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Star Trek
Christmas
My Father the Hero
Hot Frosty
Pottersville
Flight Risk
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Neil Breen
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Mrs. Brown's Boys D'movie
Michael Shannon
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Greenland 2: Migration
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The Devil Wears Prada 2
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Topher Grace

Nathan and Brendan discuss truly awful movies while trying to keep their sanity in tact. Full disclosure: We may be in love with the movies we deem terrible. New episodes uploaded every Thursday! Logo created by Mariah Lirette. Theme song by Taylor Sheasgreen of the Motorleague.

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It's no secret that this podcast loves wrestling and what better way to celebrate the greatest sport of all than by talking about the moments that piqued everyone's interest, standout matches and so forth. Ryan is back to lend his two cents, we hear ... more

"STARRING" Dave Bautista? Come on, movie.

This week, the guys are joined by Ryan Gilbert to begin the March to WrestleMania. On the docket this time? A film starring no less than three wrestlers... Wrong Side of Town. They discuss the fake star bill... more

It's Brendan! And... Brendan. Just him, Uce. This week, he tries to figure out what to do for a solo mini-episode. Surely, he will use one of the suggestions from you lovely people and it will all work out. He also reveals next week's movie to begin ... more

Nathan is out of commission this week so special guest co-host Galen Howard joins the conversation to talk about notorious failure My Father the Hero. The guys talk about this movie's insanely problematic premise, the attempted water-ski murder, the ... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Gilbert
Wrestling personality invited to discuss the film
Guest on What Were They Thinking?
Episode: Wrong Side of Town (w/Ryan Gilbert)
Galen Howard
Guest co-host brought in to discuss the film
Filmmaker and podcast guest
Episode: My Father the Hero (w/guest co-host Galen Howard)
Sharon Horwath
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Episode: Early Access - Mini-Episode: Promising Premises
Mariah Lirette
Neil Breen expert on the podcast
Frequent guest, Neil Breen enthusiast
Episode: Twisted Pair (w/Mariah Lirette)
Ben Gillcrist
Star Trek enthusiast/guest commentator
Episode: Star Trek: Section 31 (w/Ben Gillcrist & Jason MacLeod)
Jason MacLeod
Star Trek enthusiast/guest commentator
Episode: Star Trek: Section 31 (w/Ben Gillcrist & Jason MacLeod)

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Nathan
Co-host of the show; known for witty banter and film critique.
Brendan
Co-host of the show; brings playful, energetic critique and humor.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • More Arnold PLEASE

    Just started going through your back catalogue and got to Commando. I’ve never laughed so much at a podcast in all my life.

    If you haven’t already PLEASE can you do every Arnold film. I can listen to that all day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dchantry
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • This is a awesome podcast unlike the movies you guys rate. You guys make me smile form hearing how bad some of these movies were. I hope you guys prosper and I must say “what were they thinking” 😑

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    NecronNeedsCoffee☕️
    5 years ago
  • Must listen!

    Put this in your weekly queue and you won’t be disappointed! Great podcast with interesting topics and banter!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pwbeatty
    United States5 years ago
  • Seriously bad (movies)

    From the absolute worst films ever made to just below tolerable, the hosts dissect em all! Always a good laugh and the chance to explore some truly horrible movies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    H.A.H
    Canada5 years ago
  • WWTT?

    This is a podcast for people who are looking for really good movies but keep finding bad ones. The hosts pull apart a wide range of movies that really missed the mark in a funny and charming way. You'll feel like you do when having one of those conversations about a movie with you're friends wondering "WHAT WERE THEY THINKING"!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Howard m b
    United States5 years ago

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Wrong Side of Town (w/Ryan Gilbert)
Q: What did critics think of the movie overall?
The group notes a single formal review among many fan comments, with Rotten Tomatoes audience sentiment being mixed to negative and critics largely scarce, suggesting the film appealed mainly to wrestling fans and genre audiences rather than mainstream critics.

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Two comedic hosts dissect truly awful films with sharp banter, affection, and a penchant for celebrating flawed cinema. Across episodes, they mix deep dives into movie-making misfires with playful riffs, guest perspectives from critics and enthusiasts, and recurring segments that keep conversations lively even when the movie itself is a dumpster fire. Listeners can expect a friendly, often mischievous tone, solid chemistry between co-hosts, and thoughtful critiques that balance nostalgia with critical eye, all delivered in a format that blends discussion, games, and fan-friendly trivia. A standout trait is the duo's willingness to embrace love for bad cinema while skewering questionable choices with wit, making it ideal for fans who want en... more

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