Podcasts about summer blockbusters

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! As summer fades and the autumn wind rolls in, we have one last moment of fun in the sun: a popcorn-scented smackdown to determine the greatest movie blockbuster of all time! Well, more like a gentle, nostalgia-filled discussion for Bodio and Kaylie. But Gibby plays to win! Who will emerge victorious? Who will betray their longtime compatriot? And who will put some respect on the Transformers franchise? (Hint: none of them). Tune in and find out! Also included: the first of many GRIEVANCES.

Countdown #516   Guess who's back? Back again? Wayney's back, with his friend...   Yes, it's been too long, and the lads have missed pontificating about highs and lows of films they've recently seen. Which means it's time for another Top 10 Last 10 episode - with thanks to the geniuses at the CineReelists podcast.   This is the only episode (so far) where you can find out what Paul and Wayne think about Christoper Nolan's The Odyssey. You'll also catch Paul's take on the newest entry in a beloved horror franchise. Not to mention some other 16 films mini-reviewed as the boys rank their recent watches from worst to best, telling you when they cross the line from avoid to recommend. What better way to set yourself up for your next movie night?   Want more? Find heaps of Countdowns - all the way back to Episode 40! - on our Podbean site.   Join The Countdown Podcast Listener Community on Facebook so you can interact more directly with Paul and Wayne and the great listeners of the show.   While you're at it, check out Wayne's YouTube channel, Waxing & Wayning!   And don't forget Wayne's guest appearance on the fantastic We Watched a Thing podcast.

Two of us were away this week so we're bringing you a replay of episode 296! Why this episode? It's Summer related and the episode was taken down as we used a licensed music clip (which has been since edited out!)Episode 296: One of our favorite parts of Summer are the new big movies! In our main topic we debate the best Summer Blockbusters of all time!One of our favorite parts of Summer are the new big movies! In our main topic we debate the best Summer Blockbusters of all time!Pop Culture Headlines includes a new unique Beatles exhibit; Spotify to add an AI label on music and YouTubers are making recent successful horror movies!Warning as usual for some explicit language & content from us Idiots!Have a drink with us and listen weekly for pop culture talk, nerdy debates, personal insults & questionable jokes on your favorite podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Vurbl, Goodpods, Podvine & more! Watch us on our YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/@convincingidiots?si=SWpsPG0wUhBwr-UkShow info can be found on our website: convincingidiots.wordpress.comFind show links on our Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/ConvincingIdiotsEmail us at ConvincingIdiots@gmail.com. Main Podcast Page:https://open.spotify.com/show/6reEtw2dnPBsoAwu6ANYIxYouTube Music Channel:https://music.youtube.com/@convincingidiots?si=Bkfzt_kbXzSTXWh3Enjoying the show? Consider becoming a Patreon: https://tr.ee/l-akuB8X36Show merch store here (or buy any other apparel to still benefit the show!) https://www.teepublic.com/stores/convincing-idiotsShow Tip Jar: DonateCome be dumb with us! Listen and subscribe!

Mystery, Magic & Nolan!Amber speaks candidly with Jeff about Christopher Nolan and his recent success at the box office with 2026's The Odyssey; from it's Oscar chances to impressive performances, the question to ask is whether we've seen Nolan's masterpiece or if the best is yet to come!This episode is available AD-FREE on our Patreon right now! Get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! Our new series Previously On... is exclusively available over on YouTube to cover your favorite TV shows, and ours!Connect with us on social media and our website!

We're Back! After an enforced hiatus (technical issues) we have returned to once again look at the best, worst and all things in-between of 90s action cinema. On todays show Scott is joined DTV expert Matt Poirier (DTVC podcast) to talk about the biggest film of 1996, "Independence Day."Over the course of the podcast we talk about the film's epic ensemble cast, those groundbreaking special effects and how, for all its obvious flaws, this is still pretty much perfect popcorn Summer Blockbuster filmmaking. Plus, we get into the ups and downs of Roland Emmerich's directorial career, how this film cemented Will Smith as a future superstar and how Jeff Goldblum is the absolute MVP of this film. We also go off into a lot of side tangents and, of course, get into Bill Pullman delivering the greatest speech movie history. You can check out all of Matt's great work on DTV films ⁠here⁠"All '90s Action, All The Time" is Produced & Edited by Scott Murphy. Music by Elyssa Vulpes.

The conversation covers a range of topics, including the success of summer movies, the impact of superhero movie fatigue, the production of the movie 'The Odyssey,' and the challenges of indie filmmaking. It also delves into the issue of compensation for film crew members and the future of movie theaters.

We figured it was about to time that the public got to hear what this No5talgia podcast is all about... You may have heard us mentioning our Patreon exclusive podcast where we break down top 5 lists of a nostalgic nature... Well, today we decided to give the public one of these episodes.So today we have our 14th No5talgia on the greatest summer blockbusters of all time. Rob & Colin break these lists down, and we even get a special guest appearance from the lovely Celina Flores.And if you enjoy what we're doing here at The Pit and would like to support us further, please go check out our Patreon where you can access our brand new Patreon-exclusive podcast: No5talgia! That's right! An entire, brand new, Patreon exclusive podcast ONLY for our specialist supporters. Last week we broke down our top 5 first watches and this week we take on our top 5 chips!Make sure you sign up for our live watch-a-longs happening every Tuesday throughout 2026 at The Theater Nostalgia! Every other Tuesday is Twin Peaks Tuesdays, mixed with classic films and cartoons. Free to sign up! Links in bio.Twin Peaks Tuesdays!Monthly Movie Watchalongs!EtsyLinktreeYoutubeAralessThe Franchise Doctors - OUT NOW!Instagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@blackmagicnoize206@strangeloopanimation@gunsgodsghosts

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Dinosaurs are back in a big way in this new action adventure thrill ride from director David Robert Mitchell (It Follows).A family's whole town get transported to the past and they need to find a way to not become lunch for thier new neighbors. The cast inluding Anne Hathway and Ewan McGregor are all outstanding.Stay after to hear my thoughts on the new Romy and Michelle sequel coming out.

Joanna Coles joins Kevin Fallon for a summer pop culture catch-up, sharing her unfiltered takes on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon and the future of Hollywood movie stars. They also debate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's celebrity wedding, whether Hollywood glamour is dead, why One Night Only removed its sex scenes, and the best TV shows to binge this summer, including Furious, The Five Star Weekend and Netflix's The Bombing of Pan Am 103. #ad Receive 50% off your first order on any of Hiya's products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/OTP. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠⁠@kpfallon⁠⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠⁠@mattjwilstein⁠⁠ Follow Obsessed on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beastobsessed⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summer's not over yet! Get outta the heat and revisit a Steven Spielberg Summer Blockbuster, then go check out our episode covering the three bangers spanning from the 70s to the 90s!In this re-release episode, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's masterpiece, JAWS, the heartwarming and imaginative sci-fi family classic, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, and the industry-altering picture and innovative thrill ride of Jurassic Park!These just scratch the surface of Spielberg's summer blockbusters, but they are quintessential, not only to his career, not only to the term blockbuster, but to cinematic history itself. ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

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Summer blockbusters are hugely popular and as a result, financially successful, and seen by lots of people. So with summer blockbuster season coming to a close, we decided to revisit our conversation about our own personal blockbuster gaps, and finally watch a movie that absolutely everyone saw – except for us — including Armageddon, Beverly Hills Cop II, Ghost, The Fast and the Furious.If you need a bit more summer magic, check out these episodes: What's the best summer snack? The votes are in‘Jaws' is still stuck in our teeth, 50 years laterWe debate the sweatiest movie of all timeConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.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

This month Chad and Elizabeth are joined by writer, producer, director, and showrunner Chris Cantwell (Halt and Catch Fire, The Terror: Devil in Silver)—an original BWDR contributor who also happens to be Elizabeth's husband—to take a deep dive into the 1990 Sean Connery classic, The Hunt for Red October.You can read all 147 issues of Bright Wall/Dark Room—including our current issue on Summer Blockbusters—here. We're also on Bluesky⁠ @brightwalldarkroom⁠ and @bwdrpod, and welcome listener feedback or movie ideas for upcoming episodes!

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Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Ready Set BBQ podcast, your go-to destination for the latest and most exciting happenings around the world! In this episode we talk about Lebron James, Romo, Chirs Brown, Sophie Cunningham, Skubal to Dodgers, Summer Slam, GW BBQ Beer Garden, Boys Backyard BBQ and Summer Blockbusters. Lebron James: The king is now a Sixer, did he tarnish his legacy?Romo OWI:  Tony gets in some trouble with the law, Jaime does his best to defend him.  Chris Brown Experience: Someone's wife exhaust their saving for an onstage dry hump. Sophie: One of the leches is catching some hate over her beliefs. Skubal to Dodgers: The rich keep getting richer as the Dodgers try to 3 peatSummer Slam: We share our recap from one of WWE's biggest events. 20:30 mins: BBQ Time GW Beer Garden- another expansion from the best bbq joint in South Texas. Boys Backyard BBQ: This is what it's all about when the boy all get together. Eric's Mushroom Chicken: I try a copycat version of Eric's chicken recipe. 30-49 mins: Behind the Red Carpet Summer Blockbusters: James is looking for a fight at the theaterIMAX 70mm: Hiran gets on the waiting list for this years hottest ticket. Etsy/ShopReadySetBBQ - EtsyFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/readysetbbqFeedspothttps://podcast.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/Etsy/Shop ReadySetBBQ - EtsyFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/readysetbbqFeedspot https://podcast.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/

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Can summer become one of the most important characters in your story?Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan explore how every season carries its own emotions, symbolism, opportunities, and dramatic power. From Jaws to Stand By Me, they show why choosing the right season can transform an ordinary story into an unforgettable one.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations.  Help us by supporting TTDS → ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In episode 2101, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Jordan, Jesse, Go! and author of Youth Group, Jordan Morris, to discuss… Fascist Babysitter Club Not Having A Good Time With Iran War, Elon Musk Sues Minnesota To Defend Grok’s Sex Crimes, Forget “Shark Week,” It’s “Crappy Shark Movie Year” and more! Trump’s Big Gamble Blows Up in His Face in Devastating Poll ‘Exasperated’ Trump’s Secret Fury Over Big Failure Is Leaked xAI’s last-minute scramble to stop Minnesota’s anti-nudification app law Where to Watch Shark Week 2026 Online: Schedule, Streaming Guide Just when you thought it was safe … the shark movie is back for more Craving a Summer Blockbuster? Watch My Nephew's New Movie Netflix Officially Drops the Most Ambitious Horror Scene of 2026 With Its New Shark Thriller Shark Thrash trailer: The Asylum’s latest mockbuster gets a digital release Why Are We Still So Obsessed With Shark Attack Movies? Why Shark Movies Are Such Reliable Box Office Bets: A Deep Dive ‘Water Park Shark’ Poster – New Shark Attack Movie from ‘Sharknado’ Director Coming Soon This Ai Shark Movie Is Genuinely Horrible ‘Chum’ Review – Get Your A.I. Trash Machine Out of Our Animal Attack Films! Chum Heathcliff Ham Limit: Okay, I figured out what Beef-ade is, but Ham Limit? Heath Cliff Summer Mummy: Why....why is there a sand flavor? LISTEN: 3:06 by Clutchy HopkinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Blockbusters have a new champion as Spider-Man: Brand New Day resets the record books and for good reason. This movie is as fun a crowdpleaser as you're gonna find, and of course we loved it too. No Spoilers for the first half of the episode until we dive into the plot and the future of the MCU in the 2nd half. NON-SPOILER REVIEW OF SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY: Highly rated reception numbers - 3:10 Biggest Box Office Preview Numbers Ever - 4:30 Why Gen Z should be running Hollywood - 7:27 Marvel better learn the right lessons from this - 9:16 Our Theatergoing experiences - 12:08 Destin Daniel Crettin's Bonafides & Our History w/ Holland - 13:30 Performance Reviews: How Tom & Zendaya are silencing critics - 17:34 The VFX Oscar Category Discussion + Oscar & Globes Talk - 24:58 SPOILER FILLED REVIEW: 34:00 The Big Moment & Best Characters - 34:50 Intrigue Going Forward - 40:03 Some Weaknesses & Nitpicks, but cathartic nonetheless - 47:37 Funny Little Moments Throughout - 56:10 Final Questions, Final Thoughts & Final Grades - 59:32 OUTRO: If you enjoy our podcast, please follow us on social media. M1 has been posting videos like crazy, and M2 just started going wild on Letterboxd. Plus, you can look forward to more Oscar Profile movie reviews in August as well as more Oscar Race Checkpoints, including Box Office Reactions to all of the records being broken by The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar

We are wrapping up our 2026 Summer Blockbusters lineup with the grandest, most ambitious titan of the season: Nolan's massive, star-studded adaptation of The Odyssey. Shot entirely on new IMAX film cameras across global locations, this 172 minute mythic action epic is easily the biggest cinematic event of July.To fuel ourselves for a ten year journey home, Mackenzie is serving up a refreshing custom cocktail - The Lotus Flower - but it packs a punch strong enough to make you forget your own homeland.This week, we dive into how Nolan takes Homer's foundational, 3,000 year old poem and turns it into a high-stakes blockbuster. We discuss Matt Damon's fiercely physical performance as Odysseus, capturing a king who is a brilliant, wily strategist but entirely worn down by war and cosmic obstacles. We gush over the incredible ensemble cast, highlighting Anne Hathaway's fierce, resilient Penelope, Tom Holland's raw and restless turn as Telemachus, the scene-stealing presence of Zendaya as Athena, and Charlize Theron as Calypso. We also break down the film's spectacular, practical effects heavy encounters, from the terrifying scale of the Cyclops Polyphemus to the haunting sound design of the Sirens, and analyze how Hoyte van Hoytema's breathtaking cinematography makes ancient myth feel completely immediate and real.If you have your tickets booked for the nearest 70mm IMAX screen, or if you just want to hear us debate how Nolan managed to make a three hour ancient Greek poem feel like a relentless sci-fi thriller, this is the episode you need. We are blending our awe for a master filmmaker at the absolute peak of his craft with our usual casual banter, making this the true, definitive grand finale of our summer blockbuster coverage. The gods have spoken.This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify!Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next!Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!

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Screen Quickies Ep. 65, Jul. 21, 2026: On this episode we discuss the Avengers Doomsday Trailer, The Odyssey & Summer Blockbuster Movies 

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In this PWTorch Dailycast series titled "Worse or Better," Josh White and Stephanie Chase discuss one aspect of today's pro wrestling scene and compare it to a previous era or eras and decide if today is... worse or better. In this mini episode, Adam Kidd joins Josh to cover wrestling in general over the last year, from big summer show to big summer show. They start by comparing the cards of Summerslam and All In to last year's iteration and discussing the booking and storylines leading into each. Making worse or better rulings along the way, they cover the star power at the top of the card, rising younger stars, match quality, production, commentary, and the attendance for both Summerslam and All In. Josh and Adam round out the episode by deciding how each company has fared over the past year and determine if wrestling as a whole is doing worse or better.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

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For millennia, the legend of Medusa has haunted the human imagination, a creature so terrifying that a single glance could turn the living to stone. While most dismiss her as pure mythology, some researchers point to serpentine monsters appearing independently across ancient cultures and ask: were they all describing the same thing? But look closer at Medusa's story, and something shifts. Because some say she wasn't born a monster; she was made into one.  For a full list of sources, please visit: sosupernaturalpodcast.com/mystical-medusa Did you know you can listen to So Supernatural ad-free? Join the Crime Junkie Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub/ to view the current membership options and policies. So Supernatural is an Audiochuck and Crime House production. Find us on social! Instagram: @sosupernaturalpod Twitter: @_sosupernatural Facebook: /sosupernaturalpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Jacke gets ready for the release of Christopher Nolan's Odyssey, the rare instance of a summer blockbuster based on a literary classic, with some help from classics scholars Daniel Mendelsohn (The Odyssey, An Odyssey: A Father, A Son, and an Epic) and Mary Beard (Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old). On Sale Now! For more information and to order ⁠⁠Great Detective! An Adventure for Two People [2-Book Boxed Set]⁠⁠ by Jacke Wilson, visit ⁠⁠press.historyofliterature.com⁠⁠. SPECIAL DISCOUNT! It's a month for celebrations! In honor of the birthdays of America, Emma Wilson, Jacke Wilson, and Marcel Proust, enter discount code BIRTHDAY2026 to receive 20% off your order. Offer available throughout July 2026. The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gabrielruizbernal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Help support the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/literature⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠historyofliterature.com/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show!This week, Matt, Ryan, and Stephen continue our American Summer series with Episode 205: Summer Blockbusters—a celebration of the movies that turned summer into Hollywood's biggest season and became the soundtrack of our vacations, school breaks, and childhood memories.In this episode, we dive into the history of the summer blockbuster, exploring how films like Jaws changed the movie industry forever and ushered in an era of event filmmaking that continues today. Along the way, we share the blockbuster films that defined our own summers, discuss unforgettable trips to the movie theater, and reminisce about the excitement of standing in line for opening weekend, giant buckets of popcorn, and the shared experience of seeing a movie with a packed audience.From sharks and spaceships to superheroes, dinosaurs, adventurers, and aliens, we explore the films that have become part of America's summer tradition and examine why certain movies continue to capture our imaginations decades later. We also reflect on how summer blockbusters have evolved, what makes a true blockbuster, and the special place these films hold in our own lives.Whether you're revisiting a favorite classic, discovering a new summer tradition, or simply remembering the thrill of escaping into an air-conditioned theater on a hot July afternoon, this episode is filled with nostalgia, laughter, and a celebration of the movies that have made summer unforgettable.

We have officially reached the penultimate film of our 2026 Summer Blockbusters lineup with the absolute biggest, wildest surprise smash hit of the entire year: Curry Barker's independent supernatural horror phenomenon, Obsession. Made on a micro-budget, this movie completely took over the box office, shattered all expectations, and left audiences absolutely stunned.To help handle the intense psychological discomfort of this modern cautionary tale, Mackenzie cooked up this week's custom cocktail - none other than The One Wish Willow - a smoky mezcal paired with blood colored berries to go with the gore.This week, we dive headfirst into the terrifying world of the One Wish Willow. We analyze Michael Johnston's performance as Bear, the music store employee who uses a mysterious novelty item to make his crush fall in love with him, and we absolutely gush over Inde Navarrette's star-making, powerhouse performance as Nikki. We break down the unsettling way the film balances pitch-black comedy with genuine dread, highlighting those deeply eerie, shadow-draped scenes that force you to scan the corners of the screen. We also debate the film's brilliant take on the "nice guy" trope, looking at how Bear becomes the true villain of his own story by stripping away Nikki's freedom just to satisfy his own ego. It is a tense, jaw-dropping, and deeply thought-provoking discussion that will make you rethink your dating life.If you want to hear us break down the exact moment this movie shifts from an awkward romantic comedy into a full-blown nightmare, this is the grand finale you cannot miss. We are blending our awe for a fresh new voice in horror with our usual banter to bring our summer blockbuster marathon to a triumphant, spine-chilling close.This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify!Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next!Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!

Summer blockbuster season gave us some of the greatest movies ever made, but which years were actually the best? In Part 1 of our ultimate summer movie ranking, the World Class Bullshitters go year by year from 1975 through 2000, placing each summer blockbuster season into our official tier list. From Jaws and Star Wars to Jurassic Park, Independence Day, The Matrix, and beyond, we debate which summers delivered unforgettable classics and which ones couldn't live up to the hype. This is only the beginning. Once every year has been ranked, we'll determine the greatest summer blockbuster season of all time. Part 1 covers 1975–2000. Part 2 will tackle 2001–2026. Join the discussion and let us know: Which summer movie season was the greatest ever?

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The Cardinals open a pivotal weekend series against the Atlanta Braves, and we break down the pitching matchups, key storylines, and what St. Louis needs to do to keep building momentum in the National League race. We also discuss top prospect JJ Wetherholt officially signing his first professional contract, what the deal means for the former first-round pick, and why Cardinals fans should be excited about one of the organization's brightest young stars. Later, we dive into one of our most entertaining Friday debates as Soccer takes on Star Wars in a battle of global popularity and cultural impact. Which one comes out on top? We also reveal the winner of this week's Summer Blockbuster Movie Draft, react to listener votes, and finish the show with our weekly Friday Toasts, recognizing the people, performances, and moments that deserve a little extra appreciation heading into the weekend. It's the perfect Friday mix of Cardinals baseball, baseball prospects, sports, movies, pop culture, and plenty of laughs on The Drive.

Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer joins the show to break down the latest from Illinois basketball summer workouts, what the newly announced Illinois vs. UConn matchup on December 4th at the United Center means for the Illini, and which freshmen are already generating buzz heading into the season. We dive into where Brad Underwood's roster stands this summer, what early takeaways matter most from offseason practices, and which young players could make an impact sooner than expected. Plus, the crew wraps up the hour with another edition of “Draft Day,” this time building the ultimate list of summer blockbusters. Be sure to vote for who you think won! Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Fire up the F-18s and grab your ThinkPads, because we have officially reached the third and final movie in our Summer Blockbuster series! To close things out with a bang, we are covering the definitive 90s disaster masterpiece: Independence Day (1996). We dive deep into the glorious spectacle of Roland Emmerich's alien invasion, tracking everything from Will Smith's legendary one-liners to the chaotic brilliance of Jeff Goldblum's hand gestures. Whether you're here for the pure action-movie nostalgia or President Whitmore's iconic pre-flight speech, we are breaking down the categories that make this flick an undisputed classic. In this episode, we tackle the film's most hilarious logic leaps, celebrate the sheer plot armor of the world's luckiest golden retriever, and debate whether Randy Quaid's Russell Casse is the greatest cinematic hero of the 20th century. We also look at the casual indifference the script has for its minor characters and how a single computer virus saved the entire planet. Tune in to help us wrap up our blockbuster marathon, look to the skies, and remember: we will not go quietly into the night! Chapters 00:00 - Dramatic Intro, Welcome, Fan Mail 5:42 - Terminator 2 Reactions & Independence Day Overview 9:29 - Back of the Box, Personal Stories & Blockbuster Perfection 16:37 - Will Smith's Career Launch & Practical Effects 20:50 - Surprising Casting Choices & Production Anectdotes 30:33 - Quick Scripting, Jeff Goldblum's Improv & Set Reuse 36:53 - Submarine Captain & Character Fear Reactions 39:29 - Iconic Lines & Presidential Speech Analysis 45:23 - Landmark Destruction & Air Force One Escape 51:25 - Alien Virus & Questionable Plot Points 57:10 - Fruitopia Vending Machine & REM Song 59:13 - Breakup Cards & Best Supporting Characters 1:05:31 - Most Unnecessary or Useless Characters 1:09:02 - Character Demise & Bad Decisions 1:12:43 - Overall Movie Rating & Big Screen Experience 1:18:29 - Critics' Take & Sisqo's Thong Ratings 1:23:14 - Raiders, T2 or Independence Day 1:25:28 - Connect with Us & Support the Show 1:27:46 - Learnings, Aplogies & Music Battle Preview   Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall  Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com  Voicemail: (509) 426-4542  Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/acfoster/list/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Send Us Actual Mail! PO Box 506, Sunnyside, WA 98944 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Decorating Pages, Emmy-winning Set Decorator Kim Wannop takes a design-forward look at the production design of summer blockbusters.From Jaws and Star Wars to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, Top Gun: Maverick, Inside Out 2, and Barbie, this episode explores how production design and set decoration helped turn summer movies into cultural events.Kim breaks down how blockbuster worlds are built to read instantly, create emotion, support story, and stay in the audience's memory long after the credits roll. From beach towns and spaceships to suburban homes, dinosaur parks, pirate ships, and dream houses, these are the sets that helped define generations of moviegoing.A must-listen for fans of production design, set decoration, filmmaking, movie history, summer movies, and behind-the-scenes film craft.Hosted by Emmy-winning Set Decorator Kim Wannop.

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite: Summer Blockbuster with Swerve Strickland vs. Brody King and Skye Blue vs. Maya World in Owen Hart Foundation Tournament matches. XL: John & Wai chat about Janel Grant's latest post about emails to the WWE board in 2022, NXT with Zaria winning the NXT North American title and two No. 1 contenders emerging, plus a preview of this weekend's UFC Freedom 250 & NJPW Dominion shows.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.Janel Grant addresses anonymous emails to the WWE board in 2022Zaria wins the North American title on NXTNaraku & Kendal Grey become No. 1 contendersNJPW Dominion on Sunday UFC Freedom 250

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