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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down with Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett, director, co-writers, and stars of the new dramedy, Is This Thing On?, which takes inspiration from the real-life story of British comedian, John Bishop. It's an in-depth chat that we bring to you in full (although we did cut out a bit where someone poured a glass of water. Sorry to all you water completists out there), and it's well worth your time. It starts at 55:50 approx and runs until 1:20:14 approx. Either side of that, Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Alex Godfrey for a fun episode in which they discuss the movie moments guaranteed to make them cry no matter how many times they've seen them; run their eyes over what passes for movie news (it was quite a slow week); review Is This Thing On?, action-comedy The Wrecking Crew, Jason Statham's Shelter, mad monkey movie Primate; and Richard Linklater's love letter to the French New Wave, Nouvelle Vague. Oh, and we make good on last week's promise, and bring you James, Helen, and Chris tackling their specialist subjects in a round that pays homage to classic BBC quiz show, Mastermind. It's pure chaos. Thanks to Magneto Magnetosson, for stepping in at short notice to host. Enjoy.
On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss Bradley Cooper's stand-up comedy drama Is This Thing On. We then take a look at Richard Linklater's French New Wave homage Nouvelle Vague, and finally, for film club, we revisit Éric Rohmer's My Night at Maud's.Joining host Leila Latif are David Jenkins and Laura Venning.Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little White Lies, where along with selected colleagues and friends, they discuss the latest movie releases. Truth & Movies has all your film needs covered, reviewing the latest releases big and small, talking to some of the most exciting filmmakers, keeping you across important industry news, and reassessing great films from days gone by with the Truth & Movies Film Club.Email: truthandmovies@tcolondon.comBlueSky and Instagram: @LWLiesProduced by TCO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom Sutcliffe and guests Viv Groskop and Dorian Lynskey, review Bradley Cooper's film Is This Thing On? - about a marriage in crisis and a comedian on the rise. Guess How Much I Love You? is the new play by Luke Norris at London's Royal Court Theatre, which deals with starting a family, enduring love and impossible choices And George Saunders' new book, Vigil, set in the living world and the world of the dead and the in-between. Also how successful is British soft power in China?Presenter Tom Sutcliffe
Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor's Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fortnightly LIVE show—a raucous, unfiltered lunchtime special with the Good Doctors, new features, and live chat so you can heckle, vote, and have your questions read out in real time. Our guests this week are two comedy giants: star of Arrested Development, 30 Rock and BoJack Horseman, Will Arnett—and mega-successful scouse standup John Bishop. It's Bishop's unlikely comedy origin story that inspired Is This Thing On?, the new Hollywood feelgood blockbuster directed by Bradley Cooper. In it, Arnett plays a divorced dad who puts his name down for an open mic at a bar just to save the entry fee—then accidentally catches the comedy bug. As he secretly follows his new standup dreams, can comedy save his sanity—and maybe even his marriage? Find out what Mark makes of it, plus two more of this week's big screen releases. First up its Nouvelle Vague, Richard Linklater's homage to the French new wave film movement of the 1960s. Linklater's film dramatises the making of one of its essential movies, Jean Luc Godard's Breathless. And from uber-cool Parisians murderous monkey's, we'll be reviewing Primate too: a tongue in cheek horror where a pet chimp goes bad. The boys are here in the studio IRL this week, so you'll be getting all of this, plus the box office top 10 and the banterous heights of the laughter lift, beamed right at you from the room where movie-reviewing magic happens. Keep it real, Vanguardistas and all-comers! Timecodes with YT clip codes (for Vanguardistas listening ad-free) Nouvelle Vague review - 10:32 Box Office Top 10 - 23:51 Will Arnett and John Bishop interview - 39:19 Is This Thing On? review 56:11 Laughter Lift - 01:03:04 Primate review - 01:07:20 You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo Please take our survey and help shape the future of our show: https://www.kermodeandmayo.com/survey EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colm Boohig sits down with the ever-fascinating John Bishop ahead of the release of ‘Is This Thing On?' - a movie inspired by his life, starring Will Arnett, Laura Dern & Bradley Cooper, among others!There's chat around the movie itself, John's favourite comedians, his love for Tommy Tiernan as well as love for Liverpool - and how impressed he was with Ronnie Whelan!Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
Colm Boohig sits down with the ever-fascinating John Bishop ahead of the release of ‘Is This Thing On?' - a movie inspired by his life, starring Will Arnett, Laura Dern & Bradley Cooper, among others!There's chat around the movie itself, John's favourite comedians, his love for Tommy Tiernan as well as love for Liverpool - and how impressed he was with Ronnie Whelan!Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Bradley Cooper, completing his hat-trick by joining me to discuss his new film Is This Thing On, which he co wrote, directs and also appears in. Loosely inspired by the life of comedian John Bishop and starring Will Arnett as Alex, a dad who takes up comedy in the wake of his amicable separation from his wife Tess, played by Laura Dern.
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 “Is This Thing On?” from 2025 starring Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Sean Hayes, Amy Sedaris & Bradley Cooper.
On a week where we joined by Hollywood Royalty on The Kickabout in the shape of Will Arnett and Bradley Cooper... Johnny and Gav came to the conclusion of: If it's not working, add long hair.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk
This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang are joined by Hollywood royalty. Bradley Cooper AND Will Arnett join them in the studio. We have embarrassing parent stories and the Royal Mint building is being refurbed ready for the Chinese Embassy. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9FM in London, 97.7FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk
Jay's new neighbor tries to recruit him to come over for some day-drinking. Although Jay gives him a poor first impression, the guy still tries to hire Jay for a venue that doesn't exist. | Bobby's neighbor may have snitched on him about permits for some light construction. | The gang enjoys Bradley Cooper cheesesteaks curtesy of The Bennington Show. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Find out why Dr. Dubrow is defending Bradley Cooper after a run-in with the paparazzi. Plus, celebs who go under the knife but don't stay under the radar. Hear why Heather and Terry say they can always tell when a star's gotten a tune-up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CADENA 100 presenta la nueva música de Taylor Swift. En '¡Buenos días, Javi y Mar!', suena lo mejor de Shakira con "Te aviso, te anuncio", Milly Smith y "Nice to Meet You", Nil Moliner y Miley Cyrus con "Wrecking Ball". Bradley Cooper y Lady Gaga interpretan "Shallow". Se anuncian los premios Grammy 2026, donde Sabrina Carpenter actuará y Mariah Carey será la homenajeada como Persona del Año, destacando el protagonismo femenino en la música. La Noche de CADENA 100 celebra la banda sonora de 2025 el 28 de marzo en el Movistar Arena de Madrid, a beneficio de Manos Unidas. Jordi Sánchez de OBK visita CADENA 100 para hablar de su nueva canción "Maldita mujer" y su pasión por la música. El programa '¡Buenos días, Javi y Mar!' ofrece 45 minutos de música ininterrumpida.
On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete and Chris are holed up in a fancy hotel room ahead of a Hollywood-style chat with none other than John Bishop. From ball boy chaos at Watford to AFCON towel-gate madness, the lads kick things off with some classic football nonsense before diving into an incredible life story.John opens up about the sliding doors moment that changed everything - missing Istanbul, walking away from a secure job, and somehow ending up with a Hollywood film based on his life, directed by Bradley Cooper. We hear how stand-up comedy nearly went wrong in front of the England squad, what it takes to win over a hostile room, and why being relaxed might be the most powerful weapon of all.There's Liverpool chat, Anfield directors' box madness, iconic songs making their way into movies, and a reminder that football - just like life - can turn on one tiny moment. Plus, awkward hotel goodbyes, junket disasters, and proof that ball boys are officially on one.As always, let us know in the comments - what's your biggest sliding doors moment?00:00 - Hotel room chaos and setting the scene02:10 - Crouchy's “ultra-professional” car collection story04:45 - Why golf is boring… until it isn't06:05 - Watford vs Millwall and the ball boy disaster08:00 - AFCON final madness and towel-gate10:30 - Introducing John Bishop13:45 - How a film about John Bishop even happened16:25 - Bradley Cooper gets involved18:45 - How true the film is to John's real life20:05 - John Bishop vs the England dressing room24:10 - The art of winning a hostile crowd26:40 - Growing up a Liverpool fan30:15 - Sitting in the Anfield directors' box33:30 - The Liverpool song moment in the film40:05 - Istanbul, missed finals and sliding doors46:20 - Could John Bishop do stand-up for England again?49:10 - Awkward goodbyes and junket chaos51:40 - Butterfly effects and career-defining momentsThis episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK's No.1 breakdown provider. It's OK with the AA, they're the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at theaa.com/crouch T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/bestFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comedian John Bishop on how his life story inspired Bradley Cooper's new movie, Is This Thing On? starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern. Hull Truck Theatre has just won the Innovation prize at the Stage Awards for their new training scheme for GPs. Associate Director Tom Saunders and GP Dr Eman Shamsaee discuss why drama classes are helping doctors treat patients.Writer Jamila Gavin on winning the Children's Fiction category of the Nero Book Awards with her World War One-set novel My Soul, A Shining Tree.Poet Karen Solie discusses scooping this year's TS Eliot Prize - at £25,000 it's the biggest prize in the British poetry world.Presenter: NIck Ahad Producer: Ekene Akalawu
What if getting injured was the best thing that ever happened to your career? Julia Michels is a Grammy-winning music supervisor whose work on A Star Is Born, Pitch Perfect, and The Devil Wears Prada has generated over $2 billion in ticket sales—but she went to IU for sports science and drove to LA in a Toyota Tercel to dance in music videos.From teaching aerobics to running into elevators for mentorship moments to bringing Bradley Cooper's midnight song to set, Julia reveals why saying yes before knowing how built her entire career, why there's enough work for everybody, and how her gymnastics-trained drive became a philosophy: be resourceful, resilient, and respectful.Sometimes the craving that heals you is the one that heals the world.
Two Hollywood stars, Will Arnett & Bradley Cooper get us excited about the John Bishop-inspired comedy, Is This Thing On?The wonderful Emily Watson spills the beans on starring in Hamnet.Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass live from the rock n roll tower every morning from 0630! Don't forget you can watch all the stars live on the FREE Virgin Radio UK app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Mike sits down with comedian Jordan Jensen. A master of turning taboo topics into comedy- as seen in her Netflix special Take Me With You- Jordan explains how her fearless, no filter stage persona coexists with her emotional, more vulnerable side. Plus, the story of how caring for her paralyzed friend led her to stand-up, why Jordan almost bit Laura Dern on the set of Bradley Cooper's film Is This Thing On?, and the time someone from the audience tried to fight her.Please consider donating to Humane World for Animals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode, I spoke with author Robert Hofler about his latest book "A Star Is Born". Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the 1976 classic film version starring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson, a riveting, juicy exploration of the history and popularity of Hollywood's favorite story about itself, from its 1937 technicolor drama starring Janet Gaynor and the 1954 version with Judy Garland, through 2018's blockbuster Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper remake.The book will be out on January 27, 2026!
Comedians Jensen & Mike Figs join Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez & Dave Smith to discuss Jordan being in Bradley Cooper's new movie, and unravel the saga of Luis's new neighbor's disdain for a certain tree in his backyard. Plus sportscaster mishaps, and Michael Rapaport announces that he's running for mayor. All This and More, ONLY on The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth, The LEGION OF SKANKS!!!Original Air Date: 01/13/26Support our sponsors!Visit BodyBrainCoffee.com and use code LOS25 for a limited time to get 25% off your order! #BodyBrainPodSupport the show & get 20% off your 1st Sheath order with code SKANKS20 at https://www.sheathunderwear.com #SheathPodNew customers get 50% off with code SKANKS at http://GLD.com $GLDpodVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SKANKS & use code SKANKS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! #PrizePicksPod---------------
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Bradley Cooper's 2026 stand-up comedy divorce flick, IS THIS THING ON?, is our bonus feature presentation this week! We discuss Will Arnett and Laura Dern, what works and what doesn't, that "Amazing Grace" scene, and much more! We also discuss some current stories buzzing around Hollywood in Movie News! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!
In Episode 364 of Jay Movie Talk, I continue January's Loners, Drifters & Outsiders series with The Place Beyond the Pines. A haunting, ambitious story about fathers, sons, and the weight of legacy.This episode explores how the film uses a bold, multi-generational structure to examine masculinity, desperation, privilege, and the consequences of choices that echo far beyond one lifetime. From Luke Glanton's quiet self-destruction to Avery Cross's moral compromise, the movie refuses easy answers and challenges the audience to sit with discomfort.I talk about the film's structure, performances, and themes, including: *Ryan Gosling's portrayal of a modern drifter searching for purpose.*Bradley Cooper's evolution from idealism to ambition.*Fatherhood, inherited trauma, and cycles that are hard to break.*Masculinity without guidance or emotional tools*Why does this movie hit harder with ageAlso, I talk about why The Place Beyond the Pines continues to grow in reputation over time, why some viewers might struggle with its narrative gamble, and why it fits perfectly within January's reflective tone.If you've seen the film, drop your thoughts on which storyline hit you the hardest, and whether you think the cycle was ever truly breakable.
Two movies. Two comedians. Two very big beers. This week on Beer and a Movie, Dave and Joe bring on comedian Uncle Sam to dig deep into comedy on film with Bradley Cooper's newest, Is This Thing On?, and Bob Fosse's 1974 Lenny Bruce biopic, Lenny—two very different looks at life onstage, offstage, and the price of being funny. One film captures the awkward grind and personal fallout of chasing laughs, while the other revisits the myth, brilliance, and self-destruction of a Mt. Rushmore comic who changed the rules by breaking all of them. On the beer side, things get dangerously boozy. The guys start with Martin House Brewing's Death by Chocolate Cake (a casual 12% ABV) before escalating to the heavyweight main event: Bourbon County Brand Stout 2025, clocking in at a staggering 14.6% ABV. It's a lot of beer, a lot of alcohol, and maybe not the best idea—but definitely the right one. High-proof stouts, iconic comedians, and two comics trying to keep it together long enough to finish the episode. What could possibly go wrong?
Drawn to a career in the arts, multi-hyphenate (actor, director, playwright, comedian) Chris Ferretti acted in several theatrical productions that no one ever saw.Ferretti studied theatre and marketing at the University of Rhode Island, which is as good of a recipe as any to become a bartender in Connecticut.Working several jobs and bartending nights, Ferretti continued to perform in several productions, which ultimately led him to studying acting, directing and playwriting at the Actors Studio, where he received his MFA and once shook hands with Bradley Cooper.An avid writer, he has written and produced several works including his one-act comedy, The Session, which had its Off-Broadway debut at the Theatre at St. Clement's. Chris' other works include Clipped Wings, Between A Rock and The Port Authority, Don't Forget to Tip Your Server, Trumped, and Fish & Visitors: A Covid Comedy. He has also penned a solo show, Voicemails From Purgatory, which details the insanity of growing up in an Irish/Italian dysfunctional family.Chris, and his wife Julie, also penned, Go Shit in a Hat: Wise Words, Vulgar Expressions, and a Little Bit of Advice from the One and Only Auntie Ro, with 100% of the proceeds going to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.Check this out!!!This episode, like all episodes of If This Is True, brings forth what drives creatives to do what they do. For more of this content and interaction, you can also go to my substack, coolmite25.substack.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ashley Tisdale's The Cut article starts a mom group war, Bradley Cooper gives a plastic surgery non-answer, The Chrisleys are (probably) on The Masked Singer, and The Beckham Saga continues on this week's Pre-Fixe. Then, Awards Correspondent Rebecca Bregman joins to talk the 2026 Golden Globes: The winners, fashion hits and misses, the show itself (give Chris a break), and the MANY choices that were made!You can find Rebecca on Hinge (MARRY HER PLZ!!!).You can find Dom at dommentary.com.You can find Chris at @thechrisderosa.Follow the show at @fixingfamouspeople and on YouTube.Subscribe to the Patreon Fixing Bonus People here.You can GIFT the Patreon to someone here.And listen to FREE Examples of the Patreon Bonus Content here!Or Subscribe to A La Carte Episodes in the Apple Podcast App.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Culture Show's Jared Bowen on a new PBS series “Breaking the Deadlock,” that explores the role of government in life and death decisions. Plus, we'll get his thoughts on the new Bradley Cooper movie “Is this thing on?” and other arts headlines.Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley discusses her calls for an independent investigation into the ICE killing in Minnesota, and for extended ACA subsidies.Tufts international affairs expert Daniel Drezner on violence in Iran – where the death toll of protesters against the regime has soared past 2,500.Food policy analyst Corby Kummer on the closing of Time Out Market in Fenway, the environmental impact of the new dietary guidelines and how restoring wild oyster reefs in Massachusetts is a win for conservationists and seafood bars. Dr. Atul Gawande is the former assistant administrator for global health at USAID. He explains how the shutdown of the aid organization has had ripple effects around the world…including contributing to the deaths of over half a million people worldwide, most of them children. It's the topic of his Oscar-shortlisted documentary “Rovina's Choice.”
Recorded - 1/11/2026 On Episode 354 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the latest Bradley Cooper directed film. Is his third outing up to the standard set by his first two films? Then we dive into our own physical media collections and geek out over our most treasured entries in our collection. Here are the highlights:What We've Been Watching(5:20) "The Passion of Martin" - Todd Director Blindspot Review(10:20) "An Inconvenient Truth" & "I Was a Stranger" - Terry Reviews(16:50) "K-19: The Widowmaker" - Adam Ford Explorer Review(23:00) "Father Mother Sister Brother" & "Mr. Scorsese" - Zach Reviews(30:30) "Is This Thing On?" - Featured Review(55:40) Power Rankings: Most Treasured Physical Media(2:03:30) Honorable Mentions(2:20:20) "I've Heard the Mermaids Singing", "3 Women", "You Can Count on Me" - Trivia Reviews(2:35:20) Trivia: Bradley Cooper Filmography(2:46:50) Quote of the DayFind AlmostSideways everywhere!almostsideways.comhttps://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsidewaysTerry's Twitter: @almostsideterryZach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/Todd: Too Cool for TwitterAdam's Twitter: @adamsidewaysApple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
Earth's Mightiest Critics walk into a bar...and raise it!This week we look at Bradley Cooper's latest dramedy, Is This Thing On?, in which a New Yorker named Alex (Will Arnette) stumbles into a new stand-up comedy career while navigating a complicated divorce.In addition to reviewing this critically acclaimed new film from Cooper (who's proving just as capable a writer/director as an actor), we'll also talk about some of our favorite stand-up comics and the serious effects their jokes had on our lives.Join us as we laugh 'til we cry and perfect our crowd work with your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Is This Thing On? (2025) trailer.As mentioned in the show, one of the panel's favorite modern standup comics is Jim Gaffigan. Here are a couple of flashbacks to Ian's interviews with the masterful observational comic:Being Frank InterviewAmerican DreamerSupport all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield's Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher".
On this episode of Project Big Screen, we rank our Top 20 Performances of 2025 — what did we miss? We also review three films, including Bradley Cooper's latest directorial effort, ‘Is This Thing On?', Netflix's Oscar-buzzy 'Train Dreams', and our first 2026 release yet, ‘Primate'. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear Gooch's instructions on how to join our fan rankings! Make sure to like and subscribe! Timecodes: || Intro - (0:00) || Is This Thing On? Review - (2:35) || Is This Thing On? SPOILERS - (14:08) || Train Dreams Review - (24:26) || Train Dreams SPOILERS - (35:50) || Ad - (42:42) || Primate Review - (43:57) || Alamo Drafthouse - (53:52) || People We Meet On Vacation - (58:39) || Physical Media Corner - (1:01:44) || Ad - (1:07:25) || Top 20 Performances of the Year - (1:08:51) Follow us on Social Media: barstool.link/pbs X | Twitter | Letterboxd: @ProjBigScreen IG | Tik Tok: @ProjectBigScreen Our Personal Letterboxds: Jeff: @JeffDLowe Gooch: @BobGoochman Kenjac: @Kenjac Klemmer: @ChrisKlemmer Kirk: @KirkMinihaneYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/lightscamerabarstool
Send us a textThe boys talk about the third movie directed by Bradley Cooper but dive into spoilers without warning around the 2 minute mark so beware! What did you think about the movie? Let us know in the comments below!To watch along check the episode out on our YouTube page @movieruiners
Bradley Cooper is an Academy Award-nominated actor, writer, producer, and director. His film credits include “American Sniper,” “A Star Is Born,” and “The Hangover.” His latest film, “Is This Thing On?,” which he directed and co-stars in, is now in theaters.https://www.searchlightpictures.com/is-this-thing-on Perplexity: Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at https://pplx.ai/rogan. Get a free welcome kit with your first subscription of AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/joerogan Don't miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using dkng.co/rogan or through my promo code ROGAN. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 2/1/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/25/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the Hawks trading Trae Young to the Wizards (2:54). Then, Billy Gil joins to break down the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week (23:18). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House and Billy Gil Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Searchlight Pictures: Is This Thing On? Directed by Bradley Cooper. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MUSICThe first episode of Tony Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal, a new documentary series from Gibson TV about the Black Sabbath guitarist, has been posted to YouTube.Volume One explores Iommi's early life and career beginnings. It features new interviews with Iommi, Brian May, Rob Halford, Tom Morello, Zakk Wylde, Yungblud and more.https://youtu.be/NHZGBfrb6Jw Jimi Hendrix is the latest artist to be a part of Jack White's Third Man Records Vault series. Package #67 features Valley of Jams 1969-1970, a compilation of previously released tracks from multiple Hendrix sessions in New York and London. Fans need to subscribe to the Vault by January 31st to get the Hendrix release. https://thirdmanrecords.com/pages/vault TVThe Golden Globes will air this Sunday on CBS, hosted again by Nikki Glaser! Presenters at Sunday's Golden Globes will include George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Macaulay Culkin, Charli XCX, Hailee Steinfeld, Jennifer Garner, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Hart, Melissa McCarthy, Miley Cyrus, Pamela Anderson, and Snoop Dogg. The 2026 Golden Globes is set to take place Sunday, Jan. 11 from the Beverly Hilton on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2026-golden-globes-presenters-1236467392/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:IN THEATERS:· Primate (Johnny Sequoyah, Troy Kotsur) A horror movie about a group of friends being stalked by a family's beloved pet chimpanzee after it turns violent from being infected with rabies. It stars Johnny Sequoyah, who you may remember as Audrey from "Dexter: New Blood". (78% tomoatoer) · Is This Thing On? (Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Bradley Cooper, Andra Day) As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family--forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form. (85% tomato 89% critics) · Greenland 2: Migration (Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin) Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin return for the sequel to that 2020 movie about a massive comet destroying most of the Earth, and survivors fighting their way to take shelter in an underground bunker in Greenland. It takes plays 10 years later, with the Garrity family forced to leave the safety of the Greenland bunker to find a new home in what's left of Europe. (56% tomato) A New Star Wars Film is on the way, and Tom Cruise is...NOT in it, but he did help. https://screenrant.com/star-wars-starfighter-tom-cruise-help-directing-lightsaber-scene/ Jennifer Lawrence prefers filming intimate scenes with actors she doesn't know. https://people.com/jennifer-lawrence-prefers-filming-sex-scenes-with-actors-she-doesnt-know-11881395 Here's a real hot take from Jennifer Lawrence: Every dog on Earth should be DEAD. She came to this conclusion after becoming a mom. Amanda Seyfried revealed her struggle with “really extreme” obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). https://people.com/amanda-seyfried-reflects-on-ocd-diagnosis-11881618o Ali Wong and Bill Hader have reportedly ended their romantic relationship after over two years of dating. https://people.com/ali-wong-and-bill-hader-split-8772527· AND FINALLYJackass 5 is confirmed to release in June, and Bam Margera will appear, sort of. https://variety.com/2026/film/news/bam-margera-jackass-5-archival-footage-no-new-stunts-1236626366/ · AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lara and Carey discuss their electrifying and herstory-making cameo in the new TLC docuseries about Mary Cosby. They also break down Bradley Cooper possibly addressing those bleph rumors.Then on the penultimate episode of RHOSLC, the ladies continue their residency on the Aegean. Angie starts off the morning with a karmic collision, leading to flying glass and a cut lip. Angie arranges for the ladies to have a photo shoot while donning flowy Grecian goddess gowns; Whitney, Mary and Bronwyn talk Meredith's wobbly aura at lunch while the rest of the women head to the spa. Britani enrages Lisa, Meredith and Angie, once again, with an ill-advised water splash, Lisa divulges her psychic relationship with trees while Bronwyn dodges a helping Muzzy move. The anti-Britani campaign continues at dinner as Heather finally takes a stand for her beleaguered pal, to the shock and dismay of all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Bank Customer Experience Podcast is kicking off 2026 with an episode on new ATM fraud methods and how to prevent them. Podcast host Bradley Cooper spoke with Michael Strange, director of technology services, Cook Solutions Group and Alyssa Luecke, fintech solutions consultant, Cook Solutions Group on this evergreen topic, as criminal groups never stop innovating when it comes to breaking into ATMs.Strange said that the biggest method we are seeing is a resurgence of jackpotting attacks that is being driven in part by "complacency" on the part of financial institutions. In some cases, the criminal groups are still using decades old techniques, while others are taking advantage of vulnerabilities with PCI ports.Some financial institutions have responded to these threats through various gadgets such as alarms. However, Strange pointed out that many times there aren't any procedures in place on how to handle security events. For example, someone might take the top hat off the ATM, which activates the alarm, then they replace it. The financial institution will consider it a false alarm and ignore it when the criminal comes back again to actually finish the jackpotting attack.To address these issues, Strange and Luecke emphasized the importance of overlapping security measures from object detection on cameras to alarms and encryption and more.Strange and Luecke also discussed:How Cook Solutions Group is working with the U.S. Secret Service.The best security practices for banks.The strangest ATM attacks of 2025.What banks can expect in 2026.Listen to the podcast in its entirety above.
Inside the mind of an accused murderer. The diagnosis now at the center of Nick Reiner's defense: schizoaffective disorder. What it is, what it means, and why it wasn't under control. Plus, if their son was struggling, why did Rob and Michele Reiner bring him to a star-studded party hours before everything was changed? And, a check in on the host of that party, Conan O'Brien. His plan to break his silence as he prepares to take the Oscars stage. Then, Jennifer Garner offers rare insight into what made her divorce from Ben Affleck hard. Plus, Bradley Cooper addresses rumors he's had plastic surgery. And, a “The Pitt” star's real life medical emergency. We're with the cast as news breaks about season 3. Then, ET's with star on the rise, Johnny Sequoia as she glams up for a career defining moment. Plus, a look at her terrifying thriller taking on a chimpanzee. And, deceit, lies, betrayal! “The Traitors” new season has it all. Our sneak peek with the cast. Plus, host Alan Cumming gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. How he became besties with Monica Lewinsky. Then, a bestselling novel gets the romcom treatment. Why “People We Meet on Vacation” is about to be your next comfort movie obsession. Plus, ET's inside Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Mirren's Golden Hollywood honor. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Golden Globes week is here and our Heated Rivalry obsession continues. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are officially divorced, we revisit the wild moment Eddie Murphy's Oscar was stolen, and break down a juicy new Real Housewives documentary. Plus: Ashley Tisdale's toxic mom-group drama, the latest twists in Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively, and why the SAG Awards suddenly have a new name. We review the nominations and Dear Bradley Cooper, we have eyes. Love, Lori & JuliaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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COPCK: The Emma Stone Edition! Also, Bradley Cooper denies he's had plastic surgery and we have more info on Bruno Mars' album and tour that's coming to Minneapolis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
¡Buenos días, Javi y Mar! pone la mejor variedad musical con temas como "Clocks" de Coldplay, "Only Girl" de Rihanna, y "Shallow" de Lady Gaga y Bradley Cooper. Pablo López anuncia nuevo disco para 2026, mientras suena "Mira cómo bailan, los amantes". Dua Lipa con "Don't Start Now" y Dani Fernández y Yarea con "No dejaré de abrazarte" también forman parte de la selección musical. Una anécdota destacada es la madre de Jennifer López que, a sus 80 años, deslumbra bailando en la residencia de su hija en Las Vegas, demostrando que el ritmo no tiene edad. Jennifer López, por su parte, comenta a quienes la critican por su vestuario que, con su cuerpo, harían lo mismo. CADENA 100 se consolida como la radio musical que más crece, acompañando a los oyentes con 45 minutos de música sin interrupción.
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On this episode we break down the fatal Minnesota ICE shooting that has ignited outrage nationwide, as new details emerge showing the woman killed by a federal agent was allegedly stalking officers, ramming vehicles, and actively impeding law enforcement before being shot. We unpack what officials say happened, why the narrative keeps shifting, and how this case is already becoming political gasoline. Then we move to the Nick Reiner murder case, where high-profile defense attorney Alan Jackson abruptly quits, reportedly over the staggering cost of expert witnesses and the reality of defending an increasingly complicated case tied to mental health, forensics, and first-degree murder charges. And finally, Meghan Markle's latest rebrand face-plants as her new lifestyle website glitches, crashes, and leaks unfinished content, raising fresh questions about execution, branding, and why nothing ever launches smoothly. Plus, we hit Bradley Cooper addressing plastic surgery rumors, Ali Wong and Bill Hader's quiet split timeline, and the latest celebrity awkwardness you definitely missed.#MinnesotaICEShooting#NickReiner#MeghanMarkleGet more AoA and become a member to get exclusive access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfx0OFE-uMTmJXGPpP7elQ/joinGet Erin C's book here: https://amzn.to/3ITDoO7Get Merch here - https://bit.ly/AnthonyMerchSubscribe to the Anthony On Air Podcast here:Facebook - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirFBYouTube - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirYTApple Podcast - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirAppleSpotify - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirSpotTwitter - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirTwitterInstagram - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirInstaTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyonairpodDiscord - https://discord.gg/78V469aV22Get more at https://www.AnthonyOnAir.com
Kimball Farley is the future. His breakthrough role in "Hippo," the critically acclaimed dark comedy that RogerEbert.com called "an unholy fusion of A Clockwork Orange and Napoleon Dynamite" established him as a talented, chameleon-like actor to watch, then his performance in "The Righteous Gemstones," opposite Bradley Cooper, displayed his range. And now 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for him, with upcoming releases from filmmakers like Tim Sutton, Mark H. Rapaport, and Henry Chaisson showcasing more of what he can do. On this episode, he details his "outside-in" approach to character work, and why changing his appearance is of prime importance with each role. He talks about how writing contributes to his preparation process in beneficial ways, why he believes in the law of attraction, what makes Al Warren and Bradley Cooper great scene partners, why following in the footsteps of his heroes is so important to him, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram
(00:00-8:55) Not a dry eye at Ronnies. Happy birthday Bradley Cooper. Did Jackson vomit at Duke's the other night? Getting your C legs. Do they still use sawdust in schools to clean up vomit?(9:03-15:54) Jackson missed this song so much he listened to it over break. Pseudo interview shows. Blues Money Puck update. Doug's not looking forward to the Cardinal season. Turning the page to butt ass, but at least they're turning the page.(16:04-19:10) It's time to announce the winner of Day 1 of the EMOTD competition.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We're kicking off the year with an incredible weekend at the box office! Stranger Things is on the big screen and selling lots of concessions. Does this mean Netflix and movie theaters can work together?? The Housemaid drops only 3% in Weekend 3! Marty Supreme hits $56 mil domestic to pass Uncut Gems as A24's 3rd biggest hit. Are Timothee Chalamet and Sydney Sweeney officially movie stars? Plus we break down Bradley Cooper's love letter to standup comedy, IS THIS THING ON? Huge ep. -- Remember to Rate (5 Stars), Review (Great show, blah, blah, blah) and Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b-o-boys-movie-box-office/id1489892648 E-mail us: theboboyspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theboboyspodcast Follow us on TikTok and Instagram: @TheBOBoysPod Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@theboboys Our AWESOME artwork was provided by the talented Ellie Skrzat. Check out her work at https://ellieskrzat.com/ Thanks to WannaBO VP of Interns Christopher for running our social media!
Testing, testing…does anybody know? Is this thing on? It depends on who you ask, frankly. The Blank Check team are divided on Bradley Cooper's latest offering, the divorce dramedy Is This Thing On? Can you just walk in off the street to do an open mic at the Comedy Cellar? No. Is Peyton Manning one of our finest athlete actors? Yes. Is Griffin's opinion of this film possibly strained by his anxiety over the New York City mayoral election? Probably. Join us for an episode that we hope is funnier than Will Arnett's sad sack stand-up, but also probably not as brilliant as Bradley Cooper's performance as a guy named “Balls.” Read the Cybertruck article Listen to Cannes I Kick It Watch the Vic Mensa ft. Wyclef Jean performance on Colbert Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won't want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook! Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arnett stars in Bradley Cooper's new film, ‘Is This Thing On?' as a man who turns to the New York comedy scene as he grapples with his divorce. The ‘SmartLess' podcast co-host talked with Terry Gross about voicework, how ‘Arrested Development' changed his life, and being a troublemaker in school. Also, critic David Bianculli shares his picks for best TV of 2025.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sean and Amanda kick off the show by reacting to the brief teaser released for Alejandro G. Iñárritu's ‘Digger' starring Tom Cruise (1:08). They then cover two new releases that they found absolutely baffling in Bradley Cooper's ‘Is This Thing On?' (4:17) and James L. Brooks' ‘Ella McCay' (23:17). Finally, they share their top ten most underseen and overlooked movies of the year (45:01). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Producers: Jack Sanders and Jacob Cornett Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It's on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices