Not a Bomb

Round 2 of Movie Matchup March is here, and this time, it’s a battle of Leslie Nielsen comedies! First up: Spy Hard , a James Bond parody—though if you asked this crew to define “parody,” you’d be in for a very long night. Then, it’s Wrongfully Accused , a Fugitive spoof that throws subtlety out the window… and then crashes through that window on a runaway train. To help dissect the chaos, Troy an...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast, the show where we tackle cinema’s biggest box office failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. March’s special theme cranks the adrenaline to the max as Troy and Brad throw it back to their original podcast showdown—where only one film can reign supreme. This time, they’re diving headfirst into the high-flying world of Parachute Action Films , pitting...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast, the show where we tackle cinema’s biggest box office failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. This week, Brad and Troy dive into one of the biggest box office flops of 1996, Barb Wire . In the '90s, Pamela Anderson was riding high on her success with Baywatch and grabbing headlines due to her high-profile marriage to Tommy Lee. She also took on a...

Put on your bunny suit and jump through some wormholes—Not A Bomb is back with a fresh episode! This week, Troy and Brad dive into Richard Kelly’s debut film, Donnie Darko . Released under less-than-ideal circumstances, with a limited marketing budget and a strange concept, Donnie Darko has since blossomed into one of the most beloved cult classics of the early 2000s. After all these years, does D...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. On this week’s episode of Not A Bomb, Troy, and Brad are happy to welcome back to the show Sammy from the GGTMC to discuss the fantasy adventure film - The Adventures of Baron Munchausen . As a four-time Academy Award-nominated film, The Adventures of B...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. Troy and Brad are back with a brand-new episode of Not A Bomb! This week, they're diving into the wacky world of corporate America with the 1994 screwball comedy The Hudsucker Proxy . Picture this: an evil Paul Newman on a mission to dominate the wo...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. Unfortunately, Troy and Brad must say goodbye to the McConaughthon as our month dedicated to the one and only Matthew McConaughey comes to an end. In this week's episode, the guys discuss a film that was meant to launch a multi-media extravaganza. H...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. Alright, alright, alright, the McConaughthon continues with one of the biggest box-office failures of all time: the 2005 action-adventure film Sahara . Known for its troubled production and questionable accounting practices, Sahara saw its budget double...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. January has become an impromptu Matthew McConaughey month or “McConaughthon.” Last week, the guys tackled Tiptoes . This week, they had to do a hard turn into science-fiction with 2002’s post-apocalyptic film - Reign of Fire . Both a financial and criti...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast, the show where we tackle cinema’s biggest box office failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. Happy New Year, and thank you for supporting the podcast in 2025. After this week’s choice, you might never want to listen to the podcast again. Troy and Brad had the best intentions. There was once a movie in which Gary Oldman, in the role of a lifetime, pl...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast, the show where we tackle cinema’s biggest box office failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. Troy and Brad bid farewell to the cinematic "bombs" of 2024 with an ambitious journey into the American frontier. Their latest viewing: Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 , a three-hour epic Western directed by none other than Kevin Costner. Banking on hi...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast, the show where we tackle cinema’s biggest box office failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. Troy and Brad roundhouse-kick their way into the dojo this week to honor the undisputed champions of 2024’s action-packed film scene. The dynamic duo starts by throwing down their top five action movies of the year, filled with all the judo chops, flying kic...

Welcome back to the Not A Bomb podcast, the show where we tackle cinema’s biggest box office failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. The guys continue their journey of some of the biggest box office failures of 2024. In this week’s episode, they discuss the prequel to one of the greatest action films of all time: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga . Brad and Troy also continue their tradition of...

The podcast where we tackle cinema’s biggest box office failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. “Would a robot ever dream of leaving the stars behind?” This week, Troy and Brad explore one of 2024’s most ambitious animated flops— Mars Express ! Joining the discussion is director, editor, writer, and most importantly - friend of the podcast, Michael Neel , ready to break down this cybe...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. “He was in the Amazon with my mom when she was researching spiders before she died.” The time has finally come as Troy and Brad discuss one of the biggest bombs of 2024 - Madame Web . No review of Madame Web would be complete without superfan - Jose fro...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. The fires of history still burn bright, and the lads of Not A Bomb are here to stoke them with tales of valor and defiance. This week, the spotlight falls on the dashing duo of Mr. Boxer-Dropper himself, Henry Cavill, and his stalwart ally Alan Ritchson...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. Look out, Vault Hunters, ‘cause the “Bombs of 2024” have “clapped” their way over to Pandora for the hot mess express that is... Borderlands ! Based on the billion-dollar game series we all know and love (or, like, kinda tolerate), this movie decides to...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. Not A Bomb is officially kicking off its "Bombs of 2024" month, and they might be starting with one of the best films of the year: The Last Stop in Yuma County. Highly recommended by a loyal friend of the podcast, Randy, this film brings a fresh take on...

Welcome to your favorite spooky podcast about some of scariest cinematic bombs! On this week’s thrilling episode, the gang bids a bittersweet farewell to the spookiest season of the year—yes, Spooktober is coming to a close. But hold on to your hats, folks, because this episode might have more tricks than treats! Our intrepid crew takes us deep into the realm of science fiction as they discuss the...

Welcome back to the most ghoulish podcast about some of your favorite cinematic bombs Spooky season is officially here, and Troy and Brad are diving headfirst into the blaxploitation horror classic, Bones , from 2001. Featuring the one and only D-O-Double-G, Snoop Dogg, alongside the iconic Pam Grier, this film delivers a powerful exploration of urban life, drug culture, and the bold declaration o...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we dive into some of cinema's biggest box office failures and explore whether they deserve a second chance! As the spooky season unfolds, Troy and Brad tackle the supernatural horror film of 2023, The Exorcist: Believer . This sixth installment in the Exorcist series, directed by David Gordon Green, treats horror fans as if they’ve never experi...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we dive into some of cinema's biggest box office failures and explore whether they deserve a second chance! Spooky season has arrived, and what’s more haunting than films that flopped at the box office? We’re kicking off Spooktober with Troy’s favorite actor, Tom Cruise, and his 2017 fantasy action-adventure The Mummy . Joined by frequent guest...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we dive into some of cinema's biggest box office failures and explore whether they deserve a second chance! Sadly, Listener Request Month has reached its final full moon, but don’t worry—Troy and Brad are still howling with excitement for the last suggestion. Dedicated pack member Philip sank his fangs into Wolfen, a horror crime thriller often...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we dive into some of cinema's biggest box office failures and explore whether they deserve a second chance! Listener Request Month takes a little pause as the guys gather in the same room to record a special episode with Jose and Alex from Watch Skip Plus. To celebrate this momentous occasion, there was only one film that could do it justice: T...

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema's biggest box office failures and decide if they deserve a second chance. Listener Request Month continues as Troy and Brad finally delve into the frequently requested film, "One from the Heart," directed by Francis Ford Coppola. This movie is a musical disguised as a drama, depicting the story of a Las Vegas couple go...