Episode 1: Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)

“I have no response to that.”

-Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)

And we're back! Today kicks off our summer mini podcast of Ryan Romps! What better way to follow up a series of rom-coms than by watching multiple Meg Ryan movies? By the end of the year, we'll know this genre inside and out.

We're starting with Joe Versus The Volcano! Spoilers: the first half of this miniseries will have a noticeable Tom Hanks focus as well (a Hanks Hat Trick, if you will). But worry not, in this movie he is outnumbered by 1, 2, count 'em, 3 Meg Ryans! And all with different accents. There's a lot to unpack here, in a movie that's quite unlike any we've previously covered.

Why not throw caution to the wind and join us? You only have one life after all. But heed the wise words of Meg: You don't have to jump into that volcano.

Episode Extras:

• Trailer

• How Do Volcanoes Erupt?

• History of Orange Soda

Production Shownotes:

• Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

• Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

• Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S

• Episode 1 Ryan Romps banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.