What Were They Thinking?
378 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsNathan and Brendan discuss truly awful movies while trying to keep their sanity in tact. Full disclosure: We may be in love with the movies we deem terrible. New episodes uploaded every Thursday! Logo created by Mariah Lirette. Theme song by Taylor Sheasgreen of the Motorleague.
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Bad Boys II
August 03, 2017 14:00 - 1 hourIt's about damn time as Nathan & Brendan finally enter the Michael Bay-niverse to talk about the sequel to arguably one of his better earlier works - Bad Boys II. This one, however, is anything but the original. Explosions? Check. Will Smith saying the N-word over and over again? Check. Joey Pants attempting to overact more than Gary Oldman in "Criminal"? Check. The guys discuss everything from the charisma of Smith and Lawrence constantly trying to overpower the god-awful script, the strange...
Mini-Episode - Jackin' it in the Booth
July 27, 2017 14:00 - 39 minutesIt's time for a brand-new mailbaaaaaaag! Nathan & Brendan answer a cavalcade of new questions where they cast "The Avengers" using only professional wrestlers, we find out why people hate Tom Cruise (as a person) and was the Lone Ranger truly Johnny Depp's worst role/performance of all-time? The guys also reveal their next film in which they will dive into the Michael Bay-niverse for the very first time. Be sure to send us more questions on Twitter (www.twitter.com/wwttpodcast), Facebook (www...
The Lone Ranger
July 20, 2017 14:00 - 1 hourNathan & Brendan dived head-first right into a Disney nightmare wrapped in a romantic sub-plot wrapped in a goofy comedy wrapped in an action epic. That's right, they watched "The Lone Ranger" and boy oh boy, did they ever have some things to get off their chests! The guys talk about everything from one of the most questionable casting choices of the 21st and 20th century, Helena Bonham-Carter's miniscule role being enough to land her on the poster, the unnecessary wrap-around story and the f...
Mini-Episode - Summer Edition
July 13, 2017 14:00 - 35 minutesNathan & Brendan dive into a brand-new mailbag that includes disturbing movies from their youth (shoutout to the Film Roast peeps, yo!), Brendan wishing ill upon a certain "iconic" Michael Keaton character, outdoor screenings that should not be attended by children and the nightmare world where a sequel to Baywatch is made. They also discuss their next upcoming episode which will be a movie that features a not-so-politically correct performance from Johnny Depp in a film that flopped hard. Ye...
Uncle Sam
July 06, 2017 14:00 - 1 hourNathan & Brendan get all patriotic with this very special episode as they unpack the bizarre horror/comedy straight-to-video gem, "Uncle Sam." Many topics are covered including the bizarre magic that surrounds Sam's resurrection from the dead, the script that basically reads as a run-through and the overall insanity of the last 25 minutes of the film in which a seemingly new premise is enforced, brand-new characters are introduced and semi-famous people show up to die. WE WANT YOU... to watch...
Mini-Episode - Back in the Habit
June 29, 2017 12:00 - 33 minutesWho would Nathan and Brendan choose to play themselves in a movie? Will the sequel to Avatar ever see the light of day? Where are the lost episodes? Controversy also strikes as the boys decide what their favourite type of pie is - the answer will shock you! They also briefly mention the next film they'll be covering which involves a man coming back from the dead while wearing a certain iconic festive garb. Plus: did Nathan just wage a grammar war against a fellow podcast? Be sure to send us ...
The Crazies
June 22, 2017 14:00 - 1 hourNathan and Brendan go back to the "movie might be insane but it's fun to watch" choices after last week's horrific film as they tackle the 2010 remake of one of George A. Romero's classic (?) films, "The Crazies." They discuss how Timothy Olyphant would have been a strange choice for this role based on the movies he had been doing at the time, Google Earth being the villains in this movie, Brendan confesses his love for Danielle Panabaker and reveals that he can't pronounce names and Nathan q...
Mini-Episode - Mailbag
June 15, 2017 15:00 - 39 minutesIt's the long-awaited debut of... THE MAILBAG! Nathan and Brendan dive deep into the first set of questions given to them by you, the listeners, as they discuss their ideal "Justice League" cast, how each of them would win a match in the WWE, the most underrated and overrated movies of all-time and much more! Brendan promises to be more prepared next time. Be sure to send us more questions on Twitter (www.twitter.com/wwttpodcast), Facebook (www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast) or e-mail us (wwttpodc...
Ben & Arthur (w/Mariah Lirette)
June 08, 2017 21:01 - 2 hoursNathan and Brendan (and special guest Mariah) dissect one of the most ineptly-made films of all time. Seemingly a film that's made entirely from a pro-gay marriage point of view created by homosexual filmmakers somehow manages to be offensive towards gay people.The gang talk about everything from deep discoveries involving scenes that may actually be flashbacks, Holy Hitmen, gay Christian fundamentalists, the beautiful palm trees of Vermont and the classic film that inspired the finale. We al...
Law Abiding Citizen
May 26, 2017 02:13 - 1 hourImagine if Gerard Butler were cast as The Punisher but was sent a script for an unmade Saw movie and in the meantime the studio lost the rights to The Punisher and the studio just decided to the make the movie anyway. That's not what happened with Law Abiding Citizen, but we like to think that's what happened with it. Come and listen to Brendan and Nathan as they try and wrap their heads around a movie that has problems with logic, physics and even basic math. Learn more about your ad choic...
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
May 12, 2017 01:50 - 1 hourNow here's a movie that delivers on what it promises. This movie starts out absolutely bananas and never lets up and if you've seen it, you're better for it. This movie must be seen to be believed but if you can't watch it, just sit back and listen while your big top ringmasters Nathan and Brendan regale you with a tale that must be heard... if only to entice you into making time for this 80's cult classic. HURRY! HURRY! HURRY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listener's Choice: Rollerball (w/Jerika Layne)
April 27, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourThe director of Die Hard took a hard slide and remade a cult classic. The original was about the proliferation of violence in sports and media in general. The re-make was about 90 minutes that we're never getting back. It's a movie where we're supposed to believe that 'dead behind the eyes' Chris "channeling my best Keanu impression" Klein is the same age as Ladies Love Cool James... and it just goes downhill from there. Join Nathan and Brendan as they suffer through this early 2000s debacle ...
Listener's Choice: Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D (w/Joshua Kotsabasakis)
April 20, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourIntroducing the movie that nearly broke us. It's a movie where one of the most respected Marvel characters, known for his sly wit, military know-how and serious demeanour is portrayed as a one-liner spewing, guns blasting, pervy two dimensional caricature. It's a movie so ridiculous that it made us pine for the time we watched JD Salinger's kid as Captain America. This is us suffering for you, our listeners. If you listen close enough you can hear all three of us slowly dying just a litt...
Listener's Choice: Monkeybone
April 13, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourThis movie is an example of how something can look so great on paper but ends up being SO bad when put onto film. A prime example of what can happen when a fantastic director is undone by studio meddling. But, hey at least you get naked Dave Foley and Rose Mc-Meow-an. Nathan and Brendan spend an hour and a half talking about Monkeybone... no, not like that... well... sort of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listener's Choice: The Garbage Pail Kids Movie
April 06, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourDo you ever remember seeing a movie as a kid and have fond memories about how much you loved that movie and laughed so hard at it? Then watched it 30 years later and had every great memory stripped away by how stunningly inept and awful it was? That's Garbage Pail Kids. Nathan and Brendan stepped into the world of a shameless cash-in mixed with hackneyed, lazy gross out comedy. It's not the worst movie we've ever watched, but it's pretty close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Ready to Rumble (w/Ryan Gilbert)
March 23, 2017 15:00 - 2 hoursSorry for the lateness, but think of this as a last minute kickout. Come along with Nathan, Brendan and special guest Ryan Gilbert as we examine the late 90's wrestling opus that is "Ready To Rumble." WRESTLING'S NOT FAAAKE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wrestlemania XI (w/Jason MacLeod)
March 09, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourWrestlemania is considered the showcase of the immortals & the grandest stage of them all... this Wrestlemania did not get the memos on EITHER of those. It's one of the shortest, lacklustre and underwhelming Wrestlemanias of all time. Join Nathan, Brendan & special guest Jason as they unpack what is widely considered the least spectacular greatest spectacle in sports entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
American Ninja
February 23, 2017 15:00 - 2 hoursEver wanted to know what it was like if The Karate Kid grew up to become Rambo? Wonder no more as Nathan and Brendan tackle the cinematic classic known as "American Ninja." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Captain America (w/Joshua Kotsabasakis)
February 09, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourIt's like someone heard someone tell someone else the general gist of Captain America. Then they (the original someone) decided to make a movie out of that with J.D Salinger's kid and Ronnie Cox. Join Nathan and Brendan along with special guest Josh Kotsabasakis as they watch one of the most dreadful Marvel movies ever made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Criminal
January 26, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourYou'd trade Ryan Reynolds for Kevin Costner, right? That's seems like a fair trade. Find out the answer to this and the question: what would happen if Johnathan Kent had the memories of The Green Lantern implanted in his head by Two Face and Commissioner Gordon so he could fight cyber-terrorism with the help of Wonder Woman? The DC universe will never be the same after Brendan and Nathan unpack the movie that is "Criminal"... not just in title alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Nine Lives
January 12, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourThis movie is what happens when a WHOLE lot of people with a WHOLE lot of talent decide that they'd rather get paid a WHOLE lot of money rather than say "no, I want to make a quality movie." Nathan and Brendan watched "Nine Lives" so you never have to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ernest Saves Christmas (w/Mariah Lirette)
December 25, 2016 15:00 - 1 hourThe movie of a man who helps the REAL Santa find a replacement after 150 years. Join Nathan & Brendan with special guest Isaac Hayes' back-up singer Mariah as they dissect the subtle nuances of this underappreciated cinematic masterpiece... KNOWWHUTIMEAN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Silent Night, Deadly Night
December 08, 2016 15:00 - 1 hourA movie with a killer Santa, vindictive nuns, another Santa that causes traumatic childhood memories that cause psychotic breaks... and a partridge in a pear treeeee. Brendan and Nathan had their holidays ruined for your enjoyment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gamera: Guardian of the Universe
November 24, 2016 15:00 - 1 hourGamera! Gamera! Gamera is really neat, he is full of turtle meat! We all love you Ga-mer-aaaaa! Nathan and Brendan watch a movie about Godzilla's MORE talented cousin. The guardian of the universe, friend of all children and turtle protector to all: Gamera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
November 10, 2016 15:00 - 1 hourEver wanted to blow millions of dollars on a movie based on your kid's refrigerator art? Robert Rodriguez did. Built on a spotty plot and even spottier Windows 95 screensavers, George Lopez and former WCW champion David Arquette, Nathan and Brendan examined "The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl." No amount of mouse-wiggling was able to stop this screensaver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Critters
October 27, 2016 15:00 - 1 hourA Gremlins/E.T. rip-off STARRING E.T.'s mom and M. Emmett Walsh? If you like Gizmo and the gang then you'll love them on bath salts. Brendan and Nathan examine this often overlooked and under appreciated bit of 80's schlock. Lin Shaye, Billy Zane, Scott Grimes and a plethora of other fantastic talent... and a dude that looks a LOT like a reject from a Bon Jovi cover band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thrashin' (w/Jerika Layne)
October 13, 2016 15:00 - 1 hourThe movie that Josh Brolin would like to forget and Box Office Mojo apparently thinks never existed... ladies and gentlemen, we give you "Thrashin'"You can bet your bottom dollar it existed because Brendan, Nathan and our VERY FIRST SPECIAL GUEST Jerika had to watch this cliche-ridden skateboard movie filled with super-intimidating villains, some terrible ADR and some super-strong editing and music choices. This movie will blow your mind... maybe not in the best way though. Learn more about y...
Judgment Night
September 29, 2016 15:00 - 1 hourEver wonder what it would be like if you could find a movie that was the personification of a moment in time? You can... as long as that moment is some time between 1992 and 1993! "Judgment Night" - a movie so early 90's it has Emilio Estevez, Cuba Gooding Jr., Stephen Dorff, Denis Leary AND Everlast from The House of Pain. If there ever was a movie that embodied what it means to be so bananas that it edges into genius while being SUPER dated, this is it! Join Nathan and Brendan as they face ...