Digest

This episode of "How Did This Get Made" dives into the 2012 Australian action thriller "Bait 3D," with hosts Paul Sheer and Jason Mantzoukas exploring the film's absurd premise and over-the-top action sequences. The episode begins with Paul addressing listener feedback on the film, including corrections and omissions about the plausibility of the robber's actions and the absurdity of the cleanup crew's task. He then takes calls from listeners who share their observations and insights, highlighting the film's inconsistencies and comedic elements. The conversation then shifts to real-life shark displacement stories, with an anonymous caller sharing two examples of sharks being displaced by natural disasters. Paul acknowledges the plausibility of the premise but emphasizes the absurdity of a shark navigating a grocery store. The episode continues with further corrections and omissions from listeners, including updates on the "Bait 3D" sequel, "Deep Water," and the involvement of Gene Simmons' production company. Paul then announces the upcoming segment with Jason, where they will discuss movies, TV, and comics, and reveals the movie for next week's episode: "Thunderpants." The second half of the episode features Jason sharing his recent movie experiences, including "Bad Boys for Life," and his thoughts on the film in the context of Will Smith's recent controversy. He also discusses his recent TV and movie recommendations, highlighting the quality of these shows and documentaries, emphasizing their unique characters and storylines. Jason then shares his involvement with Video, a streaming library that offers unavailable content, and his desire for a digital streaming library of everything. He also discusses his recent documentary experiences, including "Movie Pass: The Movie Crash," "Jinx," and "Hitler and the Nazis on Trial." The episode concludes with Jason sharing his comic book recommendations, including Ed Brubaker's "Criminal," "Reckless," "Follow Me Down," "Batman: Detective Comics," "Night Fever," "Where the Body Was," and "Friday," as well as Tom King's "Penguin" and the "Hobbitown Mysteries."

Outlines

00:00:00

"Bait 3D" Corrections and Listener Feedback

Paul Sheer addresses listener feedback on "Bait 3D," discussing the plausibility of the robber's actions, the theory that NipTuck's heist is to help his brother, and the absurdity of the cleanup crew's task. He takes calls from listeners, including Dale from Arizona who corrects a legal point about shoplifting, and Dale from Toronto who points out the store's underground location and the cop's risky behavior.

00:11:34

Real-Life Shark Displacements and "Bait 3D" Sequel Updates

An anonymous caller, Dale, shares two real-life examples of sharks being displaced by natural disasters. Paul acknowledges the plausibility of the premise but emphasizes the absurdity of a shark navigating a grocery store. He then addresses further corrections and omissions from listeners, including Sean Mick B's observation about an actor's appearance in "NTSF:SD:SV." Corgi Heard Her provides updates on the "Bait 3D" sequel, revealing its new title, "Deep Water," and the involvement of Gene Simmons' production company.

00:15:18

Introduction of Jason and "Mat Name Monday"

Paul announces the upcoming segment with Jason, where they will discuss movies, TV, and comics. He then reveals the movie for next week's episode: "Thunderpants." He introduces "Mat Name Monday," highlighting a past episode featuring "Dragonblade." He then welcomes Jason to the show, discussing their recent travels and upcoming plans.

00:18:06

Jason's Observations on Portland and Recent Movie Experiences

Jason shares his experiences in Portland, noting the city's conscientiousness and the controversy surrounding the term "lazy Susan." He expresses his fondness for the device and its nostalgic appeal. He then discusses his recent movie experiences, including "Bad Boys for Life," and his thoughts on the film in the context of Will Smith's recent controversy. He acknowledges the film's attempt to address the situation and expresses his interest in unpacking it further.

00:21:56

Jason's TV and Movie Recommendations

Jason shares his recent TV and movie recommendations, including "The Acolyte," "We Are Lady Parts," "Mom," "Fisk," "Ren Fair," "Stacks Records," "The Disappearance of Sherry Papini," "Menu," "Ennio," and "Elaine May." He highlights the quality of these shows and documentaries, emphasizing their unique characters and storylines.

00:35:52

Jason's Streaming Library and Documentary Preferences

Jason discusses his involvement with Video, a streaming library that offers unavailable content, and his desire for a digital streaming library of everything. He shares his recent documentary experiences, including "Movie Pass: The Movie Crash," "Jinx," and "Hitler and the Nazis on Trial."

00:39:48

Jason's Comic Book Recommendations and "Thunderpants" Announcement

Jason shares his comic book recommendations, including Ed Brubaker's "Criminal," "Reckless," "Follow Me Down," "Batman: Detective Comics," "Night Fever," "Where the Body Was," and "Friday," as well as Tom King's "Penguin" and the "Hobbitown Mysteries." Paul announces the next movie for the show: "Thunderpants." He provides a brief synopsis of the film and highlights its Rotten Tomatoes score and user reviews. He also mentions its availability on various streaming platforms, including Hupla.

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Q&A

• What is the main topic of this episode of "How Did This Get Made"?

  The episode focuses on the film "Bait 3D," with a segment dedicated to listener feedback and corrections about the movie.

• What is the name of the movie that will be discussed in the next episode of "How Did This Get Made"?

  The next episode will feature the 2002 British comedy film "Thunderpants."

• What are some of the recent TV shows and movies that Jason has been enjoying?

  Jason recommends "The Acolyte," "We Are Lady Parts," "Mom," "Fisk," "Ren Fair," "Stacks Records," "The Disappearance of Sherry Papini," "Menu," "Ennio," and "Elaine May."

• What is Jason's opinion on the term "lazy Susan"?

  Jason finds the term controversial and believes that it perpetuates a negative stereotype about people named Susan.

• What is the significance of the "Corrections and Omissions" segment in "How Did This Get Made"?

  This segment allows listeners to provide feedback and corrections about the movie discussed in the episode, fostering a sense of community and engagement.

• What is the purpose of Video, the streaming library that Jason is involved with?

  Video aims to provide access to unavailable content, including shows and movies that have been pulled from streaming services.

• What are some of the comic book series that Jason is currently enjoying?

  Jason recommends Ed Brubaker's "Criminal," "Reckless," "Follow Me Down," "Batman: Detective Comics," "Night Fever," "Where the Body Was," and "Friday," as well as Tom King's "Penguin" and the "Hobbitown Mysteries."

Show Notes