What Did We Just Watch?

"In the great Podcast Rush, going lucratively viral was the hope and dream of men: the ruthless siren of Maybe Being Able to Retire One Day Despite This Economy beckoning thousands to her treacherous bosom. Beckoning thousands to her unmined corners of podcastdom!" In this episode of WDWJW, we're serving up Charlie Chaplin's 1942 re-release of The Gold Rush. As a special treat to...

“Podcasting is becoming a spiritual thing. I must admit it frightens me a bit; they don't seem to see the difference between podcasting, and not podcasting. Mark! Jill! Vince! There's no concept of weekends anymore!” We’re going down to Virgil, Texas to check out 1986’s David Byrne musical comedy, “True Stories”. Harden up your heart, forget your name, and live some wild wild life, ‘cause...

Happy Birthday! On this day 3 years ago we published our first show. This year has been great, and to celebrate we are revisiting those shows in the only way we know how: a quiz show. We've got questions about the movies, questions about our guest and questions about...our questions. Thanks to everyone who has supported us. Excited for new films, new contestants and new head-scratching questio...

"How would you like to bite that in the butt, develop lockjaw, and be podcasted to death?" It's that time of year. Our crew is once again starting our new year of podcasting off with a another Chuck Norris movie. Our contestants discuss Norris's 'rough' image in this movie, how 'lone' McQuade actually is, as well as try to figure out what Texas Rangers actually do...

I’m the baddest podcaster on the planet. I am Darius Grouch III, The Rumble, and I am taking down the Money Plane! What do Disney Chanel stars, the Punisher, and Fraiser all have in common? Why…Money Plane, of course. Join us this week as we explore the ins and outs of low budget, fast paced film making with the 2020 heist film, Money Plane. If you ever wondered if you could fly on a plane and mak...

“Gordon’s alive...and on a Podcast??” You bet your wood beast he is. This week,  What Did We Just Watch  tackles  Flash Gordon  (1980), and our contestants answer questions about Queen’s iconic theme, alien locales with suspiciously Latin roots, and—yeah—a surprising amount of weird sex stuff. Grab your football, strap on your Hawkman wings, and DIVE in. ⁠Check out Mission: Rejected Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hos...

"One, two, three... Of course you're all here to listen to this podcast, it’s the TOWAH!" -Arnold Schwarzenegger playing a British man. That's just a taste of the incredible writing and witty dialogue you can expect us to discuss in this week's episode of the 2019 fantasy adventure film, The Iron Mask. Our panel discusses the many titles this movie was supposed to have, the m...

"Pod-Weep-Gra-Na-Weep-Ninnybong" That's the universal greeting. Next we offer you a little energon goodie. This week our contestants find out who killed the Transformers, and why. We discuss the early (better?) drafts of this movie, how trains work in space, who's head gets replaced by a twelve year old boy, and whether or not [SPOILER] ever comes back. First we crack the shell,...

“You mustn't take the word "podcast" too literally. It's an adaptation of Ipod and broadcast, meaning a radio show played on an MP3 player. No, the common podcast was not always the lowly creature it is today.” That Dionin sure is a great big phallu... *cough” pal to us! Pour yourself a sherry, enjoy a nice relaxing game of Snakes and Ladders and listen in as our contestants navi...

"Do you think it's alright to leave the boy with this podcast?" Yes, we think it's alright, but judge for yourself as we go on the amazing journey of Ken Russell's gonzo adaptation of The Who's rock opera. Our contestants are grilled on the psychedelic visuals, mind-bending lyrics, and crazy cameos. Strap-on your oversized stilt boots, set your television to explode, and...

"It's obvious to this country girl that you're an A-number one podcasting freak." It's good to be back home! This week we check out a movie very close to our hearts and addresses. Our contestants talk about some Philadelphia landmarks and businesses featured in the film, how cool and fun Hollywood is, the different window displays and of course the office romance between a ma...

“Vaya con Dios.” Go with God. Gods gonna sit this podcast out. Join us on the podcast this week as we discuss one of the many iterations of Frank Castle as the Punisher. Hear us talk about the movies connection to the comics, the practical effects (and injuries), and all that Tampa has to offer. Kick back, relax, move around some fire hydrants, and enjoy some casual violence. Check out CultPOP on...

"I beg your pardon! I'm a state of the art, top of the line podcast unit put here as a courtesy replacement for while you're away. Lucky me...wait a minute, what are you doing back??" Greetings, listeners! This week, our contestants fire at The Last Starfighter, a movie that's somehow both a war in the stars (cash grab, anyone?) and a sitcom set in a trailer park. We go over...

"Excuse me... I just wanted to ask a question. What does God need with a podcast?" This week on the pod, we are boldly going where some might say they never should have gone—Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. Our contestants talk through the crew's recreation habits, a myriad of malfunctioning mechanisms, and plot holes you could fly the Enterprise through. Join us on our quest to the...

"Hi, babies, it's time to slam down and get even. It's time to spin out and boil your hair, you know? I want you to brace yourself for a night of high solid podcasting." Happy New Year everyone! We are starting 2026 off right with an early Cannon classic. Our panelist answer questions about "New Wave" hits, complex murder plots, time zones, telethons, and the First Lady...

No one can be mad at a podcast on Christmas! This week we complete our magical snowman trilogy with the 2024 Christmas romance, Hot Frosty, a movie that has us question snowman sentience, whether Born Sexy Yesterday is actually sexy, and the correlation between Hot Frosty and Jesus Christ. Tis the season to kick back and relax with some hot chocolate while Craig Robinson serenade you in our cozy t...

“Well, isn't that a pretty picture, Santa rolling down the block in a PODCAST!” You better watch out and you better not cry, because this year What Did We Just Watch is putting the 1994 classic The Santa Clause down your chimney and under your tree. Pour yourself a cup of cocoa, put on your best vintage sweater and have yourself a merry little Christmas with the WDWJW crew. Host: Steve Goff Co...

"Legend has it, in the mystic land of Prydain, there was a podcast so cruel and so evil that even the gods feared it." Welcome to the depths of the Disney vault for a screening of the black sheep of their classic animated library, 1985's "The Black Cauldron." On a quest for podcast glory, two contestants go head-to-head, answering questions about Disney history, the naming...

"I'm Castor Troy!" Or is he Castor Troy? Is this podcast Castor Troy? Hold on to your faces. This week we watched the 1997 face-swap classic that can only truly be described by the title itself: Face/Off. Join our contestants as we discuss Nicholas Cage at his absolute craziest, John Woo's first crack at a Hollywood film and the legacy he created, and who would be cast in a repri...

That's a sweaty podcast. That's two sweaty podcasts. Let me feel you. Ah, that's another sweaty podcast.” Hope you're hungry! This week we are serving up a heaping helping of 1985's horror comedy classic The Stuff! Put on your bib and make room for dessert because enough is never enough! Will you be listening to it? Or will it be listening to you? Check out Cinema Smorgasbord&#...

"Pease podcast hot, pease podcast cold, pease podcast in the pot nine days old." Welcome to all our fays, elves and trolls out there in podcast land. We are taking a trip to San Francisco via Italy for a look at this 1986 cult-horror film. Our contestants answer questions about the surprisingly recognizable cast, fun practical effects, confusing lore, references to other Empire Picture f...

"To crush your questions; see their points tallied before you, and to hear the lamentations of the other contestants." That's what's best for our guests this week as they embark on an epic podcast journey through 1982's Conan the Barbarian. Hear them grapple with made up fantasy words, attempt to explain the un-narrated parts of the film, and guess why James Earl Jones was so...

"Whoever said 'Tomorrow is another day' didn't check the weather... Or listen to this podcast!" Sorry to rain on your parade, but this week we warm up to a movie about global warming and... ice storms? The year is 2004 and the North Atlantic currents somehow make frozen hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes in L.A. in The Day After Tomorrow. Our panel talks about Roland Emmerich's many strange choices...

"Fiddle-de-dee! I don't much like the way you podcast!" We are covering a big-budget comedy classic this week. This 1965 picture has stars, stunts, and set pieces galore. Push the play button, Max! ⁠Check out Mission: Rejected Here⁠⁠⁠ Host: Chris Klaniecki  Contestants:  J. Michael DeAngelis, Bob Killion, Paige Klaniecki P.S.  Easter egg  for our audience, mentioned at the very end of this episode...

"Heroes in a Halfshell. Podcast Power!" Cowabunga everyone! We are highlighting the most adolescent terrapins this week by revising this 90's blockbuster. Our contestants share their history with the turtles, delve into some of the lore of the Turtles and answer questions about antique stores, revenge plots, the logistics of the ooze. Just remember: never pay full price for a late pizza. ⁠Check ou...