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Mastering McConaughey PodcastNateland Shoutout to McConaugheyThe Nateland Podcast gets REAL about McConaughey.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations2024-07-2201 min
Mastering McConaughey PodcastParks & Recreation Shoutout To McConaugheyThis week we have a little bonus clip for you!Parks and Recreation, S6E20Leslie and Ben find out they are having triplets.@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comCall us and leave a voicemail at (505) 750-9426Theme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations2024-06-2400 min
Mastering McConaughey PodcastSahara: McConaughey is Neither Indiana Jones Nor James BondNor National Treasure. Nor Lara Croft. Nor Uncharted. So was the movie any good? Frank from the No Flicks Given Podcast joined us this week. Frank says the movie is "fine." He also says we rated it too low. Frank is a legit screenwriter, partner to fan-favorite guest Amanda Kusek, an awesome podcaster, and a fantastic guest. This might be our best episode yet!MMPod Guys on No Flicks GivenNo Flicks Given Podcast@MasteringMPod on Instagram and TikTokEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comCall us and leave a voicemail...2024-05-061h 55
Mastering McConaughey PodcastHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days: McConaughey’s Greatest Film?Finally! McConaughey has emerged from his slump and gives us a near-perfect performance in the now-classic box office hit: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days! We are joined by a special guest host Lizzy from Au Pair & Host Mom Unfiltered and The Modern Real Estate Agents.The Double Take PodcastInstagram: @2takepod | Facebook: @DoubleTakePodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1MxIB4F8Wydrt4nhtzL9WbApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-double-take/id1719530114@MasteringMPod on Instagram and TikTokEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.com2024-04-221h 14
Mastering McConaughey PodcastTiptoes: McConaughey is a Dwarf, but Not a Little Person?WAIT! Don’t go anywhere. This movie is not as bad as you might think. In this episode the guys do a modified Power Hour while watching the movie together. The Double Take PodcastInstagram: @2takepod | Facebook: @DoubleTakePodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1MxIB4F8Wydrt4nhtzL9WbApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-double-take/id1719530114@MasteringMPod on Instagram and TikTokEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comCall us and leave a voicemail at (505) 750-9426Theme song HEY...2024-04-081h 21
Mastering McConaughey PodcastReign of Fire: Dragon Slayer McConaugheyIn this widely panned dragon movie, McConaughey’s stellar performance saves the movie from obscurity, even amongst a star-studded cast. In this episode we are joined by special guest Marc Diette from The Double Take and Casual Nonsense.The Double Take PodcastMark’s Casual Nonsense Episode@MasteringMPod on Instagram and TikTokEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comCall us and leave a voicemail at (505) 750-9426Theme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the...2024-03-251h 43
Mastering McConaughey PodcastFrailty: McConaughey: Demon Slayer or Serial Killer?In this sleeper horror hit, McConaughey plays the adult version of the son of a Demon Slayer…or maybe a serial killer? And maybe McConaughey is a Demon Slayer…or maybe a serial killer? Do we take a brief detour into the realm of flat earthers and sasquatch hunters? Yes. Nobody reads these anyway so I’m not going to try to end this with a coherent thought.@MasteringMPod on Instagram and TikTokEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comCall us and leave a voicemail at (505) 750-9426Theme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe...2024-03-111h 24
Mastering McConaughey Podcast13 Conversations About One Thing: McConaughey is a Lawyer AGAIN (And a Murderer?)In this independent-style film, McConaughey, et. al. explore the nature of happiness. But did this film spark happiness? Listen to find out!@MasteringMPod on Instagram and TikTokEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comCall us and leave a voicemail at (505) 750-9426Theme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations2024-02-261h 07
Mastering McConaughey PodcastThe Wedding Planner: McConaughey Crashes His Own WeddingWell it’s Groundhog Day…again. It’s also Valentine’s Day, and what better way to celebrate this Hallmark Holiday than to watch The Wedding Planner! But buckle up because this isn’t the innocent love story you may remember. Grab a bottle of wine and buckle up!@MasteringMPod on Instagram and TikTokEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comCall us and leave a voicemail at (505) 750-9426Theme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the Show2024-02-121h 34
Mastering McConaughey PodcastSex and the City and King of the Hill: McConaughey Dips Back Into TelevisionMcConaughey started his career on an episode of Unsolved Mysteries. It is only fitting that he makes a return to TV right before his real romcom career launches. Amanda Kusek (The 90-Minute Movie) joins us again to talk SATC Season 3 with a little KOTH sprinkled in.The 90 Minute Movie on Substack@MasteringMPod on Instagram and TikTokEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comCall us and leave a voicemail at (505) 750-9426Theme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark Usher2024-01-291h 26
Mastering McConaughey PodcastU-571: McConaughey Takes a DiveIn a fictional past, a brave US Navy crew takes over a Nazi sub. That’s pretty much all you need to know about the movie. McConaughey does a great job. The movie is great. This episode is great. Let’s see, what else…Oh, Scientology, that’s in there somewhere. This might be our best episode yet, so give it a listen why don’t ya!@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comCall us and leave a voicemail at (505) 750-9426Theme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Moder...2024-01-151h 17
Mastering McConaughey PodcastTime is a Flat Circle: Best of Episode (First Rotation)On this New Year's Day, we bring you a look back at McConaughey's first 5 performances. Enjoy!Mark’s Retro Movie Roundtable Episode: Review of ScroogedAmanda Kusek’s take on Scrooged@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comCall us and leave a voicemail at (505) 750-9426Theme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations2024-01-011h 05
Mastering McConaughey PodcastEDtvEDtv: McConaughey Shtupps Jenna Elfman & Defeats Big BrotherSo get this: Brian Grazer watches a short film made in Quebec and fights to get the film rights. Ron Howard uses his ginger powers to direct. They get a star-studded cast: Matthew McConaughey, Jenna Elfman, Ellen DeGeneres, Woody Harrelson, Rob Reiner, RuPaul, Jay Leno, Martin Landau, Merrin Dungey, and Clint Howard just to name a few. They put it all in a blender, and out comes EDtv. But is it a delicious chocolate milkshake or a bullshit vegan wheatgrass California Health Shake? Listen to find out!Ma...2023-12-181h 20
Mastering McConaughey PodcastPantalones Tequila: McConaughey and Camila join forces to bring us the cutting edge in marketing technology: An outgoing voicemail messageCall: 1-833-PANTALONES@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comTheme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations2023-12-1101 min
Mastering McConaughey PodcastNewton Boys: McConaughey and His Brothers are Guilty Guilty GuiltyWith a cast full of hunks, we forgot to do the Shirtless segment. SO SUE US! Were the brothers all naked in a creek? Was McConaughey sipping champagne in a bubble bath with his chest exposed? Yep. Matthew McConaughey and Richard Linklater unite once again for this film set in Uvalde, Texas, McConaughey’s hometown. Listen to your favorite podcasters talk shop about robbing banks, a McConaughey cryptocurrency, and Gwyneth Paltrow’s garden.Mark’s Casual Nonsense Episode@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comCall us and leave a voicemail at (50...2023-12-041h 13
Mastering McConaughey PodcastAmistad: McConaughey is Back in the Courtroom, This Time as Santa's Head ElfMcConaughey claims to be a better attorney than the one who represented Christ himself. But will that moment of levity overshadow the heaviness of this film? Not a chance. This was a rough one to review (what with the slavery and graphic scenes of brutalization of human beings and all) but we still had a good time and we think you will too!Mark’s Casual Nonsense Episode@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comTheme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and ed...2023-11-201h 08
Mastering McConaughey PodcastHighway to More: Contact: Interview with UFO Buff, Bob Lement of Static RadioWe’re trying something new today folks! Mark sat down with Bob Lement (host of Static Radio, general UFO/paranormal buff) to discuss how aliens might contact humans. We talk about Bob’s own sighting of a UFO, MM’s performance, moon bases, an abduction of an elk hunter, friendly aliens v. violent aliens, and the likelihood that aliens are living among us.Check out Static Radio@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comTheme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark...2023-11-061h 08
Mastering McConaughey PodcastContact: Jodie Foster Phones Home and Ends Up in Florida (yuck) and McConaughey is a LudditeIn a pre-Y2K world concerned about the effects of technology on society, Jodie Foster and McConaughey still find time to fall in love. Jodie Foster is a hardcore scientist and McConaughey is a man of the cloth (without the cloth) who does not like technology. What would his character have to say about you listening to this podcast? How strongly would he oppose your daily screen time? In today’s world, distractions are available at the press of a button and (wait a moment while I check my Instagram)...ok so anyway, what was I saying? OK, now I...2023-10-231h 05
Mastering McConaughey PodcastA Time to Kill: McConaughey is the Bad Guy?According to Carl Lee (Samuel L. Jackson), Jake Brigance (Matthew McConaughey) is his secret weapon in court because he is the enemy. Listen as your guest hosts dive deep into this courtroom classic.@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comTheme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations2023-10-091h 19
Mastering McConaughey PodcastLone Star: Matthew McConaughey Travels Back in Time 40 Years…to Murder Kris Kristofferson?No, this is not a time travel episode, but MM plays a deputy who becomes the sheriff under suspicious circumstances. 40 years later his son is elected sheriff and is obligated to investigate the potential crime(s) committed by his father. This movie is highly critically acclaimed, but did Johnny and Mark enjoy it?Amanda Kusek’s take on Piranha@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comTheme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the Show...2023-09-251h 06
Mastering McConaughey PodcastJudgement: Matthew McConaughey’s Unreleased Twilight Zone EpisodeMM plays a lone deputy with no backup who encounters a suspected murderer…or is it just Clarence Williams, III doing a fantastic acting job? This short film is a mystery wrapped up in a choose-your-own-adventure novel presented as a Twilight Zone Episode.JUDGEMENT - Starring Matthew McConnaughey@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comTheme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/dona...2023-09-111h 11
Mastering McConaughey PodcastScorpion Spring: Matthew McConaughey Speaks Spanish Down Mexicali WayMcConaughey has a cameo in this one as a drug runner named “El Rojo”, or for you gringos out there “The Red.”Spoiler Alert: McConaughey didn’t read the script before filming…but can the viewers tell? Join Johnny and Mark as they double-fist Tecate and Mezcal on a roadtrip through Calexico and Mexicali.@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comTheme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupport...2023-08-281h 09
Mastering McConaughey PodcastTexas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation: The One Where An Award Winning Screenwriter (Amanda Kusek) Joins Us As A Guest-HostIn this episode we are joined by special guest host Amanda Kusek (author and award winning screenwriter) to talk about the 4th installment in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise which stars a violent Matthew McConaughey and a scared (but strong) Renee Zellweger, both relatively unknown actors at the time. This movie has violence, misogyny, corpses, car chases, and Leatherface in drag. But is it any good?Subscribe to Amanda’s SubstackCheck out Amanda’s Instagram to see her poetry and screenwriting talentsThank you to @spookyastronauts for the YouTube video that gave us a...2023-08-141h 30
Mastering McConaughey PodcastBoys on the Side: Matthew McConaughey Cannot Tell A Lie and Drew Barrymore Cannot Keep a SecretIn this 1995 film that examines what it is to be a gay woman, the AIDS epidemic, drug addiction, and abusive partners, a light shines…yes, it’s Matthew McConaughey’s performance as Drew Barrymore’s boyfriend, named Abe Lincoln. But how bright does that light shine? Listen to find out.@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comTheme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle...2023-07-311h 00
Mastering McConaughey PodcastAngels in the Outfield: Matthew McConaughey Gets Touched by an AngelMatthew McConaughey doesn’t say much in this flick, but boy does he like getting picked up by angels. How’d he do that? Join us as we destroy the critics’ opinion of this flick and talk about little Joseph Gordon-Levitt stealing the show.@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comTheme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and Edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations2023-07-1758 min
Mastering McConaughey PodcastDazed and Confused: Part 2 Matthew McConaughey Rides Off Into the SunriseDazed and Confused: Part 2In Part 2 of Dazed and Confused, we finally see the Moontower (despite what Mark says), we learn about LIVIN, and we ride down an empty highway listening to Slow Ride. We’ll also hear more from Diana & Lizzy. Join us as we finish talking about Dazed and Confused…just watch the leather.@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comTheme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupp...2023-07-0350 min
Mastering McConaughey PodcastDazed and Confused: Part 1 Matthew McConaughey's Career-Making RoleThis week, we’re having a party at the Moontower while we watch MM perform in his breakout role as Wooderson, the creepy guy who likes freshmen chicks. But y’all, that Southern drawl and the unmatched swagger that MM brings to the performance will make you forget all about the perviness. One co-host over researched and we went long so we’re splitting this into two wonderful episodes! Listen to guest host Lizzy talk about how she’s not sure about this flick and guest host Diana talk about those peach pants.@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail...2023-06-191h 30
Mastering McConaughey PodcastMatthew McConaughey's Adventure Begins: A Solved MysteryIn this episode, MM lets out a primal scream that is worthy of an Oscar, though it would be 20 more years before MM received the Academy’s highest honor. Do we contradict ourselves on whether or not MM’s performance is great or awful? If you took a shot of Longbranch every time we changed our minds would you be blacked out by minute 15? You’ll have to listen to find out.Watch MM on Unsolved Mysteries: https://youtu.be/5ndfHFFi_xw?t=2179@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comTheme song H...2023-06-0557 min
Mastering McConaughey PodcastTrailer #1 - Mastering McConaughey PodcastWARNING: This trailer will give you a taste of what Mastering McConaughey is all about and it will leave you wanting more. The permanent guest-hosts cannot be held responsible.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations2023-06-0406 min