Pitch Hunt

Shiver me timbers! Pitch Hunt is back for another weekly dose of salacious storytelling. This week, our swashbuckling trio climbs aboard the good ship Pitch Hunt to spin a trio of yarns about the rascaliest rapscallions of the seven seas. One thing's for certain – you can't afford to miss these tales of adventure and intrigue. Will there be rum? Will there be booty? Listen to find out!

Cold as a witch's tit. The witching hour. Witch hunt. Witches are so engrained in society's collective consciousness that it's no wonder there are hundreds of beloved Witch movies released every year. This week on Pitch Hunt, our intrepid hosts are joined by self-professed Witch Lover and dear friend of the podcast Madison Ferris as they throw their pointy hats into the ring and conjure up a trio of witchy pitchies in their bubbling cauldron.

This week on Pitch Hunt: Christmas in August! Movies are the Queen of Media, and Hallmark movies are the Queen of Movies, so we thought it would only be appropriate to invite fan favorite and the Queen of Hollywood herself Madison Ferris back to Pitch Hunt to help us through our journey into the realm of made-for-tv cinema. Join us as we fill your hearts and moisten your eyes with a trio of holiday plots so Hallmark they're guaranteed to make you say “#thatssohallmark”

Are you trapped in a small room with your best friend while hiding out from a murderous octogenarian judge with a rock hard body? If so, this episode is for you! Tensions run high as Petrie Littlefoot and Trombones O'Malley work through their feelings and some tricky escape room clues with the help of professional therapist Dr. Guggisberg

Pitch Hunt Presents: What the Blab! Hollywood insider Trombones O'Malley and his trusty best friend Petrie Littlefoot have a run-in with the late great Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Recorded 05/29/2018 and posted in loving tribute to a hot young judge who left the earth too soon.

Guillermo del Toro and Steven Spielberg – two titans of the science fiction/fantasy genres. What is there to say about Guilly and Steve that hasn't been said already? They've won every award under the sun and captivated generations of filmgoers with their stylish and (mostly) accessible brands of movie magic through the years. One thing they haven't done, however, is serve as the direct inspiration for an episode of Pitch Hunt. Today, all of that changes – and the results are so gourd-shattering that they have to be heard to be believed.

America is talking about The Worm. You've been hearing about The Worm. You've been talking about The Worm. You've lived and loved The Worm, and Pitch Hunt is no different. We've got Dune fever and are jonesing for our next great Space Opera fix. This week on Pitch Hunt we welcome frequent collaborator and fellow Space Opera fanatic Ted Meyer back into the fold to critique and add insight to what promises to be the most far-out podcast episode ever recorded.

Sequels are a dime a dozen these days. Every movie that promises to turn a profit in Hollywood is guaranteed to be greenlit for at least a cool half dozen followups before the original even hits theaters. They've become such a ubiquitous part of the modern film landscape that it's bigger news if a successful movie doesn't get a sequel than if it does. Here at Pitch Hunt we are frankly sick and tired of seeing sequel after sequel clogging up our marquees, so we've come up with a bold new idea – instead of making movies that take place…Listen Now!Episode 45: Prequels! Featuring Jordan Tyler

One last job and you're set for life. No red-blooded cinephile has ever walked out of a heist movie without considering how sugary sweet it would be to make several lifetimes worth of dough in one elaborately planned night of good old fashioned crookery. In a world filled to the brim with get-rich-quick schemes and dubious investment opportunities, nothing captures the imagination quite like a slick, stylish heist flick. This week on Pitch Hunt, the hosts channel their inner Surly Squirrel to craft three films that are sure to empty and then refill the pocketbook of whatever Hollywood fatcat is…Listen Now!Episode 44: Heist

A summer camp limerick: A summertime night on the dock -- Four quivering lips interlock -- Young innocent love -- Like the wings of a dove -- It must be some-camp-thing o'clock

From the very earliest days of American cinema to the present, nothing has captured the imagination of city-slickers and country folk alike quite like a story set in a romanticized version of the Old West. From gold prospecting to cattle rustling, train robberies to the systematic destruction of the lives and societies of indigenous peoples, Westerns are about as quintessentially American as it gets. On this week's Pitch Hunt, the sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of Wests old and new will fill your ears, and just maybe, your hearts.

Human vs. Nature. Nature vs. Human. Human vs. Human??? However you slice it, the struggle to survive – pitting humanity against the many forces of the world – has both captured the mind and caused untold strife throughout history. Accordingly, stories about that struggle have long been mainstays of the silver screen. After all, what is being human but the eternal and essential urge to fight back against the inexorable forces of nature and time? Tune into this week's Pitch Hunt for a measured and provocative existential discussion about the true nature of what makes life so goshdarn tricky.

Is the Loch Ness Monster real? Do herds of jackalope roam the plains of the American west? Can you meet the wily chupacabra? The answer to all of these questions is, of course, a resounding yes. What do all these things have in common? It’s obvious to many, but for those fools not in the know, they are all popular examples of Cryptids, animals that are claimed to be real but whose whereabobuts have never been precisely ascertained. This week on Pitch Hunt, star guest Ted is back to weave a tale unlike any told before. Come along for the…Listen Now!Episode 40: Cryptid Adventure

If you’re like much of humanity, video games have played a major role in maintaining your sanity over the last 3 months or so. Probably longer. There are many ways to experience these games, and many directions you can go with them. You might be looking for an adventure. Maybe you want to challenge yourself from the safety of your living room. Or perhaps you just need to let out some pent-up aggression and rage. Whatever the case may be, there is almost certainly a video game that will meet your needs. Tragically, though, the many attempts to bring beloved…Listen Now!Episode 39: Pitch Hunt After DarK: Video Games

Moles are defined by Webster’s Dictionary as one of three things: A small burrowing insectivorous mammal with dark velvety fur, a long muzzle, and very small eyes. A small, often slightly raised blemish on the skin made dark by a high concentration of melanin. A spy who achieves over a long period an important position within the security defenses of a country. Our special guest on this episode of Pitch Hunt doesn’t neatly fit under any one of those categories. He is, in fact, a human person. Frank Meyer, to be specific. Longtime friend of the show, and longer time…Listen Now!Episode 38: Frank “Moleman” Meyer

Food, glorious food. Without food, there would be no films. Without films, there would be no Pitch Hunt. By the transitive property, all of the good things in life can be traced back to humble grub. Moreover, Hollywood’s love affair with tasty fare can be traced all the way back to its humble beginnings. From the eggs in Cool Hand Luke to the mashed taters in Close Encounters, from the steamy spaghetti smooch in Lady and the Tramp to the food fight in Animal House, food deserves as much credit as the writers and actors that fill the annals of…Listen Now!Episode 37: Food

The 1980’s were a banner age for comedy, so much so that the decade is widely considered to be the “golden age of comedy”. From Caddyshack to Ghostbusters to The Goonies, each year churned out more classic funfests than perhaps any other time in cinema history. Though many directors were in their heyday during these goofy times, there was a trio that utilized a consistently effective formula of rapid-fire jokes, slapstick setpieces, and satirically deadpan protagonists to craft several of the funniest pure comedies ever made. Jim Abrahams and David and Jerry Zucker were the team that created Airplane!, Top…Listen Now!Episode 36: Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker (AKA: Airplane! Bois)

In your wildest, most perverse and sadomasochistic dreams, what could you imagine that would be better than 3 new installments of America’s favorite BDSM franchise? How about 50? Go ahead, pinch yourself. You’re not snoozing. Our sick, sultry cohosts actually done did it, throwing the script out the window and embarking on their most ambitious and erotic episode ever by a factor of many. Turn up the slow jams, shut the drapes, and get ready to be transported into a sensual world of thrilling eroticism the likes of which may never be equaled.

In the quarter of a century since the release of their debut feature Toy Story, Pixar has created an astonishing number classic family films: Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Toy Story 4, The Good Dinosaur — just to name a few. Though a large part of what makes those films timeless is the beautiful animation style that brings their vibrant characters to life, the stories are almost without exception both profound and deeply intimate. Our animated cohosts clearly had a tough task coming up with the next great Pixar film, but what came out of their imagineering was beautiful…Listen Now!Episode 34: Pixar

Tom Cruise. Incredible danger. Breathtaking set pieces. A rotating yet consistently intrepid team of sidekicks. The M:I cinematic universe has been consistently thrilling and delighting fans for over two decades, yet has the distinction of being perhaps the only action franchise in which each successive movie has not only escalated the stakes but genuinely improved in quality. In pitching a followup to perhaps the greatest action/adventure film ever made, our undercover cohosts have a seemingly impossible mission, should they choose to accept it.

Everyone loves famous people. Everyone loves movies. It stands to reason, then, that the most popular and financially lucrative films ever made have all been a beautiful marriage of those two indelible truths. Biopics have been box office darlings since day one, and Pitch Hunt decided that this is as good a time as any to jump on the gravy train and give Hollywood a chance to consider three dynamite subjects who have flabbergastingly never been properly probed on the silver screen. Sit back, relax, and knock back a couple ice cold Yoo-hoos while our hosts serenade your ears with…Listen Now!Episode 32: BioPic

The Pitch is back, baby. Fresh off their latest unplanned hiatus, our three dreamy cohosts are back at it with stories that will lighten the mood and allow your mind to wander through faraway lands and mystical moments. Rest assured, our boys in beige sharing stories and weaving yarns will offer a fine dose of de-stressifying tastiness to ease your mind.

Astute listeners of Pitch Hunt may have noticed a trend that began lo these many months ago: when it is a ten, there is a Ted. And this ten is no exception. That’s right, master guest pitcher Ted Meyer is back at it again with another solo pitch with all the twists, turns, and historical tie-ins that have become his signature style. This time Ted transports us through the murky annals of time way back to the revolutionary era to weave a tale so nice you may have to listen twice to follow all the whiplash-inducing curves of a truly…Listen Now!Episode 30: Bells of Freedom

On the eve of the much-anticipated 3rd edition of Ted on the 10s, Pitch Hunt scored arguably their biggest guest yet – Luke’s college friend Madison, a Broadway actress who happened to be in Luke’s neck of the woods filming a mysterious new series for Amazon Prime. At her request, our three improvisationally inclined cohosts pull a trio of inspired pitches about nasty ladies from their hineys in the hopes of impressing an industry insider and redefining the time-honored mean girl film genre.

The lights are dim. The audience holds its collective breath. The smell of tension and maybe a little tiny bit of pee permeate the air. What’s going on? That’s right. You’re watching a spooky flick. Adrenaline junkies who don’t want to get off their couch, folks who just wanna get a good scare, and empty, hollow husks of people who are unable to feel anything but the primal thrill of fear alike flock to the latest greatest spookfests to drink up that delectable dread. This week on Pitch Hunt, Jakob, Luke, and guest pitcher Ted (filling in for a honeymooning…Listen Now!Episode 28: Spooky

Romantic Comedies are like pine trees. Reliable, crowd-pleasing, and a lil bit sappy. Whether it be a lovesick teen or a crotchety old fart, everyone with a heart that can be softened and a ticklish funnybone can be convinced to relax and enjoy a good old fashioned rom-com on a rainy day. This week on Pitch Hunt, your three favorite yarn-spinners propose a trio of films that are sure to raiste both your spirits and your libidos.

War. What is it good for? Depends on who you ask. According to Edwin Starr, absolutely nothing. According to Quora.com. “Wars are fought for survival, or to prevent one group from being subjugated by another”. According to the greatest minds of Pitch Hunt nation, wars can be the setting for poignant films that explore the very nature of conflict, humanity, and the meaning of life. That’s right, this week on Pitch Hunt our philosophically-minded cohosts tackle the tricky subject of war with exactly the gravitas and nuance you’d expect, pitching three films that may make the world a more peaceful and…Listen Now!Episode 26: War

Holy Matrimony. The intertwining of two souls. A big sloppy party full of friends, family, and frenemies all jam packed together into a stressful but magical endeavor of vow-making and picture taking. Weddings are more than just expensive expressions of love, they’re also events rife with opportunities for intrigue, drama, and sweet sultry debauchery. This week on Pitch Hunt our newly wedded Willy and his heretofore unwedded cohosts tap into that rich vein and pitch a trio of films that will leave you laughing, crying, and spontaneously throwing rice, bouquets, and garters to the wind.

In 2019, blockbusters rule the world of film. The formula is simple: start a franchise, build your franchise, throw money at your franchise, and then step back and watch the buckaroonies roll on in. As a wise man once said – you gotta spend some chedda to make some chedda. But what about those filmmakers who don’t have pockets lined with gold? Is there still a place in Hollywood for auteurs and their passion projects? Here at Pitch Hunt we answer with a resounding “POSSIBLY”, and utilize that confidence to pitch three little movies that just might turn the tables…Listen Now!Episode 24: Microbudget

Nobody asked, yet we answered. Just when you strongly suspected Pitch Hunt was dead, we’re back with a vengeance — and with hands-down the steamiest, most spine-tingling and adrenaline pounding episode of any podcast ever in the history of podcasting. Strap in and prepare to get down and dirty with our kinky kohosts as they celebrate the return from their semi-planned 3-month hiatus with an episode that may just change the way you think about life, love, and everything in between.

Week after week, our hosts pitch flawless film ideas. They’re so flawless that our savvy fan base has begun to wonder: Do these fellas have a kryptonite? Listen to Pitch Hunt’s superhero plots to find out. SPOILER ALERT: the answer is no. This trio of hosts is straight up invincible.

No actor is more excellent. No man is more beautiful. That’s right, folks. It’s a Keanu “Cool Breeze Over the Mountains” Reeves episode. This week, our hosts pitch the big man’s next 3 cinematic masterworks.

This week it’s Pitch Hunt’s 20th episode, and shrewd listeners know what that means: It’s time once again for TED ON THE TENS™. That’s right – our dear friend, master pitcher and visionary Ted Meyer is back at it again, this time pitching his dream Batman feature. Will there be Batman? You best bet your britches. Will there be action? Better believe it. Technical difficulties? In spades. One thing’s for certain, though. This is an episode that, like a well thrown batarang, cannot be missed.

As always, Nic Cage transformed feelings into words better than anyone else could ever hope to with this iconic line: “I’M A VAMPIRE! I’M A VAMPIRE! I’M A VAMPIRE! I’M A VAMPIRE! I’M A VAMPIRE! I’M A VAMPIRE!”. You guessed it – this week on Pitch Hunt our undead hosts pitch three of the spookiest and most unexpected vampire flicks ever conceived. Be warned — you’d be wise to set aside some dry pantaloons for this one.

Unless you’re wildly unfortunate and fall into a coma at birth only to be revived decades later a fully grown human person, every one of us on this great green earth has experienced the joy, pain, and lessons of childhood. For so many of us, animated films were a major part of that strange and sometimes hormone-addled period of our lives, with the movies we watched growing up leaving an indelible mark on our psyches. This week on Pitch Hunt our angsty cohosts push the boundaries of both decency and technology as they reminisce about animated films past and pitch…Listen Now!Episode 18: Animation

Sport. The ultimate test of strength vs. strength, speed vs. speed, cunning vs dastardly cunning. There’s something deep within so many human souls that craves the thrill of competition and reigning victorious over those with lesser skill. Hollywood has a long history of attempting to tap into this primal desire and producing films that attempt to capture the ecstasy of victory and/or agony of defeat, but until this week on Pitch Hunt that premise has never truly come to glorious fruition. Our champion cohosts wax poetic about athletic days of yore and pitch three movies that are sure to leave…Listen Now!Episode 17: Sports

Sharknado. Birdemic: Shock and Terror. Mega Shark Versus Giant Octopus. Thanks to the titanic response to films like these tentpoles, B Movies have been seeing a(n) (un)fortunate revival in modern cinema. In an age in which mega-budget blockbusters are annihilating box office records left, right, and center, there’s still a special place in moviegoers’ hearts for the kind of low-budget low-brow schlock that can only be harvested from the depraved minds of Hollywood’s rejects. This week on Pitch Hunt our spurned cohosts pitch three garbage-tier masterpieces and explore the line tread by flicks that are so stupid they just might…Listen Now!Episode 16: B Movie

What is there to say about Action Comedy films that hasn’t been said already? This sublime marriage of two of Hollywoodland’s favorite genres has produced some of the most beloved films and franchises around, by simultaneously activating audience’s adrenaline and tickling their funnybones. This week on Pitch Hunt our multitasking cohosts aim to do exactly that, and pitch three goofy pulse-pounders that are sure to redefine one of cinema’s most trusted combos.

Nicolas Cage has everything an actor needs: charisma, ravishing good looks, wit, and a desperate need for cash to care for his menagerie of exotic pets and possessions and 20+ properties – which include 15 mansions, two castles, and a pair of Bahamian islands. Over his 38-year acting career, Nic has captured the hearts and minds of audiences the world over, and on this week’s Pitch Hunt, our fanboy cohosts pitch what could be the next chapter in the prolific career of one of Hollywood’s most beloved icons.

WAKE UP, SHEEPLE! Conspiracies abound in this mysterious world, and who’s to say that the creators of the computer simulation that we’re all living in aren’t just testing our tiny brains to see who’s worthy of seeing the REAL TRUTH? Join our woke cohosts this week as they explore the gritty underworld and expose some of the most nefarious and shocking ideas ever pitched.

Broken hearts. Broken bones. Broken pinkie promises. Let’s face it: growing up is no picnic, but the lessons learned in adolescence can have an enormous impact on the rest of our lives. Growing pains are an experience that’s universal for those of us fortunate enough to reach adulthood, so it’s no surprise that ever-opportunistic Hollywood bigwigs tap this deep well often. Join us this week as our reflective cohosts name a house plant, recall an embarrassing story of a dare gone wrong, and pitch a trio of wholesome coming-of-age stories.

Why doesn’t Hollywood go gaga for traditional musicals anymore? Did Russell Crowe’s gravelly Javert really spoil what could’ve been a renaissance of what was once one of film’s greatest genres? On this week’s episode our musically-inclined cohosts scratch their collective noggins as to why this generation of songsmiths haven’t gotten their deserved days in the sun, wax poetic about days of music and musicals past, and pitch three of the most melodic films you haven’t heard yet.

So the world as we know it came to a fiery and/or pestilent end. Major bummer, to be sure. But guess what? Society may have collapsed and untold billions most likely met their gruesome demise, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still stories to be told and thrills, chills, and spills left behind in the rubble. This week in celebration of the 10th episode of Pitch Hunt our wily cohosts are joined by special guest pitchmaster Ted Meyer, who delivers a long-form post-apocalyptic pitch for the ages.

What’s a reboot? Apparently, some of our hosts don’t know the answer to that question… but fear not. Their ignorance won’t stop them from pitching 3 films that are definitively better than any Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie linked to Michael Bay.

Raggedy Ann and Andy: A Musical Adventure. Transformers. The LEGO Movie. As long as children have played with toys, savvy Hollywood producers have found ways to capitalize on it – and as long as grubby little hands grab popcorn from tubs and figurines from shelves the trend is sure to continue. Always looking to score a quick buck, this week our cohosts pitch their best brainchildren for movies based around classic toys.

Meryl Streep is the queen of acting. This much is known. But is there any role too challenging for even her to turn into some shiny new Academy Award hardware? Join us this week as our star-struck hosts pitch the role (and film) that’s sure to bring the most out of Meryl and turn her overflowing award shelf into a veritable warehouse of honors.

Could we change lives by turning back the clock? Is time really a flat circle?? Is history doomed to repeat itself?!? See if our intrepid hosts find the answers to these age-old questions in this week’s episode as they pitch the most mind-bending films of all…… TIME

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner our sultry cohosts get in touch with their romantic side and play each others’ heartstrings like fiddles as they pitch the perfect love triangle film.

There’s simply NO WAY IN HECK that your boy Adam Sandler’s running short on ideas, but we dream up 3 film plots for him anyway… because why not?

This week, Will and Jakob get high on PepsiMax together and Luke cracks open a bag of unsalted chips, as they pitch their freakiest body swap movies.

Our humble yet hunky co-hosts pitch hot and fresh ideas for sequels to Action films that deserved, but never got, a second installment