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Send us Fan Mail Dive into the vibrant world of comedy,  and film with the Entertain This! podcast, where we sit down with the multifaceted Brandon Collins. A dynamic comedian, screenwriter, and producer, Brandon’s journey from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the stages of New York City and Los Angeles has made him a standout voice in entertainment. With performances at SXSW and the New York Comedy Festiv...

Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode of Entertain This! , we sit down with the immensely talented Valentina Latyna, a Colombian-born, Los Angeles-based actress and voiceover artist whose dynamic range and cultural versatility have made her a standout in the entertainment industry. Fresh off her role in Netflix’s critically acclaimed series Griselda alongside Sofía Vergara and her starring...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been watching a movie or TV show and thought, "Wait, that's NOT who should be playing this role?!" You're not alone! On this episode of Entertain This!, we're diving deep into the fascinating, and sometimes frustrating, world of miscasting.  Join us as we debate, dissect, and sometimes even defend those infamous casting decisions that left us...

Send us Fan Mail Do you remember Saturday mornings glued to the TV, a bowl of sugary cereal in hand? On this episode of Entertain This!, we're taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane to dust off some of the animated gems that time (and perhaps a few too many reboots) might have forgotten!  Join us as we dive deep into the vibrant, weird, and sometimes wonderfully bizarre world of children&ap...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're sharpening our blades and loading up on plasma casters as we dive headfirst into Predator: Killer of Killers! Join us as we track down this new animated movie, dissecting its story, characters, and how it measures up to the storied legacy of the Yautja. Does it deliver the brutal thrills we crave, or does it become just another trophy on a more successful hun...

Send us Fan Mail "The Only Thing More Contagious Than Rage? Our Laughter." Welcome back to the only show brave enough to ask the tough questions, like "Why do all the best zombie apocalypses start in the UK?" This week, we're diving headfirst (and hopefully not getting bitten) into the grim, gory, and surprisingly stylish sequel, 28 Weeks Later. We're talking about th...

Send us Fan Mail PART TWO!!!!!! Get ready for an epic crossover event! Join us as we throw Mad Max, Forrest Gump, and Clarice Starling into a Dungeons & Dragons-inspired Hunger Games arena. Our lively hosts guide you through cunning strategies, thrilling encounters, and laugh-out-loud chaos, all dictated by the whims of AI. Will Clarice's sharp mind unravel the arena's secrets? Will...

Send us Fan Mail Warning: May Contain Traces of Originality (But Don't Count On It)  Our "Twisters" Review You asked for it, or maybe you didn't, but either way, we're serving up our no-holds-barred review of Twisters. Remember that classic movie Twister? Well, this is... another movie with twisters in it! We'll bravely navigate the CGI debris fields and try to find a...

Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode of Entertain This!, we embark on a Dungeons & Dragons-inspired Celebrity Hunger Games, blending epic storytelling with high-stakes survival! The iconic Mad Max, the indomitable Forrest Gump, the razor-sharp Clarice Starling, and the spirited Entertain This! hosts are thrust into a fantastical arena where cunning, courage, and creativity determine th...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Entertain This!, Hayden, Mitch, and Tom boldly venture into the cinematic fever dream that is John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China. We're talking about a movie where the hero is arguably the sidekick, ancient Chinese magic involves lightning bolts and floating heads, and the true protagonist might just be Kurt Russell's unparalleled confidence i...

Send us Fan Mail There's something uniquely satisfying about watching a ragtag group of misfits come together and triumph against impossible odds. In our latest episode, we dive into the 2000 sports comedy "The Replacements," where Keanu Reeves plays Shane Falco, a washed-up quarterback scrubbing barnacles off boats who gets an unexpected second chance at football glory. Behind ever...

Send us Fan Mail Who would emerge victorious in a fight between your favorite TV dads, sidekicks, and everyday characters? That's the question at the heart of our hilariously chaotic "Average Joe Beatdown" tournament, where we pit characters like Fonzie, Marshall Erickson, and Hank Schrader against each other in increasingly absurd showdowns. The rules are simple: no characters with...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what happens when three grown men with minimal Minecraft knowledge attempt to review the billion-dollar blockbuster that has kids everywhere obsessed? The answer is both hilarious and illuminating. Join Hayden, Tom, and Mitch (aka Randy the Mitchell Man Savage) as they break down Minecraft: The Movie, the Jared Hess-directed adaptation starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa,...

Send us Fan Mail The prodigal map returns! After three long years of increasingly frustrating updates that drove away casual players, Call of Duty Warzone has finally listened to its community by bringing back Verdansk – and it might just be the game's saving grace. Stepping back into the familiar terrain feels like rediscovering an old favorite book. The buildings, sightlines, and strategic...

Send us Fan Mail Step back into the sewers with us as we celebrate the groundbreaking 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film—a movie that holds the distinction of being the most profitable indie film until Blair Witch came along nearly a decade later. What makes this original adaptation so special? Why do all subsequent reboots pale in comparison? From Jim Henson's revolutionary puppetry work...

Send us Fan Mail Actor Jeff Gladstone shares his journey from Calgary's improv scene to Vancouver's film industry and his upcoming psychological thriller "Kryptic." His theatrical background with Keith Johnstone's innovative improv techniques created a foundation for screen success, culminating in roles on shows like Twilight Zone, Resident Alien, and Fire Country. • Start...

Send us Fan Mail A sweltering Florida chain gang. Mirrored sunglasses reflecting only your own desperate face. Fifty hard-boiled eggs and one man determined to defy expectations. "What we've got here is failure to communicate" isn't just the most famous line from Cool Hand Luke – it's the perfect distillation of this landmark film's exploration of rebellion against au...

Send us Fan Mail Actress Brandi Burkhardt shares her journey from pageantry to acting, discussing how playing various characters ultimately led her to discover her authentic self. She reflects on her education at NYU's Strasberg program, her television roles including Heart of Dixie, and exciting projects like her upcoming music EP. • Started as a shy child who entered pageants to fulfill her...

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Send us Fan Mail From accidentally stealing the spotlight on David Letterman's show as a teenager to voicing beloved animated characters for two decades, James Urbaniak's acting journey reads like a masterclass in versatility and perseverance.  In this wide-ranging conversation, Urbaniak reveals the unexpected path that took him from New Jersey community theater to New York's experi...

Send us Fan Mail Wrestling's greatest legends have captivated audiences for decades with their larger-than-life personas, incredible athleticism, and unforgettable storylines. As WrestleMania approaches, we're diving into our Mount Rushmore of professional wrestling – the superstars who've defined and transformed this unique form of entertainment. Our discussion spans multiple eras,...

Send us Fan Mail Do our wives really know us? In this friendship-testing experiment, we discover which fictional characters from famous movie and TV trios our spouses think we resemble—and the results are both hilarious and revealing.  From the moment our wives labeled us all as "Chandler" from Friends (despite being married to three different men), we realized this would expose more tha...

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Send us Fan Mail The power of a perfectly delivered line can transcend the film itself, becoming part of our shared cultural language. In this deep-dive episode, we explore cinema's most memorable quotes and why they continue to give us goosebumps decades later. From Quint's chilling warning aboard the Orca to HAL 9000's haunting final song, we dissect the context, delivery, and las...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the thrilling world of first-person shooters (FPS) with our latest episode, where we unravel the captivating history of these iconic games that have shaped the gaming landscape. From the groundbreaking releases of **Doom** and **Wolfenstein**, we explore how these early titles not only defined a genre but also laid the foundational stones for multiplayer gaming. Through...