
Not A Bomb Podcast explores the cinematic failures of the box office as well as movies that critics, universally, didn‘t love. Each week, Brad and Troy discuss the history of a disastrous movie release and debate whether the film deserves a second chance. From misunderstood classics like Heaven’s Gate to cheesy flicks like Samurai Cop, you’ll find a wide variety of films that get a little extra at... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 371 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsTV & Film | |||

To prep for October and spooky movies, Not A Bomb is heading into spooky territory, and this week Troy and Brad are traveling all the way to Japan for Sweet Home, the 1989 horror film that proves haunted houses are significantly more dangerous when n... more
Welcome back to Not A Bomb, the podcast where we resurrect cinema’s most infamous box office disasters and ask the burning question: is it a bomb? This week, Troy and Brad put on their finest trench coats, grab some unnecessarily large pistols, and d... more
Welcome back to Not A Bomb, the podcast where we resurrect cinema’s most infamous box office disasters and ask the burning question: is it a bomb? This week, Troy and Brad grab their autograph books, practice their monologues, and desperately try to ... more
Welcome back to Not A Bomb, the podcast where we resurrect cinema’s most infamous box office disasters and ask the burning question: is it a bomb? This week, Troy and Brad strap themselves into the Animus, sharpen their hidden blades, and attempt a l... more
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Great, fun banter, shocking to find out what movies bombed, and a great way to discover and revisit films. 5 stars
Great, fun banter, shocking to find out what movies bombed, and a great way to discover and revisit films. 5 stars
I’ve been listening to this podcast over two years now, nearly three, Brad and Troy are truly lovers of film. They always do their homework on the film they’re covering and have a great discussion and have equally enjoyable guests. Definitely a podcast to recommend.
I love this podcast, even as I struggle to keep up with episodes among the many other podcasts that I listen to.
Glad I found this pod, they have a real fresh and funny vibe that’s never dull and always infectious. From the silly to the cool to the down right dumb, this show has it all. Add it to your playlist!
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A witty, film-nerd driven show that reexamines cinematic releases labeled as box-office bombs or critically divisive. Across episodes, Brad and Troy dissect production histories, marketing misfires, and cultural footprints of overlooked or misunderstood films, often pairing rigorous research with lively banter and guest perspectives. The format blends historical context, industry trivia, and a playful defense of titles that fans sometimes love to hate, making it a solid pick for listeners who enjoy thorough film analysis with a laid-back, buddy-at-the-table vibe. Notable strengths include a consistent duo dynamic, thoughtful unpacking of why certain films underperformed, and a willingness to spotlight cult favorites that critics overlooked.... more
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