Courtney, Bryan, & Rick

Friends From Work: Let’s Chat!

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Courtney, Bryan, & Rick host a (sometimes) weekly show about all things entertainment and pop-culture. We talk about all things movies, television, streaming, books, comics, and more! You may catch some cool guests along the way. Let’s chat!

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Courtney, Bryan, & Rick

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E-41 Is the DCU in trouble? 29.06.2026 37:43

Rick and Aaron discuss #Supergirl bombing at the box office, the future of #Batman on film, #StarWars and MORE!

E-40 Hip-Hop, Cars and Feeding Souls 26.08.2025 56:29

Rick Shew sits down with restaurateur and entrepreneur Rickey Booker Sr. to discuss how an Oklahoma native from the historic “Black Wall Street” moved to Texas—and went from managing hip-hop artists to customizing cars, to building a mini restaurant empire, all guided by his enduring motto: “Where we feed your soul.

E-39 It's a bird...it's a plane...it's...!! 13.07.2025 53:21

Rick Shew sits down with the greats... Bob Cesca from the Bob Cesca Show...and Legendary Bass Player and TikTok star, FREEKBASS.. to discuss #JamesGunn new #Superman film.

E- 38 Life, loss.....and things we love. 22.06.2025 59:21

Rick Shew and Aaron Virola have a very serious conversation about loss.... and just HOW important escapism is in dark times..

E- 37 Author/Consultant Jim Taylor joins us to talk about his latest book.. .& more! 19.06.2025 57:48

Rick Shew sits down with Author and Restaurant Consultant Jim Taylor - to discuss the industry that they both love so well AND Jim's groundbreaking approach to Labor and Costs Management.

E- 36 DC on Film 22.02.2025 1:07:19

Rick Shew hosts a great discussion about DC Films (& a little #StarWars) with the amazing Chris Ryons, from the Broaxium Podcast & co-owner Broaxium Outpost Toy Store.

E- 35 Skeleton Crew, Rey and Batman. Let's Chat! 26.01.2025 53:55

George Nolf has been tapped to write New Jedi Order, the #DaisyRidley-centric #StarWars film. #RyanGosling in Star Wars?? The return of …#Padme? And was #TheSkeletonCrew a worthwhile project? Rick Shew & Aaron Virola have a lot to say .. including what’s up with #TheBatman sequel?! Let’s Chat!

E- 34 It's a bird...it's a plane...it's... 23.12.2024 1:21:08

Rick Shew and his friends Bob Cesca, Freekbass & Professor Zaki Hasan discuss their favorite moments in all #Superman live-action motion pictures, the new #JamesGunn trailer and more. #ManofSteel #SupermanReturns

E- 33 Look Up! 20.12.2024 33:48

Rick Shew and Aaron Virola discuss James Gunn new #Superman trailer, LucasFilm's #SkeletonCrew and ...they have a little announcement. Let's Chat!

E-32 A bird that cannot fly, in a galaxy...far, far... away... 18.11.2024 1:06:27

Rick Shew sits down with the one & only Freekbass to discuss #ThePenguin & what the finale means for #TheBatmanChapterTwo AND with Aaron Virola from Fanboy Garage about the latest #StarWars news!

E-31 The Penguin & more Star Wars...drama? Let's chat! 27.10.2024 49:18

Rick Shew & Aaron Virola (The Fanboy Garage) talk about #ThePenguin and their expectations for the last 3 episodes + #MattReeves ongoing #TheBatman universe, Screenwriter Steven Knight (#PeakyBlinders) leaving the #Rey #StarWars project, Spider-Man "4", & MORE.

E-30 The Acolyte Cancelled...or not renewed? 20.08.2024 43:16

Rick Shew sits down with Around the Galaxy's own Pete Fletzer to discuss LucasFilm NOT renewing #TheAcolyte , the #SkeletonCrew trailer.... #Batman "stuff", James Gunn's #Superman ....and more!!

E 29 - Top 5 most anticipated shows & films! 27.05.2024 1:19:27

Rick Shew hosts an A+ panel on #MemorialDay2024 with Freekbass, Bob Cesca and Professor Zaki Hasan. They discuss their most anticipated films, shows and books. + much more! #theacolyte #thebatman #thepenguin #jamesgunn #daredevil #axel #vanhalen #fantasticfour #reystarwars

E 28 - Our Favorite (& Most Disappointing) Book-To-Screen Adaptations 08.05.2024 38:11

Is the book always better than the movie? Did the movie ruin the book series for you? You're not alone. Cami and Liz are back to chat with Courtney about their favorite (and most disappointing) adaptations. We chat about the OGs and what we are looking forward (or *secretly* hope never happen): Harry Potter, Twilight, Divergent, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Fourth Wing, The Selection, The Uglies,...

E 27 - How Book Adaptations are Shaping the Content Pipeline 01.05.2024 30:11

Courtney and friends, Cami and Liz, dive back into a conversation for Part 2 of BookTok, intellectual property (IP), and the state of the entertainment industry. On this episode, we dive deep into the upcoming and recent films/TV series based on best selling books and how they are shaping the content pipeline. The Idea of You (starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine) From Blood and Ash (base...

E 26 - BookTok and the Rise of IP 24.04.2024 38:48

If you've been thinking that "Is everything based on a 'bestselling book' these days?" - you're not wrong. Courtney is joined by fellow entertainment friends Cami and Liz to discuss BookTok, stories based on intellectual property (IP), and the state of the entertainment industry. We dive deep into the Grishaverse (Shadow and Bone), the Sarah J Maas-verse (ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, Crescent City), C...

E 25 - The Acolyte, The Penguin, & more! 17.04.2024 51:49

Episode 25: In this episode of Friends From Work our own Rick Shew chats 1:1 with Aaron Virola from The Fanboy Garage Podcast about... #TheAcolyte #StarWars at the Empire State Building?! #ThePenguin #Batman2 and more!

E 24 - Future of DC on Film 19.03.2024 1:00:02

Our own Rick Shew + his pals Bob Cesca and FREEKBASS discuss #JamesGunn and his DC universe (#Superman is filming!), #TheBatman2 release date change, #VanHalen and more!

E 23 - We love you, Carl Weathers 04.02.2024 49:10

The Friends From Work - with special guest Professor Zaki Hasan- honor the late #CarlWeathers #Rocky #TheMandalorian #StarWars #ApolloCreed #ActionJackson

E 22 - Sly doc, Star Wars, & whats up with Better Call Saul?? 01.12.2023 51:08

Our own Rick Shew is joined by the co-host of The Fanboy Garage, Aaron Virola, to discuss Stallone's new Netflix documentary #Sly , the future of live-action #StarWars , Matt Reeve's Penguin spin-off and much more.

E 21 - Support Local Restaurants 16.10.2023 24:14

On our first episode of "Support Local Restaurants" - Rick Shew describes his visit to #EnotecaItalia in Dallas, TX. #food #supportlocal #restaurants #italian #dallas #texas #DFW #enoteca

E 20 - Best live-action JOKER? 25.09.2023 51:35

Episode 20: Our own Rick Shew sits down with the great Bob Cesca and the amazing Freekbass - to discuss their favorite live-action #Joker! #Batman #DC #Gotham

E 19 - Flash Film News SPEAKS 22.07.2023 51:08

Episode 19: In this episode, our own Rick Shew speaks to "Flash Film News" about the demise of #Batgirl the sad performance of #TheFlash the future of DC on Film and more! #Keaton #TheDarkKnightRises #JamesGunn #ZackSnyder

E 18 - Superman casting, SAG strikes?..& more! 02.07.2023 1:05:39

Episode 18: The OGs are all here! Courtney, Bryan, and Rick catch up on the week's entertainment headlines, the WGA (Writer's) Strike, the potential SAG-AFTRA Strike, who is the AMPTP, and why these strike matter to people who watch TV & Movies. Please remember to rate & review wherever you get your podcasts! Links from the show: Honorary Oscar awards : Angela Bassett and Mel Brooks ar...

E 17 - The Flash Movie Discussion (Spoilers) 21.06.2023 45:44

Episode 17: Rick Shew + friends Bob Cesca and Freekbass discuss #TheFlashMovie.