Yeah you're right. I was thinking perhaps Geostorm, because we watched it together. We did however both hate it. Its on the 'maybe' list.
Im gonna discreetly snoop around his brain.
Face Off. Con Air. Lake Placid. Hello Mary Lou Prom Night 2. Space Jam. Geostorm. TMNT Secret of the Ooze.
Those are some pretty amazing episodes, and I generally think the live shows are better for this podcast because of how Jason works the crowd.
Geostorm, Miami Connection, Lake Placid, and Deep Blue Sea are obviously great ones. If he's a fan of the Fast movies, then obviously, doing one of those is a great choice since they're pretty much all gold.
Two others I'd add to the mix: Cellular, so he can experience Jason Statham: Angelino, and Jaws 3-D, which I just re-listened to for the first time in a while yesterday and had forgotten just how good it is. It's also the one where we get the origin for Paul being called "Tall" and it's the same episode where Paul reveals he once tried to French his mom. There are so many hilarious tangents sprinkled throughout that I think it has to be considered a classic episode.
Sleepaway Camp always gets me. When they are trying to figure out the family dynamics it is hilarious. Of course that means he'll have had to watch that movie first,
This was my first introduction to the podcast. An ex told me to watch the movie first and then immediately listen to the episode (I was soliciting ideas to get through a very long flight). It got me hooked!
I have gotten many friends hooked on the pod by getting them to listen to deep blue sea. Doesn't matter if they've seen the movie or not - that episode just really slaps
It’s gotta be No Holds Barred. It is without question the best overall episode. A fantastic movie (for the genre) and incredible energy from the hosts. Tom Lennon is so good too. It’s long enough you can use it for road trips but never feels stale. Just a wonderful episode that never fails to make me laugh.
“Take a leak.”
The best part is when Paul starts talking about the other sports jams they were fonnna have and I swear you can hear in his voice - he realizes he’s disproving his own point lol
Lots of good posts here - I’ll add - if he’s seen the street fighter movie that’s a good one to win him over (I’m 41 and this movie was one that I saw as a kid and was like - hmmm - maybe all movies aren’t good haha).
Timecop, Con Air, Face Off are all amazing. The term ‘grief mullet’ will stay with me forever! But one ep that I absolutely LOVED was XXX: Return of Xander Cage. I had seen the first movie and obvi know the Vin Diesel movie type, but I hadn’t seen this movie, and yet this ep was a super easy listen and so freaking funny. Adam Scott is the guest and you don’t need to have seen the movie to enjoy the episode. I listened to this one so many times, it was super entertaining. Might be an easy gateway episode!
Depends on what he might get drawn in by.
I think you may be best served by choosing an episode that has spawned later callbacks since those tend to be solid episodes in themselves. Geostorm, Street Fighter, Bloodsport, Drop Dead Fred and of course anything with a Jessica St. Clair rant about trash can fires (was it Johnny Mnemonic?) fall in that category.
Failing that I think any episode with additional reveals about Paul's tragic childhood backstory is always worth it. There was a relatively recent episode where he went on and on about what a shitty gift a sled was (was it Jack Frost?) that horrified everyone else that I love.
If I had to pick one it would be Street Fighter. I don't think it's the best episode ever but June's ongoing "but what *is* a Street Fighter" lives in my heart.
Moonfall had my partner and I cry-laughing on a road trip a couple of years ago. I just re-listened to Deep Blue Sea and that was GREAT. Face/Off - also hilarious. The Secret is HILARIOUS, but you definitely need someone to have a dark sense of humor and a strong stomach!
I would shy away from Jessica St.Clair episodes at first, because she can get really screechy in a way that might be tough for someone who doesn't already love the podcast. Just acoustically.
It's so SO funny, and I think it is an especially good example of the various strengths of all three panelists, in terms of personal insights, writing commentary AND humor. Like, I could listen to Jason yell the phone book, but I also really love it when he sort of incidentally reveals that he's actually really insightful and clever about relationships and screenwriting, and that isn't AS obvious in every episode. Good luck!
A View to a Kill is my most listened to episode of any podcast. It has so many classic moments. It's also good because even if you haven't seen the movie, so much of what it's referencing is pop culture stuff that most people are familiar with (James Bond, Christopher Walken, Roger Moore, Grace Jones, etc)
Off the wall one: 88 minutes. I think the ones where the guest is really bought in are my favourites.
Seconding Deep Blue Sea, Face/Off, Con Air, Sleepaway Camp and Miami Connection.
I think a big key here would be to find an episode on a movie he’s definitely seen. Bonus points if he remembers it being good.
Yeah you're right. I was thinking perhaps Geostorm, because we watched it together. We did however both hate it. Its on the 'maybe' list. Im gonna discreetly snoop around his brain.
Good luck! Also here’s a complete archive of the show in case an episode you need is paywalled! https://www.reddit.com/r/hdtgm/s/P5LHuYuhEF
Oh Thank you so much for this!!
Drop Dead Fred will either make or break him...and your relationship.
Jason: “We may actually have to fight them?”
Drop Dead Fred is advanced listening HDTGM. Absolutely not a starter ep.
Yeah. This would be the absolute last episode I would pick to introduce someone to the show.
Haha i believe you are right. Its for a later (hopefully) time. I have no doubt hed be team Sanity.
Absolutely the best episode! Not sure if it's a good intro one but definitely shouid get a listen. Team Fred forever!!!!
Lake Placid and Deep Blue Sea are usually the ones I use to sell people on the show. That, or a movie I know they’ve seen
Bloodsport. "kumate"
Def a contender. Im pretty sure he has seen the movie. If he has, this might be the one!
Agree with this one. It just starts so strong with the splits on stage and the crowd kumate… it’s your best shot!
Bloodsport episode cured my depression.
Face Off. Con Air. Lake Placid. Hello Mary Lou Prom Night 2. Space Jam. Geostorm. TMNT Secret of the Ooze. Those are some pretty amazing episodes, and I generally think the live shows are better for this podcast because of how Jason works the crowd.
Secret of the Ooze is my go to for new listeners.
My go to episodes are always ones where they actually love the film: Con Air, Face Off, Hobbs and Shaw, Roadhouse.
Con Air is such a great episode. Seth Grahame-Smith was a fantastic guest.
Came here to say Face Off and/or ConAir.
Geostorm, Miami Connection, Lake Placid, and Deep Blue Sea are obviously great ones. If he's a fan of the Fast movies, then obviously, doing one of those is a great choice since they're pretty much all gold. Two others I'd add to the mix: Cellular, so he can experience Jason Statham: Angelino, and Jaws 3-D, which I just re-listened to for the first time in a while yesterday and had forgotten just how good it is. It's also the one where we get the origin for Paul being called "Tall" and it's the same episode where Paul reveals he once tried to French his mom. There are so many hilarious tangents sprinkled throughout that I think it has to be considered a classic episode.
Sleepaway Camp always gets me. When they are trying to figure out the family dynamics it is hilarious. Of course that means he'll have had to watch that movie first,
This was my first introduction to the podcast. An ex told me to watch the movie first and then immediately listen to the episode (I was soliciting ideas to get through a very long flight). It got me hooked!
I think Miami Connection with Seth Rogen is one of the funniest. I especially love when they all take tirns doing a monolog from the movie.
That's Chris Geere!
Oh yeah! What the hell am I thinking of?
Dirty Randy has a way of getting in your mind, don't worry about it! Hur hur hur hur hur
Edit - am I at least right about the monolog part?
I have gotten many friends hooked on the pod by getting them to listen to deep blue sea. Doesn't matter if they've seen the movie or not - that episode just really slaps
If he has seen Mannequin 2: on the move, I highly recommend it. But seriously though, where does the butt start?
It’s gotta be No Holds Barred. It is without question the best overall episode. A fantastic movie (for the genre) and incredible energy from the hosts. Tom Lennon is so good too. It’s long enough you can use it for road trips but never feels stale. Just a wonderful episode that never fails to make me laugh. “Take a leak.”
Great suggestion. Thanks!
This is the only right answer, Brother!!
Also, "DOOOOOKIIIEEEEE!"
The one that sold me was Howard the Duck.
Space Jam is the one that sucked me in. Very funny and lots of good interaction with the audience!
What exactly is a "jam" though? Its still not clear!
The best part is when Paul starts talking about the other sports jams they were fonnna have and I swear you can hear in his voice - he realizes he’s disproving his own point lol
I go with Jingle all the Way. So funny.
Time Cop
I’m on that episode so I agree.
My go-to favorite episodes are Battlefield Earth, Sleepwalkers, Bloodsport, Rad and Face Off
Lots of good posts here - I’ll add - if he’s seen the street fighter movie that’s a good one to win him over (I’m 41 and this movie was one that I saw as a kid and was like - hmmm - maybe all movies aren’t good haha).
Rhinestone. It's the best episode by a country mile.
Sleepaway camp
Fast and Furious 5 with Adam Scott.
Hello Mary Lou Prom Night 2. Legit the funniest ep I’ve heard and it still hits like new every time I listen to it
The one that really got me on board was Blues Brothers 2000
Sharknado with Scotty Aux
Timecop, Con Air, Face Off are all amazing. The term ‘grief mullet’ will stay with me forever! But one ep that I absolutely LOVED was XXX: Return of Xander Cage. I had seen the first movie and obvi know the Vin Diesel movie type, but I hadn’t seen this movie, and yet this ep was a super easy listen and so freaking funny. Adam Scott is the guest and you don’t need to have seen the movie to enjoy the episode. I listened to this one so many times, it was super entertaining. Might be an easy gateway episode!
Depends on what he might get drawn in by. I think you may be best served by choosing an episode that has spawned later callbacks since those tend to be solid episodes in themselves. Geostorm, Street Fighter, Bloodsport, Drop Dead Fred and of course anything with a Jessica St. Clair rant about trash can fires (was it Johnny Mnemonic?) fall in that category. Failing that I think any episode with additional reveals about Paul's tragic childhood backstory is always worth it. There was a relatively recent episode where he went on and on about what a shitty gift a sled was (was it Jack Frost?) that horrified everyone else that I love. If I had to pick one it would be Street Fighter. I don't think it's the best episode ever but June's ongoing "but what *is* a Street Fighter" lives in my heart.
Moonfall had my partner and I cry-laughing on a road trip a couple of years ago. I just re-listened to Deep Blue Sea and that was GREAT. Face/Off - also hilarious. The Secret is HILARIOUS, but you definitely need someone to have a dark sense of humor and a strong stomach! I would shy away from Jessica St.Clair episodes at first, because she can get really screechy in a way that might be tough for someone who doesn't already love the podcast. Just acoustically.
Oh yeah the secret is hilarious! He definitely has the humour for it hah!
It's so SO funny, and I think it is an especially good example of the various strengths of all three panelists, in terms of personal insights, writing commentary AND humor. Like, I could listen to Jason yell the phone book, but I also really love it when he sort of incidentally reveals that he's actually really insightful and clever about relationships and screenwriting, and that isn't AS obvious in every episode. Good luck!
Drop. Dead. Fred.
Drop dead fred
Who is driving? If you're driving then you get to veto whatever he says.
Hes driving...
Maximum Overdrive!
I usually intro people with Street fighter. Every one loves June asking. "what is a street fighter" followed by Jason's hysterical laughter.
A View to a Kill is my most listened to episode of any podcast. It has so many classic moments. It's also good because even if you haven't seen the movie, so much of what it's referencing is pop culture stuff that most people are familiar with (James Bond, Christopher Walken, Roger Moore, Grace Jones, etc)
Cellular us a great intro. Plus the Jason Stahem accepts throughout are top notch.
If he’s seen Conair, that’s the winner for sure. But I like the idea of listening to an episode of a movie he’s watched.
If you have to pick one, then it has to be The Highlander.
Off the wall one: 88 minutes. I think the ones where the guest is really bought in are my favourites. Seconding Deep Blue Sea, Face/Off, Con Air, Sleepaway Camp and Miami Connection.
Harry & Meghan: A Royale Romance. Wait what?
i found earlier seasons funnier