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The Daily ZeitgeistTrendBO MAX 7/10: HBO MAX, Kristi Noem, Pokemon Pope, ChatGPT Dating, Trainwreck: Poop Cruise, Teenage Screen TimeIn this edition of TrendBO MAX, Miles and special guest co-host Blake Wexler discuss the return of HBO MAX, Kristi Noem being a POS, Pope Leo signing a Pokemon card, people using ChatGPT on the dating apps, Netflix's 'Poop Cruise' documentary, British teens limiting their own screen time and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-1024 min
The Daily ZeitgeistWhite Africans >, CEOs R All dUmB 05.15.25In episode 1864, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Shanna Christmas, to discuss… America Just Got Whiter By 59 People…, Max Shall Now Be Known As… HBO Max, So That Whole VR Revolution Never Happened and more! As a white Afrikaner, I can now claim asylum in Trump’s America. What an absurdity Trump administration faces criticism for prioritizing white South African refugees Max Shall Now Be Known As… HBO Max Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max Streamer Ripped as a Terrible Brand Strategy: ‘Insanely Bad Decision’ Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav’s 2024 Pay Rises 4% to Nearly $52 Million Max's confusing launch s...2025-05-151h 07
Therapy for Black GirlsBONUS: An Industrial Psychologist’s Perspective on HBO’s Industry With its no-bars-held look into the insidious world of investment banking, many of us fell in love with the HBO MAX series INDUSTRY, and more specifically, its non-traditional lead character, Harper Stern. Harper’s brash and unapologetic maneuvering through the gritty political world set her up as a breakout character for the series and an interesting and unexpected deviation from the strong Black woman trope. Joining me this week for a deeper dive into Harper's character is Organizational Psychologist, Nchopia Nwokoma, who speaks to how relationships with organizations and communities impact how individuals show up in the wor...2024-11-2240 minThe Daily ZeitgeistWho Do You Trend You Are? I Am! 3/5: (HBO) Max, Top Sandwiches, Cookie Monster, Shrinkflation, Kamala Harris Ceasefire, France AbortionIn this edition of Who Do You Trend You Are? I Am!, Jack and Miles discuss (HBO) Max cracking down on password sharing, TastingTable's outrage-bait sandwich list, Cookie Monster getting in on the 'shrinkflation' craze, Kamala Harris (sort of) calling for a ceasefire, France enshrining access to abortions and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-03-0521 min
Latinas Take the LeadEpisode 011: Milokssy Resto winner of HBO Max’s “The Big Shot with Bethenny Frankel” and the CEO and founder of MONARCHSMilokssy Resto is the winner of HBO Max’s “The Big Shot with Bethenny Frankel” and the CEO and founder of MONARCHS, an empowering wellness brand. Milokssy takes us behind the curtains of shooting a reality show, and shares her journey to taking control of her own life and destiny by starting her own business. Follow Milokssy on Instagram @miloves You can find Monarchs on https://www.monarchsco.com Naibe Reynoso is the Host and Executive Producer of Latinas Take the Lead. Production Assistant is Anna Sophia Monzon Follow Latinas...2023-06-2040 min
Strictly BusinessHBO Chief Casey Bloys on ‘Succession,’ AI, ‘The Last of Us’ and the Rebirth of MaxCasey Bloys, the content leader of HBO and Max, engages in a wide-ranging discussion about HBO’s recent streak of pop culture hits, from “Succession” to “The Last of Us” to “The White Lotus” and more. Bloys also offers his view of the limits of AI and its use in entertainment, and he explains how HBO and Max can live together and separately under one streaming roof. Recorded June 7 at Variety’s TV FYC Fest held at the 1 Hotel in West Hollywood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-06-1432 min
Movie Mike's Movie PodcastMike and Kelsey’s Oscar Nominations Picks, Snubs and OUTRAGE!!! + Movie Review: The Banshees of Inisherin (HBO Max) + Trailer Park: Scream 6The Oscar nominations came out last week and now Mike and Kelsey give their reactions to the full list of nominees. Mike gives his option on who will win, who got snubbed, what noms that surprised him and the one that caused him much OUTRAGE! Afterward, Mike gives his spoiler free review of Best Picture nominee The Banshees of Inisherin (HBO Max). Why he thinks it’s the best comedy in years, the real life friendship between Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, and why it made him want to visit Ireland. And in the Trailer Park, Mike talks about ho...2023-01-3040 min
HBO Max Movie ClubBatman Returns (with Danny Pellegrino)"Batman Returns” is the iconic 1992 superhero film where Horror Queers can go for Christmas content. In both aesthetic and legacy, the sexy silhouettes, childhood nightmare foder, and commercial success could only be the product of Tim Burton’s fantastic stylings. In this sequel, as Batman inevitably returns to battle the joint efforts of the monstrous Penguin (Danny DeVito) and businessman Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) we see the resulting rise of Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer).
Detailing Pfeiffer’s effortless prowess and iconic performance in the role, Matt is joined by the one and only, writer and podcaster, Danny Pellegrino, for th...2022-12-1243 min
HBO Max Movie ClubI Will Always Love “The Bodyguard” (with Sam Sanders)In some of the most unpredictable ways, “The Bodyguard” is the ultimate queer narrative! The romantic drama follows a former Secret Service agent tasked with protecting a high-profile actress and singer, iconically starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston. On this episode, journalist & podcaster Sam Sanders joins Matt to explore the legacy of Whitney Houston’s acting debut. Most notably, the soundtrack for the film featuring Whitney’s cover of “I Will Always Love You,” cements the lovable legacy with the best-selling soundtrack of all time. At the height of her living stardom, Whitney’s performance was best highlighted by the film’s unf...2022-11-2840 min
HBO Max Movie ClubGimme Barrymore (with D’Arcy Carden)The first in Drew Barrymore’s iconic pairings with Adam Sandler, “The Wedding Singer” is the perfect gentle yet sassy rom-com that could only be a product of the 90s. When Robbie, a wedding singer, meets Julia their friendship slowly reveals that they have both fallen for the wrong people. Gracing the pod today is actress, D’Arcy Carden, to gush over the film’s cutest moments on top of Drew’s life in the spotlight and her evolution as an actress and public figure. As a child star, Barrymore embodied Hollywood royalty for better or worse, but has since succes...2022-11-1442 min
HBO Max Movie ClubFeed Me, Seymour! (with Michelle Collins)“Little Shop of Horrors” is an iconic American horror comedy musical turned film, but simply put, it is a cult classic. Starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia, and countless iconic cameos, “Little Shop” somehow makes murder endearing when paired with a catchy, early 1960s rock & motown soundtrack. The film follows Seymour, a nerdy flower shop attendant, who seizes an opportunity to jumpstart the straining business, as well as a hopeful romance with his co-worker Audrey. Discovering an alien plant that feeds only on human flesh and blood, this adaptation of an Off-Broadcast musical toes the line between chaotic camp and...2022-10-3136 min
HBO Max Movie ClubThis Year’s Miss Congeniality is . . . Sandra Bullock (with Joel Kim Booster)If there is one thing we all want a little more than world peace, it’s Matt Rogers and comedian Joel Kim Booster to relive the Sandra Bullock masterpiece that is “Miss Congeniality.” Joining the movie club again this season, Joel and Matt rival mixed reviews for the film with their appreciation for every quotable moment and Bullock’s endless number of dedicated pratfalls. Bullock plays an undercover FBI agent who transforms from one of the boys to become a pageant queen in order to investigate a bomb threat targeting the Miss United States beauty pageant. With effortless performances from the...2022-10-1740 min
HBO Max Movie ClubMagic Mike Mania (with Mary Beth Barone)“Magic Mike” was the major box office hit to spawn the G-string paradise that would kick off the female frenzy and boost Channing Tatum’s sex symbol status as a movie star. This week, Matt is joined by comedian and friend, Mary Beth Barone, to revisit the cultural phenomenon that took straight women by storm. From the iconic Live stage show to the 3rd installment “Magic Mike’s Last Dance,” the original film became a franchise that could actually make hot beefcakes into art. Following the woes of Maimi’s Magic Mike, the headliner in an all-male revue, the screenplay was...2022-10-0335 min
HBO Max Movie ClubSimply The Best, Tina (with Ronald Young, Jr.)The legendary comeback queen, Miss Tina Turner herself is the focus of the heart-wrenching documentary respectively named, “Tina.” Angela Bassett’s Oscar-nominated performance as the soulful singer and dancer gave a glamorous, yet raw telling of a life of trauma and suppression. Matt is joined by HBO Docs Club host, Ronald Young Jr., to unpack over 50 years of Tina’s career in popular music and culture profiled in the film. The tragic, yet triumphant journey follows Tina as she reclaims a career controlled by her ex-husband, Ike Turner, and gyrates her own way to legendary status. Forever evolving her memorabl...2022-09-1943 min
HBO Max Movie ClubWerking 9 to 5 (with Louis Virtel)Satire-comedy, “9 to 5,” stars the iconic trio, Judy Bernly (Jane Fonda), Violet Newstead (Lily Tomlin), and Doralee Rhodes (Dolly Parton), as exhausted secretaries navigating their toxic workplace. While under the heavy thumb of their sexist boss, they find their wildest revenge fantasies coming true, while of course, hilarity ensues. To recall the classic, Matt is joined by writer and friend of the show, Louis Virtel, to reflect on Jane Fonda’s imprint on the film, and gush over favorite scenes and BTS gems. Establishing Dolly as more than a country singer and entertainer, but truly as a star, “9 to 5” started life-long...2022-09-0533 min
HBO Max Movie ClubIs All Fair in Love & Basketball? (with Sydnee Washington)For childhood friends, Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps), their love for the game has stiff competition against their growing love for each other. It begs the question: is all fair in Love & Basketball? Matt is joined by comedian and actress, Sydnee Washington, to rehash the edgy chemistry and all-star cast in this sweet sports classic. The film follows the two friends as they shoot their shot at love as the success of their separate professional basketball careers threatens their relationship. This directorial debut for Gina Prince-Bythewood is a testament to her nuanced approach to a coming-of-age film...2022-08-2241 min
HBO Max Movie Club‘90s Teen Movies Were All That (with Pat Regan)Where would we be without ‘90s teen movies? A true time capsule of over-the-top high school stereotypes, films like “She’s All That” left their mark on informing a generation of rom-com drama addicts. Matt is joined by the second half of the “Seek Treatment” podcast, Pat Regan, to rewind the tapes and share their take on the teen classic. The clichés colored the foundation for their nineties youth and the politics of a high schooler’s social life. In a world of aesthetic outdoor lockers, the romantic chemistry between Freddie Prinze Jr. and Rachael Leigh Cook had no better place...2022-08-0844 min
HBO Max Movie ClubJulia Roberts Showed Us How to Live (with Cat Cohen)For the bright young ladies of Wellesley College, their time at university may have more to do with finding the man of their dreams than chasing dreams of their own. Featuring one of the most empowering performances by the one and only Julia Roberts, ”Mona Lisa Smile” challenges the dominant culture in the movie’s 1950s landscape. Joined by comedian and podcaster, Cat Cohen, the two break down Roberts’ portrayal of this new subversive art history teacher who has a natural disdain for the girls’ conditioning. Undoubtedly, “In a world that told them how to think, she showed them how to live...2022-07-2543 min
HBO Max Movie ClubBlessed by Tammy Faye (with Michael Showalter)Televangelist turned queer icon, Tammy Faye Bakker redefined the boundaries of her religious beliefs. Equal parts comedy and tragedy, Tammy’s story is quite the Hail Mary as she and her husband, Jim Bakker, turn their ministry into the world’s largest religious broadcasting network. It seemed the only appropriate way to discuss this story through “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” was for Matt to sit down with the film’s director - the one and only, Michael Showalter! They talk Jessica Chastain’s Academy Award® winning performance, Tammy’s earnest and quirky persona, and... Showwalter’s favorite soup? In Chastain’s ult...2022-07-1141 min
HBO Max Movie ClubHere Comes the Father of the Bride (with Danielle Perez)As part of the biggest HBO Max movie premiere to date, this epic remake of the 1991 classic “Father of the Bride" brings a tale as old as time to new heights. With the best in wedding traditions and tantrums, Matt is joined by comedian Danielle Perez, to break down this wedding day with a Latinx spin. Exploring the intergenerational compromise to uphold tradition while forging a new future, this all-star cast does not disappoint. This film plays on the classic sprawl of wedding hiccups and in-law encounters to discuss modern love and the universal fight for a say when pl...2022-06-2735 min
HBO Max Movie ClubThe Birdcage (with Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp)No better way to celebrate Pride Month with the movie club than to talk about the colorful and energetic classic “The Birdcage.” Joining Matt to explore this flamboyant 90s feel good film is comedy duo Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp. The remake of the French film "La Cage aux Folles" presents a challenge to family values for South Beach drag club owner Armand (Robin Williams) and his life partner, Albert (Nathan Lane). The couple is determined to appear straight for their son and his conservative father-in-law-to-be, which proves to be nothing short of a production. With equal parts levity and...2022-06-1336 min
HBO Max Movie ClubBe Our (Christopher) Guest (with Greta Titelman)Pioneer of the mockumentary genre, Christopher Guest has molded movies from both on and off the screen. With a unique ability to embody and employ comedy for his films, they remain quirky and quotable beyond their years. So naturally, Matt Rogers is joined by friend of the show, Greta Titelman, to paw through the catalog that defines Guest’s prowess. Fearless to present a strong cast of characters, the real pedigree of Guest’s work includes “Best in Show,” exemplifying his ability to melt reality into comedy cult classics.
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HBO Max Movie ClubThe Zellweger-thon (with Bowen Yang)As part of so many modern classics, and a proper example of Hollywood royalty, Renée Zellweger is the focus of our first movie club meeting. To explore everything from her British embodiment in Bridget Jones’s Diary, to her depth and humor in Chicago, host Matt Rogers welcomes the Roxie to his Velma. You may know this first guest from Saturday Night Live, or their podcast Las Culturistas: Bowen Yang is the name on everyone’s lips. The duo tracks Renee’s rise to superstardom as her bold energy and acting prowess warrant an outstanding award-winning career - verifie...2022-05-1643 min
HBO Max Movie ClubHBO Max Movie Club is Back!It’s natural to feel suspicious of a sequel. But, take it from the Academy (if the Academy were us…) this is a sequel you won’t want to miss. HBO Max Movie Club is back for season two with your beloved host Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas), to serve the hottest Hollywood takes and relish in the movies immortalized by our adoration. In season two, the club shares all of the biggest moments in your year alongside all of your favorite films, and more importantly the stars that make them come to life. From Bullock to Barrymore, the movie club i...2022-05-0904 min
Raised by Wolves: The Podcast“Happiness” with Amanda Collin (“Mother”) and Abubakar Salim (“Father”)The finale is here and holy snake baby, was it intense! Host Holly Frey is here to help unpack every moment: from Campion’s desire to memorialize Vrille, to Mother, Marcus, and Grandmother’s conversation, and finally…that ENDING. Plus, she welcomes two special guests this week: Amanda Collin (“Mother”) and Abubakar Salim (“Father”).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-03-1731 min
Raised by Wolves: The Podcast“Feeding” with VFX Supervisor Ray McIntyreAnother episode, and another week in which Host Holly Frey has her mind blown! Join her as she talks about Paul’s betrayal, the unlikely family meetings occurring on the beach, and Grandmother’s reveal to Mother. Plus, VFX Supervisor Ray McIntyre Jr. joins Holly to talk about what his job entails, some of the incredible visual effects from this season, and of course, how he helped to create Snake Baby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-03-1021 min
Raised by Wolves: The Podcast“The Tree” with Niamh Algar (“Sue”)Host Holly Frey has a lot to say about Episode 6 of Raised By Wolves, including Snake Baby’s agitation, Tempest’s journey to motherhood, and the fact that Sue is now a tree! Later, Holly is joined by the tree herself, Niamh Algar (“Sue”), who talks about her experience working on the show and how her character received a fitting end. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-03-0324 min
Raised by Wolves: The Podcast“King” with Director Alex GabassiHost Holly Frey digests Episode 5 of Raised By Wolves, and talks about Father’s new relationship with Grandmother, Marcus and his resurrected friend, and visions of leeches. Later, Holly is joined by Director Alex Gabassi, who talks about the challenges of helming the broader vision of this story, and how the show crosses into the territory of the horror genre at times. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-02-2422 min
Raised by Wolves: The Podcast“Control” with Costume Designer Kate CarinHost Holly Frey is back, and she has a LOT to say about Episode 4! Join her as she discusses Mother’s sibling rivalry with the Trust, the latest on Father’s new project, and Paul’s emotional maturity. Plus, Holly is joined by costume designer Kate Carin, who gives us the dirt on Mother and Father’s costumes, and explains how she helped craft the visual language of the story, borrowing from history to create the show’s unique looks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...2022-02-1725 min
Raised by Wolves: The Podcast“Good Creatures” with EP Abby ExJoin us as host Holly Frey unpacks Season 2, Episode 3 of Raised By Wolves, as she begins to question Vrille's past, Father's new crafting project, and of course, how her beloved Snake Baby is actually more cuddly than creepy. Holly is also joined by Co-Executive Producer Abby Ex, who talks about how much of a massive undertaking this show is to make, and details some of the practical jokes the cast played on each other while on set. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-02-1025 min
Raised by Wolves: The Podcast“The Collective” and “Seven” with Aaron GuzikowskiRaised By Wolves is back for a second season! And in case you hadn't noticed, a LOT is happening on Kepler-22b. On this double-sized premiere episode of Raised By Wolves: The Podcast, host Holly Frey talks about some of the biggest moments from the first two episodes of the season -- like just who is The Trust? How much has Marcus changed since he ingested Mother's eyes? And most importantly, what's going on with Snake Baby?! To help us unpack all these questions, Holly is joined by show creator Aaron Guzikowski, who talks about the challenges of making...2022-02-0331 minMovie Mike's Movie PodcastMike and Kelsey's Top 5 Movies from the 2000s + Movie Review: The Fallout (HBO Max) + Trailer Park: Guillermo del Toro’s PinocchioIt’s time to bust our your Blockbuster Card and grab your Motorola Razr to text a friend that you just picked up a copy of Knocked Up on DVD. Mike and his wife Kelsey talk about their favorite 5 movies from the 2000’s and what made the decade so influential on their taste in movies. They review a new movie on HBO Max called ‘The Fallout’ which is a new drama navigates significant emotional trauma following a school shooting. In the trailer park, Mike discusses Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio coming to Netflix in December!New Episod...2022-01-3135 min
Raised by Wolves: The PodcastIntroducing SEASON 2 of Raised By Wolves: The PodcastSeason 2 of the official companion podcast to HBO Max’s Raised By Wolves – from Executive Producers Ridley Scott and Aaron Guzikowski – is dropping next week! On February 3rd, join the incredible Holly Frey (co-host of Stuff You Missed In History Class) as she explores the events of this new season with the show’s creators, cast, and crew. Each podcast episode dives deep into an episode from the show, and the storylines, plot twists and behind the scenes magic that makes this saga so amazing. Make sure to subscribe now for free to catch all of the action on...2022-01-2703 min
Raised by Wolves: The PodcastSEASON 2 IS COMING! + Preview of Station Eleven: The PodcastSeason 2 of the official companion podcast to HBO Max’s Raised By Wolves – from Executive Producers Ridley Scott and Aaron Guzikowski – is COMING SOON!On February 3rd, join the incredible Holly Frey (co-host of Stuff You Missed In History Class) as she explores the events of this new season with the show’s creators, cast, and crew. Each podcast episode dives deep into an episode from the show, and the storylines, plot twists and behind the scenes magic that makes this saga so amazing. Make sure to subscribe now for free to catch all of the a...2022-01-0640 min
HBO Max Movie ClubThe Matrix TrilogyIn honor of The Matrix Resurrections (coming to theaters and HBO Max on December 22nd), host Matt Rogers makes good on his promise from the Keanu-thon episode by revisiting the films that started it all! And to make this week's episode of HBO Max Movie Club extra special, we've invited the boys from the Blank Check podcast (Atlantic film critic David Sims and actor Griffin Newman) to help Matt detangle what exactly makes The Matrix one of the most iconic film franchises of all time. Together the three reclaim "red pilling," fawn over groundbreaking CGI, and discuss the film's reflecti...2021-12-2045 min
HBO Max Movie ClubA Star Is BornThis week on HBO Max Movie Club, host Matt Rogers invites guest Brendan Scannell (Bonding) to reminisce on 2018's 'A Star Is Born' frenzy and the chokehold Bradley Cooper's remake had on the cultural zeitgeist. From a debate on where exactly the film takes place to a recount of the film's impact on their respective 'Spotify Wrapped' playlists, it's clear this most recent version of A Star Is Born left its mark. The pair also discuss the intense emotions they felt immediately after their initial viewing (the first of Matt's four in-theater screenings opening weekend), the film's unrealistic portrayal of drag...2021-12-0638 min
HBO Max Movie ClubCluelessThis week on HBO Max Movie Club, host Matt Rogers has a special treat for you all: rewatching his favorite movie of all time, Clueless! Joined by writer, podcaster, and friend Louis Virtel, the two discuss every possible literal detail of this iconic movie they could think of. Spectacular yet surprisingly affordable wardrobe? Check. Exactly how director Amy Heckerling managed to bottle 90s teen essence into a cult classic? Check. Gay representation without being the butt of the joke, in the 90s? CHECK. Also, the pair reminisce over Brittany Murphy's unique talent and weigh in on the "controversial" pseudo...2021-11-2244 min
HBO Max Movie ClubThe Harry Potter-thonThis week on HBO Max Movie Club, host Matt Rogers decided that, in honor of the holiday season, he was going to take it upon himself to rewatch the entire Harry Potter film series. You know, for the viewers! And with those viewers in mind, he invited comedy writer and podcaster Alise Morales to help give you the high-quality HP content you deserve! Together, they sprint through all their favorite characters (why does Alise have such a soft spot for Ron?), iconic lines (93% are Year One Hermione, tbh), and costume design (can we talk about how ahead of its...2021-11-0852 min
HBO Max Movie ClubDun-dun-dun-DUNE!For this week’s installment of HBO Max Movie Club, host Matt Rogers attended a screening of the new Dune with his good friend and SNL writer Sudi Green... and they 👏 had👏 a 👏blast. From Dune’s iconic Hans Zimmer score to a big Jesus storyline, these two discuss every nook and cranny of the fantasy novel-turned-film-turned-film-again. In fact, they had so much fun watching the film in a real-life theater, that they just might move into one (not really—but they were definitely reminded of how great a “Big Adventure Book” on the big screen can be). They also share their be...2021-11-0136 minMovie Mike's Movie PodcastThe Scariest Movies of the Last 20 Years + Movie Review: Dune (HBO Max) + Movie Mike’s Trailer Park: Being the Ricardos + Comedy Scary MoviesIt’s Halloween week and Mike is sharing his top scariest movies of the last 20 years. Everything from ghosts, demons, possessions and home invasions + more honorable mentions. Mike gives a spoiler-free review of Dune starring Timothée Chalamet which he watched on HBO Max. Plus another week of Movie Mike’s Trailer Park covering upcoming movies ‘Being the Ricardos’, ‘Ambulance’ and ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-10-2538 min
HBO Max Movie ClubThe Many Saints of Newark MinisodeThis week Matt Rogers is hosting a minisode in honor of The Many Saints of Newark! Fresh on HBO Max and in theaters, Matt gets into the casting of it all: as a Sopranos prequel, is Michael Gandolfini’s casting nepotism or family talent? Give the minisode a listen to find out!The Many Saints of Newark is available in theaters and on HBO Max, in the US only, for 31 days from theatrical release. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...2021-10-1105 min
HBO Max Movie ClubThe Clint-a-thonThis week on HBO Max Movie Club, prestige Oscar film fans, you’re in for a treat! Clint Eastwood’s newest film Cry Macho is premiering on HBO Max, and to celebrate, host Matt Rogers is taking a deep dive into the famed actor/director’s legendary filmography. Joined by comedian, writer, and friend Gabe Liedman (Q Force), Matt unpacks all things Clint. From Bridges of Madison County to Gran Torino, the pair break down just why Clint Eastwood is a living legend. So Go Ahead, give it a listen, and Make Our Day.Cry Ma...2021-09-2732 minMovie Mike's Movie PodcastMike’s Top Movies for Hispanic Heritage Month + Movie Review: Clint Eastwood’s Cry Macho (HBO Max) + Remembering Norm McDonald’s Funniest MoviesIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Movie Mike Deestro shares the movies that have impacted his life as a Mexican-American. He gives what he believes are the best representations of Mexican American characters in film and how these movies portrayed what life is like growing up as a hispanic in America. Mike reveals some details about his life he’s never shared before. Mike reviews the new Clint Eastwood Western / Drama “Cry Macho” available on HBO Max and in theaters. Mike also talks about the death of Norm McDonald and his funniest movies. New Episodes Every Monday!Em...2021-09-2031 min
Unafraid Show with George WrighsterRoss Greenburg HBO Sports President Interview MET Gala, Clay Helton, Nicki Minaj and AOCOn this episode of Wrighster or Wrong, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden discuss some of the more outlandish outfits that were worn to the Met Gala. In Cancel or Consequence, was Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wrighster or Wrong for wearing a “tax the rich” dress to the expensive event, and how mad should people be at Nikki Minaj for telling her 22 million followers that the Covid Vaccine made her cousin’s friend impotent? Also, George and Ralph go through the legitimacy of some of the names that have been floated for the open USC football job. And finally an interview with former...2021-09-151h 08
HBO Max Movie ClubJurassic Park (sponsored by Malignant)This week on the HBO Max Movie Club, host Matt Rogers tackles scary movies, including the upcoming HBO Max film Malignant! And by 'tackles them,' we mean he doesn't because Matt Rogers doesn't do scary movies. So you better believe he isn't watching Malignant... So instead, he watched the scariest movie he can personally handle: 1993's iconic Jurassic Park! Joined by friend and comedian Dave Mizzoni (Gayme Show Live), the pair chat all things gay: icon Laura Dern, sex symbol Jeff Goldblum, and the seminal casting of the young Ariana Richards. They even dive into the...2021-09-1344 min
HBO Max Movie ClubReminiscenceIn this week’s episode of the HBO Max Movie Club, host Matt Rogers invites his dear friend (and star of HBO Max’s Los Espookys!) Greta Titelman into the studio to rant and rave about Lisa Joy’s newest film, Reminiscence. Together, the two reveal how they feel about the cast (um, Hugh Jackman, Thandiwe Newton, AND Rebecca Ferguson all in one place?!), that special female director touch when it comes to a sex scene, and the old-timey Hollywood glamour cast onto a shadowy Miami. Also, Matt struggles to find the queer narrative this time around! Will he write...2021-08-3042 min
HBO Max Movie ClubTHEE Suicide SquadIn this episode of the HBO Max Movie Club, host Matt Rogers is taking on THEE (as in “Megan THEE Stallion”) Suicide Squad! He admits that 2016’s Suicide Squad was just fine—but wow does THEE Suicide Squad blow it out of the water! Matt dives into the best bits and highlights what makes it so special before sitting down with Flula Borg (a.k.a. Javelin, in the film) to chat spoilers galore. If you’re wondering how Flula prepped for his role as Javelin, or how he feels about his scenes with Margot Robbie, you’ll want to listen in...2021-08-1638 minMovie Mike's Movie Podcast5 Fascinating Documentaries You Should See + Movie Reviews: Val (Amazon Prime) + Free Guy + Changes to HBO Max Streaming Same Day Theatrical ReleasesIn this episode, Movie Mike Deestro takes on a genre of movies he hasn’t covered before…documentaries! He shared 5 films that he found fascinating and why you should see them. Plus a review of the new Val Kilmer documentary that just came out on Amazon. And Mike and Kelsey review Free Guy starring Ryan Reynolds and talk about the changes coming to HBO Max in regards to their same day movie releases. New Episodes Every Monday!Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.comFollow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestroFol...2021-08-1630 min
Generation: The PodcastEpisode 116 with Justice Smith, Daniel Barnz and Zelda BarnzRemember a lifetime ago when you hadn’t yet fallen in love with Chester? He was stripping off his glittery rainbow micro crop top in the middle of campus. Do you remember Chester’s spiritual ascent in Episode 8 when his water polo teammates had their Magic Mike moment? And remember how it was Chester’s own patented brand of A LOT-ness served back to him that made him crack a smile and then start voguing topless? In the first moments of the season 1 finale, Chester is dancing on a pole in a party bus. And by the end of the episod...2021-08-0546 min
HBO Max Movie ClubThe Keanu-thonIn this episode, the HBO Max Movie Club is taking you on a historical tour of all things Keanu! With an emphasis on Point Break, Speed, and Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, host Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas) breaks down Keanu Reeves’s movie magic with comedian, actor, and fellow podcaster Joel Kim Booster (Urgent Care with Joel Kim Booster & Mitra Jouhari). Play along as they decide which iconic Keanu characters to “F***, Marry, Kill,” discuss which barely-Keanu film is their favorite barely-Keanu film, and of course, explore how Bill & Ted is a Queer Narrative.You can...2021-08-0235 minGeneration: The PodcastEpisode 115 with Chloe East, Uly Schlesinger, and Zelda BarnzThe penultimate episode of the first season of Generation traverses many places the series has yet to go: inside a Dad brain, to the brink of throuple disaster, and straight into the unfiltered root of conflict between iconic besties Nathan & Riley. Oh, and Paris. There’s artifice, betrayal, and more camera metaphors. For such a special layered episode, we bring you a special guest pairing: The Twins — Chloe East and Uly Schlesinger, iconic on-camera sibs Nathan & Naomi. They join hosts Whembley Sewell & Gigi Goode, as well as our astute in-house Generation expert, the show’s creator, Zelda Barnz, for the second...2021-07-2935 min
Raised by Wolves: The PodcastIntroducing: HBO Max Movie ClubHi, Raised By Wolves fans! Since you love HBO Max companion podcasts, we think you'll like our newest show as well. Introducing, HBO Max Movie Club.
About: The official HBO Max Movie Club podcast provides a forum for fans of the service’s priority library films and new Saturday night theatricals via conversational host commentary, along with guest appearances from the folks who produced, directed, wrote, or starred in these very awesome movies. Hosted by comedian Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas), this fun (and often, hilarious) podcast that covers the freshest new releases and most beloved nostalgic films of the past is...2021-07-2402 min
Generation: The PodcastIntroducing: HBO Max Movie ClubHi, Genera+ion fans! Since you love HBO Max companion podcasts, we think you'll like our newest show as well. Introducing, HBO Max Movie Club.
About: The official HBO Max Movie Club podcast provides a forum for fans of the service’s priority library films and new Saturday night theatricals via conversational host commentary, along with guest appearances from the folks who produced, directed, wrote, or starred in these very awesome movies. Hosted by comedian Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas), this fun (and often, hilarious) podcast that covers the freshest new releases and most beloved nostalgic films of the past is yo...2021-07-2402 min
Search Party: The PodcastIntroducing: HBO Max Movie ClubHi, Search Party fans! Since you love HBO Max companion podcasts, we think you'll like our newest show as well. Introducing, HBO Max Movie Club.
About: The official HBO Max Movie Club podcast provides a forum for fans of the service’s priority library films and new Saturday night theatricals via conversational host commentary, along with guest appearances from the folks who produced, directed, wrote, or starred in these very awesome movies. Hosted by comedian Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas), this fun (and often, hilarious) podcast that covers the freshest new releases and most beloved nostalgic films of the past is yo...2021-07-2402 minGeneration: The PodcastEpisode 114 with Chase Sui Wonders, Sharr White and Zelda BarnzYou may have noticed that The Riley Episode is different from every other episode of Generation. It’s intensely focused on Riley’s subjectivity, and as her 24 hours without sleep unfurl, you fully descend into her blurred reality. This was the result of deep collaboration between Chase Sui Wonders, who plays Riley, and the writers, including Generation co-creator Zelda Barnz and Sharr White, who co-wrote this episode. These three join hosts Gigi Goode & Whembley Sewell on the fourteenth episode of Generation: The Podcast to share some of the juiciest BTS moments from the season and talk intuitive shooting, self-excavation and how...2021-07-2237 min
HBO Max Movie ClubSpace Jam: A New LegacyThe inaugural episode of the HBO Max Movie Club steps inside the world of Space Jam: A New Legacy! Michael Jordan and his toon pals first charmed millennials across the globe in 1996 with the original Space Jam; now, Lebron James has come to spread the toon joy to a new generation of kids and adults alike. With a discussion that nods to a killer soundtrack and sparkly villains (e.g. Don Cheadle), host Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas) sits down with fellow comedian Naomi Ekperigin to dissect everything they love about the OG and new revival Jam. Then, Matt has...2021-07-1941 minMovie Mike's Movie PodcastMike’s Top 5 Favorite Childhood Movies + Double Movie Reviews: Space Jam: A New Legacy (HBO max) + A Quiet Place 2 (Paramount+)In this episode, Mike asks the questions “What’s your favorite movie from your childhood?”. He gives his Top 5 movies that shaped his childhood based on re-watchability, nostalgia and overall has stood the test of time. Mike also gives spoiler free reviews for Space Jam: A New Legacy (which you can watch on HBO Max or in theaters) and A Quiet Place 2, which is available now on Paramount+ for free. New Episodes Every Monday!Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.comFollow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestroFollow Mike on Inst...2021-07-1936 minGeneration: The PodcastEpisode 113 with Martha Plimpton and Zelda BarnzSome might say the fundamentals of drag are impeccable styling, a flair for the dramatic and knowing how to act like a bossy bitch. We see these talents embodied in the greatest drag queens of our time (cough, cough, Gigi Goode), but as our ever-astute recurring guest Generation creator Zelda Barnz points out: if she had been raised with different circumstances, Megan would have loved drag. In episode 13 of Generation, our backdrop for a messy night of botched expectations is a drag benefit at Hamburger Mary’s and much to her chagrin, Megan is there to see her children’s nont...2021-07-1533 min
HBO Max Movie ClubIntroducing: HBO Max Movie ClubHBO Max is the destination for this year’s biggest blockbusters, and this companion podcast will not only change, but enhance the way you watch them. Host Matt Rogers brings you along for the ride as he dives deep into HBO Max’s new releases, like Space Jam: A New Legacy and The Suicide Squad, in addition to the classics already on the platform like The Matrix franchise. In conversation with comedians, friends, and movie insiders alike, Matt and his guests break down their favorite moments, reveal exclusive behind-the-scenes moments, and share the general joys and challenges of creating movi...2021-07-0903 minGeneration: The PodcastEpisode 112 with , Max Saltarelli, Nathanya Alexander & Zelda BarnzGeometric wisdom tells us that all triangles have one thing in common (apart from having three sides): they are stable. But when two supporting sides simply decide to leave and create a new triangle, one side is left trying not to cry while bra shopping at the mall. Our favorite deltoid friend group DNA faces unforeseen tests in episode 12 of Generation. So in the twelfth episode of Generation: The Podcast, hosts Whembley Sewell & Gigi Goode delve into DNA’s ups and downs with Nathanya Alexander, who portrays its foundational member, Arianna, series writer and Generation musicologist Max Saltarelli, and Generation cr...2021-07-0834 minGeneration: The PodcastEpisode 111 with Nava Mau and Zelda BarnzThe troubled teen is a well-worn fixture in television. Usually in tow are their absent, well-meaning but clueless or totally narcissistic parent(s). But what we’ve rarely seen portrayed on TV is the presence of an elder queer caretaker who is rigorous when she needs to be and chill about the small stuff. Quite fortunately, the Generation crew is graced with the presence of Ana, Greta’s fabulous tia. In episode 11 of the HBO Max original series, she not only hooks up Riley with a job that will help her escape the confines of her parents, but she steps in a...2021-07-0135 minGeneration: The PodcastEpisode 110 with Haley Sanchez, Christina Nieves and Zelda BarnzGeneration writer Christina Nieves puts it best: “when you meet your match, that shit is deep and really complicated.” We’ve seen nothing short of total disasters take place when our favorite soul-aligned pairs first fumble toward connection. But teenagers learn relatively quickly and their wells of courage aren’t yet depleted by years of compounded disappointment. In other words: second chances are plentiful. In episode 10 of the HBO Max original series, we encounter a parade of them — between Greta & Riley, Chester & Bo, even Luz & Greta. In the tenth installment of Generation: The Podcast, hosts Gigi Goode & Whembley Sewell break down the w...2021-06-2433 minGeneration: The PodcastEpisode 109 with Daniel & Zelda Barnz and Lukita MaxwellSecrets are like the red blood cells flowing through the veins of teenage life. But when a secret becomes a lie, it’s more like an aberrant air bubble that can clog an artery and cause a life-threatening embolism. The first episode back from Generation’s mid-season break is full of the kinds of secrets that really toe the line between a fib to protect a friend and deep vein thrombosis. So in episode nine of Generation: The Podcast, hosts Gigi Goode & Whembley Sewell pick up these secrets and get a closer look at the bearer’s motivations with Generation co-cre...2021-06-1732 minGeneration: The PodcastEpisode 108 with Lukita Maxwell, Christina Nieves, Daniel Barnz, and Zelda Barnz“I find randomness kind of hopeful,” Chester’s prophetic new crush declares, and a glimmer of sun fissures a storm cloud. The sentiment carries through Arianna’s rousing confession to Delilah about her own adoption story, and the whole gang’s amulet-laden send-off to the most unexpected member of a future, yet-to-be-named generation. These moments are all quiet — ceremonial even — and they carry us through Generation’s mid-season finale and pivotal eighth episode. On episode eight of Generation: The Podcast, hosts Gigi Goode & Whembley Sewell unpack all the pauses with a round table of guests: Lukita Maxwell, who portrays Delilah, series writer Ch...2021-04-2935 minGeneration: The PodcastEpisode 107 with Chloe East and Sono PatelYou may have figured it out by now: Generation is a show told through perspectives. So sometimes you’ve got to zoom out and remember that the way you’re seeing things is *not* the universal truth. And sometimes two people with different perspectives — two people in one hotel room, for example — are living entirely different realities. In episode seven of the HBO Max original series, building tensions come to a head as a motel party of epic proportions unfolds. So on the seventh episode of Generation: The Podcast, guests Chloe East, who stars as Naomi, and series writer Sono Patel ho...2021-04-2233 minGeneration: The PodcastEpisode 106 with Max Saltarelli, Haley Sanchez & Zelda BarnzThey say the door slams hard behind you when you leave the house of judgment (and by 'they,' we mean pop cyborg Caroline Polachek in her song “Door.”) And what could be more soothing to the confined teenage soul than spending hours in a school bus hurtling toward the gay mecca of San Francisco? In episode six of the HBO Max original series, the gang grabs their fake IDs (with very white names) and heads north to escape overbearing parents & rude societal expectations. Greta in particular has a lot to mull over on the bus ride.... So on this sixt...2021-04-1533 minGeneration: The PodcastEpisode 105 with Chase Sui Wonders and Zelda BarnzHormonal teens may eternally seem fast to their elders, but the slow burn is still alive. In the fifth episode of the HBO Max original series Generation, homosexual pining glimpses acceleration in the liminal space of the Southern California equivalent of the Snow Day. Our protagonists’ crushes intensify: Greta and Riley’s mutual desire deepens, and — unbeknownst to Sam — so does Chester’s romantic pursuit of his guidance counselor. So on the fifth episode of Generation: The Podcast, hosts Gigi Goode & Whembley Sewell talk about the anatomy of a queer teenage crush with show co-creator Zelda Barnz and Chase Sui Wonders, w...2021-04-0833 minGeneration: The PodcastEpisode 104 with Martha Plimpton, Sharr White & Zelda BarnzBehind every mother’s truly unhinged external monologue is a rampant internal monologue. In other words, if an Orange County white evangelical Christian mom is going off at the PTA meeting about gluten-free snacks… it’s definitely not about snacks. In episode four of the Generation, the HBO Max original series, we get a closer look at Megan, the woman who birthed dynamic twin duo Naomi and Nathan, and worries relentlessly about whether or not they will go to hell. So on the fourth episode of Generation: The Podcast, hosts Gigi Goode & Whembley Sewell unpack Megan’s relationship to normalcy, sex, los...2021-04-0131 minGeneration: The PodcastEpisode 103 with Uly Schlesinger and Zelda BarnzGeneration is, at its heart, about connection. To biological family, chosen queer family, and of course, every teen’s number one obsession: their friends. And what better way to explore the complex possibilities and crags of family and friendship than getting really, really… toasted? In episode three of the HBO original series, the gang gets stoned and has revelations big and small. The biggest, most irreversible, and most public revelation belongs to Nathan. So on the third episode of Generation: The Podcast, hosts Gigi Goode & Whembley Sewell get into real and fictional comings out with show creator Zelda Barnz and Uly...2021-03-2531 minGeneration: The PodcastEpisode 102 with Zelda Barnz and Nathanya AlexanderThis podcast episode contains a discussion about active shooter/lockdown drills which may be triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.
Episode two of the HBO Max Original series gives the American high school institutions of lockdown and the Gay Straight Alliance club the Generation treatment: chewing them up and spitting them out with moments of wry humor, poignancy and utter chaos. And we get a closer look at Arianna, the ride-or-die friend and party girl who uses her gay dads as an excuse for making homophobic jokes. In the second episode of Generation: The Podcast, hosts Gigi Goode & Whembley S...2021-03-1831 min
Search Party: The PodcastIntroducing Generation: The PodcastHey, Search Party fans! Since you love this podcast, we think you might like this one as well. Check out the trailer for the all-new HBO Max companion podcast, Generation: The Podcast!
About Generation: In the companion podcast to the explosive new HBO Max dramedy Generation, hosts Gigi Goode and Whembley Sewell sit down for a roundtable chat with creators, writers, and actors from the show to unpack a specific episode of the TV series and ultimately, peel back the many layers of the most complex and evolved generation ever. Together, the group reveals the origins of each Generation episode...2021-03-1201 min
The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous PodcastIntroducing Generation: The PodcastHey, Almost Famous fans! Since you love this podcast, we think you might like this one as well. Check out the trailer for the all-new HBO Max companion podcast, Generation: The Podcast!
About Generation: In the companion podcast to the explosive new HBO Max dramedy Generation, hosts Gigi Goode and Whembley Sewell sit down for a roundtable chat with creators, writers, and actors from the show to unpack a specific episode of the TV series and ultimately, peel back the many layers of the most complex and evolved generation ever. Together, the group reveals the origins of each Generation episode...2021-03-1201 min
SUCKERS with Caelynn Bell, Dean Bell, and Jared HaibonIntroducing Generation: The PodcastHey, I Suck At Dating fans! Since you love this podcast, we think you might like this one as well. Check out the trailer for the all-new HBO Max companion podcast, Generation: The Podcast!
About Generation: In the companion podcast to the explosive new HBO Max dramedy Generation, hosts Gigi Goode and Whembley Sewell sit down for a roundtable chat with creators, writers, and actors from the show to unpack a specific episode of the TV series and ultimately, peel back the many layers of the most complex and evolved generation ever. Together, the group reveals the origins of each...2021-03-1201 minGeneration: The PodcastEpisode 101 with Daniel Barnz, Zelda Barnz, and Justice SmithIn Generation’s pilot episode, we’re introduced to series protagonist Chester as he struts through his high school campus impeccably dressed in a glittery crop top, turning heads and creating a spectacle. But by the end of the episode, we are beginning to know a teenager who struggles to be seen, who wants to be connected, and who plumbs the depths of loneliness. In the first episode of Generation: The Podcast hosts Gigi Goode and Whembley Sewell unravel Chester with the actor who brings the character to life, Justice Smith, as well as Generation’s co-creators Zelda and Daniel Barnz...2021-03-1142 min