Category Archives: Podcast
Ep. #77 – Fast X
I’m joined virtually by friends and IFJA colleagues Mitch and Nick as we buckle up for Fast X, the tenth installment of the Fast & Furious saga. Then we talk over streaming options old and current, including Justified (all seasons streaming on Hulu), Jade (available on Criterion Channel) and Love & Death (season finale premieres Thursday on Max). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #76 – Beau Is Afraid
I’m joined again by my IFJA colleauge Ben as we wrap our brains around the long strange trip that is Beau Is Afraid, the latest from Ari Aster playing in theaters now. Then we discuss other things we’ve been watching, including 20th Indy Film Fest selection In A Good Way (now available to rent here) and 30 Rock (all 7 seasons streamable on Peacock). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #75 – Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
I’m joined by my friend Matt as we roll a 20-sided die of fun talking about Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, the new fantasy adventure opening in theaters this Friday. Then we branch off into the world of streaming, discussing network classics from Survivor (every season available on Paramount+) to Parks and Recreation (all 7 seasons streamable on Peacock). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd
Ep. #74 – 2023 Oscar Talk
I’m joined by my IFJA colleague Ben Sears as we talk over this year’s Academy Awards, going over the nominations in all of the 23 categories with predictions, our personal picks and some overlooked options from last year’s films. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #73 – Hit The Road
On a very special episode, I’m joined by Breakfast All Day co-hosts and LAFCA members Alonso Duralde and Christy Lemire as we discuss Hit The Road, a family road dramedy now available to rent or stream on Showtime. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #72 – Black Adam
I’m joined by my friend and returning champion Jared as we upend the hierarchy with Black Adam, the new addition to DC’s Extended Universe. Then we talk over some shows we’ve been watching recently, like House of the Dragon, whose entire first season is streaming on HBO Max, and The Patient, which is available in its entirety on Hulu. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #71 – Prey
I’m joined by my friend Zach as we talk probably for too long about Prey, the new Predator prequel now available to watch on Hulu. Then we talk over some other things we’ve been streaming, like the FX teen dramedy Reservation Dogs (also on Hulu) and Official Competition, a showbiz comedy now available to rent and playing at Cinema Center starting this weekend. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #70 – Nope
I’m joined by my friend and IFJA colleague Ben as we peel back the layers of Nope, the latest film from writer/director Jordan Peele. Then we talk over some titles we’ve been streaming, including the new action movie The Gray Man (playing on Netflix) and docu-comedy series The Rehearsal, whose first two episodes are now streaming on HBO Max. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #69 – Thor: Love and Thunder
I’m joined by my friends Jon and Stephanie as we hammer on about Thor: Love and Thunder, the newest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe now playing only in theaters. Then we discuss other things we’ve been watching at home, including the latest MCU series Ms. Marvel, whose first season will be streaming in its entirety on Wednesday, and the Adam Sandler-starring Netflix sports movie Hustle. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #68 – Lightyear
I’m joined by my in-laws Deb and Dennie Doud as we blast off into Lightyear, the latest Pixar offering now playing only in theaters. Then we talk over some other streaming options like Operation Mincemeat, a 2022 World War II movie now on Netflix, and The Staircase, which is available to watch in its entirety on HBO Max. We also heap more praise atop Severance, whose first season is available to watch now on Apple TV+. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.