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Earwolf and Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, Jason Mantzoukas
The award-winning comedy podcast that celebrates bad movies. Comedians and actors Paul Scheer (The League), June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie), and Jason Mantzoukas (Big Mouth) break down the very best of the worst films ever made—we’re talkin’ blockbuster flops, cheesy 80s action movies, Lifetime thrillers, obscure cult classics, and if we’re honest… most Nic Cage and Jason Statham movies. Plus, sometimes they’re even joined by hilarious guests like Seth Rogen, Conan O’Brien, Amy Schumer, Nicole Byer, Nick Kroll, and Charlize Theron. And the best part? They watch these bad movies so you don’t have to!
New episodes every Friday. Classic episodes re-released every Tuesday.
New episodes every Friday. Classic episodes re-released every Tuesday.
Episodes
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Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 9min
Shoot 'Em Up
They dig into the film's cartoonish, over-the-top action and its Looney Tunes energy. Conversation centers on a bizarre brothel sex-and-shootout sequence and the lactation theme. They also roast Paul Giamatti's unsettling villain turn and Clive Owen's deadpan, carrot-wielding quirks. Politics of the fan vote and marketing missteps get comedic attention too.
Feb 24, 2026 • 45min
88 Minutes w/ Pete Holmes (Classic)
They tear into a real-time thriller built almost entirely from phone calls. The conversation skewers ridiculous false leads, cartoonish character names, and baffling plot mechanics. Al Pacino’s low-key performance and the film’s continuity failures get roasted. Expect jokes about hijinks, awkward edits, and an implausible copycat reveal.
Feb 20, 2026 • 40min
Last Looks: Date with an Angel
They reveal the fan-picked movie poll results and dive into wild Last Looks corrections and mysteries from Date with an Angel. Short, funny stories include a CPR fail, a bachelor party finger mystery, and a deleted live-show scene. Then they shift to TV chatter praising Wonder Man, recommending Astro City, 30 Rock, Girls5Eva, and a must-see Sarah Sherman special.
Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 26min
Double Dragon LIVE! (Classic)
Live from Philadelphia they riff on a bizarre videogame-to-film world full of medallion mysteries and shaky dystopian rules. They roast Alyssa Milano's wardrobe choices and a weather anchor cameo. Robert Patrick's odd villain turn, steroid experiments that spawn a monstrous thug, and a surreal in-game sequence about brothers and a cat get lots of attention.
Feb 13, 2026 • 1h 26min
Date with an Angel LIVE!
Live comedy commentary dissects a rom-com with party ninjas, a baffling engagement party, and an awkward love triangle. They poke fun at repeated 'hiney' gags, a bizarre brain tumor twist, and a silent angel’s voice effects. Nostalgic riffs include celebrity what-ifs, a satellite wing mystery, and tales of personal date disasters.
Feb 10, 2026 • 1h 13min
Disclosure w/ Nick Kroll & Emily Altman (Classic)
Emily Altman, writer and comedian from Big Mouth, joins to discuss adapting Disclosure into a Big Mouth story. Nick Kroll, comedian and Big Mouth co-creator, digs into the film’s wild 90s tech and infamous sex scene. They riff on virtual reality CD-ROMs, Dennis Miller-isms, corporate power plays, and the movie’s retro aesthetic in short, hilarious takes.
Feb 6, 2026 • 42min
Last Looks: Return to Oz
They dig into the heated backlash over their Return to Oz take and why childhood favorites sting when rewatched. Listeners weigh in on puppetry, practical effects, and who actually operated the creepy creatures. They trade recommendations for recent films and anime, plus tales from Broadway and Taskmaster Live.
Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 17min
Hard Target LIVE! (Classic)
A live, hilarious dissection of John Woo's Hard Target with focus on Van Damme's physicality and oddly restrained wardrobe. They roast Lance Henriksen's menacing presence and that infamous piano sex scene. Expect deep dives into the rattlesnake fight, absurd hunter weapons and logistics, stunt reveals from a bridge chase, and the film's strange moral hunt setup.
Jan 30, 2026 • 1h 2min
Return to Oz
They unpack the film's nightmarish tone and how it diverges from the 1939 classic. They react to unsettling creations like the Wheelers, Tik-Tok the potbellied robot, and the hallway of detachable heads. They gripe about replacing Toto with a talking chicken and debate the Nome King’s bizarre demise. Practical effects, darker Baum fidelity, and the movie's production quirks also get lively attention.
Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 15min
Body Rock LIVE! w/ Alison Brie (Classic)
Alison Brie, actress known for GLOW and Mad Men, joins a live Largo panel to riff on the 1984 breakdance drama Body Rock. They dissect Lorenzo Lamas's baffling lead, cringe-worthy scenes like the roast beef moment, and the film's wild club and choreography choices. Expect laughter, debate about breakdancing, and plenty of 1980s oddities.
