Chaos On The Set

Special guest Shreya joins Shruti in Mike to break down season 1 of HBO's House of the Dragon. They discuss the time jumps, book changes, and the long wait for season 2.  This podcast contains spoilers for both season 1 of House of the Dragon and season 1 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Tune in and let us know what you thought of the season @ChaosOnTheSet

Mike, Shruti, and Kate dive into the 1992 comedy classic, My Cousin Vinny. They discuss alternative casting decisions and explore the aftermath of Marisa Tomei's Oscar win. Plus, they get into the film's commentary on the death penalty.  Tune in and tweet us your thoughts @ChoasOnTheSet

Your regular hosts Shruti and Kate return with special guests Hailey (@haileymcglynn) and Lexi (@lexishaye_) to break down the most anticipated (or dreaded???) film of the year, Don't Worry Darling! The gang breaks down the film's controversial plot twist, the execution, and symbolism - as well as diving into the juicy drama that led up to the film's premiere. Tune in!

Special guest Anissa joins Shruti and Kate to discuss the Amanda Bynes comedy, She's the Man. They take Viola to shade court, plus discuss some shady reviews of the movie. Then they dissect the relationships in the movie and predict how long they lasted. Tune in and tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOnTheSet

Your hosts are back after a brief hiatus to discuss the hit baseball classic A League of Their Own. Is this movie considered a good Tom Hanks performance? Which sister do the hosts side with; Dottie or Kit? And is there REALLY no crying in baseball? Tune in!

Noah, Jacob, and Jeremy join Shruti to discuss the series finale of Better Call Saul. They discuss how the series stacks up against Breaking Bad, the future of the characters, and get into the "unlikable female character" trope. Plus - predictions on how the show will fare at this year and next year's Emmys.  Tune in and tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOnThe Set . 

Special guest Josh ( @joshfeinblatt ) joins Shruti and Mike to discuss his favorite movie, Kicking & Screaming. They debate Will Ferrell's acting, pick the team's best players, and discuss the famous Italians. Tune in and tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOnTheSet

Special guests Leah ( @leahmarilla ) and Shreya join Shruti and Kate to discuss the newest Marvel release, Thor: Love and Thunder. They discuss the villain, the love story, and the best character in the MCU. Plus, did Natalie Portman lie? Tune in to find out. Tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOnTheSet .

Shruti, Mike and Kate are back to discuss the newest season of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things. Your hosts discuss their favorite and least favorite parts of the season, dive into some major online fan theories, and put one Mike Wheeler on trial in Shade Court. Plus, an exciting long-term bet is placed! Tune in!

Mike, Kate, and Shruti discuss the "first summer blockbuster," JAWS. They delve into all the theories: Was Quint secretly behind the shark attacks? Was the mafia involved? And is the Jaws shark related to the shark in Finding Nemo?  Plus - a new long-term bet! Tune in to get the details and tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOntheSet

In 1995, Andy got a toy from his favorite movie. This is that movie. Your regular hosts Kate, Shruti and Mike are back after a brief break to discuss Pixar's latest installment, Lightyear. How does this film fit into the Toy Story universe? What moral and ethical implications does it have for Toy Buzz? And what's causing its lukewarm numbers at the box office? Listen in!

Special guests Noah, Jacob, and Jeremy join Shruti to break down the first half of Better Call Saul season 6. They make predictions on the fate of Kim, Lalo, and Gene Takavic. Will any of them die at the hands of the sharp tequila stopper? This podcast contains full spoilers on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul to date. 

Special guests Leah and Priya join Shruti to discuss the newest Marvel release - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. They discuss how the movie stands up to the rest of Phase 4 and make some bets on future MCU casting. Tune in and tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOnTheSet

The Chaos on the Set crew dives back to 2011 to discuss the romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love. They put Steve Carell (and basically the entire script) on Shade Court. Warning! This podcast contains spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home (and, of course, also spoilers for Crazy Stupid Love) Tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOnTheSet

Shruti, Mike, and Kate are joined by Josh Feinblatt (@joshfeinblatt) to discuss The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, a new film in which Nicolas Cage plays himself. How does the film hold up to the original script that Josh read three years ago? What does the movie say about "film bros"? And are we all simping over Pedro Pascal? (Spoiler alert: we are) Tune in!

Special guest Shreya joins the crew to analyze Everything Everywhere All at Once. They have a spoiler-filled discussion on the symbolism, themes, and overall why they loved the movie. Plus - they kick off the Oscar campaigns for Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan! Tune in and let us know what you think @ChaosOnTheSet

Shruti, Mike, and Kate are joined by Leah (@leahmarilla) to discuss Moonstruck starring Cher and Nicolas Cage. Listen in as your hosts break down the central themes in the film, Nicolas Cage's performance, and whether or not the movie is over-hyped. Tune in!

The hosts discuss season 1 of the AppleTV+ series Severance. They discuss possible theories and pose some answers to the unanswered questions. Tune in and send us your theories @ChaosOnTheSet

Shruti, Mike and Kate are joined by special guest Maddie (@madds_silva) to discuss Charlie Kaufman's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. They delve into the inner workings of Joel's (Jim Carrey) and Clementine's (Kate Winslet) relationship, discuss the ethicality of memory-erasing, and maybe spend a bit too much time gushing over Mark Ruffalo and Elijah Wood. Tune in!

Jessie (@bookjessieisbetter) joins Mike and Shruti to break down the odds on every single Oscar category. They predict where the upsets will come from and end the episode making some fun prop bets. Tune in who you think will win to @ChaosOnTheSet

Shruti, Mike, and Kate break down Pixar's newest release Turning Red! They discuss all the mortifying, hilarious, relatable moments in the movie and gush over their love of 4*Town. Plus: a look ahead to the other animated movies of 2022 and a long-term bet on who will win the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2023.  Tune in and tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOnTheSet! 

Our Resident National Treasure Scholar Matt Liberman (@Matt_Liberman) joins Kate and Shruti again to discuss National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets. Listen in as we once again dive into this history and nostalgia-filled franchise. Which movie has the better villain? Does the film actually promote subtle patriotic propaganda? And are all three hosts just horny for history at the end of the day? (The...

Jessie (@bookjessieisbetter) joins Shruti and Mike to break down the 2022 Oscar nominations. Is Will Smith a lock for best actor? Will Power of the Dog bring Netflix it's first best picture win? Tune in and tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOnTheSet! 

Simone (@spottedsimone) joins the crew to discuss the iconic Love and Basketball for Black history month. They take Q to shade court and discuss the female relationships within the movie. Plus they dig into the movie's fight for a PG-13 rating. Tune in and tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOnTheSet. 

Special guest Monica Dollive joins Mike, Shruti, and Kate to discuss current internet-sensation Encanto. Do the songs hold up to all the viral attention they're getting, or are we starting to hit Lin-Manuel Miranda fatigue? How will the movie fare at the Oscars this year? Plus, your hosts dive into popular fan theories. Tune in!