Crooked Table Podcast: Episode 90 — Robert Yaniz Jr. / Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

In Episode 90 of the Crooked Table Podcast, Robert Yaniz Jr. ushers in a new era of the show (check out episode 88 for more details on the updated premise). With the help of wife/frequent podcast guest Kai Yaniz, Rob looks back on the now-problematic 1994 Jim Carrey comedy Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

The film may not have aged particularly well (which Kai and Rob most definitely will get into), but nonetheless, Rob harbors a long-held affection for Carrey’s brand of rubber-faced wackiness, complete with incessant catchphrases and pop culture references. In many ways, the film (along with Carrey’s The Mask) has been a major influence on not only Rob’s sense of humor but his perception of comedy in general. Read into that whatever you will.

So, as the Crooked Table Podcast takes on a more positive, subjective slant — thereby truly honoring “the world of film from a fresh angle” — there’s perhaps no better place to start than with the man behind the show itself. Don’t worry, future episodes will feature other guests who will share their thoughts on a film that has impacted them, but for now, let’s ease into the Crooked Table Podcast 2.0 with a “soft reboot” centering on the host’s selection of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

Alrighty then, let’s reinitiate the podcast launch sequence now.

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