A murderous monkey, a classic 80s sex scene, animal monologues, and the Tucc. Monkey Shines has it all! In a special Halloween episode, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the monkey cam, mom sponge baths, whether Alan was running to school with bricks in his backpack in the beginning, and what exactly “monkey shines” means. Plus, everyone tries to figure out where the allegedly cut brain surgery scene fits in the final cut of the movie. (Originally Released 10/29/2014)

Matinee Monday: Monkey Shines

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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Lauren Lapkus (Jurassic World, Threedom) joins Paul, June, and Jason to break down the 1992 Stephen King horror flick Sleepwalkers. They discuss adults acting terrified of tiny cats, the movie's similarities to Hocus Pocus, Stephen King's cameo, and much more. Plus, June incites an endless debate over whether or not Charles and Mary are actually mother and son or just creatures pretending. (Originally Released 05/24/2018)

Matinee Monday: Sleepwalkers (w/ Lauren Lapkus)

Paul, Jason, & June travel to Jason Statham's home turf of London to tackle 2024's The Beekeeper—a "top 5 HDTGM movie" that's basically Death Wish meets an AARP commercial. They discuss Jason Statham and Phylicia Rashad's sexual chemistry, the gas station mini-gun fight, Jeremy Irons' monologue, the phishing scam call center/night club, the leaky FBI office ceiling, and so much more. Protect the hive #BEOSWAAAAARM

The Beekeeper LIVE!

Kay Cannon (Pitch Perfect, 30 Rock) escapes her magical boombox to join Paul, Jason, and June in discussing the only movie that features Shaq as a rapping genie, 1996's Kazaam. They cover Max falling through an extraordinary amount of stairs, calling Jesus a genie, Kazaam causing the Mount Vesuvius eruption, and so much more. Plus, the HDTGM hosts reveal their spooning preferences. (Originally Released 01/08/2016)

Matinee Monday: Kazaam LIVE! (w/ Kay Cannon)

Legendary comedian Todd Glass joins Jason & Paul to chat about TikTok comedy and Todd's ambitious stand-up venture, "Todd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime." But first, Paul dives into corrections and omissions from Samurai Cop, shares a bonus deleted scene from our Samurai Cop show, and reveals next week's movie.



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Last Looks: Samurai Cop (w/ Todd Glass)

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: Monkey Shines

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