Awesome Awful
Awesome Awful
Awesome Awful
The Awesome Awful, presented by The Daily Drunk, explores all the awful movies that we love despite how terrible they are. Each episode, one guest brings an awful movie they love to the table and discuss what's so great about it with host Josh Sippie, who loves pretty much every terrible movie ever.
The Mummy, with Drew Hawkins
In episode fifteen of the Awesome Awful Podcast, presented by the Daily Drunk, host Josh Sippie welcomes Drew Hawkins. They discuss the timeless archeological adventure, The Mummy. Specific points of discussion include expert the expert levels of characterization in this movie, the spirit of gun-toting Americans, what actual archaeologists think about this movie, and if you'd rather be Beni or Ardeth. The question answers itself,  but come on, Beni is still great.  Check out the Daily Drunk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dailydrunkmag And Drew Hawkins: https://twitter.com/WAdrewhawkins Micro Podcast: https://twitter.com/podcastmicro Drew's piece in HAD: https://www.havehashad.com/hadposts/black-and-white-ants If you want to join us on the Pod, go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/1w6PV_neE-oiU2F0XfXJyUe1KxxwG_hZ-8aht4vgczSE/edit?ts=60c8d970 And Josh Sippie is on Twitter too! https://twitter.com/sippenator101
Aug 9, 2021
25 min
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, with Josh Price
In episode fourteen of the Awesome Awful Podcast, presented by the Daily Drunk, host Josh Sippie welcomes Josh Price. They discuss the romping science fiction adventure, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai. Specific points of discussion include the importance of proper alien name pronunciation, how one man can be equal parts samurai and neurosurgeon, where the plot in this movie is and at what point it presents itself, a romantic plot line that makes about as much sense as the rest of the movie, and why Jeff Goldblum is dressed like a cowboy for the entire movie. And remember, it's John Bigbootay not John Bigbootee.  Check out the Daily Drunk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dailydrunkmag And Josh Price: https://twitter.com/timepinto If you want to join us on the Pod, go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/1w6PV_neE-oiU2F0XfXJyUe1KxxwG_hZ-8aht4vgczSE/edit?ts=60c8d970 And Josh Sippie is on Twitter too! https://twitter.com/sippenator101
Aug 5, 2021
27 min
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, with Amy Neufeld
In episode thirteen of the Awesome Awful Podcast, presented by the Daily Drunk, host Josh Sippie welcomes Amy Neufeld. They discuss the sprawling Kevin Costner epic Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Specific points of discussion include the best shouters of the Crusades, the best hair of the Crusades, glaring historical inaccuracies and who-really-cares dialects, the eternal value of Alan Rickman, and Morgan Freeman kicking ass. They also talk about Kevin Costner's naked butt. But only briefly. Perhaps too briefly.  Check out the Daily Drunk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dailydrunkmag And Amy Neufeld: https://twitter.com/AmyRNeufeld Amy's blog: https://librarypilgrim.blogspot.com/ If you want to join us on the Pod, go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/1w6PV_neE-oiU2F0XfXJyUe1KxxwG_hZ-8aht4vgczSE/edit?ts=60c8d970 And Josh is on Twitter too! https://twitter.com/sippenator101
Aug 2, 2021
26 min
Kazaam, with Shawn Berman
In episode twelve of the Awesome Awful Podcast, presented by the Daily Drunk, host Josh Sippie welcomes back Daily Drunk Editor-in-Chief Shawn Berman. They discuss Shaq's 80-minute rap video, Kazaam. Specific points of discussion include the highs and lows of Shaq's music career, how he managed to fit a movie into his music video, where he ranks in your rap Mt. Rushmore, and what kind of animal butt you would least want to smell like. Seriously, Shaq rhymes for at least 60% of the movie, and you'll probably wish it were more.  Check out the Daily Drunk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dailydrunkmag And Shawn Berman: https://twitter.com/SBB_Writer And Shawn's Book, Mr. Funnyman: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096TTR6YC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_8Q3HNFBFBD9AVD938YVA If you want to join us on the Pod, go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/1w6PV_neE-oiU2F0XfXJyUe1KxxwG_hZ-8aht4vgczSE/edit?ts=60c8d970 And Josh is on Twitter too! https://twitter.com/sippenator101
Aug 2, 2021
20 min
Hard Target, with Rob White
In episode eleven of the Awesome Awful Podcast, presented by the Daily Drunk, host Josh Sippie welcomes Rob White. They discuss the kick-tacular Jean-Claude Van Damme move, Hard Target. Specific points of discussion include the marvel of moist mullets, how to dress for summer weather in New Orleans, how many bullets and/or grenades it takes to kill a single person as compared to how many Van Damme kicks it takes, and proper rattlesnake taming strategies. Also, if you've ever wanted to see Wilford Brimley become bayou Attila the Hun—who hasn't, right?—look no further. It's here and it's glorious. Check out the Daily Drunk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dailydrunkmag And follow Rob on Instagram: @robwhitemakemakesstuff If you want to join us on the Pod, go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/1w6PV_neE-oiU2F0XfXJyUe1KxxwG_hZ-8aht4vgczSE/edit?ts=60c8d970 And Josh is on Twitter too! https://twitter.com/sippenator101
Jul 29, 2021
30 min
One Crazy Summer, with Kat Blair
In episode ten of the Awesome Awful Podcast, presented by the Daily Drunk, host Josh Sippie welcomes Kat Blair. They discuss the "fever dream" movie that might not have happened, One Crazy Summer. Specific points of discussion include the extensive explosives budget of the movie, the sheer confusion that you will feel when viewing, if watching it more than once will help explain things (it won't), John Cusack's immortality, and redemption found in the arms of a bazooka. If you're coming to this episode hoping to make sense of the movie, we make no promises, but we'll try our best. Hoops McCann.  Check out the Daily Drunk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dailydrunkmag And Kat Blair: https://twitter.com/katharine_blair Kat's lit mag, Corporeal: https://twitter.com/corporeallitmag If you want to join us on the Pod, go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/1w6PV_neE-oiU2F0XfXJyUe1KxxwG_hZ-8aht4vgczSE/edit?ts=60c8d970 And Josh is on Twitter too! https://twitter.com/sippenator101
Jul 26, 2021
33 min
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, with Shawn Berman
In episode nine of the Awesome Awful Podcast, presented by the Daily Drunk, host Josh Sippie welcomes back Daily Drunk Editor-in-Chief Shawn Berman. They discuss a truly horrible movie that not even nostalgia could resuscitate, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie. Specific points of discussion include why this movie should have taken a completely different route and gone all in on a roller derby, who would be in our ideal Power Rangers super squad (spoiler: The Rock made the cut), the curious case of the middle-aged Blue Ranger and his future at Power Rangers corporate, and the power of ooze. Shawn also apologizes twice for making Josh watch this movie, which is very kind of him. Check out the Daily Drunk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dailydrunkmag And Shawn Berman: https://twitter.com/SBB_Writer And Shawn's Book, Mr. Funnyman: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096TTR6YC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_8Q3HNFBFBD9AVD938YVA If you want to join us on the Pod, go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/1w6PV_neE-oiU2F0XfXJyUe1KxxwG_hZ-8aht4vgczSE/edit?ts=60c8d970 And Josh is on Twitter too! https://twitter.com/sippenator101
Jul 25, 2021
22 min
The Number 23, with Justin Bryant
In episode eight of the Awesome Awful Podcast, presented by the Daily Drunk, host Josh Sippie welcomes Justin Bryant. They discuss the "aggressively stupid" noir thriller, The Number 23. Specific points of discussion include replacing "Chekhov's Gun" with "Carrey's Sax," how to be a terrible animal control worker and still keep your job, aliases that won't give away the fact that they are in fact aliases, and what to do when you start seeing the number 23 all over the place. Hint: Do nothing. This is perfectly normal.  Check out the Daily Drunk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dailydrunkmag And Justin Bryant: https://twitter.com/jthouse37 If you want to join us on the Pod, go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/1w6PV_neE-oiU2F0XfXJyUe1KxxwG_hZ-8aht4vgczSE/edit?ts=60c8d970 And Josh is on Twitter too! https://twitter.com/sippenator101
Jul 22, 2021
24 min
Deep Rising, with Wyeth Leslie
In episode seven of the Awesome Awful Podcast, presented by the Daily Drunk, host Josh Sippie welcomes Wyeth Leslie. They discuss a movie practically identical in plot to Alien—Deep Rising. Specific points of discussion include alternative uses of torpedos, Kevin J. O'Connor's mastery of all things, death by melting inside of giant octopus monsters, and how to best maximize the use of a catch phrase. This movie really is a Treat *winks*. Check out the Daily Drunk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dailydrunkmag And Wyeth Leslie: https://twitter.com/Wyeth_was_here If you want to join us on the Pod, go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/1w6PV_neE-oiU2F0XfXJyUe1KxxwG_hZ-8aht4vgczSE/edit?ts=60c8d970 And Josh is on Twitter too! https://twitter.com/sippenator101
Jul 19, 2021
24 min
Flash Gordon, with Diana Mullins
In episode six of the Awesome Awful Podcast, presented by the Daily Drunk, host Josh Sippie welcomes Diana Mullins. They discuss the only movie in the history of movies that is mathematically perfect—Flash Gordon. Specific points of discussion include technological marvels like guns that shoot hands instead of bullets or lasers, the culture that surrounds the American quarterback (bonus points for being blond), dumb old birds that are given second chances, and how many times you can stick your hand in a foreign hole before you die. Once? Twice? Depends on your role in the story.   Check out the Daily Drunk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dailydrunkmag And Diana Mullins: https://twitter.com/DianaMullins_ If you want to join us on the Pod, go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/1w6PV_neE-oiU2F0XfXJyUe1KxxwG_hZ-8aht4vgczSE/edit?ts=60c8d970 And Josh is on Twitter too! https://twitter.com/sippenator101
Jul 15, 2021
25 min
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