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News On The Hill with Andrew Stuckey (97.9 The Hill)Stroman on Sports: What is HAPPENING in The W???Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 3 to discuss the latest updates from the WNBA — chiefly, regarding off-court drama between the league’s leadership and one of its biggest stars. Stroman and McConnell dive into Napheesa Collier’s comments and criticisms of Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, including the lack of accountability for inconsistent officiating and out-of-touch comments about the star power helping drive the WNBA’s popularity. Stroman shares why she finds it disturbing, what she’s heard from W alumnae, and why the timing of the comments could distract from the championship matchup. Plus: how does Collier...

2025-10-0314 min

Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)Stroman on Sports: What is HAPPENING in The W???Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 3 to discuss the latest updates from the WNBA — chiefly, regarding off-court drama between the league’s leadership and one of its biggest stars. Stroman and McConnell dive into Napheesa Collier’s comments and criticisms of Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, including the lack of accountability for inconsistent officiating and out-of-touch comments about the star power helping drive the WNBA’s popularity. Stroman shares why she finds it disturbing, what she’s heard from W alumnae, and why the timing of the comments could distract from the championship matchup. Plus: how does Collier...

2025-10-0314 min

News On The Hill with Andrew Stuckey (97.9 The Hill)On Air Today: Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh on the Carolina Football Hour on Franklin97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 5. They discussed the fallout from UNC big opening night loss against TCU Monday night, previewed this weekend’s game against Charlotte, and discussed what to expect on the second edition of the Carolina Football Hour on Franklin, which is coming up on Monday. They encouraged fans to leave a message for the show at 919-240-6000. On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with...

2025-09-0514 min

Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)Stroman On Sports: UNC Football Season BeginsDeborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 29 for “Stroman on Sports.” This week Brighton and Deb discuss the upcoming start to the UNC Football season and the highly anticipated debut of Head Coach Bill Belichick. They discuss implications of this season on and off the field, and more. Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC professor, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and impact in th...

2025-08-2913 min

News On The Hill with Andrew Stuckey (97.9 The Hill)Stroman On Sports: UNC Football Season BeginsDeborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 29 for “Stroman on Sports.” This week Brighton and Deb discuss the upcoming start to the UNC Football season and the highly anticipated debut of Head Coach Bill Belichick. They discuss implications of this season on and off the field, and more. Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC professor, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and impact in th...

2025-08-2913 min

News On The Hill with Andrew Stuckey (97.9 The Hill)On Air Today: Brighton McConnell on Tropical Depression Chantal97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com news director Brighton McConnell joined Aaron Keck (filling in for Andrew Stuckey) on Monday, July 7, to discuss the aftermath of the record-breaking storm that hit our community on Sunday, July 6. Damage from the storm was widespread – including in Carrboro, where town officials had just reported massive flooding at their public works office, destroying five of the town’s seven solid waste trucks. On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the grea...

2025-07-0809 min

Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)Stroman on Sports: Takeaways from the First Round of the 2025 NFL DraftDeborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 25 after the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The pair share their reaction to Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders sliding down draft boards out of the first round and whether it says more about him or the weak quarterback class. Plus, Deborah details her thoughts on Travis Hunters’ excellence and her concerns (and excitement) about his two-way play translating to the pros. Finally, she and Brighton discuss the specter of President Donald Trump around Thursday’s events and how his supporters are now making a point to bring politi...

2025-04-2611 min

Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)Stroman on Sports: Women’s NCAA Final Four, WNBA Draft, MastersDeb Stroman joined 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 11, discussing several iconic Spring Sports events. First, she debriefed her trip to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four in Tampa. She discussed highlights and takeaways from the games and the weekend in general. Next she talked about the WNBA draft coming up next week. She also talked about this year’s Master’s golf tournament taking place this weekend, and more. Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC professor, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about t...

2025-04-1113 min

Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)Stroman on Sports: Reporting From Tampa Ahead of Women’s Basketball Final FourDeborah Stroman calls in from Tampa, Florida to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 4 ahead of the NCAA Women’s College Basketball Final Four games. She discusses whether these four teams — South Carolina, Texas, UCLA, and UConn — are indeed the four best this season and what key matchup she’s watching in each of the semifinals. Stroman also shares her perspective of what the fan experience is like for Final Four games, both in-person vs. at home and men’s vs. women’s college basketball, and closes by making her predictions on which programs will lift the troph...

2025-04-0512 min

Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)Stroman on Sports: The Biggest WNBA Regular Season StorylinesDr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 13 to talk about the WNBA as the league’s regular season winds down. A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces has once again leveled up her game, and Stroman shares what part of the heavy MVP favorite’s game she’s impressed with the most. The pair also discuss Caitlin Clark settling into the Indiana Fever and setting records, with Deborah sharing how Clark has surpassed her early expectations. Plus: the Golden State Valkyries unveil their new locker rooms. What does that mean for the rest of...

2024-09-1314 min

Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)Stroman on Sports: Anson Dorrance Retires + Is L.A.’s Intuit Dome A New Model or The Exception?Deborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 16. As UNC athletics season returns after the summer, one of the school’s biggest icons is stepping away. Stroman shares her thoughts on Anson Dorrance’s retirement and why she believes he may not be finished with the sport. Plus: the Intuit Dome is opening in Los Angeles as the new home for the NBA’s Clippers. With it, several new fan experience amenities are also being launched. Deborah and Brighton discuss which ones they like and whether any can be replicated for places like, perhaps, the De...

2024-08-1714 min

Stroman on Sports (News On The Hill)Stroman On Sports: ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament, UNC v. Duke, and MoreUniversity of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, March 8. Deb joined Brighton McConnell from the ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro. She discussed UNC’s early exit, how the tournament is playing out, and what to expect as we get closer to the NCAA tournament. She also previewed this Saturday’s upcoming UNC-Duke game at Cameron Indoor, and more. Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman and former basketball player — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McC...

2024-03-0812 min

This Podcast is Rated P Rated P Presents: The Tophers (Season Finale)The season for film award shows is not quite finished yet!Brighton and Yates McConnell return for the first editon of Rated P's own awards show: The Tophers! With categories ranging from "Best Action Scene/Stunt" and "Best Animal Performance in Film," the Tophers aim to recognize and celebrate film in ways other voting bodies haven't quite done. Plus: the McConnells share their takeaways from the Oscars ceremony one week ago.Theme music by Forrest McConnell.Awards show theme via "Background Music for Videos" on YouTube.

2023-03-2048 min

This Podcast is Rated P The 95th Academy Awards Are (Almost) Here!!In the lead up to the 95th Academy Awards, Brighton and Yates dive in category by category to give analysis and predictions for the big night.

2023-03-101h 17

This Podcast is Rated P Did We *Actually* Like "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania"?The Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 5 of movies/content is officially underway! But did "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" start this new chapter off with more of a bang or a fizzle?Yates and Brighton McConnell share their thoughts (including general spoilers) about the film's choices, about the problem with where the MCU is now and why Kang should just be in every movie from here on out.(Theme music by Forrest McConnell.)

2023-02-2753 min

This Podcast is Rated P The Spielberg EpisodeThe definitive podcast about Steven Spielberg done by anyone, ever. Brighton and Yates dive into his filmography, starting by reviewing The Fabelmans, ranking his movies, and pondering where we go from here.

2023-02-131h 17

This Podcast is Rated P WHO Leslie?? Our Reactions to the 2023 Oscar NominationsStill in the middle of awards season, Brighton and Yates McConnell share some of their biggest takeaways from the 2023 Academy Award nominations. Is it strange that they agree with a majority of the Academy's picks? How weird/problematic is a shock nomation in the Best Actress race? Does this group of films accurately represent the past year?Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2023-01-3054 min

This Podcast is Rated P The Great Box Office Bonanza of January 2023Folks, people are seeing movies in the theaters. For an uncharacteristically strong January at the box office, Brighton and Yates sit down and talk about what they liked and didnt like about the movies people are seeing and why they think these movies are such a big hit (or not).

2023-01-181h 13

This Podcast is Rated P The Inaugural Rated P Box Office DraftBrighton and Yates speculate recklessly about what movies will make money and what movies won't in 2023 and put it all on the line for the ultimate prize: a Criterion DVD of the winners' choosing. Tune in for the rare Fast and Furious chat, plus, Schrondinger's Sequel??? All this and more, streaming RIGHT NOW!

2023-01-091h 00

This Podcast is Rated P Top 10 Films of 2022 + Power Rankings for 2023Another year in the books...which means another closing chapter with Top Ten lists! Yates and Brighton McConnell share their favorite films of 2022 and discuss whether it was a 'good' year for movies. Plus: the cousins look ahead to 2023 and create a power ranking of their ten most anticipated films!Thanks to everyone who has listened, downloaded or even thought about Rated P this last year! We're grateful to whomever stumbles across our silly conversations and are looking forward to what 2023 will bring.(Theme music by Forrest McConnell.)

2022-12-291h 18

This Podcast is Rated P 'Shape of Water,' 'A Ghost Story,' and Killing Nazis: Our 2022 WatchlistsAfter a couple months off, the McConnells are back to close out 2022! Yates and Brighton revisit the 10 movies they each assigned the other to watch before the end of the calendar year, including films like 'North by Northwest,' 'Goodfellas,' 'Pan's Labyrnth,' and...'The Wicker Man'????Plus: the cousins share their 2023 Watchlists with each other and effuse over the new 'Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse' trailer!(Theme music by Forrest McConnell.)

2022-12-191h 56

This Podcast is Rated P Get Spooky, Get Sloshed (aka Halloween Movie Drinking Games)mwahahaHAAAA, welcome to some scary good recommendations from your friends at Rated P! Brighton and Yates McConnell share some of their favorite movies to watch around Halloween and make up some drinking games to go along with them. Plus: Brighton shares his reviews of some of the upcoming awards contenders he caught at Film Fest 919 in Chapel Hill (it was ~frighteningly~ fun)!Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2022-10-281h 03

This Podcast is Rated P Discussing North Carolina's "Firsts That Last" Film SeriesAs a North Carolina-based podcast (for now), a new film series highlighting documentaries from the state hit home for Rated P. Brighton and Yates McConnell chat with Meagan Massa, Taylor Sharp and Curren Sheldon: three of the filmmakers who entered into the "Firsts That Last" series by North Carolina's visitors bureau. Plus: the McConnells share some award festival films they're excited to check out this fall!Vote for the "First That Last" film series here: https://www.visitnc.com/firsts-that-last-film-series

2022-09-231h 11

This Podcast is Rated P Medical Moments in Movies + 'Purple Hearts' SucksYates and Brighton McConnell are joined by Sarah McCulla, a registered nurse who is here to share her spicy takes on Netflix's 'Purple Hearts.' The trio also break down some of the medical scenarios in film that have taken them out of the moment, and Sarah explains whether they could happen.(Theme music written and performed by Forrest McConnell.)

2022-08-221h 00

This Podcast is Rated P Brighton Explains Jurassic World Dominion (NOT CLICKBAIT)After a brief discussion of San Diego Comic-Con, Brighton takes it upon himself to explain the entire Jurassic World trilogy to Yates.

2022-08-021h 12

This Podcast is Rated P Reviewing the Academy Museum, VFX Comrades and Austin ButlerBack with more news and nonsense! Yates details his recent visit to the Academy of Motion Pictures and Arts’ museum in Los Angeles, while Brighton is all shook up by Austin Butler in ‘Elvis’. Plus: VFX workers are condemning Marvel’s demands, and how much leeway does Christopher Nolan have with ‘Oppenheimer’?Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2022-07-1848 min

This Podcast is Rated P Talking Ourselves Into Joker 2: A Musical + Is Barbie for Kids?Yates and Brighton McConnell share their initial song pitches for a 'Joker' sequel, reactions to 'Top Gun: Maverick's box office success, salivation over the first Ken photo from 'Barbie' and thoughts to why 'Blonde' is an important film for Netflix. It's an ol' fashion news and nonsense episode!Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2022-06-2451 min

This Podcast is Rated P 20 Questions About 'Top Gun: Maverick'Brighton and Yates take the highway to the danger zone to break down the record-demolishing Top Gun: Maverick and ask the hard-hitting questions about Tom Cruise's latest boundary-pushing cinematic venture.

2022-06-0757 min

This Podcast is Rated P Rated P in The Multiverse of MidnessIn the wake of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Brighton and Yates put their hater hats on and break down the MCU to determine which Marvel Movie is truly the Most Mid.

2022-05-161h 21

This Podcast is Rated P The Future of Cinema Is In Good HandsAfter seeing "Everything, Everywhere All at Once" and "The Northman" in theaters, Brighton and Yates McConnell each share their reactions and optimism around the Daniels and Robert Eggers' futures.

2022-05-0244 min

This Podcast is Rated P The 94th Academy AwardsBrighton and Yates break down the 94th Academy Awards, including the positives and negatives of who won, who didn't, and if this was the worst Oscars broadcast of our lifetimes.

2022-03-291h 04

This Podcast is Rated P 24-Hour Reactions to 'The Batman'About 24 hours after seeing 'The Batman' together, Brighton and Yates McConnell chat (in the same room!!!) about what they liked/didn't like from the new blockbuster. Who steals the show? Does a sequel make sense? Do we need less twisted supervillains?Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2022-03-1142 min

This Podcast is Rated P Is Batman Immune to Superhero Fatigue?Ahead of the release of "The Batman," Brighton and Yates McConnell discuss what they're most excited about with the new film (and any potential concerns.) Plus: Batman films you never knew about and the debate of what the plural right might be for "Batman."--Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2022-02-2844 min

This Podcast is Rated P Reacting to Oscar NominationsBrighton and Yates give their reactions to last week's Oscar Nominations as the brunt of awards season gets underway. We talk surprises, snubs, and possible outcomes, plus a surprising amount (any) of Morbius!

2022-02-1444 min

This Podcast is Rated P Imagine... A World Without Gal GadotAs the world prepares for 'Death on the Nile,' another movie headlining Gal Gadot, Yates and Brighton McConnell look at her career and ask...who could be recasted in each of her roles?Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2022-01-311h 01

This Podcast is Rated P Looking Ahead: Top Anticipated Movies of 2022"The Batman." "Mission Impossible 7." Some movie called "Bullet Train." These are just some of the many films Yates and Brighton McConnell share they're excited about as we move into 2022. Which movies crack the top tier of anticipation?(Theme music by Forrest McConnell.)

2022-01-0357 min

This Podcast is Rated P Top 10 Movies of 2021Brighton and Yates run down their top 10 movies of 2021 and look back at what else came out this year that missed the cut.

2021-12-311h 11

This Podcast is Rated P 'Dances with Wolves' and Daniel Plainview: Our 2021 WatchlistsAs 2021 begins its end, Brighton and Yates McConnell go over the lists of 10 films they each gave to the other to watch this year. From 'The Right Stuff,' to 'Inside Man' to 'Reservoir Dogs,' these lists have EVERYTHING. Plus: the unveiling of the 2022 Watchlists!

2021-12-131h 25

This Podcast is Rated P Just Go Google 'Judy'Yates and Brighton fill you in on what's going on with the Golden Globes and preview the rest of the 2022 awards season. Plus, we discuss knowing nothing about Judy (2019), which Lady Bird (2017) cast members could beat Jake Paul in a boxing match, and Christian Bale's weird career arc.

2021-11-291h 00

This Podcast is Rated P We Try To Fix Marvel's 'Eternals'With 'Eternals' now released, Brighton and Yates share their thoughts on what does and doesn't work in the film. Plus, the pair take a look at the landscape (and future) of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

2021-11-151h 06

This Podcast is Rated P No Time to Dune and Film Fest 919After a busy October that featured major movie release, a local film festival and a relocation for one of the hosts, Yates and Brighton are back to discuss "No Time to Die" and "Dune."Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2021-11-011h 06

This Podcast is Rated P Season 5 Premiere: Who Brings Ding Dongs to a Potluck?Brighton and Yates are back with season 5 of RATED P! We bring you what our new content schedule will look like as adulthood takes over and talk about the upcoming slate of blockbusters coming to theaters in the first great movie weekends since the pandemic began. Plus, Yates shares movie theater cleanup horror stories.Artwork by Will ShropshireMusic by Forrest McConnell and Binaural Beats

2021-10-041h 16

This Podcast is Rated P Season 4 Finale: Our 93rd Academy Awards Reactions (April 27, 2021)With the bizarre year of 2020 in the books for film, Yates and Brighton share their thoughts on the 93rd Academy Awards. After revisiting predictions, the pair sorts through winners and losers from the ceremony and bemoans some of the choices for the pandemic-influenced telecast.Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2021-04-2756 min

This Podcast is Rated P Our 93rd Academy Awards Predictions (April 23, 2021)One of Rated P's favorite Sunday is here once again: the two-months-late 93rd Academy Awards! Yates and Brighton share their predictions (in-person!!!!) for all the categories and which they feel like could see some surprises during the show. Plus: Yates tells off the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.Theme music written and performed by Forrest McConnell.

2021-04-2350 min

This Podcast is Rated P Reactions to SAG Awards and 'Godzilla vs. Kong' (April 16, 2021)Brighton and Yates chat about the recent Screen Actors Guild Awards and whether the results forecast the Oscars' acting races. Plus, they share their thoughts on the highly anticipated Godzilla vs. Kong (not great), what its box office success means (actually great) and what's next for the Warner Brothers' franchise.

2021-04-1641 min

This Podcast is Rated P 2021 Academy Award Nominations REACTIONS (March 25, 2021)It's one month until the 93rd Academy Awards!! With nominations recently released, Brighton and Yates McConnell go through the surprises, snubs and other details that stand out. Which films have the best shot at getting recognized? Which films have unique campaigns? Which film can Yates not bring himself to say is 'Academy Award nominated'? It's all here as award season heats up!Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2021-03-2544 min

This Podcast is Rated P Golden Globe Reactions (March 5, 2021)Rated P returns for the start of film's awards season which is the McConnells' least favorite show: the Golden Globes! Yates and Brighton share thoughts on what they liked, what they think will change by the Academy Awards and the most WTF nominations seen last Sunday.Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2021-03-0557 min

This Podcast is Rated P Top 10 Films of 2020 (Dec. 31, 2020)As we all prepare to (mercifully) leave 2020 behind, Yates and Brighton McConnell end it on a good note by looking back on their ten favorite films released. What big-budget films make it in? What smaller projects stood out? What did we predict would be in and what got left out?Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2020-12-311h 11

This Podcast is Rated P 2020 Watchlists (Dec. 22, 2020)Yates and Brighton break down the watchlists they each had for 2020, and unveil the lists for each other in 2021. Plus, we talk about Tom Cruise and Disney Investor Day!Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2020-12-221h 15

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Cast Away'The finale of Yates and Brighton McConnell's Auteur Theory series on Tom Hanks! They cap off his 1990s run by revisiting 'Cast Away' on its 20th anniversary. The pair share what they like and don't like about the movie, and where this Hanks performance fits in his filmography. Plus: Yates brings his best Hanks impression yet in Press Conference!Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2020-12-081h 01

This Podcast is Rated P EMERGENCY POD: HBO Max and Warner Brothers DealYates and Brighton break down the recent news on Warner Brothers agreeing with HBO Max to put movies straight to streaming in 2021 and what it could mean for the future of the industry.

2020-12-0421 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'The Green Mile'"He couldn't help what happened to him... he was just a force of nature."Yates and Brighton McConnell break down Tom Hanks' performance in 1999's 'The Green Mile,' one they believe is below average during this hot streak for Hanks. Why is that? Take a listen to find out, as well as to learn what their Rodents in Film Power Rankings are!Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2020-12-0155 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'You've Got Mail'Brighton and Yates return to the world of Nora Ephron in this week's AUTEUR THEORY on You've Got Mail!

2020-11-241h 01

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Saving Private Ryan'The McConnells embark on a breakdown of the 1998 war epic 'Saving Private Ryan' in the latest chapter of Tom Hanks' 1990s filmography. Yates shares his mixed emotions about the film, while Brighton reacts to watching it for the first time. Is this Hanks' best performance EVER? And is his performance even the best part of the film?Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2020-11-171h 00

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'That Thing You Do!'On this week's episode of AUTEUR THEORY, Yates and Brighton break down Tom Hank's directorial debut, 1996's "That Thing You Do!"

2020-11-1356 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Toy Story'This week, Yates and Brighton head to infinity and beyond!! It's time for our breakdown of 'Toy Story,' with Tom Hanks playing the iconic role of Woody. But is Hanks' performance what's great or is it the character of Woody himself? Also, what about the innovation of Pixar? Listen to learn our thoughts on the 1995 animated classic!Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2020-11-1050 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Apollo 13'Brighton and Yates have NO problems breaking down 'Apollo 13' as the next film up in Tom Hanks' 1990s run! The McConnells talk about whether his performance is as stand-out as the previous movies, how it works as his first blockbuster film and whether they would go into space after seeing what happened to the Apollo 13 crew.Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2020-11-0656 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Forrest Gump'Yates and Brighton discuss 1994's 'Forrest Gump' in this week's installment of Auteur Theory.

2020-11-0358 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Philadelphia'Tom Hanks earns his first Academy Award in 'Philadelphia,' a film where he plays a brilliant lawyer battling AIDS. Is his performance the best part of the movie and is it the best we've seen of Hanks through 1993? Brighton and Yates McConnell share their thoughts in the latest edition of AUTEUR THEORY!Theme music by Forrest McConnell

2020-10-2750 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: Sleepless in SeattleYates and Brighton break down 'Sleepless in Seattle' in this latest installment of Auteur Theory.

2020-10-2055 min

This Podcast is Rated P Auteur Theory: A League of Their OwnThis week, Brighton and Yates break down why there's no crying in baseball!! ...as well as Tom Hanks' performance in the 1992 baseball classic A League of Their Own! Is it a top-tier Hanks role despite his limited involvement? And can Brighton pull off a better Hanks impression in 'Press Conference' than Yates did last week?Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2020-10-1347 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Joe Versus the Volcano'Yates and Brighton discuss 1990's Joe Versus the Volcano in the first installment of AT: HANX.

2020-10-0654 min

This Podcast is Rated P Aaron Sorkin, Awards Season for Streaming and a Borat Sequel (Oct. 2, 2020)Yates and Brighton McConnell catch up on the latest news about a live-action 'Lion King' sequel, Borat 2 and 'Trial of the Chicago 7' footage, and whether 'The Devil All the Time' is worth any of your own time. Also, is this the year streaming services win big at awards shows? And who will be the subject of the next AUTEUR THEORY series?Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2020-10-0256 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Yellowstone' and Wrap-UpYates and Brighton discuss the first episode of Yellowstone and wrap up the Taylor Sheridan Auteur Theory Season.

2020-09-2257 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado"This week, Yates and Brighton break down the sequel to 'Sicario' and perhaps the biggest disappointment of Taylor Sheridan's career to date. Press Conference returns with Brighton as a more serious Matt Graver and the pair discuss where the film goes a little wrong.Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2020-09-1547 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Wind River'Brighton and Yates discuss the third Taylor Sheridan film, 'Wind River.' A challenging story that focuses on issues like the murder of Native American + Indigenous women, systemic racism and the failures of the criminal justice system. Plus, they briefly discuss Jeremy Renner's side-job from acting.(CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses depictions of sexual violence.)Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2020-09-0849 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Hell or High Water'Taylor Sheridan's second feature film gets put under the microscope, as Yates and Brighton examine what makes the 2016 Neo-western 'Hell or High Water' so memorable. Although Yates can't remember the main characters' names despite loving the movie. But that's a separate story.Tune in for Yates' Press Conference and a discussion about how attractive Chris Pine is (as well as discussions about Sheridan's themes)!Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2020-09-0147 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Sicario' (Season 4 Premiere)For the Season 4 premiere, the McConnells start off the Taylor Sheridan series of 'Auteur Theory'! Brighton and Yates break down the 2015 thriller and cartel film 'Sicario' and discuss the themes in Sheridan's writing to be seen in later films.Theme music written by Forrest McConnell.

2020-08-2556 min

This Podcast is Rated P EMERGENCY POD: WE'RE BACK, TENET WILL NOT BEBrighton and Yates return with updates on Tenet's non-release, as well as their Top 5 Films of 2020 (so far.) Also: Brighton bashes Artemis Fowl, Yates delivers on his Matt Damon promise and a release date for Season 4 of Rated P is shared!Theme music created by Forrest McConnell.

2020-07-241h 01

This Podcast is Rated P Week of May 29, 2020 (S3, E42): Season FinaleIn the season finale, Brighton and Yates discuss some of the latest news around the industry, including the new Tenet trailer and whether it is a good blockbuster to reopen theaters with. Also, updates on a new Planet of the Apes film, Henry Cavill as Superman and their First Watches of May!Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2020-05-2955 min

This Podcast is Rated P Week of May 22, 2020 (S3, E41): Endgame DiscussionIt's been more than one year since Avengers: Endgame arrived and capped off the Marvel Cinematic Universe's biggest project yet. But how does it hold up one year later and where does the MCU stand now? The McConnells discuss what they like/dislike about the film and its goals, as well as come up with some potential plot changes.Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2020-05-2251 min

This Podcast is Rated P Week of May 15, 2020 (S3 E40)Yates and Brighton catch up on the biggest pieces of news around the movie industry, including Star Wars director selection, Adam McKay-project casting and Tom Cruise + space speculation. Also, reactions to the first King of Staten Island trailer and our First Watches of April!Theme music by Forrest McConnell.

2020-05-1541 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: Coen Brothers Wrap-UpYates and Brighton looks back on the inaugural season of 'Auteur Theory' to talk about the highs and lows of the Coen's cinematography so far and what's next.

2020-05-121h 00

This Podcast is Rated P Heist Movie Bracket FINAL ROUNDS (S3, E38)Brighton and Yates cap off the end to their Heist Movie Bracket with some incredible matchups between bluebloods, giants and classics. Which film will take home the crown??? (Also, is Sister Jean still with us?)Theme music by Forrest McConnell. Heist Bracket theme music: The Gatekeepers by Shane Ivers.

2020-05-0858 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: The Ballad of Buster ScruggsYates and Brighton breakdown the Coens' most recent feature film, 2018's The Ballad of Buster Scruggs!

2020-05-051h 09

This Podcast is Rated P Heist Movie Bracket: West and North Rounds 1-2 (S3 E36)The Heist Movie Bracket continues and some BIG upsets could be in the works as some of the heaviest hitters enter their first matchups. Plus, Yates and Brighton discuss the big showdown between AMC Theaters and Universal Studios. Will the movie industry ever be the same?Theme music by Forrest McConnell. Heist Bracket theme music: The Gatekeepers by Shane Ivers.

2020-05-0158 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Hail Caesar'Yates and Brighton discuss the Coen's penultimate work, 'Hail Caesar', on this weeks episode of Auteur Theory!

2020-04-2854 min

This Podcast is Rated P Heist Movie Bracket: World and East Rounds 1-2 (S3 E34)The first episode of Rated P's Heist Movie Bracket is HERE! Yates and Brighton break down the play-in games, and both the 1st and 2nd rounds of the World Quadrant and East Quadrant. Movies like Inception, Fast Five and The Italian Job battle it out!Check out the full bracket on Twitter, @RatedPPodcastTheme music by Forrest McConnell. Heist Bracket theme music: The Gatekeepers by Shane Ivers.

2020-04-241h 02

This Podcast is Rated P Week of April 17, 2020: HEIST MOVIE SELECTION SHOW (S3 E32)Brighton and Yates reveal their Heist Movie Bracket, a tournament they'll be holding over the next few weeks. This week, it's the Selection Show, where the films, their seeding and matchups are all revealed! Plus, they cover the news from 'Dune', 'Trolls: World Tour's on-demand debut, and Gabe Hoffman's idea to make movies end differently!Theme music by Forrest McConnell. Heist Bracket theme music: The Gatekeepers by Shane Ivers.

2020-04-171h 00

This Podcast is Rated P Week of April 10, 2020: WE MISS JAMES BOND'No Time to Die,' the latest James Bond film, was supposed to come out this weekend. In its absence, Brighton and Yates talk about the Bond franchise as whole and the landscape leading up to Daniel Craig's final appearance as 007. Also, what are they hoping to see in November when the new film finally hits theaters?Theme music written by Forrest McConnell.

2020-04-1051 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'A Serious Man'A physics professor, devoted husband, and father of 2, Larry Gopnik is hardworking and a good man. But in the Coens' 2009 'A Serious Man' things don't shake out for him quite as planned. Check out what Yates and Brighton have to say in this week's episode of Auteur Theory!

2020-04-0759 min

This Podcast is Rated P Week of April 3, 2020 (S3, E28)With a brutal March behind us, Yates and Brighton share some movies they watched for the first time and loved! Plus, can Amazon help save a bunch of festival movies? And Jack Hazan stops by to talk about an upcoming horror movie she can't wait for as CAMEO returns!Theme music created by Forrest McConnell.

2020-04-0351 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: No Country for Old MenOn this week's socially distanced episode of Auteur Theory, Yates and Brighton discuss the 2007 best picture winner No Country for Old Men.

2020-03-241h 01

This Podcast is Rated P YATED P: Should You Watch Contagion During a Global Pandemic?In the inaugural episode of Yated P from Rated P, Yates ventures out from the protection of his security blanket named Brighton to break down Stephen Soderberg's 2011 film 'Contagion' and answer the question of whether or not you should watch it under the ~current conditions~.

2020-03-2213 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'The Ladykillers'Yates and Brighton discuss 'The Ladykillers' from 2004.

2020-03-1745 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Intolerable Cruelty'Yates and Brighton discuss the Coen's 2003 romantic comedy, Intolerable Cruelty.

2020-03-1042 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'The Man Who Wasn't There'Brighton and Yates discuss 2001's "The Man Who Wasn't There" on this week's AUTEUR THEORY, marking their halfway point through the Coen's filmography.

2020-03-0348 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'O Brother Where Art Thou?'Yates and Brighton discuss The Coen's 2000 Southern Odyssey-based epic 'O Brother Where Art Thou?'

2020-02-2547 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'The Big Lebowski'Brighton and Yates break down The Big Lebowski (1998), one of the Coen's most well-known films.

2020-02-1853 min

This Podcast is Rated P Week of February 14, 2020: Oscars Reactions (S3 E14)There are winners and losers abound after the 92nd Academy Awards! Yates and Brighton break them down, as well as their predictions, before they fall in love with the first trailer for Wes Anderson's 'The French Dispatch.'Theme music written by Forrest McConnell.

2020-02-1452 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Fargo'Yates and Brighton discuss 'FARGO' in this weeks episode of Auteur Theory.

2020-02-1146 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'The Hudsucker Proxy'Long Live The Hud! Brighton and Yates discuss the Coens' 1994 screwball comedy, 'The Hudsucker Proxy' in this week's episode of AUTEUR THEORY.

2020-02-0456 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Barton Fink'Yates and Brighton discuss 'BARTON FINK' in this week's episode of Auteur Theory.

2020-01-2847 min

This Podcast is Rated P AUTEUR THEORY: 'Blood Simple'It's the first episode in Rated P's new series! Yates and Brighton analyze the Coen Brothers' first movie: 1984's 'Blood Simple.' New rankings, categories and segments are introduced!Theme music by Forrest McConnell. Cover art by Will Shropshire.

2020-01-0757 min

This Podcast is Rated P December 31, 2019: Year in Review (Season 3 Premiere)Rated P RETURNS! Yates and Brighton run through their Top 10 films of the year, as well as favorite trailers and an In Memoriam segment for the movies they're leaving behind.Plus: a new schedule for the podcast and initial information about the upcoming AUTEUR THEORY series!

2019-12-311h 17

This Podcast is Rated P Week of February 25, 2019The McConnell cousins come into this week hot with their Oscars reactions and discuss their surprises and snubs of the awards. They also react to the first look at the 'Rocketman' trailer, question the need for a Hulk Hogan biopic, and share why they're slightly concerned about 'Space Jam 2.'Oscars Reactions (1:00)Pre-production (13:02)Trailers (22:58)Premiere (38:52)Weekend Poll (42:51)Theme is written and performed by Ian Evans.

2019-02-2745 min

This Podcast is Rated P Week of November 5, 2018The McConnells wait out Chapel Hill's drinking water shortage by recording this week's episode! Yates raves about 'All the President's Men' while Brighton debuts his song about Timothée Chalamet. Also, news on 'Gladiator' getting an official sequel, reactions to a rom-com trailer that actually interests both cousins, and more!Pre-production (1:30)Trailers (12:48)Premiere (23:00)What We Watched (32:37)'Timmy Chal Ode' (42:30)Theme written and performed by Ian Evans.

2018-11-0857 min

This Podcast is Rated P Week of July 2, 2018The debut episode of This Podcast is Rated P! Yates and Brighton McConnell discuss their reactions to 'IT: Chapter 2' casting, a new Nicholas Cage movie, why Yates is excited for DC's streaming service and more!Pre-production (2:05)Trailers (17:17)Premiere (33:16)Discussion (39:40)What We Watched (44:20)Music written and performed by Ian Evans

2018-07-1857 min

The Science of Magic with Gwilda Wiyaka The Science of Magic with Gwilda Wiyaka - EP 160 - Rob McConnellRob McConnell - Well, the young Rob McConnell, who was raised in the multicultural area of Montreal known as Park Extension accomplished all his life goals, including being a musician, a police officer, artist, broadcaster and now is taking on new and exciting adventures in life and learning each and every day. Music has always been a part of Rob McConnell’s life. Born in Montreal in 1952, after teaching himself to play guitar, woodwind instruments, percussion and vibraphone (and he does a great job playing the piano with two fingers!) Starting at age 16, Rob could be found playing in garage ba...

2017-03-1055 min