
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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 587 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsTV & FilmComedy | |||

We're talking about a very long walk this week as Alex Ross Perry joins us to discuss Peter Weir's final film, 2010's gulag escape drama The Way Back. Remember those couple of years when Jim Sturgess was everywhere? Remember when Peter Weir could bar... more
Beat to quarters, men..and nice Brazilian lady holding an umbrella! We're sailing the high seas with John Hodgman this week as we unpack one of David Sims' favorite films - 2003's Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. We're talking Crowe. ... more
The Mandalorian and Grogu is the first new Star Wars movie in 7 years. It was also directed by Jon Favreau while he was making grilled cheese sandwiches. What the heck is going on with our favorite franchise? "Bad Boy of Blank Check" Chris Gethard re... more
Good morning! And in case we don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night! JD Amato - often the Christof of Blank Check - joins us for a super-sized episode about Peter Weir's The Truman Show. We're getting into the history of reality e... more
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My Favorite Podcast for about 5 years now.
Griffin and David let Esther finish a sentence challenge.
Such a good podcast with great behind
-the-scenes stories of the industry
Listening to these people talk about Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is worse than getting your heart ripped out by Mola Ram.
I have an interest in learning some background about directors of films or the movies that they made. Unfortunately I don’t have the time to listen to 15, 20, 30 or more minutes of unrelated preamble before the hosts settle down to discuss the topic which the podcast Ep is titled as. If you’re able to give them the two or more hours that they take to stumble through the process (as other reviewers seem to love!) then this is for you. If you prefer your film history delivered concise and on-topic... more
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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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Blank Check with Griffin & David launched 11 years ago and published 587 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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