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Rupert Grint—sorry, Grimpert—​plays sidekick to a farting Forrest Gump-esque boy in the 2002 sci-fi family comedy THUNDERPANTS also starring Bruce Cook, Paul Giamatti, Stephen Fry, & Ned Beatty. LIVE from Dublin, the HDTGM crew discuss if farts are green, the child firing squad, the farting opera note, Keira Knightley's cameo, and so much more. Plus, Paul tells a classic childhood story of the tim...

Daniel Radcliffe (Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Harry Potter) and Erin Darke (Miracle Workers, Moonshine) join Paul and Jason to break down the 2015 action flick Dragon Blade starring Jackie Chan, Adrian Brody, and John Cusack. They discuss the fact there is no dragon blade in the movie, John Cusack's American accent, how arrows do amazing things, and much more. (Originally Released 02/14/2019) •...

Jason & Paul have a classic Just Chat talkin' about Bad Boys 4, Star Wars: The Acolyte, a ton of streaming documentaries, comics, and much more! Plus, Paul dives into corrections and omissions from Bait 3D and reveals next week's extra stinky new movie.   PAUL & JASON'S TV/MOVIE PICKS: Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die The Acolyte Ahsoka We Are Lady Parts Mum Girls5Eva Fisk Ren Faire Hitler and the Nazis: E...

Writer/comedian Jake Fogelnest joins Jason, June, and Paul to break down 1987's Jaws 4: The Revenge. The crew discuss Lorraine Gary's return to the franchise, ponder why the sharks are so obsessed with the Bordy family, and reveal Mario Van Peebles improvised all his lines. Seems like this time it was actually personal. (Originally Released 09/04/2012) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs...

Tsunami + Underwater Supermarket + Sharks = the bonkers plot of 2012's Bait 3D (aka Bait). LIVE from the Nantucket Film Festival, Paul, June, & Jason dive into the upstairs/downstairs sharks, Bully the dog's attempted murder, the A-Team style shark cage suit, the questionable accents, and the logic of choosing a supermarket for your last big robbery. Is this movie a "well-polished upper"? Tune in...

From LA to NY to DC to… space?! Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang Bang) returns to discuss the extensive list of celebrity cameos in 2015’s Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! They also get into Fin’s running style, President Mark Cuban, the Universal Studios VIP front of the line pass, the return of Nova, David Hasselhoff in space, and so much more. (Originally Released 07/28/2015) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour date...

Writer/comedian Jordan Morris chats with Jason & Paul about comic books, music, movies, and his new horror-comedy graphic novel Youth Group. But first, Paul dives into corrections and omissions from Shark Attack 3: Megalodon, shares bonus content from that live show, and reveals next week's movie.   Jordan's new graphic novel Youth Group is out now! Grab it at: linktr.ee/jordanmorrisstuff • Go to...

Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang Bang) jumps back into the HDTGM waters to discuss 2014's Sharknado 2: The Second One. They talk all about Tara Reid's baby handwriting, Al Roker & Matt Lauer stabbing a shark to death, the bloody Statue of Liberty, the million cameos, and so much more. Plus, Paul and June's baby makes his podcast debut! (Originally Released 08/01/2014) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates,...

We're celebrating Hot Shark Summer all July and kicking things off with 2002's Shark Attack 3: Megalodon—a movie that asks, "What if Jaws happened in Porky's?" LIVE from London, the HDTGM crew discuss the best line in cinema history, the comically large momma shark, the bonkers VFX shots, the mystery of the groping hand, and so much more. Plus, June revisits her thoughts on male tea drinkers and o...

Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang Bang) joins Paul, Jason, & June to break down the 2013 SyFy channel viral sensation SHARKNADO! They get into Tara Reid's headshot portraits, the purpose of the opening scene, if a sharknado is scientifically possible, and so much more. Plus, June delivers her take on Nova's masterfully written monologue about the origin of her scar. (Originally Released 07/16/2013) • Go...

June and Paul chat about his love of scaring people, Billy Zane's Titanic ethical dilemma, and go behind the scenes of Paul's memoir. Plus, Paul responds to your corrections and omissions from The Happening, shares a bonus scene from The Happening live show, and announces next week's movie. Listen to the rest of Paul's episode of The Deep Dive on Apple Podcasts  or Spotify . • Go to hdtgm.com for...

What's the twist of this M. Night Shyamalan thriller about a beach that rapidly ages anyone on it? Well, let's just say 2021's Old made Paul, June, & Jason feel like they were aging faster than usual too. Plus, Paul tells the story of his audition for the film. (Originally Released 11/04/2021) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/hdtgm • S...

It's finally happening! What? No! Paul, Jason, & June break down M. Night Shyamalan's 2008 thriller The Happening—a movie where the trees are out to get us and Mark Wahlberg & Zooey Deschanel run away from wind. LIVE from Largo in LA, they discuss the talking plant scene, Marky Mark's mood ring, an A+ Jeremy Strong performance, Johnny Legs' bad parenting, and so much more. Plus, June takes a hard...

Leslye Headland (Star Wars: The Acolyte) and Sasheer Zamata (SNL) join Paul and Jason to discuss the 1983 sci-fi fantasy film Hercules starring Lou Ferrigno. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, they talk about the robots, Hercules tossing a bear into space, Lou Ferrigno’s dubbed voice, and much more. (Originally Released 05/23/2019) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more • Leave us a...

Jason joins Paul to test their knowledge of movie wizards when they play "The Wiz Quiz" before chatting about podcasts they're currently loving. Plus, Paul responds to your corrections and omissions from Merlin: The Return, shares a bonus scene from the Merlin live show, and announces next week's movie.    PAUL AND JASON'S PODCAST RECS: Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster All Songs Considere...

Breaking Bad's Matt Jones joins the HDTGM crew to cover the 1984 musical comedy that nobody wanted, Rhinestone starring Sylvester Stallone & Dolly Parton. LIVE from Largo in L.A. they discuss the song Drinkenstein, the baby Hitler line, Sly & Dolly's duet, and how NYC is apparently the country music capital of the world. Plus, they ask "What does the phrase 'mice f%#ing on cotton' actually mean?"...

Don't tell June, but Drop Dead Fred himself Rik Mayall stars alongside Tia Carrere in the 2000 fantasy film Merlin: The Return. LIVE from Belfast's Ulster Hall, the HDTGM crew discuss Guinevere's too tight hair curls, the sneaky ghost skeletons, the water hose in the science lab, and what it means to have #BigMerlinEnergy. Plus, a King Arthur in the audience asks Paul a momentous question. Also......

John Mulaney (Big Mouth, Everybody's In L.A.) joins Paul, June, & Jason to cover the bonkers 1986 post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie Solarbabies. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, they discuss rollerskating in the future, Jami Gertz's bangs, robots programmed to enjoy, and more. Plus, Paul tells us about setting up a fake Jami Gertz autograph signing when he worked at Blockbuster Video. (Originally Relea...

Paul responds to your corrections and omissions from Madame Web, shares a bonus scene from the Madame Web live show, and announces next week's movie. Plus, Paul gives you his picks for all the TV shows, books, movies, and music he's currently loving.   PAUL'S PICKS: Ryan North's Fantastic Four comic series Wish Dragon I Shouldn't Be Telling You This (But I'm Going To Anyway) by Chelsea Devantez Er...

Kristen Schaal (Bob's Burgers) joins Paul, June, & Jason to discuss the first ever Marvel movie, 1985's Howard the Duck starring Lea Thompson. They ask burning questions about duck boobies, duck genitalia, duck evolution, and Lea Thompson's strange relationship with Howard. And you better BILLieve there'll be plenty o' duck puns! (Originally Released 06/25/2013) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, m...

Bonjour! Join Paul, Jason, and June as they grab a Pepsi and swing into 2024's Madame Web starring Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney. LIVE from Largo in LA, they break down the baby shower scene, the looney tunes fireworks factory climax, the magic healing powers of chest compressions, and how the movie ruined an iconic Spider-Man line. Plus, they ask "How did a baby in an Amazon spider cave end u...

F&%K THE MOON! Paul, Jason, and June break down the 2022 disaster flick Moonfall starring Halle Berry and Patrick Wilson. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, they discuss Lexus Dealerships, Megastructures, the confusion around the exchange student, and if there are or aren't British accents in the movie. Plus, they ask "Does this movie think we're too stupid to understand AI?" (Originally Released 06/...

What's up Jerks?! Paul's away, which means Jason's here to take charge of a chaotic Last Looks ep on The Ugly Truth. With the help of producers Scott and Molly, Jason reluctantly digs into corrections and omissions, shares a bonus scene from the Ugly Truth live show, and reveals next week's movie. Plus, he gives the lowdown on all TV shows, podcasts, and music that he's currently loving.   TOUR IN...

Lesley Arfin (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Love) joins Paul, June, and Jason to break down Ernest P. Worrell’s antics in the 1990 slapstick comedy Ernest Goes To Jail. They discuss Ernest’s imperviousness to electricity, his ability to fly, and his Rube Goldberg contraptions that seem to always hurt people. Plus, June reveals she thinks that bad Jim Varney's lookin' kinda nice. (Originally Released 05/20/2...

What's the Ugly Truth of this 2009 rom-com starring Katherine Heigl and HDTGM all-star Gerard Butler? Paul, June, and Jason travel all the way to Glasgow, Scotland to crack the case. They analyze the hot air balloon climax, a child bringing Katherine Heigl to orgasm via remote controlled vibrating underwear, all the bonkers fashion choices, and so much more. Plus, June gives flirty texting advice...