Back in 2009 a movie trailer set the internet aflame. Not because it was for some long-awaited adaptation or giant blockbuster, but because it was so odd people assumed it had to be a prank. Now in 2026, we welcome the wonderful J.D. Amato to discuss this oddball (?)thriller(?) AFTER LAST SEASON! In addition to be a respected TV showrunner/comedy writer, J.D. has written a new graphic novel for young readers, THE ENDLESS GAME, about a game of capture the flag that's been going on for 80 years. C...
May 30, 2026•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 483
Stuart helps us winnow down the 80+ movies where Stephen King gets a writing credit, to discover the ten best, and which film is the true "king of King's." Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets ! It’s the best way to keep up on all things Flop House! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinflop...
May 23, 2026•58 min
In 2003, legendary director Lawrence Kasdan teamed with legendary screenwriter William Goldman, for a big-budget adaptation of a novel by legendary horror novelist Stephen King. And the result was... also legendary. But for different reasons than they might have hoped. On this episode, legendary (at least to us!) comics artist and writer Evan Dorkin joins us to discuss one of the most inexplicable flops of the 2000's -- DREAMCATCHER ! If you've never checked out Evan's work, he's just released a...
May 16, 2026•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 482
Max Fun Drive 2026 is over, and normally we'd be back to our "one full ep one mini" schedule, but we had too many good guests lined up, so you're getting another maxi this week AND next. That's why they call us Peaches. (Editor's note: there's no particularly good reason we're called The Peaches.) First up, our pal / amazing movie director / special effects wizard Steven Kostanski joins us to discuss a movie he kinda liked: RETURN TO SILENT HILL . Will the rest of us agree? Stay updated on all t...
May 09, 2026•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 481
We close out Max Fun Drive 2026 with some true pain. Stuart's proclaimed "least favorite movie," 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS , a supposed "sexy romcom" that's actually a melange of unfunny shenanigans, poisonous attitudes, nothing that resembles actual human behavior, and (trigger warning) some unacknowledged sexual assault. It's... a lot. But at least it led to a funny episode -- like a flower, blooming from a pile of shit. One last time for 2026 -- the Max Fun Drive is literally what keeps this show...
May 02, 2026•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 480
We're in the swing of Max Fun Drive 2026 , and for "Dan's pick" of our 3 special MFD episodes, he's taking us back to 2002 when the internet felt new and we were all logging on to FEARDOTCOM, or -- more accurately -- feardotcom.com (just listen to the episode). Join us as we surf the fear-web! MAX FUN DRIVE literally keeps this show going. If you love listening and think it's worth supporting creators, please consider becoming a sustaining member (or upgrading/boosting) at maximumfun.org/join ! ...
Apr 25, 2026•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 479
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Apr 22, 2026•6 min
It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters . Stuart Wellington and Dan McCoy are joined by their pals Jesse Thorn and John Hodgman of the Judge John Hodgman show, for a very fun, and funny, conversation about podcasting. In this very important podcasting event, ALL the tricks of the trade will be revealed. Plus, can podcasting make you...a better person? Yes. Yes it can. How? Listen to fin...
Apr 20, 2026•29 min
For Max Fun Drive 2026 (starting this Monday 4/20)the Peaches issued a fiendish challenge to one another -- we each get ONE pick to bedevil the others with, and Stuart starts us off with a doozy: 1994's EXIT TO EDEN . It started out as an erotic BDSM novel by Anne Rice, so clearly the best person to bring the heat was Garry Marshall, known for such previous Flop House faves as Valentine's Day and Mother's Day . So climb on board the sex boat and take a ride with us to sex island as we dissect th...
Apr 18, 2026•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 478
AI is bad, except maybe it's not, maybe AI will help you solve the murder of your wife before it executes you for the murder of its wife... wtf is Mercy saying, anyway? Maybe it's saying if you put your hero in a chair for 100 minutes your movie will feel inert. Especially if Chris Pratt is that hero? Hard to say, but we do our best to untangle one of the silliest flops of the year. Stay updated on all things Flop House, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets ! Wikipedia page fo...
Apr 11, 2026•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 477
He missed March by four days, but hey, there's nothing in the rulebook that says Elliott can't lead us in a March Madness showdown to determine which cinematic fantasy land would be best to live in! Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets ! It’s the best way to keep up on all things Flop House! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinflop...
Apr 04, 2026•46 min
"What's the Bratz of the 2020's?" we asked ourselves, chasing that ultimate Bratz high. "Could it be Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie ?" While perhaps not reaching those lofty heights, this was nearly as bonkos as reviews suggested it would be -- a psychedelic fantasia filtered through a combination Hello Kitty/candy store. The movie was not meant for us, but we had a fun time talking about it. Stay updated on all things Flop House, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets ! Wikipedia...
Mar 28, 2026•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 476
Stuart leads a discussion of stand-up comedy in the movies, with the help of our special guest: acclaimed comic and longtime pal, Matt Koff. Matt Koff’s comedy special, CAT MAN, is now available for purchase at Veeps.events/mattkoff Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets ! It’s the best way to keep up on all things Flop House! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinflop...
Mar 21, 2026•57 min
On this episode, we discuss ELLA MCCAY , which -- based on its poster -- is a movie about a woman having trouble with her shoe. Hmn. That can't be right. Well, whatever it's about, it's made by the legendary James L. Brooks, so we can be sure it'll have a clear plot, strong themes, and a comprehensible emotional throughline! Stay updated on all things Flop House, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets ! Paste https://feeds.simplecast.com/EOAFriME into iTunes (or your favorite po...
Mar 14, 2026•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 475
The world is, how do you say, "un feu de poubelle." So Dan took this mini as a chance to do a little check-in with his pals. How's everyone doing? Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets ! It’s the best way to keep up on all things Flop House! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinflop...
Mar 07, 2026•46 min
You probably thought we forgot the hedgehog beat! We were just biding our time. Sometimes slow and steady wins the race, SONIC. We welcome our returning Senior Hedgehog Correspondent, Jamelle Bouie, who absolutely does not have anything more important to do than extend this bit, to discuss Sonic the Hedgehog 3 . Why does a movie about a fast hedgehog have this much plot, and why is it all so boilerplate? We get into it. Stay updated on all things Flop House, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLET...
Feb 28, 2026•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 474
Elliott takes us on a tour of Best Picture Academy Award winners, filtered into his highly-scientific categories, and then asks us, "But which Best is BEST?" Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets ! It’s the best way to keep up on all things Flop House! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinflop...
Feb 21, 2026•1 hr 6 min
Yes, we never heard of it either. But trust us when we say that High Rollers (sequel to the equally nonexistent movie Cash Out ) makes for a helluva S-tier Flop House episode, especially when it features longtime friend of the show Jordan Morris as our guest. Is Travolta the new Nic Cage? Well, if you're watching Face/Off, yes, definitely. But in terms of FH movie greatness? Yeah, maybe! Stay updated on all things Flop House, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets ! Download the...
Feb 14, 2026•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 473
Stuart combed cinematic history for visions of the future, then, like Ebeneezer Scrooge, demanded of his his co-hosts,""Are these the shadows of the things that Will be, or are they shadows of things that May be, only?" (Or, more Stu: "How likely are these predictions, dudes?") Tonight is the SEASON FINALE of Flop TV Season 3 ! Tune in as we take on the granddaddy of "so bad it's good" cinema, PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE ! And if you miss it, your ticket lets you watch VOD thru the end of the month!...
Feb 07, 2026•48 min
But what of the VULGAR auteurs? We check in with Paul W.S. "The Other Paul Anderson" Anderson's latest "boy do I love my wife, Milla Jovavich" project, In the Lost Lands , based on some short stories by (checks notes) George R.R. Martin. Hmn. Wonder if Stu's ever heard of this guy. Check out Flop TV (tix here) , and stay updated on Flop House events and side projects, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets ! Wikipedia page for In the Lost Lands Recommended in this episode: Dan: ...
Jan 31, 2026•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 472
Dan quizzes his brothers in flop on the "cultural impact" of various films that made more than a billion bucks at the box office! Tickets for Flop TV Season 3 are ON SALE ! Also, we’ll be back at San Francisco Sketchfest TOMORROW (from the day of this mini's release) January 25! Get tickets! We’ll be discussing legendary flop THE MASTER OF DISGUISE ! Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets ! It’s the best way to keep up on all things Flop House and get a little extra fun in your inbox to boot...
Jan 24, 2026•46 min
You know the old adage -- dying is easy, briding is hard. Something like that. And if you're looking for a comedy that feels like dying, Bride Hard certainly fits the bill. There are plenty of talented, funny folks who were involved in this film, so we try hard to find some joy. Did we succeed? Take a listen. We’re coming back to San Francisco Sketchfest on January 25! Get tickets now! We’ll be discussing THE MASTER OF DISGUISE ! OR, if you prefer to watch us from the comfort of your own home, c...
Jan 17, 2026•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 471
Elliott takes his co-hosts on a tour of properties entering the public domain this year, and leads a brainstorming session about how we might revamp or reboot them, now that we don't have to pay anyone for the privilege. Tickets for Flop TV Season 3 are ON SALE ! Also, we’ll be back at San Francisco Sketchfest on January 25! Get tickets now! We’ll be discussing legendary flop THE MASTER OF DISGUISE ! Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets ! It’s got fun stuff in it! Help support this show an...
Jan 10, 2026•45 min
Seventh time's the charm right? We discuss the commercial hit, but critical punching bag Jurassic World: Rebirth , the movie that presents a society that's bored of dinosaurs, and then makes a pretty good argument in favor of that boredom. We’re coming back to San Francisco Sketchfest on January 25! Get tickets now! We’ll be discussing THE MASTER OF DISGUISE ! OR, if you prefer to watch us from the comfort of your own home! TONIGHT on the day of release, 1/3, we'll be doing a new episode of Flop...
Jan 03, 2026•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 470
In this mini, Stuart attempts to explain the lore of Elden Ring to Dan and Elliott, despite the staunch resistance of his co-hosts. Tickets for Flop TV Season 3 are ON SALE ! Also, we’ll be back at San Francisco Sketchfest on January 25! Get tickets now! We’ll be discussing legendary flop THE MASTER OF DISGUISE ! Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets ! It’s got fun stuff in it! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinflop...
Dec 27, 2025•1 hr 3 min
We're taking a short holiday break, but that doesn't mean YOU have to survive without a new episode! It means that we're giving you this live show, recorded at the lovely Sleeping Village in Chicago, IL, where we discuss the J im Belushi-and-a-dog cop comedy(?) K-9 ! Everyone wins! We’re coming back to San Francisco Sketchfest on January 25! Get tickets now! We’ll be discussing THE MASTER OF DISGUISE ! Or if you prefer to watch us from the comfort of your own home: Flop TV Season 3 tix are ON SA...
Dec 20, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 469
We welcome Amber "Voice of Pam on Archer " Nash to the show for a little quiz about this year's slate of Hallmark holiday films, and what we think their plots might be. Check out Amber's podcast, RePhrasing: An Archer Rewatch Podcast , right on our own network, Maximum Fun! Tickets for Flop TV Season 3 are ON SALE ! Also, we’ll be back at San Francisco Sketchfest on January 25! Get tickets now! We’ll be discussing legendary flop THE MASTER OF DISGUISE ! Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets...
Dec 13, 2025•56 min
It's the most wonderful time of the year. Some might go so far as to call it the hap-happiest season of all. Why? Because we're rejoined by Alonso Duralde , one of the warmest most delightful film critics and podcasters in the world, for our annual bad holiday movie! That said, goddamn you Alonso for suggesting we watch The Christmas Martian . This... this... thing... oof. Just listen to the show. We’re coming back to San Francisco Sketchfest on January 25! Get tickets now! And: BREAKING NEWS --...
Dec 06, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 468
Our friend Chris Weitz knocked politely and requested to be allowed into the lion's den, becoming the first director to come on a full episode to discuss his OWN work. That's right, on this Flop House we discuss AfrAId , a movie written and directed by (checks notes) Chris Weitz. And surprisingly (?) it's one of our most joyful episodes. God bless you, brave sir. We’re coming back to San Francisco Sketchfest on January 25! Get tickets now! OR, if you prefer to watch us from the comfort of your o...
Nov 29, 2025•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 467
"The One with Michael Shanks?" What is this, a FRIENDS episode?!? (Thank you, producer Alex, for that joke.) No -- in this episode we welcome writer/director/FX artist/actor/man with impeccable taste in podcasts, Michael Shanks , all the way from his home in Australia, to discuss his nostalgia pick, 2001's The One , starring Jet Li! We're coming back to San Francisco Sketchfest on January 25! Get tickets now! OR, if you prefer to watch us from the comfort of your own home: Flop TV Season 3 tix a...
Nov 22, 2025•2 hr•Ep. 466
