The Playlist Podcast Network

On the latest episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo welcomes filmmaker Alex Garland and retired Navy SEAL-turned-director Ray Mendoza to discuss their latest co-directed collaboration, 'Warfare' —a harrowing and unflinching war film based on Mendoza’s own real-life experiences in Iraq. The film stars Will Poulter , Joseph Quinn , Cosmo Jarvis , D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai , Kit Connor...

On the latest episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo steps into a high-concept, near-future world of moral quandaries and psychological pressure with the sci-fi drama " The Assessment. " Directed by Fleur Fortuné and starring Elizabeth Olsen , Alicia Vikander , and Himesh Patel , the film follows a couple evaluated by the government over seven increasingly intense days to determine...

On the latest episode of Bingeworthy , host Mike DeAngelo heads back into Taylor Sheridan territory with the second and final season of “1923” , the Yellowstone prequel that brought new layers of trauma, tragedy, and grit to the Dutton family tree. This time, the fight for legacy grows more urgent as Jacob (Harrison Ford) and Cara (Helen Mirren) hold down the homestead, while Spencer (Brandon Skle...

On today's Bingeworthy, we're trading Hell’s Kitchen for hell itself with Prime Video ’s latest genre mash-up, " The Bondsman ." Blending supernatural horror, dysfunctional family drama, western grit, and country music—yes, you read that right—this new series follows Hub Halloran ( Kevin Bacon ), a bounty hunter resurrected by the devil himself to hunt down escaped demons. But be...

On the latest episode of Bingeworthy , host Mike DeAngelo heads back into the fists-first world of “Reacher” , which just wrapped its action-packed third season on Prime Video . Based on Lee Child’s novel “ Persuader ,” this season sees Alan Ritchson return as the titular wrecking ball, going undercover to extract an informant—and settle an old score along the way. But while Reacher does plenty of...

On the latest episode of The Discourse , actor Will Poulter and writer-director Alex Scharfman joined host Mike DeAngelo to discuss their new A24 horror-comedy "Death of a Unicorn," a twisted genre mash-up that brings unicorns into the Spielbergian creature-feature fold. The film also stars Jenna Ortega ,  Paul Rudd , Téa Leoni , Anthony Carrigan , Richard E. Grant, and Sunita Mani , and...

On the latest episode of The Discourse , Aaron Paul and Eiza González join host Mike DeAngelo to talk about their new mind-bending sci-fi thriller, "Ash," directed by musician-turned-filmmaker Flying Lotus and written by Jonni Remmler . The film follows Riya (González) , who wakes up on a desolate planet only to find her entire crew slaughtered. Things get even stranger when Brion (Paul)...

After four seasons of glorious absurdity, televangelist satire " The Righteous Gemstones " is wrapping things up—and it’s as hilariously chaotic and surprisingly heartfelt as ever. Created by Danny McBride , the series follows the Gemstones, a wealthy televangelist family whose constant bickering is matched only by their love of greed, fame, and—occasionally—each other. The final season...

After redefining blockbuster cinema with "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Endgame," the Russo Brothers are back—this time with a sci-fi adventure that swaps superheroes for sentient robots, a road trip, and some retro-futuristic ‘90s nostalgia. "The Electric State" follows Millie Bobby Brown as Michelle, a teenage runaway navigating a post-apocalyptic America filled with...

Prolific writer/producer/director Steven Knight has a habit of turning historical grit into must-watch television. From the streets of 1920s Birmingham in "Peaky Blinders" to the daring real-life SAS soldiers of "Rogue Heroes," Knight’s work thrives on characters who push against the limits of their status. His latest series, "A Thousand Blows," is no different. Set i...

Netflix’s latest political thriller, “Zero Day, ” is a chilling deep dive into cyber warfare, misinformation, and the terrifying power of perception. Led by Robert De Niro in his first television series, the six-episode event follows former president George Mullen as he’s reluctantly pulled back into the political fray to investigate a devastating cyberattack. But as the layers of the crisis unrav...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe gets a fresh jolt of paranoia and political intrigue with " Captain America: Brave New World,"  a thriller that sees Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) trying to define his place as the new Cap while dealing with international chaos, rogue superhumans, and some very questionable allies. Directed by Julius Onah , the film doesn’t just bring back some familiar faces—...

Can you hear that? It's the sound of a demonic monkey drumming up death and quite possibly the most fun you'll have in a theater all year. In this episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo sits down with writer-director Osgood Perkins to discuss his latest film, "The Monkey" —a twisted and darkly comedic horror adaptation of Stephen King’s short story. The film follows twin br...

What do you get when you throw sci-fi, romance, action, horror, and a touch of espionage into a blender and hit "puree"? You get "The Gorge," a high-octane, emotionally charged ode to action B-movies and Italian horror that refuses to be put into a single box. Written by Zach Dean , the film also stars Sigourney Weaver and William Houston in a wild, visually stunning story abou...

Irish sheep farming, deep-seated family tensions, and a brewing conflict between neighbors—sounds like the setup for a quiet indie drama. But in "Bring Them Down," the upcoming revenge thriller from first-time director Chris Andrews, those elements fuel a gripping, morally complex battle of wills. In this episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo sits down with actor  Christopher Abbo...

Nothing says romance like flowers, chocolates - and a masked serial killer terrorizing young couples. Welcome to "Heart Eyes," the latest horror-romantic comedy hybrid that slashes into theaters on February 7 —just in time to make Valentine’s Day a little bloodier. In this episode of The Discourse , host Mike DeAngelo sits down with director Josh Ruben to talk about the challenge of blen...

On this week’s episode of The Discourse , host Mike DeAngelo sits down with Nicholas Stoller , the filmmaker behind "You're Cordially Invited," a star-packed wedding comedy hitting Prime Video on January 30. Stoller, the mind behind "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Neighbors," returns with another laugh-out-loud project, this time revolving around two weddings tha...

In this week’s episode of Bingeworthy , host Mike DeAngelo is torn between love and duty when taking on "The Agency."  The excellent high-stakes espionage thriller culminates its first season with a finale airing on January 24th on Paramount+ with Showtime. Based on the French series " Le Bureau des Légendes ," the show follows a CIA operative’s struggle between duty and desire...

In this week’s episode of 'Bingeworthy,' host Mike DeAngelo starts a revolution when diving into the world of  "Silo ," the Apple TV+ dystopian thriller based on Hugh Howey’s bestselling novel,  "Wool." The series takes place in the not-too-distant future when humanity is clinging to life deep underground in a colossal silo, where secrets are as dangerous as the environment outside. The star-studd...

In this week’s episode of Bingeworthy , host Mike DeAngelo gets his hands dirty while discussing the gritty Paramount+ drama “Landman.” Co-created by Christian Wallace and Taylor Sheridan (“ Yellowstone, ” ” 1883, ”“ Mayor of Kingstown ”), the series dives into the world of West Texas oilfields where roughnecks, wildcat billionaires, and corporate interests collide. Starring Billy Bob Thornton , J...

In this week’s episode of Bingeworthy , host Mike DeAngelo ventures away from the desert sands of Arrakis and into the unknown with showrunner Alison Schapker , who helms the HBO series “Dune: Prophecy.” Set 10,000 years before the events of “Dune,” the prequel series explores the origins of the Bene Gesserit, following two Harkonnen sisters as they combat threats to humanity’s future. Starring Em...

In this week’s episode of The Discourse , host Mike DeAngelo returns to the past to investigate supernatural thrills while chatting with David Koepp about the 25th Anniversary 4K release of his cult-favorite film, “Stir of Echoes.” The 1999 psychological horror film stars Kevin Bacon as a man who, after being hypnotized at a party, begins experiencing disturbing visions that lead him to uncover th...

In this week’s episode of The Discourse , host Mike DeAngelo rewinds to a pre-digital apocalypse while chatting with Kyle Mooney about his upcoming film, “Y2K.” The comedy follows two high school outcasts determined to crash the biggest New Year’s Eve party of their lives on December 31, 1999 - the dreaded eve of Y2K. When the clock strikes midnight, the night spins wildly out of control in ways t...

In this week’s episode of The Discourse , host Mike DeAngelo accidentally invites chaos into the holidays while chatting with Peter and Bobby Farrelly about their upcoming comedy, “Dear Santa.” The film follows a young boy who mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial dyslexic spelling error, summoning a satanic figure to wreak havoc on the season. Directed by Bobby Farrelly ( “Dumb...

In this week’s episode of  Bingeworthy,  our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo gets stuck in the background while discussing “ Interior Chinatown .” The Hulu series follows a waiter stuck in the background of a crime procedural show who dreams of being in the spotlight. The series stars  Jimmy O. Yang , Ronny Chieng, Chloe Bennett , Lisa Gilroy , Sullivan Jones, Diana Lin, Tzi Ma and mor...