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How Did We Miss This?

How Did We Miss This?

By How Did We Miss This

How Did We Miss This is a podcast that explores Joe and Darwin’s gaps in nerd and pop culture. Each episode, they and their guests revisit iconic video games, movies, music, and more!
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How Did We Miss Jurassic Park?

How Did We Miss This?Apr 20, 2022

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How Did We Miss Jurassic Park?

How Did We Miss Jurassic Park?

Darwin never saw the 1993 Steven Spielberg dino-thriller. Join Joe and our guest, co-host of the Punches and Popcorn Podcast and doctor of paleontology, Dom D'Amore as we look at what the movie got right, wrong, and more! 

The Punches and Popcorn Podcast: https://linktr.ee/punchesnpopcorn

Reach out to us:

Twitter: @hdwmtpod
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Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Apr 20, 202201:52:24
How Did We Miss The Fifth Element?

How Did We Miss The Fifth Element?

Darwin has never seen the 1997 sci-fi flick. Join Joe and friend of the show Ilya as they find out of Darwin is going to get a MultiPass!

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Twitter: @hdwmtpod
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Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Mar 30, 202201:32:07
How Did We Miss Hot Shots?

How Did We Miss Hot Shots?

Joe has never seen the 1991 comedy that spoofs Top Gun.  Will he have hot takes on Hot Shots? 

Mar 16, 202245:37
How Did We Miss Ace Ventura: Pet Detective?

How Did We Miss Ace Ventura: Pet Detective?

Darwin has never seen the 1994 Jim Carey comedy movie about a missing dolphin and an eccentric, if not plucky private eye.  Join Joe and returning guest Dave T as we see what Darwin thinks of it! 

Mar 02, 202201:20:50
How Did We Miss Rush Hour?

How Did We Miss Rush Hour?

Joe sits down to watch the classic 1998 East-meets-West buddy cop film for the first time. Join Darwin and returning guest, musician Drew Reilly as Joe questions why this movie was so well-enjoyed! 

Drew Reilly can be found at:

Instagram: @drewreillyocnj
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/28wVutrAGxfIFN1wIUWnJD

Reach out to us:

Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Feb 16, 202201:29:51
How Did We Miss Groundhog Day?

How Did We Miss Groundhog Day?

Darwin has never seen this classic about a cursed weatherman in desperate need of a change in heart.  Joe sits down with him to talk about the 1993 comedy!

Reach out to us:

Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Feb 02, 202201:13:22
How Did We Miss Love Actually?

How Did We Miss Love Actually?

Joe has never seen the slice of life Christmas dramedy; he didn't even know it was a British film! Darwin sits down with him to talk about Love Actually and wrap up our first year of the show! 

Dec 29, 202101:08:44
How Did We Miss Jingle All the Way?

How Did We Miss Jingle All the Way?

Darwin didn't grow up with either a Johnny Seven OMA gun or Turbo Man.  Joe sits down with him to talk about this hilarious Christmas comedy! 

Reach out to us:

Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Dec 22, 202101:20:12
How Did We Miss A Muppet Christmas Carol?

How Did We Miss A Muppet Christmas Carol?

Darwin's never seen the 1992 Christmas film starring Michael Caine as one of the best Scrooges out there? Humbug! Join Joe and returning guest RobbyVee as we hear Darwin's thoughts on this classic movie! 

Reach out to us:

Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Dec 15, 202101:12:26
How Did We Miss Eight Crazy Nights?

How Did We Miss Eight Crazy Nights?

Darwin only recently got to watch Hanukkah saved by... corporate America? Joe sits down and helps make sense of the 2002 holiday movie musical! 

Dec 08, 202101:19:41
How Did We Miss Die Hard?

How Did We Miss Die Hard?

Joe has never known what a TV dinner feels like -- until this month, when he saw Die Hard for the first time! Join Darwin and Gerry D from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast as they talk about Joe's experience with the 1988 action film! 

Check out the Totally Rad Christmas podcast: https://totallyradchristmas.buzzsprout.com/

Reach out to us:

Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Dec 01, 202101:38:53
How Did We Miss TIE Fighter?

How Did We Miss TIE Fighter?

Joe has never played the iconic space-sim that put the player into the flight suit of an Imperial Pilot. Join Darwin and our guest Dave Wolf as we find out what his thoughts are on the LucasArts classic!

Dave's Twitter: @achillowl

Reach out to us:

Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Nov 24, 202101:32:08
How Did We Miss Toy Story?

How Did We Miss Toy Story?

Darwin never knew he had a friend in Toy Story. He sits down with Joe to discuss the 1995 computer-generated cartoon, and has some wild revelations!

Nov 17, 202101:37:01
How Did We Miss Halloween?

How Did We Miss Halloween?

Darwin missed out on the classic 1978 film that helped shape the horror genre. Join Joe and our guests Lauren and Jared from the Scary Crit Podcast as we see what Darwin thinks about the debut of the murderous masked man, Michael Myers!

The Scary Crit Podcast: https://www.scarycritpodcast.com/

Reach out to us:

Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Oct 27, 202101:49:18
How Did We Miss Resident Evil 4?

How Did We Miss Resident Evil 4?

Darwin missed out on saving the president's daughter when it was first released.  Join Joe and Eric from Game Positive as Darwin battles a different kind of plague! 

Game Positive: https://linktr.ee/GamePositive

Reach out to us:

Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Oct 20, 202101:34:13
How Did We Miss the Addams Family?

How Did We Miss the Addams Family?

Darwin has never seen the 1991 classic film subverts the concept of the nuclear family. Join us as we look at the 1991 classic! 

Reach out to us:

Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Oct 13, 202101:17:38
How Did We Miss The Cabin in the Woods?

How Did We Miss The Cabin in the Woods?

Darwin missed out on the subversive 2011 horror film when it was released. A decade later, he sits down to learn the truth behind the mysterious locale. Join Joe and the hosts of the Shaken Not Scared podcast, Erick and Vivi as they find out what Darwin thinks! 

The Shaken Not Stirred podcast: https://shakennotscaredpodcast.com/

Reach out to us:

Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Oct 06, 202101:25:54
How Did We Miss The Muppet Movie?

How Did We Miss The Muppet Movie?

Darwin made the Rainbow Connection... until now! Join Joe and our guest, RobbyVee as we look into the very first movie featuring Jim Henson's creative creatures! 

Sep 22, 202101:21:27
How Did We Miss Beverly Hills Cop?

How Did We Miss Beverly Hills Cop?

Joe never fell for the banana in the tailpipe trick... until now!  Join him, Darwin, and their good friend Sean as they look back at the 1984 police action comedy flick Beverly Hills Cop! 

Reach out to us:

Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Sep 15, 202101:10:40
How Did We Miss Billy Madison?

How Did We Miss Billy Madison?

Darwin didn't need to go back to grade school in his 20s, but he also hasn't seen the Adam Sandler classic about a guy who did! Join Joe and the hosts of the Sisters Who Scene It podcast, Katie and Bridget, as they look back on the iconic comedy flick!

Check out the Sisters: https://www.sisterswhosceneit.com/

Reach out to us:

Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com



Sep 08, 202101:22:10
How Did We Miss Donkey Kong Country?

How Did We Miss Donkey Kong Country?

Darwin has gone nearly 30 years without ever playing Donkey Kong Country on the SNES? THIS WILL NOT STAND! Come listen as Joe, Darwin, and special guest Heather (aka Rigmarole), the wonderful graphic designer behind our artwork, explore Kong Isle in search of the lost banana hoard!

Sep 01, 202101:13:35
How Did We Miss Moonraker? Part 2

How Did We Miss Moonraker? Part 2

Joe loses his mind on Moonraker's space battle, and Darwin, along with hosts of the SpyHards podcast, Agent Scott and Cam the Provocateur try to talk him off the ledge.  Join us for a hilarious wrap-up of this spy-meets-space Bond flick!

The SpyHards podcast: https://linktr.ee/SpyHards

Reach out to us:

Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Aug 25, 202101:16:06
How Did We Miss Moonraker? Part 1

How Did We Miss Moonraker? Part 1

Joe experiences space, spies, and product placement with a 007 lens for the first time this week as he watches Moonraker for the first time.  Join him, Darwin, and the hosts of the Spyhards podcast Scott and Cam as they break down the 1979 Bond flick!

The SpyHards podcast: https://linktr.ee/SpyHards

Reach out to us:
Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Aug 18, 202101:03:41
How Did We Miss Austin Powers in Goldmember?

How Did We Miss Austin Powers in Goldmember?

It took Darwin 20 years to find out Preparation H was good on the whole. Join Joe and our guest Vin over a bong and a blintz and see what Darwin thinks of the third Austin Powers movie! 

Reach out to us:
Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Aug 11, 202157:11
How Did We Miss Mission Impossible?

How Did We Miss Mission Impossible?

For the longest time, Joe has been part of the Disavowed List, but that's because he's never seen Mission: Impossible. Join us as Darwin and our guest Dave Torosian sit down and read Joe into IMF! 

Reach out to us:
Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Aug 04, 202101:03:57
How Did We Miss Top Gun?

How Did We Miss Top Gun?

This year marks the first time Joe's had to try out some of that pilot shit and watch the 1986 classic Top Gun.  Join us and our guest, friend and Marine aviator Greg Bradbury as we head into the danger zone! 

Reach out to us:
Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Jul 28, 202101:16:45
How Did We Miss Parappa The Rapper?

How Did We Miss Parappa The Rapper?

Darwin didn't believe Parappa the Rapper was something he needed to play when it came out in 1997. What does he think of it now? Join Joe and our guests, Tom and Chris from the 1 Hour 1 Decision Podcast and find out! 

Reach out to us:
Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Jul 21, 202101:15:32
How Did We Miss OK Computer? Part 2

How Did We Miss OK Computer? Part 2

No Surprises here -- Joe and Darwin continue looking into Radiohead's '96 album with their guest Drew Reilly! 

Reach out to us:
Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Jul 14, 202101:01:06
How Did We Miss OK Computer? Part 1

How Did We Miss OK Computer? Part 1

Joe and Darwin Missed out on Radiohead's iconic album. Listen in as they Let Down their guest, musician Drew Reilly! 

Follow us:
Twitter: @hdwmtpod
Instagram: @hdwmtpod
Email: hdwmtpod@gmail.com

Jul 07, 202101:01:24
How Did We Miss Band of Brothers? Part 2

How Did We Miss Band of Brothers? Part 2

Currahee! Joe covers the last few episodes of Band of Brothers along with his final thoughts on the miniseries.

Jun 30, 202155:32
How Did We Miss Band of Brothers? Part 1

How Did We Miss Band of Brothers? Part 1

Check your parachute! Joe jumps into the 2001 WWII miniseries Band of Brothers.

Jun 23, 202155:23
How Did We Miss Stand by Me?

How Did We Miss Stand by Me?

Darwin was 36 when he saw a 12 year old see his first dead body. Join us and Joe's wife Sarah as we explore the classic coming-of-age movie! 

Jun 16, 202101:01:04
How Did We Miss Hamilton?

How Did We Miss Hamilton?

Joe threw away his shot to watch Hamilton on Broadway. Join us and his brothers-in-law Timmy and Matt as Joe tells his story about watching the musical about one of America's founding fathers! 

Jun 09, 202101:09:55
How Did We Miss Pokemon?

How Did We Miss Pokemon?

Darwin hasn't caught any, let alone all of 'em -- at least, not until a few weeks ago, when he played Pokemon for the first time. Join us and our guest Sydney Walsh as we see what it's like to play Gen 1 in 2021! 

Jun 02, 202101:04:40
Introducing: How Did We Miss This

Introducing: How Did We Miss This

Joe and Darwin have missed out on some key pop and nerd culture touchstones.  This podcast explores what we think of music, movies, and video games long after they've been in the spotlight. New episodes every Wednesday!

May 24, 202101:30