The Big Chill

This week the lads review the 1983 American comedy-drama The Big Chill, directed by Lawrence Kasdan and featuring an iconic ensemble cast including Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt, Kevin Kline, Mary Kay Place, Meg Tilly and JoBeth Williams.

The film follows a group of University of Michigan friends who reunite years later after the death of their friend Alex, forcing them to confront grief, regret and the passage of time.

Before the film discussion even begins, a long-running saga is finally put to rest: the Aussie’s blood-pressure results are in, the doctor has been seen, and listeners can rest easy. No more medical updates. Done and dusted. Or is it.........

What follows, however, is one of the most serious and emotionally open episodes the podcast has recorded.

The Big Chill touches on suicide, and the conversation takes a deeply personal turn when the Aussie speaks openly — and in detail — about losing his best friend Scott to suicide more than 30 years ago.

It’s raw, honest, and the most vulnerable he’s been since the podcast began. There are no jokes in the first half, just a frank discussion about grief, memory and how those moments stay with you for life.

The tone eventually lifts during Rohan Reminisces, where the Scotsman finds his groove and receives the biggest compliment he’s had on the podcast so far — marking two firsts in one episode.

The film itself divides opinion: both hosts agree it hasn’t aged particularly well, with the Scotsman calling it “a nice movie — great in its day, but dated.”

Where there’s no debate, however, is the soundtrack, which sparks a discussion about where it ranks among the greatest movie soundtracks of all time.

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and may be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know needs support, please consider reaching out to a trusted person or a local support service.

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