Each location clocks in at around an hour and 20 minutes and most of the show is the pair telling stories about their lives, both old stories, and new ones that are updates since the previous week's podcast. The main reason for the podcast though, is to act as a "weekly intervention" for Mewes. For many years, Mewes had been addicted to several illicit substances, but after finally kicking the addictions, Smith decided to start this weekly podcast with his longtime friend and co-star as a way to keep Mewes busy and talking about his history with drugs like heroin. During the filming of these three events, Mewes was approaching two years clean and sober.
So, while there is a good bit of comedy in these broadcasts, there is also a more down-to-earth portion that focuses on Mewes' more sordid experiences. I will say, even the more depressing parts of Mewes' stories tend to have some comedic elements to them, albeit darkly comedic. Outside of those topics though, Smith and Mewes will talk about everything from previous trips to the UK, specifically London and Edinburgh, as well as talk about the film Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Mewes' attempt to ride the London Eye, Mewes' venture into an old Chinese remedy shop, and the fact that he didn't buy a mogwai, as well as some stories surrounding Smith's dogs.
This collection also contains stories about how Smith accidentally stole a kilt the last time he was in Edinburgh, and that Mewes felt he needed to buy one on this trip. Of course, Mewes being Mewes, he also made a point to wear it in the … um... "traditional" fashion. The topic of Prima Nocta also comes up and Smith tries to remind Mewes of what it means based on the film Braveheart, as well as a story about the pair of them meeting a lot of celebrities at an AIDS benefit.
All three of these shows ended with a game the pair likes to play that involves a bit of improv and audience participation. Unfortunately, we try to keep everything family-safe on this site, so I can't say much about this game. I can't even say the name of it.
It should go without saying, at least to anyone who is familiar with Jay and Silent Bob, or Smith and Mewes, that this is not for kids. Adult topics are brought up … and sometimes portrayed. Part of me feels like that should go without saying, but in case there was any doubt, I wanted to make it clear. Even the raunchiest parts portrayed in movies that contain the pothead duo don't come close to some of the discussions that are brought up in Jay and Silent Bob Get Old. That being said, I found it to be hilarious and I will proudly place it in my DVD case next to the rest of my Smith-related releases like The Kevin Smith Collection and Evening with Kevin Smith 2.
