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Heather Anne Campbell and Nick Wiger love video games. Together, they're playing the very worst and weirdest games ever made with their funniest friends to get down to this fundamental question: How Did This Get Played?
Arnie Niekamp fell through a dimensional portal behind a Burger King into the fantastical land of Foon. He's still getting a slight wifi signal, so he uploads a weekly podcast from the tavern the Vermilion Minotaur where he interviews wizards, monsters and adventurers. It's a major discovery!
Have you ever seen a movie so bad that it's amazing? Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael and Jason Mantzoukas want to hear about it! We'll watch it with our funniest friends, and report back to you with the results.
TV writer and Mortal Kombat expert Ben Mekler overwrites his friends' most precious childhood memories with everything there is to know about a single Mortal Kombat character.
Jason and Paul talk Mike Nichols in another Quar Chat, a DA calls in, and much more on this week’s minisode! Paul offers up advice on the Help Line, goes through Corrections and Omissions from Jade, and announces next week’s movie. Get tix for any upcoming live-streamed shows over at https://www.hdtgminfo.com/ HDTGM Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm Paul’s…
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Akilah Hughes vs. Hsu Hao, Drahmin, Moloch, AND Mokap
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Akilah Hughes joins the show to run through a gauntlet of obscure fighters - from cybernetic cult member Hsu Hao to demon buddies Drahmin and Moloch to Mokap, a karate teacher from Chicago.By Ben Mekler
It's finally time to visit the tiny tavern hidden inside Usidore's hat. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Earwolf Producer: Kimmie Lucas Editor: Anna Havermann Special Assistance: Ryan DiGio…
Ashley Esqueda returns to the show to talk about Psychonauts with Nick and Heather! They talk about the innovative game design, the long awaited sequel, exploring the brains of the characters, and more!By Earwolf & Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1995 erotic thriller Jade starring David Caruso, Linda Fiorentino, and Chazz Palminteri. They talk about public hair lockets, terrible car chases, David Caruso’s green outfits, sex pillows, the f*ck house, and much more. Get tix for any upcoming live-streamed shows over at https://www.hdtgminfo.com/ HDTGM Discord: …
Some cryomancers are kind, some are cruel, and some are just colossal assholes. Writer Emily Gaudette joins the show to talk about the meanest ice-ssassin in the MK universe, FROST!By Ben Mekler
Nick, Heather and Matt spend this week's episode in gaming heaven! They talk about what they are playing right now, Heather reaches into her memory vault, cozy moments in games, and more!By Earwolf & Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger
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Season 3, Ep 79 - Jayme, Sayme and Daddy
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The creepy twins, Jayme and Sayme Ragoon are back and this time they're not alone. Also, they're in a cave for some reason. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Jayme Ragoon: Gretchen Eng Sayme Ragoon: Brad Pike Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Post-Production Coordinatio…
You’ll hear from someone who lived through Holy Matrimony and much more on this week’s minisode! Paul offers up advice on the Help Line, goes through Corrections and Omissions from Holy Matrimony, and announces next week’s movie. Get tix for any upcoming live-streamed shows over at https://www.hdtgminfo.com/ HDTGM Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm Paul’s D…
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Scientology In Hollywood w/ Leah Remini and Mike Rinder
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This week June and Paul sit down with Ex-Scientologists Leah Remini (King Of Queens, Scientology and the Aftermath) and Mike Rinder (Scientology: Fair Game Podcast) to discuss their experiences and insights into Scientology, it's hold on Hollywood and LA real estate, and why you should be concerned with their "charitable organization" status. Liste…
Buckle up Podkastheads, it's time for the match-up you've all been waiting for: writer/comedian Dana Donnelly vs. barf-hurling interdimensional martial arts master/drunk Bo' Rai Cho!By Ben Mekler
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Day of the Tentacle with Hayes Davenport
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Hayes Davenport joins Nick and Heather to talk about Day of the Tentacle! They talk about Hayes' love of adventure games, how faithful the remaster is, the obtuse puzzles and more!By Earwolf & Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger
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Season 3, Ep 78 - Side Quests (w/ Jared Logan)
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A strange tavern keeper is oddly invested in the weird things going on around town. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Stavrus Hook: Jared Logan Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Earwolf Producer: Kimmie Lucas Editor: Tim Joy…
Recorded live from San Francisco, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1994 comedy Holy Matrimony starring Patricia Arquette, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and directed by Leonard Nimoy. They talk about child marriage, Tate Donovan’s accent changes, multiple car crashes, the laundry scene, and much more. Get tix for any upcoming live-streamed shows over at htt…
Hope you're ready to enter the vampireverse, cause we're exploring the weirdly detailed history of Mortal Kombat bloodsuckers with Maggie Mae Fish!By Ben Mekler
Nick, Heather and Matt dive deep on the fascinating mess that is Cyberpunk 2077! They talk about what a mess it is, how the balance is all over the place, Keanu and more!By Earwolf & Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger
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Season 3, Ep 77 - Death Knight (w/ Brennan Lee Mulligan)
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Kalahaxorus the Grim, an evil spirt in a suit of armor reflects on his life's purpose. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Kalhaxorus the Grim: Brennan Lee Mulligan Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Earwolf Producer: Kimmie Lu…
Another Quar Chat with Jason, pizza in a skillet, and much more on this week’s minisode! Paul offers up advice on the Help Line, goes through Corrections and Omissions from Lawnmower Man 2, and announces next week’s movie. Get tix for any upcoming live-streamed shows over at https://www.hdtgminfo.com/ HDTGM Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm Paul’s Discord:…
Writer Sophia Benoit joins the show to hear the shockingly horny saga of Outworld's very own Li Mei.
Joan Ford (Thundercats Roar) joins Nick and Heather to talk about the video game adaptation of Who Framed Roger Rabbit! They talk about Joan's Roger Rabbit fandom, how the game could have been fun, making the weasels laugh and more!By Earwolf & Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger
Prince Bartholomew Mylph visits to share the tale of his terrible curse. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Prince Bartholomew Mylph: Dan White Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Earwolf Producer: Kimmie Lucas Editor: Stephen …
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1996 science fiction action film Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace. They talk about the connections to the first film, jacking into cyberspace, the black and white trial, Jobe’s Jim Carrey impression, and more. Plus, a shocking HDTGM first! Get tix for any upcoming live-streamed shows and listen to the Transformer…
The time has come to hear the tale of one of Mortal Kombat's least iconic warriors: bad-boy illuminati merc MOVADO! Join writer/comedian/bad video game podcaster Heather Anne Campbell (Rick & Morty, How Did This Get Played) for a whole lot of "huh, okay, good for him I guess" on today's Mortal Podkast.…
Nick, Heather and Matt take a week off from gaming hell and spend an entire 70 Minutes in Gaming Heaven! They talk about the PS5, what games they're all into right now for fun, favorite Mario suits and more!By Earwolf & Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger
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Season 3, Ep 75 - Blacksmith (w/ Lily Sullivan)
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A shopping trip to stock up on new weapons leads to an unusual blacksmith named Sylvia. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Sylvia the Blacksmith: Lily Sullivan Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Earwolf Producer: Kimmie Lucas …
A 30 minute deleted scene about laser discs, a phone call from Hawaii, and much more on this week’s minisode! Paul offers up advice on the Help Line, goes through Corrections and Omissions from A Gnome Named Gnorm, and announces next week’s movie. Get tix for any upcoming live-streamed shows and listen to the Transformers For Charity episode over a…
You've heard him mentioned in nearly every Mortal Podkast episode to date. We're kicking off season five with the legend of big ol' fire hunk Blaze, featuring special guest Amelia Elizalde!By Ben Mekler
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What Remains of Edith Finch with Will Hines
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Will Hines returns to the show to talk about What Remains of Edith Finch with Nick and Heather! They talk about how complete the experience feels, what games Will has 100% since he last appeared, the grim nature of the story and more!By Earwolf & Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger
Jamillious the Mauve Wizard returns with an update on the Wizard Council. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Jamillious Washington the Mauve: Anthony LeBlanc Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Earwolf Producer: Kimmie Lucas Ed…
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1990 fantasy buddy comedy A Gnome Named Gnorm. They talk about Anthony Michael Hall’s odd detective character, Gnorm the gnome being at the wrong place at the wrong time, Jerry Orbach roughing up Gnorm, and much more. Plus, everyone dives into an important conversation about laserdiscs. Get tix for any upcoming liv…
Alex Berg returns to the show to talk Super Meat Boy with Nick and Heather! They talk about the rage inducing difficulty, the flowiness of the gameplay, 2010s internet humor and more!By Earwolf & Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger
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Season 3, Ep 73 - The Potential of the Night (w/ Aunty Donna)
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A night of tavern-hopping with a king, a wet rag and a lizard. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young King Zachy: Zachary Ruane Wet Towel with Legs: Mark Samual Bonanno Lizard Jim: Broden Kelly Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz E…
Cookie math, Cher’s favorite song, and much more on this week’s minisode! Paul offers up advice on the Help Line, goes through Corrections and Omissions from A Very Nutty Christmas & The Knight Before Christmas, and announces next week’s movie. Get tix for any upcoming live-streamed shows and listen to the Transformers For Charity episode over at h…
Danielle Radford (Honest Trailers, Tights and Fights) joins Nick and Heather to talk about Yo! Noid! They talk about wrestling, who the Noid is, how the game is reskinned from a better game, and more!By Earwolf & Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger
Back at sea, our hosts are reunited with Hildy the thousands of years old turtle... maybe. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Hildy Shiblin: Olivia Nielsen Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Earwolf Producer: Kimmie Lucas Edit…
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10 Year Anniversary Reflections And Burlesque
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This week Paul, June, and Jason get together to reflect on the past ten years of watching all these terrible movies, all the other things they could have done instead, and discuss their conflicting origin stories of the pod. Then we replay for you our very first episode, Burlesque with guest Nick Kroll. Subscribe to Unspooled with Paul Scheer and A…
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The 2020 How Did This Get Played Game of the Year Awards
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It's the 2020 How Did This Get Played Game of the Year Awards! Nick, Heather and Matt look back on the games we played in 2020 and give out some awards!By Earwolf & Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger
Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi (Attitudes!) join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2017 psychological crime horror thriller The Snowman. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about detective Harry Hole never bringing up the snowman, ADR Val Kilmer, coffee bean torture scene, and more. Plus, we hear some exclusive behind the scen…
A special holiday scene with Arnie and Usidore. And a holiday song from Jenny the Centaur. The regular show will be back January 4. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Usidore: Matt Young Jenny the Centaur: Jenny Owen Youngs Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Earwo…
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Bible Adventures with Paul F. Tompkins
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Paul F. Tompkins joins Nick and Heather to discuss Bible Adventures! They talk about how playing it is actually a sin, how the game was a blatant cash grab, gaming on the Mr. Show set, and more!By Earwolf & Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger
HDTGM All-star Jessica St. Clair joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 2018 Lifetime movie A Very Nutty Christmas starring Melissa Joan Hart. They talk about the music montages, hot nutcrackers, the mouse king, and more. Get tix for upcoming live-streamed shows and listen to the Transformers For Charity episode over at https://www.hdtgminfo.co…
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Season 3, Ep 71 - Solstice Squirrel (w/ Josh Gondelman)
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It's Winter Solstice time again and due to a snowstorm Arnie, Usidore and Chunt have to take shelter with a friendly squirrel. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Fluff the Squirrel: Josh Gondelman Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Sc…
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Hypnospace Outlaw with Sonja Reid and Aaron Bleyaert
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Sonja Reid aka OMGitsfirefoxx & Aaron Bleyaert (Good Game, Nice Try) join Nick and Heather to talk about Hypnospace Outlaw! They talk about early internet gaming, the game's overall aesthetic, Chowder Man, and more!By Earwolf & Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger
A baby with no nickname, some Pacifica love, and much more on this week’s minisode! Paul offers up advice on the Help Line, goes through Corrections and Omissions from Love’s Labour’s Lost, and announces next week’s movie. Get tix for upcoming live-streamed shows and listen to the Transformers For Charity episode over at https://www.hdtgminfo.com/ …
Arnor the legendary warrior crashes into Castle Skullmaster with some surprising news. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Arnor: Blaine Swen Wictor the Guard: Bryan Safi Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Earwolf Producer: Kim…
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Frog Fractions with Mano Agapion & Betsy Sodaro
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Mano Agapion and Betsy Sodaro (We Love Trash, Horny for the Holidays) join Nick and Heather to talk about Frog Fractions! They talk about how it subverts the edutainment genre, how it feels like a prank, the history of boxing and more!By Earwolf & Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger
Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2000 adaptation of the comic play Love’s Labour’s Lost by William Shakespeare directed and starring Kenneth Branagh. They talk about the basic dancing, dead eyes, the panicked and broad performances, and much more. Get tix for upcoming live-streamed shows and listen to the Transformers For Charity episode over at h…
13 year old Arnie thinks he's witnessed a murder so Usidore and Chunk help him break into his neighbor's house. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Earwolf Producer: Kimmi…
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Hideo Kojember - Death Stranding (Part 2) with Gene Park
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Gene Park (The Washington Post) joins Nick and Heather to conclude Hideo Kojember and revisit Death Stranding! They talk about balancing playing games for work and playing games for fun, how Death Stranding has become more relevant since they first reviewed it, and spoilers for everything (specifically Death Stranding and The Last of Us Part II)!…
Is Andrew Lloyd Webber a thief? Are cats human sized? These questions and more are answered on this week’s mini! Paul offers up advice on the Help Line, goes through Corrections and Omissions from Cats, and announces next week’s movie. Get tix for upcoming live-streamed shows and listen to the Transformers For Charity episode over at https://www.hd…
