The Russell Hustle

Book 'em, Danno! The boys head down to the fiftieth state to watch another Kurt Rusell and Tim Matheson team-up, in Hawaii Five-O's "Deadly Doubles" episode. Along the way, they'll answer pressing questions like what do women want to do the moment their free? Can a bulldozer fit into Tom's shower? Can Kurt Russell do a convincing accent?

Discussion topics include: the Stormlight Archive, making holes bigger, the Sahara Desert, Graceland, Nicholas Hoult, tiny tennis shorts, defecting from the USSR, big ties, and Gregory Peck.

It's a little Christmas treat from the boys to you! They're here to discuss the made-for-TV movie Christmas Miracle in Caufield, USA that Kurt Russell was in. And they'll answer some questions along the way. Questions like is reading for women? Does Willem Dafoe look like William H. Macy? And what kind of trauma constitutes the perfect day?

Discussion topics include: Robin Williams, Gogi wines, the Coen Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest, Gremlins, abstinence, ripened fruit, poaching Christmas trees, company towns, Hallmark movies, and Little House on the Prairie.

What were Hobbits strict about? What are philanthropists? Do brooms exist in the Star Wars universe? On this episode, the boys strike back to answer all of these questions and more. It's another What Kurt Have Been, all about Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope, as Kurt Russell was up for the roles of both Han Solo and Luke Skywalker. Bonus—the boys watched Kurt's audition tape for Han Solo.

Discussion topics include: gay anarchy, novelty stamps, The Mandalorian, Baby Yoda, Bill Burr, terrorist cults, German women, caller ID, masculine stoicism, and Akira Kurosawa.

Is the journey better than the destination? How long does it take to complete a quest? Why are ocarinas the worst instruments? One of these questions will be answered by the boys, as they finish up the Kurt Russell and Tim Matheson show The Quest. This time, it's the made-for-TV movie "The Longest Drive."

The boys talk about too much cheese, science fiction, cowboy economists, the Lazy H, Erik Estrada, Arbuckles, cold branding, stampedes, The Badlands, and the Texas Rose Horse Park.

The Quest gets captivating, and the boys are here to discuss Kurt Russell and Tim Matheson's TV movie. They're about to earn their spurs talking about The Quest - The Captive.

Discussion topics include: Jawn, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, bathroom damage, kidnapping, Alan Tudyk, The Green Room, retiring to Mexico, Twin Peaks, and the Swedish Chef.

It's the first of three episodes revolving around the tv series, The Quest. The boys saddle up, getting into this '70s western starring Kurt Russell and Tim Matheson. Will they discover why cowboys don't wear bullet-proof vests?

The conversation circles aliens popping out of the wazzoo, "Silly Love Songs," roller dogs, Dan Akroyd, Italian hand motions, opium dens, magical circus trains, camel racing, and Jonny Quest.

The boys are finally back, and this time with a brand new episode concept: What Kurt Have Been? The plan—to watch movies that Kurt Russell was up for but not actually in. And this time, they're starting with the classic Robert De Niro flick Taxi Driver. Listen in to discover what it's like to travel first class.

Discussion topics include: The Rivals of Amziah King, crime thrillers about bees, Bill Hudson, the Kentucky Derby, mental illness, Martin Scorsese, The Joker, Jodie Foster, porn theaters, mohawks, Scared Straight, and New York City.

The boys enter the world of gumshoes, sleuths, and whodunnits in this Russell Hustle episode. Kurt Russell guest stars in the TV show Harry O—Tom, Ben, and Ryan are here to discuss this hardboiled caper.

Topics include: stubble kisses, hardboiled detectives, piss buckets, dying on a horse, hot neighbors, Ace Ventura, Woody Allen, The Rockford Files, Farrah Fawcett, and foaling mares.

Kurt Russell is now fully out of his Disney era kid movies, choosing to play the role of real-life sniper Charles Whitman. What do the boys have to say about this portrayal in the made-for-TV movie The Deadly Tower? Now's your chance to find out.

Topics include: peanut butter impressions, John Carpenter, antique dealers, Whitey Bulger, America's favorite sniper, eating appless off of knives, cop wives, fruit re-enactments, SWAT teams, and garbanzo beans.

Yet again, technology issues have caused the boys to lose an episode. Stay tuned though, they'll be back soon with an episode on Kurt Russell's TV movie, The Deadly Tower.

The boys are finally back, looking for that ever-elusive connection with some higher power. Instead, they find this failed TV pilot movie that Kurt Russell was in: Search for the Gods.

Listen as they discuss: cold opens, questioning authority, shooting stars, Uncharted, Joe Dirt, white guy kung-fu, stunt doubles, and grave robbing.

Scheduling conflicts stopped the boys from recording, and unfortunately, there is no new episode today. Stay tuned though, as the boys will be back soon with their episode on Search for the Gods.

The boys are here to take you for a spin as they groove out to Kurt Russell's 1971 self-titled record. Of course, things go off the rails relatively quickly in this episode, as the focus on Sunshine Pop drifts to so many other topics. 

Those topics include diabetic shock, Five Finger Death Punch, "Sugar Sugar," spinning chairs, Austin Powers stuck in a nut, full British faces, The Partridge Family, Stargate portals, James Spader's voice, and Blind Melon.

The boys muscle in on some sequel territory and see fit to discuss Kurt Russell's Disney flick The Strongest Man in the World. How does this end the Dexter Riley trilogy? Listen in to find out!

Discussion points include: sheep ghosts, deadlifting, anabolic steroids, corporate espionage, body horror, poisoning cows, failing upwards, Wheaties, Dick Van Patten, acupuncture, and hypnotism.

How exactly does one become an accidental peeping tom? Well, the boys are out to figure that out as they watch the Disney flick Superdad.

elephants, Yellowstone, Terry Quinn, Steve Martin, Hogan's Heroes, ominous hippies, Bob Crane's extracurricular activities, Auto Focus, unsolved mysteries, and sweat shops.

Hell bent or Heaven Sent? The boys watch and review Kurt Russell's Disney flick Charley and the Angel. Find out the value of a dollar, what counts as subversive humor, and when is it appropriate to touch an angel!

Discussion points include: the Pro Bowl, Harry Potter, attack poodles, Fred MacMurray, Cloris Leachman, working for the mob, The Great Gazoo, prostitutes, Dolly Parton, and charitable donations.

The boys are staking their claim on this Side Hustle™ flick that really sucks. It's time for another Bing Fling with the movie Billy the Kid Versus Dracula! 

After watching this Bing Russell movie, the boys discuss: speaking sticks, crawling through air vents, the El Paso Sun Kings, conjoined twins, John Carradine, Cheezy Movies, Bram Stoker, reflections, and being sucked into a coma.

Get ready for an out-of-sight episode as the boys discuss the sequel Now You See Him, Now You Don't. 

They discuss everything including J. Edgar Hoover, Grade A US D, Predator, Harry Potter, invisibility, alien probes, networking at golf tournaments, Boy Scouts, Ben's Beans, and gender reveal forest fires.

Will the boys rain on the Fools' Parade? Is this James Stewart and Kurt Russell movie any good? What exactly is Kurt Russell flavor? All of these questions will be answered in this new episode!

Discussion points include: crime dramas, Sin City, feel bad movies, atheists, painted ladies, the Daughters of the Revolution, dynamite vests, glass eyes, and reverse bank robberies.

Get in the holiday spirit as the boys spread their love and affection...though not towards the TV show Love, American Style. But it's an episode of that anthology comedy show that they wind up watching.

Discussion points include: Pamela Anderson, ASMR, choice beef, American Horror Story, Google McMoogle, chastity belts, Burt Reynolds' body hair, high school virgins, swingers, and skin diving.