How Did This Get Made?
Earwolf and Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, Jason Mantzoukas
SummaryHave you ever watched a movie so baffling, poorly constructed, or unintentionally hilarious that you had to ask yourself, How did this get made? You are not alone. Join hosts Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, and Jason Mantzoukas as they embrace the disaster, taking a deep dive into the absolute worst, most bizarre, and frequently unwatchable films in cinematic history. Each episode acts as a comedic autopsy. The hosts and their rotating cast of hilarious guests dissect every questionable decision, from nonsensical plot holes and cartoonish physics to bizarre casting choices and catastrophic scripts. Whether they are tackling high-budget action flops, confusing indie experiments, or forgotten genre relics, the team leaves no stone unturned. You will hear them marvel at everything from 1990s rollerblading aesthetics to the strange, low-stakes tension of extreme sports thrillers. The show is more than just a roast; it is an investigation into the creative failures and eccentric artistic choices that result in movie-making madness. With recurring segments like Last Looks—where the panel revisits listener feedback, corrections, and fascinating behind-the-scenes trivia—the podcast evolves into a sprawling, interactive journey. It is a celebration of the absurdity of show business and a reminder that, sometimes, the most entertaining part of a movie isn't the story on screen, but the utter confusion it leaves behind. If you love dissecting pop culture disasters with infectious, unfiltered energy, this is your ultimate cinematic companion.
Updated Jul 7, 2026
Episodes
Airborne LIVE! w/ Scott Aukerman, Kumail Nanjiani, & Danielle Schneider (Classic)
This hilariously confusing nineties rollerblading movie feels like a fever dream of nonsensical plots and bad acting.
Vertical Limit w/ Laci Mosley
A team of climbers braves lethal terrain, unstable explosives, and absurd mountaineering stunts on K2.
Double Team w/ Owen Burke (Classic)
Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dennis Rodman star in this mind-boggling action disaster filled with nonsensical plotting.
Last Looks: Circus Island [Jason Edition] w/ Justin Halpern
Jason explores the circus world of Circus Island and chats with Abbott Elementary showrunner Justin Halpern.
Tough Guys Don't Dance (Classic)
Norman Mailers chaotic mystery Tough Guys Dont Dance is a disorienting, sleazy slog that defies logic and coherence.
Circus Island LIVE!
A beach, a haunted circus tent, and a pervy kid collide in this baffling family-friendly fever dream.
Morbius LIVE! (Classic)
Jared Leto plays a doctor-turned-vampire in this nonsensical superhero origin story plagued by plot holes and bad CGI.
Last Looks: The Manitou w/ Ashley Ray
Jason and TV critic Ashley Ray break down the best new television shows, including the sleeper hit Wyvern Bay.
The Quest w/ Jon Gabrus (Classic)
Jean-Claude Van Damme directs and stars in a disjointed, period-piece retread that misses the charm of Bloodsport.
The Manitou w/ Jessica St. Clair
Tony Curtis plays a phony psychic battling a 400-year-old demonic spirit manifesting as a tumor on a woman's back.
Daredevil w/ Ed Brubaker (Classic)
Comic writer Ed Brubaker joins to break down the bizarre fight scenes and narrative missteps of the 2003 Daredevil.
Last Looks: Drop Zone
Listeners call in with corrections and theories about the skydiving movie Drop Zone.
Wild Wild West w/ Kevin Smith (Classic)
A classic 1999 steampunk flop takes center stage as an 80-foot mechanical spider highlights a disastrous production.
Drop Zone
Wesley Snipes fights through a bizarre plot of skydiving terrorists in this point-less 1994 action classic.
Love on a Leash w/ Jessica St. Clair (Classic)
A woman navigates bizarre romantic encounters and a cursed talking dog in this surreal, low-budget indie disaster.
Last Looks: The Big Hit
Listeners call in to set the record straight on the hitman antics and bizarre cooking choices in The Big Hit.
Mortal Kombat w/ Cameron Esposito (Classic)
The panel breaks down the bizarre world of Mortal Kombat, mocking the repetitive techno and inexplicable fight logic.
The Big Hit
Mark Wahlberg plays a people-pleasing hitman who accidentally kidnaps his own boss’s goddaughter in this chaotic 1998 farce.
Rock Star LIVE! w/ Jake Weisman (Classic)
Mark Wahlberg lives the dream of replacing his favorite rock band lead singer in this bizarrely ageless music drama.
Shoot 'Em Up
Clive Owen stars in this hyper-violent, Bugs Bunny-esque action romp that is essentially John Wick with a newborn baby.
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