The Playlist Podcast Network

The  Yellowstoners , Mike DeAngelo  and  Rodrigo Perez,  have returned to see how it all shook out in Season 4 of Paramount Network’s money-maker, “ Yellowstone .” During the podcast, the hosts discuss the Season 4 finale of “Yellowstone,” and the third episode of the prequel, “ 1883 .” The hosts discuss all the spoiler-y details, that major death scene, and Season 5 prediction...

As we look towards the final hours of 2021 and hope beyond all logic that 2022 will bring forth nothing but good fortune for everyone around the world, it’s time to vent the last bit of frustration we have about the past 365 days in a new episode of The Playlist Podcast focusing on the Most Disappointing Films of the year. No, we’re not talking about the absolute worst films in the year. We all kn...

Welcome back to the Deep Focus podcast. My guests this week are a duo: Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe, the co-directors, co-writers and co-stars of IFC Films ’ “ The Beta Test ,” and let me say that yes, this conversation is well-overdue. "The Beta Test" came out in late November, but hey, it’s on VOD and more importantly, in a little teaser of what’s to come: you will see "The Beta Test" on our upcom...

Welcome back to the Deep Focus podcast (like our new logo?) My guest this week is none other than Alan Haim from the rock group HAIM , but more importantly, she is the star of Paul Thomas Anderson ’s latest film “ Licorice Pizza .” "Licorice Pizza" is Anderson’s latest throwback, vintage, nostalgic look at the 1970s San Fernando Valley, his old stomping grounds, and the place he loves to keep retu...

The  Yellowstoners , Mike DeAngelo  and  Rodrigo Perez,  are back and there’s an absolute rip roarin’, rootin’ tootin’ ton of " Yellowstone " developments to discuss. During the podcast, the hosts discuss Episodes 7 and 8 of "Yellowstone," and the premiere episodes of the prequel, " 1883 ," and finish off with an interview with actor-musician Tim McGraw.

What came first, the chicken or the egg? And in the case of “The Matrix Resurrections,” was the film conceived purely as a way for Lana Wachowski to tell an epic love story, or was the meta sequel the result of boardroom discussions and urging from the studio? When you watch the film, you can’t really tell, as ‘Resurrections’ truly feels like a film at war with its own existence. But would you exp...

If there are two things American moviegoers love most, the first is football, and the second is a good underdog story. This Christmas, the two are being combined for a touchdown reception on the big screen in the appropriately titled “ American Underdog ,” starring “ Shazam! ” himself, Zachary Levi , as Kurt Warner , the talented and dedicated quarterback who fought his way into the NFL in the ‘90...

Finally, after what seems like a decade of speculation, leaks, rumors, and general social media debate, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is in theaters. And with that, it’s time that people know the truth about the latest film in the Sony/Marvel Studios partnership—it’s actually really great… or maybe it’s just yet another legacy sequel that hopes nostalgia will help gloss over some glaring flaws? The Pl...

I’m not going to lie, this is a nerdy interview episode of The Playlist Podcast, as legendary comic book creator, Todd McFarlane, joins to talk about the release of “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” on VOD and Blu-ray. Why is Todd McFarlane talking about ‘Venom?’ Well, if you don’t know, McFarlane is one of the co-creators of the character, and in the interview, we talk about the process of creating t...

Stellan Skarsgård is an actor that has popped up in nearly every recent major franchise. Whether it’s the beloved Eric Selvig of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the dreadful and ominous Baron Harkonnen in " Dune ," you’ve likely seen his face on your screen rather recently. In this episode of The Discourse , Stellan Skarsgård sits down to talk about his latest film " Last Words ," which features...

Writer/producer/director Simon Kinberg has been able to play in some truly massive sandboxes over the course of his career, with the biggest perhaps being his time working on 20th Century Fox’ s ' X-Men' universe. Recently, Kinberg has co-created his own universe in Apple TV +’s series, " Invasion ," which recently got picked up for a second season and is airing its first season finale on December...

In this episode of The Playlist Podcast directing duo, Bert & Bertie , join to talk about their most recent work on Marvel Studios “ Hawkeye .” For those unaware, “Hawkeye” is the new Disney+ series featuring the title character played by Jeremy Renner, who finally is getting the spotlight for his own project. Previously, I spoke to Rhys Thomas , who directs episodes 1, 2, and 6, which is the...

The  Yellowstoners , Mike DeAngelo  and  Rodrigo Perez,  are back to break down another brand-new episode of "Yellowstone!" With the season beginning to take shape in Episode 6—cowboys being stabbed, women being threatened in the Dutton kitchen, and sons being broken by their fathers—there's a lot to break down. The hosts discuss all the spoiler-y details and predictions, and,...

Few actors are defined by the word “badass” the way that Jon Bernthal is. From playing the tragic villain Shane Walsh on "The Walking Dead," to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's version of the brutal Frank Castle in "The Punisher," right down to roles where he isn't cracking heads - his eerily spot-on portrayal of Lee Iacocca in "Ford v Ferrari," for example - Bernthal exudes an endless cool and cha...

The  Yellowstoners , Mike DeAngelo and Rodrigo Perez,  are back after a week off to catch up on the latest episodes of Season 4 entitled “Winning or Learning” and “Under a Blanket of Red,” respectively. As with the previous episode, Rodrigo continues to struggle with waiting on the season to unravel and ramp up after binging the first three seasons back-to-back, but that’s not to say tha...

People seem to enjoy the latest reboot-quel, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” which takes the beloved franchise, adds some younger actors, brings back the originals, and tells a slightly remixed story. So, in honor of that film, why not figure out what other franchises are gathering dust on the shelf and should be looked at for potential revivals? That’s exactly what happens in this episode of The Playl...

For years, George MacKay has been one of the most fascinating and versatile actors working out of the U.K. Having made his acting debut in 2003, in P. J. Hogan 's magnificent adaptation of " Peter Pan ," MacKay quickly went on to give diverse, but invariably gripping performances in films such as " Defiance ," " The Thief Lord ," " The Boys are Back ," and " Private Peaceful ," all before he turne...

Hawkeye has a bit of a stigma in comics and in the MCU. He’s the dude that shoots arrows. He’s not a god. He’s not a super-soldier. And he doesn’t have a billion-dollar suit of armor protecting him. He has three kids, a wife, and a quiver of trick arrows. That’s all. Well, he also has a new Disney+ TV series, aptly titled, “Hawkeye.” And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast, we got a chance to...

After many Thanksgivings spent recording supersized podcast episodes, Noah and Chance finally do the sensible thing and just cover films about Turkey Day itself. The trio of “ Planes, Trains and Automobiles ” (1987), “ Home For The Holidays ” (1995) and “ The Ice Storm ” (1997) explores the great lengths to which families go to gather, despite cornucopias of evidence that perhaps they shouldn’t. T...

Benedict Cumberbatch has a real knack for playing unique, oftentimes misunderstood egomaniacs. Whether it’s Doctor Strange , Sherlock Holmes , Patrick Melrose , Julian Assange , or Khan , the actor finds a way to ground his oftentimes sociopathic characters in a real emotional truth. Enter, Phil Burbank, Cumberbatch's character from the upcoming Netflix film, “ The Power of the Dog ” – and a whole...

The Yellowstoners have returned to get high on that sweet Montana ranchin’ drama! This week Mike DeAngelo and Rodrigo Perez check in on the latest episode of " Yellowstone " entitled, “All I See Is You,” which follows our beloved Dutton crew still reeling from the aftermath of the attempted hit that was placed on the family at the end of last season. Will John Dutton get to the bottom of who gave...

When you log into Disney+ , you’re typically greeted by huge banners and ads for the latest, greatest releases from popular brands like Marvel Studios , “ Star Wars ,” Pixar , and whatever is coming out of Disney Animation . But what you might not see are the films and TV shows that lurk in the bowels of the streaming platform—hidden gems ready to be found and enjoyed. In this episode of The Playl...

Netflix has decided to step into the blockbuster business, and it's spending all the money. Well, $200 million to be more exact. The film it's spending it on is a globe-trotting action comedy titled, “Red Notice,” which stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson , Gal Gadot , and Ryan Reynolds. In this episode of  The Discourse , writer-director Rawson Marshall Thurber joins the podcast to discuss helmi...

The names Kaz Firpo and Ryan Firpo are probably not names you recognize right off the bat. But somehow, these relatively unknown screenwriters were able to land one of most sought-after gigs scripting one of the biggest films of 2021, Marvel Studios' “Eternals.” And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast, the writing duo talks about their incredible “Hollywood dream story” and some spoiler-y tidb...

Welcome to "Yellowstoners," a new podcast from The Playlist Podcast Network dedicated to the one and only "Yellowstone," Paramount Network's most-watched show and the most popular drama series on cable TV. Surprised we watch, and care enough to do a whole podcast dedicated to "Yellowstone?" Well, so were we. But the cowboy ranchers in Montana show is pretty damn addictive, y'all.  Created by...