How Did This Get Made?

Earwolf and Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, Jason Mantzoukas

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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Jan 17, 2025 · 50 min
Last Looks: Bad Boys: Ride or Die
This week Paul answers all your questions about Bad Boys: Ride or Die, chats with author Brad Meltzer and announces next weeks movie! You can find Brad Meltzers book, The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy-and Why It Failed at https://bradmeltzer.com/
Jan 14, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
The Apple LIVE! w/ Andy Richter (Classic)
LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, Andy Richter of Conan joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1980 disco/rock opera The Apple. They’ll cover June believing the movie took place in space, Paul not realizing the movie’s connection to Adam and Eve, and the BIM mandated hour exercise. Plus, we get into accents as the audience comes prepared with BIM marks during Audience Q&A! (Originally Released 02/05/2016)
Jan 10, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Dracula 2000 (Re-Release)
Do not hit skip on this week's very special HDTGM re-release of the Gerard Butler gothic-horror film, Dracula 2000 (or is it Drah-cool-ya?). Paul, June and Jason discuss all the religious symbolism, old timey booby traps, the incredible performance of Jennifer Esposito, and why references of the movie Minions: The Rise of Gru, will be important to understand from here on out. And don't forget Den Of Thieves 2 is NOW PLAYING only in theaters. Reserve your seat: denofthieves.movie/tickets Don't
Jan 7, 2025 · 1 hr 48 min
A View to a Kill LIVE! w/ Matt Gourley and Matt Mira (Classic)
In a very special podcast cross-over event, Bond experts Matt Gourley (Keys To The Kingdom) and Matt Mira (The Goldbergs), hosts of the podcast James Bonding, join Paul, June, and Jason to figure out if A View To a Kill is the worst Bond movie of all time. Recorded LIVE at Largo in Los Angeles, they cover how Bond invents snowboarding, the most French man in the world, Tanya Roberts’ stunt double being a grizzly old man, the multiple blimps, racehorses, the robot dog, and of course, the butterfl
Jan 3, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
Con Air LIVE! (Re-Release)
Seth Grahame-Smith (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss the 1997 Nick Cage classic, Con Air. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, they cover Nic Cage’s southern accent, John Cusack’s socks with sandals look, June’s love of plane movies, and so much more. Plus, everyone talks about John Malkovich having the greatest villain death of all time during audience Q&As! (Originally Released 04/17/2015)
Dec 30, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
Matinee Monday: Ladybugs LIVE! (w/ Patton Oswalt)
Comedian Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio, Mystery Science Theater 3000) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1992 sports-comedy Ladybugs starring Rodney Dangerfield. They talk about the lady who faints in the dressing room scene, Jackee’s sub-eating technique, and Rodney breaking into song for no reason. Plus, a special guest from the movie gives us insight from being on set during audience Q&A! (Originally Released 03/02/2018)
Dec 27, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die LIVE!
This week Paul, June, and Jason are breaking down Bad Boys: Ride Or Die LIVE at the Miller Theater in Philadelphia. The three posit that the Bad Boys franchise might be better than the Fast and Furious franchise, June reveals her great shame of this being her first Bad Boys film, and spoiler alert, they’re gonna Wobble, baby!
Dec 23, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
Matinee Monday: The Knight Before Christmas (w/ Jessica St. Clair)
Grab your Old Crones and Crones In Training because Paul, June, Jason and Jessica St. Clair (The Deep Dive) break down the Netflix Christmas classic, The Knight Before Christmas, starring Vanessa Hudgens. They explore the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe, Incognito Mode, and the source of Jessica’s ‘tech issues’ is revealed. (Originally Released 12/23/2021)
Dec 20, 2024 · 54 min
Last Looks: Christmas Mail
Jason & Paul gab about everything from teen slang, to the new movie "Carry-On", to bonkers AI videos. But first, Paul dives into corrections and omissions from Christmas Mail and opens up the phone lines to talk BS movie tropes. Plus, as always Paul announces next week's movie! PAUL & JASON'S WATCH PICKS: Carry-On Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Junior Taskmaster Black Doves Disclaimer An Almost Christmas Story A Man on the Inside A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter Anthony Jeselnik
Dec 16, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
Matinee Monday: Holiday in Handcuffs (w/ Jessica St. Clair)
Jessica St. Clair (The Deep Dive) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 2007 ABC family holiday film Holiday in Handcuffs starring Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez. They talk about the rough lighting, party perms, Jessica’s Mario Lopez story, and Paul’s personal relationship with three of the cast members of the movie. Plus, everyone is determined to find out the truth behind Mario Lopez’s chest hair. (Originally Released 12/20/2018)
Dec 14, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
Christmas Mail (w/ Jessica St. Clair)
Is this a podcast about birds and the United States Postal Service or about the 2010 made-for-TV rom-com Christmas Mail? Slap on a red clip-on tie and judge for yourself! HDTGM all-star Jessica St. Clair (The Deep Dive) brings her Big Crone Energy and Postmaster General family experience to help break down this new holiday classic. The gang discusses the sprinkles fight scene, if Santa Claus f%$ks, the poster of the underwater mail truck, if Matt has male menopause, all the fedoras, and so much
Dec 9, 2024 · 1 hr 36 min
Matinee Monday: Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance LIVE! (w/ Casey Wilson)
Casey Wilson (Black Monday, Bitch Sesh) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 2018 Lifetime original movie Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about the lion, Africa, the Queen watching Netflix, and the moments that made everyone cry. (Originally Released 02/28/2019)
Dec 6, 2024 · 52 min
Last Looks: Dream A Little Dream
Jason & Paul gab about all the TV shows, movies, and podcasts they're currently loving. But first, Paul dives into corrections and omissions from Dream A Little Dream and goes on a tirade about what BS movie trends bug him the most (CGI babies, you're on blast!). Plus, as always Paul announces next week's movie! PAUL & JASON'S WATCH PICKS: Cole Escola's "Oh, Mary!" on Broadway Chef's Table: Noodles Colin from Accounts Rivals Anatomy of Lies Family Secrets: The Disappearance of Alissa Tu
Dec 2, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min
Matinee Monday: Kate and Leopold
This week Paul, Jason, and June sit down to discuss the 2001 romantic comedy Kate & Leopold, starring Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman. Jason reveals his favorite type of rom-coms, and the crew chats about the plethora of unneeded extra characters, pitch potential ‘meet-cutes’, and ponder if the movie would have been better if the margarine was better. (Originally Released 02/10/2022)
Nov 29, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
Dream A Little Dream LIVE! (w/ James "Projector" Acaster)
James Acaster (Off Menu) joins Paul, June, and Jason to break down the 1989 body swap (maybe?) rom-com Dream A Little Dream starring Corey Feldman, Meredith Salenger, Jason Robards, and Corey Haim. LIVE from Largo in L.A., they discuss the parents' age difference, Lainie's mom & Ron drugging their own daughter, the bike collision, all the music montages, and if one body swap might actually be a dormant body swap. Plus, James experiences a full character arc throughout the show and a surprise gue
Nov 25, 2024 · 58 min
Matinee Monday: Spice World (w/ Retta)
Paul, June, Jason, and special guest Retta from Parks and Recreation try to make sense of the 1997 film spectacle Spice World! They dive into the movie’s gigantic tour bus interior, the pregnant friend, and why Ginger Spice kisses an alien on the mouth. They get into the Italian men's asses scene, why Retta had a dream about George Wendt, and who Paul, June, Jason, and Retta would be if they were Spice Girls. Girl Power, bro! (Originally Released 04/02/2013)
Nov 22, 2024 · 48 min
Last Looks: Q The Winged Serpent
Jason joins Paul for a marathon chat about what music & podcasts they're currently diggin' with a couple Gilmore Girls and Star Wars tangents along the way. But first, Paul dives into corrections and omissions from Q The Winged Serpent and shares a deleted scene from the Q live show. Plus, you bet that Paul announces next week's movie! PAUL & JASON'S LISTENING PICKS: Destroyer Mdou Moctar Mary Lattimore Wolves of Glendale (start with “The Gym”) Acadia by Yasmin Williams Daryl Johns LP b
Nov 18, 2024 · 1 hr 40 min
Matinee Monday: Cats
On the first ever live-streamed HDTGM episode, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2019 musical Cats. They talk about what exactly is a “Jellicle,” naked cats, magic, the existence of the butthole cut, and much more. Plus, some very special guests share their thoughts on the movie! (Originally Released 11/19/2020)
Nov 15, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
Q: The Winged Serpent LIVE!
Paul, Jason, & June break down the 1982 campy cult monster flick Q: The Winged Serpent starring Michael Moriarty & David Carradine. LIVE from Largo in L.A., they discuss the undercover mime in Richard Roundtree's death scene, Michael Moriarty's unhinged performance, the window washer's delicate decapitation, the meaning of the bizarre bar piano scene, and so much more. Plus, June gets startled by watching a scene in the film she'd already watched.
Nov 11, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
Matinee Monday: The Island
The gang is back, or is it their clones, to discuss Michael Bay's bombastic movie, The Island. Paul, June, and Jason dig into Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson running nonstop, clone clubs, jet motorcycles, and getting ratcheted out. Listen to The Island, or your clone may need to do it for you. (Originally Released 08/26/2021)

How Did This Get Made?

Last Looks: Bad Boys: Ride or Die

The Apple LIVE! w/ Andy Richter (Classic)

Dracula 2000 (Re-Release)

A View to a Kill LIVE! w/ Matt Gourley and Matt Mira (Classic)

Con Air LIVE! (Re-Release)

Matinee Monday: Ladybugs LIVE! (w/ Patton Oswalt)

Bad Boys: Ride Or Die LIVE!

Matinee Monday: The Knight Before Christmas (w/ Jessica St. Clair)

Last Looks: Christmas Mail

Matinee Monday: Holiday in Handcuffs (w/ Jessica St. Clair)

Christmas Mail (w/ Jessica St. Clair)

Matinee Monday: Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance LIVE! (w/ Casey Wilson)

Last Looks: Dream A Little Dream

Matinee Monday: Kate and Leopold

Dream A Little Dream LIVE! (w/ James "Projector" Acaster)

Matinee Monday: Spice World (w/ Retta)

Last Looks: Q The Winged Serpent

Matinee Monday: Cats

Q: The Winged Serpent LIVE!

Matinee Monday: The Island