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How Did This Get Made?

Earwolf and Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, Jason Mantzoukaswww.earwolf.com
The award-winning comedy podcast that celebrates bad movies. Comedians and actors Paul Scheer (The League), June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie), and Jason Mantzoukas (Big Mouth) break down the very best of the worst films ever made—we’re talkin’ blockbuster flops, cheesy 80s action movies, Lifetime thrillers, obscure cult classics, and if we’re honest… most Nic Cage and Jason Statham movies. Plus, sometimes they’re even joined by hilarious guests like Seth Rogen, Conan O’Brien, Amy Schumer, Nicole Byer, Nick Kroll, and Charlize Theron. And the best part? They watch these bad movies so you don’t have to! New episodes every Friday. Classic episodes re-released every Tuesday.

Episodes

Last Looks: The Fast and the Furious

Jason & Paul recommend all the TV, movies, music, and books that they're currently loving, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from The Fast and the Furious, shares a bonus scene from last week's episode, and announces next week's movie. PAUL’S PICKS: Tom Bihn Side Hustle Bag The Traitors UK Star Trek: The Next Generation James Acaster's Classic Scrapes Paris: The Memoir DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke JASON’S PICKS: Tom Bihn Bantam Bag Columbo Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (2022) And The...

May 26, 202355 min

Matinee Monday: The Hurricane Heist LIVE!

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 skeleton face in the clouds, hurricane football plans, and crazy bagels. Plus, we get some math nerds in the audience to break down some numbers. (Originally released 06/07/2018) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-PAULASK to leave us a voicemail! • Submit your La...

May 22, 20231 hr 27 min

The Fast and the Furious LIVE! (w/ Seth Rogen)

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. • Go...

May 19, 20231 hr 24 min

Matinee Monday: F9: The Fast Saga (w/ Adam Scott)

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 (Severance, Party Down) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the ninth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise, so you know what that means… (Originally released 07/29/2021) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-PAULASK to leave us a voicemail! • Submit your Last Looks theme song to us he...

May 15, 20231 hr 39 min

Last Looks: Torque

Jason & Paul answer listener calls on the Help Line, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from Torque, shares a bonus scene from last week's episode, and announces next week's movie. PAUL & JASON'S PICKS: Crimetown Podcast: Divine Providence • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-PAULASK to leave us a voicemail! • Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here • Join the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm • Buy ...

May 12, 202355 min

Matinee Monday: The Fate of the Furious (w/ Adam Scott)

Our resident Fast & Furious expert Adam Scott (Severance, Party Down) 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. (Originally released 04/28/2017) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction ...

May 08, 20231 hr 16 min

Torque LIVE! (w/ Jon Gabrus)

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. • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates,...

May 05, 20231 hr 15 min

Matinee Monday: Furious 7 LIVE! (w/ Adam Scott)

The Fast & Furious family are back together again! Adam Scott (Severance, Party Down) 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!...

May 01, 20231 hr 35 min

Last Looks: View From The Top

A special "Travel Chat with Paul & Jason" about their favorite travel gear. Plus, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from View From The Top, shares a bonus scene from last week's episode, and announces next week's movie. PAUL & JASON'S TRAVEL GEAR PICKS: Travel Pro Platinum Elite 25” Expandable Spinner Savage Industries EDC One Bag Topo Designs Global Travel Bag Roller Tom Binh Synik Backpack Matador Flatpak Toiletry Bottles Nalgene Medium Travel Kit Peak Design Wash Kit Listen to the Zouk...

Apr 28, 202354 min

Matinee Monday: Mannequin Two: On the Move (w/ Steve Agee)

Steve Agee (Peacemaker, Superstore) joins Paul, June, and Jason to get to the bottom of important questions that popped up while watching the 1991 rom-com fantasy 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. (Originally released 07/11/2016) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or om...

Apr 24, 20231 hr 16 min

View From The Top

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. • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and ...

Apr 21, 20231 hr 6 min

Matinee Monday: Fast & Furious 6 (w/ Adam Scott)

Adam Scott (Severance, Party Down) is back to join Paul, June, and Jason for another Fast & Furious adventure complete with fast cars, amnesia, and family. They discuss how these drag racers have basically become superheroes, Tyrese & Ludacris killing it as the comic-relief, Han’s long emotional journey, The Rock's larger-than-life body, and the jaw-dropping post-credits scene that made Adam Scott declare that director Justin Lin must be a fan of HDTGM. (Originally released 05/28/2013) • Go to h...

Apr 17, 20231 hr 4 min

Last Looks: The Specialist

Jason and Paul chat about the latest Star Trek & Star Wars TV shows, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from The Specialist, shares a deleted scene from last week's episode about Steven Seagal's blues music career, and announces next week's movie. PAUL’S PICKS: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Star Trek: Picard (Season 3) The Acolyte Trailer Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Trailer Monster: Living Off the Big Screen by John Dunne Cunk On Earth Barbie Trailer Spider-Man: Across ...

Apr 14, 202356 min

Matinee Monday: Super Mario Bros. LIVE! (w/ Jenny Slate)

Can you make a movie out of a video game? In this case, no! Jenny Slate (Big Mouth, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On) joins us to discuss 1993's Super Mario Bros. LIVE at Bumbershoot! We cover everything from the alternate dinosaur infested dimension, the absence of gold coins, Mojo Nixon’s odd Goomba cameo, and the fact that Mario & Luigi aren't even brothers in the movie. (Originally released 10/16/2012) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or om...

Apr 10, 202348 min

The Specialist LIVE! (w/ Nicole Byer)

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! • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs...

Apr 07, 20231 hr 18 min

Matinee Monday: Tango & Cash (w/ Nick Kroll)

Nick Kroll (Big Mouth, History of the World: Part II) 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. (Originally released 01/23/2015) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and m...

Apr 03, 20231 hr 1 min

Last Looks: Ambulance

Jason and Paul chat about the TV shows they're currently loving, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from Ambulance, shares a bonus deleted scene from the episode, and announces next week's movie. Jason's Picks: Bosch Poker Face Peaky Blinders Catwoman: Hunted Southside This Fool Dr. Who Shrink on Peacock Hey Randy podcast This Book Changed My Life podcast Full Throttle! With Bob Ducca podcast College Town podcast Paul's Picks: Fringe Letterkenny's Spelling Bee Episode Yellowstone Harley Qu...

Mar 31, 202340 min

Matinee Monday: Fast Five (w/ Adam Scott)

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 (Severance, Party Down) 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). (Originally released 05...

Mar 27, 202340 min

Ambulance LIVE! (w/ Roxane Gay)

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?" • Go to hdtgm...

Mar 24, 20231 hr 27 min

Matinee Monday: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Join Paul, June, and Jason as they dive headfirst into the BAYos that is Michael Bay’s 2009 film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Jason and June play a game where they try to guess the plot and Paul reveals that he auditioned for this movie! Plus, the crew discusses if robots can get stabbed without internal organs and ask if Transformers is a Biblical allegory?!(Originally released 09/20/2020) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omission...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 8 min

Last Looks: Ski School

Carl Tart & Phil Augusta Jackson join Jason and Paul to chat about their hit TV show Grand Crew and the music/books they're all currently loving. Plus, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from Ski School and announces next week's movie. Places people, it's time for Last Looks! Paul, Jason, Carl, & Phil's Picks: Grand Crew XOXO, Gossip Kings podcast Revival: Live at Pookie's Pub by Elvin Jones Atomic Habits by James Clear The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin Shangri-LA docuseries •...

Mar 17, 202353 min

Matinee Monday: Abraxas, Guardian of the Universe

Jesse Ventura in a rattail, terribly shot slow-mo fights, the anti-life equation, and much more. Recorded LIVE from Vancouver, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1991 sci-fi film Abraxas, Guardian of the Universe. (Originally released 06/03/2021) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-PAULASK to leave us a voicemail! • Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here • Join the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm • Buy ...

Mar 13, 20231 hr 6 min

Ski School LIVE! (w/ Rob Huebel)

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. • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omi...

Mar 10, 202355 min

Matinee Monday: Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo

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. (Originally released 10/22/2020) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-PAULASK to leave us a voicemail! • Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here • Join the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdt...

Mar 06, 20231 hr 22 min

Last Looks: The Number 23

Jason and Paul chat about June's paranormal encounter, modern rom-coms, and movie auditions. Plus, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from The Number 23, answers questions on the Help Line, and announces next week's movie. Places people, it's time for Last Looks! Jason and Paul's Picks: Knock at the Cabin Shotgun Wedding Father of the Bride (2022) American Masters: Groucho & Cavett Tom Selleck’s Indiana Jones Audition • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Lo...

Mar 03, 202352 min

Matinee Monday: The Room

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. Enjoy! (Originally released 11/15/2...

Feb 27, 202349 min

The Number 23

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...

Feb 23, 20231 hr 17 min

Matinee Monday: Bloodshot w/ Adam Scott

Adam Scott (HDTGM's resident Vin Diesel expert) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 2020 Vin Diesel action flick Bloodshot. They talk about nanites, the flour truck, villains who want to join a theatre troupe, Vin being unfazed by his own death, and much more. (Originally released 04/23/2020) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-PAULASK to leave us a voicemail! • Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here • Join the...

Feb 20, 20231 hr 24 min

Fast X Trailer Reaction

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. • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dat...

Feb 17, 20231 hr 10 min

Matinee Monday: Trespass w/ Rachael Harris

2011 was a great year for Nic Cage—he starred in Season of the Witch, Drive Angry, and this episode's widely despised Joel Schumacher thriller Trespass, co-starring Nicole Kidman. Rachael Harris joins the HDTGM crew to discuss the movie that broke the record for shortest time between theatrical premiere and DVD release. (Originally released 01/31/2012) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-PAULASK to leave us a voicemail! • S...

Feb 13, 202336 min
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