MetroNews Hotline

Hotline Feature – Kristyn Burtt: Netflix’s Sesame Street, Stranger Things Drama, and the Bewitched Reboot 04.11.2025 12:00 ↓

Entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekley on Hotline from Los Angeles with a packed Hollywood update. The two discuss the debut of Sesame Street’s move to Netflix, why it’s being redesigned into bite-sized segments, and how it could boost Netflix’s kids lineup. Kristyn also breaks down Jon Stewart’s Comedy Central contract extension, the Stranger Things controversy involving Millie...

Hotline Feature – Chef Paul Smith: Salting Secrets, Alfredo Fixes, and the Future of Restaurant Kitchens 04.11.2025 10:46 ↓

James Beard–nominated chef Paul Smith joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to break down the hidden science of why chefs salt from high above, the right kind of salt for perfect pasta water, and the do’s and don’ts of making a creamy Alfredo sauce. The Charleston chef also talks about hiring for his growing restaurant group — from teaching new cooks to spotting natural talent — and whether he believes ro...

Hotline Feature – Buy or Sell: Lego Legends, Haunted Houses, and the Great Window Seat Debate 31.10.2025 11:25 ↓

Dave Weekley, Coop, Ryan, and Matt close out October with a Halloween edition of Buy or Sell, tackling everything from childhood nostalgia to travel anxieties. Ryan kicks things off by asking if Lego is Denmark’s greatest export since the Vikings. Coop follows with the haunted legacy of the Winchester Mystery House, debating whether any of them would dare spend the night inside. Matt finishes with...

Hotline Feature – Germain Lussier: Frankenstein Reimagined, Taylor Sheridan’s Next Move, and Emma Stone’s One-Take Haircut 30.10.2025 8:57 ↓

Gizmodo’s Germain Lussier joins Dave Weekly on Hotline for a Halloween weekend deep dive into classic horror and Hollywood headlines. The two explore Guillermo del Toro’s new Frankenstein adaptation and why Bride of Frankenstein still stands as the genre’s emotional masterpiece. Lussier also breaks down Taylor Sheridan’s surprise Call of Duty film deal, Paramount’s shifting power dynamics, and Emm...

Hotline Feature: Crosstalk – Columbo in the Studio: Halloween Chaos, Candy Debates, and a Broken Watch 30.10.2025 12:09 ↓

Dave Weekly and Coop open Hotline on Halloween Eve, trying to hold a normal show while show contributor Ryan Nicholson, fully in character as Lieutenant Columbo, derails the crosstalk with relentless detective improv. Between the raincoat jokes, case files, and “just one more thing” interruptions, the crew debates Halloween weekend timing, favorite costumes, and even candy corn vs. circus peanuts....

Hotline Feature – Dave Bryan: Steelers’ Defensive Struggles, Tomlin’s Press Conference, and Colts Preview 28.10.2025 11:26 ↓

Steelers Depot analyst Dave Bryan joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to break down Pittsburgh’s back-to-back losses to Green Bay and Cincinnati, including what went wrong defensively against Jordan Love and the Packers’ tight ends. The two discuss Mike Tomlin’s Tuesday presser, the team’s rare status as home underdogs in consecutive games, and what to expect against the surging Indianapolis Colts. Bryan...

Hotline Feature – Jeremy Stout: Otani Mania, NBA Rookie Heat, and the $270K Luke Skywalker Card 28.10.2025 9:33 ↓

Select Cards & Collectibles owner Jeremy Stout joins Dave Weekly on Hotline from football practice to talk sports memorabilia and the business of collecting. They dig into the booming market for Shohei Otani cards after his latest World Series heroics, how to time the offseason for better deals, and the hidden value of Otani collectibles from Japan. Jeremy also highlights the red-hot 2025 NBA...