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What Were They Thinking?

What Were They Thinking? | Age of Radiowww.ageofradio.org
Nathan and Brendan discuss truly awful movies while trying to keep their sanity in tact. Full disclosure: We may be in love with the movies we deem terrible. New episodes uploaded every Thursday! Logo created by Mariah Lirette. Theme song by Taylor Sheasgreen of the Motorleague.
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Episodes

White Man's Burden

And you thought Amos & Andrew was wrong-headed! This week, the guys discuss the colossal misfire White Man's Burden starring John Travolta and Harry Belafonte in a real racism mix-'em-up. It's as troublesome as it sounds! Does the premise completely miss the idea of classism? What's up with the weird 1950s sexism? Was that the most ridiculous downer ending? And just WHAT IN THE HECK is Travolta doing with his voice?! GOOD GOLLY. Next week: Our double whammy of Pop Star Summer begins. What We...

Jul 03, 20251 hr 29 min

Evolution

This week, the fellas sit down to discuss Ghostbus... I mean, Evolution, which may have scientists fighting supernatural/otherworldy forces, a big goopy finale with a big goopy monster and Ivan Reitman directing but is in no way the same movie. Nathan and Brendan also break down dubious fireman training, the Head and Shoulders product placement, Dan Aykroyd improv skills and much more. Next week: Good... Lord... no. What We've Been Watching: Ballerina Deaner 89 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 34 min

Rapid Fire

The tale of Brandon Lee and his fun-loving, sunny-dispositioned good guy played by... Powers Boothe?! Yes, it's Rapid Fire. Why does Jake like to draw pictures of dragons with naked ladies? Is a bowling alley hideout a red flag if you meet up with a cop? A Chinese laundromat? Really!? Also, does the podcast have a new sponsor? Next week: Ca-Caw Ca-Caw Tookie Tookie Ca-Caw Ca-Caw! What We've Been Watching: Cop Car Hard Home Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ww...

Jun 19, 20251 hr 26 min

Her Alibi (w/Galen Howard)

Ah, the beloved Tom Selleck and his moustachio. Who could ever forget... other than this sleepy performance in this very forgettable comedy Her Alibi co-starring supermodel Paulina Porizkova! Do you like the same two jokes over and over again? Clownfights? Questionable age gaps? Then you'll love this movie! Next week: Lee Jr. What We've Been Watching: Night Call Novocaine Friendship Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 30 min

The Bonfire of the Vanities

This week, it's time to talk about the colossal misfire adaptation of a beloved book - The Bonfire of the Vanities. Is this the most miscast movie ever made? Just how bad are those monologues by Judge Morgan Freeman? Could this movie be any more tone-deaf? Plus - an honest Geraldo Rivera cameo and much more! Next week: A moustache and a model. What We've Been Watching: The Fighter "Criminal Minds: Evolution" Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/wwttpo...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 28 min

Jackpot!

John Cena and Awkwafina? In a Small-Screen Shameful? Yes, that's right, folks. This week, the fellas talk about the straight-to-Amazon comedy Jackpot! Does this movie really believe The Purge is a premise that is ripe for comedy? Just how many quips and one-liners is too much? We get a Ninja Turtles fight scene? All this, a Machine Gun Kelly cameo and much more! Next week: rich jerks. What We've Been Watching: The Friends of Eddie Coyle Love Hurts Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ F...

May 29, 20251 hr 35 min

In Time

It's about money we talk about this money-tested film that made a lot of time at the box office, In Time. It's a very subtle critique of capitalism that surely flew over most people's heads and will be appreciated in another money as one of the smartest movies ever. Just kidding! Really flimsy time/money exchange rates, displaying bank accounts in plain sight, the Robin Hood ending and so much more to be discussed here! Just listen! You've got plenty of money! Next week: Hittin' it big! What We'...

May 22, 20251 hr 30 min

Hulk (w/Joshua Kotsabasakis)

This week, the boys bring back comic expert Joshua Kotsabasakis to discuss Ang Lee's Hulk. Wait... is this... like a pretty good movie? Does Ang Lee add a touch of class and auteur filmmaking to make it stand out from other Marvel films? Does everyone in this movie kill it in terms of their performances? Is Hulk super duper hot? Find out! Next week: It's about time/money. What We've Been Watching: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (both parts) "Voltron" "Adolescence" Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/ww...

May 15, 20251 hr 43 min

The Emoji Movie

Yes... the time has come... to discuss one of the worst and laziest movies of all-time... The Emoji Movie. As your hosts try not to keel over, they discuss this mess of a motion picture including the genuinely terrible life lessons for children, the annoying 1-2 punch of T.J. Miller and James Corden, the poop emoji cameo, the nightmare world of their workplace and so much more. :( Next week: a superhero movie before they were the norm. What We've Been Watching: Drop "The Bondsman" Patreon: ⁠www....

May 08, 20251 hr 29 min

Amos & Andrew

March 5th, 1993. A day that will live in infamy. On that date, Sir Nicolas Cage, Lord Samuel L. Jackson and director/activist E. Max Frye... solved... racism. Yes indeed. They did it with the help of a little film called Amos & Andrew (not Andy). You might doubt these claims, you might find them dubious... but need I remind you of the power of film. Indeed, Sir Mix-a-Lot said it best in the film's title theme when he declared "I may not look like Beaver but you don't either." Next week: Good...

May 01, 20251 hr 31 min

The Snowman

You didn't know we would cover this one? We gave you all the clues! This week, the guys try to wrap their heads around the nonsensical mess that is The Snowman starring a very sleepy Michael Fassbender. They talk about naming your main character Harry Hole, the multiple subplots that are unfinished or illogical, Val Kilmer (RIP) getting ADR'ed by an 1850s prospector, Chloë Sevigny playing twin farmers and much more. Next week: ANDREW, not Andy. What We've Been Watching: Assault on Precinct 13 (1...

Apr 24, 20251 hr 26 min

Kuffs

Fourth-wall breaking? Vicious murders? Intentionally censored curse words? It's all here, baby! This week, the guys talk about Kuffs starring Christian Slater. The less said about Milla Jovovich's role, the better... Next week: Full of Harry Holes. What We've Been Watching: Apollo 13 Sisu Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/wwttpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/wwttpodcast Theme Song recorded by Taylor Sheasgreen: www.facebook.c...

Apr 17, 20251 hr 25 min

Skatetown, U.S.A. (w/Bill Yard)

The voice of Capital City Wrestling, Bill Yard, joins us this week for the first time (wait... are we sure he hasn't been here before?) to discuss the 1979 roller disco comedy Skatetown, U.S.A. They discuss the drug pizza, the multitude of cameos and musical performances, Flip Wilson and Billy Barty playing a couple, the skate dancing choreography while using a skateboard (!), Patrick Swayze's magnificent aura and much, MUCH more. Next week: Slaaaaaaaaaaaater. What We've Been Watching: Her Smell...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 41 min

Jupiter Ascending (w/Raina Harper)

This week, one of our patrons Raina Harper returns to the show to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of the oft-maligned yet ambitious sci-fi epic Jupiter Ascending. How does Caine identify as half-dog exactly? Does Sean Be(e)an have the dumbest character name ever? What in the world is Eddie Redmayne doing with this performance? Was there a secretly brilliant montage in the movie that everyone loved? Find out this week! Next week: Patrick Skate-zee. What We've Been Watching: Private ...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 47 min

Doom (w/Ryan Gilbert)

The March to Wrestlemania CONTINUES with Ryan Gilbert back in the saddle again to help us discuss 2005's Doooooooom! The Rock sure cusses a lot in this movie, doesn't he? Why did RFK portray Jessica Rabbit? Did that first-person scene need to be 12 hours long? All this and more! Next week: Wackyowski. What We've Been Watching: Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes "Wacky Races" "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast Twitter: www.twitter...

Mar 27, 20251 hr 29 min

WWE King of the Ring (1995) (w/Ryan Gilbert)

Ah yes, the march begins... TO WRESTLEMANIA! This week, the guys are joined by wrestling expert Ryan Gilbert to break down one of the worst events from one of the worst years in the WWE - King of the Ring '95. From decisions to take Shawn Michaels and the Undertaker out of the tournament early on to the total lack of historical significance of the overall show to Dok Hendrix hopped up on goofballs to one of the worst tournament finals and results in the history of the company to Philadelphia tur...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 42 min

The Flintstones (w/Galen Howard)

Flintstones! Meet the Flintstones! They're finally on the big screeeeen! And now... Nate and Brendan... they're about to slay this film, kweeeeen. Also... joining them is Galen Howard... and he'll also have some things to say. Why did... this dumb movie... have a lot of sexy content... attempted lynching... and a mafia killllllll! WILLLLLLLLMAAAAAAAAAA! Next week: March to Wrestlemania begins! What We've Been Watching: Searching for Sugar Man Captain America: Brave New World Blue Velvet A Differ...

Mar 13, 20251 hr 48 min

Suicide Kings

We've got us a Walken! This week, the guys talk all about the Tarantino-esque thriller Suicide Kings. What's up with all the Dennis Leary monologues about shoes? How many different endings did this go through? Is Christopher Walken as a "young man" in this film one of the most ridiculous, lazy things ever? And for the love of God, enough with all the twists! Next week: we're a modern stone-age family. What We've Been Watching: Feels Good Man "Chernobyl Vicky" (YouTube channel) Patreon: www.patre...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 32 min

The Lizzie McGuire Movie

Get ready because Mariah has chosen the film for the boys and she has chosen a childhood favourite - The Lizzie McGuire Movie. The gang discuss the Disney Channel star's adventures in Italy and of course the worst person in all of human existence... Paolo. Does CNN cover junior high school events? Does Alex Borstein deserve an Oscar (while her character should simultaneously be banned from being around children)? Why is Lizzie's brother always secretly recording her and WAIT, WHY DOES HIS POTENT...

Feb 27, 20251 hr 41 min

Coyote Ugly

The love of Nathan's life picks the movie for the guys this week as Patty selects the 2000 hit Coyote Ugly. Does this movie take place in Vin Diesel's Beautiful World? How about that guitar/breakdancing duet?! Why doesn't she leave that body-shaming Australian boyfriend? How many times will they recognize famous people as extras in the film? Marvel Comics factors into the plot? And what is going on with all of those weird standees in the music store? All this and more! Next week: It's Mariah's t...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 35 min

Madame Web (w/Joshua Kotsabasakis)

She was just trying to study spiders in the Amazon when she was murdered by that guy when she was studying spiders in the Amazon where she was murdered! To finish off the Best/Worst of 2024, the guys welcome back Joshua Kotsabasakis to discuss the Sony Marvelverse film... Madame Web. They talk all about Dakota Johnson's magnificent press tour but also talk about the movie too like the Pepsi sponsorship, the completely ADR'ed villain, the attempt to "ugly up" Sydney Sweeney, the baby shower scene...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 46 min

Tarot

Be prepared to have your futures told... or something... as the guys deal their hand with 2024's Tarot. Have there ever been characters MORE interchangeable than this? Who is the Lady in The Watchers and why is her only function to explain the premise? Are there any death scenes that were unimaginative? And oh... come on... how in the world did Ned survive? All this and more on this week's episode! Next week: We cap off Recently Regrettable with a BIG flop from last year. Spiders in the Amazon o...

Feb 06, 20251 hr 25 min

Borderlands (w/Jason MacLeod)

This week, the journey into 2024 continues as Jason MacLeod visits the boys to talk about the video game adaptation spectacular known simply as Borderlands. After Jason breaks down the lore of the video game and its history, the fellas chat about the worthless villain, lusting over Cate Blanchett, Eli Roth using none of his Eli Roth-ness and much more. Next week: I wanna play a (card) game. What We've Been Watching: Juror #2 Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action Saturday Night Patreon: www.patr...

Jan 30, 20251 hr 39 min

The Watchers (w/Lindsay Escoffery)

This week, the fellas go back to the Shyamalanverse with resident expert Lindsay Escoffery but this time they're talking about Lady Shyamalan and her recent hit, The Watchers! Nepotism awaits our calling as Ishana Night Shyamalan presents something kinda like what her dad does... but is it better? Worse? Convoluted? Less so? They talk all about this film including the undercover dating scene, the use of reality TV as a metaphor, the movie ending with 20 minutes left in its runtime, the "hidden" ...

Jan 23, 20251 hr 32 min

The Crow (2024)

Continuing on this path of all things 2024 is the very unnecessary remake... The Crow. Hell hath no fury like Nathan's scorn for this movie and the guys have all kinds of things to talk about such as cool tattoos, possible time travel, romantic dialogue written by problematic teenagers, the genuinely awesome opera scene and much more. Next week: Shyafemalan! What We've Been Watching: Black Christmas (2019) "Sherwood" Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast Twi...

Jan 16, 20251 hr 21 min

Imaginary

We're back! To start off Recently Regrettable (the worst from 2024), the guys are taking a look at the totally unimaginative Imaginary (see what I did there?) The guys discuss the really boring MC Escher "imaginary world," a lazy villain not wanting to do any of the legwork, a major character disappearing for most of the movie, bizarrely cheery ad promos and much more. Next week: a very unnecessary remake. What We've Been Watching: The Apprentice "Mister T" Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast F...

Jan 09, 20251 hr 30 min

RERUN: A Karate Christmas Miracle

We return next week with the Best-Worst of 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 02, 20251 hr 30 min

Livestream for the Cure (2024) - Devil's Harvest

Enjoy this year's episode of RAW AUDIO from earlier in the year when Nathan and Brendan joined Nicholas Haskins to raise money for a good cause while discussing the anti-drug short Devil's Harvest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 20241 hr 3 min

Hot Frosty

Ho-ho-ho! To cap off 2024, the guys dive into the brand new Netflix Original - Hot Frosty. Yes, it's about a snowman (snow sculpture, really!) that comes to life via a magical scarf... I think? The guys talk about all the confusing magic behind the premise, Craig Robinson and Joe Lo Truglio playing a comedic duo with no straight man, the police state town that's hiding a murder and they ask the ultimate question: does Jack have a penis? Plus: Brendan looks up a bunch of definitions for "Hot Fros...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 27 min
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