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We are officially at the halfway point of the final season of “ Mayans M.C. ” And in this episode of  Templo Talk: A Mayans M.C. Podcast , we discuss the most recent episode and the absolutely thrilling scene where we finally see the two sides of a massive war collide. Oh yeah, and we also learn why Michaelangelo’s David sculpture isn’t very well endowed. In addition, there’s a new interview to sh...

If you’re a fan of “ Mayans M.C. ,” you’re well aware of the work of actor  JD Pardo . As EZ Reyes, the lead in ‘Mayans,’ Pardo has imbued his character with complicated emotions, so many different layers, and a charisma that has made this series one of the best on TV. Now, as the series rides off into the sunset, Pardo is able to add a new dimension to his work on ‘Mayans’—as a director. And in t...

In today’s episode of  Bingeworthy , our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo gets to reclaim the dark saber with  Disney+ ’s hit series, “ The Mandalorian .” Created by  Jon Favreau  (“ Iron Man,” “The Lion King ”) & Dave Filoni (“ Star Wars: The Clone Wars ,” “ Star Wars: Rebels ”), the show follows the adventures of a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter ( Pedro Pascal ) as he fights to pr...

Rob Savage  isn’t a household name in horror, yet, but if you look at his most recent work, this is a guy who seems like he is destined for great things in genre filmmaking. And in this episode of  The Playlist Podcast , I got the chance to talk to Savage and discuss his newest film, “ The Boogeyman ,” which is based on a short story by  Stephen King .

In today’s episode of Bingeworthy , our TV and streaming podcast, guest host Joe Scott explores the lives of star-crossed lovers as well as love-crossed country music stars in the award-winning Showtime miniseries " George and Tammy ." Created by Abe Sylvia (" Nurse Jackie, " " The Eyes of Tammy Faye, " " Hap and Leonard, " and " The Affair "), all...

Dating back to the “ Sons of Anarchy ” years, the universe that “ Mayans M.C. ” lives in is overrun with big, macho biker guys. But there are also such great female characters. These women are often more badass and capable than their male counterparts. And we see that quite a bit in Season 5, especially in the character of Letty, played by  Emily Tosta . And in this episode of  Templo Talk: A Maya...

A great villain is a necessity on a show like “ Mayans M.C. ” This is a series where the lines between bad and good are constantly blurred, and you are just rooting for what might be the lesser of two evils. Thankfully, actor  JR Bourne  plays an incredibly hateable villain with his portrayal of Isaac, the rogue leader of the Sons of Anarchy in the fifth and final season of ‘Mayans.’ And in this e...

In today’s episode of T he Discourse,  host Mike DeAngelo gets in the weeds with Joel Edgerton (“ Warrior, ” “ Obi-Wan Kenobi, ” “ Thirteen Lives ”). The talented writer/actor/director is currently promoting his latest film, “ Master Gardener ,” directed by the great Paul Schrader . The film acts as the third and final entry in what Schrader is now calling his “Man in a Room” trilogy, which also f...

It’s here, folks. We are finally able to see the finale of the “ Fast & Furious ” franchise with the new film, “ Fast X. ” Well, okay, not the true finale. This is just Part 1 of what is scheduled to be a two-part finale, but it might actually get extended to three parts if  Vin Diesel  has his way. So, really, “Fast X” is part one of a final trilogy of films. And to celebrate,  The Playlist  ...

The final season of “ Mayans M.C. ” is fast approaching (next week, in fact), and we thought we’d celebrate the end of one of the best shows on TV with a brand-new weekly podcast. Welcome to  Templo Talk: A Mayans M.C. Podcast . In this episode, we kick things off with a full recap of the first four seasons of “Mayans M.C.” and how the show evolved from a run-of-the-mill “ Sons of Anarchy ” spinof...

In today’s episode of  Bingeworthy , our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo gets to the occasional truth with  Hulu ’s hit period comedy series, “ The Great .” Created by Tony McNamara (“ The Favourite,” “Cruella ”), the show follows the sometimes true rise to power and subsequent rule of Catherine “The Great” ( Elle Fanning ) in a chaotic and debaucherous 18th century Russia. The show al...

In today’s episode of T he Discourse,  host Mike DeAngelo gets hypnotized by  Robert Rodriguez (“ Desperado, ” “ Sin City, ” “ The Book of Boba Fett ”). The prolific writer/producer/director is currently promoting his latest film, “ Hypnotic ,” which follows a detective ( Ben Affleck ) who relentlessly pursues a mystery involving his missing daughter and a secret government program. The film also...

After two massively successful installments in the “ Guardians of the Galaxy ” film franchise,  James Gunn  was ready to work on the third. Then he got fired, went to DC to make “ The Suicide Squad ,” was rehired to work on ‘Guardians,’ released a Christmas special, and now, years later, we’re here to finally see how the filmmaker wanted his franchise to end. So, is the long wait for “ Guardians o...

In today’s episode of  Bingeworthy , our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo dives deep underground with  Apple TV+ ’s new sci-fi mystery series, “ Silo .” Created by  Graham Yost  (“ Justified,”  “ Sneaky Pete,” “Speed ”), the show follows the last survivors of a toxic Earth that live in an underground silo and live by strict tenets set in place by the government to ensure their survival....

In today’s episode of  Bingeworthy , our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo sways to the rhythm of a sweet duet with  Showtime ’s mini-series, “ George & Tammy .” Created by  Abe Sylvia  (“ The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” “ Nurse Jackie,” The Affair ”), the six-episode mini-series dives into the true tumultuous whirlwind romance between famous country musicians George Jones ( Michael Shannon...

Decades after he first broke out with “ Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels ,” film fans probably think they know what a Guy Ritchie film is going to look and feel like. Well, when you bring Jake Gyllenhaal into the equation, Ritchie throws all of those preconceived notions out of the window, and you end up with “ The Covenant ,” a no-nonsense war film about a life-altering debt and the lengths so...

In today’s episode of  Bingeworthy , our TV and streaming podcast, host Mike DeAngelo embraces the wacky side of faith and technology with Peacock ’s newest series, “ Mrs. Davis .” Created by  Damon Lindelof  (“ Lost ,” “ The Leftovers ” HBO ’s “ Watchmen ”) and  Tara Hernandez (“ The Big Bang Theory ,” “ Young Sheldon ”), the show follows Simone ( Betty Gilpin ), a nun who has been tasked with tr...

Prior to this year’s Star Wars Celebration event, folks were anticipating quite a bit of TV news, as well as the possibility that Lucasfilm would announce one new film. Well, we definitely got that, but even more, as the studio unveiled details about not one, but three new “ Star Wars ” films from directors Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy , Dave Filoni , and James Mangold , respectively. And in this episode...

There are filmmakers whose work is undeniably singular, even if you look at a single frame of the film.  Wes Anderson  is one of those directors. But another would be French filmmaker,  Quentin Dupieux . And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast, Quentin Dupieux joins to talk about his new film, “ Smoking   Causes Coughing ,” which might be his wildest, most Dupieux-iest film yet.  Remember to c...

In today’s episode of  Bingeworthy , our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo laughs and cries all over again for  Apple TV+’s  new dramedy, “ Shrinking .” Created by  Bill Lawrence  (“ Scrubs ,” “ Ted Lasso ”) , Brett Goldstein  (“ Ted Lasso ,” “ Thor: Love and Thunder ”) ,  and  Jason Segel  (“ Forgetting Sarah Marshall ,” “ How I Met Your Mother ”), the show follows Jimmy (Segel), a ther...

In today’s episode of  Bingeworthy , our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo ponders Earth’s future while discussing the new Apple TV+ series, “ Extrapolations .”  The show is created by Scott Z. Burns (“ The Report ,” “ Contagion ”) and explores eight different stories between the years of 2037 and 2070 as humanity deals with the chaotic rising costs of climate change and the fi...

Prior to “ Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania ,” writer Jeff Loveness worked in the realm of TV for a while and had never written the script for a feature film. Then, he was picked by Marvel Studios to not only write the third ‘ Ant-Man ’ film but to also write the next ‘ Avengers ’ film. Needless to say, Loveness has a lot on his plate. Thankfully, he took the time out to talk to The Playlist Podc...

In a world filled with a ton of low-budget horror films, Christopher Landon has already carved out his own niche and separated himself from the pack. With films like “Happy Death Day,” its sequel, and more recently, “Freaky,” Landon has shown himself to be a different breed of horror filmmaker, not scared of mixing comedy and heart with his vicious kills. Well, he’s going even a step further with...

In today’s episode of T he Discourse,  host Mike DeAngelo gets spooky with David Harbour (“ Stranger Things, ” “ Black Widow, ” “ Violent Night ”). The actor is currently promoting his film, “ We Have A Ghost ,” which follows a family that discovers a ghost named Ernest (David Harbour) in their new home, which leads them to becoming internet sensations while also helping the ghost find p...

Welcome back to my very irregularly scheduled podcast Deep Focus, where I, Playlist.net Editor-in-Chief Rodrigo Perez, talk long or long-ish with different filmmakers, directors, writers, and actors. Today, my guest is none other than comedian/actor and podcaster extraordinaire Marc Maron . Maron has a new HBO special out, available now on HBO Max called, ' Marc Maron: From Bleak To Dark .' The sp...