Podcast appearances and mentions of Adam Sandler

Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio to talk the latest news in the sports world as the guys break down Aaron Rodgers signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Adam Sandler's challenge to Derrick Henry to put him in a movie, the squad react to the Green Bay packers releasing Jaire Alexander, Nick Chubb signing a deal with the Houston Texans as he looks to bounce back from another tough injury, Jalen goes off on just missing the cutoff for the NCAA backpay settlement for former college athletes, the guys break down EA Sports' royalties payment model with the universities, the squad talks Michael Beasley vs Lance Stephenson's 1 on 1 matchup, the Indiana Pacers/Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Finals series, the guys talk Coco Gauff's French Open win and the post-game drama, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more!Visit https://wddedu-ng.myshopify.com for the official Raw Room Spring Merch Drop!Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!Follow Daren Bates:Instagram: @weslynn_son56Twitter: @DB_5TreyFollow Jalen Collins:Instagram: @jaycar_32Twitter: @JayCar_11Follow Alex Sweet:Instagram: @mr.asweetTwitter: @ShokhtheWorldFollow King Dunlap:Instagram: @dynastyolineTwitter: @dynasty_olineSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLwProduced & Edited by: Feyzan ShareefIG/Twitter: @feyzanbeatsfeyzanbeats@gmail.comSocial Media Manager/Cover Art:Matt Keaton:IG/Twitter: @FastNastyPhotography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:Jon Maine:Twitter: @mainegretzkyIG: @jaystate

(00:00) Zolak & Holley begin the top of the third hour with more calls and reactions to today’s This or That! (9:51) The guys discuss their opinions for liking either Will Ferrell or Adam Sandler more. (19:27) The guys react to trade talk surrounding Kevin Durant and where he could potentially land. (29:26) We finish the hour touching on Marco Sturm’s time in the studio with Felger and Mazz and how he will manage the roster.

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to rumors that Adam Sandler may cast Derrick Henry in his next movie. Unc and Ocho also dive into the Buffalo Bills drama, as James Cook reportedly distances himself from the team. Plus, the duo weighs in on Tom Brady’s recent comments about not wanting to harshly criticize Patrick Mahomes while covering his games as a broadcaster.01:41 - Derrick Henry in an Adam Sandler movie?04:20 - Terry McLaurin frustrated over long-term deal06:37 - Kam Curl mad at Madden 2610:40 - James Cook disconnects from Bills12:30 - Tom Brady explains never criticizing Patrick Mahomes21:00 - Cam Ward showing up everyday at 5am23:00 - Reggie Bush calls out NFL owners28:00 - Super Bowl 59 generated $1.25 Billion for Louisiana(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)#Volume #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elderly woman accidentally tips $5,000 while buying weed in California. Adam Sandler offers a role in a future film to Derrick Henry if he rushes for 2,000 yards during the 2025 season. Reviewing the lack of hype surrounding No. 1 overall pick, Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans. VSiN NBA Betting Analyst, Jon Von Tobel joins Cofield & Company's Eye on Sports Gambling to recap the Oklahoma City Thunder's 123-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, review the biggest possible moves for the NBA Free Agency, and give his thoughts on the mutual interest between Jason Kidd and the New York Knicks.

RUNDOWN   Mitch kicks off Episode 337 with a deceptively tough trivia question about Louisiana's top-selling music artist—hint: it's not the one you'd expect. That sets the tone for a packed show that includes a heated Mariners No-Table debate over Randy Johnson's Mariners legacy and whether Seattle ever truly embraced one of the game's greats. Mariners No-Table, with Joe Doyle (Future Stars Series) and Brady Farkas (MLB analyst & podcaster) tackle the club's shaky offense, trade deadline outlook, and whether the front office is bold enough to make a real playoff push. It's a nostalgic and energetic ride as Mitch reunites with the original KJR Sports Pit crew — Jason Puckett, Steve Sandmeyer, and Matt Johnson — for a three-part conversation packed with inside stories, on-air memories, and raw reflections on their time together. From launching an iconic Seattle sports segment to the challenges of keeping it alive, the guys share hilarious behind-the-scenes tales and openly discuss the circumstances that led to its sudden end. It's equal parts reunion, therapy session, and roast — and a rare glimpse into what made Seattle radio tick in the 2000s.   GUESTS   Joe Doyle | MLB Draft Analyst, OverSlot, Future Stars Series and Mariners Reporter Brady Farkas | Sports Radio Host and Mariners contributor Jason Puckett | Former KJR Sports Radio Host and Co-Host of The Sports Pit Steve Sandmeyer | Former KJR Host and Producer of The Sports Pit Matt “Stretch” Johnson | Longtime Seattle Sports Radio Personality   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Mitch quizzes Hotshot Scott on the top-selling artist from Louisiana (spoiler: Britney Spears), sparking a playful debate over musical icons and surprising stats. The duo sets the stage for a nostalgic Sports Pit reunion and previews the lineup of longtime Seattle sports voices. 27:56 | Joe Doyle (Future Stars Series) and Brady Farkas (MLB Insider) join Mitch to dissect the Mariners' recent struggles, pitching rotation inconsistencies, and potential trade deadline moves. The trio debates whether Seattle should buy or sell, how injuries have altered the outlook, and what front office boldness might mean for a playoff push. 55:11 | Jason Puckett and Steve Sandmeyer kick off the Sports Pit reunion with Mitch, revisiting their early days on KJR, behind-the-scenes dynamics, and the unique blend of chaos and chemistry that made the show a Seattle favorite. They reflect on their friendship, battles with management, and the show's surprising influence. 1:25:44 | Mitch, Sandmeyer, and Puckett dive deeper into the Sports Pit era, exploring its impact on Seattle sports media and the authenticity that drew a loyal following. They share personal moments, fan memories, and address how the show would—or wouldn't—work today. A candid look at the evolution of sports radio through the lens of their pioneering chaos. 1:59:21 | The Sports Pit trio closes out their reunion with reflections on life after KJR, including career updates and personal growth. They share final laughs, rapid-fire memories, and emotional gratitude for the listeners who made it all matter. A fitting end to a heartfelt and hilarious throwback. 2:26:38 | In “The Other Stuff,” Mitch and Hotshot cover a wild mix of headlines: a British Airways attendant caught dancing naked mid-flight, Derrick Henry's movie bet with Adam Sandler, John Olerud's $65k tree feud, and Sean Kemp's court plea. They spotlight Coco Gauff's classy French Open win and Sabalenka's poor sportsmanship, Paul Skenes' historic ERA start, and Livvy Dunne's creepy autograph seekers. Plus, Saquon Barkley lands the Madden cover, a coach's slur controversy, and a roundup of RIPs including Rick Derringer and Loretta Swit.

Canty kicks off the hour with his Upon Further Review from the weekend, including Coco Gauff's upset win in the French Open final. Then, Evan poses the question, Adam Sandler movie appearance or broadcasting the super bowl. We dive back into the NBA finals, do the Pacers even have a shot after what OKC showed us last night? Producer Pat wraps up the hour with what he's tired of today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty kicks off the hour with his Upon Further Review from the weekend, including Coco Gauff's upset win in the French Open final. Then, Evan poses the question, Adam Sandler movie appearance or broadcasting the super bowl. We dive back into the NBA finals, do the Pacers even have a shot after what OKC showed us last night? Producer Pat wraps up the hour with what he's tired of today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evidently Paige had a wild time this weekend, that ended in leopard print panties and drunk womens Headlines with allegations against Jared Leto from multiple women of.. well, ya know what allegations usually means Sports with Derrick Henry getting a sweet offer from Adam Sandler

Canty kicks off the hour with his Upon Further Review from the weekend, including Coco Gauff's upset win in the French Open final. Then, Evan poses the question, Adam Sandler movie appearance or broadcasting the super bowl. We dive back into the NBA finals, do the Pacers even have a shot after what OKC showed us last night? Producer Pat wraps up the hour with what he's tired of today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty kicks off the hour with his Upon Further Review from the weekend, including Coco Gauff's upset win in the French Open final. Then, Evan poses the question, Adam Sandler movie appearance or broadcasting the super bowl. We dive back into the NBA finals, do the Pacers even have a shot after what OKC showed us last night? Producer Pat wraps up the hour with what he's tired of today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty kicks off the hour with his Upon Further Review from the weekend, including Coco Gauff's upset win in the French Open final. Then, Evan poses the question, Adam Sandler movie appearance or broadcasting the super bowl. We dive back into the NBA finals, do the Pacers even have a shot after what OKC showed us last night? Producer Pat wraps up the hour with what he's tired of today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Drive explained the bet between Ravens RB Derrick Henry and Adam Sandler, then argued about the best Sandler films.

Could Derrick Henry be in the next Adam Sandler movie? Miley Cyrus talked about how she couldn't sing certain songs. Justin Bieber has fans worried again due to his social media post.Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week:The Thought ShowerLet's Get WeirdCrisis on Infinite Podcasts

Send us a textWe hope you laugh as much as we did making this episode. In this episode, we discuss:Pee-wee Herman documentary & Paul Reubens' hidden illnessToxic 90s behaviorDark comedies like Righteous Gemstones Netflix's Mountain Head Happy Gilmore 2 trailer & Adam Sandler's recent workThe Franco'sLoretta Swit (Hot Lips) death 80s toys: Supernaturals, He-Man, and lazy product marketingJaws 50th anniversary + Back to the Future prop mysteryLilo & Stitch's surprise box office success"Did You Hear About This?" breaks down unusual pop culture topics and news stories that might be new to you. Enjoy learning useless stuff? Welcome home. Please subscribe, like, and review us — we always need support to grow in this algorithmic world. If you don't, we'll find you.Do you know someone who would like our show? Please share. It's the only way a show like ours grows. We aren't afraid to beg. Visit us at didyouhearaboutthis.show

Happy Monday! Rothman is back from his illness, and Ice and TLC have to inform him that the Warren Sapp Gold Jacket Thursday interview from last week did not go as expected in his absence. Revenue sharing is officially a go in college football. Aaron Rodgers was actually the Steelers third choice at QB. We play Party Like a Rothstar. We randomly stumble into a discussion on athletes from decades ago who could hang today and generational differences in sports. Browns fans and Bengals fans are now in the exact same boat. Mike Tanier of Too Deep Zone joins the show. Ohio State is ahead of the game this time. A discussion about two NFC North QBs goes off the rails because two ESPN personalities couldn't keep their thoughts straight. Adam Sandler responded to Derrick Henry. Dan Wetzel of ESPN joins the show to discuss the latest developments in college football. We play Tell the Truth.

Johnny Mac discusses Tim Dlloni's humorous critique of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on Fox News Digital. Seth Meyers reflects on his experience writing for SNL's 50th anniversary special. The segment also features a scathing review of Rob Schneider's 'You Can Do It' tour by the Dallas Observer, exploring Schneider's shift towards conservative comedy. Additionally, there's a fluff piece from Variety on Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson's Hollywood success, and Screen Rant's anticipation for Adam Sandler's potential comedy comeback with 'Happy Gilmore 2.'00:00 Tim Dillon on Meghan Markle  01:05 Seth Meyers Reflects on SNL's 50th Anniversary02:51 Rob Schneider's Controversial Comedy Tour04:40 Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson's Success Story08:52 Adam Sandler's Comedy Career ReviewGet the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

Derek from TMZ calls in to the show to talk about the Diddy trial and the new mystery witness on the stand, Elon Musk and President Trump trading words online, Adam Sandler and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joyce talks about the US military, psychotropic medications, News reporting being all opinion pieces, ads for particular drugs in America, the Left violent acts on the in the name of their rights and beliefs, and Elon Musk and President Trump. Derek from TMZ calls in to the show to talk about the Diddy trial and the new mystery witness on the stand, Elon Musk and President Trump trading words online, Adam Sandler and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we're thrilled to welcome back one of our favourite guests — the hilarious and unfiltered Urzila Carlson. This episode is perfect if you need a real chuckle! Urzila joined the pod back in 2022 for an episode titled ‘Gags, Guns, and Grenades’ and that should indicate that she was one of the funniest people we’ve ever interviewed. In that chat we spoke about growing up ‘proper poor’ in South Africa, before moving to New Zealand and becoming a comic. Urzila has recently finished a very successful run of shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and started her new You Don’t Say tour. But that's not all — she's also now a big movie star in Netflix’s rom com Kinda Pregnant, starring alongside Amy Schumer. It was the number one movie worldwide with over 25 million views in its first week.​ In today’s episode we spoke about: Urzila starring in a huge Netflix film alongside Amy Schumer What Amy Schumer and Adam Sandler are like Urzila’s divorce, then engagement, then break up and whether she’ll stay single Her ‘exclusive’ and iconic break up line that you can also use! How Urzila got the part and Britt’s attempt to copy her How comedy is crafted and how Urzila finds some of her best jokes in mundane things The behind the scenes of the film and how much Urzila got to make her own lines Needing a friend who will clean out your humiliating things You can find more from Urzila and tickets to her show Urzila’s instagram You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, highlighting season two of Shane Gillis's 'Tires' on Netflix and Adam Sandler's 'Happy Gilmore 2' trailer. He discusses the lineup for the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, Robert Smigel's new podcast, and Conan O'Brien's reaction to 'Hacks'. The show also covers a controversial lawsuit against Helium Comedy Club, Seth Meyers' future in late-night TV, and Josh Goleman's upcoming comedy special. Additionally, a charity comedy night in Chicago is promoted, supporting children and families.00:00 Introduction and Shane Gillis's New Season00:40 Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2 Announcement02:12 Just for Laughs Festival Updates02:57 Rick Mercer's Standup Tour and Mike Birbiglia's Fame04:21 Robert Smigel's New Podcast and Conan O'Brien's PTSD07:41 Canadian Spinoff of The Price Is Right08:48 NBA Commentary and Comedy Influences10:29 Seth Meyers on Late Night and Josh Goleman's New Material12:41 Standup for Kids Comedy Night in ChicagoGet the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

The guys listen to clips from Derrick Henry's interview with Dan Patrick and discuss him potentially being in an Adam Sandler movie if he can rush for 2,000+ yards this season.

Recorded at the Palm Street Studio, which is called that for the street on which it is located, on a Monday.  New tires, one wheel burn outs, Chicago stuff since the Tigers are playing them and more.  Let's go to Crossroads Family Restaurant and do their burger challenge.  We challenge anyone, including Kyle can eat.  A top 5 list that is alright if you are an Adam Sandler fan.  

We solicit your opinions on old people, Adam Sandler, Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird, e-mail signatures, and the drama at Wake Forest.

Ben Roethlisberger is trying to change the narrative on how he felt about Mason Rudolph when he was drafted in 2018. The guys went back in time a little bit to remember how it was when Rudolph first got here. Ben has a good relationship with several other backup QBs from his time, but Mason was not one of them. How is Mason looking in OTAs so far? A few insiders say he has been really showing signs of a starting QB. ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi described Gabe Davis as ‘intense' and a good teammate. Aditi brought up a story from one of her days on the sideline with CBS when Davis got upset on the sideline, but was happy to answer questions after the game. Aditi said she's more excited about Roman Wilson and Calvin Austin than she is about Davis or another middling veteran receiver. Is the Jonnu Smith stuff mostly a play of the agent so the tight end can get a new deal or could he really end up with the Steelers? Some good media chatter as well. Donny Football Debrief – Derrick Henry is an Adam Sandler fan. Who isn't?

Johnny Mac covers the comedic feud between Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel as they exchange humorous attack ads in the race for Emmy nominations. Season 2 of the comedy series 'Tires' is set to premiere on Netflix, featuring new cast members like Thomas Hayden Church and Vince Vaughn. Shane Gillis voices his thoughts on targeted commercials during the NBA playoffs, while Hannah Berner recounts an awkward performance in New Hampshire. Also, the long-lost Jerry Lewis film 'The Day the Clown Cried' could finally be released in 2025. Comedians Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura make an appearance on WWE Raw despite past controversies. John Mulaney's headline-grabbing 'fight' with 14-year-olds on his talk show leads to a mixed reaction.Other highlights include an Adam Sandler costume party, the unexpected marriage of Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence's children, and a look at the new sitcom 'Leanne' starring Leanne Morgan.   00:13 Seth Meyers vs. Jimmy Kimmel: Emmy Attack Ads04:00 Shane Gillis and the NBA Playoffs05:17 Hannah Burner's Knicks Joke Backfires05:49 The Day the Clown Cried: Jerry Lewis' Lost Film07:24 Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura on WWE Raw11:22 Adam Sandler Costume Party and Eddie Murphy's Family News12:22 New Sitcom 'Leanne' by Chuck Lorre Get the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican Reggaeton and Latin trap superstar, continues to make waves not only in the music industry but also across various pop culture venues and events. Known for his flamboyant style and genre-defying musical prowess, Bad Bunny has become a household name worldwide. Recently, he has been making headlines for his appearances and collaborations across different domains.At Roland Garros, the famed tennis tournament, Bad Bunny was notably mentioned in connection with tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz. While the details remain scarce, fans eagerly follow this crossover of music and sports, intrigued by what "Bad Bunny X Alcaraz, pt.2" might entail. This collaboration indicates how Bad Bunny's influence extends far beyond the music scene, reaching into international sports.In the fashion world, Bad Bunny is making his mark as well. His courtside appearance in a pair of stylish sneakers has been highlighted among celebrity fashion circles. Sharing the limelight with stars like Jennifer Lawrence, his footwear choices, alongside other celebrities, fuel discussions about which sneakers will dominate the summer trends. This exemplifies his impact on fashion, encouraging brands and fans alike to pay attention to his stylistic decisions.Bad Bunny is also stepping into the film industry, starring in the much-anticipated "Happy Gilmore 2" alongside comedian Marcello Hernandez. The sequel to the beloved Adam Sandler movie is set to premiere on Netflix this summer, generating significant excitement among fans of the original. This role underscores Bad Bunny's versatility as he transitions into acting, expanding his artistic repertoire.Moreover, in the realm of sports entertainment, discussions about a potential match between Bad Bunny and WWE star Logan Paul have fans talking. Logan Paul has openly expressed interest in a match, and he praised Bad Bunny's performance and skills in wrestling, indicating mutual respect in this crossover of music and wrestling entertainment.Lastly, Bad Bunny's personal life remains a topic of public interest, especially his previous relationship with Kendall Jenner. The couple, who reportedly started dating in early 2023, experienced a split, briefly reconciled, and ultimately parted ways again by March 2024. Their relationship, frequently in the public eye, reflects the intense interest in Bad Bunny's personal as well as professional life.Bad Bunny's diverse ventures in various fields highlight his multifaceted talent and broad appeal, cementing his status as a cultural icon and demonstrating his ability to transcend the boundaries of music into realms such as sports, fashion, film, and wrestling. His influence remains formidable, with fans eagerly anticipating his next steps across these varied fields.

Marc Maron announced the end of his groundbreaking podcast. Sarah's got all the latest content news including ‘Stranger Things,' ‘Wednesday,' and Adam Sandler's ‘Happy Gilmore 2.' You'd think these sets would have had safe words! A stalker reminds us: You need consent before you suck a toe. Plus, teenagers are gross, so throw some jalenepos into your wine and nag them if you have to!

They were cones! Welcome to Wedding June, Honey-June, June Brides... Not sure what it's called yet, but either way we are covering wedding movies this month and we are kicking it off with our FIRST Adam Sandler vehicle, 1998's The Wedding Singer! We discuss the hair, the music, the qoutable lines and we even have surprise guests! Wow! Also: defending Linda, Ebert's big beef, Alexis Arquette, our Sandler feelings, Drew Barrymore's acting abilities and the incredible true life story of Cat School. Check it out!  Use our code MOVIEFRIENDS for 25% off of your tickets for the Stony Brook Film Festival! Follow this link: Stony Brook Film Festival Seth's favorite SNL skit: The Herlihy Boy Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

**Bad Bunny Joins Star-Studded Cast in Upcoming 'Happy Gilmore 2'**Renowned Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny is set to make his mark in the film industry with his participation in the much-anticipated sequel, "Happy Gilmore 2." The film, a follow-up to Adam Sandler's 1996 comedy classic "Happy Gilmore," promises an exciting array of cameos and performances.Bad Bunny, known for his impactful presence in the music world, showcases his versatility by joining a star-studded lineup in this comedy sequel. In the trailer released by Netflix during the Tudum 2025 event, alongside Sandler reprising his beloved role, viewers can expect to see Bad Bunny sharing the screen with industry heavyweights like Ben Stiller and other notable personalities.The trailer hints at numerous unexpected appearances, including WWE superstar Becky Lynch and NFL player Travis Kelce. Bad Bunny's presence is highlighted in the trailer with a memorable shocked reaction depicted next to Kelce, adding to the humorous and engaging tone of the film.The sequel extends beyond just the return of familiar faces; it introduces a fresh dynamic with celebrities from different entertainment sectors. Notably, Bad Bunny's inclusion in the film comes amid his growing involvement in Hollywood, further broadening his artistic repertoire.Julie Bowen, who played a pivotal role in the original movie, expressed her awe at sharing the set with Bad Bunny. His impact as a cultural icon is evident as he seamlessly transitions into the cinematic landscape, poised to captivate audiences with his on-screen charisma.With its blend of nostalgia and new cinematic experiences, "Happy Gilmore 2" aims to deliver a unique comedy experience, drawing audiences into a world where humor and talent intersect seamlessly. As Bad Bunny continues to expand his influence, his role in this film marks a significant milestone, reiterating his status as a multifaceted artist with a flair for engaging performances.

In this special episode we check out Netflix's upfront special 'Tudum: A Netflix Global Fan Event' from 2025, hosted by Sophia Carson staring a huge list of stars including Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Adam Sandler, Jenna Ortega, Julie Bowen, Millie Bobby Brown, Lily Collins, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac, Vanessa Lachey, CM Punk, Noah Schnapp, Serena Williams, Finn Wolfhard and Lady Gaga.   Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on Twitter and Instagram and let us know if you enjoyed the special.   You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating.    If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse    We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here.    Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Will, John and I watch the most depraved Adam Sandler movie ever made! We talk about how funny statutory sex is? We talk about the great Vanilla Ice performance. Lots of hot Grandma sex and very strange cameos.

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! This week we're dusting off our ruffled shirts and setting our time machines to the 1980s as we revisit The Wedding Singer (1998), a rom-com that's equal parts sweet, silly, and synth-soaked.Directed by Frank Coraci and starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, this nostalgic crowd-pleaser finds Sandler in perhaps his most charming role as Robbie Hart, a down-on-his-luck wedding singer trying to recover from heartbreak. After being jilted at the altar, Robbie befriends Julia (Barrymore), a waitress engaged to a Grade-A sleazeball, and the two strike up a will-they-won't-they friendship filled with awkward moments, big hair, and a killer retro soundtrack.The Wedding Singer balances slapstick with sincerity and is elevated by the natural chemistry between its leads. Barrymore's sweetness softens Sandler's usual chaos, making for a genuinely endearing romantic pairing. And let's not forget Christine Taylor, Steve Buscemi's brilliant drunken best man speech, and Billy Idol playing himself in one of the most gloriously absurd plane-based finales ever filmed.The movie also serves as a love letter to the 1980s, cramming in everything from breakdancing to New Wave fashion to Wall Street-era villainy. It's unashamedly sentimental, but also knowingly daft—like a mixtape of cheesy love songs and punchy jokes that somehow hits all the right notes.Whether you grew up in the ‘80s or just wish you had, The Wedding Singer delivers that warm, fuzzy vibe that makes it ideal for rewatching with mates—or maybe even at a wedding.

☕ Dunkin' Donuts: Handled Donuts, Munchkin Origins & Al Pacino's Dunkaccino ☕ Dunkin' may be a coffee giant now, but its journey started with donuts — one in particular with a literal handle. In this week's episode, I break down the entire rise of the chain formerly known as Dunkin' Donuts, from its humble beginnings in Quincy, Massachusetts, to becoming the fast-casual coffee behemoth we know today. Plus, I'm joined by writer and performer Amy Vorpahl to unravel some of the weirdest moments in Dunkin' history — including public domain mascots, airport nostalgia, and the most cursed commercial Al Pacino ever agreed to do. Is Dunkin' still the heart of New England? Or has it become just another burnt bean in the breakfast wars?

In this week's episode, I take a look at the movies and streaming shows I watched in Winter and Spring 2025. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook versions of my anthologies at my Payhip store: JUNE25 The coupon code is valid through June 17, 2025. So if you need a new ebook this summer, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 252 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is May 23rd, 2025, and today we are looking at the movies and streaming shows I watched in Winter and Spring 2025. We missed doing an episode last week for the simple reason that the day before I wanted to record, we had a bad thunderstorm that knocked down large portions of my fence, so my recording time was instead spent on emergency fence repair. However, the situation is under control, so hopefully we'll be back to weekly episodes for the immediate future. And now before we get to our main topics, let's have Coupon of the Week and then a progress update on my current writing projects.   So first up, Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook version of all my short story anthologies at my Payhip store and that is JUNE25. As always, the coupon code and links will be available in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through June the 17th, 2025, so if you need a new ebook for this summer, we have got you covered.   And now an update on my current writing projects. Ghost in the Corruption is finished. It is publishing right now. In fact, I paused the publishing process to record this and so by the time this episode goes live, hopefully Ghost in the Corruption should be available at all ebook stores. My next main project now that Ghost in the Corruption is done will be Shield of Power and as of this recording I am 15,000 words into it. My secondary projects will be Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest and I'm 97,000 words into that, so hopefully that will come out very shortly after Shield of Power and I'll also be starting Ghost in the Siege, the final book in the Ghost Armor series as another secondary project and I'm currently zero words into that. So that is where I'm at with my current writing projects.   In audiobook news, Ghost in the Assembly (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) is now out and should be available at all the usual audiobook stores so you can listen to that if you are traveling for the summer. Recording of Shield of Battle (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) is underway soon. I believe he's starting it this week, so hopefully we will have another audiobook in the Shield War series for you before too much longer. So that's where I'm at with my current writing projects.   00:02:17 Main Topic: Winter/Spring 2025 Movie Roundup   And now let's move on, without any further ado, to our main topic. Summer is almost upon us, which means it's time for my Winter/Spring 2025 Movie Roundup. As usual, the movies and streaming shows are listed in order for my least favorite to my most favorite. The grades are based upon my own thoughts and opinions and are therefore wholly subjective. With all of that said, let's get to the movies and our first entry is MacGruber, which came out in 2010 and in all honesty, this might be objectively the worst movie I have ever seen. The Saturday Night Live MacGruber sketches are a parody of the old MacGyver action show from the ‘80s. And so the movie is essentially the sketch stretched out to make a parody of an ‘80s action movie. It is aggressively dumb and crude. Its only redeeming feature is that the movie knows it's quite stupid and so leans into the stupidity hard. I'll say this in its favor, MacGruber has no pretensions that is a good movie and does not take itself seriously and then runs away hard with that fact. For that he gets a plus, but nothing else. Overall grade: F+   Next up is Down Periscope, which came out in 1996. Now the fundamental question of any movie is the one Russell Crowe shouted at the audience in Gladiator: “Are you not entertained?” Sadly, I was not entertained with Down Periscope. This wanted to be a parody of Cold War era submarine thrillers like The Hunt for Red October, I say wanted because it didn't really succeed. Kelsey Grammer plays Lieutenant Commander Thomas Dodge, an unorthodox US Navy officer who wants command of his own nuclear sub, but he's alienated a few admirals, which is not traditionally a path to career advancement in the military. Dodge gets his chance in a Navy wargame where he has to command a diesel sub against nuclear subs. Sometimes parodies are so good that they become an example of the thing they are parodying (Hot Fuzz and Star Trek: Lower Decks are excellent examples of this phenomenon). The trouble is that the movie takes itself too seriously and just isn't all that funny. A few funny bits, true, but not enough of them. In the end, this was dumb funny but didn't resonate with me the way other dumb funny movies like Dodgeball and Tropic Thunder did. Overall grade: D   Next up is Deadpool and Wolverine, which came out in 2024. Unlike Down Periscope, I was entertained with this movie, though both movies reside on the dumb funny spectrum. Deadpool and Wolverine is basically one long meta in-joke/love letter for the last 30 years of superhero movies. If you've seen enough of those movies, you'll find those movies funny, if occasionally rather tasteless. If you haven't seen enough of those movies, Deadpool and Wolverine will just be incomprehensible. The plot is that Wade Wilson AKA Deadpool gets pulled into some Marvel style multiverse nonsense. To save his universe from destruction, he needs to recruit a Wolverine since in his universe, Wolverine died heroically.   In the process, Deadpool stumbles across the worst Wolverine in the multiverse. Together they have to overcome their mutual dislike and attempt to save Deadpool's universe from destruction at the hands of a rogue branch of the Time Variance Authority. This means the movie can bring in a lot of cameos from past Marvel films. Hugh Jackman's performance really carries the movie on its back. Like I said, this movie is essentially one very long Marvel in-joke. I thought it was funny. I definitely think it can't stand on its own without having seen a sufficient number of the other Marvel movies. Overall grade: C   Our next movie is the Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, which came out in 2024. This is very loosely (with an emphasis on “very”) based on Operation Postmaster during World War II, when British Special Forces seized some Italian ships that had been supplying parts for German U-boats. It was entertaining to watch but it couldn't quite make up its mind tonally if it was a war thriller or a heist movie about Western desperados recruited into a crew. It kind of tried to do both at the same time, which killed the momentum. Like, the first parts of the movie where the protagonists take out a Nazi patrol boat and then free a prisoner from a base were good thriller stuff, but then the plot fused with the heist stuff and really slowed down through the middle forty percent or so. It was also oddly stylized with a lot of spaghetti western-style music that seemed out of place and some stuff just didn't make sense, like at the end after pulling off the mission, the protagonists were all arrested. That just seems bizarre since if anything, Winston Churchill and a lot of the British wartime leadership were enthusiastic about special operations and probably had too much confidence in the effectiveness of covert operations. So I did enjoy watching this, but I can see why it didn't make a lot of money at the box office. Overall Grade: C   Next up is The Gorge, which came out in 2025. This was a peculiar mix of science fiction, romance, and horror. For the romance part, perhaps shooting zombies together is a good idea for a first date. Before I dig into the movie, a brief rant. In one scene, a character is using a chainsaw with no protective gear whatsoever and she's not fighting zombies or anything in a situation where she has to pick up a chainsaw without preparing first. She's trimming branches to pass time. If you're using a chainsaw, at a minimum you want protective eyewear and headphones. Ideally you'd want chainsaw pants as well to reduce the chance of serious injury if you slip and swing the saw into your leg. Since I became a homeowner, I've used a chainsaw a number of times and believe me, you definitely want good eye and ear protection. This has been your public safety announcement for this movie review.   Anyway, loner former sniper Levi is approached by a high ranking intelligence officer giving him a mysterious job. He needs to guard a tower overlooking a mysterious mist-filled gorge for one year. On the other side of the gorge is another tower, guarded by an elite Lithuanian sniper named Drasa. Like Levi, Drasa has a fair bit of emotional damage and they're officially forbidden to communicate. However, they're both lonely and they soon start communicating over the gorge using telescopes and whiteboard messages. Eventually Levi gets emotionally close enough to Drasa to rig a zipline to cross the gorge and speak with her in person.   Unfortunately, it turns out the gorge is full of twisted creatures that storm out and attack and the job of the two snipers is to keep them contained. If Levi and Drasa want to save their lives, they'll need to unravel the dark secret within the gorge. This movie was interesting and I enjoyed watching it, but it falls apart if you think about it too much (or at all). Like the chainsaw thing I ranted about above. The entire movie runs on that sort of logic. That said, I appreciate how the filmmakers were trying something new instead of something like Deadpool and Wolverine. Additionally, this was an Apple+ movie and it's interesting how Apple's approach to streaming is to just make a whole bunch of random stuff that's totally distinct, from Ted Lasso to Mythic Quest to Severance to The Gorge. It's like, “we have more money than most countries, so we're going to make Ted Lasso because we feel like it.” Then again, Apple+ is apparently losing a billion dollars every year, so maybe they'll eventually change their minds about that approach. Overall Grade: B-   Next up is Click, which came out in 2006. Cross It's a Wonderful Life with A Christmas Carol and the comedic style of Adam Sandler and you end up with Click. Basically Sandler plays Michael Newman, a workaholic architect with a demanding boss and increasingly strained relationship with his wife and children due to his workload. In a fit of exasperation with his situation, he goes to Bed Bath and Beyond, where he encounters an eccentric employee named Morty (played entertainingly by Christopher Walken). Morty gives him a remote control that lets him fast forward through time, which Michael then uses to skip the boring and tedious parts of his life, but he overuses the remote and goes too far into the future and sees the disastrous results of his current life choices. Definitely a story used in A Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life but effectively told and I was entertained (rather on the crude side, though). Overall Grade: B- Next up is Mr. Deeds, which came out in 2002. This was actually one of Adam Sandler's better movies, in my opinion. It was a remake of the ‘30s movie Mr. Deeds Goes To Town. In this new version, Sandler plays Longfellow Deeds, a popular pizzeria owner in a small New Hampshire town. Unbeknownst to Deeds, his uncle is the owner of a major media mega corporation and when he dies, Deeds is his legal heir. When the company's CEO and chief lawyer arrive at the pizzeria to inform him of this fact, Deeds goes to New York and soon finds himself involved in the CEO's sinister machinations. Yet he happens to rescue an attractive woman from a mugger, but there is more to her than meets the eye. The movie was funny and not as crude, well, not quite as crude as some of Sandler's other stuff. It had good story structure and several great lines, my favorite of which was “he was weak and cowardly and wore far too much cologne.”   Sandler's movies, in a strange way, are often very medieval. Like various medieval fables had a savvy peasant outwitting pompous lords, greedy merchants, and corrupt clergymen. The best Adam Sandler protagonist tends to be a good natured everyman who defeats the modern equivalent of medieval authority figures- evil CEOs, arrogant star athletes, sinister bureaucrats and so forth. Overall Grade: B     Next up is House of David, which came out in 2025 and this is basically the story of King David from the Bible told in the format of an epic fantasy TV series. Like if someone wanted to do an epic fantasy series about Conan the Barbarian, it could follow the same stylistic format as this show. And of course Conan and David followed a similar path from adventurer to king. Anyway, if one were to pick a part of the Bible from which to make a movie or TV series, the story of David would be an excellent choice because David's life was so dramatic that it would hardly require any embellishments in the adaptation. The story is in the Books of First and Second Samuel. King Saul is ruling over the Israelites around 1000 BC or so, but has grown arrogant. Consequently, God instructs the prophet Samuel to inform Saul that the kingdom will be taken away from him and given to another. God then dispatches Samuel to anoint David as the new king of Israel. David is a humble shepherd but then enters Saul's service and undertakes feats of daring, starting with defeating the giant Goliath and leading Saul's troops to victory and battle against Israel's numerous enemies. (The Iron Age Middle East was even less peaceful than it is now.) Eventually, Saul's paranoia and madness gets the best of him and he turns on David, who flees into exile. After Saul and his sons are killed in battle with the Philistines. David returns and becomes the acknowledged king after a short civil war with Saul's surviving sons and followers.   If Saul's fatal flaw was his arrogance of pride, David's seems to have been women. While the story of David and Bathsheba is well known, David nonetheless had eight wives (most of them at the same time) and an unknown but undoubtedly large number of concubines. Naturally David's children from his various wives and concubines did not get along and David was almost deposed due to the conflicts between his children. Unlike Saul and later David's son Solomon, David was willing to repent when a prophet of God informed him of wrongdoing and to be fair to David, monogamy was generally not practiced among Early Iron Age Middle Eastern monarchies and dynastic struggles between brothers from different mothers to seize their father's kingdoms were quite common, but enough historical digression.   Back to the show, which covered David's life up to the death of Goliath. I thought it was quite well done. Good performances, good cinematography, excellent battles, good set design and costuming, and a strong soundtrack. All the actors were good, but I really think the standout performances were Stephen Lang as Samuel, Ali Sulaman is King Saul, Ayelet Zurer as Saul's wife Queen Ahinoam, and Davood Ghadami as David's jerkish (but exasperated and well-intentioned) eldest brother Eliab. Martyn Ford just looks extremely formidable as Goliath. You definitely believe no one in their right mind want to fight this guy.   Making fiction of any kind based on sacred religious texts is often tricky because no matter what you do, someone's going to get mad at you. The show has an extensive disclaimer at the beginning of each episode saying that it is fiction inspired by the Bible. That said, House of David doesn't really alter or deviate from the Biblical account, though it expands upon some things for the sake of storytelling. Queen Ahinoam is only mentioned once in the Bible as the wife of Saul, but she has an expanded role in the show and is shown as the one who essentially introduces Saul to the Witch of Endor. Goliath also gets backstory as one of the “Anakim,” a race of giants that lived in Canaan in ancient times, which is something that is only mentioned in passing in the Old Testament. Overall, I enjoyed the show and I hope it gets a second season.   What's interesting, from a larger perspective, is to see how the wheel of history keeps turning. In the 1950s and the 1960s, Biblical epics were a major film genre. The 10 Commandments and Ben Hur with Charlton Heston are probably the ones best remembered today. Eventually, the genre just sort of ran out of gas, much the way superhero movies were in vogue for about 20 years and began running out of steam around 2023 or so. Like, I enjoyed Thunderbolts (which we're going to talk about in a little bit), but it's not going to make a billion dollars the way Marvel stuff often did in the 2010s. The wheel just keeps turning and perhaps has come back around to the popularity of Biblical epics once more. Overall Grade: A   Next up is Chef, which came out in 2014. I actually saw this back in 2021, but I watched it again recently to refresh my memory and here are my thoughts. I quite liked it. It's about a chef named Carl Casper, who's increasingly unhappy with his work after he gets fired over a Twitter war with a writer who criticized his cooking. Carl is out of options and so he starts a food truck and has to both rediscover his love of cooking and reconnect with his ex-wife and 10-year-old son. In Storytelling: How to Write a Novel (my book about writing), I talked about different kinds of conflict. Carl's conflict is an excellent example of an entirely internal conflict. The critic is an external enemy, but he's basically the inciting incident.   Carl's real enemy is his own internal conflict about art versus commerce and a strained relationship with his son. I recommend the movie. It was rated R for bad language, but there's no nudity or explicit sexual content and honestly, if you've ever worked in a restaurant kitchen or a warehouse, you've heard much worse in terms of language. The movie also has an extremely valuable lesson: stay off social media when you're angry. Overall Grade: A     Next up is Thunderbolts, which came out in 2025 and I thought this was pretty good, both very dark and yet with quite a lot of humor to balance the darkness. Former assassin Yelena Belova has been working as a mercenary for the sinister director of the CIA, Valentina de Fontaine (now there's a villain name if there ever was one). Yelena has grown disillusioned with her life and career and is suffering from increasing depression since she never really dealt with the death of her sister. Valentina promises her one last job, only for Yelena to realize that Valentina decided to dispose of all her freelance contractors at once, which includes US Agent and Ghost (previously seen in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Antman and the Wasp). In the process of escaping Valentina's trap, Yelena stumbles across a mysterious man who identifies himself as Bob, who has no memory of how he got there, but shows increasingly unusual abilities. Yelena wants to deal with Valentina's betrayal, but it turns out one of Valentina's science projects has gotten out of control and is threatening the world. The movie was well constructed enough that it didn't rely too heavily on previous Marvel continuity. It was there, but you probably wouldn't be lost without it. It almost feels like Marvel looked at the stuff they did the last couple of years and said, okay, a lot of this didn't work, but makes great raw material for new things. It helped that the central conflict was in the end, very human and about the characters, not stopping a generic villain from getting a generic doomsday device. Overall Grade: A   Next up is The Hound of the Baskervilles, which came out in 1988. This is a movie length episode of The Return of Sherlock Holmes television series, which had Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes and Edward Hardwicke as Dr. Watson. The plot deals with Sir Henry Baskerville, the American heir to an English manor set in the Windswept moors of Dartmoor. Apparently there's an ancestral curse laid over the Baskerville estate that manifests in the form of a spectral hound. Local rumors hold that the previous holder of the manor, Sir Charles Baskerville, was killed by the ghostly hound and many of the local people fear it. The local physician, Dr. Mortimer, is so worried about the hound that he comes to Sherlock Holmes for help. Holmes, of course, is skeptical of any supernatural explanation and soon becomes worried that an extremely subtle and sinister murderer is stalking Sir Henry.   Jeremy Brett's version of Holmes is, in my opinion, the best portrayal of the character and Edward Hardwicke's version of Watson is a calm, reliable man of action who sensibly takes a very large revolver with him when going into danger. Definitely worth watching, Overall grade: A   Next up is Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which came out in 2024. The 2020s have been a downer of a decade in many ways, but on the plus side, between Super Mario Brothers and Sonic the Hedgehog, people have finally figured out how to make good video game movies, so we've got that going for us. Sonic 3 was an excellent kids movie, as were the first two in the trilogy. In this one Sonic is living with Knuckles and Tails under the care of their human friends Tom and Maddy, but then a dark secret emerges. The government has been keeping a Superpowered hedgehog named Shadow in stasis and Shadow has broken out. It's up to Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails to save the day.   Meanwhile, Dr. Robotnik is in a funk after his defeat at Sonic's hands in the last movie, but then his long lost grandfather, Gerald Robotnik returns seeking the younger Dr. Robotnik's help in his own sinister plans. Keanu Reeves was great as Shadow (think John Wick if he was a superpowered space hedgehog in a kid's movie). Jim Carrey famously said he would retire from acting unless a golden script came along and apparently that golden script was playing Dr. Ivo Robotnik and his evil grandfather Gerald. To be fair, both the Robotniks were hilarious.   It is amusing that Sonic only exists because in the 1990s, Sega wanted a flagship video game character that won't get them sued by either Nintendo or Disney. It is also amusing that the overall message of the Sonic movies seems to be not to trust the government. Overall Grade: A   Next up is Paddington in Peru, which came out in 2024. This is also an excellent kids' movie. In this installment, Paddington has settled into London with the Brown family and officially become a UK citizen. However, he receives a letter from Peru that his Aunt Lucy has mysteriously disappeared into the jungle. Distraught, Paddington and the Browns set off for Peru at once. Adventures ensue involving mysterious lost treasure, a crazy boat captain, and an order of singing nuns who might not quite be what they appear. Anyway, it's a good kids' movie. I think Paddington 2 was only slightly better because Hugh Grant as the chief villain, crazy actor Phoenix Buchanan, was one of those lightning in the bottle things like Heath Ledger as the Joker in the Dark Knight. Overall Grade: A   Now for the two best things I saw in Winter/Spring 2025. The first of them is Andor Season Two, which came out in 2025. Star Wars kind of has an age range the way Marvel stuff does now. What do I mean by that? In the Marvel comics and some of the TV series like Jessica Jones, they get into some really dark and heavy stuff, very mature themes. The MCU movies can have some darkness to them, but not as much because they're aiming at sort of escapist adventures for the general audience. Then there are kid shows like Spidey and Friends that a relative of mine just loved when he was three. You wouldn't at all feel comfortable showing a 3-year-old Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but Spidey and Friends is just fine.   Star Wars now kind of has that age range to its stuff and there's nothing wrong with that. Sometimes you want to see a dark meditation upon human nature. Sometimes you need something kid friendly to occupy the kids you're babysitting and sometimes you just want to relax and watch Mando and Baby Yoda mow down some space pirates or something. All that said, Andor Season Two is some of the darkest and the best stuff that Star Wars has ever done. It successfully shifts genres from Escapist Pulp Space Fantasy to a gritty Political/Espionage Thriller. We in the audience know that the emperor is a Sith Lord who can use Evil Space Magic and wants to make himself immortal, but that fact is totally irrelevant to the characters. Even though some of the characters are high ranking in their respective organizations, this is essentially a “ground's eye” view of the Rebellion and life under the Empire.   In some ways, this is like Star Wars' version of Wolf Hall (which we're going to talk about shortly), in that we know how it ends already, but the dramatic tension comes from the harrowing emotional journey the characters undertake on the way to their inevitable destinations. Cassian Andor is now working for the nascent Rebellion under the direction of ruthless spymaster Luthen Rael. Mon Mothma is in the Imperial Senate, covertly funneling money to the Rebellion and realizing just how much the Rebellion will require of her before the end. Syril Karn, the ineffective corporate cop from Season One, has fallen in love with the ruthless secret police supervisor Dedra Meero, but he's unaware that Director Krennic has ordered Meero to manufacture a false flag incident on the planet Gorman so the planet can be strip-mined for resources to build the Death Star and Dedra has decided to use Syril to help accomplish it. All the actors do amazing jobs with their roles. Seriously, this series as actors really should get at least one Emmy. Speaking of Director Krennic, Ben Mendelson returns as Orson Krennic, who is one of my favorite least favorite characters, if you get my drift. Krennic is the oily, treacherous middle manager we've all had to deal with or work for at some point in our lives, and Mendelson plays him excellently. He's a great villain, the sort who is ruthless to his underlings and thinks he can manipulate his superiors right up until Darth Vader starts telekinetically choking him. By contrast, the villain Major Partagaz (played by Anton Lesser) is the middle manager we wish we all had - stern but entirely fair, reasonable, and prizes efficiency and good work while despising office drama. Unfortunately, he works for the Empire's secret police, so all those good qualities are in the service of evil and therefore come to naught. Finally, Episode Eight is one of the most astonishing episodes of TV I've ever seen. It successfully captures the horror of an episode of mass violence and simultaneously has several character arcs reach their tumultuous climax and manages to be shockingly graphic without showing in a lot of actual blood. Andor was originally supposed to be five seasons, but then Peak Streaming collapsed, and so the remaining four seasons were compressed down to one. I think that was actually to the show's benefit because it generates some amazing tension and there's not a wasted moment. Overall Grade: A+   Now for the second of my two favorite things I saw, and that would be Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, which came out in 2024, but I actually saw it in 2025. This is a dramatization of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall novels about the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell, who is King Henry VIII's chief lieutenant during the key years of the English Reformation. The first series came out in 2015, but the nine year gap between this and between the second series and the first series actually works quite well since Thomas Cromwell looks like he ages nine years in a single year (which may be what actually happened given how stressful working for someone like Henry VIII must have been). Anyway, in The Mirror and the Light, Cromwell has successfully arranged the downfall and execution of Anne Boleyn, Henry's previous queen. Though Cromwell is haunted by his actions, Henry still needs a queen to give him a male heir, so he marries Jane Seymour. Cromwell must navigate the deadly politics of the Tudor Court while trying to push his Protestant views of religion, serve his capricious master Henry, fend off rivals for the King's favor, and keep his own head attached to his shoulders in the process. Since Cromwell's mental state is deteriorating due to guilt over Anne's death and the downfall of his former master Cardinal Wolsey and Henry's a fickle and dangerous master at the best of times, this is an enterprise that is doomed to fail. Of course, if you're at all familiar with the history of Henry's reign and the English reformation, you know that Cromwell's story does not have a happy ending. Rather, Wolf Hall is a tragedy about a talented man who didn't walk away from his power until it was too late and he was trapped. Anyway, in my opinion, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light was just excellent. All the performances were superb. Mark Rylance is great as Cromwell and has some excellent “WTF/I'm SO screwed” expressions as Cromwell's situation grows worse and worse. Bernard Hill played the Duke of Norfolk in the first series, but sadly died before Series Two, so Timothy Spall steps in and he does an excellent job of channeling Hill's portrayal of the Duke as an ambitious, crude-humored thug.   Damien Lewis is amazing as Henry VIII and his performance captures Henry's mixture of charisma, extreme vindictiveness, and astonishing self-absorption. The real Henry was known for being extremely charming even to the end of his life, but the charm was mixed with a volcanic temper that worsened as Henry aged and may have been exacerbated by a severe head injury. Lewis's performance can shift from that charm to the deadly fury in a heartbeat. The show rather cleverly portrays Henry's growing obesity and deteriorating health by having Lewis wear a lot of big puffy coats and limp with an impressively regal walking stick.   Overall, I would say this and Andor were the best thing I saw in Winter/Spring 2025. I wouldn't say that Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light is an accurate historical reputation. In real life, Cromwell was rather more thuggish and grasping (though far more competent than his rivals and his master) and of necessity the plot simplifies historical events, but it's just a superb historical drama. Overall Grade: A+ As a final note, I should say that of all the 2024 and 2025 movies mentioned here, the only one that actually saw in the theater was Thunderbolts, and I hadn't actually planned to see it in theaters, but a family member unexpectedly bought tickets for it, so I went along. Which I suppose is the movie industry's biggest problem right now. The home viewing experience is often vastly superior to going to the theater. The theater has the big screen and snacks, but at home you can have a pretty nice setup and you can pause whatever you want, go to the bathroom, and you can get snacks for much more cheaply. That's just much more comfortable than the movie theater.   Additionally, going to the theater has the same serious problem as booking a flight in that you're an enclosed space with complete strangers for several hours, which means you're potentially in a trust fall with idiots. All it takes is one person behaving badly or trying to bring their fake service dog to ruin or even cancel a flight, and the theater experience has much of the same problem, especially since the standards for acceptable public behavior have dropped so much from a combination of widespread smartphone adoption and COVID. The difference between the movie industry and the airline industry is that if you absolutely have to get from New York to Los Angeles in a single day, you have no choice but to book a flight and hope for the best. But if you want to see a movie and are willing to exercise some patience, you just have to wait a few months for it to turn up on streaming. I'm not sure how the movie industry can battle that, but sadly, it is much easier to identify problems than to solve them.   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe, stay healthy, and see you all next week.

Uh oh! Run file badmovie.exe! No wait, don't actually run that! Whoops, you're operating system is now Jack and Jill. That's a shame because you'll need an actual operating system to listen to this podcast about the new Russo brothers movie, The Electric State. A bad Adam Sandler movie won't do that...next time maybe think before running them .exes, yeah? More Pauls:  https://facebook.com/ogtpod https://twitter.com/ogtpod We have a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ogtpod – sign up for exclusive content for as little as $1 a month. Listen to Salt's show Jen and the Film Critic with OGT guest and deep friend Jen Blundell here! Like d&d? Want more Pauls? Into nerd shit AND jokes about bums? Why not check out our d&d actual play podcast, Quest Fantastic?  https://shows.acast.com/quest-fantastic link.chtbl.com/questfantastic RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/61d8e6b335501c0012b6c367 Goodman's EP 'Future Music' is out now! Find out where you can stream and purchase here: Future Music by Run//Phase (songwhip.com)

Ellie Barancik came on and discussed her last name; her father being the last surviving Monuments Men; growing up with Bozo the Clown & getting to go to the studio with Bonnie Hunt; Clutch Cargo; watching Carol Burnett and surprising her with a tribute thirty years later; finding SNL and crushing on Dan Aykroyd; meeting him on the set of Dr. Detroit; discovering Letterman; dating Steve Koren when he was trying to get on SNL staff; meeting Dan Aykroyd again in 1991; going to BU with Greg Fitzsimmons and John Henson; being an NBC page; not getting fall 1990 SNL desk gig because they wanted to give her it in the longer spring gig; being hired by Jim Pitt and Michael Shoemaker; Letterman pages can become celebrities; taking messages for cast members; Adam Sandler; Herb Sargent took Steve Koren under his wing; typing up scripts for read through; Robert Smigel; Al Franken's in show changes; asked to move to Update in 1993; seeing the staff at SNL 50 ; last SNL was 92-93 season finale; Claire Shirey; going to Conan; embarrassingly meeting Conan in 1991; getting hired by Jeff Ross; reading writer submissions; the pressure of the daily show; being at the party after the first show and realizing they have nothing for the the rest of the week; Conan didn't want to do remotes; coming up with the Mr. T apple picking remote; getting to become a writer under apprentice rules; putting the show together with Jeff Ross; creating Conan & Andy's slideshow; writing for The Bonnie Hunt Show; watching the Bachelor; working with Steve O'Donnell

We have a great conversation with veteran actor Christopher McDonald to discuss his return as the iconic Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore 2 and his heartfelt role in the new drama The Last Rodeo, out May 23, 2025. With a career spanning over 100 films, McDonald shares insights on balancing comedy and drama, working with Adam Sandler and director Jon Avnet (Fried Green Tomatoes).Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xbEmqOG3vmc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank Caliendo shows off his impressions of Jeff Goldblum, Norm McDonald, and Adam Sandler. The Mayor Sean Casey calls in to discuss the Bucs struggles. Chad Daniels is our headliner this year for the DVE Comedy Fest and he joins our show this morning.

Frank Caliendo shows off his impressions of Jeff Goldblum, Norm McDonald, and Adam Sandler. The Mayor Sean Casey calls in to discuss the Bucs struggles. Chad Daniels is our headliner this year for the DVE Comedy Fest and he joins our show this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jillian Bell has a bad habit of talking herself out of acting jobs. She was supposed to play a much bigger role in Adam Sandler's ‘Murder Mystery 2' and almost starred in one of Netflix's biggest hit shows. So when it came time to make her directorial debut ‘Summer of 69' (now streaming on Hulu), she decided to stay (almost entirely) behind the camera. In her return to this podcast, Bell talks about casting SNL's Chloe Fineman as a stripper fairy godmother-type character opposite newcomer Sam Morelos in her surprisingly sweet teen sex comedy. She also gets into her own complicated history with SNL 15 years after she spent one season at the show as a writer who desperately wanted to be in the cast. Plus, Bell reveals what it was like to reprise one of her first TV roles in the series finale of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm' and tells a deeply embarrassing story about the first and only time she met Justin Timberlake. Follow Jillian Bell on Instagram @jillianbellFollow Matt Wilstein on Bluesky @mattwilstein Follow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textHAAYYYY. Ok, here's the deal… Adam Sandler basically made a movie about him hanging out with his friends. It's a great cast. Is there a plot? Is there any actual writing? Is it fun? Is it funny? Only one way to find out! Grab yourself an order of bunion rings and some maize, and join us as we discuss Grown Ups!Support the showFollow Us Everywhere and Anywhere You Do You Social Medias Stuff: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themovieroulettepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@themovieroulettepodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themovieroulettepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMovieRoulettePodcast

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It has been a big and bold week for the Say Reporters and we are here to share it all with you.First we get the penultimate recap of “Suits LA” out of the way and aside from the inclusion of Louis LItt it was just another example of why this show was ultimately cancelledThen Devon has a quiz for Sejohn comprised of the four questions he got wrong when putting his Adam Sandler knowledge to the test at a local pub trivia night focused on his filmsNext a brief examination of the now common practice of offering video games a few days earlier than release date at a premium cost and how we found a way to avoid that nonsense using old access codes and Xbox Game Pass.Finally we get to the real meat of the episode when we discuss all of the Brendan Fraser films that have been discussed on the show in celebration of Brendan Fraser History Month and construct a tier list based on our feelings about his performances in each.

Remember when Paul wasn't in The Beatles anymore? And, um, he was on that TV show Saturday Night Live? A second time? And he played all those songs nobody knew from that record only T.J. Shanoff loved called Off the Ground? Remember that? That was awesome. (But also some of it might've been hot garbage #AlecBaldwin #AnalcAnal) Join Tony, T.J., and Producer Casey as they foray into Sir Paul's second foray into live sketch comedy, his 1993 appearance on SNL. Along the way, the gang finds out:

Rep. Al Green already filed Articles of Impeachment against Trump. Trump posts that Taylor Swift is not hot. The House fails to get a budget out of committee.  Former FBI Director James Comey posts an Instagram photo insinuating Trump should be assassinated. Kid Rock says we have a low birth rate in America because “who's going to sleep with these ugly ass broke liberal women”.  Delegate Plaskett tells Congress to “take away some shit from the rich as well”. Squad Member Ayanna Presley demands slavery reparations NOW. Dana explains how this is historically inept. Democrats continue to turn heel about Biden's cognitive decline. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said the word “injunction” like Adam Sandler's Cajun Man character. Bernie Sanders admits dems are afraid to get attacked by Super PACs if they speak against the war on Gaza. Historian and Former MO Treasurer, Karan Pujji, explains how the separation of Balochistan from Pakistan could affect a shift in Western Civilization.  Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Relief Factorhttps://relieffactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor. Get their 3-week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! Goldcohttps://DanaLikesGold.com My personal gold company - get your GoldCo 2025 Gold & Silver Kit. PLUS, you could qualify for up to 10% in BONUS silver.Byrnahttps://byrna.com/danaGet your hands on the new compact Byrna CL. Visit Byrna.com/Dana receive 10% off. Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service code DANA.HumanNhttps://humann.comSupport your metabolism and healthy blood sugar levels with Superberine by HumanN. Find it now at your local Sam's Club next to SuperBeets Heart Chews.  KelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSee the third generation of the iconic SUB2000 and the NEW PS57 - Keltec Innovation & Performance at its best.All Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/DanaCode Dana10 for 10% off your entire order.PreBornhttps://Preborn.com/DanaWith your help, we can hit the goal of 1,000 ultrasounds this month! Just dial #250 and say “Baby”. Ancient Nutritionhttp://ancientnutrition.com/DanaCollagen and wellness, powered by Ancient Nutrition—get 25% off your first order with promo code DANA.Home Title Lockhttps://hometitlelock.com/danaProtect your home! Get a FREE title history report + 14 days of coverage with code DANA. Check out the Million Dollar TripleLock—terms apply.Ground Newshttps://Groundnews.com/DANAGet 40% off the unlimited access Vantage plan.

Leah has a Scarlett Johansson Dirt Alert, George Clooney is absolutely owning Broadway lately & we pour one out for one of Adam Sandler's memorable co-stars.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Sandler paid tribute to the legendary Morris the Gator who lived right here in our own backyard! Chris Brown didn't know he had a warrant out for him. He is still being held.

Adam Sandler paid tribute to the legendary Morris the Gator who lived right here in our own backyard! Chris Brown didn't know he had a warrant out for him. He is still being held. Every time we listen to Harvey Levin from TMZ explain what happened in the Diddy updates we get a little worried nothing is going to happen. Jamie's friend Holly is town and she is ready to P A R T Y. We're trying to figure out why Colorado Springs always gets rated as a top 5 city in America. A rec center in Aurora has to close down after it was discovered it has a really bad gas leak in the pool area. We also learned that before it was a rec center it was a swingers club! Three kids who go to a school in Golden are being recommended by the sheriff to be charged with felonies after they were caught throwing landscape rocks from their school bus. SMH Dil has made a new song to go along with our daily Diddy trial updates. DIDDY DO IT. Bill Belichick was on GMA talking to Michael Strahan about his life in football. At the end of the interview Strahan asked Belichick about his relationship with Jordan Hudson. It got really awkward. We talk to our buddy NASHCAR about someone wrecking his car to get first place.

Tim and Jeff Kurkjian chat with their friend Steve Rushin! It starts with ear health and leads us to unique golfing experiences, and a memorable basketball game with Adam Sandler. They also discuss the significance of Strat-O-Matic baseball in their lives, but most notably, they discuss Pope Leo's love of baseball and the Chicago White Sox. They delve into the world of baseball promotions, the charm of vintage baseball cards, the joy of wordplay through anagrams, and the competitive spirit within a sports-loving family. Additionally, they reflect on the impact of 70s television on their lives, and a project that almost was for one of the best writers of all time. Make sure to share the podcast with a friend, and as always, thanks for being a part of our family!   Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC

Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt break down their recent trip to Austin for The Moontower Festival. They talk about their time at The Mothership, Joey tells a hilarious never before heard story about a time that Adam Sandler had to tell Joey to put his "speedbag" away on The Longest Yard, Joey and Lee break down what, "making it" means to them, and much more! Support the show and get 3 months of cell service with Mint Mobile for just $15 a month. Head to https://www.mintmobile.com/CHURCH  Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app today and use code JOEY. New customers bet just $5 to get $200 in bonus bets instantly.