{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Meatballs (1979)","description":"This week on Shat the Movies, we\u2019re heading to Camp North Star for Meatballs (1979), the summer camp comedy that helped launch Bill Murray into movie stardom. Gene and Big D revisit the pranks, camp rivalries, and Murray\u2019s unforgettable charm to see if this laid-back classic still delivers the laughs. Is it a timeless comedy or just a nostalgic trip back to summer vacation? Tune in and find out. Full movie info below: Meatballs (1979) is a comedy directed by Ivan Reitman and stars Bill Murray, Harvey Atkin, Kate Lynch, and Chris Makepeace. The film follows easygoing camp counselor Tripper Harrison as he tries to boost the spirits of campers at Camp North Star while competing against the wealthy Camp Mohawk in the annual Olympiad. A surprise box office hit, Meatballs launched Bill Murray's film career and helped establish the summer camp comedy as a popular genre throughout the 1980s. Subscribe Now  Android: https:\/\/www.shatpod.com\/android Apple\/iTunes: https:\/\/www.shatpod.com\/apple  Help Support the Podcast  Contact Us: https:\/\/www.shatpod.com\/contact Commission Movie: https:\/\/www.shatpod.com\/support Support with Paypal: https:\/\/www.shatpod.com\/paypal Support With Venmo: https:\/\/www.shatpod.com\/venmo Shop Merchandise: https:\/\/www.shatpod.com\/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/guyznite  ","author_name":"Shat the Movies: 80's &amp; 90's Best Film Review","author_url":"https:\/\/shatpod.com\/movies\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42201645\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/d83508\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/204434220"}