Ep 192 - Val Kilmer Retrospective & His Top Performances

Ty & That Guy

Wes Chatham & Ty Franck

Science Fiction, Fiction, After Shows, Tv & Film

5 • 653 Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

In this heartfelt retrospective, Wes Chatham and Ty Franck pay tribute to the legendary Val Kilmer, whose unforgettable performances and enigmatic presence left an indelible mark on cinema. Inspired by the moving documentary Val and his recent passing, the hosts reflect on Kilmer’s profound influence on both mainstream blockbusters and cult classics. Wes and Ty dive deep into his career, breaking down their top 5 Val Kilmer performances.

Along the way, they share behind-the-scenes stories, personal reflections, and what made Kilmer such a unique force in Hollywood. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his work, this episode celebrates the passion, versatility, and legacy of one of film’s true originals.

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0:00.0	Welcome back.
0:11.3	Ty and that guy.
0:14.8	I'm what's channel?
0:17.1	I don't know.
0:18.6	I didn't mean to treat the mic that way.
0:21.8	And this is my good buddy.
0:24.1	What's your name?
0:25.7	It doesn't matter.
0:27.0	Yeah.
0:27.5	Timothy, Timothy Frank.
0:29.3	Timothy Frankel.
0:30.3	Did you write a book called The Secret of Life or the Meaning of Life?
0:33.5	That was Victor Frankel.
0:35.3	Are you talking about mankind's search for meaning?
0:37.4	Mankind search for meaning.
0:40.8	What are we talking about today, Ty?
0:42.9	We're going to talk about the great and unfortunately late, great Val Kilmer.
0:49.8	I'm going to start this off.
0:51.0	I'm going to kick this off with a little bit of two of my favorite Val Kimmer stories.
0:57.2	And they come from my good buddy, Eldon Henson.
1:00.6	And so he was doing a movie with Val Kimmer, Denzel Washington movie, Tony Scott.
1:05.5	I think it was deja vu.
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