The Potential Podcast!

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review Volume 1 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 action drama film "Top Gun: Maverick" written by Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie with direction by Joseph Kosinski. Set 36 years after "Top Gun," Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is brought back to the Top Gun program to train a new set of fighter pilots, one among them the son of his deceased best friend Goose. The film stars Tom Cruise, Miles Teller...

Movie trailers have been around since the silent era, helping advertise the project and building the hype for what audiences can expect. Over time trailers have evolved with imagery, music, voice over's, editing and more. Chris and Taylor discuss the art of trailers, how trailers have changed over time and what is to come with the future of trailers for both big and small screens.

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the Paramount+ military sci-fi series "Halo" based on the popular Xbox video game franchise and developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane. The series follows the 26th-century war between the United Nations Space Command and the Covenant, an alliance of alien races who seek to destroy the human race. The series stars Pablo Schreiber, Shabana Azmi, Olive Gray,...

Chris and Taylor review the Disney+ live action/animated movie "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers" written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand with direction by Akiva Schaffer. When famous cartoon characters start going missing, former TV stars Chip and Dale must reunite once more as the "Rescue Rangers" to solve the case. The film stars John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett, Eric Bana, J.K. Simm...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the final 7 episodes of the Netflix crime drama series "Ozark" created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams. The series wraps up the Byrde family's job to launder money for a Mexican drug cartel in the Ozarks. The series stars Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Sofia Hublitz, Skyler Gaertner, Julia Garner, Jordana Spiro, Felix Solis, Alfonso Herrera and Adam Rotherb...

Chris and Taylor review the new sports simulation video game "Nintendo Switch Sports" developed by Nintendo. The latest entry in the "Wii Sports" series, the game features a mix of returning and new sports: Bowling, Tennis, Chambara, Badminton, Volleyball and Soccer. Chris and Taylor discuss their favorite features, the overall gameplay and the future DLC possibilities.

In 1977 "Star Wars" blasted into theaters and into the public zeitgeist forever! George Lucas became a household name and the success of the film launched a trilogy that fans continue to embrace and enjoy 45 years later. Chris and Taylor are joined once again by Star Wars superfan Tim Fitzsimons to discuss their earliest memories, why the films still hold up and what makes this mega-franchise star...

Chris and Taylor review the new historical sports drama series "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" created by Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht. The show depicts the 1980's Showtime period of the Lakers and struggles and triumphs that led them to a championship. The series stars John C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Jason Clarke, Adrien Brody, Jason Segel, Tracy Letts, DeVaughn Nixon, Solomon Hughe...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the 28th film in the MCU "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" written by Michael Waldron and directed by Sam Raimi. America Chavez seeks Doctor Strange for protection from an evil threat that takes them on a journey through the multiverse. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Rachel McAdams, Xochitl Gomez, Chiwetel E...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new MCU/Disney+ limited series "Moon Knight" created by Jeremy Slater with Mohamed Diab leading the directing team. Steven Grant discovers he's been granted the powers of an Egyptian moon god, but these newfound powers can be both a blessing and a curse to his troubled life. The series stars Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, May Calamawy, Karim El Hakim, F. Mur...

Chris and Taylor review the comedy action film "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" written by Tom Gormican and Kevin Etten with direction by Gormican. Playing a fictionalized version of himself, Nicolas Cage plays Nick Cage, who accepts an offer to attend an eccentric millionaire's birthday party where he's caught between a superfan and the CIA. The film stars Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Sha...

25 years ago Mike Myers brought the world's grooviest and shagadelic spy to the big screen, Austin Powers. Heavily parodying the James Bond franchise, the film series has lasted as comedy gold with its use of physical gags, satire, word play, innuendo and hilarious stock characters. Chris and Taylor are joined by comedian Andrew Kennedy to discuss the three films, their favorite moments and the po...

Chris and Taylor review the new Dreamworks animated film "The Bad Guys" written by Etan Cohen and directed by Pierre Perifel. Based on the children's book series by Aaron Blabey, a group of criminal animals get caught and pretend to reform themselves as a new villain has his own plans. The voice cast includes Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, Alex Borstein, Richar...

Chris and Taylor review the HBO crime drama series "Tokyo Vice" created by J.T. Rogers and based off the memoir by Jake Adelstein. Jake Adelstein becomes the first foreign-born journalist for a major Japanese newspaper and while under the wing of veteran detective starts to explore the dark and dangerous world of the Japanese yakuza. The series stars Ansel Elgort, Ken Watanabe, Rachel Keller, Hide...

Chris and Taylor review the historical epic action film "The Northman" written by Robert Eggers and Sjón with direction by Eggers. Based on the legend of Amleth, after watching his uncle brutally murder his father, Amleth escapes and vows to return one day to save his mother, avenge his father and reclaim his kingdom. The film stars Alexander Skarsgård, Ethan Hawke, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya...

Chris and Taylor review the new sci-fi action film "Everywhere Everything All At Once" written and directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. Evelyn, a Chinese-American woman, is being audited by the IRS who discovers she must connect with versions of herself from different parallel universes to prevent destruction of them all by a powerful being. The films stars Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Stepan...

The art of the romantic-comedy gives us hope that even when overcoming the greatest odds and some very humorous situations...love is real and conquers all. For decades audiences have looked to rom-com's for comfort and light-hearted entertainment, but the genre has started to evolve with the types of romance it represents. Chris and Taylor are joined by actress/model Claire Thornhill to discuss so...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new Wizarding World film "Fantastic Beats: The Secrets of Dumbledore" written by J.K. Rowling and Steve Kloves with direction by David Yates. Albus Dumbledore tasks Newt Scamander and his allies with a mission that takes them into the heart of the dark wizard Grindelwald's army. The film stars Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Mads Mikkelsen, Dan Fogler, Ezra M...

Chris and Taylor review the second season of the Netflix period drama series "Bridgerton" created by Chris Van Dusen. This season focuses on Anthony, the eldest Bridgerton son, and his quest for a match while Queen Charlotte seeks to discover the true identity of Lady Whistledown. The series stars Adjoa Andoh, Jonathan Bailey, Phoebe Dynevor, Ruth Gemmell, Golda Rosheuvel, Nicola Coughlan, Simone...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the action-adventure film "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" based on the popular Sega franchise, written by Pat Casey, Josh Miller and John Whittington with direction by Jeff Fowler. Sonic is aided by newcomer Tails in a race to find the Master Emerald before Dr. Robotnik and the formidable Knuckles get to it first. The film stars Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Jim Carr...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new supehero film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe "Morbius" written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless with direction by Daniel Espinosa. When biochemist Michael Morbius tries to cure himself of a rare blood disease, he transforms himself into a deadly vampire. The film stars Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal and Tyrese Gibson...

One of the most successful video game franchises has been Ubisoft's "Assassin's Creed" series portraying the historical conflict of the Assassins and the Templars. From the unique costume designs, time settings, open-world style and incredible game play, the series has continued to surprise fans spanning multiple platforms. Chris and Taylor use the Animus to discuss this incredible franchise, thei...

Chris and Taylor review the action role-playing game "Horizon Forbidden West" developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. A sequel to "Horizon Zero Dawn," Aloy must travel into the Forbidden West to try and stop a terrible blight surging across the land and put an end to HADES once and for all. The game's voice cast includes Ashly Burch, Lance Reddick, Angela Bass...

Chris and Taylor review the pirate period romantic comedy series "Our Flag Means Death" created by David Jenkins. The series is loosely based on the life of Stede Bonnet, an aristocrat who gave up his wealth and left his wife and children to pursue a life of piracy and became known as "The Gentleman Pirate." The series stars Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Kristian Nairn, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Rory...