Movie stars in oil fields, witches in Oz, and a title nobody can pronounce.
We get into Wicked (Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo), Billy Bob Thornton in LandMan and his Sling Blade voice origin, Netflix #1 vs big movie stars, Pluribus and what that title even means, Christopher Nolan’s show-don’t-tell filmmaking, Stranger Things & Millie Bobby Brown, Glen Powell’s Running Man, plus Thanksgiving food and movie debates.Enjoyed it? Hit Subscribe, binge the Full Episodes playlist and comment with ONE time-stamped moment you’d send to a friend.Chapters:00:00 Cold open — Wicked, Stranger Things & Thanksgiving on deck02:34 Turkey is the most overrated holiday centerpiece07:38 Thanksgiving Top 5 — turkey, cranberries, mash, GBC, bread10:39 LandMan & Pluribus — “how do you even say this?”10:59 Billy Bob’s Sling Blade voice — student film, trailer, mirror → Oscar14:47 Movie stars & authenticity — from Denzel deja vu to new faces15:20 Pluribus explained — “of many, from many” and Breaking Bad jokes18:38 Wicked casting — Ariana vs Cynthia proves us wrong20:42 Running Man — if you’re a “man’s man,” go see it29:27 Is the era of the Movie Star over? Netflix #1 vs theatrical31:29 Show vs tell — scripts with no depth & Nolan’s visual storytelling#Wicked #ArianaGrande #LandMan #Pluribus #BillyBobThorntonAbout the Show: Opposites Distract is an entertainment-industry talk show from two insiders who rarely agree but always laugh: Jared—a pop-radio morning host with over 18years in the biz—and Bo—a Hollywood actor/producer/director. We cover new movies and shows, the messy reality of making them, pop-culture news with behind-the-scenes stories, entertainment industry star guest interviews, and all the entertainment talk you could want. If you love the craft, the commerce, and the chaos of entertainment, you’re home.Catch the full show on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OppositesDistractPodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KJ6hFEqpVN31TLCVvwLCWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opposites-distract/id1775888173Website: https://oppositesdistract.com/Like, Follow, Subscribe!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oppositesdistractpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oppositesdistractpod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Opposites-Distract-Podcast/61567204707625/Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions are the hosts’ own.
