Comedian Eshaan Akbar joins me to defend Step Brothers. The Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly comedy that has gone from divisive release to modern comedy classic.We discuss why Step Brothers has become one of the most quotable comedies ever made, Will Ferrell's incredible run of films, Adam McKay's influence on modern comedy, and whether Hollywood has quietly stopped making big, original studio comedies like this. We also dive into the film's unforgettable supporting cast, iconic scenes, and why its absurd humour has only got better with age.Away from the movie, Eshaan talks about his stand-up career, writing a comedy musical about the Battle of Plassey, judging the Royal Society Science Book Prize, and how his background influences the stories he tells on stage.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all podcast platforms🎬 Watch more episodes of Everyone's a Critic:  @everyonesacriticpod  ⭐ Support the show on Patreon for:Episodes 24 hours earlyAd FreeBonus ContentExclusive Polls and Updatespatreon.com/everyonesacriticpod