In Defense of Bad Movies

Episode 51: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Sat, 01 May 2021 01:39:10 +0000

Bobby tries to convince the rest of the group that 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles doesn't belong in the sewer from whence the turtles themselves came.

Minisode 50: The 100th Episode

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:54:24 +0000

Join the entire In Defense of Bad Movies gang as they are interviewed in a manner that can only be called entirely too seriously about their 50th movie and 100th episode! And a special thanks to Jesse McCann for conducting the overly serious interview!

Episode 50: Constantine

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:11:01 +0000

Celebrate In Defense of Bad Movie's 50th episode with Sam, Loren, and Bobby, PLUS some IDOBM all-stars--Ronnie, Leah, and Jesse, as the gang discusses the Keanu Reeves movie Constantine!

Minisode 49: Themes Like Old Times Episode 32: Good Times

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:09:42 +0000

Find out about the next movie and our guests, then join Sam & Loren as Themes Like Old Times becomes Themes Like Good Times. It's a whole thing. Just listen to it!

Episode 49: Unfriended: Dark Web

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 08:39:24 +0000

The gang is again joined by fan fave Bobby Ramos (AKA Dino Winwood)! After his stellar appearance defending Unfriended, he's back to defend the sequel, Unfriended: Dark Web. Will he again be successful (spoiler for his previous appearance)? Or will the IDOBM gang poop on his party? Listen to find out.

Minisode 48: Themes Like Old Times Episode 31

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:31:03 +0000

Find out the next movie, and then stick around for Themes Like Old Times as Sam and Loren discuss 1987's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (and good luck getting that theme out of you head!)

Episode 48: Casper

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:05:54 +0000

Join Bobby, Loren, and Sam as they punch down at Casper, a movie nobody has even thought of for two decades.

Check out Bobby's mistress podcast, And What Are You Into here.

And watch the first episode of Sam Sleuth: Stereotypical Noir Detective here.

Minisode 47: Themes Like Old Times 30: Gilligan's Island

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 01:41:45 +0000

Wow, it's not even a month and we're back! Discover what movie the gang will discuss next, and then stick around as Loren and Sam finally get around to talking about Gilligan's Island on their show "Themes Like Old Times."

Episode 47: Popeye

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:10:56 +0000

It's the podcast you can't keep down, no matter how much the hosts themselves try! That's right, we're here to save your 2020 by discussing the movie that couldn't go wrong. Robin Williams. Robert Altman. Based on the beloved cartoon. It's 1980's Popeye and it can't miss!

Minisode 46: Themes Like Old Times 29: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 4

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 02:08:59 +0000

With COVID-19 comes the return of In Defense of Bad Movies (please don't equate those two in your brain)! Sam tells you what movie is next on the chopping block, and then Sam and Loren discuss Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's final season's theme. Go ahead and liste

Episode 46: Only You - Chinese

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:47:48 +0000

After all the fun of the Chinese version of My Best Friend's Wedding (seriously, we enjoyed it) and the growing Chinese market, the gang decides to watch the Chinese version of Only You. Will it be successful? Listen to find out!

Minisode 45: Themes Like Old Times 28: Cheers

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Fri, 24 May 2019 05:27:24 +0000

After Sam reveals the next movie the IDOBM gang will discuss, Loren and Sam talk about the ultimate TV theme song--Cheers! And now the requisite NORM!

Episode 45: My Best Friend's Wedding - Chinese

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 19:03:58 +0000

It's many happy returns here at IDOBM! Laura returns to defend My Best Friend's Wedding again, this time the Chinese language version. Will its Asian charm win over Loren this time? Will Sam avoid the temptation to call it "My Best Fliend's Wedding"? Will Laura decide to come back full time? Will Bobby avoid being told to shut up? Only one way to find out. But instead of just asking us, listen to the podcast!

Minisode 44: Themes Like Old Times 27: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 3

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 06:37:58 +0000

Join Sam as he reveals the next movie the group will discuss, along with the appearance of a special returning guest. Also enjoy the third part of Sam's and Loren's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend series in Themes Like Old Times.

Episode 44: Lake Placid

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 04:55:43 +0000

Sam tries yet again to defend a David E. Kelley joint, this time the crappy crocodile movie featuring a monster who is more likeable than any of the human characters.

Minisode 43: Themes Like Old Times 26: Muppet Babies

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 02:45:15 +0000

After Sam reveals the new movie, the "Themes Like Old Times" guys break down the 1984 Muppet Babies theme.

Episode 43: Tomorrowland

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 18:14:13 +0000

Join the gang for their triumphant return as Loren and Sam try to convince Bobby that Tomorrowland wasn't an extremely rare hiccup by Brad Bird!

Minisode 42: Themes Like Old Times 25: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 2

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:59:58 +0000

After an exceedingly long hiatus, join Sam as he reveals the next movie and makes a sorry excuse for the delay. Then stick around as the "Themes Like Old Times" gang bring you part two in the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend series.

Episode 42: Hook

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Unlike Peter Pan, Loren will never grow up if her taste in movies is any indication: she defends 1991's Hook. Join the gang as they discuss bad dads, cruel killings of minorities, and movies that suffer from 90s-itis.

Minisode 41: Themes Like Old Times 24: Frasier

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Discover the next movie a member of the gang will defend and then stick around as Sam and Loren discuss Frasier and the future of TV theme songs in Themes Like Old Times.

Episode 41: Where the Wild Things Are

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Try not to despair in your tragic childhood and listen in as Bobby defends the mostly forgotten 2009 Spike Jonze adaptation of Maurice Sendak's children's classic Where the Wild Things Are.

Minisode 40: Themes Like Old Times 23: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Find out the next movie the gang will discuss, then join the Themes Like Old Times guys as Loren geeks out on Rachel Bloom and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

Episode 40: Pet Sematary

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000

You'll have a DOGgone good time as Sam defends the CATastrophe of a movie that is Pet Sematary. Be our GUINEA PIGS as we continue this experiment of watching bad movies. HAMSTERn up your volume and give it a listen. Get it? It's pet puns. The show is better, we promise.

Minisode 39: Themes Like Old Times 22: Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Find out what movie the gang will discuss next, and join Sam and Loren as they discuss the Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears theme.

Episode 39: The Great Wall

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Sam inexplicably thinks the 2016 movie The Great Wall is actually good. Meanwhile, Bobby is mercilessly attacked by a small dog and the gang practically begs Kumail Nanjiani to appear on the show.

Minisode 38: Themes Like Old Times 21: Darkwing Duck

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Find out the next bad movie the gang will defend, then stick around as Sam and Loren conclude the Disney Afternoon arc by discussing the Darkwing Duck theme song.

Episode 38: Babe: Pig in the City

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:00:00 +0000

You can take the pig out of the farm, but you can't . . . wait, why are they taking the pig out of the farm? And sending him to the city?! Join Bobby, Sam, and Loren as they discuss this and other bold decisions in Babe: Pig in the City, the bonkers sequel to the charming film Babe.

Minisode 37: Themes Like Old Times 20: Punky Brewster

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Join Sam and Loren as they discuss the tender theme to Punky Brewster.

Episode 37: Planet of the Apes

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Sam's not monkeying around as he defends Tim Burton's 2001 Planet of the Apes. Mostly because, as he insists on informing everyone over and over, monkeys are not apes..

Minisode 36: Themes Like Old Times 19: TaleSpin

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:00:00 +0000

After finding out the next movie, stick around as Loren continues her exploration of the Disney Afternoon theme songs with TaleSpin.

Episode 36: The Brothers Grimm

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Once upon a time Loren watched the somewhat-based-on-Grimm-fairy-tales The Brothers Grimm. Perhaps she was put under a witch's spell, but she actually liked it. See if the spell is contagious and she gets the rest of the gang to enjoy Terry Gilliam's vision.

Minisode 35: Themes Like Old Times 18: Diff'rent Strokes

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 31 May 2017 16:00:00 +0000

After Sam tells you the movie the gang will discuss next, Sam and Loren talk about the classic theme to Diff'rent Strokes in "Themes Like Old Times."

Episode 35: Evita

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 17 May 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Don't Cry for Laura as she argues why You Must Love the 1996 film adaptation of Evita. Sam attempts singing, Bobby grumbles about Trump, and Loren provides much needed background to the show and its productions. Will Laura win the gang over to her side? You'll have to listen to find out.

Minisode 34: Themes Like Old Times 17: Chip 'n Dale's Rescue Rangers

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 03 May 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Sam reveals the next bad movie we discuss--and it turns out it's not that bad. And in "Themes Like Old Times," Sam and Loren continue the Disney Afternoon miniseries with Chip 'n Dale's Rescue Rangers.

Episode 34: MacGruber

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Bobby has a go defending the SNL-skit-turned-feature-length film.

Listen as the gang considers story coherence, celery butt doubles, and a Kilmer-Forte bromance. Also, Laura proposes alternate universes and Bobby desperately tries to secure a Squarespace sponsorship.

Minisode 33: Themes Like Old Times 16: The Jeffersons

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000

After Sam discloses the identity of the next movie we'll defend, Sam and Loren discuss The Jeffersons in "Themes Like Old Times."

Episode 33: X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Loren and Sam attempt to convince the others that Wolverine's healing factor isn't needed to save this franchise, as X-Men: Origins: Wolverine is already awesome.

Minisode 32: Themes Like Old Times 15: Duck Tales

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Sam reveals the next movie the IDoBM gang will discuss. Plus, Sam and Loren kick off a series of minisodes surrounding Disney Afternoon with Duck Tales in "Themes Like Old Times!"

Episode 32: Die Hard

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:00:00 +0000

We found what has to be the only person in the world who doesn't like the fantastic film, Die Hard. Check out the ramblings of a mad man, as guest prosecutor Ronnie Roberts tries to explain this insanity.

Minisode 31: Themes Like Old Times 14: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 17:00:00 +0000

The whole IDOBM gang has a conversation about the new Netflix series Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. And then the Themes Like Old Times guys discuss the theme song to, you guessed it, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. We're really into that show.

Episode 31: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000

The first unfortunate event was this movie getting greenlit, and the most recently was our having to watch it. Hopefully this will put an end to Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. Actually, it's a pretty entertaining movie, though Bobby disagrees, as he takes the movie--and Jim Carrey--to task.

Minisode 30

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000

In this minisode, not much happens. Sam explains the group's long absence and reports the next movie getting discussed.

Episode 30: Mystery, Alaska

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 17:00:00 +0000

For our Christmas movie, Sam defends Mystery, Alaska. Okay, it's not very Christmasy. I mean, there is one scene with carols and a tree, I think, but that's about it. There's a hell of a lot of snow, though!

Minisode 29: Themes Like Old Times 13: Gilmore Girls

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Sam reveals the big holiday movie the gang with discuss this season, and Themes Like Old Times talks about Gilmore Girls.

Episode 29: Tron Legacy

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Bobby continues his legacy of enjoying bad sci-fi as he defends Tron Legacy.

Minisode 28: Themes Like Old Times 12: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Find out the next movie we'll discuss and listen to Sam and Loren discuss the greatness that is the Buffy the Vampire Slayer theme song.

Episode 28: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:00:00 +0000

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Laura has bad taste in movies. Well, that's going a bit far, but she does defend Pride and Prejudice and Zombies for some baffling reason. Do tune in and give it a listen. And try to ignore the knocks and things--we were recording in a different studio from usual (AKA Laura's house instead of mine).

Minisode 27: Themes Like Old Times 11: Three's Company

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Sam reveals the scary-scary Halloween movie the gang will next defend, and Sam and Loren talk about the iconic TV theme song, "Three's Company, Too" in an episode of "Themes Like Old Times."

Episode 27: Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 03:35:02 +0000

Join the IDoBM gang as they welcome regular guest Ronnie Roberts to the show. Then groan as he attempts to defend Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2.

Minisode 26: Themes Like Old Times 10: Reading Rainbow

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Join Sam as he unveils the next movie the gang will discuss. Also, Loren and Sam talk about the theme song from Reading Rainbow. Plus, the IDOBM guys release a new feature--talking about new movies!

Episode 26: Pete's Dragon

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In honor of Disney's remake of Pete's Dragon, Loren defends the original, a musical comedy(?) about a filthy ragamuffin and the toxic relationship he has with a stupid dragon with poorly defined invisibility and size.

Minisode 25: Themes Like Old Times 9: The Big Bang Theory

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0000

After Sam reveals the next movie, Sam and Loren discuss The Big Bang Theory, and the great theme song that accompanies this bad show.

Episode 25: Sucker Punch

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Guest Defender (and coolest person around) Leah Tanzy defends Zack Snyder's beautifully shot, but narratively baffling, Sucker Punch.

Note: There is a moment where Sam mentions an article. That article can be found at http://io9.gizmodo.com/5785523/zack-snyder-explains-the-point-of-sucker-punch

Minisode 24: Themes Like Old Times 8: I Love Lucy

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Along with revealing the next movie the IDOBM gang will discuss (and its supercool guest defender), the guys at Themes Like Old Times talk about the classic comedy, I Love Lucy.

Episode 24: The Illusionist and The Prestige

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In a departure from our usual format, we compare two movies--2006's The Illusionist and The Prestige--that are both well reviewed. They are also similar in other ways, what with the Victorian-era magic. Of course, we can't discuss too many good movies. This is a bad movie podcast, which is to say, a podcast where we discuss bad movies. If people hear that we are a "bad movie podcast" and see that many of our movies are well regarded, they will assume that we are a bad . . . movie podcast. And we don't want that.

Minisode 23

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 06:45:48 +0000

In a later than usual minisode, Sam reveals what the follow-up to the magical Bewitched episode will be. Hint, it's twice as magical!

Episode 23: Bewitched

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 24 May 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Loren tries to cast a spell on the rest of the IDoBM gang to convince them that Bewitched is a magical movie. Meanwhile, Laura tries to say "Voldemort," with mixed results.

Minisode 22: Themes Like Old Times 7: It's Garry Shandling's Show

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 10 May 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Sam reveals the next movie the IDOBM gang will discuss, and Sam and Loren talk about--and sing--the theme to It's Garry Shandling's Show, in Themes Like Old Times.

Episode 22: Only You

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 04:30:00 +0000

Only You can prevent bad movies. Well, that's not really true. But you can help, by not watching them. I guess the very nature of this podcast makes it so we are part of the problem. Oh well. Join us as Laura defends the RDJ/Marisa Tomei rom-com Only You.

Minisode 21: Themes Like Old Times 6: Perfect Strangers

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 04:30:00 +0000

Join Sam and Loren as they reveal the subject of the next IDoBM episode and discuss the brilliance that is the theme song to the series Perfect Strangers.

Episode 21: Encino Man

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 04:30:00 +0000

The IDoBM gang discusses a strange visitor seemingly from another time and place, who neither understands our culture or speaks our language. But enough about Pauly Shore, guest Sarah the PI defends Encino Man.

Minisode 20: Themes Like Old Times Episode 5: The Muppet Show

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 06:07:50 +0000

Sam unveils the next movie the IDoBM gang will watch and Sam and Loren discuss The Muppet Show in Themes Like Old Times.

Episode 20: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 05:30:00 +0000

Join the IDoBM gang as Sam defends the at-least-it's-better-than-Superman-III Superman IV: The Quest of Peace.

Minisode 19: Themes Like Old Times Episode 4: Firefly

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 08:17:21 +0000

Sam teases the next movie and Themes Like Old Times discusses the wonderful theme song to Firefly.

Episode 19: The Postman

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Guest defender J Roni Moe of the Urban Voodoo Machine tries to convince the gang that The Postman is not the reason that the USPS is going out of business.

Minisode 18: Themes Like Old Times 3: The Facts of Life

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:01:21 +0000

After Sam reveals the next movie the IDOBM gang will review, Themes Like Old Times makes its triumphant return as Loren and Sam discuss the many theme songs of The Facts of Life.

Episode 18: Serendipity

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 17:00:00 +0000

What a crazy random happenstance that you came upon our podcast now! It must be … kismet. Do pull up a frozen hot chocolate (the only good thing in this movie, and you can't even taste it) and join us as Laura defends the John Cusack-Kate Beckinsale coma-inducer, Serendipity.

Minisode 17: Jingle All the Way

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Jesse McCann, Sarah Masters, Ronnie Roberts, and Leah Tanzy wrest control of the podcast from the usual IDOBM gang so that some of them can make fun of Jesse, who for some reason likes the movie Jingle All the Way. Merry Christmas!!

Episode 17: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Back by popular demand! Well, more like busy schedules. It's an encore presentation of Loren's defense of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Don't worry, we didn't have to watch the movie again.

Minisode 16

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:00:00 +0000

A very brief minisode in which Sam reveals the next movie the gang will discuss.

Episode 16: Speed Racer

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:30:25 +0000

We watched Speed Racer. A movie about a guy who, well, ummm, he has a car. And he's in races. Oh hell, the plot doesn't matter–it's fast and colorful! Bobby will try to convince us that's there's more to it than that. Can he? Or will he crash and burn.

Minisode 15: Themes Like Old Times 2: The Addams Family vs. The Munsters

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 02:07:02 +0000

Sam reveals the next movie the gang will be defending. And you demanded it! Episode 2 of Themes Like Old Times–The Addams Family versus The Munsters!

Episode 15: Unfriended

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:00:00 +0000

Guest defender Bobby Ramos (AKA Dino Winwood) tries to convince us that we Like! Unfriended. Will he make his way into our social network, or will we be forced to ignore him? Whatever happens, Mark Zuckerberg is a douche.

Minisode 14: Themes Like Old Times 1: Mr. Belvedere

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 01:12:26 +0000

Sam reveals the next movie the gang will be watching and the movie's guest defender. Plus, Sam and Loren bring you their newest podcasting venture, Themes Like Old Times!

Episode 14: The Thief and the Cobbler

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 04:05:36 +0000

In a very ANIMATED discussion, Sam COBBLES together a defense for The Thief and the Cobbler. Can he DRAW any supporters? CarTOON in to find out! Something with thief.

Minisode 13: Action Hero

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 05:12:12 +0000

In addition to revealing the movie we're going to discuss in the next episode, the IDoBM gang plays a game of Action Hero, an awesome new app developed by FoTS (friend of the show) Jesse McCann.

Episode 13: Dune

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 03:12:36 +0000

Guest defender Matt Cabe successfully convinces us that he is a perfectly lovely human being, despite enjoying the movies of a madman. Will his attempts to convince the IDoBM gang that Dune is a good movie meet with equal success, or will sanity prevail?

Minisode 12

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 02:09:33 +0000

Sam reveals the next movie and complains about the things that piss him off. Well, some of the things. It's only a minisode, after all.

Episode 12: Magic Mike XXL

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 04:00:03 +0000

Bobby and Laura try to strip away Sam and Loren's objections to Magic Mike XXL? Will they be successful, or is this just a tease?

Minisode 11

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 02:11:40 +0000

Sam fights a bad-talky-day and reveals the next movie the gang will discuss, which is shockingly current!

Episode 11: Jersey Girl

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

Ay yo! I'm watchin' a movie hee-yuh! What do you get when you cross Kevin Smith's attempt to make a family movie and a studio's reaction to the nation's backlash of supercouple Bennifer? Loren will try to tell you and the rest of the IDOBM crew that the answer is a good movie, but we all know that it's Jersey Girl. Spoiler alert—we all agree that taco-flavored kisses are great.

Minisode 10

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 06:23:18 +0000

Sam and special guest Loren announce the next movie that the IDOBM gang will defend. And they talk up the IDOBM Minisode studio that Bobby and Laura never get to see.

Episode 10: Twilight

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Fri, 29 May 2015 01:08:47 +0000

Guest Defender Cerissa Linday valiantly defends Twilight against the wooden stake of the IDOBM gang. Will she convince us that it doesn't sucks? Or is it a compliment to say vampire movies suck? All of these questions (except the last one) will be answered in this episode!

Episode 10: Twilight

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 26 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

Guest Defender Cerissa Linday valiantly defends Twilight against the wooden stake of the IDOBM gang. Will she convince us that it doesn't suck? Or is it a compliment to say vampire movies suck? All of these questions (except the last one) will be answered in this episode!

Minisode 9

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 12 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

Sam teases the next movie (hint: it sucks) and reveals the winner of the contest that nobody knew we were holding.

Episode 9: Spring Breakers

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 03:20:20 +0000

Bobby tries to convince the rest of the IDOBM gang that Spring Breakers is more than just an attempt to make everyone who watches it feel disgusting. Will he succeed or–actually, excuse me for a second, I need to go shower.

Minisode 8

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

Sam clues you in on the next movie we'll be watching.

Episode 8: My Best Friend's Wedding

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 07:19:40 +0000

In our April Fool's Day mix-em-up, Loren explains how she's wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin' that she had never seen My Friend's Wedding. Will she successfully rob from the rest of us the joy we take in the movie? Say a little prayer for her and take a listen for yourself.

Minisode 7

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 01:22:07 +0000

Sam tells you about the next movie. Not much going on in this mini, but you should listen anyway. Hell, if nothing else, it's short.

Episode 7: Wild Wild West

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 17:00:00 +0000

The In Defense of Bad Movies gang makes a second attempt to discuss Wild Wild West, after the first attempt is ruined by technical difficulties. Will we be able to capture lightning in a bottle twice? Or will we make up a bunch of segment ideas to fill time? Only one way to find out!

Sam

Minisode 6

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 20:13:40 +0000

Sam sells out and tries to make the podcast more like WTF. He also teases the next movie and discusses the podcast's social media presence. Compelling, ain't it?

Episode 6: Space Jam

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 05:30:00 +0000

Special guest defender Jesse McCann pleads his case for the basketball/Looney Tunes/space alien epic mash-up Space Jam. Will it be a slam dunk? Or will he regret not taking that left turn at Albuquerque? Find out now! Also, be sure to check out Jesse's very funny and very weird comic, Koo-Koo and Luke at www.kookooandluke.com

Minisode 5

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 05:30:00 +0000

Sam sells out and tries to make the podcast more like Serial. He also teases the next movie and its special guest defender.

Episode 5: Never Been Kissed

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 05:05:00 +0000

Laura claims that Never Been Kissed is a good movie. After we all tear her a new one, looks like Laura will Never Be Not Pissed! Ha ha! Am I right?

Sigh.

Does anyone read these?

Minisode 4

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

A very sleepy Sam misidentifies our next movie as Never Before Kissed (it's actually Never Been Kissed). Also, the gang discusses favorite and least favorite Christmas movies.

Episode 4: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 05:30:00 +0000

Loren tries to convince us that we are, in fact, the grinches for not liking this holiday turkey.

Minisode 3

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 05:30:00 +0000

Sam quizzes the rest of the gang with some Bad Movie Trivia. After he shamelessly tries to get you to check out In Defense of Bad Movies on Facebook or its Tumblr: indefenseofbadmovies.tumblr.com, that is.

Episode 3: Batman and Robin

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 05:30:00 +0000

Sam tries to convince the gang that Batman and Robin is a good movie. Meanwhile, in this abandoned podcast studio, the others plan their dastardly attack against him. It's a good thing he brought his special Bat-Skin Thickener. Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na Podcast!

Minisode 2

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 01:20:03 +0000

Remember in the previous minisode where I said we would be discussing Leap Year? And remember that we didn't? Well, here is the explanation and highlights from that episode. Plus a new original song that is destined to sweep the nation!

Episode 2: The Village

Sam Bowen (indefenseofbadmovies@gmail.com) — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 04:15:30 +0000

Loren tries to convince the rest of the IDOBM gang that M. Night Shyamalan's The Village is a good movie. Will the twist be that we end up agreeing with her? Only one way to find out . . .