What Were They Thinking?

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Mini-Episode - Luigi Mario (w/Joshua Kotsabasakis) Nov 30, 2017

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Last week's guest Joshua Kotsabasakis decided to come back and help Nathan & Brendan dig through the ol' mailbag. They answer questions about future episodes, recasting "Spawn" and do a horrible job trying to go through John Leguizamo's acting credits. Also: Nathan finally gets a Gamera question! The guys also reveal their next film and it's a "delightful romp" of a Christmas film. Be sure to send us more questions on Twitter (www.twitter.com/wwttpodcast), Facebook (www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast) or e-mail us (wwttpodcast@gmail.com) What Were They Thinking is sponsored by GameItAll.com, HostGator (use the coupon code 'schlock' for 25% off your first purchase) and WrestlingNewsWorld.com Malt Shop BopKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Spawn (w/Joshua Kotsabasakis) Nov 23, 2017

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Nathan and Brendan welcome back frequent guest and comic book aficionado Joshua Kotsabasakis for an occasionally super nerdy chat regarding the 1997 Image Comics "masterpiece" - Spawn. The gang discusses everything from Spawn not being a good person even at the beginning of the film, stealthy rocket assassinations, some of the worst special effects ever displayed on film, doctors defying the Hippocratic Oath, the dogged efforts of Martin Sheen and John Leguizamo and much, much more. Also: listen in for a clue in this episode regarding the next great film that will be covered. You can find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast), Twitter & Instagram (@wwttpodcast for both). Our theme song was recorded by Taylor Sheasgreen. You can check out him and his band Lionsault on Facebook. You can also follow Montrose Monkington the Third on Facebook and Twitter (@montrosethe3rd). He is a delightfully British monkey puppet that discusses all forms of pop culture. What Were They Thinking is sponsored by GameItAll.com, HostGator (use the coupon code 'schlock' for 25% off your first purchase) and WrestlingNewsWorld.com

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Mini-Episode - FACT, Not Opinion Nov 16, 2017

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In this mini-episode, Nathan grills Brendan for not liking a certain horror flick which leads into a brief discussion about the latter's #31DaysOfHorror experiment, the guys briefly discuss the next Star Wars film, they analyze a crazy tagline on "The Human Centipede" DVD cover and much more. Brendan also debuts a new Review Roundup segment where he talks recent films that he saw in theatres - Only the Brave, the Snowman, Jigsaw, Suburbicon, Thor Ragnarok and Bad Moms Christmas are discussed. Montrose Monkington III is back as well and has all the skinny on a 2011 British flick called "Attack the Block." And finally, the guys reveal the next film they'll be covering from the world of Image Comics. IN 2 WEEKS: The mailbag returns. You can find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast), Twitter & Instagram (@wwttpodcast for both). You can also follow Montrose Monkington the Third on Facebook and Twitter (@montrosethe3rd). He is a delightfully British monkey puppet that discusses all forms of pop culture. What Were They Thinking is sponsored by GameItAll.com, HostGator (use the coupon code 'schlock' for 25% off your first purchase) and WrestlingNewsWorld.com

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Gamera vs. Gyaos Nov 09, 2017

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It's the return of your favourite slab of turtle meat as Nathan and Brendan talk all things Gamera with his latest foe in "Gamera vs. Gyaos." This is another entry in the insane legacy of Gamera so you know there is tons to talk about including (but not limited to) some of the accent choices by the actors doing the dubbing, the merry-go-round of engineered fake blood, the invisible cows, the epic battle between Gamera and Gyaos getting highly sexual and of course the worst human being in film history - Itchy. Also: listen in for a clue in this episode regarding the next great film that will be covered. You can find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast), Twitter & Instagram (@wwttpodcast for both). Our theme song was recorded by Taylor Sheasgreen. You can check out him and his band Lionsault on Facebook. You can also follow Montrose Monkington the Third on Facebook and Twitter (@montrosethe3rd). He is a delightfully British monkey puppet that discusses all forms of pop culture. What Were They Thinking is sponsored by GameItAll.com, HostGator (use the coupon code 'schlock' for 25% off your first purchase) and WrestlingNewsWorld.com

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The Human Centipede (w/Mariah Lirette) Oct 26, 2017

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This time out, Nathan and Brendan are joined by returning guest Mariah Lirette as they discuss the overhyped cinematic dumpster known as "The Human Centipede." The three of them discuss many different topics including Dieter Laser describing himself as a method actor, Nathan rants on the idea of millennials, how every character is stupid and deserves their fate, the doctor not knowing what chickens or ducks sound like and much, much more. And yes, they also discussed THAT SCENE. Plus: The mysterious origin of Mariah's massive member is finally revealed! Also: listen in for a clue in this episode regarding the next great film that will be covered. You can find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast), Twitter & Instagram (@wwttpodcast for both). Our theme song was recorded by Taylor Sheasgreen. You can check out him and his band Lionsault on Facebook. You can also follow Montrose Monkington the Third on Facebook and Twitter (@montrosethe3rd). He is a delightfully British monkey puppet that discusses all forms of pop culture. What Were They Thinking is sponsored by GameItAll.com, HostGator (use the coupon code 'schlock' for 25% off your first purchase) and WrestlingNewsWorld.com

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Interview: Robyn Paris, Carolyn Minnott & Dan Janjigian from "The Room" Oct 19, 2017

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What an awesome opportunity! Brendan was able to sit down with three performers from one of the best 'bad movies' of all-time, "The Room." Robyn Paris ("Michelle") talked about the difficulty of not cracking up on-set, Carolyn Minnott ("Claudette") talked about the legendary breast cancer line that led to nothing and Dan Janjigian talked about attending the premiere for "The Disaster Artist." Plus... much, much more! At the end of the episode, Brendan also revealed what movie he and Nathan will be tackling next week featuring more dumb humans and a strong connection. You can find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast), Twitter & Instagram (@wwttpodcast for both). You can also follow Montrose Monkington the Third on Facebook and Twitter (@montrosethe3rd). He is a delightfully British monkey puppet that discusses all forms of pop culture. What Were They Thinking is sponsored by GameItAll.com, HostGator (use the coupon code 'schlock' for 25% off your first purchase) and WrestlingNewsWorld.com

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Mikey Oct 12, 2017

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Nathan and Brendan are guest-less this week but still have plenty to say about the 1992 film "Mikey" about a very young serial killer. They'll talk about how every adult in this film definitely deserved their fate, the film's wildly inaccurate portrayal of the adoption process, the most awkward child actor of all time (not Brian Bonsall, he rules), marble time and much, much more. Also: listen in for a clue in this episode regarding the next great film that will be covered. You can find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast), Twitter & Instagram (@wwttpodcast for both). Our theme song was recorded by Taylor Sheasgreen. You can check out him and his band Lionsault on Facebook. You can also follow Montrose Monkington the Third on Facebook and Twitter (@montrosethe3rd). He is a delightfully British monkey puppet that discusses all forms of pop culture. What Were They Thinking is sponsored by GameItAll.com, HostGator (use the coupon code 'schlock' for 25% off your first purchase) and WrestlingNewsWorld.com

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Mini-Episode - The Works of Stephen Kong Oct 05, 2017

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The mailbag is back! Nathan & Brendan answer your Qs about the new "IT" film, pro wrestlers as podcast guests, a micro-penis debate and much, much more. The guys also reveal their next film revolving around one scary little kid. Be sure to send us more questions on Twitter (www.twitter.com/wwttpodcast), Facebook (www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast) or e-mail us (wwttpodcast@gmail.com) What Were They Thinking is sponsored by GameItAll.com, HostGator (use the coupon code 'schlock' for 25% off your first purchase) and WrestlingNewsWorld.com Malt Shop BopKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (w/Steve from Everything I Learned From Movies) Sep 28, 2017

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As a result of a Twitter poll, Nathan and Brendan (along with special guest Steve from Everything I Learned From Movies) tackle the Guy Ritchie take on medieval sword-and-sorcery, "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword." They talk about everything from the elephant in the room (as in giant elephants), Jude Law underplaying his part to the point of sleepiness, the mumbling mage and the absolutely dreadful third act. Also: listen in for a clue in this episode regarding the next great film that will be covered. You can find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast), Twitter & Instagram (@wwttpodcast for both). You can also follow Montrose Monkington the Third on Facebook and Twitter (@montrosethe3rd). He is a delightfully British monkey puppet that discusses all forms of pop culture. What Were They Thinking is sponsored by GameItAll.com, HostGator (use the coupon code 'schlock' for 25% off your first purchase) and WrestlingNewsWorld.com

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Mini-Episode - Where's the Mailbag? Sep 21, 2017

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In a bit of a departure, Nathan & Brendan discuss current movie news including the upcoming release of the new Han Solo flick, Nathan's surprisingly positive recap of an M. Night Shyamalan movie, a visit from resident British monkey Montrose Monkington III, Brendan discusses his utter fear of clowns and more. The guys also reveal the next film they will be covering along with guests Steve & Izzy from the "Everything I Learned From Movies" podcast. IN 2 WEEKS: The mailbag returns. You can find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast), Twitter & Instagram (@wwttpodcast for both). You can also follow Montrose Monkington the Third on Facebook and Twitter (@montrosethe3rd). He is a delightfully British monkey puppet that discusses all forms of pop culture. What Were They Thinking is sponsored by GameItAll.com, HostGator (use the coupon code 'schlock' for 25% off your first purchase) and WrestlingNewsWorld.com

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