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The Whisper Man gives Clay a killer father-son premise, strong Adam Scott and Michelle Monaghan performances, and Robert De Niro playing the most Robert De Niro version of Robert De Niro. Unfortunately, Netflix also delivers fading momentum, familiar serial-killer tricks and lighting dark enough to trigger a television warranty claim. Final rating: 5.5/10.

Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On? understands the addictive joy and public humiliation of starting stand-up. Clay reviews Will Arnett and Laura Dern’s marriage comedy, revisits killing at his first open mic and bombing at the second, then explains how he briefly became the comedy Ben Simmons. Final rating: 7/10.

Jake Gyllenhaal is excellent in Presumed Innocent, but Clay isn’t convinced this murder mystery needed eight episodes to reach three minutes of truth. Also: broken knees, an audience that laughed exclusively through email, the AFL Grand Final and a Z Boys trip now powered by Hydralyte and emotional honesty. No numerical rating or snack pairing was stated in the recording.

Kate Beckinsale’s Wildcat gave Clay what he wants from an action movie: fights he can actually see. He reviews James Nunn’s new-to-Prime Video thriller, its familiar rescue mission, uneven tonal shifts and surprisingly rewatchable action, then compares it with Normal and Reacher. Final rating: 7/10. He forgot his actual snack, but recommends Jelly Babies after the fact.

Seven episodes of suspects and The Watcher still couldn’t give Clay the closure he wanted. He reviews Netflix’s Bobby Cannavale and Naomi Watts mystery, the unsolved true story behind it, and why its fictionalised ending earned 3.5/10—even with his extra point for a true story. Also: Kenny learns to ride on two wheels and helps deliver Bung Bung Coffee flyers. Spoilers and explicit language.

Bob Odenkirk shoots his way through Normal, a Prime Video action-comedy with entertaining violence and barely enough plot to sustain a plot hole. Clay also survives a $264 Henley Beach lunch, identifies a suspected college thief and debates whether children’s birthday parties have finally become enjoyable. Snack pairing: Froot Loops. Final rating: 5.5/10.

Jack Black and Paul Rudd should be able to make a giant-snake comedy work, but Anaconda left Clay with weak effects, a thinner story and almost nothing worth remembering. Also: Clay lands a speaking role in a movie, Kenny discovers Derrick Rose, and a king brown snake ends the Couchboys’ pool era. Final rating: 4.5 Killer Pythons out of 10.

Is 72 Hours worth watching? Clay reviews Kevin Hart’s Netflix comedy about a desperate middle-aged executive crashing a Gen Z bachelor party, including its Hangover -style chaos, young comedy cast and the heavily discussed Katt Williams appearance. Follow Welcome to the Poddy for weekly comedy, movie and television reviews.

Clay reviews Your Friends & Neighbors , the Emmy-nominated Apple TV drama starring Jon Hamm as a disgraced hedge-fund manager who starts robbing the wealthy people in his neighbourhood. The show opens up a bigger conversation about money, class, insecurity, keeping up appearances and why growing up without much can completely scramble your relationship with success. Clay also covers his copyri...

Is Happiness the darkest comedy ever made—or the funniest film you’ll feel guilty recommending? Clay reviews Todd Solondz’s controversial 1998 cult film, including Philip Seymour Hoffman’s painfully uncomfortable performance, the brilliant opening breakup and the loneliness hiding beneath its most disturbing characters. There’s also a failed Keith Robinson interview, Patrice O’Neal movie lore, a 5...

Jason Statham is back as a retired elite operative with a violent past—and somehow nobody leaves him alone. This week, Clay reviews Shelter (2026), the Jason Statham action thriller now streaming on Prime Video. Is it worth watching, or is it just The Beekeeper with a lighthouse? Clay breaks down the remote-island opening, Statham’s one-man war against MI6, the car chase, nightclub fight, familiar...

Welcome to the Poddy makes it to a second consecutive week as Clay reviews Netflix’s The Old Guard 2. The first film had genuine franchise potential. The sequel gives us Charlize Theron, Uma Thurman, immortal warriors and centuries of revenge—then makes it feel like a 100-minute trailer for another movie. Clay also opens two sold-out James McCann shows, takes over an unattended bar, pays $39 for p...

Jay Kelly review and ending explained: George Clooney plays a movie star confronting fame, fatherhood, regret and the family he neglected on his way to the top. Adam Sandler might quietly give the best performance in the entire Netflix film. Welcome to the Poddy is officially back. After nearly a year away - and three unreleased episodes recorded inside a moving car - Clay McMath returns to review...

In this episode of Welcome to the Poddy, Clay dives deep into Paul Thomas Anderson’s explosive new film One Battle After Another, fresh from HOYTS. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor, this politically charged action-drama has everyone talking — and Clay’s breaking it down like only he can. From Sean Penn’s wild racist-but-horny character to Leonardo DiCaprio...

In this hilarious and brutally honest episode of Welcome to the Potty , Clay McMath breaks down Highest 2 Lowest — the brand-new Denzel Washington and Spike Lee collab streaming now on Apple TV. From corny dialogue and offbeat editing to Denzel’s surprisingly stiff performance and A$AP Rocky’s awkward acting debut, Clay gives a raw, unfiltered movie review that only a comedian could deliver. Along...

This week on  Welcome to the Poddy , Clay lays by the fire as he returns after a brief (and much-needed) break, opening up about the chaos of his recent schedule, the importance of taking time off, and the strange, sobering experience of witnessing a Nepalese man in the middle of a manic episode. Then it’s lights, camera, dysfunction—Clay reviews the Apple TV+ workplace satire  The Studio  (2024),...

In this episode of  Welcome to the Poddy , we’re reviewing  Woman of the Hour  (Netflix), a true crime thriller that somehow mixes murder, dating, and Anna Kendrick’s relentless quirkiness. We pair this strange cinematic stew with a cup of green tea and a handful of Strepsils — because much like this film, our voice is barely holding it together. This satirical film review dives into the bizarre r...

On this episode of  Welcome to the Poddy , Clay tips off with a breakdown of the NBA Conference Finals—an unfiltered look at the highs, lows, and questionable characters playoff basketball. From clutch performances to total meltdowns, it’s a courtside roast session you don’t want to miss. Then, it’s party time (sort of) as Clay recaps the chaos of his son’s birthday—complete with sugar crashes, un...

On this episode of  Welcome to the Poddy , Clay McMath kicks things off with a courtside look at Greg Popovich’s triumphant return to the San Antonio Spurs and what it means for the NBA’s most stoic sideline legend. Then we dive headfirst into the science (and nonsense) of “attractive laughs” — who has them, who doesn't, and why it matters more than we’d like to admit. In the body of the show, Cla...

This week on  Welcome to the Poddy , Clay kicks things off with an update on the NBA Playoffs before diving headfirst into the dramatic, sun-drenched world of  The OC  (now streaming on 9Now). Paired with a classy combo of wine and cheese, Clay dishes out a nostalgic yet brutally honest review of the iconic teen soap—rating it 7.5/10 manipulative teenagers. Expect hot takes on being broke in a ric...

This week on  Welcome to the Poddy , Clay blasts off with a hot take on the celebrity women who went to space — are we one TikTok away from reality show astronauts? He also finally joins a gym. Then it's time for a snack-fueled movie review of  Blackberry  (Netflix, 2023), starring Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton. Clay pairs the film with a bowl of blueberries and dives into the chaotic rise a...

The NBA Play-In Tournament is here, and it’s delivering more drama than a Game 7—and Clay is breaking it all down like a coach with nothing left to lose. From LeBron’s legacy to teams that should probably just stay home, it’s hoops, hot takes, and hilarity to kick things off. Then, things get even wilder with a  movie review  of  Unfrosted  (Netflix, 2024), Jerry Seinfeld’s sugar-fueled satire abo...

This week on  Welcome to the Poddy , we’re diving into the unnerving depths of  Longlegs  (2024), the latest psychological horror starring Nicolas Cage like you’ve never seen him before. Equal parts detective thriller and occult nightmare, this film blends 90s serial killer vibes with a slow-burn satanic mystery—and it seriously delivers. We break down the film’s disturbing imagery, the haunting p...

In this episode of  Welcome to the Poddy , we dive into  Catch and Release  (Netflix), the mid-2000s rom-dramedy starring Jennifer Garner. A grieving fiancée, shocking secrets, unexpected romance—this film serves up emotional twists, quirky humor, and peak early 2000s vibes. But does it hold up? We break it all down rating. Plus, we're reeling in some  hilarious personal stories  inspired by t...

This week on  Welcome to the Poddy , we’re taking  The Lincoln Lawyer  for a spin—Netflix’s slick legal thriller packed with courtroom chess moves, shady clients, and a lead character who operates out of the backseat of a Lincoln. We break down what makes this show binge-worthy, hand out our official  guilty verdict  rating (8/10), and dive into some wild personal stories inspired by the show’s bi...