How Original

Buongiorno ragazzi! This one's for all the fraudsters out there, because we're covering the rare Netflix Original W "Ripley" (2024). We delve into Pat's obsession with passports and our ongoing investigation of the case of Drake v. Kendrick. Can modern viewers handle b&w? Why is this show too beautiful for Netflix? How hard is identity theft, really? And just what was Rip...

The boys can’t make heads or tails of ‘Mea Culpa’ (2024), a movie that has garnered almost unanimously scathing reviews. Did George get conned in Mexico? Can a movie have a ‘twist’ if it doesn’t make any sense? What’s it like at Shoeless Joe’s? Could Pat survive one sip of the ‘preparation?’ Are the Colorado Avalanche promoting getting cucked? Will mayor Ken Sim let Vancouverites celebrate in the...

This is a rare breed: a Pat-only episode. Pat sits down, cracks a Guinness 0, and tears through ‘Puppy Love’ (2023), an AMAZON ORIGINAL. He talks about the losers on the Criterion subreddit, the backpack lifestyle, dog-fishing on apps, why is this movie not a tight 90, ‘Marvin’s Room,’ Tik Tok rizz parties, and horrendous first-dates. How many problems you got (a lot), how many times you pod (a lo...

Once again, How Original pods for longer than the length of the movie. Always bet the over. The boys cover ‘The Babysitter” (2017) and have a great time even if the movie makes no sense. They talk about the ongoing Drake situation, George’s nonlinear interpretation of the very linear movie, taking her to the Hyatt and then freaking it, friend of the pod Sid from ‘Toy Story,’ learning to embrace th...

Sorry Pat, we're actually not covering ABC's hit show "Lost" (2004-2010). This week we delve into "The Lost Daughter" (2021). We also discuss munching raw spinach over the sink for health points, spoiler etiquette, and the microbiome of Kevin Smith's jorts. Is Ben Affleck's character in "Jersey Girl" jerker of the year? Is J. Cole too humble, or not hu...

This episode has been hurtling towards listeners for a while now, much like a world-ending asteroid. This week the boys cover ‘Don’t Look Up’ (2021), a true extinction event of a movie, a real stinker. Pat and George talk about apocalypse survival tactics, attractive stars playing frumpy, should Leo and Jonah have swapped roles, where was China in all this, the allure of being a scientist with clo...

Don't you Irish Wish (2024) you were listening to How Original right now? Well, you're in the right timeline, baby. Yes, Pat's still in love with Lindsay Lohan like it's 2007. We talk about the ethics of manipulating info discovered in alternate timelines, the fiction of the Huberman lab, scenes where writers stare at Chapter 1, the psychosexual interiority of Meek Mill, a proper p...

Heavy weighs Tim "The Big Dog" Chalamet's crown in "The King" (2019). In this episode we worship at the church of Tim, ruminating on topics such as questionable car purchases, framed bedside celeb photos, Pat's strange sword addiction, Lilly Rose-Depp's sizeable aura, period piece pedanticism, fighting in the muddiest field of all time, AND MORE. Are you as Timulate...

Please, someone ground Sandler. Bring our guy home. This week the boys are coming to you live from CzechConnect, discussing Spaceman (2024). We also tackle the honestly more riveting topics of donair hands, zero g "emissions", land vs. sea vs. air actors, unnecessary reskins of classic movies, the pantheon critters we've sent into space, and MUCH more. https://www.youtube.com/@HowOri...

Finally, the boys enter the illustrious world of spinoff movies. This one ain't bad, if you're into that kind of thing. Pat and George riff on "El Camino" and greedy TV fans, how to dress when you're on the lam, comfort movies, Pat's issues with the smol beanification of Jesse Pinkman by fans, the disappointingly brief screentime given to the actual El Camino, and the joy...

Chat, is this real? It’s another video episode of How Original - you can feel the boys’ auras through the screen. They cover ‘Players’ (2024) and discuss topics like Netflix streaming the SAG awards (earth-shattering...), Pat’s giant t-shirt, whether you should edit your lover’s writing, whether friend groups should spend their waking lives in bars telling lies, Georges Bataille’s dark twisted fan...

Go, go, go, go, pod so good we honour roll. We're back in our bag talking about vapid romcom sequels. The movie this week is 'To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You' (2020), and we cover topics such as becoming suspension bridge regulars, teachers spilling industry secrets, the Super Bowl (sadly not a Netflix exclusive yet), Pat going deep in Taytay's catalogue, horrifying a cappel...

Scoopitty woop. Woopity scoop. Lift yourself up on your feet for this one, folks, you'll need to get some blood flowin' to your brains cause we're discussing our WOATest Netflix original yet. And, in case you were wondering, our discussion of 'Lift' (2024) starring Kevin Hart DID in fact lead into intense speculation about Natalie Wood's death. We also get into our grand pl...

I don’t know watchu heard about me… but I’m a motherfuckin P-O-D-C-A… okay, you get it. We’re back from the grave. We’ve meticulously scripted a whole new season of episodes for you. Today Pat and George are covering ‘Good Grief’ (2023) and some other topics - Netflix’s quest for prestige, a little awards show called the Oscars, what was the deal with Epstein’s temple, and a mysterious disappearin...

It's a surprise season finale, and the boys are capping it off with the new Bradley Cooper joint where he's a concert penist or some shit, 'Maestro' (2023). More importantly, they finally delve into whether Antarctica and the Arctic are the same thing, rail against industry plant accusers, and debate about buying the l8 gr8 Fast Cat ferries. If you miss this one, you WILL contract...

It's very important you watch our video episode for 'Bird Box' (2018), otherwise you'll miss a sight gag and you won't get the proper How Original experience - you might as well be Sandra Bullock rowing a boat blindfolded. Pat and George discuss the alleged winner of the streaming wars, Netflix's foray into video games, the Bird Box challenge (knowing our listeners, you guy...

Pop the champagne and get comfy - the first, extra long episode of 2024 covers the Netflix original 'Leave the World Behind' (2023) and includes some hard-hitting interviews at the top. Then Pat and George talk about their movie watching highlights over the past year (controversial stuff tbh), Obama's drone addiction, predictive programming conspiracies, George's high blackjack IQ,...

Steamy. Spicy. Sexy. Yes, it's us, your favourite podders, talking about your favourite streaming platform. This week it's the erotic (not psychosexual) Brazilian thriller 'Burning Betrayal' (2023). Our burning hot talking points include enemies of the pod, a bizarre alternate reality where the Netflix sound is a goat, Pat's outdated television tastes, George's perplexing h...

We're on that S tier of Netflix content on this one as we discuss "May December" (2023). We also don't shy away from hot topics like the ill-conceived Santa Swim, a legendary misuse of Netflix funds, whether it takes a high acting IQ to act poorly on purpose, and Pat's stance on Christmas (the answer WON'T surprise you). What if Santa was a woman? What if Taylor Swift was...

Christmas episodes just don't fall out the sky, you know. P & G tackle 'Klaus' (2019), the first animated movie they've done on pod. The boys cover why kids movies should be scary, Tarzan's body count, prolific Russian translators (Goblin's version), and much more. Merry Christmas to all the Santapilled jollycels, and we'll be back for one more episode before (or ri...

There are two types of people: those who are geekin', and those who are locked in. If you're like us, you're so locked in you're watching basketball streams on an iPhone tipped sideways. It's an auspicious occasion and we're on the classic tip with "Uncut Gems" (2019). Meanwhile, Pat's trying to gatekeep Julia Fox fandom, George trusts everyone, and our punish...

Sorry Netflix, this one's for us. The boys are joined by two strapping young podcasters from Think Fresh podcast to discuss HBO's x The Weeknd's universally panned show. We unpack the Weeknd's rattail, opine on the failing Rolling Stone's hit piece, search for a new Subway spokesperson, review cometingency plans (that joke will make sense when you hear the ep) and shame Pat for...

This week the fellas tackle "Escaping Twin Flames" (2023), an unsettling look into a cult run mostly through Facebook and Zoom. They discuss sending coded Eminem messages via short fiction, George's cult pitch, Pat's recent fascination with Borzoi dogs, the insanity of following a dripless cult leader, Pat's cult immunity (he keeps saying "he's different"), and...

Another video episode as the boys cover "Calibre" (2018) - this one was lovingly recorded on Pat's 2010 camera with an extremely sus battery. Now, you may be wondering, why didn't they simply film on Pat's brand new iPhone? Look pal, do you want a free podcast or not? How Original zigs when you expect them to zag. This one is for the lo-fi fiends, the oldheads who think teach...

It's on sight today as the boys record their first video pod! Fresh off a highly exclusive (by which we mean fully open to the general public) theatre screening of "The Killer" (2023), David Fincher's newest film - we delve into toxic sauna traits, toxic subreddit traits, toxic hitman traits. You get the picture. Bask in this toxic cesspool and enjoy, Loyalists. We can't prom...