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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: Maximum Overdrive LIVE! (w/ Andy Daly)

Andy Daly (The Andy Daly Podcast Project) joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss Stephen King’s only directorial effort: Maximum Overdrive. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, they 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! (Originally Released 09/18/2...

Oct 30, 20231 hr 25 min

Last Looks: The Pope's Exorcist

Paul and Jason chat about classic TV and also recommend books and podcasts they're currently loving. Plus, Paul digs into corrections and omissions from the Pope's Exorcist, shares a deleted scene from The Pope's Exorcist live show, and reveals next week's movie. JASON & PAUL'S PICKS: Stop Making Sense "Sure, I'll Join Your Cult" by Maria Bamford "Open: An Autobiography" by Andre Agassi "Great Falls, MT" by Reggie Watts Murder on Sex Island Say More with Dr? Sheila The Last of Sheila "Goodby...

Oct 27, 202349 min

Matinee Monday: Vampire's Kiss LIVE! (w/ Hayes Davenport)

Hayes Davenport (Hollywood Handbook) joins Paul, June, and Jason LIVE from the Now Hear This Festival in Anaheim, CA to try to comprehend what's happening in the 1988 Nicolas Cage film Vampire’s Kiss. They 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, what the mimes were doing, and how they ...

Oct 23, 20231 hr 20 min

The Pope's Exorcist LIVE!

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. • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Leave us a voicemail at ...

Oct 20, 20231 hr 12 min

Matinee Monday: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives

LIVE from UC Berkeley, Paul, June, and Jason break down the 1986 slasher film Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. They discuss Jason Voorhees’ origin story, sex scene condom sounds, wearing suspenders under t-shirts, and more. (Originally Released 10/24/2019) • 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 howdidthisgetma...

Oct 16, 20231 hr 19 min

Last Looks: Bats

Jason & Paul play American Idol judges and critique listener theme song submissions. Plus, Paul digs into corrections and omissions from Bats, shares a deleted scene from the Bats live show, and reveals next week's movie. • 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/ • Order Paul’s book ...

Oct 13, 202351 min

Matinee Monday: Lake Placid LIVE! (w/ Paul F. Tompkins & Nate Corddry)

Paul F. Tompkins and Nate Corddry join Paul and Jason to talk all about 1999's giant croc horror flick Lake Placid. LIVE from Largo in LA, they 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 to the bottom of the proper way to say Reese’s Pieces before getting into audience Q&As! (Originally Released 04/03/2015) • Go to hdtgm.com for t...

Oct 09, 20231 hr 28 min

Bats LIVE! (w/ Ike Barinholtz)

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

Oct 06, 20231 hr 16 min

Matinee Monday: Birdemic LIVE! (w/ "Weird Al" Yankovic)

"Weird Al" Yankovic helps Paul, Jason, and June break down the 2010 horror film, Birdemic: Shock and Terror, recorded LIVE at the Largo theater in Los Angeles. They dig into all the bad CGI, un-needed B-Roll, the Tippi Hedren “cameo,” and ponder if the environmentalism of this movie really works. Plus, special guest Whitney Moore (Nathalie) joins the crew to answer all their questions about the filming of this movie, including how she ended up auditioning for the film and what's the deal with th...

Oct 02, 20231 hr 23 min

Last Looks: Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Paul and Jason chat about reality TV, music they're loving, and their favorite L.A. activities. Plus, Paul digs into corrections and omissions from Jonathan Livingston Seagull, shares bonus content from the live show, and reveals next week's movie. PAUL & JASON'S PICKS: Taskmaster UK It Came from Aquarius Records Other Music Sandwiches of History F*ck, That's Delicious JASON'S MUSIC PICKS: "I Got Heaven" by Mannequin Pussy "Bird Hour" by 7ebra "All Fiction" by Pile "Grapevine" by Career Woma...

Sep 29, 20231 hr 1 min

Matinee Monday: After Earth (w/ Paul F. Tompkins)

Giant birds, weird wheelchairs, and ghosting are just some of the unbelievable things that are found in the 2013 Will & Jaden Smith vehicle After Earth. Paul F. Tompkins joins Paul, June, & Jason to 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 flashb...

Sep 25, 20231 hr 9 min

Jonathan Livingston Seagull LIVE!

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. • Go to hdtgm.com for...

Sep 22, 20231 hr 17 min

Matinee Monday: The Country Bears (w/ Kulap Vilaysack)

Kulap Vilaysack (Add to Cart podcast) 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 both 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. (Originally released 06/06/2019) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe...

Sep 18, 20231 hr 14 min

Last Looks: The First Power

Jason and Paul answer listener calls and reminisce about old sitcoms, Paul digs into corrections and omissions from The First Power, shares a bonus scene from The First Power live show, and announces next week's movie. • 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/ • Order Paul’s book about h...

Sep 15, 202350 min

Matinee Monday: Cellular (w/ Ike Barinholtz & Erin Gibson)

Ike Barinholtz and Erin Gibson join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2004 thriller Cellular starring Chris Evans, Kim Basinger, 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.” (Originally released 01/17/2019) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Leave u...

Sep 11, 20231 hr 15 min

The First Power LIVE!

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. • 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...

Sep 08, 20231 hr 11 min

Matinee Monday: The Secret (w/ Topher Grace & Joel Kim Booster)

Topher Grace and Joel Kim Booster join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2007 French thriller The Secret starring David Duchovny & Olivia Thirlby. They do their best to unpack the insane premise of a mother’s spirit going into her daughter’s body. Plus, Jason & Paul explain the film's plot to June to hear her reaction. (Originally released 04/11/2019) • 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 u...

Sep 04, 20231 hr 13 min

Last Looks: Switch

Paul and Jason answer listener calls on the help line, Paul digs into corrections & omissions from Switch, shares a bonus scene from the Switch live show, and announces next week's movie. PAUL & JASON'S PICKS: Shin Kamen Rider "Everyone Is Dead Except Us" by Wolfie's Just Fine SolGaard Carry-On Closet Suitcase Evergoods Transit Duffle 35L Evergoods Transit Packing Cube 8L • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/hdtgm • Submit your L...

Sep 01, 202349 min

Matinee Monday: Junior

In a special 100th episode of HDTGM, Paul, June, and Jason finally tackle Junior, the movie that inspired HDTGM’s original cover art! 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 for how Schwarzenegger’s baby could survive in his belly. Plus, everyone pitches their remake of the film. (Originally released 12/25/2014) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • L...

Aug 28, 20231 hr 14 min

Switch LIVE! (w/ Jessica St. Clair)

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 w...

Aug 25, 20231 hr 23 min

Matinee Monday: Space Jam LIVE!

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. (Originally released 02/13/2020) • 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 her...

Aug 21, 20231 hr 27 min

Last Looks: Hangman

Jason and Paul give a behind-the-scenes recap of the Balcony Monsters Tour. Plus, Paul digs into corrections & omissions from Hangman and announces next week's movie. PAUL & JASON'S PODCAST PICKS: The Andy Daly Podcast Project Valley Heat Death on the Lot You Must Remember This: Star Wars JASON'S MUSIC PICKS: "Lose" by Hannah Jadagu "What You Did" by Hannah Jadagu "Cowboy Nudes" by Geese "Nurse!" by Bar Italia "Eastern Ave" by Flasher "Careful of Your Keepers" by This Is The Kit "Tomorro...

Aug 18, 202346 min

Matinee Monday: The Snowman LIVE! (w/ Bryan Safi & Erin Gibson)

Bryan Safi & Erin Gibson (Attitudes! podcast) join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2017 psychological crime thriller The Snowman starring Michael Fassbender and Rebecca Ferguson. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, they discuss the name Harry Hole, how nobody ever mentions there's a snowman at every crime scene, the coffee bean torture scene, and more. Plus, we hear some exclusive behind the scenes info from someone who worked on the film. (Originally released 03/14/2019) • Go to hdtgm.com for tou...

Aug 14, 20231 hr 56 min

Hangman

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...

Aug 11, 20231 hr 25 min

Matinee Monday: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze LIVE! (w/ Adam Pally)

Go Ninja! Go Ninja! Go!!! Adam Pally joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze LIVE from Irving Plaza in New York City. They cover the horrific amount of pizza, why these are the most charmless turtles imaginable, April O’Neil’s strange relationship with the turtles, and more. Plus, we hear from Vanilla Ice himself on how Ninja Rap was born. (Originally released 06/26/2015) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Leave us a v...

Aug 07, 20231 hr 23 min

Last Looks: Absolution

Paul & Jason chat about books & podcasts they're currently loving, and Paul digs into corrections & omissions from Absolution, shares a bonus scene from the Absolution live show, and announces next week's movie. Go to www.tusctogether.com to donate to The Union Solidarity Coalition and to bid on auction items that support striking crew members who have lost their health insurance. PAUL'S PICKS: Don't Panic with Anthony Atamanuik Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead Light the Fuse Celeb...

Aug 04, 202347 min

Matinee Monday: The Meg LIVE! (w/ Nicole Byer & Adam Scott)

HDTGM all-stars Nicole Byer (Best Friends) and Adam Scott (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. (Originally released 08/30/2018) Go to www.tusctogether.com to donate to the Union Solidarity Coalition and to bid on auction items that support str...

Jul 31, 20231 hr 21 min

Absolution LIVE! (w/ Jessica St. Clair)

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. Go to www.tusctogether.com to donate to the Unio...

Jul 28, 20231 hr 18 min

Matinee Monday: The Visitor LIVE! (w/ Rob Huebel)

HDTGM all-star Rob Huebel joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1979 sci-fi horror film The Visitor. Recorded live from Seattle, they talk all about scary birds, the speed of wheelchair elevators, ice skating, and much more. Warning: There is some light gun violence discussion in this episode. (Originally released 04/22/2021) • 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 c...

Jul 24, 20231 hr 13 min

Last Looks: Hypnotic & Sleepover

Jason & Paul relive their Joni Mitchell concert experience, Paul digs into corrections and omissions from both Hypnotic & Sleepover, shares a bonus scene from the Hypnotic live show, and announces next week's movie. PAUL & JASON’S JONI MITCHELL PICKS: Both Sides Now - Live at The Isle of Wight Festival 1970 Shadows and Light (Joni Mitchell live album) Joni Mitchell At Newport Joni Mitchell Archives • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Leave us a voicemail at spea...

Jul 21, 202353 min
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