Blast Zone: Movies That Bombed
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 14 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsJoin comedians Jon Drake (@DrakeGatsby) and Ian Dukes (@ianpauldukes) as they dig up the bombs that shook Hollywood and try to find out why they went up in flames
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Episode 27 - The Nice Guys
August 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBOne of our favorite movies we've covered so far, it's 2016's criminally underseen in theaters but immediate cult classic neo-noir comedy THE NICE GUYS THE NICE GUYS - Release date: May 20, 2016 - Budget: $50M - Box office: $62.8M - Estimated loss: $15M - Director: Shane Black - Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice, Matt Bomer, Margaret Qualley, Keith David, Kim Basinger NEXT WEEK: We're turning the podcast up to 11 as we're joined by comedian Angel Garcia (@GuerillaJokes) to ...
Episode 26 - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within w/ @JeffIsTallGuy
August 11, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBWe’re going back to 2001 to visit the Uncanny Valley as we’re joined by @JeffIsTallGuy to talk about the tech demo pretending to be a movie called FINAL FANTASY: THE SPIRITS WITHIN FINAL FANTASY: THE SPIRITS WITHIN - Release date: July 11, 2001 - Budget: $137M - Box office: $85.1M - Estimated loss: $94M - Director: Hironobu Sakaguchi - Starring: Ming-Na Wen, Alec Baldwin, James Woods, Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames, Donald Sutherland NEXT WEEK: Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe team up in 2016...
Episode 25 - Lady in the Water
August 04, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBForget about the beach that makes you old, this movie aged us exponentially. It’s M. Night Shyamalan’s first appearance in the Blast Zone, and we’re talking 2006’s LADY IN THE WATER Lady In The Water - Release date: July 21, 2006 - Budget: $70M - Box office: $72.8M - Estimated loss: $45M - Director: M. Night Shyamalan - Starring: Paul Giamatti, Bryce Dallas Howard, Bob Balaban, Jeffrey Wright, Sarita Choudhury, Cindy Cheung NEXT WEEK: We’re joined by a very tall and very funny Jeff to tal...
Episode 24 - Walk Hard (w/ Andrew Nadeau)
July 28, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThe wrong film died (at the box office) This week we’re joined by Andrew Nadeau (Spitfire Comedy, Netflix Family, Here’s Where It Went Wrong) to talk 2007’s send-up of music biopics WALK HARD: THE DEWEY COX STORY WALK HARD - Release date: December 21, 2007 - Budget: $35M - Box office: $20.6M - Estimated loss: $25M - Director: Jake Kasdan - Starring: John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, Tim Meadows, Kristen Wiig, Raymond J Barry NEXT WEEK: It’s our first time talking M. Night Shyamalan as we dive...
Episode 23 - The Rundown
July 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBWe’re revisiting the early days of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s movie stardom with 2003’s THE RUNDOWN The Rundown - Release date: September 26, 2003 - Budget: $85M - Box office: $80.9M - Estimated loss: $30M - Director: Peter Berg - Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Sean William Scott, Rosario Dawson, Christopher Walken, Ewen Brenner, Jon Gries, A lot of cows NEXT WEEK: You DO want a part of this shit as we’re joined by the hilarious Andrew Nadeau (@TheAndrewNadeau) to talk 2007’s beloved cult class...
Episode 22 - The Meteor Man w/ Regular M1ke (@regularm1ke)
July 14, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBWe’re going all the way back to 1993 with Regular Mike (@RegularM1ke) to talk about the star-studded, groundbreaking superhero cult classic THE METEOR MAN THE METEOR MAN - Release date: August 6, 1993 - Budget: $20M - Box office: $8M - Estimated loss: $17.5M - Director: Robert Townsend - Starring: Robert Townsend, Eddie Griffin, Marla Gibbs, Robert Giullaume , James Earl Jones, Don Cheadle NEXT WEEK: Welcome to the jungle, we’re going back to the humble beginnings of Dwayne “The Rock” John...
Episode 21 - Treasure Planet
July 07, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBWe’re going back to 2002 for the animated adventure romp TREASURE PLANET. Treasure Planet - Release date: November 27, 2002 - Budget: $140M - Box office: $109.6M - Estimated loss: $60M - Director: Ron Clements and John Musker - Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Brian Murray, Emma Thompson, David Hyde Pierce, Martin Short, Michael Wincott, Laurie Metcalf, Roscoe Lee Browne NEXT WEEK: We’ve got Regular Mike (@RegularM1ke) here to talk 1993’s superhero bomb THE METEOR MAN
Episode 20 - That's My Boy w/ Hayley (@2Saddington)
June 30, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBWhat to say about this movie... It's definitely a movie and it definitely bombed. BUT we are joined by the amazing Hayley (@2Saddington) to talk about it and Adam Sandler as a whole THAT'S MY BOY - Release date: June 15, 2012 - Budget: $70M - Box office: $57.7M - Estimated loss: $40M - Director: Sean Anders - Starring: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Leighton Meester, James Caan, Vanilla Ice, Milo Ventimiglia NEXT WEEK: We talk about the cult classic space pirate adventure romp TREASURE PLANET
Episode 20 - That's My Boy
June 30, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBWhat to say about this movie... It's definitely a movie and it definitely bombed. BUT we are joined by the amazing Hayley (@2Saddington) to talk about it and Adam Sandler as a whole THAT'S MY BOY - Release date: June 15, 2012 - Budget: $70M - Box office: $57.7M - Estimated loss: $40M - Director: Sean Anders - Starring: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Leighton Meester, James Caan, Vanilla Ice, Milo Ventimiglia NEXT WEEK: We talk about the cult classic space pirate adventure romp TREASURE PLANET
Episode 19 - Battleship
June 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBPeople like playing Battleship right? But what they really love is the LORE behind the game. JK this movie is dumb. BATTLESHIP - Release date: May 18, 2012 - Budget: $250M - Box office: $303M - Estimated loss: $150M ($100,000,000 club member!) - Director: Peter Berg - Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgaard, Rihanna, Hamish Linklater, Tadanobu Asano, Jesse Plemons NEXT WEEK: We’re joined by the wonderful Hayley (2Saddington) to talk about the Adam Sandl...
Episode 18 - Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (w/ Josh Flitter)
June 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBThis week we are joined by special guest Josh Flitter (@FLITTER) to examiner the 2016 cult classic POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING so let’s see that Donkey Roll POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING - Release date: June 3, 2016 - Budget: $20M - Box office: $9.7M - Estimated loss: $15M - Director: Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer - Starring: Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, Tim Meadows, Imogen Poots, Sarah Silverman, Maya Rudolph, Chris Redd, Joan Cusack, Adam Levine’s hologram ...
Episode 17 - Warrior
June 09, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBLet the blood and the tears flow as we break down 2011’s family drama/MMA movie WARRIOR. Warrior - Release date: September 9, 2011 - Budget: $25M - Box office: $23.3M - Estimated loss: $10M - Director: Gavin O’Connor - Starring: Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Morrison, Frank Grillo NEXT WEEK: We’re joined by the hilarious Josh Flitter (@FLITTER) to talk about the beloved 2016 cult comedy POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING Show Notes: Buff Harry Connick Jr
Episode 16 - Funny People (w/ Wenzler Powers)
June 02, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBWe are joined by the hilarious Wenzler Powers (@WenzlerPowers) to talk about the ambitious 2009 comedy/drama Funny People Funny People - Release date: July 31, 2009 - Budget: $75M - Box office: $71.6M - Estimated loss: $40M - Director: Judd Apatow - Starring: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Aubrey Plaza, Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman NEXT WEEK: We step into the octagon and throw down with the 2011 sports drama WARRIOR
Episode 15 - Army of the Dead (BONUS)
May 30, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB🧟♂️ BONUS EPISODE🧟♂️ We’re dropping a snack-sized bonus episode as the boys sink their teeth into Zack Snyder zombie heist action comedy Army of the Dead. Does it satisfy our event-movie hunger or does it bite off more than it can chew? Tune in to find out but BEWARE SPOILERS
Episode 14 - R.I.P.D.
May 26, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBBefore the first Deadpool movie, Ryan Reynolds was... a cop named Nick. We’re talking the uninspired 2013 bomb that is a borderline member of the prestigious $100m loss club, R.I.P.D.! R.I.P.D. - Release date: July 19, 2013 - Budget: $154m - Box office: $78.3M - Estimated loss: $90M - Director: Robert Schwentke - Starring: Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker, Stephanie Szostak NEXT WEEK: We’re joined by the hilarious Wenzler Powers (@WenzlerPowers) to talk about...
Episode 13 - Dune (w/ Michael Tannenbaum)
May 19, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBThis week we are joined by the hilarious Michael Tannenbaum (@iamTannenbaum) to try to make sense of 1984’s psychedelic sci-fi clusterfuck DUNE! Dune - Release date: December 14, 1984 - Budget: $42M - Box office: $30.9M - Estimated loss: $20M - Director: David Lynch - Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, Francesca Annis, Patrick Stewart, Sean Young, Jose Ferrer, Virginia Madsen, Kenneth McMillan, Paul L Smith NEXT WEEK: Send your brain to the afterlife as we’re talking about 2013’s colossal misfi...
Episode 12 - The Shawshank Redemption
May 12, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBThis week we’re covering one of the most critically acclaimed movies of all time, it’s The Shawshank Redemption! The Shawshank Redemption - Release date: September 23, 1994 - Budget: $25M - Box office: $16M (before re-releases) - Estimated loss: $15M - Director: Frank Darabont - Starring: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows, James Whitmore NEXT WEEK: The spice is right as we dive into 1984’s sci-fi epic DUNE with special guest Michael Tanne...
Episode 11 - Life (w/ Niles Abston)
May 05, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBThis week we’re joined by hilarious comedian Niles Abston (@NILES100) to talk about 1999’s sprawling prison epic/comedy Life. Life - Release date: April 16, 1999 - Budget: $80M - Box office: $73.3M - Estimated loss: $30M - Director: Ted Demme - Starring: Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, Ned Beatty, Bernie Mac, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Clarence Williams III, Barry Shabaka Henley NEXT WEEK: The highest rated movie of all time (on IMDb) was a flop?! We’re talking the 1994 class...
Episode 10 - Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
April 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBOne of our most highly requested episodes is LIVE! Just in time for the theatrical re-release, it's Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World. Is the character of Scott kinda the worst? Isn't the soundtrack amazing? And listen to us rant about some of the other 2010 releases that made more money Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World - Release date: August 13, 2010 - Budget: $85M - Box office: $48.1M - Estimated loss: $20M - Director: Edgar Wright - Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin...
Episode 9 - Last Action Hero
April 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBMore like BLAST ACTION HERO. This week the fellas break down the 1993 action/parody(?) movie that Arnold called the beginning of the end of his movie career. Last Action Hero - Release date: June 18, 1993 - Budget: $85M - Box office: $137M - Estimated loss: $26M - Director: John McTiernan - Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austin O'Brien, Charles Dance, Robert Prosky, Tom Noonan, Frank McRae, Anthony Quinn, Bridgette Wilson, F. Murray Abraham NEXT WEEK: Just in time for the 10th (and ch...
Episode 8 - MacGruber (w/ Pallavi Gunalan)
April 14, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBWe’re gonna rip some throats this week as we are joined by comedian Pallavi Gunalan (@PallaviGunalan) to talk about 2010 cult classic MacGruber! MacGruber - Release date: May 21, 2010 - Budget: $10m - Box office: $9.3m - Estimated loss: $8m - Director: Jorma Taccone - Starring: Will Forte, Kristen Wiig, Ryan Phillippe, Val Kilmer, Powers Boothe, Maya Rudolph Coming up next week: The fellas get a magic ticket from an old weirdo and find themselves transported to 1993 for Last Action Her...
Episode 7 - CATS (w/ Nash Flynn)
April 07, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBOh boy. This week, the guys are joined by comedian Nash Flynn (@itsnashflynn) to claw our way through the 2019 disaster CATS. They will never be the same. CATS - Release date: December 20, 2019 - Budget: $90M - Box office: $75.5M - Estimated loss: $50 - Director: Tom Hooper - Starring: Francesca Hayward, Judi Dench, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Laurie Davidson, Robbie Fairchild, Rebel Wilson, James Corden, Jason Derulo, Ian McKellan, Taylor Swift Coming up next week: Comedian Pallavi G...
Episode 6 - Godzilla vs. Kong (BONUS)
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB🚨 BONUS SURPRISE EPISODE ALERT! 🚨 You don’t have to wait until Wednesday this week! We’re back with a bonus episode to talk about Godzilla vs. Kong. Does this movie correct the mistakes of King of the Monsters? Who had the correct predictions? And did J.R.R. Tolkien write this movie?! All this and more on today’s episode Don’t forget to tune in Wednesday for our first guest appearance: CATS w/ Nash Flynn!
Episode 5 - Godzilla: King of the Monsters
March 31, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBIan and Jon dig deep into the 2019 monster mash Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Why cram your movie full of monsters and then hide them in a lightning storm? Is the title a spoiler? And did the movie live up to that awesome trailer? We discuss all this and more Godzilla: King of the Monsters - Release date: May 31, 2019 - Budget: $200M - Box office: $386.6M - Estimated loss: $100M - Director: Michael Dougherty - Starring: Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobbie Brown, Bradley Whitfor...
Episode 4 - Dreamcatcher
March 24, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThis week, the 2003 film adaptation of Stephen King's alien-invasion fever dream DREAMCATCHER. We ask the important questions like: Why are these four guys so bad at using their telepathic powers? What does the military subplot add to this film? And can we come up with some better, less offensive names for the movie? Dreamcatcher - Release date: March 21, 2003 - Budget: $68M - Box office: $75.7M - Estimated loss: $15M - Director: Lawrence Kasdan - Starring: Morgan Freeman, Thomas Jane, J...
Episode 3 - The Snyder Cut (BONUS)
March 21, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBEMERGENCY BONUS EPISODE - The Blast Boys watched the Snyder cut (AKA Zack Snyder’s Justice League) and give their thoughts on it while comparing it to the 2017 theatrical release.
Episode 3 - The Snyder Cut (BONUS)
March 21, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBEMERGENCY BONUS EPISODE - The Blast Boys watched the Snyder cut (AKA Zack Snyder’s Justice League) and give their thoughts on it while comparing it to the 2017 theatrical release.
Episode 2 - Justice League
March 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBThis week, just in time for the SNYDER CUT, the blast boys dig deep into the original version of 2017's Justice League. Did Joss Whedon help or hurt the movie? Is the Henry Cavill mustache situation as distracting as rumored? And couldn't they come up with a more interesting villain for their big team-up movie? All this and more Justice League - Release date: November 17, 2017 - Budget: $300M - Box office: $657.9M - Estimated loss: $60M - Director: Zack Snyder/Joss Whedon - Starring: Ben...
Episode 1 - John Carter
March 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBOn the first episode of the Blast Zone, Jon and Ian examine monumental box office flop John Carter! They dig into the story, the bizarre marketing choices, and examine whether Disney even wanted the movie to succeed. John Carter - Release date: March 9, 2012 - Budget: $250M - Box office: $284M - Estimated loss: $200M - Director: Andrew Stanton - Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe , Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, and Dominic West Coming up next week: The ORIGINAL version o...
Blast Zone Trailer!
March 04, 2021 21:00 - 39 seconds - 530 KBJoin comedians and friends Jon Drake (@DrakeGatsby) and Ian Dukes (@ianpauldukes) as they dig up the bombs that shook Hollywood and try to find out why they went up in flames. This is a quick preview of the podcast, tune in every Wednesday for new episodes!