Digest

The episode dives into a deep analysis of the movie "Merlin the Return", a film that the hosts find incredibly strange and entertaining. They discuss the film's confusing plot, which involves a time-traveling sorcerer, a group of characters trapped in an alternate dimension, and a bizarre battle at Stonehenge. The hosts also highlight the film's questionable casting choices, including Tia Carrera, who plays a scientist with a mysterious agenda, and Rick Moranis, who plays Merlin. They also point out the film's surprising amount of incest, which they find both disturbing and humorous. Ultimately, the hosts conclude that "Merlin the Return" is a bizarre and entertaining film that's likely intended for children, despite its adult themes. The episode concludes with announcements about upcoming events, including a live show in Boston on Father's Day and appearances at the Nantucket Film Festival. The hosts also thank their team for their hard work and dedication.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the episode and the movie "Merlin the Return" that will be discussed. The hosts mention their upcoming appearances at the Christopher Walking Classic Communion and the Nan Tucket Film Festival.

00:00:53

Merlin the Return

This Chapter delves into the analysis of the movie "Merlin the Return." The hosts discuss the film's confusing plot, questionable casting choices, and surprising amount of incest. They also highlight the film's low budget and its bizarre and entertaining nature.

00:51:25

Sequel Speculation

This Chapter discusses the possibility of "Merlin the Return" being a sequel to another film. The hosts speculate about the film's origins and its connection to other works.

00:57:02

Audience Feedback

This Chapter features feedback from a listener named Thomas B, who writes in with his thoughts on the movie. He states that "This is not a movie." The hosts discuss his feedback and share their own opinions on the film.

01:03:40

Mordred's Movie

This Chapter features a discussion about the movie's villain, Mordred. The hosts express their admiration for Mordred's character and his role in the film.

01:04:23

Live Show Wrap-Up

This Chapter concludes the episode with a wrap-up of the hosts' live show in "Bell Fast." They thank the audience, the staff, and their team for their support.

01:04:40

Book and T-Shirt Promotion

This Chapter features a promotion for the host's book, "Joyful Recollections of Trauma." They also promote their t-shirts, including one featuring a picture of an audience member dressed as King Arthur.

01:05:23

Upcoming Events

This Chapter announces upcoming events, including a live show in Boston on Father's Day and appearances at the Nantucket Film Festival. The hosts invite listeners to attend these events.

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Q&A

• What is the main plot of "Merlin the Return"?

  The movie follows a time-traveling sorcerer, Merlin, who is trying to stop Mordred, a villain who is trapped in an alternate dimension with Lancelot and Guinevere. The plot involves a bizarre battle at Stonehenge and a lot of confusing time travel.

• Who plays Merlin in "Merlin the Return"?

  Rick Moranis plays Merlin, a time-traveling sorcerer who is trying to stop Mordred.

• What is the most surprising thing about "Merlin the Return"?

  The hosts find the film's surprising amount of incest to be both disturbing and humorous. They also find the film's low budget and its bizarre and entertaining nature to be surprising.

• Is "Merlin the Return" a good movie?

  The hosts find the film to be incredibly strange and entertaining, but they also acknowledge that it's a low-budget film with a confusing plot and questionable casting choices. Ultimately, they conclude that it's a bizarre and entertaining film that's likely intended for children, despite its adult themes.

• What is the name of the host's book?

  The host's book is called "Joyful Recollections of Trauma." It is a New York Times best-selling book that tells humorous and insightful stories about the host's experiences with trauma.

• What is the name of the host's movie that will be shown at the Nantucket Film Festival?

  The host's movie that will be shown at the Nantucket Film Festival is called "Bate." It is a shark film.

• Where can listeners get tickets for the host's upcoming events?

  Listeners can get tickets for the host's upcoming events, including the live show in Boston and the Nantucket Film Festival, at hdtgm.com.

• How can listeners provide feedback on the episode?

  Listeners can provide feedback on the episode by leaving a voicemail at 619-P-A-U-L-A-S-K or writing a comment on the podcast's Discord server at discord.gg/httgm.

Show Notes