Listener sentiment
Listeners are overwhelmingly enthusiastic about God Awful Movies, praising hosts Noah, Heath, and Eli for their chemistry, sharp wit, and willingness to sit through the worst of religious cinema so their audience doesn't have to. The most common thread across reviews — both recent and going back years — is catharsis: many listeners describe growing up in fundamentalist or evangelical environments and finding the show a therapeutic, laugh-out-loud way to process that experience. Reviewers also frequently commend the creative ad reads, the quality of recurring guests like Cara Santa Maria, and a noticeable evolution in the show's humor, with several noting the hosts moved away from certain cringeworthy joke styles over time. The minority of critical reviews cluster around two recurring complaints: occasional sexist or misogynistic humor that some listeners find unfunny and alienating, and dissatisfaction with specific advertising partnerships — most recently a sharply worded objection to BetterHelp as a sponsor. A few reviewers also find the hosts' constant laughter excessive or certain guests grating, but these are isolated voices against a backdrop of deep listener loyalty.
Apple4.8 · 585
Summary generated Aug 2, 2026
