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Erika is joined by actor, writer, and podcaster Michael Diaz to talk about the film ‘Problemista’
Erika is joined by actor, writer, and podcaster Michael Diaz, otherwise known as Juan Bago, to talk about the film Problemista, written, directed by, and starring Julio Torres. They discuss how the singular drive to achieve a dream brings two completely different people together in this beautiful and, at times, surreal comedy.
Host: Erika Ramirez
Guest: Michael Diaz, a.k.a. Juan Bago
Producer: Sasha Ashall
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Kelly Campbell, the president of Peacock, joins Matt to talk about the service’s unique place in the streaming world, how it plans to improve its Olympics coverage, and more
Matt is joined by the president of Peacock, Kelly Campbell, to discuss Peacock’s unique place in the streaming universe, how live sports supercharged its growth, and how it plans to improve its coverage of the Olympics as their exclusive digital home. They also discuss how gaining NBA rights could affect Peacock’s content output and whether a joint venture with Paramount ..read more
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7h ago
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Netflix’s Jerry Seinfeld/Pop Tarts movie is part of a growing trend that includes ‘Blackberry,’ ‘Air,’ and ‘Flamin’ Hot.’ But can we interest you in the sagas of Segway and Chick-Fil-A?
The past several years have ushered in a wave of “brand” tales in Hollywood—films that speak to America’s prodigious capitalist ethos, just in case you forgot to look at a billboard. From Blackberry to Air to Flamin’ Hot, these films have captured the full spectrum of brand power, documenting the highs, lows, and synthetic cheeses of big business. With Marvel in a fallow period, the ..read more
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15h ago
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Brian and Jamie also chat about the Tom Brady roast
Brian recaps another Celtics postseason blowout win, this time to take Game 1 against the Cavaliers (0:30). Then, Brian chats with WEEI’s Scott McLaughlin about the Bruins’ upset win over the Panthers in Game 1 of their series, which included some sharpshooting from the B’s and a rejuvenated David Pastrnak (28:35). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Netflix’s Tom Brady roast (1:04:15).
Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Scott McLaughlin
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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20h ago
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Juliet and Amanda talk theme, favorite and least favorite looks, who came with who, after-parties, and more!
This week on Jam Session, the ladies discuss the “first Monday of May” and the star-studded night of fashion at the 2024 Met Gala. Juliet and Amanda talk theme, favorite and least favorite looks, who came with who, after-parties, and more!
Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins
Producer: Jade Whaley
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1d ago
Van and Rachel debate whether this could be the end of the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar rap beef
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by taking a moment to say goodbye to friend Darius Morris (24:04). Then, they get into the latest with Drake versus Kendrick Lamar and how this could be the end for the beef in total (27:20). Later, the Honorable Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome of Baton Rouge comes on the show to talk about the new, predominantly white town of St. George and what it means for the state (1:45:15).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
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Prime Video
Sean and Amanda discuss whether the Anne Hathaway flick should’ve been in theaters
Sean and Amanda share some exciting announcements about the show (1:00), then dig into their time at four different premium large-format movie theater experiences over the past few weeks (4:00). They later discuss the weekend’s biggest streaming film, the Anne Hathaway vehicle The Idea of You (1:00:00). Does the movie work, should it have been in theaters, and what does this signal for Hathaway (one of their favorite stars in Hollywood)?
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Senior Producer: Bob ..read more
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1d ago
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As the dust settles on the Kendrick and Drake beef, we couldn’t help but ask: What’s the best diss record in rap history? “Hit ’Em Up”? “The Bridge Is Over”? “Not Like Us”?!?! We’re counting them down, from Rick Ross to LL Cool J to 50 Cent and more.
I was on the phone with a friend Sunday night discussing the weekend’s onslaught of Drake and Kendrick Lamar songs when he abruptly cut me off. “Kendrick … I mean Drake—Drake just dropped,” he said, correcting himself and unintentionally capturing the whirlwind nature of this feud. The last great rap beef had settled into the ..read more
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Netflix
Juliet and Callie start with some ‘Bachelor’ news before diving into a host of other reality shows!
This week, Juliet and Callie have lots to discuss in the world of reality TV, starting off with some Bachelor news (1:13). Then the two get into Season 3 of Selling the OC (3:32), Survivor Season 46 (26:23), and Love Island (U.K.) Season 2 (35:22).
Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry
Producer: Jade Whaley
Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey threw up 19 times in 48 days after revisiting the 2004 romantic comedy Along Came Polly, starring Ben Stiller, Jennifer An ..read more