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Kicking off our Charlie Kaufman series is the 1999 film Being John Malkovich, directed by Spike Jonze! Enjoy this deep dive into the off-kilter whimsy and existential vicariism of this film with your favorite podcast hosts: Malkovich, Malkovich, and Malkovich! Sorry, we mean: Ryan, Brendan, and Logan. That was odd.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @twistedmugmedia, email us at twistedmugmedia@...

In preparation for Mank, the boys catch up with David Fincher's catalog thus far with his adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel Gone Girl. Join Brendan, Ryan, and Logan in a lively discussion about the many twists and turns of this dark story and speculation about the nihilistic messaging within. Come back next week for a review of Being John Malkovich, the first installment in what's sure to be an...

Our David Fincher series continues with his 2011 novel-adaption, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. It's definitely one of Fincher's darkest and most disturbing films, but how does it stand up in light of last week's Oscar-winning hit, The Social Network? Check it out!    Now, what did you think about this episode? Have a recommendation for the show? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter @twistedmugm...

HELLO!!! Welcome back to stop wait what. We're a little late putting out an episode, and for that reason, it's just Brendan and Logan on this episode. Or is it? A whole slew of crazy characters shows up in this week's episode. Tune in to find out who!   Find us on Twitter and Instagram @twistedmugmedia

We all were on zoom for this podcast (as we have been for the whole pandemic)...damn Sorkin really nailed that "live on the internet" thing didn't he? The guys breakdown down one of Fincher's most iconic movies, The Social Network. We know that Mat and Ryan love the film, but did the Sorkin-Fincher collaboration work for Dan and Logan? Come back next Monday for our next review in the David Fincher...

Mat and Logan switch things up with the podcast's first book review! Released in 1990, The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer charts the development of everyone's favorite local homecoming queen. Mat and Logan talk about their favorite diary entries in this fascinating and rich book. Check it out!   Now, what did you think about this episode? Have a recommendation for the show? Let us know on Instagram...

The moment you've all been waiting for: wrinkly baby time! It's back to our David Fincher series with this week's review of the 2008 adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Hear what Ryan, Brendan, and Logan have to say about this film, and come back next week to hear what we think about The Social Network.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @twistedmugmedia, che...

After 3 weeks of intense debate in our over/underrated series, the boys enjoy the smooth brain pleasing, The Haunted Mansion. The guys discuss the weird subtext of the film and the tie ins with the ride! Come back next week as we continue our David Fincher series with The Curious Case of Benjamin Button! Check us out on YouTube at Twisted Mug Media Network! And follow us on Instagram and Twitter @...

Brendan, Ryan, and Nolan are back with an all-new STOP WAIT WHAT! Join them as they talk about trivia, dreams, stolen diamonds, frogs and a variety of other things! You don't wanna miss this!   Find us on social media @twistedmugmedia

This week we talk about Boyhood, Mat's pick in our round of unpopular opinions. Filmed over 12 years with the same actors, this movie inspired a slew of accolades and praise from critics and audiences alike — but failed to capture the hearts of a few certain podcasters.  There's some great debate and discussion in here so be sure to check it out! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @twistedmugmedia...

We've made it! After over two years of reviewing each episode of Twin Peaks, we have finally reached the milestone that is the season 2 finale. Predictions were thrown out the window in this absolutely brilliant episode, directed by the one and only David Lynch. Mat, Logan, and Ryan go extremely in-depth and give some super raw reactions to what might just be the greatest Twin Peaks episode. Check...

The guys' unpopular opinions continue with Logan's pick, the 2018 Best Picture Winner, The Shape of Water! Should fairy tales still adhere to some logical rules? Does the messaging of the film miss the mark? Should you wash your hands before or after peeing? We'll discuss all that and more in this deep dive into Guillermo del Toro's magnum opus. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @twistedmugmedia,...

Brendan and Logan welcome Ed as the first ever guest host on Stop! Wait, What? Listen as the guys discuss muppets, child discipline, and the food at Disney parks. Plus, an ex-Hallmark employee stops by!    Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @twistedmugmedia, email us at twistedmugmedia@gmail.com, and check out the Twisted Mug Media Network YouTube page. You can also follow Ed @edellipsis, and reac...

Sorry for the very late upload! We had some audio issues with the first twenty minutes or so, as you'll hear, and our schedules have really started to fill up. BUT, regardless, we carry on with our first over/underrated picks series with Ryan's pick, The Tree of Life. Come back next week for Logan's pick, Best Picture Winner The Shape of Water!   Email us at twistedmugmedia or hit us up on Twitter...

What's up you spooky people? Twisted Mug Mysteries is back with a brand new episode on the Zodiac Killer (following the release of our podcast on the movie Zodiac)! Join Brendan, Ryan, Mat, and Logan as they dive headfirst into this classic case!   Find us on Instagram and twitter @twistedmugmedia

The CTP guys tackle a huge case and film in David Fincher's career, Zodiac! Go down the rabbit hole of the case and hysteria with the guys concerning the film then come back on Wednesday for the TMM deep dive into the case itself. Come back next week for a hotly contested film, The Tree of Life by Terrance Mallick.   Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @twistedmugmedia and email us at twistedmugmed...

Brendan, Nolan, and Logan are back for another Stop! Wait, What? Today, a guest tells us about his many friends, you'll learn about some All-American life hacks, and there's a "Buzzfeed or Brendan" first. Plus, you get two cold opens for the price of one! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @twistedmugmedia, check out our YouTube page, Twisted Mug Media Network, and email us at twistedmugmedia@gmai...

We're back to review some more Clone Wars episodes, but we also wanted to take some time to address what's unfortunately still going on in America today. If you choose to take your mind off the world by listening, thank you, and if you need some time away from the silliness of our show -- we get it.    Find us on Instagram and Twitter @twistedmugmedia and email us at twistedmugmedia@gmail.com

David Fincher follows up another one of his early classic films with Hollywood thriller. Does this one top The Game for the guys? Or does it get caught in the usual trappings of the genre? Come back next week for the last in Part 1 of our David Fincher series with one of Mat's favorite films, Zodiac. Come back to the feed tomorrow to hear what movies we are reviewing between the two parts of our F...

With only one episode left in Twin Peaks's 1990's television run, Mat, Logan, and Ryan dive into episode 21 of season 2, Miss Twin Peaks. The guys explore the positives of this episode, as well as some of the ways that it regresses into classic season-two pitfalls. Check it out!   Now, what did you think about this episode? Have a recommendation for the show? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter @...

I Might Play That is back with a brand new episode! Brendan, Logan, and Nolan discuss the Animal Crossing series with a focus on the latest installment, New Horizons!   Find us on Twitter and Instagram @twistedmugmedia

You know the first rule...and we broke it. Come back next week for another lesser known early Fincher film, Panic Room starring Jodie Foster.    Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @twistedmugmedia and email us at twistedmugmedia@gmail.com!

Mat and Ryan are back for the second part of their Top 25 Films of the 2010s with their 10-1 picks! What tops our best of the 2010s? Is there any crossover near the top? Listen and hear our picks!   Follow us at Twitter and Instagram @twistedmugmedia and email us at twistedmugmedia@gmail.com

The ATI guys are back for a quick wrap up discussion of Season 1 of the Clone Wars where they discuss the highs and lows of the season, their biggest takeaways, and what they're looking forward to next season. Come back in two weeks when they start tackling Season 2 of the show!   Follow us on social media @twistedmugmedia and email us at twistedmugmedia@gmail.com

We're back to play The Game! The guys ponder one of the most perplexing David Fincher films leaving the guys split on how to take it. Come back next week for the 1999 classic, Fight Club! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @twistedmugmedia and email us at twistedmugmedia@gmail.com