A podcast where we talk about what's going on in the news and cross that with our favorite movies
Scarlett Johansson just filed a lawsuit against Disney, claiming that they misled her in regards to the theatrical release of her movie Black Widow. This fight is taking place not only in the courtroom but the press as well with the two sides going back and forth. This week we go over what has been said, how we got here, and whose side we are on. We also share our thoughts on Blood Red Sky (Netflix), Shiva Baby (HBO Max), and Zach shares some personal news.
The delta variant is now the dominant COVID-19 variant in the US. It accounts for 83% of US cases of coronavirus and is about 60% more contagious than the first variant. Fortunately, the research shows the vaccine is effective against this strain, unfortunately, not enough people are getting the shot. This week we talk about the reasons for vaccine hesitancy, its effect on the current pandemic, and the best way to help convince more people to get shots in arms. We share our opinions on season 2 of 'Never Have I Ever' (Netflix), 'Gunpowder Milkshake' (Netflix), and talk about Ted Lasso, and The Twilight Saga.
Marvel just wrapped up their third new series on Disney+ and not only has it been the most successful, but it may also be the most impactful. This week we break down what we liked about the series finale of Loki and what it means for the story going forward (29:40). We also share our thoughts on the latest Marvel movie to come out and how Black Widow fared after a long delay in the theaters (6:30). And finally, we talk about Space Jam, the sequel that nobody asked for (18:45).
Sara is going to Hollywood (is that still a thing?). Sara's latest book (out from Random House in March 2022) just got optioned to become a TV show. How did it happen? Where can you watch it? Are we moving to California? We try and answer all those questions (18:30). Plus we talk about a couple of new shows we loved on HBO - Starstruck (3:15) and Betty (9:40).
Movies are back. F9 has made $500 million at the box office and this week we do a spoiler-free discussion about the movie (8:30) as well as the new Amazon Prime movie, The Tomorrow War (24:40). Then we discuss the new NCAA ruling that lets players get paid (33:20).
Our baby boy is about to turn two. To mark the occasion Zach is joined by the official wife of the pod to talk about the milestone, some of the biggest differences between a one-year-old and a two-year-old, and what we did when faced with our toddler-sized challenges(21:20). We also share our thoughts on a couple of great TV shows: Hacks (14:00) and We Are Lady Parts (7:10). And Sara gives some exciting updates for her new book (2:50).
Despite having the best record in the Eastern Conference the Sixers are out of the playoffs. This week we talk out our feelings a day after being knocked out. We are also joined by Conor Reilly to discuss the latest cheating scandal to rock baseball, Father's Day, as well as two new movies on Disney - 'Luca' and 'Raya and the Last Dragon.'
This is the most dramatic news to come out of The Bachelor franchise: Chris Harrison has officially exited the Bachelor Nation. This week we talk through everything that went down, and what the show could look like without Harrison (23:50). We also share our thoughts on In The Heights (6:00) and Bo Burnham: Inside (13:35)
Mare of Easttown was a big hit for HBO, with three million people watching the finale within the first 24 hours. That doesn't include the people who watched it a day later, who will watch it after all the buzz, or during the Emmys. This week three Philly locals talk about their thoughts on the finale and the season as a whole. We also share our thoughts on The Conjuring 3, Plan B, and season 3 of Shrill.
The long-awaited Friends reunion is finally out. This week we talk not only about the reunion special on HBO Max but the legacy of the popular show. We also discuss Amazon buying MGM for $8.5 billion and what that means for Jeff Bezos and James Bond.
It's been months since the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol that left 5 dead and 140 police officers injured. Last week a bill to establish a commission tasked with investigating barely passed the House, and may not pass the Senate. Meanwhile, at least 400 people who participated in the assault have been arrested and charged with very few people taking plea bargains despite thousands of hours of video proof. This week we discuss why calls for further investigations are being ignored and the impediments to bringing those involved to justice. We also share our thoughts on Zak Snyder's 'Army of the Dead' now streaming on Netflix and the new Angelina Jolie movie on HBO MAX, 'Those Who Wish Me Dead.'
Everything old again is new - high wasted jeans, your interest in Disney, and now Bennifer. Not only have Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez been spotted going to lunch together, but they also flew to Montana for a long weekend. Is this a reason to celebrate or is it all a PR move? We discuss that and share our thoughts on The Woman In The Window, Tom Clancy's Without Remorse, and more.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was one of the most popular TV shows during its six-week run. But much like 'WandaVision' before it, the ending does not land. Is this something we can expect from all future Marvel TV shows? This week we break down the whole show, what worked, what didn't, and what we hope will change when 'Loki' starts. Before that, we share our thoughts on 'Tenet' which is now streaming on HBO MAX, and 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines.'
The NFL draft is usually a time when teams are looking to the future, in Green Bay fans were worried their past may repeat itself. How bad is the situation between the Packers' front office and Aaron Rodgers? We discuss that and try and come up with solutions for that situation as well as a terrible Oscars show. We also share our thought on the latest Mortal Kombat movie.
The Oscars have come and gone. Now that it is over we can get to talking about the actual best movies of the year. This week we are joined by friend of the show, Brit Harsh, to talk about our favorite movies of 2020.
Last week the former "Bachelor" star Colton Underwood came out as gay on "Good Morning America." This week we discuss the reaction by the public, Colton's past, and the new Netflix reality show chronicling his journey We also share our thoughts on the movie Bad Trip and the Oscar-Nominated film The Father.
Once the most sought-after player in the league, Deshaun Watson is now facing 22 civil lawsuits filed by massage therapists who have accused him of sexual misconduct during sessions. This week we talk about what we know, what's been alleged, and what the response has been. We also share our thoughts on the Netflix movie Concrete Cowboy and the Amazon Prime show Invincible.
Two big fights happened last week. In one, a slimy lizard faced off against an American Titan and the other was Godzilla vs Kong. This week we discuss the DOJ investigation into Matt Gaetz violating federal sex trafficking laws. We also share our thoughts on the latest HBO MAX release as well as Murder Among the Mormons and Pieces of a Woman.
Feel like you're watching less news in 2021? You probably are. News consumption is down significantly, with CNN losing almost half of its primetime viewership since Biden took office. And while you may like the feeling, newsrooms are scrambling with what to do. This week we talk to a former sports anchor and reporter from Rochester about the state of local news and he catches us up with all things Buffalo while we lament the state of the Eagles. We also share our thoughts on Promising Young Woman and Formula 1: Drive To Survive.
The fans were asking for it, and it's finally here. All four hours of The Snyder Cut have been released on HBO MAX. So is it worth your time? This week we have someone who said Zack Snyder's Justice League was good and someone who disagrees. And at the end a special celebration of life and flashback to when Zach asked his Grandma for some advice on the radio.
People across London and the world are mourning the killing of Sarah Everard. She is the 33-year-old marketing executive who disappeared in South London while walking home earlier this month. Her death has led to protests and anger over gender violence and how it is treated in every part of our society. This week we are joined by Andrea Duffy, the host of Crime and Cookies, to talk about the case, how she handles harassment in public spaces, and how men need to do better. We also discuss the Oscar nominations, and share our thoughts on 'Minari,' 'Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,' and 'Boss Level.'
Our time in Westview has come to an end. Did the series live up to the hype and fan speculation from across the internet and is that how the show should be judged? This week we talk about all things 'WandaVision' and share our thoughts on 'Coming 2 America', 'The United States Vs. Billie Holiday', and more!!!
Last week the internet decided that Mario was the greatest video game character of all time. This week we try and assemble a team of the five best characters to come from our favorite consoles. Who will prevail? Listen and tell us who you think has the best squad. We also share our thoughts on I Care A Lot and the HBO MAX series Love Life.
A lot of traveling this past week. Carson Wentz is headed to Indianapolis and Ted Cruz couldn't resist a trip to Cancun while Texas dealt with freezing storms and rolling blackouts. This week we talk about how these trips got booked and the ramifications felt at home. We also share our thoughts on the new movie Nomadland and Netflix's most popular show, Bridgerton.
After a dud of a Super Bowl, the biggest things to come out of the NFL have been Tom Brady not holding his liquor, Houston being a terrible place to be a star athlete, and Aaron Rodgers getting engaged. This week we talk about the surprise news and how the NFL MVP was able to keep his personal life so private. We also share our thoughts on the new documentary on Hulu, 'Framing Britney Spears', and the new movie on HBO MAX, 'Judas and the Black Messiah'.
Award season is back! Last week the Hollywood Foreign Press came out with their nominations for the Golden Globes and there was a collective scream from the internet upon seeing who they chose to celebrate and who they chose to leave out. This week we break down the snubs and surprises, and share our thoughts on In and Of Itself, Malcolm and Marie, Ted Lasso, and Palmer.
The big game is set for Sunday as Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will be taking on Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. To help break down the matchup this week we brought on a Kansas City fan and a New England fan (because let's face it Tampa doesn't have any real fans and all of New England seems to be pulling for Tom). We also share our thoughts on The Little Things, One Night in Miami, and The Night Stalker.
Welcome, folks, to the Biden Administration. Last week President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took their oaths of office. And with no balls or parties to attend, his staff got right to work signing new executive orders, firing old staff, and redecorating the Oval Office. This week we talk about what stood out from the week and where the country goes from here. We also share our thoughts on the two-part Tiger documentary on HBO MAX as well as NBC's new show, Mr. Mayor.
Three years after winning the Super Bowl the Philadelphia Eagles have fired their head coach, have no offensive coordinator, no defensive coordinator, aging stars, cap issues, and an issue at quarterback after Carson Wentz got benched. Probably not where fans thought the team would be. So where does the team go from here? This week three fans talk about why the Eagles were so bad this year and if the team can be fixed or if it's time for a rebuild. We also share our thoughts on the first two episodes of 'WandaVision' on Disney+ and the first season of 'I May Destroy You' on HBO.
Last week the United States was attacked by a mob goaded on by Donald Trump. Walls were scaled, windows were broken, and the Capitol was taken for the first time since the War of 1812. How does the country move on from this moment? This week they talk about all the signs leading up to the event and what (if anything) can and should be done about this dark stain on the country's history. They also share our thoughts on Pixar's new movie Soul and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
2020 has finally ended (Thank God) and there is a lot to look forward to in the coming year. This week Ryan, Zach, and Dave talk about some of the movies they are looking forward to seeing in the new year. They also share their thoughts on Wonder Woman 1984.
It's the week between Christmas and New Years' where time ceases to exist. So this week Zach was once again joined by the official wife of the pod to not only discuss The Prom and Normal People but to talk about what has been going on in their life and share a big life announcement.
Alfred Molina is putting the metal arms back on to reprise his fan-favorite performance in Spider-Man 2 as Otto Octavius AKA Doctor Octopus. This coupled with news that Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire will be making appearances in the newest Spider-Man movie was just some of the Marvel news we got this past week. We talk about as much as we can that will be appearing on the big screen and the small screen. We also share our thoughts on Big Mouth Season 4, The Sound of Metal, and a binge-worthy MTV classic.
Warner Brothers announced it will release all of its 2021 movies on HBO Max, at the same time they debut in theaters. And if you have HBO Max it's not going to cost you anything extra. This is big news for the average movie watcher and movie theaters alike. Then we talk about the next big Oscar contender to come out from David Fincher as well as what movies could look like with the popularity of miniseries, especially The Queen's Gambit. Finally, we talk about the monoliths that are appearing all over the world that have some people calling alien.
We recorded this after Thanksgiving and not only are we full of stuffing but we are full of movie news. This week we talked about what was happening in Hollywood. Including why the internet lost its mind over Clifford, movies to stream in November, and why Netflix could be the first streamer to win the Best Picture Oscar. We also shared our thoughts on The Happiest Season as well as some of our favorite comfort movies we've seen 100 times.
Yes. The Pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Moderna are leading the race to provide a vaccine to the world. Both companies announced that its vaccines are over 94.5% effective in preventing the coronavirus. How did we get two potential vaccines so effective and safe in such a quick amount of time? As we say in Philadelphia - trust the scientific process. This week we discuss that process and the technology that got us to this point and why the vaccine can and should be trusted. We also share our thoughts on the Hulu movie Run, the Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, Fisherman's Friends, and the finale of The Sopranos.
Winter is coming and November is on track to be the worst month of the pandemic in the US, so far. The country just surpassed 11 million cases – less than a week after hitting 10 million. So what should you do with Thanksgiving right around the corner? This week we brought back our favorite respiratory therapist to talk about what to do this holiday season and if it is possible to celebrate safely as the Coronavirus flares up around the country. We also share our thoughts on Mile 22 and The Impossible, both currently streaming on Netflix.
Donald Trump has been defeated, Joe Biden will be the 46th President of the United States, and Kamala Harris will be the next Vice President the first woman, the first black woman, the first Asian-American woman, and the first multiracial American to hold the office. Feels like it took a long time to get here. So what happened this past week, is it all good news, and where does the country go from here. We talk about all of that as well as share our thoughts on Black Christmas, Life Is Beautiful, and some other horror movies to watch.
Usually, this podcast comes out on Tuesday and we talk about what is happening in the news. But is anything we talk about on Tuesday morning going to be bigger than the news happening on Tuesday night. With that in mind if you need something to take your mind off the election or you are just too nervous to watch as the results come - this week we each picked five movies each to watch instead of election coverage. We hope this helps!!
Social media companies like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are looking to avoid the mistakes they made during the 2016 election. But by doing that they may actually be furthering disinformation and other conspiracy theories. This week we are talking about the information and misinformation you need to know and how to avoid making the situation worse one week before the election. We also share our thoughts on Borat 2, American Utopia, and Black Box
At the beginning of the pandemic, American sports fans were left with no live sports to watch for nearly four months. Then suddenly in June and July, all the major sports leagues returned to play at once creating a sports fan dream. Or so we thought. In reality, people aren't watching and viewership for all the leagues is down steeply from 2019, including the NBA finals, the Stanley Cup, and even NFL games. Why is that? This week we try and figure out why that is happening. We also share our thoughts on The Trial of the Chicago 7, The Lie, and Deaf U
Last week, the FBI stopped six men that were trying to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. She is okay but this week we try to figure out what led to this decision by these men, how the FBI stopped them, and why this could happen again. We also share our thoughts on the season 2 finale of The Boys on Amazon as well Hubie Halloween and The Haunting of Bly Manor.
Donald Trump shockingly if not unsurprisingly, tested positive for the coronavirus. But he's not the only one after the White House hosted a super-spreader event in the Rose Garden. How did this happen, what does the recovery process look like, and how will the effect the election? We talk about all of that with a respiratory therapist who has been on the front line in Philadelphia. We also share our thoughts on three Netflix movies: Enola Holmes, American Murder, and Dick Johnson Is Dead.
Donald Trump shockingly if not unsurprisingly, tested positive for the coronavirus. But he's not the only one after the White House hosted a super-spreader event in the Rose Garden. How did this happen, what does the recovery process look like, and how will the effect the election? We talk about all of that with a respiratory therapist who has been on the front line in Philadelphia. We also share our thoughts on three Netflix movies: Enola Holmes, American Murder, and Dick Johnson Is Dead.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, U.S. Supreme Court justice and progressive icon died last week at the age of 87. This week we talk about her life, legacy, and the fight happening in Washington to fill her seat on the Supreme Court before the November election. We also talk about the RBG documentary on Hulu as well as The Vow on HBO and The Devil All The Time which is available on Netflix.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, U.S. Supreme Court justice and progressive icon died last week at the age of 87. This week we talk about her life, legacy, and the fight happening in Washington to fill her seat on the Supreme Court before the November election. We also talk about the RBG documentary on Hulu as well as The Vow on HBO and The Devil All The Time which is available on Netflix.
A new live-action version of Mulan is now available on Disney+ and if you stayed for the end credits of you may notice who Disney chose to thank. This week we discuss just how morally bankrupt Disney can be and why the credits are leading to a bad box office. We also share our thoughts on I'm Thinking Of Ending Things, Lovecraft Country, and The Boys.
A new live-action version of Mulan is now available on Disney+ and if you stayed for the end credits of you may notice who Disney chose to thank. This week we discuss just how morally bankrupt Disney can be and why the credits are leading to a bad box office. We also share our thoughts on I'm Thinking Of Ending Things, Lovecraft Country, and The Boys.
With less than two months until Election Day, many experts are worried that social media platforms will repeat the mistakes of 2016. So, Facebook has a plan - no new political ads the week leading up to Election Day. This week we talk about how Facebook got to the place where it needs a plan, to begin with, and whether it will be enough. We also share our thoughts on Cobra Kai, Love, Guaranteed, and what it's like watching Twin Peaks while high.
With less than two months until Election Day, many experts are worried that social media platforms will repeat the mistakes of 2016. So, Facebook has a plan - no new political ads the week leading up to Election Day. This week we talk about how Facebook got to the place where it needs a plan, to begin with, and whether it will be enough. We also share our thoughts on Cobra Kai, Love, Guaranteed, and what it's like watching Twin Peaks while high.
Last week Hurricane Laura, one of the most powerful hurricanes ever to hit the U.S., struck the Louisiana coast killing at least 14 people. But is this just the beginning? This week we are joined by Chris Bianchi, a Spectrum network senior weather producer and meteorologist. He tells us what happened in the Gulf of Mexico and what we can expect the rest of the year. We also share our thoughts on the horror movie 1 BR, the docuseries Immigration Nation, and the Ben Affleck guy-cry sports movie The Way Back
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