The Potential Podcast!

In this emotional farewell episode of The Potential Podcast! , hosts Chris Duir and Taylor Sokol reflect on five unforgettable years of laughter, growth, and incredible guest stars. With over 500 episodes under their belt, they share heartfelt memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and the milestones that shaped their journey. As they say goodbye to the mic, they invite listeners to revisit the enti...

Buckle up, folks—Chris and Taylor are taking you on a wild ride through the multiverse of movies, comics, and theme park madness in this jam-packed episode! We discuss the possibility Daniel Day-Lewis as Magneto? The most method actor of all time stepping into the master of magnetism's boots? What would that even look like, and could the MCU handle the intensity? One of our favorite films, Jaw...

"Send in the FemBOTS!" Mindy Sterling is a Emmy-nominated comedic and character actress with a vast career in television and film spanning four decades. One of her most beloved roles is that of Frau Farbissina, the hilariously loud sidekick to Dr. Evil, in the Austin Powers franchise. She has also known for roles in iCarly , The Legend of Korra , How the Grinch Stole Christmas , and The...

Chris and Taylor bring another jam packed episode on all things pop culture, entertainment and nerdom! News highlights include the next MCU Spidey flick coming to theaters and new release date for the last Spiderverse entry, Tron: Ares Trailer first look, celebrating 30 years of 'A Goofy Movie' and a tribute the great Val Kilmer. They catch you up Fatherhood updates, with Taylor celebrating almost...

Ever wonder what it’s like to bring one of Disney’s most beloved characters to life? Join us for a laughter-filled episode as we sit down with the legendary Bill Farmer, the voice behind Goofy himself! Chris and Taylor dive deep into Bill's illustrious career in voice acting. He shares hilarious and heartwarming stories from his journey, including the moment he first put on Goofy’s iconic voice an...

Feeling the luck of Irish? We sure are! On this episode of The Potential Podcast , hosts Taylor Sokol and Chris Duir sit down with the brilliant Dublin-born actor and voice talent Michael Mellamphy. Mellamphy shares his passion for Ireland, its rich history and lore and the many stories yet to be told in various mediums. We dive into his acclaimed one-man show The Smuggler and its debut back in Ir...

Chris and Taylor bring another jam packed episode on all things pop culture, entertainment and nerdom! News highlights include Amazon buying the creative control of the James Bond franchise, casting for the upcoming Harry Potter series on Max, leaked concept art for the next Avengers films and will Kathleen Kennedy be leaving Lucasfilm?! Fatherhood updates, our current games we are playing, a blas...

On this episode of The Potential Podcast !,  Chris and Taylor, the dynamic duo welcomes the multitalented Enya Flack! Get ready for an engaging dive into her unique journey as an actress, TV personality, and entrepreneur. From her iconic roles in Malcolm and Eddie and Black Scorpion to her current standout performance as DA Alicia Rodds in Tyler Perry’s, All the Queen's Men, Enya reflects on h...

Welcome back to our first guest episode of the year! In this lively episode of The Potential Podcast , hosts Chris Duir and Taylor Sokol sit down with the talented and Emmy-winning actress Patrika Darbo . Patrika takes the listeners on a nostalgic journey through her early career, reminiscing about her iconic roles in Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless . She shares the excitement and...

Join Chris and Taylor in this action-packed episode as they explore a brand new format to kick off season 6! Dive into the latest buzzworthy entertainment news that has everyone talking. They share some hilarious and heartwarming parenting stories—because surviving sleepless nights is practically a superpower! In our "Summer 2025 Film Face-Off," we pit Superman against Jurassic World: Rebirth , an...

Chris and Taylor are ready to kick off 2025 with a special update on what to expect from the podcast as the 6th season is about to begin! Both Chris and Taylor became first time dads in 2024, and with hands full, free time limited, and families to look after, it was time to make some changes to the podcast. We are launching a brand new format to the podcast, focusing on quality over quantity, whil...

Chris and Taylor review the second season of the crime comedy-drama series Tulsa King created by Taylor Sheridan. The show follows American Mafia capo Dwight "The General" Manfredi who is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma to establish criminal operations after serving a 25-year prison sentence. The series stars Sylvester Stallone, Martin Starr, Jay Will, McKenna Quigley Harrington, Max Casella, Domenick Lom...

Chris and Taylor review the musical fantasy film Wicked: Part One written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox and directed by Jon M. Chu. This is the first film in a two film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical Wicked with songs by Stephen Schwartz and the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire. Set in the Land of Oz, it follows Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her friendship with her cl...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the historical epic film, Gladiator II ,  directed and produced by Ridley Scott that serves as a sequel to  Gladiator  (2000). Written by David Scarpa based on a story he wrote with Peter Craig, the film was produced by Scott Free Productions and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Mescal portrays Lucius, a prisoner of war who fights as a gladiator for Macri...

Chris and Taylor review the Christmas comedy film, Dear Santa, directed by Bobby Farrelly, written by Ricky Blitt, Jack Black, and Peter Farrelly from a story by Ricky Blitt, Peter Farrelly, and Dan Ewen. It tells the story of a dyslexic and meek sixth-grader who writes a Christmas list to Santa Claus to help with his problems only for his misspelling to lead to him meeting Satan who helps him out...

Taylor reviews the christmas fantasy action adventure comedy, Red One  ,  directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Chris Morgan, from an original story by Hiram Garcia. In the film, Callum Drift (Johnson), the head of North Pole security, teams up with the hacker Jack O'Malley (Evans) to locate a kidnapped Santa Claus (Simmons) on Christmas Eve. It stars Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, J. K....

Chris and Taylor review the crime drama comic television miniseries, The Penguin, developed by Lauren LeFranc for HBO.Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, it serves as a spin-off sequel to the film The Batman (2022), following Oz Cobb's rise to power in Gotham City's criminal underworld. The series stars Colin Farrell Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, Ca...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the 4th season of the mystery comedy-drama series Only Murders in the Building created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. The 4th season sees our trio try to and solve the murder of Charles' beloved stunt double Sazz, all while a Hollywood film is being made based on the podcast itself. The series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Michael Cyril...

Chris and Taylor review the sitcom television series English Teacher created by Brian Jordan Alvarez. Alvarez stars as high school teacher Evan Marquez who finds himself at the intersection of professional, political, and personal aspects of working at a high school. The series includes Stephanie Koenig, Sean Patton, Carmen Christopher, Langston Kerman, Jordan Firstman and Enrico Colantoni. Follow...

Chris and Taylor review the 2024 animated science fiction adventure film, The Wild Robot , produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Peter Brown, it was written for the screen and directed by Chris Sanders. The film follows Roz, a service ⁠robot⁠ shipwrecked on an uninhabited island who must adapt to her surroundings, build...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the horror comedy miniseries Agatha All Along based on the Marvel Comics and created by Jac Schaeffer. Three years after being trapped under a magical spell in the town of Westview, the witch Agatha Harkness escapes with the help of a goth teen who wishes to face the trials of the legendary Witches' Road. The series stars Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Aubrey Pla...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the superhero film, Venom: The Last Dance , film written and directed by Kelly Marcel, which features the Marvel Comics character Venom. The final installment of the  Venom  trilogy following Venom (2018) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), it is the fifth film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU). In the film, Eddie Brock and Venom must make a devastati...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the second season of the fantasy television series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power developed by J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. The second season follows Sauron's continued manipulation of Celembrimbor into forging more rings of power, which have a lasting effect for both the forces of good and evil in Middle Earth. The series stars Morfydd Clark, C...

Chris and Taylor review the 1980 biographical sports drama film, Raging Bull ,  directed by Martin Scorsese. The film is an adaptation of former middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta's 1970 memoir Raging Bull: My Story. It follows the career of LaMotta, played by De Niro, his rise and fall in the boxing scene, and his turbulent personal life beset by rage and jealousy. It stars Robert De Niro,...

Chris and Taylor sit down with the legendary Cathy Moriarty, the iconic actress known for her unforgettable roles in Raging Bull , Casper , Soapdish , Cop Land and more. With a career spanning decades, Cathy shares fascinating stories from her illusions filmography and offers a sneak peek into her upcoming projects. Don't miss her insights into the industry, her experiences working with Hollywood...