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This time on episode #266 of NEW RELEASE … well wishers Ashley and Drew bring you a super timely discussion of two of the biggest things to happen (a month ago) in TV and movies. EUPHORIA (mercifully?) ends its chaotic three-season run, while OBSESSION continues to dominate the BO and convos of movie goers everywhere. Listen to find out where we land on these two exciting, but very separate phenom...

This time on episode # 264 of NEW RELEASE … dingbats Ashley and Drew discuss the uneven returns of two marquee shows. But first, we process the end of SOMETHING VERY BAD IS GOING TO HAPPEN. Does Ashley believe in soulmates??? Find out! Then, let us Rue the day Cassie and Nate tie the knot on EUPHORIA season 3 (11:05). How do we feel about post high-school life for these crazy kids? And, for the fi...

This time on episode #263 of NEW RELEASE … gorehounds Ashley and Drew devour a disturbing new horror show that dropped recently on Netflix. We dig into why SOMETHING VERY BAD IS GOING TO HAPPEN succeeds where other horror TV has failed, starting at (25:30). Before that, though, we catch up on a bunch of HBO stuff, including DTF ST. LOUIS, ROOSTER, THE PITT, and finally, I LOVE LA. It’s been too lo...

This time on NEW RELEASE #262 … James and Drew swap places—not with each other, that would be weird—but with of a couple average Academy Awards voters. How would we approach this special privilege and honor? With so much respect. Also, it’s that time again where we explain the very simple rules for our annual Oscar party drinking game. If you start listening to this episode RIGHT NOW, you just mig...

This time on NEW RELEASE #261 … survivalists Ashley and Drew go back to the movies. We each saw SEND HELP on the big screen with revved up crowds and can’t wait to share the journey it took us on. FF » to (20:38) for that portion of the show. First, though, we have to digest a lackluster Super Bowl and the associated media that comes with it. ((By the Power of Grayskull)), I swear, Masters of the...

On episode 260 of NEW RELEASE … Ashley and Drew reflect one more one last time on Stranger Things. “Conformity Gate” explained! Also, I hope you’re ready for some football because that’s all Ashley is watching, apparently. Drew, on the other hand, shares his reaction to episode one of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. It’s all happening. Just listen. Get full access to New Release at newrelease.subs...

Episode #259 of NEW RELEASE marks the end of an epic 9-year campaign. Ashley and Drew started watching STRANGER THINGS as adults, sure … but now … we’re like OLD. Are these weary hearts still open to the magic and wonder of childhood? Are we happy with the answers and emotional payoffs the finale provided? As usual, there’s only one way to find out. Join us as we send off what has truly been one o...

The time has finally come for episode 258 of NEW RELEASE … so of course Ashley and Drew are talking Stranger Things . We’re back, baby. » Fast Forward » to (26:30) if you don’t care about Plur1bus or Chairs or LA or Jay/George or Austin Butler. We had a lot to catch up on before the main event. However, once we’re in the upside down, we’re there to stay. We go deep on what the show means to us and...

This time on episode #257 of New Release … skeleton siblings Ashley and Drew, as you can tell from the title of this episode, have SO freaking MUCH to talk about. (3:35) Drew ponders how one amazing movie make up for a month of mediocre xenomorphin’ action … while Ashley celebrates the fine wine personified that is Chad Michael Murray. Then, once we put September to bed, we make way for SHOCKTOBER...

We’re back! This week on episode #256 of New Release … xenodorks Ashley and Drew make up for lost time by discussing THREE New(ish) Releases!!! (6:41) ALIEN EARTH kicks off the action. Chase that with (32:24) TOGETHER, for some twisted body horror romance. And lastly, did (50:00) WEAPONS live up to the hype?! Want MORE? Search ‘ New Release ’ on Spotify or Apple and hit subscribe. Did I mention we...

This week on episode #255 of New Release … Ashley and Drew lick clean their plates and regurgitate the bones of another heavy season of gourmet TV. Does The Bear season 4 course correct on last year’s anemic pacing OR deliver more of the same? Shockingly, we have mixed feelings. FF >> Main discussion starts at (20:01). Want MORE? Search ‘ New Release ’ on Spotify or Apple and hit subscribe. Did I...

This time on episode #254 of New Release … flavor savors Ashley and Drew reopen their discussion of The Bear . Did season 3 crawl—oh so slowly—so season 4 could run?! Seems like it. Spoilers within for episodes 1 and 2 only, today. Then, join us again in a couple weeks as we discuss the whole enchilada. Get full access to New Release at newrelease.substack.com/subscribe

This week on episode #253 of New Release … hot shot execs Ashley and Drew record an entire podcast episode in one continuous take! Try and keep up as we run through all of season 1 of Apple and Seth Rogan’s light Hollywood satire. Cringe or endearing? Listen to find out. FF >> Main discussion starts at (7:23). Want MORE? Search ‘ New Release ’ on Spotify or Apple and hit subscribe. Did I mention w...

This time on episode #252 of New Release … tramp vamps Ashley and Drew sink their teeth into the most hyped theatrical release of the year—thus far. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is an action/horror film featuring our favorite soulless bloodsuckers vs the blues. Does it deliver the good stuff? Listen to find out. FF >> Main discussion starts at (16:42). Want MORE? Search ‘ New Release ’ on Spotify or App...

This time on episode #251 of New Release … weary travelers Ashley and Drew check the hell out of White Lotus Thailand. Do we rate our stay ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ or did the depressing characters and heavy gun fire dampen our enthusiasm? Time to find out. Want MORE? Search ‘ New Release ’ on Spotify or Apple and hit subscribe. Did I mention we’re also on YOUTUBE !? Follow along 💁‍♀️ Get full access to Ne...

This week on the monumental 250th episode of New Release … sad Ashley and Drew work through their emotions post Adolescence —the show that is. Do we feel like this extremely well made, well acted, and well, extremely upsetting show is ‘important’ to watch? Other than that, we’re just here for each other as we wipe away the tears and look for any glimmers of hope in the wake of tragedy. Happy 250,...

This week on episode #249 of New Release … adults Ashley and Drew discuss a new Netflix show that nobody saw coming. Adolescence is an all-too realistic fictionalization of a sad reality. After only one episode, I can’t say which answers, or even which questions the show aims to answer. Maybe we’ll know more when we finish. FF >> Main discussion starts at (8:04). Want MORE? Search ‘ New Release ’...

This week on episode #248 of New Release … charmers Ashley and Drew prolong their stay at White Lotus Thailand for at least two more days of deep healing. We take time to check in with each group, so you can find out who we’re aligned with vs who rubs us sideways. Listen in for a good time. Lovely Liner Notes are available for each episode on Instagram . Want MORE? Search ‘ New Release ’ on Spotif...

This week on episode #247 of New Release … tourists Ashley and Drew check back into the White Lotus. This time in Thailand! FF > > (7:49) Look back at season 1 & 2. FF > > (12:54) Season 3 premiere. Lovely Liner Notes are available for each episode on Instagram . Want MORE? Search ‘ New Release ’ on Spotify or Apple and hit subscribe. Did I mention we’re also on YOUTUBE !? Follow along 💁‍♀️ Get f...

PLAY > NR #246 / FT ASHLEY & DREW - In which we go deep on the last two episodes of Severance … and BEYOND. Goats. ORTBO. Alt history theories. And more. Lovely Liner Notes are available for each episode on Instagram . Want MORE? Search ‘ New Release ’ on Spotify or Apple and hit subscribe. Did I mention we’re also on YOUTUBE !? Follow along 💁‍♀️ Get full access to New Release at newrelease.subst...

PLAY > NR #245 / FT ASHLEY & DREW MENU FF > > (0:33) New Release changes FF > > (6:15) David Lynch FF > > (13:58) Severance s2 One more thing … lovely Liner Notes are available for each episode on Instagram . Want MORE? Search ‘ New Release ’ on Spotify or Apple and hit subscribe. Did I mention we’re also on YOUTUBE !? Follow along 💁‍♀️ Get full access to New Release at newrelease.substack.com/su...

This week on episode #244 of New Release … squidwards Ashley and Drew endure the end(ish) of Squid Game season 2. We discuss a few new characters, new games, and what, if any, new ideas this season brings to the dance floor. And, with season 3 fast approaching later this year, we wonder whether this assortment of episodes stands on its own. Game on! Get full access to New Release at newrelease.sub...

This week on episode #243 of New Release … squidheads Ashley and Drew try their luck at a deadly game of South Korean TV roulette. Does Squid Game Season 2 come out firing or shooting blanks? It’s been THREE YEARS, for crying out loud! Let’s play. ⏩ Feature presentation starts at (15:42). Want MORE? Search ‘ New Release ’ on Spotify or Apple and hit subscribe. Did I mention we’re also on YOUTUBE...

This week on episode #242 of New Release … weary travelers Ashley and Drew pack as much as they can into the last Killer Christmas episode of this holiday season. Carry-On asks a simple question … what would you do if evil Jason Bateman whispered sweet terrorism into your earbuds? Would you save your pregnant girlfriend or a planeful of strangers? Don’t say both! We discuss the action hero qualiti...

This week on episode #241 of New Release … house hunters Ashley and Drew try to untangle the most twisted of suburban murder plots. No Good Deed stars, uh, loads of people … and … they’re all freaking liars. What are you hiding, Ray Romano? Huh?! Linda Cardellini … more like, Linda CardeLIAR! Anyway, listen to find out what we thought of this dark comedy and, as always, whether or not we want more...