It Was Mooney!

The Player Hater's "Roast" of Rob Reiner

On this episode, we are paying respects to the ultimate “Meat Head”, Rob Reiner. In his illustrious career, he has directed classic films such as The Princess Bride and This is Spinal Tap. He also had a recurring role on the landmark sitcom All in the Family, playing Mike “Meat Head” Stivic. We’re looking back on the man behind the magic and the legacy he leaves behind. Also, the current United States president had some thoughts (midnight ramblings) about his passing. We will cover what was said and more! So join us, all you 6-fingered men, and prepare to die as we remember a beloved icon on It Was Mooney!

“Show Me How to Make Thunder”: Avatar Fire and Ash (2025) Review

On this episode, we ended the year of our lord 2025 with a journey back to our favorite little blue Maguffin of a planet, Pandora, in James Cameron's 3rd entry in the Avatar series. We really blue it on with this one as we are joined in the studio by Cousin Chris! Join us! Naavi, Sky People, and unproblematic Earth people alike, as we once again give this mad scientist our money on It Was Mooney!

Mooney’s Musings Ep. 2: The Importance of Freeze Peach

On this latest installment of Mooney's Musings, we ask the question: What exactly IS freedom of speech? This inalienable right is one that's held dear in this country and truly separates us from other places where citizens can't freely exercise that right. But what does it mean to exercise that right in this day and age? Can one be held responsible for how their words affect others? How does each of us define this? We will get into these questions and more as we're breaking out all the frozen peaches here for your listening pleasure on Mooney's Musings!

A Weekend with Gladys: Weapons (2025) Review

On this episode, we are discussing the 2025 horror film Weapons, the sophomore film from director Zach Cregger. After he made a splash in the genre with 2022’s Barbarian, the whitest kid we know turned horror auteur is out to terrify us once again with the scariest movie monster to date: an uninvited in-law. We'll discuss our thoughts, what we loved/didn’t love about it, and its place in the landscape of modern-day horror. So join us and friend of the show Drew, as we look back on our wild weekend with Aunt Gladys on the latest installment of It Was Mooney!

Lore & Peace: We Review Peacemaker Season 2 (So Far)

On this episode, we return to the bloody, action-packed yet surprisingly heartfelt world of Chris Smith, aka Peacemaker in his sophomore season. The 11th Street Kids are back as they tackle depression, toxic masculinity, break-ups and their most formidable opponent: a major studio's attempt at yet another multiverse story. How do we think showrunner James Gunn did to flesh out this new universe? Are we excited for what comes next? Was the opening intro as much of an unskippable banger as its predecessor? (no, but it definitely grows on you) We will get into it on this mini episode of It Was Mooney!