Audience Surrogate

Steve and Gilbert put on their bibs and dig in to the biggest night in Hollywood.

A new year means new hype! Steve and Gilbert run through their respective lists of the movies, shows, games, and even music they're most anticipating for 2024. But first, they take a look back at 2023 and tie off the loose ends of their hottest takes.

Join Steve and Gilbert as they discuss one of the most hotly anticipated films of the year: Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon! They explore some of the reasons why Marty wanted to tell this story now as well as the performances from Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone that are already stoking Oscar predictions. Spoilers as far as the eye can see.

Two of the most famous spies in cinematic history go head-to-head on the latest episode of Audience Surrogate! Steve and Gilbert interrogate the adventures of James Bond and Ethan Hunt to determine what these men of action mean to our culture. Plus, the WGA Strike ends!

Steve and Gilbert turn back the clock to review several 2023 releases they missed earlier in the year, including John Wick: Chapter 4 and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One . They also revisit their list of most anticipated movies of the year and take a look at what's still to come!

Welcome to our mojo dojo casa pod! Steve and Gilbert, two single men in their twenties, unbox the blockbuster extravaganza of 2023: Greta Gerwig's Barbie ! They share their reviews, break down what made the film great, and delve into the real world impacts it's already having.

The most anticipated movie weekend of the year is upon us! Steve and Gilbert dive deep on Oppenheimer with their reviews, breaking down the filmmaking, the performances, and their feelings on Christopher Nolan. They also take a few minutes to cover some other big news in Hollywood, from the actors' strike to the release of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.

What's the best way to have fun under the summer sun? Go to the movies! Steve and Gilbert break down a wave of June releases, including No Hard Feelings (6:00), The Flash (19:20), Nimona (35:50), Asteroid City (43:00), and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (58:25). WARNING: Spoilers!

Steve and Gilbert pour a cup of chai tea and apologize for endorsing baby powder before breaking down Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. They talk about how this film stacks ups against recent Spider-Man and multiverse stories, discuss the achievements in animation, and look ahead to what's in store for Miles Morales.

If this episode were a meal, it would be a Gregg-white Tomlette. Steve and Gilbert look back on the series finale of Succession and the show as a whole. They react to the characters' final clashes for the crown, what made Succession the best show on TV, and what legacy it will have moving forward. They also gather around the water cooler to discuss the finales of Ted Lasso and Barry .

The Writers Guild of America went on strike on May 2, 2023. Steve and Gilbert discuss the causes of the strike and threats to the profession, including the looming colossus of AI and data transparency from studios. They also look ahead to the sizzle of the summer movie season (36:50) and offer a farewell to HBO Max as it evolves into simply Max (53:55).

Steve and Gilbert break down the latest highly anticipated superhero title: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! Starting with their very relationships to the MCU, Steve and Gilbert offer their reviews of the film, what it means for Marvel, and of course, what it might mean for the future.

Let's-a-pod! Steve and Gilbert jump into the juggernaut box office performance of The Super Mario Bros. Movie (5:27), including what it means for the future of movies and, of course, the industry. Gilbert also offers a brief review of the film Tetris (49:43), and Steve brings a bucket of cold water for the newly announced Harry Potter reboot series (55:52).

Hype springs eternal on episode two of the podcast! Steve and Gilbert take a moment to discuss changes to Oscar eligibility (1:58) before discussing their most anticipated films to be released in the coming year (17:37).

Audience Surrogate calls action on its inaugural episode! Steve and Gilbert kick off the discussion with their ideas for the podcast and the past year in film, including the 95th Academy Awards and runaway success of Everything Everywhere All At Once .