MetroNews Hotline

Hotline Feature – Germain Lussier: Stranger Things Conspiracy, Nolan’s Odyssey, and Hollywood’s 2026 Power Plays 09.01.2026 5:41 ↓

Germain Lussier of Gizmodo joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to unpack one of the strangest pop-culture reactions in recent memory — the belief among some fans that Stranger Things’ finale was fake, sparking elaborate conspiracy theories and online sleuthing dubbed “ConformityGate.” Germain explains why the ending was definitive, what Netflix actually has planned next, and how fandom expectations spir...

Hotline Feature – Larry Groce: Tour Life Meltdowns, Mountain Stage in Morgantown, and the Pressure of a Bond Song 09.01.2026 13:07 ↓

Larry Groce, former longtime host of Mountain Stage, joins Dave Weekley and Coop on Hotline for a wide-ranging conversation that blends music, psychology, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. Larry reflects on witnessing tour-life blowups and why on-the-road pressure can push artists past their limits, while also stressing empathy for performers having their worst day. He previews the upcoming Moun...

Hotline Feature – Kristyn Burtt: New Year’s TV Ratings, Awards Season Kickoff, and the End of Stranger Things 07.01.2026 9:04 ↓

Entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to kick off the new year with a wide-ranging look at television and Hollywood trends. The two break down why ABC dominated New Year’s Eve ratings, whether the CNN Anderson Cooper–Andy Cohen format is losing momentum, and how live events continue to outperform scripted programming. Kristyn also recaps the Critics’ Choice Awards, i...

01-03-2026 WV Outdoors with Chris Lawrence 03.01.2026 54:02 ↓

On West Virginia Outdoors' first episode of 2026, Chris is joined by Paul Johansen, the Chief of Wildlife for the WVDNR, and Vinnie Johnson talks about this year's Mountaineer Heritage season.