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Jerry Maguire (1996)

Directed by Cameron Crowe•2h 19m•Published Dec 7, 2021•Episode length 2h 36m
Episode 99 - Jerry Maguire
ComedyDramaRomance

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Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise
Jerry Maguire
Renée Zellweger
Renée Zellweger
Dorothy Boyd
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Rod Tidwell
Kelly Preston
Kelly Preston
Avery Bishop
Jerry O'Connell
Jerry O'Connell
Frank Cushman
Jay Mohr
Jay Mohr
Bob Sugar
Regina King
Regina King
Marcee Tidwell
Bonnie Hunt
Bonnie Hunt
Laurel Boyd
Jonathan Lipnicki
Jonathan Lipnicki
Ray Boyd
Todd Louiso
Todd Louiso
Chad the Nanny

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Cameron Crowe
Cameron Crowe
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Overview

Jerry Maguire used to be a typical sports agent: willing to do just about anything he could to get the biggest possible contracts for his clients, plus a nice commission for himself. Then, one day, he suddenly has second thoughts about what he's really doing. When he voices these doubts, he ends up losing his job and all of his clients, save Rod Tidwell, an egomaniacal football player.

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Are we all heart or no heart? Is it 'you complete me' or 'show me the money?' Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and Ethan - Georgia's on a scouting trip - as we review the redemption story of sports' number one agent in Jerry Maguire. You had us at hello in our 99th episode as we discuss: T…

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Are we all heart or no heart? Is it 'you complete me' or 'show me the money?' Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and Ethan - Georgia's on a scouting trip - as we review the redemption story of sports' number one agent in Jerry Maguire.  You had us at hello in our 99th episode as we discuss:

  • The inspiration for this story
  • Two guys named Woody who were considered for the titular role
  • We wax poetic big time over the entire cast in this one
  • How much of this film became soundbytes in the mainstream consciousness
  • Why Rod Tidwell should never have been going through a contract dispute
  • We discuss the worst British accents ever put on screen
  • Liam has some fond words about Kelly Preston
  • Ethan has some fond words about Regina King
  • We reveal what will be our 100th full review
  • Whether or not Jerry Maguire is the Best Film Ever

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Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter
    17:55 - Shoutouts
    32:30 - Deep Dive
    1:52:45 - Endgame