---
title: "Episode #65 \u2013 Old Dogs"
url: "https:\/\/www.flophousepodcast.com\/2010\/08\/episode-65-old-dogs\/"
date: "2010-08-15T15:40:00+00:00"
episode_number: 65
movie: "Old Dogs"
guests: "Alex Smith, Dan McCoy, Elliott Kalan, Stuart Wellington"
---

# Episode #65 – Old Dogs

Is it possible John Travolta and director Walt Becker could top Wild Hogs? Well, when it comes to [Old Dogs,](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0976238/) it depends on what you mean by “top.” Meanwhile, Stuart reveals some exciting personal news, Dan explains how this movie is the modern “Kangaroo Jack,” and Elliott previews his new one-man show at (great) length.

 0:00 – 0:33 – Introduction and theme.
 0:34 – 6:13 – So much talk about weddings that you’d think you were listening to three schoolgirls, if not for the World of Warcraft reference.
 6:14 – 42:05 – A scintillating discussion of Old Dogs, the family film that’s fun for no ages, as well as our longest, most absurd digression yet.
 42:06 – 43:03- Final judgments are handily dispensed with.
 43:04 – 48:17 – Dan manages to announce our CONTEST WINNER, despite Elliott and Stu’s best efforts to not let him get the name out.
 48:18 – 55:45 – The [sad](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077294/) [bastards](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1139328/) [recommend](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1172570/).
 55:46 – 58:24 – Plugs, goodbyes, theme, and outtakes.

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  [Wikipedia synopsis of Old Dogs](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Dogs_%28film%29#Plot)

 PLUG CORNER

 Take a look at a [preview of Age of Heroes #4,](http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=6039) the MARVEL COMIC FEATURING A STORY WRITTEN BY THE FLOP HOUSE’S OWN ELLIOTT KALAN. Then go buy a copy of the full comic this Wednesday, ya cheapskate!

 [Check out the music of Lydia Burrell](http://removador.com/artists/lydia-burrell/) (AKA Alex Smith). He’s a friend of Flopper Stuart, and his album was produced by My Morning Jacket frontman Yim Yames. So, you know. Hipster cred.

 Dan’s webseries [9 AM Meeting is an Official Selection of the New York Television Festival.](http://www.nytvf.com/2010_ipc_selections.htm)Check out a screening! Tickets are free, but reservations are required (box office opens September 1).