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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!
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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.
Burt Reynolds obsesses over a chair and Steven Seagal freaks out on a plane?? Paul covers it all when he answers your Corrections & Omissions on last week's Driven episode. Plus, the thrilling conclusion of Paul's lost Sylvester Stallone Podcast and we announce next week's new movie!
Wyatt Cenac (The Daily Show) helps Paul, Jason, & June dive into the 1993 Stallone/Snipes sci-fi classic Demolition Man! LIVE from SubCulture in NYC, they cover the frozen Sylvester Stallone cube, the slang of the future, the possibility that Wesley Snipes improvised every line, Denis Leary’s rant, and seashell wiping. Get ready for some spot-on Stallone/Snipes impressions! (Originally Released 07/09/2013)
Before F1 The Movie came Sylvester Stallone's 2001 motorsports drama Driven—a movie in which Formula 1 refused to participate and resulted in the end of Sly's relationship with director Renny Harlin. LIVE from Vancouver, Paul, June, & Jason discuss all the montages set to rap rock, Burt Reynolds' desire to sit down, the deadly Chicago street race, Gina Gershon's fashion arc, a 55-year-old Stallone playing a 37-year-old, the daycare right next to the racetrack, and so much more. Plus, they ask important questions like "Did Memo want to get cucked?" and "Can you have 2 blonde men on screen together?" Keep humming Joe!
HDTGM all-star Nicole Byer (Best Friends, 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! (Originally Released 04/06/2023)
We continue Paul's journey to interview Sylvester Stallone, as Jack McBrayer, David Wain, and Paul's Mom join him on this edition of Paul's lost Sylvester Stallone Podcast. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on Expend4bles and shares an exclusive deleted scene from that episode. Plus as always, at the end of the show we announce next week's new movie!
Imagine Dirty Harry, but more violent and with robots. Brian Posehn (The Big Bang Theory) and musician Rhett Miller help Paul, Jason, & June cover the 1986 Sylvester Stallone action thriller Cobra. LIVE from Bumbershoot in Seattle, they discuss everything from Stallone’s obsession with food, the modeling shoot music video, and the New Order’s decision to attack in bright daylight. Plus, Jason reveals his childhood fear of killer clowns. Feel the heat! (Originally Released 11/13/2012)
Stallone Summer continues with 2023's Expend4bles (aka The Expendables 4), a movie that's essentially a senior citizen Fast & Furious. LIVE from San Francisco, Jessica St. Clair starts to lose her mind but nevertheless helps Paul & Jason cover Stallone & Statham's sexual chemistry, protocol for using brass knuckles, Sly's skull ring, the motorcycle chase on a boat, all the awful green screen, the Megan Fox & Jason Statham sex scene, the bonkers list of actors considered for Andy Garcia's role, and so much more. Don't forget to sign up for our Men's Studies intensive class! And we don't know what Salesforce does, but thank you Salesforce for being our unofficial sponsor.
SNL's Bobby Moynihan joins Paul, Jason and June to cover the 1987 arm wrestling Sylvester Stallone classic, Over The Top. The crew discuss everything from the weird father/son relationship to the movie basically becoming a high stakes arm wrestling documentary. They also talk about the Alka-Seltzer product placement, arm wrestling toys, and why being able to drive a truck makes you smart. (Originally Released 07/30/2013)
In honor of Stallone Summer, we're bringing Paul's Sylvester Stallone podcast miniseries back from the dead! Join Paul in his quest to interview Sly himself with special guests Nick Kroll, Rob Huebel, and our very own June Diane Raphael. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions from last week's Oscar episode. And as always, at the end of the show we announce next week's new movie!
Comedian/author Kate Spencer (All's Fair in Love and Pickleball) helps the HDTGM crew cover the 1992 Sylvester Stallone & Estelle Getty comedy Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot. They discuss everything from infant fetishizing, diaper nightmares, and how the movie was penned by screenwriting guru Blake Snyder of "Save the Cat!" fame. Tune in to hear us try to make sense of a movie that Sylvester himself is ashamed of. Enjoy! (Originally Released 04/30/2013)
This week June is back with Paul and Jason and they’re breaking down the 1991 Sylvester Stallone comedy, “Oscar” live from the Massey Hall in Toronto. The three dig into the strange father-daughter chemistry, bad boys, good girls, and the Opera connections to this film. And don’t forget to go see Freaky-Freapons!
Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face) joins Paul, Jason, and guest co-host Jessica St. Clair to discuss the 1987 superhero film Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. LIVE from New York, they talk about Nuclear Man’s nails, amnesia kisses, and what’s up with Margot Kidder. Plus, we figure out what exactly is kryptonite. (Originally Released 12/22/2017)
This week, Paul is going over everything we might have missed from last week’s episode, Surf II. Then, it’s the return of Paul’s Picks and he asks, "why so much tongue in kissing?!". Finally, Paul announces next week’s movie which kicks off Sylvester Stallone Summer!
Paul's Picks of The Week!
Things Fell Apart Podcast
The Viall Files
The Best Show w/ Tom Scharpling Podcast
Unspooled Podcast
Amy Miles album, Dirty Stay-Out
Final Destination: Bloodlines
Paul's Substack, Scheer Nonsense
Sam Richardson (Veep, Detroiters) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss 1991’s Highlander II: The Quickening. They’ll talk about why there’s no need to see the first Highlander movie, Sean Connery trying on a suit, Highlander sex in the streets, the psychic cooking show, and much more. Plus, we get to the bottom of where Sean Connery’s walking around money came from and what exactly is the difference between a Highlander and an immortal. (Originally Released 01/20/2017)
This week, Paul, Jason, and Jessica St. Clair break down the inexplicable 1983 film, Surf II. Jason watched the director's cut and provided much-needed context to the film. Jessica describes why this movie made her sick, and Paul gets his “Big Nick” vibe on. We do want to be VERY clear; we will NOT be putting the lotion in the basket. Recorded live in Seattle at the Paramount Theater.
Are you listening to this podcast on a computer? If so, you could be a villain in this week’s film, Speed 2: Cruise Control! Comedy Bang Bang’s Scott Aukerman joins Paul, Jason, and June to lament the absence of Keanu Reeves and ask the age-old question, “Why weren’t Willem Dafoe’s leeches featured more in this film?!” (Originally Released 06/05/2012)
This week, Paul reviews all your corrections and omissions from last week's movie "You Got Served". Then Jason joins Paul to talk with comedy legend Larry Charles. They discuss “The Dictator”, Bob Dylan, and his new book “Comedy Samurai”. Finally, Paul announces next week's movie!
Larry's book Comedy Samurai is out now: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/larry-charles/comedy-samurai/9781538771549/
And you can follow Larry on Instagram @larrycharles https://www.instagram.com/larrycharles/
If you’ve ever roller-skated, then this movie is for you! Michaela Watkins (Hacks) joins Paul, June, and Jason to talk all about the Olivia Newton-John & Gene Kelly musical Xanadu. LIVE from Largo in LA, they cover everything from the opening dance montage where the muses come out of a mural portal, the animation sequence that was basically the sex scene, and Gene Kelly’s memory boner. Plus, we discover why Zeus has a British accent during audience Q&A! (Originally Released 01/30/2022)
This week, Paul, June, and Jason breakdown the 2004 dance movie, You Got Served recorded LIVE at the Largo in Los Angeles. The three dig into all things Mr. Rad, ask if there was too much dancing, consider the "Story Listeners of America’s" needs, demand for justice for Lil Saint, and much more!
KUMITE! KUMITE! KUMITE! HDTGM all-star Nicole Byer (Nailed It!) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the cult 1988 Jean-Claude Van Damme martial-arts film Bloodsport. LIVE from Largo in LA, they cover Frank Dux being a real man, Van Damme’s soft baby buns, blindfolded tea training, the not-so-secret illegal Kumite martial-arts tournament, Ray Jackson, and much more. Plus, two cousins duke it out in a question kumite battle during Audience Q&A! (Originally Released 03/23/2016)
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.
