Oct 31, 20262h 24mS4
As we await the November 7th and 14th BIG 4-0's of 52 PICK-UP and HOOSIERS, respectively, Arrow Video has just released a brand-new 4K of THE LAST BOY SCOUT (1991), which includes - for the first time - deleted scenes...
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THE BIG 4-0
Hosted by Ron David · tv · EN
About this Podcast:
This is a podcast called THE BIG 4-0 with Ron and Peter. Every week we take a look at a seminal - or maybe not so seminal - movie that came out this week, 40 years ago. Some we love, some we hate, some we've never seen before, some we haven't seen in over 30 years, and some we wish we'd never seen. We discuss the film, its critical and commercial reception, and how that (and our) perception has perhaps shifted over the years. We also touch on any noteworthy current films and movie news in each episode. So, breakout the birthday cake (and a few beers) and join us for THE BIG 4-0!
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What is THE BIG 4-0 about?
This is a podcast called THE BIG 4-0 with Ron and Peter. Every week we take a look at a seminal - or maybe not so seminal - movie that came out this week, 40 years ago.
Who hosts THE BIG 4-0?
THE BIG 4-0 is hosted by Ron David. The show has published 151 episodes to date.
What has THE BIG 4-0 covered recently?
Recent episodes include "BONUS: THE ROOKIE / THE LAST BOY SCOUT - REVISITED!" (31 October 2026, 144 minutes), "BONUS: MAJOR LEAGUE / BASEKETBALL - REVISITED!" (25 October 2026, 162 minutes), and "SOMETHING WILD / SOUL MAN / THE MISSION" (18 October 2026, 76 minutes).
How often does THE BIG 4-0 publish?
THE BIG 4-0 publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 95 minutes across 151 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on THE BIG 4-0?
Booking probability for THE BIG 4-0 is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. THE BIG 4-0 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. THE BIG 4-0's contact route on record: verified email.
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- Oct 25, 20262h 42mS4
Ron and Peter went deep on MAJOR LEAGUE and BASEKETBALL as a BONUS episode during The World Series two years ago. This year, your favorite Milwaukee Boys are rooting for their Milwaukee Brewers in the Series, so we...
Episode #29
SOMETHING WILD / SOUL MAN / THE MISSION
Oct 18, 20261h 16mS4THE BIG 4-0 is back after an unplanned week off thanks to Wisconsin sports (GO BREWERS!!!). As well as celebrating our return we are celebrating the 40th birthdays of Jeff Daniels, Melanie Griffith, and a star-making...
- Oct 3, 20261h 16mS4
This week we celebrate THE BIG 4-0's of three 1986 films from big-name directors with big-name stars: Martin Scorsese's THE COLOR OF MONEY, staring Tom Cruise and Paul Newman in an Oscar-winning role. Kathleen Turner...
- Sep 25, 20261h 11mS4
This week on THE BIG 4-0, we have an Oscar-winner (CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD), the return of a legendary Hollywood duo (TOUGH GUYS), and a film disowned by it's director (DEADLY FRIEND). Please remember to Rate, Like...
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Episode #31
CROCODILE DUNDEE / BLUE VELVET / TOUCH & GO
Sep 17, 20261h 18mS4This week, Ron and Peter wish a very Happy BIG 4-0 to David Lynch's BLUE VELVET, a very belated BIG 4-0 to Michael Keaton in TOUCH & GO, and an early Happy BIG 4-0 to a true cultural phenomenon: Pau Hogan in CROCODILE...
- Sep 10, 20261h 26mS4
This week, our BIG 4-0 Birthday Boy is Michael Dudikoff standing in for Chuck Norris in the would-be sequel to INVASION USA, AVENGING FORCE. We also wish a happy belated BIG 4-0 to NIGHT OF THE CREEPS and action...
- Sep 3, 20261h 48mS4
Happy BIG 4-0 to a true seminal classic (Rob Reiner/Stephen King's STAND BY ME), a true cult classic (Tobe Hooper's THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2), and a truly forgotten bit of "women-in-cages" exploitation cinema...
- Aug 28, 20262h 11mS4
THE BIG 4-0 is back after a two-week break to celebrate the belated 40th birthdays of Disney's FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR, David Cronenberg's THE FLY, Michael Mann's MANHUNTER, and John Candy's ARMED & DANGEROUS. We also...
- Aug 8, 20261h 50mS4
We have a two-week break coming up, so this week we have a jam-packed episode celebrating three BIG 4-0's and a BONUS: 1990's MEN AT WORK. Please remember to Rate, Like, and Subscribe; and we'll be back in two weeks...
- Jul 30, 20261h 38mS4
Who is the bigger birthday badass; the wise-crackin, Lea Thompson-laying duck, or a more comical yet firmly zombified Jason Voorhees? Find out as we celebrate 40 trips around the sun for HOWARD THE DUCK and FRIDAY THE...
Episode #25
MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE / HEARTBURN
Jul 22, 20261h 11mS4This week wish a Happy BIG 4-0 to Stephen King's lone directorial effort, MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE, and Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep in the dysfunctional marriage drama HEARTBURN. We calso touch on several other films...
Episode #24
ALIENS / VAMP
Jul 16, 20261h 38mS4ALIENS or VAMPires? Who will win the BIG 4-0 birthday showdown???
Episode #23
ABOUT LAST NIGHT / UNDER THE CHERRY MOON
Jul 9, 20261h 9mS4This week, Peter's mom joins us via recording to give her perspective on ABOUT LAST NIGHT, as it celebrates its BIG 4-0. We also debate whether UNDER THE CHERRY MOON deserves to be remembered as the disaster its...
- Jul 2, 20261h 39mS4
This week we celebrate PSYCHO III's BIG 4-0 and we also take a look back at the first two films in the series, including the landmark original, which turns 66 this year! Please remember to Rate, Like, and Subscribe...
Episode #21
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA / RUNNING SCARED
Jun 26, 20261h 11mS4Apologies for Ron's audio on this episode. He didn't realize until after recording he accidentally had two microphone covers on his mic, so he sounds a little distant. Not that we'd let that stop us from celebrating...
Episode #19
RUTHLESS PEOPLE / LABYRINTH
Jun 18, 20261h 2mS4This week we celebrate the BIG 4-0's of Danny DeVito, Bette Midler and an all-star supporting cast in the ZAZ team's last film as a directing unit, RUTHLESS PEOPLE, and David Bowie and a young Jennifer Connelly in Jim...
Episode #19
THE KARATE KID PART II / LEGAL EAGLES
Jun 12, 20261h 12mS4THE KARATE KID PART II an LEGAL EAGLES celebrate their BIG 4-0's this week. Rate, Like, and Subscribe. Next Week: RUTHLESS PEOPLE and LABYRINTH.
Episode #18
BONUS: THE PUNISHER FILMS
Jun 5, 20262h 11mS4This week on THE BIG 4-0, Ron and Peter take a special look at all three theatrical PUNISHER films, as well as the Netflix series and the 2012 short DIRTY LAUNDRY. Please remember to Rate, Like, and Subscribe; and we'll...
Episode #17
FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF / BACK TO SCHOOL
May 27, 20261h 20mS4<p>Hello, BIG 4-0 Heads! We hope you are all rested and recovered from the long, holiday weekend. This week, it is the 40th anniversary of FERRIS BUELLER and his infamous DAY OFF, and Rodney Dangerfield doing the...
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