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The BIG Kahuna Movie Review | Hn 171

The BIG Kahuna Movie Review | Hn 171

Update: 2025-10-23
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On this crossover episode, economist Bob Murphy and professional gambler Adam Haman expand their “literary” analysis series into the cinema with one of Adam’s favorites: The Big Kahuna, starring Kevin Spacey, Danny Devito, and Peter Facinelli. Warning: There will be spoilers galore! Enjoy!

00:00 — Intro. Adam just loves giving Dr. Bob Murphy work assignments. This week: The Big Kahuna!

01:44 — Adam breaks down the details of this film from 1999 and what it means to him.

07:51 — Bob gives his initial thoughts. Is this movie... worthy? Also, does Bob owe Adam $500 bucks?

21:50 — Clip 1: A tiger plays with a kitten... kinda.

38:50 — Clip 2: Phil (DeVito) tells of a dream he once had about God. What on earth does it mean?

53:43 — Clip 3: Larry (Spacey) has some choice words for Bob (Facinelli) about his behavior.

57:07 — Clip 4: What’s the worst thing one person can tell another?

1:01:44 — Clip 5: Phil (DeVito) speaks to Bob (Facinelli) about character - or the lack thereof.

1:10:55 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!

Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross

Adam on X: @Rerazer

Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon

The Bob Murphy Show:

Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast



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The BIG Kahuna Movie Review | Hn 171

The BIG Kahuna Movie Review | Hn 171

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