So... now you're asking yourself - what the heck is this movie about? It's about having a laugh... and NOT thinking at all about global nuclear destruction -which is how things were done back in the day, bro. And today...as well... Where was I? Oh yeah... This is some good reading, right? Right?!/ Plot: The movie starts and you which it 'til it ends. Onscreen: Jim plays a fella who opens up his subconscious and connects with animal consciousness and after the cameras stop he (MR. CARREY) goes home and collects a big paycheck and maybe he might have a sandwich. Or two. Oh yeah, from what I was told, Christopher Lee re-casts this big movie anyway. So you get to listen to that because Jim Carrey didn't show up to the taping of this episode, plus he is not even aware 'we' did it in the first place, so it all worked out. Bam! Thanks for reading. I mean it, Disgruntled TCR Temp Worker who goes by "Gilroy'
#31
March 10 · 41 min
Uncle Buck - Ep. 30
Hoo-ray!! It's our 30th Episode!! Thank you for listening to the first 29 episodes! And to those who haven't, this episode will make absolutely no sense whatsoever. Sorry! JUST KIDDING. None of the episodes make any sense. Even if you play them backwards... except the one episode that will tell you to run out and buy Led Zeppelin albums. Specifically, the box sets. NOW that that is out of the way. On with the verbiage... Do YOU have an Uncle Buck? Well, we do! This week we (Chris and Lee) do some death defying casting and re-cast this classic. It’s Uncle Buck. Starring John Candy, Macaulay Culkin & Amy Madigan. Also included are other actors and crew people, mostly not seen on camera. It was writtena nd directed by John Hughes. It takes place in Cold America- possibly Chicago- in the late 1980s. Plot: Somebody important dies and leaves the kids with another relative (who doesn't have kids) to take care of them. It was.a different time. It was a different century. Spoiler Alert: IT TAKES PLACE ON EARTH. This episode is sure open your mind and rip it apart and thrust it into a different dimension through a portal or something! Possibly. Thanks for listening- if you dare... Sincerely, Ol' Farteblossem Spitoonski (The TCR in-house innovator)
#30
March 4 · 1 hr 8 min
The Blues Brothers - Ep. 29
You've heard of the Hudson Brothers, the Smith Brothers, the Smothers Brothers, and the Gargantuans. Or maybe there's a few of you left that haven't heard of them. But consider yourself very lucky, because now you have. Congratulations! What was I talking about? Oh yeah...This week, we (Lee and Chris) take a stab a recasting the monumental The Blues Brothers film. Which starred Dan Akyroyd, John Belushi, and many, many others. Plus lots of background actors and lots of cars that get crashed. Way before GTA. In fact, it could have inspired auto accident themed video games to come later. Or maybe it's just me that thinks that. Pro tip: you should always think for yourself. For those not familiar with this movie, it's about how God himself takes on the layers of law enforcement of the entire state of Illinois and the city of Chicago, using two prototypes of the later crappier versions of the Men in Black. Big difference with these two: they have to jam the blues. Basically... Sorry, spoiled alerted already been done. You'll thrill to the expert recasting choice makers this week as they blow your heels right off your freaking feet. As the music does in this classic film. Just like the staff here at TCR They were on a mission from God. But they were probably paid a lot more for there efforts. Keep on with the trucking, THE TCR BROTHERS( siblings)
#29
February 24 · 42 min
Heathers - Ep. 28
What is Total Casting Recall? A lot of people are asking! And it just so happens that this is our monumental, deluxe, special EPISODE 28! And when I say a lot of people are asking, I mean, probably about 5 or 6. (This total was counted from memories in my personal encounters in my life). And speaking of Life, why not enjoy yours? It's more fun than complaining and doom scrolling. With or without an actual scroll. I don't really care, because both are bad for you! In this one: Leef and Kris journey into the pre-goth, mad cap world of Heathers which features the hilarious acting stylings of Winona Ryder, the controversial subject of a Primus song, and Christian Slater of Christian Slater. It's about two crazy mixed up kids who themselves in a heap-o-trouble. Back in the olden days before the intra-net. Leee and Chriss put on their mad caps in this episode and re-cast the Charles Dickens out of this time honored, classic piece of cinematic comedy history. So, put them ear pod devices in/on or shock collars on and get ready to giggle your buns off! Invitingly, Sir Totally Recastingly Recallingsworth III
#28
February 17 · 45 min
Raising Arizona - Ep. 27
Chris and Lee are back! And this time, it's the same. EXCEPT, IT'S NOT! But enough of this rage baiting. Now that your blood has stopped boiling, let us continue... This we with dive/fall/repel into RAIZING ARIZONA. Not a zombie movie, nor is it a soul stirring, anti gravity movie in which entire state of Arizona is levitated against a backdrop of love and splendor. Nope, it's a garden variety kidnapped/bandit film that was created by the Fabulous Coen Brothers. Besides it being a non-stop laugh riot and rip roaring centrifuge of fun- we noticed that it needed re-casting. Well, not because it needed it. It's got Nick Cage, Holly Hunter and bunch of other actors that will make you laugh, cry and make us feel a little better about ourselves. And if doesn't then you must face the fact that your problems lie much deeper. So sit back, lean forward or continue jumping if you are a kinesthetic listener and immerse yourself into your own private celebration of sound waves and the art of listening with a difference. Happily Cautious, Total Recall Action Teamsters, Phase II
#27
February 10 · 53 min
Kingpin - Ep. 26
At first sight, you might think that Chris and Lee are re-casting Klingon but in fact, this week they decided to re-cast Kingpin. It's a comedy from the Farelly brothers and stars Randy Quaid and Woody Harrelsen. Not William Shatner or Leonard Nimoy. Or Worf. So... Keep reading this, if you dare. Do you want to make money? We all do. You might think to yourself, 'How do you do it?' I don't know. But if you send us cash I will then reveal 'The Secret' PRO TIP: Enter contests that offer free cash prizes Like a bowling contest. Which is what happens in this filmed movie. What a coincidence! Bob Lazar does not believe in cooincidences. Or maybe he does. I don't know, I've never met him. Back to the dangerous world of talking on podcasts that tackle the risky and controversial topic of recasting comedy movies. But I don't feel like talking about that. What have YOU done lately? Perhaps try to build something with Legos that expresses your feelings. Or, invite some friends over and have a competition wherein the winner is the person who can make the best pirate hat out of paper. Or throw around some axes. Or try pickleball. Or maybe spin art. Or don't. Please give. This has been a special message from the caring friends down at the TCR RANCH reminding you to have- Courage. The TCR Ranch hands
#26
February 3 · 43 min
Bull Durham - Ep. 25
Welcome! Not only to World of Total Casting Recall, but welcome to the world of Podcasts! But not only to that World but welcome also to the World of Sound! Not only that, Welcome to the World! And, Welcome to Earth! Unless you are an Earthling. Then, good to see you, fellow human. Whew, now that that is out of the way.... You've heard of Bull. You've probably heard of Durham. This movie brings these two words and worlds together. Bull Durham is a movie made by mostly by humanoids for humanoids. IT'S GOT EVERYTHING: Minor league baseball players with odd beliefs/rituals/fetishes and a philosopher/sex therapist/with a strange southern accent and watch for the special Easter Egg: the character from Waterworld/Field 'o' Dreams. Both films equally funny comedies in their own right. Hint: it;s Kevin Costner. Also. look for Susan Serandon plus Tim Robbins. Extra Deluxe Special Challenge: listen for Chris and Lee's voices throughout this episode. It's a full on re-casting breakdown!! Sincerely, Sin Cere Lee (TCR typist)
#25
January 27 · 53 min
48 Hours - Ep. 24
Well, It's finally happened! You're now reading the stuff written specifically for this episode of Total Casting Recall. Congratulations! While you are congratulating yourself on this fine achievement, why not listen to this week's episode? Lee and Chris crack open another comedy movie from the past: 48 Hours. Not only is a math problem, it's a movie starring: Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte, meaning they do some acting in the film. Not only that- Chris and Lee are up to it again with their shenanigans and tomfoolery and they up and re-cast the heck out of this one! Because they, not you, demanded it. So... Listen up and listen out and listen real good. You're very existence may lie/lay in the balance! Or maybe it won't! You decide. Very impatiently and a bit lonesome, Tim Caterwall Reynolds (a.k.a. TCR) P.S. IF YOU SUBSCRIBE NOW, YOU MIGHT BE 4th TO DO SO!, and no one will ever be able to take that honor away from you.
#24
January 23 · 57 min
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Ep. 23
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR OWN LISTENING SAFETY: Lee and Chris utilize shock and awe techniques along with bass, midrange and treble mixed with tweeters and woofers and electricity and other miracles of science and seance to bring you a podcast about re-casting. No extra ingredients are needed from you, the listener, in order to enjoy all the talking that goes on. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels stars Steve Martin and Michael Caine. They did such a good job: so why not replace them? Plenty of reasons we will ignore in this podcast. YOU can count on it! WE won't stop there. We'll keep up with all the talking! YOU will be transported into a fantasy world of wonder and imagination and wonder and strange new, beautiful and stupid ideas. Maybe... Sorry and Sincerely, The TCR (stands for Total Casting Recall) Street Team
#23
January 19 · 49 min
Goonies - Ep. 22
This week - Lee and Chris do the unthinkable. They do another podcast episode wherein they perform the death/birth defying art of re-casting another iconic film, called Goonies. The setting is Earth and child actors take center stage on the screen. No one really knows where it all began and where it all will end. But I digress. The Goonies cast mostly grew up and became adult actors and no one was the wiser. Spoiler alert: there may not be a spoiler alert. You be the judge. Also, look out for the easter egg, Josh Brolin. He appears in the film. So if you're ready ... and even if you're not sit down or stand up and listen in on this weeks episode. But... Be prepared to have your ears blown wide open with concepts that Chris and Lee will dazzle you with. Or it could be just more nonsense like last week. You may or may not be surprised. I, for one still don't know what to think. Or even: what to remember. 'Does anyone remember laughter?' - Bobby Plant Cheerios, A TCR Cyborg Simpleton ESQ.

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