# Episode 698 - The Great Outdoors (1988), John Candy and the Old 96er

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Published: 2026-04-03T12:00:02+00:00
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Mark and Erik discuss the 1988 comedy The Great Outdoors . Directed by Howard Deutch and starring John Candy, Dan Aykroyd and a gigantic slab of beef, the movie focuses on what happens when a family's serene vacation is wrecked by uninvited guests. In this episode, they also talk about happy families, animal hijinks, and bear fights. Enjoy!

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