Paul Scheer and his friends went to see Burlesque, and you might be shocked to hear that they didn’t like it. Paul, June, Jason, and guest Nick Kroll help us sift through the glitter and sadness that makes up this Golden Globe nominated film. June shares with us some of the life lessons she learned from this future-classic and everyone shares their personal “WHAT THE FUCK?” moment.
Nic Cage makes his first (but almost definitely not last) appearance on How Did This Get Made with Season of the Witch, a psuedo-religious buddy movie set during the black plague. Chris Hardwick joins the HDTGM crew to experience the inconsistent accents and sub-par CGI that famed director Dominic Sena cultivated in this cinematic gem. They pitch some alternate endings, delve into the subtle differences between witches and demons, and ask the all important question: How many women were killed during the crusades? Keep leaving us your suggestions and tell us what you thought of this chain-mesh disaster!
Where do we start with Old Dogs? Human puppet suits? A cross-eyed Rita Wilson? Sports marketing? Paul, June, and Jason invite Casey Wilson to help sift through the farts and crotch-shots that make up this 87 minute masterpiece. Casey and Paul reenact one of the more subtle, dramatic moments from the film, while Jason crosses the line with his jet-pack criticisms.
Some movies are so bad they’re good, some are so bad they’re bad, and then there’s The Last Airbender. It’s the story of the lil’ Avatar that could, and is riddled with enough racism and weird dialogue to disorient you for days. Jon Daly somehow got roped into the torture of this movie, and joins Paul, June, and Jason to work through the pain.
After our nap through The Last Airbender, we thought we’d take an adrenaline-fueled ride through hell with Drive Angry 3D. If you like your movies illogical, uninspiring, and full of weird sex, you’ve come to the right place. Curtis Gwinn joins Paul, June, and Jason to figure out why there are muscle cars in hell, how the casting process works, and what a “God Gun” is. Listen to hear if your Nic Cage movie pitch got chosen, and to learn how much it would cost you to make a film of this magnitude.
It is rumored that Battlefield Earth contains subliminal messages designed to brainwash people into joining The Church of Scientology. If so, Paul, Jason, June, and Rob Huebel are the smartest, most able-minded people ever to sit down and suffer through it. If you share Jason’s rage at the inconsistency of this film or Rob’s anger at the extreme un-sexiness of the characters, than you must join us for this celebration of awfulness.
Sorry for the delay with this episode, but it takes a while to fully comprehend All About Steve. Paul, Jason, June, and special guest Brandon Johnson tried their hardest, but still couldn’t figure out how this mildly racist, poorly structured, bizarrely performed movie got made. See if you can guess how much money this flop cost to make, and listen for your alternate horror movie titles.
Zack Snyder made a two hour music video called Sucker Punch and we’re here to tell you why you shouldn’t see it. Paul, Jason, June and Chelsea Peretti fought fate to watch this disaster and are attempting the impossible: Explaining what the hell it’s about. Between the rape dancing, the comic book costumes, and the bizarre performance of Mr. Blue we can’t guarantee you closure but we can guarantee you some laughs!
Fast Five might be a critical success and an “event in cinema” (Vin’s words, not ours) but that doesn’t make it immune to criticism. Paul, June, Jason, and Adam Scott discuss the prison bus flip sequence, the chase scene ending with a pregnancy reveal, and all the chronological confusion that lies beneath an otherwise incredible action flick. If you haven’t seen Fast Five yet, stay until after the credits for a surprise cameo (no, not Perd Hapley).
How do you make a movie like Mac and Me? We’ll give you the recipe: Take a bag of Skittles. Mix it with equal parts tired 80’s archetypes and bad CGI. Let it simmer in Coca-Cola while you go have an impromptu yet totally choreographed dance party. Carefully remove any traces of plot and serve with a side of french fries. There you have it, a recipe for a movie so stomach-churning that even the talented How Did This Get Made chefs, including Adam Pally, cannot make palatable. Enjoy!
When you pair two superstars like Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp, what’s the worst that can happen? Apparently it’s The Tourist. Jason lucked out and missed this movie, but Paul, June, and special guests Natasha Leggero and Gil Ozeri are here to discuss the bad accents and lack of chemistry that fill this Golden Globe nominated film. Be sure to check out the newly redesigned Earwolf website where you can buy the Ridiculous Cage shirt and donate to help buy us a new studio. We promise not to spend it on plastic surgery.
Wayne’s World was a successful sketch-turned-movie that satirized the music and mentality of the time with absolute precision. Austin Powers hit the cultural zeitgeist so hard that the quotes and characters remain in public consciousness. The Love Guru is, uh…well, it’s a movie, that’s for sure. Matt Walsh, director of the upcoming film High Road, joins the How Did This Get Made crew (including an internet connected Jason) to discuss how this pro-enlightenment, over-written piece of garbage got made. He even brings our attention to some of the more bizarre reviews the movie received. If you’re curious about the odd casting choices and borderline animal cruelty from this Mike Meyers flop, tune in. Maybe, just maybe, you’ll hear one of your suggested character names!
Why can’t more movies be like Crank 2? Sure it’s racist, sexist, implausible and disgusting, but that’s what makes it so much fun! Jensen Karp is our lucky guest in the studio with Paul and June (Jason is still in New York, but is live via satellite or something), and together they figure how tar enemas and full-body Tourette’s can make Chev Chelios’ second adventure so much better than the first. If this podcast doesn’t get your heart pumping, well…you’ll die, I guess. So you better listen!
In darkest night Paul, June, Jason, and Paul Rust went to see Green Lantern. In brightest day they reunited to figure out what the hell happened. You’d think that the art of the comic book movie would be perfected by now, but with it’s awful CGI, ultra-quippy dialogue, and awkward pacing and storytelling, Green Lantern is certainly the exception. Even Jason who has read the comics didn’t understand what was happening most of the time! If this film left you just as confused and unhappy, come commiserate with the gang and hopefully your questions will be answered. No guarantees though.
When the most striking attributes of a film are its too-loud eating sounds and hot dog centric bloopers, you know it’s a prime candidate for How Did This Get Made?! This week Jackie Clarke joins Paul, June, and Jason to travel through the cheese caves and baby pools that populate this JLo flick. If you were concerned by the drinking, put off by the pratfalls, or curious about bush sightings, you are not alone! Listen in and maybe, just maybe, you’ll hear your own backup plan.
This week Paul F. Tompkins joins Jason, June and Paul to breakdown the 2011 kid’s movie The Smurfs. They discuss the unnecessarily smurf-complicated language, the awkward casting, and ponder “was Azrael the cat the best actor in this movie?” and Paul introduces the first ever Second Opinions segment! If you’ve got a child’s heart, or had to drag your children to see this movie, you’ll enjoy this episode!
Summer is winding down and you have time for one last big-budget action thriller! Sorry, we can’t help you with that. Instead we have a meager-budget alien movie without a compelling story, relatable characters, or cool looking aliens. The Brothers Strause have done it again! Skyline is the movie and our guest is Jordan Morris from Jordan, Jesse Go! and All About Steve. The plot is unbelievable, the dialogue is atrocious, Jason is angry, Paul is confused, what more could you want? Jordan talking about his experience on All About Steve? Well you got it!
For nearly a decade, Gigli has been a go-to punchline for hack comedians. Does it hold up to it’s bad movie reputation? Danielle Schneider joins us this week to deconstruct one of the most monumentally bad movies of the millennium. This movie is garbage on every level, from the painfully awkward acting to the politically incorrect plot.
The Wicker Man has a measly 14% on Rotten Tomatoes. Does it deserve this terrible score? Jonah Ray is in the studio to deconstruct and celebrate the ridiculousness of this Neil Labute remake disaster. We also get a call from Liam O’Donnell, one of the writers of Skyline, who defends his movie and offers up an explanation of how it got made.
This week’s How Did This Get Made? is the first of its kind. Our guests are Lexi Alexander, director of Punisher: War Zone and Patton Oswalt, one of the movie’s most vocal supporters. Together with Paul and June (unfortunately Jason had to miss this one) they honestly explain how this movie got made: From the very first pitch meetings to the week after it was released. Hear how unfortunate timing, poor marketing, and mixed expectations affected the success of one of the coolest, craziest, most fun comic book adaptations of the decade (at least).
Is Aubrey a piano prodigy or a stripper? Is it all real or a piece of creative writing? Is this the worst movie Lindsay Lohan has ever been in or flat out the worst movie ever? These are just a few of the questions I Know Who Killed Me left us with. Ken Marino is our victim this week and he helps Paul, June, and Jason piece together the plot, characters, and ridiculous symbols that make this horror thriller such a bomb.
We watched Leprechaun in the Hood, as you probably expected we would. Kumail Nanjiani is our guest, and he put this bad movie to the test. I realize these rhymes aren’t great, but this movie isn’t exactly first rate.
We’re very fortunate to have two experts this week joining us to discuss The Room. First off we have Steve Heisler from The AV Club who has made it his journalistic duty to learn everything he can about this disaster. Also joining us is Mark (Oh, hi Mark!), aka Greg Sestero who also worked behind-the-scenes as a producer. Tuxedo football, outdoor green screens, unnecessary double casting, Mark knows how it all came to be and he’s here to share it all with us.
This week we bring you How Did This Get Made? LIVE from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles! Special guest Damon Lindelof joined us for this amazing night of awkward credits, poor storytelling, and bad direction. The night was so amazing that we’re releasing it in two separate installments! Come back next week to hear the rest of the show with yet another special guest.
Halle Berry is an Oscar winner, Catwoman is a beloved comic book icon, and Sharon Stone is the perfect villain. It would be tough to screw this movie up, but lo and behold! We watched Catwoman with Jamie Denbo and despite the occasional girl power messages and sometimes amusing witticisms, it revealed itself as an over CGI’d, poorly scripted, oddly dated mess.
You’d think that the comedic prowess of Arnold Schwarzenegger, the acting talents of Sinbad, and the star power of a Jim Belushi cameo would make for the ultimate Christmas movie! Instead we have an illogical and unbelievable commercial masked as a movie.
If you’ve had the misfortune of being imprinted with Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, than please join us as we journey through the boring yet endlessly confusing relationship of Bella and Edward. Doug Benson is our guest of honor and together we try out hardest to understand this love story that has captivated the tweens of the nation.
We can never talk enough about Crank and Crank 2. Fortunately we found someone just as excited about the movies to chat with us: Brian Taylor, the co-writer/director of the franchise. He joins Paul and Jason to tell us about Bai Ling’s improvising, Jason Statham’s secret comedic prowess, and what that mysterious underwear stain really was. As if that wasn’t enough, he brings us the inside scoop from working with Nic Cage. We are proud to welcome Brian this week for latest HDTGM Director’s Edition!
2011 was a great year for Nic Cage. He made Season of the Witch, Drive Angry, and this week’s selection, Trespass. It broke the record for shortest time between theatrical premiere and DVD release, and if you watched it I think you know why. We invited Rachael Harris to join us for a discussion of this widely despised Schumacher thriller.
Even if you’re still stuck in the credits of Cool as Ice, you probably know you’re in for something crazy! We watched it and invited Brian Huskey to join us in reveling in this relic of the early 90s. Weird biker gangs, inexplicable love stories, and the Witness Protection Program flesh out what is essentially a feature-length hip hop music video starring Vanilla Ice. What does Vanilla think of the movie? Learn as Rob Van Winkle joins the crew for the final few minutes to give insight into the stunts, the sets, and the jargon that has stood the test of time.
Did you guys know that there is a crisis with our environment? If not, you must not have seen Birdemic: Shock and Terror, this week’s victim for a very special How Did This Get Made? LIVE! Our friend “Weird Al” Yankovic is on the panel to enjoy the CGI dancing, obvious typos, and complete lack of editing that made this thriller a cult classic. Also on hand is Whitney Moore, star of Birdemic, who tells us the truth about her robotic costar, shares insight into the audition process, and divulges information about the sequel. This is less like a podcast, and more like you’re Just Hanging Out with some friends.
Al Pacino is one of America’s finest film actors. Of course, you wouldn’t know that if you’ve only seen 88 Minutes. This week we invite Pete Holmes into the fold to suffer through this real-time adventure and the accompanying misogyny, unnecessary character names, and first draft dialogue. We’re more than happy to invite Pete into our “most secure files area.”
Oh, Abduction. We laughed, we cried (at least Jason did), we got uncomfortable, we were confused. Jessica Chaffin is our guest this week to unwrap the layers of awfulness that awarded Abduction its 4% score on Rotten Tomatoes. From the Pittsburghian influence to the subtle racism, we’re here to try to make sense of it all.
If you love Star Wars and Spaceballs, you’ll LOVE The Adventures of Pluto Nash. This intergalactic flop will leave you questioning Eddie Murphy’s career choices, the future of civilization, and your own sanity. Our guests Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair are down to deconstruct the confusing costuming and cloning that left us all stunned. Watch it if you must, but don’t say we didn’t warn you.
There is no tiptoeing around it, this movie blows! Not even a French Peter Dinklage in cornrows can save this non-comedy about a full-sized dwarf dealing with his wife’s pregnancy. Not sold yet? Neither is Dave Holmes who joined us in watching this Sundance “Official Selection.”
On the Line is a tale as old as time, the love story of Turkey Sub and Hubcap. What happens when boy banders try their hand at acting? Bizarre sound effects, terrible musical performances, and lots and lots of chewing noises. Ike Barinholtz joins us to discuss a movie so shamefully bad that even its most ardent supporters hide themselves with nom de plumes.
Are you listening to this podcast on a computer? If so, you could be a villain in Speed 2! In this epic summer sequel we lament the absence of Keanu, marvel at the lack of deaths when a cruise ship levels a community, and wonder why computer genius Willem Dafoe has a gun if he never uses it. Do you have a bad summer movie you think we should cover?
Action star Danny Trejo is the only guy Bad Ass enough to kick butt while wearing a fanny pack, and this week we chat with him about his career, claw stunts, and which actors he thinks are dangerous.
Pop on your headphones, but be careful no giant dinosaurs sneak up on you! Attack Of The Show’s Chris Gore bravely sat through Godzilla to discuss this summer movie disaster with the HDTGM crew, and it’s agreed that cute baby Godzillas eating popcorn aren’t enough to save this one.
Pick up a plate of recycled spaghetti and join Erica Oyama and the How Did This Get Made? crew for a look at Judge Dredd. Block wars. That about covers it. Join us on this trip to Aspen with Rob Schneider and enjoy the horrible sets and futuristic insanity. Enjoy!
This week Jason, June and Paul are joined by Kulap Vilaysack (Origin Story, Add To Cart podcast) to discuss the 2007 film, Spider-Man 3. The four discuss the shock of learning most of this movie is about Mary Janes failed Broadway career, all the bad CGI, wonder what’s up with Topher Grace’s character, and ask “does this film have TOO many villains?”. The answer is yes.
Superhero butt shots, bat nipples, and freeze puns are all up for discussion on this week’s How Did This Get Made? The Nerdist podcast’s Matt Mira and Marvel’s Jesse Falcon join us to chat about a movie that easily can be seen as a really long action figure commercial, Batman & Robin!
Kevin Smith comes prepared with his Kenneth Branagh & Salma Hayek impressions on this week’s How Did This Get Made? Kevin joins Paul, Jason, and June to share his early involvement with a Superman movie that reveals the origin of the giant spider. We also get into Dr. Loveless’s spider fetish, the huge robot dildo, how racist the old west was, and Bai Ling.
Writer/comedian Jake Fogelnest joins Jason, June, and Paul to break down 1987’s Jaws 4: The Revenge. The crew discuss Lorraine Gary’s return to the franchise, ponder why the sharks are so obsessed with the Bordy family, and reveal Mario Van Peebles improvised all his lines. Seems like this time it was actually personal.
If you love movies with huge explosions, bar fights, and monster trucks, then you have to watch Road House immediately. Our first return guest, Doug Benson, joined us for this week’s How Did This Get Made? LIVE at Bumbershoot! We discuss everything from throat ripping to everybody going commando to the lack of any police involvement. That’s not all, we also open it up to questions to make sure we didn’t miss anything important in this amazing movie that even babies are sure to love.
Fans of gratuitous side boob are in luck as we discuss Barb Wire on today’s How Did This Get Made! America’s Radio Sweetheart Jesse Thorn joins us to talk about Barb’s wardrobe being full of black leather bustiers, Big Fatso’s amazing performance, and how this movie is a rip-off of Casablanca. Plus, we cover the crotch biting dog, prostitute medical cards, and steel bikini torture.
Can you make a movie out of a video game? In this case, no! Jenny Slate joins us to discuss Super Mario Bros. the movie on this week’s How Did This Get Made? LIVE at Bumbershoot! We cover everything from the alternate dinosaur infested dimension, the absence of gold coins, Mojo Nixon’s odd cameo as a Goomba, and the fact that Mario & Luigi are not brothers in the movie. Plus, we hear what the gang was doing when the movie came out in theaters during our Q&A.
Paul, Jason, June Diane, and MTV’s Zack Pearlman talk 1983’s Sleepaway Camp on this Halloween episode of How Did This Get Made. We learn about incest, how much salt to add to boiling water, and, most importantly, to be cautious of water snakes. Also, we discuss the performance of Robert Earl Jones (father to James Earl Jones) and Paul’s understanding of the AIDS epidemic. Enjoy this not-so-low-budget ode to side pony-tails and short shorts. Happy Halloween!
Imagine Dirty Harry but more violent and with robots. Our two special guests Brian Posehn and Rhett Miller joined us to talk about Cobra on this week’s How Did This Get Made? LIVE at Bumbershoot! We discuss everything from Stallone’s obsession with food, the modeling shoot music video, and the New Order’s decision to attack in bright daylight. That’s not all, we also open it up to questions and hear about Jason’s childhood fear of killer clowns. Feel the heat!
Finally, the Twilight saga has come to an end and Doug Benson is back to help wrap up Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 2! We cover everything from the CGI baby, numerous decapitations, and vampire stereotypes. We also talk about why Jacob is literally the worst, how the movie becomes a pale version of X-Men, and the insane plot twist. Which part of the movie did Jason cry at? You’ll have to listen to find out!
Join us as we discuss the crazy time jumps and smashed bottles that make up Lifetimes Liz & Dick. We discuss everything from the career of Lindsay Lohan to the inexpiable togas seen throughout the film. Don’t forget to grab your Vodka Vodka and “Norbit it up” for this spectacularly bad made-for-TV movie that we saw with the incomparable Groundling, Drew Droege.
Join us this Christmas as we discuss one of the worst holiday-themed movies to come out two months after December, Reindeer Games. We talk about terrible open-mouthed kissing, how much Ben Affleck likes pecan pie, and a strange cameo by Ashton Kutcher. Also, we learn all about Paul’s intimate relationship history with his mom. Joining us this week is Who Charted’s Howard Kremer who helps us learn about symbolism and what the holidays really mean. There are no reindeer games here! Happy holidays from How Did This Get Made!
Recorded live at the Bell House with Michael Ian Black join us as we unfurl the catastrophe that is Anaconda! We discuss the cast including Jon Voight who plays his character as a French Robert De Niro from South America, Jennifer Lopez as a documentarian, and a guy named Mateo. We also talk about whether they should have let the snake talk, translation mistakes, and Jon Voight’s surprising athleticism. You mean there are snakes out there this big? Listen to find out.
Tim Heidecker joins us for what turns out to be a serious discussion about The Odd Life of Timothy Green. We talk about Timothy’s relationship with Baby Mila Kunis, the Titanic portrait drawing scene, and Common sizing up kids to be on a soccer team. Jason teared up once again, Tim genuinely likes the movie for what it is, and Paul & June didn’t enjoy it.
STOP. RESET. This might be the sexiest/dirtiest movie we’ve done! Special guest Julie Klausner joined us to talk about The Devil’s Advocate on this week’s How Did This Get Made? LIVE at the Bell House! We cover everything from Keanu’s multiple southern accents, Pacino’s 30 minute monologue, and the insane double twist. Also, we debate with the audience over the country of origin of different actors, share our favorite Pacino line, and cast our dream sequel!
The League’s Steve Rannazzisi joined us on a journey into the weird mind of Dan Aykroyd as we watched the truly upsetting Nothing But Trouble. We discuss the baffling set up to the drastically different second half of the movie, if the 2 large greasy men in diapers are indeed humans, and why Digital Underground would choose to take the detour into the run-down village of Valkenvania. We also talk about how John Candy looked depressed to be in this movie, Dan Aykroyd’s obsession with gadgets, and the fact that there are no jokes in this movie.
Recorded live at Largo in Los Angeles, Nick Kroll returns as we figure out what is going on in the American Idol musical that is From Justin To Kelly! We discuss Kelly Clarkson’s outfit choices, if anyone could hear each other singing, and who’s which Grease character. We also talk about Justin & Kelly’s disgusting first meeting, the evil Paris Hilton stunt double, and the awful Pennsylvania Posse beat box on the beach. Who does Jason believe is behind the making of this movie? Tune in to find out!
Seth Morris aka Bob Ducca joins us as we try to figure out what the hell happened in Uwe Boll’s In The Name of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale. We talk about how Jason Statham’s character could care less about the death of his son, Matthew Lillard’s use of his ren fair experience, and plastic Burt Reynolds. Jason & June recreate one of the romantic scenes, Seth explains how Ray Liotta has cocaine eyes, and Paul had a tough time finding 5 star Amazon reviews. Jump out of that tree and take a listen!
Can anyone explain the plot of Spice World? Parks and Rec’s Retta joins us to try to make sense of the movie’s nonsense such as; the gigantic interior of the bus, the pregnant Asian friend, and why Ginger Spice kisses an alien on the mouth. We’ll also get into the Italian men asses scene, why Retta had a dream about George Wendt, and the possibility of a character contemplating suicide. That’s not all, tune in to find who Paul, June, Jason, and Retta would be if they were Spice Girls. Girl Power, bro!
Finally a movie stayed true to its video game adaptation by having no plot. John Gemberling joins Paul, June, and Jason to figure out who is a native of Shadaloo, why Jean-Claude Van Damme pretends to be dead for a really long time, and what the hell was the reason for Van Damme to play a home video tape while driving a boat. They’ll also share their favorite lines, explore all the shoehorned elements of the video game, and explain to June what “street fighting” really means.
The wonderful Kate Spencer joins us this week to discuss the Sylvester Stallone & Estelle Getty classic Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot. We discuss everything from infant fetishizing, diaper nightmares, and the possibility that all the characters in the film have borderline personality disorder. Tune in to hear us try to make sense of a movie that Sylvester himself is ashamed of. Enjoy!
Queen Latifah & Dolly Parton were in a gospel filled musical with so many plots that it will make your head spin! Fred Stoller joins us to talk about the strange heart attacks that kill of two characters in the movie, the bum wiping vs turd in tissue issue that Queen’s son with Asperger’s syndrome faces with, and who is shooting the footage of Queen & her husband hugging at a park. We also cover the diner food fight scene, Dolly’s partial duet with her dead husband/ghost self, and the big medley at the end with Catholic-fied versions of pop songs.
Standing ovations were made and tears were shed as Paul, June, Jason, and Adam Scott strapped themselves in for another Fast & Furious adventure complete with fast cars, amnesia, and family. They discuss why the incredible feats these drag racers accomplish must make them superheroes, Tyrese & Ludacris absolutely killing it as the comic-relief, Han’s long emotional journey, the larger than life body of The Rock, and the jaw-dropping post-credits scene that made Adam Scott declare that director Justin Lin must be a fan of How Did This Get Made. Plus, everyone names their favorite character and explain why.
Giant birds, weird wheelchairs, and ghosting are just some of the unbelievable things that are found in the Will & Jaden Smith vehicle After Earth. Paul, June, Jason, and Paul F. Tompkins discuss future British accents, an emotionless Will Smith, and animals that do nothing but kill. They also talk about the possible references to Scientology, a future with no doors & only a sword as a weapon, and June’s interpretation of what really happened in the birthday candles flashback scene.
Recorded live at Largo in Los Angeles, Kristen Schaal joins Paul, June, & Jason to ask burning questions regarding duck boobies, how a duck’s penis works, and duck evolution in the world of Howard the Duck. Everything from Lea Thompson’s strange sexual relationship with Howard the Duck to the disturbing Jeffrey Jones electricity scene will be discussed. Oh yeah, there will be duck puns! Be sure to check out the screen grabs that were discussed in this episode on the Earwolf page!
Recorded LIVE at SubCulture in New York, Wyatt Cenac joins us as we dive into the futuristic world of Demolition Man! We discuss the frozen Sylvester Stallone cube, the slang of the future, the possibility that Wesley Snipes improvised every one of his lines, Denis Leary’s rant, and seashell wiping. Get ready for some spot on Stallone/Snipes impressions!
ATTENTION: There was a film that came on Syfy channel that was so important that we had to disrupt our regularly scheduled programming in order to present to you a very special episode of How Did This Get Made? about Sharknado. Most Valuable Podcaster, Scott Aukerman returns to help us figure out the importance of the ship captain opening scene, if a sharknado is scientifically possible, how Tara Reid became a part of this, and where the government was throughout the movie. Plus, June delivers an amazing performance of Nova’s monologue about the origin of her scar. Chomp. Chomp. Chomp.
Put your hat backwards in preparation for your second dose of Stallone as Bobby Moynihan joins us to discuss the arm wrestling obsessed world of Over The Top! We discuss everything from the weird father/son relationship to the movie basically becoming a high stakes arm wrestling documentary. We also talk about the possibility of Stallone’s wife being insane, product placement in the form of Alka-Seltzer, and why being able to drive a truck makes you smart.
That’s not a podcast, THIS is a podcast! The Bitter Buddha himself, Eddie Pepitone joins us this week to talk about Crocodile Dundee’s misadventures in Los Angeles! We discuss the confusion over the spider in the hat scene, the Beverly Hills Cop-esque plot that appears later in the movie, and the insanity of the skunk in the freeway. Then, ESPN fantasy sports analyst Matthew Berry explains how he become involved in writing the movie, how he & his writing partner got into a public dispute with Paul Hogan over writing credit, and the one thing he’s proud of & is embarrassed by in the movie. Crikey!
Recorded live at Largo in Los Angeles, Michael Showalter joins Paul, June, & Jason to discuss the next level bonkers movie that combines gymnastics & karate, Gymkata! They’ll get into the Kurt Thomas flipping as he talks to himself scene, the questionable effectiveness of arrows in the film, flag ninjas, the village of the crazies, and the infamous pommel horse scene. Plus, audience questions make us wonder how the director of Enter The Dragon went from working with Bruce Lee to Kurt Thomas.
Get your deer penis out right now because The League’s Jon Lajoie joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss Steven Seagal’s The Glimmer Man. Is this a buddy cop film? How is it that Seagal’s character is a man of peace yet he violently murders a ton of Russian terrorists with a credit card? Is there a separate storyline that involved Keenen Ivory Wayans’ character getting in touch with his emotions? They’ll get into all of this and more!
HitFix’s Drew McWeeny joins Paul & Jason to discuss the less charming and more preachy Willy Wonka aka Robin Williams in Toys. It takes a special kind of movie with a strange choice of casting, tone, and plot for us to truly ask “how did this get made?” And this movie delivers. We get into everything from LL Cool J’s interrogation scene to the big reveal of Joan Cusack’s character. Oh yeah, we didn’t forget about the sea monster.
Giant talking gorillas, lasers and volcanoes are all a part of the insanity that is Congo. Nick Wiger joins Paul, June, and Jason (via computer magic) to ask important questions such as: what are communication lasers, what’s the deal with Dr. Peter’s strangely erotic relationship with Amy the gorilla, and why is Tim Curry’s character even there?
It’s a HDTGM first as Paul, June, and Jason go guestless this week to tackle the terrifyingly terrible Halloween III: Season of the Witch. They’ll discuss Dr. Sexy Detective sleeping with everyone, the robots full of goo, the evil Irish novelty toy manufacturer’s reason for his big Halloween plan, Marge Guttman’s bedwear, and Stonehenge lasers. The gang also explains how they would turn humans into robots if they were evil masterminds right before getting into another edition of Second Opinions. 8 more days ’til Halloween!
Writer and Daredevil expert Ed Brubaker join Paul, June, and Jason to break down Ben Affleck’s blind performance in both the theatrical version and director’s cut of Daredevil. They’ll cover everything from the sitcom looking streets, Bullseye treating his forehead like a nipple, the playground fight/dance scene, and the huge subplot involving a drug addict played by Coolio which was cut from the theatrical version. Spoiler: June loved it!
Modern Family’s Danny Zuker joins Paul, June, and Jason to figure out how Cindy Crawford was given a starring role in 1995’s Fair Game. They’ll discuss the absurdity of someone having a pizza account, Cindy Crawford being awful at seducing a super nerd, and what exactly the film’s title refers to.
Emily V. Gordon of The Indoor Kids joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss Bruce Willis’ cappuccino obsession, Nintendo references, and burglary duets in Hudson Hawk. They cover everything from the candy bar named bad guys to Andie MacDowell being Nundercover.
It’s not a music video and not yet a movie. Jeff Rubin of The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss Britney Spears in 2002’s Crossroads. They talk about why you shouldn’t judge the movie from the poster, the many similarities to Adventures in Babysitting, the heavy secrets montage, and the very dark ending. Plus, Paul gives everyone a Pop Quiz that features some insane trivia!
Finally, a movie where you don’t know who to root for. Recorded LIVE at Largo in Los Angeles, Andrea Savage joins Paul, June, & Jason to discuss Matthew Broderick & Danny DeVito in Deck the Halls! They’ll get into whether Danny DeVito plays a con man, the character journey of Kristin Davis & her cook book, the cross dressing sheriff, and the super sexual dance number during the town’s Christmas show. Plus, Andrea has some inside information from the set of the movie that explains so much. Happy New Year!
Break out your magic harmonica, because Dan Harmon joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the Michael Keaton classic, Jack Frost. They discuss the George Clooney connection to the film and ponder if Jim Henson would have let this nightmare come to life. And remember, Snow Dad is better than no dad.
If you loved the game, you might hate this movie. Put Your Hands Together/Wham Bam Pow host Cameron Esposito joins Paul, June, and Jason to talk all about MORTAL KOMBAT. They discuss the mortals being unfazed by the supernatural, Christopher Lambert’s wig, and the anticlimactic fight with Goro aka four arms. Plus, we learn about June’s relationship with video games, find out Jason’s thoughts on the movie’s soundtrack, and hear one of the most amazing reviews during Second Opinions.
Owen Burke of Owen & TJ Read the News joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss Van Damme & Rodman in 1997’s Double Team. They cover everything from the tiger tipping off Mickey Rourke at the amusement park, to Rodman’s basketball zingers, to the cyber monks, to being saved from a colosseum explosion with the help of a Coke machine.
Andy Daly (Comedy Central’s Review) joins Paul & Jason to discuss an adaptation of a book that was deemed unfilmable, the 2014 romantic fantasy Winter’s Tale. They’ll cover the flying horses, Will Smith’s cameo as Lucifer in a Jimi Hendrix shirt, and the totally bonkers library scene. Plus, Jason explains how this movie is basically Harry Potter and why he’s so obsessed with the trailer for “Blended.”
Get ready to enter a state of HULKAMANIA, brother? Recorded LIVE at Largo in Los Angeles, Thomas Lennon joins Paul, June, & Jason to discuss the 1989 Hulk Hogan film, No Holds Barred! They’ll cover everything from dookie pants and fighting guns with pies, to June learning that ‘No Holds Barred’ actually has a meaning.
Amy Schumer joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1994 erotic thriller Color of Night. They cover everything from the lipstick carousel, the confusion around color blindness, the baseball mitt chair, and the big twist ending.
Lesley Arfin (Love, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins Paul, June, and Jason to break down Ernest P. Worrell’s antics in the 1990 slapstick comedy Ernest Goes To Jail. They discuss Ernest’s imperviousness to electricity, his ability to fly, and his Rube Goldberg contraptions that seem to always hurt people. Plus, they ask important questions like “Is this movie actually for kids?” and “Does Evil Ernest ooze sexuality?”
You know a sequel is good when none of the original actors from the first film are involved and the lead in the movie is not an actor but instead a lawyer. The hilarious Nick Thune joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss Easy Rider 2: The Ride Back. They’ll cover everything from the real time driving scenes to all the confusing flashbacks to the terrible sound design.
HULKAMNIA is back brother! Recorded LIVE at Largo in Los Angeles, Rob Corddry joins Paul, June, & Jason to talk about how Mr. Nanny has changed his mind on enjoying movies all together. They’ll discuss the casual dog throw into the ocean at the very beginning, Terry “Hulk” Hogan fingering a pie, Buster Poindexter as the villain, and the pit of blood. Plus, Rob shares his daughter’s commentary of the movie and everyone asks themselves what really happened at the end of this movie.
Finally, a kids movie that proves the age-old adage that a child’s best friend is a 7-foot-tall scary-ass looking Scottish bear that makes other kids piss their pants. Star of the hit TV show The Rehearsal and resident Canada expert Nathan Fielder joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss a movie with no plot simply known as Gooby. Why do some see Gooby as a man in a costume and others see him as a monster? What led to Eugene Levy being in this movie? Tune in as they discuss Gooby’s creepy interactions with kids and much more!
Last year the Syfy channel brought us Sharknado and this year it happened again. Special guest Scott Aukerman returns for a very special episode of How Did This Get Made? about Sharknado 2: The Second One. From the “homages” to other various movies, to whether a shark bit off Tara’s whole arm or just her hand, to Al Roker & Matt Lauer having huge roles in the movie, to the Statue of Liberty’s head becoming the boulder from Indiana Jones, to all the cameos which include Jared the Subway guy & Biz Markie, to “Frogger.” We cover it all! Plus, Paul & June’s baby makes his podcast debut! Chompa. Chompa. Chompa.
Welcome to the 1st ANNUAL HOWDIES!!! Break out the tuxedo and join Paul, June, and Jason as they look back at the Best Intro Lines, Worst Character Names, the Weirdest Thing Jason Has Been Turned On By, the Best Guest impression, the Most Next Level Bonkers June Theory, and much more.
Welcome back to the finale of the 1st ANNUAL HOWDIES!!! Paul, June, and Jason saved some of the best categories for last as they unveil the Most Awkward Paul/June Introduction, Jason’s single proper usage of “LITERALLY!”, Best Impression By A Host, June’s Most Upsetting, and much more, including new supercuts!
The art of dance, sweat, and slow-mo sex faces are all brought you by Sylvester & Frank Stallone in the sequel to Saturday Night Fever. Recorded LIVE at Largo in Los Angeles, special guest Katie Dippold joins Paul, June, & Jason to talk about the Broadway production of Satan’s Alley, John Travolta turning down a three-way with two new wave girls, and how much June knows about dance. Plus, we finally find out whether a sweaty Travolta or Evil Ernest oozes more sexuality and everyone breaks into dance during 2nd Opinions.
It’s a special HDTGM All-Stars episode with guest co-hosts Adam Scott & Casey Wilson as well as special guest Dan Levy and they’re talking all about Mariah Carey’s Glitter. Recorded LIVE at Largo in Los Angeles, we get into why this movie is set in the 80s, what the deal is with Mariah’s friends Da Brat & the other one, Dice’s death, and the true meaning of magical realism from the director’s commentary track of the film. Plus, we ask what happened to Mariah’s cat and talk about the transitions during audience Q&As!
Unlike Brice, this week’s episode is phenomenal as special guest Katie Aselton joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss Tyler Perry’s Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor. They’ll cover everything from small town dreams in the big city, Brandy & Kim Kardashian’s roles, Vanessa Williams’ French accent, and how everyone has (spoiler alert) AIDS. Plus, we hear from Vanessa Williams on her French accent, Tyler Perry’s thoughts on the movie, and this episode breaks a HDTGM record for the most 5 Star Reviews during 2nd Opinions.
A murderous monkey, a classic 80‘s sex scene, animal monologues, and the Tucc. Monkey Shines has it all! In a special Halloween episode, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the monkey cam, mom sponge baths, whether Alan was running to school with bricks in his backpack in the beginning, and what exactly “monkey shines” means. Plus, everyone tries to figure out where the allegedly cut brain surgery scene fits in the final cut of the movie.
Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton star in the musical comedy that no one wanted. Recorded LIVE at Largo in Los Angeles, special guest Matt Jones joins Paul, June, & Jason to talk about an 80’s classic by the name of Rhinestone. They’ll cover everything from Stallone’s funny t-shirts, the art of slams, and the Stallone & Dolly duet. Plus, we delve deeper into what the deal was with the suicidal cowboy during audience Q&As.
It’s another special HDTGM All-Stars episode with guest co-hosts Rob Huebel & Chelsea Peretti as well as special guest John Flynn and they’re talking all about Miley Cyrus & Demi Moore in LOL. Recorded LIVE at Largo in Los Angeles, they get into the family bathtub scene, how Demi Moore got involved in the movie, the original French version of the movie, and the web-camera that goes inside a raw chicken. Plus, we hear from the camera assistant who put the camera inside the chicken and what was cut from the editor in the film during audience Q&As!
In a very special podcast cross-over event, Bond experts Matt Gourley and Matt Mira of James Bonding join Paul, June, and Jason to figure out if A View To a Kill is the worst Bond movie of all time. Recorded LIVE at Largo in Los Angeles, they cover how Bond invents snowboarding, the most French man in the world, Tanya Roberts’ stunt double being a grizzly old man, the multiple blimps, race horses, the robot dog, and of course, the butterflies. Plus, Gourley & June’s wigdar shines during audience Q&A and we hear from the person who reviews A View To a Kill every year in another edition of 2nd Opinions!
In a special 100th episode of HDTGM, Paul, June, and Jason finally tackle Junior, the movie that inspired HDTGM’s artwork! They’ll cover everything from Smartszennegger, Emma Thompson being a klutz, Schwarzenegger in drag, DeVito’s jerk off room, and how there is no scientific explanation on how Schwarzenegger’s baby could survive in his belly. Plus, everyone pitches their remake of the film.
If you’ve ever roller-skated, then this movie is for you! Recorded LIVE at Largo in Los Angeles, special guest Michaela Watkins joins Paul, June, and Jason to talk all about the Olivia Newton-John & Gene Kelly musical Xanadu. They’ll cover everything from the opening dance montage where the muses come out of a mural portal, the animation sequence that was basically the sex scene, and Gene Kelly’s memory boner. Plus, everyone figures out why Zeus has a British accent during audience Q&A!
Nick Kroll (The League, Kroll Show) returns for his 3rd guest appearance to discuss the 1989 Sly Stallone & Kurt Russell buddy cop flick Tango & Cash. The HDTGM crew cover Jack Palance’s maze, the newspaper headlines, the bizarre shower scene, and Sly & Kurt’s will-they-won’t-they high-five relationship. Plus, June disagrees with a 2nd Opinion review on the issue of on-screen naked male butts.
Brett Gelman of Adult Swim’s Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman’s Family joins Paul & Jason to talk about John Boorman’s fever dream Zardoz. They’ll discuss everything including the multiple floating heads, Sean Connery oozing sexuality in a red diaper, and one of the laziest reveals in movie history. Plus, we hear a commentary track from John Boorman himself and Paul reads a 5 star Amazon review that explains how Zardoz was a sci-fi re-interpretation of Nietzsche’s philosophy.
A first in HDTGM history, we had to release a part TWO of Zardoz to get June Diane Raphael’s thoughts on the movie and what exactly she found upsetting. We’ll hear what’s inside June’s notebook including how it must hurt to ride horseback without a bra, how Sean Connery groomed his mustache, would you really want to live forever, and more. Then, they cover skeleton couples and other things they might have missed during Corrections and Omissions. Plus, Paul asks director John Boorman a very important question about Sean Connery.
The very funny Eliza Skinner and Zombeavers director Jordan Rubin join Paul & Jason to talk about the most seemingly normal but insane film Safe Haven. They’ll discuss how the movie feels like it’s made up of scenes that you would want cut out, the heavy paint can scene, the multiple shocking reveals, and what made everyone except Jordan burst into tears. Plus, we hear some glorious Amazon 5 star review one liners in another edition of 2nd Opinions.
Writer/director Evan Goldberg (Superbad) and HDTGM all-star Paul F. Tompkins (BoJack Horseman) join Paul & Jason to talk about the insanity in the 1999 shark flick Deep Blue Sea. Live from Largo in L.A. they get into Samuel L. Jackson’s infamous death scene, LL Cool J’s relationship with his bird, Stellan Skarsgård’s new name, and how Saffron Burrows is the film’s true villain. Plus, we hear LL Cool J’s hip-hop prayer and the best song ever recorded for a movie.
Reading Aloud’s Nate Corddry and HDTGM All-Star Paul F. Tompkins join Paul & Jason at Largo in Los Angeles to talk all about how Lake Placid shows that nature and man cannot co-exist. They’ll cover everything from the movie not reaching 90 minutes yet feeling long, the amazing performances by the cows, Brendan Gleeson reading the stage directions, underwater bears, and more. Plus, we finally get down to the bottom of what the proper way to say Reese’s Pieces is before getting into audience Q&As!
Recorded LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, filmmaker and author Seth Grahame-Smith joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss the 1997 Nick Cage classic, Con Air. They cover everything from Nic Cage’s southern accent, John Cusack’s socks with sandals look, June’s love of plane movies, and much more. Plus, everyone talks about John Malkovich having the greatest villain death of all time during audience Q&As!
Recorded LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, actor Randall Park joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss the best movie about face switching ever made, Face Off! They cover everything from Nic Cage asking everyone to suck his tongue, the kabuki like performances from Travolta and Cage, the face waterfall, and much more. Plus, Randall shares his Scientology theory on the film before getting into audience Q&As!
Actor, director, writer Alex Fernie joins Paul & June in studio to talk about Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer not caring at all in 1996’s The Island of Dr. Moreau. They’ll discuss why Brando insisted to be in white face, Val Kilmer’s mocking performance of Brando later in the movie, Brando playing piano with the world’s smallest man, and more. Plus, we hear what Brando believed to be a much better ending to the movie.
Recorded LIVE from Irving Plaza in New York, Abbi Jacobson of Broad City joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the story of Pretzie and Arnold Strong aka Schwarzenegger in Hercules in New York! They’ll cover everything from Arnold’s awkward flirting, Hercules vs. the bear in sneakers in Central Park, the moment of clear genius during the chariot race scene, and Pretzie’s ending monologue. Plus, everyone in the crowd shows off their best Hercules impression during audience Q&As!
It’s a WolfPop teamup! This week Paul & Jason are joined by two special guests, from “Blacklist Table Reads”, Franklin Leonard, and from the equally popular “Picking Favorites, Razzle Dangerously. They try, and almost succeed, to understand the plot of the Wachowskis’ ‘Jupiter Ascending’. All the hard hitting questions are asked, including; why do no two aliens look the same? At what point did Channing Tatum realize what he was in for? Does being part dog help you in space? And why is our theme song so loud?
Go Ninja! Go Ninja! Go!!! Paul, Jason AND June (not to mention special return guest Adam Pally of Happy Endings and The Mindy Project) are all here in a very special How Did This Get Made LIVE from Irving Plaza in New York City! They’re talking about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret Of The Ooze. They’ll cover everything from the horrific amount of pizza to why these are the most charmless turtles imaginable to April O’Neil’s strange relationship with the turtles. Plus, we hear from Vanilla Ice himself on how Ninja Rap was born before getting into Audience Q&A!
The hilarious River Butcher of Put Your Hands Together and Wham Bam Pow joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss Runaway, a movie that is 1984 to the max! They’ll cover everything from the box robots with guns, Gene Simmons’ intense stare, and Tom Selleck’s kissing endurance. Plus, June shares how she had a real existential crisis possibly caused by robots.
From Los Angeles to New York to Washington D.C. to space! Scott Aukerman returns to join Paul and Jason to discuss the extensive list of celebrity cameos in Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! They’ll talk about Fin’s running style, President Mark Cuban, the Universal Studios VIP front of the line pass, the return of Nova, and David Hasselhoff in space. Plus, Nova is back baby!
In the first ever bootleg edition of How Did This Get Made, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the most shocking and disturbing look at the white supremacy movement ever made: Chuck Norris’ Top Dog. Recorded LIVE from The House of Blues in San Diego, they’ll cover how it is on record a movie made for children, Jason’s thoughts on the clown attack on Chuck Norris, every hit, kick, punch, and crash having the same sound effect, and June’s claim that Chuck Norris’ dad is identical to her grandfather.
Recorded LIVE from the House of Blues in San Diego, Paul, June, and Jason discuss Whoopi Goldberg and a dinosaur teaming up in Theodore Rex. They’ll talk about whether Whoopi is a robot or a cyborg, super horny dinos, Molly Rex singing, the puppet in the box, and more.
The Fast & Furious family are back together again! Adam Scott joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss one of the most important films of our generation, Furious 7. Recorded LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, they’ll cover everything from Vin Diesel and Jason Statham’s superhero level street fight, the gang parachuting out of an airplane in cars, why everyone having telepathy would make sense, and much more.Plus, we learn about Fast & Furious fan fiction during audience Q&As!
LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, TV’s Andy Daly of Review joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss Stephen King’s only directorial effort: Maximum Overdrive. They’ll talk about the AC/DC soundtrack, what kind of machines can become sentient, the newlywed couple, Emilio Estevez licking a forehead, what exactly a “road twitch” could be, and cocaine. Plus, everyone discusses one of the most disgusting scenes in film history after some ridiculous 2nd Opinions!
Finally, the He-Man movie starring Dolph Lundgren on Earth with a bunch of teens. Orphan Black’s Tatiana Maslany joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1987 film Masters of the Universe. They’ll cover He-Man not being spectacular at anything, the big battle being mostly shot in the dark, Courteney Cox’s emotional journey, and everyone’s favorite character Karg. Plus, June explains how the movie made her realize she is afraid of mirages.
LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, Seth Morris returns to join Paul, Jason, and June to discuss John Travolta and Jamie Lee Curtis in 1985’s Perfect. They’ll talk about Travolta starting as an obituary writer, seeing a complete aerobics class, and Jamie Lee Curtis having a tender moment with a pool. Plus, everyone discusses the use of the phrase “sphincter muscle” and Jamie Lee’s first interaction with a computer during Audience Q&A!
LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles Paul, June, and Jason welcome Horatio Sanz to discuss the 1980’s horror film Death Spa. They’ll discuss 80’s workout gear, paranormal-transgender villains, and whether or not this film can in fact be called a film. Additionally, the gang debates if serving sushi in a place of exercise is sanitary. Lastly, with the help of the audience our Hosts debate the best ways to die in a spa.
Hello people of space! Beware of space vampires that will french kiss the blood out of you. Lennon Parham of Playing House and WOMP IT UP! joins Paul and Jason this week to talk all about sexy vampires in the 1985 film Lifeforce. They cover everything from Patrick Stewart being hypnotized, the news reporter of an “evil star,” and the best & worst boobs in HDTGM history.
Dive into 1995’s vision of what the internet looks like as Paul, June, and Jason discuss the heavily requested film Hackers. They talk about Fisher Stevens’ amazing performance as the villain “The Plague,” the big computer room with Penn Jillette, the elite hackers’ fashion, and the most common passwords. Plus, the HDTGM crew talks all things snacks and June shares her true fear of technology.
LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, Anders Holm of Workaholics joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss Shaquille O’Neal in the 1997 superhero film Steel. They’ll talk about the lethargic action, how much Shaq weighs with the steel armor, Shaq’s non-sexual relationship with Sparks, and Judd Nelson as the villain who refers to himself as “The Man.” Plus, everyone encounters the very first sleeping audience member during Audience Q&A!
Celebrate Life Day with Paul, Jason, and special guests Matt Gourley of I Was There Too and Eden Sher of The Middle as they discuss the infamous 1978 CBS TV film The Star Wars Holiday Special. They’ll talk about Chewbacca being a bad father, the Diahann Carroll virtual reality porn, Harvey Korman being truly committed in all of his “comedic bits,” and much more. Merry Christmas and Happy Life Day from HDTGM!
LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, Kay Cannon of Pitch Perfect and 30 Rock joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss Shaquille O’Neal as the one and only rapping genie in the 1996 film Kazaam. They’ll cover everything from what Max’s dad really does, whether a genie can ask another genie for a wish, and the tale of how Kazaam was born. Plus, everyone talks about the movie calling Jesus a genie during Audience Q&A!
LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Bloom of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and HDTGM All-star Jessica St. Clair of Playing House join Paul and Jason to discuss the 1984 rock & roll fable Streets of Fire. They’ll cover everything from Rick Moranis being a bad ass to the Michael Pare slap fight. Plus, everyone asks why Dottie from Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure is in the movie during Audience Q&A!
LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, Andy Richter of Conan joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1980 disco/rock opera The Apple. They’ll cover June believing the movie took place in space, Paul not realizing the movie’s connection to Adam and Eve, and the BIM mandated hour exercise. Plus, we get into accents as the audience comes prepared with BIM marks during Audience Q&A!
Paul, June, and Jason are back in the studio and welcome Deanna Cheng of OMFG! to discuss the 1989 film Teen Witch starring Robyn Lively and Zelda Rubinstein. They’ll cover everything including bedroom chairs, condom chanting, the murder house that is not an appropriate place to be making out, and “Top That,” the first ever rap battle on film.
Alison Rich of Fox’s sketch comedy show Party Over Here joins Paul and Jason in studio to talk about the Abercrombie & Witch of movies, the 2006 film The Covenant. They’ll cover everything including the Harry Potter & Twilight connections, the poorly done fight scene, the boozy mom talking to her son, and the skirt flipping up scene.
KUMITE! KUMITE! KUMITE! LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, Nicole Byer of Party Over Here joins Paul and Jason to discuss the cult 1988 Jean-Claude Van Damme martial-arts film Bloodsport. They’ll cover Frank Dux being a real man, Van Damme’s soft baby buns, blindfolded tea training, the not so secret illegal Kumite martial-arts tournament, Ray Jackson, and much more. Plus, two cousins duke it out in a question kumite battle during Audience Q&A!
Imagine Bloodsport but a much watered down version that takes place in the past and is not that good. High and Mighty podcast host and JCVD aficionado Jon Gabrus joins Paul, June, and Jason in studio to discuss Jean Claude Van Damme’s directorial debut The Quest. They’ll cover everything including Old Man Van Damme, French clown Van Damme, the blimp, and the children street gang.
HDTGM All-Stars Pete Holmes and Cameron Esposito join Paul and Jason LIVE from the world famous Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles to discuss the 1980 Village People biopic Can’t Stop the Music. The film won the very first Razzie award for Worst Picture. They will cover everything including the fact that movie is PG but has dicks in it, the Baskin-Robbins product placement, and the milkshake song.
John Mulaney (Oh, Hello) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the insane 1986 science fiction film Solarbabies. Recorded LIVE from the world famous Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they’ll cover everything important including rollerskating in the future, Jami Gertz’s bangs, and robots programmed to enjoy. Plus, we witness the first ever video 2nd Opinion.
HDTGM All-Stars Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher join Paul and Jason to discuss the 1988 cult film Hell Comes to Frogtown starring professional wrestler “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. Recorded LIVE from the world famous Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they’ll discuss the similarities to Mad Max: Fury Road, the camouflaged bikini scene, frog strippers, and the Dance of the Three Snakes. Plus, a real veterinarian from the audience answers the question of the night: “Do frogs have 3 dicks?”
Tom Scharpling of The Best Show joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1998 action spy film The Avengers. Recorded LIVE from the 2016 Vulture Festival in New York City, they discuss Sean Connery’s “evil” plan, Uma Thurman’s clone “2ma Thurman”, and the bear costumes. Plus, we hear the very first 4th Opinion in the history of the show!
Heather Anne Campbell of Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Ben Siemon of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend join Paul and Jason in-studio to talk about the Jennifer Lopez erotic thriller The Boy Next Door. The wet cookie scene, the first edition of “Iliad,” vacant Chinatown and much more is discussed as well as another debate about man buns. Plus, a reviewer might have issues with their television as we hear a couple of 2nd Opinions!
HDTGM All-star Jensen Karp (Get Up On This, Kanye West Owes Me $300) joins Paul, June, and Jason in-studio to talk about the Sarah Michelle Gellar 1999 romantic comedy Simply Irresistible. Why is there so much unwarranted sexuality in the movie? Is the crab giving SMG magical powers to cook? Do guys really touch their belts when thinking about sex? Tune in to hear the HDTGM crew get to the bottom of all this insanity!
Steve Agee (New Girl, The Sarah Silverman Program) joins Paul, June, and Jason in-studio to get to the bottom of important questions that popped up while watching 1991’s Mannequin Two: On the Move. What’s the deal with department stores? Do mannequins have genitalia? And finally, where does the butt start? Plus, we hear the inception of a new Mannequin sequel that is done right.
Pete Davidson (Saturday Night Live) joins Paul, June, and Jason for a LIVE episode recorded at the world famous Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles to discuss the 1994 superhero movie The Shadow starring Alec Baldwin. They will cover everything including Llama cigarettes, Alec Baldwin’s long cocaine nails, and whether or not that hotel in the movie was real. Plus, they find a possible connection to The Golden Child starring Eddie Murphy.
HDTGM All-stars Eliza Skinner and Ed Brubaker join Paul and Jason for a LIVE episode recorded at the world famous Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles to discuss the 1996 superhero movie The Phantom starring Billy Zane. They will cover everything including Billy Zane’s Fruit of the Loom grape costume, the most choreographed slow fighting, and the microscope with knives.
Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi of Throwing Shade podcast joins Paul and Jason in-studio to discuss the 2016 Fantasy film Gods of Egypt. Is it a good sign when the opening narration isn’t confident in remembering the plot of the movie? What was the sphinx saying? Why doesn’t Gerard Butler’s accent stay consistent throughout the movie? All of this and more is covered as they get deep into this green screen adventure.
The very hilarious actor/writer Charlie Sanders (Key & Peele, Facebook at UCB-Franklin) joins Paul and Jason for a boys club episode of How Did This Get Made? in which they discuss the 2005 action film Stealth. They’ll cover everything from Jamie Foxx’s untimely demise to the sentient robot plane’s emo music playlist. Plus, for the first time ever we hear Kid Reviews for the movie during 2nd Opinions!
Michael Showalter (Search Party) and Aisling Bea (The Fall) join Paul and Jason to talk about the vampire movie Vampire Academy. They’ll cover everything from the gumbo of a plot to out of place mall montage to the orgasmic vampire bites. It’s not as sexy as Twilight, not as dangerous as Hunger Games, and not as childlike as Harry Potter.
Curtis Gwinn (Narcos, The Walking Dead) and Jessica McKenna (Serious Music) join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2003 science fiction horror film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel Dreamcatcher. They’ll talk about butt aliens, the importance of the toothpick, comically bad farts, and of course, Morgan Freeman’s amazing eyebrows.
Recorded live from the world famous Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, Robert Kirkman of The Walking Dead and Emily V. Gordon of The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2009 Neveldine/Taylor film Gamer. They’ll cover everything including Gerard Butler’s way to get a car starting, the Michael C. Hall dance sequence, Terry Crews baring all, and the potential Ludacris cross-over with Fast & Furious. Plus, we settle the really important parts of the film during Audience Q&A!
Hayes Davenport (Hollywood Handbook, HBO’s Divorced, Vice Principals) joins Paul, June, and Jason live from the Now Hear This Festival in Anaheim, CA to do their best trying to comprehend what is happening in the 1988 Nicolas Cage film Vampire’s Kiss. They’ll cover everything from the legendary misfiling & ABC’s scene to whether or not Cage becomes a vampire by the end of the movie. Plus, in a HDTGM first, we get actual answers from the director and star of the film as to what was happening in the movie, coming very close to having a real bat in the movie, and what were the mimes doing.
Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, Neil Casey (Ghostbusters) and Emily Heller (Baby Geniuses) join Paul and Jason to discuss the 1992 science fiction action horror film The Lawnmower Man. They’ll talk about the Stephen King short story that the movie is based on, virtual reality sex, smart chimps, and much more.
Actress Anna Faris (Anna Faris Is Unqualified podcast) welcomes Paul, June, and Jason into her home/recording studio to discuss the 1982 musical romantic comedy Grease 2. They’ll talk about the return of Frenchy, the sex in the bunker scene, and the T-Birds being casual about murder. Plus, June shares why she knows every word of this movie and Anna’s tells us about her complicated relationship with the Grease films. - Earwolf
Walk the red carpet along with Paul, June, and Jason for the 2nd ANNUAL HOWDIES!!! They’ll be giving recognition for Best Paul Intro Line to Best June Theory and everything in between from Gooby to The Boy Next Door.
The 2nd ANNUAL HOWDIES with Paul, June, and Jason continue with awards given to Best Guest One Liner, Best Explanation Hope, Best 2nd Opinion, and much more. Tune in to find who will take home the gold!
Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place) and Dan Levy (Lion) join Paul and Jason to discuss the 1996 John Carpenter/Kurt Russell film Escape from L.A. They’ll talk about Snake Plissken possibly being immortal, Cuervo Jones, playing basketball to save your life, surfing on a tsunami, and much more. Plus, everyone meets
Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, Sam Richardson (HBO’s Veep, Detroiters on Comedy Central) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1991 film Highlander II: The Quickening. They’ll talk about why there’s no need to see the first Highlander movie, Sean Connery trying on a suit, Highlander sex in the streets, the psychic cooking show, and much more. Plus, we get to the bottom of where Sean Connery’s walking around money came from and what exactly is the difference between a Highlander and an immortal during Audience Q&A!
Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!), Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley, Fist Fight), and Danielle Schneider (Bitch Sesh) join Paul for a HDTGM All-Stars episode to discuss the 1993 rollerblading movie Airborne. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they cover everything from Seth Green’s clothing montage to impressing bullies by showing them a butt. Plus, we get into Mitchell Goosen’s shark fever dream during Audience Q&A!
Adam Scott joins Paul, June, and Jason for a family reunion to discuss Vin Diesel’s fan fiction to himself, xXx: Return of Xander Cage. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they cover everything from forest skiing to riding motorcycles underwater. Plus, a xXx and Fast & Furious crossover is pitched during Audience Q&A!
HDTGM All-stars Rob Huebel, Nicole Byer, and Gil Ozeri join Paul to discuss the 1993 film Surf Ninjas. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they cover everything from moto surfing to Leslie Nielsen’s bulge in the final fight scene. Plus, we hear from someone very close to the film during Audience Q&A! Kwantsu!
HDTGM All-stars Gillian Jacobs and Claudia O’Doherty of Netflix’s Love join Paul and Jason to discuss the 1991 horror thriller film Body Parts. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they cover everything from the quiet to loud serious acting to the handcuff car chase to turtlenecks. Plus, everyone shares their thoughts on adults wearing pajamas
Lauren Lapkus (With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus, Wild Horses, Crashing) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1992 Stephen King horror film Sleepwalkers. They’ll talk about whether Charles Brady and Mary are really mother and son or just creatures, adult people acting terrified of tiny cats, Stephen King’s cameo, and much more.
Starlee Kine (Mystery Show) and Aisling Bea (The Fall) join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2006 romantic drama The Lake House. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they cover everything from the magic mailbox to the magic tree to whether or not the dog is responsible for everything. Plus, everyone shares their thoughts on Keanu and Bullock’s amazing final kiss.
Our resident Fast & Furious expert Adam Scott joins Paul, June, and Jason in-studio to discuss the latest in the Fast film franchise, The Fate of the Furious. They’ll cover everything from Jason Statham and The Rock’s team up to the John Wick influence to Vin Diesel getting emotional. Plus, everyone shares who they’d like to see enter the Fast universe.
Stand-up comedian Whitney Cummings (The Female Brain) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1988 comedy science fiction film My Stepmother Is an Alien. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they’ll talk about the horny adults party with kid waiters, Kim Basinger having conversations with the purse worm, Jon Lovitz improvising, and where Dan Aykroyd falls on the sex chart. Put her in a brar!
Kulap Vilaysack (Who Charted?, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1987 science fiction film The Running Man. They’ll talk about the modern dance tribute to the fallen combatants, Captain Freedom’s workout commercial, the worst pun ever uttered by Arnold Schwarzenegger, and how we’re living in The Running Man today.
Tim Baltz (Shrink, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$) and Eliza Skinner (The Late Late Show with James Corden, Angry Little Goats) join Paul and Jason to discuss the 1986 action-horror film The Wraith. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they’ll talk about Charlie Sheen barely being in the movie, Gutter Boy and Skank, lights becoming a Dodge, and much more.
Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer of Broad City join Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1985 martial arts film Ninja Terminator. Recored live from Colossal Clusterfest in San Francisco, they cover blonde wig guy, Garfield land line phone, the little robot, and much more. Plus, June asks “what is a ninja?”.
Nick Kroll (Oh, Hello on Broadway, The House) returns to join Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme movie Timecop. Recorded live from Austin, Texas, they cover JCVD’s grief mullet, actor/activist Ron Silver’s nut work, the confusing time travel, and much more.
Mary Holland (Wild Horses, Blunt Talk) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1986 science-fiction horror film Chopping Mall. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about the slow moving robots, janitor bullies, the “furniture storgy,” and much more.
HDTGM All-stars Andrea Savage (I’m Sorry) and Karen Kilgariff (My Favorite Murder) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 1987 action thriller Hard Ticket to Hawaii. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about serious conversations in hot tubs, blowing up skateboarders with bazookas, throwing nunchucks, and getting messages in sandwiches delivered by a sushi restaurant.
Jon Lovett of Pod Save America joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1987 live action film adaptation of the children’s trading card series The Garbage Pail Kids Movie. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about whether or not some of the Garbage Pail Kids are adults, prisoners in the State Home for the Ugly, what’s the deal with Juice and his gang, and much more.
Comedian Kate Berlant (555, The Comedians) joins Paul, June, and Jason to talk about the 2007 live-action teen comedy Bratz based on the popular children’s toy. They dive into the futuristic fashion of the Bratz, Jon Voight’s fake nose and ears, why Bratitude is just an attitude, and so much more.
Actor Chris Geere of You’re the Worst joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1987 martial arts film Miami Connection. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about the music band of ninjas, the connection to Miami, orphan beach, and much more.
Hannibal Buress joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1985 martial arts film The Last Dragon. Recorded live from Colossal Clusterfest in San Francisco, they talk about everything including how insecure Sho’nuff is, the glow, and Eddie Arkadian.
Paul and Jason to discuss the 1995 science fiction film Virtuosity starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about cocoons, sexy chess, Little Kaley Cuoco, and the inappropriate end credits.
HDTGM All-stars Rob Huebel and Jenny Slate join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2001 science fiction slasher film Jason X. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about the nipple clamps, abusive VR, and “what is Jason?”. Plus, Rob is reminded of a horror prank gone wrong from his past.
The Doughboys Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2006 science fiction action thriller Ultraviolet. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about vampire diseases, dreads in a fight, changing hair and outfit color at will, and much more.
Chris Gethard (Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People and The Chris Gethard Show) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1980 remake of The Jazz Singer starring Neil Diamond. Recorded live from the Now Hear This Festival in New York City, they talk about Laurence Olivier’s questionable acting choices, Neil Diamond in blackface and a wig, the my body or pizza scene, and much more.
On a very special episode of How Did This Get Made?, Paul speaks with the stars and writers of The Disaster Artist which includes James Franco, Dave Franco, Seth Rogen, Ari Graynor, Michael H. Webber, Scott Neustadter, Greg Sestero, and Tommy Wiseau. Plus, we present the classic HDTGM episode on The Room with Steve Heisler from The AV Club and Greg Sestero!
Natasha Lyonne (Orange Is The New Black) joins Paul, Jason, and guest co-host Jessica St. Clair to discuss the 1987 superhero film Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Recorded live in New York, they talk about Nuclear Man’s nails, amnesia kisses, and what’s up with Margot Kidder. Plus, we figure out what exactly is kryptonite.
Jessica St. Clair (Womp It Up!, Playing House) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 1989 comedy Second Sight starring John Larroquette and Bronson Pinchot. Recorded live in Boston, they talk about the cold open, Pinchot kissing everyone, and Larroquette looking miserable. Plus, Jessica reminds everyone of the Bronson Pinchot episode of Law & Order where he puts cocaine up his butt.
Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne (One Mississippi) join Paul and Jason to discuss the 1985 horror film Howling II: Your Sister Is a Werewolf. Recorded live from The 9th Annual Bentzen Ball Comedy Festival in Washington D.C., they talk about Christopher Lee in space, monkey costumes in place of werewolf costumes, awful werewolf orgies, and much more insanity.
Comedian/writer/actress Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens) joins Paul, Jason, and guest co-host Jessica St. Clair to discuss the 1992 science fiction action film Freejack. Recorded live in New York, they talk about the spiritual switch board, faberge eggs, and the true meaning of “Freejack.” Plus, we get a special 3rd Opinion from June from Montreal!
Comedian Jake Weisman (Corporate) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 2001 musical comedy-drama Rock Star starring Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they cover the use of wigs, the orgy scene, and nipple piercing. Plus, the audience tries to make us believe they are British during Q&A.
Comedian Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1992 sports-comedy Ladybugs starring Rodney Dangerfield. They’ll talk about the lady who faints in the dressing room scene, Jackee’s sub eating technique, and Rodney breaking into song for no reason. Plus, a very special guest from the movie gives us some insight from being on set during audience Q&A!
Jessica St. Clair (Womp It Up!, Playing House) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 1995 cyberpunk action thriller Johnny Mnemonic starring Keanu Reeves. Recorded live in Boston, they talk about the sentient dolphin, ghost in the machines, robotic street preachers, and much more. Plus, June gives us her best guess of what the movie is about without watching it.
Charles Rogers and Jordan Firstman (Search Party) along with HDTGM All-star Kulap Vilaysack join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2013 drama Adore starring Naomi Watts and Robin Wright. They talk about the yacht-building business, aggrosurfing, flirting with moms, and much more. Plus, they unpack five star reviews of the movie on Amazon.
Colton Dunn (Superstore, Blockers) joins Paul, Jason, and guest co-host Jessica St. Clair (The Deep Dive, Avenue 5) to discuss the 2017 disaster film Geostorm starring Gerard Butler. Recorded live from Los Angeles at Largo at the Coronet, they talk about Andy Garcia’s pen acting, the real-life car Geo Storm, Mr. Bean in space, and much more. GEOSTOOOOOORM
Erin Whitehead (Wild Horses) and Kate Hagen (The Black List) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 2013 romantic gothic fantasy film Beautiful Creatures. Join them in the studio as they talk about all the southern fried accents, casters, the Beetlejuice house, and much more. Plus, everyone shares their love of Harry Potter!
Alison Brie (Glow) joins Paul, June and Jason to discuss the 1984 film Body Rock starring Lorenzo Lamas. Recored live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about Chilly’s hairy chest, breakdancing, post shower roast beef, and breaking the fourth wall. Plus, June believes she can breakdance with no practice.
Joe Mande (The Good Place) and Tawny Newsome (Yo, Is This Racist?) join Paul and Jason to break down the 2004 sci-fi adventure film Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, and Angelina Jolie. LIVE from Largo in LA, they talk about the awful blue screen effects, the bird planes, reanimating Laurence Olivier, Gwyneth Paltrow getting punched, and more. Plus, Joe Mande tells us about the time he got kicked out of an Uber because he didn’t like the Johnny Depp movie Transcendence.
Live from Onion Fest in Chicago, Paul, June, and Jason wrap their heads around the 2018 heist action film The Hurricane Heist. They cover everything including the face in the hurricane, football plans for the hurricane, and crazy bagels. Plus, we got some math nerds in the audience to break down some numbers.
Live from Onion Fest in Chicago, Paul, June, and Jason go balls out as they discuss the 1986 BMX racing movie Rad. They cover everything including ass sliding, bike dancing, the fashion of the twins, and much more.
Live from Onion Fest in Chicago, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1996 Demi Moore film Striptease. They cover everything including vaseline on Burt Reynold’s body, Ving Rhame’s yogurt scheme, the thought process behind the name “Flesh Farm,” and more.
Live from Onion Fest in Chicago, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1998 film Blues Brothers 2000. They cover everything including child abduction, the “stripster” club, the return of the car pile up, and more.
Live from New York, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1982 musical/comedy Yes, Giorgio starring Luciano Pavarotti. They talk about Pavarotti’s impressive breath control, the food fight scene, and whether or not opera is hard.
Matt McConkey (Homophilia) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1986 action adventure comedy Never Too Young to Die starring John Stamos. Recorded live at Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about Gene Simmons’ tongue being the most violent thing June has seen onscreen, skilled gymnast Stamos, the Stargrove song, and The Room level sex scene.
HDTGM All-stars Nicole Byer (Nailed It!, Why Won’t You Date Me?) and Adam Scott (Big Little Lies, R U Talkin’ R.E.M. RE: ME?) join Paul and Jason to talk about the 2018 science fiction thriller The Meg starring Jason Statham. Recorded live at Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about Statham’s incredible diving, the secondary characters being stereotypes, and the Meg eye stab.
Live from New York! It’s Paul, June, and Jason discussing the 2011 romantic fantasy drama Beastly. They dive deep into June’s sincere love for the movie, the main crux of the movie being kidnapping, the Beast stalking Vanessa Hudgens, the alternate ending, and Jason’s idea for what a real Beast would look like.
It’s John Travolta, Kirstie Alley and a bunch of telepathic babies. Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1990 romantic comedy Look Who’s Talking Too. Live from Denver, they talk about the production design of the apartment, the babies finding a crack pipe, and the product placement of babies watching real commercials.
Tawny Newsome (Yo, Is This Racist?, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$) and Jen D’Angelo (Loosely Exactly Nicole) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 1983 romance film A Night in Heaven. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they cover not knowing who is the main character, seeing a dude’s dick during one of the sex scenes, and kid businessman.
Seth Rogen joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1988 action film Action Jackson starring Carl Weathers on the 200th episode of How Did This Get Made! Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about Craig T. Nelson doing karate, Action Jackson driving a car inside a house, Dee at the barbershop, Vanity doing a solo performance for Craig T. Nelson, and much more. Plus, Paul breaks down the film term “Man and Woman Scene.”
Paul F. Tompkins (Spontaneanation, BoJack Horseman) and Rhea Butcher (Three Swings, Put Your Hands Together) join Paul and Jason in-studio to discuss Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the 2018 action film Skyscraper. They talk about why it would be impossible for The Rock to make the jump from the crane to the burning building, the hall of digital mirrors room, and the duct tape budget.
Conan O’Brien (Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1993 romantic comedy and the final installment in the series, Look Who’s Talking Now starring John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. They talk about the sentient Danny DeVito sperm, the talking dogs not moving the movie’s plot, the daughter’s home made Charles Barkley doll, and wolves.
LIVE from Washington D.C., Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2007 thriller Perfect Stranger starring Halle Berry and Bruce Willis. They talk about what the title of the movie is referring to, the Victoria’s Secret product placement, and Bruce Willis’ singing career, Giovanni Ribisi recapping the entire movie. Plus, Jason’s baby dream comes true!
Jessica St. Clair (WOMP IT UP!) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 2007 ABC family holiday film Holiday in Handcuffs starring Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez. They talk about the rough lighting, party perms, Jessica’s Mario Lopez story, and Paul’s personal relationship with three of the cast members of the movie. Plus, everyone is determined to find out the truth behind Mario Lopez’s chest hair.
Ike Barinholtz (The Oath) and Erin Gibson (Throwing Shade) join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2004 thriller Cellular starring Kim Basinger, Chris Evans, and Jason Statham. They talk about William H. Macy’s amazing performance, Kim Basinger’s character naming her son Ricky Martin, and the makers of the movie not knowing how cellphones work. Plus, everyone has some fun with their new favorite character “Jason Statham Angeleno.”
Paul, June, and Jason are in-studio to discuss the 2018 romantic comedy Little Italy starring Emma Roberts and Hayden Christensen. They talk about the stereotypical Italian accents, the hair dye, the rain soccer game, the Luigi character, and everything else in this bonkers movie.
Daniel Radcliffe (Miracle Workers, Harry Potter) and Erin Darke (Dietland, Summer ’03) join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2015 action film Dragon Blade starring Jackie Chan, Adrian Brody, and John Cusack. They talk about there being no dragon blade in the movie, arrows doing amazing things, Cusack’s accent, and much more.
Casey Wilson (Black Monday, Bitch Sesh) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 2018 Lifetime original movie Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about the lion, Africa, the Queen watching Netflix, and the moments that made everyone cry.
Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi of Throwing Shade join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2017 psychological crime horror thriller The Snowman. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about detective Harry Hole never bringing up the snowman, ADR Val Kilmer, coffee bean torture scene, and more. Plus, we hear some exclusive behind the scenes info from someone very close to the film.
Seth Rogen (Long Shot), Riki Lindhome (Another Period, Garfunkel and Oates), and Ben Blacker (Thrilling Adventure Hour, Hex Wives) join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2004 period horror film Van Helsing. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about Hugh Jackman’s wet pilgrim hat, Frankenstein’s tech, everyone being upside down, Carl the friar, and much more.
Topher Grace (Minor Adventures with Topher Grace) and Joel Kim Booster (Unsend) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 2007 french thriller The Secret starring David Duchovny. They do their best to unpack the insane premise of a mother’s spirit going into her daughter’s body. Plus, June shares her own thoughts on the film.
Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen of Long Shot join Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1987 Canadian supernatural slasher Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II. Recorded live at Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about stink bombs, the naked terminator scene, the giant juggs of milk, and much more.
Director/writer/performer Jordan Rubin (Critters: A New Binge) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1986 British American adventure comedy Shanghai Surprise starring Sean Penn and Madonna. They talk about George Harrison’s involvement with the movie, loud Jazz, and what exactly is a Shanghai Surprise.
Director Leslye Headland (Russian Doll) and Sasheer Zamata (Best Friends, SNL) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 1983 science fiction-fantasy adventure film Hercules starring Lou Ferrigno. Recorded live at Largo in Los Angeles, they talk about the robots, Hercules tossing a bear into space, Lou Ferrigno’s dubbed voice, and much more.
Kulap Vilaysack (Origin Story) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 2002 family musical comedy The Country Bears. They talk about the scale of the bears, Queen Latifah appearing as herself and a character, why Trixie wasn’t one of the Country Bears, honey being booze for bears, and much more. Plus, June shares advice on what to do if you encounter a bear.
HDTGM All-star Nick Kroll (Big Mouth) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 2019 neo-noir thriller Serenity. Recorded live from Austin City Limits at the Moody Theater, they talk about the big twist that comes way too early, McConaughey being so wet in the movie, the sex scene on the boat, and more.
Celebrate 4th of July weekend with Paul, June, and Jason as they discuss the 1983 action thriller Jaws 3-D. They talk about old school jet skis, why SeaWorld would agree to being in the movie, all of the non-sharks kissing each other on the mouth, and more. Plus, June shares a story about picking up pizzas in Ojai with Paul for a Holiday get together with their dear friends that Jason wasn’t invited to and Paul shares an embarrassing story from his youth.
HDTGM All-star Chelsea Peretti (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1993 Nicolas Cage film Deadfall. Recorded live in front of an unhinged audience at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, they talk about the other Deadfall film, deadfall definitions, Cage’s Tony Clifton inspired performance, cake, and so much more. Plus, they touch upon the sequel Arsenal, in which Nicolas Cage reprises his role as Eddie King.
Casey Wilson (Bitch Sesh) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1991 comedy Drop Dead Fred. Recorded live at The Ebell Theater in Los Angeles, they talk about why this movie made June want to pursue acting, Phoebe Cates’ character’s relationship with Drop Dead Fred, Casey’s hatred of the movie, and more. It’s the most divisive episode in HDTGM history!
HDTGM All-stars Adam Scott (R U Talkin’ R.E.M. RE: ME?) and Nicole Byer (Best Friends) join Paul and Jason to discuss The Fast and the Furious spin-off Hobbs & Shaw starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham. Recorded live at Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about the sentient motorcycles, Samoan warfare, The Rock holding onto a helicopter, the fist bump montage, and more.
Recorded live from Charleston, South Carolina, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2008 romantic comedy The Hottie and the Nottie starring Paris Hilton. They talk about June auditioning for the role of the Nottie, earth suits, the stalker, farts, and much more.
Recorded live from Durham, North Carolina, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2017 drama thriller Unforgettable starring Katherine Heigl. They talk about cyber sex, Chapter Pad, and why the movie is called Unforgettable.
Nick Kroll (Big Mouth) and Emily Altman (Big Mouth) join Paul and Jason in-studio to discuss the 1994 erotic thriller Disclosure starring Michael Douglas and Demi Moore. They talk about the Big Mouth tie-in to the movie, Demi Moore speaking on the internet & virtual reality, Michael Douglas’s character getting sexually harassed, and more.
Recorded live from Richmond, Virginia, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1979 space opera Starcrash. They talk about Stella Star’s outfit, Elle the robot who is capable of being nervous, the similarities to Star Wars, and more.
Recorded live from Berkeley, CA, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the1986 slasher film Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. They talk about Jason Voorhees’ story leading up to this movie, condom sounds, suspenders under t-shirts, and more.
Paul, June, and Jason are LIVE in Washington D.C. to discuss the 1993 Madonna and Willem Dafoe erotic thriller Body of Evidence. They talk about the sassiest judge of all time, the houseboat, the parking garage sex scene, and much more.
Live from Philadelphia, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1994 live action film Double Dragon based on the video game series. They talk about Alyssa Milano’s pants, weather man Andy Dick, Bo Abobo, and more.
Live from The Beacon Theatre in New York City, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2016 drama High Strung. They talk about violin bad boys, Jazzy’s big break down, the dance teacher who broke his hips in a concentration camp, and more.
HDTGM All-star Jessica St. Clair joins Paul, Jason, and June (via Jury Duty) to discuss the Hallmark classic The Spirit of Christmas. They break down everything about this story of a young lawyer who finds romance with a spirit that takes the form of a human 12 days before Christmas. Plus, Paul shares his ghost sighting story.
HDTGM All-star Rob Huebel (Medical Police) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 2012 cult classic Fateful Findings. Recorded live from the Moore theatre in Seattle, they talk about everything Neil Breen including soft curves, magic, tons of laptops, the salad scene, and more.
Live from the Beacon Theatre in New York City, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2002 comedy The Master of Disguise. They talk all things Pistachio Disguisey including the Turtle Club, constant farts, Italian accents, and what it means to be a master of disguise.
Live from Chicago, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1996 fantasy adventure film The Adventures of Pinocchio starring Martin Landau and Jonathan Taylor Thomas. They talk about Geppetto and Pinocchio getting in a bathtub, donkey transformations, Pepe the talking cricket, and much more.
Live from Chicago, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1996 live action/animated sports comedy Space Jam starring Michael Jordan. They talk about Michael Jordan being unfazed when he meets the Looney Tunes, horny Bugs Bunny, soul stealing aliens, Bill Murray elevating the movie, the definition of a “jam,” and much more.
The Ringer’s Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan (The Watch) join Paul and Jason in-sutdio for a special podcast cross-over event in which they discuss the 1992 romantic fantasy Prelude to a Kiss starring Alec Baldwin and Meg Ryan. They talk about the body switching, Stanley Tucci’s hair, Alec Baldwin’s dancing, the plantation house, and much more.
Live from Boston, Paul, June and Jason discuss the 2016 action horror film Underworld: Blood Wars. They talk about blood drinking, vampire/werewolf hybrids, UV bullets, and much more.
Live from Boston, Paul, June and Jason discuss the 2016 action film The Great Wall. They talk about space dogs, Matt Damon’s accent, magnets, and much more.
Doug Benson of Doug Loves Movies joins Paul, Jason and guest co-host Jessica St. Clair to discuss the 2017 science fiction film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Recorded live at the Theatre at Ace Hotel for Pee Cast Blast ’17, they cover everything from Rihanna as Bubble, a shapeshifting alien entertainer to the movie resetting itself every 15 minutes.
Adam Scott (R U Talkin’ R.E.M. RE: ME?/resident Vin Diesel expert) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 2020 Vin Diesel film Bloodshot. They talk about nanites, Vin being unfazed by his own death, the flour truck, and much more.
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1992 live-action/animated fantasy film Cool World starring Kim Basinger, Brad Pitt, and Gabriel Byrne. They talk about the rules of the animated realm of Cool World, why Brad Pitt’s character is a police officer, Holli Would wanting to turn human by having sex with a noid, and much more.
Recorded live from Montreal, Paul, June and Jason discuss the 1982 action film Megaforce! They talk about thumbs up kisses, flying motorcycles, gold jumpsuits, the fashion and hairstyles, and much more.
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1984 martial arts action horror film Ninja III: The Domination. They talk about the V8 sex scene, aerobics, ninja possessions, and more.
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1990 romantic comedy The Boyfriend School aka Don’t Tell Her It’s Me starring Steve Guttenberg, Shelley Long, and Jami Gertz. They talk about Guttenberg’s bad Kiwi accent, the sensuality instructor, the purpose of the “shack dance,” brothers and sisters being too close, and more.
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1985 children’s fantasy film The Peanut Butter Solution. They talk about ghosts giving a boy the recipe to grow his hair back, the hair jacket, the bald song, tall Canadian cabinets, and more.
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1987 comedy horror My Demon Lover. They talk about horny demons, the Mangler, the fully clothed shower scene, the castle in the middle of central park, and more.
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2020 action film Money Plane. They talk about Kelsey Grammer’s performance as The Rumble, not realizing Thomas Jane was in the movie, the rules of Money Plane, and more.
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2001 action thriller Swordfish recorded live from the Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO! They talk about Travolta’s soul patch, computer hacker Hugh Jackman, a helicopter picking up a bus, and much more.
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2017 science fiction thriller 2:22 recorded live from Portland, OR! They talk about aerial ballet, sacred geometry, the badassery of air traffic control, and much more.
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2019 comedy horror action film The VelociPastor. They talk about not knowing when they were being winked at, daylight VelociPastor, June’s sauna bed viewing experience, Tik Tok, and more.
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2020 movie Deadly Mile High Club. They talk about the pink fedora, Margaret’s show stealing performance, Gonzo’s impromptu air show, and more.
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1986 musical Under the Cherry Moon directed by and starring Prince. They talk about the answering machine duet, Wrecka Stow, hair brushing, and much more.
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1984 breakdancing film Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo. They dive deep into everything including the turbo rotating house dance, breakdancing mimes, flirting lessons, Ice-T’s rap, and more.
Recorded live from the Just For Laughs Festival in Toronto, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2017 TV movie Governor Gabbi. They cover all the lines being ADR’d, the comforters attacking Gabbi, dresser climbing, the Italian Chef, and much more.
On the first ever live-streamed HDTGM episode, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2019 musical Cats. They talk about what exactly is a “Jellicle,” naked cats, magic, the existence of the butthole cut, and much more. Plus, some very special guests share their thoughts on the movie!
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2000 adaptation of the comic play Love’s Labour’s Lost by William Shakespeare directed and starring Kenneth Branagh. They talk about the basic dancing, dead eyes, the panicked and broad performances, and much more.
HDTGM All-star Jessica St. Clair joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 2018 Lifetime movie A Very Nutty Christmas starring Melissa Joan Hart. They talk about the music montages, hot nutcrackers, the mouse king, and more.
This week Paul, June, and Jason get together to reflect on the past ten years of watching all these terrible movies, all the other things they could have done instead, and discuss their conflicting origin stories of the pod. Then we replay for you our very first episode, Burlesque with guest Nick Kroll.
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1990 fantasy buddy comedy A Gnome Named Gnorm. They talk about Anthony Michael Hall’s odd detective character, Gnorm the gnome being at the wrong place at the wrong time, Jerry Orbach roughing up Gnorm, and much more. Plus, everyone dives into an important conversation about laserdiscs.
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1996 science fiction action film Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace. They talk about the connections to the first film, jacking into cyberspace, the black and white trial, Jobe’s Jim Carrey impression, and more. Plus, a shocking HDTGM first!
Recorded live from San Francisco, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1994 comedy Holy Matrimony starring Patricia Arquette, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and directed by Leonard Nimoy. They talk about child marriage, Tate Donovan’s accent changes, multiple car crashes, the laundry scene, and much more.
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1995 erotic thriller Jade starring David Caruso, Linda Fiorentino, and Chazz Palminteri. They talk about pubic hair lockets, terrible car chases, David Caruso’s green outfits, sex pillows, the f*ck house, and much more.
HDTGM Allstar Jessica St. Clair joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 2013 film A Talking Cat!?! They talk about the magical Eric Roberts talking cat, the annoying circus music, the multiple one sided phone conversations, and much more.
In a special HDTGM and Blank Check crossover episode, Griffin Newman and David Sims join Paul and Jason to discuss Zack Snyder’s Justice League aka The Snyder Cut. They talk all about the differences between the theatrical version and the Snyder cut, Cyborg’s fleshed out arc, the Knightmare epilogue, the Icelandic folk song, and much more.
HDTGM Allstar Kulap Vilaysack (Add To Cart) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 1989 crime comedy The January Man. They talk about Kevin Kline’s accent, Rod Steiger’s yell acting, Susan Sarandon’s rhythmic slaps, describing haggis, the Calendar Girl revelation, and much more.
HDTGM Allstar Rob Huebel joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1979 science fiction horror film The Visitor. Recorded live from Seattle, they talk all about scary birds, the speed of wheelchair elevators, ice skating, and much more.
Actress/writer/director Brie Larson (Learning Lots, Captain Marvel) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1984 superhero film Supergirl. They talk about inner space, the amusement park home, the powerful orb, Supergirl saving the day outside a Popeye’s, shadow monsters, and much more.
An animatronic dinosaur with a teen’s brain, dinosaur charades, a weird striptease for a brain in a bowl, and much more. Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1994 science fiction comedy Tammy and the T-Rex.
Jesse Ventura in a rat tail, terribly shot slow-mo fights, the anti-life equation, and much more. Recorded live from Vancouver, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1991 science fiction film Abraxas, Guardian of the Universe.
Oh Man, Oh God, Oh Man, Oh God. If you ever thought a movie with a harder to follow plot than The Room doesn’t exist then you’re wrong. Paul, June, and Jason discuss Norman Mailer’s 1987 crime mystery Tough Guys Don’t Dance.
A scientist clones his dead family in 17 days and acts like nothing happened. Also, a robot wears a suit. Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2018 Keanu Reeves classic Replicas.
Two Arnolds, the XFL, a creepy robot doll, and much more. HDTGM’s unofficial Clone Girl Summer continues as Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2000 Arnold Schwarzenegger sci-fi classic The 6th Day.
Dom’s never before mentioned brother, the return of Han, a car in space, and magnets. The HDTGM/Fast family is reunited as Adam Scott joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the ninth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise F9.
Clone Girl Summer continues with Bruce Willis in a wig, meat bags, and surrogates (humanoid remote-controlled robots) aka surries. Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2009 science fiction action film Surrogates.
Clone Girl Summer comes to an end with Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson running non stop, clone clubs, jet motorcycles, and getting ratcheted out. Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2005 Michael Bay science fiction thriller The Island.
A flying magical dirt bike, a little league coach who’s hot dog store is in danger, and a skeevy banker. Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1985 classic The Dirt Bike Kid.
Child actors playing mobsters, lip-syncing songs, splurge guns, and getting creamed. Paul, Jason, and special guest co-host Jessica St. Clair discuss the 1976 gangster musical Bugsy Malone.
HDTGM kicks off Scaretober with a supernatural horror with a big twist but more importantly the #MElignant photo challenge. Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2021 horror film Malignant.
It’s TeratomaTober here on HDTGM as we get into a movie about a mutant cat that terrorizes teens and criminal millionaires on a yacht. Paul and Jason discuss the 1987 horror film Uninvited.
A beach that rapidly ages anyone on it complete with a signature M. Night twist. Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2021 M. Night Shyamalan film Old as well as Paul’s audition for the film.
f you’ve ever wondered how soul mates were made, then we’ve got the film for you. This week Paul, June and Jason sit down to discuss the 1987 film, Made In Heaven, and June is not okay. The crew ponders how new souls are made, the fear of missing out on your soul mate, and discuss the brilliance of Debra Winger.
It’s time to get in the holiday spirit so this week we’re kicking things off with a Christmas Classic! Jessica St. Clair (Space Force, Avenue 5) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 2007 ABC family holiday film Holiday in Handcuffs starring Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez. They talk about the rough lighting, party perms, and Paul’s personal relationship with three of the cast members of the movie.
We never thought we’d do another Snowman movie, but here we are. Join Paul, Jason and June as they dig into the 2017 holiday film, Snowmance. Jason schools us on the definition of ‘limerence’ and ask the question, can you really be happy for someone while being sad for yourself? Regardless, we’d rather have a Snow-Beau than No-Beau, so you know what that means…
Grab your Old Crones and Crones In Training because Paul, June, Jason and Jessica St. Clair break down the Netflix Christmas classic, The Knight Before Christmas, starring Vanessa Hudgens. They explore the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe, Incognito Mode, and the source of Jessica’s ‘tech issues’ is revealed.
Fire up your Suzuki Sidekicks because Paul, Jason, and June are back LIVE at The Largo in Los Angeles talking about the 1986 made for TV movie, Babes in Toyland, starring Keanu Reeves and Drew Barrymore. Jason puts Cincinnati on blast, Paul digs into the Georgie Porgie mythos, and we have a very special Second Opinions guest that blows June’s mind.
Babies and Planes and GREMLINS! Oh My! This week, Paul, Jason and June are breaking down the 2020 film, Shadow in the Cloud, starring Chloë Grace Moretz. The crew ponders the two biggest questions of all, “what’s with the baby?” and “what’s with the Gremlins?”. Then we skip Second Opinions and go straight to Third Opinions for this very special film.
This week Jason, June and Paul are breaking down the 1984 masterpiece, Voyage of the Rock Aliens: Let’s Dance Tonight. The crew discusses the rocker aliens, greasers, all the incredible bops, Jermaine Jackson, the toxic tentacle monster…yes, this movie really does have it all and MORE!
This week Paul, Jason, and June sit down to discuss the 2001 romantic comedy, Kate & Leopold, starring Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman. Jason reveals his favorite type of rom-coms and the crew chats about the plethora of unneeded extra characters, pitch potential ‘meet-cutes’, and ponder if the movie would have been better if the margarine was better.
This week Paul, Jason and June sit down to discuss the 2002 erotic thriller, Killing Me Softly, starring Heather Graham and Joseph Fiennes. They cover the bondage, high altitudes, CD Roms (or is it romes?) and all the baggy clothes this film throws at them.
How much dancing is too much dancing? Paul, Jason and June will soon discover the answer to that question as they break down the 2015 film, Dancin’: It’s On! The crew digs into all the over-dubs, Hal’s bleeding ear, and Jason ponders what the twelve million dollar budget was actually spent on. And remember, you can play baseball, but you CAN’T play dancing.
Mirrors be damned because this week Paul, Jason and June are breaking down the 1991 thriller, Shattered. The crew get into how movies like this just aren’t made anymore, Paul makes a call to his mom to clarify how he could make medical decisions for June, and we ask “what’s in your emergency amnesia bag?”.
Get ready for some mullet on mullet action because this week Paul, Jason and June are back at the Largo Theater in Los Angeles breaking down the 1991 action film, Stone Cold, starring Lance Henriksen and NFL star Brian Bosworth (aka The Boz). The crew discusses the proper food to feed a Monitor lizard, ‘face damage,’ all the incredible ‘improv’ in this film, and Jason reveals something so personal it shocks everyone.
Imagine a very creative sixth grader decided to do a musical book report on Princess Diana, and you get the 2021 film, Diana: The Musical! Recorded live at the Largo in Los Angeles, Paul declares his love of the film’s stage design and gives us a taste of his British accent which is completely chuffed now, innit bruv? June schools Paul and Jason on the history of the Royals and Jason ponders if Paul reveals TOO MUCH of his personal information.
This week Paul, Jason and June break down the 2005 film, A Sound of Thunder, recorded live at the Largo Theatre in Los Angeles! Jason wonders why people in this world aren’t losing their minds, June discusses the incredible energy Ben Kingsley brings to his scenes, and Paul reveals why we see an unfinished effects version of this movie. Watch out for those thorns everyone!
This week Paul, Jason and June break down the 2013 thriller, Grand Piano, starring Elijah Wood and John Cusack. They cover everything from the needless deaths, the confusing piano lock, to June questioning the intent of locksmiths and Paul reading the Baldomeric Oath.
MOONFALL! This week Paul, Jason and June are live at the Largo Theater in Los Angeles talking about the 2022 disaster film, Moonfall. The crew discusses Lexus Dealerships, Megastructures, the confusion around the Exchange Student, and they ask “does this movie think we’re too stupid to understand AI?” Plus, are Paul and June hearing British accents where there aren’t any? Tune in to find out!
This week Jason, June and Paul are breaking down the 2022 ghostly masterpiece, Until We Meet Again. This film walks the line between Governor Gabbi and a straight to cable movie and the crew is loving every minute of it. They discuss the sexy ghost shower scene, smoking “spice,” the lack of any kissing on the lips, and ponder “what do any of these characters want?” (the answer to that is still unclear).
This week Jason, June and Paul breakdown the 1985 classic, Tuff Turf, starring James Spader and Robert Downey Jr. They discuss the many tonal shifts throughout the movie, Paul’s 80’s Tuff Turf looks, the shocking violence, and more!
This week Jason, June and Paul are breaking down the 1985 masterpiece, The Legend of The Stardust brothers, recorded live at the Largo in Los Angeles. The crew digs into all incredible bangers, who and who are not robots, and we cannot press this enough, Hitler is in this movie. And we get an amazing fan theory that blows everyone’s minds. Remember, this is just a simple rock and roll movie.
This week Jason, June and Paul are breaking down the 1998 romantic comedy, Music From Another Room starring Jude Law, Gretchen Mol, and Jennifer (not Meg) Tilly. The crew discusses how giving birth really works, Russian literature, ponder when and where this film takes place, and Paul is finally right for once.
This week, Jason, June and Paul are joined by Jessica St. Clair (The Deep Dive podcast, Avenue 5) to break down the 2011 romantic fantasy film, Love On A Leash. After 12 years of doing this podcast the HDTGM crew asks a question about this movie they never thought they’d have to ask, ponder how much using a hot spot actually costs, and Paul shocks everyone with the reveal of who Alvin Flang is.
This week Paul, Jason and June are coming to you LIVE from the Fillmore Theater in New Orleans, and breaking down the 1993 Jean-Claude Van Damme masterpiece, Hard Target. The crew discuss the shocking lack of JCVD buns, this being John Woo’s first English-language film, and ponder if Lance Henriksen is the biggest anti-mullet villain in movie history. Are you ready, Daddy?
This week Jason, June and Paul are breaking down the 2014 techno-thriller, Open Windows, live at the 713 Music Hall in Houston. The crew discusses their discomfort watching this film, all the unnecessary and frankly confusing ‘open windows,’ and struggle to make heads or tails of this wild plot. Logon, but keep your windows to a minimum please.
This week Jason, June, and Paul break down the 1997 horror-comedy sequel, An American Werewolf in Paris, live from the Winspear Opera House in Dallas. The crew dig into why the Eiffel Tower is the worst building for bungee jumping, how you determine a werewolf’s gender (hint: examine the nipples), and the intricacies of boinking on Jim Morrison’s grave. #JusticeforJulieBowen
Paul, Jason, and June dive into the 2017 horror/thriller Wish Upon, a movie starring Joey King & Ryan Phillippe where the villain is a magic box. Live from Largo in Los Angeles, the crew discuss flesh-eating skin diseases, dump jumping saxy dads, and have a heated debate over the wish box’s confusing powers. Plus, Paul discovers June’s intimate feelings about wontons. This episode is free, no box bucks required.
This week the HDTGM Discord has Jason, June and Paul breaking down the Gerard Butler gothic-horror film, Dracula 2000 (or is it Drah-cool-ya?). The crew discusses the religious symbolism, old timey booby traps, the incredible performance of Jennifer Esposito, and why references of the movie Minions: The Rise of Gru, will be important to understand from here on out.
Paul, June, and Jason watch the 2018 masterpiece Designed to Kill, aka Deadly Runway aka Fatal Fashion. LIVE from the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis, the crew discuss needing a giant butcher knife for a charcuterie plate, why one might say “eating my grapes” while eating grapes, and a slew of amazing magazine titles—from Ladies Daily to Nightclub Central to Hunter’s Call and many more.
Finish sucking your milkshakes because Paul, June, and Jason are LIVE from the Fillmore in Detroit to discuss the 2012 mega-flop The Oogieloves in front of an especially ornery audience. Despite June and Jason’s plea to cut this entire episode, the crew discuss Christopher Lloyd only speaking through bongos, J. Edgar the horny vacuum cleaner, reveal the film’s shocking budget, and ask “Is this movie actually about hospice care?”
Paul, June, and Jason watch the classic 2019 holiday movie—or is it a horror movie?—the 12 Pups of Christmas LIVE from San Francisco. They creepily whisper about the lunchbox-sized GPS collars, the titular pups being irrelevant to the plot, and how everyone in the film is probably in a cult. Plus, Paul frightens Jason and June with the ChatGPT AI bot’s interpretation of a HDTGM episode.
This week Jason, June and Paul are coming to you live from the MGM Northfield and breaking down the 1993 film Ghost In The Machine. The crew discusses the Address Book Killers motives and if he prefers to work in the digital or analog world, the logic of the lotto prank, and death by microwave. Agitate. Destroy. Die.
It’s morbin’ time! Paul, Jason, and June are LIVE from the Chicago Theatre to break down the 2022 Jared Leto superhero flick Morbius. With the help of a nerd in the audience, the crew discuss if Morbius can fly due to his hollow bones or because it’s simply a windy day, if Matt Smith’s character name is Milo or Lucien, and wonder if Morbius could use a little help from Beetlejuice. Plus, they ask the all-important question, “Would you donate blood for someone to drink?”
This week Paul, June, and Jason break down the 2017 “erotic” thriller Open Marriage—a movie Paul insists felt sexy to watch at night but sad to watch during the day. They discuss the sex club inhabited by masked mannequins, bouncer/bartender Vulnavia, the wicker baby carriage, and how the characters mirror the White Lotus season 2 couples. Plus, June asks the question, “Is it appropriate to take a bath at a friend’s house?”
The HDTGM crew dissect a film that’s neither a rom nor a com—2020’s Wild Mountain Thyme starring Emily Blunt, Jamie Dornan, and Christopher Walken. They get into the bonkers honeybee reveal, the questionable Irish accents, and how the characters act like time travelers from the past. Plus, they ask important questions about Ireland like, “Is getting horny difficult when it’s so cold and damp?” and “Are people allowed to go around two gates?”
Let’s ride. HDTGM family members Paul and Jason gleefully watch and react to the first trailer for Fast X, the latest installment in the Fast and Furious franchise. Do Charlize Theron and Michelle Rodriguez pull a Face/Off? Is Jason Momoa playing a Brazilian man? Would Greta Thunberg approve of Dom’s gasoline usage? Is the true villain of the franchise… Dom’s sleeves? For the answers to these questions and more, buckle up and press your podcast player’s NOS button.
Today, February 23rd 2023, Paul, June, and Jason break down the 2007 Jim Carrey thriller The Number 23. Coincidence? Let the HDTGM team decide. They discuss all the bonkers names—from Topsy Kretts to Fingerling to Sirius Leary—the protagonist who hates dogs, Walter Sparrow’s sanity, Bud Court’s crazy room, the son’s childish mug gift, Danny Huston’s villainous vibe, and Chekhov’s Saxophone. Plus, they ask “At the beginning is Jim Carrey basically playing Ace Ventura?” And Paul reveals his theory that maybe Walter Sparrow’s dog bite gave him rabies. Is Paul right? Crack the code.
HDTGM all-star Rob Huebel (Bob’s Burgers, The Goldbergs) joins Paul, Jason, and June to break down the 1991 R-rated comedy Ski School LIVE from the Telluride Comedy Festival. They discuss the movie’s lambada obsession, grappling hook sabotage, solo games of Twister, and ask, “Why aren’t women allowed in ski school?” Plus, June and Paul regale us with a story about their 82-year-old ski instructor Spike.
Action movie junkie Roxane Gay (Bad Feminist) joins the HDTGM crew to break down all the BAYHEM in 2022’s Ambulance starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eiza González, and Michael Bay’s dog Nitro. LIVE from Largo in LA, they discuss surgery performed with a hairclip via Facetime, the idiotic green paint ambulance switcheroo, and the Christopher Cross musical interlude. Plus, they ask important questions like, “Does Jake Gyllenhaal’s character work at Jay Leno’s Garage?”
HDTGM all-star Nicole Byer (Grand Crew, Nailed It!) joins Paul, June, and Jason to break down the 1994 Sly Stallone & Sharon Stone thriller The Specialist, a movie that argues bombs are more precise weapons than guns. LIVE from Largo in LA, they discuss James Woods savoring every second on screen, Rod Steigers’ bonkers Cuban accent, and the hotel shower sex scene that reminded Nicole of the hot dog hands in Everything Everywhere All at Once. Bye bye!
Paul, June, and Jason break down the 2003 Gwyneth Paltrow rom-com View From The Top, a movie with all the pieces to a film that works but inexplicably doesn’t. They discuss Gwyneth’s perplexing choice to become a pilot, Mark Ruffalo ordering “a cheese pizza with everything on it,” the bonkers blooper reel, and Mike Myers’ attention-stealing performance. Plus, June regales us with the tale of Paul’s trashy drink order at the Lake Havasu Chili’s.
Jon Gabrus (101 Places to Party Before You Die) joins the HDTGM crew to break down the 2004 motorcycle action flick Torque, a film that answers the question, “What if rap rock was a movie?” They discuss Ice Cube’s sticky cell phone, the Carpe Diem jacket, Dane Cook’s cameo, and so much more. Plus, Torque co-star Adam Scott sends in a message detailing his experience on the movie and Gabrus performs a SHOCKING act to protect his fellow Long Islanders from danger.
Seth Rogen joins the HDTGM Fast Family to go back to the franchise’s inception with 2001’s The Fast and the Furious, a movie where the big villain is a scared trucker trying to save his VCRs. LIVE from Largo in LA, they cover Dom & Letty’s romantic motorboat, the cops’ cappuccino obsession, the origins of Race Wars, and the difference between wet and dry NOS. Plus, Seth shares F&F producer Neal Moritz’s lesson on “logic vs. cool” and June reveals she had no idea that Brian used to be a cop.
Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg join the HDTGM Fast Family to break down Fast X, LIVE from Largo in LA. They discuss the Jason Momoa corpse scene, Pete Davidson controlling the London Underground, the Vatican bomb ball, the confusing Toretto family tree, and much more. Plus, an audience member’s name shocks everyone and special guest Jon Lajoie performs a live family-centric rendition of his Second Opinions theme.
Team Sanity member Casey Wilson is back! The Drop Dead Fred crew reconcile in order to discuss 1994’s Milk Money starring Melanie Griffith & Ed Harris. LIVE from Largo in LA, they discuss the classroom sex ed scene, the meaning of the film’s title, and the numerous uncomfortable moments between V and the boys. Plus, a debate about laundry and pajamas goes off the rails, Paul shares numerous disturbing childhood stories, and an audience member’s baby brings June to tears.
Paul, June, & Jason try to avoid a migraine while attempting to break down the 2023 Ben Affleck thriller Hypnotic directed by Robert Rodriguez. LIVE from Largo in LA, they ask is this movie Dumb Inception or Dumb Manchurian Candidate? What’s the difference between a hypnotist and a hypnotic? Are we in the construct or out of the construct? WHAT IS A CONSTRUCT?! WHAT WAS THE DIVISION’S PLAN?!? AHHHHH! All this and not much more, on this week’s How Did This Get Made?
HDTGM all-star Nick Kroll joins Paul, Jason, & June discuss the 2004 tween sex comedy Sleepover, a movie that made Jason feel extremely uncomfortable. Recorded LIVE on June 15th, 2023 from Largo in Los Angeles, they discuss Steve Carell playing a Paul Blart type cop, the teacher’s inappropriate blind date, and the meaning of the phrase “ribbons and lampshades.” Plus, Paul pokes holes in the film using an elaborate Sleepover Timeline he created all by himself.
HDTGM all-star Jessica St. Clair returns to help break down the 1997 sci-fi masterpiece Absolution (aka The Journey: Absolution) starring Mario Lopez, Jaime Pressly, & Richard Grieco. Recorded LIVE from Largo in LA, they discuss the title credits over b-roll of lava, the awful sex scene, Team Z’s long underwear, and Richard Grieco’s inspired performance. Plus, Jessica compares the movie to Coal Miner’s Daughter even though she’s never seen it.
PA_L, JA_ON, & J_NE play detective while breaking down the 2017 serial killer mystery Hangman starring Al Pacino, Karl Urban, & Brittany Snow. This is a movie where a killer teases his crimes via the children’s game Hangman, yet the cops NOT ONCE TRY TO SOLVE THE HANGMAN PUZZLE! In their best Pacino southern accents, the HDTGM crew ask: Why does Brittany Snow have unlimited crime scene access? Why did the killer write in Latin? Was Al Pacino the eviction man? Would Bosch have solved this case instantly?! The only thing that makes sense in this movie is June’s analysis of Brittany Snow’s hair… put a bun on ‘er!
HDTGM all-star Jessica St. Clair (The Deep Dive) joins Paul, June, & Jason to break down the 1991 body swap comedy Switch starring Ellen Barkin & Jimmy Smits. LIVE from the Wilbur Theater in Boston, the crew discuss the hot tub murder scene, the protagonist’s homophobia, the ad agency boss’ perm, and the restaurant exclusively for slow-dancing lesbians. Plus, they ask “Is the learning curve for walking in high heels 50 days?” and “Would this movie have been better if the ex-girlfriends were witches?”
LIVE from the Chevalier Theatre in Boston, the HDTGM crew break down the 1990 Lou Diamond Phillips horror-thriller The First Power. They discuss LDP constantly pulling out his gun, the homeless flying bag lady, sultry psychic Tess, and if the killer did actually possess a horse. Plus, Paul gets lost in the theater during the audience Q&A.
The HDTGM crew are LIVE from the Beacon Theatre in New York to break down the 1973 tale of a rebellious young seagull who just wants to fly fast and ends up… in outer space?! Despite June insisting the movie made her feel “not well”, they discuss Neil Diamond’s nonsense soundtrack, Jonathan’s whispery voice, the film’s religious undertones, and much more. Plus, we hear compelling evidence that this film could be on the list of crimes committed by the Nixon administration.
Ike Barinholtz swoops into Largo to help Paul, June, and Jason break down the 1999 Lou Diamond Phillips horror flick Bats. They discuss the jacked bats on steroids, the river of guano, the insanity of trying to shoot bats with handguns, and if Jimmy is actually a ghost. Plus, Paul reveals how live possums factored into his childhood Halloween decorations and an audience member drops a bombshell translation of Dr. Casper’s necklace.
The HDTGM crew break down 2023’s The Pope’s Exorcist starring one of our finest Italian actors, Russell Crowe. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, Paul, June, and Jason discuss Russell Crowe riding his Vespa from Italy to Spain, how the movie retcons the Bible, and what they would do if their own child became possessed. Plus, they scrutinize the real-life Father Amorth’s claim that he performed over 100,000 exorcisms.
Paul, June, and Jason break down the insanity that is New York Ninja—an action movie shot in 1984 that wasn’t released until 2021 when the unedited footage was found without audio and completely reconstructed. LIVE from the Count Basie in New Jersey, the crew discuss the villain eating his own rat tail, the $100 special effects budget, the news reporter who constantly gets abducted, ninjas on roller skates, and so much more. Plus, they debate with the audience about the most amazing wig of all time… or was it?
Paul, Jason, and June dive into the 1987 Gremlins knockoff Munchies. LIVE from the Warner Theatre in D.C., the crew discuss using comedy props for sex toys, Dude’s tragic story, evil Harvey Korman looking exactly like the “My Pillow” guy, and why Melvis is the MVP of the movie. Plus, the audience Q&A brings out a Space Lawyer, drunk Fry Guys, and the thought-provoking question, “Are the Munchies against Apartheid?”
Home Alone with a dog?! What more do you want, people! LIVE from the Riviera Theatre in Chicago, Paul, June, and Jason break down the 2009 made-for-TV holiday comedy The Dog Who Saved Christmas starring Mario Lopez & Dean Cain. The crew discuss bobo Kevin James, the family’s disgusting house, the disturbing bathtub scene, the talking toilet, and why Mario Lopez is the Vin Diesel of this franchise. Plus, they ask “Was the criminals’ original plan supposed to be a Funny Games scenario?”
The HDTGM crew deconstruct the 2019 ion original holiday movie A Beauty and the Beast Christmas LIVE from the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis. They discuss their obsession with Kensington, the logistics of Ginger’s charity, how Ginger’s never been kissed, Beau getting amnesia for only one scene, and so much more. Plus, Paul surprises June & Jason by going on a pilgrimage to a Minneapolis landmark. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY BEN CANNON.
Audience member turned fourth host Morgan Vierling (HDTGM’s Dungeons & Dragons Episode) helps Paul, June, & Jason break down 2000’s Dungeons & Dragons starring Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch, Marlon Wayans, and Justin Whalin. LIVE from the Miller Theater in Philly, the crew discuss Snails’ meaningless death, if priests could do magic, peeping imps, Lipstick Man’s connection to the movie “Switch”, and so much more. #JusticeForSnails
Paul, Jason, and June break down the mermaid fantasy film The King’s Daughter, a movie shot in 2014 that was shelved until 2022. LIVE from the State Theatre in Portland, Maine, the HDTGM crew discuss Pierce Brosnan’s Fabio wig, the creepy father/daughter relationship, Captain Jack Boring, and how Chinese movie star Fan Bingbing is the key to answering the question, “How did this get made?” Plus, multiple audience members serenade us with a supercut of Little Mermaid second opinion songs. Renys! Renys! Renys!
The HDTGM crew break down the 2002 sci-fi sports flick Rollerball starring Chris Klein, LL Cool J, & Rebecca Romijn. LIVE from the VETS in Providence, Rhode Island, they discuss the opening street luge sequence, the use of night vision, Slipknot’s cameo, and how director John McTiernan went to prison trying to protect his cut of the movie. John-a-ton! John-a-ton! John-a-ton!
Time to enter the Red Room of Pain. That’s right, all star guest Jessica St. Clair joins Paul, June, & Jason to bite their lips while breaking down the least sexy movie about sex ever—2015’s Fifty Shades of Grey starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. LIVE from Largo, the HDTG-BDSM crew discuss Christian and Anna’s “meet puke”, googling what a butt plug is, CGI pubes, fuck jeans, and so much more. DISCLAIMER: As our submissive, you must sign a consent contract before listening to this episode.
Hey Pigeon, we’re LIVE from New Haven, CT to break down the 2023 rom-com Beautiful Disaster starring Dylan Sprouse & Virginia Gardner. Paul, June, and Jason discuss the blood spatter meet cute, the morning boner scene, Travis’ fight jeans, slurpy library ramen, the frisbee nut shot, the consent app, and possibly the most unexpected filming location for a movie set in Sacramento.
Joel Kim Booster (Chrissy & Dave Dine Out) joins Jason and Paul to break down the Empire Strikes Back of the Fifty Shades Trilogy—2017’s Fifty Shades Darker starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. LIVE from Largo, they discuss the helicopter crash, how to properly insert kegel balls, the pommel horse scene, Anastasia’s evil boss Jack Hyde, and a whole lot more. Plus, we take a trip back to Paul’s traumatic childhood when he reveals what he incorrectly thought the term “blowjob” meant.
Paul, Jason, and a delighted June dive balls deep into the 2011 raunchy Danish animated comedy Ronal the Barbarian—a film that asks, “What if you took a kids movie, but made the villains Lord of the Rings style leather daddies?” LIVE from Brooklyn, they discuss the boob slap scene, the villain’s hairy butt crack, how this is actually a movie for women, and so much more. Plus, Paul asks the weighty question, “Are men’s boobs boobs?” and we’re introduced to John Dillermand—a Danish cartoon about a man with a long, sentient penis.
Chelsea Devantez (Glamorous Trash) joins Paul and Jason to complete the Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy by breaking down 2018’s Fifty Shades Freed starring Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, and three confusingly identical blonde actresses. LIVE from Largo, they discuss the gross ice cream sex scene, the car chase sequence, HR Liz, how Christian should’ve looked more like Jack Reacher, and so much more. Plus, a sick June calls in with a special guest to tell us the part of the movie that offended her the most.
Keep it warm listeners! The HDTGM crew finally analyze one of the best bad movies ever made—the 1991 cult action classic Samurai Cop. LIVE from San Francisco they discuss all the gross kissing, the lion head prop, Alfonso the waiter, the ADR, Samurai Cop’s ever-changing wig, the bonkers flirting, all the mid-scene location changes, the real-life heist of a Rembrandt painting that sent the film’s star Mathew Karedas to prison, and SO MUCH MORE. To quote Jason, “The fact that this movie exists and we hadn’t done it yet means that there’s still work to do.” #LadyCopLatkes
Paul, Jason, & June travel to Jason Statham’s home turf of London to tackle 2024’s The Beekeeper—a “top 5 HDTGM movie” that’s basically Death Wish meets an AARP commercial. They discuss Jason Statham and Phylicia Rashad’s sexual chemistry, the gas station mini-gun fight, Jeremy Irons’ monologue, the phishing scam call center/night club, the leaky FBI office ceiling, and so much more. Protect the hive #BEOSWAAAAARM
What’s the Ugly Truth of this 2009 rom-com starring Katherine Heigl and HDTGM all-star Gerard Butler? Paul, June, and Jason travel all the way to Glasgow, Scotland to crack the case. They analyze the hot air balloon climax, a child bringing Katherine Heigl to orgasm via remote controlled vibrating underwear, all the bonkers fashion choices, and so much more. Plus, June gives flirty texting advice to help all you single listeners.
Bonjour! Join Paul, Jason, and June as they grab a Pepsi and swing into 2024’s Madame Web starring Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney. LIVE from Largo in LA, they break down the baby shower scene, the looney tunes fireworks factory climax, the magic healing powers of chest compressions, and how the movie ruined an iconic Spider-Man line. Plus, they ask “How did a baby in an Amazon spider cave end up in the NYC foster system?” and “Does Adam Scott’s young Ben Parker end up falling in love with Marisa Tomei’s Aunt May?”
Don’t tell June, but Drop Dead Fred himself Rik Mayall stars alongside Tia Carrere in the 2000 fantasy film Merlin: The Return. LIVE from Belfast’s Ulster Hall, the HDTGM crew discuss Guinevere’s too tight hair curls, the sneaky ghost skeletons, the water hose in the science lab, and what it means to have #BigMerlinEnergy. Plus, a King Arthur in the audience asks Paul a momentous question. Also… ‘YER MA!
It’s finally happening! What? No! Paul, Jason, & June break down M. Night Shyamalan’s 2008 thriller The Happening—a movie where the trees are out to get us and Mark Wahlberg & Zooey Deschanel run away from wind. LIVE from Largo in LA, they discuss the talking plant scene, Marky Mark’s mood ring, an A+ Jeremy Strong performance, Johnny Legs’ bad parenting, and so much more. Plus, June takes a hard stance on people who go out to eat for dessert only. DISCLAIMER: Despite what you hear in this episode, this is NOT a cheese podcast.
We’re celebrating Hot Shark Summer all July and kicking things off with 2002’s Shark Attack 3: Megalodon—a movie that asks, “What if Jaws happened in Porky’s?” LIVE from London, the HDTGM crew discuss the best line in cinema history, the comically large momma shark, the bonkers VFX shots, the mystery of the groping hand, and so much more. Plus, June revisits her thoughts on male tea drinkers and our second opinion singer from our Beekeeper episode attempts to redeem himself.
Tsunami + Underwater Supermarket + Sharks = the bonkers plot of 2012’s Bait 3D (aka Bait). LIVE from the Nantucket Film Festival, Paul, June, & Jason dive into the upstairs/downstairs sharks, Bully the dog’s attempted murder, the A-Team style shark cage suit, the questionable accents, and the logic of choosing a supermarket for your last big robbery. Is this movie a “well-polished upper”? Tune in to find out!
Rupert Grint—sorry, Grimpert—​plays sidekick to a farting Forrest Gump-esque boy in the 2002 sci-fi family comedy THUNDERPANTS also starring Bruce Cook, Paul Giamatti, Stephen Fry, & Ned Beatty. LIVE from Dublin, the HDTGM crew discuss if farts are green, the child firing squad, the farting opera note, Keira Knightley’s cameo, and so much more. Plus, Paul tells a classic childhood story of the time he asked a barber for an unconventional haircut. ALAN! ALAN! ALAN!
Paul, Jason, & June return to the Beautiful Cinematic Universe for the 2024 “rom-com” Beautiful Wedding starring Dylan Sprouse & Virginia Gardner. LIVE from Largo in LA, they discuss Abby fighting Thumbelina, Travis wearing a puke-stained shirt for the entire film, Kyle Richards’ cameo, Shep’s family pulling the plug on his grandma, the movie’s singular blooper, and so much more.
We’re back in studio for the first time in a year (!) to celebrate the 1986 fantasy/horror movie TROLL featuring Sonny Bono, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Michael Moriarty. Paul, June, & Jason discuss Harry Potter Jr. and Harry Potter Sr., the talking mushroom, all the memorable apartment layouts, Malcolm going on a dinner date with a child, the bonkers Troll song, and so much more.
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On the first ever live-streamed HDTGM episode, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2019 musical Cats. They talk about what exactly is a “Jellicle,” naked cats, magic, the existence of the butthole cut, and much more. Plus, some very special guests share their thoughts on the movie!
