Casting The Spotlight Podcast

Our long awaited return to our solo-driven October horror episodic series, this time for The Daylight in the Dark: Part IX. Our “This or That” category for this edition is Horror Series 3rd Installments, ranked and compared to one another. Later on, we do our Movie Swap reviews over X and The Frighteners, as well as exchange new films for next episode. We also discuss oblivious character troupes i...

As the Black & Orange month approaches, Casting The Spotlight aura shifts to Halloween and Horror heavy discussion and setting. The last episode of September, we draw Sweet/Sour Candy as our category on “This or That,” and later do our Movie Swap reviews of the films Send Help and Alone, respectively, before exchanging new ones for next solo episode. We also discuss the Smackdown World Title pictu...

For our fellow brethren and good buddy Nick’s 3rd solo episode on the pod, we so fittingly bring back “This or That,” this time the second incarnation of the category of Superheroes & Villains ranked and stacked up against one another. We also discuss eliminating physical discs for digital formats, the current protein craze, WWE Superstar Penta, glass bottled soda, & SO MUCH MORE!

For this solo episode, we took our segment, “This or That,” in a new direction categorically when we compare States to Visit ~ highlighting some hot spots and hidden gems within the country to check out. Later on, we do our Movie Swap Reviews of The ‘Burbs and Black Death, before exchanging new films for next session. We also discuss the possibility of Randy Orton winning a 15th World Championship...

Ahead of the start of the 2026 NFL season, our good friends Tyler Dearing and Brendan Tobey make their long awaited return as a duo for the 3rd annual NFL Prediction pod. As we analyze, break down, rank, and predict how the league’s divisions will turnout at the end of the season ~ we also make a bold attempt to predict Wild Card winners for both conferences. We also discuss Fantasy football trade...

In an episode that celebrates co-host Elijah’s milestone 30th birthday, we cover the category of Comedians in this edition of “This or That,” as well as later on do Movie Swap reviews of The Equalizer and Dangerous Animals before exchanging new films. We also talk joint NFL practices, Cajun flavoring, & SO MUCH MORE!

For the 4th time, our good friend Alex Nicoloff returns to the cast to deliver a solo appearance where we catch up and discuss life as of late, taking risks, Fantasy Football, as well as the upcoming NFL season. We also dig into discussion over Ari Aster’s films, swimming, adults ruining things for kids, the sales boom of Buldak Ramen, & SO MUCH MORE!

As we progress through a very eventful year, we deliver another solo episode, this time bringing the category of Wrestling Personalities onto our segment “This or That.” We also review the films “The Iceman” and “Fallen” on this week’s Movie Swap, as well as exchange new films for next round. We also talk the Ice Cream Man movie, the fights in the Rocky films, & SO MUCH MORE!

Our return to classic solo format for the first time in a few weeks, we bring forward another edition of our segment, “This or That,” this time the category of Main Dishes to the table. Later on, we discuss and review the films “The Dark Crystal” and “Uncut Gems,” before exchanging new films for next Movie Swap. We also talk the amount of sponsorships and ads during SummerSlam, short championship...

Our annual WWE SummerSlam prediction podcast, this one sees the long awaited solo episodic return from our record-setting guest with the most appearances EVER, Ricky Pikul. We break down the feuds, make predictions, & discuss so much more!

For the first time since last year, we see Ian & Bri’s return episode to CTS we quickly catch up and discuss road rage, long drives to work, The Office, the duties of a janitor, Rally’s fries, & SO MUCH MORE!

For Episode #238, we draw the category of Adam Sandler films in this week’s “This or That,” pitting some of his best against one another. Later on, we review the films “The Long Walk” and “Glory,” respectively, before exchanging new ones for the Movie Swap segment. We also discuss Paramount landing a deal to produce a new Nightmare On Elm Street film, the OMNIMAX experience, Icees at the theater,...

After an extravagant amount of build up, Crystal Andrews makes her Casting The Spotlight debut with Devin Andrews, who returns to the podcast for the first time in over 4 years. We dive deep into childhood memories, the idea of raising kids and parenting, dreams/nightmares, and spending time with family & friends. We also discuss public libraries, conspiracy theories, smart home devices, humans lo...

🇺🇸🇺🇸 America 250th Anniversary Celebration 🇺🇸🇺🇸 For this EPIC and monumental occasion, we present the category of U.S. Presidents in this episode’s “This or That” segment, as well as review the films “There Will Be Blood” and “Heads of State” in this week’s Movie Swap Review segment. We also discuss taking pride in the American flag, firework shows, bubble baths, & SO MUCH MORE!

As we complete Ethan’s solo episodic trilogy on the podcast, we catch up on air after so many career and life changing events have unfolded in recent history. We also discuss the MLB All Star Game having formerly decided home field advantage on the World Series, Barry Bonds, LA Knight’s booking, eating meals at the table, & SO MUCH MORE!

Coming out of the timewarp noir-world of our 7 Year Anniversary episode, the hosts reemerge for another solo episode where we rehash and review the films “Nuremburg” and “Civil War” in the Movie Swap, as well as exchange new films for next time. We also draw the category of Pro Wresting Tag Teams in this week’s “This or That,” discuss the necessity of headboards, expensive sunglasses, & SO MUCH MO...

👑🎧🎙️ CTS 7 Year Anniversary Episode 🎙️🎧👑 In a time warp of improbable surreal events, Mean Gene & Big Dick Nick assume hosting responsibilities to celebrate 7 Years as Tim & Elijah enter the podcast for the first time as the guests. We discuss beverage culture in 2026, great wrestling moments, The Mandalorian & Grogu film, farewell tours, comedy roasts, Nintendo, the Hutt Family, & SO MUCH MOR...

This solo episode, we bring forth a “This or That,” this time breaking into the category of Rap/Hip-Hop songs as we pit them against one another. Later on, we review the films “Be Cool” and “The Last Samurai” before exchanging new films for our Movie Swap segment. We also discuss the concept of job interviews, Febreze, YouTubers producing theatrical films, & SO MUCH MORE!

For the first time in so many moons, our good friend and longtime guest Brendon Sebaugh returns to the cast to lay down a stellar performance as we catch up on air and hold nothing back. We dabble into talk of the 4th dimension, women’s professional sports, True Detective, substitute teaching, war movies, international travel, & SO MUCH MORE!

For this milestone solo episode, we drew the category of Iconic Athletes for the first time in this week’s “This or That,” review the films Oppenheimer and Heathers, as well as give one another new films in the Movie Swap. We also discuss the slap fighting promotion, rainy days, Grogu, & SO MUCH MORE!

Welcoming our good friend Brendan Tobey back for his epic 3rd solo appearance, we introduce him to a special guest edition “This or That,” pitting Star Wars characters against one another ahead of the theatrical release of The Mandalorian & Grogu film. We also discuss the SW animated TV shows, the question of how the virus started in The Walking Dead universe, field days, & SO MUCH MORE!

We return for the second time in 2026 with a hard-hitting edition of our segment, “This or That,” this time also containing the beloved category borrowed from our counterpart Movie Swap segment. Some of the greatest films we’ve given each other emerge as they clash, and we do our reviews over “All Quiet On the Western Front” and “Fresh”, respectively. We also discuss long time jumps in TV series,...

For Episode #227, we had the pleasure of welcoming Matt Moore on for his podcast debut. He dove deep into his life as of late, his journey in the past several years, what lead to him becoming a collegiate women’s basketball coach, & much more. We also discuss favoritism, Rob Zombie as a film director, going on trips, the George Lucas Star Wars era, and movies concluding on down note. Tune in for M...