We continue to exploit our vault of unreleased live shows, with this discussion of The Dark Tower , with special additional guest co-host, Hallie Haglund , the star of the show. And for those who don't dig live shows, good news! Since next week is Max Fun Drive , we'll be releasing an EXTRA EPISODE during a week we'd normally be dark. Everyone wins! Wikipedia synopsis for The Dark Tower LIVE SHOW DATES 2019! June 8 - PORTLAND - Revolution Hall July 13 - MINNEAPOLIS - Parkway September 28 - BOSTO...
Mar 16, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 327
By popular demand, we talk about all the glitz and glamor that is... OSCAR! Movies recommended in this episode: Black Coal, Thin Ice Piercing Minding the Gap...
Mar 02, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 326
We reached into our archives, all the way back to 2017, to bring you this performance taped at the Now Hear This podcast festival. Elliott's not here (something about it being "too far to fly across the whole country for an unpaid gig, waaah waaah waaaah), but we've replaced him with guest host Ronny Chieng of Crazy Rich Asians and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Did we hold onto this so long, just to wait until Ronny was a BIG MOVIE STAR? Perhaps!
Feb 16, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 325
We don't usually editorialize on our own show, but... this is a good one, guys. The gang got together in a hotel room after our Madison, Wisconsin live show to discuss Life Itself , one of the most baffling, and most pleased with itself movies ever made, about nothing less than THE HUMAN CONDITION. Meanwhile, Stuart explains the secret history of the Zales shadow, Elliott reveals God's secret message to us via olives, and Dan suggests you just cover yourself in Wikipedia synopsis for Life Itself...
Feb 02, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 324
It's Jason Statham and a giant shark. Whaddaya need, a roadmap? We discuss The Meg . Meanwhile, Dan reveals a surprising science fact about Meg Ryan, Elliott reveals that Swamp Thing is the ideal male body, and Stuart's feet have a surprising superpower. Wikipedia synopsis for The Meg Movies recommended in this episode: Easy Living Rust Creek Can You Ever Forgive Me...
Jan 19, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 323
This one topped the lists of the worst movies of 2018, and it was so bad Dan barely understood what the fuck was happening, which you can tell, based on how little he can bring himself to say. Luckily, Elliott makes up for it by never shutting up. We discuss Gotti . Meanwhile, Stuart explains what it's like to play a game with Dan, Elliott starts a new podcast devoted to the human body's holes, and as always, when it comes to letters, Dan is a consummate professional. Wikipedia synopsis for Gott...
Jan 05, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 322
Can the magic of Cagemas overcome the most rote Nicholas Cage vehicle we've ever discussed, The Humanity Bureau ? Meanwhile, Stuart reminisces about the Cage days of his youth, Dan writes a happy ending for some Foodfight! characters, and Elliott sets down some strict boundaries surrounding his son's bath time. Wikipedia synopsis for The Humanity Bureau Movies recommended in this episode: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Leprechaun Returns Summer 1993 LIVE SHOWS: The Flop House in Madison, WI o...
Dec 22, 2018•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 321
We talk about the inexplicably star-studded comedy, The Bigfoot Who Saved Christmas. Excuse us, " Pottersville ." Meanwhile, Stuart brags about his back strength, Dan uncovers the world of Raising Cain conventions, and Elliott goes on his longest (most infuriating?) bit ever. Wikipedia synopsis for Pottersville Movies recommended in this episode: Anything Goes Suspiria Blindspotting LIVE SHOWS: The Flop House in Madison, WI on 1/26...
Dec 08, 2018•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 320
Why is Bruce Willis starring in an NRA recruitment video? Wait, this is a MOVIE? Are you sure? We talk about Death Wish . Meanwhile, Elliott writes the horror movie "Dr. Sleepypants," we get insight into Stu's endless Critters gifs, and Dan shows off his kaleidoscopic character work, during pie talk. Wikipedia synopsis for Death Wish Movies recommended in this episode: The Old Man & the Gun A Star is Born Shirkers LIVE SHOWS: The Flop House in Madison, WI on 1/26...
Nov 24, 2018•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 319
Remember that surprisingly well-defined contest Elliott spearheaded a few episodes back? Well the contest winner decided what we should watch, and it was Interview with the Vampire . Will we fall victim to its bloodsucking charms? Meanwhile, Elliott apologizes to goths, Stuart lists a few Ecks vs. Sever sequels, and Dan disputes the very premise of the movie. Wikipedia synopsis for Interview with the Vampire Movies recommended in this episode: First Man The Night Comes for Us Save the Tiger...
Nov 10, 2018•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 318
It's our second SHOCKTOBER episode (not that you'd know it, because Dan keeps forgetting to plug in the fucking Shocktober theme)! This time, we return to the social media horror well, with Friend Request . Meanwhile, Elliott gives a peek behind the curtain of Teddy Ruxpin fanatics, Stuart tells us what this movie really should be called, and Dan... well we're still mad at Dan for NOT PUTTING IN THE GODDAMN SHOCKTOBER THEME. Movies recommended in this episode: Hold the Dark Apostle The Funeral...
Oct 27, 2018•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 317
The most wondrous time of the year, SHOCKTOBER is here! And to start us off, we watched Truth or Dare AKA Blumhouse's Truth or Dare AKA Teens be Dyin'. Meanwhile, Elliott explains the miracle of birth, Dan explains the fear of death, and Stuart spins tales of spring break memories. Wikipedia synopsis for Truth or Dare Movies recommended in this episode: The Duelists Undisputed 3: Redemption What Keeps You Alive...
Oct 13, 2018•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 316
We close out Smalltember with one of our "favorite" genres: the ill-conceived, micro-budgeted computer animated film. And Dwegons and Leprechauns is a horrific, fever dream of a doozy. Meanwhile, Dan remains the master of the unintended double entendre, Stuart ponders what "dweg" means, and Elliott insists we kill a Muppet. No Wikipedia page for Dwegons and Leprechauns, as if someone is working to WIPE ALL EVIDENCE OF THIS MOVIE FROM EXISTENCE. (God bless them.) Movies recommended in this episod...
Sep 29, 2018•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 315
For our first Smalltember episode of 2018, we discuss Slamma Jamma , the film about slam dunking your way to Jesus. Meanwhile, Elliott gives us some hat-wearing etiquette, Dan is upset that the characters aren't criminal masterminds, and Stuart sets everything right by making it clear he's just kidding. Wikipedia page for Slamma Jamma Movies recommended in this episode Body Bags The Tale Operation Finale...
Sep 15, 2018•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 314
The Peaches are still on their life-mandated summer break, so we bring you this second live episode, straight from the Historic Sixth & I Synagogue in Washington, D.C. We'll be back with normal episodes soon, we promise! Until then, enjoy Geostorm ! Wikipedia synopsis for Geostorm
Sep 01, 2018•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 313
Elliott just had his second child, and Dan is about to move apartments, so in the middle of all this peach upheaval, we dig out a live show from the vaults. Specifically, our San Francisco show, where we discussed The Emoji Movie . Wikipedia synopsis for The Emoji Movie
Aug 18, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 312
Jordan Morris joins the peaches to talk about the biblical story that somehow Dan always wants to spell "Sampson," Samson . Meanwhile Dan advocates for all-hours masturbation, Elliott rewrites the hit film "Book Club," Stuart gets all hyped up for the appearance of an old god, and Jordan talks about a tiny little MaxFun project that's had absolutely no promotion. Wikipedia synopsis for Samson Movies recommended in this episode Tragedy Girls Oculus The Painted Veil L7: Pretend We're Dead...
Aug 04, 2018•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 311
We discuss Sherlock Gnomes , the sequel to Gnomeo and Juliet, the first movie entirely based on a stupid rhyme. Meanwhile Stuart somehow forgets the song Rocket Man, Elliott remembers every OTHER song, and Dan talks far too much about sex swings. Wikipedia synopsis for Sherlock Gnomes Movies recommended in this episode Incredibles 2 The Purchase Price Assassination Games Hereditary...
Jul 21, 2018•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 310
On this episode we discuss the alliterative disaster-heist movie hybrid The Hurricane Heist . Meanwhile Stuart is tired, Dan is hungover, Elliott is at his in-laws, and by the time this episode drops 2/3 of us will be on vacation, so let's all just pretend I wrote more detailed show notes, okay? Wikipedia synopsis for The Hurricane Heist Movies recommended in this episode Human Highway Andre the Giant Gilbert Sorry to Bother You...
Jul 07, 2018•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 309
On this episode April Wolfe from Switchblade Sisters and Who Shot Ya? joins us to discuss a direct-to-video movie you've probably only heard about if you had HBO back in the early 90's: Brain Smasher... A Love Story . Meanwhile Elliott reveals his pro-samurai agenda, Stuart reveals his imprisoning Garfield fantasies, and Dan impugns the Muppets' ability as Broadway hitmakers. Wikipedia synopsis for Brain Smasher... A Love Story Movies recommended in this episode Upgrade Revenge I Don't Feel at H...
Jun 23, 2018•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 308
Hey, whaddaya know, with Fifty Shades Freed , we did our first full trilogy. Or, because it's Fifty Shades, should we call it a THRILLogy? No. No we shouldn't. Meanwhile Elliott discusses the most cutting-edge cenobite, Stuart briefly becomes Gene Shalit, and Dan has old man ears. Wikipedia synopsis for Fifty Shades Freed Movies recommended in this episode Solo: A Star Wars Story Secretary Come and Get It...
Jun 09, 2018•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 307
With Infinity War breaking records, it's time to check in with that OTHER cinematic universe, that hath given the Flop House so much, with our look at Justice League . Meanwhile, Stuart reveals Donatello's government job, Dan misreads the title, and Elliott posits that Batman is the result of inbreeding. Also, there was a problem with Elliott's audio track this week, so we had to switch to a backup recording halfway through. Apologies for the diminished audio quality. We're as annoyed as you are...
May 26, 2018•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 306
Because Huge Ackman so desperately wanted to do a big, original musical, we found ourselves watching The Greatest Showman . And it sure is... showy. Meanwhile, Elliott names off cold-based DC villains, Stuart has feelings on the name Phineas, and Dan apparently goes into a brief memory coma. Wikipedia synopsis for The Greatest Showman Movies recommended in this episode The Little Hours Ingrid Goes West The Endless...
May 12, 2018•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 305
Because they haven't gotten around to a gritty Saved by the Bell reboot, we discuss Power Rangers . Meanwhile, Elliott gives us the local news report, Stuart calls Elliott to task for the laziness of his impressions, and Dan inadvertently says the grossest thing that's ever been on the show. Wikipedia synopsis for Power Rangers Movies recommended in this episode You Were Never Really Here It Comes at Night Private Parts...
Apr 28, 2018•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 304
The Max Fun Drive is technically over, but if you go to maximumfun.org/donate, this weekend, it'll still count! As for us, we watched "William H. Macy Surrounds Himself With Beautiful Women: The Movie" AKA " The Layover. " Meanwhile, Dan insults the noble profession of teaching, Elliott reminds us of that time Bill Clinton awarded a medal to a character from Con Air, and Stuart is a Layover detective, picking up all the clues. Wikipedia synopsis for The Layover Movies recommended in this episode...
Apr 14, 2018•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 303
It's the Max Fun Drive, everyone! So put down your phones and go donate at maximumfun.org/donate , while you're thinking about it! Everyone back? Good. Because we had a lot of fun watching the Halle Berry Taken-style thriller, Kidnap , and we think you can tell. Meanwhile, Stuart details problems with his Alexa, Dan speculates unfairly about swamp folk, and Elliott reminds us all he's a father again. Wikipedia synopsis for Kidnap Movies recommended in this episode Thoroughbreds Good Time Thelma ...
Mar 31, 2018•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 302
Mister Police, you could have saved us from watching The Snowman . You gave us all the clues. Meanwhile, Elliott takes us behind the scenes at Shrek, Stuart bravely reveals his medical syndrome, and creepo Dan McCoy is a creepy creep. Wikipedia synopsis for The Snowman Movies recommended in this episode Southern Comfort Annihilation Silence...
Mar 17, 2018•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 301
Another from our backlog of live shows! This one is from Toronto, our discussion of The Book of Henry! Wikipedia synopsis for The Book of Henry
Mar 03, 2018•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 300
We watch one we were all honestly pretty excited about: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets . Were we all as excited once we were done? Meanwhile Dan introduces a new Jeff Foxworthy routine, Elliott explains Nicholas Cage's pursuit of Bernadette Peters, and 'allo 'allo? Oo's back again, then, Stuart? Wikipedia synopsis for Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Movies recommended in this episode Mom and Dad Raw Now, Voyager...
Feb 17, 2018•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 299
Hey, we found a guy from much more popular podcasts than ours to come guest host with us. Travis McElroy from My Brother My Brother and Me and The Adventure Zone (and like 50 others) joins us to discuss the movie he insisted we watch, The Apple . It's... a trip. Meanwhile Elliott clarifies the plot to Bosom Buddies, Dan refuses to meet an actual vampire, Stuart reveals a Julian Sands secret, and Travis quickly discovers that the easiest way to fit in is to bully Dan. Wikipedia synopsis for The A...
Feb 03, 2018•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 298
