Podcast appearances and mentions of Stephen Root

The delightful Stephen Root is here! Stephen joins Josh to talk about his Emmy-nominated turn in WIDOW'S BAY, embracing the character actor label, being recognized for his voiceover work in KING OF THE HILL, his iconic role in OFFICE SPACE, and more! 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Put on your summer best and board a ferry to New England’s hottest tourist destination! It’s time for us to discuss “Widow’s Bay,” a funny horror story about the mayor and other denizens of a cursed island. Of course there’s a creepy clown, and a slasher, and a dark secret that goes back centuries. Of course Stephen Root is wild-eyed! Once you visit Widow’s Bay, you’ll never want to leave… which is good, because you might not be able to. Jason Snell with Annette Wierstra, Tony Sindelar and Monty Ashley.

Put on your summer best and board a ferry to New England’s hottest tourist destination! It’s time for us to discuss “Widow’s Bay,” a funny horror story about the mayor and other denizens of a cursed island. Of course there’s a creepy clown, and a slasher, and a dark secret that goes back centuries. Of course Stephen Root is wild-eyed! Once you visit Widow’s Bay, you’ll never want to leave… which is good, because you might not be able to. Jason Snell with Annette Wierstra, Tony Sindelar and Monty Ashley.

Bicentennial Man was the 40th highest grossing movie of 1999, opening December 17th in 4th place and taking in $87 million dollars worldwide on an almost literally unbelievable $100 million dollar budget. It's also the one movie of the year to star the late Sam Neill. Directed by Chris Columbus with script by Elia Kazan's son Nicholas Kazan, based on the short story “The Bicentennial Man” AND the novel “The Positronic Man” by Isaac Asimov, with perhaps the most phoned-in score James Horner ever wrote, Bicentennial Man stars Robin Williams, Sam Neil, Embeth Davidtz, Wendy Crewson, Oliver Platt, Kiersten Warren, Hallie Eisenberg, John Michael Higgins, Bradley Whitford, Stephen Root, and noted January 6th Capitol Insurrectionist, Jay Johnston. This week, John and Julia talk "family films", uncanny valleys, Williams, and, of course, Sam Neill.

You would recognize Emmy Award-nominated actor Stephen Root from over 300 film and television credits including iconic roles in “Office Space”, “NewsRadio”, “King of the Hill”, “Dodgeball”, “Idiocracy”, and “Barry” - for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Stephen Root’s illustrious career on screen includes five Coen brothers films and prestige television series such as “True Blood”, “Boardwalk Empire”, “The Man in the High Castle”, “Perry Mason”, “Succession”, “Barry”, and AppleTV’s new comedy-horror series “Widow's Bay” - which has earned Root his second Emmy Award nomination. Stephen Root got his start in a traveling Shakespeare company, then continued to perform on and off-Broadway for fifteen years before becoming one of Hollywood’s most beloved character actors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's hard to believe we're already halfway through the summer, but it's a good time for Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) to sit down and talk about our SUMMER TV viewing. PLUS, Derek is giving us the rundown of all things San Diego Comic Con 2026. This week, we are talking full spoilers of four TV shows. We will NOT spoil anything that has not been released yet.  Titles, plots and timestamps: 00:00 - Intros, what we've been watching, SDCC 46:05 - Widow's Bay (Apple TV): A skeptical mayor leads the superstitious residents of a cursed New England island. (starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Dale Dickey, Stephen Root) 1:07:55 - Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (Apple TV): A divorced mom gets caught up in a perilous web of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer. (starring Tatiana Maslany, Jake Johnson, Jessy Hodges, Dolly De Leon) 1:22:25 - Cape Fear (Apple TV): A happily married couple faces a growing threat when a notorious killer from their past, Max Cady, is released from prison and seeks revenge. (starring Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson) 1:34:20 - House of Dragons (HBO): An internal succession war within House Targaryen at the height of its power, 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen. (starring Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke)   Follow us for more! @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Letterboxd.com/TheWatchandTalk Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk

Stephen Root may not always be in a leading role, but that doesn't stop him from remaining incredibly busy. You know the character actor from iconic roles as Milton Waddams in "Office Space" and Monroe Fuches in "Barry." Most recently, he's been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for "Widow's Bay" and he's resumed voice work for the rebooted "King of the Hill" on Hulu. In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller speaks with Root about his recent work and the challenges of recording voiceover remotely. Miller and co-host Terry Lipshetz continue their discussion of "The Odyssey" and its ensemble cast, as well as the original Broadway cast of "Hadestown" returning for a filmed performance. They also discuss another film in the "A Devil Wears Prada" series. About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest. Theme music Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY

We welcome comedian Darren Sechrist to the podcast to talk about the 1999 film Office Space, starring Ron Livingston, Stephen Root, and Jennifer Aniston. We talk about tough jobs, finding meaning in your work, and wedding haircuts. Theme music by Furat Aziz.https://dustyvcr.com/https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr/https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr/https://twitter.com/thedustyvcrhttps://www.reddit.com/r/dustyvcr/

Eric & Serling are getting veeeeery sleepy, but we're starting off Season 7 strong with 2017's social commentary horror flick. Tune in to hear us kick off the “G”s. Send us Fan Mail

Widow’s Bay Apple TV+'s Widow's Bay (2026) arrives with a siren song of small-town mystery and supernatural scares, firmly planting itself in that eerie territory somewhere between Stephen King‘s entire back catalogue and “Parks and Rec”(Not that Quinny would know)… Created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys alongside Kate O'Flynn and Stephen Root, The series follows a skeptical small town mayor trying to revitalise a struggling island community… while said community politely insists that no… it is, in fact, extremely cursed. It’s seaside charm, folklore that refuses to stay folklore, and a creeping sense that the local tourism slogan probably shouldn't be “The next Martha’s Vineyard and definitely not cursed”.  With its blend of horror and comedy, it's the perfect playground for trope-spotting and an amount of nervous laughter. Joining you on this misty journey are your fearless hosts: Dion, Jill, and Quinny. Together, they dig into the show's classic horror beats, lingering dread, and the straight up “NOPE” energy of creepy frickin’ clowns.  Also in this episode… Because tonal consistency is overrated, the team also wanders into: The Sheep Detectives (2026) — a delightfully odd mystery comedy where a flock of sheep attempt to solve their shepherd's murder (yes, really, and yes, we have questions). A reflection on the recent passing of Sam Neill, the beloved Jurassic Park star, who died aged 78—leaving behind a remarkable legacy across film and television. Synopsis Tom Loftis is the skeptical mayor of a sleepy, supernatural New England island town. As he tries to boost local tourism, he must contend with superstitious locals, a centuries-old curse, and bizarre hauntings that threaten residents and visitors. https://youtu.be/6PBwVH1Hob4 As always, a big Widow’s Bay welcome and thank you to all you tourists and…LOCALS… who join in with the LOCAL conversation on the Twitch stream, live each Tuesday night at 7:30pm AEST… FOR LOCALS…  And an especially huge thanks to any of you mushroom addled baddies who are kind enough to support us by casting a cursed coin or two into our jar via Ko-Fi, or subscribing on twitch… every bit helps us to keep the lighthouse shining.;because we’re still scared of the dark… and clowns. If you feel so inclined drop us a sub we really love them, The more subby mc-sub-faces we get, the more Emotes You get! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLMoZUWh_dI&pp=ygUTd2lkb3dzbiBhYnkgdHJhaWxlcg%3D%3D WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Send in voicemails or emails with your opinions on this show (or any others) to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We're on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/

Mayor Tom Loftis wants to turn his struggling, New England island town into a thriving tourist attraction. But some residents believe Widow's Bay is cursed, and his efforts to boost it are stirring up its otherworldly forces. Tom is thwarted by his staff's bumbling ineptitude and a series of supernatural encounters that shake his confidence. As the skeptical mayor slowly becomes a believer, he works to break the curse in which any island-born natives die if they leave for the mainland. Emmy nominees Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root star in the surprise hit Apple TV series “Widow's Bay.” The show is a balance of absurdist office comedy and part Stephen King novel. Can a misfit group of heroes decipher why their island community is haunted, protect its inhabitants, and reverse the fate of its native-born residents — including Tom's son? OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "WIDOW'S BAY" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 11 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE. In Crime of the Week: definitely not fooling anyone.  For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patreon.Sign up for our newsletter at crimewriterson.com.This show was recorded in The Caitlin Rogers Project Studio. Click to find out more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are reviewing Apple TV's summer sensation, Widow's Bay, a horror comedy set in a "cursed" New England hamlet. Starring Matthew Rhys, Stephen Root, Kate O'Flynn, Dale Dickey, and Kevin Carroll, the series blends dry workplace humor with Stephen King-esque frights. With sea hags, crawlspace clowns, and a desperate mayor's office, Widow's Bay finds its unique brand propelling itself into the number one show on Apple TV. We discuss its bracing first season, its incredible performances, and its unlikely provenance from the mind of a former Parks & Recreation writer.

Send us Fan MailEverything has been leading to this moment... and this week, the hosts dive into the explosive Season finale of Widow's Bay, Episode 10, “We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time,” the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. As the supernatural forces surrounding the island reach their breaking point, alliances are tested, and the fate of Widow's Bay hangs in the balance. The hosts break down the finale's biggest reveals, shocking twists, and unforgettable ending, while discussing what it all could mean for the future of the series.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast

Send us Fan MailSomething wicked is brewing... and this week, the hosts brace for the chaos of Widow's Bay in Episode 9, "Emergency Shelter," the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. As a terrifying supernatural storm bears down on the island, shocking revelations about the Warren bloodline force impossible choices that could determine the fate of everyone in town. The hosts break down the episode's biggest twists, the reveal of the last living Warren descendant, and the escalating mystery as Widow's Bay hurtles toward its explosive finale.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast.

Send us Fan MailSomething is lurking in the shadows... and this week, the hosts venture deeper into the darkness of Widow's Bay for Episode 8, "Your Baggage," the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. As the Boogeyman steps out of the realm of legend and into terrifying reality, the hosts break down the episode's creepiest moments, biggest revelations, and the unsettling truths behind the entity haunting the town. Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast.

Send us Fan MailJoin the hosts as they return to the shadowy world of Widow's Bay for Episode 7, "Seasickness," the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. In this episode, the hosts break down the latest twists, shocking revelations, and escalating mysteries as the story hurtles toward its endgame. Tune in as they unpack the biggest moments, explore new theories, and discuss what Episode 7 means for the fate of Widow's Bay.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast

Send us Fan MailJoin the hosts as they return to the eerie world of Widow's Bay for Episode 6, the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. In this episode, the hosts unpack the series' flashback episode, exploring the events that shaped Widow's Bay long before the present-day mystery unfolded. Tune in as the hosts uncover the hidden history of Widow's Bay and speculate on what these revelations mean for the mysteries still to come.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast

Send us Fan MailJoin hosts as they venture deeper into the mysteries of Widow's Bay with Episode 5, the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. In this episode, the gentlemen break down Tom's wild search for answers, the island's unsettling mushroom-fueled visions, and the shocking revelations that deepen the curse haunting Widow's Bay. Tune in as we uncover new clues, explore the island's dark lore, and discuss the growing dangers facing its residents. Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast

Poet Darah Fleming joins host Reshma Gopaldas to talk all about the Widow's Bay season finale.  From his favorite scene with Patricia throwing a party as a way to get new friends, to all the questions season one brought up, to the one episode that he texted during, and why he decided to start watching the show, Fleming explains why he loved binge watching Widow's Bay. Listen to the full episode for the Widow's Bay finale explainer.Widow's Bay is streaming now on Apple, and stars Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Stephen Root, Jeff Hiller and more. Subscribe to Reshma Gopaldas on YouTube for video episodes.Son of a Binge production credits:Hosted by: Reshma Gopaldas (TW: @reshingbull, IG @reshmago)Artwork by: Laura Valencia (IG @iamlauravalencia)Music by: Kevin Calaba (IG @airlandsmusic)Send us a text, let us know what shows and guests you want us to cover.

Send us Fan MailJoin hosts as they move to the dance floor, and get ready for another strange night in Widow's Bay with Episode 4, “Beach Reads,” the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. In this episode, the gentlemen break down Patricia's unforgettable night party, the viral dance sequence, and the mysterious book that sends the evening in a supernatural direction. Tune in as the hosts uncover new clues and the growing mysteries of Widow's Bay.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast

Análisis y explicación con spoilers del décimo y último episodio de la primera temporada de La Maldición de Widow's Bay, la nueva serie de Apple TV creada por Katie Dippold, protagonizada por Mathew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn y Stephen Root y dirigida por Hiro Murai entre otros. C.J. Navas y Álex Barredo comentan con spoilers “¡Esperamos que te hayas divertido!”, el décimo y último episodio de la primera temporada de La Maldición de Widow's Bay, antes de leer los comentarios de los espectadores y oyentes y especular con lo que nos puede traer la segunda temporada de la serie. Únete a nuestro chat de telegram en el que miles de personas hablamos cada día de series: - Telegram – Grupo de debate: https://telegram.me/fueradeseries - Telegram – Canal de noticias: https://t.me/noticiasfds Síguenos en nuestras plataformas y podcast sobre series: - Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/fuera-de-series/id288039262 - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3RTDss6AAGjSNozVOhDNzX?si=700febbf305144b7&nd=1 - iVoox - https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-fuera-series_sq_f12063_1.html Redes Sociales - Twitter: https://twitter.com/fueradeseries - Facebook: https://facebook.com/fueradeseries - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fueradeseries/ - Youtube: https://youtube.com/fueradeseries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailSomething is lurking beneath the surface in Widow's Bay, and the town's inaugural swim may have brought more than anyone bargained for.In Episode 3, "The Inaugural Swim," strange sightings along the shoreline and a troubling new clue send Mayor Tom Loftis deeper into the island's secrets. As old legends resurface and unanswered questions continue to mount, the gentlemen continue their journey into Widow's Bay with Episode 3 of the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. Join the conversation as we uncover new clues, mysterious encounters, and the growing darkness surrounding the island.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast.

Widow's Bay is a spine-tingling blend of horror and comedy you won't want to miss. The buzzy Apple TV series follows a mayor (Matthew Rhys) who is desperately trying to bring tourism to a small island town that might be cursed. The cast includes Stephen Root, Kate O'Flynn, and Betty Gilpin.If you're looking for other eerie island escapes, check out these episodes A bratty boss gets a dose of his own medicine in ‘Send Help'‘Lord of the Flies' gets the Netflix treatmentConnect 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

Análisis y explicación con spoilers del episodio 9 de La Maldición de Widow's Bay, la nueva serie de Apple TV creada por Katie Dippold, protagonizada por Mathew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn y Stephen Root y dirigida por Hiro Murai entre otros. C.J. Navas y Álex Barredo comentan la renovación de la serie por una segunda temporada, antes de entrar a analizar con spoilers “Refugio de Emergencia ”, el noveno y penúltimo episodio de la serie, en el que se desata una tormenta incontrolada, mientras Rosemary resuelve el enigma de los descendientes de Richard Warren. ENLACES: El tuit de Katie Dippold que comentamos en el programa: https://x.com/katiedippold/status/748582543583121408?lang=es Únete a nuestro chat de telegram en el que miles de personas hablamos cada día de series: - Telegram – Grupo de debate: https://telegram.me/fueradeseries - Telegram – Canal de noticias: https://t.me/noticiasfds Síguenos en nuestras plataformas y podcast sobre series: - Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/fuera-de-series/id288039262 - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3RTDss6AAGjSNozVOhDNzX?si=700febbf305144b7&nd=1 - iVoox - https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-fuera-series_sq_f12063_1.html Redes Sociales - Twitter: https://twitter.com/fueradeseries - Facebook: https://facebook.com/fueradeseries - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fueradeseries/ - Youtube: https://youtube.com/fueradeseries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailCheck into the haunted inn, watch out for strange noises in the walls, and don't stay in the Captain's Suite as the hosts continue their journey into Widow's Bay with Episode 2, "Lodging," the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. In this episode, the gentlemen break down Mayor Tom Loftis's night at the town's infamous inn, exploring its eerie legends and the supernatural mysteries that make this island impossible to understand.Grab a seat and join the conversation as we uncover new clues, chilling encounters, and the secrets hiding within Widow's Bay.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast.

Send us Fan MailPack your bags, watch out for curses, and don't trust everything you see in town—Three & 1/2 Gentlemen are heading to Widow's Bay!Join the hosts as they begin their journey into Widow's Bay, the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. In this premiere episode, the gentlemen break down "Welcome to Widow's Bay," exploring the town's strange history, memorable characters, supernatural mysteries, and all the twists that make this eerie seaside community impossible to ignore. Grab a seat and join the conversation as the host uncover what secrets lie beneath the fog.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast

Análisis y explicación con spoilers del episodio 8 de La Maldición de Widow's Bay, la nueva serie de Apple TV creada por Katie Dippold, protagonizada por Mathew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn y Stephen Root y dirigida por Hiro Murai entre otros. C.J. Navas y Álex Barredo repasan lo que ha ocurrido en la temporada hasta el séptimo episodio, antes de entrar a analizar "Tu Equipaje", el octavo episodio en el que Patricia es perseguida por una fuerza sobrenatural y Tom se enfrenta al descubrimiento por parte de su hijo Evan de su pasado. Únete a nuestro chat de telegram en el que miles de personas hablamos cada día de series: - Telegram – Grupo de debate: https://telegram.me/fueradeseries - Telegram – Canal de noticias: https://t.me/noticiasfds Síguenos en nuestras plataformas y podcast sobre series: - Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/fuera-de-series/id288039262 - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3RTDss6AAGjSNozVOhDNzX?si=700febbf305144b7&nd=1 - iVoox - https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-fuera-series_sq_f12063_1.html Redes Sociales - Twitter: https://twitter.com/fueradeseries - Facebook: https://facebook.com/fueradeseries - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fueradeseries/ - Youtube: https://youtube.com/fueradeseries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Widow's Bay Editors – Isaac Hagy, ACE; Kyle Reiter, ACE and Jen Bryson The editors of Widow's Bay may not live on a cursed New England island, but after years of working together across shows like Atlanta, Station Eleven and Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Isaac Hagy, Kyle Reiter and Jen Bryson have developed the kind of shared creative history that makes them feel right at home in one. Created by Katie Dippold for Apple TV, Widow's Bay stars Matthew Rhys as Tom Loftis, the skeptical mayor of a strange little island town where the locals believe the place is cursed. Tom would very much like to turn Widow's Bay into a thriving tourist destination. Unfortunately, the island has other ideas. The series also stars Kate O'Flynn, Stephen Root, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Kevin Carroll and Dale Dickey. For Isaac, Kyle and Jen, the show was another chance to reunite with longtime collaborator Hiro Murai and post producer Kaitlin Waldron. Isaac's creative relationship with Hiro goes back nearly twenty years, starting with no-budget music videos before eventually leading to Atlanta. Kyle joined that extended creative family through Kaitlin Waldron and Atlanta, while Jen came up through the same post team, beginning as a post PA before eventually moving into the editor's chair. In our interview, the editors talk about how the show was first described to them as something close to "ten episodes of Teddy Perkins," with additional reference points including Jaws, John Carpenter films, Stephen King stories and the specific textures of rural coastal New England. The island itself was designed to feel contemporary, but also strangely out of time — a place without cell phones, without modern comforts, and possibly without a sensible tourism strategy. ISAAC HAGY, ACE Isaac Hagy, ACE is an editor whose work includes the feature films Waves and The Friend, as well as television series such as Atlanta, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Station Eleven, American Vandal, Chef's Table and Sirens. He has received multiple Emmy and ACE nominations for his work, including recognition for Atlanta and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Across his work in television and film, Isaac has helped shape stories that blend tonal precision, visual invention and deeply character-driven editing. KYLE REITER, ACE Kyle Reiter, ACE is an editor whose credits include Atlanta, Barry, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Station Eleven and Black Rabbit. A multiple Emmy nominee, Kyle won an ACE Eddie Award for his work on Atlanta. His editing work spans comedy, drama, surrealism and genre storytelling, often finding the rhythm between deadpan humor, emotional honesty and unexpected tonal shifts. JEN BRYSON Jen Bryson is an editor whose credits include Atlanta, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Sirens. After years of working with the post team connected to Hiro Murai, Kaitlin Waldron, Isaac Hagy and Kyle Reiter, Jen moved from post production assistant work into assistant editing and then into the editor's chair. Her work reflects a sharp eye for performance, character detail and the delicate balance between comedy, tension and emotional truth.   Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs. Hear Isaac discuss his work on SIRENS. Check out Kyle's interview for BLACK RABBIT. Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode. Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube.

One of our greatest working character actors joins up for his first appearance on The Kingcast. You know Stephen Root from just about everything, from Office Space to King of the Hill to No Country For Old Men to Man In The High Castle and the recent hit horror/comedy show Widow's Bay.Root shows up ready to rock as we look back over his career, from working with George A. Romero on Monkey Shines to the prescience of Mike Judge's Office Space and Idiocracy, and his love of Stephen King, which started with The Stand and culminated in one of his favorite works: 11/22/63. Did you also know that Root appeared in a King miniseries? We talk about all that and more in this very fun episode.Widow's Bay is can be binged on AppleTV. It rules, go watch it.

Jo and Rob brave stormy waters, family trauma, and possibly a kraken in their 'Widow's Bay' recap. Intro (0:00)Mailbag Check-In (2:56)‘Our History' (17:08)The Door-Chair Set Up (22:40)Favorite Bit of Lore (26:15)‘Seasickness' (32:15)Best Bit of Lore Round 2 (38:27)Favorite City Employee (44:20)Favorite Obvious Joke (46:02)Favorite Throw Away Joke (46:44)Favorite Horror Movie Reference / Easter Egg (47:29)Best Haunt / Scare (49:03)New England's Best Kept Secret (52:22)The Rhys Piece (54:56)The (Stephen) Root of the Matter (56:05)Theories (57:37)Outro (1:01:32) Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Follow us on IG and TikTok! Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob MahoneyProducers: Devon Renaldo and Kai GradyStudio Production: Jacob CornettAdditional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we are joined by Kate O'Flynn from the Apple TV show Widow's Bay. We got the chance to discuss her superstitions, which include some rather interesting bird-related ideas. We also spoke about her recent turn taking the lead in Ep. 4 of Widow's Bay, "Beach Reads", which sees O'Flynn's character, Patricia, assistant to Matthew Rhys' Mayor Tom, organising a town party while dealing with some old school "friends". It's safe to say that, thanks to an ominous party-planning book, things take a turn for the supernatural. We also discuss if she walked away with any party tips from this experience.. Thanks to Kate for sitting down with us for this wonderful chat about the show, now streaming on Apple TV. About "Widow's Bay" In "Widow's Bay," something lurks beneath the surface. Mayor Tom Loftis (Rhys) is desperate to revive his struggling community. There's no Wi-Fi, spotty cellular reception and he must contend with superstitious locals who believe their island is cursed. He wants these people to respect him. They don't. They think he is soft and cowardly. And he is. But Loftis is determined to build a better future for his teenage son and turn the island into a tourist destination. Miraculously, he succeeds: tourists are finally coming. Unfortunately, the locals were right. After decades of calm, the old stories that seemed too ludicrous to be true start happening again. Blending genuine horror with character-driven comedy, "Widow's Bay" features an ensemble cast led by Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Stephen Root, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Kevin Carroll and Dale Dickey. The supporting cast includes K Callan and Emmy Award winner Jeff Hiller. Hailing from Apple Studios, "Widow's Bay" is created, showrun and executive produced by Dippold. Murai executive produces through his banner Chum Films alongside Carver Karaszewski, Claudia Shin and Rhys. Murai directs five episodes this season, in addition to directors Ti West, Sam Donovan and Andrew DeYoung.  

Hi! My name is Terry J. Aman, marking my 109th episode of VideoFuzzy titled "Luther, Earnest and The Doctor," reporting the progress I've made in cataloging thousands of VHS transfers and digital recordings, and as of this coming month, June of 2026, I'm marking nine years of VideoFuzzy! [2:20] I celebrate that milestone in part with Part 2 of my conversation with musician, media critic and longtime friend Mikey Heinrich from Minneapolis. Part 1 posted as part of sister podcast effort VideoFuzzy the Soundtrack "Ep. 17: Long Way Down" at https://bit.ly/3MJkPkK  In part 2, we chatted primarily about "Knives Out 3: Wake Up, Dead Man" and "Doctor Who." [IG] Mikey Heinrich can be found at his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeyHeinrich and blogs Doux Reviews: https://www.douxreviews.com/ and 42nd Vizsla: https://the42ndvizsla.blogspot.com/ [31:06] My Fuzzy Feature talked in some detail about the series premiere of BBC's "Luther," [IG] starring Idris Elba in the title role, Detective Inspector John Luther. CONTENT WARNING: Some discussion of animal cruelty was critical to the investigation and therefore unavoidable. I talked about the child abduction case he took on at the top of the episode, and the parents of astrophysicist Alice Morgan, played by Ruth Wilson. They were found shot dead in their home along with the family's dog. Luther's investigation loops in his supervisor, DSU Rose Teller, and his new partner, DS Justin Ripley, and coincides with developments in his separation from Zoe, his wife, played by Indira Varma, namely her lover Mark North, played by Paul McGann. [1:01:30] In Cross Connections, I trace connections for Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson through my media collection. I identify Stephen Root, Jon Curry and Ben Schwartz as Golden Threads. Also Colin Salmon, David Allan Grier, Robert Englund, Ken Jenkins, Rob Morrow, Maura Tierney, Tzi Ma, Patrick Fischler, Todd Stashwick, Caterina Scorsone, Frances Conroy, Diane Farr and Christian Clementsen. Fond Reflection to Eric Dane and his many years on "Grey's Anatomy." [1:14:14] In my Classic Collection [VHS-to-DVD transfers], I cataloged discs 2001 through 2025. Comments on "Grey's Anatomy," Chelsea Handler's appearance as host of the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards and comments at the recent roast of Kevin Hart on Netflix. Also, "The Simpsons," [IG] "Glee," [IG] "Mike & Molly," "Undercovers," "Castle," "Rubicon," "The Office" and "Community." [1:29:38] In my Current Collection [direct to digital], I archived the National Theatre presentation of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" [IG] starring Ncuti Gatwa, Hugh Skinner, Sharon D. Clark, Ronke Adoluejo, Eliza Scanlen and Amanda Lawrence. [1:31:28] In Book Reports, I chat about Charlotte Brontë's "Jane Eyre," Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights," Daphne du Maurier's "Rebecca" and Margot Douaihy's "Scorched Grace," all of which I can trace as recommendations at one time or another by the "All About Agatha" podcast. Quite enjoyable! SPREADING THE WORD! "VideoFuzzy: The Video - Celebrating 100 Episodes!" is posted at https://youtu.be/eWfcCDiOZ2I. Please share as you're able to with anyone you feel might enjoy this production. For PROMOS, scroll all the way down at https://videofuzzy.libsyn.com. Also, there's a "Top Fifteen" episode guide for people looking for a quick read-in on this blog and podcast effort at: https://videofuzzy.libsyn.com/about. Enjoy! [IG]  Reference featured in VideoFuzzy's Instagram page.

It's Apple TV+ this week on the podcast, as that's the last place on TV, or at least one of them, that's still taking big creative swings and also releasing episodes serially. Longtime contributor Omar Gallaga joins Neal Pollack this week to discuss two Apple+ shows. The first, Margot's Got Money Troubles, based on a novel by Rufi Thorpe, comes to us from David E. Kelley, who's been making TV for decades. But this show feels fresh and modern thanks to a winning lead performance from Elle Fanning and a nuanced look at the Only Fans universe. The cast, which includes Nick Offerman, Greg Kinnear, Nicole Kidman, and Marcia Gay Harden, is uniformly excellent, but Michelle Pfeiffer steals the show with a late-career master turn as Margot's mother, a performance so fully realized it doesn't even feel like she's acting.Much more stylized, but no less effective, is Widow's Bay, a new comedy-horror semi-anthology series from comedy writer Katie Dippold, which embraces and deconstructs horror tropes with unabashed delight. It's like the X-Files meets Northern Exposure, with a touch of Twin Peaks and Parks and Recreation. The cast includes Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root, and a bevy of monsters and supernatural happenings that bedevils a cursed Massachusetts island. Four episodes in, and Widow's Bay is already a TV legend. Omar and Neal give it their highest recommendation, and no one has better taste than they do.Enjoy the show!

In Episode 545, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about ice cream sandwiches again, movies again, and ads that annoy us, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. Los Angeles is Burning: The Dodgers are fine, but also lost two games to the Giants, so are they really?2. Sorry We Missed You: Miami Marlins: The Marlins are competent, but should they be yearning for more?3. Sorry We Missed You: Baltimore Orioles: I just like the duck, I think it could use more pitching though. 4. Around the Horn: Injuries, call-ups, and an Andrew Stevenson check-in?5. Better know a host's favorite team.  Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

It's time to be distracted in that Distraction Hole! Mike gives us his anime ho-down, David talks about the humorous nightmare of Widow's Bay, and Kevin blah blah blah mental health something. Can you discover who the mystery farter was?This week's intro, Jahzzar's "Out of School" https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Out_of_SchoolOut of School by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.

This week on The Watchers, Andrea and Jodie are scrubbing out of The Pitt Season 2. We tie up the season and review what we know about what to expect from Season 3 (which is, honestly, kind of a lot).Then we head back into the kitchen for The Bear with a recap of the surprise drop “Gary,” the one-hour movie/bonus episode that arrived ahead of the show's final season.And finally, we're looking ahead to our next watch: Widow's Bay, a show with Stephen King vibes, X-Files energy, and strong Jersey roots (also Stephen Root). We'll start covering it with a recap of the first 3 episodes and a review of Episode 4. If you're reading this, that means you've probably got your podcatcher of choice open right now. It would be SO helpful if you gave our little show a follow. If you like what you hear, you could even leave us a review.Referenced in this episode: The Pitt Season 3: Everything We Know So FarFollow:The Watchers on Instagram (@WatchersPodNJ)Andrea on Instagram (@AQAndreaQ)Jodie on Instagram (@jodie_mim)Thanks to Kitzy (@heykitzy) for the use of our theme song, "No Book Club."

Hey hey, it's DtW on the way, and we're setting up shop in Widow's Bay! Dan and Raul are checking out the homey storefronts, the peaceful coast and the one nice diner in a spooky island town on AppleTV. This is a town that has been compared to Pawnee from Parks & Rec by way of Stephen King, and the description is as apt as the town is very cursed but the people are quite kooky. Mayor Loftis, played by Matthew Rhys, is trying to wrangle the odder elements of the isolated community enough to turn it into a tourist destination in an effort to save the floundering town. However, despite his shaky skepticism, the forces of strange and scary are descending on the town like a fog, sometimes literally, and only the quirky loons like Stephen Root's Wyck know how to deal with it. The show is both funnier and scarier than the trailers hinted at, but do these qualities mesh into a solid watch? Listen to this pod and be forewarned!

On this weeks episode Will & Ian WRECK SOME SHIT! That's right, they team up, pee on things and rack up the collateral damage, because they're-THE WRECKING CREW R 124 minutesDirected by: Angel Manuel Soto. Starring: Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa, Temuera Morrison, Morena Baccarin, Frankie Adams, Jacob Batalon, Stephen Root, Roimata Fox, Claes Bang, Branscombe Richmond and Many Other Talented People!01:30- First Thoughts05:30- THE WRECKING CREW 08:15- Tasty Morsels10:15-Rating/Review36:00- Totals39:00- Next Week...?/ByePatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/THELastActionCritics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @TheLastActionCriticsemail:   Thelastactioncritics@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Next Week: ?

Contributor Alan Minskoff joins host Jo Reed to talk about three notable books—from George Saunders, Xochitl Gonzalez, and Lauren Groff—that offer rich and rewarding listening. They begin with George Saunders's Vigil, an inventive, full-cast production featuring Judy Greer, Stephen Root, and McLeod Andrews, where a youthful ghost serves as a death doula to an unrepentant oil tycoon. The conversation then turns to Xochitl Gonzalez's Last Night in Brooklyn, narrated compellingly by Elizabeth Rodriguez, a sharp, observant look at friendship, ambition, and gentrification in mid-2000s Brooklyn. They conclude with Lauren Groff's Brawler, a collection of emotionally resonant stories read with empathy and thoughtful restraint by the author herself.  Together, these audiobooks show how skillful narration—from full casts to author performances—can deepen the emotional and imaginative reach of contemporary fiction.   Audiobooks Discussed: Vigil by George Saunders, read by Judy Greer, Stephen Root, MacLeod Andrews, Kimberly Farr, Mark Bramhall, Barrett Leddy, Eric Jason Martin, Karissa Vacker, Sunil Malhotra, Cassandra Campbell, Kimberly M. Wetherell, Aaron Goodson, Maggi-Meg Reed, George Saunders, and a Full Cast (Random House Audio) LastNight in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez, read by Elizabeth Rodriguez (Macmillan Audio) Brawler by Lauren Groff, read by the author (Penguin Audio)   Support for Behind the Mic comes from HarperCollinsFocus and HarperCollinsChristianPublishing, publishers of some of your favorite audiobooks and authors, including Colleen Coble, Mark Harmon, Jennie Allen, Max Lucado, Lysa TerKeurst, and many more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“These Country Bears… they busted through that ceiling!” - ChrisOn this week's episode, we're kicking off Listener Request Month 2026 with a banger convo about the totally insane Disney animatronic nightmare film, The Country Bears! Why couldn't these bears have some different personalities from one another? Did Beary's parents just steal a bear cub from the woods? Was Willie Nelson paid in weed? Why couldn't we get more Stephen Tobolowsky in this movie? And how many of these bears are hooked on honey? PLUS: Rest in Peace, Country Bears' original drummer, Toots! The Country Bears stars Christopher Walken, Stephen Tobolowsky, Daryl Mitchell, Diedrich Bader, M.C. Gainey, Alex Rocco, Queen Latifah, and the voices of Diedrich Bader, Haley Joel Osment, Candy Ford, James Gannon, Toby Huss, Kevin Michael Richardson, Stephen Root and Brad Garrett as Fred Bedderhead; directed by Peter Hastings.This episode is brought to you by GameTime! Download the GameTime app today! Create an account and use code WHM for $20 off your first purchase! Terms apply. Download the GameTime app today!Folks planning on attending our show at the Varsity Theatre in Minneapolis, get hip to the start of this episode where we tell y'all about an extra night you can hang out with us at a screening of An American Werewolf in London that we're co-hosting with the Minnesota Timberwolves organization! Remember, all details are at the start of this episode! Be sure to catch us on the road in Minneapolis on 3/20 and Chicago on 3/22 where we'll be talking Conan the Barbarian and Big respectively. Tickets on sale now! Be sure to visit the WHM Merch shop over on Dashery and check out all the latest show-related designs you can slap on t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, stickers, whatever! Make your friends jealous by flaunting some WHM merch today!  Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.

Send us a textWe had questions the moment Playdate 2025 opened on a joyless car chase and a baffling lacrosse scene—and then Isla Fisher strolled in with the “Mama Mafia” and Alan Ritchson arrived like a golden retriever with black-ops training. That's the whiplash of this Prime Video action-comedy: when the energy is right, it's hilarious; when the foundation wobbles, even a decent gag falls flat.We break down why the first act muddies everything a comedy needs to thrive—clear relationships, clean stakes, and jokes that sit inside structure. The stepdad-stepkid bond veers from clingy devotion to cold indifference, making the “learning to protect” arc impossible to buy. Then the movie's best ideas surface: coin-sock mayhem at a Chuck E. Cheese knockoff, a killer phone-call bit mid-car-chase, and Stephen Root delivering a masterclass in character POV in under five minutes. We dig into how Ritchson nails a weird tone—sweet, blunt, and physically sharp—while Kevin James never finds the same wavelength.Yes, we get into the clone twist. On paper, it's a playful genre swing that could power the back half. In practice, CGI crowds replace practical chaos, the chase geography collapses, and a sharp final brawl is undercut by shaky-cam that hides the good choreography. And then there's the choice that derails goodwill: the “kaboom” that wipes out a building of clone kids. Dark comedy needs purpose and release; this feels like shock for shock's sake and breaks the one humane thread the movie earns with CJ.We don't just roast—we rebuild. Tighten the stepdad arc, anchor the chase with real geography, keep the coin-sock, bring Mama Mafia back for a third-act save, and swap the finale's cruelty for a convoy of silver vans whisking kids to safety. With a strategic recast and a structural pass, this could have been a tight, rewatchable romp.If you enjoy craft talk—comedy structure, tone management, practical vs CGI, and performances that recalibrate scenes—press play. Then tell us: is Playdate 2025 one smart rewrite away from great, or does the ending lose you for good? Subscribe, share with a friend, and drop your fix in a review.Be our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT

In this solo Thanksgiving episode of Challenge Accepted, Frank breaks down The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, the Coen Brothers' Netflix Western anthology that has quietly become one of his holiday staples. Story by story, he digs into how each vignette wrestles with death, chance, and human nature, from Tim Blake Nelson's singing gunslinger to Tom Waits' stubborn prospector and that iconic "First time?" hanging meme. Along the way, Frank talks about why the film feels so cozy despite its bleak themes, how the Coens use digital cinematography to shape tone, and what these stories say about nihilism, love, and our place in nature. He also shares a life update about Thomas, explains why Bob's Burgers Thanksgiving episodes are next on the docket, and invites listeners into a holiday mood filled with gratitude, movies, and a little existential dread. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs - … Timestamps And Topics 00:00 – Thanksgiving vibes and a Western anthology about death Setting the stage for a cozy Thanksgiving viewing tradition with The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, its Old West setting, and its obsession with mortality. 00:30 – Solo episode, schedule shuffle, and Thomas' big life update Why this is a solo show, Jonathan stepping in for a bit, and celebrating the arrival of "little Thomas" as a new geek in the world. 01:48 – Story 1: Buster Scruggs and our love of violent antiheroes Tim Blake Nelson's singing cowboy, the bright musical tone hiding casual brutality, and how the film forces us to realize we have been rooting for a monster. 03:49 – Myth-making, digital cameras, and the Coens revisiting a 20-year-old story How the segment plays like a live action cartoon, the use of bright digital cinematography, and what it means to film a story they wrote when they were young and fearless. 07:17 – Story 2: Near Algodones and the "First time?" meme James Franco's unlucky outlaw, Stephen Root in full chaos mode, armored pots and pans, botched hangings, and how that viral "First time?" moment taps into nihilism. 12:11 – Chaos, chance, and the pretty girl in the blue dress Reading the ending as both "enjoy the moment" and "life has no grand design," where you might meet someone perfect at the exact moment you cannot do anything about it. 13:24 – Story 3: Meal Ticket and brutal exploitation Harry Melling's limbless orator, Liam Neeson as a cold manager, freak show roots, the math-doing chicken, and the quiet horror of being treated as a "meal ticket." 17:57 – The cliff, the stone, and the unseen choice Why the rock in the river says everything without dialogue, and how the story captures helplessness when your fate is decided by someone else's bottom line. 19:24 – Story 4: All Gold Canyon, Tom Waits, and living with nature Tom Waits' prospector, "Mother Mercury," working with the land instead of stripping it, Mr. Pocket, and a rare Coen story where the character actually survives. 21:35 – Eggs, owls, and taking only what you need Reading the owl nest scene as a lesson in balance: taking one egg instead of all, and how the valley reclaims itself when humanity eventually moves on. 26:10 – Story 5: The Girl Who Got Rattled and the unfairness of the frontier Alice's journey on the wagon train, dependence on men in the Old West, Billy Knapp's gentle cowboy charm, Mr. Arthur's grit, and a fragile romance on the trail. 29:15 – President Pierce, the war party, and a tragic misread The dog as foreshadowing, the tense ambush, Arthur's desperate instructions, and Alice following her assignment a moment too soon. 32:33 – Story 6: The Mortal Remains and a stagecoach to the afterlife Five strangers in a stagecoach, bounty hunters as philosophical guides, competing views of humanity, and the slow realization that everyone on board is already dead. 35:05 – Looking into their eyes as they "try to make sense of it" The slider's chilling explanation of his job and how it mirrors us watching story after story, trying to understand death and never quite managing it. 37:42 – Why Buster Scruggs might be the ultimate Coen Brothers sampler Connections to Raising Arizona, Fargo, and Hudsucker Proxy, experimenting with digital, and why Frank considers this film a masterclass in filmmaking. 38:57 – Bob's Burgers Thanksgiving tournament and holiday plans Kicking off the Bob's Burgers Thanksgiving episode bracket on social media and inviting listeners to vote and share their favorites. 39:37 – Challenge Accepted contact info and gratitude for listeners How to email the show, where to find Challenge Accepted online, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone spending their Thanksgiving season with the podcast. Key Takeaways The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a surprisingly cozy Thanksgiving watch that pairs warm, nostalgic vibes with stark meditations on death and human nature. The opening Buster Scruggs segment lures you in with music and comedy, then forces you to confront how easily we celebrate violent "heroes" until the cost is made personal. Near Algodones turns a simple bank robbery into a darkly funny loop of bad luck and hanging attempts, with the "First time?" moment becoming a perfect meme for quiet resignation. Meal Ticket is one of the bleakest Coen stories, laying bare how talent and passion can be discarded the second a more profitable novelty appears. All Gold Canyon offers a rare bit of hope, showing a prospector who survives and a valley that proves nature will outlast any one human. The Girl Who Got Rattled underlines how dangerous and unfair the frontier was for women, building a gentle love story only to let chaos tear it apart. The Mortal Remains recontextualizes the entire film, framing the bounty hunters as observers of human confusion about death and the afterlife, much like the audience. Altogether, the anthology works as a meditation on luck, mortality, and acceptance, urging us to live, observe, and appreciate moments even when the ending is inevitable. Memorable Quotes "We are rooting for him as well. He tortures this man before finally killing him, but again, we are rooting for him. Then the Man in Black arrives." "You meet the girl that likes you back when there is nothing you can do about it, and life is that way. It is chaotic and it is fruitless sometimes." "No matter how hard you try, sometimes life will just give you nothing, and an outside source may make that decision for you." "We take what we need, not necessarily what we want, and nature can continue growing as those birds will now hatch." "You just got to roll those dice. You just got to play the cards you get and move forward." Call To Action If you enjoyed this deep dive into The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and how it fits into your Thanksgiving movie rotation, make sure you follow Challenge Accepted on your favorite podcast app. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, leave us a rating and review to help more movie fans find the show, and share this episode with a friend who loves the Coen Brothers. When you post about the episode, tag us and use #ChallengeAcceptedPod so we can see your thoughts and segment rankings. Links And Resources Visit GeekFreaksPodcast.com for all the geek news we talk about across the Geek Freaks network and to stay up to date on our latest episodes and projects. Stream The Ballad of Buster Scruggs on Netflix to follow along with the stories discussed in this episode. Follow Us Stay connected with Challenge Accepted: Instagram: @challengeacceptedlive TikTok: @challengeacceptedlive Twitter: @CAPodcastLive For more shows and news from the network, visit GeekFreaksPodcast.com and follow Geek Freaks on social media. Listener Questions We would love to hear from you. Send us your questions, challenges, and movie picks: Which Ballad of Buster Scruggs segment hit you the hardest and why Your go to Thanksgiving movies or episodes Coen Brothers films you want us to cover next Challenge Accepted, Geek Freaks Podcast, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Coen Brothers, Netflix Western anthology, Thanksgiving movies, Movie review podcast, Film analysis, Tim Blake Nelson, James Franco, Liam Neeson, Tom Waits, Anthology movies, Geek culture podcast, Challenge Accepted Live

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It’s getting weird in the Ill-Advised News with shoot outs over turkey and peeing in a can while driving. We bond over the pain in the butt thing that happened to both of us this weekend, celebrate Stephen Root, and discuss the dudes who love hot dudes list. We play a birthday round of “We’re Talkin’”, get soupy with it, and have a second dose of ill with parakeets in the pants and leaving your I.D. at the scene of the crime. Support the show and follow us here Twitter, Insta, Apple, Amazon, Spotify and the Edge!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She knows a sucker when she sees one THE MAD MONSTER PARTY continues... Next up: Vampires! A carefree high school cheerleader whose life takes a wild turn when she learns she's the Chosen One, destined to fight vampires. With help from a mysterious mentor, she must embrace her powers and face a growing supernatural threat. This week we cover 1992's BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER.  Also this week: A certain person you may not remember was a karate kid, Michael Mann hounding Lance for Heat 2, and we try to make "Boys of Flannel" happen. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "All I want to do is graduate from high school, go to Europe, marry Christian Slater, and die." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1992) Directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui Written by Joss Whedon Starring Kristy Swanson, Donald Sutherland, Paul Reubens, Rutger Hauer, Luke Perry, Hilary Swank, Stephen Root, and David Arquette ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 30:07 - "The Shpiel" 1:01:10 - Film Breakdown 01:57:50 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

John Cena is an actor-turned-U.S. President and Idris Elba is a soldier-turned-U.K. Prime Minister in HEADS OF STATE, a brand new Amazon Prime action-buddy-comedy that at times feels straight from the 90s. But are the movie's politics straight from the 90s, too? And what connection might this movie have to Chris Rock's 2003 comedy HEAD OF STATE? Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, Jack Quaid, Carla Gugino, Paddy Considine, Sarah Niles, and Stephen Root round out the cast of ringers. Find us on all the socials (BlueSky, Instagram, Threads, etc.) at Fake_Presidents or email us at fakepresidents [at] gmail.com to join the convo -- and select our next fake potus to cover!

Diane and Sean discuss the best movie of 2017 that doesn't involve a fish, Jordan Peele's, Get Out. Episode music is, "Sikiliza Kwa Wahenga", by Michael Abels from the OST.-  Our theme song is by Brushy One String-  Artwork by Marlaine LePage-  Why Do We Own This DVD?  Merch available at Teepublic-  Follow the show on social media:-  BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show

Heads of State is an 2025 American action comedy film directed by Ilya Naishuller. It stars John Cena, Idris Elba, Priyanka Chopra, Jack Quaid, Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, and Carla Gugino. U.S. President Will Derringer and British Prime Minister Sam Clarke have a not-so-friendly and very public rivalry. However, when Air Force One gets shot down over enemy territory, they find themselves on the run and working together to thwart a global conspiracy that threatens the entire free world.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

"Heads Of State" is the new action-comedy from director Ilya Naishuller ("Hardcore Henry" and "Nobody"), starring John Cena and Idris Elba, two world leaders who must set aside their rivalry to thwart a global conspiracy after becoming targets of a ruthless foreign adversary. Co-starring Priyanka Chopra, Jack Quaid, Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, and Carla Gugino, the film features numerous laughs and elaborate action set pieces for your friends and family to enjoy over the Fourth of July weekend. Naishuller was kind enough to speak 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 scheduled to be released on Amazon Prime Video on July 2nd, 2025. 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

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