Episode
About a Boy
- Podcast
- A Tripp Through Comedy
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- Apr 9, 2026
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- 4473
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Summary
Our exit today has us missing our totally real son Ned. This week, we are talking about About A Boy, written by Peter Hedges, Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz and directed by Chris and Paul Weitz.Along the way, in addition to lots of Hugh Grant and Nick Hornby talk, we discuss Jimmy Fallon, Whipped, Italian romances, pancakes, Jodie Foster, Nirvana, movie soundtracks, Toni Collette, Nicholas Hoult, and a lot of surprising Star Wars talk.Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM. CFF Films with Ross and friends. Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd. Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.