Best Zack Mitchell Podcasts (2026)

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Last Looks: My Secret Santa 37:46

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3d ago37:46

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Ted Danson chats with Jason about working together on Netflix's A Man on the Inside and the Good Place in an excerpt from Jason's recent guest appearance on Ted's podcast, Where Everybody Knows Your Name. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on My Secret Santa before we announce next week's new movie! Listen to Jason's full epis…

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Ultraviolet LIVE! w/ Nick Wiger & Mike Mitchell (HDTGM Matinee) 1:28:40

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The Doughboys Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell join Paul and Jason to cover the 2006 Milla Jovovich sci-fi action flick Ultraviolet. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, they talk about vampire diseases, dreads in a fight, changing hair and outfit color at will, and much more. Plus, the gang go off on a tangent about Josh Gad's inappropriate relationship wi…

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Games of 2026 2:01:09

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Heather, Nick and Matt kick off 2026 by looking at the year ahead and discussing games they are excited for. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com For our exclusive show Get Played DLC, ad-free main feed episodes,…

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The 3rd "Annual" Howdie Awards (Part 2) 50:14

10d ago50:14

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Will Jason finally take home a prize for his empty Howdie sack?! Find out as we conclude the 3rd "Annual" Howdie Awards with banger categories like Best Paul Childhood Story, Best Jason Rant, Best Second Opinion Song, and Best Guest Appearance. Plus, the Howdie Academy proudly awards a special Lifetime Achievement Howdie for Best Nerd in the Audien…

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The 3rd "Annual" Howdie Awards (Part 1) 1:02:30

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9 years in the making... THE HOWDIES ARE BACK! Roll out the red carpet 'cause it's time for our "annual" end-of-year celebration of the best How Did This Get Made moments. There's A LOT to cover since the 2nd Howdie Awards, so eligible moments for this year's ceremony include anything from Ep. 139 Simple Irresistible through Ep. 376 Driven. Who wil…

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Get Played Remastered: Contra: Rogue Corps with Colton Dunn 1:01:41

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Originally Released July 11th, 2021 Colton Dunn returns to the show to discuss Contra Rogue Corps with Nick and Heather! They talk about gaming habits as a parent, how the game diverts from what makes Contra fun, and more! Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benprun…

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My Secret Santa 1:12:09

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Jason demanded we gift you all one last holiday movie treat in the form of the new 2025 Netflix rom-com My Secret Santa—a movie that asks, "What if instead of a dad disguising himself as Mrs. Doubtfire to see his kids, a mom disguises herself as Santa to get half-price snowboard lessons?" Paul, June, and Jason discuss if Matthew wants to bone Hugh …

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Babes in Toyland LIVE! (HDTGM Matinee) 1:34:38

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Fire up your Suzuki Sidekicks 'cause Paul, Jason, and June are covering the 1986 made-for-TV Christmas musical Babes in Toyland starring Keanu Reeves and Drew Barrymore. LIVE from Largo for the first time post-pandemic, Jason puts Cincinnati on blast, Paul digs into the Georgie Porgie mythos, and we have a very special Second Opinions guest that bl…

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Get Played Remastered: Bible Adventures with Paul F. Tompkins 1:11:22

21d ago1:11:22

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Originally Released December 20, 2020 Paul F. Tompkins joins Nick and Heather to discuss Bible Adventures! They talk about how playing it is actually a sin, how the game was a blatant cash grab, gaming on the Mr. Show set, and more! Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prun…

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Last Looks: Merry Kissmas 47:33

24d ago47:33

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Jason & Paul gab about all the TV, documentaries, books, and music they're currently loving (scroll down for a list of all their recs!). But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on Merry Kissmas before we announce next week's new movie! PAUL & JASON'S TV RECS: SNL's Calculator Christmas Gift Death By Lightning Fisk Landman The Lowdo…

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The Star Wars Holiday Special w/ Matt Gourley & Eden Sher (HDTGM Matinee) 1:03:16

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Celebrate Life Day with Paul, Jason, and special guests Matt Gourley (Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend) and Eden Sher (The Middle) as they discuss the infamous 1978 CBS TV film The Star Wars Holiday Special. They talk about Chewbacca being a bad father, the Diahann Carroll virtual reality porn, Harvey Korman being truly committed in all of his “comedic…

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The 2025 Get Played Games of The Spectacular Year Awards 1:27:19

28d ago1:27:19

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It's Gaming's biggest night! It's the 2025 Games of The Spectacular Year Awards! We take a look back at some of the great releases this year and give out some awards! Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com For ad-f…

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Merry Kissmas w/ Jessica St. Clair 1:22:46

1M ago1:22:46

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It ain't Christmas b*tch! Our favorite old crone Jessica St. Clair joins us for our annual holiday livestream to break down 2015's Merry Kissmas—a movie with a softly magical elevator filled with unwanted kisses. They discuss Doris Roberts' forceful smooch, the flirty cousins, Kayla's obsession with the Nutcracker doll, the eccentric German shopkee…

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Toys w/ Drew McWeeny (HDTGM Matinee) 58:29

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Robin Williams re-teaming with Barry Levinson, what could go wrong? Apparently, a lot! Film/culture critic Drew McWeeny joins Paul & Jason to discuss the 1992 surreal comedy Toys, where Robin Williams plays a less charming and more preachy Willy Wonka. They cover LL Cool J's interrogation, the bonkers reveal about Joan Cusack's character, and the s…

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Beat-Em-Ups 1:57:17

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Heather, Nick and Matt discuss Is This Seat Taken?, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Matt's trip to the San Francisco Nintendo Store and then dive into the genre of Beat-Em-Ups starting with old favorites like X-Men and The Simpsons and working up to modern titles such as Marvel Cosmic Invasion and more. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.c…

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Last Looks: The Christmas Tree 51:17

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Jason & Paul run through a huge list of TV and movie recs, we answer some choice Corrections & Omissions on The Christmas Tree, and engineer Devon returns to the pod to talk music and his new album "Blame It On My Zodiac." Plus, as always at the end of the show we announce next week's movie! Check out Devon's album "Blame It On My Zodiac" at: https…

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Reindeer Games w/ Howard Kremer (HDTGM Matinee) 1:02:59

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It's a HDTGM all-time classic! Howard Kremer (Who Charted?) joins Paul, June, and Jason to break down the 2000 holiday crime-thriller Reindeer Games. They sound off on Ben Affleck’s love of pecan pie, the terrible open-mouth kissing, and the bonkers Ashton Kutcher cameo. Plus, a revelation about the character names blows everyone's minds and we lea…

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Day/Night Cycles 1:50:13

1M ago1:50:13

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Heather, Nick and Matt discuss Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Pokémon Lazarus and Dispatch before digging into games with Day/Night Cycles! Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com For ad-free main feed episodes, our com…

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The Christmas Tree (1991) 1:12:45

1M ago1:12:45

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Is this the worst animated holiday special of all time? Paul, Jason, and June brave the longest 43 minutes of their lives to find out! This week we're talkin' 1991's The Christmas Tree, a direct-to-video holiday cartoon about an orphanage owner with a gambling problem and a tree named Mrs. Hopewell. They discuss the bizarre narration, the kids who …

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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets w/ Jessica St. Clair & Doug Benson (HDTGM Matinee) 1:13:25

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Doug Benson (Doug Loves Movies) joins Paul, Jason and guest co-host Jessica St. Clair to discuss the 2017 sci-fi flick Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. LIVE from the Theatre at Ace Hotel for Pee Cast Blast ’17, they cover everything from Rihanna as Bubble, to a shapeshifting alien entertainer, to the movie resetting itself every 15 minu…

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20 Years of Xbox 360 + Console Draft 1:57:23

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Nick and Matt look back on the Xbox 360 for its 20th anniversary and also draft games from its library. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com For ad-free main feed episodes, our complete back catalogue including H…

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Last Looks: My Boyfriend's Back 44:55

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Emergency Geek Sqwad episode! That's right, Jason & Paul welcome our Gen-Z intern Quinn to tackle the Geek Sqwad representation on the cover of Vanity Fair's Hollywood Issue. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on My Boyfriend's Back and shares a bonus deleted scene from the episode. And as always, at the end of the show we ann…

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Diana: The Musical LIVE! (HDTGM Matinee) 1:08:26

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Imagine a very creative sixth grader decided to do a musical book report on Princess Diana and you get the 2021 film, Diana: The Musical. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, Paul declares his love of the film’s stage design and gives us a taste of his British accent which is completely chuffed now, innit bruv? June schools Paul and Jason on the history…

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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection 1:55:37

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Heather, Nick and Matt discuss Valve's announcement of the new Steam line of products and dig into the contents of the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com For ad-free main feed e…

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My Boyfriend's Back LIVE! 1:17:29

2M ago1:17:29

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Brace yourselves, 'cause Paul, June, and Jason are covering the "choice" 1993 teen horror rom-com My Boyfriend's Back starring Andrew Lowery, Traci Lind, and Matthew Fox. LIVE from Largo in L.A. they discuss Philip Seymour Hoffman's brilliantly unhinged performance, how Johnny Dingle is a straight up creepo, if Missy is horny for dead bodies, and s…

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Miami Connection LIVE! w/ Chris Geere (HDTGM Matinee) 1:18:11

2M ago1:18:11

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Actor Chris Geere (You're The Worst) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1987 martial arts film Miami Connection. LIVE from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about the music band of ninjas, the connection to Miami, orphan beach, and so much more. (Ep. #171 Originally Released 09/15/2017) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, …

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Outer Space Games with Zane Carney 2:06:56

2M ago2:06:56

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Zane Carney returns to the show to talk about being a contestant on The Voice of Romania, playing video games while on tour with Foster the People and Joe Jonas, and to talk about games set in outer space! Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art b…

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Last Looks: John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars w/ Ed Brubaker 1:08:30

2M ago1:08:30

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Legendary graphic novel writer and TV showrunner Ed Brubaker joins Paul & Jason to continue breaking down Ghosts of Mars, share his experience adapting Criminal into a new Amazon TV series, discuss writing his own Parker story along with giving thoughts on Shane Black's Parker adaptation, Play Dirty, and so much more. But first, Paul answers all yo…

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In Memory of Avaryl Halley (Shadow in the Cloud Matinee) 1:21:59

2M ago1:21:59

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It's with a broken heart that we share that our beloved Movie-Picking Producer, the incomparable Avaryl Halley, passed away last week after a year and a half long battle with breast cancer. Avaryl was a kind, funny, and talented soul who was responsible for so much of what everyone loves about HDTGM. In today's episode, Paul pays tribute to Avaryl …

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Game of the Year Watch 2025 2:04:58

2M ago2:04:58

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Heather, Nick and Matt take a look at the frontrunners for Game of the Year and discuss who they think will take home the title. We talk Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Hollow Knight Silksong, Blue Prince, Donkey Kong Bananza, Ghost of Yotei, Hades 2, Split Fiction, Kingdom Deliverance, Death Stranding 2 and more! Check out our brand new merch at kinsh…