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How Did This Get Made?

950 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 21.5K ratings

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!

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Matinee Monday: Holy Matrimony LIVE!

June 19, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

Recorded live from San Francisco, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1994 comedy Holy Matrimony starring Patricia Arquette, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and directed by Leonard Nimoy. They talk about child marriage, Tate Donovan’s accent changes, multiple car crashes, the laundry scene, and much more. (Originally released 02/11/2021) HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket info, merch, and more. Order Paul’s book about his childhood, Joyful Recollec...

Milk Money LIVE! (w/ Casey Wilson)

June 16, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 81.2 MB

Team Sanity member Casey Wilson is back! The Drop Dead Fred crew reconcile in order to discuss 1994's Milk Money starring Melanie Griffith & Ed Harris. LIVE from Largo in LA, they discuss the classroom sex ed scene, the meaning of the film's title, and the numerous uncomfortable moments between V and the boys. Plus, a debate about laundry and pajamas goes off the rails, Paul shares numerous disturbing childhood stories, and an audience member's baby brings June to tears.     HDTGM will be...

Matinee Monday: Drop Dead Fred LIVE! (w/ Casey Wilson)

June 12, 2023 16:25 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB

Casey Wilson (Bitch Sesh) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1991 comedy Drop Dead Fred. Recorded live at The Ebell Theater in Los Angeles, they talk about why this movie made June want to pursue acting, Phoebe Cates’ character’s relationship with Drop Dead Fred, Casey’s hatred of the movie, and more. It’s the most divisive episode in HDTGM history! Are you #teamfred or #teamsanity? (Originally released 08/01/2019) HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to...

Last Looks: Fast X

June 09, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 95.8 MB

Surprise, Jason's running the show! In this super-sized episode, Jason & Paul chat with one of their favorite contestants from the survival competition show Alone, Woniya Thibeault. Plus, Jason digs into corrections & omissions from Fast X with the help of podcast crew Scott, Molly, & Alex, shares a bonus scene from last week's episode, and announces next week's movie.    For more info on Woniya Thibeault's book and classes go to buckskinrevolution.com   JASON'S PICKS: Why Does The Eart...

Matinee Monday: Action Jackson LIVE! (w/ Seth Rogen)

June 05, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

Seth Rogen joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1988 action film Action Jackson starring Carl Weathers on the 200th episode of How Did This Get Made! Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about Craig T. Nelson doing karate, Action Jackson driving a car inside a house, Dee at the barbershop, Vanity doing a solo performance for Craig T. Nelson, and much more. Plus, Paul breaks down the film term “Man and Woman Scene.” (Originally released 10/25/2018)     HDT...

Fast X LIVE! (w/ Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg)

June 02, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB

Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg join the HDTGM Fast Family to break down Fast X, LIVE from Largo in LA. They discuss the Jason Momoa corpse scene, Pete Davidson controlling the London Underground, the Vatican bomb ball, the confusing Toretto family tree, and much more. Plus, an audience member's name shocks everyone and special guest Jon Lajoie performs a live family-centric rendition of his Second Opinions theme.   Seth's new Apple TV+ series Platonic is out now. Seth & Evan's new movie Teena...

Matinee Monday: Supergirl (w/ Brie Larson)

May 29, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

Actress/writer/director Brie Larson (Fast X, Captain Marvel) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1984 superhero film Supergirl. They talk about inner space, the amusement park home, the powerful orb, Supergirl saving the day outside a Popeyes, shadow monsters, and much more. (Originally released 05/06/2021) HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket info, merch, and more. Order Paul’s book about his childhood, Joyful Recollections of Tr...

Last Looks: The Fast and the Furious

May 26, 2023 04:05 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Jason & Paul recommend all the TV, movies, music, and books that they're currently loving, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from The Fast and the Furious, shares a bonus scene from last week's episode, and announces next week's movie.   PAUL’S PICKS: Tom Bihn Side Hustle Bag The Traitors UK Star Trek: The Next Generation James Acaster's Classic Scrapes Paris: The Memoir DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke     JASON’S PICKS: Tom Bihn Bantam Bag Columbo Why Didn’t They A...

Matinee Monday: The Hurricane Heist LIVE!

May 22, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB

Live from Onion Fest in Chicago, Paul, June, and Jason wrap their heads around the 2018 heist action film The Hurricane Heist. They cover everything including the skeleton face in the clouds, hurricane football plans, and crazy bagels. Plus, we get some math nerds in the audience to break down some numbers. (Originally released 06/07/2018) HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket info, merch, and more. Order Paul’s book about his childhood, ...

The Fast and the Furious LIVE! (w/ Seth Rogen)

May 19, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB

Seth Rogen joins the HDTGM Fast Family to go back to the franchise's inception with 2001's The Fast and the Furious, a movie where the big villain is a scared trucker trying to save his VCRs. LIVE from Largo in LA, they cover Dom & Letty's romantic motorboat, the cops' cappuccino obsession, the origins of Race Wars, and the difference between wet and dry NOS. Plus, Seth shares F&F producer Neal Moritz's lesson on "logic vs. cool" and June reveals she had no idea that Brian used to be a cop. ...

Matinee Monday: F9: The Fast Saga (w/ Adam Scott)

May 15, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

Dom’s never before mentioned brother, the return of Han, a car in space, and magnets. The HDTGM/Fast family is reunited as Adam Scott (Severance, Party Down) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the ninth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise, so you know what that means… (Originally released 07/29/2021)   HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket info, merch, and more. Order Paul’s book about his childhood, Joyful Recollections of T...

Last Looks: Torque

May 12, 2023 04:05 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Jason & Paul answer listener calls on the Help Line, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from Torque, shares a bonus scene from last week's episode, and announces next week's movie.   PAUL & JASON'S PICKS: Crimetown Podcast: Divine Providence   HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket info, merch, and more. Order Paul’s book about his childhood, Joyful Recollections of Trauma, wherever books are sold For extra Matinee Monday conten...

Matinee Monday: The Fate of the Furious (w/ Adam Scott)

May 08, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 70 MB

Our resident Fast & Furious expert Adam Scott (Severance, Party Down) joins Paul, June, and Jason in-studio to discuss the latest in the Fast film franchise, The Fate of the Furious. They’ll cover everything from Jason Statham and The Rock’s team up to the John Wick influence to Vin Diesel getting emotional. Plus, everyone shares who they’d like to see enter the Fast universe. (Originally released 04/28/2017)   HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com ...

Torque LIVE! (w/ Jon Gabrus)

May 05, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

Jon Gabrus (101 Places to Party Before You Die) joins the HDTGM crew to break down the 2004 motorcycle action flick Torque, a film that answers the question, "What if rap rock was a movie?" They discuss Ice Cube's sticky cell phone, the Carpe Diem jacket, Dane Cook's cameo, and so much more. Plus, Torque co-star Adam Scott sends in a message detailing his experience on the movie and Gabrus performs a SHOCKING act to protect his fellow Long Islanders from danger.     HDTGM will be in Bosto...

Matinee Monday: Furious 7 LIVE! (w/ Adam Scott)

May 01, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 87 MB

The Fast & Furious family are back together again! Adam Scott (Severance, Party Down) joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss one of the most important films of our generation, Furious 7. Recorded LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, they’ll cover everything from Vin Diesel and Jason Statham’s superhero level street fight, the gang parachuting out of an airplane in cars, why everyone having telepathy would make sense, and much more. Plus, we learn about Fast & Furious fan fiction during audience Q...

Last Looks: View From The Top

April 28, 2023 04:05 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

A special "Travel Chat with Paul & Jason" about their favorite travel gear. Plus, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from View From The Top, shares a bonus scene from last week's episode, and announces next week's movie.    PAUL & JASON'S TRAVEL GEAR PICKS: Travel Pro Platinum Elite 25” Expandable Spinner Savage Industries EDC One Bag Topo Designs Global Travel Bag Roller Tom Binh Synik Backpack Matador Flatpak Toiletry Bottles Nalgene Medium Travel Kit Peak Design Wash Kit L...

Matinee Monday: Mannequin Two: On the Move (w/ Steve Agee)

April 24, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

Steve Agee (Peacemaker, Superstore) joins Paul, June, and Jason to get to the bottom of important questions that popped up while watching the 1991 rom-com fantasy Mannequin Two: On the Move. What’s the deal with department stores? Do mannequins have genitalia? And finally, where does the butt start? Plus, we hear the inception of a new Mannequin sequel that is done right. (Originally released 07/11/2016) HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for tick...

View From The Top

April 21, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Paul, June, and Jason break down the 2003 Gwyneth Paltrow rom-com View From The Top, a movie with all the pieces to a film that works but inexplicably doesn't. They discuss Gwyneth's perplexing choice to become a pilot, Mark Ruffalo ordering "a cheese pizza with everything on it," the bonkers blooper reel, and Mike Myers' attention-stealing performance. Plus, June regales us with the tale of Paul's trashy drink order at the Lake Havasu Chili's.      HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & ...

Matinee Monday: Fast & Furious 6 (w/ Adam Scott)

April 17, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Adam Scott (Severance, Party Down) is back to join Paul, June, and Jason for another Fast & Furious adventure complete with fast cars, amnesia, and family. They discuss how these drag racers have basically become superheroes, Tyrese & Ludacris killing it as the comic-relief, Han’s long emotional journey, The Rock's larger-than-life body, and the jaw-dropping post-credits scene that made Adam Scott declare that director Justin Lin must be a fan of HDTGM. (Originally released 05/28/2013)     ...

Last Looks: The Specialist

April 14, 2023 04:05 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Jason and Paul chat about the latest Star Trek & Star Wars TV shows, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from The Specialist, shares a deleted scene from last week's episode about Steven Seagal's blues music career, and announces next week's movie.    PAUL’S PICKS: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Star Trek: Picard (Season 3) The Acolyte Trailer Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Trailer Monster: Living Off the Big Screen by John Dunne Cunk On Earth Barbie Trailer Sp...

Matinee Monday: Super Mario Bros. LIVE! (w/ Jenny Slate)

April 10, 2023 04:05 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Can you make a movie out of a video game? In this case, no! Jenny Slate (Big Mouth, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On) joins us to discuss 1993's Super Mario Bros. LIVE at Bumbershoot! We cover everything from the alternate dinosaur infested dimension, the absence of gold coins, Mojo Nixon’s odd Goomba cameo, and the fact that Mario & Luigi aren't even brothers in the movie. (Originally released 10/16/2012) HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for tick...

The Specialist LIVE! (w/ Nicole Byer)

April 07, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

HDTGM all-star Nicole Byer (Grand Crew, 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 Everything Everywhere All at Once. Bye bye!   HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th ...

Matinee Monday: Tango & Cash (w/ Nick Kroll)

April 03, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Nick Kroll (Big Mouth, History of the World: Part II) returns for his 3rd guest appearance to discuss the 1989 Sly Stallone & Kurt Russell buddy cop flick Tango & Cash. The HDTGM crew cover Jack Palance's maze, the newspaper headlines, the bizarre shower scene, and Sly & Kurt's will-they-won't-they high-five relationship. Plus, June disagrees with a 2nd Opinion review on the issue of on-screen naked male butts. (Originally released 01/23/2015) HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucke...

Last Looks: Ambulance

March 31, 2023 04:05 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Jason and Paul chat about the TV shows they're currently loving, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from Ambulance, shares a bonus deleted scene from the episode, and announces next week's movie.    Jason's Picks: Bosch Poker Face Peaky Blinders Catwoman: Hunted Southside This Fool Dr. Who Shrink on Peacock Hey Randy podcast This Book Changed My Life podcast Full Throttle! With Bob Ducca podcast College Town podcast   Paul's Picks: Fringe Letterkenny's Spelling Bee Ep...

Matinee Monday: Fast Five (w/ Adam Scott)

March 27, 2023 04:05 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Fast Five might be a critical success and an “event in cinema” (Vin’s words, not ours) but that doesn’t make it immune to criticism. Paul, June, Jason, and Adam Scott (Severance, Party Down) discuss the prison bus flip sequence, the chase scene ending with a pregnancy reveal, and all the chronological confusion that lies beneath an otherwise incredible action flick. If you haven’t seen Fast Five yet, stay until after the credits for a surprise cameo (no, not Perd Hapley). (Originally release...

Ambulance LIVE! (w/ Roxane Gay)

March 24, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

Action movie junkie Roxane Gay (Bad Feminist) joins the HDTGM crew to break down all the BAYHEM in 2022's Ambulance starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eiza González, and Michael Bay's dog Nitro. LIVE from Largo in LA, they discuss surgery performed with a hairclip via Facetime, the idiotic green paint ambulance switcheroo, and the Christopher Cross musical interlude. Plus, they ask important questions like, "Does Jake Gyllenhaal's character work at Jay Leno's Garage?" HDTGM wi...

Matinee Monday: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

March 20, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Join Paul, June, and Jason as they dive headfirst into the BAYos that is Michael Bay’s 2009 film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Jason and June play a game where they try to guess the plot and Paul reveals that he auditioned for this movie! Plus, the crew discusses if robots can get stabbed without internal organs and ask if Transformers is a Biblical allegory?!(Originally released 09/20/2020) HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket inf...

Last Looks: Ski School

March 17, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Carl Tart & Phil Augusta Jackson join Jason and Paul to chat about their hit TV show Grand Crew and the music/books they're all currently loving. Plus, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from Ski School and announces next week's movie. Places people, it's time for Last Looks!   Paul, Jason, Carl, & Phil's Picks: Grand Crew XOXO, Gossip Kings podcast Revival: Live at Pookie's Pub by Elvin Jones Atomic Habits by James Clear The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin Shangri-L...

Matinee Monday: Abraxas, Guardian of the Universe

March 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Jesse Ventura in a rattail, terribly shot slow-mo fights, the anti-life equation, and much more. Recorded LIVE from Vancouver, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1991 sci-fi film Abraxas, Guardian of the Universe. (Originally released 06/03/2021) HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket info, merch, and more. Order Paul’s book about his childhood, Joyful Recollections of Trauma, wherever books are sold For extra Matinee Monday content, visit...

Ski School LIVE! (w/ Rob Huebel)

March 10, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

HDTGM all-star Rob Huebel (Bob's Burgers, The Goldbergs) joins Paul, Jason, and June to break down the 1991 R-rated comedy Ski School LIVE from the Telluride Comedy Festival. They discuss the movie's lambada obsession, grappling hook sabotage, solo games of Twister, and ask, "Why aren't women allowed in ski school?" Plus, June and Paul regale us with a story about their 82-year-old ski instructor Spike. HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticke...

Matinee Monday: Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo

March 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MB

Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1984 breakdancing film Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo. They dive deep into everything including the turbo rotating house dance, breakdancing mimes, flirting lessons, Ice-T’s rap, and more. (Originally released 10/22/2020) HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket info, merch, and more. Order Paul’s book about his childhood, Joyful Recollections of Trauma, wherever books are sold For extra Matinee Monday conte...

Last Looks: The Number 23

March 03, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Jason and Paul chat about June's paranormal encounter, modern rom-coms, and movie auditions. Plus, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from The Number 23, answers questions on the Help Line, and announces next week's movie. Places people, it's time for Last Looks! Jason and Paul's Picks: Knock at the Cabin Shotgun Wedding Father of the Bride (2022) American Masters: Groucho & Cavett Tom Selleck’s Indiana Jones Audition HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th...

Matinee Monday: The Room

February 27, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

We’re very fortunate to have two experts this week joining us to discuss The Room. First off, we have Steve Heisler from The AV Club who has made it his journalistic duty to learn everything he can about this disaster. Also joining us is Mark (Oh, hi Mark!), aka Greg Sestero who also worked behind-the-scenes as a producer. Tuxedo football, outdoor green screens, unnecessary double casting, Mark knows how it all came to be and he’s here to share it all with us. Enjoy! (Originally released 11/...

The Number 23

February 23, 2023 21:11 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

Today, February 23rd 2023, Paul, June, and Jason break down the 2007 Jim Carrey thriller The Number 23. Coincidence? Let the HDTGM team decide. 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 Ace Ventura?" And Paul reveals his th...

Matinee Monday: Bloodshot w/ Adam Scott

February 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

Adam Scott (HDTGM's resident Vin Diesel expert) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 2020 Vin Diesel action flick Bloodshot. They talk about nanites, the flour truck, villains who want to join a theatre troupe, Vin being unfazed by his own death, and much more. (Originally released 04/23/2020) HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket info, merch, and more. Order Paul’s book about his childhood, Joyful Recollections of Trauma, wherever ...

Fast X Trailer Reaction

February 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Let’s ride. HDTGM family members Paul and Jason gleefully watch and react to the first trailer for Fast X, the latest installment in the Fast and Furious franchise. Do Charlize Theron and Michelle Rodriguez pull a Face/Off? Is Jason Momoa playing a Brazilian man? Would Greta Thunberg approve of Dom’s gasoline usage? Is the true villain of the franchise… Dom’s sleeves? For the answers to these questions and more, buckle up and press your podcast player’s NOS button. HDTGM will be in Boston o...

Matinee Monday: Trespass w/ Rachael Harris

February 13, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

2011 was a great year for Nic Cage—he starred in Season of the Witch, Drive Angry, and this episode's widely despised Joel Schumacher thriller Trespass, co-starring Nicole Kidman. Rachael Harris joins the HDTGM crew to discuss the movie that broke the record for shortest time between theatrical premiere and DVD release. (Originally released 01/31/2012) HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket info, merch, and more. Order Paul’s book about hi...

Last Looks: Wild Mountain Thyme

February 10, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Adam Pally joins Paul and Jason to chat about Adam's new movie Who Invited Charlie? co-starring Fast and Furious family member Jordana Brewster. Plus, before Paul announces next week's movie he shares a special message from Sleepaway Camp star Felissa Rose, digs into Corrections and Omissions from Wild Mountain Thyme, and invites his alter ego "The Love Doctor" to answer questions on the Help Line. Places people, it's time for Last Looks! HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on ...

Matinee Monday: Deep Blue Sea LIVE!

February 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

Writer/director Evan Goldberg (Superbad) and HDTGM all-star Paul F. Tompkins (BoJack Horseman) join Paul & Jason to talk about the insanity in the 1999 shark flick Deep Blue Sea. Live from Largo in L.A. they get into Samuel L. Jackson's infamous death scene, LL Cool J’s relationship with his bird, Stellan Skarsgård's new name, and how Saffron Burrows is the film's true villain. Plus, we hear LL Cool J’s hip-hop prayer and the best song ever recorded for a movie.(Originally released 03/20/201...

Wild Mountain Thyme

February 03, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

The HDTGM crew dissect a film that's neither a rom nor a com—2020's Wild Mountain Thyme starring Emily Blunt, Jamie Dornan, and Christopher Walken. They get into the bonkers honeybee reveal, the questionable Irish accents, and how the characters act like time travelers from the past. Plus, they ask important questions about Ireland like, "Is getting horny difficult when it's so cold and damp?" and "Are people allowed to go around two gates?" HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket ...

Matinee Monday: Congo w/ Nick Wiger

January 30, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

Giant talking gorillas, lasers, and volcanoes are all a part of the insanity that is Congo. Nick Wiger (Doughboys) joins Paul, June, and Jason (via computer magic) to ask important questions such as: What are communication lasers? What’s the deal with Dr. Peter’s strangely erotic relationship with Amy the gorilla? And why is Tim Curry’s character even there? Grab yourself a piece of sesame cake and tune in! (Originally released 10/09/2013) HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on...

Last Looks: Open Marriage

January 27, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Jason and Paul chat about the movies/TV they're currently loving, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from Open Marriage, and we look back on the origin of Tall John Scheer. Plus, Paul answers questions on the Help Line, shares exclusive bonus content from the last episode, and announces next week's movie. Places people, it's time for Last Looks!   Jason's Picks: Johnny Dangerously Better Off Dead Serendipity Slow Horses (Season 2) SAS: Rogue Heroes (Season 1) Letterkenny (Seaso...

Matinee Monday: Body of Evidence LIVE!

January 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

Paul, June, and Jason are LIVE in Washington D.C. to discuss the 1993 Madonna and Willem Dafoe erotic thriller Body of Evidence. They talk about the sassiest judge of all time, the houseboat, the parking garage sex scene, and much more. (Originally released 11/07/2019) HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket info, merch, and more. Order Paul’s book about his childhood, Joyful Recollections of Trauma, wherever books are sold For extra Matin...

Open Marriage

January 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

This week Paul, June, and Jason break down the 2017 “erotic” thriller Open Marriage—a movie Paul insists felt sexy to watch at night but sad to watch during the day. They discuss the sex club inhabited by masked mannequins, bouncer/bartender Vulnavia, the wicker baby carriage, and how the characters mirror the White Lotus season 2 couples. Plus, June asks the question, “Is it appropriate to take a bath at a friend’s house?” HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go t...

Matinee Monday: Geostorm LIVE!

January 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

Colton Dunn (Superstore, Blockers) joins Paul, Jason, and guest co-host Jessica St. Clair (The Deep Dive, Avenue 5) to discuss the 2017 disaster film Geostorm starring Gerard Butler. Recorded live from Los Angeles at Largo at the Coronet, they talk about Andy Garcia’s pen acting, the real-life car Geo Storm, Mr. Bean in space, and much more. GEOSTOOOOOORM! (Originally released 04/12/2018)   HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket info, merc...

Last Looks: Ghost in the Machine & Morbius

January 13, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

It's a Jason and Paul overload as Jason Woliner (Borat 2) joins Mantzoukas and Scheer to chat about his genre-bending Peacock comedy Paul T. Goldman. Plus, Paul digs into Corrections and Omissions from both Ghost in the Machine and Morbius, shares exclusive bonus Morbius content, and announces next week's movie. Places people, it's time for Last Looks! HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket info, merch, and more. Order Paul’s book about hi...

Matinee Monday: Zack Snyder’s Justice League

January 09, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 115 MB

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 03/25/2021) HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket info, merch, and more. Order ...

Morbius LIVE!

January 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

It’s morbin’ time! Paul, Jason, and June are LIVE from the Chicago Theatre to break down the 2022 Jared Leto superhero flick 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, and wonder if Morbius could use a little help from Beetlejuice. Plus, they ask the all-important question, "Would you donate blood for someone to drink?" HDTGM will be in Bos...

Matinee Monday: The January Man

January 02, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

HDTGM all-star Kulap Vilaysack (Add To Cart) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 1989 crime comedy The January Man. They talk about Kevin Kline’s accent, Rod Steiger’s yell acting, Susan Sarandon’s rhythmic slaps, describing haggis, the Calendar Girl revelation, and much more. (Originally released 04/08/2021) HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket info, merch, and more. Order Paul’s book about his childhood, Joyful Recollections of Trauma,...

Re-Release: A Very Nutty Christmas

December 30, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

HDTGM All-star Jessica St. Clair joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 2018 Lifetime movie A Very Nutty Christmas starring Melissa Joan Hart. The crew talks about the wild music montages, hot nutcrackers, the mouse king, and much more.    HDTGM will be in Boston on June 16th & Nantucket on June 20th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket info, merch, and more. Order Paul’s book about his childhood, Joyful Recollections of Trauma, wherever books are sold For extra Matinee Monday content, visit ...

Guests

Paul F. Tompkins
7 Episodes
nicole byer
6 Episodes
Nicole Byer
6 Episodes
Kulap Vilaysack
5 Episodes
Scott Aukerman
5 Episodes
Erin Gibson
4 Episodes
Andrea Savage
3 Episodes
Chelsea Peretti
3 Episodes
Eliza Skinner
3 Episodes
Ike Barinholtz
3 Episodes
Jordan Rubin
3 Episodes
Matt Gourley
3 Episodes
Rhea Butcher
3 Episodes
Andy Richter
2 Episodes
Ben Blacker
2 Episodes
Cameron Esposito
2 Episodes
Erin Darke
2 Episodes
Jack Frost
2 Episodes
Jesse Thorn
2 Episodes
Joel Kim Booster
2 Episodes
Nick Wiger
2 Episodes
Steve Agee
2 Episodes
Adam Pally
1 Episode
Chris Gethard
1 Episode
Chris Ryan
1 Episode
Dan Harmon
1 Episode
Dave Holmes
1 Episode
Eddie Pepitone
1 Episode
Emily Heller
1 Episode
Erin Whitehead
1 Episode
Jake Johnson
1 Episode
Jonah Ray
1 Episode
Jon Daly
1 Episode
Jon Gabrus
1 Episode
Kevin Smith
1 Episode
Kumail Nanjiani
1 Episode
Lauren Lapkus
1 Episode
Matthew Berry
1 Episode
Matt Walsh
1 Episode
Natasha Lyonne
1 Episode
Pete Holmes
1 Episode
Phoebe Robinson
1 Episode
Rhett Miller
1 Episode
Rob Corddry
1 Episode
Robert Kirkman
1 Episode
Tig Notaro
1 Episode
Whitney Cummings
1 Episode

Books

The Running Man
1 Episode