
Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check reviews directors' complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail. Produced b... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 595 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsComedyTV & Film | |||

Knock knock! Who's there? MARTY, THAT'S WHO! Welcome to the first installment in PODCASTFELLAS - our supersized series on the films of short king and Italian-American asthmatic Martin Scorsese. This guy made some pretty good movies, huh.
This week, ... more
Surprise! In a first for Blank Check, we’re dropping a bonus main-feed episode featuring a conversation with the Academy Award-winning director of the films we just covered. The great Andrew Stanton joins us for a delightful conversation about Pixar,... more
Woody, Buzz, and Jessie are back - and they're making us freak out about social media! Join Griffin, David, Ben, and Marie as they discuss Andrew Stanton's latest film - this summer's blockbuster hit Toy Story 5. David gets to talk about being a pare... more
Did you know that Andrew Stanton released TWO movies this year? Toy Story 5, of course, but also the centuries-spanning sci-fi yarn In the Blink of an Eye?! This episode is dedicated to the latter - kind of. Theater critic and brother of the show Joe... more
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Love the show, love the hosts, love the guests, it’s part of my weekly ritual, some episodes I listen to repeatedly. Griffin’s WALL-E impression makes me want to punch things.
I could listen to Griffin talk about Finding Nemo for another 50 hours
“Oh, I found that so thrilling!”
The absolute best film podcast
Surprisingly informative. Seriously goofy. No bits!
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A witty, in-depth look at directors' complete filmographies, episode by episode, blending rigorous cinephile analysis with playful banter. Hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims explore how auteur careers unfold after an early “blank check,” tracing themes, production histories, and the arc from ambition to influence across varied eras. Guests—from actors and writers to contemporary directors—offer insider perspectives, shaping lively debates about craft, industry dynamics, and the cultural impact of each filmmaker's body of work. The show stands out for its exhaustive filmography deep-dives, humorous chemistry between hosts, and a willingness to weigh prestige against accessibility in cinema history.
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Recent guests on Blank Check with Griffin & David include:
1. Andrew Stanton
2. Joey Sims
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