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This is it! Infinity War has arrived - and the 'Who Shot Ya?' crew is ready. Drea Clark is on the program once again to discuss the biggest movie ever released,  Avengers: Infinity War . They try to keep the SPOILERS to a minimum - while still taking time to ponder how Thanos' chin looks like a nutsack. They discuss how Marvel movies operate more like comic books than standard films. Plus, Ricky,...

You'll all feel pretty after this episode! This week's crew is comprised of Ricky Carmon, April Wolfe, Drea Clark, and "Mrs. Alonso Duralde" - film critic, Dave White. They tackle the somewhat controversial new film  I Feel Pretty . They discuss beauty standards within the film industry, Amy Schumer, and the juggernaut performance of Michelle Williams as Avery LeClair. Plus, Drea shares a sweet st...

A MONSTROUSLY huge episode this week. Artist, writer, and podcaster Johnnie Jungleguts joins the gang to talk all about the new joint by The Rock,  Rampage . They discuss video game movies and how they are frequently terrible. April reveals her secret admiration for the  Super Mario Brothers movie. And they ponder whether The Rock should learn to say no to some movie scripts. Plus, Brady Jandreau...

The return of Inkoo Kang! She joins the crew to discuss  A Quiet Place . On this episode, April describes her irritation with the term 'Elevated Horror' and how it is an attempt to distance certain films from the genre itself. Inkoo discusses her physical reaction to the jump scares in scary movies. Ricky regails the gang with a tale of getting kicked out of the theater. April tells a story about...

We got a great episode this week as Ricky, Alonso, and April welcome Birth. Movies. Death and Bleacher Report writer Dave Schilling to the program to discuss  Ready Player One . The gang bemoans the overwhelming amount of 80s nostalgia that has taken over pop culture, and how this could be potentially dangerous. Dave stans for the underappreciated Karl Urban film  Dredd . They also explore what po...

This week we’ve got the hosts of  Can I Pet Your Dog  -- Renee Colvert and Allegra Ringo -- on the show to share their thoughts about  Isle of Dogs , and their favorite furry films of all time. Plus, Renee and Allegra go up against Ricky and April in a battle to see which podcast hosts have a greater knowledge of films starring dogs: CIPYD or WSY? Only one podcast will emerge victorious. If you lo...

This week we take a look at  Love Simon , the film Alonso Duralde and special guest Grace Baldridge want you to see multiple times so studios will continue making coming of age teen films that feature gay romantic leads. Taking a page from the film’s anonymous correspondence between “Jacque” and “Blue”, each of our panelists write their own anonymous notes and we learn some FASCINATING truths. To...

We've got a very special episode this week as Alonso Duralde takes over hosting duties. He's joined by film critic for Tribune News Service and the LA Times, Katie Walsh, Vidiots Executive Director/Board Chair, Maggie Mackay, and our dear friend, producer and film festival programmer, Drea Clark. They break down the much discussed  A Wrinkle in Time . They address the blowback the film has receive...

This episode marks the return of the "Professional Contrarian" Inkoo Kang to talk about the new dark, action comedy  Game Night . Before they get into the discussion of the film, the crew takes time to dissect this year's Oscars. They point out some of the sweeter moments (Greta Gerwig and Laura Dern, James Ivory's shirt) but all agree there's still work to be done. In discussing  Game Night  they...

We've got an action packed episode this week. Ricky welcomes back his former Wham Bam Pow co-host Rhea Butcher to discuss female protagonists in sci-fi films, the overall theater going experience, and the new psychedelic Natalie Portman joint,  Annihilation . The crew also welcomes Academy Award winning Sound Editor Mark Mangini to talk about the use of sound in film, his work on  Blade Runner 204...

Like the Jetsons meet the Flintstones, we've got a crossover episode! Our friends, film critic Dave White and digital strategist Wynter Mitchell, from fellow Max Fun show,  Pop Rocket , join April and Ricky to discuss all things  Black Panther . The gang starts by discussing the wonderful attributes of the film itself; from Ryan Coogler formulating a personal Marvel film to the casting and costumi...

Turn on the air conditioning because it's getting hot in here! The gang is joined, once again, by "kid sister" Drea Clark to talk about  50 Shades Freed . They talk the good, the bad, and the boring of the film. Drea dreams of getting a quote on the  50 Shades Freed  DVD cover, April cites some issues that a gynecologist would have with the film, and Alonso points out the enjoyment of watching it...

Things are getting spooky this week as the gang discusses the new Helen Mirren haunted house joint,  Winchester . The three hosts all had VERY different theater going experiences; some good, some bad. Alonso stans for the limited time McDonald's burger, the Grand Mac. April recommends a book of poetry. And Ricky gets some Helen Mirren movie recs so he can better praise his "Dame piece." Plus, the...

We're doing things a little differently this week. Instead of seeing a movie in theaters, we let Ricky pick one. And to the chagrin of many, he chose the Wachowski's three hour long epic,  Cloud Atlas . After first complaining about the length, Alonso and April then discuss the merits and aspirations of the polarizing film. And don't worry, they do talk about all the prosthetics and makeup (there...

Strike a pose, people. We're talking fashion in film and Daniel Day-Lewis' "final" performance in,  Phantom Thread . Regular contributor and friend of the show, Drea Clark, joins the crew as they discuss their personal movie fashion icons. One of April's is Woody Harrelson from  White Men Can't Jump , obviously. The gang also plays the Sundance game; Alonso names 3 real Sundance movies and 1 fake...

This week on  Who Shot Ya? , Ira Madison III joins us in studio and shares his thoughts on where  Proud Mary  went wrong. Plus, the panel looks at some of their favorite female assassins, and they also create the definitive “12 Under 12” list, of the best actors who had yet to reach puberty when they delivered an outstanding performance. ITIDIC Tom Hardy  helps homeless puppies Matt Damon  promise...

This week the  Who Shot Ya?  gang is joined by the one and only Louis Virtel to discuss the new Aaron Sorkin talk-a-thon,  Molly's Game . The crew examines the type of character Jessica Chastain always seems to play and how this movie is WAY too long. They delve into some of their favorite gambling films. PLUS, they get a call from critic, Inkoo Kang, in a new segment called  You're Wrong!  Tune i...

This week the gang takes a trip to the near future as they talk about Alexander Payne's newest film  Downsizing . Ricky, April, and Alonso tackle the controversy surrounding Hong Chau's depiction of the Vietnamese refugee Ngoc Lan Tran. They also ponder whether they would "downsize," April claims Christoph Waltz as her second husband, and the crew discusses the prolific career of Laura Dern. Plus,...

The end of 2017 has arrived, and the  Who Shot Ya?  crew has some thoughts about it. The gang is joined by good friend/provocateur Inkoo Kang to discuss the movies that made the biggest impact on them. They discuss which films surprised them, which disappointed them, and which films best represented the year that was 2017. Plus, instead of a normal round of ITIDIC (Is this important? Do I care?) R...

HO HO HO! Tis the season for a new Star Wars movie! This week the gang is joined by LA Times' Jen Yamato to talk  Star Wars: The Last Jedi . The crew covers an array of topics; diversity in casting, Kylo Ren, the force, and of course...Porgs! Plus, it's a very special final installment of  Stump Alonso  with the one and only Andy Richter calling in to try his best at toppling King Christmas himsel...

If you're seated in the first row, you will get wet. Because we're talking about  The Shape of Water . Friend of the show Drea Clark joins the gang as they discuss monsters, sexy amphibian men, and Alonso's sinister alter ego -  Alphonso Durante . The crew also plays a rousing game of F, Marry, Kill. And a WARNING to our listeners, they don't hold back. Plus, this is the second to last round of  S...

Oh hai, everyone! In light of the release of The Disaster Artist , this week the gang is talking about bad movies. You know, the movies that are so terrible, but so enjoyable, to watch. And who better to have on the show than bad movie expert and host of The Flop House , Elliott Kalan. The crew discusses their thoughts on The Disaster Artist AND the original masterpiece, The Room . Plus, Elliott o...

Hit the deck! Because the crew is talking about  Darkest Hour . John Roderick joins the gang to discuss some of his favorite war movies and his upcoming MaxFun war movie podcast,  Friendly Fire . Ricky accidentally creates an offshoot Maximum Fun network called Maximum Cuddle. April pours one out for the demise of LA Weekly. And Alonso is once again put to the test in  Stump Alonso . In news, Rash...

It's turkey time, people. This week the gang is joined by film programmer and producer Drea Clark to talk about all things Thanksgiving. Ricky and the crew go over some of their favorite Thanksgiving moments in film, as well as what movies to see during the holiday weekend. Ricky calls out Thanksgiving movies for being way too white. Alonso delivers a passionate plea for cranberry sauce. April sha...

On this week's episode the gang is joined by friend-of-the-show, film critic Inkoo Kang, to discuss Martin McDonagh's new film Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri . Heads up: This episode features a provocative and heated debate about the film that pits April and Inkoo against Alonso and Ricky. Inkoo fills everyone in on the new Stephen Soderbergh "Choose Your Own Adventure" film, Mosaic . A...