High Expectations

In this quick hit, Kos sits down with Vince to dig into what music really means to him. From the songs that shaped his life to the way a good track can completely change a mood, Vince shares his personal take on why music matters and how it sticks with us. We also touch on his own journey playing with the Vince Sasso Trio, and how making music adds another layer to his connection with it. Short, stoned, and straight to the point, this one is all about the soundtrack to being human.Give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok: @high.expectations.pod on both platformsReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

In this one hitter, we go deep on the film scores that stick with us...the kind that make a movie unforgettable long after the credits roll. We talk about why music hits different when you’re stoned and what makes a soundtrack iconic. Vince is back with us for this episode, ready to geek out on the sounds that shaped our favorite movie moments.Give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok: @high.expectations.pod on both platformsReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

In this episode we trace an unexpected thread between two very different 90s films. Both movies lean on Bruce Springsteen’s Secret Garden, one as a sincere, emotional centerpiece and the other as a full-on parody. We explore how a single song can carry so much weight in one story and then get flipped into pure absurdity in another. Along the way we dig into the cultural context, the behind-the-scenes choices, and what these movies reveal about the strange range of 90s pop culture.Give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok: @high.expectations.pod on both platformsReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

In this One Hitter, we had to get Vince involved for a deep dive into some of our favorite movie soundtracks. This time, we’re talking Varsity Blues, Empire Records, and Spider-Man. From alternative anthems to pop-punk staples, we break down how the music shaped the vibe of each film and why these soundtracks still hold up.Give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok: @high.expectations.pod on both platformsReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

In this one hitter, we dive into the music that makes movies unforgettable. From the all-time greatest film scores and iconic soundtracks to the composers who changed cinema forever, we break down what makes them stand out and why they still hit so hard. Grab your headphones, this one’s all about the soundtrack to the movies we love most.Give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok: @high.expectations.pod on both platformsReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

This week we're back with more high-concept sci-fi, more running, and even more Tom Cruise. Friend of the pod and frequent cohost Tim chose the double feature: Minority Report and Edge of Tomorrow.One’s about predicting the future, the other’s about reliving it. Both feature Cruise on the edge of a breakdown, sprinting through collapsing systems with everything on the line. Two futures. Two great directors. Too much to cover in one episode...but we tried.Give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok: @high.expectations.pod on both platformsReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

This week’s sci-fi picks come from friend of the pod and frequent cohost Tim, who sent us straight into Cruise chaos with War of the Worlds and Oblivion. We dive into Spielberg’s intense alien invasion vision, Dakota Fanning’s elite scream acting, and the many ways Tom Cruise sprints through disaster. Then we shift to the sleek, lonely world of Oblivion, where Cruise plays a clone technician with memory issues, drone problems, and a suspiciously perfect life.Are these movies smarter than they seem? Do the twists hold up? And as always, are they better stoned? Tim insisted. We watched. Let’s talk.Give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok: @high.expectations.pod on both platformsReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

This week, Adam Sandler Month takes on The Waterboy and Big Daddy, two classics that helped lock in Sandler’s ‘90s superstardom. We’ve got rage tackles, courtroom stunts, bedtime accidents, and a surprising amount of heart. From Bobby Boucher’s bottled-up fury to Sonny Koufax’s last-minute dad instincts, we dig into what makes these characters work and why they’re still so watchable. It’s football, fatherhood, and full-on Sandler chaos, and somehow, it all still lands.Give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok: @high.expectations.pod on both platformsReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

This week, we’re diving into the two Adam Sandler comedies that launched his career: Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore. Whether you grew up quoting “O’Doyle rules” or shouting “the price is wrong, bitch,” these movies are forever burned into our brains. We break down what still works, what doesn’t, and whether these chaotic man-child stories hold up in 2025. Plus, we share some wild behind-the-scenes facts, favorite quotes, and the surprising heart hidden beneath all the yelling and nonsense voices.Give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok: @high.expectations.pod on both platformsReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

You ever wish you could Men in Black yourself just to rewatch a movie for the first time? In this One Hitter, we light up and dive into the viral question that's been bouncing around the internet: If you could erase one movie from your memory to experience it again for the very first time, what would it be? We talk about our picks, what makes a movie rewatchable vs. unforgettable, and whether nostalgia or surprise plays the biggest role. It's a short and stoned trip down memory lane with just a little brain fog.Give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok: @high.expectations.pod on both platformsReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

In this episode of High Expectations, we dive headfirst into the rubber-faced chaos of peak ’90s Jim Carrey with a double feature: The Mask and Liar Liar. From green-faced mischief to courtroom truth bombs, we ask the important questions: Does Carrey’s manic energy still hit the same? Are these movies secretly brilliant, or just a product of their time? And most importantly, are they better when stoned?We talk cartoon physics, emotional breakdowns, and why Carrey's over-the-top performances somehow still manage to punch us in the feelings. Whether you're here for the catchphrases or the courtroom antics, this episode brings the mayhem—and the high expectations.Smoke em if you got em. Let’s get weird.Give us a follow on Instagram: @high.expectations.podReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

We’re kicking off Jim Carrey Month by going back to our roots, two movies, one episode, one shared haze. This week, we revisit Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls to see how these over-the-top comedies have aged, and how they stack up against each other.There’s a lot to unpack: the performance that launched Carrey into superstardom, the sequel that cranked everything up to 11, and the moments that hit differently in 2025. We talk physical comedy, animal ethics, bat phobias, and where these films sit in the broader Jim Carrey universe.Whether you grew up quoting these movies or haven’t seen them in years, this is a solid place to start your own rewatch. Light one up and settle in, it’s Ace vs. Ace, and it’s officially Jim Carrey Month.Give us a follow on Instagram: @high.expectations.podReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

Grab your brownies and cue up the Gin Blossoms, this week, we’re celebrating Rex Manning Day with a stoned rewatch of Empire Records . We talk chaotic retail energy, existential teen angst, rooftop dance therapy, and why Gina might actually be the most honest character in the movie. There’s fake funerals, real feelings, and a very confusing declaration of love from AJ. Does it all hold up? Is it better when you’re high? Damn the man and find out.Give us a follow on Instagram: @high.expectations.podReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

In this One Hitter, we chat with the folks behind Fat Nugs Magazine, a publication that celebrates cannabis culture through storytelling, art, and advocacy. We dig into how the magazine got started, its mission to spotlight diverse voices in the weed world, and why they believe cannabis media should be as bold and creative as the people who smoke it. A short, stoney convo about big buds and bigger ideas.Give us a follow on Instagram: @high.expectations.podCheck out Fat Nugs Magazine! @fat_nugs_magReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

Grab your maps and your best adventuring hat—we’re heading to Hamunaptra! This episode, we revisit The Mummy (1999), the action-packed, horror-tinged romp that gave us peak Brendan Fraser, iconic Rachel Weisz librarian energy, and a whole lot of sand. Does this late-'90s classic still hold up, or is it buried under the weight of CGI scarabs and questionable Egyptology? More importantly, does it get even better with a little herbal enhancement? Join us as we unravel ancient curses, appreciate the sheer charisma of Fraser, and debate whether Imhotep was really that bad. Tune in and let’s see if this one is still treasure or just another dusty relic!Give us a follow on Instagram: @high.expectations.podReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

This week on High Expectations, we sink our teeth into two gothic horror heavyweights! We review and compare the brand-new Nosferatu with the lavish, blood-soaked Bram Stoker’s Dracula . How does Robert Eggers’ vision stack up against Coppola’s operatic take? Does the silent terror of the original Nosferatu (1922) still haunt our nightmares? And what about the novel that started it all? We explore the eerie history behind these undead legends—copyright drama, artistic influences, and why Dracula just won’t stay buried.Give us a follow on Instagram: @high.expectations.podReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

In this special One Hitter episode, Kos sits down (while definitely a little baked) with the creators of the indie horror flick Blood Mountain Massacre. They talk about low-budget scares, behind-the-scenes mayhem, and what it takes to bring a bloody vision to life. From DIY gore effects to the wildest on-set stories, it’s a killer convo with plenty of laughs and a few unexpected twists. Light one up and join us for a ride through the dark, weird woods of indie horror!Give us a follow on Instagram: @high.expectations.podWhile you're at it, give Blood Mountain Massacre a follow as well! @thebloodmountainmassacreReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

Grab your oversized cappuccinos and berets, we’re diving into So I Married an Axe Murderer ! In this episode, we ask the big questions: Is this cult classic a hidden gem or just a weird ’90s fever dream? Does Mike Myers' offbeat charm still hit, or does it feel like a comedy axe to the head? And of course — is it better when you’re stoned? Tune in as we break down the laughs, the scares (sort of), and the surprising amount of bagpipes.Give us a follow on Instagram: @high.expectations.podReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

New Format Alert! Introducing One Hitters—a new kind of episode where we dive into random topics while stoned, keeping it short, fun, and full of random thoughts. In our very first One Hitter, we’re getting into the legend of Sasquatch. Is he real? Where did this massive, mysterious creature come from? Grab a snack, chill out, and join us as we explore the myth, the sightings, and maybe even uncover a few surprises along the way. Tune in for a wild ride through Sasquatch lore!Give us a follow on Instagram: @high.expectations.podReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

This week, we fire one up and revisitThe Ugly Truth, the 2009 rom-com where Gerard Butler and Katherine Heigl go head-to-head in the battle of romance vs. brutal honesty. Does it still land in 2025, or does it feel like a relic of the 2000s? And more importantly—does watching it stoned make it even better? We break down the best moments, the wildest lines, and, of course,that underwear scene. Joining us is our unofficial third co-host, musical guru, and podcast regular Vince Sasso—here to break down the film’s place in rom-com history. Roll one, grab some snacks, and let’s get into it.Give us a follow on Instagram: @high.expectations.podReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)