Hate Watch / Great Watch
Hello excellent humans! Hunter and Allison like to watch movies. Hunter and Allison’s friends like to watch movies, too. Each episode we watch a new film with a new special guest and talk about it - the good, the bad, the confusing, the behind-the-scenes tidbits, the movies it reminds us of, and the things we can laugh about. Coming from our very own yellow kitchen to your waiting ears, laugh, learn, and reminisce with us as we cover the movies we love and the movies we love to hate. Hate Watch / Great Watch: it’s like watching a movie with...
Episode 198: THE FROZEN GROUND (2013)
198. The Frozen Ground (2013)
Hello Excellent Humans!
CW: This episode includes discussion of serial killers and their habits.
Hi y’all. The film we are talking about in this episode of HWGW is based on real events, so we will be showing appropriate respect to the real people involved. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun talking about Daniel Radcliffe, how John Cusack is A Serious Man, Freakazoid! pubes, and a magical moose!
Plus: Listen to Hunter kill moths and absorb their life force!
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Episode 197: A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT (2014)
197. A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)
Hello Excellent Vampires!
CW: This episode includes discussion of drug use, and specifically needles.
In this episode of the HWGW Podcast, we’re openly celebrating Vamp-tober 2026 with guest Tabz! Discussion topics include: Exercises for your lower grunge, yabbo problems, sleep habits, vampire minimalism, and Parent Trap (1998) ear piercing!
Plus: Do YOU have what it takes to join the Sad Nap Pandas Club?
Add her to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, it’s A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)!
Episode 196: FROM DUSK TILL DAWN (1996)
196. From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
Hello Excellent Geckos!
The HWGW Podcast welcomes Krystal and Sean Brady back on the show to discuss a very cool, very stylized thriller! Hot topics include: an incel prototype, some of our phobias, The Fence with Unspeakable Rizz, the difference between spit takes and swallow takes, and the return of Plump Raisins!
Plus: Blue Monday (Jared Leto Mix)!
This is how a foot fetish is born, it’s From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
Episode 195: A BUCKET OF BLOOD (1959)
195. A Bucket of Blood (1959)
Hello Excellent Beatniks!
Hey there cats and kittens, on the new far-out episode of the HWGW Podcast, we’re making the scene with some artists and one notable wannabe. Hot topics include: Horror movies set in the art world, uses for a fake thumb, and Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955-1962)!
Plus: Hunter’s favorite Jack Handey joke!
It’s lean, mean and deserves to be seen, it’s A Bucket of Blood (1959)
Episode 194: CAROUSEL (1956)
Hello Excellent Humans!
CW: this film is pro-spousal abuse
June is busting out all over this September episode of the HWGW Podcast, and we’re discussing a musical (kind of) that Allison weirdly saw many times as a child. We talk about the strange, non-committal depiction of the afterlife, list people who should NOT be given the power of invisibility, and ponder: is this film a prequel to Idiocracy (2006)?
Plus: A Texas Switch so good a man dies!
Get ready for the clambake that Black Phillip promised us, it’s Carousel (1956)!
Episode 193: TRPY (2004)
Hello Excellent Trojans!
With the country in the grip of Odyssey fever, Allison and Hunter are here to deliver a booster shot of anabolic ster-TROY-ids! Topics of discussion include: Brian Cox’s McDonald’s commercials, Orlando Bloom’s l-o-n-g torso, and Achilles’ clavicular strike.
Plus: When’s Abed gonna show up?
Let’s get Greece-y, it’s Troy (2004)!
Episode 0192: EARTH GIRLS ARE EASY (1988)
192. Earth Girls Are Easy (1988)
Hello Excellent Dr. Dudes!
On this episode of HWGW, we’re joined by our pal Mary Tomcavage to discuss a vibes-heavy summer film! We heap praise on Julie Brown, reignite the age-old sandwich debate, and pitch both Heated Rivalry s.2 and a HWGW collab with Bad Dragon (seriously: call us)!
Plus: Bad morning to you, I’m Opposite Davis!
A lot of foods are slang for money, it’s Earth Girls Are Easy (1988)!
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0191: WE'RE BACK! A DINOSAUR'S STORY (1993)
191. We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story (1993)
Hello Excellent Humans!
Greetings from the Middle Future! Tabz returns to the HWGW Podcast to discuss a confusing animated also-ran! We discuss dinosaurs, Spider-Butts, John Malkovich, and Tabz headcanon backstory for the Eyes Bros.!
Plus: Hunter’s Educational Information Corner!
Why not try informationmaxxing? We’re talking about We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story (1993)!
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0191: WE'RE BACK! A DINOSAUR'S STORY (1993)
191. We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story (1993)
Hello Excellent Humans!
Greetings from the Middle Future! Tabz returns to the HWGW Podcast to discuss a confusing animated also-ran! We discuss dinosaurs, Spider-Butts, John Malkovich, and Tabz headcanon backstory for the Eyes Bros.!
Plus: Hunter’s Educational Information Corner!
Why not try informationmaxxing? We’re talking about We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story (1993)!
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0190: THE PHANTOM (1996)
190. The Phantom (1996)
Hello Excellent Phantoms!
On the new episode of HWGW , join Hunter: The Ghost Who Talks, and Allison: Known to Slam Evil as they discuss the first comic book super hero! Other subjects include: the Venn diagram of grift & fetish, James Remar Supremacy, Glorp social, and Ed Harris’ brother Fred!
Plus: Allison’s Westerns Corner!
Easy, BZ, beautiful, it’s The Phantom (1996)
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0189: THE QUICK AND THE DEAD (1995)
189. The Quick and the Dead (1995)
Hello Excellent Shootists!
CW: plot-relevant mentions of assault, parental death
On the new episode of HWGW, Celso Garcia rides back into town to share his love of the Western genre, praise VHS as a medium, and discuss how even that blind kid can tell Sharon Stone wants to kill Gene Hackman.
Plus: Did you know Kevin Costner could have gone pro?
Polish your pistols and shine your spurs, it’s The Quick and the Dead (1995)!
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0189: THE QUICK AND THE DEAD (1995)
189. The Quick and the Dead (1995)
Hello Excellent Shootists!
CW: plot-relevant mentions of assault, parental death
On the new episode of HWGW, Celso Garcia rides back into town to share his love of the Western genre, praise VHS as a medium, and discuss how even that blind kid can tell Sharon Stone wants to kill Gene Hackman.
Plus: Did you know Kevin Costner could have gone pro?
Polish your pistols and shine your spurs, it’s The Quick and the Dead (1995)!
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0188: S1M0NE (2002)
188. S1m0ne (2002)
HELL0 EXCELLENT HUMANS! 0N TH1S EP1S0DE 0F HWGW, WE’RE J01NED BY FREQUENT GUEST BRYAN B1ERMAN T0 D1SCUSS ART VS. THE ART1F1C1AL, H0W HUNTER’S UNCLE WAS CASEY J0NES’ R00MMATE, AND THAT N0T EVERY M0V1E NEEDS T0 BE SEEN AS A L0ST MASTERP1ECE.
PLUS: B1ERMAN EXPLA1NS WRESTL1NG SLANG!
WHY D1DN’T PAC1N0 S1NG? WE’RE TALK1NG AB0UT S1M0NE (2002)!
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: Wr...
Episode 0187: RETURN TO OZ (1985)
Hello Excellent Emerald Citizens!
On this episode of HWGW, we’re discussing another childhood favorite of Allison’s (it is the Year of the Yak after all). We discuss the excellent practical effects, propose that this is a little too real at times, pitch Cocoonies; a sequel to both Cocoon (1985) and The Goonies (1985), and realize this is the Jason X (2001) of Oz films!
PLUS: We are a pro-Jason Mantzoukas podcast!
Don’t have an Ozma attack, it’s Return to Oz (1985)!
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0186: THE POINT (1971)
Hello Excellent round-heads!
Hunter’s mom, Lynette returns to Hate Watch/Great Watch to discuss a favorite animated film from Hunter’s childhood (that he has no recollection of)! We talk about Harry Nilsson, children’s books, and how Lynette once met the God of Raccoons!
Plus: It’s illegal to cut open a rugby player in Singapore!
Go straight, listener! You’ve got ‘em wired! We’re talking The Point (1971)!
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0185: THE THIEF AND THE COBBLER (1993)
185. The Thief and the Cobbler (1993)
Hello Excellent Humans!
On this episode of Hate Watch/Great Watch, we’re joined by Kara Sankus to discuss the rare, long-gestating passion project that actually gets finished! We talk about animation, Dawson’s Creek (1998-2003), Babygirl (2024), and how imperfections are what make great art!
Plus: How a “Rumpus Room” is infinitely better than a “Man Cave”!
You’ll leave with a massive watchlist, it’s The Thief and the Cobbler (1993)!
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0184: GONE GIRL (2014)
• CW: this episode contains plot relevant discussion of assault & suicide •
We’re tackling another literary adaptation on this episode of Hate Watch/Great Watch, talking about the Miracle on the Mississippi, giving relationship advice, creating the word paramonal (use it!), and asking questions about twincest and bookends!
Plus: Eating your cake and having it too!
We believe in the lost art of letter writing, it’s Gone Girl (2014)!
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0183: GROSSE POINTE BLANK (1997)
We are joined on the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast by the Cinematic Maniac, Nikk Nelson! Live and in person! We’re kicking back, discussing high school reunions, Jason Voorhees as a spokesmonster, and the greatness of Joan Cusack!
Plus: Chopping Mall (1986)!
Shine your shoes and your gun, it’s Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)!
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0182: EVOLUTION (2015)
On this, the first official April Fools’ Day episode of the HWGW Podcast, we’ve made fools of ourselves and our guest Aliya, who watched a different movie with the same title! So prepare yourself for side-by-side discussions of a creeping, French, bodyhorror film AND a big box summer comedy from the man who brought you Ghostbusters (1984)!
Plus: Aliya’s House of Incredibly Long Hashtags!
Always make sure you watch the right film, it’s Evolution (2015)!
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0181: REMEMBER ME (2010)
First things first, a ☆ CONTENT WARNING ☆: this episode features plot-relevant discussions of parent death, suicide, and other tragedies. If you’re sticking around, you will be treated to the return of Tina Dillon to the HWGW Podcast for a discussion that includes unusual applications for hot sauce, this season of Love is Blind, how to properly support a movie twist, how the bar of quality for men is so low it’s practically in Hell, and Hunter absolutely dragging Mercy (2026)!
Plus: As promised in our last episode, an appearance from monster truck Grave Digger (who hates spoilers)!
Am I...
Episode 0180: STRANGER THAN FICTION (2006)
The Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast is pleased to welcome the newly-hitched Krystal and Sean Brady back to the show! We discuss topics including Timothée Chalamet, pitch meetings for Thanksgiving parade balloons, and the accordion section of an articulated bus, all in service of a RomCom that has touches of David Fincher stylization and Charlie Kaufman high concept!
Plus: Big old honkin’ box!
Prepare for the origin story of IRSman, it’s Stranger Than Fiction (2006)!
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0179: THE LAKE HOUSE (2006)
Nicole Wiegand returns to the HWGW podcast to start heat with other guests, but also to join us in discussing a long-distance romcom that you might have a mistaken impression of. Other topics in our conversation include awkward movie-watching experiences, the Labubus of sexual deviancy, sad whales, a Greyhound with a podcast, and nature’s toilets!
Plus: Take part in our Lake House Challenge!
Don’t take two years to listen to this episode, it’s The Lake House (2006)!
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0178: CYRANO (2021)
February is a month associated with love, poetry, and romance, so we thought: everybody could probably use a good cry. Along the way we discuss Roxanne (1987), the Dark Angel TV series (2000-2002), Glen Hansard in Once (2006), dinosaurs riding motorbikes, and that pickup artist guy Mr. Mystery (or whatever).
Plus: Allison read the play to prepare!
Remember to microdose your misery, it’s Cyrano (2021)
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0177: HACKERS (1995)
Aliya returns to the HWGW Podcast to advocate for men having silly hobbies, praise crazy ‘90s hacker fashion, swoon over Matthew Lillard (we are a pro-Matt Lillard Podcast), and do an impression of Elmo!
Plus: Eugene / The Plague looks like Katt Williams.
This is the greatest story Shakespeare didn’t write, it’s Hackers (1995)
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0176: SOUTH PARK: BIGGER, LONGER, & UNCUT (1999)
Welcome to the Year of the Yak, where cohost Allison YAKulis chooses all the films covered on the HWGW Podcast this year! We’re starting off with a nostalgic fave of hers, but don’t think that means we’ll go easy on it. We talk about cultural context, attempt to define “Hangout Movies”, and badmouth Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!
Plus: Learn about the Columbo Comeback!
Get ready for weaponized swearing, it’s South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut (1999)
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0175: ZARDOZ (1974)
175. Zardoz (1974)
Hello Excellent Brutals!
After a trip to the nearest Sonic for lunch, we are joined on the show by Bryan Bierman to talk about a film he describes as “The Finnegan’s Wake of science fiction”. Topics discussed include: Green bread, Ego death, middle school musical productions, and whatever the hell “Tippogrance” is!
Plus: an update on the baby Hechicero!
Join us in second level meditation, it’s Zardoz (1974)!
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 8 - Dune (1984)
Ep. 30 - Maximum Overdrive (1986)
Ep. 94 - Sweet November (2001)
Ep. 55 - The Cell (2000...
Episode 0174: YOUNG DETECTIVE DEE: RISE OF THE SEA DRAGON (2013)
Hello Excellent Do-Gooders!
On our penultimate episode of HWGW for the year, join Allison & Hunter for a trip to China in the year 660! First things first: This film is a mystery, so if you want to experience it with no foreknowledge, please watch the movie first! Topics discussed on this episode: our Wuxia names, how this isn’t too different from a superhero movie, bludgeoning weapons, how Shaofeng Feng might be the Chinese James Spader, and how to get yourself a monkey arm!
Plus: Mutual Respect!
A movie worth drinking the golden soup for...
Episode 0173: X: THE MAN WITH THE X-RAY EYES (1963)
Hello Excellent Dids!
The Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast welcomes Aydan Eyes back to the show to talk about: psychedelics, the worst Pa Kent in cinema, Stephen King, horrible diseases, and pressing toads against your eyes! CW: Some discussion of drugs at the episode’s end.
Plus: A brief appearance from Boof Acid, The Beatles’ lawyer!
X gon’ give it to ya, it’s X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963)
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 141 - Carnival Magic (1983)
Ep. 90 - Austin Powers in: Goldmember (2002)
Links:
• Aydan Eyes on spotify <...
Episode 0172: WESTWORLD (1973)
Hello Excellent Pardners!
First of all: Go Birds. We’re joined on the podcast, after far too long, by Tabitha to take an all-inclusive vacation to Westworld! We came up with a new travel slogan for Mexico, talked some more about Stephen King’s The Long Walk, and asked: How do these guns work? How does anything work? You only had how much air left?
Plus: Yul Brynner as the Predator!
It’s all fun and games until the robots revolt, we’re talking about Westworld (1973)!
Previous Episodes Men...
Episode 0171: VAMPIRE BURT'S SERENADE (2020)
Hello Pegasassy Humans!
On this, the final film of this year’s VAMP-tober lineup, Allison & Hunter spend all night …or multiple nights (?) trapped in an artist’s loft with a drugged-up vampire played by a Backstreet Boy! Content Warning: plot-relevant discussion of drugs and drug use We discuss inside jokes, cinema’s worst toilets, and the importance of making art whether it’s bad or good.
Plus: How did you know my mummy’s name was Martha?!
Not even this could make us stop loving Tubi, it’s Vampire Burt’s Serenade (2020)!
Question...
Episode 0170: UNDERWORLD (2003)
Please welcome Celso Garcia back to the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast for our second Vamp-tober episode of the year! We discuss messy worldbuilding, the timeless quality of some films (but not this one), the difference between “WTF (complimentary)” & “WTF (derogatory)”, Hunter’s Secret Uncle, and the almighty Suckwolf!
Plus: One of the neighbors starts using a bandsaw at 7pm!
Shine up your leather catsuit, it’s Underworld (2003)!
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 5 - The Apple (1980)
Ep. 103 - The Mummy (1999)
Ep. 74 - Romeo + Juliet (1996)
Links:
• HWGW Vamp-tober Playlist on spotify
•...
Episode 0169: THE HUNGER (1983)
Welcome to the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast’s 2nd annual Vamp-tober! Somebody told me you had a boyfriend who looked like the girlfriend I had in February of last century, and we’re joined by the Salami Mommy, Tina Dillon to discuss aging, David Bowie, alphas & betas, and play a round of Porno or Pacino!
Plus: Pepperhogs!
Somebody better check on Bela Lugosi, it’s The Hunger (1983)!
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 13 - Lifeforce (1985)
Ep. 22 - Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
Ep. 149 - Shadow of the Vampire (2000)
Ep. 5 - The App...
Episode 0168: SUPERGIRL (1984)
168. Supergirl (1984)
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 125: FANTASTIC FOUR (2005)
Ep. 158: THE INCREDIBLES (2004)
Ep. 49: BATMAN & ROBIN (1997)
Ep. 30: MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE (1986)
Ep. 135: MIGHTY MORPHIN’ POWER RANGERS: THE MOVIE (1995)
Ep. 47: HOWARD THE DUCK (1986)
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0167: ROCKERS (1978)
167. Rockers (1978)
Hello Excellent Rockers!
On this episode of Hate Watch/Great Watch, we are joined by Joe Reno for a trip to Jamaica and an underseen gem of a film. We discuss similarities to Bicycle Thieves (1948), suggest good ideas for your next acid trip, and talk about what happens when art meets commerce!
Plus: A Joe Reno ’sclusie!!
Seize the means of production, it’s Rockers (1978)!
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 67: Cool Runnings (1993)
Ep. 157: Hudson Hawk (1991)
Ep. 18: Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
Ep. 165: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)
Links:
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Episode 0166: Q, THE WINGED SERPENT (1982)
166. Q, The Winged Serpent (1982)
Hello Excellent God-Birds!
The film we’re talking about on the new episode of HWGW is a crime / heist / giant monster movie with a comparatively modest budget from bonafide Grindset God™ Larry Cohen! Topics discussed include: How the directors should be the franchises, Lesser-known effects legend David Allen, Numerous flying snakes from history, and How the blu-ray menu kind of spoils the ending!
Plus: a great excuse for not turning in your homework!
You’ll never wanna see another egg in your life, it’s Q, The Winged Serpent (1982)!
Previou...
Episode 0165: POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING (2016)
Hello Excellent Style Boyz!
We’ve avoided Katie Hewko-Dykes for seven years, but she’s finally managed to track us down! On this episode of HWGW, we conjure Da Hip Hop Witch (2000), Choosack our favorite Cusack, Declare Tim Meadows the Ace of SNL, Praise Matthew Lillard who isn’t even in this movie, and finally come up with a name for our fans!
Plus: An exclusive new track if you listen to the very end!
Is Andy Samberg the Drunken Master of comedy? It’s Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)!
Previous Episodes Me...
Episode 0164: O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? (2000)
On this episode of HWGW, Allison & Hunter take a look at an American reimagining of an ancient Greek fable. We discuss the story’s relation to its origins, Why the film looks so incredible, and Midnight, the novel by Dean Koontz!
Plus: Swing music!
Remember to always make fun of the klan, it’s O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)!
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 157: Hudson Hawk (1991)
Ep. 18: Ocean’s 11 (2001)
Ep. 84: Bound (1996)
Links:
• Casey Kasem Outtakes on youtube
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0163: NOBEL SON (2007)
* CONTENT WARNING * Plot-related discussion of self-harm.
Hear all about a film that might have come from a parallel reality. We’re joined by Maxine Webber to discuss a double-cross kidnapping plot, a set-piece that strains the credulity of wireless technology, and a Paul Oakenfold ‘sclusie!
The word of the day is anthropophagy, it’s Nobel Son (2007)!
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 143: Jugular Wine: A Vampire Odyssey (1994)
Ep. 32: Independence Day (1996)
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0162: THE MAN WITH TWO BRAINS (1983)
On the new Hate Watch/Great Watch, Allison and Hunter put their heads together to discuss this loving pastiche of classic b-movie science fiction. Topics include: Marabou kitten heels, How to correctly rate the podcast on your platform of choice, and How irony is for cowards!
Make sure your head is screwed on straight, it’s The Man with Two Brains (1983)!
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 26: Hereditary (2018)
Ep. 138: High Fidelity (2000)
Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: [email protected]
Episode 0161: LARS AND THE REAL GIRL (2007)
Men will literally have a healthy relationship with a doll instead of going to therapy, it’s Lars and the Real Girl (2007)!
Links:
“Ryan Gosling won’t eat his cereal” on youtube
“Ryan Gosling eats his cereal” via abc news on youtube
Dead Man’s Bones on Bandcamp
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