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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 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, Lifetime thrillers, obscure cult classics, and if we’re honest… most Nic Cage and Jason Statham movies. Plus, sometimes they’re even joined by hilarious guests like Seth Rogen, Conan O’Brien, Amy Schumer, Nicole Byer, Nick Kroll, and Charlize Theron. And the best part? They watch these bad movies so you don’t have to! New episodes every Friday. Classic episodes re-released every Tuesday.
Episodes
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 movie!
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)
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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.
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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)
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!
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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)
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 portrayal of Bouchard, the poacher...
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! (Ep. #94 Originally Released 09/23/201...
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!
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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 Eddie King. (Ep. #218...
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 doll which leads to Lisa recall...
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 much more. Plus, we play YOU...
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!
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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)
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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 bonkers computer dr...
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 scripted, oddly dated me...
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!
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 busting crimes is this...
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 poodle, the baby sacrif...
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)
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