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The Emmys handed out some wild wins, some painful snubs, and a few records nobody had on the bingo card. Then the conversation swerved into AI actors, and things got a lot more interesting. Mitch English and Travis Dale are back with Victoria Whtie for an Emmy recap packed with winners, misses, surprise stats, record-setting moments, and a real conversation about what happens when AI starts lookin...

Some of television’s greatest shows and stars received dozens of Emmy nominations—and still walked away empty-handed. Can you beat Mitch and Victoria in our Biggest Emmy Losers trivia challenge? In this special edition of OPINIONish, we uncover the surprising Emmy history behind Better Call Saul, The Wire, Steve Carell, Amy Poehler, Bob Newhart, Jason Bateman and more. Play along with 11 questions...

Who got snubbed—and which shows will dominate television’s biggest night? Our 2026 Emmy predictions break down the biggest nominees, surprise omissions, toughest categories, and the contenders we believe deserve to win. Mitch English and Travis Dale are joined by actress, producer, and writer Victoria White for OPINIONish’s 20th episode and annual Emmy special. Together, they debate the year’s bes...

What happens when a kid becomes famous before they’re old enough to understand what fame actually costs? This week on OPINIONish, we’re talking about child stars, the ones who made it, the ones who struggled, and the ones Hollywood seemed to chew up and leave behind. From Macaulay Culkin, Daniel Radcliffe and Selena Gomez to Judy Garland, Dana Plato, Corey Haim and Bobby Driscoll, the stories are...

What if the career everyone else thinks is perfect is the very thing you need to leave? After 18 years at WESH 2, Amy Sweezey walked away from the familiar, the steady paycheck and the identity that came with television to reinvent herself on her own terms. On this episode of OPINIONish , Mitch English and Travis Dale sit down with meteorologist, author, speaker and podcast host Amy Sweezey to tal...

Have we forgotten how to behave around each other? Somewhere between smartphones, speakerphones, social media, texting and treating every public space like our living room, our unwritten “social contract” may have taken a serious hit. On this episode of OPINIONish , Mitch English and Travis Dale sit down with nationally recognized etiquette expert Maralee McKee, founder of The Etiquette School of...

You don’t accidentally climb Mount Everest… and you probably don’t accidentally build the life you really want either. So are you living on purpose… or just drifting? Former U.S. Army Ranger and leadership expert Kirk Weisler joins Mitch English and Travis Dale for a funny, fast-moving conversation about intentional living, commitment, identity and what separates people who actually shape their li...

OPINIONish on WRESTLING: Struggles, Suplexes and Second-Chances What happens when the cheering stops, the injuries pile up and the person behind the wrestling character has to fight for his life? Former WCW and WWE superstar Marc Mero joins us for a brutally honest, surprisingly funny conversation about addiction, redemption and finding a purpose far beyond the ring. Marc shares how he went from a...

He mocked her for being "the bottom of the barrel." Then the internet had to decide who gets canceled by the end of the episode. 😳 On this episode of OPINIONish, Mitch English and Travis Dale dig into cancel culture — Harvey Weinstein, Diddy, Bill Cosby, Kevin Spacey, and more, plus who's actually mounted a real comeback (looking at you, James Gunn) and who never should have been forgiven in the...

What REALLY happened behind the scenes of USA Up All Night ? How did Rhonda Shear go from beauty queen to stand-up comic, Hollywood actress, entrepreneur, and one of the most recognizable faces in late-night television? In this episode of OPINIONish , Mitch English and Travis Dale sit down with the legendary Rhonda Shear for a hilarious, revealing, and surprisingly inspiring conversation that cove...

In this episode of OPINIONish, Mitch English and Travis Dale from Critics.com review Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated epic, The Odyssey. They break down the film’s massive scale, standout performances, IMAX presentation, and how this modern adaptation of Homer’s classic story delivers on the big-screen experience. From the cast to the storytelling, they discuss what makes this version of Ody...

Mitch and Travis bring some class to the show this week... sort of. They're joined by Therapist Deanne Schulz-Perry for a deep (and hilarious) dive into pop psychology: what's real, what's overused, and what's just someone being a jerk. From narcissism and gaslighting to OCD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, Deanne breaks down the actual clinical criteria behind the terms everyone throws around onli...

OPINIONish: Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" Review Travis Dale from http://www.critticks.com reviews the film and tells you if it's worth watching... Spielberg returns to alien territory with "Disclosure Day," starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, and Colin Firth, scored by John Williams. We break down Blunt's demanding performance, Firth's chilling villain turn, and whether the film's message about e...

If aliens are real, this episode may be the reason they keep flying past Earth. On this episode of OPINIONish, Mitch English, Travis Dale, and special guest Matt Doolittle dive headfirst into aliens, UFOs, UAPs, government document dumps, alien movies, conspiracy theories, abductions, Men in Black, E.T., Disclosure Day, Spielberg, the pyramids, ocean aliens, lizard people, and whether Matt may or...

Ready to revisit Hollywood’s biggest summer blockbusters? From legendary movie stars and billion-dollar franchises to unforgettable theater experiences and epic box office flops, the Boys from OPINIONish crew dives into everything we love (and love to debate) about the movies. From Star Wars and E.T. to Top Gun: Maverick , Marvel, horror films, streaming, and the future of Hollywood, this episode...

What makes a great dad? In this episode of OPINIONish, the conversation turns to one of the most important roles a person can have: fatherhood. Mitch and the guys share funny stories, honest reflections, parenting wins, parenting mistakes, and the lessons they’ve learned raising children. From Father’s Day gifts and youth sports coaching to vasectomies, discipline, communication, and the fears tha...

STAND-UP COMEDY, CANCEL CULTURE & THE ART OF BEING FUNNY | Dustin Chaffin on OPINIONish What does it really take to make people laugh in today’s world? In this episode of OPINIONish, comedian Dustin Chaffin pulls back the curtain on the world of stand-up comedy, cancel culture, edgy jokes, crowd work, celebrity roasts, bombing on stage, and surviving the ever-changing comedy landscape. From pe...

Concert tickets cost HOW much?! This week on OPINIONish , Mitch English and Travis Dale dive headfirst into the increasingly ridiculous world of live music… where buying concert tickets sometimes feels harder than getting a mortgage. From Ticketmaster headaches and outrageous service fees to bots, scalpers, nosebleed seats, and the modern concert experience, the guys ask the question every music f...

Strap in as Mitch and Travis chat it up with self-proclaimed music nerd John Graham as they spill the beans on everything from Weezer shirts mismatched to AI’s creeping influence on our favorite tunes. This is a wild ride through musical nostalgia, sci-fi speculation, and karaoke confessions, all served with a side of witty banter. This is OPINIONish... Results May Vary. In this episode: The evolu...

Is this the next great space adventure… or just another trip to a galaxy far, far away we’ve already seen? This week on OPINIONish , resident movie critic Travis Dale puts the latest blockbuster space epic under the microscope while Mitch English keeps the conversation flying at lightspeed. From jaw-dropping visuals and interstellar action sequences to storylines, characters, and franchise fatigue...

If you’ve ever sprinted through a theme park praying to find a bathroom before disaster strikes… this episode is for you. This week on OPINIONish , hosts Mitch English and Travis Dale are joined in studio by Matt Doolittle as they dive headfirst into one of the strangest Disney stories we’ve ever seen. A guest on Disney’s Kilimanjaro Safaris allegedly decided that waiting for a restroom wasn’t an...

PACK YOUR BAGS… AND MAYBE SOME HAND SANITIZER. THIS WEEK ON OPINIONish… MITCH ENGLISH AND TRAVIS DALE WELCOME CRUISE EXPERT RANDY SMITH FROM CRUISE SQUAD TRAVEL FOR A WILD RIDE THROUGH THE WORLD OF MODERN CRUISING. WE TALK ABOUT EVERYTHING FROM VIRAL OUTBREAK PANIC… TO WHICH CRUISE LINES ACTUALLY LIVE UP TO THE HYPE… TO WHY SOME PEOPLE TREAT BUFFETS LIKE AN OLYMPIC SPORT. IS CRUISING SAFE NOW? WHI...

The episode features a conversation about the hantavirus outbreak, the spread of fake news, and the use of AI to create misleading content. The hosts discuss the impact of these topics on public perception and the need for fact-checking and accountability. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including late-night television, the impact of politics on entertainment, the integration of te...

The conversation begins with unexpected events, including a mass shooting and airplane incidents. It then transitions into a discussion about the manosphere and its controversial influencers. The conversation delves into the impact of influencers on young audiences, the responsibility of influencers to set a positive example, traditional gender roles and masculinity, and the influence of social me...

In this mini episode of Opinionish, Host Mitch English and Movie Crittick Travis Dale (Critticks.com) discuss the movie 'Michael' and its portrayal of Michael Jackson. The hosts share their opinions, review the movie, and delve into trivia and behind-the-scenes details. They also explore Michael Jackson's personal life, childhood, and impact on the music industry. Takeaways Insightful movie review...