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How Did This Get Made?

Earwolf and Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, Jason Mantzoukaswww.siriusxm.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.
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Episodes

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,...

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 • Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/hd...

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 docu...

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 • Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/hdtgm • Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here • Join the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm • Buy merch at howdidthisgetmade.dashery.com/ ...

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 • Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.c...

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 • Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/hdtgm • Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here • Join the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm • Buy merch at howdidthisgetmade.dash...

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 • Leave us a...

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 • Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/hdtgm • Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here • Join the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord....

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 • Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/hdtgm • Submit your Last Looks theme song to us h...

Feb 13, 202336 min

Last Looks: Wild Mountain Thyme

Adam Pally joins Paul and Jason to chat about Adam's new movie Who Invited Charlie? co-starring Fast and Furious family member Jordana Brewster. Plus, before Paul announces next week's movie he shares a special message from Sleepaway Camp star Felissa Rose, digs into Corrections and Omissions from Wild Mountain Thyme, and invites his alter ego "The Love Doctor" to answer questions on the Help Line. Places people, it's time for Last Looks! • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more •...

Feb 10, 202359 min

Matinee Monday: Deep Blue Sea LIVE!

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.(Originally released 03/20/201...

Feb 06, 20231 hr 20 min

Wild Mountain Thyme

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

Feb 03, 202352 min

Matinee Monday: Congo w/ Nick Wiger

Giant talking gorillas, lasers, and volcanoes are all a part of the insanity that is Congo. Nick Wiger (Doughboys) 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? Grab yourself a piece of sesame cake and tune in! (Originally released 10/09/2013) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more ...

Jan 30, 202358 min

Last Looks: Open Marriage

Jason and Paul chat about the movies/TV they're currently loving, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from Open Marriage, and we look back on the origin of Tall John Scheer. Plus, Paul answers questions on the Help Line, shares exclusive bonus content from the last episode, and announces next week's movie. Places people, it's time for Last Looks! Jason's Picks: Johnny Dangerously Better Off Dead Serendipity Slow Horses (Season 2) SAS: Rogue Heroes (Season 1) Letterkenny (Season 11) DIO: Dre...

Jan 27, 202345 min

Matinee Monday: Body of Evidence LIVE!

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. (Originally released 11/07/2019) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/hdtgm • Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here • Join the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm • Buy merch at howdidt...

Jan 23, 20231 hr 20 min

Open Marriage

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?” • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Leave us a voi...

Jan 20, 20231 hr 5 min

Matinee Monday: Geostorm LIVE!

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! (Originally released 04/12/2018) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/hdtgm • Subm...

Jan 16, 20231 hr 26 min

Last Looks: Ghost in the Machine & Morbius

It's a Jason and Paul overload as Jason Woliner (Borat 2) joins Mantzoukas and Scheer to chat about his genre-bending Peacock comedy Paul T. Goldman. Plus, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from both Ghost in the Machine and Morbius, shares exclusive bonus Morbius content, and announces next week's movie. Places people, it's time for Last Looks! • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/hdtgm • Submit your Last Looks theme song to us h...

Jan 13, 202357 min

Matinee Monday: Zack Snyder’s Justice League

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. (Originally released 03/25/2021) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/hdtgm • Submit your Last Look...

Jan 09, 20232 hr 5 min

Morbius LIVE!

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?" • Go to hdtgm.com for tou...

Jan 06, 20231 hr 22 min

Matinee Monday: The January Man

HDTGM all-star 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. (Originally released 04/08/2021) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/hdtgm • Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here • Join the HDTGM conversation on Discord...

Jan 02, 20231 hr 14 min

Re-Release: A Very Nutty Christmas

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. The crew talks about the wild music montages, hot nutcrackers, the mouse king, and much more. • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/hdtgm • Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here • Join the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm • Buy merch at howdidthisgetmade.dashery.com/ • Ord...

Dec 30, 20221 hr 29 min

Matinee Monday: Deck the Halls LIVE!

Andrea Savage (Tulsa King) joins Paul, June, & Jason at Largo in Los Angeles to discuss the 2006 Matthew Broderick & Danny DeVito holiday comedy, Deck the Halls—a movie that teaches you the classic Christmas lesson that being seen from space doesn't matter. The crew debate whether Danny DeVito plays a con man, the character journey of Kristin Davis & her cookbook, and the super sexual town Christmas show. (Originally released 12/31/2013) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs,...

Dec 26, 20221 hr 7 min

Ghost In The Machine LIVE!

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. • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/hdtgm • Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here • Join the HDTGM conversation on...

Dec 23, 20221 hr 10 min
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