<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats: A MacGruber Podcast]]>Rippin’ Throats is THE authoritative exploration of the movie MacGruber’s deep, profound and lasting impact on the cultural zeitgeist. Who are we, you ask? We’re renowned MacGruber scholars Jeff and Jay, two Miata enthusiasts who just can’t stop gabbin’ ‘bout Grubes! Rippin’ Throats promises to leave absolutely no stone from the MacGruberverse unturned, thoroughly overworking the dough of the source material to the point that it loses all of its magic and charm. So spread the word, you freakin’ turds!!!

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:02:32 GMTSat, 13 Dec 2025 15:37:22 GMT60Throat Rip Productions<p>Rippin’ Throats is THE authoritative exploration of the movie MacGruber’s deep, profound and lasting impact on the cultural zeitgeist. Who are we, you ask? We’re renowned MacGruber scholars Jeff and Jay, two Miata enthusiasts who just can’t stop gabbin’ ‘bout Grubes! Rippin’ Throats promises to leave absolutely no stone from the MacGruberverse unturned, thoroughly overworking the dough of the source material to the point that it loses all of its magic and charm. So spread the word, you freakin’ turds!!!</p>episodicThroat Rip Productionsakin.jeffrey@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #34: The Vest is Yet to Come]]>In this extremely spooky Halloween episode, Jeff and Jay dig into the nuanced attention to detail that separates a passable MacGruber costume from an exemplary one. We also hypothesize that Taylor Swift stole the general concept for the song Anti-Hero from Vicki St. Elmo. And we continue our three-part discussion on the first episode of the eight-episode Peacock streaming series MacGruber.

]]>779e739f-1d1b-4229-87f5-663e35b8c3faSun, 01 Nov 2026 20:50:49 GMT<p>In this extremely spooky Halloween episode, Jeff and Jay dig into the nuanced attention to detail that separates a passable MacGruber costume from an exemplary one. We also hypothesize that Taylor Swift stole the general concept for the song Anti-Hero from Vicki St. Elmo. And we continue our three-part discussion on the first episode of the eight-episode Peacock streaming series MacGruber.</p>yes00:53:31134Rippin' Throats #34: The Vest is Yet to Comefull<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #33: You Can Hear Everything]]>Jay bravely shares the story of how Jeff betrayed him around the release of the 2021 Peacock streaming series, MacGruber. It’s a story of courage and resilience that will move and inspire you. Additionally, we start our discussion of the EXCELLENT first episode, and talk about penis size in the current popular culture.

]]>4b8b36c2-e61f-4484-9a8a-9c1b96a85ea0Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:07:12 GMT<p>Jay bravely shares the story of how Jeff betrayed him around the release of the 2021 Peacock streaming series, <i><em>MacGruber</em></i>. It’s a story of courage and resilience that will move and inspire you. Additionally, we start our discussion of the EXCELLENT first episode, and talk about penis size in the current popular culture.</p>yes01:10:05133Rippin' Throats #33: You Can Hear Everythingfull<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #32: Interview with the World's Best Movie Critic]]>Visionary. Oracle. Revolutionary. These are just some of the words that describe our guest on this week’s episode of Rippin’ Throats. Erik Henriksen was the film critic at The Portland Mercury when MacGruber debuted in 2010 — and was one of a select few critics with the discernment and judgment to hear the film’s message and spread word of its wonders to a wider audience. Even as other critics pilloried the film as it failed at the box office, Erik stood by his convictions and continued to advocate for MacGruber, carrying a light in the darkness. We’re legit honored to have gotten to speak with him. Also we do talk about penis size a little bit more.

]]>8348a3cf-9166-4348-aa1c-79ab60f92472Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:34:27 GMT<p>Visionary. Oracle. Revolutionary. These are just some of the words that describe our guest on this week’s episode of Rippin’ Throats. Erik Henriksen was the film critic at The Portland Mercury when MacGruber debuted in 2010 — and was one of a select few critics with the discernment and judgment to hear the film’s message and spread word of its wonders to a wider audience. Even as other critics pilloried the film as it failed at the box office, Erik stood by his convictions and continued to advocate for MacGruber, carrying a light in the darkness. We’re legit honored to have gotten to speak with him. Also we do talk about penis size a little bit more.</p>yes01:14:33132Rippin' Throats #32: Interview with the World's Best Movie Criticfull<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #31: Exclusive Jailhouse Interview]]>As Jay and Jeff ready themselves and their audience for the long, challenging, and immensely rewarding journey of discussing the 2021 Peacock streaming series MacGruber, they spend some time analyzing an “exclusive jailhouse interview” with MacGruber that was released ahead of the series’ debut. It’s pretty great. But the real reason you should listen to this episode is the debut of a new Sax Dragons (featuring Rippin' Scrotes) song called “We Hang Together,” which pays tribute to all the penises across the globe. No matter your shape or size, we salute you, penises!

]]>3469d7fe-1658-453c-875a-978399cf22d0Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:19:50 GMT<p>As Jay and Jeff ready themselves and their audience for the long, challenging, and immensely rewarding journey of discussing the 2021 Peacock streaming series MacGruber, they spend some time analyzing an “exclusive jailhouse interview” with MacGruber that was released ahead of the series’ debut. It’s pretty great. But the real reason you should listen to this episode is the debut of a new Sax Dragons (featuring Rippin' Scrotes) song called “We Hang Together,” which pays tribute to all the penises across the globe. No matter your shape or size, we salute you, penises!</p>yes01:01:57131Rippin' Throats #31: Exclusive Jailhouse Interviewfull<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #30: The Dark Decade]]>Uncomfortable as it may be, Jeff and Jay reflect on the dark decade between the MacGruber movie’s failure at the box office and the miraculous announcement that a MacGruber TV series would be coming to Peacock. Also, we correct a terrible error and give an A+ throat rip from recent popular culture it’s due.

]]>27a54f61-7479-4abb-9564-3a736db9ff23Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:36:57 GMT<p>Uncomfortable as it may be, Jeff and Jay reflect on the dark decade between the MacGruber movie’s failure at the box office and the miraculous announcement that a MacGruber TV series would be coming to Peacock. Also, we correct a terrible error and give an A+ throat rip from recent popular culture it’s due. </p>no01:10:29Rippin' Throats #30: The Dark Decadefull<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #29: Rambo: First Blood, Part II (Part 2)]]>Patiently endure our discussion of the second-most-desirable Miata ever produced, the man with the world’s largest penis, and relying on the morning after pill as your only form of birth control before we eventually get around to completing our examination of Rambo: First Blood Part II, which is effing nuts and is definitely a huge influence on MacGruber.

]]>2276dffe-9efa-4d6e-aacd-3e1809278bd7Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:58:38 GMT<p>Patiently endure our discussion of the second-most-desirable Miata ever produced, the man with the world’s largest penis, and relying on the morning after pill as your only form of birth control before we eventually get around to completing our examination of Rambo: First Blood Part II, which is effing nuts and is definitely a huge influence on MacGruber.</p>yes01:29:34129Rippin' Throats #29: Rambo: First Blood, Part II (Part 2)full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #28: The man who owns MacGruber’s Miata ]]>Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer. That’s the motivating factor behind our decision to bring Brandon from BC Delorean on to Rippin’ Throats to talk about how he — and not your favorite podcast co-hosts — came to own MacGruber’s Miata. Join us as Brandon introduces us to some of the finer points of Blaupunkt shopping; a difficult decision about keeping some white shoe polish on the car’s exterior; and how the Miata isn’t the first famous SNL-affiliated movie car he came to possess. (He owns Garth’s Mirthmobile from Wayne’s World (!!!!))

]]>5e4b0f8c-7fb8-4ca3-9365-6f4b8db148bcFri, 11 Sep 2026 21:38:38 GMT<p>Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer. That’s the motivating factor behind our decision to bring Brandon from BC Delorean on to Rippin’ Throats to talk about how he — and not your favorite podcast co-hosts — came to own MacGruber’s Miata. Join us as Brandon introduces us to some of the finer points of Blaupunkt shopping; a difficult decision about keeping some white shoe polish on the car’s exterior; and how the Miata isn’t the first famous SNL-affiliated movie car he came to possess. (He owns Garth’s Mirthmobile from Wayne’s World (!!!!))</p>no01:20:20Rippin' Throats #28: The man who owns MacGruber’s Miata full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #27: Coyote vs. Acme vs. MacGruber]]>Coyote vs. Acme, the half-animated film that Warner Brothers DIDN’T want you to see, swept across the nation’s theaters last week. And we’re duty-bound to help you understand the myriad of ways in which Coyote vs. Acme inherited more from MacGruber than a lead actor (Will Forte). Patiently wait through our discussion of the appearance of a Miata in a 2012 psychological thriller, the one instance in which “go to a glory hole” is solid advice, and a deeply challenging word game involving vaginas and you’ll be rewarded with some great insights about Coyote vs. Acme!

]]>f341244e-f816-4dc9-b6df-fb274466f873Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:17:35 GMT<p>Coyote vs. Acme, the half-animated film that Warner Brothers DIDN’T want you to see, swept across the nation’s theaters last week. And we’re duty-bound to help you understand the myriad of ways in which Coyote vs. Acme inherited more from MacGruber than a lead actor (Will Forte). Patiently wait through our discussion of the appearance of a Miata in a 2012 psychological thriller, the one instance in which “go to a glory hole” is solid advice, and a deeply challenging word game involving vaginas and you’ll be rewarded with some great insights about Coyote vs. Acme!</p>yes00:59:56127Rippin' Throats #27: Coyote vs. Acme vs. MacGruberfull<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #26: Rambo: First Blood Part II (Part 1)]]>"Do we get to win this time?"


In the first Rippin' Throats episode recorded from Jeff's new apartment at The Residences at the Reserve at Dave & Buster's Village, the guys delve into the seminal 1985 action classic "Rambo: First Blood Part II," in which the titular character declines to heed the request of his mentor to avoid "the whole blood and guts routine."

We also get excited for the new Will Forte movie "Coyote vs. Acme." 

]]>54174b7a-bc2b-404c-b2b4-232472542646Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:50:23 GMT<p>"Do we get to win this time?"</p><p><br />In the first Rippin' Throats episode recorded from Jeff's new apartment at The Residences at the Reserve at Dave &amp; Buster's Village, the guys delve into the seminal 1985 action classic "Rambo: First Blood Part II," in which the titular character declines to heed the request of his mentor to avoid "the whole blood and guts routine."<br /></p><p>We also get excited for the new Will Forte movie "Coyote vs. Acme." </p>yes01:08:16126Rippin' Throats #26: Rambo: First Blood Part II (Part 1)full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #25: Jason Trost Interview]]>How does it feel to have your throat ripped out? Who directed the 1990 movie Ghost? Is Val Kilmer's trailer on set nice and clean, or smeared with feces? What's it like to watch Will Forte hump in person?

Get the answers to these questions and more in this week's interview with Jason Trost, actor/writer/director/throat rip victim.

]]>eace7882-5319-4834-a412-d20b09120ab1Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:45:08 GMT<p>How does it feel to have your throat ripped out? Who directed the 1990 movie Ghost? Is Val Kilmer's trailer on set nice and clean, or smeared with feces? What's it like to watch Will Forte hump in person?</p><p></p><p>Get the answers to these questions and more in this week's interview with Jason Trost, actor/writer/director/throat rip victim.</p>yes01:11:08125Rippin' Throats #25: Jason Trost Interviewfull<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #24: First Blood]]>Your God can’t help you understand MacGruber. But we can. Join Jay and Jeff as they excavate the depths of the 1982 breakout hit First Blood (the original Rambo movie) for evidence of the origins of the characters MacGruber and Col. Faith. PLUS a really unnecessary discussion of the spotted hyena’s genitals!

]]>8afd003a-9f24-4321-bbe6-14df35079d2cThu, 30 Jul 2026 22:17:23 GMT<p>Your God can’t help you understand MacGruber. But we can. Join Jay and Jeff as they excavate the depths of the 1982 breakout hit First Blood (the original Rambo movie) for evidence of the origins of the characters MacGruber and Col. Faith. PLUS a really unnecessary discussion of the spotted hyena’s genitals!</p>yes01:12:51124Rippin' Throats #24: First Bloodfull<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #23: Uncommon Valor]]>Honestly, I’m not sure how we did it, but somehow a solid two-thirds of this episode about how the 1983 Gene Hackman film Uncommon Valor influenced MacGruber is about penises and vaginas. If you can make it through all genitalia stuff, though, you’ll be treated to a revealing exploration of how this INTENSE post Vietnam film served as a direct inspiration for many of the best scenes in MacGruber. Also we answer a sex problem question from an absolute prima donna.

]]>133a3c76-d71a-4ae2-aab2-767a34c93e97Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:40:12 GMT<p>Honestly, I’m not sure how we did it, but somehow a solid two-thirds of this episode about how the 1983 Gene Hackman film Uncommon Valor influenced MacGruber is about penises and vaginas. If you can make it through all genitalia stuff, though, you’ll be treated to a revealing exploration of how this INTENSE post Vietnam film served as a direct inspiration for many of the best scenes in MacGruber. Also we answer a sex problem question from an absolute prima donna.</p>yes01:33:42123Rippin' Throats #23: Uncommon Valorfull<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #22: Starting Fresh!]]>“Friend: There is no failure. Only a result.” This Latin American folk saying offers immense comfort to Jeff and Jay as they review the progress toward their stated goals for the podcast after 20+ episodes.

Do they own the Miata? Absolutely not. Looking pretty unlikely that it’ll happen anytime soon, frankly.

Is Will Forte coming on the podcast? Not in the near to mid future, at least.

Has a new MacGruber movie or series been announced? Ha! Absolutely not.

And yet your hosts endure with good cheer and high hopes as they recommit themselves to building community and fellowship around MacGruber. We also talk a lot about penises, including Marvin Gaye’s — the facts will surprise you!

]]>757324d9-deab-455d-bb3f-cc0223fffa01Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:28:06 GMT<p>“Friend: There is no failure. Only a result.” This Latin American folk saying offers immense comfort to Jeff and Jay as they review the progress toward their stated goals for the podcast after 20+ episodes. </p><p></p><p>Do they own the Miata? Absolutely not. Looking pretty unlikely that it’ll happen anytime soon, frankly. </p><p></p><p>Is Will Forte coming on the podcast? Not in the near to mid future, at least. </p><p></p><p>Has a new MacGruber movie or series been announced? Ha! Absolutely not. </p><p></p><p>And yet your hosts endure with good cheer and high hopes as they recommit themselves to building community and fellowship around MacGruber. We also talk a lot about penises, including Marvin Gaye’s — the facts will surprise you!</p>yes00:58:22122Rippin' Throats #22: Starting Fresh!full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #21: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 9)]]>We've done it! We've completed our initial nine-part series on MacGruber's sexuality. In this very special episode, all your burning questions about this pan-sexual hump machine are finally answered. (And yes, we provide a definitive, irrefutable determination on the size of his dong.) Also included:

  • Update on the new brood of Sax Dragons (spoiler alert: at least one is dead)
  • An American classic surprisingly made worse by the addition of saxophone
  • Jeff's unsuccessful return to the marital bed
  • And more!!!
]]>a6c34059-1073-4804-ad1e-4894b830fcc6Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:19:51 GMT<p>We've done it! We've completed our initial nine-part series on MacGruber's sexuality. In this very special episode, all your burning questions about this pan-sexual hump machine are finally answered. (And yes, we provide a definitive, irrefutable determination on the size of his dong.) Also included:</p><ul><li>Update on the new brood of Sax Dragons (spoiler alert: at least one is dead)</li><li>An American classic surprisingly made worse by the addition of saxophone</li><li>Jeff's unsuccessful return to the marital bed</li><li>And more!!!</li></ul>yes01:06:00121Rippin' Throats #21: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 9)full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #20: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 8)]]>In their episode 20 spectacular, the Rippin’ Throats family welcomes a new brood of Sax Dragons, replenishing at long last the depleted saxophone-forward house band. We also discuss an ill-fated attempt to invite Will Forte onto the podcast, in the process discovering that Jeff is a medical miracle of sorts. And we “round the horn” in our discussion of MacGruber’s sexuality, losing ourselves in the musky, damp, verdant, life-giving moment.

]]>fd1d14cc-a824-4641-a0c6-6222fe48dee3Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:44:14 GMT<p>In their episode 20 spectacular, the Rippin’ Throats family welcomes a new brood of Sax Dragons, replenishing at long last the depleted saxophone-forward house band. We also discuss an ill-fated attempt to invite Will Forte onto the podcast, in the process discovering that Jeff is a medical miracle of sorts. And we “round the horn” in our discussion of MacGruber’s sexuality, losing ourselves in the musky, damp, verdant, life-giving moment.</p>yes01:15:09120Rippin' Throats #20: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 8)full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #19: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 7)]]>Analyzing MacGruber’s sexuality is as easy as breathing — you just go in and out, in and out, in and out, in and out. Easy? Yes. But not quick! Come with us as we inch closer to the conclusion of our EXTREMELY DETAILED sexuality arc!

]]>bcd00977-daa8-4fb6-bf59-38a22710de44Sat, 30 May 2026 14:52:43 GMT<p>Analyzing MacGruber’s sexuality is as easy as breathing — you just go in and out, in and out, in and out, in and out. Easy? Yes. But not quick! Come with us as we inch closer to the conclusion of our EXTREMELY DETAILED sexuality arc!</p>yes01:04:38119Rippin' Throats #19: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 7)full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #18: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 6)]]>Like an onion, peeling back one layer of MacGruber’s sexuality only reveals more and more layers to be contended with. As their examination of the intense sexual imagery in the 2021 Peacock series MacGruber continues, Jeff and Jay celebrate penis-size positivity up and down the spectrum and also discuss the pure erotic bliss of visualizing swimming sessions at the local YMCA. (And don’t worry: We have a bunch more episodes about MacGruber’s sexuality coming soon!)

]]>ae3783ea-253b-4b62-896c-7ff56fe3aa6fMon, 18 May 2026 12:19:09 GMT<p>Like an onion, peeling back one layer of MacGruber’s sexuality only reveals more and more layers to be contended with. As their examination of the intense sexual imagery in the 2021 Peacock series MacGruber continues, Jeff and Jay celebrate penis-size positivity up and down the spectrum and also discuss the pure erotic bliss of visualizing swimming sessions at the local YMCA. (And don’t worry: We have a bunch more episodes about MacGruber’s sexuality coming soon!)</p>yes01:05:52118Rippin' Throats #18: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 6)full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #17: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 5)]]>“I like things in my butt”: The first words out of MacGruber’s mouth in the 2021 Peacock series “MacGruber” seem straightforward enough, but upon closer inspection, MacGruber scholars Jeff and Jay unpack how this simple, declarative sentence is a not only a true declaration of sexual independence but also a symbol of genuine personal growth and development. Also we tell a guy from Michigan that it’s okay to like things in his butt, too.

]]>9142d012-d98c-47d1-ae1f-3df92790ca87Wed, 13 May 2026 17:18:06 GMT<p>“I like things in my butt”: The first words out of MacGruber’s mouth in the 2021 Peacock series “MacGruber” seem straightforward enough, but upon closer inspection, MacGruber scholars Jeff and Jay unpack how this simple, declarative sentence is a not only a true declaration of sexual independence but also a symbol of genuine personal growth and development. Also we tell a guy from Michigan that it’s okay to like things in his butt, too.</p>no01:26:09Rippin' Throats #17: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 5)full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #16: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 4)]]>*NOW WITH NEW-AND-IMPROVED AUDIO
A frame-by-frame analysis of depictions of MacGruber “shooting” reveals some counterintuitive conclusions about copulatory vocalizations. The scholars also use MacGruber-centered sex therapy to help a couple who are having problems “shooting” at the same time. (This one’s mostly about “shooting.”)

]]>97e2902a-e1f4-476d-8841-525f27787213Mon, 04 May 2026 19:43:27 GMT<p>*NOW WITH NEW-AND-IMPROVED AUDIO <br />A frame-by-frame analysis of depictions of MacGruber “shooting” reveals some counterintuitive conclusions about copulatory vocalizations. The scholars also use MacGruber-centered sex therapy to help a couple who are having problems “shooting” at the same time. (This one’s mostly about “shooting.”)</p>yes01:15:42116Rippin' Throats #16: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 4)full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #15: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 3)]]>We all know that MacGruber loved bangin’ ladies and mowin’ their boxes. But what this episode presupposes is, maybe he didn’t? Renowned MacGruber scholars Jeff and Jay continue the thorny process of dissecting MacGruber’s sexuality as depicted in the 2010 Relativity Media production, “MacGruber.” Also we talk about buckets full of semen and shooting ping pong balls out of butts.

]]>168b207e-6e66-4f1f-86b6-d88007d76a85Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:17:49 GMT<p>We all know that MacGruber loved bangin’ ladies and mowin’ their boxes. But what this episode presupposes is, maybe he didn’t? Renowned MacGruber scholars Jeff and Jay continue the thorny process of dissecting MacGruber’s sexuality as depicted in the 2010 Relativity Media production, “MacGruber.” Also we talk about buckets full of semen and shooting ping pong balls out of butts.</p>yes00:57:02115Rippin' Throats #15: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 3)full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #14: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 2)]]>Hydrate up, you freakin' turds. It's the second installment of our 12-part (at least) series on MacGruber's sexuality, and things are getting pretty hot!

(Also, we talk about bum sperm again. And lots of other stuff, including: cruise ships, pontoon boats, old buckets of bum sperm, the many talents of Honeysuckle Divine, and mops, to name just a few.)

]]>a6c03eb3-d42b-41d6-b787-169a4b6f79fbSat, 18 Apr 2026 21:01:41 GMT<p>Hydrate up, you freakin' turds. It's the second installment of our 12-part (at least) series on MacGruber's sexuality, and things are getting pretty hot! </p><p></p><p>(Also, we talk about bum sperm again. And lots of other stuff, including: cruise ships, pontoon boats, old buckets of bum sperm, the many talents of Honeysuckle Divine, and mops, to name just a few.)</p>yes00:56:11114Rippin' Throats #14: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 2)full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #13: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 1)]]>SEX! Now that we've got your attention, we hope you'll tune in to this juicy new installment of Rippin' Throats, in which Jay and Jeff embark on what may be their most high-stakes — and is certainly their most distressing — endeavor to date: An unflinching dissection of MacGruber's sexuality that will require several (SEVERAL) episodes to complete. Also Bum Sperm Time is back!

]]>5bcec3b6-47ec-4b76-8568-0db81ba9af9dFri, 03 Apr 2026 14:48:39 GMT<p>SEX! Now that we've got your attention, we hope you'll tune in to this juicy new installment of Rippin' Throats, in which Jay and Jeff embark on what may be their most high-stakes — and is certainly their most distressing — endeavor to date: An unflinching dissection of MacGruber's sexuality that will require several (SEVERAL) episodes to complete. Also Bum Sperm Time is back!</p>no01:09:34Rippin' Throats #13: MacGruber's Sexuality (Part 1)full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #12: A Not-So-Brief History of the Throat Rip]]>For months, Jeff and Jay have been suggestively caressing their throats, just waiting for the chance to get their claws in the podcast’s titular topic. And finally, that day has arrived. In this very special episode of Rippin’ Throats, the guys explore the throat rip’s cinematic origins (especially as it relates to the 1989 movie Road House) and its pivotal role in MacGruber, as well as how one might go about actually ripping out another human’s throat. (It’s certainly not easy, but with the right attitude and very sharp nails, it just might be doable.)

]]>7c6a22f9-8376-4c59-b720-149e4158e1ebThu, 12 Mar 2026 22:42:24 GMT<p>For months, Jeff and Jay have been suggestively caressing their throats, just waiting for the chance to get their claws in the podcast’s titular topic. And finally, that day has arrived. In this very special episode of Rippin’ Throats, the guys explore the throat rip’s cinematic origins (especially as it relates to the 1989 movie Road House) and its pivotal role in MacGruber, as well as how one might go about actually ripping out another human’s throat. (It’s certainly not easy, but with the right attitude and very sharp nails, it just might be doable.)</p>yes01:13:28112Rippin' Throats #12: A Not-So-Brief History of the Throat Ripfull<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #11: House of Dragons, MacGruber Tattoos & the Great Bum Sperm Schism of 2026]]>This week, we meet perhaps the world's biggest MacGruber fan, tally data from our wildly popular four-part watchalong, anticipate the arrival of Detective Harry Hole, and try to remain neutral as Operation Epic Fire consumes the second and third floors of our office. (Also, Jeff makes a really distasteful joke that easily could have been edited out, but wasn't.)

]]>ed1fc9a1-1d7b-41e6-bd79-a6a93442cd0dThu, 05 Mar 2026 17:54:20 GMT<p>This week, we meet perhaps the world's biggest MacGruber fan, tally data from our wildly popular four-part watchalong, anticipate the arrival of Detective Harry Hole, and try to remain neutral as Operation Epic Fire consumes the second and third floors of our office. (Also, Jeff makes a really distasteful joke that easily could have been edited out, but wasn't.)</p>yes00:58:11111Rippin' Throats #11: House of Dragons, MacGruber Tattoos & the Great Bum Sperm Schism of 2026full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #10: Return of the Prodigal Throuple, Human Thermometer & Watchalong Part 4]]>We finally conclude our four-part MacGruber movie watchalong, but not before we address a litany of pressing questions, including: Who's paying the lawyers? Where is all our money? Why is Jeremy Piven eating so much tuna? Will the translucent tarp protect the staff? Why exactly are we doing this podcast? How many people can Adelphia Restaurant accommodate for a private event? And perhaps most important, what's the perfect amount of saxophone?

]]>1bdb208a-5777-4a16-bc30-0d07ee4446e4Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:25:43 GMT<p>We finally conclude our four-part MacGruber movie watchalong, but not before we address a litany of pressing questions, including: Who's paying the lawyers? Where is all our money? Why is Jeremy Piven eating so much tuna? Will the translucent tarp protect the staff? Why exactly are we doing this podcast? How many people can Adelphia Restaurant accommodate for a private event? And perhaps most important, what's the perfect amount of saxophone?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>yes01:03:41110Rippin' Throats #10: Return of the Prodigal Throuple, Human Thermometer & Watchalong Part 4full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #9: Tax Dragons, Watchalong Part 3 & 100% more saxophone!]]>This week, the Sax Dragons get substantially saxier, the fans weigh in on the fate of It's Bum Sperm Time, we discover the source of the excess moisture in Jeff's office, Jay pays tribute to a Miata of many colors, and we continue our watchalong. Oh, and we finally get an actual sponsor!

]]>346978ba-efe1-4c97-8dfc-382c57144a0aSat, 14 Feb 2026 19:10:07 GMT<p>This week, the Sax Dragons get substantially saxier, the fans weigh in on the fate of It's Bum Sperm Time, we discover the source of the excess moisture in Jeff's office, Jay pays tribute to a Miata of many colors, and we continue our watchalong. Oh, and we finally get an actual sponsor!</p>yes01:07:0219Rippin' Throats #9: Tax Dragons, Watchalong Part 3 & 100% more saxophone!full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #8: Sponsor Update, American Girl Ghost, Gentleman Relish & Watchalong Part 2]]>In addition to part two of our ongoing MacGruber movie watchalong, we provide an update on potential sponsorships, insights into the two irascible 19th century street urchins haunting our studio, additional advice from our legal counsel, and a potential path to discontinuing our most popular segment, "It's Bum Sperm Time."

[This podcast is not currently endorsed by Molson Coors Beverage Company, Molson Group UK, LinkedIn, or Dave Matthew's Low Country Mazda.]

]]>a506a170-6e6d-4a19-bde1-8994439b6884Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:13:42 GMT<p>In addition to part two of our ongoing MacGruber movie watchalong, we provide an update on potential sponsorships, insights into the two irascible 19th century street urchins haunting our studio, additional advice from our legal counsel, and a potential path to discontinuing our most popular segment, "It's Bum Sperm Time."</p><p></p><p>[This podcast is not currently endorsed by Molson Coors Beverage Company, Molson Group UK, LinkedIn, or Dave Matthew's Low Country Mazda.]</p>yes01:06:1118Rippin' Throats #8: Sponsor Update, American Girl Ghost, Gentleman Relish & Watchalong Part 2full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #7: Throuple Treble & Watchalong Part 1]]>This week, we finally get our act together and record the first installment of our MacGruber movie watchalong. But first, we close the books on It's Bum Sperm Time (maybe), hear from the newest iteration of the Sax Dragons, and continue our relentless pursuit of audacious self-improvement.

(This podcast is not currently sponsored by, or in any way affiliated with, Molson Coors Beverage Company. Though we have never been closer to making something like that happen.)

]]>5907e1bb-7bbd-4e53-a6a4-1a57386820b7Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:54:23 GMT<p>This week, we finally get our act together and record the first installment of our MacGruber movie watchalong. But first, we close the books on It's Bum Sperm Time (maybe), hear from the newest iteration of the Sax Dragons, and continue our relentless pursuit of audacious self-improvement.</p><p></p><p>(This podcast is not currently sponsored by, or in any way affiliated with, Molson Coors Beverage Company. Though we have never been closer to making something like that happen.)</p>no01:15:28Rippin' Throats #7: Throuple Treble & Watchalong Part 1full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #6: How to Not Watch MacGruber (and a Very Public Path to Personal Growth)]]>The guys promise a MacGruber movie watchalong, fail to deliver, correct myriad errors from the previous episode, while simultaneously creating even more inaccuracies that will need to be thoroughly addressed in upcoming episodes. Engineer Klaus returns to clean up the mess, and the Sax Dragons unveil a new genre-bending hit. And, of course, we continue everyone’s favorite segment, “It’s Bum Sperm Time.” 

(This podcast is not currently sponsored by Molson Coors Beverage Co., a company that for more than 240 years has dedicated itself to uniting people to celebrate all of life’s moments.)

]]>09b576ea-1072-4fbd-9b69-c8ae6f3b65daThu, 15 Jan 2026 16:19:41 GMT<p>The guys promise a MacGruber movie watchalong, fail to deliver, correct myriad errors from the previous episode, while simultaneously creating even more inaccuracies that will need to be thoroughly addressed in upcoming episodes. Engineer Klaus returns to clean up the mess, and the Sax Dragons unveil a new genre-bending hit. And, of course, we continue everyone’s favorite segment, “It’s Bum Sperm Time.” </p><p></p><p>(This podcast is not currently sponsored by Molson Coors Beverage Co., a company that for more than 240 years has dedicated itself to uniting people to celebrate all of life’s moments.)</p>yes00:39:0016Rippin' Throats #6: How to Not Watch MacGruber (and a Very Public Path to Personal Growth)full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #5: Brought to you by Molson?]]>In this episode of Rippin' Throats: a MacGruber Podcast, Jeff and Jay discuss the movie's debut, its astonishingly negative critical reception, and the few brilliant minds who immediately grasped its enduring brilliance. Before any of that, though, the guys spend 30 minutes correcting errors from the last episode, saluting another Miata owner, and continuing (perhaps even resolving) the ongoing debate on the true meaning of bum sperm.

[As of this episode's release, the podcast is not officially sponsored by Molson Coors Beverage Company. Of course, that is always subject to change. In fact, by the time you read this, they could very well be an official sponsor. In the likely event that happens, we will probably just remove the question mark from the episode title. And that's how you'll know they're an official sponsor. But to reiterate, they are not an official sponsor right now. Which is why we have a question mark after "Brought to you by Molson?"]

]]>9264ed8f-14a4-47fd-b990-eb233e57b506Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:04:04 GMT<p>In this episode of Rippin' Throats: a MacGruber Podcast, Jeff and Jay discuss the movie's debut, its astonishingly negative critical reception, and the few brilliant minds who immediately grasped its enduring brilliance. Before any of that, though, the guys spend 30 minutes correcting errors from the last episode, saluting another Miata owner, and continuing (perhaps even resolving) the ongoing debate on the true meaning of bum sperm.</p><p></p><p>[As of this episode's release, the podcast is not officially sponsored by Molson Coors Beverage Company. Of course, that is always subject to change. In fact, by the time you read this, they could very well be an official sponsor. In the likely event that happens, we will probably just remove the question mark from the episode title. And that's how you'll know they're an official sponsor. But to reiterate, they are not an official sponsor right now. Which is why we have a question mark after "Brought to you by Molson?"]</p>yes00:53:2415Rippin' Throats #5: Brought to you by Molson?full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #4: Countdown and Corrections]]>Thinking we haven't spent enough time discussing bum sperm? Curious how much Shrek 4 cost to make? Wondering if Miata co-designer Bob Hall has a twin brother? (Spoiler: He does!) All these questions, and more, are answered in this episode, as we follow the movie from production to debut.

[This is podcast is not currently sponsored by Mazda Motor Corporation.]

]]>4a344948-a641-41ea-9345-e67ee76f22e1Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:06:10 GMT<p>Thinking we haven't spent enough time discussing bum sperm? Curious how much Shrek 4 cost to make? Wondering if Miata co-designer Bob Hall has a twin brother? (Spoiler: He does!) All these questions, and more, are answered in this episode, as we follow the movie from production to debut.</p><p></p><p>[This is podcast is not currently sponsored by Mazda Motor Corporation.]</p>yes00:51:2114Rippin' Throats #4: Countdown and Correctionsfull<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #3: Origins, Part 2 (and a Merry Saxmas to you)]]>Continuing our exploration of the origins of the MacGruberverse, we remember the 2009 Super Bowl, revisit our thoughts on bum sperm, determine the precise value of paying another human to shoot ping pong balls from their butt, continue our thrashing of Jeremy Piven, and hear two instant holiday classics from our house band, Sax Dragons.

[This podcast is still not affiliated with or endorsed by Mazda Motor Corporation. At least not yet.]

]]>034c190d-9eeb-48b1-8b36-30576b17a36dThu, 18 Dec 2025 18:16:50 GMT<p>Continuing our exploration of the origins of the MacGruberverse, we remember the 2009 Super Bowl, revisit our thoughts on bum sperm, determine the precise value of paying another human to shoot ping pong balls from their butt, continue our thrashing of Jeremy Piven, and hear two instant holiday classics from our house band, Sax Dragons.</p><p></p><p>[This podcast is still not affiliated with or endorsed by Mazda Motor Corporation. At least not yet.]</p>yes00:50:1713Rippin' Throats #3: Origins, Part 2 (and a Merry Saxmas to you)full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #2: Origins, Part 1]]>Despite Jeremy Piven’s best attempts to ruin it, the debut of the MacGruber character on Saturday Night Live in 2007 marks the start of an era — an era that peaks with a destitute MacGruber debasing himself for pocket money in a sketch that to this day haunts the dreams of all who have seen it.

[This podcast is still not affiliated with or endorsed by Mazda Motor Corporation. Yet.]

]]>4146bea0-a33b-41c0-b8d4-af9e69e5c2d9Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:43:46 GMT<p>Despite Jeremy Piven’s best attempts to ruin it, the debut of the MacGruber character on Saturday Night Live in 2007 marks the start of an era — an era that peaks with a destitute MacGruber debasing himself for pocket money in a sketch that to this day haunts the dreams of all who have seen it.</p><p></p><p>[This podcast is still not affiliated with or endorsed by Mazda Motor Corporation. Yet.]</p>yes00:36:1112Rippin' Throats #2: Origins, Part 1full<![CDATA[Rippin' Throats #1: First Rip]]>In the Rippin’ Throats premiere, MacGruber scholars Jeff and Jay take a break from their studies to talk about why they’ve decided to launch a MacGruber podcast, and how a shared love of MacGruber has deeply enriched their personal friendship — even as it alienated spouses and other loved ones.

[This podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mazda Motor Corporation. Yet.]

]]>258bf6b7-f075-4b65-bb06-a8428ad74097Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:42:17 GMT<p>In the Rippin’ Throats premiere, MacGruber scholars Jeff and Jay take a break from their studies to talk about why they’ve decided to launch a MacGruber podcast, and how a shared love of MacGruber has deeply enriched their personal friendship — even as it alienated spouses and other loved ones.</p><p></p><p>[This podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mazda Motor Corporation. Yet.]</p>yes00:31:5111Rippin' Throats #1: First Ripfull