Recorded LIVE from Irving Plaza in New York, Abbi Jacobson of Broad City joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the story of Pretzie and Arnold Strong aka Schwarzenegger in Hercules in New York! They’ll cover everything from Arnold’s awkward flirting, Hercules vs. the bear in sneakers in Central Park, the moment of clear genius during the chariot race scene, and Pretzie’s ending monologue. Plus, everyone in the crowd shows off their best Hercules impression during audience Q&As!

Hercules in New York: LIVE! (w/ Abbi Jacobson)

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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Joe Mande (Hacks) and Tawny Newsome (Star Trek: Lower Decks) join Paul and Jason to break down the 2004 sci-fi adventure film Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, and Angelina Jolie. LIVE from Largo in LA, they talk about the awful blue screen effects, the bird planes, reanimating Laurence Olivier, Gwyneth Paltrow getting punched, and more. Plus, Joe Mande tells us about the time he got kicked out of an Uber because he didn't like the Johnny Depp movie Transcendence. (Originally Released 05/24/2018)

Matinee Monday: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow LIVE!

Keep it warm listeners! The HDTGM crew finally analyze one of the best bad movies ever made—the 1991 cult action classic Samurai Cop. LIVE from San Francisco they discuss all the gross kissing, the lion head prop, Alfonso the waiter, the ADR, Samurai Cop's ever-changing wig, the bonkers flirting, all the mid-scene location changes, the real-life heist of a Rembrandt painting that sent the film's star Mathew Karedas to prison, and SO MUCH MORE. To quote Jason, "The fact that this movie exists and we hadn't done it yet means that there's still work to do." #LadyCopLatkes

Samurai Cop LIVE!

Paul, June, and Jason get into the 2008 Paris Hilton vehicle The Hottie and the Nottie—a rom-com where everyone in the movie is a psychopath or a stalker. LIVE from Charleston, South Carolina, they discuss June auditioning to play the Nottie, the earth suits scene, the realistic pooping, the many upsetting and inappropriate decisions in the movie, and so much more. Plus, in a rare occurrence Jason accepts that a Jacob’s Ladder Scenario twist might actually make sense here. (Originally Released 08/29/2019)

Matinee Monday: The Hottie and the Nottie LIVE!

Jason and Paul are back from the UK to gab all about the tour, the new Road House movie, their favorite new stand-up specials, and much more. But first, on this super-sized Last Looks Paul answers corrections and omissions from both Fifty Shades Freed AND Ronal the Barbarian. Plus, as always, Paul reveals next week's movie.



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PAUL & JASON'S PICKS:

Road House (2024)

Posh Nosh

The Smile

Mary Lattimore

"Harold" by Steven Wright



STAND-UP SPECIAL PICKS:

Rory Scovel: Religion, Sex, and a Few Things In Between

Kyle Kinane: Dirt Nap

James Acaster: Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999

Ed Gamble: Blood Sugar



PODCAST PICKS:

Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Dissect

Things Fell Apart

Last Looks: Fifty Shades Freed & Ronal the Barbarian

What's its mission? June's fear of technology prompts that unforgettable question when the HDTGM crew break down the 1995 cyber-thriller Hackers starring Angelina Jolie, Jonny Lee Miller, Fisher Stevens, and Lorraine Bracco. They discuss the movie's bonkers take on common computer passwords, the hackers' fashion, Penn Jillette in the big computer room, and Fisher Stevens' amazing performance as "The Plague." Plus, the gang takes a break from movie talk to gab all about candy bars, gum, and vaping. (Originally Released 11/27/2015)

Hercules in New York: LIVE! (w/ Abbi Jacobson)

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