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Depresh Mode with John MoeDepresh Mode with John MoeCameron Esposito on Comedy, Rehab, and Bipolar DisorderCameron Esposito has many titles: hugely successful standup comedian, actor in television and film, writer, podcast host. After a recent rehab stay led to a mental health diagnosis, she has realized that she’s also a person with bipolar disorder, type II. Cameron has a new special, Four Pills, that’s part stand-up comedy and part reflection on the circumstances that led to this discovery as well as thoughts on what life as a treated person for bipolar will mean going forward. Cameron Esposito joins us for a very funny and deeply personal conversation about mental health, medication, comedy, and...2025-04-1444 minGo Fact YourselfGo Fact YourselfEp. 163: Cameron Esposito & Chris Grace***Listen to GFY on the radio!***You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio in the Los Angeles area on NPR station LAist 89.3 FM. You can also stream the show live around the world at LAist.com (Click the big “Listen” button at the top of the page.)Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific)—--Trivia is the “T” Word on this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! In this episode…Guests:Cameron Esposito is a comedian who had a major r...2024-12-2058 minSleeping with CelebritiesSleeping with CelebritiesFive Dates & Five Concerts with Cameron EspositoCameron Esposito is a very popular and very funny comedian and the host of the Queery podcast right here on the Maximum Fun network. She has also been to a lot of concerts and while concerts can be noisy, talking about them doesn’t have to be. In this soothing episode, Cameron fills us in on five memorable shows and her five memorable dates for those shows. Is Neil Diamond on the list? Yes. Taylor Swift? Well, it’s mandatory in modern media to talk about T-Swizzle so yes. And who else? Tune in to find out and see if y...2023-10-1152 minJordan, Jesse, GO!Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 731: Pope Chant with Cameron EspositoCameron Esposito (Save Yourself book) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the last-minute Pope costume Cameron had made for her book cover photoshoot, the queer church Cameron went to at Christmas, and how Cameron's family went to see Michael Jordan play baseball during spring training. Plus, Jesse gives everyone a quiz about baseball player names.GET CAMERON'S BOOK, SAVE YOURSELF! 2022-03-281h 30Jordan, Jesse, GO!Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 493: Moby Dick Head with Cameron Esposito and Rhea ButcherComedians and writers and actors and married couple Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher join Jordan and Jesse to get deep into baseball uniform preferences, Jesse's mystery friend who knows where the grilled dogs are at Dodger stadium, and some high level NDA breaking. Plus, Jesse gets some solid advice from a spoiler on a car.   2017-08-141h 25Jordan, Jesse, GO!Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 444: Kept Doofus with Cameron EspositoCameron Esposito joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of straight white men using the word "daddy," Jesse's trip to his new cabin, and Jordan's experience taking a sound bath in the desert. 2016-09-051h 28Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 112 - SicarioThis week, an era draws to a close, but not before we review the crime thriller Sicario. Plus, we relax the Star Wars news embargo a bit, Ricky admits he's warming to the Ghostbusters reboot, and it wouldn't be a Wham Bam Pow sendoff without some Back to the Future Part II chat. Thank you for listening, and SEE SPY!2015-11-131h 00Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 111 - Lady to Lady Switcheroo! Romancing the StoneOn this very special episode, the ladies of Lady to Lady (Tess Barker, Barbara Gray, and [past guest panelist] Brandie Posey) are taking over hosting duties in honor of The Great Switcheroo! I bet you never thought you'd hear so much Magic Mike XXL chat on a Wham Bam Pow, huh? Plus, we give you a review of the 1984 action/romance flick Romancing the Stone!2015-10-0850 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 110 - American UltraThis week, the gang is back together to talk about the Kristen Stewart/Connie Britton/Jesse Eisenberg action flick, American Ultra! Plus, we compare streaming original series, Cameron sings an ode to baseball, and we make some exciting announcements.2015-09-101h 05Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 109 - HerculesThis week, Rhea and Ricky review 2014's The Rock vehicle, Hercules! Plus, we say goodbye to a horror movie legend and a groundbreaking neurologist.2015-09-0358 minJordan, Jesse, GO!Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 391: Condom Delivery System with Cameron EspositoComedian Cameron Esposito joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of black Ken dolls, Jesse's son's alter ego, and Cameron dispenses some friendly lesbian sex advice.  Plus, everyone tastes some fancy root beer! 2015-08-241h 25Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 108 - Starship TroopersThis week, we review the 1997 Paul Verhoeven flick Starship Troopers! Does it hold up nearly 20 years later? Plus, we admire Chris Hemsworth's Ghostbusters getup and take another look at trailers for upcoming movies.2015-08-211h 04Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 107 - Mission: Impossible - Rogue NationThis week: Ricky Explains Movie Trailers to Rhea, what marvel over Fantastic Four, and we delve into Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation. Plus, baseball talk!2015-08-1359 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 106 - Terminator GenisysHappy birthday, Arnold Schwarzenegger! In honor of the birth of the original Terminator himself, we dug into the newest entry in the franchise: Terminator Genisys. Love you, Arnold! Plus, Rhea and Ricky are joined by a very special guest -- Rhea's mom! Tha' Mom shares the movie that made her, and Ricky drops some hot summer trailers on us. BAM!2015-07-301h 02Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 105 - ThiefThis week, comedian Baron Vaughn and MaxFun impresario Jesse Thorn join Rhea Butcher to swap Comic Con news and anecdotes. Plus, a review of Thief!2015-07-1652 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 104 - Jurassic WorldThis week, Jordan Morris from @Midnight and JJGo opens up his fourth slot, and we settle in for an extra-long exploration of Jurassic World! Plus, Ghostbusters speculation and everyone forgets a bunch of names!2015-07-031h 02Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 103 - San AndreasThis week, Rhea and Ricky are joined by comedian and writer Alison Stevenson to discuss California's inevitable destruction as depicted in this summer's disaster flick San Andreas. Plus, Ricky shares a movie that made him (coincidentally, it's the same movie that ruined SpaghettiOs for Rhea).2015-06-2649 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 102 - SpyThis week, Rhea and Ricky are joined by the hilarious Emily Gordon to discuss Melissa McCarthy's action/comedy Spy! Plus, Rhea reveals a movie that made her, and we all wonder why The Crow remake is a thing that's happening.2015-06-1858 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 101 - The CoreThis week, Rhea and Ricky scrape the bottom of the news barrel, Ricky shares What's Poppin', and we were all jonesing for a new (old) disaster flick, right? We take a look at 2003's The Core.2015-06-1159 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 100 - Avengers: Age of UltronThis week, we're breaking major ground by doing two things never before done in Wham Bam Pow history: we're reviewing TWO movies, and one of those reviews is a re-review. That's right, not only are we taking a look at Avengers: Age of Ultron, we're also stepping back and digging deeper into Mad Max: Fury Road, a movie that didn't get a fair shake the first time around. Plus, lots of goofy puns in honor of episode 100! WHAM!2015-06-051h 13Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 99 - Infernal AffairsThis week, Hollywood's own Brady Novak is back in the guest seat to chat with Ricky about the 2002 thriller Infernal Affairs! Plus, we dive into the mailbag to discuss a new segment idea.2015-05-301h 01Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 98 - Mad Max: Fury RoadWe had a change of plans this week -- we're tabling our review of Avengers Age of Ultron and instead digging into Mad Max: Fury Road, this summer's hottest Charlize Theron-helmed action flick. Grab Tom Hardy and use him to stabilize your rifle!2015-05-2257 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 97 - Hot FuzzThis week, Ricky and Cameron review Edgar Wright's 2007 action comedy, Hot Fuzz. Plus, we look forward to catching Mad Max: Fury Road in theaters, and Cameron discloses a Diet Coke incident.2015-05-1557 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 96 - NoahThis week, Ricky is joined by comedian and actor Brady Novak to chat about Darren Aronofsky's 2014 Bible epic Noah. Plus, comedian Dan Telfer calls in to share the movie that made him, and we marvel at costume reveals. 2015-05-081h 17Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 95 - Ex MachinaThis week, Rhea and Ricky review the sci-fi thriller Ex Machina, Ricky lets us know what's popping, and we finally have the chance to catch up on all of the movie trailer news from the past couple of weeks.2015-05-0154 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 94 - BoundThis week, Rhea and Ricky pitch Christopher Meloni vehicles, we chat about the Wachowskis' film Bound, and we appreciate the splendor of Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly.2015-04-161h 09Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 93 - Furious 7This week, we wonder over formats, resurrect Pitch It, and chat about the newest installment in the Fast-and-Furious-verse: Furious 7.2015-04-101h 03Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 92 - Tank GirlThis week, we take a look at 1995's Tank Girl, a sci-fi/action comedy with a feminist message. Plus, Rhea shares a movie that made her (to Cameron's chagrin), and we parse our feelings about the Lego movie spinoff.2015-04-021h 00Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 91 - Total Recall LIVEThis week, Cameron, Rhea, and Ricky are coming at you LIVE from the UCB Theater in Los Angeles to tell you all about Total Recall! Plus, producer Lindsay shares the movie that made her, and we all wonder why the TMNT are such scumbags. 2015-03-261h 15Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 90 - Robocop (1987)Reviewing the Robocop reboot a couple of weeks ago left us craving the smooth flavor of the original, so we indulged this week. Plus, we figure out what Paul Feig's insistence on making movies WITH WOMEN comes from, and we examine 1987's biggest blockbusters.2015-03-201h 09Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 89 - ChappieNeill Blomkamp dropped a robot in South Africa and made a sci-fi movie about it called Chappie. In this episode, we share our thoughts about that movie. Plus, we explore why action and sci-fi movies are performing so poorly this year, and we react to the all-male Ghostbusters movie announcement.2015-03-141h 07Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 88 - RoboCopThis week, we take a look at the reboot that we were all dreading but (spoiler alert) didn't hate: 2014's RoboCop! Plus, we remember Leonard Nimoy's contributions to film and culture and get excited about the forthcoming Avengers film.2015-03-0658 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 87 - Jupiter AscendingThis week, Rhea and Ricky try to make sense of the Wachowski's 2015 sci-fi flick, Jupiter Ascending. Plus, we take one final look at The Oscars (we promise!), and we revel in our prophesied Alien announcement.2015-02-281h 01Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 86 - Big Hero 6This week, we dig into last year's best film about a big, friendly robot: Big Hero 6! Plus, Sig Weav Is On Board with Neill Blomkamp's Alien movie, and we're all feeling a little silly. It's good to be back!2015-02-2149 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 85 - American SniperThis week, Rhea's adrift in the ocean, so Cameron and Ricky invite comedian Jared Logan to join the panel for an in-depth discussion of American Sniper and the culture surrounding it. Plus, Cameron shares a TV show that made her, and everyone tries to figure out Sienna Miller.2015-02-061h 15Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 84 - Jack Ryan: Shadow RecruitThis week, we check in with everyone's favorite Wall Street guru turned CIA analyst turned POTUS (eventually), in the 2014 action flick Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit! Plus, Rhea divulges a movie mystery that made her, and we wonder about the difficulties of recasting beloved characters.2015-01-311h 02Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 83 - AutomataThis week, Rhea and Ricky take a look at the 2014 sci-fi/thriller Automata. Plus, we have an indepth discussion of who and what went overlooked by the Oscar nominations and what it means for the industry.2015-01-241h 01Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 82 - From Russia With LoveThis week, Ricky welcomes guests Sarah Morisano and Kimberly Clark to chat about Oscar nominations snubs and shockers. Plus, we take a look at the classic Bond film From Russia With Love.2015-01-171h 07Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 81 - 2014 In ReviewThis week, we take a look back at the movies of 2014. What genres crushed in theaters? How did the year stack up to years gone by? What were our overall bests and worsts? Where is our Wonder Woman movie? All of these questions and more, answered!2015-01-1058 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 80 - The GrandmasterThis week, we discuss one of the biggest pieces of movie news in recent months: the Sony hack and the decision to cancel the Christmas release of The Interview. Plus, Cameron and Rhea discuss the 2013 martial arts drama The Grandmaster and wonder if Pirates of the Caribbean 5 could be the breath of fresh air the series needs.2014-12-2051 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 79 - Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesIn observance of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Week on Wham Bam Pow, this episode features no fewer than two unintentional pizza puns. Plus, Ricky dishes about one of the early movies that made him, and we decide when a reboot just isn't right.2014-12-131h 01Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 78 - Batman ReturnsThis week, we delve deeper into the Bat-iverse with Batman Returns, featuring the inimitable (but underused) Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman. Plus, we have an extra long catch-up session where everyone shares some recent celeb elbow-rubbing experiences.2014-12-0657 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 77 - BatmanThis week, we chat about Batman and take a step back to appreciate Tim Burton before the CGI saturated Alice in Wonderland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Plus, Ricky drops a Sam Shepard reference on us and lets us know what's poppin', and the crew anticipates this week's biggest trailers.2014-11-291h 01Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 76 - InterstellarThis week, we settle in with Christopher Nolan's newest sci-fi blockbuster Interstellar and try to figure out what it all means. Plus, Ricky gets a haircut, and we unwittingly brainstorm the next great stoner comedy2014-11-221h 14Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 75 - The RocketeerThis week, we unpack our Disney Adventures Magazines and Consumer Reports for Kids and take a look at the 1991 superhero flick The Rocketeer. Plus, are we asking too much of our actors when we expect them to cross genres?2014-11-1444 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 74 - BirdmanThis week, we stretch the definitions of action and sci-fi a bit to examine Birdman, the genre-busting film starring Michael Keaton as a washed up superhero actor. Plus, what makes a good Sarah Connor?2014-11-0747 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 73 - Galaxy QuestThis week, we all agree to never give up, never surrender, and always watch Galaxy Quest! Plus, we get caught up with all of the Hollywood happenings and recite all of the Star Trek movies.2014-11-011h 00Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 72 - Killing Them SoftlyHappy MaxFunWeek! Ricky is joined by two hilarious guest panelists, Marcella Arguello and Sarah Morisano to review the 2012, Brad Pitt-packed crime film, Killing Them Softly. Plus, in honor of MaxFunWeek, we are joined by Dan McCoy! Dan is a writer for The Daily Show and host of our sister podcast, The Flop House, and he shares a seasonally appropriate movie that made him.2014-10-181h 10Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 71 - The MachineThis week, the band is back together once again to review the shoestring budget, sci-fi flick The Machine; Rhea looks back at a movie that made her; and Cameron admits she doesn't get David Lynch (there's a pretty reasonable explanation for that).2014-10-1059 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 70 - HomefrontThis week, Rhea returns, Ricky tells us What's Poppin', and we chat about the 2013 action thriller/Jason Statham vehicle, Homefront!2014-09-2754 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 69 - Blue RuinThis week, Sweet Beth Stelling returns to the panel, and Brandie Posey joins us for the first time to discuss Blue Ruin, the 2013 Kickstarter thriller. Plus, we dive into the mailbag for a Wham Bam Power to the People!2014-09-201h 00Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 68 - Invasion of the Body SnatchersThis week, Ricky is joined by comedians Beth Stelling and James Fritz to discuss the 1978 iteration of the sci-fi classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers! Plus, the three chat about the films they're looking forward to, and everyone tries to get to the bottom of Beth's true feelings about Ben Affleck.2014-09-121h 04Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 67 - 13 AssassinsThis week, Ricky helms the show and is joined by guest panelist and comedian Matt Braunger. They chat about this summer's movie offerings and review the samurai epic, 13 Assassins. 2014-09-061h 02Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 66 - Honey, I Shrunk the KidsThis week, we chat about the blurring of lines between big and small screens, plus we serve up a review of the 1989 sci-fi family film, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. RIP, Antie.2014-08-3059 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 65 - Mad MaxThis week, we try to come up with a Sharknado cash in, and we chat about the Australian dystopian flick that could be credited with (or blamed for) launching Mel Gibson's career, Mad Max.2014-08-2352 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 64 - Guardians of the GalaxyThis week, Cameron's back, and we chat about Guardians of the Galaxy. Plus, news of a possible Star Wars theme park inspires a pitch it, and we added a herald to the team. Welcome, Anthony!2014-08-191h 03Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 63 - LucyThis week, Rhea and Ricky deconstruct Lucy -- apparently the larger the percentage of your brain you use, the less interesting you become as a character! Plus the hilarious and charming Nathan Rabin of The Dissolve stops by to share the Movie That Made Him, and Rhea and Ricky go head to head regarding the possibility of a Ghostbusters III.2014-08-0856 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 62 - SnowpiercerThis week Eliza Skinner, one of our very favorite stand-up comedians, joins us as a guest panelist! We talk Wonder Woman news, Eliza shares the movie that made her, and we delve into Snowpiercer. Hope you like perpetually moving trains!2014-08-0247 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 61 - StolenThis week, Rhea and Ricky take a look at Nicolas Cage’s send up to Taken, Stolen. Are you pro-Cage or con-Cage? Plus, Jake Fogelnest shares the Movie That Made Him and discusses the incident that ignited his fear of signal hijacking.2014-07-241h 02Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 60 - Dawn of the Planet of the ApesThis week, we review this summer's hottest sci-fi flick about primates that wake up early, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! Plus, Rhea and Cameron chat about animals in movies and discuss some recent news regarding women in popular culture.2014-07-181h 01Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 59 - World War ZThis week, we're back with a look at Brad Pitt's highest grossing film, the zombie drama/thriller World War Z! Plus, in honor of Mr. Pitt's myriad accomplishments, we pitch him new projects in diverse genres. We bet he's thrilled!2014-07-0456 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 58 - Pulp FictionThis week, Rhea and Ricky tackle Quentin Tarantino's breakout hit Pulp Fiction. Plus, we take the opportunity to address some of your emails in the segment WhamBamPower To The People!2014-06-2759 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 57 - Machete KillsThis week, Rhea and Ricky chat about Machete Kills while Cameron kicks herself for not watching it. Plus, we brainstorm vehicles for stars' big jumps from the TV screen to the silver screen -- who will be the next Chris Pratt?2014-06-191h 04Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 56 - Edge of TomorrowThis week, we chat about the Emily Blunt and Tom Cruise action flick Edge of Tomorrow, which (spoiler alert) WE LOVED! Plus, isn't it about time for Tom Cruise to be a movie star again? Rhea and Ricky pitch some movies with that goal in mind.2014-06-121h 08Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 55 - X-Men: Days of Future PastThis week, we engage in some complicated time travel with X-Men: Days of Future Past, and we all lament Kitty Pryde's lack of activity. Plus, inspired by Evan Peters's performance, Cameron solicits Quicksilver vehicles from Rhea and Ricky.2014-06-051h 02Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 54 - Godzilla (2014)This week, we chat about this summer's monster movie sensation, Godzilla! Plus, we brainstorm some roles from the wildly talented Zoe Saldana, and Rhea dazzles us with some ON POINT vocal foley.2014-05-221h 03Baby GeniusesBaby GeniusesCameron Esposito / Tony SamSalutations, babies! This week our guest is the fantastic comedian Cameron Esposito. She talks to us about being the ringleader of a circus! Which is a thing she did, not something she's speculating about! Then, oceans expert Jacques Cousteau (no relation) scares the shit out of us with his terrifying warnings about the death that awaits us all. Plus: horses!!!!! Game shows! HORSES!!! Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Cameron Esposito Tony Sam 2014-05-2158 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 53 - The Fifth ElementWe're back! Through a series of closed-door meetings and elaborate deal-cuttings, Cameron's back at her job as the studio head, and she's on the hunt for a movie with a romantic element. Plus, we serve up a review of The Fifth Element. Make sure you have your multi pass!2014-05-1551 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 52 - Event HorizonCameron's out this week, so Rhea and Ricky seize the opportunity to watch and discuss the sci-fi/horror flick Event Horizon. Plus, Rhea shares some early impressions of Transcendence (which she payed real money to see in a movie theater), and Ricky drops some legendary popcorn knowledge on us. What's poppin'!2014-05-011h 02Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 51 - Close Encounters of the Third KindThis week, we blast those five tell-tale tones and experience the sci-fi classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Plus, Ricky takes over Studio and asks Rhea and Cameron to devise a new project exploring different ways aliens make first contact with humans. Who will come out ahead and make everybody tons of money?2014-04-241h 00Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 50 - Captain America: The Winter SoldierThis week, we fill our popcorn tubs and soda buckets and check out Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Plus, Rhea Butcher (the newest movie studio exec) hears pitches for the next great espionage thriller. Will Cameron earn her gig back?2014-04-1758 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 49 - DivergentThis week, we chat about Divergent -- is it a clever take on a dystopian future where citizens are punished for being themselves, or is it a Hunger Games cash in? Plus, Rhea and Ricky pitch the next great sci-fi comedy, and one of them gets it SO right, he or she inherits Cameron's movie studio(s).2014-04-041h 10Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 48 - GattacaThis week, we watch Gattaca, the sci-fi film that imagines a not-too-distant future where everybody's perfect, ESPECIALLY Uma Thurman. Plus, inspired by Gattaca's unease with cloning and genetic manipulation, Rhea and Ricky pitch the next great blockbuster that will feed on our fears.2014-03-261h 05Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 47 - The Last StandThis week, we chat about the 2013 Schwarzenegger/Knoxville action picture, The Last Stand. Plus, the action hero/comedy figure combo inspires Rhea and Ricky's pitches for similar pairings.2014-03-211h 05Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 46 - StargateThis week, we chat about the movie Stargate, per Cameron's request. Is it as awesome as her childhood nostalgia would have us believe? Plus, Rhea and Ricky pitch some ideas for getting Kurt Russell and James Spader back together. They're like peanut butter and jelly!2014-03-131h 00Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 45 - GhostbustersThis week, we take a look back at the film that launched a sequal, a television show, and a Hi-C flavor: Ghostbusters. Plus, inspired by Darren Aronofsky's Noah, Rhea and Ricky pitch movies based around unnatural movie/director pairings.2014-03-071h 01Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 44 - MonstersThis week, we remember Harold Ramis and some of his greatest works, recast a few of our favorite films with women, and deconstruct the 2010, low-budget, sci-fi flick Monsters. Plus, catch some spot-on Godzilla impressions!2014-02-2759 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 43 - The Lego MovieThis week, we take a trip to theaters to see The Lego Movie and (spoiler alert) we really, really like it. Plus, we're joined by Emily V. Gordon of The Indoor Kids to chat about the movie that made her and the movie that borderline traumatized her. Film is a powerful medium!2014-02-2058 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 42 - Ninja II: Shadow of a TearThis week, we reflect on recent happenings in the movie world, Rhea and Ricky pitch the next great 80s toy inspired blockbuster, and we chat about Ninja II, a movie with some good punching and basically nothing else.2014-02-061h 07Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 41 - Side EffectsThis week, we review Oscar nominations and revel in Gravity's nods. Plus, Rhea and Ricky pitch some new Oscar categories that will allow action and sci-fi movies to really shine, and we chat about Steven Soderbergh's 2013 medicine thriller Side Effects. Bring on the gold guys!2014-01-231h 01Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 40 - Cherry 2000This week, we take on Cherry 2000, a sci-fi movie recommended to us by comedian and former friend Kurt Braunohler. If you like Melanie Griffith and android love, you'll probably still hate this movie. Fortunately, Cameron's around to spark a light in the darkness by pitching the sequel we were all hoping would never happen: Gravity 2. Bring your thinking cap!2014-01-161h 01Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 39 - HerThis week, we're plagued by a lingering sickness, but we power through to chat about Spike Jonze's sci-fi romance, Her. What does it mean when Joaquin Phoenix falls in love with an operating system?2014-01-0955 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 38 - 2013 in ReviewHow did 2013 treat action and sci-fi movie buffs? Join us as we take a look back at the good, the bad, and Kick-Ass 2. Plus, My Brother, My Brother and Me co-brother Travis McElroy joins us to ring in the new year by sharing The Movie That Made Him.2014-01-0257 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 37 - Upside DownRicky's out this week, so he missed the chance to chat about Upside Down, the movie about gravity that's not Gravity. Plus, Cameron and Rhea pitch new genres to a handful of our myriad celebrity listeners.2013-12-1946 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 36 - Olympus Has FallenRhea is out this week, but we deliver a spirited review of Olympus Has Fallen at her suggestion, and Ricky really scrapes the bottom of the barrel for a best part of this White House peril movie. Plus, Cameron and Ricky team up to pitch the next great "One Man Job" flick and make billions of dollars. Why didn't we think of this sooner?2013-12-1253 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 35 - DesperadoWe're back this week with a review of Robert Rodriguez's Desperado, which has nothing to do with the song by the Eagles, as far as we can tell. Plus, we're joined by Pop Culture Happy Hour's Glen Weldon to chat about the movie that made him, and we'll help you make the most of this holiday season by suggesting some excellent, sophisticated movie/food pairings.2013-12-051h 04Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 34 - Road HouseWe present you with a particularly Swayze-heavy show this week, and we feel GREAT about it. A special guest joins us to share the Movie That Made Him, we chat about the action brawler Road House, and we try to solve some real puzzlers. Are "coolers" a thing? Is Jean-Claude Van Damme really that good at splits? Why is Swayze on our minds in such a major way? 2013-11-2154 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 33 - Thor: The Dark WorldThis week, we celebrate Cameron's return with an extended news segment and some bonus Troll Doll talk. Plus, we chat Movies That Made Us: Tough Ladies edition, and lend a critical eye to Chris Hemsworth's current vehicle for bein' hunky, Thor: The Dark World.2013-11-1456 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 32 - Strange DaysThis week, Rhea and Ricky plunge into Kathryn Bigelow's 1995 cyberpunk thriller, Strange Days! Plus, we read and respond to some of your emails in a new segment we like to call "Wham Bam Pow Pod Fanny Pack Bag of Listener Emails" (please help us come up with a new name).2013-11-0745 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 31 - Escape PlanThis week, Rhea and Ricky discuss the Schwarzenegger/Stallone/50 Cent action thriller Escape Plan, which is in theaters now. Plus, in honor of Halloween, they share the spooky, creepy, and horrifying movie moments that made them.2013-10-3150 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 30 - DreddThis week, we become the judges, juries, and executioners for the 2012 sci-fi/action flick Dredd. Plus, feeling inspired by Gravity and Dredd, Rhea and Ricky pitch some hot "places to be trapped" movie premises.2013-10-2451 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 29 - GravityThis week, Cameron makes her triumphant return, and we celebrate by chatting about the Clooney/Bullock sci-fi thriller, Gravity -- you might want to tie yourself down to something for this one. Plus, let us teach you about what's poppin', sippin', AND munchin'!2013-10-1747 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 28 - RushThis week, Rhea and Ricky are back at the helm, and they deliever the dish on the Formula One biopic Rush, which is currently in theaters. Plus, prop up your feet, lean back in your sweet leather chair, and let their pitches for hot new sports movies wash over you; you're running the movie studio now, listeners.2013-10-1038 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 27 - Tuff TurfCameron's out this week, but Rhea and Ricky are totally in and stoked to dish about their favorite 80s movie moments! Plus, we dust off the James Spader teen action flick Tuff Turf, so heat up your crimping iron and polish your switch blade -- you'll need 'em both.2013-10-0345 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 26 - From the Vaults: The WarriorsThis week, we take a trip to the past and revisit an early recording -- a recording so old, in fact, it pre-dates the Wham Bam Pow name. Listen to us discuss the 1979 celebration of weird, ten person gangs, The Warriors. Enjoy Rhea's spirited pitch of a Back To The Future sequel. Revel in our youth and inexperience! Can you dig it?2013-09-2649 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 21 - ElysiumThis week, we rave about Elysium's great parts and bemoan its problematic parts. Plus, Ricky is promoted to the role of hot-shot Hollywood executive and pits Rhea and Cameron against each other in a battle for the next great space film.2013-08-1553 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 10 - Bad Boys and The Dread Pirate RobertsThis week, Rhea and Ricky face off in a competitive Pitch It, and only one walks away with a wheelbarrow full of imaginary money! Plus, Cameron shares the movie that made her, and we take a look at the 1995 buddy cop flick Bad Boys. Whatcha gonna do?2013-05-2354 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 7 - OblivionThis week, we take a look at some action and sci-fi classics which were also nightmares for the cast and crew, Cameron invites us to consider The Sixth Element, and we offer up a review of Oblivion.2013-05-0259 minWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoWham Bam Pow Ep. 2 - Oscar-Baiting, Hellboy, and Doug JonesThis week, we examine the Oscar-baiting tactic of extreme weight loss, Ricky pitches the final Die Hard installment, and we review the film Hellboy. Plus, actor Doug Jones joins Cameron in the studio to talk about his background as a mime, working with Guillermo del Toro, and the future of the Hellboy film franchise.2013-03-281h 03Jordan, Jesse, GO!Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 266: Weird Hair Bunch with DC Pierson and Cameron EspositoComedian and author DC Pierson and comedian Cameron Esposito join Jordan for a discussion of burlesque shows, Taken, the Wahlberg brothers, and insurance mascots. 2013-03-111h 14