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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

S1 Ep 182EPISODE 182: Warner Bros Condemns Threats Against J K Rowling After Public Attack of Salman Rushdie

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Warner Bros Condemns Threats Against J K Rowling After Public Attack of Salman Rushdie 2) Pretty Little Thing ad With Alabama Barker BANNED in the UK Due to Sexualized Portrayal of a Minor 3) Mindy Kaling Gives One Piece of Advice For All Women: 'Freeze Your Eggs'

Aug 16, 20222h 9m

S1 Ep 181EPISODE 181: Disney Overtakes Netflix in the Streaming War With Combined 221 Million Subscribers

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Disney Overtakes Netflix in the Streaming War With Combined 221 Million Subscribers 2) Lisa Kudrow Says 'Friends' Creators Had 'No Business' Writing about People of Color 3) Taika Waititi Under Fire From Twitter Mob as 'Resurfaced' Tweets Label Him 'phobic'

Aug 15, 20221h 57m

S1 Ep 180EPISODE 180: Joseph Gordon Levitt Says Much of Our Current Pop Culture is Pornographic

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Celebrities and Gen Z Are Using Barbiecore as a Statement on Feminism 2) Joseph Gordon Levitt Says Much of Our Current Pop Culture is Pornographic 3) Amazon Backed Consulting Firm Pressures India's Film Industry to Push For Diversity

Aug 12, 20221h 30m

S1 Ep 179EPISODE 179: Neve Campbell Claims 'Scream 6' Salary Dispute Wouldn't be an Issue 'If I Were a Man'

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Neve Campbell Claims 'Scream 6' Salary Dispute Wouldn't be an Issue 'If I Were a Man' 2) Amanda Seyfried Regretted Doing Nude Scenes as a Teenager, Says She 'Wanted to Keep Her Job' 3) Addison Rae Slammed For Posing in New Bikini ad That Disrespects Christianity

Aug 11, 20221h 58m

S1 Ep 178EPISODE 178: Mike Tyson Slams New Unauthorized Hulu Documentary, Compares Streamer to 'Slave Master'

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Mike Tyson Slams New Unauthorized Hulu Documentary, Compares Streamer to 'Slave Master' 2) Sean Bean Claims Intimacy Coordinators Are Spoiling Sex Scenes 3) College Censors Article Praising Grad Who Was Youngest Lawyer on Johnny Depp's Legal Team

Aug 10, 20221h 54m

S1 Ep 177EPISODE 177: John Leguizamo Calls Out the Casting of James Franco as Fidel Castro

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) John Leguizamo Calls Out the Casting of James Franco as Fidel Castro 2) Prey - Movie Review 3) Kanye West Memes His Delight That Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson Broke up

Aug 9, 20221h 59m

S1 Ep 176EPISODE 176: Ezra Miller Accused of Leading a Cult Out of an AirBnB in Iceland

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Ezra Miller Accused of Leading a Cult Out of an AirBnB in Iceland 2) Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav SaysThey Have a Ten Year Plan For DC Films and Shows 3) Jennette McCurdy Claims Nickelodeon Offered her $300,000 in Hush Money

Aug 8, 20221h 53m

S1 Ep 175EPISODE 175: Batgirl Cast and Crew Humiliated by Warner Bros Who Didn't Tell Them Movie Was Dead

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Batgirl Cast and Crew Humiliated by Warner Bros Who Didn't Tell Them Movie Was Dead 2) Games and Online Harassment Hotline Adds Resources to Protect Against Hate Raids 3) Station 19 Writer Uses Racial Slur in Episode Outline Sparking Anger in the Writers Room

Aug 5, 20222h 0m

S1 Ep 174EPISODE 174: 'Irredeemable' Batgirl Movie Axed By Studio Despite Production being Nearly Complete

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) 'Irredeemable' Batgirl Movie Axed By Studio Despite Production being Nearly Complete 2) Star Wars Actor John Boyega Rejects Marvel in Favor of Indie Projects 3) Demi Lovato Adds She/Her Back to Her Growing List of Pronouns

Aug 4, 20222h 12m

S1 Ep 173EPISODE 173: Beyoncé to Replace Offensive Lyric From New Song 'Heated' Following Ableist Backlash

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Beyoncé to Replace Offensive Lyric From New Song 'Heated' Following Ableist Backlash 2) Marilyn Monroe Estate Defends Ana De Armas Casting Backlash Over Accent in 'Blonde' Trailer 3) Obi Wan Kenobi Finale Viewership Underperforms Compared to Other Disney+ Series

Aug 3, 20222h 13m

S1 Ep 172EPISODE 172: Production Begins on 'Robyn Hood' Show That Reimagines Character as Gen Z Hip-Hop Band Member

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Production Begins on 'Robyn Hood' Show That Reimagines Character as Gen Z Hip-Hop Band Member 2) Major Oxford Study Finds That Gaming is Not Harmful to Mental Health 3) Taylor Swift Climate Change Controversy Shines Light on Another Issue: Celebrity Worship

Aug 2, 20221h 46m

S1 Ep 171EPISODE 171: Hollywood Embraced Cancel Culture and Will Ignore it For the Same Reason: MONEY

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Hollywood Embraced Cancel Culture and Will Ignore it For the Same Reason: MONEY 2) Will Smith Posts Belated Self Hating Apology For Slapgate 3) Instagram Halts TikTok Like Features After Complaints From The Kardashians

Aug 1, 20221h 53m

S1 Ep 170EPISODE 170: New Work Culture at Rockstar Brings Less Offensive Humor, First Female Protagonist to GTA VI

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) New Work Culture at Rockstar Brings Less Offensive Humor, First Female Protagonist to GTA VI 2) Bullet Train Author Defends Brad Pitt Casting in Lead Role From Claims of White Washing 3) Euphoria Star Sydney Sweeney Says She Barely Earns Enough to Survive

Jul 29, 20221h 58m

S1 Ep 169EPISODE 169: Disney Faces Backlash For Using the Late Chadwick Boseman's Twitter to Promote Black Panther 2

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Disney Faces Backlash For Using the Late Chadwick Boseman's Twitter to Promote Black Panther 2 2) TikTok Nurse Slammed For Listing All the Procedures She Would Perform on Natalia Dyer 3) Netflix Retroactively Editing the Plot From Stranger Things Shows the Danger of Streaming Services

Jul 28, 20221h 41m

S1 Ep 168EPISODE 168: Kate Moss Admits 1992 Calvin Klein Ad With Mark Wahlberg Left Her Feeling 'Objectified'

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Kate Moss Admits 1992 Calvin Klein Ad With Mark Wahlberg Left Her Feeling 'Objectified' 2) Britney Spears Slams Mother as Abusive in Recently Deleted Instagram Post 3) Keke Palmer Blames Colorism For Comparisons to Zendaya on Social Media

Jul 28, 20221h 53m

S1 Ep 167EPISODE 167: PayPal Flags Rippaverse Account, Refusing Access to Over $1 Million Worth of Funds

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) PayPal Flags Rippaverse Account, Refusing Access to Over $1 Million Worth of Funds 2) Twitch Will Now Let Streamers Share Info on Banned Users 3) The Gray Man Spoiler Discussion

Jul 26, 20221h 48m

S1 Ep 166EPISODE 166: Despite the Media Narrative Women in Hollywood Are Flourishing

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Despite the Media Narrative Women in Hollywood Are Flourishing 2) The Success of 'Infamous' Comedy Special Proves the Way to Beat Censorship is Ownership 3) Naomie Harris Magazine Profile Shows Hollywood Media Using Cancel Culture as Marketing

Jul 25, 20221h 56m

S1 Ep 165EPISODE 165: Pro Quidditch League Name Due to Ongoing JK Rowling Backlash

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Pro Quidditch League Name Due to Ongoing JK Rowling Backlash 2) Ana de Armas Says James Bond Role Should Not Be Gender Swapped 3) Dave Chappelle Minneapolis Show Cancelled Following Social Media Backlash

Jul 22, 20221h 56m

S1 Ep 164EPISODE 164: Zack Snyder Hit Piece Shows That Bots Are the Next Big Media Scapegoat

On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Zack Snyder Hit Piece Shows That Bots Are the Next Big Media Scapegoat 2) Netflix Loses Nearly 1 Million Subscribers in Second Quarter 3) Texas University Offering Course on Harry Styles 'Masculinity'

Jul 21, 20221h 57m