Yet again, we steal a few hours Jamelle could be using to write something smart for The New York Times , to discuss his REAL passion: movies about hedgehogs. Yes, Sonic 2 was a big hit with mixed reviews, but how good is it really ? The answer may not surprise you! Also, this is our final episode in MaxFun drive 2024 - if you were intending to join, but just forgot, there's still time! Do you live in OXFORD, ENGLAND? We’ve got upcoming LIVE SHOWS for you ! And if you DON’T live in the UK, you ca...
Mar 30, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 421
We welcome our old friend Zhubin Parang back to the main feed after years of only joining us for our FlopTales RPG series (available as bonus content for Max Fun members: join here !) -- and for such an auspicious return we had to pick an extra-special movie: Madame Web , which some have hailed as the "Cats" of superhero movies. Does it reach those heights? Who knows. But it's surely the most enjoyably-silly of Sony's Spider-Man without Spider-Man universe. We hope you enjoy it, and thanks to al...
Mar 23, 2024•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 420
Hear a teaser of this year's bonus episode about SPAWN (1997), as well as a rundown of some of our other bonus content from the past and planned for the future, all available to Maximum Fun members who support the show at the $5 a month or more tier.
Mar 20, 2024•7 min
This special network wide event is a celebration of The MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join . We’re kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts. J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong from “ Go Fact Yourself ” are joined by: Jackie Kashian -“ The Jackie and Laurie Show ” Jeremy Bent -“ Eurovangelists ” Jo...
Mar 18, 2024•16 min
Stuart returns from Australia to spring everyone's favorite podcast about the podcast The Flop House on an unsuspecting Hallie-- and also, somehow, muscle himself into an episode in the past? Do you live in or around BROOKLYN, NEW YORK or OXFORD, ENGLAND? We’ve got upcoming LIVE SHOWS for you ! MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join ....
Mar 16, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Stuart was antipodes-bound, for his Australian rambles, when we taped this one, but fear not! In his absence we recruited Hallie Haglund , noted STAR OF THE SHOW to discuss Cat Person with us, and thank god we did, because left to our own devices, we doubt that two dudes would be quite as effective at exploring the dissection of gender w/r/t hetero dating relationships that Cat Person brings to the table (straight from the hit New Yorker short story of the same name ). Did we do it justice? Only...
Mar 09, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 419
We're gearing up for Max Fun Drive pretty soon (3/18-29), so as a reminder of why you love us so SO much, instead of a regularly-scheduled mini we're dropping ANOTHER full live episode from our recent west coast tour! This one was taped at the Aladdin in Portland, in front of one of the hottest crowds we've ever been blessed with, discussing one of the silliest movies we've ever discussed -- the Vanilla Ice starrer Cool As Ice ! Wikipedia page for Cool as Ice Here's a special, ( limited time ) d...
Mar 02, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 418
It takes a brave creative team to give Exorcist II: The Heretic a run for its money as worst "Exorcist" film, but at least part two was lovably batshit and a work of care and pearsonal vision, even if that vision was really weird. Exorcist: Believer on the other hand? Oof. You'll have to listen to find out. Do you live in or around BROOKLYN, NEW YORK or OXFORD, ENGLAND? We’ve got upcoming LIVE SHOWS for you ! Wikipedia page for Exorcist: Believer Recommended in this episode: Sorcerer (1977) Dick...
Feb 24, 2024•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 417
Elliott uses the occasion of Steamboat Willie entering the public domain to explore other free IP we could mine for dollars. Do you live in or around BROOKLYN, NEW YORK or OXFORD, ENGLAND? We've got upcoming LIVE SHOWS for you ! Get 55% off a Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/ FLOP . Get 30% off your first order, plus free shipping today at Microdose.com , promo code FLOP....
Feb 17, 2024•48 min
If you go over to https://www.flophousepodcast.com/events/ you’ll see some exciting new live shows! We’re going to the UK for the first time, with TWO shows in Oxford, England, on May 24th at Oxford Town Hall, as part of the brand new Saint Audio Podcast Festival. The early show is at 7pm and the late one’s at 9pm and we’ll be discussing different movies at each one: The Avengers (from 1998 starring Ralph Finnes and Uma Thurman), and Spice World starring the Spice Girls! So, again, go over to ht...
Feb 14, 2024•6 min
We're giving you one more live show from our recent west coast tour, before returning to regular "in studio" episodes next week. Please enjoy our discussion of perhaps Sylvester Stallone's grimiest, most 80's action movie, Cobra , recorded live at the Rio Theater in Vancouver, British Columbia. Wikipedia page for Cobra
Feb 10, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 416
In case you hadn't heard through one of our many annoying-but-necessary-to-our-livelihood plugs, The Flop House has been on tour! That's why, instead of getting a normal Flop House mini, on this mini-saturday, you're getting this slightly-shorter FULL EPISODE! Recorded live at Cobb's Comedy Club (who were so nice to us) as part of San Francisco Sketchfest, here's our discussion of legendary 2003 megabomb, Gigli !
Feb 03, 2024•55 min•Ep. 415
We're currently on the road as part of our "Errors Tour," so we don't have many show notes other than to say for this episode we flashed back to legendary bad movie Kangaroo Jack , and it's a hot one! Want to see our faces? You have a few more days 'til the end of January to check out our season of streaming shows, FLOP TV , or you could get tickets to see us in Los Angeles on Sunday 1/28. Wikipedia page for Kangaroo Jack Recommended in this episode: Dr. Caligari (1989) The Iron Claw (2023) The ...
Jan 27, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 414
Stuart leads the gang in a general discussion about going OUT to the movies, where the popcorn is extra oily and heartbreak feels good. Get tickets for a stop on our January 2024 West Coast Tour. Get 55% off a Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/ FLOP .
Jan 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Zack Snyder, we just can't seem to quit you. Not out of any particular affection, but because you just won't stop making movies. This one (technically) qualifies. We talk about Star W -- sorry, " Rebel Moon. " Want to see our faces? Check out our season of streaming shows, FLOP TV , or get tickets for a stop on our January 2024 West Coast Tour. Wikipedia page for Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire Recommended in this episode: Caine Mutiny Court Martial (2023) Anatomy of a Fall (2023) You Are...
Jan 13, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 413
Dan got tired and decided to have Google do his homework for him. Check out FLOP TV! You can buy tickets here! Or get tickets for a stop on our January 2024 West Coast Tour. Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use FLOP for 30% off + Free Shipping.
Jan 06, 2024•39 min
Apologies for the slightly slow appearance of this episode. Holidays, travels, and sickness all played a part, but it's here now! We discuss the latest Netflix hit(?) and one of Obama's favorite movies of the year (?!?) Leave the World Behind ! Want to see our faces? Check out our season of streaming shows, FLOP TV , or get tickets for a stop on our January 2024 West Coast Tour. Wikipedia page for Leave the World Behind Recommended in this episode: May December You Hurt My Feelings Born to Dance...
Dec 30, 2023•2 hr 48 min•Ep. 412
Elliott quizzes Dan on the nativity story, so they can modernize it into a hit blockbuster. Check out FLOP TV! You can buy tickets here! Get tickets for a stop on our January 2024 West Coast Tour. Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use FLOP for 30% off + Free Shipping. Check out Squarespace.com/FLOP for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: FLOP to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain....
Dec 23, 2023•49 min
You've heard about Santa, but have you heard about SANTA WITH MUSCLES ? No? Well, that's probably for the best, but we discuss it anyway, with the aid of our ace Christmas correspondent, Mr. Alonso Duralde , who's become a holiday tradition around these parts. Want to see our faces? Check out our season of streaming shows, FLOP TV , or get tickets for a stop on our January 2024 West Coast Tour. Wikipedia page for Santa with Muscles Recommended in this episode: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year...
Dec 16, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 411
The Iceman cometh! Stuart takes us on a tour through some highlights in the career of Val Kilmer, an actor that fascinates him. Check out FLOP TV! You can buy tickets here! Get tickets for a stop on our January 2024 West Coast Tour. Check Out Squarespace.com/FLOP for a free trial of Squarespace and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: FLOP to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Give the best gift ever this holiday season. Visit AuraFrames.com today and get 30 dollars...
Dec 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min
We come not to praise the DCCU, but to bury it. Except not TOO aggressively, because there's some okay stuff in here. We dunno. It's complicated. Just listen to us discuss one of the multiple multiverse superhero films, and arguably the least noteable: The Flash ! Check out our season of streaming shows, FLOP TV! Wikipedia page for The Flash Recommended in this episode: Dream Scenario (2023) Saltburn (2023) The Human Condition Trilogy (1959-61) Is your cat food giving back to cats in need? Small...
Dec 02, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Ep. 410
FLOP HOUSE "ERRORS" TOUR All west coast dates, movies, and ticket links! Vancouver - Cobra - 1/24/24 Portland - Cool As Ice - 1/25/24 SF - Gigli - 1/26/24 LA - Spawn - 1/28/24...
Nov 28, 2023•3 min
Dan has assembled a cinematic feast, for Elliott and Stu to fill their plates. Check out FLOP TV! You can buy tickets here! Get tickets for a stop on our January 2024 West Coast Tour. To get our exclusive discount off your NordVPN plan + 4 months for free- go to https://nordvpn.com/flophouse - It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!...
Nov 25, 2023•53 min
When a film hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a-mamma. Christmas came early for Stuart this year, as we FINALLY get to discuss his new favorite movie, Mafia Mamma . And to sweeten the deal, everyone's favorite Flop House sometime-co-host and star of the show, Hallie Haglund, dropped by to join in the fun! Not to put any of our other shows down, but THIS IS A GOOD ONE, FOLKS. Wikipedia page for Mafia Mamma Recommended in this episode: A Haunting in Venice (2023) Suitable Flesh (2023) Pro...
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 409
In honor of Veteran's Day, Elliott does the obvious thing -- talk about aunts in film. Check out FLOP TV! You can buy tickets here! To get our exclusive discount off your NordVPN plan + 4 months for free- go to https://nordvpn.com/flophouse - It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Special effects WIZARD Todd Vaziri joins us to discuss a flop so EPIC it had multiple nicknames about how it was a flop (but still has some pretty great special effects). That's right, we're discussing 1995's infamous bomb: Waterworld ! And don't worry, fans of more recent bad movie discussion -- next episode we leap Back to the Present with a discussion of Mafia Mamma. Check out our season of streaming shows, FLOP TV! If you want to help out crew members and others affected by the SAG/AFTRA str...
Nov 04, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 408
We wrap up our discussion ranking the iconic horror movie villains — and the winner may surprise you! Check out FLOP TV! You can buy tickets here! Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund , to support those still affected by the SAG/AFTRA strike.
Oct 28, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 408
We're currently on the road for our L.A. live shows, so the notes for this Shocktober week are a little abbreviated -- we watched Friday the 13th, Part VIII -- Jason Takes Manhattan ! Check out our season of streaming shows, FLOP TV! If you want to help out crew members and others affected by the SAG/AFTRA strike, you can Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund here . The Wikipedia page for Jason Takes Manhattan Recommended in this episode: Alien: Resurrection (1997) The Blackening (2022) Rav...
Oct 21, 2023•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 407
Stuart leads Dan and Elliott in a discussion ranking the iconic horror movie villains -- and the conversation was so fruitful, we decided to split it in two parts, with the second to come later this Shocktober! Check out FLOP TV! You can buy tickets here! Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund , to support those still affected by the SAG/AFTRA strike. To get our exclusive discount off your NordVPN plan + 4 months for free- go to https://nordvpn.com/flophouse - It’s completely risk free with ...
Oct 14, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Well, they said they'd get us in the end, and I guess they were right! We couldn't avoid those little beasties anymore, and decided to kick off our 80's flashback Shocktober with the oft-mentioned, but never fully discussed tiny creature feature Ghoulies ! If you live in Los Angeles, you can get tix for your choice of TWO live shows at Vidiots on 10/19 . And if you prefer watching us from the comfort of home, check out our season of streaming shows, FLOP TV! If you want to help out crew members ...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 406
