The Potential Podcast!

Buckle up, folks—Chris and Taylor are taking you on a wild ride through the multiverse of movies, comics, and theme park madness in this jam-packed episode! We discuss the possibility Daniel Day-Lewis as Magneto? The most method actor of all time stepping into the master of magnetism's boots? What would that even look like, and could the MCU handle the intensity? One of our favorite films, Jaws Turns 50—and to celebrate, they've cooked up a side-splitting parody featuring none other than the salty sea captain himself, Quint. Get ready for some deep-sea hilarity. Batman & Deadpool team up? A comic crossover so chaotic that reality itself might split in two. Les Grossman: The Movie?! Tom Cruise playing an exaggerated version of… well, himself? Epic Universe opens at Universal Studios—the massive new theme park is finally happeningFatherhood updates—life isn't all blockbusters and crossovers. They check in on the highs, lows, and “what were we thinking?” moments of raising tiny humans.Plus, they break down their anticipated picks for Sinners, Andor Season 2, The Last of Us Season 2, and Thunderbolts—which ones will live up to the hype, and which ones might just surprise us all?Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/X: https://x.com/thepotentialpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcastSupport us on Patreon:patreon.com/thepotentialpodcastThanks to our sponsor:BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by going to https://betterhelp.com/potentialLetsGetChecked: Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25

"Send in the FemBOTS!" Mindy Sterling is a Emmy-nominated comedic and character actress with a vast career in television and film spanning four decades. One of her most beloved roles is that of Frau Farbissina, the hilariously loud sidekick to Dr. Evil, in the Austin Powers franchise. She has also known for roles in iCarly, The Legend of Korra, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and The Goldbergs, just to name a few. Chris and Taylor talk with Mindy about her improv beginnings in The Groundlings, her character process, some of her most famous roles, and the joys of motherhood. IG: @mindysterFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/X: https://x.com/thepotentialpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcastSupport us on Patreon:patreon.com/thepotentialpodcastThanks to our sponsors: AURA and Let's Get CheckedAURA - Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential Let's Get Checked - Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25

Chris and Taylor bring another jam packed episode on all things pop culture, entertainment and nerdom! News highlights include the next MCU Spidey flick coming to theaters and new release date for the last Spiderverse entry, Tron: Ares Trailer first look, celebrating 30 years of 'A Goofy Movie' and a tribute the great Val Kilmer. They catch you up Fatherhood updates, with Taylor celebrating almost one year as a Dad and Chris in the first 6 months. With busy dads no time for gaming they chat about the new Nintendo Switch 2, potential and the crazy high price tag. We take you on a trip to our crossover Last of Us and Mario skit and reviews for the 3rd seasons of Invincible and White Lotus.Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/X: https://x.com/thepotentialpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcastSupport us on Patreon:patreon.com/thepotentialpodcastThanks to our sponsor:Aura:Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential Nuero: Our listeners will get a 20% discount on any gum or mints by going to  tryneurogum.com/potential 

Feeling the luck of Irish? We sure are! On this episode of The Potential Podcast, hosts Taylor Sokol and Chris Duir sit down with the brilliant Dublin-born actor and voice talent Michael Mellamphy. Mellamphy shares his passion for Ireland, its rich history and lore and the many stories yet to be told in various mediums. We dive into his acclaimed one-man show The Smuggler and its debut back in Ireland! Mellamphy talks founding the Origin Theatre Company in New York City and the many opportunities he gives back to those who are looking to show their work and craft. Fans of The Good Wife and Law & Order will love hearing about his TV credits, and gaming and western enthusiasts alike will enjoy Mellamphy's stories from portraying the memorable Sean Maguire in Rockstars hit sequel, Red Dead Redemption II. Packed with inspiration, humor, and fascinating insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone craving a taste of Ireland and the arts!

Chris and Taylor bring another jam packed episode on all things pop culture, entertainment and nerdom! News highlights include Amazon buying the creative control of the James Bond franchise, casting for the upcoming Harry Potter series on Max, leaked concept art for the next Avengers films and will Kathleen Kennedy be leaving Lucasfilm?! Fatherhood updates, our current games we are playing, a blast from the past from two hilarious Pittsburgh residents, and reviews for Cobra Kai Season 6, A Real Pain, Captain America: Brave New World, and Conclave. Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/X: https://x.com/thepotentialpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcastSupport us on Patreon:patreon.com/thepotentialpodcastThanks to our sponsors: Let's Get Checked and AURALet's Get Checked - Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25AURA - Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential 

On this episode of The Potential Podcast!,  Chris and Taylor, the dynamic duo welcomes the multitalented Enya Flack! Get ready for an engaging dive into her unique journey as an actress, TV personality, and entrepreneur. From her iconic roles in Malcolm and Eddie and Black Scorpion to her current standout performance as DA Alicia Rodds in Tyler Perry's, All the Queen's Men, Enya reflects on her impressive career and teases her upcoming film Marbles and Bullets. Enya discusses her origins in the entertainment industry  to her work both in front of and behind the camera. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories, industry insights, and a lively chat with one of Hollywood's most versatile stars!Follow Enya Flack:IG: @enyaflackFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/X: https://x.com/thepotentialpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcastSupport us on Patreon:patreon.com/thepotentialpodcastThanks to our sponsor:BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by going to https://betterhelp.com/potentialKeen: Go to trykeen.com/potential now! As a new customer on Keen, you can try your first 5 minute reading for $1

Join Chris and Taylor in this action-packed episode as they explore a brand new format to kick off season 6! Dive into the latest buzzworthy entertainment news that has everyone talking. They share some hilarious and heartwarming parenting stories—because surviving sleepless nights is practically a superpower!In our "Summer 2025 Film Face-Off," we pit Superman against Jurassic World: Rebirth, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Which one will reign supreme at the box office? Grab your popcorn as we dissect the most anticipated films of the summer!Next, we delve into our gaming obsession with a deep dive into Astro Bot.But that's not all—we also review the must-see films and shows of the season. From the intense drama of Day of the Jackal and the high-speed adventures of Sonic 3, to the return of the nerve-wracking Squid Game Season 2, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, we give you our take on what's worth your binge-watching hours.Tune in for laughs, insights, and plenty of spirited debates!Stay tuned, stay entertained!

Welcome back to our first guest episode of the year! In this lively episode of The Potential Podcast, hosts Chris Duir and Taylor Sokol sit down with the talented and Emmy-winning actress Patrika Darbo. Patrika takes the listeners on a nostalgic journey through her early career, reminiscing about her iconic roles in Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless. She shares the excitement and challenges of winning her Emmy and emphasizes the importance of being a role model for women in the industry. Patrika also reveals how she approaches every role with dedication and seriousness, making each character come to life. It's an inspiring and heartfelt conversation that leaves listeners feeling motivated and entertained! Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp:  Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by going to https://betterhelp.com/potential Aura: Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential 

Chris and Taylor are ready to kick off 2025 with a special update on what to expect from the podcast as the 6th season is about to begin! Both Chris and Taylor became first time dads in 2024, and with hands full, free time limited, and families to look after, it was time to make some changes to the podcast. We are launching a brand new format to the podcast, focusing on quality over quantity, while continuing to discuss all things entertainment, pop culture and nerdom. Get a tease of the what the new show schedule will be like, including who is our first special guest episode of 2025. We look forward to an amazing year full of all new content while celebrating the wonderful milestones parenthood brings. And remember...know your potential! Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast

Chris and Taylor review the second season of the crime comedy-drama series Tulsa King created by Taylor Sheridan. The show follows American Mafia capo Dwight "The General" Manfredi who is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma to establish criminal operations after serving a 25-year prison sentence. The series stars Sylvester Stallone, Martin Starr, Jay Will, McKenna Quigley Harrington, Max Casella, Domenick Lombardozzi, Vincent Piazza, Garrett Hedlund, Dana Delany, Neal McDonough and Frank Grillo. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: AURA Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential 

Chris and Taylor review the musical fantasy film Wicked: Part One written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox and directed by Jon M. Chu. This is the first film in a two film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical Wicked with songs by Stephen Schwartz and the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire. Set in the Land of Oz, it follows Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her friendship with her classmate Galinda, the future Glinda the Good. The film stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Granda-Butera, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Keen Go to trykeen.com/potential now! As a new customer on Keen, you can try your first 5 minute reading for $1

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the historical epic film, Gladiator II,  directed and produced by Ridley Scott that serves as a sequel to Gladiator (2000). Written by David Scarpa based on a story he wrote with Peter Craig, the film was produced by Scott Free Productions and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Mescal portrays Lucius, a prisoner of war who fights as a gladiator for Macrinus, a former slave who plots to overthrow the twin emperors Geta and Caracalla. It stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen, and Denzel Washington. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Aura: Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential

Chris and Taylor review the Christmas comedy film, Dear Santa, directed by Bobby Farrelly, written by Ricky Blitt, Jack Black, and Peter Farrelly from a story by Ricky Blitt, Peter Farrelly, and Dan Ewen. It tells the story of a dyslexic and meek sixth-grader who writes a Christmas list to Santa Claus to help with his problems only for his misspelling to lead to him meeting Satan who helps him out. It stars Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Robert Timothy Smith, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur, Austin Post, and P. J. Byrne. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: BetterHelp:  Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by going to https://betterhelp.com/potential

Ever wonder what it's like to bring one of Disney's most beloved characters to life? Join us for a laughter-filled episode as we sit down with the legendary Bill Farmer, the voice behind Goofy himself! Chris and Taylor dive deep into Bill's illustrious career in voice acting. He shares hilarious and heartwarming stories from his journey, including the moment he first put on Goofy's iconic voice and how it felt to become part of the Disney legacy. We'll explore the magic behind voicing a range of characters, from Goofy to Pluto and beyond. But that's not all! We're celebrating the 30th anniversary of "A Goofy Movie," a cult classic that has touched the hearts of fans worldwide for three decades. Tune in for a mix of nostalgia, behind-the-scenes secrets, and a whole lot of Goofy laughs. It's an episode you won't want to miss! Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsors: AURA and Let's Get Checked Let's Get Checked: Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25 AURA: Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential 

Taylor reviews the christmas fantasy action adventure comedy, Red One ,  directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Chris Morgan, from an original story by Hiram Garcia. In the film, Callum Drift (Johnson), the head of North Pole security, teams up with the hacker Jack O'Malley (Evans) to locate a kidnapped Santa Claus (Simmons) on Christmas Eve.It stars Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, J. K. Simmons, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Nick Kroll, Kristofer Hivju, and Wesley Kimmel. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: BetterHelp:  Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by going to https://betterhelp.com/potential

Chris and Taylor review the crime drama comic television miniseries, The Penguin, developed by Lauren LeFranc for HBO.Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, it serves as a spin-off sequel to the film The Batman (2022), following Oz Cobb's rise to power in Gotham City's criminal underworld. The series stars Colin Farrell Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Deirdre O'Connell, Clancy Brown, Carmen Ejogo, Michael Zegen, Berto Colón, Scott Cohen, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Theo Rossi, Palladino, and Michael Kelly. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: BetterHelp:  Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by going to https://betterhelp.com/potential LetsGetChecked:  Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the 4th season of the mystery comedy-drama series Only Murders in the Building created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. The 4th season sees our trio try to and solve the murder of Charles' beloved stunt double Sazz, all while a Hollywood film is being made based on the podcast itself. The series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Michael Cyril Creighton, Paul Rudd, Meryl Streep, Zach Galifianakis, Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, Jane Lynch, Molly Shannon, Jin Ha, Richard Kind and Kumail Nanjiani. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: AURA Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential 

Chris and Taylor review the sitcom television series English Teacher created by Brian Jordan Alvarez. Alvarez stars as high school teacher Evan Marquez who finds himself at the intersection of professional, political, and personal aspects of working at a high school. The series includes Stephanie Koenig, Sean Patton, Carmen Christopher, Langston Kerman, Jordan Firstman and Enrico Colantoni. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Better Help  Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by going to https://betterhelp.com/potential

Chris and Taylor review the 2024 animated science fiction adventure film,The Wild Robot, produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Peter Brown, it was written for the screen and directed by Chris Sanders. The film follows Roz, a service ⁠robot⁠ shipwrecked on an uninhabited island who must adapt to her surroundings, build relationships with the local wildlife, and become the adoptive mother of an orphaned goose, Brightbill. It features the voices of Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, Catherine O'Hara, Matt Berry, and Ving Rhames. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Aura: Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential 

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the horror comedy miniseries Agatha All Along based on the Marvel Comics and created by Jac Schaeffer. Three years after being trapped under a magical spell in the town of Westview, the witch Agatha Harkness escapes with the help of a goth teen who wishes to face the trials of the legendary Witches' Road. The series stars Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Aubrey Plaza, Patti LuPone, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn and Debra Jo Rupp. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Keen Go to trykeen.com/potential now! As a new customer on Keen, you can try your first 5 minute reading for $1

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the superhero film,Venom: The Last Dance, film written and directed by Kelly Marcel, which features the Marvel Comics character Venom. The final installment of the Venom trilogy following Venom (2018) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), it is the fifth film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU). In the film, Eddie Brock and Venom must make a devastating decision as they're pursued by a mysterious military man and alien monsters from Venom's home world.It stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock and Venom, alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Stephen Graham, Peggy Lu, Clark Backo, Alanna Ubach, and Andy Serkis. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Keen:  Go to trykeen.com/potential now! As a new customer on Keen, you can try your first 5 minute reading for $1

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the second season of the fantasy television series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power developed by J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. The second season follows Sauron's continued manipulation of Celembrimbor into forging more rings of power, which have a lasting effect for both the forces of good and evil in Middle Earth. The series stars Morfydd Clark, Charlie Vickers, Charles Edwards, Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Daniel Weyman, Lloyd Owen, Markella Kavenagh, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Benjamin Walker, Sophia Nomvete, Maxim Baldry, Peter Mullan and Sam Hazeldine. Follow us on: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/⁠ X: ⁠https://x.com/thepotentialpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast⁠ Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast⁠ Thanks to our sponsor: AURA Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential 

Chris and Taylor review the 1980 biographical sports drama film, Raging Bull,  directed by Martin Scorsese. The film is an adaptation of former middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta's 1970 memoir Raging Bull: My Story. It follows the career of LaMotta, played by De Niro, his rise and fall in the boxing scene, and his turbulent personal life beset by rage and jealousy. It stars Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Cathy Moriarty, Theresa Saldana, Frank Vincent, and Nicholas Colasanto in his final film role. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: LetsGetChecked:  Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25

Chris and Taylor sit down with the legendary Cathy Moriarty, the iconic actress known for her unforgettable roles in Raging Bull, Casper, Soapdish, Cop Land and more. With a career spanning decades, Cathy shares fascinating stories from her illusions filmography and offers a sneak peek into her upcoming projects. Don't miss her insights into the industry, her experiences working with Hollywood greats like Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro, and how she never stops learning! We top it off with her upcoming one-woman show "I'll Eat You Last" where she portrays the formidable super-agent Sue Mengers. Tune in for a trip down memory lane and an exciting glimpse of what's next for this versatile star! Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsors: AURA and Let's Get Checked AURA: Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential  Let's Get Checked: Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25

Chris and Taylor review the biographical comedy-drama film, Saturday Night, which was directed by Jason Reitman, about the night of the 1975 premiere of NBC's Saturday Night, later known as Saturday Night Live. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O'Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Finn Wolfhard, Nicholas Braun, Cooper Hoffman, Andrew Barth Feldman, Kaia Gerber, Tommy Dewey, Willem Dafoe, Matthew Rhys, and J. K. Simmons. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: BetterHelp:  Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by going to https://betterhelp.com/potential

Chris and Taylor review the psychological supernatural horror film, Smile 2, written and directed by Parker Finn. A sequel to Smile (2022), the film stars Naomi Scott as a pop star who begins to experience a series of increasingly disturbing events as she is about to go on tour. It also features Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Ray Nicholson, Dylan Gelula, and Raúl Castillo, as well as Kyle Gallner reprising his role from the first film. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Keen:  Go to trykeen.com/potential now! As a new customer on Keen, you can try your first 5 minute reading for $1

Chris and Taylor review the crime thriller film Woman of the Hour written by Ian McDonald and Anna Kendrick in her directorial debut. The film is based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala and his 1978 appearance on the television show The Dating Game in the midst of his murder spree. The film stars Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Tony Hale, Nicolette Robinson, Pete Holmes, Autumn Best, Kathryn Gallagher, Kelley Jakle, Matt Visser and Jedidah Goodacre. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Keen Go to trykeen.com/potential now! As a new customer on Keen, you can try your first 5 minute reading for $1

Chris and Taylor review the animated science fiction action film,Transformers One, directed by Josh Cooley from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and the writing duo of Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari, based on a story by Barrer and Ferrari. It is set on Cybertron, the home planet of the Transformers and depicts the origins and early relationship of Optimus Prime and Megatron. The ensemble voice cast includes Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Keen:  Go to trykeen.com/potential now! As a new customer on Keen, you can try your first 5 minute reading for $1

Chris and Taylor review two adaptations of Stephen King's Salem's Lot: the 1979 two-part miniseries directed by Tobe Hooper and the 2024 film directed by Gary Dauberman. The plot centers on a writer who returns to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot in search of inspiration, only to discover the presence of a vampire. The 1979 miniseries stars David Soul, James Mason, Lance Kerwin, Bonnie Bedelia, Lew Ayres, Fred Willard, Julie Cobb and Reggie Nalder. The 2024 film stars Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, Alfie Woodard, John Benjamin Hickey, Bill Camp, Pilou Asbæk, Alexander Ward, and Spencer Treat Clark. Follow us on: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/⁠ X: ⁠https://x.com/thepotentialpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast⁠ Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast⁠ Thanks to our sponsor: AURA Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential 

Chris and Taylor are doing a double potential pick review covering Apartment 7A / Rosemary's Baby. In the 2024 psychological horror film, Apartment 7A, directed by Natalie Erika James from a screenplay she co-wrote with Christian White and Skylar James. It serves as a prequel to Rosemary's Baby (1968). Julia Garner, Dianne Wiest, Jim Sturgess, and Kevin McNally star. In the 1968 psychological horror film, Rosemary's Baby, written and directed by Roman Polanski, based on Ira Levin's 1967 novel. The film stars Mia Farrow as a newlywed living in Manhattan who becomes pregnant, but soon begins to suspect that her neighbors are members of a Satanic cult who are grooming her in order to use her baby for their rituals. The film's supporting cast includes John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer, Maurice Evans, Ralph Bellamy, Patsy Kelly, Angela Dorian, and Charles Grodin in his feature film debut. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: LetsGetChecked:  Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the jukebox musical psychological thriller film Joker: Folie à Deux written by Scott Silver and Todd Phillips with direction by Phillips. Taking place two years after the events of Joker, Arthur Fleck stands on trial for the murders he committed under the moniker of Joker, all the while falling in love with fellow Arkham inmate Harleen "Lee" Quinzel. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Steve Coogan, Harry Lawtey, Leigh Gill and Ken Leung. Follow us on: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/⁠ X: ⁠https://x.com/thepotentialpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast⁠ Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast⁠ Thanks to our sponsor: Keen Go to trykeen.com/potential now! As a new customer on Keen, you can try your first 5 minute reading for $1

Chris and Taylor review the action comedy film, WOLFS, written and directed by Jon Watts. Its plot follows two professional fixers who are forced to work together on a job despite their preference to operate as lone wolves.The film stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams, and Poorna Jagannathan. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: LetsGetChecked:  Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25

Chris and Taylor review the Netflix romantic comedy series Nobody Wants This created by Erin Foster. The show centers on the unlikely relationship between an outspoken, agnostic woman and an unconventional rabbi. The series stars Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, Stephanie Faracy, Tovan Feldshuh, Paul Ben-Victor, Jackie Tohn, Emily Arlook, Sherry Cola, Michael Hitchcock and Stephen Tobolowsky. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: AURA Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential 

Chris and Taylor review the second season of the biographical crime drama anthology series Monsters: The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan for Netflix. The season centers on the 1989 murders of José and Kitty Menendez, who were killed by their sons, Lyle and Erik. The season stars Cooper Koch, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny, Ari Graynor and Nathan Lane. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: BetterHelp  Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by going to https://betterhelp.com/potential

Chris and Taylor review the mythological black comedy television series, Kaos (stylised as KAOS), which was created by Charlie Covell for Netflix. It revolves around three humans as they discover their common connection to a prophecy and to each other while dealing with the corrupt and arrogant gods of Greek and Roman mythology. It stars Jeff Goldblum, Janet McTeer, Aurora Perrineau, Cliff Curtis, David Thewlis, Killian Scott, Nabhaan Rizwan, Leila Farzad, Stephen Dillane, Debi Mazar, and Suzy Eddie Izzard. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: LetsGetChecked:  Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25

Chris and Taylor review the 2024 psychological horror film, Speak No Evil, written and directed by James Watkins. Its plot follows an American family who are invited to stay at a remote farmhouse of a British couple for the weekend, the hosts soon begin to test the limits of their guests as the situation escalates. A remake of the 2022 Danish film of the same name, the film stars James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, and Scoot McNairy. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Aura: Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential 

Welcome a voice of legend! Join Taylor on this electrifying episode with the legendary Canadian voice actor, David Kaye! David shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming the iconic voice behind some of the most beloved characters in entertainment. From bringing the quirky robot Clank to life in the Ratchet & Clank series to embodying the mighty Megatron and heroic Optimus Prime across various Transformers series, David's career is nothing short of epic. Plus hear about his experience working on Marvel's Eternals and how he continues to shape the world of animation and gaming. Get ready for laughs, insiders stories, and a whole lot of nostalgia in this must-listen episode! Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsors: AURA and Let's Get Checked Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential  Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25

Taylor reviews the action adventure game, Star Wars Outlaws, developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft. Set in the Star Wars universe between the events of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983), the story follows Kay Vess, a young scoundrel who assembles a team for a massive heist in order to pay off a crime syndicate. Various voice cast including Humberly Gonzalez and Dee Bradley Baker. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Aura: Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential

Chris and Taylor review the mystery drama miniseries The Perfect Couple developed for Netflix by Jenna Lamia and directed by Susanne Bier. Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Elin Hilderbrand, the show follows Amelia who is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket until a shocking death derails the wedding - and turns everyone into a suspect. The miniseries stars Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Billy Howle, Meghann Fahy, Donna Lynne Champlin, Jack Reynor, Michael Beach, Ishaan Khatter, Sam Nivola, Mia Isaac and Dakota Fanning. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Better Help  Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by going to https://betterhelp.com/potential

Chris and Taylor review the dark fantasy comedy film, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. Set more than three decades after the first Beetlejuice, it follows Lydia Deetz, now a mother, struggling to keep her family together in the wake of a loss as the specter Betelgeuse returns to haunt her. A sequel to Beetlejuice (1988) and the second film of the Beetlejuice franchise, the film stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara reprising their roles alongside new cast members Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor:  Keen:  Go to trykeen.com/potential now! As a new customer on Keen, you can try your first 5 minute reading for $1

Chris and Taylor review the action comedy film The Fall Guy directed by David Leitch and written by Drew Pearce. Loosely based on the 1980's TV series of the same name, the film follows stunt man Colt Seavers who is working on his ex-girlfriend's directorial debut action film, only to find himself involved in a conspiracy surrounding the lead actor. The film stars Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hsu and Winston Duke. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: AURA Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential 

Chris and Taylor review the 2024 psychological thriller Trap, a film written, directed, and produced by M. Night Shyamalan. The film follows a serial killer evading a police blockade while attending a concert with his daughter. The film stars Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Night Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, and Alison Pill. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: BetterHelp:  Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by going to https://betterhelp.com/potential

Chris reviews the action role-playing game Black Myth: Wukong developed and published by Game Science. The game is inspired by the classical Chinese novel Journey to the West and follows an anthropomorphic monkey based on Sun Wukong from the novel. Chris discusses his take on the story, production value, character design and gameplay. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Keen Go to trykeen.com/potential now! As a new customer on Keen, you can try your first 5 minute reading for $1

Taylor reviews the disaster film,Twisters, directed by Lee Isaac Chung from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith, based on a story by Joseph Kosinski. Serving as a standalone sequel to Twister (1996), It follows clashing groups of storm chasers who investigate a tornado outbreak in Oklahoma. It stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, and Sasha Lane. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: LetsGetChecked:  Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the sci-fi action anime series Terminator Zero developed by Mattson Tomlin. In 1997 Tokyo, Malcolm Lee is developing Kokoro, an AI system intended to compete with Skynet. The day before Judgement Day, Lee finds himself and his three children pursued by an unknown robot assassin and a mysterious soldier from the year 2022 has been sent to protect him. The voice cast includes Timothy Olyphant, Sonoya Mizuno, André Holland, Sumalee Montano, Armani Jackson, Gideon Adlon, Carter Rockwood, Ann Dowd, Julie Nathanson and Rosario Dawson. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: AURA Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential 

Can you smell the potential? Chris and Taylor are joined by multi-talented actor and performer Gregory James Cohan. Cohan shares fun and feel good stories from the set of “Atlas”, working with Jennifer Lopez and director Brad Peyton and going from a reader to a full fledged role. Cohan reminisces about his wild ride as the dinosaur-transforming pastor in “The VelociPastor,” a role that has garnered a dedicated fanbase and a sequel is on the way! He passionately talks about his love for cinema, from classic films that inspired him to the latest trends in the industry and his approach to acting behind and in front of the camera. This episode is a must-listen for fans of sci-fi, quirky indie films, and anyone who loves a good behind-the-scenes story. Gregory James Cohan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregcohan/ Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsors: LetsGetChecked:  Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25 Aura: Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential 

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the science fiction horror film Alien: Romulus written and directed by Fede Álvarez and co-written by Rodo Sayagues. The film takes place between the events of Alien and Aliens where three pairs of siblings, all downtrodden young space colonists, encounter hostile creatures while scavenging a derelict space station. The film stars Cailee Spaeny, David Johnson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Let's Get Checked Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25

Chris and Taylor review the legal thriller television series, Presumed Innocent, created by David E. Kelley, based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Scott Turow. The series is the first television adaptation of the book, following the 1990 film adaptation starring Harrison Ford and Brian Dennehy. The series stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, O-T Fagbenle, Chase Infiniti, Nana Mensah, Renate Reinsve, and Peter Sarsgaard. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: LetsGetChecked:  Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the fourth and final season of the superhero comedy drama television series, The Umbrella Academy, created for Netflix by Steve Blackman and developed by Jeremy Slater. The season follows our favourite chaotic family as they adjust to a life without powers after being sent to a new timeline in the previous season, now forced to live normal lives without the ever constant threat of the world ending. The series stars Elliot Page,Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Cameron Britton, Mary J. Blige, John Magaro, Adam Godley, Colm Feore, Justin H. Min, Ritu Arya. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: LetsGetChecked:  Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25

Chris and Taylor review the horror thriller film Longlegs written and directed by Osgood Perkins. It follows an FBI agent tasked with tracking down an occultist serial killer responsible for murdering multiple families throughout the state of Oregon, without having been physically present in the crimes. The film stars Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt, Dakota Daulby, Kiernan Shipka, Jason Day and Peter James Bryant. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: AURA Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential 

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the 34th film in the MCU Deadpool & Wolverine written by Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, and Shawn Levy with direction by Levy. Serving as a sequel to Deadpool and Deadpool 2, Deadpool learns that the Time Variance Authority is set to destroy his universe and works with a reluctant Wolverine from another universe to stop them. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford and Matthew Macfayden. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Let's Get Checked Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25