The Potential Podcast!

Chris and Taylor review the biographical rescue film "Thirteen Lives" written by William Nicholson and directed by Ron Howard. The film depicts the real life Tham Luang cave rescue in which 12 members of a youth soccer club and their assistant coach are stuck deep in a cave after an early monsoon downpour and the incredible lengths to rescue them. The film stars Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, Joe...

35 years ago "Predator" debuted on the big screen, launching a brand new threat with its badass alien trophy hunter claiming victims left and right. The film launched a franchise with sequels, spin offs, comics, video games and tie-ins with the "Alien" franchise. Chris and Taylor talk about their favorite moments, the highs and lows for the franchise and what the future looks like for the Predator...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new sci-fi action film "Prey" written by Patrick Aison and directed by Dan Trachtenberg. Set in the Northern Great Plains in 1719, a young Comanche warrior named Naru protects her tribe from a highly evolved alien who hunts humans for sport. The film stars Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, Dane DiLiegro, Michelle Thrush, Stormee Kipp, Julian Black Antel...

Chris and Taylor review the new action comedy film "Bullet Train" written by Zak Olkewicz and directed by David Leitch. A former assassin boards a Japanese bullet train to recover a brief case but is pursued by several enemies. The film stars Brad Pitt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Joey King, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, Benito A. Martínez Ocasio, Sandra Bullock and Michael Shannon.

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new sci-fi horror film written, directed and co-produced by Jordan Peele. Two ranch-owning siblings, a tech salesman and a renowned cinematographer attempt to capture and sell video evidence of a UFO. The film stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Brandon Perea, Michael Wincott, Steven Yuen, Wrenn Schmidt and Keith David.

Chris and Taylor review the new action thriller film "The Gray Man" written by Joe Russo, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely and directed by the Russo brothers. The film focuses on CIA agent Court Gentry, who is on the run from sadistic mercenary Lloyd Hanson upon discovering corrupt secrets about his superior. The film stars Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Regé-Jean Page, Jessica Hen...

Chris and Taylor take a vacation from entertainment to discuss the potential of the summer season! Discussing their favorite summer trips, traditions and the best ways to relax, take a dip and soak up this fun episode...plus they finally get around to answering the guest questions themselves.

Chris and Taylor review the new coming-of-age crime mystery film "Where The Crawdads Sing," based on the novel of the same name by Delia Owens and directed by Olivia Newman. Kya, a young woman who has fended and lived on her own in the marshes of North Carolina, is a suspect for the murder of a man she once involved with. The film stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, David Strathairn, Taylor John Smith, Harri...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the latest Disney+/Marvel Studios superhero series "Ms. Marvel" created by Bisha K. Ali. It follows Kamala Khan, a 16-year old Avengers fangirl who struggles to fit in until she gains her own powers. The series stars Iman Vellani, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Nimra Bucha and Aramis Knight.

Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios made some huge announcements at this weekend's Comic Con event. Finally getting some answers to the newly dubbed "Multiverse Saga," Chris and Taylor break down the big reveals and what the road map ahead looks like for the end of Phase 4 into Phases 5 & 6!

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the 3rd season of the Amazon Prime superhero series "The Boys" developed by Erik Kripke. The Boys seek answers to what happened to a powerful supe named Solider Boy and experiment with Temp V to try and take out Homelander once and for all. The series stars Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, Domonique McElligott, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alons...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the latest MCU superhero film "Thor: Love and Thunder" written by Taika Waititi and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson with direction by Waititi. Thor reunites with his ex-girlfriend Jane Foster who is now the Mighty Thor to face off against Gorr the God Butcher who seeks to kill all the gods. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Christian Bale, Natalie Portman, Taika Wai...

Streaming services have become the ultimate form of home media content for television and film distribution. With several different streaming options, there is an ongoing battle between companies to keep viewers tuning into their library of content as well as maintaining the amount of subscribers. Chris and Taylor are joined by Chris' brother Tim, a finance director at Disney+, to discuss the stre...

Chris and Taylor review the biographical musical film "Elvis" written by Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pierce and Jeremy Doner with direction by Luhrmann. The film follows the life of rock and roll icon Elvis Presley told through the eyes of his manager Colonel Tom Parker. The film stars Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge, Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Kodi Smit-Mc...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the 3rd season of the Netflix superhero series "The Umbrella Academy" created by Steve Blackman and developed by Jeremy Slater. After time-jumping to an alternate 2019, the Umbrella Academy face off against the Sparrow Academy and a new version of their brother Ben while a new world-ending threat emerges. The series stars Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Cast...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review Volume 2 of the 4th season of the hit Netflix show "Stranger Things" created by The Duffer Brothers. Picking up months after the previous season, a chain of horrible deaths is haunting Hawkins, and our heroes must once again look to the Upside Down to face a new enemy. The series stars Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Ma...

Chris and Taylor review the supernatural horror film "The Black Phone" written by Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill with direction by Derrickson. An abducted teenager uses a mysterious telephone to communicate with the former victims of his captor. The film stars Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies, E. Roger Mitchell, Troy Rudeseal and James Ransone.

In 1995 Pixar Animation studios debuted the first full-length computer animated film "Toy Story," which became an instant classic with it's lovable characters, creative storyline and ground-breaking animation. The film put Pixar on the map and launched a franchise which includes multiple films, shorts, video games, theme park attractions, merchandise and more. Chris and Taylor are joined by actres...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor are joined by Star Wars superfan Tim Fitzsimons to review the new Lucasfilm/Disney+ miniseries "Obi-Wan Kenobi" directed by Deborah Chow. Set 10 years after the events of Episode III, Kenobi must rescue the kidnapped Princess Leia from the Galactic Empire which will force him to confront his former apprentice. The series stars Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Mo...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new Pixar sci-fi action film "Lightyear" written by Angus MacLane and Jason Headley with direction by MacLane. The film depicts the young astronaut Buzz Lightyear, who must find a way off the planet his colony is marooned on while facing the threat of the evil Emperor Zurg. The voice cast includes Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, Peter Sohn, Taika Waititi, Jam...

Chris and Taylor review the biographical drama miniseries "The Offer" created by Michael Tolkin. The show depicts the development and production of Francis Ford Coppola's landmark New York mafia film "The Godfather." The show stars Miles Teller, Matthew Goode, Juno Temple, Dan Fogler, Burn Gorman, Colin Hanks and Giovanni Ribisi.

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the sci-fi action film "Jurassic World: Dominion" written by Emily Carmichael and Colin Trevorrow with direction by Trevorrow. Set four years after "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," dinosaurs now live, and hunt, alongside humans around the world leaving a fragile balance of who will remain the apex predators. The film stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard,...

Almost 30 years ago, Michael Crichton's novel "Jurassic Park" was adapted by Steven Spielberg into a mega-blockbuster hit that showcased dinosaurs in a way never thought possible on the big screen. The film launched a franchise with 5 more films, video games, toys, theme park attractions and has become a staple of pop culture. Chris and Taylor are joined by comedian/actor Nick Gligor to discuss th...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the third season of the HBO black comedy crime drama series "Barry" created by Alec Berg and Bill Hader. The series continues to follow the relationship between hitman Barry Berkman and his acting teacher Gene Cousineau alongside a rival turf war between the Chechen and Bolivian mafias. The show stars Bill Hader, Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg, Henry Winkler,...

Chris and Taylor review the true crime drama miniseries "Under the Banner of Heaven" created by Dustin Lance Black and based on the book of the same name by Jon Krakauer. The faith of police detective Jeb Pyre is tested when investigating the murder of a Mormon woman and her baby daughter that seems to involve the Fundamentalist Church of Latter-Day Saints. The series stars Andrew Garfield, Gil Bi...