Podcast appearances and mentions of kai yaniz

Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, mainstream comedies were dominated by just one man: Judd Apatow. As a writer, director, and/or producer, Apatow was behind many of the biggest hits of the era, including classics such as Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Superbad, Bridesmaids, The Big Sick, and -- as we've previously discussed -- The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Now Kai Yaniz returns to discuss 2007's Knocked Up and its "sort-of sequel," 2012's This Is 40. Apatow wrote and directed both movies, which have a lot to say about parenthood, relationships, and how time affects them. We'll discuss whether these movies still hold up, weigh in on Leslie Mann and Paul Rudd's performances, and reveal our personal connection to them. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

As we continue our Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mega-series, our very own Kai Yaniz makes her Franchise Detours debut as we discuss the oft-forgotten 2007 animated film TMNT. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

It all ends (finally). But now Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 has brought the saga of The Boy Who Lived to an appropriately epic conclusion. Guest Ryan McQuade returns to the show to help us bid farewell to Harry, Ron, Hermione, and She-Who-Must-Not-Be Named with our very last episode on the Harry Potter series. Coming in 2021: we enter the ring with Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan, and the Rocky franchise! SYNOPSIS A clash between good and evil awaits as young Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint), and Hermione (Emma Watson) prepare for a final battle against Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). Harry has grown into a steely lad on a mission to rid the world of evil. The friends must search for the Horcruxes that keep the dastardly wizard immortal. Harry and Voldemort meet at Hogwarts for an epic showdown with the forces of darkness. SHOW NOTES Listen to our Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone episode featuring Bri Azmoudeh of Geeky Girl Gab! Check out our Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets episode featuring Teri Sears! Listen to our Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban episode featuring Jackson Smith! Check out our Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire episode featuring Freddy Yaniz! Listen to our Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix episode featuring Amy Otero! Check out our Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince episode featuring Kai Yaniz! Listen to our Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 episode featuring Lyndsey Cole! Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Reach Robert Yaniz Jr. on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Tumblr

2020 is nearing a close. And with it, the Crooked Table Podcast is almost finished with its ill-timed deep dive into the Harry Potter franchise. In 2010's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, the stakes have never been higher. We knew a fresh perspective was required to deliver the exciting, frank conversation this series of episodes needs. And so Lyndsey Cole joins the show to break down whether this penultimate Harry Potter adventure achieves the epic scope it aims for. We'll discuss which young star is actually the weakest of the three actors, how Deathly Hallows Part 1 emphasizes character over action, and what sequence is perhaps the best bit of filmmaking in the entire series. The ultimate battle of good and evil -- or at least the lead-up to it -- is afoot. So pull a chair up to the Table and join us for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. SYNOPSIS Without the guidance and protection of their professors, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint), and Hermione (Emma Watson) begin a mission to destroy the Horcruxes, the sources of Voldemort's (Ralph Fiennes) immortality. Though they must rely on one another more than ever, dark forces threaten to tear them apart. Voldemort's Death Eaters have seized control of the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts, and they are searching for Harry -- even as he and his friends prepare for the ultimate showdown. SHOW NOTES Listen to our Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone episode featuring Bri Azmoudeh of Geeky Girl Gab! Check out our Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets episode featuring Teri Sears! Listen to our Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban episode featuring Jackson Smith! Check out our Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire episode featuring Freddy Yaniz! Listen to our Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix episode featuring Amy Otero! Check out our Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince episode featuring Kai Yaniz! Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on Apple Podcasts so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Reach Robert Yaniz Jr. on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Tumblr

The end is drawing nearer as our ill-timed Harry Potter series trudges ahead. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince may opt for love-potion hijinks over grim flashbacks. But the movie still gives audiences a delightful turn by Oscar winner Jim Broadbent, potions galore, and a taste of the Harry-Dumbledore buddy movie we could have gotten instead. Kai Yaniz returns to the show after reading the books for the first time just a year ago. And she has some thoughts on how director David Yates adapts the source material. We'll cover Draco Malfoy's moral dilemma, Voldemort's dark past, and how Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince keys up the epic two-part conclusion to The Boy Who Lived's magical saga. SYNOPSIS As Death Eaters wreak havoc in the Muggle and Wizard worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven for students. Though Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) suspects there are new dangers lurking within the castle walls, Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) is more intent than ever on preparing the young wizard for the final battle with Voldemort. Meanwhile, teenage hormones run rampant through Hogwarts, presenting a different sort of danger. Love may be in the air, but tragedy looms, and Hogwarts may never be the same again. SHOW NOTES Listen to our Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone episode featuring Bri Azmoudeh of Geeky Girl Gab! Check out our Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets episode featuring Teri Sears! Listen to our Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban episode featuring Jackson Smith! Check out our Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire episode featuring Freddy Yaniz! Listen to our Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix episode featuring Amy Otero! Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on Apple Podcasts so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Reach Robert Yaniz Jr. on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

Over the years, Kai Yaniz has endured Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, The Room, and -- most infamously -- Cats. Now Rob finally makes time for our long-awaited Crooked Commentary of Can't Hardly Wait. The 1998 teen comedy was written and directed by Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan. And it also happens to be the perfect encapsulation of the late 1990s. Join Kai, Rob, and an ensemble cast of up-and-coming young actors for one wild and crazy night. It's Can't Hardly Wait! SYNOPSIS School's out, and an entire graduating class -- from football stars and cool girls to complete nerds -- gathers at a wealthy classmate's home for a party. There, the artistic Preston (Ethan Embry) hopes to move in on Amanda (Jennifer Love Hewitt), the beauty he has admired from afar for years. Dorky William (Charlie Korsmo) schemes to pay back meathead Mike (Peter Facinelli) for years of bullying, and would-be rapper Kenny (Seth Green) gets locked in a room with snarky Denise (Lauren Ambrose). SHOW NOTES Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on Apple Podcasts so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Reach Robert Yaniz Jr. on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Tumblr

Another year has passed, and once again, Rob is celebrating his birthday with a special episode. Last year, he brought on his mom, Jeannine Yaniz, to talk Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Now it is Kai Yaniz in the hot seat. And the movie in question this year is Judd Apatow's 2005 comedy The 40-Year-Old Virgin. We'll discuss how well the movie's sense of humor has aged, the flawless ensemble cast, and how the movie's premise is ultimately a bit deceptive. Moreover, Rob and Kai will discuss why Apatow's directorial debut was such an impactful movie for him and its role in launching a number of huge comedy stars. Apatow's latest movie, The King of Staten Island, is now streaming. So there's no better time -- the movie celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, after all -- to revisit The 40-Year-Old Virgin. SYNOPSIS Andy Stitzer (Steve Carell) is an amiable single guy who works at a big-box store. Living alone, 40-year-old Andy spends his free time playing video games and curating his action-figure collection. Despite his age, Andy has never had sex, so his friends, including the laid-back David (Paul Rudd), push Andy towards losing his virginity. While attempting to get over his awkwardness around female customers, Andy meets local shop owner Trish (Catherine Keener), and they begin a tentative romance. SHOW NOTES Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Reach Robert Yaniz Jr. on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

Riddle me this, riddle me that... it's finally time to talk about the Bat. That's right. Somehow, the Crooked Table Podcast has never taken on a Batman solo movie. And with news Michael Keaton may return to the Batsuit, the Dark Knight's future has never been brighter. Sadly, that exciting news came out the same day we learned of director Joel Schumacher's passing. So, on this episode, partially in tribute to Schumacher's work, Kai Yaniz joins the show as we watch and discuss his 1995 film, Batman Forever. The movie is often criticized for turning away from Tim Burton's gothic aesthetic and paving the way for Batman & Robin. Alas, on his 25th anniversary, we aim to reclaim Batman Forever. So flash that Bat-signal, polish your two-sided coin, and slap on a green leotard covered in question marks (if you have one laying around, that is). Because it's time to start talking Batman Forever. SYNOPSIS Batman (Val Kilmer) faces off against two foes: the schizophrenic, horribly scarred former District Attorney Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones), and the Riddler (Jim Carrey), a disgruntled ex-Wayne Enterprises inventor seeking revenge against his former employer by unleashing his brain-sucking weapon on Gotham City's residents. As the caped crusader also deals with tortured memories of his parents' murder, he has a new romance, with psychologist Chase Meridian (Nicole Kidman). SHOW NOTES Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Reach Robert Yaniz Jr. on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media:Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

As soon as we caught a glimpse of the infamous first trailer for Cats, we knew it would be a perfect addition to our Crooked Commentary series. After all, we've talked about some great films in the last few installments, including The Nightmare Before Christmas, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and When Harry Met Sally... So it's about time we get Crooked Commentary back to awesomely bad movies like The Room. Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (The King's Speech), Cats assembles an outstanding ensemble cast that includes Judi Dench, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, and Taylor Swift. Unfortunately, it also uses bizarre computer-generated "digital fur" effects and bears essentially no plot to speak of. Still, we found ourselves unable to look away. Kai Yaniz, once again -- this time more begrudgingly than usual -- returns for this very "jellicle" Crooked Commentary episode. So get a saucer of milk and prepare to meet Rum Tum Tugger, Macavity, Skimbleshanks, and the rest of the gang. This is one "memory" you won't soon forget. We're not sure whether a great movie could have ever been made from Andrew Lloyd Webber's bizarre musical. But we're pretty sure this isn't it. It's Cats, baby! SYNOPSIS A tribe of cats must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life. SHOW NOTES Want to appear on a future episode of the Crooked Table Podcast? Find out how over at crookedtable.com/guest! Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Reach Robert Yaniz Jr. on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media:Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

2019 is about to head off into the sunset, but we can't let the year pass without a Crooked Commentary. For this fourth entry in the series, we follow The Room, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World with the seminal romantic comedy (and underrated New Year's Eve movie), 1989's When Harry Met Sally... Of course, Kai Yaniz returns to watch the film, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary. We'll talk about how Nora Ephron's script shaped modern cinematic love stories, why the film's gender politics (mostly) hold up, and the iconic performances by Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. Before we kick off the film, we'll even share the story of how we met. But before the tale of when Rob met Kai, it's time for When Harry Met Sally... Stay tuned in 2020 for more Crooked Commentary episodes going forward! SYNOPSIS In 1977, college graduates Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) share a contentious car ride from Chicago to New York, during which they argue about whether men and women can ever truly be strictly platonic friends. Ten years later, Harry and Sally meet again at a bookstore, and in the company of their respective best friends, Jess (Bruno Kirby) and Marie (Carrie Fisher), attempt to stay friends without sex becoming an issue between them. SHOW NOTES Want to appear on a future episode of the Crooked Table Podcast? Find out how over at crookedtable.com/guest! Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Reach Robert Yaniz Jr. on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media:Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

Just as Lucasfilm says goodbye to its own Star Wars saga, so must we do the same. After spending most of 2019 working our way through George Lucas' "galaxy far, far away," we've come to the final installment of our Star Wars series. This week, we'll discuss Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker. To complete this epic journey, Lucasfilm recruited The Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams. So, in keeping with that, we've brought back our guest from our original Star Wars episode, Kai Yaniz. We'll discuss the "Reylo" of it all, Palpatine's return, and whether Abrams and his team are able to craft a satisfying conclusion to this 42-year journey. Plus, we'll hear from almost every guest we've had during our Star Wars episode so far. The Rise of Skywalker is proving to, once again, be a divisive chapter in the Star Wars saga. So let's get to it before we lightspeed-skip right into 2020! SYNOPSIS The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more as Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), and Poe Dameron's (Oscar Isaac) journey continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle commences. SHOW NOTES Guest Kimberly Ream Cook joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/kimberly-cook-star-wars-episode-i-the-phantom-menace/id897846548?i=1000438911862 Guest Pete Langhelt joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/pete-langhelt-star-wars-episode-ii-attack-of-the-clones/id897846548?i=1000441780271 Guest Jackson Smith joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/jackson-smith-2-star-wars-episode-iii-revenge-of-the-sith/id897846548?i=1000445068471 Guest Kim Stock Foster joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/kim-stock-foster-star-wars-episode-iv-a-new-hope/id897846548?i=1000447338867 Guest Candace Kaw joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/candace-kaw-star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back/id897846548?i=1000450921353 Guest Michael Hinman joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/michael-hinman-2-star-wars-episode-vi-return-of-the-jedi/id897846548?i=1000454286379 We revisited our two-part conversation with guest Kai Yaniz about Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens. Guest Kerri Jones joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/kerri-jones-2-star-wars-episode-viii-the-last-jedi/id897846548?i=1000456535366 Want to appear on a future episode of the Crooked Table Podcast? Find out how over at crookedtable.com/guest! Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Reach Robert Yaniz Jr. on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media:Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

In the eighth (and penultimate) installment of our retrospective on the Star Wars saga, we take on the most divisive installment. That's right, folks. This week, we're talking Rian Johnson's Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi. Kerri Jones returns to the show to talk about how Johnson's film upends the franchise, its thought-provoking depiction of the Force, and the tantalizing possibility of Reylo. Strap in, Star Wars fans, because this episode probably won't please all of you. Every month for the rest of 2019, we've been discussing another episode of the Star Wars saga, building up to the release of Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker in December. Check out our conversation with Kerri Jones about Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi, now available to download. Then return for the final installment next month, as we finally discuss The Rise of Skywalker itself. SYNOPSIS Luke Skywalker's (Mark Hamill) peaceful and solitary existence gets upended when he encounters Rey (Daisy Ridley), a young woman who shows strong signs of the Force. Her desire to learn the ways of the Jedi forces Luke to make a decision that changes their lives forever. Meanwhile, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and General Hux (Domhnall Gleeson) lead the First Order in an all-out assault against Leia (Carrie Fisher) and the Resistance for supremacy of the galaxy. SHOW NOTES Guest Kimberly Ream Cook joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/kimberly-cook-star-wars-episode-i-the-phantom-menace/id897846548?i=1000438911862 Guest Pete Langhelt joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/pete-langhelt-star-wars-episode-ii-attack-of-the-clones/id897846548?i=1000441780271 Guest Jackson Smith joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/jackson-smith-2-star-wars-episode-iii-revenge-of-the-sith/id897846548?i=1000445068471 Guest Kim Stock Foster joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/kim-stock-foster-star-wars-episode-iv-a-new-hope/id897846548?i=1000447338867 Guest Candace Kaw joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/candace-kaw-star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back/id897846548?i=1000450921353 Guest Michael Hinman joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/michael-hinman-2-star-wars-episode-vi-return-of-the-jedi/id897846548?i=1000454286379 We revisited our two-part conversation with guest Kai Yaniz about Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens. Want to appear on a future episode of the Crooked Table Podcast? Find out how over at crookedtable.com/guest! Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

  In the seventh installment of our retrospective on the Star Wars saga, we revisit our two-part conversation from 2015 on Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens. The first hour was recorded before Rob and guest Kai Yaniz saw the film, serving as a summary of what came before. Then, part two delves deep into J.J. Abrams' film, its comparisons to A New Hope, and what we hoped to see from the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Every month for the rest of 2019, we've been discussing another episode of the Star Wars saga, building up to the release of Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker in December. Check out our conversation with Kerri Jones about Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi, now available to download. Then return for the final installment next month, as we finally discuss The Rise of Skywalker itself. SYNOPSIS Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his young allies, Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Finn (John Boyega), face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the First Order. SHOW NOTES Guest Kimberly Ream Cook joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/kimberly-cook-star-wars-episode-i-the-phantom-menace/id897846548?i=1000438911862 Guest Pete Langhelt joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/pete-langhelt-star-wars-episode-ii-attack-of-the-clones/id897846548?i=1000441780271 Guest Jackson Smith joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/jackson-smith-2-star-wars-episode-iii-revenge-of-the-sith/id897846548?i=1000445068471 Guest Kim Stock Foster joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/kim-stock-foster-star-wars-episode-iv-a-new-hope/id897846548?i=1000447338867 Guest Candace Kaw joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/candace-kaw-star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back/id897846548?i=1000450921353 Guest Michael Hinman joined us to talk Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi! Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/michael-hinman-2-star-wars-episode-vi-return-of-the-jedi/id897846548?i=1000454286379 Want to appear on a future episode of the Crooked Table Podcast? Find out how over at crookedtable.com/guest! Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

A year after helping us break down our favorite movies of 1998, Kai Yaniz of BeBold-BeBrave.com returns to take aim at one of the most important years in cinema: 1999. Twenty years ago, so many bold, risk-taking movies hit the big screen, and while we may not necessarily be fans of all those iconic releases, this milestone felt like a great opportunity to pay tribute to what many have considered one of the finest years at the theater. If you've been listening to our recent episodes, then you know we've made it a point to discuss as many 1999 films as possible lately. These include entire episodes devoted to American Beauty, The Matrix (two episodes, in that case), Office Space, Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace, Man on the Moon and Fight Club. And we're not done yet, with episodes on Eyes Wide Shut and Bowfinger in the pipeline as well. For now, enjoy this longer-than-expected (what else is new, right?) episode on the year just before Y2K hit. Queue up the requisite Prince jam and then listen a thirty-something married couple try to recall the films of their youth while downing a bottle of Hope's End Red Blend (not an affiliate, just a fan). And stay tuned for other flashback retrospectives in the future. Which year in the 1990s should we discuss next? SHOW NOTES Want to appear on a future episode of the Crooked Table Podcast? Find out how over at crookedtable.com/guest! Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

When it comes to giving your 2 cents it may often seem like you are walking across thin ice. This is even more evident when share advice with those who are closest to you. As a speaker, have you looked at what you share on stage as your 2 cents? Many don't. We have been taught that we are to show up as the expert in a certain industry but very few are taught how that information will be received. Honestly we don't know. Once you begin to do work on yourself then how you interact with others will change. That will include how you speak to people and share your 2 cents. There is a shift from talking at people to bringing people into your journey through storytelling. So many believe that storytelling is just the art of being able to tell someone your message with memorable stories but it goes a little deeper. You actually share your wisdom with each story. Today's guest, Kai, is sharing how her journey lead her to getting to version 2.0 of herself and what it means for her family. She shares how the experiences of life can change you and inspire other people. Kai E Yaniz is a native-born Floridian. She loves to travel, read, make others laugh, and save money. She considers herself a consummate teacher about life and personal relationships. She resides in sunny Tampa, Florida with her husband and daughter.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kai-yaniz-mba-cams-a34b842/Twitter: @thevaultkeyllcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kproctor3

If you haven’t seen Endgame yet, see it this weekend. The spoiler ban lifts on Monday! Check out @GMA for the full video... pic.twitter.com/gGrvUgLL6k — Russo Brothers (@Russo_Brothers) May 2, 2019 Well, who are we to argue with the directors of Avengers: Endgame? After seeing the latest Marvel Studios epic at Thursday night previews, Rob and guest Kai Yaniz just had to share their in-depth — and SPOILER-filled — thoughts about the film. After all, much has been said about how Avengers: Endgame not only concludes the tale begun in last year's Avengers: Infinity War but actually ties up the first 22 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We get into how Joe and Anthony Russo's film serves as the final curtain call for the original MCU Avengers line-up, speculate on what might come next and generally gush about all the exciting surprises and emotional gut-punches contained in this three-hour superhero bonanza. Even though it's en route to becoming the highest-grossing film of all time, Avengers: Endgame manages to take some legitimate storytelling risks and remain true to the characters that have transformed the MCU into a global phenomenon. So let's dig into everything that the marketing team was afraid to show you. Whatever it takes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA6hldpSTF8 SHOW NOTES Previous Marvel Cinematic Universe coverage: Marvel Cinematic Universe revisited: https://www.crookedtable.com/podcast-marvel-cinematic-universe-avengers-endgame/ Thor: The Dark World written review: https://www.crookedtable.com/review-thor-the-dark-world/ Captain America: The Winter Soldier podcast with Zach Mathews: https://www.crookedtable.com/podcast-zach-mathews-captain-america-the-winter-soldier/ Guardians of the Galaxy written and podcast reviews: https://www.crookedtable.com/review-guardians-of-the-galaxy/ https://www.crookedtable.com/crooked-table-podcast-episode-1-the-fandom-menace/ Avengers: Age of Ultron written review: https://www.crookedtable.com/review-avengers-age-of-ultron/ Ant-Man written review: https://www.crookedtable.com/review-ant-man/ Doctor Strange podcast mini-review: https://www.crookedtable.com/rogue-one-star-wars-podcast/ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 podcast review: https://www.crookedtable.com/podcast-guardians-of-the-galaxy-2-marvel-sequels/ Spider-Man: Homecoming podcast review: https://www.crookedtable.com/podcast-spider-man-homecoming-marvel/ Thor: Ragnarok podcast review: https://www.crookedtable.com/thor-ragnarok-marvel-florida-project-podcast/ Black Panther podcast review: https://www.crookedtable.com/black-panther-marvel-podcast-review/ Avengers: Infinity War podcast review: https://www.crookedtable.com/avengers-infinity-war-podcast-review/ Captain Marvel podcast: review: https://www.crookedtable.com/podcast-captain-marvel-spoiler-free-review-with-kerri-jones/ Want to appear on a future episode of the Crooked Table Podcast? Find out how over at crookedtable.com/guest! Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

Anyone who has ever worked in corporate America knows exactly the kind of gold that writer/director Mike Judge struck when he released his 1999 comedy Office Space on the world. But 1999 audiences (who loved films like American Beauty and The Matrix) sure didn't, as the film was a box office flop. A lot has changed in the two decades since we all discovered TPS reports and suffered through the agony of being named Michael Bolton in the 1990s. So, this episode, financial guru and author Kai Yaniz — buy her latest ebook here — joins us to discuss why Office Space is among her all-time favorite films and how she discovered the film that has left the workforce cringing for the past 20 years. That being said... If you could go ahead and give this latest episode a listen, that would be great. Lumbergh will be expecting your TPS report in the morning. Office Space synopsis, courtesy of Fox: Corporate drone Peter Gibbons (Ron Livingston) hates his soul-killing job at software company Initech. While undergoing hypnotherapy, Peter is left in a blissful state when his therapist dies in the middle of their session. He refuses to work overtime, plays games at his desk and unintentionally charms two consultants into putting him on the management fast-track. When Peter's friends learn they're about to be downsized, they hatch a revenge plot against the company inspired by "Superman III." SHOW NOTES Want to appear on a future episode of the Crooked Table Podcast? Find out how over at crookedtable.com/guest! CONTACT Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

In Episode 91 of the Crooked Table Podcast, Robert Yaniz Jr. turns the attention over to returning guest Kai Yaniz, who has chosen to discuss 1995 teen comedy Clueless. Starring Alicia Silverstone and written and directed by Amy Heckerling, the film was a landmark of 1990s cinema and remains one of the most beloved films of its kind this side of John Hughes. With a remake apparently on the horizon, we take a look at how Heckerling's film serves as a time capsule of its time, creating a unique aesthetic of high school life while updating Jane Austen's Emma for a new audience. Rob and Kai's history with Clueless couldn't be more different, with the latter a longtime fan and the former a more recent convert to the charms of Cher Horowitz, her razor-sharp wit and all the neon-colored 90s outfits. In recent years, films like Mean Girls, Easy A and The Edge of Seventeen have emerged as prime examples of the greatness female-led high school comedies can bring. But could these heirs apparent really eclipse the laughs, heart and indelible performances of Clueless? As if! So let's totally pause and take a closer look at how Clueless holds up decades after its theatrical release. The film's legacy and influence on cinematic history might just surprise you. SHOW NOTES Want to appear on a future episode of the Crooked Table Podcast? Find out how over at crookedtable.com/guest! CONTACT Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

In Episode 90 of the Crooked Table Podcast, Robert Yaniz Jr. ushers in a new era of the show (check out episode 88 for more details on the updated premise). With the help of wife/frequent podcast guest Kai Yaniz, Rob looks back on the now-problematic 1994 Jim Carrey comedy Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. The film may not have aged particularly well (which Kai and Rob most definitely will get into), but nonetheless, Rob harbors a long-held affection for Carrey's brand of rubber-faced wackiness, complete with incessant catchphrases and pop culture references. In many ways, the film (along with Carrey's The Mask) has been a major influence on not only Rob's sense of humor but his perception of comedy in general. Read into that whatever you will.  So, as the Crooked Table Podcast takes on a more positive, subjective slant — thereby truly honoring "the world of film from a fresh angle" — there's perhaps no better place to start than with the man behind the show itself. Don't worry, future episodes will feature other guests who will share their thoughts on a film that has impacted them, but for now, let's ease into the Crooked Table Podcast 2.0 with a "soft reboot" centering on the host's selection of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Alrighty then, let's reinitiate the podcast launch sequence now. Want to appear on a future episode of the Crooked Table Podcast? Find out how over at crookedtable.com/guest! CONTACT Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

In Episode 34 of the Crooked Table Podcast, Rob and Kai dip once again into the creative mind of Tim Burton with the second-ever Crooked Commentary, this time of 1993 stop-motion classic The Nightmare Before Christmas from director Henry Selick (Coraline). Before they take a trip to Halloween, the dynamic duo first follow up their reactions of John Carpenter's Halloween with the film's 1981 sequel. What's this?This is Halloween! We're excited to hear your feedback as the show continues to evolve. As usual, the podcast does feature explicit language and, as such, is best considered NSFW. Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES 0:00 -- Intro, Halloween II thoughts 14:33 -- The Nightmare Before Christmas pre-show reflection 24:27 -- The Nightmare Before Christmas Crooked Commentary starts Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable.   Kai Yaniz can be reached on Twitter at @TheVaultKeyLLC.   Connect with Crooked Table on social media:   Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

In Episode 33 of the Crooked Table Podcast, Rob and Kai kick off Halloween month with a chat about the state of horror films as well as their respective reports seeing perennial classics The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween for the first time. Then they discuss director Tim Burton's return to dark fantasy with Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children starring Eva Green, Asa Butterfield and Samuel L. Jackson. Welcome to the Table! We're excited to hear your feedback as the show continues to evolve. As usual, the podcast does feature explicit language and, as such, is best considered NSFW. Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children review starts at 28:30. Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable.   Kai Yaniz can be reached on Twitter at @TheVaultKeyLLC.   Connect with Crooked Table on social media:   Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

In Episode 32 of the Crooked Table Podcast, Rob and Kai soar into a review of director Clint Eastwood's new film Sully starring Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart and Laura Linney. Then, they crack open Hanks' filmography to review some of their favorite performances by the actor with another edition of Let's Talk About Six. Let's hit it! We're excited to hear your feedback as the show continues to evolve. As usual, the podcast does feature explicit language and, as such, is best considered NSFW. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable.   Kai Yaniz can be reached on Twitter at @TheVaultKeyLLC.     Read Rob's Sully review!     Connect with Crooked Table on social media:   Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

In Episode 28 of the Crooked Table Podcast, Rob shares his thoughts on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Batman: The Killing Joke before Kai joins him for a SPOILER-filled breakdown of writer/director David Ayer's Suicide Squad, the latest installment of the DC Extended Universe starring Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Joel Kinnaman and Jared Leto as The Joker. Can the film redeem the DCEU in the eyes of moviegoers, or is it just as big a letdown as its predecessor? Listen in! We're excited to hear your feedback as the show continues to evolve. As usual, the podcast does feature explicit language and, as such, is best considered NSFW. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable.   Kai Yaniz can be reached on Twitter at @TheVaultKeyLLC.   Connect with Crooked Table on social media:   Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

In Episode 27 of the Crooked Table Podcast, Rob and Kai bust open the SPOILER-filled conversation surrounding director Paul Feig's Ghostbusters reboot starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. Mired by controversy as the film is, does it do justice to the beloved 1980s films that preceded it, or is it just another lifeless retread? Let's cross those streams and find out! We're excited to hear your feedback as the show continues to evolve. As usual, the podcast does feature explicit language and, as such, is best considered NSFW. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable.   Kai Yaniz can be reached on Twitter at @TheVaultKeyLLC.   Connect with Crooked Table on social media:   Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

In Episode 26, the Crooked Table Podcast returns! Listen in as Rob and Kai break down the Pixar sequel Finding Dory. Elsewhere, Rob sings the praises of The Lonely Island's new film, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. "Just keep swimming" indeed. We're excited to hear your feedback as the show continues to evolve. As usual, the podcast does feature explicit language and, as such, is best considered NSFW. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable.   Kai Yaniz can be reached on Twitter at @TheVaultKeyLLC.   Connect with Crooked Table on social media:   Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

KAI Yaniz, is the Managing Member and Financial Coach at The Vault Key, LLC, that helps people make better financial decisions with hands-on accountability coaching. Kai started her career at a brokerage firm, where she juggled paying for living expenses with wanting to travel and buy luxurious things. From all her saving and budgeting, she was able to afford an all-expenses paid trip to her dream location in Australia. After her travels, she continued her career at a global banking firm where her money tricks and tips became even more honed as she began investing and finding ways to save money.  The passion for feeling prosperous and wanting to help others, led to the development of a new kind of financial idea. Born from an idea of hands-on money guidance with an added flare of coaching, this was how The Vault Key, LLC arose. Kai’s focus with The Vault Key, LLC is for her clients to feel heard, understood, and to start on the path of prosperity. Check the infographic show notes, plus her top tips and advice for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs at www.TodaysLeadingWomen.com or by clicking here!

In Episode 14 of the Crooked Table Podcast, Rob and Kai chat about writer/director M. Night Shyamalan's latest film, The Visit, as well his filmography to date. Investigate with us as we attempt to figure out if the elderly are evil or just plain old. Plus, we defend Shyamalan's Unbreakable as his best film, and Rob sings the praises of indie comedy Dear White People. SPOILERS for The Visit begin at 23:14. We're excited to hear your feedback as the show continues to evolve. As usual, the podcast does feature explicit language and, as such, is best considered NSFW. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Connect with Crooked Table on Facebook! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable. Kai Yaniz can be reached on Twitter at @TheVaultKeyLLC. LINKS: Our review of The Visit

In Episode 10 of the Crooked Table Podcast, Rob and Kai catch up on what they've been watching, including geek-friendly fare like Tomorrowland, the Star Wars saga and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Then, they delve into box office record-breaker Jurassic World as a jump-off to a larger discussion about the wave of nostalgia reigning supreme in today's world. Well said, CollegeHumor. We're excited to hear your feedback as the show continues to evolve. As usual, the podcast does feature explicit language and, as such, is best considered NSFW. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable. Kai Yaniz can be reached on Twitter at @TheVaultKeyLLC.

Rob and Kai marvel at the mountain of terribleness that is Tommy Wiseau's cult classic The Room. It may be hard to make a great movie, but it's quite possibly far more difficult to create something this bad. Yet, The Room has become an insanely quotable phenomenon spawning a behind-the-scenes book and an in-the-works film adaptation from James Franco. "What a story, Mark" indeed. This special edition of CTP serves as the first "Crooked Commentary" episode, and we're excited to hear your feedback as the show continues to evolve. As usual, the podcast does feature explicit language and, as such, is best considered NSFW. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable. Kai Yaniz can be reached on Twitter at @TheVaultKeyLLC.