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On this episode of Movie Torture, Brad and Jacob kick things off by roasting MTD for buying a Honda Civic like he just joined the underground street racing scene at age 87. From there, the show immediately derails into couch trauma, Fear Factor takes, and whether Jacob’s dark lighting setup makes him look more like a Dateline informant or a full-blown rat.

Then the boys finally get to Primate, a movie they were way too excited for, only to discover it’s basically a rich family drama interrupted by a chimp in a Party City suit going absolutely feral. Along the way, Brad gives a one-minute synopsis that somehow includes rabies, deaf dads, Deadpool guys getting face-ripped, and the phrase “dead monkey, bad monkey,” while Jacob rightfully asks why a horror movie in 2026 still has ten straight minutes of unsubtitled sign language.

They also debate whether the monkey is CGI or just Troy in a fur suit, whether chimps can swim, whether a pet monkey is a power move or a facial reconstruction waiting to happen, and whether MTD would ride a Walmart scooter just for the free parking. By the end, the monkey is ripping jaws off, scalping pool girls, handing out body parts like party favors, and somehow the only people who live are the ones who absolutely deserved to die.

In short: Primate is a movie where everyone reaches for their phones, nobody grabs a knife, and Brad and Jacob somehow spend just as much time talking about monkey murder, Czech Cola, and Komodo dragons at Walmart as they do the actual plot.

Welcome back to the continued conversation from last week as we ask hard questions and learn to lead with love. With host Nina and guest host, Melissa. These two once hosted a show together titled “Pastors & Prostitutes”. Years later the conversation continues, and it’s more candid than ever.

Angie, Brad, and Nicki are back—and this episode has everything:

• A late arrival straight out of Footloose rehearsal
• A full-on rant about TV rules that somehow turns into a personality trait
• More talk about “balls” than any respectable podcast should legally allow
• And a shocking amount of debate over whether something is a date… or just a bacon-wrapped mistake

Brad is fired up, Angie is keeping the train on the tracks (barely), and Nicki rolls in like the cool substitute teacher who instantly regrets everything.

Meanwhile, the episode they’re recapping?

Let’s just say…

• The duels were tighter than skinny jeans in 2009
• The “alliance” is giving middle school lunch table energy
• And the real MVP might be whoever decided to make bobbleheads look like haunted museum exhibits

Also discussed:

• Why saying “pin the tail on the donkey” might cost you the game and your dignity
• A full breakdown of casserole culture in the Midwest
• And somehow… a deep dive into online dating, mohawks, and why Brad would’ve swiped left on Angie (big mistake, huge)

At the end of the day, the crew asks the real question:

Is this season heating up… or are we just here for the chaos?

Either way—you’re not here for perfect analysis.

You’re here for the takes, the laughs, and the moments that make you say:

“Did they really just say that?”

This week, Brad’s out and Hannah steps in with something real.

After a conversation with high school students, she tackles the kind of questions we don’t always say out loud—like how small compromises turn into life-altering decisions, and why what you do in private eventually shapes everything.

From ignoring the voice of God in the little moments… to the power of bringing struggles into the light… to how our words and church culture can either push people away or pull them toward help—this episode doesn’t stay surface level.

It’s honest. It’s personal. And it’s a reminder that following Jesus isn’t about perfection—it’s about paying attention to the small things before they become big things.

If you’ve ever wrestled with temptation, regret, or wondering how to actually live this out day-to-day—this one’s for you.

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On this episode of Movie Torture, Brad, Jacob, and the legendary beach-dwelling MTD set out to review The Housemaid, but as usual the movie takes a backseat to discussions about dispensaries popping up on every corner, Brad’s aunt accusing him of being gay at family gatherings, and a deeply philosophical debate about whether it’s acceptable to “duke on top of a duke” in a gas station bathroom.

Things spiral quickly.

Brad debuts a new sponsor called Sweeney Suppressant, a spray designed to help men focus on the plot whenever Sydney Sweeney appears on screen, while Jacob questions how anyone in Hollywood stays married if their job description involves making out with coworkers for millions of dollars.

Eventually they remember there’s a movie to talk about.

The Housemaid starts with Sydney Sweeney taking a job cleaning a mansion where the family appears normal for about ten minutes before the wife begins screaming, firing her repeatedly, and trashing the house like a raccoon on espresso. Meanwhile the husband turns out to be a manipulative psycho who locks women in attic bedrooms and assigns bizarre punishments like pulling out 100 hairs or cutting yourself with broken china.

But the twist?

Sydney Sweeney isn’t the victim.

She’s basically Dexter for abusive husbands.

The guys break down the wild third act where teeth get ripped out with pliers, fancy plates get smashed out of pure revenge, and the villain gets locked in his own torture room like a DIY Saw trap.

Along the way the conversation somehow detours into:

1. Brad’s dad getting locked inside a car at a dealership
2. Whether Betty Rubble was hotter than Wilma (again)
3. Kirk Cameron and the Left Behind franchise
4. The possibility of Movie Torture reviewing Christian apocalypse movies next
5. MTD’s inevitable death in every episode scenario

By the end, everyone agrees The Housemaid is actually good — which almost never happens on this show — earning a rare Movie Gold rating and immediate excitement for Housemaid 2.

In summary:

A thriller about a killer housemaid somehow turns into a podcast about dispensaries, church movies, gas station bathroom ethics, and why Brad believes hiring Sydney Sweeney as a house cleaner would destroy most marriages.

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We can only fully understand love when we gain perspective and hear the stories of those who need it the most. Nina invites former “Stereo” co-host and friend Amazon Goddess to tell her story of a broken home that led to being a sex-worker.

This interview aims to foster understanding, and empathy, like what Jesus lead with when he sat at the table with sinners. 

We have way more in common with each other then we realize. You’re invited to listen with an open mind as we explore the complexities of life and the convictions of our hearts. 

The Floor is back, and within minutes this episode proves one thing very clearly: nobody fully understands how the game works. Not the contestants. Not production. And definitely not Brad.

Angie starts the episode ready to run a tight, professional recap. Brad immediately treats that like a suggestion, not a plan, and begins launching soundboard drops and side comments like he’s trying to win a separate competition. Meanwhile, Nicki steps in as the new voice of reason and quickly realizes she has joined a podcast where structure goes to die.

They attempt to recap the premiere, and to be fair, they do hit the highlights:

A guy dressed like a sparkly fortune teller wins a duel and becomes more memorable than half the cast combined.

A self-proclaimed sitcom expert forgets George Costanza, Leslie Knope, and the Golden Girls, which feels like grounds for immediate disqualification from society.

A contestant accidentally earns the nickname “Sean the Bus,” and that will now follow him longer than anything he did on the show.

Someone loses because they can’t identify a surge protector, which leads to a full discussion about whether that object has multiple identities.

And in a moment that will haunt everyone, a contestant blanks on “clam” in a seafood category.

In between all that, the podcast somehow finds time to spiral into debates about:

whether the rules make any sense,

whether production is making things up on the fly,

and whether intimidation strategy is real or just something people say to sound smart.

Angie keeps trying to steer the conversation back to actual analysis. Brad keeps taking the wheel and driving straight into a ditch of jokes and tangents. Nicki plays the middle, laughing, reacting, and occasionally trying to bring things back to reality.

By the end of the episode, you’ve learned a little about strategy, a lot about contestant mistakes, and almost nothing about how the game actually works.

The Floor may be the game show, but this podcast is the real chaos—and somehow, that’s exactly why it works.

80 episodes in… and this one hits different.

Brad dives into Gospel of Luke chapter 5 and unpacks a simple but uncomfortable truth:

You can have Jesus in your boat… and still not be doing what He says.

From empty nets to overflowing boats, this episode is all about what happens when obedience finally kicks in. Because let’s be honest—most of us believe, but hesitate when it’s time to actually trust.

Brad keeps it real:

1. following Jesus doesn’t mean you won’t feel tired
2. going deeper isn’t comfortable
3. and staying shallow is always easier

But the breakthrough?

It’s always on the other side of obedience.

With a powerful story of John Newton and a personal reflection on faith, leadership, and real-life struggle, this episode challenges you to stop coasting and start moving.

Big idea:

Don’t just have Jesus in your life—listen to Him.

If you’ve been stuck, hesitant, or playing it safe, this one’s for you.

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On this week's episode the guys head to the police car and talk, "Car 54, Where are You? Brad opens the show talking about how his son said one of his favorite 90's country songs is now creepy. "Daddy's Hand's" then Jacob ruins "Another on Bites the Dust" for the guys.

Brad wonders if he died would his wife ever hear the final podcast he made just for her, MTD and Brad spiral into a funny bit about how each cast member of the show would meet their demise.

The guys open a new segment where they talk about the movies that were playing while this movie was in the movies. Brad and Jacob both agree "Body Snatchers" is the best.

Jacob says Brad proposes at least 10 times a show that they should do another movie.

They all agree Rosie O'Donnell is miscast in this movie and wonder why this movie has 3 annoying voices in it.

Finally, they do compare MTD to grandpa Munster who is in this movie. You do not want to miss this arresting episode.

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What if the worst moment in your life isn’t the final chapter?

In this Easter episode of Your Weekly Calling, Brad Lowe reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus didn’t just change history — it changed everything about our future.

Good Friday looked like total defeat. Jesus was beaten, mocked, crucified, and buried. His followers thought the story was over.

But then Sunday happened.

Brad shares the powerful true story of Romanian pastor Richard Wurmbrand, who celebrated Easter in a communist prison after being tortured for his faith — proving that resurrection hope can’t be chained, silenced, or taken away.

In just a few minutes, this episode will challenge you to:

• Identify the “Friday” in your life — the place that feels hopeless

• Remember that God still writes Sundays

• Bring resurrection hope to someone who needs it this week

Because the empty tomb means something powerful:

The worst thing is never the last thing when Jesus is involved.

If this episode encouraged you, subscribe, follow, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so more people can hear God’s Word every Monday morning.

Your calling isn’t just what you do — it’s how you live.