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Chris and Taylor review the hybrid live action and animated film "Tom & Jerry," written by Kevin Costello and directed by Tim Story. The iconic Hanna-Barbera characters Tom & Jerry are back to their fun antics and shenanigans in this new modern film set in Manhattan. The film features Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Colin Jost, Rob Delaney and Ken Jeong along with the voice talents of Fr...

Your favorite nerds are back! Season 2 kicks off discussing the international adventures and memories Chris and Taylor enjoyed after their epic friendship started in Alaska...and they aren't alone. Comedian and "Travel Tales" Podcast Host Mike Siegel shares unique travel stories while giving some solid travel tips for your next big trip.

Chris challenged Taylor to watch one of the best comedic films of all time: "Monty Python's Life of Brian." Enjoy Taylor's first impressions as they discuss the film, the style of comedy and how it still holds up to this day over 40 years later.

Chris and Taylor review the new Apple TV+ original drama film "Palmer," written by Cheryl Guerriero and directed by Fisher Stevens. The film stars Justin Timberlake as Palmer, an ex-convict trying to get back on his feet who ends up befriending a young boy named Sam affected by an abusive home. This touching film features the talents of Ryder Allen, Aisha Wainwright, Juno Temple and June Squibb.

Chris and Taylor review the new historical drama film "Judas and the Black Messiah," written by Will Berson and Shaka King with direction by Shaka King. The film depicts the betrayal of Fred Hampton, the leader of the Illinois Black Panther Party, by the FBI informant William O'Neal in the late 1960's. Lakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya deliver powerhouse performances as William and Fred with th...

Chris and Taylor review the Amazon Prime original film "One Night in Miami," based off the play of the same name by Kemp Powers who adapted the screenplay and Regina King making her directorial debut. The film tells a story of a fictitious meeting between four icons during the civil rights movement in the early 1960's: Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown. This entertaining and powerfu...

Every good sequel needs a trailer! Chris and Taylor can't wait to start the 2nd season of The Potential Podcast...coming this March to a pair of headphones near you!

Chris and Taylor review the new Netflix period drama "The Dig," written by Moira Buffini, directed by Simon Stone and based on the novel of the same name by John Preston. The film stars Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes depicting the events of the excavation of Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, England during 1939. The supporting cast includes Lily James, Johnny Flynn, Ben Chaplin, Archie Barnes, Monica Dolan...

Chris and Taylor review the new black comedy thriller "Promising Young Woman" written and directed by Emerald Fennell. The film stars Carey Mulligan as Cassie, a woman seeking to avenge her college best friend who was a victim of rape. The all-star cast includes Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Clancy Brown, Jennifer Coolidge, Laverne Cox, Alfred Molina and Molly Shannon.

Chris and Taylor review the neo-noir crime drama "The Little Things," written and directed by John Lee Hancock. The film stars Denzel Washington and Rami Malek as two police detectives trying to catch a serial killer in Los Angeles during 1990 and the lead suspect is played by Jared Leto. Although this film showcases a buddy cop trope seen time and time again, it focuses more on the obsession and...

The 2021 Golden Globe nominations have been announced celebrating the best of television and film in the past year. Chris and Taylor discuss the nominees and reveal their early predicted winners.

Chris and Taylor review the HBO Max original series "The Flight Attendant" based on the novel by Chris Bohjalian. The show stars Kaley Cuoco as Cassie, a flight attendant who after spending a night of fun and romance with a passenger wakes up next to his dead body, and a mystery unfolds as she tries to figure out what happened. Blending elements of a dark comedy, a spy thriller and a family drama,...

Chris and Taylor review the new web-slinging Marvel game "Spider-Man Miles Morales," available on the PlayStation 4 and 5. Picking up after the events of the critically acclaimed "Spider-Man," Peter Parker has left spider-in-training Miles Morales to defend NYC on his own and he discovers it takes more than just powers and a suit to become a hero.

Past Potential Picks is a new segment on our show where the guys get to review a piece of pop culture they can't believe the other hasn't seen! Last year Super-fan Ron Roxtar and Taylor had challenged Chris to watch the Superman films starring Christopher Reeves, so naturally we had to have him back on the program to give his take on the famed Man of Steel. Enjoy first impressions, precious memori...

Chris and Taylor review the Netflix period drama "Bridgerton," produced by Shonda Rhimes and based on the novels by Julia Quinn. Set in the Regency era of London the show follows two aristocrat families who are preparing their daughters to be courted by potential suitors and the romance that blooms from the eldest daughter of the Bridgerton family and the Duke of Hastings. Blending elements of Jan...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the HBO fantasy series "His Dark Materials," based off the novels by Phillip Pullman. Covering both the first and second seasons, in a world filled with daemons, armored bears and witches a young girl named Lyra is destined to meet a young boy named Will to travel across multiple worlds to stop the evil Magisterium. The cast includes Daphne Keen, Ruth Wilso...

Chris and Taylor review "Is This Anything?," a book collection of 5 decades of stand up comedy by the one and only Jerry Seinfeld. With a brief introduction to each decade, Jerry Seinfeld scripts out his witty and hilarious material that shows why he is one of the best comedians of all time.

QUIET! Cobra Kai is back and stronger than ever with the recent release of Season 3 on Netflix. Spoiler Warning as Chris and Taylor show no mercy discussing the action-packed updated take on The Karate Kid rivalry between Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso.

2020 certainly left a stain for the history books but there was still great films that entertained us throughout the year. Chris and Taylor take a look back at their favorite films of 2020, both the limited experiences on the big screen in open theaters and embracing the new releases debuting on streaming platforms.

Happy New Year! Chris and Taylor are starting 2021 reviewing the new Pixar film "Soul" written by Pete Doctor, Mike Jones and Kemp Powers with direction by Pete Doctor. When a middle aged jazz musician finally gets a chance at a big break his soul is sent on a journey to The Great Beyond, and in order to get back to his body he must help out an infant soul find her spark. This imaginative and hila...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor discuss the new DCEU film "Wonder Woman 1984," written by Patty Jenkins, Geoff Johns and Dave Callaham with Patty Jenkins returning as director. In this superhero sequel Diana Prince, aka Wonder Woman, takes on villains Maxwell Lord and Cheetah whilst reconnecting with her long lost love Steve Trevor during 1984. The gorgeous Gal Gadot and charming Chris Pine retu...

Chris and Taylor are joined once again by superfan Tim Fitzsimons to take a deep dive into the second season of "The Mandalorian," the phenomenal live action Star Wars series on Disney+. Spoiler warning as they chat about the big reveals, their favorite moments of the season and what lies ahead for the future of live action Star Wars series. This is the Way...and we three have spoken.

Chris and Taylor review the new Netflix film "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," based on the play by August Wilson, written by Ruben Santiago-Hudson and directed by George C. Wolfe. This quick paced drama tells the story of a group of musicians waiting to record with the "Mother of Blues" herself, the infamous Ma Rainey, on a hot day in Chicago in the 1920's. The cast includes Viola Davis as Ma, Colman D...

Chris and Taylor review the new Netflix musical comedy "The Prom," an adaptation of the Broadway musical by Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar, with direction by Ryan Murphy. When four Broadway vets seek a cause that will allow them to change lives and put them back in the spotlight, they travel to Indiana to help a young girl whose prom has been cancelled because she wanted to take her g...

Your hosts with the most (time on their hands) Chris and Taylor present a behind the scenes look at their favorite skits featured over the course of the season on The Potential Podcast. They'll discuss the inspirations, creative process and how collaborative minds often think alike.