Cobbs Corner

This week's episode of Cobbs Corner takes us to the island of Samoa in The Fast and the Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019). The Fast and the Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw is directed by David Leitch, starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Jason Statham, and Idris Elba. The film explores the themes of forgiveness, family, and redemption. The film introduces us to Eteon, Harriet...

This week's episode of Cobbs Corner takes us to Russia in The Fate of the Furious (2017). The Fate of the Furious is directed by F. Gary Gray, starring Vin Diesel, Jason Statham, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The film explores the themes of betrayal, family, fatherhood, and forgiveness. The film introduces us to Cipher, Queenie Shaw, and Little Nobody. Cobbscorner is your one-stop s...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, our Fast Saga Audio Commentary series, takes us to Abu Dhabi in Furious 7 (2015). Furious 7 is directed by James Wan, starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The film explores the themes of love, family, loss, and redemption. The film introduces us to Deckard Shaw, Ramsey, and Mr. Nobody. Cobbscorner is your one-stop sh...

This week's episode of Cobbs Corner, our Fast Saga Audio Commentary series, takes us across the pond to London, England, in Fast & Furious 6 (2013). Fast & Furious 6 is directed by Justin Lin, starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The film explores the themes of chosen family, second chances, and loyalty. The film also reintroduces us to Letty and i...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, our Fast Saga Audio Commentary series is taking us to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in Fast Five (2011). Fast Five is directed by Justin Lin, starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The film explores the themes of chosen family, freedom, and seeing the bigger picture. The film also unites the cast of the first four films and...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, our Fast Saga Audio Commentary series is taking us back to where it all began in Los Angeles and south of the border to Mexico, in Fast & Furious (2009). Fast & Furious is directed by Justin Lin and stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Michelle Rodriguez. The film explores the recurring themes of loyalty, chosen family, and revenge while welcoming...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, our Fast Saga Audio Commentary series is taking us outside of the U.S. for the first time and across the Pacific Ocean to Tokyo, Japan, in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006). The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is directed by Justin Lin and stars Lucas Black, Zachery Ty Bryan, and Bow Wow. The film explores themes of belonging, trust, and charact...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, our Fast Saga Audio Commentary series is taking us to Miami, Florida, in 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003). 2 Fast 2 Furious is directed by John Singleton and stars Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, and Cole Hauser. The film explores themes of second chances, family, and forgiveness.

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, we are fastening our seatbelts and cracking open the Coronas as we start another audio commentary series, this time on the Fast Saga, beginning with The Fast and the Furious (2001). The Fast and the Furious is directed by Rob Cohen and stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Michelle Rodriguez. The film explores themes of loyalty, family, and second chances....

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, the AFI Top 100 is taking us to the Jim Crow South in #25 To Kill a Mockingbird (1962). To Kill a Mockingbird is directed by Robert Mulligan, written by Harper Lee and Horton Foote, and stars Gregory Peck, John Megna, and Frank Overton. The film follows widowed attorney Atticus Finch as he defends a black man who has been falsely accused of rape while al...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, the AFI Top 100 is taking us from Phoenix, AZ to Fairvale, CA in #14 Psycho (1960). Psycho is directed by Sir Alfred Hitchcock, written by Joseph Stefano and Robert Bloch, and stars Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, and Vera Miles. The film follows Marion Crane on the run for embezzlement as she takes refuge at a secluded California motel owned by a represse...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, the AFI Top 100 is taking us from Kansas to the magical land of Oz in #10 The Wizard of Oz (1939). The Wizard of Oz is directed by Victor Fleming and King Vidor; written by Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, and Edgar Allan Woolf; and stars Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, and Ray Bolger. The film follows Dorothy Gale as she and her dog Toto are swept away by a torn...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, Preston and EZ Bluez join me as the AFI Top 100 takes us to the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, in No.96 Do the Right Thing (1989). Do the Right Thing is written and directed by Spike Lee and stars Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, and Ruby Dee. The film explores racial tensions in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood on the hottest day of...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, Preston and EZ Bluez join me as the AFI Top 100 takes us to the Los Angeles underworld in No.94 Pulp Fiction (1994). Pulp Fiction is written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and stars John Travolta, Uma Thurman, and Samuel L. Jackson. The film explores three separate and connected stories in the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, CA, while dealing with...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, Preston and EZ Bluez join me as we continue the AFI Top 100 with No. 86 Platoon (1986). Platoon is written and directed by Oliver Stone and stars Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, and Willem Dafoe. The film accurately depicts the Vietnam War and deals with themes of courage, valor, sacrifice, and doing the right thing even when it's inconvenient. #cobbscorner is...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, I am joined by Preston from the Preston & EZ Bluez podcast as we continue our AFI series with #57 Rocky (1976). Rocky is directed by John G. Avildsen and stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, and Carl Weathers. The film is a classic underdog story about going the distance, perseverance, love, and beating the odds. Featured Guest Preston...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, I am joined by Derick McDuff as we continue our AFI Top 100 series with #55 North by Northwest (1959). North By Northwest is directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Cary Grant, Eva Marie, Saint, and James Mason. The film deals with espionage, mistaken identity, romance, anonymity, and human behavior. Hosted by Morgan Cobbs Instagram: @real_mechanical_engineer...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, I'm concluding my Shrek audio commentary series with Shrek Forever After (2010). Shrek Forever After is directed by Mike Mitchell; written by Josh Klausner, Darren Lemke, and William Steig; and stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and Walt Dohrn. The film explores mid-life crises, family, true love, and appreciation for what you have while you have...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, I am joined by Derick McDuff as we continue our AFI Top 100 series with #66 Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). Raiders of the Lost Ark is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, and Paul Freeman. The film deals with the themes of ownership, respect for one's history and culture, and higher powers greater than humanity. Hosted by Morga...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, I'm continuing our Shrek audio commentary series with Shrek The Third (2007). Shrek The Third is co-directed by Chris Miller and Raman Hui, written by William Steig, Andrew Adamson, Jeffrey Price, and stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and Justin Timberlake. The film explores themes such as coming-of-age, leadership, fatherhood, and legacy. Hosted...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, I'm continuing our Shrek audio commentary series with Shrek 2 (2004). Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, and Conrad Vernon, written by Willian Steig, Andrew Adamson, and Joe Stillman, and stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and Antonio Banderas. The film explores themes such as love, acceptance, and being yourself while also expandi...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, I'm taking a break from the AFI series and starting another audio commentary series, this time of the Shrek franchise starting with Shrek (2001). Shrek is co-directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson and stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow. The film has themes such as labels, friendship, stereotypes, and true love. Hosted by Morg...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, we are continuing our AFI Top 100 series with #27 High Noon (1952). High Noon is directed by Fred Zinnemann and stars Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, and Thomas Mitchell. The film deals with the themes of manhood, standing up for what you believe in, standing your ground, morals, and using force when necessary. Hosted by Morgan Cobbs Instagram: @real_mechanica...

On this week's edition of Talk Time, we are discussing The Mighty Six-Ninety (690) (2024) with the book's author Alex Cherin. This book follows four fictional stories surrounding a real-life scavenger hunt in 1981 to find $50,000 in southern California. The contest was run by the radio station The Mighty 690. Alexander Hamilton Cherin is an award-winning journalist whose work has been reco...

On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, we are continuing our AFI Top 100 series with Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939). Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is directed by Frank Capra and stars James Stewart, Jean Arthur, and Claude Rains. The film deals with the themes of idealism, hope, faith, and American values. Hosted by Morgan Cobbs Instagram: @real_mechanical_engineer #cobbscorner is your on...