Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Stiller

Matt and Eric, bursting with fruit flavor, have a lengthy chat about 1994's REALITY BITES - Ben Stiller's Gen-X time capsule, starring Winona Ryder and Ethan Hawke, that doesn't quite know what it wants to be...much like Gen-X?

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor join David and Dana to chat about the Knicks, directing, Tropic Thunder, and failed medical procedures. They also get into Focker-In-Law, The Dink, and Christine's podcast with David Lascher, Hey Dude… The 90s Called! Also, getting ambushed by Tony Robbins on Leno, getting a scene cut from Happy Gilmore 2, and much more.

Jason and Rachel review The Dink on Apple TV, a pickleball comedy that somehow seems to hate pickleball. We get into why the movie isn't very funny, why the pickleball makes no sense, why the cast deserved better, how Andy Roddick and John McEnroe are wasted, why the “dink off” ending is painful, and how a Hallmark movie called Pickleball Christmas somehow did this premise better. Plus: spoon mics in a backyard, Jake Johnson, Ed Harris, Mary Steenburgen, Ben Stiller's gross doctor scene, fake pickleball extras, grunting, May-December weirdness, and the eternal question: who is this movie actually for? Subscribe to Thumb War for movie reviews, TV breakdowns, Patreon chaos, and occasional accidental pickleball advocacy. ️ Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you're enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Stiller's Zoolander is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and we asked one of our best buddies and recurring guests, Timmy St.Sauver, to talk about it with us. This film has so many quotes and scenes that have stuck around since it came out, it was too much fun rewatching and breaking it down. Enjoy!

In 2008, Ben Stiller made a war movie about people making a war movie, and in doing so, accidentally made one of the more prescient satires of 21st-century Hollywood ego, method acting, and the studio system's addiction to spectacle.Tropic Thunder arrived as a big, dumb action-comedy on the surface and a razor-sharp industry roast underneath, skewering everything from Vietnam war epics to blockbuster bloat to the cult of the "serious actor."Starting life as a Stiller passion project over a decade in development, it was championed by Steven Spielberg, and has an unrivalled mid-2000s ensemble; Stiller, Jack Black, and a nearly unrecognizable Robert Downey Jr., whose performance as a white Australian actor undergoing "pigmentation alteration" surgery to play a Black soldier showcased both his talent and the thin line of satire in Hollywood. It also, ironically, ended up with him getting an Academy Award nomination.Tropic Thunder brilliantly satirizes Hollywood's ridiculousness, especially the extremes actors go for awards, but it remains controversial. Despite its flaws, Tropic Thunder remains a relevant critique of the film industry and its egos, prompting discussions about depictions of race, disability and the evolution of comedic boundaries in cinema.Support Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

Mark and Erik discuss the 1995 family comedy Heavyweights. Directed by Steven Brill, and starring Ben Stiller, Aaron Schwartz, Kenan Thompson, and an inflatable blob, the movie focuses on what happens when a maniac named Tony Perkis buys a summer camp. In this episode, they also talk about unfortunate movie posters, workout systems, and camp movies. Enjoy!

Welcome to PTBN Pop's Movie Review of The Day! Every weekday we will be reviewing a movie whether it be currently in theaters, featured on streaming or just a film that we hold near and dear to us. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is reviewing “Tropic Thunder” from 2008 starring Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Jay Baruchel & Tom Cruise.

This week, co-host Bella Efstratis is joined by musician, cinephile, and 90s grunge aficionado - and her brother ! - Jack Efstratis.Jack and Bella dive into three films that capture early twenties angst and the 90s grunge scene. From the music itself, to cameos of the bands, to messy angsty relationships, this episode is covering it all.We kick off the theme with Doug Pray's 1996 documentary, Hype!, which examines the Seattle scene as it became the focus of a merging of punk rock, heavy metal, and innovation. Featuring incredible special interviews and in the moment/on the scene footage from live concerts of some of the, now, biggest bands in the world.Next, we dive into Cameron Crowe's lesser-known romcom, Singles, which follows a group of young twenty-somethings trying to navigate romantic relationships and the rules of dating, set against the 90s Seattle grunge scene.Finally, we close out the show with Ben Stiller's debut feature and the ultimate 90s angst movie, Reality Bites. Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, and Steve Zahn star as a college friend group trying to find their way through careers, relationships, and their own feelings towards each other post-college.This is an episode you won't want to miss. Whether you're a fan of grunge or not, we can all admit to feeling a little lost in our twenties. Let us know what your favorite grunge bands and angsty movies are from the 90s!❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

This week, Andy Carr and Brent Leuthold join me to review the new MCU film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day in a feature review. Then we review the AppleTV pickleball comedy, The Dink in this week's secondary review. We also discuss Indianapolis movie events and recent news involving Paramount+'s Clueless limited series, Spider-Man's record breaking opening weekend, Wonder Man's cancellation, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Andy and Brent - 03:11 Indianapolis Film Events - 12:54 News Before the Reviews - 22:36 Feature Review Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) - 39:33 Spoiler - 1:30:34 Secondary Review The Dink (2026) - 2:09:26 Closing the Ep - 2:25:29 Related Links 'Clueless' Sequel Starring Alicia Silverstone Ordered As Limited Series By Paramount+ 'Wonder Man' Not Returning for Season 2 at Disney+ 'Avengers: Endgame' Directors Congratulate 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' for Breaking Their Opening Weekend Record: 'The Gauntlet Has Been Passed' Christine Taylor Reflects on 'Very Difficult' Separation from Ben Stiller and How They Found Their 'Way Back' to One Another Midwest Film Journal: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review by Evan Dossey   Follow the IFJA on Letterboxd Brent's Letterboxd Brent's Writing on Awake in the Dark Andy's Letterboxd Andy's Work at Odd Trilogies   My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive The Gotham Project on Patreon Backhalf Blindspots Project on Patreon BB004 - Targets (1968) & Tower (2016) - Jul 12, 2026 BB005 - On the Waterfront (1954) & Sorcerer (1977) - Jul 18, 2026 BB006 - Brief Encounter (1945) & The Apartment (1960) - Jul 27, 2026   Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Kan-Kan  Living Room Theaters Keystone Art  Flix Brewhouse   Ways to Support Us Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content My Criterion Amazon Wish List Official OV Merch Buy Me A Coffee Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny's Letterboxd   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.7.3) Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Riverside Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Riverside Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV512 Next Week on the Podcast OV513 - One Night Only (2026) & The Last House (2026) Next episode reviews subject to (and probably will) change

It’s John Trumbull’s birthday and we’re celebrating by talking about one of his favorite movies, the criminally underrated Zero Effect, starring Ben Stiller and Bill [...]

'90s Nickelodeon kids, this one's for you. Christine Taylor and David Lascher from Hey Dude, The 90s Called are here to talk about shooting Nickelodeon's first live-action show on a real dude ranch and why Hey Dude is better for kids than what's on TV now.  We swap desert-island VHS picks, dig into the most underrated Ben Stiller movie, and Christine actually names the one Ben Stiller film she never wants to watch again. She also drops a completely insane Tom Cruise home-movie story that you have to hear to believe.  —————————————————————— SPONSORS-  **Cedar Ridge Distillery-  Go check out our sponsor and order some whiskey.  http://cedarridgewhiskey.com **K12-  See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child's full potential.  Enroll online today at http://K12.com/confused  **. Download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with code CONFUSED to claim your Flex Spins and experience Cashingo—the feature you can't play anywhere else! **TruDiagnostics- Our listeners can get 20% off at http://TruDiagnostic.com using code CONFUSED at checkout. **NordVPN-  Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to http://nordvpn.com/breakfast to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! It's completely risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! **PROGRESSIVE- Visit http://progressive.com  **FABLETICS-  Get 80% off everything when you sign up as a VIP! Just head to http://Fabletics.com/confused  **LITTLE SLEEPIES-  If you're expecting or dressing little ones, check out Little Sleeps.  You can visit http://littlesleepies.com and use promo code GOODNIGHT for 10% off of your first order.  **WAYFAIR- Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. http://Wayfair.com   —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, giving your modern-day ratings on our movies and much more. **Mail us something   The Confused Breakfast PO Box 10016 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-9802 Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Dylan Mick and NicMad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HEADLINES: We detail the claims made on day one of what’s expected to be a months-long trial for Alan Jones. One Nation has refused to allow ABC and The Guardian journalists into a press conference in Victoria. Daniel Morcombe's parents are pushing for a public child sex offender registry to be rolled out nationwide, Drivers in the world's most tolled city, are getting some relief on their toll roads. Ariana Grande is taking an extended break from the public eye once her Eternal Sunshine Tour wraps up. GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY: The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamamia here to be automatically entered. Already a subscriber? Don't sweat it, you're already in. T&Cs apply. CREDITSHost: Ailish Delaney & Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producer: Charlotte Mortlock, Talissa Bazaz & Georgie Page Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Johnny Spoiler Horror Movie Reactions, the show where you stumble into Johnny Spoiler enthusiastically spoiling the movies he loves.Try MEATZY https://tr.ee/GetMeatzyJohnnyThis episode starts with the latest Home Video Headlines, including Ben Stiller teaming with Mike Judge for Protective Custody on Apple TV+, Pierce Brosnan starring as a legendary werewolf hunter in Wolfland (directed by his son Sean Brosnan), and the latest details on Terrifier 4, which promises Art the Clown's origin story, a New Year's Eve setting, and a final showdown in Hell.Then Johnny celebrates some of his favorite werewolf movies, including The Wolf of Snow Hollow, Silver Bullet, Late Phases, The Wolfman (2010), Werewolves Within, and Werewolves (2020).Tonight's featured horror movie reaction is Brain Dead (1990)—not the Peter Jackson zombie classic, but the psychological sci-fi horror thriller starring Bill Pullman and Bill Paxton. A brilliant neurosurgeon discovers the corporation funding his experiments may also be manipulating his mind. Johnny discusses the film's paranoia, conspiracy themes, and why it's an overlooked cult favorite.The conversation also celebrates the incredible careers of Bill Paxton (Aliens, Near Dark, Twister, Tombstone, Club Dread, Weird Science, Predator 2, and The Vagrant) and Bill Pullman (Lake Placid, Independence Day, While You Were Sleeping, The Sinner, and Spaceballs).Adam asks about Jabberwocky (1977), leading to a discussion of Terry Gilliam and favorites like Time Bandits and The Fisher King.Johnny also shares his reactions to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, discussing its darker tone, crowded roster of villains, the surprising appearance of Jean Grey, Punisher's team-up, Hulk fan service, and where it ranks among the Spider-Man films. Johnny's all-time favorites remain:Spider-Man 2 (Tobey Maguire)Spider-Man: Far From HomeSpider-Man (2002)Plus, a nostalgic look back at classic Spider-Man animation, including Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, the 1990s animated series, the live-action 1970s show, and the wildly entertaining Japanese Spider-Man series.If you're planning an endless summer cookout, don't forget to check out our Meatzy affiliate for premium steaks and proteins delivered to your door.Next episode: The Nature of the Beast (1995) starring Eric Roberts and Lance Henriksen—a tense cat-and-mouse thriller where one traveler may secretly be a serial killer.#JohnnySpoiler #HorrorMovieReactions #BrainDead1990 #BillPullman #BillPaxton #Terrifier4 #ArtTheClown #WerewolfMovies #SpiderMan #MovieReview #HorrorPodcast #CultMovies #MovieNews #HorrorFans #FilmDiscussion

Traum, Realität oder Traumrealität. Wenn du in New York in dein Lieblingsdiner läufst und Ben Stiller im Katzenkostüm von Angelika Milster dich anschaut und deinen Minipudel anfaucht.Glen Hansard, Kavinsky, Jared Leto, CSD Berlin, selektives Canceln, Sylt oder Alcatraz, Reichweitengeilheit im trojanischen Gewand der „Vor der Buchwandtrauer“ und wie wir gegen die Maschinen verlieren. Das und mehr in der aktuellen Folge.Tickets für die Live-Tour 2026 gibt es hier.Executive Producer: Ruben Schulze-FröhlichProjektleitung: Annabell RühlemannSounddesign & Produktion: Carl von Gaisberg„Beisenherz und Polak – Friendly Fire“ ist ein Podcast aus den Acast Creative Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, you! Be a buddy and take our listener survey! It'll help us keep the show great and maybe even...make it better?! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! - Producer Marissa and the MaxFilm Gang *** Is it possible for a sports comedy to fit the formula, but still break the mold? Josh Greenbaum, director of Barb and Starr Go to Vista Del Mar, takes a whack at it with THE DINK, starring Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen. It's streaming now on AppleTV. And we have comedian (and yes, pickleball enthusiast) Jaron Myers with us to discuss! Then we get some pitches together for thoroughly modern movies that wouldn't have made sense a few years (or decades) ago.  What's Good? Alonso - Severin Films' Disco Italiana box set Drea - Bob the Drag Queen recapping Love Island on YouTube Jaron - Big Brother 24-Hour Feed recap podcasts Kevin - SDCC ‘26 (check out Minister FarraComic-Con) ITIDICSony, Alamo Drafthouse, to Reopen Cinerama Dome/Arclight at Long LastComic-Con 2026 – Hits and MissesParamount/WB Merger Paused Until June 2027, Or Court Ruling Staff Picks Drea: Mustache Alonso: Family Plot Jaron: Heavyweights Kevin: Paper Lion PS: Get PHYSICAL MEDIA merch at MaxFunStore.com! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmaxfilm Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ireland dive into College Football and what Curt Cignetti had to say about the BigTen. What is the biggest movie Ben Stiller passed on? What did Myles Garrett have to say about the possibility of Aaron Donald coming back for the Rams? Will the Angels be more active at the trade deadline? Will anyone watch the new season of ‘Hard Knocks'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is arguably the biggest blockbuster of the summer - Spiderman: Brand New Day starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and the usual cast of Marvel characters! Also Apple TV+ movie ‘The Dink' starring Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris and Ben Stiller.

Late Nights at BlockbusterYou think you're too cool for school…but you aren't. Our newest Late Nights at Blockbuster is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Zoolander. There are admittedly too many quotes but, as always, we don't care. Byers poses the question, is Owen Wilson the Scottie Pippen of Hollywood? As always, we surprise each other by finding a good spiritual metaphor/illustration for a ridiculous movie. Don't be scared when you see the runtime, we have a Ben Stiller draft to end the episode.Intro/Outro music by friend of the podcast Seth Gilbertson. Find more music at iTunes (⁠https://music.apple.com/us/artist/seth-gilbertson/1155231950⁠)and YouTube (⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/sethgilbertson/videos⁠)

This week on Unwind, John realizes that too much Wi-Fi is never enough, Federico wonders what he's going to do with a Linux PC, and John recommends Apple TV's Lucky. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Networking Projects John's existing setup TP-Link Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 BE22000 Whole Home Mesh System Added 2 TP-Link Deco 7 Pro BE63 Tri-Band WiFi 7 BE10000 routers Federico's  Beelink SER9 Pro mini PC More of our networking and other gear is on MacStories Setups Picks John's Pick: Lucky on Apple TV Unwind Deal Meet the Parents Triple Feature starring Ben Stiller and Robert DeNiro is on sale for $17.99 in the TV app. Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

Ms. X A suburban mum and her high school friend plot to frighten her unfaithful husband straight, but their scheme spirals into murder, trapping her between law enforcement, drug lords, and ruthless PTA mums (Three, Three Now). Born To Bowl From executive producer Ben Stiller comes a humorous and heartfelt docuseries following five professional bowlers as they chase glory, respect, and much-needed prize money. It reveals a quirky sport shaped by personality as much as skill (Neon). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast, Jackson and Mike review TWO new films!!! First, "THE DINK" Former tennis standout Dusty Boyd turns to the booming world of pickleball in an effort to save his family's struggling country club. Along the way, he rediscovers his competitive spirit while navigating family relationships, old rivalries, and an unlikely second chance. Starring Jake Johnson, Ed Harris, Mary Steenburgen, Ben Stiller, Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, Andy Roddick, John McEnroe, and Aaron Chen. Directed by Josh Greenbaum. Then, a quick review of "LARS SHRIKE WALKS THE NIGHT" A mysterious man named Lars Shrike awakens in a desolate landscape knowing only his name and that he has escaped. As memories, hallucinations, and reality blur together, his search for identity becomes an increasingly surreal journey through a world where every answer deepens the mystery. Starring Kelsey Grammer, David Clennon, Christine Lin, Kati Schwartz, Will Amato, Bobby Furst, Laurie Drayton, Emmy Collins, and Elizabeth Gorcey. Written and directed by Gary Walkow.

James Cameron-Wilson is impressed that the Odyssey is so popular that it took almost the same in its second weekend as its first. He was initially infuriated by #13 Animal Farm, an animated version of Orwell's novella made by Andy Serkis. Although heavily updated for a modern audience, the spine of the story remains, the animation is top-notch and the chilling tale seems more relevant and prophetic than ever, even if it is unclear who it is aimed at. He was left cold and dispirited by The Dink, an Apple TV+ movie from Ben Stiller about pickleball. Every joke comes with a gag warning, with the music being annoyingly leading. Netflix's Elize: Shadow of a Woman, a true tale about a murderess was unengaging and played like yet another of the channel's sensational and lurid true-crime tales. It made James go out and see The Invite again to cleanse his movie palate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Parkins joins Nick Kostos in his weekly spot, talking about having Ben Stiller on his show First Things First.

In this week's episode of the Filmmaker's Podcast, host Dom Lenoir takes the reins while Giles Alderson is away in Bulgaria. We are thrilled to welcome back director Josh Greenbaum for an esteemed "hat trick" third appearance on the show, along with actor and screenwriter Sean Clements. We dive into their new film, The Dink, a pickleball sports comedy that captures the nostalgic magic of late 90s and 2000s filmmaking. While the film brings the laughs, it also tackles universal and relatable themes like parental pressure, coaching aspirations, identity, ego, and pursuing second chances in your 40s. Josh and Sean share their filmmaking process, discussing how to successfully direct non-actors and improvisers, the art of trimming "precious" scenes for the greater good of the movie, and what it was like collaborating with producer Ben Stiller. What We Discuss in This Episode: The Return of Josh Greenbaum: Celebrating Josh's third appearance on the podcast and why he was drawn to The Dink as his next project. The World of Pickleball: Exploring the absurdity, accessibility, and real-life tennis community controversy surrounding the fastest-growing racket sport. Nostalgic Comedy & Themes: Harking back to classic 90s/2000s comedies like Happy Gilmore, Best in Show, Dodgeball, and The Wedding Singer, while exploring universal themes of identity, ego, and parental pressure. Screenwriting Origins: Sean Clements shares his personal journey as a former junior tennis player, his initial resistance to pickleball, and how finding an unlikely community of older players inspired the script. Collaborating with Ben Stiller: How Ben Stiller came on board to produce, his script notes, and how he helped bring former pro tennis player Andy Roddick into the cast. Directing Improvisers & Non-Actors: Josh's philosophy on creating a safe set where actors aren't afraid to fail, letting comedic talents like Aaron Chen ad-lib, and guiding dramatic actors like Ed Harris and non-actors like Andy Roddick to play their roles straight for maximum comedic effect. Kill Your Darlings (What's Good for the Movie): Sean talks about the transition from sitcom writing to feature films and a pivotal note from Josh on shortening a dramatic scene to serve the overall pacing of the film. The Power of Music: Using needle drops (from country music to Britney Spears' "Work Bitch") and score by Dara Taylor to drive character and emotional tone. Summer Filmmaking Advice: Dom's closing thoughts on how filmmakers can balance taking a summer break while prepping development and location scouting for the September autumn rush. Host: Dom Lenoir Guests: Josh Greenbaum & Sean Clements The DINK is our now on APPLE TV #TheDink #JoshGreenbaum #SeanClements #Pickleball #SportsComedy #Filmmaking #Screenwriting #Directing #BenStiller #AppleTV #TheFilmmakersPodcast #IndieFilm #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hollywood is not trying to stop a monopoly by blocking the Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. It's trying to protect one.If a monopoly means near-complete control over what gets made, promoted, and rewarded, then much of Hollywood and the cultural institutions around it operate under the ideological consensus of the Left and the Democratic Party. Why do the Obamas have a long-running production deal at Netflix? Why do the Emmys consistently elevate late-night hosts whose politics align with that consensus? Jimmy Kimmel, John Oliver, Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart? Do you think they'd ever nominate Greg Gutfeld, whose show often tops them all in ratings? If that isn't an ideological monopoly, I don't know what is. Why did major awards shows stay silent on Charlie Kirk? Why did so many artists cancel Kennedy Center appearances after its Trump-era changes, and why did multiple acts drop out of America 250 events?David Ellison and Paramount Skydance are attempting something brave and unprecedented: an outside challenge to that consensus. Their roughly $110 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery would give them control of a major studio, HBO/Max, CNN, and a large portfolio of cable and streaming assets. While there has been some resistance to the biggest mergers in recent history, we've never seen anything like #blockthemerger. Meet the new resistance, same as the old resistance. 12 state attorneys general, including California, have sued to block the deal. The Writers Guild of America has filed its own antitrust lawsuit. SAG-AFTRA has publicly opposed the merger, though it has not joined the litigation. Opposition also includes the Future Film Coalition (which leads the #BlockTheMerger campaign), Democracy Defenders Fund, Committee for the First Amendment, Free Press, the International Documentary Association, and the American Economic Liberties Project, among others. More than 5,600 industry figures have signed an open letter against the deal, including Mark Ruffalo, Jane Fonda, Javier Bardem, Elliot Page, Emma Thompson, Ben Stiller, and Cynthia Nixon.Paramount Skydance has, for now, delayed closing. Can they hold the line under this unprecedented pressure campaign? Hope springs eternal. But you won't read about that point of view in any of the trades. They're a monopoly, too. Most of them are owned by the same entity, Penske Eldridge. Just today, it was announced that the Hollywood Foreign Press, the former owners of the Golden Globes, are suing Jay Penske for $150 million. They are claiming Penske orchestrated their downfall so he could buy the Golden Globes. Jay Penske already owns Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Indiewire, Gold Derby predicting site, Rolling Stone, a virtual monopoly on the awards race from soup to nuts. Gold Derby shapes the nominees, the trades take ads from the studios and the Golden Globes hand out the awards. But wouldn't you know, when Rebecca Keegan wrote a hit piece on me, she did so in the Hollywood Reporter, owned by Penske Eldridge. I was a vocal and prominent critic of Penske's growing monopolistic power on the awards race and one of the few willing to speak out. With one hit piece, the Penske company took out both a competitor for ad money and a pesky nuisance for the brand. That is what you call a monopoly. A Climate of Fear and A Culture of SilenceI found out firsthand how monopolies work in Hollywood when I was canceled in 2024. The day a Hollywood Reporter story labeled me a “MAGA darling,” one studio pulled its ads from my site that day. The last thing they wanted was to be associated with an accused and condemned witch.It was shocking how many of them fell in line in robotic fashion, gripped with fear. The response was swift and uniform. Every writer on my site left to protect their reputations. Friends of fifteen years ended the friendship. My Oscars ticket was revoked. Jane Fonda's Women's Media Center fired me from their annual Oscars report. Screening and party invitations dried up. I was benched on Gold Derby.Worst of all, the lucrative studio ad buys for the Oscars and Emmys vanished. As it all collapsed, I remembered in 2012, an advertising strategist telling me I could be making far more money if I sold the site better. “You have no baggage to speak of,” she'd said.That was true then. I was one of the few independent Oscar sites left, and still am, known around town for being honest to a fault. I stayed independent even as the ad money made life more comfortable for me and my daughter than it had ever been.There was never any question why my career ended in Hollywood: I had been outed as a Trump voter. I was on the wrong side of Hollywood's progressive orthodoxy, and that meant I was finished.How it started…I started Oscarwatch.com as a single mom with a one-year-old baby living in a studio guest house in Van Nuys, California, in 1999. I was an early web pioneer with a 1200-baud modem and a really good idea. I was already catching the attention of publicists and rocking the boat, as all of us amateurs did back then. We were moving fast and breaking things. Traditional media was not ready. The studios weren't either. They were used to having a monopoly on Oscar FYC ads in Variety and the Hollywood Reporter, their bread and butter. Until the blogs came along.By 2006, I was starting to make money because my little site had birthed a big bang of other Oscar sites, and by then even the New York Times had an Oscar blogger, the late great David Carr, who called himself the Carpetbagger.David Carr became a mentor of sorts and encouraged me to sell ads for myself, rather than piggyback off bigger sites. I was working three jobs by then: as a horoscope writer under a pseudonym (Laura Wilde), a janitor working my dad's routes because he was a good guy and knew I needed the money, and a freelance film critic.Right around then, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences sued me for trademark infringement, and my site was renamed AwardsDaily.com. Now I was cleared to start making real money.David Carr was horrified that I was working as a janitor while the trades were raking in millions on Oscar ads and encouraged me to start sending out RFPs. But I didn't have to, because before long the studios were sending them to me. My site became so influential that I never really had to pitch to them. They all wanted real estate on my site. Who could ever have imagined that? Certainly not me, someone who got online in 1994 back when no one thought you could make money on the internet.One of the first studios that bought ads was Fox Searchlight, an awards subsidiary of Fox. I called it Big Fox and Little Fox, and both advertised on my site. When I got my first $15,000 just to run ads, I was stunned. That was more money than I had ever seen on a check. I was just kind of faking it, pretending I knew what I was doing, but I really didn't.Of course, it was also about promoting films the studio wanted to place in the Oscar race, and that's still what it's about. It's not exactly pay-to-play, but most of the bloggers making money in the Oscar game are grateful and help keep the advertisers' movies prominent. I did too.I barely noticed in 2019 when Disney bought Fox for $71 billion. The Writers Guild objected to the merger, just as they have to the Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros., but there was nowhere near the same amount of public outcry.Trump praised the Disney/Fox merger after having attempted to stop the 2018 merger of AT&T and Time Warner, leading to a trial, but the judge ruled against the Trump administration, and the deal went through. Again, no major public outcry.At some point after 2020, I'd noticed that Disney had stopped advertising on my site. I wrote it off as their shying away from my comments on “gender affirming care” for kids. I'll never know exactly why, but all I do know is that once the merger went through, Fox and Fox Searchlight also stopped advertising. The Paramount/Skydance merger with Warner Bros. is significantly higher and covers more territory than any of the major corporate mergers we've seen as Hollywood reshuffles the deck amid the shift to streaming. Warner Bros. was selling. The only question was whether Netflix or Paramount Skydance would buy it. Both deals would have had the blessing of the Trump administration.But because it's David Ellison and the team that bought CBS, and because Trump is an ally, the Democrats and the Left have turned #BlockTheMerger into another No Kings protest or battle for the “resistance.”After the story about me broke in the Hollywood Reporter, Netflix also stopped advertising. No other studio except Focus Features, an adjunct of Universal, had the courage to run ads on my site. I was now officially blacklisted. Emails to the various studio reps went unanswered.This past year, Paramount bought a modest ad package on my site for the Emmys to celebrate the success of Landman and The Madison. I felt lucky to get it, and it was a sign, at least to me, that Paramount, like Focus Features, was brave enough to take a chance on someone deemed too toxic by the industry.Landman, Taylor Sheridan's Billy Bob Thornton drama, had become one of Paramount+'s biggest hits: its first season averaged 15.8 million viewers in Nielsen's cross-platform ratings and ranked among the top 10 series of the 2024-25 season. Season 2 opened to a Paramount+ record 9.2 million views in its first few days and continued to dominate the streaming charts, at one point leading all multiplatform viewing with more than 14 million. The Madison, starring Michelle Pfeiffer, launched as Sheridan's biggest series debut yet, drawing 8 million views in its first 10 days.But unfortunately, #blockthemerger had bled into the awards ecosystem, which remains a closed loop. Sure enough, when the Emmy nominations arrived, the Paramount shows were completely blanked—even Billy Bob Thornton in Landman and Michelle Pfeiffer in The Madison. Kathy Bates was similarly overlooked for Matlock.If Gold Derby shapes the Emmy nominations, and they do, they have to similarly play ball by blacklisting all Paramount Plus's most popular shows, proving to American audiences that the industry does not care about what they want or what they watch. Sheridan has transformed much of the television landscape, thanks to Paramount Plus. If Paramount buys Warner Bros., they won't be creating a monopoly but breaking one up. The Death RattleI know I should walk away from this industry and give up the site that took me 26 years to build. But I just can't do that. I can't let them win. Now that I've walked in the shoes of the other half of the country, I can clearly see why Hollywood's empire is collapsing. If ratings and box office don't matter, neither do audiences. None of this is about artistic freedom or making better movies or television shows. This is the Left flexing its muscle in an attempt to keep all of Hollywood to itself, to push its ideology on the people, to convert them, to indoctrinate them, to “correct them,” everything but entertaining them. Most of all, though, it is about one man: Donald Trump and their failure to stop him, destroy him, kill him, or exile him and his supporters. This is one of the most exciting times to be living through in American history, but you'd never know it by the movies and TV shows Hollywood pumps out. Their monoculture, their one-sided point of view, has choked the life out of Hollywood. If they could make fun of themselves, if they could humanize their fellow Americans, they might be able to tell stories that resonate with everyone. Maybe, just maybe, they would breathe new life into a decaying organism.But they can't risk it. Like the Democrats who don't trust the people with elections, Hollywood doesn't trust them with the culture.Elon Musk spent $44 billion to take Twitter out of the hands of its previous gatekeepers. Ellison is now trying to pry open a crack in the thick shell of Hollywood's product and return more of it to market forces and all of those people Hollywood left behind. // This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sashastone.com/subscribe

(0:00) LeBron James signs with 76ers (26:18) Caleb Williams ranked 51st on NFL Top 100, Can Aaron Donald still make an impact? (40:24) Will Mendoza start Week 1?  (45:10) Ben Stiller joins (56:26) How will LeBron fit on the 76ers? (01:10:08) Mahomes to practice in training camp, How can the Patriots avoid a Super Bowl hangover? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this ALN Classic episode, we have Kyle Newacheck - the director of WORKAHOLICS, and one of the founding members of the sketch group MAIL ORDER COMEDY, that later became the show featuring Adam Devine, Blake Anderson & Anders Holm! From Concord, CA, to Orange County, to LA film school, his journey and insights into comedy are some of the best we've heard. Accompany that with stories of directing Ben Stiller and wrestling an alligator in New Orleans, this is a must listen episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

¿Merece la pena ver The Dink? En esta crítica sin spoilers analizamos la nueva película de Apple TV, protagonizada por Jake Johnson, con Ed Harris, Mary Steenburgen y producida por Ben Stiller. En este nuevo episodio de Razones para Ver repasamos qué ofrece esta comedia deportiva que utiliza el fenómeno del pickleball para hablar de segundas oportunidades, relaciones familiares y de cómo afrontar los cambios cuando la vida no sale como esperábamos. Si quieres saber si The Dink merece tu tiempo sin que te destripen la película, aquí encontrarás todo lo que necesitas antes de verla. En este vídeo hablamos de: Crítica sin spoilers de The Dink. Jake Johnson como protagonista. La dirección de Josh Greenbaum. El papel de Ben Stiller como productor. ¿Funciona como comedia deportiva? ¿Merece la pena verla en Apple TV?

Sergio Pérez y Laura Galdeano traen los estrenos en plataformas como FlixOlé, Movistar, Netflix, Dinsey+ o Apple TV.

The Boys get ahold of BEN STILLER to help brainstorm publicity stunts to make The Dink go absolutely insane crazy viral. THE DINK IS OUT THIS FRIDAY ON APPLE TV Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Check out Sean and Hayes’s bonus shows at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook Listen and watch on the iHeartRadio App!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen without ads on patreon: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast This week on Dopey! We open the show with a deep dive into Lou Reed's classic junkie anthem "Waiting for the Man" before reading incredible listener stories involving MDMA-assisted therapy, smashing open a safe with an axe for OxyContin, smoking crack in an airplane bathroom, a horrific flesh-eating abscess, and surviving Antabuse mixed with opioids. Then legendary author Jerry Stahl returns for one of the funniest and deepest conversations Dopey has ever had. Jerry shares never-before-heard stories about writing for Twin Peaks, working with David Lynch and Ben Stiller, learning from Hubert Selby Jr., meeting William Burroughs' son, Oprah admitting she loved crack, surviving heroin addiction, and why kindness matters more than bitterness. The conversation ends with Dave pitching Jerry his outrageous action movie idea: Die Hard... at Katz's Delicatessen. PLUS MORE MORE MORE on a brand new yet timeless episode of that good old dopey show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"I just wanna hang out. NO BIG DEAL!" Jack and Corey are joined by writer/actor Stacy Osei-Kuffour (The Bear, Watchmen, PEN15) to talk Ben Stiller's THE CABLE GUY (1996)! The three talk free cable, Everclear, TV reboots, Jim Carrey, audience expectations, Oprah's pizza, Chris Farley's version, $20 million dollar pay days, bad press, movie hate, 90s movies, the MTV movie awards, soundtracks, Matthew Broadrick as the straight man, Jack Black's unique charisma, Ben Stiller's Gen X Masterpiece (this), The Janeane Garofalo / Daria Mandela Effect, Halloween costumes, Karaoke, Medieval Times, the ____ From Hell genre, and Chest Buttons.Support the pod by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/cinemapossessedpod and unlock the Cinema Possessed Bonus Materials, our bi-monthly bonus episodes where we talk about more than just what's in our collection.Instagram: instagram.com/cinemapossessedpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapossessedpodEmail: cinemapossessedpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The January 6th MAGA riots that saw thousands of Trump loyalists ransack the Capitol Building will stain the President's legacy and will likely shadow the GOP for decades. The revulsion for Trump has grown to a fever pitch with scores of lawmakers calling for his removal from office. This was always the inevitable end for Donald Trump,  the violence a by product of the lies and divisive rhetoric he used to stoke fear and foment rage. The only surprise is that it took this long to happen. It was a heavy day and hard to watch. So we decided to lighten the mood by reaching out to Ben Stiller. Check out Michael's hilarious conversation with the movie funny man to soothe your soul after so much chaos and insurrection.

Alex and Kevin are back from Cannes (a studio offsite to Upstate), and Kevin is reminded that he won 2 Lions several years ago, lol. They go on to talk about Philly Poopgate, the Knicks Parade and the great trash can heist, Ben Stiller's arms, World Cup Fever, the Messi Statue, more FIFA-mandated logo cover-ups, Rick Ruben x Polymarket, the new Meta Glasses, Specs, and more!

Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we're talking about: Ashley's reaction to Rayna moving Dua Lipa's wedding dress + pics Anne Hathaway 's baby announcement Taylor and Travis bachelor/bachelorette parties The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drama Kraft launches TSA-friendly ranch dressing TV/movie reviews: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Love Island USA (in our listeners' words), Voicemails for Isabelle Headlines: Brooklyn Beckham Doordash drama, Olivia Rodrigo's all-female fest, Keke Palmer and Sean Evans, Ben Stiller is making a Knicks documentary Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Lola Blankets: Get 40% off select products at lolablankets.com with code GIRLSGOTTAEAT. FP Movement: Shop their full line of activewear http://fpmovement.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gene and Big D tackle a commission with a personal touch: Zach — a top 0.5% Shat the Movies listener and fitness industry pro — was gifted a review of the 1995 Disney comedy Heavyweights. Written by Judd Apatow and Steven Brill, the film follows a group of boys at Camp Hope who rebel against the unhinged fitness entrepreneur Tony Perkis Jr. (Ben Stiller) after he takes over their beloved fat camp. Gene and Big D dig into what made Heavyweights a touchstone for chubby '90s kids — and why it bombed at the box office. Along the way, they debate whether Ben Stiller has ever done anything other than the same one character, what Disney could never get away with releasing today, the lost art of summer camp independence, and why the movie's ending completely undercuts its message. They also celebrate an exciting milestone: a limited-edition Shat the Movies 500th episode mission patch, made in America by a veteran-owned company in Tennessee. Only 50 available. Subscribe Now Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact Commission Movie: https://www.shatpod.com/support Support with Paypal: https://www.shatpod.com/paypal Support With Venmo: https://www.shatpod.com/venmo Shop Merchandise: https://www.shatpod.com/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

We already reviewed the big movie of the week -- that would be "Toy Story 5" -- so we wanted to tell you about a couple of cool, new indies on this Friday edition of Breakfast All Day: THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD. Hugh Jackman stars in this darkly violent version of the Robin Hood legend. Specifically, he wants no part of it, and would rather live out his final days in peace. Michael Sarnoski's film is beautiful but brutal. Co-starring Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård and Murray Bartlett. In theaters. LEVITICUS. Two young men (Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen) fall in love in a decaying Australian mill town. Religious leaders force them into a conversion therapy that makes them fear an enigmatic, threatening version of each other. Writer-director Adrian Chiarella executes this inspired horror concept extremely well in his feature filmmaking debut. In theaters. MOVIE NEWS LIVE! This went extra long because there was so much to talk about, including the "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" trailer, Amazon dropping Luca Guadagnino's Sam Altman movie, Fox buying Roku, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at Sphere Las Vegas, and Ben Stiller's New York Knicks documentary. Join us on Fridays at Noon Pacific. Thanks for starting your weekend with us! Christy is offering discount Cameos for Father's Day! Only $20 from now until 10pm Pacific on Sunday. Find out more and book here: https://www.cameo.com/christylemire Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/  

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back together to close out the NBA Finals, which saw the New York Knicks take the crown back to the Big Apple for the first time in 53 years. What did we learn about Jalen Brunson and building a team around small guards? Did Wemby become a villain throughout this playoff run? What parts of his game does he need to improve? Plus, the guys recount how they got Ben Stiller on the pod the night the Knicks won the title and get into the Real One of the Week! (00:00) - Intro(03:36) - Jalen Brunson and small guards(30:20) - Wemby discussion(58:38) - Mike Brown's coaching arc(1:06:48) - Real One of the Week Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.comHosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Buy any two Ferrero Brands and you could win $1 million. Visit GoAllInAndWin.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Opie, Ron the Waiter & Tony P lose their minds as the Knicks end 53 years of pain! Opie's sugar-free cookies taste like hand soap & nursing home regret, Ben Stiller, Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Swift celebrity row gets roasted, street celebrations turn Astoria into Times Square, emotional dad stories hit hard, and a UFC fighter yells “Michelle Obama is a man!” on the White House lawn. Non-stop laughs, Knicks parade talk & Trump birthday UFC vibes. Classic Opie Radio chaos you can't miss!

Meghan Markle bristled after Prince Harry was seated several rows back at the NBA Finals while stars like Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller enjoyed courtside seats. Across town, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce enjoy a romantic Broadway date night before meeting the cast backstage. Meanwhile, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson's joking dream of appearing on Law & Order: SVU could soon become reality, with Mariska Hargitay said to be enthusiastic about helping bring him onto the hit series. Rob’s latest exclusives and insider reporting can be found at robshuter.substack.com My novel, It Started With A Whisper, is available now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken and Lima debate whether celebrities like Timothy Chalamet and Ben Stiller belong in the Knicks' championship locker room, with Ken drawing a hard line about never touching a trophy he didn't earn. The bit spirals into Ken refusing to go near the Lombardi Trophy before a Browns Super Bowl, partly out of superstition after Lima keeps blaming Ken's son for jinxing Jose Ramirez with a pregame photo. The guys keep the joke alive while making clear the jinx bit isn't landing the way Lima hoped.

The Knicks have finally ended their 53-year championship drought, defeating the Spurs 94–90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to capture the title. Logan Murdock and Howard Beck break down how New York got it done, and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller joins the pod to celebrate and relive the glory of a long-awaited championship. (00:00) Intro (0:44) Knicks Win (06:26) - Jalen Brunson wins finals MVP (38:42) - Wemby discussion (52:41) - Ben Stiller joins the show! Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck Guest: Ben Stiller Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Buy any two Ferrero Brands and you could win $1 million. Visit GoAllInAndWin.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Knicks closing in on a championship, Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber examine whether the Spurs have any realistic path back into the series. The conversation centers on San Antonio's belief that it has controlled its own fate, while Evan and Tiki push back on the idea that the Knicks have not earned command. Evan and Tiki also dig into what a Knicks title would mean for the New York sports drought, hear from a Spurs fan living in Staten Island, and debate Ben Stiller's status as a true Knicks fan after he admits he gets celebrity tickets. It is a mix of title anxiety, fan identity, and the strange emotions that come when a long awaited parade feels close.

What is your policy on what to do when you see a homeless person on the sidewalk asking for money? One of the problems with allowing drug addicts and the mentally ill to live on the streets is it makes us callous to human life. What does the Bible say we should do about this?

One-on-one pod today: Chris is in the Hamptons, and Jason is home in L.A. We chat about TJ hosting the Q&A for Kareem's new show, Keep the Meter Running, the night before, Sean Penn's overall fury, whether male "snow bunnies" deserve a title of their own, our guide to being a cool celebrity parent, music festivals taking a wet beating this weekend, Dua Lipa weds in Palermo and that's fine, whether Taylor's MSG wedding announcement is a diversion, and why Dashboard Confessional should sing them down the aisle, Phoebe Bridgers announcing her front on phones at the show, the healing power of sports, a Knicks fan analysis, and pondering what Ben Stiller, Fat Joe, and Timmy talked about on the PJ to Game 2 in San Antone. twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Kelsey are back for another edition of the Best and Worst movies of the month. They share their picks for June from The Sheep Detectives to Obsession. They also talk about why the month of May was Chaotic for them. Plus, talk about their recent move and if they had to title it the name of a movie…what would it be? In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Backrooms. It’s about a grieving therapist, Dr. Mary Kline, who ventures into a terrifying, labyrinthine alternate dimension after her patient, Clark, mysteriously disappears into it. He shares the origin of the ‘creepy pasta’, the original YouTube video, 20 year old director Kane making history and why he’s excited for a sequel more than this original. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Focker-In-Law starring Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro and Ariana Grande. He shares why he thinks Ben Stiller is the most underrated comedy star and why he has always thought of Ariana Grande as an actor. New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Buh-duh-da-da-da-rah-rah-duh-duh-dun-dun-dun-rap-doo-bow" Yeah, we should probably get to Dan's New York Knicks winning Game 2 over the Cleveland Cavaliers, but Zaslow is offended that the crew (rightfully) accused him of being a Dave Matthews Band fan. That leads Dave to declare a Radiohead album the greatest album of all-time as the show devolves toward being unbearably white. But then, ultimately, we get to Ben Stiller and Dan's New York Knicks. Wait, where is Dan? Is he not here because he was at his team's game last night? Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Why did I try to TALK?" Boog Sciambi is going to join us later in the show, so Dan, Zas, and the Shipping Container work to decide which Greg Cote catchphrases to ask him to work into a broadcast. Then, we've learned that Dan is clearly a Knicks fan, and Jeremy has the evidence. Plus, did you know you can hire a beautiful woman to show up at your funeral? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined by special guest host, Pacers Superstar Tyrese Haliburton, covering the NBA & NHL playoffs, the latest in the MLB & NFL, and much more. In the first hour, we are joined by 13 year NBA Vet and co-host of the Knucklehead Pod, Quentin Richardson, joins us to talk about the Spurs responding against the T-Wolves in Game 2, the Devin Vassell no dip shot, what makes SGA such an elite scorer, and more. Also in the first hour we are joined by 2x Stanley Cup Champion & Olympic Gold Medalist, Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk stops by ahead of going to the IIHF World Championship, what its like watching the playoffs instead of hoisting the Cup, what makes the Colorado Avalanche & Carolina Hurricanes so great, his thoughts on the Buffalo Blade Gang, and more. To start the second hour we are joined by ESPN's MLB Insider Jeff Passan to chat about the Chicago Cubs awesome win streak, the latest on Shohei Ohtani, MLB Ratings being up this season, and more. After Jeff, ESPN Senior NFL Analyst Peter Schrager to chat about his New York Knicks and all of the latest NFL News. During Schrager, we are joined by an Actor & Director who has brought in over $6 billion dollars at the global box office, Ben Stiller, who talks with us about his decision to attend the Met Gala instead of the New York Knicks game this week, what goes into his creative process, and more.  Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We will be back tomorrow LIVE from the ThunderDome. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What matters more: sports or your relationship?" Ben Stiller missed the Knicks game for the Met Gala, while Chalamet snubbed the latter for the former, but what were the best looks from the night? Plus, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves took down Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs despite Wemby's 12 blocks. Should we be surprised? Should the Spurs be panicked? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices