Get ready to watch a house collapse—and not just literally! In this episode of Rewind or Die, Adam, Jeff, and Steve dive deep into The Money Pit, the 1986 comedy where Tom Hanks and Shelley Long discover that homeownership might just be the real nightmare. From rogue bathtubs to plumbing disasters, this movie takes slapstick to a whole new level.

Is this the movie that launched Tom Hanks into America's heart? Does Spielberg’s name really mean anything? What would a Money Pit toy line look like? We discuss all of this—and more—plus Louis pitches his latest chaotic scheme. Spoiler alert: it involves volcanoes.

We also wonder: What role did Spielberg actually play in this house of horrors, and where does The Money Pit sit in the career trajectory of Tom Hanks?

Highlights:

• Tom Hanks and Shelley Long in the zaniest real estate nightmare ever
• What The Money Pit teaches us about home renovations (and sanity)
• Spielberg’s role in a house falling apart (seriously)
• The unreal movie merchandise we wish existed for The Money Pit
• Louis’s latest questionable business idea (you won’t believe it)

Keywords: The Money Pit 1986, Tom Hanks career, Shelley Long, Spielberg, comedy breakdown, 80s movies, house disasters, home renovation comedy, Rewind or Die, movie breakdown, funny podcast, home improvement gone wrong

We’re going low-stakes this week with 1988’s The Great Outdoors — a movie where the biggest threat isn’t a gun, a bomb, or a Nicolas Cage freakout… it’s Dan Aykroyd in a Speedo and a bear with a receding hairline.

Join Adam, Jeff, and Steve as they break down John Candy’s ultimate dad-meltdown vacation, discuss whether this movie even has a plot, debate the ethics of raccoons with subtitles, and pitch a Saturday morning cartoon spin-off complete with Happy Meal toys.

Also in this episode: – Adam’s new game “Bear, Beef, or BS” – Steve passionately defends this as a timeless classic – Jeff suddenly starts referring to himself in the third person and no one knows why – A surprise reveal of next week’s movie: The Money Pit – A vague update on Louis, who may be camping, missing, or attending a seminar

Low stakes? High laughs. It’s The Great Outdoors, Rewind or Die style.

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Welcome to the final explosive part of our three-part deep dive into The Rock (1996)! In this last section, we wrap up the movie breakdown with some final thoughts on the action, the characters, and the wild chaos that defines this action classic. But we’re not just talking about Cage's freakouts and Connery's cool factor—oh no, we also unpack Dan the Money Man’s email bombshell that’s left us questioning the future of Rewind or Die.

Is Dan really going to change everything? What does it mean for the podcast’s future? Louis reveals more about Dan's plans, and the hosts are left scrambling as the cliffhanger hits. Is the show about to undergo a major overhaul? Who knows? But for now, we’re diving into the wild world of The Rock, all the while wondering if our next sponsor will be another bear—you’ll have to listen to find out.

• Final Thoughts on The Rock (and Why We Love It):
  • The guys share their final thoughts on The Rock as a 90s action movie classic. Is it perfect? No. But does it deliver exactly what we want from a movie with explosions, nerve gas, and Cage doing the impossible? Absolutely. We talk about what makes it so iconic—the wild performances, the over-the-top action, and the ridiculous moments we’ll never forget.
• Dan’s Big Email and What It Means for the Future of Rewind or Die:
  • Louis finally breaks down what he’s read in Dan’s email—and the news isn’t good for the future of the show. Dan wants to make major changes to Rewind or Die, and the hosts are left scrambling to figure out exactly what these changes mean. Is Dan about to take the podcast in a completely new direction? What does that mean for the show’s chaotic energy?
  • The episode ends with a cliffhanger as we get more details about Dan’s plans, leaving everyone on the edge of their seat wondering what’s coming next.
• The Real Plot Twist—What Happens Next?:
  • The conversation circles back to future plans for the podcast. Will they survive Dan’s changes? Or is Rewind or Die about to become something completely different?
  • The episode ends with a huge cliffhanger—is this the end of the podcast as we know it? The guys are left pondering whether the chaos of Rewind or Die will survive the upcoming overhaul.