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The Grand Stream of ThingsThe Emmys, Netflix, and She-Hulk Spoils the SporanosThis week on the Grand Stream of Things we break down whether or not the Emmys still matter, what it means when Netflix threatens to end binge watching, and why you should avoid She-Hulk episode 4 if you haven't watched all of The Sopranos.
2022-09-2047 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsShe-Hulk, Zaslav, and AstroturfingThis week in the Grand Stream of Things, we talk the first episode of She-Hulk, whether or not David Zaslav is a batman villain, and Garytt goes in on the Disney parks annual pass system.
2022-08-2658 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsPrey, Ezra Miller, and Disney DominatesOn this week, The Grand Stream of Things focuses on Hulu's surprise hit in Prey, the chaos Ezra Miller has brought to a struggling DC, and Disney becoming the king of the stremers.
2022-08-1956 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsThe Rebrand Episode!DplusCAST is now The Grand Stream of Things! On the heels of news around the HBO Max brand, potential shake ups coming between HBO and Discovery, and questions around when 90 Day Fiance will get it's own video game, we finally decide maybe our Disney Plus slant isn't what our show is about anymore. Join us on the Grand Stream of Things to keep the conversation going around the streaming wars - and find out which host secretly hates the new name.
2022-08-121h 00The Grand Stream of ThingsDplusCAST talks Comic-Con!On this weeks episode, we break down the biggest announcements from Comic-Con, and talk through the ones that left us underwhelmed. We even butt heads on a few! All that, and updates on what we've been up to, including exciting news from Greg and where you will be able to find him, soon.
2022-07-2957 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsRebroadcast: We Crown A Disney Theme Song Champion!One of our favorites from the archives! Join Garytt, Will and Greg as they walk through the best TV theme song found on Disney Plus. From classics like Gummi Bears to modern masterpieces like the Mandalorian, which theme will rule out?
2022-07-1559 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsRebroadcast: Independence DayThis July Fourth was the DplusCAST independence day, from the tyranny of zoom calls! The boys are back in the same room, and what better way to celebrate than to do a re-watch and live reaction to the 1996 classic Independence Day? We take the film in pieces, pausing after each completed 'day' in the movie to discuss - who is the MVP of the movie? Where did *this* Will Smith go? And do the rest of President Whitmore's terms look like? All this, plus all the favorites of the movie, this week on the DplusCAST! ...
2022-07-021h 19The Grand Stream of ThingsIP Battle: The Next Broadway HitOn this episode we take a step away from streaming and pick the next IP's we want to see broadway tackle. From horror filled shows, to old classics, to interactive game shows, we're pretty sure at least one of our ideas is good. Probably.
2022-06-2457 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsShake ups at Disney and Adam Sandler's HustleWhat does it mean for Disney when their executive office resembles a Game of Thrones episode? Or is it more Succession? The fallout from the Rice firing has yet to be fully realized, but the falling stock certainly doesn't help. Then the boys dive into a surprise Netflix delight in Adam Sandler's new basketball movie, Hustle.
2022-06-1751 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsThe Obi Wan EpisodeOn this episode of the DplusCAST we talk through the first two episodes of Obi Wan, whether the Star Wars universe needs this kind of story, and what it means about the future for [REDACTED].
2022-06-0340 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsChip 'n Dale: Reference RangersThis week on DplusCAST we take a look at the most legally impressive piece of art in the past 20 years - Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers! How did they get so many other IP's involved? Are references considered jokes? And is it any good? Listen now, and some of your questions will be answered!
2022-05-2746 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsA Fix (or two) for NetflixThis week, we talk through what it might take to course correct for the once unstoppable streaming service, Netflix. But not before going on some social media rants, and diagnosing what Disney+ has, that Netflix can't seem to compete with.
2022-05-1343 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsOld Enough and Anthology RevisitsWe talk through Netflix's new best comedy and drama Old Enough, after working our way through anthology episodes of TV - both new an old. We touch on Atlanta's The Big Payback, The Twilight Zone's The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street, and Alfred Hitcock Presents: Breakdown.
2022-05-0645 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsNetflix's Bad Week, CNN+ is Gone, and Moon KnightThis week we react to the news around Netflix's historic stock plunge, and try to diagnose what went wrong. After that, we say goodbye to CNN+ (extremely quickly), hype up Peacock and talk through Moon Knight episode 4.
2022-04-2951 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsMoon Knight, CNN+, and the OscarsWe're finally doing it! We're talking about CNN+! But before that, a return of Peacock Watch, a dip into the surreal with Moon Knight, and we talk all the major Oscars controversies.
2022-04-1559 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsKing Richard, Drive My Car, and Our Final Top TenWe did it! We finished our Best Picture watch along, and almost all of us made it. We talked through Will Smith as an Oscar contender and whether or not best pictures should be *good* or should be *art*. That's to say, we talk Drive My Car!
2022-03-2455 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsBelfast, Licorice Pizza & Turning RedThis week we continue our Oscar watch alongs - but before that, talk the latest updates from Bob Chapek, make a pitch to save his legacy, and discuss Pixar's Turning Red.
2022-03-1859 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsThe Batman, Disney Disappoints and West Side StoryThis week on the DplusCAST, we say gay! The episode starts discussing Disney's disappointing inactivity around the Floriday Don't Say Gay bill, before Garytt and Will give a spoiler free review of The Batman. After that, we continue our Oscar film festival with Steven Spielberg's West Side Story.
2022-03-1059 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsNightmare Alley, CODAOur Oscar Watch continues as we tackle Nightmare Alley and CODA. Two films that arguably couldn't be more different - one of which quickly became a DplusCAST favorite.
2022-03-041h 07The Grand Stream of ThingsPower of the Dog and Don't Look UpWe start our DplusCAST Oscars watch-a-long this week with the two films on Netflix, Power of the Dog and Don't Look Up. One feels destined to win, despite being hard to sink into - and the other feels destined to be remembered, despite not being very good.
2022-02-2454 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsOscars Underwhelm, Boba Fett Finale and Disney's Making BankOn this weeks DplusCAST, Garytt, Greg and Will break down the Oscar noms through the lens of streaming. Where can you see the best picture noms? Which are we watching this week? And should Spider-Man have been included? All this, plus a look at the disney investors call and the finale of the book of Boba Fett!
2022-02-1848 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsEncanto, Boba Fett, and Peacock RisesOn this weeks episode, the DplusCAST boys break down the surprise hit Encanto - but before that, we dig through new titles for Peacock and whether Boba Fett is worth the watch, now that it's Mando season three.
2022-02-1143 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsPeacemaker, Boba Fett, Netflix Drops and PEACOCK RISESOn this weeks episode we do a midpoint check in on both Peacemaker and Boba Fett and decide which one we'd take to a a desert island, before discussing what a stock drop means for Netflix, turmoil at Pixar, and the rising pheonix that is Peacock.
2022-01-2851 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsHoliday Releases, Hot Takes and What's Coming BackOn the first DplusCAST of the year, the boys talk through The Matrix, Cobra Kai, Don't Look Up and the Book of Boba Fett, before getting into their hot takes for 2022 and what they're most excited about this year. There's a ton of shows coming back! It's a miracle!
2022-01-141h 02The Grand Stream of ThingsThe Color of MoneyWe (but mostly Garytt) have been talking about this movie since the podcast started, and just before the 35th anniversary is over, we're finally dedicating an episode to it! Check out our conversation around The Color of Money, if there are any Paul Newman types still acting, and hear it get a little heated as we grade Garytt's homework assignment.
2021-12-3057 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsHawkeye, Yellowstone and Greg Watches Survivor!Our most monumental DplusCAST episode yet, as Greg finally watches Survivor! Does he love it? Does he hate it? Does he want you to support animation writers getting paid with the hashtag #payanimationwriters? Listen to find out! The boys mostly focus on Hawkeye, a Peloton scandal and what else they've been watching, but Will writes these summaries so we're focusing on Survivor!
2021-12-1450 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsDisney Plus Day and Defending QVCThis week the boys catch up with what they've been watching, Garytt defends his appreciation of QVC, and we recap everything that underwhelmed about Disney Plus Day. All this, and a round of 'real title or fake title' with upcoming Marvel properties!
2021-11-1843 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsFinch, Emilio Esteves, and I Know What You Did Last SummerThis week the DplusCAST is taking a look at Tom Hanks' newest movie Finch, and whether or not a dog movie still holds weight. Before that, the boys discuss Garytt's favorite show I Know What You Did Last Summer, if anything interesting is coming out for Disney+ Day, and what to do with a man like Emilio... -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-11-1145 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsSCREAM - with Hiko MitsuzukaWe welcome Hiko back to the podcast and host our second 'watch along' with 1996's Scream! We crown the funniest line, learn behind the scene stories, and find out how they implemented one of the most iconic horror film scores on the way to making this meta-horror classic.
2021-11-051h 06The Grand Stream of ThingsDUNEThis week three men who have never read the books talk about why the movie was actually pretty good! Good enough to see a midnight showing for the now greenlit sequel? Good enough to buy toys related to it? Good enough for a standalone TV series from HBO? Listen to this weeks DplusCAST to find out!
2021-10-2834 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsHalloween Kills the MuppetsIt's a fall cornucopia of content! We run through the list and touch on Halloween Kills, Muppets Haunted Mansion, the new Batman trailer and a pretty much everything else that comes to mind.
2021-10-2154 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsThe Many Saints of Squid GameOn this episode of the DplusCAST, the boys ask why people love suffering in their discussion around Squid Game, before diving into the much anticipated Many Saints of Newark. Is there any chance Garytt doesn't love a piece of Sopranos content? You'll have to listen to find out. -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-10-0751 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsTop 5 Movies from 1996 - and Some Very Important TrailersThis week on the DplusCAST we are talking the best movies from 1996! If you haven't looked at that year yet, holy wow is it stacked with classics - from genre re-inventing to blockbusters to comedies that are still getting stars multi-million dollar contracts, it's a wild trip down memory lane. But before we dig into the past, we go through the huge trailer week - including Hawkeye, I Know What You Did Last Summer, West Side Story, Don't Look Up and Nightmare Alley. -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Ha...
2021-09-231h 06The Grand Stream of ThingsMatrix 4, Seinfeld in 4k, and Hot Nolan Takes!The DplusCAST boys are back with a slew of news updates, trailer reactions, and hot takes on Christopher Nolan! We cover the Walking Dead's 'final season', the new Matrix trailer, Seinfeld in 4k, a Fall TV preview and a ton more. -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-09-1656 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsDplusCAST's Summer Watchlist!On this episode, we take a look across all the streaming services and highlight some excellent content you might have missed! There's needless rules, British game shows, and Garytt singing the X-men theme song, what more could you need? Plus, there's a bonus secret story at the end of the episode, about Greg's run in with a reality show... don't miss it! -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-08-241h 02The Grand Stream of ThingsThe Suicide SquadYour favorite gang of misfit villains, The DplusCAST are back to talk about the surprise delight of The Suicide Squad! How did right wing trolls lead to the James Gunn giving the DCEU one of their first real wins? Why was Gunn shooting back at Martin Scorcese? And what did any of our hosts make it back to the theaters for what had to be an incredibly expensive movie? Listen to find out! -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-08-1255 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsJungle Cruise, ScarJo Sues, and Garytt Boos (Behind the Atttraction)On this episode of the DplusCAST, your hosts ponied up the thirty dollars to check out The Rock's Jungle Cruise and collectively our review matched the Rotten Tomatoes score. Before that, we talk going back to the theaters, Ted Lasso, White Lotus, and ScarJo suing the Mouse. -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-08-0555 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsBlack Widow and the Loki FinaleMarvel, Marvel, Marvel! This week on the DplusCAST we discuss the first Marvel movie in almost two years, whether *this* is the end of Black Widow, and what the final tag at the end of the movie gets us excited for. Then we shift into the finale of Loki and talk about why this one felt different from Wandavision and Falcon and Winter Soldier. -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-07-1646 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsLoki, Streaming Status Quo and Bo BurnhamWe're bringing back the Dplus Lightning Round this week to catch up on all the news from the past month! But before we get to it, we talk through Loki episode 3 and whether it works without Owen Wilson. Then we dive into a Bloomberg article that details the changes in streaming behaviors across generations - and what it means for the future of the medium. During the lightning round, we touch on Bo Burnham's Inside, Scarlett Johansson's Tower of Terror, Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tart movie, and Harrison Ford's recurring injuries! You can find the bloomberg article h...
2021-06-2852 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsLoki, Luca, and The Heights Losing at the Box OfficeThis week we finally get the chance to dive into Loki and whether or not the Wednesday release experiment seems to be working. Then we talk about The Heights disappointing box office numbers, what it's going to take to get people back to the theaters, and whether Luca is a top, middle, or bottom tier Pixar movie - before appreciating the beauty of it all the same. -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-06-2153 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsCruella, Mighty Ducks, AMC and Amazon Buys MGMWhat a week! So much to cover that we implement the first ever DplusCAST lightning round - but first we talk about what Amazon's MGM acquisition means, whether they should be broken up, and Bezos' guide to making 'epic content'. Then we give quick reactions to Army of the Dead, the Eternals trailer, Mighty Ducks Game Changers and more - before wrapping with a movie we all... kind of really liked? In Disney's Cruella. -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-06-031h 09The Grand Stream of ThingsWarnerMedia and Discovery merge, the Future of Disney, and Goodbye Golden GlobesThis week we're dusting off our MBA's and talking about the future of a few big media companies! What does the WarnerMedia and Discovery merger mean for the consumer? Who will be leading Disney in 2024? And what does the future hold for the golden globes? (Hint: Greg gets to gloat) All this plus a look forward on a post-pandemic life. -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-05-2056 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsMaking the Oscars WatchableThe guys get loose in todays episode - but all in the sake of saving the Oscars. What can the award ceremony take from sports? Reality television? Coachella? No inspirations are off limits, and honestly, I think we stumbled upon a pretty entertaining pitch for 2022. -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-05-0648 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsFalcon and Winter Soldier Finale Reaction PodWe're bringing you a Monday morning reaction pod to last weeks Falcon and Winter Soldier Finale! What worked? What *super* didn't? And how can we get more Zemo? Seriously, if you know how we can get more Zemo please write in, it's pretty much all we want. -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-04-2638 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsIP Futures, Fast and Furious 9, and Army of the DeadThis week on the DplusCAST we make a shocking revelation when it comes to the Fast and Furious franchise, before talking about our excitement when we hear Kenny Rogers music in action movie trailers. Then we play a game of IP Buy or Sell, where we discuss underutilized franchises and if we're betting on continued success - or if it should stay on the shelf. -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-04-231h 10The Grand Stream of ThingsGodzilla vs. Kong vs. The Last BlockbusterAre physical copies of media a thing of the past? Why was Kyle Chandler in Godzilla vs Kong? Are we still interested in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier? This week on the DplusCAST we tackle all of those topics, plus our reaction to the Loki trailer - more of it, please! -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-04-081h 02The Grand Stream of ThingsThe Mighty Ducks Return, and Falcon and the Winter Soldier Gets GoodThis week we take a 'state of the stream' and talking about sharing passwords, and what a crackdown could look like from Netflix. After that, we dive into two Disney Plus properties and hit the ice with the new mighty ducks, before talking ourselves into real excitement around the future of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-04-0146 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsThe Snyder Cut and The Falcon and The Winter SoldierThis podcast is presented in mp3 to preserve the integrity of DplusCAST's creative vision. This week we're going off the rails talking about the Snyder Cut! Is it worth 4 hours? Did it save the DCEU? Is Eisenberg the best or worst part of the film? After that, we touch on the latest Marvel property - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and determine once and for all, which one of them will be Mephisto. -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-03-2550 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsRaya and the Last WandaVisionThis week, we talk two fantastic properties. Disney releases a new animated film in Raya and the Last Dragon - but is it worth the price to go premium? And we process our thoughts on the final WandaVision - before going to the scoreboard on which reddit theories rang true... if any. All this, plus Coming 2 America and a dip into Paramount Plus! -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-03-111h 03The Grand Stream of ThingsMortal Kombat, Beavis and Butt-Head and... Boonie Bears?As we head towards the final episode of WandaVision, the DplusCAST reacts to episodes 7 and 8, before diving into the offerings of Paramount Plus. We touch on the Mortal Kombat and Cruella trailers, Martin Scorsese's thoughts on 'content', and finally tackle the biggest franchise you've never heard of - Boonie Bears. -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-03-041h 06The Grand Stream of ThingsGina is Gone, Falcon is Coming, and Wanda is Still HereOn this weeks episode we talk through a ton news. Gina Carano is unceremoniously fired by Disney, we get our first look at the Falcon and Winter Soldier series (and it seems... fine?), and we touch on the theories and takes around WandaVision episode 6. All this and more, on this weeks DplusCAST! -- DplusCAST is created and hosted by Garytt Poirier, Greg Hahn and Will Lentz.
2021-02-1851 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsWandaVision Changes the Game, Golden Globes Are Still the SameWe're talking WandaVision again! We discuss the big reveal at the end of episode 5, what it could mean for the future of the MCU and fan theories about where the show could be going. Then, we finally do what the industry has been asking of us for years - we fix the Golden Globes.
2021-02-1144 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsWandaVision is Great, AMC is Saved, and Denzel Drops A DudWandaVision sure is awesome TV, isn't it? This week on the DplusCAST we talk the Marvel hit, how redditors saved the movie theater industry, Denzel's latest movie in The Little Things, and Will makes a shocking confession about watching movies with subtitles.
2021-02-0453 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsNational Treasure and Streaming Services Battle ChurnTo celebrate a historic inauguration day, we rewatch a... classic? Nicolas Cage's National Treasure might have a bigger reputation than the movie deserves, but we will get to the bottom of it. Does it hold up? What would a reboot look like? And when will Gene Hackman end up in a Marvel movie?
2021-01-2857 min
Slice of Disney40. Disney Plus with Garytt Poirier of the DplusCASTFor our fortieth (!!) episode, we welcome Garytt Poirier fromt he DplusCAST to talk through his relationship to the parks, how Disney Plus came to dominate the streaming landscape, and what to expect from the platform in 2021. We also get into some of our favorite rewatchables on the platform, what's going to happen with the park annual passes, and if any of the Disney live action remakes are worth it.
2021-01-261h 04The Grand Stream of ThingsMCU Fantasy Draft and WandaVisionWe are excited to bring you this one! On this week of the DplusCAST, we talk through the delightful WandaVision and what we think the retro-TV format means, how great the performances are, and if we think the format will hold up. Then we draft our own cinematic universes from the IP within Marvel's, and look to the listeners to judge which one of us has the most compelling property on our hands. Make sure to let us know what you think on our social channels - or by sliding into our dm's!
2021-01-211h 02The Grand Stream of ThingsWonder Woman 1984 is Bad, Soul is GoodWe welcome in the new year with the final two 'blockbusters' of 2020, Wonder Woman 1984 and Soul. Is Wonder Woman as bad as you've heard? How does Soul make creatives feel? And was anyone surprised at the Trump Insurrection? All this and a scathing take on the Invisible Jet on this weeks DplusCAST. -- Music from https://filmmusic.io "Open Those Bright Eyes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
2021-01-141h 04The Grand Stream of ThingsMandalorian Finale and Top 5 Streamers from 2020We wrap up a truly huge year in streaming by unveiling our individual Top Five lists (with plenty of deep cuts for those of you looking for new shows) - but not before diving into the season finale of The Mandalorian. Did we love it? Where do we see it going for Season 3? And what property topped out list? Find out on the final DplusCAST of 2020! -- Music from https://filmmusic.io "Open Those Bright Eyes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
2020-12-311h 15The Grand Stream of ThingsHome AloneWe tackle a Christmas Classic - Home Alone! Where does this rank in holiday movies? Is the theme creepy or cool? Does anyone understand the McCallister family tree, or how they can afford that house? Greg does! All this, and a special review of Home Alone 3 with Will's seven year old nephew!
2020-12-171h 07The Grand Stream of ThingsDid movie theaters just die? Emergency pod!With yesterday's shocking announcement that the entire Warner Brothers movie slate for 2021 is heading to HBO Max, the guys ask themselves... what does this mean for the short and long term of the movie going industry?
2020-12-0422 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsSaved By The Bell and Baby Yoda Gets a NameBaby Yoda has a name, and some people are upset about it! On this week's episode of the DplusCAST, we talk through the latest Mandalorian chapters, Peacock finally having a show worth subscribing for, and if Disney Plus is going for the jugular in the streaming wars. -- Music from https://filmmusic.io "Open Those Bright Eyes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
2020-12-0337 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsAnimaniacs and King of the Hill for ThanksgivingWe're bringing you an early Thanksgiving episode to talk about the relaunch of The Animaniacs and some classic King of the Hill Thanksgiving episodes! Does the meta humor of Animaniacs hold up in 2020? What would King of the Hill look like if it got the same treatment? And what are our hosts making for Thanksgiving this year when chaos reigns? All this and more Survivor updates on this week's DplusCAST!
2020-11-2550 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsThe Mandalorian Season 2It's back! On this episode we dive into the second season of The Mandalorian, what we thought of the first three episodes, if we're getting enough baby Yoda, and if this will finally get us to check out Clone Wars. We also touch on the news of the week - Disney's subscriber count is far ahead of projections, Netflix is raising their prices, and Survivor is finally getting the Netflix bump.
2020-11-1956 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsHocus PocusOn this episode, DplusCAST takes on the Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus! We also lose our minds a bit. Does the movie hold up? Is it made for people like us? Who is this podcast even for? All these questions answered, and possibly the best, certainly the most off the rails, Re-IP segment yet. Happy Halloween!
2020-10-3049 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsBorat, The Trial of the Chicago 7, and QuibiWe kick off our Sacha Baron Cohen episode by doing what he would want us to - talking about the end of Quibi. From there, we talk about the upsettingly relevant entry into Aaron Sorkin's filmography with The Trial of the Chicago 7 - is it award worthy? Was the judge really that awful? Should SBC get an Oscar? After that, it's all things Borat Subsequent Movie Film, where we discuss our favorite bits, what this movie says about our current climate, and whether or not this kind of satire is relevant in 2020.
2020-10-271h 02The Grand Stream of ThingsThe Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror - with Alan DentonWe're talking Halloween content! This year, we tackle episodes 1-5 (seasons 2-6) of The Simpsons classic tradition, Treehouse of Horror. We touch on what makes the standalone episodes so great, what scared us as kids, and who on the podcast loved the show... and who wasn't allowed to watch it. Other topics include: Tales from the Crypt Saturday Night Live What's next for The Simpsons
2020-10-221h 04The Grand Stream of ThingsGlow is Canceled, Spiderman Multiverse, and Garytt Goes PremiumWe're back with the latest in streaming news! Glow is canceled, and it really bums us out. We also touch on the Fatman, Mank, and Freaky trailers. Garytt goes premium on Peacock, and we give some horror movie recommendations for the Halloween season.
2020-10-1537 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsDisney Princess DeathmatchWhat do you do during a slow streaming week? You make up rules and decide once and for all, which Disney Princess would win in a no disqualification deathmatch! Join the guys as they construct a one of a kind battle arena and crown the ultimate queen. Who will be the last princess standing?
2020-10-011h 06The Grand Stream of ThingsDC, Marvel, Mandalorian and CutiesWhat a week of news! On this episode we talk the latest updates in the streaming world: Mandalorian season 2 trailer drops Controversy over Cuties and the 'cancel Netflix' campaign (10:45) Class Action Park (21:05) DC Universe to HBO Max and Harley Quinn (23:55) Peacock is finally on Roku, but did anyone notice? (28:40) Wandavision, Ms Marvel, She-Hulk (32:45) Does the Paramount library deserve a streaming service? (42:25) Garytt's favorite move a streaming service has made, to date (52:08)
2020-09-2456 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsMulan (2020)Is Mulan the best Disney remake so far? Find out in this weeks DplusCAST - we talk through the changes to the story, what worked in the film and what didn't, and if this movie put the final nail in the coffin for movie theaters.
2020-09-1057 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsCobra Kai, Palm Springs, and MoreOn this episode, we touch on all the things you should be watching this summer, and a few you can skip. Included are: Cobra Kai Palm Springs The One and Only Ivan Magic Camp The Old Guard Boys State Bill and Ted's Face the Music There are some absolute must watches in that list, and some that will make you want to cancel your streaming subscriptions. If you do either - let us know!
2020-09-0443 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsChadwick Boseman and a Terrible YearThe crew mourns the loss of Chadwick Boseman and the pile of depression that is 2020. It's a tough, tough loss on top of a difficult year - join us for a group therapy session as we process the news. More important voices to read about the impact of Boseman can be found below. Ryan Coogler: https://bit.ly/3hM4Qh7 Wesley Morris: https://nyti.ms/34LomXo
2020-09-0129 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsCon AirYou asked, we listened - Con Air is here in all its glory. We're joined once again by John Veron to discuss the crown jewel of the Nic Cage trilogy of awesome. From Cage's terrible accent, to the logistics of a Las Vegas landing, to which actors hated making this film, we cover it all - and then some.
2020-08-211h 09The Grand Stream of ThingsMulan, The Future of Movie Theaters, and HowardWhat a news week! On this episode we dissect all the major stories - is the $29.99 price tag for Mulan too much? Can movie theaters stay alive? Why do we all kind of hate Amazon shows? All this and a discussion around the late and great Howard Ashman (Little Shop of Horrors, Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast), subject of Howard - new documentary on Disney+.
2020-08-1355 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsMuppets NowThis week we are talking *all* the muppets! We touch on the news of the week, from what titles switched services, Beyoncé's Black Is King and Emmy nominations, before digging into the history of the muppets (14:30) and a review of the first episode of Muppets Now (41:05).
2020-08-061h 08The Grand Stream of ThingsBONUS: Peacock Has LandedWe try it so you don't have to! NBC has thrown it's feather into the streaming wars with Peacock, the only place to find all (or... most. Okay *some*) of the NBC Universal content you love. Can Greg watch it on his TV? Does Garytt find the functionality up to par? Has Will cancelled everything else because he can finally stream Psych? Find out all this, and decide if you should sign up yourself, on this mini-episode of the DplusCAST.
2020-07-2334 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsHamiltonDisney+ finally has a new reason to subscribe in the hit musical Hamilton! Hear the guys discuss what it means for the future of Disney+, musicals, and diversity in broadway... before gushing about how much they loved this show.
2020-07-151h 05The Grand Stream of Things20. John Carter - with John VeronIn the first episode the 'Unwatchables', we are joined once again by the prolific John Veron. We touch on the news of the week (new Pirates, Mulan and Tenet are pushed, a The Princess and the Frog is welcomed into the Disney parks) before going all in on the 2012 disaster of a film, John Carter. Where did it go wrong? What did it mean for the movie industry? Would the movie be more successful if it was just a Friday Night Lights on Mars? All this and more, on this weeks DplusCAST.
2020-07-091h 01The Grand Stream of ThingsThree Men and a Baby - with Alan DentonHappy Father's day! This episode we revisit the baffling success of 1987's Three Men and a Baby. Tom Selleck, Ted Danson and... Steve Guttenberg? Directed by Spock? Dads, drugs and diapers - it's a wild ride of a movie that barely makes a lick of sense, and that's what makes it so charming.
2020-06-1958 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsWhat's Next? Top 10 Things Missing from Disney+On today's episode, we talk about the Pixar SparkShort 'Out', the bungled launch of HBO Max, and what titles *should* be on Disney+ in an ideal world. And as always, the 1998 hit film Armageddon. -- Music from https://filmmusic.io "Open Those Bright Eyes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Ena Nic (www.enanic.com)
2020-06-111h 08Slice of Disney5. Opening the Parks - with DplusCASTThis week, two podcasts are joining forces to talk through the re-opening of the Disney parks. We talk with Garytt Poirier and Greg Hahn from the DplusCAST to examine: Is it a good idea? What precautions are they putting in place in Shanghai? Which parks will open first in the states, and when would our Disney obsessed hosts line up to go on Mr. Toad's Wild Ride? All this, and a great rant from Greg on the future of Quibi, on Slice of Disney.
2020-05-1556 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsOpening the Parks - with Slice of DisneyThis week, two podcasts are joining forces to talk through the re-opening of the Disney parks. We talk with Kelly Washington from the Slice of Disney podcast about: Is it a good idea? What precautions are they putting in place in Shanghai? Which parks will open first in the states, and when would our Disney obsessed hosts line up to go on Mr. Toad's Wild Ride? All this, and a great rant from Greg on the future of Quibi, on the DplusCAST.
2020-05-1554 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsOnward and Quarantine Streaming - with Greg HahnThe boys are back! In our first quarantined episode, we discuss what we've been watching, the best way to clean (or not clean) your groceries, if Quibi is a word we'll remember in 3 years, and Pixar's Onward. -- Artwork by Ena Nic (www.enanic.com)
2020-04-1753 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsWho Framed Roger Rabbit and the Future of Film Noir - with Mike RoeWe welcome Mike Roe back this week to talk the classic Toon Film, Who Framed Roger Rabbit! It's a weird and wonderful mix of film noir, old hollywood, and toon town that comes together to pull in almost $330 million dollars. What's next for the film noir genre? Could we see a Roger Rabbit revival? What studio is going to land Bong Joon-Ho? All this, and more, on the D+CAST. -- Artwork by Ena Nic (www.enanic.com)
2020-03-051h 04The Grand Stream of ThingsHeavyweights - with Christian Krauspe and Greg HahnThis week, we revisit Judd Apatow's first writer/producer credit, the Ben Stiller classic - Heavyweights! It's a great movie, but we get into what it was like to watch as kids who struggled with their weight, whether the message holds up, and if it's Ben Stillers best role to date. -- Artwork by Ena Nic (www.enanic.com)
2020-02-2057 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsPinocchio - with Josh GlassWe are joined by animation editor Josh Glass to talk through the Disney classic Pinocchio - and what it's like to share movies with your kid. We realize just how *weird* that movie was, but also get into the animation style and how to appreciate movies like that in the modern era. -- Artwork by Ena Nic (www.enanic.com)
2020-02-1351 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsThe Thirteenth Year - with Beau RawlinsYou asked, we listened! The most demanded movie yet finally comes to the D+Cast, The Thirteenth Year. We are joined by TV writer Beau Rawlins to discuss our first Disney Channel Original Movie. Starring Chez Starbuck and Uncle Joey, we talk through the wild story of a young swimmer becoming a mermaid - er, merMAN - on his 13th birthday, and just why that resonated with a young Beau Rawlins so so much. -- Music from https://filmmusic.io "Open Those Bright Eyes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License...
2020-02-061h 05The Grand Stream of ThingsThe Computer Wore Tennis Shoes with John VeronOn this weeks episode we dive into the lesser known The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes - a movie so wholesome and off beat, that it just so happened to launch Kurt Russells career. -- Music from https://filmmusic.io "Open Those Bright Eyes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Ena Nic (www.enanic.com)
2020-01-3058 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsToy Story with Greg HahnWe celebrate the 25th anniversary of the film that launched Pixar by visiting with our friends Woody and Buzz - it's an episode all about Toy Story! We touch on what made the movie a classic, the brilliance of Randy Newman, what it says about parenting and whether there's any water left in the Toy Story well. Enjoy! -- Music from https://filmmusic.io "Open Those Bright Eyes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Ena Nic (www.enanic.com)
2020-01-2353 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsHoney I Shrunk the Kids - with Hiko MitsuzukaBreak out your oatmeal cream pies and practice your whistling, because this week we're deep diving into a bowl of cheerios with Hiko Mitsuzuka! We revisit the 1989 classic Honey I Shrunk the Kids, talk about what lasting fears those giant bugs gave us, and then dip into our childhood Disney crushes on this week's episode of the D+CAST. -- Music from https://filmmusic.io "Open Those Bright Eyes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Ena Nic (www.enanic.c...
2020-01-1657 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsThe Imagineering Story - with Kelly WashingtonWe were delighted to be joined this week by Kelly Washington (Parks and Rec, Jurassic World) as we took a trip into the parks alongside the outstanding docu-series The Imagineering Story. All that, and a sneak peek into one of our co-hosts Disney engagement story. -- Music from https://filmmusic.io "Open Those Bright Eyes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Ena Nic (www.enanic.com)
2020-01-0956 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsRise of Skywalker and Mandalorian - with Zack BesedaOn today's episode we break down our initial reactions to Rise of Skywalker (1:32), ask the hard questions about George Lucas (24:30) and dive deep into the production controversies behind the film (28:16). After that, we round out the conversation with some Star Wars content we really loved - the finale and full season of The Mandalorian (38:34). -- Music from https://filmmusic.io "Open Those Bright Eyes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Ena Nic (www.enanic.com)
2020-01-0253 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsBlank Check - with Dustin and Greg HahnOn this week, we talk The Simpsons joining Disney Plus and the nightmare that will be a world (temporarily) without Friends before diving into the childhood classic - Blank Check. It's the 25th anniversary of the movie, and 25 never looked so old. -- Music from https://filmmusic.io "Open Those Bright Eyes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cover art by Ena Nic (www.enanic.com)
2019-12-1942 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsThe Muppet Christmas Carol - with Erik BarnesWe begin this episode by getting to know Erik Barnes (writer, actor, comedian) through some discussion around The Mandalorian, before getting into a thorough breakdown of The Muppet Christmas Carol (7:55). After that, we pitch new Muppet remakes (28:30) and list our Top 5 holiday pieces of media (34:22) - from Mixed Nuts to The Flintstones. -- Music from https://filmmusic.io "Open Those Bright Eyes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Ena Nic (www.enanic.com)
2019-12-1356 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsThe Nightmare Before Christmas - with Mike and Kristiana RoeWhat's this - what's this? It's a new episode of the D+Cast! This week we discuss how couple's juggle viewing and working habits (04:29), what holiday movies are must see's on Disney Plus (16:17), before taking it to Nightmare Before Christmas (23:45). -- Music from https://filmmusic.io "Open Those Bright Eyes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Ena Nic (www.enanic.com)
2019-12-0558 minThe Grand Stream of ThingsThe Mandalorian - with Zack BesedaOn todays episode we are joined by writer and podcaster Zack Beseda to discuss the rocky Disney Plus debut (00:40), whether the Netflix and Nickelodeon deal even matters (10:10), and why the US Department of Justice may have just guaranteed the survival of movie theaters (12:57). All this before diving into our favorite bounty hunter - The Mandalorian (19:20). Next on deck? The Muppet Christmas Carol, as we get ready for the holiday season. -- Music from https://filmmusic.io "Open Those Bright Eyes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons...
2019-11-281h 06The Grand Stream of ThingsThe State of StreamingOn the first ever episode of the D+Cast, Garytt Poirier is joined by co-host Will Lentz, and guests Greg Hahn and John Veron to discuss the state of the streaming industry just days before the launch of Disney+. What's going to happen to Netflix? What can we expect from Disney+? Will we ever have the sense of discovery again? All this and more! -- Artwork by Ena Nic (www.enanic.com)
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