The Commentary Booth

This week on The Commentary Booth - Live Via Satellite , Jamie Apps welcomes pro wrestler Eleaine Hope for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about how Happy Gilmore influenced her wrestling career. As we gear up for the release of Happy Gilmore 2, Eleaine reflects on discovering the original film at a young age, how it connected her with her late father, and how its quirky tone and lovable ch...

In this compelling episode of The Commentary Booth - Live Via Satellite , host Jamie Apps is joined by one of the most thought-provoking and theatrical minds in Australian wrestling, JAB. From Superman’s messianic symbolism to the cult-like magnetism of Donald Trump , Russell Brand , and Jim Jones , JAB reveals how narcissism, megalomania, and religion shaped his wrestling character into a self-pr...

This week on The Commentary Booth - Live Via Satellite , host Jamie Apps is joined by Queensland-based wrestler and international sensation Lil Marz , fresh off an unforgettable excursion to the entertainment capital of the world, Hollywood! In this candid and energetic episode, Lil Marz reflects on her recent US adventure, including training in the heart of Los Angeles, navigating the glitz and c...

Buckle up for a high-speed episode of The Commentary Booth as Jamie Apps and Blake Robinson dive into the adrenaline-fueled world of F1 : The Movie , the new Apple and Warner Bros. co-produced sports drama directed by Joseph Kosinski ( Top Gun: Maverick ) and produced by F1 legend Lewis Hamilton . Starring Brad Pitt , Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, and Javier Bardem, this cinematic thrill ride blends...

In this episode of The Commentary Booth , hosts Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey conclude (for now!) their Frightening Flashback series with a deep dive into 28 Years Later , the long-awaited sequel to the iconic 2 8 Days Later franchise.  Set nearly three decades after the initial outbreak, the film follows a group of survivors on a fortified island as one member ventures to the mainland, uncove...

This week on The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey continue the Frightening Flashback series with a deep dive into 28 Weeks Later , the 2007 sequel to Danny Boyle’s cult horror hit 28 Days Later . With 28 Years Later just around the corner, it's the perfect time to revisit this underrated chapter in the rage virus saga. Set six months after the rage virus decimated Britain, the film...

This week on The Commentary Booth , we kick off our run of Frightening Flashback episodes for Danny Boyle & Alex Garland’s 28 series, with a cult classic that redefined the zombie genre, the gritty apocalyptic thriller, 28 Days Later . With 28 Years Later hitting theatres soon, Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey revisit the groundbreaking zombie horror film, where a rage virus turns London into a wa...

Dive into the deep with Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey as The Commentary Booth ,  marks a terrifying milestone, the 50th anniversary of Jaws ! In this special Frightening Flashback episode, your hosts revisit Steven Spielberg ’s genre-defining 1975 masterpiece that turned moviegoers into beach-dodgers for decades. From the iconic “duunnn dunnn” score by John Williams to the unforgettable line “...

This week on The Commentary Booth , hosts Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey conclude their weekly breakdown of HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 to dissect Episode 7: Convergence . As Ellie’s path of vengeance barrels toward its climactic conclusion, the episode fast-tracks major narrative beats, leaving our hosts to unpack what worked, what didn’t, and what’s to come. Listen in as we debate whether the fi...

In this emotionally charged episode of The Commentary Booth , hosts Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey return to the haunting world of HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 to dissect Episode 6: The Price . This episode is a heart-wrenching deep dive into the evolving and fractured relationship between Ellie and Joel, unfolding across five pivotal years in Jackson. As the episode navigates themes of love, betra...

This week on The Commentary Booth , hosts Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey continue their deep dive into HBO’s The Last of Us as they break down Season 2, Episode 5: Feel Her Love. As Ellie and Dina continue their hunt for Abby’s crew in Seattle, danger lurks at every turn. From terrifying new infected to the brutal Seraphites. The episode delivers heart-pounding action, emotional revelations, and a c...

On this week’s intense episode of The Commentary Booth , hosts Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey continue our deep dive into HBO’s The Last of Us as we break down Season 2, Episode 4: Day One. Ellie & Dina step into the chaos of Seattle—and what starts as a hopeful journey quickly spirals into brutal violence, emotional trauma, and game-changing reveals. Jamie and Corrina break down the evolving re...

This week on The Commentary Booth , hosts Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey return to the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us with their breakdown of Season 2, Episode 3: The Path. Three months after Joel’s death, Ellie struggles with grief and survivor’s guilt, while Jackson rebuilds and new dangers loom on the horizon. Jamie and Corrina dive into Ellie and Dina’s evolving relationship, the tensi...

In this gripping new instalment of The Commentary Booth , hosts Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey continue their deep-dive breakdown of HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2, tackling Episode 2: Through the Valley. As a chilling storm rolls over the mountains of Jackson Hole, the infected begin to swarm, and so do the emotions. This emotionally charged episode delivers a devastating blow to fans, changing the...

This week on The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey return to the brutal, beautiful world of The Last of Us as Season 2 of HBO’s critically acclaimed adaptation kicks off with Episode 1: “Future Days” . Five years have passed since the emotional finale of Season 1. Joel and Ellie now reside in Jackson, but find themselves in a fractured relationship. This episode sets the emotional st...

This week on The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey take a nostalgic trip back to 2000 to revisit Meet The Parents ! As we celebrate our own engagement, we couldn’t resist dissecting a rom-com that hilariously captures the chaos of proposing and meeting the in-laws.  We dive into the chaotic misadventures of Greg Focker ( Ben Stiller ), a male nurse whose plans to propose to his...

This week on The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey are joined by wrestling aficionado  Astrid Pizarro as they step into the ring to explore the fascinating history of women’s wrestling. The trio dives deep into Queen Of The Ring , an independent film that chronicles the legendary life and career of Mildred Burke , one of the true trailblazers of women’s professional wrestling. F...

This week on The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey step into the ring and revisit Ready To Rumble , the over-the-top wrestling comedy that turns 25 this year. Starring David Arquette , Scott Caan , Oliver Platt , and an all-star lineup of WCW legends, this film remains one of the most divisive wrestling movies of all time. We break down Ready To Rumble ’s absurd plot, its portrayal o...

Step into the ring with Jamie Apps and the enigmatic Freak Nyxx in this electrifying episode of The Commentary Booth - Live Via Satellite . Freak Nyxx, a member of the terrifying faction The Voiceless and a rising star in Australian wrestling, opens up about how the hit Netflix anime series Arcane has shaped her wrestling persona and career. From Jinx 's chaotic energy to the emotional depth of th...

Step into the ring with Jamie Apps and the larger-than-life Yeet Stevens in this hilarious and heartfelt episode of The Commentary Booth - Live Via Satellite . Yeet Stevens, the self-proclaimed "big buddy" of Australian wrestling, opens up about how The Simpsons has profoundly influenced his life, humour, and wrestling career. From Bart ’s rebellious antics to Homer ’s carefree adventures, Yeet re...

In this spine-chilling episode of The Commentary Booth - Live Via Satellite , host Jamie Apps is joined by the “Queen of Horror in Australian Wrestling,” Tarlee ! With Final Destination: Bloodlines on the horizon, Jamie and Tarlee dive into her love for horror, how it’s shaped her wrestling persona, and why gory, over-the-top deaths are her guilty pleasure. From her traumatic childhood encounter w...

In this episode of The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey revisit one of the most disturbing and influential psychological thrillers of all time — David Fincher ’s Se7en . As the film celebrates its 30th anniversary, we explore how this dark, gritty masterpiece still holds up today. Starring Brad Pitt , Morgan Freeman , Kevin Spacey , and Gwyneth Paltrow , Se7en follows two detectives...

In this milestone episode of The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey rewind the clock to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Requiem For A Dream . Directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Jared Leto , Jennifer Connelly , Ellen Burstyn , and Marlon Wayans , this psychological thriller remains one of the most intense, haunting films of all time. But does it still hold up in 2025? Jamie an...

In this milestone episode of The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey dive into Steven Soderbergh ’s latest psychological thriller, Presence . Unlike traditional haunted house films, Presence  is told entirely from the ghost’s perspective, offering a fresh and unsettling look at a family’s unravelling life inside their new home. Starring Lucy Liu , Chris Sullivan , Callina Liang ,...

In this thrilling episode of The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey dive into Dark Match , a wrestling-themed horror film starring Chris Jericho , Ayisha Issa , and Steven Ogg . This Shudder original brings together the worlds of pro wrestling and cult horror, but does it hit the mark? Jamie and Corrina break down the movie’s campy charm, over-the-top matches, and eerie cult storyline...