Movie Torture

On this week's episode the guys are joined by Blumhouse Trent to talk about the stinker "Elektra" They wonder how Larry The Cable Guy would be as Elektra, Brad wonders about the Blind leader she has. Do you trust a blind cook? They talk about the bad CGI and Brad again wonders why anyone would take their kids to a blind karate teacher, and how does he play pool so well? Where does this movie rank on the worst list? Plus, they wonder where Producer Gary would fit in this movie.

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"He seems nice but he's got to be creepy, man. He's probably got a basement."

In this episode of Movie Torture, the guys welcome back Blumhouse Trent and they discuss the film 'The Stepfather' released in 1987. They talk about the odd choice of having the character watch 'Mr. Ed' in multiple scenes. The guys speculate on the DNA evidence left behind by the killer and discuss the possibility of reducing alimony and making divorce cheaper to potentially decrease murders. They also mention the actor Terry O'Quinn, who played the lead role in the film. In this part...

A routine home invasion turns into a full-blown nightmare when Kurt Russell's family crosses paths with the most clingy cop in movie history. After a robbery leaves him feeling vulnerable, Michael Carr welcomes help from Officer Pete Davis, a charismatic police officer who seems determined to protect his family. Unfortunately, Pete's definition of "helping" includes showing up uninvited, sabotaging marriages, planting evidence, committing murder, and generally behaving like a restraining order come to life.

Brad breaks down Unlawful Entry (1992), a tense psychological thriller featuring Kurt Russell, Madeline Stowe, and an absolutely unhinged Ray Liotta performance. Along the...

In this absolutely unhinged episode of Movie Torture, Brad Lowe breaks down the horror-thriller Obsession—a movie that starts as awkward crush energy and somehow spirals into cursed romance, dead cat sandwiches, demon-girlfriend behavior, and supernatural emotional damage.

Brad hilariously walks through the story of Bear Bailey, a painfully awkward guy who uses a creepy magical item called the “One Wish Willow” to make his crush Nikki fall in love with him… which immediately turns into the worst relationship in cinematic history. What follows is escalating chaos involving haunted Build-A-Bear vibes, pee puddles, self-stabbing party games, customer service...

Brad breaks down a chaotic, over-the-top sequel where survivor Grace (Samara Weaving) goes from final girl to public enemy #1. After escaping the deadly game in the first movie, she’s immediately pulled back into an even bigger nightmare—this time facing a full council of elite, twisted families all competing to kill her for power.

Teamed up (and handcuffed) with newcomer Faith (Katherine Newton), Grace is thrown into a brutal, rule-heavy death game that feels like rich people Hunger Games with zero logic and maximum insanity. Each family hunts differently, creating total chaos—like a group chat where...

Brad revisits Just Like Heaven and breaks down a rom-com that asks one simple question: what if your roommate is a ghost… and also kind of the boss of you?

The movie follows David (Mark Ruffalo), a sad, grieving guy just trying to reset his life, who moves into a new apartment—only to find Elizabeth (Reese Witherspoon), a high-strung doctor, already “living” there… despite possibly not being alive. What starts as a bizarre roommate dispute quickly turns into a strange partnership as David realizes he’s the only one who can see her.

Instead of doing the...

Brad kicks it off with, “I watched a movie…” and this one goes off the rails fast.

A group of guys is living it up, celebrating, acting like family — and then a duffel bag full of cash drops into the middle of everything. That’s it. That’s the moment. The vibe is gone instantly.

In this episode of Movie Torture, Brad breaks down how quickly things flip:

Brad leans into the real...

Brad opens with, “I watched a movie…” and this one immediately puts everyone in a situation that makes zero sense — if you fall asleep, you die… and if you don’t sleep, you lose your mind.

In this episode of Movie Torture, Brad breaks down Freddy vs. Jason, a matchup that sounds legendary until you actually think about what it means for everyone involved. Because now you’ve got:

Brad leans into the chaos right aw...

Brad opens with, “I watched a movie…” and this one hits different — not because of action or twists, but because it slowly turns a dream job into something way more intense.

In this episode of Movie Torture, Brad dives into The Devil Wears Prada, where a young woman lands the opportunity of a lifetime… and realizes almost immediately that something is off. What looks like success on the outside quickly feels like survival on the inside.

Brad leans into the central tension:

Brad opens with, “I watched a movie…” and this one immediately raises questions — mainly, why does an entire town think the best way to solve problems is to shoot each other at noon?

In this episode of Movie Torture, Brad dives into The Quick and the Dead, where daily life revolves around a dueling tournament with one simple rule: win… or you’re done. What should feel like a Western turns into something way more chaotic — a town where death is basically part of the schedule.

Brad leans into the absurdity right away:

On this episode of Movie Torture, Brad and Jacob kick things off by roasting MTD for buying a Honda Civic like he just joined the underground street racing scene at age 87. From there, the show immediately derails into couch trauma, Fear Factor takes, and whether Jacob’s dark lighting setup makes him look more like a Dateline informant or a full-blown rat.

Then the boys finally get to Primate, a movie they were way too excited for, only to discover it’s basically a rich family drama interrupted by a chimp in a Party City suit going abso...

On this episode of Movie Torture, Brad, Jacob, and the legendary beach-dwelling MTD set out to review The Housemaid, but as usual the movie takes a backseat to discussions about dispensaries popping up on every corner, Brad’s aunt accusing him of being gay at family gatherings, and a deeply philosophical debate about whether it’s acceptable to “duke on top of a duke” in a gas station bathroom.

Things spiral quickly.

Brad debuts a new sponsor called Sweeney Suppressant, a spray designed to help men focus on the plot whenever Sydney Sweeney appears on screen...

On this week's episode the guys head to the police car and talk, "Car 54, Where are You? Brad opens the show talking about how his son said one of his favorite 90's country songs is now creepy. "Daddy's Hand's" then Jacob ruins "Another on Bites the Dust" for the guys.

Brad wonders if he died would his wife ever hear the final podcast he made just for her, MTD and Brad spiral into a funny bit about how each cast member of the show would meet their demise.

The guys open a new segment where...

This week on Movie Torture, Brad, Jacob, and MTD set out to review Agent Recon… and accidentally spend most of the episode questioning reality, anatomy, and whether MTD is secretly the Matrix.

The movie itself? Chuck Norris plays a robot… kind of. There’s red ash, magic mana, aliens, and a rule that you can only kill enemies by shooting them in the liver—which immediately sends the guys into a full breakdown because none of them know where the liver is. At one point, the conversation turns into a survival strategy of “just aim somewhere in the torso...

This week on Made Up Movie, Brad Lowe brings what he confidently calls “the greatest idea of his life” (ranking just behind his marriage), and Nicki immediately realizes she’s either witnessing genius… or the beginning of a cinematic crime.

Welcome to the birth of Monkey Cop.

The episode starts normal—talking musicals, Muppets, and whether anyone over 25 should legally be allowed inside Spencer’s—before Brad drops a fully developed, slightly concerning cinematic universe that he’s apparently been building in his head for years.

We’re talking:

On this episode of Movie Torture, Brad, Jacob and MTD attempt to review Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, but instead spend most of the episode debating who’s hotter (Lucy Liu vs. Cameron Diaz), planning MTD’s funeral, and figuring out who inherits the Hopecast Network when Brad inevitably dies mid-podcast.

Before the movie even gets going, Jacob celebrates his 85th episode milestone while Brad reminds him that his job security is entirely based on pretending Jacob is the funniest person on the show. Meanwhile, MTD continues his role as the mysterious, silent, possibly imaginary overlord of the po...

On this episode of Movie Torture, the boys somehow turn Revenge of the Nerds into a full-blown discussion about boogers, mooning, prison sentences, and whether MTD belongs with the Alpha Betas or the Lambda Lambdas. Brad immediately hijacks the show by proudly announcing that if anybody on the podcast is Booger, it is 100% him, then follows it up with a Navy story about pulling a booger the size of a corn kernel out of his face like he just discovered buried treasure. Jacob contributes by explaining the emotional devastation of thinking you have a bat in the cave and findin...

This week the guys head to Screamville and talk about Scream 7. They open the show wondering why MTD isn't there. He is buying a new Civic and Brad wonders if it's a lateral move from a Subaru.

They finally get into Scream and wonder what it would be like if there was a Ghostface in every state. MTD trains each one to make them the killing machines they need to be.

The guys wonder about Ashley and how she is doing since this is her favorite movie series of all time.

Brad laments...

On this week's episode the guys head to Movie Torture Lite as they welcome Nic Cage back to the show and talk 2014's "Left Behind" They start the show with Brad checking in on Jacob's Letterboxd movie count. They wonder if this is a rapture movie or a movie about a man who just needs to land a plane. Brad shares that he watched this movie with his family and they enjoyed it.

Brad wonders if U2 would be raptured. Brad proposes that if the three of them would be flight attendants and they were single they...

On this week's episode Jacob, Brad and MTD head to Hazzard County to talk about "The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning" Brad and Jacob open up the show by talking about their love for the original. Brad shares that his third birthday was a Dukes party with a cake shaped like the General Lee, confederate flag and all.

Jacob wonders if MTD wore daisy dukes to the party and MTD starts a timer on the one minute recap for the movie that Brad does.

Brad compares this to "Dumb and Dumber When Harry met Lloyd"...

On this week's episode the Jacob, Brad and MTD tackle 2009's "New in Town" and MTD asks the guys when are we going to do man movies again. Brad starts the show by saying he won't kill MTD off but then gets into a discussion about the iron lung and how that works on someone, possibly MTD. Brad insists there Is no way he can poop laying down.

Brad and Jacob talk about clappers at the end of movies and how weird that is, and they talk about their Letterboxd before they even get to the movie. <...

On this week's episode the guys talk about 1992's "The Lawnmower Man 2" and what ever subtitle they want to use. Brad opens the show promising not to kill MTD off in this episode and he talks about MTD'S love for only 10s. Which leads them to talking about how MTD mows 3 yards a week and Brad wonders if thats going to kill him one day.

They guys also wonder who this movie was made for and why it was even made. They talk about how this is the future but everything looks old.

Jacob then...

This week the guy's tackle the limbless movie from 1991 "Body Parts" Brad opens by telling everyone that Jacob is moving close to where he lives and they wonder if they should get a walkie talkie to communicate.

Brad then asks Jacob what is an iconic movie poster and of course Brad talks about going to the video store to get the old posters to then hang in his bedroom. He talks about his beloved Pamela Anderson "Barb Wire" poster which Jacob says should have hung above his bed.

The guys wonder why this movie was...

On this week's episode Jacob, Brad and MTD talk about Five Nights at Freddy's and Five Nights at Freddy's 2. The guys start out by welcoming back MTD and Brad lets the listeners know he loves creating fake photos with MTD in them.

They also confess that they watched these movies back to back on Christmas Day and wonder if there is any worse punishment than this. MTD tells them these movies sound like the worst movies they have watched.

Brad confesses a weird flex he made to his buddies in 1990 about getting to go home...

On this week's episode Brad and Jacob let us know that MTD is out again. They start the show talking about Hot Air Balloons and Brad says that this movie has the best green screen he has seen in a movie.

They wonder if Kelsey Grammar's agent was like kill him off real quick. They talk about the game New Phone who Dis.

Brad talks about how women can have a good man and not even realize that. Brad also tells how this man in the movie puts his wife up in amazing hotels and...

In this episode of Movie Torture, Jacob starts it out by asking the guys if they would travel a year together in the Weiner mobile and Brad promptly says no, but then wonders if he would have a dear John letter when he got home. Brad asks, would prison be better then being stuck in a truck for a year.

They get to the movie which goes zero to incest really fast as Brad lets the audience know him and Jacob watched this together. Jacob talks about his family and kissing and MTD and Brad were wondering...

On this week's episode Brad and Jacob are missing MTD again but they still jump in the water to talk about 1997's Anaconda. They begin the show imagining how the pitch went to Jon Voight about doing a Spanish accent.

They wonder how of all things he hasn't been cancelled for the accent which should be character of its own. They then wonder how J Lo's shirt stayed clean the whole movie. Brad confesses that when he eats spaghetti he often ruins shirts.

They also wonder what character Ice Cube is playing because he is...

In this episode of "Movie Torture," Jacob, Brad, and MTD dive into the chaotic world of "The Toxic Avenger." The trio humorously dissects the film's bizarre plot, where an average guy, Winston Goose, transforms into a superhero after falling into toxic sludge.

With a mix of superhero strength and a questionable aroma, he takes on villains who seem to have escaped from a Halloween store.

The hosts banter about the film's absurdity, from its questionable budget to its peculiar characters, including Peter Dinklage's brief appearance. They wrap up with a light-hearted discussion on the film's...

This week on our special Christmas episode Jacob and Brad let us know that MTD is not on the show this weeks, which leads to Brad wondering what life is going to be like when MTD is gone for good. They wonder if "Only 10's" should be on his tombstone and then Brad insists that Jacob get some of his ashes and then they come up with an MTD bobblehead with his ashes.

Snooze Buttons returns as a sponsor this week and it is quite the doozy. The guys wonder why Mel Gibson didn't go full Santa...

Join Brad, Jacob, and MTD as they dive headfirst into the cinematic disaster that is "The Running Man" on this week's episode of "Movie Torture." In a world where 1987's vision of 2017 includes more shoulder pads than a football game and technology that makes a typewriter look advanced, Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Ben Richards, a man who just can't catch a break.

Wrongly accused and thrown into a game show where the contestants are hunted by villains with more personality than the script, Ben must navigate a dystopian nightmare filled with chainsaw-wielding maniacs and a singing electrician...

In this episode of "Movie Torture," Jacob and Brad dive into the cinematic masterpiece (or disasterpiece?) that is "Domestic Disturbance."

Join them as they unravel the mystery of Vince Vaughn's acting, ponder the economics of boat building, and question the logic of incinerators that leave no trace.

Plus, discover the shocking revelation that Brad's jacket has a zipper on the side where a lady's jacket would be! With a sprinkle of Travolta's toupee talk and a dash of wedding announcement nostalgia, this episode is a rollercoaster of laughs and head-scratching moments.

Tune in...

In this episode of "Movie Torture," Brad, Jacob and MTD dive into the chaotic world of "Strangers Chapter 2," but not without a few laughs along the way.

The trio finds themselves laughing so hard when Jacob suggests that he, Brad, and MTD are like the "three bears" standing outside the house.

The conversation spirals into a comedic tangent, with Brad imagining them as bears in leather, while Jacob clarifies he meant the actual animals.

The banter continues as they joke about being the "three bears" in a horror movie scenario, complete with Goldilocks...

In this episode of "Movie Torture," we explore the charming chaos of "Look Who's Talking," where babies have more to say than most adults.

Hannah nails the recap of Kirstie Alley's questionable dating choices, while Brad can't stop gushing over Kirstie Alley, declaring her a "smoke show" and reminiscing about his childhood crush.

Jacob chuckles at the absurdity of John Travolta's cabbie-turned-babysitter role, and we all enjoy Bruce Willis's hilarious baby voiceover.

Join us as we laugh through the film's romantic misadventures, marvel at talking babies, and debate whether John Travolta's character is...

In this episode of "Made Up Movie," Brad and Ashley dive into the world of imaginary films, with Brad pitching yet another "funniest" idea to Ashley, who humorously points out that he's pitched about 25 movies, with only two being hits.

The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as Brad reminisces about his high school days, comparing his movie pitches to his dating success rate, which was a solid two out of 25.

Ashley, meanwhile, shares a hilarious story about a date with a "Survivor" contestant, complete with Disneyland adventures and no romantic sparks.

The duo...

In this hilarious episode of "Movie Torture," Brad, Jacob, Hannah, and MTD are joined by Jessica and Sher from Brad's favorite podcast "Love on the Pod" to dissect the cinematic masterpiece (or disaster) that is "Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure."

The gang dives into the absurdity of the film, while Brad pitches his wild Hallmark movie idea, "Christmas Town Sniper," much to the amusement and horror of the guests.

Meanwhile, Jessica and Sher share their Hallmark expertise, and the group debates the merits of liver mush and the concept of "half loaf love." It's...

In this episode of Movie Torture, Brad, Jacob, Hannah and MTD tackle the comedy "Once Upon a Crime," where three couples navigate a murder mystery in Monte Carlo. With a gambling husband, a cheating wife, and a dog with a fortune, the plot is as unpredictable as it is funny. Hannah, Brad, and Jacob also discuss the evolution of their podcast's intro songs, while Jacob talks about how him and Brad went to the movies the night before this recording and Brad lost his wallet and highlighting Troy's unforgettable reactions to scary scenes. Join The Pod Father, The First...

In this episode of "Movie Torture," we tackle "In the Army Now," where Hannah admits she's never heard of Pauly Shore, prompting Jacob to question if she's been living under a rock.

Brad entertains us with his boot camp tale of being so bad at marching that his drill sergeant had him shovel snow instead.

Jacob chimes in with his own witty observations, questioning the logic of trusting Pauly Shore with any mission and highlighting the camel as the film's true hero. Join us for a laugh-filled discussion as we navigate the absurdity of this 90...

In this episode of Movie Torture, they finish up Hannah's least favorite month and conclude it with 1998's "Urban Legend,"

Baby Hands Brad reminisces about seeing the Noxzema girl on the big screen, while the Gothfather Jacob insists the first victim was offed for her horrendous singing and laments never discovering the goth dating site that could have changed his life.

The First Lady Hannah provides a compelling argument for why every character deserved their fate, and MTD's presence is as mysterious as the film's plot twists. Join us as we debate whether the killer...

In this week's episode of Movie Torture, our fearless hosts dive into the 90s classic "The Faculty," where aliens take over a high school, and the only defense is snorting fake cocaine.

Baby Hands Brad questions the allure of Josh Hartnett's hair, while the Gothfather Jacob ponders why the faculty didn't just throw salt on the aliens like snails.

Meanwhile, The First Lady Hannah is just relieved she can watch this without nightmares. Join us as we explore why this movie is a triple gold despite being a one-time watch, and why Brad might just...

Welcome to "Made Up Movie," where Ashley and Brad take listener-submitted pitches and turn them into cinematic gold, or at least something shiny.

This week, Katie from Torrington, Wyoming, sends in a horror movie idea that quickly spirals into a sci-fi epic with more plot twists than a pretzel.

As Brad pitches a dozen storylines at once, Ashley valiantly tries to keep the train on the tracks, all while debating whether a fart can really trigger a solar apocalypse. Spoiler: It can. Tune in for a wild ride through the creative chaos that is "Made...