Footloose
Type: Media
As of November 2026, Footloose has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Mar 2025 on SmartLess. Referenced as the source of the line-dancing song 'Fake ID' (as stated in the transcript) and tied to a joke about Miles Teller in the remake.
Footloose is a 1984 American musical drama film directed by Herbert Ross and written by Dean Pitchford. It tells the story of Ren McCormack, a teenager from Chicago who moves to a small town, where he attempts to overturn a ban on dancing enforced by the efforts of a local minister.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Mar 2025 on SmartLess |
| Format | 1984 film by Herbert Ross |
What do podcasts say about Footloose?
2 quotes from Matt, recorded on Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast and SmartLess.
Fake ID. From the movie Foot Loose...
Matt · Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast · · Hear itThat was a challenge in its own way.
SmartLess · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Footloose?
2 shows discussed Footloose in these episodes.
- Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast — 1 episode
Fake ID. From the movie Foot Loose...
Ep 594 - Gooniverse (feat. Steve Gerben & Billy) - SmartLess — 1 episode
That was a challenge in its own way.
John Lithgow | SmartLess
Who talks about Footloose on podcasts?
Matt brought up Footloose; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast.
- Ep 594 - Gooniverse (feat. Steve Gerben & Billy) on Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast (Jan 2026) — Matt
- John Lithgow | SmartLess on SmartLess (Mar 2025)