Podcast appearances and mentions of Elijah Wood

This week, Elijah Wood is paired up with Rachel Leigh Cook in the little-seen hospital drama THE BUMBLEBEE FLIES ANYWAY! Mike and Mike are asking the important questions in this one like, "Is this actually a stealth sequel to RADIO FLYER?"

¡Bienvenidos a otra intro de Héroes! En esta oportunidad anailzamos las críticas negativas que está recibiendo "Wolverine" de Insomniac, comentamos la primera imagen de Elijah Wood como Frodo en "The Hunt For Gollum", se viene "Gremlins 3" para 2028 , se casteó a Mason Thames como Dick Grayson para "Dynamic Duo", ¿Guillermo Del Toro haría un live action de Evangelion para Netflix?, ¡y más! ▶ Encontranos en nuestras redes: IVOOX: https://bit.ly/3vKq8FE SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3hJzh9g INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heroes.radio YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroesRadio Cafecito: https://cafecito.app/heroesradio Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/3VkP3fV Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3vgwM8U

THE BATTLE OF HELMS DEEP & GOLLUM STEALS THE SHIOW! Find your new fall favorites at Quince! Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or shop at https://Quince.com/REJECTS to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Quince is now available in Canada and the UK, too! Jackie Bonsignore & Paige Kimsey continue their first-time Lord of the Rings journey with The Two Towers Extended Edition! In this Lord of the Rings Part 2 full movie reaction and review, Jackie & Paige experience Peter Jackson's epic sequel and its extended scenes for the very first time. They react to Gollum and Sméagol's unforgettable conversation, Éowyn meeting Aragorn, the March of the Ents, Samwise Gamgee's inspiring speech, and the legendary Battle of Helm's Deep! The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Directed by Peter Jackson (The Hobbit, King Kong), The Two Towers stars Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins (Sin City, Yellowjackets), Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee (The Goonies, Stranger Things), Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn (Green Book, A History of Violence), Ian McKellen as Gandalf (X-Men, Gods and Monsters), Andy Serkis as Gollum (Planet of the Apes, Black Panther), Orlando Bloom as Legolas (Pirates of the Caribbean, Kingdom of Heaven), Bernard Hill as King Théoden (Titanic, The Boys from the Blackstuff), and Miranda Otto as Éowyn (War of the Worlds, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina). Jackie & Paige discuss Andy Serkis' groundbreaking Gollum performance, Aragorn's journey, the people of Rohan, the expanded Boromir and Faramir flashback, Helm's Deep, and how the Extended Edition compares with the theatrical cut. Their journey through Middle-earth continues ahead of Andy Serkis' The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Follow Jackie Bonsignore: https://www.instagram.com/jackiebonsignore/ Follow Jon Maturan: https://www.instagram.com/jonmaturan/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The XBOX Reset continues, and what it means for Halo's future. Destiny is saved from its dark fate, as Marathon may not run its course. An Wolverine is not what the internet wants you to think. The Paramount/WB merger jumps another hurdle, while Resident Evil breaks out. Plus Daredevil Born Again gets unconverted.

This week, Elijah Wood leads a huge ensemble cast that includes Jordana Brewster, Clea Duvall, Josh Hartnett, and more in the 1998 cult classic THE FACULTY! Doing for alien invasion movies what SCREAM did for slashers, the film is directed by Robert Rodriguez, written by Kevin Williamson, and features tons of fun visual effects and movie references!

JACKIE & PAIGE ENTER MIDDLE-EARTH FOR THE FIRST TIME—AND THEY'RE STARTING WITH THE EXTENDED EDITION! Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/rejects. Jackie Bonsignore & Paige Kimsey watch their very first Lord of the Rings movie with The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition in this first-time reaction and review. Beginning their journey through Peter Jackson's Middle-earth on the Road to The Hunt for Gollum, Jackie & Paige meet Frodo, Gandalf, Aragorn, Sam, Legolas, Gimli, Boromir, and Gollum for the first time. They react to “Concerning Hobbits,” the Nazgûl pursuit, the Council of Elrond, “One does not simply walk into Mordor,” the Mines of Moria, “You shall not pass,” Galadriel's gifts, and the emotional battle at Amon Hen! The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Directed by Peter Jackson (King Kong, The Lovely Bones), The Fellowship of the Ring stars Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins (Sin City, Yellowjackets), Ian McKellen as Gandalf (X-Men, Gods and Monsters), Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn (Green Book, Eastern Promises), Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee (The Goonies, Stranger Things), Sean Bean as Boromir (Game of Thrones, GoldenEye), Cate Blanchett as Galadriel (Elizabeth, Carol), Orlando Bloom as Legolas (Pirates of the Caribbean, Kingdom of Heaven), John Rhys-Davies as Gimli (Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Sliders), and Andy Serkis as Gollum (Planet of the Apes, Andor). Jackie & Paige share their first impressions of Middle-earth, the Fellowship, Peter Jackson's world-building, Howard Shore's iconic score, and the additional history and character development found in the Extended Edition. Their journey also builds toward Andy Serkis and Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, arriving in 2027. Follow Jackie Bonsignore: https://www.instagram.com/jackiebonsignore/ Follow Paige Kimsey https://www.instagram.com/paige.popcorn?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Mikes are bringing in Disaster Movie Expert Producer Collin to discuss Elijah Wood's first real foray into big blockbuster filmmaking, Mimi Leder's 1998 film DEEP IMPACT! Famously released around the same time as Michael Bay's ARMAGEDDON - a movie with a similar plot - this boasts a huge cast that includes Morgan Freeman, Tea Leoni, Robert Duvall, and more, all of whom are counting down the days until an asteroid collides with Earth.

This week, Elijah Wood stars as The Artful Dodger in the Wonderful World of Disney TV movie version of OLIVER TWIST! Also starring Richard Dreyfuss as Fagin - and if you watch it on YouTube, you can see it as it was originally broadcast, with vintage commercials intact!

Today, Justin, Darcy and Nate recap their experience at Fan Expo Canada 2026 and ask whether this year's convention lived up to expectations. They discuss the overcrowded show floor, the noticeable absence of major studio activations, and an expanded Artist Alley that often felt too congested to properly explore. Despite the disappointing floor experience, the convention still delivered some memorable panels. Justin shares highlights from X-Men: The Animated Series, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, and an unpredictable appearance from Mark Hamill. Darcy and Nate also discuss panels for KPop Demon Hunters, the upcoming film Stuntman with Jay Baruchel, and “Fellowship Reunited,” celebrating 25 years of The Lord of the Rings with Elijah Wood and Billy Boyd. It's an honest conversation about the highs, the lows, and everything that shaped their weekend at Canada's biggest celebration of fandom. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREFollow Eatcentric - Same geeks. New Eats

This week, Elijah Wood begins transitioning from family films into more adult-oriented roles in Ang Lee's THE ICE STORM! As part of a large ensemble that includes Sigourney Weaver, Kevin Kline, Tobey Maguire, Christina Ricci, Katie Holmes, David Krumholtz, and more, the film follows several families exploring the sexual morays of the 1970s. A melancholy film while also surprisingly funny, this is easily one of Elijah's best films of the '90s!

Episode 267: Join us this week as we usher in autumn with good friend Nichole of Light & Shadow: A Horror Podcast. Here to take a whimsical, childhood journey with us, as we review the classic  animated series Over the Garden Wall from 2014, and that's a rock fact!Make sure to join us next week where we will be covering the 1987 film, Flowers in the Attic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.

Mark and Niall discuss the 1998 disaster film Deep Impact. Directed by Mimi Leder and starring Morgan Freeman, Téa Leoni, Robert Duvall and a deadly comet, the movie focuses on what happens when a massive wave attempts to catch Elijah Wood. In this episode, they also talk about disaster films, huge waves, and ensemble casts. Enjoy!

Let's end this 8 film Twin movies month with the “meteor about to hit Earth” disaster movies of the 90's. One starting Elijah Wood, Robert Duvall, Tea Leone, and Morgan Freeman in Deep Impact where one of the darkest scenes in cinema history happens. The other is BIG! Our first Michael Bay film and an important one at that. The highest grossing film of 1998 as well as the film that introduced I Don't Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith to the masses. Starring Bruce Williams, Liv Tyler, Ben Affleck, and Billy Bob Thorton. Follow Billy and Raul on Bluesky @masterofpuns196 and @raulvaderrdz as well as the main show @synspod

This week, Mike and Mike are joined by the members of the Original Montana Film Guide podcast to talk about Elijah Wood in 1996's FLIPPER! Also starring Paul Hogan and Jonathan Banks, the famous dolphin of 1960s TV was reimagined for a '90s audience, leaving us with important question like, "Did Elijah ever get to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers in concert?"

The Monkey (2025) Review | Real Horrorshow Podcast What happens when a creepy toy monkey starts beating its drum—and people start dying? In this episode of Real Horrorshow Podcast, we take a deep dive into The Monkey (2025), Osgood Perkins' darkly funny supernatural horror film based on the short story by Stephen King. Starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell, Sarah Levy, Adam Scott, and Elijah Wood, The Monkey follows twin brothers whose lives are haunted by a cursed toy monkey capable of triggering seemingly random and horrific deaths. We break down the movie from every angle, including the characters and performances, story and writing, directing, cinematography, production design, effects, and overall production. Then we go beyond the movie itself to talk about the real horrors hiding underneath the comedy and carnage—the themes and ideas that make The Monkey more than just another horror movie about a creepy toy. Is The Monkey a worthy Stephen King adaptation? Does Osgood Perkins successfully balance horror and dark comedy? And what does the movie have to say about the things that actually scare us?   Find Us Online - Website: www.realhorrorshowpodcast.com - Twitter: www.twitter.com/Horrorshowpod - Support: www.realhorrorshow.com/support/ - Submit: www.realhorrorshow.com/submission-guidelines/  Good Things to Support Quileute Move to Higher Ground Red Canary Song List of BLM Affiliated Charities Abortion Funds in Every State Shout Your Abortion Abortion and Miscarriage Support Support Families in Palestine  Credits - Host: Samantha Oty. Instagram: @samiswritingstuff, Website: https://samanthaoty.wixsite.com/mysite/ - Host: Stormy Skies. Instagram: @thestormyskies Website: https://stormyskies3.wixsite.com/stormyskies - End Song: 'Creepy Doll' by Jonathan Coulton. Website: www.jonathancoulton.com About Us Sam and Stormy died and they can't get into Heaven until they watch every single horror movie on Netflix. But, like, those movies are constantly changing, so it seems like someone is yanking their chain. 

Elijah Wood stars in a coming-of-age story set in the 1970s south, while his father Kevin Costner deals with his PTSD from Vietnam... this is THE WAR!

This week, Elijah Wood gets top billing over Kevin Costner in the 1994 coming-of-age story THE WAR, about a poor family living in the 1970s South in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. And don't worry - it's got Creedence on the soundtrack!

This week, it's time to talk about one of the most notorious films of the '90s, a movie that is arguably more remembered for Roger Ebert's scathing review of it than for the movie itself. So we have to ask: is NORTH as bad as its reputation? Could Rob Reiner - who had directed so many classic films - stumble this much in his generational run? Couldn't the insane cast this movie assembles save it somehow? Well, it's time to find out - since Elijah Wood is in it, we've got to talk about NORTH!

The beautiful boys of the Straight Chilling Podcast join Caitlin to cover 1993's The Good Son. It appears to have been a critical miss at the time, but a longtime fan favorite for genre lovers. We talk about child psychopathy, monstrous motherhood, 90s parenting, and more. Tangents include: Straight Chilling's upcoming 600th episode, evil children, a spooky FMK (and the resulting discussion on spectrophilia), Daniel Radcliffe vs Elijah Wood, Soju's beef with Elijah, Macaulay Culkin's name, Stephen King's Maine, DVD shopping, breakfast for dinner, sleeping with fans on, and fragrance.

It's time for the biggest movie of young Elijah Wood's career (well, unless you count BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II). This week, Elijah Wood is paired up with the biggest child star on the planet in the early '90s, Macaulay Culkin, for a tense thriller about a sociopathic child. Or is it a dark comedy? Did it really traumatize a generation? And most importantly - is it any good (son)? We'll find out if Mr. Highway is thinking about the end!

Ready or not, here comes Josh and Jade with a fresh movie review of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. The 2026 American comedy slasher film is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett and written by Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy. It is a sequel to Ready or Not (2019) and stars Samara Weaving as Grace MacCaullay. The movie also stars Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, David Cronenberg, and Elijah Wood. Set immediately after the events of Ready or Not, it follows Grace as she must protect her estranged sister (Newton) while being hunted by five elite families in a high-stakes ritual to claim a seat of ultimate power.Find out if the sequel is trash or treasure by listening now.

In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker take a nostalgic, chaotic trip through Super Nintendo games, Super Punch-Out, '90s child stars, Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood, The Good Son, Richie Rich, The Pagemaster, Streets of Rage, Donkey Kong Country, and morbid family humor. The episode begins with a friendly debate about Super Punch-Out for the Super Nintendo, including Gabby Jay knockout times, Nintendo Power dreams, Chrissy Gordon's impossible six-second record, and whether JJ and Tucker should create a 48-hour leaderboard challenge with screenshots, matching Nintendo Switch hardware, and an Applebee's prize for the winner. From there, JJ and Tucker talk about retro gaming, SNES controllers for Nintendo Switch Online, classic arcade-style pattern recognition, Mike Tyson's Punch-Out, Streets of Rage, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time, Sunset Riders, Donkey Kong Country, and the strange cultural stereotypes baked into some classic video game characters. Then the conversation takes a sharp turn into The Good Son, the 1993 psychological thriller starring Macaulay Culkin and Elijah Wood. JJ walks Tucker through the movie's disturbing plot, including Henry's manipulation, Mr. Highway, the crossbow, the ice-skating scene, the bathtub revelation, the cliff ending, and the brutal final choice between saving a nephew or a son. JJ and Tucker also discuss why The Good Son was controversial in the 1990s, how Macaulay Culkin's father reportedly helped push him into the role after Home Alone 2, and why audiences were anxious about seeing one of the world's most famous child actors play a child killer. That leads into a bigger conversation about child star fame, including Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood, Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Abigail Breslin, Mickey Rooney, Shirley Temple, and what it means for a kid actor to become a full cultural phenomenon. The episode wraps with memories of Richie Rich, The Pagemaster, the "Dad not found" computer line, dead-parent humor, rejected Christmas card ideas, and the weirdly healing power of making a very dark joke with exactly the right person.

This week, Elijah Wood is front-and-center as the star of the Disney adventure film based on the classic Mark Twain book, THE ADVENTURES OF HUCK FINN! From director Stephen Sommers (who would go on to direct Mike D favorite THE MUMMY), Wood stars alongside Courtney B. Vance, as well as a huge ensemble cast including Ron Perlman, Robbie Coltrane, Curtis Armstrong, and Anne Heche (in her film debut)!

On this week's episode of the pod, Jamelle and John cover Michael Bay's 1998 asteroid movie Armageddon — the one where oil drillers, not astronauts, are sent to save the world. They discuss why it reads as the most right-wing film they've covered: a movie that valorizes blue-collar white masculinity and treats scientists and bureaucrats as obstacles, an opening sequence that prefigures 9/11, and a worldview that anticipates George W. Bush–era conservatism. Also covered: the Michael Bay auteur-versus-slop debate, "space dementia," the movie's cynicism about government, and how impossible the physics actually is. Plus listener feedback and a look at what's ahead.Next on the main feed (new episodes every two weeks): the other 1998 asteroid movie, Mimi Leder's Deep Impact, with Robert Duvall, Téa Leoni, Elijah Wood, Morgan Freeman, and Vanessa Redgrave.Support the show at patreon.com/unclearpod — $5/month for roughly six episodes a month, including a weekly politics show and discussions of the political and military thrillers of the Cold War. You can reach us for feedback at: unclearandpresentfeedback@fastmail.com.

It's Macaulay Culkin day on the podcast! Today we've brought on DOCTOR Justin Gautreau to talk about his past book, The Last Word, about old Hollywood novelists and screenwriters and his upcoming book about W.R. Burnett, author of Little Caesar (the very first gangster movie ever made). These oft overlooked 90's movies feature Ted Danson, Elijah Woods, and one of the most shocking movie endings from a child star ever

This week, Elijah Wood stars alongside Mel Gibson and Jamie Lee Curtis in one of the very first screenplays written by J.J. Abrams, 1992's FOREVER YOUNG! Gibson is a pre-World War II fighter pilot who gets cryogenically frozen and wakes up in the '90s, where he befriends Elijah Wood and goes on a journey to return to the one he loves!

Another fun-filled episode of Nerds Talking is here, packed with laughs, movie reviews, entertainment news, and plenty of geeky conversations!Join Lafayette and Carlos as they bring you your weekly dose of entertainment news before taking an unexpected detour into the world of international soccer tournaments—not just the World Cup, but some of the biggest competitions from around the globe.One thing becomes very clear throughout the episode: Lafayette absolutely refuses to stop working on his Christopher Walken impression. Whether it's spot-on or hilariously off the rails... we'll let you decide!This week's movie reviews include Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, starring Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood, Shawn Hatosy, and David Cronenberg. Does the sequel live up to the original's twisted blend of horror and comedy? We break it all down. (Wikipedia)We also dive into the explosive martial arts action film The Furious, directed by Kenji Tanigaki, starring Mo Tse, Joe Taslim, Yang Enyou, Jeeja Yanin, Brian Le, and Yayan Ruhian. After Wang Wei's daughter is kidnapped by a ruthless criminal network, his only ally is Navin, a journalist searching for his own missing wife. Together, they unleash a relentless campaign of vengeance against an army of deadly criminals. But the real question is... is it actually exciting, or is it as boring as The Raid? (Yeah... we said it.) You'll have to listen to hear our verdict! (Wikipedia)Looking for your next binge? We also discuss which television series we'd recommend to someone who has somehow gone their entire life without ever watching a TV show. If you could only recommend a handful of series to introduce someone to television, what would they be? We compare our lists and make our cases.Plus, we count down and discuss the Top 10 highest-grossing animated movies of all time, revisit some classics, debate the rankings, and celebrate the films that became worldwide box office sensations.It's another episode full of movie talk, nostalgia, laughs, impressions, random debates, and the kind of nerdy conversations you've come to expect from Nerds Talking.Tune in, laugh along with us, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share the show with your fellow nerds!#NerdsTalking #Podcast #EntertainmentNews #MovieReview #ReadyOrNot2 #TheFurious #JoeTaslim #SamaraWeaving #ChristopherWalken #HorrorMovies #MartialArtsMovies #ActionMovies #AnimatedMovies #TVShows #PopCulture #GeekCulture #FilmPodcast #MoviePodcast #Movies #Streaming #ComedyPodcast #NerdCulture

This week, Elijah Wood co-stars with JURASSIC PARK's Joe Mazzello in 1992's RADIO FLYER! Directed by Richard Donner, from the writer of THE SANDLOT, and also featuring Lorraine Bracco, Adam Baldwin, John Heard, and an uncredited Tom Hanks, it's a film that mixes flights of fantasy with realistic depictions of incredibly dark subject matter. How well does it mesh together? Now you can find out!

From Hell Month rolls on with a visit to Rock Harbor, Maine, where little Henry is up to no good! The guys revisit the 1993 psychological thriller ‘The Good Son,' starring Macaulay Culkin and Elijah Wood. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Matt Pevic The Ringer is committed to responsible trading. Please visit https://fanduel.com/predicts to learn more about the resources and helpline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Original Air Date: 10/09/2023We had to throw up a throwback this week. We're having you all retake our class on "Maniac" from 2012. It's a remake of the 1980 classic by the same name but his one stars Elijah Wood! And the unique mostly POV perspective makes this one extra trippy as we get to see most of the movie through the eyes of the killer. Listen, enjoy, tell a friend and we'll be back on schedule next week.Follow us on Instagram @SlashU_PodcastEmail us at SlashUPodcast@gmail.comCheck out the Facebook page too: SlashU PodcastClick any of the Amazon links at SlashUPodcast.com to support the showThanks to ZapSplat.com for our Sound FX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Elijah Wood spends the summer with some family friends, learns some life lessons, and maybe teaches the adults a thing or two while he's at it! Wood stars alongside real-life married couple Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, plus a pre-HOCUS POCUS Thora Birch in PARADISE!

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into animated paranoia and Marvel mayhem with two highly anticipated new releases. First up is Among Us on Paramount Plus, the animated adaptation of the hit social deduction game. Featuring a voice cast that includes Randall Park, Ashley Johnson, Yvette Nicole Brown, Elijah Wood, Dan Stevens, and Patton Oswalt, the series follows a crew trapped aboard a spaceship where one of them is not what they seem. Blending comedy, mystery, and plenty of paranoia, the show expands the world of the game while keeping the tension and betrayals that made it a phenomenon. We are breaking down the cast, the humor, and whether the series successfully translates the experience of the game to television. Then we turn to Jay & Silent Bob: Jays of Future Past #1, written by Kevin Smith with interior art by Giuseppe Camuncoli. After decades of references to Marvel throughout the View Askewniverse, Jay and Silent Bob finally make their way into the Marvel Universe itself. When Doctor Doom decides that the dim-witted duo must die, the Fantastic Four, Avengers, X-Men, and a host of Marvel heroes are drawn into a chaotic adventure to save them from a lethal case of superhero overload. Packed with Marvel history, Kevin Smith humor, and plenty of surprises for longtime fans, this crossover is a love letter to both the View Askewniverse and the Marvel Universe. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #AmongUs #JayAndSilentBob #ParamountPlus #Marvel #NewComicBookDay

Recorded Live at the Tribeca Film Festival In this special retrospective episode, we revisit two standout conversations recorded live at the Tribeca Film Festival — moments that capture the raw creative pulse of independent filmmaking. First, actor and producer Elijah Wood joins us to discuss his darkly comedic thriller Come To Daddy, reflecting on the film's twisted emotional core, its genre‑bending tone, and the joy of championing bold, off‑kilter storytelling. Then, acclaimed director Mary Harron sits down to explore Charley Says, her haunting and humanistic portrait of the women once under Charles Manson's influence.  Together, these conversations form a living archive of Tribeca's spirit — fearless, curious, and deeply committed to the power of character‑driven stories. SAVE 17% ON PLUS  

Steven Spielberg has made five movies about aliens, and his newest — Disclosure Day — might be his most theologically provocative yet. Adam Holtz from Plugged In joins Brian From to break down a film where Emily Blunt plays a TV reporter chosen by extraterrestrials as their mouthpiece, a government whistleblower is on the run, and two nuns grapple with what alien contact would mean for their faith. Spielberg has been openly asking the question: if it were proven that aliens exist and the government has known, what would that do to your belief system? Adam also flags an interesting Gospel Coalition piece arguing the whole film tracks the Exodus narrative — Moses, Aaron, Pharaoh, parting of the Red Sea — which makes sense given Spielberg's Jewish faith. Then a quick look at Among Us, the popular video game now turned into an animated murder mystery on Paramount Plus starring Elijah Wood. Full reviews at pluggedin.com. Also: Adam and Brian discover they've officially become their parents, and somehow their small group conversations are now mostly about what hurts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Scherer didn't set out to make an expansive and deeply heartfelt show about mortality. He set out to make a funny YouTube video about a carne asada burrito. A hundred episodes of Last Meals later—with Tom Hanks, Jason Kelce, and Elijah Wood having sat in the chair—he's built the best food talk show online. The executive director of culinary content at Mythical Entertainment and NYT best-selling author joins Matt to talk food, grief, celebrity, and the last thing you'd ever want to eat. Subscribe to This Is TASTE: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Scotty and Andrew try to survive yet another night of playing hide and seek as they discuss "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come". They also talking about things that seem to be haunting Andrew's house, and of course stay tuned until the end to hear listener comments and what Andrew has chosen for their next movie!"Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" was once again directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, otherwise known as Radio Silence. After surviving a night of deadly Hide and Seek, Grace must once again survive a day and night of Satanists trying to murder her, but this time she's joined by her sister, Faith.Feel free to send us a message! What did you think of this movie? Of this episode? Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/FunWithHorrorPodcastFollow us on social media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/396586601815924Twitter - https://twitter.com/funwhorrorInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/fun_with_horror_podcast/FWH + Fangoria collab:For 20% off at the Fango Shop, just enter FUN_WITH_HORROR_PODCAST at checkout!

Send us a text or a voicemailAfter surviving one deadly game, a group of old friends must now outrun four rival podcasts competing not for chart supremacy, but for a powerful treasure - the friends they made along the way. On Episode 723 of Trick or Treat Radio our featured film discussion is Ready or Not 2: Here I Come from the directing collective known as Radio Silence! We also talk about our favorite films to quote, how Elijah Wood can do no wrong, and we react to the trailer for the upcoming Adam Wingard film, Onslaught! So grab your favorite blood stained wedding attire, give your old Papa Bava Booey a call, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Fall, 2000 foot towers, The Descent, Frozen, Fall 2: Deadpoint, The Spierig Brother, Undead, Meatballs 2, Police Academy 2, Moving Violations, Spaceballs, Remo Williams, Wendie Jo Sperber, Babes, Bosom Buddies, The Mandalorian and Grogu, John Wayne, mudskippers warp speed and laser guns, Star Wars, Phil Tippet, Frank Henenlotter, Travis Knight, ParaNorman, Kubo and the Two Strings, the Volume technology, Battlestar Galactica, we have Star Wars at home, Werner Herzog, The Unknown, The Hands of Orlac, Revolt of the Zombies, Captive Wild Woman, The Lost Planet, The Nutty Professor, Slaughter of the Vampires, Poltergeist, Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan, Harry Potter, The Crow: Wicked Prayer, Splice, Three Days in the Woods, The Battery, Black Lake, The Fun Park, TJ Miller, Cloverfield, Bad Ghost, Sean Pertwee, Dog Soldiers, The Invitation, Dead Heat, The Ring, Event Horizon, Queen of Black Magic, Keith David, They Live, The Thing, John Carpenter, Waxwork, The Prophecy, Ticks, Parker Stevenson, Bruce Dern, Silent Running, Toolbox Murders, Swamp Devil, John Barrymore, Dennis Weaver, UHF, Duel, Don Diamond, Papa Bava, Spider-Noir, Nicolas Cage, Tim Curry, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Undead, Winchester, The Spierig Brothers, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Radio Silence, Southbound, The Mummy, Shawn Hatosy, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Iron Eagle, Kid Video, jump the shark, Kathryn Newton, Samara Weaving, Elijah Wood, Todd Bridges, Gen V, They Will Kill You, Fools and Folklore, Ash from Evil Dead, Shaun from Shaun of the Dead, Reggie from Phantasm, on fleek this week, Papa Bava Booey, and The Critiqueables.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

Jason's day at the Twins game -- he threw out the first pitch, yummy mummy bread made from a mummy tummy, Alamo Drafthouse makes changes and is making people (including Elijah Wood) mad, and Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein are NOT dating even though they're starring in a new Netflix movie togetherSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daniel Radcliffe joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to dig deep into his entire career, including his recent Tony-nominated role in Broadway's "Every Brilliant Thing" and the NBC sitcom "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins." Radcliffe also gets candid about his "Harry Potter" experience, his feelings toward the HBO reboot actors, the lasting impact of doing "Equus," the on-stage mistake he still thinks about from "Merrily We Roll Along," getting compared to Elijah Wood, and a lot more. ... Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage's podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today's most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ ... Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media: - https://www.facebook.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope - https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast Looking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe Browse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e Special thanks to... - Host: Vinnie Mancuso - Producer: Jamie Muffett - Social media: Karen Jenkins, Sky Silverman - Design: Jen Foreman - Additional support: Kasey Howe, Suzy Woltmann, Jenn Zilioli

Dawn tells the tale of what happens to bees when you give them cocaine. Kate And William are putting the crown above their family. Elijah Wood is unhappy with Alamo Drafthouse. The MN Health Dept. is getting a bit too creative reminding people to stay clean before going into the pool this summer!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 254: This week we start week two of our, What We Missed in 2025 theme. To gives us a hand, we brought on toxic friend of the show, Steven of the Spoils of Horror podcast to cover 2025's The Toxic Avenger. Is it as offensive as the original? Find out..Make sure to join us next week as we go goth, with Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein from you guessed it, 2025!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.

Today's episode starts with one of the biggest cliffhangers in recent Rizzuto Show history: Riz finally gets the results from his sleep study. Will he officially become a CPAP guy? Is he about to start "microdosing life support" every night? Or will doctors somehow discover an entirely new category of terrible sleep? The crew weighs in with equal parts concern, medical expertise they definitely don't have, and relentless roasting.Things somehow spiral into a discussion about waking up twenty times a night, cortisol overload, testosterone levels, hormone therapy, NAD shots, and the possibility that everyone on the show is slowly becoming a science experiment. Basically, if you've ever hit your 40s and wondered what happened, this conversation is for you.Then it's on to movie theater controversy as Alamo Drafthouse sparks outrage by replacing their old-school paper ordering system with QR code phone ordering. The crew debates whether phones belong anywhere near a movie screen, whether glowing screens ruin the experience, and if Elijah Wood might be the most passionate movie theater defender on Earth.Meanwhile, Riz and his wife are considering a rare date night at the movies, leading to a surprisingly intense discussion about movie choices, theater etiquette, and whether anyone should ever be playing a game on their phone during a film.In Crap On Celebrities, the gang dives into music festival drama as performers start dropping out of the America 250 celebration while Vanilla Ice somehow remains standing. There's also talk about Riot Fest's loaded lineup, Tom Morello's latest festival announcement, Violet Grohl's debut album, Willie Nelson making chart history, and upcoming movies that might actually be worth leaving the house for.The entertainment world doesn't escape unscathed either. The crew discusses Brad Pitt family drama, Nicolas Cage changing his name to avoid riding the Coppola family coattails, Toy Story 5 preparing to emotionally destroy an entire generation again, and the strange reality that kids today would rather stare at a tablet than play with actual toys.Then comes one of the day's biggest debates: the Mount Rushmore of arena rock. Queen, Journey, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, U2, and more all enter the argument as the crew tries to determine which bands truly deserve arena rock immortality.Add in celebrity birthdays, bizarre movie facts, festival announcements, old concert memories, and enough sarcasm to power a small city, and you've got another completely normal day with The Rizzuto Show.If you're looking for a daily comedy show packed with ridiculous conversations, pop culture commentary, music news, and the kind of friendship that only comes from years of roasting each other on the radio, this episode delivers.The Rizzuto Show remains the daily comedy show where sleep studies become comedy material, movie theater policies become national debates, and arena rock rankings become blood feuds.Thanks for making us part of your daily comedy show routine.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rizz is having an existential crisis after discovering his son's feet are officially bigger than his. The gang dives headfirst into the emotional rollercoaster of watching kids grow up, the weird realization that childhood doesn't last forever, and why parents secretly measure their self-worth against shoe sizes.A family in California is desperately searching for answers after a delivery driver allegedly walked off with their cat. Yes, their actual cat. Not a package. Not a box. The cat. The crew debates whether the world's chillest feline was simply too trusting and whether every pet owner should now be suspicious of compliments from delivery drivers.Then there's the woman who somehow handed over her debit card and nearly ten thousand dollars in cash after falling for an unbelievable rideshare scam. The gang attempts to understand how these scams work while also wondering how many red flags a person can ignore before reality taps them on the shoulder.Meanwhile, an airline passenger claims a cup of coffee caused life-changing injuries in the absolute worst place imaginable. What follows is an in-depth discussion on airplane coffee, turbulence, questionable beverage decisions, and why nobody wants to gamble with hot liquids at 35,000 feet.The conversation takes another turn when Rizz discovers a tick between his toes and immediately starts worrying about Alpha-Gal Syndrome. Because apparently adulthood is just a series of increasingly specific fears.As if that wasn't enough, the crew uncovers one of the strangest side hustles on the internet: cosplay models selling "foot juice" to convention attendees. Yes, exactly what it sounds like. No, nobody is proud of humanity after hearing this story.Rizz finally gets the results from his sleep study. Will he officially become a CPAP guy? Is he about to start "microdosing life support" every night? Or will doctors somehow discover an entirely new category of terrible sleep? The crew weighs in with equal parts concern, medical expertise they definitely don't have, and relentless roasting.Things somehow spiral into a discussion about waking up twenty times a night, cortisol overload, testosterone levels, hormone therapy, NAD shots, and the possibility that everyone on the show is slowly becoming a science experiment. Basically, if you've ever hit your 40s and wondered what happened, this conversation is for you.Then it's on to movie theater controversy as Alamo Drafthouse sparks outrage by replacing their old-school paper ordering system with QR code phone ordering. The crew debates whether phones belong anywhere near a movie screen, whether glowing screens ruin the experience, and if Elijah Wood might be the most passionate movie theater defender on Earth.Meanwhile, Riz and his wife are considering a rare date night at the movies, leading to a surprisingly intense discussion about movie choices, theater etiquette, and whether anyone should ever be playing a game on their phone during a film.In Crap On Celebrities, the gang dives into music festival drama as performers start dropping out of the America 250 celebration while Vanilla Ice somehow remains standing. There's also talk about Riot Fest's loaded lineup, Tom Morello's latest festival announcement, Violet Grohl's debut album, Willie Nelson making chart history, and upcoming movies that might actually be worth leaving the house for.The entertainment world doesn't escape unscathed either. The crew discusses Brad Pitt family drama, Nicolas Cage changing his name to avoid riding the Coppola family coattails, Toy Story 5 preparing to emotionally destroy an entire generation again, and the strange reality that kids today would rather stare at a tablet than play with actual toys.Then comes one of the day's biggest debates: the Mount Rushmore of arena rock. Queen, Journey, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, U2, and more all enter the argument as the crew tries to determine which bands truly deserve arena rock immortality.What began as a normal conversation about wedding presents quickly turned into an absolutely ridiculous debate over what happens when a group of radio personalities starts shopping online with zero adult supervision. One minute we're talking about gift registries. The next minute we're researching blow-up dolls, discussing payment plans, comparing shipping options, and wondering whether a fully wrapped mystery package would instantly become the most talked-about item at the reception.Because apparently that's where our brains go.Would the bride find it funny? Would the groom appreciate the joke? Would security escort us from the venue? These are the important questions tackled by your favorite collection of professional broadcasters pretending to be functioning adults.Then things somehow become even more competitive with a packed edition of The Riz Quiz.Listeners step up to test their knowledge against the clock in a rapid-fire battle featuring geography, sports, movies, history, fast food, random facts, and several questions that instantly made people question everything they thought they knew. There were strong performances, surprise eliminations, and at least one answer that will live in infamy among breakfast cereal enthusiasts.We also discover that some questions are a lot easier when you're listening from your car than when you're the one actually under pressure. As always, confidence levels ranged from "I've got this" to "Why did I call in?" in record time.The result is exactly the kind of chaos you've come to expect from The Rizzuto Show: random conversations, questionable logic, competitive trivia, and a group of friends somehow turning ordinary topics into complete nonsense.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Amazon Driver Caught on Camera Taking Family's Cat During a DeliveryWoman loses nearly $10K after giving envelope of money to Uber driver in Lebanon CountyMan Says He Suffered 'Excruciating Pain' and Scarring After 'Boiling' Coffee Spilled on His Lap During FlightCosplay stars caught hawking truly revolting products at California anime festival — and they sold outShrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling BeeMan tries to tear down Butler County home with excavator after argumentCrimeMan Back In Trouble Over Crack PunDrunk driver caught with 'homemade cannon' in VernonFlorida Man Allegedly Smashed Store Window With Chainsaw to Steal Pokémon Cards Worth $12,000Man Turns Himself in for Allegedly Vandalizing Restaurant Deck and Then Taking a Nap After Surveillance Photo Goes ViralPennsylvania man cuts pickleball nets at parks after injury ruined his summerBaked dirt accidentally served at Maine high school supperWearing only a watch, a headlamp and flip-flops isn't a great disguise when trashing a neighbor's motion lightTrespasser rescued after getting stuck in smoking chimney, arrested by Everett policeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gov. Jared Polis has been the talk of the town since he commuted the sentence of noted 2020 election denier and former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters, and he's handling all the attention the way only he could – trolling the press, sticking to his guns, and finding some time for a very jovial bill-signing on an RTD bus. City Cast Denver's reigning Hater of the Year Adrian Felix and HD5 candidate Sterling Simms join producer Paul Karolyi to get into the weeds of that big RTD reform bill and dissect all Polis' latest antics. Plus, one of the most highly anticipated performers at Denver PrideFest is “breaking her silence” about a legal dispute with one of Denver's favorite clothing brands; Sterling addresses his opponent (aka, green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval); and all our wins and fails of the week.  That's not all! If you're a City Cast Denver Neighbor, you'll also get a bonus segment where we respond to some very fun listener comments and questions about DIA's new plan to divert waylaid travelers into its infamous underground tunnels.  Paul mentioned Pattie Gonia's online merch store, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's comments about sanctuary cities, and Elijah Wood's vaguely Lord of the Rings-themed DJ sets this weekend. Sterling talked about his campaign for HD5 and Colorado's latest PIRG report on clean energy. Adrian discussed a clip of his costume on our Instagram last Halloween, Denver Water's new anonymous reporting form, and the photos of State Sen. Matt Ball and Polis at the RTD bill signing.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think about Governor Jared Polis' latest antics? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this May 29th episode: Denver Fringe Central City Opera Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

Send us a text or a voicemailLong-buried wounds rise to the surface when has-been podcasters reunite with their estranged best friend and former producer, on the eve of their comeback episode. On Episode 722 of Trick or Treat Radio our featured film discussion is Mother Mary from director David Lowery! We also talk about dumb Transformer names, scream kings, and we react to trailers for the films; Hope and Blowie! So grab the outfit you wish to make your triumphant return in, steer clear of any unwanted imprints, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Cannibal Holocaust, Grindhouse Releasing, Ruggero Deodato, 16mm aspect ratio, Sage Stallone, The Truth Commission, Sheiky Baby, Mounties, Force Insensitive, Mandalorian and Grogu, Skids, Transformers, dumb Transformer names, Beachcombers, The H Man, The Changeling, Visiting Hours, Seed People, Urban Legend, Psycho Beach Party, An Erotic Vampire in Paris, Cherry Falls, Night of the Demons, Hellraiser, Ashley Lawrence, Stepfather 3, The Andromeda Strain, The Drew Carey Show, Willard, Reflection of Fear, Zelda Rubenstein, I Hate My Body, Mummy's Revenge, Night of the Seagulls, The Bat, Karen Carpenter's The Thing, Morris Day and the Time, Young MC, The Circle Jerks, Todd Browning's Freaks, Freaked, Psychos in Love, Na Hong-Jin, Hope, Miami Connection, Drew Struzan, Blowie, Deadstream, Nightmare on Elm St Pt. 2, Scream Kings, Mark Patton, Curse of the Queer Wolf, Dice Gottfried, Smallville, The Green Knight, Dev Patel, Anne Hathaway, David Lowery, Stephen King, The Shining, Pain Cave, Hawk the Slayer, imprinting, Free Britney, Dark Knight Rises, Abigail, Elijah Wood, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, David Cronenberg, Anthony Michael Hall, a humble egomaniac, hope nope and rope, a beautiful nothing, and more money than Zod.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

Shauna and Olivia want to share their favorite movies with each other, and you! This time Olivia shares one of her favorite movies, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Directed by Michel Gondry from a screenplay he wrote with Charlie Kaufman and Pierre Bismuth, Eternal Sunshine asks and answers the question 'If you could totally erase an ex-lover from your memory, would you?' Jim Carrey plays mild-mannered Joel Barish, who meets and falls for free-spirited Clementine Kruczynski, whose hair changes to match her moods. They fall in love then fall out again, and after their break-up, Joel discovers Clementine has quite literally forgotten he exists. The movie follows Joel as he undertakes to wipe his own memories of their relationship. The Junkies ask themselves (and you) if there are any memories they'd pay to erase, and if not, why not? Note: there are spoilers in this episode, so do watch the film before listening. We have affordable and rewarding Patreon tiers! Be the first to hear new and uncensored content, if you dare! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/popculturejunkiepodcast/posts  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-junkie/id1536737728 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7k2pUxzNDBXNCHzFM7EL8W Website: www.popculturejunkie.com Facebook: PopCultureJunkiePodcast Instagram: @pop.culturejunkie Threads:@pop.culturejunkie Bluesky: @pop-culture-junkie.bsky.social Email: junkies@popculturejunkie.com  Shauna on Instagram: @shaunatrinidad Shauna on Threads: @shaunatrinidad Olivia on Instagram: @livimariez

It's a rare two-hander this week, folks! Aaron and Bob are holding down the fort while Joey earns his first Father of the Year Award, John transforms into a human car, and Steve is busy talking to Elijah Wood! What will Aaron and Bob discuss? You'll need to listen to find out! I bet it's comics! The discussion dolls into the complexities of comic book sales tracking, the impact of speculation on the market and a passionate discussion on the enduring importance of engaging storytelling and fostering new generations of readers. We also discussed our memorial Day weekend movie viewing recommendations, particularly how Bob chose patriotism while Aaron chose violence. Comic Books: World's Finest #51, Sorcerer Supreme #6, Batwoman #3, Murder Book OGN, Fantastic Four #11, Destination Kill #1 Other Stuff: Headshot (movie), Triple Threat (movie) The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (talkingcomicbooks.wordpress.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

In 2025, New Jersey's favorite hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength returned — twice. Writer/director Macon Blair's big-budget reimagining, The Toxic Avenger (2023), finally received a wide theatrical release in August 2025. Peter Dinklage voices Winston, a terminally ill janitor at a corrupt pharmaceutical company who falls into a vat of toxic chemicals and emerges as Toxie — a mop-wielding mutant vigilante. Kevin Bacon stars as the company's scheming CEO and Elijah Wood as his security-minded brother, in a film that wraps its splatter comedy around themes of healthcare, corporate greed, and unlikely heroism.Also in 2025, Troma's own Andrew L. Miller and Adam Peltier reconstructed The Toxic Avenger Part II (1989) and Part III (1989) into the single film they were always meant to be. Titled Mr. Melvin, the 127-minute cut restores the narrative logic Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz originally intended  — following Toxie's post-heroic depression, a manipulated journey to Japan, and a Faustian deal with Apocalypse Inc. that turns him into a corporate sellout before the ultimate confrontation with the Devil himself.Mike talks with Rob St. Mary about both films, and the episode includes interviews with Troma co-founder Lloyd Kaufman and Mr. Melvin co-producer and co-editor Andrew L. Miller.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

In FOLLOW UP, while countries race to ban kids from social media, Estonia is opting out — its education minister arguing that bans just offload responsibility onto kids while governments and platforms avoid accountability. Australia already shows the limits: 61% of banned kids are still online, 70% say it's easy to bypass, and major platforms are under investigation. The EU is rolling out an age-verification system using zero-knowledge proofs officials call “completely anonymized,” which sounds generous for a system that starts profiling you the moment it touches an account. Maybe retire the anonymity talking point.IN THE NEWS, the AI-brain-rot narrative keeps accelerating: one study found just ten minutes of AI use increases dependency and degrades performance once it's removed — with users simply “not willing to try.” ChatGPT praised a fart-noise “song” as having a “cool lo-fi, late-night, slightly eerie vibe,” which would be harmless if that same sycophancy wasn't showing up in darker contexts — including two mass shootings with ChatGPT in the background, and a lawsuit from a San Francisco woman claiming the tool helped her ex escalate harassment with AI-generated reports and threats. That same week, Sam Altman's house was attacked by a suspect targeting AI execs. Elsewhere: France is ditching Windows for Linux; Amazon faces scrutiny for allegedly keeping workers on shift next to a dead colleague; Snap cut 16% of staff blaming AI; Reddit is fighting an ICE subpoena to unmask a critic; Google is blending Polymarket odds into News; the FAA is recruiting gamers as air traffic controllers; and Allbirds briefly became an “AI company,” spiked, then crashed when reality set back in. Norway quietly cured another HIV patient, the rare story that isn't bleak.In APPS & DOODADS, California and New York are pushing DRM-style censorware for 3D printers, with New York tying it to felony penalties for certain files. The FCC's router ban is already inconsistent — Netgear got a quiet exemption while others face an opaque process that could stall Wi-Fi 7. The Trump T1 phone still looks rough at $499 with a $100 preorder hook. Overcast raised its subscription to $29.99/year. Hidden iOS trick: long-press the App Store to go directly to Updates. Meta, after a $375M loss over child safety, is developing “Name Tag,” facial recognition for Ray-Ban glasses tied to Instagram — widely condemned — and reportedly plans to roll it out quietly. They're also building an AI Zuckerberg clone for internal use. For older Kindles: jailbreak, use Calibre, and lean on Project Gutenberg.MEDIA CANDY: Live Nation was ruled a monopoly — remedies pending, appeal already filed, so ticket prices aren't changing soon. Anna's Archive got hit with a $322M judgment for scraping Spotify — far below the $13T ask. YouTube Premium is quietly raising prices again, following Netflix and Spotify; subscriptions are now a one-way ratchet. Good Omens returns May 13, Godzilla Minus Zero lands November 6, and Hunt for Gollum is set for December 2027 with a stacked cast. Meanwhile, streaming platforms still refuse to list actual drop times, which continues to annoy everyone.THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE: The Claude Mythos AI scare turned out to be marketing. 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