Blank Check with Griffin & David Is This Thing On?
Jan 4, 2026
The discussion kicks off with a lively debate about Bradley Cooper's latest film featuring a mixed bag of reviews. They dive into behind-the-scenes anecdotes from a dinner with Cooper, questioning the film's identity as a divorce drama or a comedy. The hosts critique the authenticity of stand-up portrayals and discuss the chemistry among supporting characters. Peyton Manning's surprising performance and the film's pacing issues also come under scrutiny. Tune in for insights on comedy culture and a peek at Cooper's future projects!
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Balls Steals The Movie
- Bradley Cooper's performance as the eccentric supporting character "Balls" consistently landed laughs despite the film's uneven tone.
- Griffin and live audiences reacted strongly to those scenes while much of the rest of the movie played in silence.
Dinner With Bradley — Russian-Class Exit
- David attended a Bradley Cooper dinner where Cooper left early to pick up his daughter from Russian class.
- The hosts used the anecdote to illustrate Bradley's celebrity life and off-screen priorities.
Bradley Cooper's Blank-Check Trajectory
- Blank Check frames Cooper as an auteur whose early hits earned him creative latitude to swing between ambitious and modest projects.
- The hosts see Is This Thing On? as part of Cooper's evolving, sometimes inconsistent filmography.
