They Called This a Movie

Testing the strength of friendships one terrible movie at a time. NOW RELEASING ON FRIDAYS

They Called This a Movie is a comedy podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 399 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 87. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts They Called This a Movie, a comedy show with 399 episodes published.

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  Episode #384

  Episode 384 - Cars 2 (2011) w/ Alex Pearlman

  Aug 21, 20261h 32m

  We go globetrotting with Larry the Cable Guy and special guest Alex Pearlman ( Too Many Tabs | Crashing Out Podcast ) to discuss the 2011 Pixar film, Cars 2 . Join us as we discuss the departure the film takes from the original film, the Cars Universe lore, and our thoughts about Larry the Cable Guy. Check out Alex Pearlman on the Crashing Out Tour and on all socials @Pearlmania500 Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie. Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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  Episode #383

  Episode 383 - Dead Heat (1988)

  Aug 14, 20261h 8m

  This week, we're on a ride along with a couple of cops. A couple of dead cops, to be exact. This week, we're watching the 1988 supernatural buddy cop film, Dead Heat. Join us as we discuss Joe Piscopo's career, the pretty solid action sequences, and the terrible one-liners. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie. Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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  Episode #382

  Episode 382 - Freaked (1993)

  Aug 7, 20261h 36m

  We head to Santa Flan with Alex Winter and the girl from Encino Man , as we watch the Gen-X oddball comedy, Freaked . Join us as we discuss the 90s MTV aesthetic, the impressive cast, and dissect which jokes work and which ones don't. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie. Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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  Episode #381

  Episode 381 - Happy Days: "Hollywood" (1977)

  Jul 31, 20261h 17m

  We celebrate Shark Week this week with one of the most infamous moments in sitcom history. We're watching Fonzie jump the shark in a three-part episode of Happy Days for our Movie of the Month, as voted on by our Patreon members. Join us as we discuss Fonzie never taking his jacket off, the fact that the show ran for four more seasons, and the experience of watching this on Pluto TV. Want to join in the fun and help us vote for our next Movie of the Month? Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/TCTAMPod Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie. Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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  Episode #380

  Episode 380 - Angel (1984)

  Jul 23, 20261h 3m

  We're hitting Hollywood Boulevard with the stunt double for Tom Mix, as we watch 1980s cult hit, Angel . Join us as we discuss how much this movie resembles Maxxxine, the cast of characters, and that egg drinking scene. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie. Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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