Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006 film
Craig Horlbeck · Danny Heifetz · Danny Kelly
Aired September 8, 2026
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
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Film credit
Sacha Baron Cohen
Also referred to as Sasha Baron Cohen, Sasha Byron Cohen
Stats
- Episodes featuring their films
- 2
- Movies in this archive
- 2
Rewatchables episodes featuring Sacha Baron Cohen’s films
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Mentioned in discussions
Apex Mountain
Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, NASCAR, Sacha Baron Cohen, and several cultural details receive Apex Mountain discussion.
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 01:41:09Read transcript
- Will Ferrell’s peak is placed in the Elf–Anchorman–Talladega Nights–Step Brothers window, with Talladega Nights supported by its blank-check premise and box office.
- John C. Reilly’s apex is tied to this movie leading into Walk Hard. — Craig Horlbeck
- The panel says 2006 may be NASCAR’s audience and movie apex while acknowledging limited expertise.
- Sacha Baron Cohen’s Talladega Nights and Borat releases in the same four-month span make 2006 his choice.
- Shake and Bake, sideburns, and Jack McBrayer are also tested as cultural or career peaks.
Casting What-Ifs
John C. Reilly’s Cal role and Sacha Baron Cohen’s Jean Girard role had several reported alternatives.
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:24:05Read transcript
- Jack Black, Billy Crystal, and Dennis Quaid are reported alternatives for Cal; the panel thinks Black might steal too much focus. — Craig Horlbeck
- Michael J. Fox, Seth Green, and John Stamos are reported Jean Girard alternatives; Stamos is the one the panel can most readily imagine. — Craig Horlbeck
- John C. Reilly had earlier been intended for Brick in Anchorman before a scheduling conflict. — Craig Horlbeck
The Butch’s Girlfriend Award for the Weakest Link in the Film
Sacha Baron Cohen’s very slow, exaggerated French accent is the only proposed weak link.
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:08:32Read transcript
- One participant argues the accent limits Cohen’s comic range and makes every line take too long.
- The others defend the commitment and Ricky’s dismissive reactions. — Craig Horlbeck
The most 2006 thing
The panel debates Nextel, Halliburton, the gay French villain, Amy Adams’s small role, and Sacha Baron Cohen as the most 2006 element.
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 00:50:14Read transcript
- Nextel phones, Halliburton, long sideburns, Circuit City, and mid-2000s celebrity references form the initial list.
- Making the villain a gay French man is proposed as especially specific to 2006.
- Amy Adams appearing in a small part and Sasha Baron Cohen appearing shortly before Borat are late alternatives.
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:19:51Read transcript
- Sacha Baron Cohen is selected immediately by both speakers — Bill Simmons
Probably Unanswerable Questions
The source and disposal of the feces and Azamat’s hygiene remain unanswered
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:18:10Read transcript
- Whether Sacha Baron Cohen actually defecated in the bag is questioned — Bill Simmons
- Whether Ken Davitian washed before the naked fight is questioned — Bill Simmons
Just One Oscar
Sacha Baron Cohen: Best Actor
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:17:56Read transcript
- Best Lead Actor for Sacha Baron Cohen is selected instead of screenplay — Bill Simmons
Apex Mountain
The episode considers apexes for Sacha Baron Cohen, the Borat character, sketch-comedy movies, and male nudity in mainstream movies
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:10:19Read transcript
- Sacha Baron Cohen is judged at his career apex — Kyle Brandt
- The Borat character and the film’s cultural visibility are judged at their apex — Bill Simmons
- A sketch-comedy-movie apex is debated against Wayne’s World, with Borat tentatively called its 2000s counterpart — Bill Simmons
- The film is judged an apex for naked brawls and male nudity in mainstream movies — Kyle Brandt
Half-Assed Internet Research
Adult-film credits, deleted scenes, unsuccessful lawsuits, and production interruptions
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:07:06Read transcript
- Ken Davitian’s prior adult-film work is discussed — Bill Simmons
- Deleted scenes and unsuccessful lawsuits by filmed participants are discussed — Bill Simmons
- A local-news producer reportedly blamed the appearance for losing her job — Bill Simmons
- Todd Phillips reportedly left after 11 shooting days; production then paused after Sacha Baron Cohen broke his foot playing basketball — Bill Simmons
Casting What-Ifs
Johnny Depp, George Clooney, and Steve Martin reportedly wanted appearances, but Sacha Baron Cohen declined
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:03:43Read transcript
- Johnny Depp, George Clooney, and Steve Martin reportedly wanted appearances, but Sacha Baron Cohen declined — Bill Simmons
The Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award
Sacha Baron Cohen deserved a Best Actor nomination; cheek-kissing should also return
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:00:58Read transcript
- Sacha Baron Cohen is proposed for the 2007 Best Actor field in place of Peter O’Toole — Bill Simmons
- A return to left-cheek, right-cheek greetings is proposed as a separate hot take — Kyle Brandt
Dr. Richard Kimble Inappropriate Body Award
Borat’s year spent maintaining his mustache and body hair
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 00:52:44Read transcript
- Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly maintained the character’s mustache and body hair for a year — Bill Simmons
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