Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul Rudd

Adam and Josh catch up with the summer's surprise hit Obsession, the “monkey’s paw” update from YouTube creator turned first-time feature-director Curry Barker. Then, it’s John Carney’s Power Ballad, with Paul Rudd as a down-on-his-luck wedding singer who has a chance encounter with a former boy band star played by Nick Jonas. Plus, poll results and listener feedback on Rudd's best supporting roles. Intro (00:00:00-00:01:57) Obsession (00:01:58-00:41:33) Filmspotting Family (00:41:34-00:47:17) Notes / New Poll (00:47:18-00:55:42) Poll Results: Paul Rudd (00:55:43-01:01:34) Power Ballad (01:01:35-01:22:38) Credits / Releases (01:22:39-01:25:15) Links: -Filmspotting Fest II: June 27-28, 2026⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.filmspottingfest.com⁠ -Movie Death Match Podcast: Close Encounters vs. E.T.⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes⁠ Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠-⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Filmspotting Shop for T-shirts and more.⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow: -Watch Filmspotting on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/filmspotting⁠ -Adam/Filmspotting: ⁠Letterboxd⁠ |⁠ Instagram⁠ |⁠ Facebook⁠ | ⁠Bluesky⁠ -Josh/LarsenOnFilm: ⁠Letterboxd⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ |⁠ Facebook⁠ | ⁠BlueskySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another wild and hilarious episode of Nerds Talking is here! Join Lafayette and Carlos as they dive headfirst into the biggest entertainment headlines, controversial politics, movie reviews, documentaries, and World Cup excitement!This week, the guys tackle the absolute mess surrounding the Los Angeles mayoral race. Is something shady going on behind the scenes? One of the hosts definitely thinks so. The crew breaks down the controversy, voter frustration, and the newly approved sales tax increase that has Angelenos paying nearly 10% sales tax. Are the citizens of L.A. stuck with four more rough years? The Nerds have plenty to say about it.Then it's time for movie reviews! The crew gives their thoughts on:

We didn't think something could be worse than The Garbage Pail Kids Movie, but boy howdy were we wrong. No complaints about the cast; they did what they could with a script (?), lazy direction, and a producer that wanted everything yesterday. Throw in the constant McDonald's sponsorship and aliens with butthole mouths that treat Coca-Cola like the elixir of life, and you've got the long-running joke from Paul Rudd that is Mac and Me. Starring Christine Ebersole, Jade Calegory, Jonathan Ward, Tina Caspary, and Lauren Stanley.

On this week's episode, the guys are talking bout Stumblin' from 2010 Season 36 Episode 9 with host Paul Rudd and musical guest, cashew lover, and tiny harmonica aficionado, Paul McCartney. But first, a run down of some of the movies you suggested that feature the use of colons. In fact, this episode is mostly about that with a little bit on Stumblin', Kristen Wiig's amazing Dolly Parton impression, and how no one knows the actual lyrics to the songs they're parodying. Andy has a hard out so you know he's going to mention it and then go over his hard out. Enjoy! Stumblin'Salacious B. Crumb at the MET GalaRafa TrailerColon Movies!Batman V Superman: Dawn of JusticeSICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO TrailerDragon Wars: D-War TrailerBad Lieutenant: Port of Call New OrleansLegend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole Official TrailerK-19: The WidowmakerWe're Back! A Dinosaur's Story TrailerSend us an email: thelonelyislandpod@gmail.comSend us a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/thelonelyislandSend us stuff:P.O. Box 4024New York, NY 10185Photos and everything else can be found by following us on Instagram @lonelymeyerspod(Not all the clips we mention are available online; some never even aired.)If you want to see more photos and clips follow us on Instagram @lonelymeyerspod. Send us an email! thelonelyislandpod@gmail.com Support our Sponsors: ArticleThanks to Article for sponsoring this podcast! Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of$100 or more. To claim, visit article.com/discount/island and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.HimsFor simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit Hims.com/ISLAND for your free online visit.PestieKeep the bugs away with Pestie. Go to pestie.com/ISLAND for 10% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailSeason 31, Episode 27 – “I Have The Power!”Hosted by: DONMEGAThis week on Am I On The Air, DONMEGA breaks down the latest entertainment news from June 3rd through June 9th, delivering a blockbuster-sized episode packed with comedy, fantasy, and some of the hottest new television series hitting streaming.On the movie side, the legendary Wayans Brothers return to the franchise they started as “Scary Movie 6” arrives to bring horror parody back to the big screen. DONMEGA breaks down the laughs, the references, and whether the long-awaited sequel recaptures the magic that made the original films so iconic.We also head to Eternia as “Masters of the Universe” finally brings He-Man back to the big screen in a massive fantasy adventure. DONMEGA discusses the action, mythology, and whether this adaptation has the power to launch a whole new franchise.Rounding out the movie discussion is “Power Ballad,” the new film starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, blending music, comedy, and drama into one of the more unique releases of the season.Over on the TV side, it's an Apple TV takeover as DONMEGA dives into several of the streamer's newest offerings. We discuss the suspense-filled “Cape Fear,” the intriguing new series “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,” and the highly anticipated adaptation “Margo's Got Money Troubles.” Which ones are worth your time and which should stay buried in your watchlist? DONMEGA has the answers.As always, the episode is packed with additional entertainment headlines, streaming updates, reactions, reviews, and so much more to keep you fully caught up on everything happening in movies and television.

The latest movie from writer/director John Carney stars Paul Rudd as Rick a washed up wedding singer. One night after a gig he bonds over music with Danny, a fading boy band star played by Nick Jonas. When Danny reignites his career after turning one of Rick's songs into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. We've got a review of POWER BALLAD plus a fresh order of Trailer Tapas. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - The Testament of Ann Lee Footcandle Film Society

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the possibility of a “Friends” podcast, Paul Rudd’s interaction with Neil Diamond, and the 40th anniversary of “Pretty in Pink.” She also shares details about a crime series featuring Kevin Bacon […]

It's Marvel Monday and Ant-Man teams up with The Wasp! ABOUT ANT-MAN AND THE WASP As Scott Lang balances being both a superhero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR ANT-MAN AND THE WASP July 6, 2018 | Theatrical Release CAST & CREW OF ANT-MAN AND THE WASP Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Paul Rudd Cast: Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne/The Wasp Michael Peña as Luis Walton Goggins as Sonny Burch Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr/Ghost Randall Park as Jimmy Woo Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet Van Dyne Laurence Fishburne as Dr. Bill Foster/Goliath Michael Douglas as Dr. Hank Pym BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS We open with a flashback to the days when Hank Pym and Janet van Dyne were the original Ant-Man and Wasp. Things are going great until Janet gets trapped in the Quantum Realm, which, as it turns out, is not an ideal vacation destination. Fast forward to after the events of Civil War. Scott Lang is nearing the end of his house arrest and trying to stay out of trouble. Hank and Hope briefly open a tunnel to the Quantum Realm, which somehow causes Scott to have a vision of Janet as a little girl playing hide-and-seek. Instead of questioning any of this, everyone decides it's proof that Janet is still alive. Hope and Hank kidnap Scott, replacing him with a giant ant wearing his ankle monitor. The trio sets out to rescue Janet, but first they need a special part from shady businessman Sonny Burch. Sonny immediately realizes there's money to be made and betrays them, leading to a fight with a mysterious masked woman called Ghost, who steals Hank's entire portable laboratory. Trying to get their lab back, they visit Hank's old partner Bill Foster, who explains that Ghost is actually Ava Starr, the daughter of another former colleague whose experiment went very, very wrong. Ava is now phasing in and out of existence and is constantly in pain. Her plan? Steal Janet's Quantum Realm energy to save herself. The only problem is that doing so might kill Janet. Meanwhile, Janet starts sending messages from the Quantum Realm and provides directions. She warns them they only have a couple of hours before the Quantum Realm decides to strand them for another hundred years. Things get complicated. Sonny learns where they are. The FBI arrests Hank and Hope. Ava steals the lab. It's alot but also nothing. Eventually, Scott helps everyone escape, they recover the lab, and Hank ventures into the Quantum Realm to rescue Janet. He finds her alive, looking surprisingly well for someone who's spent decades trapped in a dimension beyond space and time. What follows is a giant chase across San Francisco featuring shrinking buildings, growing cars, a whole lot of size changing. While Scott and Hope deal with Sonny and Ghost, Hank successfully brings Janet home. Rather than holding a grudge, Janet uses her Quantum powers to stabilize Ava and save her life. In the end, Scott finally completes his house arrest, Sonny gets arrested, Ava and Bill go into hiding, and everyone seems happy. But then the mid-credits scene happens. And it's no longer happy go lucky time. Scott heads back into the Quantum Realm to collect healing energy for Ava. Just as he's ready to come home, Hank, Hope, and Janet all turn to dust thanks to Thanos. Scott is left trapped in the Quantum Realm. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 SEGMENT 1: Writer Jim Ousley talks about his latest comic Kickstarter for “The Agony of Stars”.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theagonyofstars/the-agony-of-stars/posts/4708972 20:47 SEGMENT 2: Producer Joey V. reviews the Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas movie “Power Ballad”.38:01 SEGMENT 3: James reviews the World War II movie “Pressure”.Keep up to date with 2 Rivers Comic Con, coming back to St. Charles in 2027 https://2riverscomiccon.com/ Check out the ‘Justice League Revisited Podcast' with Susan Eisenberg and James Enstall at https://anchor.fm/justiceleague Thanks to our sponsors Historic St. Charles, Missouri (https://www.discoverstcharles.com/), Bug's Comics and Games (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070575531223)Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/3Y0D2iaZl Patreon -   https://www.patreon.com/GeekToMeRadio Website -   http://geektomeradio.com/   Podcast -   https://anchor.fm/jamesenstall Facebook -   https://www.facebook.com/GeekToMeRadio/  Twitter -   https://twitter.com/geektomeradio  Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/geektomeradio/ Producer - Joseph Vosevich https://twitter.com/Joey_Vee 

Huge show this week with a WORLD EXCLUSIVE from myself and my brand new single Paul Rudd - Chasing Midnight (Radio Edit) [Globotracks] out on the 26th June. This weeks 'Track Of The Week' goes to Sonny Fodera Feat Libianca - Let Me Be In Your Arms [Solotoko] Globalsessions is now reaching audiences in over 44 countries across 145+ stations each week. Stay up-to-date with the latest by following Paul Rudd and Globalsessions on social media @theglobalsessions @djpaulrudd and remember that you can download a free podcast of the show every Monday Milky x Ely Oaks - Just The Way You Are (Radio Edit) [Ministry Of Sound] O.T.R.D - Basement Heat (Radio Edit) [Fluent] Mont Rouge, Mooglie, Tom Novy - Your Body (Radio Edit) [Ultra Records] Calvin Harris + Jazzy - Satisfy (Extended Mix) [Columbia] Nicky Doll - In Your Head (La Di Da Da) (Anton Powers Remix) [Polydor] Roger Sanchez & Karen Harding - How Do We Say Goodbye (Radio Edit) [Stealth Records] Dylan McPhee - Piano Club Tool (Radio Edit) [Lift Me Up Records] MK Feat Poppy Baskcomb - Zone (Radio Edit) [Columbia] WORLD EXCLUSIVE Paul Rudd - Chasing Midnight (Radio Edit) [Globotracks] TRACK OF THE WEEK Sonny Fodera Feat Libianca - Let Me Be In Your Arms [Solotoko] Juiceppe - I'm Gonna Get Ya [Twice As Nice] Rue Jay & Kroose - Hyped Up (Original) [Curious Energy Records] Freejak – Look Out (Radio Edit) [Perfect Havoc] Luv Foundation (UK) x Micky Modelle with Loverush Feat Sandy - Summer Rain [So Lets Talk] Unknown Artist Feat Ultra Nate - Starlight (Original Mix) [White Label] Meduza & Rani - Silence (Radio Edit) [Insomniac Records] Tom Brownlow - Move Your Body [Front Of House Records] Offplan - Get Down (Radio Mix) [Off The Rails] Bassline Lions - Time Is Right Now! [Rabbit Noize Music] This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

We walked home from John Carney's latest musical feel-good hit with Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠check out our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for TV reviews and retro movie reviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Letterboxd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Joey V’s Movies: “Power Ballad", a movie about a pop star stealing a song from an unknown wedding singer. How many Toasted Raviolis out of 5 will Joey V. give it? PLOT: In POWER BALLAD, Paul Rudd plays an aging wedding singer who meets a fading boy-band star, played by Nick Jonas, during a fancy wedding gig at a castle in Ireland. The two end up hanging out after the wedding and having a late-night jam session. But when Nick Jonas steals one of Paul Rudd’s songs, Paul Rudd goes crazy trying to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Brought to you by Harry J's Steakhouse in Moscow Millshttps://www.facebook.com/HarryJsSteakhouse/ Freddie's Market in Webster Groveshttps://freddiesmarket.com/ AAA Motor Speedway in Owensvillehttps://www.facebook.com/p/AAA-Motor-Speedway-61563329890127/ Best Buy Flooringhttps://www.bestbuyflooringstl.com/ https://newstalkstl.com/movies/ 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Joey V’s Movies: “Power Ballad", a movie about a pop star stealing a song from an unknown wedding singer. How many Toasted Raviolis out of 5 will Joey V. give it? PLOT: In POWER BALLAD, Paul Rudd plays an aging wedding singer who meets a fading boy-band star, played by Nick Jonas, during a fancy wedding gig at a castle in Ireland. The two end up hanging out after the wedding and having a late-night jam session. But when Nick Jonas steals one of Paul Rudd’s songs, Paul Rudd goes crazy trying to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Brought to you by Harry J's Steakhouse in Moscow Millshttps://www.facebook.com/HarryJsSteakhouse/ Freddie's Market in Webster Groveshttps://freddiesmarket.com/ AAA Motor Speedway in Owensvillehttps://www.facebook.com/p/AAA-Motor-Speedway-61563329890127/ Best Buy Flooringhttps://www.bestbuyflooringstl.com/ https://newstalkstl.com/movies/ 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark isn't the most musical-movie inclined fan, but I've been known to enjoy one from time to time.Ryan tends to be, tho.Two of director John Carney's previous films (Sing Street and Flora and Son) are, by any definition, great, and we both enjoyed the hell out of them.Paul Rudd is a commodity best taken in manageable doses, and Nick Jonas is, put simply, not Mark's cup of tea.With these two competing thoughts in my head, how then would we react to POWER BALLAD98 Minutes, Rated RWritten by John Carney, Peter McDonaldDirected by John Carney Synopsis:Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves.Listen on to find out.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://facebook.com/vsmoviepodcast)X (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://x.com/vsmoviepodcast)Instagram (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://instagram.com/visuallystunningmoviepodcast)Threads (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://threads.net/@visuallystunningmoviepodcast)BlueSky (@vsmoviepodcast.bsky.social) (https://bsky.app/profile/vsmoviepodcast.bsky.social)YouTube (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://youtube.com/visuallystunningmoviepodcast)Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our audio wherever you listen to podcasts (https://shows.acast.com/vsmoviepodcast).And please, if you like what we do, consider helping us keep on entertaining you. Find out how on our Contact/Support page (https://VSMoviePodcast.com/Contact-VSMP/). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Carney is back in wide release for the first time since Sing Street, and Power Ballad might be the movie that finally gets him the Best Original Song nomination the Academy has owed him for a decade. We get into Paul Rudd's quietly devastating turn as a wedding singer whose song gets stolen, Nick Jonas as the surprise of the film, the structural problem that keeps it from a perfect score, and why Taylor Swift and Toy Story 5 might wreck his Oscar run anyway.Preorder Succession Planning where ever you get ebooks here:https://books2read.com/u/bzE9g9

Seth takes a closer look at Trump facing backlash from Republicans after nominating a crony with no experience to be director of national intelligence.Then, Paul Rudd talks about having a real Irish pub in his basement, starring alongside Nick Jonas in the movie "Power Ballad," and the time he asked Neil Diamond if he was "wanging chung" while DJing at a party.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chef Krissy Downey whips up family favorite dishes from Sheinelle's Recipe Box. Plus, Paul Rudd sits down with Jenna and Sheinelle to talk about his new blockbuster “Power Ballad” and stepping into a singing role alongside real-life pop star, Nick Jonas. And, author Ann Patchett dishes on her new novel “Whistler” and her homage to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside the new search for Kristin Smart–the beloved Cal Poly student who vanished after a party thirty years ago. Could this be a critical break in the case? Plus, Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd together in song, on the big screen. And deeply personal items from Matthew Perry, now at auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A flesh-eating parasite called the screwworm fly has reemerged in Texas. It's the first time in decades the parasite, which can kill livestock, has threatened the U.S. cattle industry. Jason Allen reports.It's been one week since American college student James "Weston" Higginbotham disappeared in Japan while vacationing with his family. His parents spoke to Anna Coren about the search and why their son was spotted getting on a train alone.As wedding season gets underway, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the financial conversations every couple should have before getting married.Laverne Cox made history as the first openly transgender actress nominated for a primetime Emmy for her role in "Orange is the New Black" - but before her award-winning career she almost quit Hollywood. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about confronting her childhood trauma, her healing journey and more.Nick Jonas speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new film "Power Ballad." He explains how he reflected on his own life for the movie, why it's relatable and what it was like working with Paul Rudd. Jonas also reveals what's next for him.

Adam Holtz is back from a 2,500-mile California-to-Colorado road trip and ready to talk summer movies. First up: Masters of the Universe, the new He-Man origin story that proves Gen X nostalgia is still driving Hollywood — but like the Transformers franchise before it, it's been dialed up with unnecessary profanity and violence that didn't need to be there. Then a Paul Rudd movie about a wedding band musician whose song gets stolen by a Jonas brother, which sounds charming and mostly is, except for the R-rated language count that pushes it out of range for a lot of viewers. Adam also breaks down why Backrooms — the low-budget YouTube horror film that's made over $100 million — might be the most interesting story of the summer, what it says about audience hunger for original storytelling, and why Spider-Man will probably still take the title. Find full reviews at pluggedin.com before you head to the theater this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Message us ANONYMOUSLYHop in the Jeep and ride shotgun with Paul (not Rudd) down Rodeo via LaBrea to bypass Highland through the canyon on the way to South Santa Monica (all within 20 mins of the other in any direction) and listen to him yap to someone on his cell about "Clueless," (dir. Amy Heckerling 1995). The movie that made Dan Hedaya make stars out of Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd had a 30th Anniversary (NOT STEELBOOK), that Paul (still not Rudd) just like totally HAD to goss with you about ASAP.Support the show**All episodes contain explicit language**Main Artwork - Ben McFadden'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul RootLead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFaddenProduced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

For many people across Acadiana, Allen & Gooch attorney Troy Broussard is known as a respected litigator and senior partner who has practiced law in Lafayette for more than three decades. But in this episode of Discover Lafayette, listeners meet another side of Troy: novelist, storyteller, songwriter, painter, observer of South Louisiana culture, and thoughtful chronicler of the complicated racial history woven into life in Acadiana. Troy joins us to discuss his recently published novel, Where Lies the Truth, a Southern coming-of-age crime story set against the bayous and backroads of St. Landry Parish. The novel opens in the summer of 1976, when 12-year-old Ezra Brasseaux embarks on what should have been an ordinary hunting trip in the swamps near his hometown. Instead, Ezra stumbles into a world shaped by violence, racial tension, buried secrets, and murder — experiences that haunt him well into adulthood. What unfolds during our conversation is far more than a discussion about writing fiction. Troy reflects candidly on growing up in Eunice during the earliest years of racial integration in St. Landry Parish schools. He describes himself and his classmates as “the guinea pigs,” among the first children thrown together as long-segregated cultures suddenly collided in classrooms and communities. “As I grew older,” Troy explains, “my views of it changed looking at it retrospectively.” He discusses the slow and deeply personal evolution away from what he calls “southern small-town indoctrination,” and how exposure to new people, ideas, and experiences gradually reshaped his understanding of race, prejudice, and human complexity. That emotional and intellectual evolution forms the backbone of Where Lies the Truth. Troy emphasizes that while the novel is entirely fictional, it is heavily inspired by real people, real conversations, and real tensions that shaped South Louisiana life in the 1970s and beyond. “This is not a true story,” he says. “But yes, it is inspired by actual events and actual people.” The story follows Ezra Brasseaux and his closest friends, Giles Poirier and Vance Doiron, as they navigate adolescence in a culturally divided Acadiana landscape. Years later, they are pulled back into the mystery of an unsolved crime involving two young Black victims, forcing them to confront painful truths hidden beneath decades of assumptions and silence. Troy says the novel ultimately explores “the idea of learning, trying to unlearn things you believed had been true your whole life, and realizing that there's another side to the story.” One of the most compelling aspects of our conversation is Troy's nuanced discussion of race in South Louisiana. He argues that Acadiana's cultural history cannot simply be reduced to Black-and-white narratives. Instead, he describes a far more layered social reality involving Cajun Catholics, white Protestants, Creoles, and African Americans — all with their own tensions, identities, and historical wounds. In researching the novel, Troy interviewed people from a wide range of backgrounds and heard stories that profoundly affected him, including accounts of colorism and exclusion that persisted even within Black communities themselves. He shares one striking example involving the “brown paper bag test” still being informally referenced in certain university social circles as recently as a decade ago. The conversation also dives deeply into the creative process itself. Troy spent nearly 15 years writing the novel, beginning the project in his early 40s and finally completing it in his mid-50s. What began as a sprawling 1,200-page manuscript eventually had to be painfully condensed into a publishable form. “The difficult part of the editing was not so much the technology,” Troy explains, “but when you write something and you really immerse yourself in the creative process, what you write kind of becomes like your children.” He jokingly compares the process to “Sophie’s Choice of editing,” where every deleted scene altered timelines, relationships, and emotional continuity throughout the story. Troy credits several influential teachers with shaping his ability to write. He speaks with tremendous affection about Elaine Dumais, his teacher in the gifted program in St. Landry Parish, who first introduced him to creativity and artistic thinking. He also honors his demanding high school English teacher Carol Fuselier, whose relentless standards prepared him not only for law school but ultimately for writing fiction. “I knew how to write because she gave that to me,” Troy says. “She pushed me.” Listeners will especially enjoy hearing Troy describe how characters begin to “write themselves” once a novelist becomes immersed in a story. He explains that dialogue became his favorite part of the process because it allowed him to fully inhabit personalities vastly different from his own — from successful professionals to deeply flawed, struggling characters such as Uncle Nedrick, one of the novel's most memorable voices. The discussion also touches on literary influences, including To Kill a Mockingbird and A Time to Kill. Troy shares how Atticus Finch profoundly shaped his image of what a lawyer should be: someone who works with integrity and seeks justice regardless of public pressure or cultural norms. Beyond writing and law, Troy reveals a rich creative life filled with music, painting, travel, mountain biking, and songwriting. He has written more than 75 songs over the years and remains an avid guitarist with a collection ranging from Martin acoustics to smaller travel guitars perfect for early morning songwriting sessions. He and his wife Beth also share a love for the outdoors and for their energetic Hungarian Vizsla, who frequently joins them on hikes and bike trails. Toward the end of the interview, producer Jason Sikora asks the obvious modern question: could Where Lies the Truth someday become a film or streaming series? Troy laughs at the idea but admits he would welcome the opportunity, even suggesting Paul Rudd as his dream casting choice for Ezra Brasseaux because of his ability to balance seriousness with humor. This episode of Discover Lafayette is ultimately a conversation about memory, identity, truth, and the stories we inherit about ourselves and our communities. Through Where Lies the Truth, Troy Broussard invites readers to confront uncomfortable realities while also recognizing the possibility of growth, empathy, and personal evolution. Listeners can find Where Lies the Truth through Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and follow Troy through his personal Facebook page as he continues sharing news about the book and future projects.

A former rock star (?) who now fronts a wedding band spends an evening jamming with a former boy band member, only to find later on that said boy band member steals his song and turns it into a hit. Ashley & Matt review the new movie Power Ballad in this episode.

With movies like “Once,” “Begin Again” and “Sing Street,” Irish filmmaker John Carney has found a way to make movie musicals relevant for contemporary audiences. His latest effort is "Power Ballad." Kansas City's Paul Rudd stars alongside Nick Jonas in the story of a struggling wedding singer who bonds with a pop star. When the former boy band member steals a song from his friend, things get dicey. Rudd is as good as he's been in years, and Jonas is solid in a role tailor made for him. “Power Ballad” is a rousing crowd-pleaser that's filled with catchy music. If you are familiar with the phrase, "By the power of Grayskull," then the clunky action fantasy "Masters of the Universe" might be nostalgic for you...but that's really all it's got going for it. In this update of the 80s adventure cartoons based on the line of Mattel toys, Nicholas Galitzine plays an annoyingly uncertain He-Man, Jered Leto provides the petulant voice of Skeletor and Idris Elba is wasted as a washed-up warrior. The movie's tongue-in-cheek approach never works. “Masters of the Universe” lacks the power. The Wayans Brothers are back with yet another ultra raunchy horror movie parody. Despite its title, "Scary Movie" is actually “Scary Movie 6,” the latest installment in the franchise that started 26 years ago. It reunites many of the movies' familiar cast members including Marlon and Shawn Wayans and a few dozen other Wayans, Regina Hall and Anna Faris. Sadly, the Wayans have officially run out of ideas for “Scary Movie” and try to fill the gap with repetitive and aggressively offensive material. Now that's scary.

In the wonderful new film Power Ballad, Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas play two musicians whose careers haven't exactly gone to plan – but one song may change that. Rick (Rudd) is a wedding band singer in Ireland and Danny (Jonas) is a former boy band member. They collaborate on a song that Rick wrote a few years ago, but Rick later finds out that Danny is trying to pass off the song as his own. Power Ballad was directed by John Carney, who also made Sing Street and Once. If you like movies with great songs, check out these episodes:'KPop Demon Hunters' is a viral smash that crushes the songs We debate the best movie musical numbersConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport Pop Culture Happy Hour+See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

P!NK one on one. Why she's put pop stardom on pause. Does she have talk show dreams and the real reason she moved her family to New York. Then, Peabo Bryson. The timeless tenor of Disney classics remembered by Celine Dion. Our time behind the scenes with the beloved singer. Plus, why Rod Stewart is calling his recent health scare terrifying. And, “Friends” stars reuniting for a new sitcom? Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow's pitch for a TV comeback as they share emotional stories from set. Then, ET's Nashville Week continues with Broadway's newest bar owner, Kane Brown. Plus, Paul Rudd the new bonus Jonas? The new movie that has Rudd rocking out. And, an all new Spilling the E-Tea with the stars of “Scary Movie”. The actress originally considered for Cindy and the real story behind all those star spoofs. Then, Anya Taylor Joy's thrilling TV return thanks to an Oscar winner.

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James Cameron-Wilson is rather mystified by the success of #1 Backrooms, with Chewitel Ejiofor. A horror film based on a web series, it baffled James, unaware of its precedents but people are loving it. James was much more taken with #9 Power Ballad with Paul Rudd. Written and directed by John Carney, it's even better than his earlier films such as Once and Sing Street. Peopled with interesting characters and with witty dialogue and great music, it reduced James to tears. Ladies First, on Netflix, is an English-language version of their first French-language film. Starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike, it's about a womanising liar who wakes up in a parallel universe which is a matriarchy. With echoes of Mel Gibson's What Women Want, it's witty and well acted but is more farcical fantasy than satire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when your best friend is everything you've ever wanted... except available? This week on No More Late Fees, Jackie and Danielle revisit The Object of My Affection (1998), the Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd dramedy that blends friendship, romance, and some seriously complicated feelings. Along the way, Jackie and Danielle unpack the film's unusual relationship dynamics, debate the motivations behind its characters, and discuss how the movie plays differently through a modern lens. From Jennifer Aniston's star-making era to Paul Rudd's undeniable charm, nothing is off limits.Whether you remember renting The Object of My Affection from your local video store or you're discovering it for the first time, this episode is packed with movie nostalgia, thoughtful discussion, and plenty of laughs.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share your thoughts on The Object of My Affection. We'd love to hear whether this movie still works for you today.Keywords: The Object of My Affection podcast, Jennifer Aniston movies, Paul Rudd movies, 1998 movie review, 90s romantic comedies, late 90s movies, movie podcast, No More Late Fees, nostalgic movie review, rom com discussion, pop culture podcast, 90s film analysis·Season 6 Episode 7·—No More Late Fees ⁠https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com⁠909-601-NMLF (6653)—Follow Us on Social:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nomorelatefees TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@nomorelatefees Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/nomorelatefeesYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@nomorelatefees Twitterhttps://x.com/NoMoreLateFees —CONQUERing⁠⁠myconquering.com⁠⁠10% Off Code: JACKIE10—NostaBeautyhttps://nostabeauty.com 20% Off Code: NMLF—DescriptCreator Plan 50% off 2 monthshttps://descript.cello.so/zp4OQqeIMdq

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Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the Big Slick, which Jeff covered last weekend. The charitable event is co-hosted by Chiefs superfans David Koechner, Eric Stonestreet, Jason Sudeikis, Paul Rudd and Heidi Gardner. Jeff shares what it was like to interact with the stars and what the overall experience was like. They also break down the final week of Chiefs OTAs before minicamp starts next week. Agree or disagree with us? Let us know on X: @joevalerio73 and @JFedotin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This morning, Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow have reunited for Actors on Actors and if you are a Friends fan this is essential viewing, plus Cassie Ventura escapes the US after her Diddy trial ordeal and Paul Rudd makes a hilarious Clueless casting admission. ☕ Jen and Lisa reunite for Variety's Actors on Actors ☕ Jennifer Aniston's heartfelt letter to Matthew Perry quietly removed from his charity auction ☕ Cassie Ventura reveals she has left the US permanently after testifying against Diddy ☕ JLo's twins got into every college they applied to, but there's another piece of information that has us scratching our heads ☕ Paul Rudd reveals he never planned on appearing in his Clueless role ☕ There's a new Aussie rom com that we're loving! THE END BITS Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here. Find our new Bridgerton podcast in the Watch Party feed on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash London Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This weeks 'Track Of The Week' goes to Becky Hill - More More More (Original Mix) [Universal] Globalsessions is now reaching audiences in over 44 countries across 145+ stations each week. Stay up-to-date with the latest by following Paul Rudd and Globalsessions on social media @theglobalsessions @djpaulrudd and remember that you can download a free podcast of the show every Monday Calvin Harris + Jazzy - Satisfy (Extended Mix) [Columbia] Kim Kay - Summer Again (Wilson & Smokin Jack Hill Radio Edit) [Belgian Bed Records] Guy Burns - Body Movement (Radio Edit) [Lift Me Up Records] Milky x Ely Oaks - Just The Way You Are (Radio Edit) [Ministry Of Sound] Alden Martin & Harry Thompson - Forget Me Not (Radio Edit) [Hit And Hope] Duane Harden & HouseLovers - I Need You Baby (Radio Edit) [Soltrenz DJ] ROMBE4T x Roland Clark - Everything's Alright (Radio Edit) [Thatbeat Records] Joel Corry Feat RAHH - Devotion (Sweetest Emotion) (VIP Mix) [SoundOn] MK Feat Poppy Baskcomb - Zone (Radio Edit) [Columbia] TRACK OF THE WEEK Becky Hill - More More More (Original Mix) [Universal] Sonny Fodera Feat Libianca - Let Me Be In Your Arms [SOLOTOKO] O.T.R.D - Basement Heat (Radio Edit) [Fluent] Josh Fawaz - Like A Prayer (Afro House Edit) [Hallwood] Switch Disco - Voices (Radio Edit) [Relentless] Mont Rouge, Mooglie, Tom Novy - Your Body (Radio Edit) [Ultra Records] Tom Brownlow - All Ma Luv (Radio Edit) [Brook Gee Records] D.O.D, Hayley May - Closure [SME] Bassline Lions - Time Is Right Now! [Rabbit Noize Music] Luv Foundation (UK), Micky Modelle x LOVERUSH Feat Sandy - Summer Rain [So Lets Talk] Robin Schulz, BARBZ - Better Times (Radio Mix) [Warner Europe] This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

We're kicking off the weekend with an absolutely packed episode of Breakfast All Day. Here's what we've got for you: BACKROOMS. There's so much buzz and expectation about this steadily creepy horror movie from 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons. It's definitely effective in creating a feeling of unease that lingers long afterward, and it's a wonder of production design. Chiwetel Ejiofor stars as the owner of a furniture store who discovers a sprawl of surreal office spaces. Renate Reinsve is his therapist who tries to save him. Check back for our LIVE spoiler chat on Tuesday at Noon Pacific at our YouTube channel. In theaters. POWER BALLAD. Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas co-star in the latest from writer-director John Carney ("Once," "Sing Street," "Begin Again"). Rudd is a wedding singer who never made it big; Jonas is a pop star who wants to prove he's a serious artist. A night of drinking and collaborating leads to a smash hit, but the credit is in question. We don't agree on this one. In theaters in limited release before opening nationwide June 5. THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU LIVE SPOILER CHAT. Here we go into everything we didn't want to ruin in our non-spoiler review of the latest in the "Star Wars" saga. It's getting wildly mixed reviews -- have you seen it? Listen and let us know your thoughts. MOVIE NEWS LIVE! Lots to talk about as always, including the huge opening night for "Backrooms," early reactions to Spielberg's "Disclosure Day," Armie Hammer's attempt at a comeback, and all the musical acts pulling out of the Freedom 250 concerts. Join us every Friday at Noon Pacific. Thanks for sharing some of your weekend with us! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi joins Adam to break down the first theatrical Star Wars feature in eight years, The Mandalorian and Grogu. They discuss whether its wall-to-wall action reveals true character, how the helmet creates a literal performance straitjacket, and if the film works for anyone walking into the theater without three seasons of television homework. Then, they pivot to a very different kind of crew in Boots Riley’s politically uncompromising sophomore feature I Love Boosters. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes will vary with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:11) The Mandalorian and Grogu (00:02:11-00:35:33) Filmspotting Family (00:35:34-00:41:54) Poll: Paul Rudd's MVP Supporting Role (00:41:55-00:49:05) '20s/'30s Madness, Filmspotting Fest II (00:49:06-00:54:52) I Love Boosters (00:54:53-01:27:53) New Releases / Outro (01:27:53-01:34:43) Links: -Roxana Hadadi at Vulture https://www.vulture.com/author/roxana-hadadi/ -Matt Singer’s review of The Mandalorian and Grogu https://screencrush.com/mandalorian-and-grogu-review/ -Filmspotting Fest II: June 27-28, 2026 https://www.filmspottingfest.com -Roxana on the ending of I Love Boosters https://www.vulture.com/article/i-love-boosters-ending-and-skins-explained.html Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠-Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access. https://filmspottingfamily.com -Filmspotting Shop for T-shirts and more. https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠ Follow: -Watch Filmspotting on YouTube: https://youtube.com/filmspotting -Adam/Filmspotting: Letterboxd | Instagram | Facebook | Bluesky -Josh/LarsenOnFilm: Letterboxd | Instagram | Facebook | BlueskySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Power Ballad" is a 2026 musical comedy-drama film directed and co-written by John Carney, starring Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Havana Rose Liu, and Jack Reynor. The film tells the story of Rick Power (Rudd), a wedding singer, who meets washed-up former boy band singer Danny Wilson (Jonas) at a wedding one night and bonds over a jam session. After the jam session, Danny steals one of Rick's songs, and it becomes a number-one hit. This brings Danny back into the spotlight, leading Rick to seek revenge and recognition. The film had its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival and has received positive reviews for its two performances, Carney's direction, and, of course, the music. Carney was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Lionsgate and will expand to more theaters on June 5th. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our next guest is one of the most distinctive voices in independent film and television scoring today. He cut his teeth bringing over 15 films to the Sundance Film Festival, went on to score critical favorites for HBO, Netflix, and the indie world, and most recently delivered a brilliantly offbeat score for A24's Friendship starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd. I'm so excited to be chatting with him today.And the composer is... Keegan DeWitt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Rudd has another movie out in theaters. Or Jack Black. It doesn't matter when in time you read this. That is always the case from mow until the ned of time. But ANACONDA is the rare instance where both of them star in the same movie. The Film School Janitors discuss whether that's a good thing or not...

The best of Arena's week with actor / screenwriter on his new film Power Ballad, starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas... music and chat with singer songwriter Wallis Bird... and Booker Prize winner Douglas Stuart on his latest novel, "John of John"

Rumer Willis' shocking custody battle. The explosive allegations and why Demi Moore is speaking out too. Then, Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson back together. After the cheating, the love child, and years of drama, why having another baby isn't out of the question. Plus, Gayle King's ex coming clean. The new apology after Gayle's bonkers cheating reveal. And, rift rumors, cast exits, and secret set rules. What's really going on behind the scenes of Noah Wyle's show. Then, did bad behavior get Tom Hardy bounced from “Mobland”? Plus, what you'll see on Celine Dion's new reality show. And, ageless Paul Rudd's wild botox bombshell. Then, “Couples Therapy” in a castle. The show where drama is as big as the estate. With flying glass, sex therapy, and relationships that may not survive a week. Plus, “Scary Movie” is back and only ET was on the set with more Wayans than ever before. And, a “Heated Rivalry” star going full serial killer. Only ET's on set for the return of “Criminal Minds: Evolution” where Conner Storrie's twisted new role has the BAU on edge. Then, the countdown to the World Cup. Meet the men of team USA.

Ending May on a high note (at least in number of reviews) Erik Childress & Steve Prokopy cover 11 films for you this week. Steve looks at a documentary about an autistic dancer exploring her new diagnosis through her art (Room to Move), as well as a mother haunted by postpartum depression (Nesting). Erik took a little time to see John Travolta's directing debut adapting his children's book about airplanes (Propeller One-Way Night Coach). There is also the latest collaboration between Mads Mikkelsen & Anders Thomas Jensen (The Last Viking) and a WWII film about the weather forecast for D-Day (Pressure). Katie Aselton explores grieving a traumatic loss (Magic Hour) while a mother discovers her son sent his assistant to do the same after losing her husband (Miss You, Love You). A gifted pianist-turned-piano-repairman uses his unique talent for crime (Tuner) while Paul Rudd's songwriter has one stolen by Nick Jonas in the latest from John Carney (Power Ballad). “Clean comic” Nate Bargatze makes his big-screen debut in a Mr. Mom riff (The Breadwinner) and 20 year-old Kane Parsons may have made the next horror film everyone will be talking about (Backrooms).1:20 - Room to Move9:29 - Propeller One-Way Night Coach16:12 - Nesting23:37 - Miss You, Love You34:18 - The Last Viking43:30 - Magic Hour53:43 - Pressure1:01:07 - Tuner1:11:59 - Power Ballad1:25:02 - The Breadwinner1:40:37 - BackroomsCLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCAST OR BUY FROM MOVIEZYNGBe sure to check outErik's Weekly Box Office Column – At Rotten TomatoesCritics' Classics Series – At Elk Grove Cinema in Elk Grove Village, ILChicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streamingPhysical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library.(Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.)Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere.The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. MillionPodcasts is an intelligently curated, all-in-one podcast database for discovering and contacting podcast hosts and producers in your niche perfect for PR pitches and collaborations.USE COUPON “MOVIEMADNESS” TO GET 10% OFF ALL DUBBY PRODUCTSSIGN UP FOR AUDIBLE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com

The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member-only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind-the-scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor's Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fortnightly LIVE show—a raucous, unfiltered lunchtime special with the Good Doctors, new features, and live chat so you can heckle, vote, and have your questions read out in real time. Our guest this week is James Graham, one of Britain's most prolific and successful writers, including of the brand new BBC series Dear England. Adapted from a play which Graham also wrote, it charts the journey of Gareth Southgate's England men's team from the disappointment of the ‘golden generation' to the success we all cheered on in recent years—except for Mark, of course. No chance of him following the football. James talks to Simon about the highs and lows, moving from stage tp screen, and why Gareth Southgate has a redemption narrative straight outta Shakespeare. Mark reviews it too, plus three more of the week's big releases—a packed show again. We've got Power Ballad, a dark musical comedy of unfulfilled potential and stolen success starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, Backrooms a new A24 horror that started life as a viral YouTube video, and Tuner, the crime thriller starring Dustin Hoffman and last week's Take guest Leo Woodall. All that plus the usual lovely nonsense. Enjoy! Timecodes: 00:00 Introduction 10:04 Power Ballad review 16:38 Box Office 10 30:29 James Graham interview 47:00 Dear England review 53:33 Laughter Lift 01:00:31 Backrooms Review 01:08:22 Tuner review The fundraising page for Dave Mitchell, director of Alien On Stage can be found here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/helpdave You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo.

Dave was joined by Dublin director John Carney and star Paul Rudd to chat about 'Power Ballad'.

Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas are pushing themselves with their new film, POWER BALLAD. For Rudd, it's his first serious singing role in a film. For Jonas, it's a role that on the surface would seem familiar (a former boy band star) but pushes him to new dramatic heights. Here the two join Josh alongside their director John Carney (ONCE) to talk about collaboration, inspiration, motivation, and more. POWER BALLAD opens in select theaters 5/29 and nationwide 6/5. Tickets are now on sale. Watch on Spotify. If you're subscribed to Spotify Premium, you don't get any Spotify ads on my video. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rula.com/happy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #rulapod Quince -- Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/HAPPYSAD ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping and 365-day returns. Limited Time Offer–Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code happy15 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://huel.com/happy15.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! UPCOMING EVENTS! 6/16 -- Matt Smith in NY -- Tickets here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices