Better late than never, my buddy Blake Howard finally saw this year’s funniest film. He called me up to wax rhapsodic about the intricate design of the gut-busting gags in Kyle Marvin and Michael Angelo Covino’s comedy for adults who aren’t as grown up as they think they are. We also talked about why you shouldn’t hire a mentalist for a child’s birthday party. – One Heat Minute, 11/20/2025