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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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#19
January 7 · 36 min
There's 'Something About Mary - Ep. 21
This episode Lee and Chris continue their upstoppable crusade of recasting movies. You can't stop them. You could, but why bother? There's Something About Mary is the movie they recast this time. FYI:it's a classic Farrelly Brothers film. In it, the characters all learn something about Mary. Starring Cameron Diaz, Ben Stiller. Chris Elliott and other fine actors -who incidentally wanted to join us on this podcast but we refused to allow them to come on, of course. How would that look? Awkward! So listen up! and you don't have to worry about Hollywood bigshots taking over the mike. Hugs and Kisses, THE TCR ROBOTS
#22
Dec 24, 2025 · 44 min
Bad Santa -Ep. 20
Merry Christmas or Xmas; if that's how you choose to see yourself. Those fine people down at TCR have done it again! -as we have so many times before... Especially with the talking. If you've been looking for an inciteful, thought-provoking podcast about cinema; especially from the United States- Well...keep looking! Because: THE TOTAL CASTING RECALL GUARANTEE: Here, you will find un-informed and semi-non-collegiate views, coupled with heavily opinionated bias, combined with a goody two shoes approach, delivered to you (the listener). It's a 100% grade-A nonsense about comedy movies. Sure, you could listen to other extremely popular podcasts out there with super famous people of the Hollywood Industry with big shot actors and stuff. But remember, we will give you mostly non-resarched information - sometimes make 'em ups (improv) and whoop-de-doo's. You won't find THAT anywhere else. If you do. Please let us know. Oh yeah. This week's installment is BAD SANTA which stars Billy Bob Thornton, John Ritter, Bernie Mac and many others. Plot: it takes place in the U.S. around Christmas time. (Un-Spoiler Alert.) Happy Holidays! Keep It up and Keep it Round, The TCR PODPEOPLE
#21
Dec 16, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation -Ep.- 19
Hey TCR Folks! it's that time of year again! You know what I mean, lots of stuff on sale! Thinking about Goodwill ... Salvation Army, etc. Of course! But also it's about being kind etc.... and the actual reason for the season. Yes! It's time to remember that it's time of year to watch your Christmas Movie favorites! National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is a great place to start. Not only is a very long title, it's an American classic and yuletide favorite. Happy go lucky Chevy Chase finds himself in another predicament, and it's still his family. Plus Randy Quaid and lots of other funny folks have their moment. Currently, you cam find it back in the theaters around the U.S.A. BUT before you do, listen to this first. Spoiler alert: there's no spoiler alert. So listen without any fear of spoilage as Lee and Chris break this down so the listener can understand and enjoy this movie more fully. At least, that's what Lee and Chris think they're doing. Or do they? YOU be the judge. Happy Holidays, The TCR Elves
#16
Dec 9, 2025 · 47 min
What About Bob? - Ep. 18
What About Bob? Well, besides being an open-ended question of complete ambiguity; it's also the subject of recasting examination in this weeks episode of Total Casting Recall. Yup. After listening to this entire episode you may or may not ask 'What about Total Casting Recall?' But probably not. Lee and Chris leave no stone unturned when it comes to recasting; and why should they? There are plenty of reasons- but it's just too late. The damage has been done. By the way, this movie has Bill Murray of The Razor's Edge and Richard Dreyfuss of the Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz. And to this day. it's unclear if these two movie stars/actors are still pen-pals. What About Bob? That's What. Sincerely, The Totally Recalled Catastrophe-ers.
#17
Dec 3, 2025 · 39 min
A Fish Called Wanda - Ep. 17
This week features two voices. Let's call them 'Chris and Lee'. Crying out in the wilderness. Crying out not for understanding, peace, tranquility. But it's not even like one of those 'Stop the Madness' or 'Baby on Board' deals. Their cries are basically about 'We Must Re-Cast or We'll Die' But who knows? A Fish Called Wanda slides under the microscope of determined excellence in podcast history you'll ever hear. Get the tissue box ready! BECAUSE YOU WILL: Laugh, Cry, Drift, Become hungry, doze, lose interest, lose track of time, lose your lunch or sneeze. Possibly you might even 'let an air' as those folks on DownTown Abbey or Downtown Abigail talk. There's no turning back. You could but you've read this far. Why not listen? Better yet, listen to your heart. With Uncomfortable Love, TCR DREAM TEAM (OR DREAMY TEAM)
#18
Nov 23, 2025 · 46 min
Planes, Trains and Automobiles -THANKSGIVING! - Ep. 16
NOTHING, and I mean nothing captures THANKSGIVING more than a podcast that uses the word THANKSGIVING in the episode title. First of all, we'd like to thank you, the listener. For reading this and then possibly, taking the time to listen to two guys talk about re-casting the classic THANKSGIVING classic movie classic - Planes, Trains and Automobiles. FYI it's Thanksgiving themed movie starring two fine actors whose names have been lost to time, Steve Martin and John Candy. After your doing eating your Thanksgiving with family and friends don't forget to give thanks for just being alive and listening to this podcast episode. Unless of course, you're not a thankful person by nature. How about just saying 'hi' to a stranger? Alive or dead. Or perhaps they're an extraterrestrial. In that case, good luck with that. THANK you! from TCR (Thankful Casting Recall)
#15
Nov 18, 2025 · 44 min
Midnight Run - Ep. 15
Listen or watch with your mind as the talkers Chris and Lee blow your ass wide open with catchy ideas about to recast a movie for no good reason other than to warm your heart. This week the Dystopic Duo take on the buddy comedy classic comedy Midnight Run. After absolutely no debating whatsoever, they passed on doing an episode on the hilarious Midnight Express based solely on a miscommunication. This original classic film paired up an unlikely actor team. Charles Grodin and Robert DeNiro. Even God himself went 'Whoa, buddy' after the movie machine called Hollywood bore the fruit of this here movie. And after listening to this podcast episode you too may find yourself asking God, 'Why?' Maybe even a 'Dear Lord!' Or even 'Great Scott!' But honestly, who even says or even thinks that anymore. Michael drop. Or Mike drop. As the man said. So if you've read this far you might as well listen to this episode. You've got nothing to lose. Not your life but maybe your lunch. Happy sound detections, The Total Recall Casting Entourage of One
#14
Nov 11, 2025 · 41 min
Fletch - Ep.14
In this episode of TCR, the Universe is discussed and the Meaning of life, love and liberty. The meaning of Truth. The meaning of Love. And how to correctly spell these words. But then we accidentally erased it. So instead, we watched a movie called Fletch and Chris B. and Lee B. pretended to be casting directors and did up real good with our own ideals. Sorry, I meant ideers. Dig it? TCR listeners: Stand up and be counted! And that won't take long but soon; you'll be able to brag to your friends that you listened to the TOTAL CASTING RECALL podcast when it wasn't cool. And now EVERYONE'S doing it. AND to win your argument or discussion you can cap it off with- how you actually read the episode descriptions. And how that moment made you feel when you did... So get ready.... and listen on, time travelers.... Sincerely, The Total Casting Recall Clubhouse Gluten Free Warriors and Statesmen
#12
Nov 3, 2025 · 46 min
Friday - Ep. 13
In this here installment: Chris and Lee feature themselves, especially their voices and re-cast the comedy hit Friday. Imagine if you will, as Lee and Chris re-imagine, a different cast and then talk about it. You won't believe how they expertly present themselves as experts in this podcast format. Dare to imagine yourself listening to this podcast before you listen and you'll be surprised or even shocked at what you learn on your voyage of discovery. Fun idea: Listen in your car full volume in a traffic jam. Helpful hint: Do not forget to turn up the volume and you're sure to get your mind blown wide open with their wit, their charm and their inaccuracies. Fun Game Idea: Count how often they lose their train of thought and see if it matches your own! Anyway you slice it, it comes up fun! Avid Listener, Bobarr McShanmey (age 2)
#13
Oct 29, 2025 · 58 min
Shaun Of The Dead - Ep. 12 (Halloween Pt. 2)
Are you scared? We are! Why? Because our second HALLOWEEN-themed episode is finally here and ready to be listened to. The TCR team has teamed up and teamed up again for SHAUN OF THE DEAD, the super funny horror film from the UK that features those kinds of actors. Yes- that's actually how they talk! Weird, right! You damn right that I'm right. and right rhymes with fright. Chris and Lee meticulously and painstakingly cast the bejesus out of the this one! Actual casting directors will feel like beheading themselves after they find out who we suggested as possible cast members in this scary fever dream re-casting Halloween extravaganza no one saw coming! Hold on to your masks as we trick and treat you with Horrifying Verbage!! and Blood Curdling Saracasm that will have you rolling your eyes until the next Halloween! Yikes!! Reminder: If you are under the age of 115 please have your barf bag ready.... and if you are over the age of 115 please unwrap your hard candy for the courtesy of other listeners. Please. and BTW... Boo! Are you scared yet? At how long this description goes on and on.... AAHRGH!!, TOTAL CASTRATING RECALL TEAM (tee-hee)
#11
Oct 27, 2025 · 49 min
Ghostbusters - Ep. 11 (HALLOWEEN Deluxe Episode!)
Get ready to be scared! Don't be scared but just get ready to! In this very almost super special spectacular not spooktackular episode, Chris and Lee Investigate Cinematic Paranormal Box Office Blockbuster/Humdinger GHOSTBUSTERS. You remember the song. And now you can remember us! Talkin' about plugging in new folks into a casting sitch that was done already. Years ago! Very scary!! Hold on to your hat, friend or popcorn, if that's how you choose to live your life, and listen closely.... Prepared to be... not necessarily scared but hear some stuff said by humanoids. Boo! R.I.P., Total Casting Recall Paranormal and Seminormal Research Crew
#10
Oct 17, 2025 · 58 min
Office Space - Ep. 10
Ingredients: Voices, two different voices talking to and at each other. Uninformed opinions. Failed joke attempts. Often used sound effects. Light crispy repartee. Some information. Some more information. And words. Some mispronunciations. Smattering of veiled hostility and side splitters coupled with digressions and long pauses. Office Space is a slice of life of an American office employee from the genius mind of Mike Judge; Chris and Lee re-cast it. Not because it needs it but because they wanted to.
#9
Oct 6, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Airplane! - Ep. 9
In this episode of Total Casting Recall, Co-hosts Chris and Lee carefully and gingerly re-cast the classic comedy hit, Airplane! They accomplish this feat using their minds and implement the power of talking. They utilize words, sometimes jokes, sometimes puns. If you listen closely, you might hear actual facts carefully harvested from the world wide web and their faulty memories. No ghosts were harmed during the recording of this episode. Whew! Congratulations! You've read this far. Now is the time to listen. Disclaimer: No AI was used to write this. In fact, not much intelligence was used at all. AI also refused to help. Sincerely, The TCR Action Team
#8
Sep 19, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Ep. 8
Co-hosts Chris and Lee dismantle the cast of the time honored classic, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and re-imagine a new cast. FYI it's about a guy who coerces girl friend and best buddy in an impromptu unauthorized ditch day from the drudgery of high school in the 80's. And guides them to stop and smell the roses. They get a big helping of unexpected life lessons, too. This podcast episode will not only blow your mind, it will dismantle it too! So get ready for another shocking episode of two guys with opinions on how they can 'make it all better'. Hypothetically speaking. CAUTION: You may be astounded at what you hear. Or... you just might not! Thanks for again for reading this. Excelsior! The TCR Team
#7
Aug 23, 2025 · 38 min
PLEASE TO MEET US! - Ep. 7
In this very special episode we take a peek behind the curtain and uhmm... What we do is revealed to all. Listen if you dare and only if you are very, very patient.
#6
Jun 14, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
Blazing Saddles - Ep. 6
Take a trip back into Olde West of the 1970’s with Chris and Lee to do some westward expansion of casting possibilities for the Mel Brooks comedy classic Blazing Saddles. Get ready to be shocked and awed by their daring casting choices. You might even find yourself in harsh agreement or jovial disagreement with their choices. Blazing Saddles sends up the classic Hollywood western and America herself with all kinds of hoots and hollers. Listen in wonder as the true story of how the west was won or fun.
#5
May 27, 2025 · 51 min
Cannonball Run - Ep. 5
Lee & Chris take a deep dive into conjuring up yet another dream cast of from their very own minds for the classic 1981 film Cannonball Run. Listen as they rework the all star cast with different actors (mostly). FYI, the movie is about a coast-to-coast road race across the USA that features no cannons and very little running despite the title. It all adds up to something!
#4
Mar 28, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Stripes - Ep. 4
In this installment. Lee & Chris individually reimagine the cast of the classic comedy Stripes. Listen in as they try to re-cast something that already has a memorable and iconic cast. By the way, Stripes chronicles the adventures of two friends looking to be gainfully employed by the U.S. government (The Army) and get chicks. Ultimately, in the end, we all learn something.
#3
Mar 10, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Beverly Hills Cop - Ep. 3
Chris & Lee gather to discuss Axel Foley and recast the 1984 action-comedy BEVERLY HILLS COP! Listen as the fellas debate who could fill Eddie Murphy's shoes (and bathrobe). And who this BEVERLY lady is!?!
S1 · E2
Mar 10, 2025 · 56 min
Slap Shot - Ep. 2
Lee & Chris reconvene to discuss the 1977 classic hockey comedy SLAP SHOT. Join the guys as they recast the motley crew of minor league hockey thugs with modern-day thuggish actors.

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