Hollywood often makes movies that Rip storylines, Borrow themes, or Steal scenes directly from other movies that did it first. Listen to Mark and Pat talk about why we keep going back to the same concepts in cinema and why we love the trip.

Episode List

"Mrs. Doubtfire" And "Tootsie"

Dec 29th, 2025 3:52 AM

Hellllllooooo and welcome back to a true-to-concept episode of the Rip Borrow Steal Podcast!Mark and Pat compare Robin Williams’s comedic tour de force, Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), with the comedy that likely inspired it—Dustin Hoffman’s Tootsie (1982).We’ll see you all at San Fran’s swankiest restaurant, Bridges, and we assure you… help is on the waaayy!

Mini-Episode: A24

Dec 15th, 2025 1:52 AM

What film studio consistently sparks the interest of the average moviegoer? There’s really only one answer: A24.The studio behind Best Picture winners Moonlight and Everything Everywhere All at Once. But how did a small independent film distributor become one of the most profitable and iconic studios in Hollywood?The answer lies in creative risk-taking, viral marketing, and a whole lot of vibes. Join Pat and Mark, as we explore how A24 has captured the cinema zeitgeist.

Leonardo DiCaprio: Pop, Drop n Lock (episode 3) - The Departed (2006)

Oct 2nd, 2025 4:17 AM

We’ve had your curiosity, but now we have your attention! We are wrapping up our Leo series with a Mega-Pod that spans Leo’s career from 2006-present (excluding “One Battle After Another.”) We take a deep dive on a personal favorite that is infinitely rewatchable and quotable, “The Departed.” Hop in your Prius, pour yourself a cranberry juice and take a ride with us and 3-time guest, Mike Ingledue on the DiCaprio Highway.

Leonardo DiCaprio: Pop, Drop n Lock (episode 2) - The Beach (2000)

Aug 3rd, 2025 5:16 PM

Dust off that box in your attic that has your Teva sandals, Abercrombie visor and puka shell necklaces, because we are heading back to the Beach! We are continuing in our Leo-Mini-series covering his career and films from the late 90s to mid-2000s. During this time, Leo’s “Posse” was ruling the sunset strip while Leo’s films stayed firmly in the past. Is 2002 one of the best years in film? Like Frank Abagnale asked, “Do you concur?”

Leonardo DiCaprio: Pop, Drop, n Lock (episode 1) - Romeo + Juliet

Feb 14th, 2025 3:34 AM

Sit back and enjoy some of Gilbert’s Grapes, forget about your Growing Pains and listen to the new Titanic episode of the RIP BORROW STEAL PODCAST! We are unveiling a new three-part series that will analyze the fascinating career of one of our last living movie stars, Leo DiCaprio.

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