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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: Sleepwalkers (w/ Lauren Lapkus)

Lauren Lapkus (Jurassic World, Threedom) joins Paul, June, and Jason to break down the 1992 Stephen King horror flick Sleepwalkers. They discuss adults acting terrified of tiny cats, the movie's similarities to Hocus Pocus, Stephen King's cameo, and much more. Plus, June incites an endless debate over whether or not Charles and Mary are actually mother and son or just creatures pretending. (Originally Released 05/24/2018) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Look...

May 06, 20241 hr 12 min

The Beekeeper LIVE!

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

May 03, 20241 hr 14 min

Matinee Monday: Kazaam LIVE! (w/ Kay Cannon)

Kay Cannon (Pitch Perfect, 30 Rock) escapes her magical boombox to join Paul, Jason, and June in discussing the only movie that features Shaq as a rapping genie, 1996's Kazaam. They cover Max falling through an extraordinary amount of stairs, calling Jesus a genie, Kazaam causing the Mount Vesuvius eruption, and so much more. Plus, the HDTGM hosts reveal their spooning preferences. (Originally Released 01/08/2016) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correc...

Apr 29, 20241 hr 16 min

Last Looks: Samurai Cop (w/ Todd Glass)

Legendary comedian Todd Glass joins Jason & Paul to chat about TikTok comedy and Todd's ambitious stand-up venture, "Todd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime." But first, Paul dives into corrections and omissions from Samurai Cop, shares a bonus deleted scene from our Samurai Cop show, and reveals next week's movie. Help fund "Todd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime" at: https://seedandspark.com/fund/todd-glass-the-event-of-a-lifetime • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a L...

Apr 26, 202444 min

Matinee Monday: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow LIVE!

Joe Mande (Hacks) and Tawny Newsome (Star Trek: Lower Decks) 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 Transc...

Apr 22, 20241 hr 25 min

Samurai Cop LIVE!

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...

Apr 19, 20241 hr 21 min

Matinee Monday: The Hottie and the Nottie LIVE!

Paul, June, and Jason get into the 2008 Paris Hilton vehicle The Hottie and the Nottie—a rom-com where everyone in the movie is a psychopath or a stalker. LIVE from Charleston, South Carolina, they discuss June auditioning to play the Nottie, the earth suits scene, the realistic pooping, the many upsetting and inappropriate decisions in the movie, and so much more. Plus, in a rare occurrence Jason accepts that a Jacob’s Ladder Scenario twist might actually make sense here. (Originally Released 0...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 15 min

Last Looks: Fifty Shades Freed & Ronal the Barbarian

Jason and Paul are back from the UK to gab all about the tour, the new Road House movie, their favorite new stand-up specials, and much more. But first, on this super-sized Last Looks Paul answers corrections and omissions from both Fifty Shades Freed AND Ronal the Barbarian. Plus, as always, Paul reveals next week's movie. Vote here for our Fast X episode to win a Webby Award! PAUL & JASON'S PICKS: Road House (2024) Posh Nosh The Smile Mary Lattimore "Harold" by Steven Wright STAND-UP SPECI...

Apr 12, 202448 min

Matinee Monday: Hackers

What's its mission? June's fear of technology prompts that unforgettable question when the HDTGM crew break down the 1995 cyber-thriller Hackers starring Angelina Jolie, Jonny Lee Miller, Fisher Stevens, and Lorraine Bracco. They discuss the movie's bonkers take on common computer passwords, the hackers' fashion, Penn Jillette in the big computer room, and Fisher Stevens' amazing performance as "The Plague." Plus, the gang takes a break from movie talk to gab all about candy bars, gum, and vapin...

Apr 08, 20241 hr 1 min

Fifty Shades Freed LIVE! (w/ Chelsea Devantez)

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 th...

Apr 05, 20241 hr 19 min

Matinee Monday: Godzilla (w/ Chris Gore)

SIZE DOES MATTER! Years before Godzilla x Kong, Chris Gore (Film Threat) joined Paul, Jason, and June to discuss the 1998 Roland Emmerich helmed monster flick Godzilla starring Matthew Broderick and Jean Reno. They get into NYC mayor Roger Ebert, the many boats that fall off Godzilla, Madison Square Garden becoming an egg nest, and so much more. Pop on your headphones and listen, as long as you're not scared of giant lizards sneaking up on you! (Originally Released 06/19/2012) • Go to hdtgm.com ...

Apr 01, 202449 min

Hobbs & Shaw LIVE! w/ Adam Scott & Nicole Byer (RE-RELEASE)

HDTGM all-stars Adam Scott (U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean?) and Nicole Byer (Best Friends) join Paul and Jason to break down Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham. LIVE from Largo in LA, they discuss sentient motorcycles, Samoan warfare, The Rock holding onto a helicopter, the fist bump montage, and more. (Originally Released 08/15/2019) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call ...

Mar 29, 20241 hr 35 min

Matinee Monday: Road House LIVE! (w/ Doug Benson)

In honor of the 2024 Jake Gyllenhaal Road House remake, we revisit HDTGM's first ever live episode on the 1989 Patrick Swayze throat-ripping classic. Live from Bumbershoot, Doug Benson (Doug Loves Movies) joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss all the bar fights, over the top explosions, everyone going commando, the lack of police involvement, and so much more. (Originally Released 09/18/2012) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Cal...

Mar 25, 202445 min

Ronal the Barbarian LIVE!

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...

Mar 22, 20241 hr 12 min

Matinee Monday: Mortal Kombat (w/ Cameron Esposito)

MORTAL KOMBAT! Cameron Esposito (A Million Little Things) enters the fighting arena with Paul, June, and Jason to talk all about the 1995 stinker movie adaptation of a beloved video game. They discuss the anticlimactic fight with Goro, Christopher Lambert's wig, and how the mortals are unfazed by the supernatural. Plus, we learn about June's relationship with video games, find out Jason's thoughts on the soundtrack, and hear an amazing Second Opinion review. (Originally Released 01/28/2014) • Go...

Mar 18, 20241 hr 4 min

Last Looks: Fifty Shades Darker (w/ Jake Johnson)

Jake Johnson (Across the Spider-Verse) joins June & Paul to chat about his new podcast We're Here to Help, the creative process, and giving advice. But first, Paul dives into corrections and omissions from Fifty Shades Darker and then reveals next week's movie. Listen to Jake's podcast We're Here To Help on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. • 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 voi...

Mar 15, 202449 min

Matinee Monday: Blues Brothers 2000 LIVE!

Live from Onion Fest in Chicago, Paul, June, and Jason break down Blues Brothers 2000—a sequel that nobody wanted and was oddly released in 1998. They discuss the "stripster" club, child abduction, the return of the car pile up, and June's favorite character SCRIBBLES. Stay tuned to the very end for some bonus amazing Second Opinion songs! (Originally Released 07/19/2018) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-PAULASK to leave...

Mar 11, 20241 hr 33 min

Fifty Shades Darker LIVE! (w/ Joel Kim Booster)

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. • Go...

Mar 08, 20241 hr 13 min

Matinee Monday: Twilight Breaking Dawn Pt 2 (w/ Doug Benson)

Doug Benson (Doug Loves Movies) 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! (Originally Released 11/27/2012) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correctio...

Mar 04, 20241 hr 14 min

Last Looks: Beautiful Disaster

Jason joins Paul to chat about the death of Pitchfork and the TV/movies they're currently watching. Plus, Paul dives into corrections and omissions from Beautiful Disaster, shares a peek behind the curtain to how episode t-shirt designs come to be, and reveals next week's movie. PAUL & JASON'S PICKS: TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray The Traitors UK (Series 2) True Detective: Night Country Monsieur Spade Dead Pixels Everything I Know About Love Such Brave Girls In The Know Review Brain Dead Strange Wa...

Mar 01, 202445 min

Matinee Monday: Gymkata LIVE! (w/ Michael Showalter)

Michael Showalter (The Dropout, Search Party) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the next level bonkers movie that combines gymnastics and karate— 1985's Gymkata! They get into Kurt Thomas flipping while he talks to himself, the questionable effectiveness of arrows, flag ninjas, the Village of the Crazies, and the infamous pommel horse scene. Plus, the audience Q&A makes us wonder how the director of Enter The Dragon went from working with Bruce Lee to Kurt Thomas. (Originally Released 0...

Feb 26, 20241 hr 26 min

Beautiful Disaster LIVE!

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. • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-PAULA...

Feb 23, 20241 hr 13 min

Matinee Monday: Demolition Man LIVE! (w/ Wyatt Cenac)

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! (Originally Released 07/09/2013) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-P...

Feb 19, 20241 hr 20 min

Last Looks: Fifty Shades of Grey

Jason and Paul chat about Super Bowl trailers, comic books, and TV/movies they're currently loving. Plus, Paul digs into corrections and omissions from Fifty Shades of Grey, shares a bonus scene from the live Fifty Shades of Grey show, and reveals next week's movie. PAUL & JASON'S PICKS: Twisters (trailer) Deadpool & Wolverine (trailer) Marvel's Echo Birds of Prey by Kelly Thompson Love Everlasting by Tom King Newburn by Chip Zdarsky Helen of Wyndhorn by Tom King Scrambled Percy Jackson ...

Feb 16, 202442 min

Matinee Monday: Twilight Breaking Dawn Pt 1 (w/ Doug Benson)

If you’ve had the misfortune of being imprinted with Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, then 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 our hardest to understand this love story that has captivated the tweens of the nation. Does Doug love this movie? You’ll have to listen to find out! (Originally Released 01/03/2012) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a ...

Feb 12, 202444 min

Fifty Shades of Grey LIVE! (w/ Jessica St. Clair)

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 epis...

Feb 09, 20241 hr 10 min

Matinee Monday: The Boy Next Door (w/ Heather Anne Campbell & Ben Siemon)

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! (Originally Released 06/10/2016) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, an...

Feb 05, 20241 hr 4 min

Last Looks: Rollerball (w/ Moshe Kasher)

Moshe Kasher chats with Jason & Paul about his new comedic concept memoir Subculture Vulture. But first, Paul responds to corrections and omissions from Rollerball, shares an exclusive bonus scene from that show, and reveals next week's movie. Buy Moshe's book Subculture Vulture here • 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 conve...

Feb 02, 202450 min

Matinee Monday: Monkey Shines

A murderous monkey, a classic 80s 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. (Originally Released 10/29/2014) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour date...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 17 min

Rollerball LIVE!

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! • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-PAULASK t...

Jan 26, 20241 hr 14 min
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