
Joe Escalante, Live From Hollywood
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She's a Witch!
In an abridged edition of L:ive from Hollywood, Joe Escalante talks box office, and the roller coaster ride that is Tom Brady, and Giselle. They're on the road to Splitsville. Population: them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No One will Smile in Amsterdam
Joe Escalante's weekly pre-emption due to live sports! Thankfully, we have a podcast! Tonight, we discuss the box office: Is Halloween really ending? Also, Smile was great, Amsterdam...? Nope! Also, Joe talks about some of his favorite art-house theaters in LA, and Danny Masterson /Scientology go on trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funnest Vietnam Movie Ever!
Joe Escalante's weekly look at the business end of showbiz! Joe was pre-empted by NFL football, but he's always looking out for his people by posting a podcast direct for you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Dahmer and Other Blondes
Joe Escalante's weekly wrap up of all things Hollywood. Box Office numbers, the obsession with Dahmer, and where in LA is the best place to catch a movie in LA?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dont' Worry, Darling... It's Good and Makes Money!
Joe Escalante's weekly dive into the business of showbiz. This week: the latest box office numbers, 50 Cents issues with the penile system, Lori Laughlin has been uncancelled (despite USC's best efforts) and Rosanne Barr now has something in common with Joe Escalante... You'll have to get the Fox Nation app to see what it is, I guess...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Godfather 2: The Legend of Curly's God
Joe Escalante does not let a small thing like 22 large men in pads, and helmets, chasing an oblong ball stop him from delving deep into the business end of showbiz. Joe talks box office, his letterboxd, throwing fights in TJ, and his experience watching Godfather II on the big screen at the Alamo Theater in LA. Joe is all about the Alamo Theater.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Game of Thrones Not Discussed
This week on a podcast-only episode of Live from Hollywood (thanks, NFL!)... Joe talks about his harrowing experience playing for the USO, and the life-threatening ripple effect it had throughout Europe (and SoCal). Joe took his time on his Egypt trip to disregard the pyramids, and watch movies on the Criterion app. Once he got back, he got hit by some heavy Hollywood legal stories. Something about some poop on the floor... Wait... The guy has a lawyer named "Livshitz?" Seems like a good fit!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brady McDonald's Theme Park Update
Joe Escalante's weekly dip into the business end of showbiz. This week, Joe is joined by Brady McDonald, the OC Register's Theme Park Reporter, and the brain behind the "Parklife" newsletter, to talk about all the news from SoCal's theme parks. Disney's annual passholders are upset over expiring passes. Should we get rid of them? It would sure solve the over-crowding problem! Also, Halloween is around the corner, and Disney, Knotts, and, and Magic Mountain have something special planned. I can already smell the pumpkin spice... Finally... what happens if you die at a theme park???See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Zazlovian Principle
This week on Joe Escalante's weekly dip into the toxic waters of Hollywood. DragonBall Super is #1 in the Box Office, thanks to good marketing. Regal Cinemas files for bankruptcy following some disappointing post-pandemic numbers; Joe discusses what that means for the local theater industry, and Regal's 35+ local theaters. And David Zazlov has been brought in to save the streaming universe. Will cancelling "Batgirl" solve his problems???Tune in... Same Bat-Time... Same Bat Cha... er, Podcast. Bat-Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tarantino's Erotic Top Gun Fantasy
Joe Escalante's look at the business end of showbiz. This week: the latest from the box office. Nope was a nope. Also, Joe's broadcasting live from the OC Fair, where his band is performing live tonight. Joe loves his local Cinemark theater in the OC, and is pleased that they and other local theaters are pulling in big numbers. Looks like Hollywood survived the worst of the pandemic, and is bouncing back in a big way. Joe also discusses the latest from the streaming wars: HBO Max loses a lot of content, and the local impact of the shakeup at Warner Bros.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haggis Not as Disgusting as Previously Thought
Joe Escalante's weekly rundown of the latest from the business end of showbiz. This week: the latest from the Hollywood box office numbers, "Rocky" acts like a petulant child on Twitter, and Harvey Weinstein's deformed genitalia. Also, Paul Haggis is cleared of all sexual assault charges, and Joe talks about how anyone (even you), can move to Hollywood, and get into the motion picture distribution industry without spending a penny! If people could find an affordable place to live in SoCal...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire of Love on the Spectrum
Joe Escalante's weekly dive into the business end of showbiz. This week: Joe recaps the latest news from Comic-Con 2022 in San Diego, while marveling at how many of these nerd conventions happen almost every week in SoCal, like the East LA Comic-Con, Anime Expo, and LA Comic-Con. Also, Joe talks about one of the perks of living in SoCal: meeting famous people in public! Joe got to meet some people who were featured on his favorite reality show, while hanging out in Huntington Beach. Joe also discusses out of control cost of seeing your favorite bands live, and "cancel culture" rears it's ugly head again. When will people leave Dave Chappelle alone?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Phone, The White Elvis, and The Emmys
Joe Escalante's weekly dip into the shark infested waters of showbiz. This week, Joe talks about the liberal politics of Hollywood, and why his show on Fox Nation likely won't be getting an Emmy anytime soon. Also, the latest on Rickey Martin's legal problems. VR and the metaverse are becoming a thing... Joe isn't impressed with the future of technology. What about all the people who actually enjoy going outside and the beauty of SoCal? How does this serve their needs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guns and Disneyland
Joe Escalante's weekly look at the business end of showbiz. Tonight, Joe is joined by Steve Shriner to talk about getting people to sign a petition to recall George Gascon, and blaming Hollywood for getting him elected, but crediting Hollywood for putting in an effort to get him out of office. Also, Brady MacDonald, the Theme Park Reporter from the OC Register joins the show to talk about the new rollercoaster at Magic Mountain, changing Splash Mountain to Tiana's Frog ride, and the idea of "adulting" at Disneyland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trial of Billy Joe
Joe Escalante's weekly deep dive into the business end of showbiz. This week: Theater expert Kevin Gilkinson joins the show to talk about the Tony awards, as well as upcoming live theater shows that you can catch locally at the Geffen Playhouse, the Pasadena Playhouse, and the Pantages... Moulin Rouge, anyone? Randomly, there's a stage play about Lebron James, called "King James." Also, Joe looks at the latest box office numbers. This week's Celebs Behaving Badly features more from Cosby, Jussie Smollet, and Amber Heard. And Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong has had enough of America's flailing democracy, and heading to England for some good, old fashioned monarchy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Gun Intended
Joe Escalante looks into the business end of showbiz! This week: Lightyear's disappointing box office numbers, celebs behaving badly, and Hollywood's gun problem... What's the cause? What's the solution?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disney, Got Rice?
Joe Escalante's weekly journey into the business end of showbiz. This week, box office numbers, Disney having a HUGE executive shakeup with the firing of Peter Rice, and why Paramount may lose ownership of the Top Gun franchise. Will Hollywood let this happen? Will Iceman have his back?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top Gun: Maverick for President!!!
This week, Joe Escalante looks at the box office numbers, and the greatness that is Top Gun: Maverick. Tom Cruise may have single handedly rescued the Hollywood film industry. Also, the latest from Amber Heard/Johnny Depp, and a new Cosby case?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting Hit By the Netflix Door on the Way Ouy
Netflix is going to be fine, even if they lose 2/3 of their value (I mistakenly said 1/3). Also this week: the latest box office numbers, more Winning Time controversy, Amber Heard/Johnny Depp's courtroom shenanigans, and who are these 150 Netflix people that got fired.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Strange and the Young Slime Life
Joe's weekly dive into the shark infested waters of Hollywood. The latest numbers from the Box office, Netflix having live game shows. Joe went to the Stagecoach Music Festival, and the latest legal issues against rapper Young Thug.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's Johnny!!! About to Lose His Case...
Joe Escalante's weekly dive into the business end of showbiz! There's a lot of legal news this week, his take on the controversy from the Supreme Court, process serving a movie star, the Johnny Depp/ Amber Heard case, and Fred Savage got fired???See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fathom Events and Unfathomable Re-Enactments
Joe Escalante's latest plunge into the business end of showbiz. This week: the box office, and the 80's Lakers are REALLY pissed off at HBO, and the series "Winning Time." Also, not Bill Murray... Anything but Bill Murray...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week's Defamation and Defacation
Joe Escalante Live from Hollywood! This week: the latest box office numbers, the salacious details from the Johnny Depp/ Amber Heard legal circus, and shares in tech companies are plummeting! Thank goodness for the Karadashians... They are the gift that keeps on giving!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suicidal Royalty Audit
Joe Escalante's weekly dive into the business end of showbiz. This week, a quick box office wrap up, and publishing guru Robbie Fields joins Joe to talk about the streaming royalty issues with the band Suicidal Tendencies. Any bands in SoCal really needs to pay attention to this one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar Awards Slap-up Wrap-up
Joe Escalante dives deep into the business end of showbiz. Today, Joe wraps up his Oscar coverage for the year. No major stories, or events this year... Oh wait... Will Smith slapped Chris Rock... Also, Keanu is no longer welcome in China, and the latest on the news from Disneyland, and the LGBTQIA+ community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Chapek - Florida Man: Conversation w/ Brady McDonald, O.C Register Themepark Reporter
Oscar Sunday!!! Perfect time to get no crowds at Disneyland! Joe is joined by OC Register's Theme Park Reporter Brady McDonald to talk about the latest hub-bub between the LGBTQIA+ community, and Disney! Bob Chapek can't catch a break!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grey Area: There’s a Fake Story Here Somewhere
Joe Escalante's weekly dip into the the shallow Hollywood waters... We are one week away from the biggest night in Hollywood: The Oscars! Joe goes over his more of his award picks. Also, McDonald's may have an intellectual property case on their hands! And the latest from the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your Dad Says Don't Date Marilyn Manson
Joe's weekly dive into the business end of showbiz. This week, the latest news from the Disneyland park (Joe rode a ride with Paris Hilton!). A Karen refused to take her kids to Disneyland because their take pictures of them (for their safety). Also, why it is getting so expensive to film in Los Angeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foreign Oscar Picks, and Uncharted in 4DX
Joe Escalante is your sherpa up the mountain with the Hollywood sign on it. This week... Foreign Oscar picks, secretly taking his wife to see Uncharted in 4DX in Irvine, and the financial cost of Covid on Hollywood productions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to Podcast, and How to Drive my Car
Joe Escalante's weekly dive into the shark infested waters of Hollywood! This week, Joe talks about his favorite places in Los Angeles to catch a musical, the latest box office, and Oscar news, and Phil Giangrande talks about making awesome podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spitting on the Ground
Joe Escalante dips his feet into the treacherous waters of Hollywood. Joe Rogan is under the gun after getting caught saying some racist stuff years ago, Jeff Zucker needs to go, and making a trip to North Hollywood to see a movie in 4DX. What is 4DX? Something that you gotta feel to believe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Young is Old. Plus Brady McDonald!
Joe Escalante's weekly delve into the business end of showbiz. Tonight, Joe Rogan vs Neil Young! Also, OC Register's Theme Park reporter Brady McDonald joins the show to talk about the new Disneyland-slamming documentary, made by Walt Disney's grand-niece, as well as the financial impact Covid had on the park, and the cast members.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fake Pokemon or Fake News
Joe Escalante's weekly dip into the deep end of the business end of showbiz. This week: the latest from the Box Office (Scream!!!), fluctuating Disney stock, and how Hollywood has been managing during Covid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Licorice Pizza Face
Joe Escalante's latest dive into the business end of showbiz. The latest numbers from the box office, Golden Globes highlights, and issues at Whole foods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defrauding Frodo
Joe Escalante, Live From Hollywood! Joe talks Spiderman's stunning box office numbers, Omicron causing shutdowns, and Peleton is pissed about Mr. Big's heart attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Camel Toes and Comedy Woes
Joe got pre-empted by the NFL again, but NFL-level defenses can't stop Escalante from bringing you the latest from the business end of showbiz. The latest box office numbers, streaming wars, and stealing jokes in comedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guns, trials, and TV Shows
Joe Escalante. Live from Hollywood. Sunday nights, 5-7p on KEIB. Tonight, the latest box office numbers, Alec Baldwin, and the firing of Chris Cuomo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Very Brady Disneyland Christmas
Joe Escalante, Live from Hollywood. Sundays 5p-7p on KEIB AM1150See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astro Boy vs. The World
Joe Escalante, Live from Hollywood. Exploring the business end of showbiz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood + NRA = Movie Magic!
Joe Escalante Live from Hollywood, every Sunday night on KEIB AM1150.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coffee is for Closers
Joe talks about the tragic death of a cinematographer after getting shot by a live round in a prop gun, by Alec Baldwin. And the latest from the Dave Chappelle/Netflix controversySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plenty of Time to Die
Joe goes into the latest Bond film, the cultural phenomenon that is "Squid Game," and the latest from the Erika Jane drama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Very Brady Halloween
Joe Escalante is joined by Brady McDonald, the amusement park reporter for the O.C. Register, to discuss the latest from the Amusement Park world!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Eyes of Tammi Faye, etc....
Joe Escalante really loved the Tammy Faye movie. A lot. Also, Marvel and Disney are doing the lawsuit thing. You'd think they'd just throw money at problems, but I guess that would leave them with no money...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nirvana Baby is Still a Baby
Joe Escalante is joined by Ryan Downey, to discuss the Nirvana Baby suing for sexual exploitation, stemming from the iconic Nirvana album cover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is a D.I.T???
Joe weekly poke at the business end of showbiz. This week: Rachel Maddow, booo! And Joe is joined by Colton Mitchell, from Monsters Across America, to talk about what a D.I.T. is. It's really fascinating stuff!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Living that Park Life w/ Brady McDonald
Joe is joined by Brady McDonald, the Theme Park reporter from the OC Register. Yay Disney!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That Time We Had Guests!!!
Joe's weekly dip into the business end of showbiz. Tonight, we actually have guests!!! His band's agent, Stormy Shepard, joins the show to discuss the state of the live music industry. And Ryan Downey, film critic, to discuss Marvel vs DC films.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOT the Diarrhea Show
Joe Escalante Slips and Slides into the filthy, diarrhea-filled pool of Hollywood. The latest box office numbers, Disney news, and celebs behaving badly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GesundHEIST!!!!
This week on Live from Hollywood: Joe Escalante talks box office numbers, Disney forcing employees to vaccinate, and cancel culture's latest victims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.