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S1 Ep 232EPISODE 232: Amazon May Replace Rings of Power Showrunners After FAILED First Season

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Amazon May Replace Rings of Power Showrunners After FAILED First Season 2) Brad Pitt is Making a Movie About Harvey Weinstein That Has His Lawyers Worried 3) Avatar Director James Cameron Slams Marvel and DC Characters as 'Immature' 4) Veteran Marvel and DC Director James Gunn Hired With Producer Peter Safran As Heads of DC Films

Oct 26, 20222h 20m

S1 Ep 231EPISODE 231: Susan Sarandon Makes Post Strangely Similar to the Post That Got Gina Carano Fired

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Susan Sarandon Makes Post Strangely Similar to the Post That Got Gina Carano Fired 2) Henry Cavill Confirms he is Back as Superman in DCEU 3) MCU Fans Have Mixed Reaction to Bill Murray in New Ant-Man and the Wasp Trailer 4) Adidas Drops Kanye's Yeezy Brand After Backlash From Antisemitic Comments Hurt Stock Price

Oct 25, 20222h 24m

S1 Ep 230EPISODE 230: Black Adam Brings in $140 Million Dollars Opening Weekend by Refusing to Insult Fans

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Black Adam Brings in $140 Million Dollars Opening Weekend by Refusing to Insult Fans 2) Transgender Marvel Actor Zach Barack Says MCU's LGBTQIA+ Representation is 'Not Good Enough' 3) Jeffrey Dahmer's Dad Targeted by Deranged Fans Throwing Underwear 4) Kanye West Has Been Working For Two Years on a Self-Sustaining Community

Oct 25, 20222h 24m

S1 Ep 228EPISODE 229: Black Adam Early Release Reviews From Audiences DESTROY Critics Reviews

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Black Adam Early Release Reviews From Audiences DESTROY Critics Reviews 2) Supposed Free Speech Advocate JK Rowling Supports the Destruction of Alex Jones 3) Showing of 'The Dark Knight' Banned by The Hong Kong Government

Oct 21, 20222h 38m

S1 Ep 228EPISODE 228: Vox Day's 'Rebel's Run' Comic Book Movie Dies After Financial Fraud Scandal

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Vox Day's 'Rebel's Run' Comic Book Movie Dies After Financial Fraud Scandal 2) Olivia Wilde's Relationship Issues Just Keep Getting More Ridiculous 3) American Audiences Are Going to Movies to See the Villains

Oct 20, 20222h 11m

S1 Ep 227EPISODE 227: Black Adam is Getting Largely Negative Reviews From Critics on Rotten Tomatoes

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Black Adam is Getting Largely Negative Reviews From Critics on Rotten Tomatoes 2) Taika Waititi Slammed For Casting Average Sized Actors in Upcoming 'Time Bandits' Remake Series 3) Recent Avalanch of Accusations Against Bill Murray Look to be a Coordinated Attack

Oct 19, 20222h 29m

S1 Ep 226EPISODE 226: Man of Steel 2 in Early Development, Walter Hamada Tried to Sabotage Superman Cameo in Black Adam

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Man of Steel 2 in Early Development, Walter Hamada Tried to Sabotage Superman Cameo in Black Adam 2) Kevin Spacey Claims he Couldn't Come Out as Gay Because His Father Was a White Supremacist 3 )She-Hulk Director Wanted to Make a Show With Sex Scenes That Kids Could Watch...WTF

Oct 18, 20222h 11m

S1 Ep 225EPISODE 225: Twitch Streamer Amouranth Verbally Abused by Husband During Stream

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Twitch Streamer Amouranth Verbally Abused by Husband During Stream 2) She-Hulk Head Writer Jessica Gao ALMOST QUIT When Kevin Feige Shut Down Gag About His Hat 3) Black Panther 2 Actress Michaela Coel Took the Role Because Her Character is LGBTQIA 4) Comcast Pulls the Plug on G4TV Less Than a Year After Relaunch

Oct 17, 20222h 13m

S1 Ep 224EPISODE 224: Rachel Zegler Plans to Add Obnoxious 'Modern Edge' to Snow White Live Action Remake

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Rachel Zegler Plans to Add Obnoxious 'Modern Edge' to Snow White Live Action Remake 2) Martin Scorsese Finds Hollywood's Obsession Over Box Office 'Repulsive' 3) Candace Owens Calls Out The Kardashian Media Machine, Plays Leaked Voicemail of Kim to Ray J 4) Amazon's Billion Dollar 'Rings of Power' Experiment is a Failure

Oct 14, 20222h 27m

S1 Ep 223EPISODE 223: Warner Bros Backtracks on Removal of Diversity Program following Backlash

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Warner Bros Backtracks on Removal of Diversity Program following Backlash 2) Drama and Injuries at Twitch Con Leads to Calls For Boycott 3) JPMorgan Severs Ties With Kanye's Yeezy Brand Following Antisemitic Posts

Oct 14, 20222h 8m

S1 Ep 222EPISODE 222: Well Known Cosplayer Dies at Chaotic New York Comic Con

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Well Known Cosplayer Dies at Chaotic New York Comic Con 2) Billy Murray Pays Off Employee he Straddled on Film Set 3) Trials Underway For Multiple Hollywood Predators

Oct 13, 20221h 53m

S1 Ep 221EPISODE 221: Alan Moore Worries Adult Love of Superheroes Leads to Fascism

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Alan Moore Worries Adult Love of Superheroes Leads to Fascism 2) Kanye West Censored on Twitter and Instagram For Antisemitism 3) Apparently Not Gay Velma Trailer Hates Fans, Fans Hate it Right Back

Oct 11, 20222h 13m

S1 Ep 220EPISODE 220: Hollywood Makes Excuses For Violent 'Amsterdam' Director David O. Russell

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Hollywood Makes Excuses For Violent 'Amsterdam' Director David O. Russell 2) Roblox Corp. Sued Over Exploitation of a Child in Direct Messaging 3) 'Rings of Power' Awful Episode 7 Proves Why Amazon Worked Overtime to Censor Reviews 4) Warner Bros Discovery and DC Rumored to Still Want Batfleck Vs Deathstroke

Oct 8, 20222h 19m

S1 Ep 219EPISODE 219: The Rings of Power Showrunners Label Critics of the Series as 'Patently Evil'

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) The Rings of Power Showrunners Label Critics of the Series as 'Patently Evil' 2) Elizabeth Olsen Finds Filming Marvel Scenes Embarrassing 3) Fake Kanye West 'White Lives Matter' Shirts Are Being Sold on eBay

Oct 6, 20222h 15m

S1 Ep 218EPISODE 218: Marvel Teams up With Pfizer to Create Nightmarish Covid-19 Propaganda Comic

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Marvel Teams up With Pfizer to Create Nightmarish Covid-19 Propaganda Comic 2) Money, Power and Corruption Lead to the Implosion of the 'Times Up' Movement 3) Meghan Markle SLAMS Kill Bill Films For 'Toxic Stereotyping' of Asian Women

Oct 6, 20222h 7m

S1 Ep 217EPISODE 217: Kanye West Shocks Paris Fashion Week With 'White Lives Matter' Shirts

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Kanye West Shocks Paris Fashion Week With 'White Lives Matter' Shirts 2) Marvel Choosing Not to Recast Black Panther Divides Fan Base on Multiple Fronts 3) 'Try Guys' Cheating Scandal Highlights Hollywood's Selective Morality

Oct 5, 20222h 25m

S1 Ep 216EPISODE 216: After Bombing at The Box Office, Billy Eichner Calls People That Didn't go See His New Movie 'Bros' Homophobic

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) After Bombing at The Box Office, Billy Eichner Calls People That Didn't go See His New Movie 'Bros' Homophobic 2) Production Assistant on 'Dahmer' Says Racism on Set Left Her With PTSD 3) Lizzo Invited to Perform at James Madison's Plantation Home

Oct 3, 20222h 22m

S1 Ep 215EPISODE 215: Bruce Willis Reportedly Sells His Likeness to Deep Fake Company

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Bruce Willis Reportedly Sells His Likeness to Deep Fake Company 2) Hollywood Only Allows One Stance on Abortion in Movies Now 3) Jordan Peterson Brought to Tears Discussing Olivia Wilde's Insulting Comments

Oct 1, 20222h 44m

Ep 214EPISODE 214: Stranger Things Actor Caleb McLaughlin Says he Experienced Racism From Fans at Comic Con

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Stranger Things Actor Caleb McLaughlin Says he Experienced Racism From Fans at Comic Con 2) New Survey Shows Don't Worry Darling Behind the Scenes Drama Boosted Box Office Success 3) Chloë Grace Moretz Decries Viral Family Guy Meme For Causing Body Dysmorphia

Sep 30, 20223h 14m

S1 Ep 213EPISODE 213: Ryan Reynolds Announces Unnecessary Return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine For Deadpool 3

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Ryan Reynolds Announces Unnecessary Return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine For Deadpool 3 2) Elizabeth Banks Gaslights Everyone by Pretending Charlie's Angels Flop Wasn't a Feminist Film 3) 'Try Guys' Member Fired For Having Consenual Workplace Affair 4) China is Releasing 'Born to Fly' A knockoff Top Gun Film After Banning Maverick for Being Too Pro America

Sep 29, 20222h 27m

S1 Ep 212EPISODE 212: Avatar is Apparently Not a Psy-Op, Makes $30 Million on Re-Release

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Avatar is Apparently Not a Psy-Op, Makes $30 Million on Re-Release 2) Armie Hammer's Estranged Wife Snitched to Journalists Using a Friends Identity 3) China's Celebrities Are Used to Preserve and Export Chinese Culture

Sep 27, 20222h 33m

S1 Ep 211EPISODE 211: James Earl Jones Sells His Voice to a Tech Company

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) James Earl Jones Sells His Voice to a Tech Company 2) Homeland Security to Spend Nearly $1 Million Dollars to Investigate Video Game Radicalization 3) Netflix SLAMMED For Tagging New 'Dahmer' Series as LGBTQ Content

Sep 27, 20222h 41m

S1 Ep 210EPISODE 210: New Survey Shows Gen Z is Changing the Direction of Entertainment

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) New Survey Shows Gen Z is Changing the Direction of Entertainment 2) Ozempic is Hollywood's Expensive New Weight Loss Drug of Choice 3) Fast & Furious Actor Lucas Black Believes 'There is an Attack on Men in Our Culture' 4) Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 'Partings' Rant

Sep 23, 20222h 56m

S1 Ep 209EPISODE: 209: House of the Dragon Ratings Drop as Fans Debate Character Incest

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) House of the Dragon Ratings Drop as Fans Debate Character Incest 2) the Anti-Masculine Agenda in Hollywood Will Force James Bond to Evolve 3) Olivia Wilde Blames Sexism For Having to Address Her Own Film's Drama 4) Bryce Dallas Howard Refused to Lose Weight For Jurassic World: Dominion

Sep 22, 20222h 11m

S1 Ep 208EPISODE 208: The Adam Levine 'Flirting' Story is Ridiculous on Every Level

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) The Adam Levine 'Flirting' Story is Ridiculous on Every Level 2) Disney and Apple Are Being Warned By Investors to Steer Clear of Politics 3) Longtime Fans Abandoning The Bachelor For Becoming Too Depressing

Sep 22, 20222h 18m

S1 Ep 207EPISODE 207: Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn Rumored to be a Main Character in Joker Folie à Deux

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn Rumored to be a Main Character in Joker Folie à Deux 2) House of the Dragon Star Spent 7 Months Planning a Single Sex Scene 3) Promotion For Live Action Little Mermaid is More About Star Halle Bailey Than The Movie Itself

Sep 21, 20222h 28m

S1 Ep 206EPISODE 206: Ezra Miller Accused of Weaponizing Gender Identity

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Ezra Miller Accused of Weaponizing Gender Identity 2) G4 Host Posts Tone-Deaf Meme After G4TV Network Has Massive Layoffs 3) Kanye West Launches His Own Private School, The Donda Academy

Sep 20, 20222h 39m

S1 Ep 205EPISODE 205: Charlie Cox Reassures Fans That MCU Daredevil Will Not Become a Slapstick Character

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Charlie Cox Reassures Fans That MCU Daredevil Will Not Become a Slapstick Character 2) Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power 'The Great Wave' Review 3) Rolling Stone Movie Critic Warns Against Seeing 'The Whale' Due to Fatphobia

Sep 19, 20222h 23m

S1 Ep 204EPISODE 204: Modern Fandoms Such as Disney and Star Wars Look Like Cults

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Modern Fandoms Such as Disney and Star Wars Look Like Cults 2) Former Law & Order Star Diane Neal Admits SVU Oversimplifies Justice For Victims 3) Skyfall Director Sam Mendes Says Next James Bond Should Be Directed by a Woman

Sep 16, 20222h 29m

S1 Ep 203EPISODE 203: 'The People's Joker' Pulled From Film Festival Due to 'Rights Issues' With Warner Bros

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) 'The People's Joker' Pulled From Film Festival Due to 'Rights Issues' With Warner Bros 2) The 2022 Emmys Fall to Record Low Viewership 3) Many Successful Musicians Are Cancelling Shows Due to Poor Mental Health

Sep 15, 20221h 50m

S1 Ep 202EPISODE 202: Amber Heard PR Representative Threatens Journalist's Family

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Amber Heard PR Representative Threatens Journalist's Family 2) Actors Feel Pressure to do Explicit Scenes, Intimacy Coordinators Are Not the Answer 3) Sky tv Censors Jokes on 'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver' Following the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Sep 14, 20222h 36m

S1 Ep 201EPISODE 201: The 'Little Mermaid' Live Action Trailer is Extremely Disliked on Youtube

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) The 'Little Mermaid' Live Action Trailer is Extremely Disliked on Youtube 2) Modern Disney Rewrites Fairytales to Encourage Selfishness Over Finding Love 3) Brie Larson Burnt Out by the Hate For Her as Captain Marvel 4) Ray J Maintains Kris Jenner Was the Mastermind Behind Daughter Kim's Infamous Sex Tape

Sep 13, 20222h 12m

S1 Ep 200EPISODE 200: Jennifer Lawrence Complains About 25 Million Dollar Pay Day Because Leonardo Dicaprio Made More

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Jennifer Lawrence Complains About 25 Million Dollar Pay Day Because Leonardo Dicaprio Made More 2) Camille Vasquez to Represent Yellowstone Actor Q'orianka Kilcher in Fraud Case 3) Birdman Director Maintains That Superheroes Are a Right Wing Form of Cultural Genocide 4) Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 'Adar' Review

Sep 12, 20222h 39m

S1 Ep 199EPISODE 199: House of the Dragon Beats Rings of Power by Hating Fans Slightly Less

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) House of the Dragon Beats Rings of Power by Hating Fans Slightly Less 2) Behind the Scenes Drama Surrounding 'Don't Worry Darling' is the Gift That Keeps on Giving 3) Jennifer Lawrence Uses Vogue Interview to Expose Major Political Rift in Her Family 4) Hollywood Hates Fans But Counts How Long They Stand and Clap For Each Other

Sep 9, 20221h 51m

S1 Ep 198EPISODE 198: Netflix Bans Political ads, Moves up Launch Date for Ad Tier Service

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Netflix Bans Political ads, Moves up Launch Date for Ad Tier Service 2) Britney Spears Says the Torment of Her Family Struggles Has Made Her an Atheist 3) Adam Carolla Shares Shocking Stories About the Modern Day Hollywood Blacklist

Sep 8, 20222h 21m

S1 Ep 197EPISODE 197: 'The Rings of Power' Hits Record Viewership For Amazon Despite Lowest Ratings of the Entire Franchise

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) 'The Rings of Power' Hits Record Viewership For Amazon Despite Lowest Ratings of the Entire Franchise 2) 'Don't Worry Darling' Can't Escape Behind the Scenes Issues During Marketing Push 3) Kanye West Goes on Social Media Rampage Calls Hollywood 'a Giant Brothel' 4) Tom Cruise is Saving Hollywood by Making Movies For Everyone

Sep 7, 20222h 9m

S1 Ep 196EPISODE 196: Lord of The Rings The Rings of Power Episode 1 & 2 Review

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Lord of The Rings The Rings of Power Episode 1 & 2 Review 2) Timothée Chalamet and Other Celebrities Are Increasingly Focused on Society Collapsing 3) Olivia Wilde Based the Antagonist of 'Don't Worry Darling' on Jordan Peterson

Sep 5, 20222h 9m

S1 Ep 195EPISODE 195: Radio Stations Pull Arcade Fire's Music Amid Allegations of Sexual Assault

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Radio Stations Pull Arcade Fire's Music Amid Allegations of Sexual Assault 2) Aquaman Actor Yahya Abdul Mateen Says Acting in Superhero Movies is 'Clown Work' 3) Disney+ Removes Toy Story 2 Joke Following Initial MeToo Outcry

Sep 2, 20222h 5m

S1 Ep 194EPISODE 194: Critics and Fans Are More Divided Than Ever Before About Movies

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Critics and Fans Are More Divided Than Ever Before About Movies 2) The Women of The Rings of Power Believe the Show is Fixing Tolkien's Work With Representation 3) JK Rowling's New Book Features Character That is Doxxed Due to Controversial Views

Sep 1, 20221h 50m

S1 Ep 193EPISODE 193: Chris Evans Rumored to Return to MCU to Make Captain America Less Patriotic

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Police Investigating Drug Dealers Trying to Extort Apple TV+ Series With Threats of Violence 2) Chris Evans Rumored to Return to MCU to Make Captain America Less Patriotic 3) Shia LaBeouf Was Suicidal Before New Role Helped Him Find Catholicism

Aug 31, 20222h 39m

S1 Ep 192EPISODE 192: Sydney Sweeney Calls Out Critics For Turning Mom's Birthday Into Absurd Political Statement

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Sydney Sweeney Calls Out Critics For Turning Mom's Birthday Into Absurd Political Statement 2) Britney Spears Turned Down 'Lots of Money' For Exclusive Oprah Interview 3) Samaritan Movie Review

Aug 30, 20222h 17m

S1 Ep 191EPISODE 191: Amazon Studios Will Declare 'The Rings of Power' a Success No Matter What

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Amazon Studios Will Declare 'The Rings of Power' a Success No Matter What 2) Police Perform a Wellness Check on Gabbie Hanna After Series of Disturbing TikToks 3) China Gives Hollywood an Ultimatum, Respect Chinese Culture or Get Banned

Aug 29, 20222h 42m

S1 Ep 189EPISODE 190: Shia Labeouf Fired From Movie by Director Olivia Wilde to Keep Co-Star Florence Pugh 'Safe'

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Shia Labeouf Fired From Movie by Director Olivia Wilde to Keep Co-Star Florence Pugh 'Safe' 2) Texas Church to Pay Damages For Unauthorized 'Hamilton' Production That Added Religious Themes 3) Warner Bros Discovery May Destroy All Batgirl Footage to Speed Up Tax Write-Down From the IRS

Aug 26, 20222h 20m

S1 Ep 189EPISODE 189: Batgirl Directors Tried to Steal Bootleg Cellphone Footage of the Unfinished Film

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Batgirl Directors Tried to Steal Bootleg Cellphone Footage of the Unfinished Film 2) Andrew Tate Claims he Was Playing a 'Comedic Character' After Widespread Social Media Ban 3) Capitol Records Fires First A.I. Rapper FN Meka, Issues Apology For Insensitivity to Black Community

Aug 25, 20221h 36m

S1 Ep 188EPISODE 188: Playboy Bunnies Claim Hugh Hefner 'Coerced' Them Into 'Unprotected Orgies'

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Playboy Bunnies Claim Hugh Hefner 'Coerced' Them Into 'Unprotected Orgies' 2) The Ending of Minions: The Rise of Gru Changed to Appease Chinese Censors 3) Harry Styles Pushes Back Against Allegations of 'Queerbaiting'

Aug 24, 20222h 1m

S1 Ep 187EPISODE 187: Top Gun Maverick Soars Past Avengers Infinity War as the Sixth Biggest Domestic Film of All Time

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Top Gun Maverick Soars Past Avengers Infinity War as the Sixth Biggest Domestic Film of All Time 2) Final Fantasy Director Admits the Famous RPS is 'Currently Struggling' 3) The Man Who Robbed Kim Kardashian in 2016 Blames Her For 'Flaunting Her Wealth'

Aug 23, 20221h 54m

S1 Ep 186EPISODE 186: Nintendo Investigating Reports that Female Testers Face Discrimination and Harassment

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Streaming Media Overtakes Cable For the First Time, Netflix Still King Despite Recent Woes 2) Nintendo Investigating Reports that Female Testers Face Discrimination and Harassment 3) Reservation Dogs Creator Believes the Show Was Snubbed at Emmys Due to Racism

Aug 22, 20221h 59m

S1 Ep 185EPISODE 185: 'Experts' Believe Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Could Damage Hollywood Inclusion Efforts

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) 'Experts' Believe Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Could Damage Hollywood Inclusion Efforts 2) Jonah Hill Says he Will Not Promote His Own Movies Anymore Due to Issues With Mental Health 3) Jamie Foxx Says His Directorial Debut 'All Star Weekend' Was Lost to Cancel Culture

Aug 19, 20221h 42m

S1 Ep 184EPISODE 184: Angelina Jolie Revealed as the Plaintiff in FBI Lawsuit Related to Brad Pitt Assault Allegations

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Angelina Jolie Revealed as the Plaintiff in FBI Lawsuit Related to Brad Pitt Assault Allegations 2) Social Media is Horrible For Mainstream Celebrities 3) The Daily Wire is Hiring Veteran Disney Executives as the CW is Sold For Zero Dollars

Aug 18, 20221h 37m

S1 Ep 183EPISODE 183: Jason Momoa Says Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Will Tackle Climate Change

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Jason Momoa Says Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Will Tackle Climate Change 2) Bryce Dallas Howard Talks About Being Paid Much Less Than Chris Pratt For Jurassic World 3) Ezra Miller Makes Public Apology, Said to be Seeking Treatment For Complex Mental Health Issues

Aug 17, 20222h 6m