Stir the Plot

Stir the Plot 44: Scooby Doo and the Banshees of Inisherin

Stir the Plot — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:11:00 -0500

Merry Oscars season boys and girls! As a special gift just for you, we whipped a special Oscar-themed episode just for you. Featuring talking points like: Rizzies and Razzies, The Brothers Tim and Jim Grimm, and a lot of unsolicited Ireland slander.

Stir the Plot 43: Oops, All Cinemark

Stir the Plot — Mon, 16 May 2022 02:44:11 -0400

This week we’re doing Jurassic Park and Derek does a velociraptor impression. So if that doesn’t inspire you to listen to us twist the plot of this Spielberg classic into a Cold War dystopia about com

Stir the Plot 42: You Gonna Eat All That?

Stir the Plot — Mon, 02 May 2022 00:50:49 -0400

This episode is a thematic, introspective journey through theme and concept. We’re stirring up the plot of A24’s critical darling, The Green Knight, into a symbolic tale of love, sports, and nuclear w

Stir the Plot 41: Dr. Dolittle and the Multiverse of Madness

Stir the Plot — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 02:06:56 -0400

This week we’re stirring up the plot of 2021’s Nightmare Alley into something a little… different. And if you know anything about this podcast, you know that by “different” we mean “an unholy abominat

Stir the Plot 40: The Worst Community Theater Play of All Time

Stir the Plot — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:38:42 -0400

This week we’re staying true to our Stir the Plot roots with a terrible b-movie and plenty of laughs! Join us as we reimagine the plot of the 2014 horror movie, Last Shift, and weave it into the tale

Stir the Plot 39: A Bigger Badder Bigweld

Stir the Plot — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:14:43 -0400

It’s about upgrades people! More specifically, upgrading the plot of the 2005 animated film Robots! We spin this loveable children’s movie into the tale of Rodney: Destroyer of Worlds and his search t

Stir the Plot 38: A Dingo Ate My Tortellini

Stir the Plot — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 02:00:03 -0400

The one where Spider-Man can’t find his way home or whatever, we haven’t seen the movie. That’s right, this week we’re stirring up the plot of Spider-Man: No Way Home into a murder mystery full of lov

Stir the Plot 37: The Power of Strikes Compels You

Stir the Plot — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 01:17:28 -0400

Roll out the red carpet for Oscarpalooza 2k22! It’s that magical time of the year when we take the 10 Best Picture nominees – thoughtful, masterfully crafted works of cinema – and reimagine them as tw

Voices From the Grave

Stir the Plot — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 23:06:30 -0500

Where have the boys been these past few months? Is the podcast still alive? Is Tyler still with us? All your questions answered and more on this week’s quick catchup episode! We’ll be back with your r

Stir the Plot 36: Ben 10 and the Fight Club Gang

Stir the Plot — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:22:36 -0400

The first rule of this episode: don’t talk about it. Some talking points: Turbo the US killing machine, ye old Buzzard Ville, and Sandy the not racist cowboy.

Stir the Plot 35: I Dream of High School Genies

Stir the Plot — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:15:35 -0400

We’re headed back to high school for a comedy-filled trek through the plot of Ma! We’re stirring up this questionable movie into the tale of Maggie, a new high school transfer who meets a wandering genie with battery issues.

Stir the Plot 34: Make-A-Wish For Lions

Stir the Plot — Mon, 31 May 2021 00:10:24 -0400

This episode is insane, but is it any crazier than the actual plot of Secondhand Lions? This week we’re stirring up the plot of this 2003 classic into the tale of Hub and Garth – two eccentric lion thieves determined to take down Carol Baskins and her ...

Stir the Plot 33: Citizen Raising Kane’s

Stir the Plot — Mon, 24 May 2021 08:55:14 -0400

How do we manage to stir the plot of Citizen Kane, the most historically significant film of the century, into a rollercoaster tycoon feud? Find out this week as we join Charles Kane, an eccentric billionaire intent on building the perfect theme park f...

Stir the Plot 32: An Eclectic Cast of Cajuns

Stir the Plot — Mon, 10 May 2021 01:05:27 -0400

Cole might see dead people, but he certainly won’t find any dead jokes in this week’s Sixth Sense episode! Join Dr. Malcolm Crowe on a quest to rescue his magical protégé from the clutches of the FBI, and unlock the power of the Sixth Sense in all of u...

Stir the Plot 31: Dogwelder Bath Water

Stir the Plot — Mon, 03 May 2021 08:46:38 -0400

This week we’re revisiting that debatably golden era of 1996’s Space Jam, and stirring it into a superhero origin movie! Can Michael Jordan embrace his new powers and defeat his arch-nemesis The Benchwarmer? Some talking points: Air Bud rules,

Stir the Plot 30: All Hail Kevin Bacon (ft. One Take Pod)

Stir the Plot — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:45:10 -0400

This week we’re teaming up with the boys from One Take Pod to make up the plot of 1988’s Akira! Join our main character Kaneda and his Kevin Bacon dance cult as they ignite a footloose fever in Tokyo. Some talking points: Night at the Moon Museum,

Stir the Plot 29: Complimentary Towel Lashings

Stir the Plot — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:41:42 -0400

This week we’re hopping back on the Nolan train! There’s comedy within comedy as we peel back the layers of 2010’s Inception and spin it into a mind-bending Beyblade assassin flick. Some talking points: death by frisbee golf, Wilson the island demon,

Stir the Plot 28: Not Another Army Commercial

Stir the Plot — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 01:05:21 -0400

Today we’re dipping our toes in the cool comedy waters of the 2020 romcom Palm Springs! Join us as we twist this plot into an Oscar-bait historical drama, complete with love, loss, and kamikaze dynamite goats. Some talking points: the Origami Trail,

Stir the Plot 27: Mr. Tumnus the Elder Emo

Stir the Plot — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:19:47 -0400

Today we’re stirring the plot of Midsommar into a chick-flick wedding turned cerebral drama! Can those two genres coexist? Who cares! Join Terry and her fellow bridesmaids as they venture deep into the cold heart of Hot Topic in search of hidden secret...

Stir the Plot 26: Zack Snyder’s Santa Squad

Stir the Plot — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 02:16:55 -0400

Today we stir up the plot of Zack Snyder’s Justice League into a holiday battle for the North Pole! Can the united force of every Santa on earth defeat Jeff Bezos and his Amazon armies? It’s up to the Stir the Plot boys to find out!

Stir the Plot 25: WandaFission

Stir the Plot — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 01:47:26 -0400

This week we spin Marvel’s WandaVision into a cold-war apocalyptic thriller full of action, romance, and nuclear fallout! There’s plenty of radiation to go around, so join us for a few talking points: Michael Scott the demon lord,

Stir the Plot 24: Raya in the Big Blue House

Stir the Plot — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:24:28 -0400

Curse of the Weredeer: Part Five. The grand finale is here! We make up the plot of Breaking Dawn Part 2 as we finally lay the Weredeer saga to rest, and tie up our many many many many loose ends. Tune in as Bella and the gang turn back the force of dar...

Stir the Plot 23: Steve Irwin’s Divine Essence

Stir the Plot — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 01:09:52 -0500

Curse of the Weredeer: Part Four. There’s only one power in this universe wholesome enough to defeat the forces of evil and bring justice to the Weredeer once and for all. Find out how Jacob and the gang harness this immense energy in Twilight: Breakin...

Stir the Plot 22: The Derek of Destruction

Stir the Plot — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 01:05:13 -0500

Curse of the Weredeer: Part Three. What evil force resides within the Bass Pro Shop Pyramid, hungry for power? Tune in as we reveal the puppet-master behind our canonical Weredeer universe. Some talking points: Shadow the Hedgehog wallets,

Bonus Episode: Writer’s Room

Stir the Plot — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 01:14:34 -0500

Since Texas is ankle-deep in snow and power is down, we’re releasing this Patreon exclusive for free! Join us in the Writer’s Room, a sub-podcast where we pitch original log-lines for movies and then workshop them into something great!

Stir the Plot 21: Mitch McConnell’s Upper Lip

Stir the Plot — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 01:44:31 -0500

Curse of the Weredeer: Part Two. Bella’s journey continues on a cross-country road trip to save her trans-dimensional grandmother. We’ve got laughs, betrayal, and a magical rescue atop the Bass Pro Shop Pyramid – you won’t want to miss it!

Stir the Plot 20: Braying in the Bathroom

Stir the Plot — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 01:08:04 -0500

Curse of the Weredeer: Part One. That’s right folks, we’re back with the mother of all sagas! A five-part improv extravaganza where we stir up the plot of every single Twilight movie into one continuous tale.

Stir the Plot 19: My Poor Friend Eric

Stir the Plot — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:55:57 -0400

Shootouts, gunfights, and sibling betrayal are all part of this week’s episode, where we reimagine the cyberpunk classic Blade Runner as a rootin’ tootin’ Leone Western! A few talking points: Gilbert Gottfried’s dog-punting skills,

Stir the Plot 18: Ketchup in my Cupholder

Stir the Plot — Fri, 01 May 2020 00:29:55 -0400

If you thought the plot of Netflix’s Tiger King couldn’t get any more wild, then we’ve got a podcast for you! Join us as we improv this docuseries into the fanatical tale of Joe Exotic, an occult leader with an animal army, chimp assassins,

Stir the Plot 17: Kingdom of the Crystal Horse

Stir the Plot — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 23:31:55 -0400

In this equestrian episode of Stir the Plot, we improv the plot of Netflix’s Horse Girl – a biopic of Lisa Frank’s globe-trotting search for the mythical Kingdom of the Crystal Horse. Some talking points: Hyena table etiquette,

Stir the Plot 16: Black Phillip’s Buttery Offer

Stir the Plot — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 23:53:01 -0400

Wouldst thou like to live deliciously? Then listen to us improv the plot of The Witch, a horror film in which Thomasin’s Puritan dance moves attract the eye of a particularly talkative black goat. Some talking points: Kanye West: Attorney at Law,

Stir the Plot 15: Mando the Cosplay Killer

Stir the Plot — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:18:06 -0500

In our first TV episode, we’ll explore the deadly world of The Mandalorian, a cold-blooded serial killer on the run from Moff Gideon and his band of cosplay cops! We’ll also be taking a look back at our favorite movies of the 2010’s,

Stir the Plot 14: Merlin’s Christmas Miracle

Stir the Plot — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 02:27:40 -0500

Thought Hallmark Christmas movies couldn’t get any more original? Well we’ve got the perfect gift for you this holiday season: Stir the Plot’s Holiday Special, where we improv the plot of Netflix’s The Knight Before Christmas!

Stir the Plot 13: Matthew McConaughey: Corn Warrior

Stir the Plot — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 09:54:26 -0500

With our three comedic powers combined, we somehow managed to improv Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar into a corn-based martial arts movie! Hear the tale of Cooper vs. Elon Musk in the fight for the galaxy’s soul,

Stir the Plot 12: Tall Girl and Lengthy Lad

Stir the Plot — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 01:03:30 -0400

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be bullied for your height, looks, or ties to an elusive family of cryptids… then Tall Girl probably won’t help you. Luckily you’ve got three hilarious podcasters to improv the plot,

Stir the Plot 11: The Battle for Theronville

Stir the Plot — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:26:48 -0400

We’re back with a Halloween Spooktacular full of haunted goofs and Halloween ha-has! As we improv the plot of The Nun, we’ll give you the scoop on Robert E. Lee’s theme park ghost, Theronville, and Miss Piggy’s eternal banishment!

Stir the Plot 10: Criss Angel’s One Weakness

Stir the Plot — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:54:17 -0400

Have you or a loved one experienced an unexplainable mind freak? Then join us as we improv the plot of Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige, and learn how to defend yourself from the dark influences of Criss Angel!

Stir the Plot 9: Black Swan

Stir the Plot — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 00:31:37 -0400

Like a gentle orchestral suite, we’re here to entertain your heart, soothe your mind, and provide plenty of Aronofsky goofs. Join us in this magical dance of improv as we guess the plot of Black Swan, and discuss Norman Reedus’ bathroom habits,

Stir the Plot 8: It (1990)

Stir the Plot — Fri, 24 May 2019 11:59:25 -0400

Hiya there Georgie! We’ve got all kinds of jokes down here! So why don’t you float on down and join us as we improv the plot of Stephen King’s 1990 TV special, and reluctantly embrace our inner clown. Some talking points: Pennywise the anti-vaxxer mom,...

Stir the Plot 7: Chronicle

Stir the Plot — Mon, 06 May 2019 11:48:38 -0400

The wait is over! We’ve finally managed to push through our technical difficulties to bring you, the people, a shiny new episode of Stir the Plot. Join us this week as we dive into Chronicle, a superhero film full of action, comedy, and teenage angst.

Stir the Plot 6: Suspiria

Stir the Plot — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 17:39:02 -0400

Join these three allergy-ridden podcasters as they discuss the horrifying nature of Suspiria, and unveil some of Adam Levine’s darkest secrets. Some suggested talking points: Klemperer Mouse, Maroon 5’s kill count, and Indiana Jones’ musical Nazi cruise.

Stir the Plot 5: Birdemic

Stir the Plot — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 09:24:19 -0400

Is there a grade below B-movie? Because in this avian-themed episode, we discover the most shocking and terrifying thing about Birdemic: Shock and Terror… is just how bad it is. A few talking points: Don Henley’s dark secrets, plot thots,

Stir the Plot 4: The 2019 Oscars

Stir the Plot — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 02:01:01 -0500

Should there be an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Podcasting? We think so! In this Oscar-laden episode, we stir up our usual formula to take a crack at six of the Best Picture nominees. A few talking points: the great Bohemian war,

Stir the Plot 3: The Last Knight

Stir the Plot — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 17:25:04 -0500

Join us as we tackle the cinematic disaster-piece known as Transformers: The Last Knight, where we discover the actual plot of this movie is infinitely more hilarious than anything we could improv. A few talking points: Bumblebro, evil Amazon Prime,

Stir the Plot 2: How It Ends

Stir the Plot — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:06:44 -0500

This week we harvest the ripe comedy field of How It Ends, an apocalyptic adventure full of ludicrous theories and McDonald’s jokes. Some talking points: sexy Hamburgler, premarital raspberries, and anime Dwight Schrute.

Stir the Plot 1: Bird Box

Stir the Plot — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:41:35 -0500

Join us for the maiden voyage of our brand new podcast, where we pitch our wild, contexless theories for the plot of Netflix’s Bird Box! A few talking points: Sandy hugs, praying grandmothers, and the world’s worst apocalyptic zoo.