MetroNews Hotline

Kristyn Burtt joins Dave to break down the biggest entertainment buzz of the week. From Blue Origin’s celebrity-studded launch and Lauren Sanchez’s rising profile, to Netflix’s “Full Swing” capturing Rory McIlroy’s dramatic Masters win, this segment has it all. Kristyn and Dave also discuss the Academy’s new Oscar category for stunts, the potential for Tom Cruise to finally snag a win, and the dar...

In this lively edition of Hotline with Dave Weekley, Chef Paul Smith returns to dish out restaurant insights and seasonal kitchen wisdom. Paul shares the epic saga of installing a 4,200-pound pizza oven at his upcoming Italian spot, updates us on progress at the new restaurant, and talks ramp season with a delicious ramp waffle recipe. Plus, tips on freezing veggies, thoughts on economic uncertain...

Amy Smith from Investors Business Daily joins Dave for a timely, plainspoken breakdown of an intensely volatile week on Wall Street. With the Dow down over 1,000 points and tech stocks reeling, Amy walks listeners through what's driving the market's wild swings, why now isn't the time to "buy the dip," and what earnings season might reveal. The conversation touches on circuit breakers, the outlook...

Germain Lussier from Gizmodo joins Dave for a jam-packed segment exploring the unexpected box office blow-up of the Minecraft movie, what it means for future video game adaptations, and whether Hollywood will learn the right lessons. They also dig into Jack Black’s big year, the upcoming second season of HBO’s The Last of Us, and its renewal for season three. Germain also sounds off on chaotic mov...

On this edition of MetroNews Hotline, Dave Weekly welcomes Mountain Stage co-founder and host Larry Groce for a freewheeling conversation that covers everything from the upcoming sold-out show with Jeff Tweedy to the discovery of genre-bending bands like Twisted Pine and the soulful gospel sounds of the McCrary Sisters. Larry shares behind-the-scenes insight into programming, reveals a personal co...

Jeff Erickson of RotoWire and VSiN joins Dave for a lively breakdown of The Masters, starting with Scheffler vs. the Field and intriguing longshots like Jon Rahm and Bobby MacIntyre. Then it's a fantasy baseball check-in as Jeff evaluates hot starts from names like Michael Conforto, Spencer Torkelson, and Jung-Hoo Lee. Plus, a closer look at Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo and Cardinals speedster Victor...

Kristyn Burtt returns to MetroNews Hotline for a lively Hollywood update with Dave. They kick things off with a spoiler-free breakdown of the season finale of White Lotus, celebrating Parker Posey’s standout performance and Mike White’s storytelling breadcrumbs. Kristyn also shares how economic shifts—tariffs, strikes, and visa issues—are reshaping Tinseltown, from Sunset Strip closures to streami...

On this edition of Hotline, Chef Paul Smith joins Dave to explore everything from kitchen dynamics in relationships to the progress on his new Italian eatery, Paulie’s. They dive into listener questions about beer cheese, oven steak methods, and how tariffs could impact restaurant prices and ingredient sourcing. Plus, Chef Paul reveals upcoming Capital Market cooking classes and how food shaped hi...