The Rewatchables ‘Just One of the Guys’ With Bill Simmons, Kyle Brandt, and Joanna Robinson
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Jan 20, 2026 
In a lively discussion, Kyle Brandt, a television personality and frequent contributor, joins Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson to revisit the 1985 teen comedy ‘Just One of the Guys.’ They explore the film's unique energy, its cultural impact, and connections to Shakespeare's *Twelfth Night*. Kyle shares hilarious anecdotes about cast dynamics, while the hosts debate its influence on LGBTQ+ audiences. They also dive into the characters' lives post-film and reminisce about 80s fashion and the quirks of filmmaking, making for a nostalgic and entertaining journey.
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Iconic 80s High-School Vibe
- Just One of the Guys sits in a unique 1980s niche of horny, low-stakes high-school comedies that feel of their era.
- Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt argue these movies belong to a specific 80s spirit that wouldn't exist the same way today.
Gender Performance Resonates
- The film unexpectedly resonates with LGBTQ+ and trans audiences because it stages a convincing female-to-male performance.
- Director Lisa Gottlieb and Joyce Hyser later reflected that the movie offered rare representations of gender performance for some viewers.
First-Time Shock Of The Reveal
- Bill Simmons recalls seeing Joyce Hyser's topless reveal as a child and how shocking it felt at the time.
- He says that moment was a formative, almost alien experience that set him on a path of fascination.