Gooby w/ Nathan Fielder (Classic)
Summary
Hosts Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas, and June Diane Raphael are joined by Nathan Fielder to review the 2009 Canadian film *Gooby*. They critique the movie’s confusing plot, where a troubled boy befriends a terrifying, seven-foot-tall bear that acts like a child molester. The group mocks the film’s poor production values, nonsensical logic, and the fact that it grossed only $3,234 despite a $6.5 million taxpayer-funded budget.
Topics discussed
Commercials and intro to How Did This Get Made
Introduction of Nathan Fielder and the movie Gooby
Gooby's origin, hallucinations, and the amulet
Eugene Levy's role and the creepy middle-aged man
Sponsors: Squarespace, BetterHelp, and Mint Mobile
Critique of the plot, lack of characters, and Gooby's design
Gooby's appearance, the scarf, and the threadbare costume
The nanny, the author character, and the supermarket scene
Canadian funding, box office failure, and production details
Commercials: Sugar Bee Apples, Beautyrest, and DSW
The Halloween scene, bullying, and Gooby's mouth movement
Voiceover narration, Calvin and Hobbes comparisons, and E.T.
Gooby's relationship with Willie and the cool kids
The ending, Gooby shrinking, and the construction site injury
Parenting themes and IMDb ratings analysis
Amazon reviews and the final verdict on Gooby
Outro, credits, and final commercials
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