What does Gus do with his construction project now that Lalo is sniffing around? How much more will Slipping Jimmy be able to convince Kim to slip with him? How long till Saul is set up in the strip mall? Why is Petty with a Prior guy so petty? All these questions and more are discussed and answered as we break down Better Call Saul episode by episode. This is Season 5, Episode 1 - "Magic Man."
Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow!
Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.html
The SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey! Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis. New episodes drop every week!
The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
Recorded - 12/28/2025
On this special Almost Sideways Update, Terry and Adam are joined by Todd to update on a few more holiday watches. Do we have a new frontrunner for best movie of the year? Here are the highlights:
(4:50) "The Shrouds" - Todd Review
(7:15) "Rob Roy" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Review
(11:00) "Song Sung Blue" - Terry Review
(17:30) "The Great Flood" - Adam Review
(20:50) "Marty Supreme" - Featured Review
(48:50) "Anaconda" - Featured Review
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
Recorded - 12/21/2025
On this special Almost Sideways Update, Terry and Adam come together to put out their reactions to the latest blockbuster from James Cameron. Does Fire and Ash live up to the first two Avatar films? We also discuss what we've been watching (and Terry has a hot take). Here are the highlights:
(2:45) "Street Fight" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Review
(6:35) "Rollerball" - Adam Sh*t on My Shelf Review
(12:10) "Eternal" - Terry Review
(18:55) "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" - Adam Review
(23:45) "The Secret Agent" - Terry Review
(28:30) "Avatar: Fire and Ash" - Featured Review
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
Will Jimmy become a lawyer again? Or will it just be Saul Goodman? What's Mike going to do with Werner? Will Lalo find him first? What's James Austin Johnson doing in this episode? And what's your go to karaoke song? All these questions and more are discussed and answered as we break down Better Call Saul episode by episode. This is the Season 4 finale, Episode 10 - "Winner."
Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow!
Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.html
The SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey! Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis. New episodes drop every week!
The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
Recorded - 12/14/2025
On Episode 352 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we send out 2025 by counting down our favorite first time watches of 2025. What were our favorite films we caught up with this year? We also review the third installment in the Knives Out saga. Does Wake Up Dead Man live up to the first two Benoit Blanc films? Here are the highlights:
(7:00) "Deep End" - Zach Review
(10:40) "The Great Dictator" - Adam Sh*t on My Shelf Review
(17:30) "Mighty Aphrodite" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Review
(24:10) "Ella McCay" - Terry Review
(28:20) "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" - Featured Review
(50:10) Power Rankings: First Time Watches of 2025
(1:50:40) Honorable Mentions
(2:04:50) Trivia: MVP-less Franchises
(2:13:45) Quote of the Day
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
Where did Werner go? What is Lalo up to? Was Jimmy really that insincere? Is Kim maybe a better conman than Slippin Jimmy? Why can't Adam say the title of the episode ... again? All these questions and more are discussed and answered as we break down Better Call Saul episode by episode. This is the penultimate episode of Season 4: Episode 9 - "Wiedersehen."
Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow!
Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.html
The SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey! Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis. New episodes drop every week!
The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
Recorded - 12/7/2025
On Episode 351 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we ring in the holiday season with our annual Christmas deep dive. This time, we look at The Family Stone in honor of the late great Diane Keaton. Before we get there, we review two new movies that are potential big awards players. Can Hamnet and Jay Kelly live up to the hype? Here are the highlights:
What We've Been Watching
(5:00) "Abominable Christmas" - Todd Liotta Meter Karen Review
(7:45) "Rebel Without a Cause" - Adam Sh*t on My Shelf Review
(12:50) "Rebuilding" - Zach Review
(18:30) "Trumbo" & "Oh. What. Fun." - Terry Reviews
(26:00) "Hamnet" - Featured Review
(41:30) "Jay Kelly" - Featured Review
"THE FAMILY STONE" 20TH ANNIVERSARY DEEP DIVE
(1:02:00) "The Family Stone" Trivia
(1:15:00) First Impressions
(1:31:20) Mt. Rushmore: Holiday Movie Blind Spots
(1:46:30) Recasting "The Family Stone"
(2:07:20) Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character Triumvirate
(2:22:20) Tripod of Depravity, Best Scene, Gripes and Conspiracies
(2:32:30) LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
What takes a pickpocket from a zero to a hero? What gets Kim and Jimmy back to their pre-time-jump romance? Who's the new guy, and why did I really want to try that taco he made? Why does Adam's Creole accent sound like Batman? All these questions and more are discussed and answered as we break down Better Call Saul episode by episode. This episode is Season 4, Episode 8 - "Coushatta."
Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow!
Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.html
The SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey! Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis. New episodes drop every week!
The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
Recorded - 11/29/2025
On Episode 350 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review two more of our highly anticipated films before counting down the greatest buddy cop pairs we could find. Here are the highlights:
What We've Been Watching
(5:15) "Paradise Now" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Review
(8:55) "Lola" - Zach Sh*t on My Shelf Review
(11:20) "Peter Hujar's Day" - Zach Review
(14:15) "Amores Perros" - Adam Sh*t on My Shelf Review
(20:00) "Identity" - Todd Liotta Meter Karen Review
(24:00) "Sentimental Value" - Featured Review
(42:00) "Left-Handed Girl" - Featured Review
(56:40) Power Rankings: Buddy Cop Pairs
(1:41:25) Guessing Terry's List & Honorable Mentions
TRIVIA!!!
(1:51:10) "Troll Hunters" - Zach Trivia Review
(1:58:00) "Batman: Year One" - Todd Trivia Review
(1:59:45) "Contagion" - Terry Trivia Review
(2:03:50) Trivia: 2000 Top Tens
(2:11:20) Quote of the Day
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
We finally have it! We have a time jump! Did they pull it off well? Are we close to Jimmy the lawyer again? Are we close to full-on Saul Goodman? How much longer does Kai last? What happened to Howard? All these questions and more are discussed and answered on this episode of the Almost SideShow where we break down Better Call Saul episode by episode. This is Season 4, Episode 7 - "Something Stupid."
Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow!
Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.html
The SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey! Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis. New episodes drop every week!
The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
Recorded - 11/23/2025
On Episode 349 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review two brand new movies: one is the fall's biggest blockbuster while the other is one of the hidden gem that dropped on Netflix. Then we deep dive a childhood classic from 30 years ago. Some of us grew up with Jumanji while some of us didn't. How are our experiences different? Here are the highlights:
What We've Been Watching
(8:40) "In the Mood for Love" - Adam "Sh*t on His Shelf" Review
(12:40) "A Little Princess" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Review
(18:00) "Muppets Most Wanted" - Todd Liotta Meter Karen Review
(21:00) "Thoughts & Prayers", "Bugonia", "Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)" - Zach Reviews
(32:00) "Wicked: For Good" - Featured Review
(46:00) "Train Dreams" - Featured Review
"JUMANJI" 30TH ANNIVERSARY DEEP DIVE
(1:04:10) "Jumanji" Trivia
(1:15:00) First Impressions
(1:38:30) Mt. Rushmore: Movie/TV Hunters
(1:46:40) Recasting "Jumanji"
(1:59:00) Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character Triumvirate
(2:16:00) Tripod of Depravity, Best Scene, Gripes and Conspiracies
(2:29:10) LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
Will Kim's new plan for managing her lawyering work? How chilling is Gus's speech to an unconscious Hector? How could there be anyone bigger than Huell? Would you want to hang out in the worker warehouse? What would Stefon say about the warehouse? All these questions and more are discussed and answered on this episode of the Almost SideShow where we break down Better Call Saul episode by episode. This is Season 4, Episode 6 - "Piñata."
Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow!
Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.html
The SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey! Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis. New episodes drop every week!
The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
Recorded 11/16/2025
On Episode 348 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review 3 new films that we have been waiting for. One of them quickly became an all-time great for one of us. Then we keep up the running theme from The Running Man and discuss the best runs in NFL history and the greatest running scenes in movies and TV. Here are the highlights:
What We've Been Watching
(6:30) "Rebecca" - Adam Unwatched Shelf Review
(12:05) "Son of Saul" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Review
(16:45) "Moving" - Zach Review
(20:10) "Slow Burn" - Todd Liotta Meter Karen Review
(22:25) "The Running Man" - Featured Review
(38:50) "Nouvelle Vague" - Featured Review
(1:01:00) "Die My Love" - Featured Review
(1:11:15) Spotlight: Mt Rushmore NFL Runs
(1:21:30) Power Rankings: Movie/TV Running Scenes
(1:56:50) Guessing Adam's List & Honorable Mentions
TRIVIA!!
(2:08:50) "A History of Violence" - Adam Trivia Review
(2:14:25) "Sisu" - Terry Trivia Review
(2:16:50) "Suze" - Zach Trivia Review
(2:23:45) Trivia: 1980's Remakes & Glen Powell
(2:35:50) Quote of the Day
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
How much longer can Kim put off her actual work for her passion project? Why does Mike like the nauseated German over the tech savvy other guy? Why couldn't Jimmy see the fact that he was about to be robbed by 3 kids in the middle of the night? Why do we get a glimpse of panicked Saul packing up to run away? Why is Todd here?!? All these questions and more are answered on this episode of the Almost SideShow where we break down Better Call Saul episode by episode. This is Season 4, Episode 5 - "Quite a Ride."
Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow!
Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.html
The SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey! Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis. New episodes drop every week!
The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
Recorded - 11/9/2025
On Episode 347 on the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review FOUR more films that were drafted onto our most anticipated lists. Were they as good as we were hoping, or did any disappoint? Then, we go back to high school 40 years in the past. Which of The Breakfast Club do each of us identify with the most? Why has Zach never seen it before? Here are the highlights:
What We've Been Watching
(4:30) "Powder Blue" & "Christy" - Todd Reviews
(14:20) "Brazil" & "Predator: Badlands" - Adam Reviews
(28:50) "The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Review
(31:10) "Targets" - Zach Review
(35:30) "Frankenstein" - Featured Review
(52:00) "It Was Just An Accident" - Featured Review
(1:00:00) "Bugonia" - Featured Review
"THE BREAKFAST CLUB" 40TH ANNIVERSARY DEEP DIVE
(1:10:00) "The Breakfast Club" Trivia
(1:20:50) First Impressions
(1:52:20) Mt. Rushmore: Movie/TV Janitors
(2:05:30) Recasting "The Breakfast Club"
(2:22:50) Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character Triumvirate
(2:34:30) Tripod of Depravity, Best Scene, Gripes & Conspiracies
(2:50:00) LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
What job does Gus want Mike to do? Will Jimmy be praised or fired for painting the windows? Was Henry really scamming the grief group? Why can't Adam get Gale's name right? These questions and more are discussed and answered as we break down Better Call Saul episode by episode. This episode is Season 4 Episode 4 - "Talk."
Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow!
Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.html
The SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey! Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis. New episodes drop every week!
The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
Recorded - 11/2/2025
On Episode 346 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast crosses 4 more films off our most anticipated lists this fall. Do they live up to our lofty expectations? Then our power rankings looks at best streaks of 3 straight great films from directors. Who ends up on top? For trivia, we explore 67. Here are the highlights:
What We've Been Watching
(7:50) "The Mastermind" - Zach Review
(13:25) "To Die For" - Adam Review
(19:00) "The Danish Girl" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Review
(23:50) "In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale" - Todd Liotta Meter Karen Review
(29:50) "Ballad of a Small Player" - Featured Review
(48:20) "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" - Featured Review
(1:01:55) "Shelby Oaks" - Featured Review
(1:11:55) Power Rankings: Director 3 Film Streaks
(2:01:00) Guessing Todd's List & Honorable Mentions
TRIVIA!!!
(2:17:30) "Happythankyoumoreplease" - Todd Trivia Review
(2:21:50) "Win Win" - Adam Trivia Review
(2:26:05) "Incendies" - Zach Trivia Review
(2:30:30) Trivia: 67 or 1967
(2:42:45) Quote of the Day
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
Why is Kim so broken up over Chuck's letter? Did Nacho really need to be shot twice? Did Adam just find the best hidden Breaking Bad reference? Is a vacuum an acceptable gift? All these questions and more are discussed and answered on this episode of the Almost SideShow where we break down Better Call Saul episode by episode. This is Season 4 Episode 3 - "Something Beautiful."
Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow!
Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.html
The SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey! Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis. New episodes drop every week!
The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
Recorded - 10/25/2025
On Episode 345 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review 3 films that were drafted in our most anticipated list before we deep dive a special 50th anniversary in honor of Halloween. What's scarier than a shark?!? Here are the highlights:
What We've Been Watching
(8:00) "Hubie Halloween" - Todd Liotta Meter Karen Review
(13:00) "The Ascent" - Zach Review
(17:10) "The Perfect Neighbor" & "Black Phone 2" - Adam Reviews
(24:30) "Embrace of the Serpent" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Review
(28:40) "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere" - Featured Review
(39:10) "A House of Dynamite" - Featured Review
(57:20) "Blue Moon" - Featured Review
"JAWS" 50TH ANNIVERSARY DEEP DIVE
(1:21:20) "Jaws" Deep Dive
(1:33:00) First Impressions
(1:54:40) Mt. Rushmore - Girls at the Beginning
(2:11:00) Recasting "Jaws"
(2:33:00) Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character Triumvirate
(2:45:30) Tripod of Depravity, Scene, Gripes and Conspiracies
(2:55:00) LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
Can Nacho truly find a way out? Can Jimmy truly find a new job? Will Chuck ever leave Jimmy alone from the beyond? How many more passes will Mike steal before Lydia gives him his own? Will we see the Salamanca cousins crawl on all fours again? All these questions and more are discussed and answered as we break down another episode of Better Call Saul. This episode is Season 4 Episode 2 - "Breathe."
Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow!
Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.html
The SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey! Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis. New episodes drop every week!
The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
