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What Were They Thinking?

Nathan and Brendan discuss truly awful movies while trying to keep their sanity in tact. Full disclosure: We may be in love with the movies we deem terrible. New episodes uploaded every Thursday! Logo created by Mariah Lirette. Theme song by Taylor Sheasgreen of the Motorleague.

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Iso-ploitation: Street Fighter (w/Lindsay Escoffery) from 2020-09-17T03:20

MORTAL KOMBAAAAAT!  This week, the Iso-ploitation series begins in which Nathan and Brendan take a pick from every single Patron! To kick this off, the guys discuss the 1994 videogame adaptation St...

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Iso-ploitation: Street Fighter (w/Lindsay Escoffery) from 2020-09-17T03:20

MORTAL KOMBAAAAAT!  This week, the Iso-ploitation series begins in which Nathan and Brendan take a pick from every single Patron! To kick this off, the guys discuss the 1994 videogame adaptation St...

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Iso-ploitation: Street Fighter (w/Lindsay Escoffery) from 2020-09-17T03:20

MORTAL KOMBAAAAAT!  This week, the Iso-ploitation series begins in which Nathan and Brendan take a pick from every single Patron! To kick this off, the guys discuss the 1994 videogame adaptation St...

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Iso-ploitation: Street Fighter (w/Lindsay Escoffery) from 2020-09-17T03:20

MORTAL KOMBAAAAAT!  This week, the Iso-ploitation series begins in which Nathan and Brendan take a pick from every single Patron! To kick this off, the guys discuss the 1994 videogame adaptation St...

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Iso-ploitation: Street Fighter (w/Lindsay Escoffery) from 2020-09-17T03:20

MORTAL KOMBAAAAAT!  This week, the Iso-ploitation series begins in which Nathan and Brendan take a pick from every single Patron! To kick this off, the guys discuss the 1994 videogame adaptation St...

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Iso-ploitation: Street Fighter (w/Lindsay Escoffery) from 2020-09-17T03:20

MORTAL KOMBAAAAAT!  This week, the Iso-ploitation series begins in which Nathan and Brendan take a pick from every single Patron! To kick this off, the guys discuss the 1994 videogame adaptation St...

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Iso-ploitation: Street Fighter (w/Lindsay Escoffery) from 2020-09-17T03:20

MORTAL KOMBAAAAAT!  This week, the Iso-ploitation series begins in which Nathan and Brendan take a pick from every single Patron! To kick this off, the guys discuss the 1994 videogame adaptation St...

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Iso-ploitation: Street Fighter (w/Lindsay Escoffery) from 2020-09-17T03:20

MORTAL KOMBAAAAAT!  This week, the Iso-ploitation series begins in which Nathan and Brendan take a pick from every single Patron! To kick this off, the guys discuss the 1994 videogame adaptation St...

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Iso-ploitation: Street Fighter (w/Lindsay Escoffery) from 2020-09-17T03:20

MORTAL KOMBAAAAAT!  This week, the Iso-ploitation series begins in which Nathan and Brendan take a pick from every single Patron! To kick this off, the guys discuss the 1994 videogame adaptation St...

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Iso-ploitation: Street Fighter (w/Lindsay Escoffery) from 2020-09-17T03:20

MORTAL KOMBAAAAAT!  This week, the Iso-ploitation series begins in which Nathan and Brendan take a pick from every single Patron! To kick this off, the guys discuss the 1994 videogame adaptation St...

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Iso-ploitation: Street Fighter (w/Lindsay Escoffery) from 2020-09-17T03:20

MORTAL KOMBAAAAAT!  This week, the Iso-ploitation series begins in which Nathan and Brendan take a pick from every single Patron! To kick this off, the guys discuss the 1994 videogame adaptation St...

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Iso-ploitation: Street Fighter (w/Lindsay Escoffery) from 2020-09-17T03:20

MORTAL KOMBAAAAAT!  This week, the Iso-ploitation series begins in which Nathan and Brendan take a pick from every single Patron! To kick this off, the guys discuss the 1994 videogame adaptation St...

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The 4th Annual Manos Hand-Outs from 2020-09-10T03:01

It's time to take a break from talking about specific bad movies for one week because it's that time of year again. Don your finest Vera Wang and attend the fourth annual Manos Hand-Outs! Who will ...

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Patreon Pick: Bloodrayne (w/Home Video Hustle) from 2020-09-03T03:01

Ah, Steve and Izzy of Everything I Learned from Movies bestowed this "gem" upon the podcast...  Luckily, Nathan and Brendan are not alone and they bring Brent (Home Video Hustle) on-board to help t...

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The 15:17 to Paris (w/John Ellis) from 2020-08-27T03:01

What is a better way to show reverence to three real-life heroes than by getting them to play themselves in a film? We could probably think of many, many ways.  This week, the guys welcome first-ti...

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R.I.P.D. from 2020-08-20T03:01

It's not Men in Black. I swear.  This week, the guys tackle the 2013 totally-not-Men in Black movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges - R.I.P.D. Besides the staggering amount of similarities ...

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Patreon Pick: Speed 2 - Cruise Control from 2020-08-13T03:01

This episode is brought to you by Patron Dannie!  This week, Nathan and Brendan reach into the Patreon Picks for Speed 2: Cruise Control, the sequel that absolutely no one was asking for... ever. T...

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Ravenous (w/Moxie from "Your Brain on Facts" Podcast) from 2020-08-06T03:01

Hope you guys are hungry!  This week, Nathan and Brendan welcome first-time guest Moxie from Your Brain on Facts to discuss a movie near and dear to her heart - Ravenous. The discussion ranges from...

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Small-Screen Shamefuls: Terror Squad (w/Home Video Hustle) from 2020-07-30T03:01

It's the fifth Thursday of the month and that can only mean one thing... time to punch down!  This week, Nathan and Brendan welcome back Brent (and a little bit of the Spirit) from the Home Video H...

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Hackers (w/Jason MacLeod) from 2020-07-23T03:01

Summer blockbusters are always a huge success, right? Well... let's examine that with our month-long series: Summer Flopbusters!  Nathan and Brendan welcome back Jason to talk about a seminal guilt...

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Days of Thunder (w/Jerika Layne) from 2020-07-16T03:01

Summer blockbusters are always a huge success, right? Well... let's examine that with our month-long series: Summer Flopbusters!  Nathan and Brendan bring back their extreme sports expert Jerika to...

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Judge Dredd (w/Everything I Learned from Movies) from 2020-07-09T03:01

Summer blockbusters are always a huge success, right? Well... let's examine that with our month-long series: Summer Flopbusters!  Nathan and Brendan roll on with the worst of summer and, alongside ...

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Fantastic Four (2015) (w/Joshua Kotsabasakis) from 2020-07-02T03:01

Summer blockbusters are always a huge success, right? Well... let's examine that with our month-long series: Summer Flopbusters!  Nathan and Brendan welcome back resident comic book expert Josh Kot...

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Listeners Choice: Godzilla (1998) (w/Mariah Lirette) from 2020-06-25T03:01

The scariest time of the year is upon us as Nathan and Brendan dive into YOUR picks in the month of June. That's right - it's LISTENER'S CHOICE MONTH.  Why must America muck everything up that they...

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Listeners Choice: Cool as Ice from 2020-06-18T03:01

The scariest time of the year is upon us as Nathan and Brendan dive into YOUR picks in the month of June. That's right - it's LISTENER'S CHOICE MONTH.  Alright, stop! Collaborate and listen! The gu...

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Listeners Choice: The Dentist (w/Drew from "Reel Feels" Podcast) from 2020-06-11T03:01

The scariest time of the year is upon us as Nathan and Brendan dive into YOUR picks in the month of June. That's right - it's LISTENER'S CHOICE MONTH.  Drill into this week's bicuspid of an episode...

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Listeners Choice: Skyscraper (1996) from 2020-06-04T03:01

The scariest time of the year is upon us as Nathan and Brendan dive into YOUR picks in the month of June. That's right - it's LISTENER'S CHOICE MONTH.  Listen - it's totally not Die Hard, okay guys...

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Black. Lives. Matter. from 2020-06-03T03:01

Everyone involved in this protest - we support you UNEQUIVOCALLY. We can't even begin to comprehend what black people go through on a day-to-day basis but we are not blind to the world and we stand...

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Patreon Pick: Silent Hill from 2020-05-28T06:36

Back to the Patreon Picks as we get Luc Shannon from GameItAll.com to give the guys a movie that Nathan holds so near and dear to his hate-heart - Silent Hill. It's a film that with needlessly comp...

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Whatever It Takes (w/Lindsay Escoffery) from 2020-05-21T03:01

Nathan and Brendan welcome Lindsay back to talk about a very important film and a modern riff on Cyrano de Bergerac - the 2000 teen comedy Whatever It Takes. The gang talk about everything from the...

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Lionheart from 2020-05-14T03:01

This week, the guys finally tackle a full-fledged Jean-Claude Van Damme flick (No Retreat, No Surrender doesn't count) with the 1990 cult classic Lionheart. They talk about the swanky saxophone sou...

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Never Too Young to Die from 2020-05-07T03:01

Remember when Gene Simmons played a villainous hermaphrodite that wants to poison the water supply but is thwarted by an American James Bond-like figure played by John Stamos who is also the son of...

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Small-Screen Shamefuls: A Talking Cat!?! (w/ Everything I Learned From Movies) from 2020-04-30T03:01

It's that time again where the guys delve into some more offbeat fare and nothing could be more appropriately weird and off-putting as much as A Talking Cat!?! Steve and Izzy of Everything I Learne...

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Cats (w/Amanda the Jedi) from 2020-04-23T03:01

The time has come. It is finally time to talk about Cats. Luckily, Nathan and Brendan weren't alone and they brought back CNN superstar Amanda the Jedi to endure the magic with them. The gang talk ...

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Green Lantern from 2020-04-16T03:01

Remember when comic book movies had a far worse track record? Well, Nathan and Brendan sure do as they tackle DC's misguided attempt and Ryan Reynolds' ultimate disappointment with Green Lantern. T...

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Behind Enemy Lines (w/Jason MacLeod) from 2020-04-09T03:01

This week, Jason MacLeod of "For Screen and Country" comes back to hang out with the guys and discuss the Owen Wilson/Gene Hackman war thriller - Behind Enemy Lines. The gang talk about how a movie...

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Raw Deal (w/Liz of "Nerdy Bitches Podcast") from 2020-04-02T03:01

Joining Nathan and Brendan this week is Liz of the Nerdy Bitches Podcast (a self-admitted fan of Bad Arnold Movies) to help dissect this totally strange 80s Schwarzenegger relic known as "Raw Deal....

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Patreon Pick: Serenity (w/Home Video Hustle) from 2020-03-26T03:01

This Patreon Pick was provided to us by Erica of the Customers Also Watched podcast! Come to Plymouth Island with your hosts Nathan and Brendan along with special guests Brent and the Spirit from t...

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Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot from 2020-03-19T03:01

This week, Nathan and Brendan discuss a movie that Sylvester Stallone would rather just have people forget about - Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot. Many things are discussed such as the alarming Oedipal...

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WCW Slamboree 2000 (w/Ryan Gilbert) from 2020-03-12T03:01

This episode is brought to you today by Western Union... but you totally can't tell, right? Continuing on the Road to Wrestlemania, Nathan and Brendan welcome back Ryan Gilbert once again to talk a...

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They Live (w/Ryan Gilbert) from 2020-03-05T04:01

Is this the most controversial episode ever? Put on your tinfoil hats as Nathan, Brendan and returning guest Ryan Gilbert discuss the beloved cult classic They Live featuring Roddy Piper, magic sun...

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Spice World (w/Mariah Lirette) from 2020-02-27T04:01

Is it terrible? Is it brilliant? Brendan, returning guest Mariah and a surprise guest co-host (don't worry - Nathan will be back next week) attempt to solve this conundrum when they discuss Spice W...

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Striking Distance (w/Brent from "Home Video Hustle") from 2020-02-20T04:01

Thrill to a rote action movie starring Bruce Willis that may actually be a TV movie in disguise! Gasp at one of the cheapest whodunit reveals ever! Consider yourself befuddled at a man who keeps au...

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Valentine (w/Everything I Learned from Movies) from 2020-02-13T04:01

In a very special Valentine's Day episode, the guys are joined by lovebirds Steve and Izzy of Everything I Learned from Movies to talk about... well... Valentine. Yes, it's the wild slasher from 20...

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Madea Goes to Jail from 2020-02-06T04:01

Heller!  Yes, it's time for Nathan and Brendan to revisit the TPCU (Tyler Perry Cinematic Universe) with the controversially-titled Madea Goes to Jail in that the title of the film only applies for...

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The Haunting of Sharon Tate (w/Amanda the Jedi) from 2020-01-30T04:01

All good things must come to an end. Or something like that. The finale of Recently Regrettable focuses on quite possibly the most tasteless piece of cinema that Nathan and Brendan (and returning g...

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The Prodigy from 2020-01-23T04:01

The takedown of last year continues with another horror flick - this time it's the 'evil kid' dud, The Prodigy starring Taylor Schilling, Colm Feore and no one else that matters. Nathan and Brendan...

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The Fanatic from 2020-01-16T04:01

This week, Nathan and Brendan continue their journey through some of the worst films from 2019 with John Travolta's misguided attempt at an Oscar under the watchful eye of director Fred Durst (yes,...

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The Curse of La Llorona from 2020-01-09T04:01

We're back, baby!  Nathan and Brendan start off a January mini-series called "Recently Regrettable" which focuses on the worst films of 2019. For the first episode, the guys focus on The Curse of L...

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Patreon Preview: Rocky V from 2020-01-02T04:01

Happy Holidays, folks! Please enjoy this very special treat - we present to you a preview of one of our Patreon EXCLUSIVE episodes from earlier this year.  Nathan and Brendan talk all about the wor...

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Holiday Flashback: Surviving Christmas from 2019-12-26T04:01

The show is still on vacation until next week so until then, please enjoy a rerun of their discussion regarding the Christmas "classic" - Surviving Christmas.  They go into a lot of background on t...

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I'll Be Home for Christmas (w/Mariah Lirette) from 2019-12-19T04:01

It's time for the official Christmas episode... and that means only one thing. Mariah is back on the show, bay bay! Long Dong Silver joins the guys to talk about a pretty mean-spirited Disney flick...

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The Long Kiss Goodnight (w/Steve from "Everything I Learned from Movies") from 2019-12-12T04:01

Tis the season! To commemorate the holidays, Nathan and Brendan discuss their fourth Renny Harlin film - The Long Kiss Goodnight. They are not alone though! Recurring guest Steve Kondrick from the ...

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The 100th Episode: KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park from 2019-12-05T04:01

PARTY TIME, FOLKS! Nathan and Brendan celebrate their 100th episode by going back to the film that was discussed on one of the early "lost" episodes - KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park. Is the sec...

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Gleaming the Cube (w/Jerika Layne) from 2019-11-28T04:01

Nathan and Brendan welcome their resident extreme sports expert Jerika back to the show to talk all about a movie that was first hyped up more than three years ago on this very program! Christian S...

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Gamera vs. Guiron from 2019-11-21T04:01

It's that time of year again when Nathan and Brendan dive into another film involving everyone's favourite turtle - Gamera. This time, the Friend of All Children faces off with the knife/shark/dog ...

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) (w/Dame Malcolm Wallace) from 2019-11-14T04:01

Continuing the (unintentional) theme of franchise reboots that everyone hates, Nathan and Brendan bring back the elegant Dame Malcolm Wallace to talk about the Michael Bay-produced Teenage Mutant N...

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Terminator Genisys (w/Brent from "Home Video Hustle") from 2019-11-07T04:01

With the new Terminator: Dark Fate film opening in theatres nationwide this week, Nathan and Brendan thought it'd be important to revisit the previous entry in the series so everyone can be refresh...

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Small-Screen Shamefuls: Ticks (w/ Everything I Learned From Movies) from 2019-10-31T03:01

HAPPY HALLOWEEN Continuing on with Schlocktober, the anniversary of a special month in Canada AND the second edition of Small-Screen Shamefuls, Nathan and Brendan join forces with Steve&Izzy of Eve...

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Maximum Overdrive from 2019-10-24T03:01

Continuing on as we get closer to the home stretch of Schlocktober, Nathan brings one of his childhood favourites to the show as the guys dissect the absolute sheer lunacy of Stephen King's directo...

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Pet Sematary Two from 2019-10-17T03:01

It's not the sequel that we deserved. It's the sequel that no one wanted.  Much to Nathan's chagrin, he and Brendan tackled the sequel to one of his favourite genre classics, Pet Sematary Two. You ...

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Blumhouse's Truth or Dare from 2019-10-10T03:00

Truth or Dare???  Continuing on with the spookiest month of the year, Schlocktober rests on last year's critical failure in the form of Blumhouse's Truth or Dare. Nathan and Brendan discuss everyth...

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The Happening (w/Lindsay Escoffery) from 2019-10-03T04:01

The Event... it's happening...  As Schlocktober begins, Nathan and Brendan welcome their guest Lindsay to talk all about one of her favourite good-bad movies - The Happening. It's the first Shyamal...

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Patreon Pick: McBain from 2019-09-26T04:01

This is not what you think it is...  Do not worry, folks - The Simpsons did it first! Nathan and Brendan discuss this week's film in the form of our next Patreon Pick from Steve and Izzy of Everyth...

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Cool World (w/Drew from "Reel Feels" Podcast) from 2019-09-19T03:01

Who Framed Roger Rabbit... this ain't!  Nathan and Brendan welcome back Drew from the Reel Feels Podcast to talk about the absolute misfire known as Ralph Bakshi's Cool World. This could best be de...

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The 3rd Annual Manos Hand-Outs from 2019-09-12T04:01

The REAL awards season has begun!  Taking a break from specific film discussion, Nathan and Brendan present their annual Manos Hand-Outs for the worst of the worst and of course some awards for the...

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Next of Kin (w/Andy Hamilton) from 2019-09-05T04:01

Swayze is back on the podcast and this time... he is kinda sorta doing an accent.  Back to theatrical releases! This week, Nathan and Brendan welcome first-time guest Andy Hamilton onto the show to...

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Small-Screen Shamefuls: Fateful Findings (w/Mariah Lirette) from 2019-08-29T04:01

It has finally come to this - Neil. Breen.  This week, Nathan and Brendan start a new feature (every time there's a fifth Thursday in a month, folks) called Small-Screen Shamefuls focusing on the l...

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Collateral Damage from 2019-08-22T04:01

Finally - Arnold Schwarzenegger the Austrian German graces this podcast!  This week, Nathan and Brendan discuss Collateral Damage, one of the handful of pre-9/11 movies that had to be delayed due t...

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Vampire's Kiss (w/Everything I Learned From Movies) from 2019-08-15T04:01

This podcast was taped in front of a live studio audience*  The time has finally come for Nathan and Brendan to return to the Nicolas Cage fold and they do so with aplomb and 1989's Vampire's Kiss....

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Armed and Dangerous from 2019-08-08T04:01

A different side of John Candy...  Nathan and Brendan go back to the 80s with this kinda-obscure oddball comedy featuring a very mean-spirited John Candy and hapless Eugene Levy as bumbling securit...

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Spider-Man 3 (w/Joshua Kotsabasakis) from 2019-08-01T04:01

Talk about your late-franchise disappointments...  If you ever wondered why the world was blessed with the Andrew Garfield double-dose of Spider-Man reboots, all signs point to this flick - the thi...

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The Mummy (2017) from 2019-07-25T04:01

#NotMyMummy  Do you remember where you were on that fateful day when the Dark Universe kicked off its wholly successful cinematic universe with 2017's The Mummy to rave reviews? ...what's that? It ...

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Cliffhanger (w/Jerika Layne) from 2019-07-18T04:01

Die Hard on a mountain.  That's basically what this Summer Flopbuster boils down to as Nathan and Brendan welcome extreme sports expert Jerika back to the show to discuss the 1993 Stallone vehicle ...

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Joe's Apartment (w/Brent&the Spirit from "Home Video Hustle") from 2019-07-11T04:01

Gross.  Nathan and Brendan are joined by their guests Brent and the Spirit of Home Video Hustle to discuss MTV's first-ever feature-length film (at 77 minutes long!) Joe's Apartment. Everything is ...

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Red Dawn (1984) from 2019-07-04T04:01

Summer Flopbuster season begins with a very special patriotic episode on this most patriotic of days for our American brethren - July the 4th!  Nathan and Brendan celebrate a holiday that doesn't e...

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Listeners Choice: Hook from 2019-06-27T04:02:56

Listeners Choice Month concludes with a controversial pick from Mario of Superiority Complex podcast.  Nathan and Brendan face an interesting foe when they come face-to-face with Steven Spielberg's...

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Listeners Choice: Masters of the Universe from 2019-06-20T04:01

Listeners Choice Month continues with a pick from recurring guest Josh Kotsabasakis!  Nathan and Brendan dive into Exhibit A of why Cannon Films should really stick to their own original material -...

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Listeners Choice: Deep Blue Sea (w/Mariah Lirette&Everything I Learned from Movies) from 2019-06-13T04:01

Listeners Choice Month continues with a pick from Dudi of Shaken Not Nerd.  Nathan and Brendan throw a party with returning guests Mariah Lirette AND Steve and Izzy of Everything I Learned From Mov...

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Listeners Choice: Free Style from 2019-06-06T04:01

Listeners Choice Month begins with a pick from the Spirit of the Home Video Hustle podcast.  Nathan and Brendan begin the riskiest time of the year by discussing the 2008 dirt bike movie (with the ...

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Mini-Episode - Farewell Format from 2019-05-30T04:01

It's the LAST MINI-EPISODE EVER...   Starting with next week's Listeners Choice Month, Nathan and Brendan are going to be doing weekly movie episodes with no more minis so enjoy this final slice of...

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The Dark Tower (w/Amanda the Jedi) from 2019-05-23T04:01

This week, it's time for Nathan to let HIS nerd flag fly high!  Nathan and Brendan recruit first-time guest Amanda the Jedi to help them dissect one of the more muddled and exhausting Stephen King ...

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Mini-Episode - The Draw from 2019-05-16T04:01

It's the moment you've been waiting for...   This week, Nathan and Brendan draw movies out of a hat for this year's Listeners Choice Month to take place in June with WEEKLY episodes! Listen in and ...

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Wing Commander (w/Jason MacLeod) from 2019-05-09T04:01

NERD RAGE!  Nathan and Brendan welcome back Jason MacLeod on the program for a movie he personally hand-picked in 1999's Wing Commander starring the hottest teen movie stars of the 90s... and Jurge...

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Mini-Episode - Soundtracks for Turds from 2019-05-02T04:01

Rock out with your... anyway...   This week, Nathan and Brendan talk about bad-to-questionable films that were massively overshadowed by their kick-ass soundtracks. From the bottom of the pit with ...

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Young Einstein from 2019-04-25T04:01

G'day mate!  Nathan and Brendan continue a red-headed trend but this time travel to the land down under for the Yahoo Serious-directed/written/produced/starring project - Young Einstein. It's the t...

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Mini-Episode - Post-Wrestlemania Pre-Show Predictions from 2019-04-18T04:01

Calendars are hard.  This week, Nathan and Brendan discuss the "upcoming" Wrestlemania 35 and predict the matches and surprises. To be fair ("TO BE FAIRRRRR"), this was recorded the day of the show...

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Chairman of the Board (w/Jerika Layne) from 2019-04-11T04:01

Peak Carrot Top.  Nathan, Brendan and returning guest (and EXTREME SPORTS EXPERT) Jerika discuss the film Norm MacDonald famously described as "box office poison." Yes, folks it's time to talk all ...

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Mini-Episode - Bananas (w/Brent from "Home Video Hustle") from 2019-04-04T04:01

I... don't even know how to describe this one but here goes:  Back in October, a certain something became legal in Canada. Because of this, Brent came aboard to celebrate the occasion by talking ab...

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2019: After the Fall of New York (w/Everything I Learned From Movies) from 2019-03-28T04:01

This might be the most insane movie ever covered on this here program.  Nathan, Brendan and returning guests Steve and Izzy of Everything I Learned From Movies talk all about the cautionary tale 20...

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WWF In Your House IV (w/Ryan Gilbert) from 2019-03-21T04:01

March to Wrestlemania concludes by... invading your house!  Unfortunately, Nathan could not be present for most of this episode but Brendan and Ryan are here talk all about In Your House IV with an...

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Pro Wrestlers vs. Zombies (w/Ryan Gilbert) from 2019-03-14T04:01

March to Wrestlemania begins!  Nathan, Brendan and returning guest Ryan Gilbert talk all about the bizarre straight-to-video horror/"comedy" known as Pro Wrestlers vs. Zombies. In this flick, Natha...

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Mini-Episode - Who Would Win? (w/Brent from "Home Video Hustle") from 2019-03-07T04:01

It's the ultimate battle!  Nathan and Brendan welcome Brent back once again as they take a break from random movie talk to discuss who would win a bunch of hypothetical nerdy movie battles. From Ha...

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Live Free or Die Hard (w/Brent from "Home Video Hustle") from 2019-02-28T04:01

Yippie kai-yay, mothe-- hey, not so fast this week's film!  Nathan, Brendan and returning guest Brent (of the Home Video Hustle) gather round to talk about the fourth installment in the John McClan...

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Mini-Episode - We Don't Need No Stinkin' Ending! from 2019-02-21T04:01

February rolls on...  The guys have a real variety of an episode this week with discussions ranging from the new "Shaft" sequel (?), Nathan's intense hatred of Michael Cera, bitterness in the world...

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Madea's Family Reunion (w/Mariah Lirette) from 2019-02-14T04:01

We think this one broke Brendan, folks. ...Happy Valentine's Day!  Mariah joins the guys to talk about the movie she bestowed upon them - "Madea's Family Reunion." They talk all about the second fi...

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Mini-Episode - I Am Offended from 2019-02-07T08:00

Tonight on a very special What Were They Thinking...  It gets a little serious this week as a seemingly normal jokey conversation turns to a pretty in-depth discussion on political correctness and ...

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Biker Boyz (w/Super Patron Erica) from 2019-01-31T08:00

BLACK KNIGHTS! ASSEMBLE! Nathan and Brendan welcome special guest and Patron Extraordinnaire Erica as they break down the Fast and the Furious knock-off - 2003's Biker Boyz. They discuss a number o...

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Mini-Episode - Coming Soon from 2019-01-24T08:00

Onward and upward!  Much like the previous mini-episode, this is another look at a year of film but rather than going back to talk about the best and worst of 2018, Nathan and Brendan instead discu...

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Patreon Pick: Troop Beverly Hills from 2019-01-17T08:00

Beverly Hills! What a thrill!  Nathan and Brendan delve into the next Patreon Pick (from Dannie) and discuss the late-80s Shelley Long vehicle - Troop Beverly Hills. From an in-depth conversation a...

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Mini-Episode - Best and Worst of 2018 from 2019-01-10T08:00

Time for a YEAR... IN... REVIEW!  After listing some films that were disasters that they were surprised by and some they were totally not shocked by, Nathan and Brendan then delve into the best and...

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Patreon Pick: Postal from 2019-01-03T08:00

Starting off 2019 with a whimper!  Nathan and Brendan welcome their next Patreon Pick from Luc Shannon of GameItAll with one of the worst things ever put to celluloid - 2008's Postal. Yes, friend o...

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Interview: Joseph Culp ("Welcome to the Men's Group," "Fantastic Four," "Mad Men") from 2018-12-27T08:00

In a little break from their usual format, Nathan and Brendan had a chat with actor/writer/director Joseph Culp to talk about his new film - Welcome to the Men's Group. In addition to that, Joseph ...

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Patreon Pick: Santa's Slay (w/Everything I Learned From Movies) from 2018-12-20T08:00

He's just trying to spread a little yuletide fear!  Nathan, Brendan and Steve and Izzy of Everything I Learned from Movies (https://eilfm.podbean.com) talk about the Christmas slasher starring Bill...

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Mini-Episode - Uh, Christmas? from 2018-12-13T08:00

OK, there isn't much Christmas here... Nathan and Brendan clearly forgot it was close to Christmas because this episode is filled with things like a discussion of Canadian accents and the metric sy...

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Christmas with the Kranks (w/Mariah Lirette) from 2018-12-06T08:00

So... why didn't they just call this "Skipping Christmas?"  Nathan, Brendan and returning guest Mariah come together to discuss a real lump of coal in the form of Christmas with the Kranks, which o...

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Mini-Episode - Haikus and Reviews from 2018-11-29T08:00

It's a CLIP SHOWWWWWWW! Brendan flies solo this week to introduce some clips from past episodes involving our favourite "Low HaIQs" and some of the craziest bonkers-bananas reviews we've previously...

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Tracers (w/Jerika Layne) from 2018-11-22T08:00

Parkour is a state of mind, bro... Our resident extreme sports expert Jerika Layne returns as a guest to the show to join Nathan and Brendan in discussing the 2015 parkour-themed action film - "Tra...

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Mini-Episode - Wingin' It from 2018-11-15T08:00

With nary a topic at hand, danger looms... Nathan and Brendan decide to wing it this week and just chit-chat about movies they've seen recently, a harrowing double feature of the same crappy movie ...

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Gamera 2: Attack of Legion from 2018-11-08T08:00

Your favourite slab of turtle meat is back... and this time, it's personal. Fly away with Nathan and Brendan on Air Gamera as per the November tradition on this here program. In this film and follo...

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Mini-Episode - I Will Marry Jane from 2018-11-01T08:00

HAHA... get it? Ahh. Nathan and Brendan talk all about the legalization of a certain substance in Canada in the form of a discussion of stoner movies. There's a lot of mentions of "Friday," Nathan ...

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Evil Bong (w/Brent from "Home Video Hustle") from 2018-10-25T08:00

Puff... puff... wait, what do we usually type here? Nathan, Brendan and special returning guest Brent of the "Home Video Hustle" podcast (https://www.ageofradio.org/homevideohustle/) talk about the...

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Mini-Episode - Hallo-Cheap from 2018-10-18T08:00

Since it's the spookiest month of the year... It's time for Nathan and Brendan to delve into their own stories of last-minute rushed Halloween costumes, terrible candy/religious comics/voter cards ...

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Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf (w/Everything I Learned From Movies) from 2018-10-11T08:00

Why? Like... what?! Huh? Nathan, Brendan and Steve&Izzy of Everything I Learned From Movies (http://eilfm.podbean.com) talk about one of the strangest, most unnecessary sequels of all-time that fea...

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Mini-Episode - We Watch New Movies Too! from 2018-10-04T08:00

Watch out, CURRENT FILMS! Every now and then, Nathan and Brendan (okay, in the latter's case he basically watches everything) go to the theatre and check out current releases too. This week, they d...

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Barb Wire (w/Katarina Waters) from 2018-09-27T08:00

This week on a very special What Were They Thinking... Nathan and Brendan are graced with the presence of Impact Wrestling's own Katarina Waters! Unlike much of the past episodes though, Kat is her...

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The 2nd Annual Manos Hand-Outs (w/Mariah Lirette) from 2018-09-20T07:00

THANK YOU FOR TWO YEARS! In addition to thanking all the wonderful listeners for two years on the air, Nathan, Brendan and special guest Mariah present the 2nd Annual Manos Hand-Outs as they "rewar...

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Patreon Pick: Brainscan from 2018-09-13T08:00

TIME TO PLAY THE GAME!  Nathan and Brendan take the suggestion of Tier 4 patron Erica (thank you!) and discuss 1994's Edward Furlong vehicle - "Brainscan." They discuss everything in this insane fl...

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Mini-Episode - Gaspar Noe and Other Seduction Tools from 2018-09-06T08:00

Ever have a date that just didn't go the way you planned? Of course you did. That literally happens to everyone. This episode is dedicated to all the bad movie dates though whether the film was the...

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Eight Legged Freaks (w/Drew from "Reel Feels" Podcast) from 2018-08-30T07:00

GET BACK, YOU EIGHT LEGGED FREEEEEEEEEEEAKS!  Nathan, Brendan and special guest Drew from the "Reel Feels" podcast (https://reelfeelspodcast.podbean.com) had a whole lot of fun with this silly gian...

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Mini-Episode - Love It, Don't Care! (w/Brent from "Home Video Hustle") from 2018-08-23T08:00

Are there any "bad movies" you unabashedly love and you just don't give a hoot? Well, that's what this episode is all about! Nathan and Brendan welcome back last week's special guest Brent from the...

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The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (w/Brent from "Home Video Hustle") from 2018-08-16T08:00

OHHHHHHHHHHHHH! This week, Nathan and Brendan brought one of their great freakin' guests back in da form of Brent from da Home Video Hustle, ya know what I mean? They're talkin' about the freakin' ...

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Mini-Episode - Disappointment and Regret from 2018-08-09T08:00

Sometimes it just doesn't live up to the hype... Hopefully, the title of this episode doesn't apply to your opinion of this week's escapade as Nathan and Brendan go through various films that eithe...

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Jonah Hex (w/Everything I Learned From Movies) from 2018-08-02T01:00

72 minutes is enough to introduce a little-known character to the movie-going public, right? Join Nathan, Brendan and Steve&Izzy from Everything I Learned From Movies (http://eilfm.podbean.com) as ...

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Mini-Episode - Squad Goals from 2018-07-26T08:00

AHHHH! More Suicide Squad?! Well, yes but this week was a lot easier for Nathan and Brendan as they discussed YOUR questions/comments regarding last week's movie that they covered, "Suicide Squad."...

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Suicide Squad (w/Joshua Kotsabasakis) from 2018-07-19T08:00

They made this movie... and they call US the BAD GUYS?! Nathan and Brendan welcome back frequent guest and comic book aficionado Joshua Kotsabasakis to discuss 2016's summer hit, "Suicide Squad." T...

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Mini-Episode - Summer Lovin' (and Hatin') from 2018-07-12T08:00

Summer Blockbuster season is ALSO upon us! As Nathan and Brendan continue with their summer flopbuster season, they took a mini-episode break to discuss all of the major upcoming releases during th...

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Snake Eyes (w/Jason MacLeod) from 2018-07-05T08:00

Summer Flopbuster season has commenced! Nathan and Brendan start out the summer right by finally tackling a Nicolas Cage movie - in this case, 1998's Brian DePalma-directed "Snake Eyes!" Joining th...

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Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue (Livestream for the Cure) from 2018-06-28T08:00

Avengers: The Most Ambitious Crossover Event in History. Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue: Hold my beer... and crack.In a very special episode, Nathan and Brendan discuss the PSA short "Cartoon All-...

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Mini-Episode - The One Where They Hate Wyoming from 2018-06-21T08:30

In another mini-episode, Nathan and Brendan answer some questions from some former guests that have passed through, they bring up some recent Twitter controversy on their account, Brendan angers Na...

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The Fiftieth Episode Spectacular: Sucker Punch from 2018-06-14T08:00

The big 5-0! To celebrate a landmark 50th episode, Nathan and Brendan unpack the Zack Snyder fantasy epic, "Sucker Punch." It's a film about a white male's version of female empowerment with all th...

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Mini-Episode - Shut Up, Kyle! (w/Kyle Geldart) from 2018-06-07T08:00

In this mini-episode, the guys are joined by resident punching bag (but overall great guy) Kyle Geldart to discuss recent movies they've seen and then Kyle begins a very lengthy conversation on the...

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Listeners Choice: Alone in the Dark (w/Brent from "Home Video Hustle") from 2018-05-31T08:00

"I don't know what's going on." - Anyone watching this movie Nathan and Brendan geared up for the final episode of Listeners Choice Month to tackle Uwe Boll's masterwork "Alone in the Dark" as sugg...

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Listeners Choice: Gangster Squad from 2018-05-24T08:00

It's like the Untouchables except it's not... Nathan and Brendan tackle the latest Listeners Choice submission from Izzy of "Everything I Learned from Movies" (http://eilfm.podbean.com) in the form...

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Listeners Choice: A Sound of Thunder (w/Robyn Paris of "The Room") from 2018-05-17T08:00

"More like A Sound of Blunder, amirite?" - Nathan Yes, the third item on tap for Listeners Choice was the time-traveling epic, "A Sound of Thunder" as requested by Jarrett of the Sci Fi Double Feat...

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Listeners Choice: Muck from 2018-05-10T08:00

F--- Muck! This week, Paul of The Countdown Movie&TV Reviews Podcast (http://thecountdownmoviesandtv.podomatic.com/) has bestowed upon us the cinematic abortion known as "Muck." Nathan and Brendan ...

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Listeners Choice: The Cherokee Kid from 2018-05-03T08:00

Did... this movie... not suck? Nathan and Brendan tackle the first Listeners Choice film of 2018 (from Robert Hooper) in the form of "The Cherokee Kid." This film may have turned out to be one of t...

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Mini-Episode - Red Wings from 2018-04-26T08:00

This week, Nathan and Brendan open up the mailbag to talk about a few things from "Showgirls" that they neglected to mention last week, Brendan gets really uncomfortable when trying to name an actr...

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Showgirls (w/Everything I Learned from Movies) from 2018-04-19T08:00

This podcast just got a whole lot sexier! Nathan and Brendan welcome returning guests Steve&Izzy from the "Everything I Learned from Movies" podcast to talk about Paul Verhoeven's insane exposé of ...

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Mini-Episode - Padding Time from 2018-04-12T08:00

The guys take a break from Q&A to talk about some recent films they saw in theatres including "Pacific Rim Uprising," "Game Night," "Tomb Raider" and more. They also get another visit from Montrose...

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No Retreat, No Surrender from 2018-04-05T08:00

After last month's wrestling excursion, it would normally be time to go back to regular ol' movies but one can hardly classify this thing as regular. Nathan and Brendan talk all about this martial ...

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Mini-Episode - Wrestlemania 34 Predictions from 2018-03-29T08:00

To cap off the March to Wrestlemania, Nathan and Brendan took a break from movies and listener questions to talk about this year's grand-daddy of them all, Wrestlemania 34! The guys  break down eac...

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Wrestlemania IX from 2018-03-22T08:00

The March to Wrestlemania continues as Nathan and Brendan dissect one of the absolute worst atrocities ever committed - Wrestlemania IX. The guys discuss the much-loathed pay per view and everythin...

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Mini-Episode - Shed Some Tears! (w/Ryan Gilbert) from 2018-03-15T08:00

It's the Mailbag Zoo Crew! This week, Nathan&Brendan welcome back their guest Ryan Gilbert to talk about movies that make them cry (spoiler alert: Nathan&Ryan are robots), wrestling finishing moves...

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Backyard Dogs (w/Ryan Gilbert) from 2018-03-08T08:00

As we round the bend to Wrestlemania, Nathan and Brendan start off wrasslin'-themed month correctly with the trashy "Backyard Dogs!" Nathan and Brendan welcome returning guest Ryan Gilbert to talk ...

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Mini-Episode - Return of the Mailbag from 2018-03-01T09:32

Hey! The mailbag is back! The guys return to Post Officer Tim to pick up the mailbag to answer questions about Spielberg vs. Scorsese, engage in lots of geeky wrestling talk, talk about Nathan's is...

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Magic in the Water (w/Mariah Lirette) from 2018-02-22T08:00

Now it's time for Brendan's significant other to pick the film and indeed she chose the 1995 family classic, "The Water Horse." Wait... I mean, "Magic in the Water." Along with the chooser of the m...

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Interview: Sam Firstenberg ("American Ninja," "Ninja III: Domination," "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo") from 2018-02-15T07:00

Yet another super-cool guest! This time out, Nathan and Brendan had a chat with prolific Cannon Films director Sam Firstenberg. He talked about his vast career including working with legends like S...

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My Bloody Valentine 3D from 2018-02-08T08:00

In their latest episode, Nathan and Brendan present "My Bloody Valentine" in 3D!* The guys talk about everything in this crazy nutso-pants movie from one of the most ridiculous endings in movie his...

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Mini-Episode - Way Too Young from 2018-02-01T08:00

They've mentioned it quite a few times but this week sees Nathan and Brendan really dig into the movies that they were definitely too young to watch as children but did anyway.They also hear some s...

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Tammy and the T-Rex (w/Kaleigh Stultz and Steve&Izzy from "Everything I Learned from Movies") from 2018-01-25T08:00

It's quite possibly the most cuckoo bananas movie that Nathan and Brendan have ever covered so luckily they had some help along the way in the form of Kaleigh Stultz as well as Steve&Izzy from the ...

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Interview: Kelli Maroney ("Chopping Mall," "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," "Night of the Comet") from 2018-01-18T11:00

Another awesome guest! Nathan and Brendan got to chat with actress Kelli Maroney perhaps most well-known for the soap opera "Ryan's Hope" and films like "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," "Chopping Ma...

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (w/Dame Malcolm Wallace) from 2018-01-11T08:00

The first new episode of 2018 sees Nathan and Brendan bring on resident turtles expert Dame Malcolm Wallace to talk about the racially sensitive "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III." The boys have a ...

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RETRO: The Garbage Pail Kids Movie from 2018-01-04T04:01

It's an off-week for us due to the hectic nature of the holidays so we're diving into the archives to bring you an episode you may have missed the first time we aired it - The Garbage Pail Kids Mov...

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Mini-Episode - Butt Stuff from 2017-12-28T08:00

In the final episode of 2017, Nathan&Brendan open up the mailbag one more time (after discussing "Jingle All the Way") and answer your questions about stuff including repetitive Christmas songs, Ho...

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Silent Night, Deadly Night: Part 2 (w/Jessica Cameron) from 2017-12-21T08:00

NOTE: There is a slight hiccup early in the episode where it seems to echo the audio for about 30 seconds. Apologies for that but the rest of the episode is fairly smooth. GARBAGE DAY!It's the very...

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Mini-Episode - Christmas, Yo! from 2017-12-14T15:00

Nathan and Brendan unzip the mailbag to reveal some Christmas questions including a story involving Crash Bandicoot, someone who really doesn't care for the holidays (and we get some genuine sentim...

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Surviving Christmas from 2017-12-07T15:00

In the first of two Christmas-themed flicks this month, Nathan and Brendan attempt to... well... survive "Surviving Christmas." They go into a lot of background on the film like how it was a coloss...

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Mini-Episode - Luigi Mario (w/Joshua Kotsabasakis) from 2017-11-30T15:00

Last week's guest Joshua Kotsabasakis decided to come back and help Nathan&Brendan dig through the ol' mailbag. They answer questions about future episodes, recasting "Spawn" and do a horrible job ...

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Spawn (w/Joshua Kotsabasakis) from 2017-11-23T15:00

Nathan and Brendan welcome back frequent guest and comic book aficionado Joshua Kotsabasakis for an occasionally super nerdy chat regarding the 1997 Image Comics "masterpiece" - Spawn. The gang dis...

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Mini-Episode - FACT, Not Opinion from 2017-11-16T15:00

In this mini-episode, Nathan grills Brendan for not liking a certain horror flick which leads into a brief discussion about the latter's #31DaysOfHorror experiment, the guys briefly discuss the nex...

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Gamera vs. Gyaos from 2017-11-09T15:00

It's the return of your favourite slab of turtle meat as Nathan and Brendan talk all things Gamera with his latest foe in "Gamera vs. Gyaos." This is another entry in the insane legacy of Gamera so...

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The Human Centipede (w/Mariah Lirette) from 2017-10-26T15:00

This time out, Nathan and Brendan are joined by returning guest Mariah Lirette as they discuss the overhyped cinematic dumpster known as "The Human Centipede." The three of them discuss many differ...

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Interview: Robyn Paris, Carolyn Minnott&Dan Janjigian from "The Room" from 2017-10-19T14:00

What an awesome opportunity! Brendan was able to sit down with three performers from one of the best 'bad movies' of all-time, "The Room." Robyn Paris ("Michelle") talked about the difficulty of no...

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Mikey from 2017-10-12T15:00

Nathan and Brendan are guest-less this week but still have plenty to say about the 1992 film "Mikey" about a very young serial killer. They'll talk about how every adult in this film definitely des...

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Mini-Episode - The Works of Stephen Kong from 2017-10-05T15:00

The mailbag is back! Nathan&Brendan answer your Qs about the new "IT" film, pro wrestlers as podcast guests, a micro-penis debate and much, much more. The guys also reveal their next film revolving...

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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (w/Steve from Everything I Learned From Movies) from 2017-09-28T15:00

As a result of a Twitter poll, Nathan and Brendan (along with special guest Steve from Everything I Learned From Movies) tackle the Guy Ritchie take on medieval sword-and-sorcery, "King Arthur: Leg...

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Mini-Episode - Where's the Mailbag? from 2017-09-21T15:00

In a bit of a departure, Nathan&Brendan discuss current movie news including the upcoming release of the new Han Solo flick, Nathan's surprisingly positive recap of an M. Night Shyamalan movie, a v...

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The Demons of Ludlow (w/Gary Spavold) from 2017-09-14T14:00

Nathan welcomes his brother Gary on as a guest and along with Brendan, the three of them discuss the borderline-community theatre production otherwise known as the low-budget schlockfest, "The Demo...

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The 1st Annual What Were They Thinking Manos Hand-Outs from 2017-09-07T14:00

To commemorate a year in the world of podcasting, Nathan&Brendan hold a very special awards ceremony honouring the worst of the worst in all of the movies they've forced each other to watch. From t...

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Pearl Harbor (w/Jason MacLeod) from 2017-08-31T15:00

As the boys wrap up the Summer Flopbuster/Lackluster season, they take on another Michael Bay film in the form of the ungodly long 180-minute wankfest - Pearl Harbor. Nathan, Brendan and special gu...

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Mini-Episode - Brendan Can't Drive (w/Matthew Pettifer) from 2017-08-24T14:00

Nathan&Brendan welcome back special guest Matthew Pettifer for a peek inside the latest edition of the Mailbag. They discuss many different inquiries while discussing the legend of Henry Cavill's m...

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GI Joe: Rise of Cobra (w/Matthew Pettifer) from 2017-08-17T14:00

YO JOE! Nathan&Brendan (as well as special guest and GI Joe diehard Matthew Pettifer) talk all things G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra, another horrible attempt at an adaptation of something people genuinel...

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Mini-Episode - Hangin' With My (Michael) Bae from 2017-08-10T14:00

A mere week after tackling Bad Boys II, Nathan&Brendan open up the mailbag this week for all of your Michael Bay-centric questions (save for one). Does Michael Bay truly care about making films eve...

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Bad Boys II from 2017-08-03T14:00

It's about damn time as Nathan&Brendan finally enter the Michael Bay-niverse to talk about the sequel to arguably one of his better earlier works - Bad Boys II. This one, however, is anything but t...

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Mini-Episode - Jackin' it in the Booth from 2017-07-27T14:00

It's time for a brand-new mailbaaaaaaag! Nathan&Brendan answer a cavalcade of new questions where they cast "The Avengers" using only professional wrestlers, we find out why people hate Tom Cruise ...

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The Lone Ranger from 2017-07-20T14:00

Nathan&Brendan dived head-first right into a Disney nightmare wrapped in a romantic sub-plot wrapped in a goofy comedy wrapped in an action epic. That's right, they watched "The Lone Ranger" and bo...

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Mini-Episode - Summer Edition from 2017-07-13T14:00

Nathan&Brendan dive into a brand-new mailbag that includes disturbing movies from their youth (shoutout to the Film Roast peeps, yo!), Brendan wishing ill upon a certain "iconic" Michael Keaton cha...

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Uncle Sam from 2017-07-06T14:00

Nathan&Brendan get all patriotic with this very special episode as they unpack the bizarre horror/comedy straight-to-video gem, "Uncle Sam." Many topics are covered including the bizarre magic that...

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Mini-Episode - Back in the Habit from 2017-06-29T12:00

Who would Nathan and Brendan choose to play themselves in a movie? Will the sequel to Avatar ever see the light of day? Where are the lost episodes? Controversy also strikes as the boys decide what...

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The Crazies from 2017-06-22T14:00

Nathan and Brendan go back to the "movie might be insane but it's fun to watch" choices after last week's horrific film as they tackle the 2010 remake of one of George A. Romero's classic (?) films...

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Mini-Episode - Mailbag from 2017-06-15T15:00

It's the long-awaited debut of... THE MAILBAG! Nathan and Brendan dive deep into the first set of questions given to them by you, the listeners, as they discuss their ideal "Justice League" cast, h...

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Ben&Arthur (w/Mariah Lirette) from 2017-06-08T21:01:12

Nathan and Brendan (and special guest Mariah) dissect one of the most ineptly-made films of all time. Seemingly a film that's made entirely from a pro-gay marriage point of view created by homosexu...

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Law Abiding Citizen from 2017-05-26T02:13:15

Imagine if Gerard Butler were cast as The Punisher but was sent a script for an unmade Saw movie and in the meantime the studio lost the rights to The Punisher and the studio just decided to the ma...

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Killer Klowns from Outer Space from 2017-05-12T01:50:38

Now here's a movie that delivers on what it promises.  This movie starts out absolutely bananas and never lets up and if you've seen it, you're better for it.  This movie must be seen to be believe...

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Listener's Choice: Rollerball (w/Jerika Layne) from 2017-04-27T15:00

The director of Die Hard took a hard slide and remade a cult classic. The original was about the proliferation of violence in sports and media in general. The re-make was about 90 minutes that we'r...

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Listener's Choice: Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D (w/Joshua Kotsabasakis) from 2017-04-20T15:00

Introducing the movie that nearly broke us.   It's a movie where one of the most respected Marvel characters, known for his sly wit, military know-how and serious demeanour is portrayed as a one-li...

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Listener's Choice: Monkeybone from 2017-04-13T15:00

This movie is an example of how something can look so great on paper but ends up being SO bad when put onto film.  A prime example of what can happen when a fantastic director is undone by studio m...

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Listener's Choice: The Garbage Pail Kids Movie from 2017-04-06T15:00

Do you ever remember seeing a movie as a kid and have fond memories about how much you loved that movie and laughed so hard at it?  Then watched it 30 years later and had every great memory strippe...

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Ready to Rumble (w/Ryan Gilbert) from 2017-03-23T15:00

Sorry for the lateness, but think of this as a last minute kickout.  Come along with Nathan, Brendan and special guest Ryan Gilbert as we examine the late 90's wrestling opus that is "Ready To Rumb...

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Wrestlemania XI (w/Jason MacLeod) from 2017-03-09T15:00

Wrestlemania is considered the showcase of the immortals&the grandest stage of them all... this Wrestlemania did not get the memos on EITHER of those.  It's one of the shortest, lacklustre and unde...

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American Ninja from 2017-02-23T15:00

Ever wanted to know what it was like if The Karate Kid grew up to become Rambo?  Wonder no more as Nathan and Brendan tackle the cinematic classic known as "American Ninja." Learn more about your a...

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Captain America (w/Joshua Kotsabasakis) from 2017-02-09T15:00

It's like someone heard someone tell someone else the general gist of Captain America.  Then they (the original someone) decided to make a movie out of that with J.D Salinger's kid and Ronnie Cox. ...

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Criminal from 2017-01-26T15:00

You'd trade Ryan Reynolds for Kevin Costner, right?  That's seems like a fair trade.  Find out the answer to this and the question: what would happen if Johnathan Kent had the memories of The Green...

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Nine Lives from 2017-01-12T15:00

This movie is what happens when a WHOLE lot of people with a WHOLE lot of talent decide that they'd rather get paid a WHOLE lot of money rather than say "no, I want to make a quality movie."  Natha...

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Ernest Saves Christmas (w/Mariah Lirette) from 2016-12-25T15:00

The movie of a man who helps the REAL Santa find a replacement after 150 years.  Join Nathan&Brendan with special guest Isaac Hayes' back-up singer Mariah as they dissect the subtle nuances of this...

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Silent Night, Deadly Night from 2016-12-08T15:00

A movie with a killer Santa, vindictive nuns, another Santa that causes traumatic childhood memories that cause psychotic breaks... and a partridge in a pear treeeee. Brendan and Nathan had their ...

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Gamera: Guardian of the Universe from 2016-11-24T15:00

Gamera!  Gamera!  Gamera is really neat, he is full of turtle meat!  We all love you Ga-mer-aaaaa! Nathan and Brendan watch a movie about Godzilla's MORE talented cousin.  The guardian of the unive...

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The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl from 2016-11-10T15:00

Ever wanted to blow millions of dollars on a movie based on your kid's refrigerator art?  Robert Rodriguez did. Built on a spotty plot and even spottier Windows 95 screensavers, George Lopez and fo...

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Critters from 2016-10-27T15:00

A Gremlins/E.T. rip-off STARRING E.T.'s mom and M. Emmett Walsh? If you like Gizmo and the gang then you'll love them on bath salts. Brendan and Nathan examine this often overlooked and under appre...

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Thrashin' (w/Jerika Layne) from 2016-10-13T15:00

The movie that Josh Brolin would like to forget and Box Office Mojo apparently thinks never existed... ladies and gentlemen, we give you "Thrashin'"You can bet your bottom dollar it existed because...

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Judgment Night from 2016-09-29T15:00

Ever wonder what it would be like if you could find a movie that was the personification of a moment in time? You can... as long as that moment is some time between 1992 and 1993! "Judgment Night" ...

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