MetroNews Hotline

Hotline Feature – Chef Paul Smith: Game-Day Food Wins and Making the Most of Restaurant Week 21.01.2026 10:24 ↓

Chef Paul Smith joins Dave Weekley on Hotline with practical advice for stress-free game-day hosting. Chef Paul shares go-to crowd favorites like buffalo chicken dip, chili, and flexible menu ideas that work even with last-minute guests. The two debate shrimp taco construction — from seasoning choices to whether cheese belongs — and wrap up with a look ahead to Charleston Restaurant Week, includin...

Hotline Feature – Kristyn Burtt: Zootopia 2’s Box Office Shock and Taylor Sheridan’s Next Turn 21.01.2026 10:45 ↓

Entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to break down a busy Hollywood week. Kristyn unpacks the massive box office run of Zootopia 2, now one of the highest-grossing films of all time, and explains what it signals about family films and theatrical demand. The conversation also covers The Madison, Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming character-driven series starring Kurt Russell...

Hotline Feature – Ryan’s Video Game Report: Speedruns, Charity, and Controlled Chaos 15.01.2026 6:23 ↓

Ryan Nicholson delivers his latest Video Game Report on Hotline, spotlighting Games Done Quick, the twice-yearly speedrunning marathon that raised $2.4 million for cancer research. Ryan breaks down what speedrunning really is, explains complex concepts like RNG, and shares highlights from inventive runs including Halo, American Truck Simulator, and a chaotic Mario 64 70-star relay featuring 70 dif...

Hotline Feature – Germain Lussier: Oscar Momentum, Frankenstein Sets, and Hollywood’s Big Bets 15.01.2026 5:39 ↓

Germain Lussier of Gizmodo joins Dave Weekley on Hotline for a wide-ranging entertainment deep dive. The two discuss the jaw-dropping practical sets built for Frankenstein, why real-world scale still matters in filmmaking, and Germain’s praise for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. They break down awards-season momentum for Timothée Chalamet and Marty Supreme, debate surprise Oscar scenarios, and pr...