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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: A Beauty and the Beast Christmas

Paul responds to your corrections and omissions from A Beauty and the Beast Christmas, shares an exclusive bonus scene from that show, and reveals next week's movie. Plus, Paul's Picks returns from a long hiatus! So if you need recommendations for books, movies, podcasts, and even cold plunges, Paul's got you covered. PAUL'S PICKS: Joyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul Scheer MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, & Gavin Edwards My Name Is Barbra by Barbra Streisan...

Dec 22, 202330 min

Matinee Monday: Snowmance

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 asks 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… (Originally Released 12/16/2021) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Cal...

Dec 18, 20231 hr 43 min

A Beauty and the Beast Christmas LIVE!

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

Dec 15, 20231 hr 21 min

Matinee Monday: 12 Pups of Christmas LIVE!

Paul, June, and Jason watch the classic 2019 holiday movie—or is it a horror movie?—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. (Originally Released 12/08/2022) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks corre...

Dec 11, 20231 hr 14 min

Last Looks: Munchies & The Dog Who Saved Christmas

It's a super-sized Last Looks! Paul and Jason chat about all the TV, movies, comic books, and podcasts that they're currently loving. Plus, Paul gets into corrections and omissions from both Munchies & The Dog Who Saved Christmas, shares exclusive bonus scenes from each episode, and reveals next week's movie. PAUL & JASON'S PICKS: Moonlighting Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Seconds: A Graphic Novel by Bryan Lee O’Malley Dutch Blitz card game PAUL'S PICKS: The Mysteries by Bill Watterson A Disturbance i...

Dec 08, 20231 hr

Matinee Monday: Jack Frost LIVE! (w/ Dan Harmon)

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. (Originally Released 01/14/2014) • 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 ...

Dec 04, 20231 hr 17 min

The Dog Who Saved Christmas LIVE!

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?" • Go to hd...

Dec 01, 20231 hr 18 min

Matinee Monday: Look Who's Talking Now (w/ Conan O'Brien)

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 homemade Charles Barkley doll, and wolves. (Originally Released 11/22/2018) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omission?...

Nov 27, 20231 hr 5 min

Re-Release: Face/Off LIVE! (w/ Randall Park)

Last Looks will return in two weeks! For now, enjoy a HDTGM classic as Randall Park (WandaVision) joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss the 1997 Nic Cage and John Travolta masterpiece, Face/Off. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, they cover everything from Nic Cage's “tongue suck” to face waterfalls and so much more. (Originally Released 05/01/2015) • 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...

Nov 24, 20231 hr 27 min

Matinee Monday: Money Plane

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. (Originally Released 07/30/2020) • 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/hdtgm • Buy merch at ...

Nov 20, 20231 hr 18 min

Munchies LIVE!

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?" • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks corre...

Nov 17, 20231 hr 24 min

Matinee Monday: Hell Comes To Frogtown LIVE! (w/ Moshe Kasher & Natasha Leggero)

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?” (Originally ...

Nov 13, 20231 hr 28 min

Last Looks: New York Ninja

Jason and Paul judge listener theme song submissions and recall June's recent prank on Jason. Plus, Paul digs into corrections and omissions from New York Ninja, shares a bonus scene from the New York Ninja live show, and reveals next week's movie. Cool the apple pie, it's time for Last Looks! PAUL'S PICKS: Keys to the Kingdom podcast • 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 Lo...

Nov 10, 202351 min

Matinee Monday: Ninja III: The Domination

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. Plus, Paul shares his childhood V8 recipe. (Originally Released 06/05/2020) • 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/hdtgm • Buy...

Nov 06, 20231 hr 27 min

New York Ninja LIVE!

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 t...

Nov 03, 20231 hr 26 min

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 "Goodbye, H...

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 almo...

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 • Have a Last Looks correc...

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 • 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...

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 • 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 merch at howdidthisgetma...

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 tour ...

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 • Have a...

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 Woman "C...

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 flashback scene. (...

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 • Have a Last Looks correction or o...

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 • 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 merch at howdidthisgetmade....

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 • Have a ...

Sep 11, 20231 hr 15 min
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