MetroNews Hotline

Ryan Nicholson delivers his latest Video Game Report on Hotline, spotlighting Games Done Quick, the twice-yearly speedrunning marathon that raised $2.4 million for cancer research. Ryan breaks down what speedrunning really is, explains complex concepts like RNG, and shares highlights from inventive runs including Halo, American Truck Simulator, and a chaotic Mario 64 70-star relay featuring 70 dif...

Germain Lussier of Gizmodo joins Dave Weekley on Hotline for a wide-ranging entertainment deep dive. The two discuss the jaw-dropping practical sets built for Frankenstein, why real-world scale still matters in filmmaking, and Germain’s praise for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. They break down awards-season momentum for Timothée Chalamet and Marty Supreme, debate surprise Oscar scenarios, and pr...

Dave Weekley and Coop dive into another unpredictable round of Pick One, where opinions rule and friendships are tested. Topics range from Fleetwood Mac vs. Van Halen as the most dramatic band, chunky vs. smooth peanut butter, and Bills vs. Broncos, to Netflix’s new podcast gamble with Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin. The duo also tackles modern sports corruption ethics, Analog January, snack-ifie...

Kathy Mattea joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to preview a special Mountain Stage show in Morgantown as the program kicks off its 43rd year. Kathy reflects on her WVU days, unforgettable Coliseum concerts, and the passing of Bob Weir, whose influence looms large over this weekend’s headliner Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble. The conversation highlights the ensemble’s Detroit roots, a powerful con...

Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET rejoins Dave Weekley on Hotline for her first tech report of 2026, tackling a week packed with eye-opening developments. The conversation opens with a frightening Waymo self-driving car incident in Phoenix and why highly publicized mistakes may actually be part of the path toward safer autonomous travel. Abrar then recaps a full-scale return to CES, highlighting humanoid rob...

Dave Bryan of Steelers Depot joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to break down the seismic news rocking Pittsburgh: Mike Tomlin stepping away after 19 seasons as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bryan explains why Tomlin was not fired, how his remaining contract complicates any return to coaching, and why sitting out a season — or moving into television — makes sense. The discussion explores wheth...

Entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to break down a busy Hollywood week led by the Golden Globe Awards. The two recap Nikki Glaser’s hosting performance, debate whether she’s headed toward acting or a larger TV role, and look at early Oscar momentum, including Timothée Chalamet’s growing frontrunner status. Kristyn also dives into surprise wins for Teyana Taylor, t...

Germain Lussier of Gizmodo joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to unpack one of the strangest pop-culture reactions in recent memory — the belief among some fans that Stranger Things’ finale was fake, sparking elaborate conspiracy theories and online sleuthing dubbed “ConformityGate.” Germain explains why the ending was definitive, what Netflix actually has planned next, and how fandom expectations spir...

Larry Groce, former longtime host of Mountain Stage, joins Dave Weekley and Coop on Hotline for a wide-ranging conversation that blends music, psychology, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. Larry reflects on witnessing tour-life blowups and why on-the-road pressure can push artists past their limits, while also stressing empathy for performers having their worst day. He previews the upcoming Moun...