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In each episode of the Mastering McConaughey Podcast listeners will be treated to a lighthearted critique of Matthew McConaughey’s acting, a drink of the week, and a little wisdom, all done McConaughey-style. Featuring permanent guest-hosts and occasional special guests, this podcast is guaranteed to make you feel alright (alright, alright).

Mark Usher & Johnny Phillips

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    Nateland Shoutout to McConaughey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 1:49


    The Nateland Podcast gets REAL about McConaughey.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations

    Parks & Recreation Shoutout To McConaughey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 0:37


    This 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/donations

    Sahara: McConaughey is Neither Indiana Jones Nor James Bond

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 115:16


    Nor 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 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/donations

    How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days: McConaughey's Greatest Film?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 74:32


    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.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/donations

    Tiptoes: McConaughey is a Dwarf, but Not a Little Person?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 81:33


    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 HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations

    Reign of Fire: Dragon Slayer McConaughey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 103:49


    In 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 ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations

    Frailty: McConaughey: Demon Slayer or Serial Killer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 84:24


    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 Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations

    13 Conversations About One Thing: McConaughey is a Lawyer AGAIN (And a Murderer?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 67:48


    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/donations

    The Wedding Planner: McConaughey Crashes His Own Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 94:19


    Well 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 ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations

    McConaughey Dips Back Into Television: Sex and the City and King of the Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 86:21


    McConaughey 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 UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations

    U-571: McConaughey Takes a Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 77:56


    In 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 Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations

    Time is a Flat Circle: Best of Episode (First Rotation)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 65:57


    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/donations

    EDtv

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 80:12


    EDtv: 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!Mark's Casual Nonsense Episode@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/donations

    Pantalones Tequila: McConaughey and Camila join forces to bring us the cutting edge in marketing technology: An outgoing voicemail message

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 1:35


    Call: 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/donations

    Newton Boys: McConaughey and His Brothers are Guilty Guilty Guilty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 73:13


    With 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 (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/donations

    Amistad: McConaughey is Back in the Courtroom, This Time as Santa's Head Elf

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 68:02


    McConaughey 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 edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations

    Highway to More: Contact: Interview with UFO Buff, Bob Lement of Static Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 68:29


    We'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 UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations

    Contact: Jodie Foster Phones Home and Ends Up in Florida (yuck) and McConaughey is a Luddite

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 65:44


    In 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 have only 2 minutes to add a BeReal and my friends get pissy if I don't add one…OK, that's done and you have my full attention. Yes, I do think that some technology has made society worse in some ways, but DoorDash is pretty good. Except that the gig economy might be destroying the labor market as we know it. I say we organize and demand better paying jobs! I'll get on that, right after I beat this round of Candy Crush or whatever...@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/donations

    A Time to Kill: McConaughey is the Bad Guy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 79:13


    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/donations

    Lone Star: Matthew McConaughey Travels Back in Time 40 Years…to Murder Kris Kristofferson?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 66:59


    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 ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations

    Judgement: Matthew McConaughey's Unreleased Twilight Zone Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 71:08


    MM 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/donations

    Scorpion Spring: Matthew McConaughey Speaks Spanish Down Mexicali Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 68:41


    McConaughey 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 this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations

    Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation: The One Where An Award Winning Screenwriter (Amanda Kusek) Joins Us As A Guest-Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 90:15


    In 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 recap of the TCM franchise: https://youtu.be/_iFVQfEJmrY@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/donations

    Boys on the Side: Matthew McConaughey Cannot Tell A Lie and Drew Barrymore Cannot Keep a Secret

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 60:18


    In 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.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations

    Angels in the Outfield: Matthew McConaughey Gets Touched by an Angel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 58:24


    Matthew 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/donations

    Dazed and Confused: Part 2 Matthew McConaughey Rides Off Into the Sunrise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 50:09


    Dazed 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 ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations

    Dazed and Confused: Part 1 Matthew McConaughey's Career-Making Role

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 90:18


    This 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: 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/donations

    Matthew McConaughey's Adventure Begins: A Solved Mystery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 57:12


    In 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 HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations

    Trailer #1 - Mastering McConaughey Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 6:16


    WARNING: 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/donations

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