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The award-winning comedy podcast that celebrates bad movies. Comedians and actors Paul Scheer (The League), June Diane Raphael (Grace and…

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About How Did This Get Made?

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,…

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Oct 30, 2026 · 59 min

Seed of Chucky

For our first foray into the Child's Play franchise, Paul, June, & Jason tackle 2004's Seed of Chucky—a slasher comedy that also attempts to be a meta Hollywood satire, a family melodrama, and a queer coming-of-age story. The crew recap Chucky lore (NOT Chuck Lorre) before discussing the Ventriloquism Coachella, Chucky's masturbation scene, Jennifer Tilly & John Waters' standout performances,…
Oct 27, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

Wish Upon LIVE! (Classic)

Joey King & Ryan Phillippe star in the 2017 horror/thriller Wish Upon—a movie where the villain is a magic music box with confusing powers. LIVE from Largo in LA, Paul, June, and Jason discuss dump-jumping saxy dads, flesh-eating skin diseases, mid-week sleepovers, and so much more. Plus, Paul discovers June's intimate feelings about wontons. This episode is free, no box bucks required! (Ep. #303 Originally…
Oct 23, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

The Devil's Advocate LIVE! w/ Julie Klausner (Re-Release)

Keanu Reeves & Al Pacino star in one of the sexiest/dirtiest movies we’ve ever covered—the 1997 supernatural thriller The Devil’s Advocate. LIVE from The Bell House in NYC, Julie Klausner (Difficult People) joins Paul, Jason, & June to cover the double twist, Pacino’s 30-minute monologue, the “special places” game, Delroy Lindo massacring a goat, and so much more. (Ep. #55 Originally Released 02/05/2013)
Oct 20, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II LIVE! w/ Charlize Theron & Seth Rogen (Classic)

Charlize Theron & Seth Rogen join Paul, June, & Jason to discuss the 1987 horny supernatural slasher Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II. LIVE from Largo in LA, they talk about stink bombs, the naked terminator scene, the giant jugs of milk, and so much more. (Ep. #212 Originally Released 04/25/2019)
Oct 16, 2026 · 41 min

Last Looks: Happy Birthday to Me

Jason and Paul battle it out in a quiz game about all the scary movies we've covered on the podcast. But first, Paul responds to all your corrections & omissions on Happy Birthday to Me! We learn more about the creepy therapist, how Ginny got her traumatic brain injury, and we find out the truth about Ginny's missing bathroom toilet. Plus, as always, at the end of the show Paul announces our next movie!…

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Oct 13, 2026 Leprechaun in the Hood w/ Kumail Nanjiani (Classic)
Is Leprechaun in the Hood a movie so bad that it's good? It stars Ice-T and Warwick Davis, who are always bodacious. We got Kumail Nanjiani as our special guest, to help us put this horror flick to the test. Sure, these rhymes aren't that great, but this movie isn't exactly first rate. So try to contain your howls and shrieks, 'cause we have more spooky movies coming next week! (Ep. #22…
Oct 9, 2026 Happy Birthday to Me
The 1981 teen slasher Happy Birthday to Me has a wild twist ending that you could never predict, but Paul, Jason, and June try nonetheless to make sense out of all the bonkers plot turns leading up to the reveal of the killer. Along the way they discuss how everyone in The Top 10 looked too similar, Ginny's inappropriate relationship with her therapist, if shish kebab is a romantic midnight snack, how Ginny…
Oct 6, 2026 Halloween III: Season of the Witch (Classic)
Paul, June, and Jason go guestless for the first time ever to tackle 1982's terrifyingly terrible Halloween III: Season of the Witch. They discuss the robots full of goo, the evil Irish novelty toy manufacturer’s reason for his big Halloween plan, Marge Guttman’s bedwear, Stonehenge lasers, and so much more. (Ep. #74 Originally Released 10/22/2013)
Oct 2, 2026 Last Looks: The Lair of the White Worm
Jason & Paul discuss their Halloween season plans before recommending some movies, stand-up specials, podcasts, and books they're currently loving. But first, Paul responds to all your corrections & omissions on The Lair of the White Worm! We learn about the origin of Eve's granny underwear, the truth about snake charming, Ken Russell's flight attendant fetish, and a whole lot more. Plus, as always,…
Sep 29, 2026 Underworld: Blood Wars LIVE! (Classic)
Kate Beckinsale stars in the fifth and final installment of the Underworld franchise in the 2016 action horror movie Underworld: Blood Wars. LIVE from Boston, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the UV bullets, the vampire cunnilingus scene, werewolf/vampire hybrid babies, if vampires have blood in their circulatory systems, and so much more. (Ep. #235 Originally Released 03/12/2020)
Sep 25, 2026 The Lair of the White Worm
Hugh Grant, Amanda Donohoe, and Peter Capaldi star in Ken Russell's nutso 1988 horror cult classic The Lair of the White Worm. Paul, June, and Jason discuss the plane sex dream sequence, if Lady Sylvia Marsh lives in the snake basket, all the phallic imagery, the rules of the white worm's followers, Amanda Donohoe's amazing performance and costumes, if the butler was weird or just British, and so…
Sep 22, 2026 The Lake House LIVE! w/ Aisling Bea & Starlee Kine (Classic)
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock star in the 2006 romantic fantasy The Lake House, which is a love story centered around a magic mailbox. LIVE from Largo in LA, Aisling Bea (Taskmaster) and Starlee Kine (Search Party) join Paul and Jason to discuss if the dog is responsible for everything, what would happen if Keanu put his dick in the magic mailbox, the amazing final kiss, and so much more. (Ep. #160 Originally…
Sep 18, 2026 Last Looks: Jack
Jason & Paul give their thoughts on Lanterns, Jason Statham's Mutiny, Coyote vs. ACME, and a bunch of other movies, TV shows, albums, and comic books they're currently loving. But first, Paul responds to all your corrections & omissions on last week's Jack episode! We learn about Francis Ford Coppola's original cut of the movie, why Jennifer Lopez's character was a horrible teacher, how the…
Sep 15, 2026 The Odd Life of Timothy Green w/ Tim Heidecker (Classic)
Tim Heidecker joins Paul, June, and Jason to break down the 2012 fantastical dramedy The Odd Life of Timothy Green starring Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton. They cover Timothy’s relationship with Baby Mila Kunis, the Titanic portrait drawing scene, Common sizing up kids to be on a soccer team, the pencil factory, and so much more. Jason teared up, Tim genuinely liked the movie for what it is, while Paul and June…
Sep 11, 2026 Jack
Robin Williams plays a 10-year-old boy who looks like a 40-year-old man in the 1996 Francis Ford Coppola film Jack—a movie that wants to be a dramedy but is actually a body horror flick about boomers and their mortality. Paul, Jason, and June cover Fran Drescher's inexplicable attraction to Jack, Bill Cosby farting in the treehouse, if Jennifer Lopez was tempted to be Jack's date, why Jack was NOT a…
Sep 8, 2026 Joyful Noise w/ Fred Stoller (Classic)
Dolly Parton & Queen Latifah star in the 2012 musical dramedy Joyful Noise—a movie with so many bizarre plots that your head will spin trying to follow them all. Actor/comedian Fred Stoller (Everybody Loves Raymond) joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss the strange heart attacks that kill two characters, the bum wiping vs. turd in tissue issue, the diner food fight scene, Dolly's duet with her ghost husband,…
Sep 4, 2026 Last Looks: xXx & The Legend of Billie Jean
It's a super-sized Last Looks! Paul responds to your corrections & omissions on both xXx and The Legend of Billie Jean, and also shares bonus deleted scenes from both episodes. We get more info on Xander Cage's coat, Anarchy 99's nonsensical plan, Billie Jean's haircut, if Pat Benatar had a change of heart, and a whole lot more. Then, Jason pops in to chat with Paul about the movies and books…
Sep 1, 2026 The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure LIVE! (Classic)
Finish sucking your milkshakes, because Paul, June, and Jason are LIVE from Detroit in front of a livid audience to discuss the 2012 kids mega-flop The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure. Despite June and Jason’s plea to cut this entire episode, the crew discuss Christopher Lloyd only speaking through bongos, J. Edgar the horny vacuum cleaner, the film’s shocking budget, and ask “Is this movie actually about…
Aug 28, 2026 The Legend of Billie Jean LIVE!
FAIR IS FAIR! Helen Slater and Christian Slater star in the 1985 cult classic The Legend of Billie Jean, a movie that caused Paul, Jason, and June to stand up in fierce debate for over ten minutes. LIVE from Largo in LA, the trio discuss why Billie Jean actually became famous, Lloyd's haunted house, Putter getting her period during a car chase, the realistic toy guns, Billie Jean's iconic haircut, how Pat…
Aug 25, 2026 Green Lantern w/ Paul Rust (Classic)
In blackest night, Paul, Jason, June, and Paul Rust went to see 2011's Green Lantern starring Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. Then, in brightest day, they all reunited to figure out what the hell happened. They discuss the awful CGI, the soap opera quality sets, the ultra-quippy dialogue, how you can simultaneously be a Lantern and hold a lantern, and so much more. Plus, the crew read listener submitted…
Aug 21, 2026 Little Italy (Re-Release)
Mamma Mia! We're taking a Last Looks vacation, but don't worry, Paul still announces next week's new movie before treating you all to a re-release of our classic episode on the 2018 rom-com Little Italy starring Emma Roberts and Hayden Christensen. Paul, June, and Jason discuss the stereotypical New York Italian accents spoken in Canada, all the jet black hair dye, the soccer game in the rain,…
Aug 18, 2026 Stealth w/ Charlie Sanders (Classic)
Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel, and Jamie Foxx star in the 2005 action flick Stealth about an AI-powered fighter jet that gets struck by lightning and goes rogue. The hilarious Charlie Sanders (Key & Peele) joins Paul and Jason to cover everything from Jamie Foxx’s untimely demise to the sentient robot plane’s emo music playlist. Plus, for the first time ever we hear Kid Second Opinion Reviews! (Ep. #144 Originally…
Aug 14, 2026 xXx LIVE! w/ Rob Huebel
Welcome to the Xander Zone! Vin Diesel stars in 2002's xXx—a movie that answers the question, "What if James Bond was a dickhead?" LIVE from Largo in LA, HDTGM all-star Rob Huebel joins Paul and June to discuss Samuel L. Jackson's fake diner budget, the solar-powered submarine, using X-ray glasses to look at skeletons, the logic behind killing guys via avalanche, and so much more. Plus, June tries to…
Aug 11, 2026 Cool as Ice w/ Brian Huskey & Vanilla Ice (Classic)
Vanilla Ice's first movie, 1991's Cool as Ice, is like if Rebel Without a Cause had turntables, 8-ball jackets, and a lot of sick 90s dance moves. Brian Huskey (Veep) joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss the weird biker gangs, inexplicable love stories, the witness protection program plot, the gorgeous visuals shot by Stephen Spielberg's go-to cinematographer Janusz Kaminski, and much more. Plus,…
Aug 7, 2026 Last Looks: Fall w/ Eliot Glazer
Comedian Eliot Glazer joins Jason and Paul to talk traumatic Long Island stories, sports fandom, his new book The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Gay, and much more. But first, Paul responds to your Fall corrections & omissions on Danger D's illogical nickname, justice for vultures, the movie ripping off the plot of The Descent, and much more. Plus, Paul plays a bonus deleted scene from our Fall episode…
Aug 4, 2026 Gooby w/ Nathan Fielder (Classic)
Robbie Coltrane & Eugene Levy star in 2009's Gooby— a movie that proves the age-old adage that a child’s best friend is a 7-foot-tall scary-ass Scottish bear that makes other kids piss their pants. Canada expert Nathan Fielder (The Rehearsal) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss all of Gooby's creepy interactions with kids, Gooby's wide ass, Gooby's ability to shrink down into a stuffed…
Jul 31, 2026 Fall
Would you kill a vulture and eat it raw if you were stuck atop a 2,000ft TV tower? Paul, Jason, and June answer that question and more while breaking down the 2022 thriller Fall starring Grace Caroline Currey, Virginia Gardner, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. They also discuss their love of Danger D, the lightbulb atop the tower, their egg drop challenge strategies, the third act plot twist, Becky cramming a shoe into…
Jul 28, 2026 Crocodile Dundee In Los Angeles w/ Eddie Pepitone & Matthew Berry (Classic)
That’s not a podcast, THIS is a podcast! The Bitter Buddha himself, Eddie Pepitone, joins Paul, Jason, and June to cover the 2001 Paul Hogan comedy Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. They break down the spider in the hat scene, the Beverly Hills Cop-esque part of the plot, the insanity of the skunk in the freeway, and more. Then, co-writer of the movie Matthew Berry pops in to discuss how he first got involved on the…
Jul 24, 2026 Last Looks: Thrashin'
Jason & Paul catch up from their respective closets to recommend new TV shows, movies, and videogames they're currently loving. But first, Paul responds to your Thrashin' corrections & omissions on Hook being a poser from Indiana, the logic behind a water cup table at a downhill skateboard race, Chrissy walking barefoot around LA, and much more. And as always, at the end of the episode Paul announces next…
Jul 21, 2026 The Dirt Bike Kid (Classic)
A flying magical dirt bike, a little league coach whose hot dog store is in danger, and a skeevy banker are just some of the highlights that Paul, June, and Jason discuss about the 1985 family comedy The Dirt Bike Kid. Plus, June's internet snafu leads to her admitting she's gotten manicures while recording this podcast. (Ep. #274 Originally Released 09/09/2021)
Jul 17, 2026 Thrashin'
Josh Brolin is gnarly in 1986's Thrashin'—the classic tale of two lovers caught in a feud between rival teen skateboard gangs. Paul, June, and Jason discuss the famous joust scene, why "The Ramp Locals" is a terrible skate crew name, The Red Hot Chili Peppers cameo, if the boy/girl sex scene turns into a man/woman scene, Hook and Chrissy's weird relationship, the giant bowl of ice cream, and so much…
Jul 14, 2026 Perfect LIVE! w/ Seth Morris (Classic)
John Travolta and Jamie Lee Curtis star in 1985’s Perfect—a love story between an aerobics instructor and a reporter writing a story on health clubs. Seth Morris (Big Mouth) joins Paul, Jason, and June LIVE at Largo in L.A. to discuss the movie’s almost five-minute-long aerobics scene, Travolta’s thrusting, Jamie Lee Curtis’ tender moment with a pool, the use of the phrase “sphincter muscle”, the many times a phone…
Jul 10, 2026 Last Looks: Vertical Limit
June & Paul regale us with tales of their recent Disney cruise and discuss turning their basement into a teen chill zone. But first, Paul responds to all your opinions & contexts on last week's Vertical Limit episode, including how to remove poop on K2 and if your facial hair changes in the afterlife. And as always, at the end of the episode Paul announces next week's new movie!
Jul 7, 2026 Airborne LIVE! w/ Scott Aukerman, Kumail Nanjiani, & Danielle Schneider (Classic)
We got an all-star crew to break down the 1993 comedy Airborne—a movie that doesn't know whether it's about rollerblading, surfing, hockey or Cincinnati. LIVE from Largo in LA, Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!), Kumail Nanjiani (Eternals), and Danielle Schneider (Bitch Sesh), help Paul discuss Seth Green's clothing montage, seeing the romantic lead of a movie take a shit, impressing bullies by…
Jul 3, 2026 Vertical Limit w/ Laci Mosley
Chris O'Donnell, Bill Paxton, and Robin Tunney star in the 2000 mountain adventure thriller Vertical Limit, a movie where most climbers either get cut loose or explode. Laci Mosley (Scam Goddess) joins Paul and Jason to discuss all the leaky bombs, Scott Glenn's murder mission, Bill Paxton turning into Sméagol, creating a rescue flare out of human blood, why you shouldn't feast on BBQ before climbing…
Jun 30, 2026 Double Team w/ Owen Burke (Classic)
The dynamic duo of Jean-Claude Van Damme & Dennis Rodman star in the 1997 action-comedy Double Team, and Owen Burke (Drunk History) joins Paul, June, and Jason to break it all down. They cover the tiger tipping off Mickey Rourke at the amusement park, Rodman’s basketball zingers, the cyber monks, the indestructible Coke machine, and so much more. (Ep. #82 Originally Released 02/11/2014)
Jun 26, 2026 Last Looks: Circus Island [Jason Edition] w/ Justin Halpern
Discord beware—it's a Jason takeover! Paul's away, which means Jason reluctantly takes the mic and responds to all your Contexts & Opinions (formerly Corrections & Omissions) on our Circus Island episode, including a call from a performer in the movie. Then, writer/producer Justin Halpern (Abbot Elementary, Harley Quinn) chats with Paul and Jason about his hilarious new mystery novel Get Lost, why…
Jun 23, 2026 Tough Guys Don't Dance (Classic)
Oh man, oh god, oh man, oh god! Paul, June, and Jason cover Norman Mailer's 1987 crime mystery Tough Guys Don't Dance starring Ryan O'Neal and Isabella Rossellini. They try to make sense of the movie's insanely confusing plot while discussing all the weird dialogue, the use of Pomp and Circumstance, the bad southern twangs, and so much more. (Ep. #268 Originally Released 06/17/2021)
Jun 19, 2026 Circus Island LIVE!
For our 400th episode, Paul, June, & Jason take you on a magical tour of 2006's Circus Island (aka Circus Camp or Island Fever) starring the Landers Sisters and Ed Marinaro. LIVE from Largo in LA, the gang discuss this straight-up bananas movie about long-lost daughters, ghosts, sisters in love with an aging trapeze artist, a pervy kid with a video camera, an absolute psycho mean girl villain, a man named…
Jun 16, 2026 Morbius LIVE! (Classic)
It’s morbin’ time! Paul, Jason, and June are LIVE from Chicago to break down the 2022 Jared Leto superhero bomb Morbius. With the help of a nerd in the audience, the crew discuss if Morbius can fly due to his hollow bones or because it’s simply a windy day, if Matt Smith’s character name is Milo or Lucien, if Morbius could use a little help from Beetlejuice, and so much more. Plus, they ask the all-important…
Jun 12, 2026 Last Looks: The Manitou w/ Ashley Ray
Jason chats with comedian and TV critic Ashley Ray about the shows they're currently loving—from a slate of Apple TV hits to obscure reality shows and a whole lot more. But first, Paul responds to all your corrections & omissions on last week's episode on The Manitou, including a disgusting revelation about hospital carpeting and a history lesson on psychics dipping their butts in hot wax. And as always,…
Jun 9, 2026 The Quest w/ Jon Gabrus (Classic)
Jean Claude Van Damme’s directorial debut was 1996's The Quest, a.k.a. a more watered-down version of Bloodsport that takes place in the past and is not nearly as good. JCVD aficionado Jon Gabrus (Staying Alive, Action Boyz) helps Paul, June, and Jason discuss Old Man Van Damme, French clown Van Damme, if men should be flexible, the blimp, the child street gang, and so much more. (Ep. #133 Originally Released…
Jun 5, 2026 The Manitou w/ Jessica St. Clair
Tony Curtis plays a psychic in the bonkers 1978 supernatural horror flick The Manitou—a movie where a lump on a woman's neck grows into a 400-year-old demonic Native American spirit. HDTGM all-star Jessica St. Clair joins Paul and Jason to discuss Karen shooting lasers out of her boobs, Burgess Meredith chewing the scenery, Mrs. Herz getting thrown down the stairs, the hospital with orange shag carpet and…
Jun 2, 2026 Daredevil w/ Ed Brubaker (Classic)
We're talkin' 2003's Daredevil starring Ben Affleck, and here to help Paul, June, and Jason break it all down is writer and Daredevil expert Ed Brubaker. They discuss the playground fight/dance scene, the many times Matt Murdock mentions he's blind, the streets that look like a sitcom set, Coolio's subplot in the director's cut, and so much more. (Ep. #75 Originally Released 11/05/2013)
May 29, 2026 Last Looks: Drop Zone
Jason & Paul preview the summer movies they're excited about, discuss the new slate of Fast & Furious TV shows in development, and recommend all the earworms on their spring music playlists. But first, Paul responds to all your corrections & omissions on last week's Drop Zone episode, including a bizarre Gary Busey line-reading and a "White Men Can't Jump" joke we somehow overlooked. And as always,…
May 26, 2026 Wild Wild West w/ Kevin Smith (Classic)
Kevin Smith (Clerks) joins Paul, Jason, and June to help break down and share his unique connection to the 1999 steampunk action-comedy Wild Wild West starring Will Smith and Kevin Kline. The crew discuss Dr. Loveless’s spider fetish, the huge robot dildo, the awful racist jokes, the murder discs with spider emblems, and so much more. (Ep. #43 Originally Released 08/21/2012)
May 22, 2026 Drop Zone
Wesley Snipes and Gary Busey star in the 1994 skydiving thriller Drop Zone, which believe it or not is Busey's second film about skydiving criminals after Point Break. Paul, Jason, and June break down the opening plane heist, all the mid-air 69ing, the copy machine kill, Wesley Snipes punching Yancy Butler, Swoop's antics, and so much more. Does this movie feature a classic Loosey Busey? Tune in to find…
May 19, 2026 Love on a Leash w/ Jessica St. Clair (Classic)
A woman who falls in love with a dog that transforms into a man at night is a tale as old as time! HDTGM all-star Jessica St. Clair joins Paul, Jason, and June to break down all the madness in 2011's Love on a Leash. After 12 years of doing this podcast the crew asks a question about this movie they never thought they’d have to ask, ponder how much using a hot spot actually costs, and Paul shocks everyone by…
May 15, 2026 Last Looks: The Big Hit
Was Antonio Saboto Jr.'s character moonlighting as a drag queen? And was Melvin Smiley based on a character in Murder, She Wrote? Paul finds answers to these questions and more when he responds to your corrections & omissions on last week's The Big Hit episode. Then, Jason pops in to chat with Paul about Widow's Bay, Taskmaster, and many more TV shows they're currently loving. And you know at…
May 12, 2026 Mortal Kombat w/ Cameron Esposito (Classic)
MORTAL KOMBAT! Comedian Cameron Esposito enters the fighting arena with Paul, June, and Jason to dissect 1995's Mortal Kombat, the stinker movie adaptation of the 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…
May 8, 2026 The Big Hit
Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Christina Applegate star in the 1998 action-comedy The Big Hit—a movie that tries to make a farce out of kidnapping and murder while giving off vibes of a rejected Mountain Dew commercial. Paul, June, and Jason analyze Marky Mark breakdancing mid-gun fight, the locker room masturbation convo, the video store clerk, if Keiko was in high school or college, the "romantic"…
May 5, 2026 Rock Star LIVE! w/ Jake Weisman (Classic)
Mark Wahlberg and his wig play the lead singer of a heavy metal tribute band who ends up joining the real band in 2001's Rock Star. Comedian Jake Weisman (This Fool, Corporate) joins Paul, June, and Jason at Largo in L.A. to discuss the massive orgy scene, if Jennifer Aniston's character founded Starbucks, nipple piercings, and if this movie became a Jacob's Ladder Scenario after Izzy falls off…
May 1, 2026 Last Looks: Live Wire
June makes a rare Last Looks appearance to gab with Paul about everything from shooting the new Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, to her side quest to find the perfect carry-on bag. But first, Paul shares your corrections & omissions on last week's Live Wire episode, including some juicy inside info from the film's writer about Madonna the robot! Paul also plays a bonus deleted scene from the episode…
Apr 28, 2026 Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace (Classic)
Paul, June, and Jason break down the 1996 sci-fi thriller Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace. They discuss the jacking into cyberspace, connections to the first film, the black and white trial, Jobe’s Jim Carrey impression, the dog who uses a computer, and so much more. Plus, a shocking HDTGM first! (Ep. #258 Originally Released 01/28/2021)
Apr 24, 2026 Live Wire LIVE! w/ Johnny Knoxville & Nicole Byer
1992's Live Wire stars Pierce Brosnan as a bomb expert with two big problems: someone's using explosive water to blow up senators, and one of those senators is f**king his wife. Johnny Knoxville (Jackass: Best and Last) and Nicole Byer (Nailed It!) join Paul and Jason at Largo in L.A. to break it all down, including actor/activist Ron Silva's wild hair, Madonna the bomb robot, the exploding clown and…
Apr 21, 2026 A Sound of Thunder LIVE! (Classic)
Ed Burns and Sir Ben Kingsley travel to the past on a time safari in A Sound of Thunder—a Ray Bradbury adaptation that might have the worst CGI in film history. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, Paul, Jason, and June discuss all the ludicrous time travel logic, how everyone in this world should be losing their minds, the incredible energy Sir Ben Kingsley brings to his scenes, and the reason why this movie was…
Apr 17, 2026 Last Looks: Mindhunters
An FBI profiler, military detective, and physics teacher all chime in with A+ corrections & omissions on last week's Mindhunters episode! Plus, Jason and Paul recommend a bunch of stuff they're currently loving, from books and documentaries to a bonkers Taco Bell TV special. And as always, Paul announces the movie we'll be covering on next week's episode. JASON & PAUL'S MOVIE/TV RECS:…
Apr 14, 2026 The Adventures of Pinocchio LIVE! (Classic)
Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Martin Landau star in the 1996 fantasy adventure film The Adventures of Pinocchio. LIVE from Chicago, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the donkey transformations, Pepe the Cricket, Geppetto and Pinocchio getting in a bathtub, and so much more. Plus, Paul drops a new childhood story involving his Grandma and an evil butcher. (Ep. #232 Originally Released 01/30/2020)
Apr 10, 2026 Mindhunters
Val Kilmer, LL Cool J, and Christian Slater star in Renny Harlin's 2004 thriller Mindhunters—a movie about FBI serial killer profilers who act like the worst people in an escape room. Paul, Jason, and June break down how these profilers don't use any of their profiling skills, Christian Slater's death by Rube Goldberg nitrogen murder machine, the logic behind the training island, if Johnny Lee Miller…
Apr 7, 2026 Super Mario Brothers LIVE! w/ Jenny Slate (Classic)
Can you make a movie out of a video game? In this case, no! Jenny Slate joins us to discuss Super Mario Bros. the movie on this week’s How Did This Get Made? LIVE at Bumbershoot! We cover everything from the alternate dinosaur infested dimension, the absence of gold coins, Mojo Nixon’s odd cameo as a Goomba, and the fact that Mario & Luigi are not brothers in the movie. Plus, we hear what the gang was doing when…
Apr 3, 2026 Last Looks: The Forbidden Dance
Jason and Paul chat about TV, movies, and ask who the Jackass cast members would be if they were in the Fellowship of the Ring. But first, Paul responds to all your corrections & omissions on The Forbidden Dance. And stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out next week's new movie! PAUL & JASON'S WATCH LIST: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie Young Sherlock Sherlock & Daughter The Fall and Rise of…
Mar 31, 2026 Jade (Classic)
David Caruso, Linda Fiorentino, and Chazz Palminteri star in the 1995 erotic thriller Jade. Paul, June, and Jason entered the F*ck House and discuss the pubic hair lockets, terrible car chases, double gingers, sex pillows, and so much more. (Ep. #260 Originally Released 02/25/2021)
Mar 27, 2026 The Forbidden Dance
Two lambada movies were released on March 16, 1990, but only one was written in 10 days and focuses on a Brazilian princess saving the rainforest by dancing on a TV show judged by Mama Coconut. Paul, June, and Jason watched The Forbidden Dance and discuss the cultural impact of the lambada, Joa the magical shaman, if the Jason character is a Choppleganger, Nisa's solo lambada dancing, Carmen offering her bed…
Mar 24, 2026 Surf Ninjas LIVE! w/ Nicole Byer, Rob Huebel, & Gil Ozeri (Classic)
All-star co-hosts Nicole Byer, Rob Huebel, and Gil Ozeri help Paul cover the 1993 Sega-financed comedy Surf Ninjas starring Leslie Nielsen, Ernie Reyes Jr., and Tone Lōc. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, they discuss the moto-surfing, old Rob Schneider playing a teenager, Leslie Nielsen’s bulge, the "traditional ethnic song" Baba Ram, and so much more. Plus, a surprise guest provides some inside knowledge of the…
Mar 20, 2026 Last Looks: Law Abiding Citizen
A crew member who worked on Law Abiding Citizen reveals juicy secrets when Paul responds to your corrections & omissions on last week's episode! Plus, Jason and Paul recommend A TON of media they're currently loving, Jason tells a delightful story about Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke in a bonus deleted scene from our Law Abiding Citizen live show, and at the end of the episode Paul announces the…
Mar 17, 2026 Rad LIVE! (Classic)
Go balls out with Paul, June, and Jason as they break down the cult classic 1986 BMX racing movie Rad. LIVE from Onion Fest in Chicago, they cover the ass sliding, bike dancing, the fashion of the twins, and so much more. Plus, stay tuned at the end for some extra amazing 2nd Opinions theme songs! (Ep. #191 Originally Released 06/21/2018)
Mar 13, 2026 Law Abiding Citizen LIVE! w/ Adam Pally
Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx star in the 2009 crime thriller Law Abiding Citizen—a movie that exists in a world where lawyers and cops are the same job. LIVE from the movie's setting in Philadelphia, HDTGM all-star Adam Pally (Staying Alive) joins Paul and Jason to break down the slew of plot holes, the nude arrest scene, the cell phone headshot explosion, the old timey underground prison tunnels, the robot…
Mar 10, 2026 The Avengers LIVE! w/ Tom Scharpling (Classic)
Don't worry Marvel fans, we're talkin' about the 1998 spy movie The Avengers starring Ralph Fiennes, Uma Thurman, and Sean Connery. LIVE from Vulture Festival in NYC, The Best Show's Tom Scharpling joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss Sean Connery's "evil" plan to control the weather, the 2ma Thurman clone, the bizarre bear costumes, the lack of extras in the movie, and so much more.…
Mar 6, 2026 Last Looks: Shoot 'Em Up
Are Zouks and Tall John changing this podcast's name to "How Did This Ass Get Eaten?" Find out in this week's Just Chat, where Jason and Paul also recommend TV shows/movies they're currently loving and discuss an amazing script about the ghost in Three Men and a Baby written by Severance creator Dan Erickson. But first, Paul answers a slew of A+ corrections & omissions on last week's Shoot…
Mar 3, 2026 Escape from L.A. LIVE! w/ D’Arcy Carden & Dan Levy (Classic)
John Carpenter brings back Kurt Russell's Snake Plissken to surf on a tsunami in the 1996 sci-fi action sequel Escape from L.A. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place) and Dan Levy (The Goldbergs) join Paul and Jason to discuss Snake Plissken possibly being immortal, Cuervo Jones, playing basketball to save your life, and so much more. (Ep. #153 Originally Released 01/06/2017)
Feb 27, 2026 Shoot 'Em Up
Clive Owen and Monica Bellucci have a mid-intercourse gunfight in the 2007 action-comedy Shoot 'Em Up—a movie picked by YOU the fans! Paul, June, and Jason discuss Paul Giamatti's wonderfully creepy performance as the villain, if a lactation fetish is the least-desirable kink, the brothel with oddly themed rooms, Clive Owen's endless supply of carrots, and so much more. But first, Paul chronicles the…
Feb 24, 2026 88 Minutes w/ Pete Holmes (Classic)
Hooah! Al Pacino stars in the 2007 thriller 88 Minutes—a movie told in real-time that's mostly just Pacino making phone calls. Pete Holmes (You Made It Weird) joins Paul, June, and Jason in our "most secure files area" to suffer through this crime mystery and the accompanying false leads, bonkers character names, first draft dialogue, and so much more. (Originally Released 03/13/2012)
Feb 20, 2026 Last Looks: Date with an Angel
The discord fan-picked movie poll results are finally revealed! But first, Jason & Paul chat about Wonder Man and other TV shows they're currently loving, Paul answers all your corrections & omissions on Date with an Angel, and we play a bonus deleted scene from the Date with an Angel live show. PAUL & JASON'S RECS: Wonder Man Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins 30 Rock…
Feb 17, 2026 Double Dragon LIVE! (Classic)
Alyssa Milano's bizarre pants and a weather man Andy Dick are just a couple things Paul, June, and Jason discuss about the 1994 video game adaptation Double Dragon. LIVE from Philadelphia, they also cover how Robert Patrick's Koga Shuko is essentially a Charlie Sheen impression, the roided out monstrosity that is Bo Adobo, what the cat saw in the videogame, and a whole lot more. (Ep. #227 Originally…
Feb 13, 2026 Date with an Angel LIVE!
Phoebe Cates, Michael E. Knight, and Emmanuelle Béart star in 1987's Date with an Angel—a rom-com about an engaged guy who falls in love with a voiceless angel who loves to smoochy smoochy. LIVE from Minneapolis (in Nov 2023!), Paul, Jason, and June discuss the party ninjas, the love bug singing telegram, the usage of the word "heinie", the engagement party that was almost an elderly bloodbath, and so much…
Feb 10, 2026 Disclosure w/ Nick Kroll & Emily Altman (Classic)
Michael Douglas, Demi Moore, and a lot of loose 90s fabric star in 1994's Disclosure—an erotic thriller directed by Barry Levinson and based on a novel by Michael Crichton. Big Mouth's Nick Kroll and Emily Altman join Paul and Jason to talk all about the virtual reality CD-ROMs, the big sex scene, all the Dennis Miller-isms, and so much more. (Ep. #223 Originally Released 09/26/2019)
Feb 6, 2026 Last Looks: Return to Oz
Jason & Paul chat about the polarizing reactions to our Return to Oz episode, Taskmaster Live in NYC, and movies/TV shows they're currently loving. Plus, Paul answers all your corrections & omissions on Return to Oz and announces next week's new movie! PAUL & JASON'S RECS: Send Help Landman Frieren: Beyond Journey's End The Apothecary Diaries
Feb 3, 2026 Hard Target LIVE! (Classic)
Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in the 1993 John Woo masterpiece Hard Target. LIVE from the Fillmore Theater in New Orleans, Paul, Jason, and June discuss the shocking lack of JCVD buns, the snake punch, JCVD unholstering his leg like a gun, if Lance Henriksen is the biggest anti-mullet villain in movie history, and so much more. Are you ready, Daddy? (Ep. #300 Originally Released 09/01/2022)
Jan 30, 2026 Return to Oz
Disney's 1985 semi-sequel to The Wizard of Oz is more horror movie than children's movie and has more in common with Pan's Labyrinth than the 1939 original film. So what did Paul, June, and Jason think of all the dark oddities in Return to Oz? Tune in to hear them discuss the Wheelers, Tik-Tok the robot, Jack Pumpkinhead calling Dorthy "Mom", Billina the chicken being a total downgrade from Toto, and…
Jan 27, 2026 Body Rock LIVE! w/ Alison Brie (Classic)
Alison Brie (Glow, Mad Men) joins Paul, June and Jason to discuss the 1984 breakdance drama Body Rock starring Lorenzo Lamas. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, they talk about Chilly’s hairy chest, all the breakdance moves, post shower roast beef, and breaking the fourth wall. Plus, June believes she can breakdance with no practice. (Ep. #188 Originally Released 05/11/2018)
Jan 23, 2026 Last Looks: Monkeybone w/ Brad Meltzer
Nicolas Cage, Bingo Wings, and another Paul nudity flashback?! All this and more when Paul answers YOUR corrections & omissions on our Monkeybone episode. Plus, Jason & Paul chat with NY Times Best-Selling Author Brad Meltzer about his new book THE VIPER, his inside access to the witness protection program, favorite comic books, and a lot more. Paul also shares a bonus deleted scene from our Monkeybone live show…
Jan 20, 2026 Cool World (Classic)
Brad Pitt is a cop trying to prevent Gabriel Byrne from having sex with a cartoon Kim Basinger? You read that correctly. Paul, June, and Jason break down all the insanity in the 1992 hybrid live-action/animated fantasy film Cool World. They cover all there is to know about doodles (cartoon people) and noids (humans), the confusing rules of Cool World's animated realm, Holli Would's desire to become human…
Jan 16, 2026 Monkeybone LIVE! w/ Rob Huebel
Brendan Fraser stars in 2001's Monkeybone—a dark comedy based on a child's erection that's a Drop Dead Fred situation wrapped in a Jacob's Ladder scenario. LIVE from NYC, HDTGM all-star Rob Huebel helps Paul and Jason discuss Stu's flabby arm fetish, if Bridget Fonda was an unethical doctor, Chris Kattan's electric performance as a reanimated corpse of a gymnast, all the weird…
Jan 13, 2026 Grease 2 w/ Anna Faris (Classic)
Actress Anna Faris (Mom, Scary Movie) welcomes Paul, June, and Jason into her home recording studio to discuss the 1982 musical rom-com Grease 2. They talk about the return of Frenchy, how horny this film is, and June shares why she knows every word of this movie. (Ep. #150 Originally Released 12/09/2016)
Jan 9, 2026 Last Looks: My Secret Santa
Ted Danson chats with Jason about working together on Netflix's A Man on the Inside and the Good Place in an excerpt from Jason's recent guest appearance on Ted's podcast, Where Everybody Knows Your Name. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on My Secret Santa before we announce next week's new movie! Listen to Jason's full episode of Where Everybody Knows Your Name on…
Jan 6, 2026 Ultraviolet LIVE! w/ Nick Wiger & Mike Mitchell (Classic)
The Doughboys Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell join Paul and Jason to cover the 2006 Milla Jovovich sci-fi action flick Ultraviolet. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, they talk about vampire diseases, dreads in a fight, changing hair and outfit color at will, and much more. Plus, the gang go off on a tangent about Josh Gad's inappropriate relationship with Q*bert in the movie Pixels. (Ep. #175 Originally Released…
Jan 2, 2026 The 3rd "Annual" Howdie Awards (Part 2)
Will Jason finally take home a prize for his empty Howdie sack?! Find out as we conclude the 3rd "Annual" Howdie Awards with banger categories like Best Paul Childhood Story, Best Jason Rant, Best Second Opinion Song, and Best Guest Appearance. Plus, the Howdie Academy proudly awards a special Lifetime Achievement Howdie for Best Nerd in the Audience. And remember, make sure to view the photo of young Paul kissing…
Dec 30, 2025 The 3rd "Annual" Howdie Awards (Part 1)
9 years in the making... THE HOWDIES ARE BACK! Roll out the red carpet 'cause it's time for our "annual" end-of-year celebration of the best How Did This Get Made moments. There's A LOT to cover since the 2nd Howdie Awards, so eligible moments for this year's ceremony include anything from Ep. 139 Simple Irresistible through Ep. 376 Driven. Who will fill their Howdie sack with awards like Best…
Dec 26, 2025 My Secret Santa
Jason demanded we gift you all one last holiday movie treat in the form of the new 2025 Netflix rom-com My Secret Santa—a movie that asks, "What if instead of a dad disguising himself as Mrs. Doubtfire to see his kids, a mom disguises herself as Santa to get half-price snowboard lessons?" Paul, June, and Jason discuss if Matthew wants to bone Hugh Mann, the movie's obsession with hot cocoa, the locker room…
Dec 23, 2025 Babes in Toyland LIVE! (Classic)
Fire up your Suzuki Sidekicks 'cause Paul, Jason, and June are covering the 1986 made-for-TV Christmas musical Babes in Toyland starring Keanu Reeves and Drew Barrymore. LIVE from Largo for the first time post-pandemic, Jason puts Cincinnati on blast, Paul digs into the Georgie Porgie mythos, and we have a very special Second Opinions guest that blows June’s mind. (Ep. #283 Originally Released 12/30/2021)
Dec 19, 2025 Last Looks: Merry Kissmas
Jason & Paul gab about all the TV, documentaries, books, and music they're currently loving (scroll down for a list of all their recs!). But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on Merry Kissmas before we announce next week's new movie! PAUL & JASON'S TV RECS: SNL's Calculator Christmas Gift Death By Lightning Fisk Landman The Lowdown PAUL & JASON'S DOCUMENTARY RECS: Corey…
Dec 16, 2025 The Star Wars Holiday Special w/ Matt Gourley & Eden Sher (Classic)
Celebrate Life Day with Paul, Jason, and special guests Matt Gourley (Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend) and Eden Sher (The Middle) as they discuss the infamous 1978 CBS TV film The Star Wars Holiday Special. They talk about Chewbacca being a bad father, the Diahann Carroll virtual reality porn, Harvey Korman being truly committed in all of his “comedic bits,” and so much more. Happy Life Day from HDTGM! (Ep. #126…
Dec 12, 2025 Merry Kissmas w/ Jessica St. Clair
It ain't Christmas b*tch! Our favorite old crone Jessica St. Clair joins us for our annual holiday livestream to break down 2015's Merry Kissmas—a movie with a softly magical elevator filled with unwanted kisses. They discuss Doris Roberts' forceful smooch, the flirty cousins, Kayla's obsession with the Nutcracker doll, the eccentric German shopkeeper, Carlton's triangular facial hair, the…
Dec 9, 2025 Toys w/ Drew McWeeny (Classic)
Robin Williams re-teaming with Barry Levinson, what could go wrong? Apparently, a lot! Film/culture critic Drew McWeeny joins Paul & Jason to discuss the 1992 surreal comedy Toys, where Robin Williams plays a less charming and more preachy Willy Wonka. They cover LL Cool J's interrogation, the bonkers reveal about Joan Cusack's character, and the strange tone and casting choices. Oh and don't worry,…
Dec 5, 2025 Last Looks: The Christmas Tree
Jason & Paul run through a huge list of TV and movie recs, we answer some choice Corrections & Omissions on The Christmas Tree, and engineer Devon returns to the pod to talk music and his new album "Blame It On My Zodiac." Plus, as always at the end of the show we announce next week's movie! Check out Devon's album "Blame It On My Zodiac" at: https://artists.landr.com/PTPZodiac PAUL & JASON'S RECS:…
Dec 2, 2025 Reindeer Games w/ Howard Kremer (Classic)
It's a HDTGM all-time classic! Howard Kremer (Who Charted?) joins Paul, June, and Jason to break down the 2000 holiday crime-thriller Reindeer Games. They sound off on Ben Affleck’s love of pecan pie, the terrible open-mouth kissing, and the bonkers Ashton Kutcher cameo. Plus, a revelation about the character names blows everyone's minds and we learn about Paul’s intimate relationship history with his…
Nov 28, 2025 The Christmas Tree (1991)
Is this the worst animated holiday special of all time? Paul, Jason, and June brave the longest 43 minutes of their lives to find out! This week we're talkin' 1991's The Christmas Tree, a direct-to-video holiday cartoon about an orphanage owner with a gambling problem and a tree named Mrs. Hopewell. They discuss the bizarre narration, the kids who seem to be drugged with Benadryl, the Mayor's…
Nov 25, 2025 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets w/ Jessica St. Clair & Doug Benson (Classic)
Doug Benson (Doug Loves Movies) joins Paul, Jason and guest co-host Jessica St. Clair to discuss the 2017 sci-fi flick Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. LIVE from the Theatre at Ace Hotel for Pee Cast Blast ’17, they cover everything from Rihanna as Bubble, to a shapeshifting alien entertainer, to the movie resetting itself every 15 minutes. (Ep. #237 Originally Released 04/09/2020)
Nov 21, 2025 Last Looks: My Boyfriend's Back
Emergency Geek Sqwad episode! That's right, Jason & Paul welcome our Gen-Z intern Quinn to tackle the Geek Sqwad representation on the cover of Vanity Fair's Hollywood Issue. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on My Boyfriend's Back and shares a bonus deleted scene from the episode. And as always, at the end of the show we announce next week's movie!
Nov 18, 2025 Diana: The Musical LIVE! (Classic)
Imagine a very creative sixth grader decided to do a musical book report on Princess Diana and you get the 2021 film, Diana: The Musical. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, Paul declares his love of the film’s stage design and gives us a taste of his British accent which is completely chuffed now, innit bruv? June schools Paul and Jason on the history of the Royals and Jason ponders if Paul reveals TOO MUCH of his…
Nov 14, 2025 My Boyfriend's Back LIVE!
Brace yourselves, 'cause Paul, June, and Jason are covering the "choice" 1993 teen horror rom-com My Boyfriend's Back starring Andrew Lowery, Traci Lind, and Matthew Fox. LIVE from Largo in L.A. they discuss Philip Seymour Hoffman's brilliantly unhinged performance, how Johnny Dingle is a straight up creepo, if Missy is horny for dead bodies, and so much more. Plus, Paul drops SEVERAL new wild…
Nov 11, 2025 Miami Connection LIVE! w/ Chris Geere (Classic)
Actor Chris Geere (You're The Worst) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1987 martial arts film Miami Connection. LIVE from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about the music band of ninjas, the connection to Miami, orphan beach, and so much more. (Ep. #171 Originally Released 09/15/2017)
Nov 7, 2025 Last Looks: John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars w/ Ed Brubaker
Legendary graphic novel writer and TV showrunner Ed Brubaker joins Paul & Jason to continue breaking down Ghosts of Mars, share his experience adapting Criminal into a new Amazon TV series, discuss writing his own Parker story along with giving thoughts on Shane Black's Parker adaptation, Play Dirty, and so much more. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on our Ghosts of Mars episode. And…
Nov 4, 2025 In Memory of Avaryl Halley (Shadow in the Cloud Classic)
It's with a broken heart that we share that our beloved Movie-Picking Producer, the incomparable Avaryl Halley, passed away last week after a year and a half long battle with breast cancer. Avaryl was a kind, funny, and talented soul who was responsible for so much of what everyone loves about HDTGM. In today's episode, Paul pays tribute to Avaryl by sharing memories, playing clips of her hilarious work,…
Oct 31, 2025 John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars LIVE! w/ Nick Kroll
A movie with flashbacks within flashbacks within flashbacks?! HDTGM all-star Nick Kroll returns to help Paul, Jason, & our space expert June Diane Raphael break down the 2001 sci-fi horror film John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars starring Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, & a pre-bald Jason Statham. LIVE from Largo in L.A. they discuss the oxygen goggles, Big Daddy Mars' low boobs, if the Martians come from orca…
Oct 28, 2025 Chopping Mall LIVE! w/ Mary Holland (Classic)
Mary Holland (Ghosts, Happiest Season) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1986 sci-fi horror film Chopping Mall. LIVE from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about the slow-moving robots protecting the house of almonds, janitor bullies, the “furniture storgy,” and so much more. (Ep. #167 Originally Released 07/21/2017)
Oct 24, 2025 Last Looks: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan w/ Adam Pally
HDTGM all-star Adam Pally (Sonic the Hedgehog) joins Jason & Paul to chat all about starting out in the comedy scene, Adam's new HBO special An Intimate Evening with Adam Pally, and if he fared better than June on The Great American Baking Show. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on our Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan episode. And as always, we announce next week's…
Oct 21, 2025 Sleepaway Camp w/ Zack Pearlman (Classic)
This week, Paul, Jason, and June, welcome Zack Pearlman to discuss the 1983 film, Sleepaway Camp. The crew tries their hardest to figure out this movie, from the who's-who of it all to trying to make sense of the geography and economics of the camp, to Robert Earl Jones (father to James Earl Jones) appearance in this film. (Ep. #48 Originally Released 10/30/2012)
Oct 17, 2025 Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
Light your long candles and set your trash cans on fire, because this week, Paul, June, and Jason are breaking down the 1989 movie, Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan. The crew questions if the title of this movie was inspired by the Muppets, ponder the mythology of Jason, and discuss the importance of water safety.
Oct 14, 2025 Jason X LIVE! w/ Rob Huebel & Jenny Slate (Classic)
HDTGM all-stars Rob Huebel (The Dark Web) and Jenny Slate (Big Mouth) join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2001 sci-fi slasher, Jason X. Recorded live from Largo in Los Angeles, they talk about a future where hockey has been outlawed, everyone wears velour belly shirts, and robot nipples can't stay in place. Plus, Rob regales us with a tale of a horror prank gone wrong. (Ep. #174 Originally Released 10/27/2017)
Oct 10, 2025 Last Looks: Grizzly II: Revenge
Margarat Qualley OUT and Rachel Sennott IN?? Paul covers all your Geek Sqwad takes! Plus, Jason and Paul pitch a Marlon Wayans movie during their Just Chat and we find another connection between Jaws and Grizzly II when Paul responds to all your Corrections & Omissions on last week's episode. And as always, we announce next week's movie! JASON & PAUL'S PICKS: The Trip The Long Goodbye Sneakers
Oct 7, 2025 The Wicker Man w/ Jonah Ray (Classic)
NO!NOT THE BEES! Jonah Ray (Mystery Science Theater 3000) is in the studio to deconstruct and celebrate the ridiculousness of the 2006 remake of The Wicker Man starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Neil LaBute. We also get a call from Liam O’Donnell, one of the writers of Skyline, who defends his movie and offers an explanation of how it got made. (Ep. #19 Originally released 09/27/2011)
Oct 3, 2025 Grizzly II: Revenge w/ Jake Johnson
The hilarious Jake Johnson, co-host of the We're Here To Help podcast and Peter Parker in the Spider-Verse films, joins Paul and Jason to cover Grizzly II: Revenge—a "horror" movie featuring George Clooney, Laura Dern, and Charlie Sheen that was filmed in 1983 and finally released in 2020 with a bunch of modern b-roll. They discuss all the concert footage, John Rhys-Davies' amazingly uncomfortable…
Sep 30, 2025 Glitter LIVE! w/ Adam Scott, Casey Wilson, & Dan Levy (Classic)
We're talkin' the 2001 Mariah Carey music romance Glitter with all-star co-hosts Adam Scott (Severance) & Casey Wilson (Garbage World), as well as special guest Dan Levy (The Goldbergs). LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, we cover why this movie is set in the 80s, what the deal is with Da Brat & Mariah's other friend, Dice’s death, the true meaning of magical realism, Mariah's cat, and much more!…
Sep 26, 2025 Last Looks: Jack's Back w/ Tom Scharpling
The Best Show's Tom Scharpling chats with Jason & Paul about discovering new music, the Best Show's 25th anniversary, Tom's Grown Ups 3 spec script, and much more. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on last week's Jack's Back episode. And as always, we announce next week's movie! Get tix to the Best Show's 25th Anniversary Tour at: thebestshow.net Read…
Sep 23, 2025 Deadfall LIVE! w/ Chelsea Peretti (Classic)
HDTGM all-star Chelsea Peretti (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1993 Nicolas Cage crime drama Deadfall. LIVE in front of an unhinged audience at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, they talk about the other Deadfall film, deadfall definitions, Cage’s Tony Clifton inspired performance, cake, and so much more. Plus, they touch upon the sequel Arsenal, in which Nic Cage reprises his role as…
Sep 19, 2025 Jack's Back LIVE! w/ Lisa Gilroy
Lisa Gilroy (The Studio, Twisted Metal) joins Paul and Jason to break down the 1988 James Spader thriller Jack's Back—a movie that surprisingly is not about Jack the Ripper's return. They discuss how to tell if twins have the same fingerprints, Rick's job at the Second Sole shoe store, how awful all the cops are, if Jack killed Spader Prime in self-dense, and so much more. Plus, Paul spots a My Buddy…
Sep 16, 2025 Battlefield Earth w/ Rob Huebel (Classic)
2000's Battlefield Earth, based on a novel by L. Ron Hubbard and starring John Travolta, is one of the most famous bad movies of all time. Rob Huebel (The Dark Web, The Sex Lives of College Girls) joins Paul, Jason, and June to cover all the slo-mo horses, the rumored Scientology connections, Travolta's many accents, the un-sexiness of the characters, all the inconsistencies throughout the movie, and so…
Sep 12, 2025 Last Looks: War of the Worlds
Jason & Paul have a classic Just Chat where they recommend all the TV shows, movies, and comics they're currently loving (picks listed below!). But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on Ice Cube's War of the Worlds and shares a bonus deleted scene from the episode. And as always, Paul announces next week's movie! Order Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon at:…
Sep 9, 2025 The Great Wall LIVE! (Classic)
Paul, June, and Jason break down the 2016 alien flick The Great Wall starring Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe, and Tian Jing. LIVE from the Chevalier Theatre in Boston, they cover the space dogs, Matt Damon's many accents, all the beards and rattails, magnets, and so much more. (Originally Released 03/26/2020)
Sep 5, 2025 War of the Worlds (2025)
Ice Cube saves the world from aliens via Amazon Prime and Microsoft Teams?! You all demanded it, so Paul, June, and Jason got their butts into the studio to cover all the mouse-clicking, keyboard-clacking, and front-facing video calls in the new War of the Worlds reboot. They discuss the Tesla ambulance, how Ice Cube plays a straight up stalker, the heroic Amazon Prime Air Drone, the packing tape tourniquet, the…
Sep 2, 2025 Catwoman w/ Jamie Denbo (Classic)
Halle Berry is an Oscar winner, Catwoman is a beloved comic book icon, and Sharon Stone is the perfect villain. It would be tough to screw this movie up, but lo and behold! Jason, June and Paul welcome Jamie Denbo (Kevin Can F**k Himself, Grey's Anatomy) to discuss the 2004 superhero flop Catwoman. Despite the occasional girl power messages and sometimes amusing witticisms, it revealed itself to be a poorly…
Aug 29, 2025 Last Looks: Champagne & Bullets [Jason Edition] w/ Suzi Barrett
DISCONNECT THE DISCORD! Jason reluctantly subs in for Paul to answer all your Corrections & Omissions on Champagne & Bullets (aka GetEven aka Road to Revenge). Plus, Paul & Jason nerd out about improv with Suzi Barrett who hosts Yes, Also— the podcast that's a love letter to improv comedy. And don't worry, as always at the end of the episode we announce next week's new movie! Check out Yes, Also on…
Aug 26, 2025 Hudson Hawk w/ Emily Gordon (Classic)
Emily Gordon (The Big Sick) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1991 comedy Hudson Hawk starring Bruce Willis wearing 5 earrings, Andie MacDowell, and Danny Aiello. The crew cover all the candy bar-named bad guys, Bruce's cappuccino obsession, all the Nintendo references, the burglary duets, and so much more. Plus, they start writing the future blockbuster movie NUNDERCOVER, and you better believe that…
Aug 22, 2025 Champagne & Bullets (aka GetEven aka Road to Revenge) LIVE! w/ Jessica St. Clair
If you love The Room, Samurai Cop, & Birdemic, then you won't want to miss the 1993 self-funded indie action-drama Champagne & Bullets (aka GetEven aka Road to Revenge), written/directed/starring visionary John De Hart and based on a true story. LIVE from Portland, Jessica St. Clair brings the rizz as she helps Paul and Jason discuss the amazing Shimmy Slide, all the uncomfortable nude scenes, the black belt…
Aug 19, 2025 No Holds Barred LIVE! w/ Thomas Lennon (Classic)
Ready to enter a state of HULKAMANIA, brother? LIVE at Largo in LA, Thomas Lennon (Reno 911!) joins Paul, June, & Jason to discuss the 1989 Hulk Hogan classic, No Holds Barred! They cover everything from dookie pants and fighting guns with pies, to June learning that ‘No Holds Barred’ actually has a meaning. (Originally Released 03/25/2014)
Aug 15, 2025 Last Looks: Driven
Burt Reynolds obsesses over a chair and Steven Seagal freaks out on a plane?? Paul covers it all when he answers your Corrections & Omissions on last week's Driven episode. Plus, the thrilling conclusion of Paul's lost Sylvester Stallone Podcast and we announce next week's new movie!
Aug 12, 2025 Demolition Man LIVE! w/ Wyatt Cenac (Classic)
Wyatt Cenac (The Daily Show) helps Paul, Jason, & June dive into the 1993 Stallone/Snipes sci-fi classic Demolition Man! LIVE from SubCulture in NYC, they cover the frozen Sylvester Stallone cube, the slang of the future, the possibility that Wesley Snipes improvised every line, Denis Leary’s rant, and seashell wiping. Get ready for some spot-on Stallone/Snipes impressions! (Originally Released 07/09/2013)
Aug 8, 2025 Driven LIVE!
Before F1 The Movie came Sylvester Stallone's 2001 motorsports drama Driven—a movie in which Formula 1 refused to participate and resulted in the end of Sly's relationship with director Renny Harlin. LIVE from Vancouver, Paul, June, & Jason discuss all the montages set to rap rock, Burt Reynolds' desire to sit down, the deadly Chicago street race, Gina Gershon's fashion arc, a 55-year-old…
Aug 5, 2025 The Specialist LIVE! w/ Nicole Byer (Classic)
HDTGM all-star Nicole Byer (Best Friends, Nailed It!) joins Paul, June, and Jason to break down the 1994 Sly Stallone & Sharon Stone thriller The Specialist, a movie that argues bombs are more precise weapons than guns. LIVE from Largo in LA, they discuss James Woods savoring every second on screen, Rod Steigers' bonkers Cuban accent, and the hotel shower sex scene that reminded Nicole of the hot dog hands in…
Aug 1, 2025 Last Looks: Expend4bles w/ Jack McBrayer & David Wain
We continue Paul's journey to interview Sylvester Stallone, as Jack McBrayer, David Wain, and Paul's Mom join him on this edition of Paul's lost Sylvester Stallone Podcast. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on Expend4bles and shares an exclusive deleted scene from that episode. Plus as always, at the end of the show we announce next week's new movie!
Jul 29, 2025 Cobra LIVE! w/ Brian Posehn & Rhett Miller (Classic)
Imagine Dirty Harry, but more violent and with robots. Brian Posehn (The Big Bang Theory) and musician Rhett Miller help Paul, Jason, & June cover the 1986 Sylvester Stallone action thriller Cobra. LIVE from Bumbershoot in Seattle, they discuss everything from Stallone’s obsession with food, the modeling shoot music video, and the New Order’s decision to attack in bright daylight. Plus, Jason reveals his childhood…
Jul 25, 2025 Expend4bles LIVE! w/ Jessica St. Clair
Stallone Summer continues with 2023's Expend4bles (aka The Expendables 4), a movie that's essentially a senior citizen Fast & Furious. LIVE from San Francisco, Jessica St. Clair starts to lose her mind but nevertheless helps Paul & Jason cover Stallone & Statham's sexual chemistry, protocol for using brass knuckles, Sly's skull ring, the motorcycle chase on a boat, all the awful green screen,…
Jul 22, 2025 Over The Top LIVE! w/ Bobby Moynihan (Classic)
SNL's Bobby Moynihan joins Paul, Jason and June to cover the 1987 arm wrestling Sylvester Stallone classic, Over The Top. The crew discuss everything from the weird father/son relationship to the movie basically becoming a high stakes arm wrestling documentary. They also talk about the Alka-Seltzer product placement, arm wrestling toys, and why being able to drive a truck makes you smart. (Originally Released…
Jul 18, 2025 Last Looks: Oscar w/ Nick Kroll & Rob Huebel
In honor of Stallone Summer, we're bringing Paul's Sylvester Stallone podcast miniseries back from the dead! Join Paul in his quest to interview Sly himself with special guests Nick Kroll, Rob Huebel, and our very own June Diane Raphael. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions from last week's Oscar episode. And as always, at the end of the show we announce next week's new movie!
Jul 15, 2025 Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot w/ Kate Spencer (Classic)
Comedian/author Kate Spencer (All's Fair in Love and Pickleball) helps the HDTGM crew cover the 1992 Sylvester Stallone & Estelle Getty comedy Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot. They discuss everything from infant fetishizing, diaper nightmares, and how the movie was penned by screenwriting guru Blake Snyder of "Save the Cat!" fame. Tune in to hear us try to make sense of a movie that Sylvester himself is ashamed of.…
Jul 11, 2025 Oscar LIVE!
This week June is back with Paul and Jason and they’re breaking down the 1991 Sylvester Stallone comedy, “Oscar” live from the Massey Hall in Toronto. The three dig into the strange father-daughter chemistry, bad boys, good girls, and the Opera connections to this film. And don’t forget to go see Freaky-Freapons!
Jul 8, 2025 Superman IV: The Quest For Peace LIVE! w/ Natasha Lyonne & Jessica St. Clair (Classic)
Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face) joins Paul, Jason, and guest co-host Jessica St. Clair to discuss the 1987 superhero film Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. LIVE from New York, they talk about Nuclear Man’s nails, amnesia kisses, and what’s up with Margot Kidder. Plus, we figure out what exactly is kryptonite. (Originally Released 12/22/2017)
Jul 4, 2025 Last Looks: Surf II
This week, Paul is going over everything we might have missed from last week’s episode, Surf II. Then, it’s the return of Paul’s Picks and he asks, "why so much tongue in kissing?!". Finally, Paul announces next week’s movie which kicks off Sylvester Stallone Summer! Paul's Picks of The Week! Things Fell Apart Podcast The Viall Files The Best Show w/ Tom Scharpling Podcast Unspooled Podcast Amy Miles album,…
Jul 1, 2025 Highlander II: The Quickening LIVE! w/ Sam Richardson (Classic)
Sam Richardson (Veep, Detroiters) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss 1991’s Highlander II: The Quickening. They’ll talk about why there’s no need to see the first Highlander movie, Sean Connery trying on a suit, Highlander sex in the streets, the psychic cooking show, and much more. Plus, we get to the bottom of where Sean Connery’s walking around money came from and what exactly is the difference between a…
Jun 27, 2025 Surf II LIVE! w/ Jessica St. Clair
This week, Paul, Jason, and Jessica St. Clair break down the inexplicable 1983 film, Surf II. Jason watched the director's cut and provided much-needed context to the film. Jessica describes why this movie made her sick, and Paul gets his “Big Nick” vibe on. We do want to be VERY clear; we will NOT be putting the lotion in the basket. Recorded live in Seattle at the Paramount Theater.
Jun 24, 2025 Speed 2: Cruise Contral w/ Scott Aukerman (Classic)
Are you listening to this podcast on a computer? If so, you could be a villain in this week’s film, Speed 2: Cruise Control! Comedy Bang Bang’s Scott Aukerman joins Paul, Jason, and June to lament the absence of Keanu Reeves and ask the age-old question, “Why weren’t Willem Dafoe’s leeches featured more in this film?!” (Originally Released 06/05/2012)
Jun 20, 2025 Last Looks: You Got Served w/ Larry Charles
This week, Paul reviews all your corrections and omissions from last week's movie "You Got Served". Then Jason joins Paul to talk with comedy legend Larry Charles. They discuss “The Dictator”, Bob Dylan, and his new book “Comedy Samurai”. Finally, Paul announces next week's movie! Larry's book Comedy Samurai is out now:…
Jun 17, 2025 Xanadu: LIVE! w/ Michaela Watkins (Classic)
If you’ve ever roller-skated, then this movie is for you! Michaela Watkins (Hacks) joins Paul, June, and Jason to talk all about the Olivia Newton-John & Gene Kelly musical Xanadu. LIVE from Largo in LA, they cover everything from the opening dance montage where the muses come out of a mural portal, the animation sequence that was basically the sex scene, and Gene Kelly’s memory boner. Plus, we discover why Zeus…
Jun 13, 2025 You Got Served LIVE!
This week, Paul, June, and Jason breakdown the 2004 dance movie, You Got Served recorded LIVE at the Largo in Los Angeles. The three dig into all things Mr. Rad, ask if there was too much dancing, consider the "Story Listeners of America’s" needs, demand for justice for Lil Saint, and much more!
Jun 10, 2025 Bloodsport LIVE w/ Nicole Byer (Classic)
KUMITE! KUMITE! KUMITE! HDTGM all-star Nicole Byer (Nailed It!) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the cult 1988 Jean-Claude Van Damme martial-arts film Bloodsport. LIVE from Largo in LA, they cover Frank Dux being a real man, Van Damme’s soft baby buns, blindfolded tea training, the not-so-secret illegal Kumite martial-arts tournament, Ray Jackson, and much more. Plus, two cousins duke it out in a question kumite…
Jun 6, 2025 Last Looks: Sinbad Of The Seven Seas w/ Jon Gabrus
This week, Paul digs into your Corrections and Omissions from last week's movie, Sinbad Of The Seven Seas. Then, Paul sits down with John Gabrus (Staying Alive, Action Boys) to talk about all the summer movie releases they’re excited about. Finally, Paul announces next week's movie.
Jun 3, 2025 Hercules in New York LIVE! w/ Abbi Jacobson (Classic)
Abbi Jacobson (Broad City) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the story of Pretzie and Arnold Strong aka Schwarzenegger in Hercules in New York! LIVE from Irving Plaza in NYC, they cover everything from Arnold’s awkward flirting, Hercules vs. the bear in Central Park, the moment of clear genius during the chariot race scene, and Pretzie’s ending monologue. Plus, everyone in the crowd shows off their best…
May 30, 2025 Sinbad of the Seven Seas LIVE! w/ Jessica St. Clair
Honorary fourth host Jessica St. Clair returns to help Jason and Paul cover the 1989 Lou Ferrigno vehicle Sinbad of the Seven Seas—a movie that lies about being based on an Edgar Allan Poe story. LIVE from Boise, the gang discuss all the wild ADR, if Disney's Aladdin ripped off this movie, Italian talking snakes, how Sinbad inflated a hot air balloon simply by blowing into it, and so much more. Plus, Jessica…
May 27, 2025 Batman & Robin w/ Matt Mira & Jesse Falcon (Classic)
This week’s episode forecast…a freeze is coming! Matt Mira (The Goldbergs) and Marvel’s Jesse Falcon joins Paul & Jason to discuss the 1997 Joel Schumacher take on Batman & Robin starring George Clooney. They discuss Superhero butt shots, all the Mr. Freeze puns, and how this movie is basically a really long action figure commercial. (Originally Released 08/07/2012)
May 23, 2025 Last Looks: The Arrival
This week Paul's on his own and dishing out advice on the Paul Help Line, going over everything we might have missed from last week's movie The Arrival, and Paul announces next week's movie! Our movie picking producer needs some words of support, fan art, anything to lift her spirits up while she fights brain cancer. You can email Andrew at [email protected] or you can send something to Av…
May 20, 2025 Dreamcatcher w/ Jessica McKenna & Curtis Gwinn (Classic)
Jessica McKenna (Star Trek: Lower Decks) & Curtis Gwinn (Stranger Things) join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2003 sci-fi horror adaptation of Stephen King’s novel Dreamcatcher. They talk about the butt aliens, the importance of the toothpick, comically bad farts, Morgan Freeman’s amazing eyebrows, and so much more. (Originally Released 10/14/2016)
May 16, 2025 The Arrival LIVE!
Paul, June, & Jason tackle the 1996 sci-fi alien thriller The Arrival starring Charlie Sheen and our favorite actor/activist, Ron Silva. LIVE from Largo in LA, they discuss the backwards-kneed Mr. Tumnus aliens, Charlie Sheen's goatee, the ceiling fan scorpions, and the elaborate bathtub death scene. Plus, Paul and June reveal they have a friend who they believe is an alien. This episode is sponsored by the…
May 13, 2025 On the Line w/ Ike Barinholtz (Classic)
Ike Barinholtz (The Studio, The Mindy Project) helps the gang break down the 2001 Lance Bass & Joey Fatone comedy On The Line, aka a love story between a Turkey Sub and a Hubcap. What happens when boy banders try their hand at acting? Bizarre sound effects, terrible musical performances, and lots and lots of chewing noises. (Originally Released 05/15/2012)
May 9, 2025 Last Looks: Double Trouble w/ Kristen Schaal & Tony Hale
Kristen Schaal & Tony Hale (The Extraordinarians Podcast) pop by for a silly chat with Paul & Jason about world record holders, June's haunted hotel room, Paul growing up in a house full of birds, and so much more. But first, Paul answers your corrections & omissions on Double Trouble, shares a bonus deleted scene from our Double Trouble live show, and announces next week's new movie. Also, make sure to…
May 6, 2025 Spider-Man 3 w/ Kulap Vilaysack (Classic)
Kulap Vilaysack (Add To Cart) joins Jason, June and Paul to break down Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3 starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. The four discuss how the movie is mostly about Mary Jane’s failed Broadway career, all the bad CGI, Peter Parker basically becoming Austin Powers, and how there are simply too many villains. (Originally Released 07/17/2012)
May 2, 2025 Double Trouble LIVE! w/ Rory Scovel & Jessica St. Clair
Rory Scovel (Physical) & Jessica St. Clair (The Deep Dive) help Paul & Jason break down the 1992 buddy cop flick Double Trouble starring bodybuilders and OG Paul Brothers, Peter & David Paul. LIVE from Denver, the crew discuss the handstand date night, the sink litterbox, the crop top fashion, and the old timey 1800s trains. Plus, Paul regales us with stories about his grandma meeting Roddy McDowall and how he…
Apr 29, 2025 xXx: Return of Xander Cage LIVE! w/ Adam Scott (Classic)
Resident Vin Diesel expert Adam Scott (Severance) joins Paul, June, and Jason for a family reunion to discuss xXx: Return of Xander Cage. LIVE from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they cover everything from forest skiing to riding motorcycles underwater. Plus, a xXx and Fast & Furious crossover is pitched during the audience Q&A! (Originally Released 02/17/2017)
Apr 25, 2025 Last Looks: Kraven the Hunter [Jason Edition]
Jason is back to help Paul respond to your corrections & omissions on Kraven the Hunter and continues his mission to disconnect the discord! They chat about Sylvester Stallone's writing credit on Jason Statham's A Working Man, Sony's Spider-Man Universe plans, and if an old Kraven the Hunter comic book actually started the MeToo movement. Plus, they share a bonus deleted scene from our Kraven the…
Apr 22, 2025 Tuff Turf (Classic)
Jason, June and Paul break down the 1985 classic Tuff Turf starring James Spader and Robert Downey Jr. They discuss the many tonal shifts throughout the movie, Paul’s 80’s Tuff Turf looks, the shocking violence, and more! Plus, Jason reveals why he never unpacks his clothes in a hotel and the gang can't believe The Blacklist is still on the air. (Originally Released 07/07/2022)
Apr 18, 2025 Kraven the Hunter LIVE! w/ Jessica St. Clair
HDTGM all-star Jessica St. Clair helps the gang discuss the 2025 Spider-Man adjacent movie Kraven the Hunter starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, and the king of vague accents himself, Russell Crowe. LIVE from The Moody Theater in Austin, they go off on the Rhino's backpack, how Kraven is basically Dr. Dolittle with abs, Calypso's hot leather outfit, and if Russell Crowe gave off John Goodman…
Apr 15, 2025 Staying Alive LIVE! w/ Katie Dippold (Classic)
The art of dance, sweat, and slow-mo sex faces are all brought you by Sylvester & Frank Stallone in the sequel to Saturday Night Fever. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, special guest Katie Dippold (Ghostbusters, The Heat) joins Paul, June, & Jason to talk about the Broadway production of Satan’s Alley, John Travolta turning down a three-way with two new wave girls, and how much June knows about dance. Plus, we…
Apr 11, 2025 Last Looks: This Is Me... Now: A Love Story AND Jill Rips
On this special double movie Last Looks we recap J-Lo's relationship history and separate shibari fact from shibari fiction when Paul dives into corrections & omissions from both This Is Me... Now: A Love Story AND Jill Rips! Plus, Paul shares a bonus deleted scene from our Jill Rips live show and announces next week's new movie.
Apr 8, 2025 Masters of the Universe w/ Tatiana Maslany (Classic)
Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk, Orphan Black) joins Paul, June, and Jason to break down 1987's Masters of the Universe, a He-Man movie starring Dolph Lundgren on Earth with a bunch of teens. They discuss Courteney Cox’s emotional journey, He-Man not being spectacular at anything, the big battle being mostly shot in the dark, and everyone’s favorite character Karg. Plus, June explains how the movie made her realize…
Apr 4, 2025 Jill Rips LIVE!
Paul, June, and Jason enter the cold room to tackle the 2000 Dolph Lundgren thriller Jill Rips—a movie without a single character named Jill. LIVE from Largo in L.A., they discuss the insanely long red bathrobe scene, Polish Elvis, all the bad wigs, Dolph's hunky outfits, the shibari scene, Dolph's Dissolves, and so much more. Plus, did Disney's Frozen steal its famous line from this movie?!
Apr 1, 2025 Voyage of the Rock Aliens (Classic)
Jason, June and Paul break down the 1984 masterpiece, Voyage of the Rock Aliens. The crew discuss the rocker aliens, greasers, all the incredible bops, Jermaine Jackson, the toxic tentacle monster, and yes... this movie really does have it all and MORE! (Originally Released 01/27/2022)
Mar 28, 2025 Last Looks: Oops! All Just Chat w/ Ruby Karp
Oops! There's been an accident at HDTGM studios and this week's Last Looks is all Just Chat with Jason, Paul, and special guest Ruby Karp (After Midnight). After Jason and Paul gab about TV and video games they're currently loving, Ruby Joins to chat about growing up as a child in the comedy scene, why she lives for appointment TV viewing, and her new Off-Broadway show "I Don't Trust Adults."…
Mar 25, 2025 Under The Cherry Moon (Classic)
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1986 musical Under the Cherry Moon directed by and starring Prince. They talk about the answering machine duet, Wrecka Stow, hair brushing, and much more. (Originally released 10/8/20)
Mar 21, 2025 This Is Me...Now: A Love Story
This week Paul, June, and Jason break down the 2024 Jennifer Lopez movie, This Is Me…Now: A Love Story. In an HDTGM first, June did some extra research and calls out the Capricorn and Aquarius erasure from this movie, while Paul and Jason question Fat Joe’s therapy style and much more.
Mar 18, 2025 The Wraith LIVE! (Classic)
Tim Baltz (Shrink, The Righteous Gemstones) and Eliza Skinner (Ned To Earth) join Paul and Jason to discuss the 1986 action-horror film The Wraith. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they’ll talk about Charlie Sheen barely being in the movie, Gutter Boy and Skank, lights becoming a Dodge, and much more. (Originally released 6/8/2017)
Mar 14, 2025 Last Looks: Doppelganger
This week on Last Looks, Paul is going over everything we might have missed in last week's movie, Doppelganger. Then, Jason drops by to talk with Paul about Shorsey, SNL50, the Lorne Michaels autobiography and much more! And of course, Paul announces next weeks movie! TV and Movie Recs Paradise The Diplomat Shoresy SAS Rogue Heroes Season 2 A Thousand Blows All The SNL Docs! Book Recs Karma Doll by Jonathan…
Mar 11, 2025 Shattered (Classic)
Mirrors be damned because this week Paul, Jason and June are breaking down the 1991 thriller, Shattered. The crew get into how movies like this just aren’t made anymore, Paul makes a call to his mom to clarify how he could make medical decisions for June, and we ask, “what’s in your emergency amnesia bag?”. (Originally released 3/24/22)
Mar 7, 2025 Doppelganger
This week Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1993 erotic thriller that provides more questions than answers — Doppelganger, starring Drew Barrymore. This movie has the crew pondering Dr Heller’s motivations, the 'big worm', ask “Wait, is this an Alien?!” and so much more.
Mar 4, 2025 Zack Snyder’s Justice League w/ Griffin Newman, David Sims (Classic)
In a special HDTGM and Blank Check crossover episode, Griffin Newman and David Sims join Paul and Jason to discuss Zack Snyder’s Justice League aka The Snyder Cut. They talk all about the differences between the theatrical version and the Snyder cut, Cyborg’s fleshed out arc, the 'knightmare' epilogue, the Icelandic folk song, and much more. (Originally released 3/25/21)
Feb 28, 2025 Last Looks: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
This week, Jason joins Paul to go over all your Corrections, Omissions, and Apologies from last week’s movie, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Paul announces tour updates, Jason threatens to "disconnect the discord", and Paul announces next weeks movie. Jason's Picks: Mobilis by Junia Ma https://www.juniorlibraryguild.com/mobilis-my-life-with-captain-nemo-9781952203961j Airboy by James Robinson…
Feb 25, 2025 The Number 23 (Classic)
This week's Matinee, Paul, June, and Jason break down the 2007 Jim Carrey thriller The Number 23. They discuss all the bonkers names—from Topsy Kretts to Fingerling to Sirius Leary—the protagonist who hates dogs, Walter Sparrow’s sanity, Bud Court’s crazy room, the son’s childish mug gift, Danny Huston’s villainous vibe, and Chekhov’s Saxophone. Plus, they ask “At the beginning is Jim Carrey basically playing…
Feb 21, 2025 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Hello, my freaky darlings! This week Paul, June, and Jason are breaking down the listener picked movie, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. The crew discusses if listeners should be allowed to have a say in what they watch, the surprise of Tom Sawyer being an Extraordinary Gentleman, their love of Captain Nemo, and much more!
Feb 18, 2025 VelociPastor (Classic)
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2019 comedy horror action film The VelociPastor. They talk about not knowing when they were being winked at, daylight VelociPastor, June’s sauna bed viewing experience, Tik Tok, and more. (Originally released 9/10/20)
Feb 14, 2025 Last Looks: Passion Play
This week, Paul dives into all your Questions and Omissions from Passion Play, Jason joins to talk about his upcoming season of Taskmaster, and Paul announces next week's movie! You can listen to the Yes, Also podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-also/id1740198149
Feb 11, 2025 Tammy And The T-Rex (Classic)
An animatronic dinosaur with a teen’s brain, dinosaur charades, a weird striptease for a brain in a bowl, and much more. Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1994 science fiction comedy Tammy and the T-Rex. So you know what that means… (Originally released 5/20/21)
Feb 7, 2025 Passion Play
This week Paul, June and Jason breakdown the 2011 film Passion Play starring Mickey Rourke, Megan Fox and Bill Murray. The three discover this movie is an actual “Jacob's Ladder Scenario”, discuss Megan Fox’s tiny wings, the Alf connection to this film, and much more! If you think Paul, June and Jason missed or got something wrong in this episode call 1(619) Paul Ask and tell them about it!
Feb 4, 2025 Gods of Egypt w/ Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi (Classic)
Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi of the Attitudes podcast joins Paul and Jason in-studio to discuss the 2016 Fantasy film Gods of Egypt. Is it a good sign when the opening narration isn’t confident in remembering the plot of the movie? What was the sphinx saying? Why doesn’t Gerard Butler’s accent stay consistent throughout the movie? All of this and more is covered as they get deep into this green screen adventure.…
Jan 31, 2025 Last Looks: Megalopolis
This week Paul answers all your questions about Megalopolis, chats with Jason about some TV, books, and comics, and announces next week's movie! Paul & Jason's Recs SAS: Rogue Heroes Landman Billions Jentry Chau vs the Underworld Laid Traitors US Extracted Wild Robot The Diplomat Shorsey Wolf Hall Jenny Sparks by Tom King Absolute Batman by Scott Snyder & Nick Dragotta Legacy of Vader by Charles Soule…
Jan 28, 2025 Time Cop LIVE! W/ Nick Kroll (Classic)
Nick Kroll (Oh, Hello on Broadway, The House) returns to join Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme movie Timecop. Recorded live from Austin, Texas, they cover JCVD’s grief mullet, actor/activist Ron Silver’s nut work, the confusing time travel, and much more. (Originally released 7/7/17)
Jan 24, 2025 Megalopolis LIVE!
STOP TIME! This week Paul, June and Jason are breaking down the 2024 Francis Ford Coppola film, Megalopolis, LIVE from the New York Comedy Festival at Town Hall. The three breakdown what Megalon should be used for, Adam Driver's incredible performance, and much more! Sponsored by Big Nut.
Jan 21, 2025 The Shadow LIVE! w/ Pete Davidson (Classic)
Pete Davidson (Saturday Night Live) joins Paul, June, and Jason for a LIVE episode recorded at the world-famous Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles to discuss the 1994 superhero movie The Shadow starring Alec Baldwin. They will cover everything, including Llama cigarettes, Alec Baldwin’s long cocaine nails, and whether or not that hotel in the movie was real. Plus, they find a possible connection to The Golden…
Jan 17, 2025 Last Looks: Bad Boys: Ride or Die
This week Paul answers all your questions about Bad Boys: Ride or Die, chats with author Brad Meltzer and announces next weeks movie! You can find Brad Meltzers book, The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy-and Why It Failed at https://bradmeltzer.com/
Jan 14, 2025 The Apple LIVE! w/ Andy Richter (Classic)
LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, Andy Richter of Conan joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1980 disco/rock opera The Apple. They’ll cover June believing the movie took place in space, Paul not realizing the movie’s connection to Adam and Eve, and the BIM mandated hour exercise. Plus, we get into accents as the audience comes prepared with BIM marks during Audience Q&A! (Originally Released 02/05/2016)
Jan 10, 2025 Dracula 2000 (Re-Release)
Do not hit skip on this week's very special HDTGM re-release of the Gerard Butler gothic-horror film, Dracula 2000 (or is it Drah-cool-ya?). Paul, June and Jason discuss all the religious symbolism, old timey booby traps, the incredible performance of Jennifer Esposito, and why references of the movie Minions: The Rise of Gru, will be important to understand from here on out. And don't forget Den Of…
Jan 7, 2025 A View to a Kill LIVE! w/ Matt Gourley and Matt Mira (Classic)
In a very special podcast cross-over event, Bond experts Matt Gourley (Keys To The Kingdom) and Matt Mira (The Goldbergs), hosts of the podcast James Bonding, join Paul, June, and Jason to figure out if A View To a Kill is the worst Bond movie of all time. Recorded LIVE at Largo in Los Angeles, they cover how Bond invents snowboarding, the most French man in the world, Tanya Roberts’ stunt double being a grizzly…
Jan 3, 2025 Con Air LIVE! (Re-Release)
Seth Grahame-Smith (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss the 1997 Nick Cage classic, Con Air. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, they cover Nic Cage’s southern accent, John Cusack’s socks with sandals look, June’s love of plane movies, and so much more. Plus, everyone talks about John Malkovich having the greatest villain death of all time during audience Q&As! (Originally Released 04/17/2015)
Dec 30, 2024 Matinee Monday: Ladybugs LIVE! (w/ Patton Oswalt)
Comedian Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio, Mystery Science Theater 3000) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1992 sports-comedy Ladybugs starring Rodney Dangerfield. They talk about the lady who faints in the dressing room scene, Jackee’s sub-eating technique, and Rodney breaking into song for no reason. Plus, a special guest from the movie gives us insight from being on set during audience Q&A! (Originally Released…
Dec 27, 2024 Bad Boys: Ride Or Die LIVE!
This week Paul, June, and Jason are breaking down Bad Boys: Ride Or Die LIVE at the Miller Theater in Philadelphia. The three posit that the Bad Boys franchise might be better than the Fast and Furious franchise, June reveals her great shame of this being her first Bad Boys film, and spoiler alert, they’re gonna Wobble, baby!
Dec 23, 2024 Matinee Monday: The Knight Before Christmas (w/ Jessica St. Clair)
Grab your Old Crones and Crones In Training because Paul, June, Jason and Jessica St. Clair (The Deep Dive) break down the Netflix Christmas classic, The Knight Before Christmas, starring Vanessa Hudgens. They explore the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe, Incognito Mode, and the source of Jessica’s ‘tech issues’ is revealed. (Originally Released 12/23/2021)
Dec 20, 2024 Last Looks: Christmas Mail
Jason & Paul gab about everything from teen slang, to the new movie "Carry-On", to bonkers AI videos. But first, Paul dives into corrections and omissions from Christmas Mail and opens up the phone lines to talk BS movie tropes. Plus, as always Paul announces next week's movie! PAUL & JASON'S WATCH PICKS: Carry-On Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Junior Taskmaster Black Doves Disclaimer An Almost Christmas Story…
Dec 16, 2024 Matinee Monday: Holiday in Handcuffs (w/ Jessica St. Clair)
Jessica St. Clair (The Deep Dive) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 2007 ABC family holiday film Holiday in Handcuffs starring Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez. They talk about the rough lighting, party perms, Jessica’s Mario Lopez story, and Paul’s personal relationship with three of the cast members of the movie. Plus, everyone is determined to find out the truth behind Mario Lopez’s chest hair. (Originally…
Dec 14, 2024 Christmas Mail (w/ Jessica St. Clair)
Is this a podcast about birds and the United States Postal Service or about the 2010 made-for-TV rom-com Christmas Mail? Slap on a red clip-on tie and judge for yourself! HDTGM all-star Jessica St. Clair (The Deep Dive) brings her Big Crone Energy and Postmaster General family experience to help break down this new holiday classic. The gang discusses the sprinkles fight scene, if Santa Claus f%$ks, the poster of…
Dec 9, 2024 Matinee Monday: Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance LIVE! (w/ Casey Wilson)
Casey Wilson (Black Monday, Bitch Sesh) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 2018 Lifetime original movie Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about the lion, Africa, the Queen watching Netflix, and the moments that made everyone cry. (Originally Released 02/28/2019)
Dec 6, 2024 Last Looks: Dream A Little Dream
Jason & Paul gab about all the TV shows, movies, and podcasts they're currently loving. But first, Paul dives into corrections and omissions from Dream A Little Dream and goes on a tirade about what BS movie trends bug him the most (CGI babies, you're on blast!). Plus, as always Paul announces next week's movie! PAUL & JASON'S WATCH PICKS: Cole Escola's "Oh, Mary!" on Broadway Chef's…
Dec 2, 2024 Matinee Monday: Kate and Leopold
This week Paul, Jason, and June sit down to discuss the 2001 romantic comedy Kate & Leopold, starring Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman. Jason reveals his favorite type of rom-coms, and the crew chats about the plethora of unneeded extra characters, pitch potential ‘meet-cutes’, and ponder if the movie would have been better if the margarine was better. (Originally Released 02/10/2022)

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