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Stir the Plot

59 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratings

A podcast where we watch the first and last scenes of a movie, then improv our theories for what happens in between!

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Stir the Plot 43: Oops, All Cinemark

May 16, 2022 06:44 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

This week we’re doing Jurassic Park and Derek does a velociraptor impression. So if that doesn’t inspire you to listen to us twist the plot of this Spielberg classic into a Cold War dystopia about communism and lizard men, then I don’t know what will. Some talking points: Nicole Kidman’s kinky theater experience, the buttered … Continue reading Stir the Plot 43: Oops, All Cinemark →

Stir the Plot 42: You Gonna Eat All That?

May 02, 2022 04:50 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

This episode is a thematic, introspective journey through theme and concept. We’re stirring up the plot of A24’s critical darling, The Green Knight, into a symbolic tale of love, sports, and nuclear war – and if it’s a little too confusing for you… read a book! Some talking points: Spaghetti home defense, knight school, Ferris … Continue reading Stir the Plot 42: You Gonna Eat All That? →

Stir the Plot 41: Dr. Dolittle and the Multiverse of Madness

April 25, 2022 06:06 - 57 minutes - 45.9 MB

This week we’re stirring up the plot of 2021’s Nightmare Alley into something a little… different. And if you know anything about this podcast, you know that by “different” we mean “an unholy abomination about rhino poaching, Ace Ventura, and fighting Jeff Corwin to the death.” Some talking points: Toenail the Ferret, Bumblebee’s acting process, … Continue reading Stir the Plot 41: Dr. Dolittle and the Multiverse of Madness →

Stir the Plot 40: The Worst Community Theater Play of All Time

April 18, 2022 04:38 - 56 minutes - 103 MB

This week we’re staying true to our Stir the Plot roots with a terrible b-movie and plenty of laughs! Join us as we reimagine the plot of the 2014 horror movie, Last Shift, and weave it into the tale of Jared Leto’s cultish fans, a donut heist gone wrong, and an immaculate gilded police station. … Continue reading Stir the Plot 40: The Worst Community Theater Play of All Time →

Stir the Plot 39: A Bigger Badder Bigweld

April 11, 2022 05:14 - 1 hour - 118 MB

It’s about upgrades people! More specifically, upgrading the plot of the 2005 animated film Robots! We spin this loveable children’s movie into the tale of Rodney: Destroyer of Worlds and his search to defeat the avuncular (whatever that means) Bigweld. Some talking points this episode: Master Cheeks, John Wick the dragon slayer, our failed deadmau5 … Continue reading Stir the Plot 39: A Bigger Badder Bigweld →

Stir the Plot 38: A Dingo Ate My Tortellini

April 04, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 131 MB

The one where Spider-Man can’t find his way home or whatever, we haven’t seen the movie. That’s right, this week we’re stirring up the plot of Spider-Man: No Way Home into a murder mystery full of love, betrayal, and questionable detective skills! Some talking points: Rodney Copperdropit, Venn guy-agrams, the Sailor Moon bar and grill, … Continue reading Stir the Plot 38: A Dingo Ate My Tortellini →

Stir the Plot 37: The Power of Strikes Compels You

March 25, 2022 05:17 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Roll out the red carpet for Oscarpalooza 2k22! It’s that magical time of the year when we take the 10 Best Picture nominees – thoughtful, masterfully crafted works of cinema – and reimagine them as twisted machinations of our own minds. We’re back baby! Some talking points for this episode: Belfast and the Furious, Benedict … Continue reading Stir the Plot 37: The Power of Strikes Compels You →

Voices From the Grave

November 29, 2021 04:06 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MB

Where have the boys been these past few months? Is the podcast still alive? Is Tyler still with us? All your questions answered and more on this week’s quick catchup episode! We’ll be back with your regularly scheduled Stir the Plot programming in two weeks time, and sticking to a bi-weekly schedule for the foreseeable … Continue reading Voices From the Grave →

Stir the Plot 36: Ben 10 and the Fight Club Gang

June 28, 2021 22:22 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

The first rule of this episode: don’t talk about it. Some talking points: Turbo the US killing machine, ye old Buzzard Ville, and Sandy the not racist cowboy.

Stir the Plot 35: I Dream of High School Genies

June 14, 2021 15:15 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

We’re headed back to high school for a comedy-filled trek through the plot of Ma! We’re stirring up this questionable movie into the tale of Maggie, a new high school transfer who meets a wandering genie with battery issues. Will Maggie use her wishes for good? Anything is possible on this insane podcast. Some talking … Continue reading Stir the Plot 35: I Dream of High School Genies →

Stir the Plot 34: Make-A-Wish For Lions

May 31, 2021 04:10 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

This episode is insane, but is it any crazier than the actual plot of Secondhand Lions? This week we’re stirring up the plot of this 2003 classic into the tale of Hub and Garth – two eccentric lion thieves determined to take down Carol Baskins and her notorious Big Cat Rescue. Some talking points: The … Continue reading Stir the Plot 34: Make-A-Wish For Lions →

Stir the Plot 33: Citizen Raising Kane’s

May 24, 2021 12:55 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MB

How do we manage to stir the plot of Citizen Kane, the most historically significant film of the century, into a rollercoaster tycoon feud? Find out this week as we join Charles Kane, an eccentric billionaire intent on building the perfect theme park for the world’s elite – no matter the cost. Talking points: Boo … Continue reading Stir the Plot 33: Citizen Raising Kane’s →

Stir the Plot 32: An Eclectic Cast of Cajuns

May 10, 2021 05:05 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MB

Cole might see dead people, but he certainly won’t find any dead jokes in this week’s Sixth Sense episode! Join Dr. Malcolm Crowe on a quest to rescue his magical protégé from the clutches of the FBI, and unlock the power of the Sixth Sense in all of us. Some talking points: The Bill Gates … Continue reading Stir the Plot 32: An Eclectic Cast of Cajuns →

Stir the Plot 31: Dogwelder Bath Water

May 03, 2021 12:46 - 1 hour - 83 MB

This week we’re revisiting that debatably golden era of 1996’s Space Jam, and stirring it into a superhero origin movie! Can Michael Jordan embrace his new powers and defeat his arch-nemesis The Benchwarmer? Some talking points: Air Bud rules, Purge: The Musical, and finding love in the bubonic plague.

Stir the Plot 30: All Hail Kevin Bacon (ft. One Take Pod)

April 26, 2021 15:45 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MB

This week we’re teaming up with the boys from One Take Pod to make up the plot of 1988’s Akira! Join our main character Kaneda and his Kevin Bacon dance cult as they ignite a footloose fever in Tokyo. Some talking points: Night at the Moon Museum, Jake Paul vs The Annoying Orange, and Ben … Continue reading Stir the Plot 30: All Hail Kevin Bacon (ft. One Take Pod) →

Stir the Plot 29: Complimentary Towel Lashings

April 19, 2021 04:41 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MB

This week we’re hopping back on the Nolan train! There’s comedy within comedy as we peel back the layers of 2010’s Inception and spin it into a mind-bending Beyblade assassin flick. Some talking points: death by frisbee golf, Wilson the island demon, and the Beast Titan’s front butt.

Stir the Plot 28: Not Another Army Commercial

April 12, 2021 05:05 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MB

Today we’re dipping our toes in the cool comedy waters of the 2020 romcom Palm Springs! Join us as we twist this plot into an Oscar-bait historical drama, complete with love, loss, and kamikaze dynamite goats. Some talking points: the Origami Trail, Walter Mitty the polaroid killer, and Colton’s dishonorable discharge.

Stir the Plot 27: Mr. Tumnus the Elder Emo

April 05, 2021 22:19 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB

Today we’re stirring the plot of Midsommar into a chick-flick wedding turned cerebral drama! Can those two genres coexist? Who cares! Join Terry and her fellow bridesmaids as they venture deep into the cold heart of Hot Topic in search of hidden secrets and spiritual healing. Some talking points: Krispy Kreme’s awful holiday, hidden portals … Continue reading Stir the Plot 27: Mr. Tumnus the Elder Emo →

Stir the Plot 26: Zack Snyder’s Santa Squad

March 29, 2021 06:16 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MB

Today we stir up the plot of Zack Snyder’s Justice League into a holiday battle for the North Pole! Can the united force of every Santa on earth defeat Jeff Bezos and his Amazon armies? It’s up to the Stir the Plot boys to find out! Some talking points: jealous Terminator boyfriends, intergalactic Krampus, and … Continue reading Stir the Plot 26: Zack Snyder’s Santa Squad →

Stir the Plot 25: WandaFission

March 22, 2021 05:47 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MB

This week we spin Marvel’s WandaVision into a cold-war apocalyptic thriller full of action, romance, and nuclear fallout! There’s plenty of radiation to go around, so join us for a few talking points: Michael Scott the demon lord, Captain America’s party years, and the explosive Agatha bomb.

Stir the Plot 24: Raya in the Big Blue House

March 15, 2021 05:24 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MB

Curse of the Weredeer: Part Five. The grand finale is here! We make up the plot of Breaking Dawn Part 2 as we finally lay the Weredeer saga to rest, and tie up our many many many many loose ends. Tune in as Bella and the gang turn back the force of darkness with the … Continue reading Stir the Plot 24: Raya in the Big Blue House →

Stir the Plot 23: Steve Irwin’s Divine Essence

March 08, 2021 06:09 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MB

Curse of the Weredeer: Part Four. There’s only one power in this universe wholesome enough to defeat the forces of evil and bring justice to the Weredeer once and for all. Find out how Jacob and the gang harness this immense energy in Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1. Some talking points: Wendy Wu’s Marvel debut, … Continue reading Stir the Plot 23: Steve Irwin’s Divine Essence →

Stir the Plot 22: The Derek of Destruction

March 01, 2021 06:05 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MB

Curse of the Weredeer: Part Three. What evil force resides within the Bass Pro Shop Pyramid, hungry for power? Tune in as we reveal the puppet-master behind our canonical Weredeer universe. Some talking points: Shadow the Hedgehog wallets, Jared Leto’s bad disguise, and the Ted Cruz doppelgänger.

Bonus Episode: Writer’s Room

February 22, 2021 06:14 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

Since Texas is ankle-deep in snow and power is down, we’re releasing this Patreon exclusive for free! Join us in the Writer’s Room, a sub-podcast where we pitch original log-lines for movies and then workshop them into something great! We’ll be back next week to continue the Weredeer saga, but for now, enjoy this inaugural … Continue reading Bonus Episode: Writer’s Room →

Stir the Plot 21: Mitch McConnell’s Upper Lip

February 15, 2021 06:44 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MB

Curse of the Weredeer: Part Two. Bella’s journey continues on a cross-country road trip to save her trans-dimensional grandmother. We’ve got laughs, betrayal, and a magical rescue atop the Bass Pro Shop Pyramid – you won’t want to miss it! Some talking points: The Croods 2: Judgement Day, Tom Cruise the dungeon master, and an … Continue reading Stir the Plot 21: Mitch McConnell’s Upper Lip →

Stir the Plot 20: Braying in the Bathroom

February 08, 2021 06:08 - 57 minutes - 79 MB

Curse of the Weredeer: Part One. That’s right folks, we’re back with the mother of all sagas! A five-part improv extravaganza where we stir up the plot of every single Twilight movie into one continuous tale. A few talking points: Suplexing woodland creatures, Stir the Plot’s stock evaluation, and Nelson Mandela’s alien rugby team.

Stir the Plot 19: My Poor Friend Eric

August 29, 2020 16:55 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Shootouts, gunfights, and sibling betrayal are all part of this week’s episode, where we reimagine the cyberpunk classic Blade Runner as a rootin’ tootin’ Leone Western! A few talking points: Gilbert Gottfried’s dog-punting skills, Vin Diesel’s fantasy acid trip, and Eric’s sad sad life.

Stir the Plot 18: Ketchup in my Cupholder

May 01, 2020 04:29 - 1 hour - 94.7 MB

If you thought the plot of Netflix’s Tiger King couldn’t get any more wild, then we’ve got a podcast for you! Join us as we improv this docuseries into the fanatical tale of Joe Exotic, an occult leader with an animal army, chimp assassins, and a dark secret. Talking points include: Colton Hart vs. Flava … Continue reading Stir the Plot 18: Ketchup in my Cupholder →

Stir the Plot 17: Kingdom of the Crystal Horse

April 24, 2020 03:31 - 1 hour - 111 MB

In this equestrian episode of Stir the Plot, we improv the plot of Netflix’s Horse Girl – a biopic of Lisa Frank’s globe-trotting search for the mythical Kingdom of the Crystal Horse. Some talking points: Hyena table etiquette, Racing Stripes the spirit guide, and essential oil crime lords.

Stir the Plot 16: Black Phillip’s Buttery Offer

April 17, 2020 03:53 - 50 minutes - 91.7 MB

Wouldst thou like to live deliciously? Then listen to us improv the plot of The Witch, a horror film in which Thomasin’s Puritan dance moves attract the eye of a particularly talkative black goat. Some talking points: Kanye West: Attorney at Law, the atomic wasteland of Frozen II, and Paula Deen the Patron Saint of … Continue reading Stir the Plot 16: Black Phillip’s Buttery Offer →

Stir the Plot 15: The Mandalorian

January 15, 2020 01:18 - 1 hour - 109 MB

In our first TV episode, we’ll explore the deadly world of Mando the Cosplay Killer, a cold-blooded serial killer on the run from Moff Gideon and his band of cosplay cops! We’ll also be taking a look back at our favorite movies of the 2010’s, along with Alec Guinness the spirit guide, Uncut Gems vs … Continue reading Stir the Plot 15: The Mandalorian →

Stir the Plot 15: Mando the Cosplay Killer

January 15, 2020 01:18 - 1 hour - 109 MB

In our first TV episode, we’ll explore the deadly world of The Mandalorian, a cold-blooded serial killer on the run from Moff Gideon and his band of cosplay cops! We’ll also be taking a look back at our favorite movies of the 2010’s, along with Alec Guinness the spirit guide, Uncut Gems vs the Air … Continue reading Stir the Plot 15: Mando the Cosplay Killer →

Stir the Plot 14: The Knight Before Christmas

December 25, 2019 07:27 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Thought Hallmark Christmas movies couldn’t get any more original? Well we’ve got the perfect gift for you this holiday season: Stir the Plot’s Holiday Special, where we improv the plot of Netflix’s The Knight Before Christmas! Join us for the Underminer’s war on Santa, Merlin the shift-shaping scrooge, and Shia LaBeouf’s Christmas utopia.

Stir the Plot 14: Merlin’s Christmas Miracle

December 25, 2019 07:27 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Thought Hallmark Christmas movies couldn’t get any more original? Well we’ve got the perfect gift for you this holiday season: Stir the Plot’s Holiday Special, where we improv the plot of Netflix’s The Knight Before Christmas! Join us for the Underminer’s war on Santa, Merlin the shift-shaping scrooge, and Shia LaBeouf’s Christmas utopia.

Stir the Plot 13: Matthew McConaughey: Corn Warrior

November 04, 2019 14:54 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

With our three comedic powers combined, we somehow managed to improv Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar into a corn-based martial arts movie! Hear the tale of Cooper vs. Elon Musk in the fight for the galaxy’s soul, featuring a few additional talking points: Mary Berry the Terminator, corn-chucks, medieval Bandersnatch, and horse tears.

Stir the Plot 13: Interstellar

November 04, 2019 14:54 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

With our three comedic powers combined, we somehow managed to improv Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar into a corn-based martial arts movie! Hear the tale of Cooper vs. Elon Musk in the fight for the galaxy’s soul, featuring a few additional talking points: Mary Berry the Terminator, corn-chucks, medieval Bandersnatch, and horse tears.

Stir the Plot 12: Tall Girl and Lengthy Lad

October 28, 2019 05:03 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be bullied for your height, looks, or ties to an elusive family of cryptids… then Tall Girl probably won’t help you. Luckily you’ve got three hilarious podcasters to improv the plot, and fill you in on Kylo Ren the bucket boy, Die Hard: The Musical, and Ewan … Continue reading Stir the Plot 12: Tall Girl and Lengthy Lad →

Stir the Plot 12: Tall Girl

October 28, 2019 05:03 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be bullied for your height, looks, or ties to an elusive family of cryptids… then Tall Girl probably won’t help you. Luckily you’ve got three hilarious podcasters to improv the plot, and fill you in on Kylo Ren the bucket boy, Die Hard: The Musical, and Ewan … Continue reading Stir the Plot 12: Tall Girl →

Stir the Plot 11: The Nun

October 21, 2019 14:26 - 50 minutes - 92.3 MB

We’re back with a Halloween Spooktacular full of haunted goofs and Halloween ha-has! We’ll give you the scoop on Robert E. Lee’s theme park ghost, Theronville, and Miss Piggy’s eternal banishment!

Stir the Plot 11: The Battle for Theronville

October 21, 2019 14:26 - 50 minutes - 92.3 MB

We’re back with a Halloween Spooktacular full of haunted goofs and Halloween ha-has! As we improv the plot of The Nun, we’ll give you the scoop on Robert E. Lee’s theme park ghost, Theronville, and Miss Piggy’s eternal banishment!

Stir the Plot 10: The Prestige

July 18, 2019 17:54 - 57 minutes - 132 MB

Have you or a loved one experienced an unexplainable mind freak? Then join us as we improv the plot of Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige, and learn how to defend yourself from the dark influences of Criss Angel! A few talking points: The battle for the Mindfreakiverse, Aslan the cowardly lion, and Elton John’s musical medieval … Continue reading Stir the Plot 10: The Prestige →

Stir the Plot 10: Criss Angel’s One Weakness

July 18, 2019 17:54 - 57 minutes - 132 MB

Have you or a loved one experienced an unexplainable mind freak? Then join us as we improv the plot of Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige, and learn how to defend yourself from the dark influences of Criss Angel! A few talking points: The battle for the Mindfreakiverse, Aslan the cowardly lion, and Elton John’s musical medieval … Continue reading Stir the Plot 10: Criss Angel’s One Weakness →

Stir the Plot 9: Spielberg’s Unholy Child

June 15, 2019 04:31 - 49 minutes - 113 MB

Like a gentle orchestral suite, we’re here to entertain your heart, soothe your mind, and provide plenty of Aronofsky goofs. Join us in this magical dance of improv as we guess the plot of Black Swan, and discuss Norman Reedus’ bathroom habits, all-star hockey chimps, and Steven Spielberg’s most beloved horcrux.

Stir the Plot 9: Black Swan

June 15, 2019 04:31 - 49 minutes - 113 MB

Like a gentle orchestral suite, we’re here to entertain your heart, soothe your mind, and provide plenty of Aronofsky goofs. Join us in this magical dance of improv as we guess the plot of Black Swan, and discuss Norman Reedus’ bathroom habits, all-star hockey chimps, and Steven Spielberg’s most beloved horcrux.

Stir the Plot 8: It (1990)

May 24, 2019 15:59 - 43 minutes - 98.7 MB

Hiya there Georgie! We’ve got all kinds of jokes down here! So why don’t you float on down and join us as we improv the plot of Stephen King’s 1990 TV special, and reluctantly embrace our inner clown. Some talking points: Pennywise the anti-vaxxer mom, Toy Story’s gritty war drama, and the midnight hunt for … Continue reading Stir the Plot 8: It (1990) →

Stir the Plot 8: Pennywise the Anti-Vaxxer

May 24, 2019 15:59 - 43 minutes - 98.7 MB

Hiya there Georgie! We’ve got all kinds of jokes down here! So why don’t you float on down and join us as we improv the plot of Stephen King’s 1990 TV special, and reluctantly embrace our inner clown. Some talking points: Pennywise the anti-vaxxer mom, Toy Story’s gritty war drama, and the midnight hunt for … Continue reading Stir the Plot 8: Pennywise the Anti-Vaxxer →

Stir the Plot 7: Chronicle

May 06, 2019 15:48 - 52 minutes - 95.6 MB

The wait is over! We’ve finally managed to push through our technical difficulties to bring you, the people, a shiny new episode of Stir the Plot. Join us this week as we dive into Chronicle, a superhero film full of action, comedy, and teenage angst. A few talking points: flaming wads of Disney cash, syrupy … Continue reading Stir the Plot 7: Chronicle →

Stir the Plot 7: Flaming Wads of Disney Cash

May 06, 2019 15:48 - 52 minutes - 95.6 MB

The wait is over! We’ve finally managed to push through our technical difficulties to bring you, the people, a shiny new episode of Stir the Plot. Join us this week as we dive into Chronicle, a superhero film full of action, comedy, and teenage angst. A few talking points: Ben Swolo, syrupy handcuffs, and Tommy … Continue reading Stir the Plot 7: Flaming Wads of Disney Cash →

Stir the Plot 6: Maroon 5 Murder Spree

April 05, 2019 21:39 - 49 minutes - 90.9 MB

Join these three allergy-ridden podcasters as they discuss the horrifying nature of Suspiria, and unveil some of Adam Levine’s darkest secrets. Some suggested talking points: Klemperer Mouse, Maroon 5’s kill count, and Indiana Jones’ musical Nazi cruise.

Stir the Plot 6: Suspiria

April 05, 2019 21:39 - 49 minutes - 90.9 MB

Join these three allergy-ridden podcasters as they discuss the horrifying nature of Suspiria, and unveil some of Adam Levine’s darkest secrets. Some suggested talking points: Klemperer Mouse, Maroon 5’s kill count, and Indiana Jones’ musical Nazi cruise.