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YouTube: EntertainThis59X/Insta/TikTok: @EntertainThis_Website/App: entertainthis.appDive into the electrifying world of ‘Entertain This!’, your ultimate escape where films, TV, and games collide in snarky and savvy analysis. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Hayden, Mitch, and Tom, each episode drops like a viral TikTok trend: packed with razor-sharp reviews, juicy industry tea, and trivia that’ll have you flexing your pop culture IQ at brunch. Whether we’re dissecting the latest superhero flop or hyping underrated gems, we keep it real, relatable, and ridiculously entertaining. Tune in weekly because in this fast-scrolling era, who has time for bori
Mark Wilson Sunderland: Sweatequity Filmmaking (interview)
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Mark Wilson Sunderland: Sweatequity Filmmaking (interview)
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We sit down with Mark Wilson Sunderland to trace how a working crew career turns into a finished feature, from film school and union lighting to producing, directing, and shipping Dementium into the world. We dig into the ethics and mechanics of indie filmmaking, including an equity model that lets the crew share ownership and a production plan designed to protect people while still delivering a strong movie.
• Breaking into union set work through problem solving and practical skills
• The “no ladder” reality of becoming a film director and how to create...
Spider-Man to X-Men: Is Doomsday Finally Breaking the MCU?
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Spider-Man is supposed to be the friendly neighborhood guy, so why does his newest movie feel like Marvel’s biggest piece on the chessboard? We come at this one as fans who still want the comic book itch scratched, but we also can’t ignore the pattern: the MCU keeps loading Spider-Man up with extra “important” characters and plot threads so it can steer everything toward Doomsday.
We talk through what works and what doesn’t, from the fun bits with Punisher to the odd use of Hulk, and the way Peter Park...
A Mortal Kombat Style Tournament For Movie Action Legends
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We tried to make a normal pop culture debate episode and accidentally built a full-on Mortal Kombat tower for action heroes. The premise is brutal and simple: we each draft a roster of action icons, throw them in a bag, and random-draw matchups while the fight locations change every round. Subway station. Jungle. Library. Missile silo. Submarine hallway. Crane platform. If you’ve ever argued “who would win” in an action movie fight, this format turns that question into a fast-moving tournament where one detail can flip everything.
The twist is our lim...
We Debate Reboots And New Indie Horrors
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Reboots are risky, indie horror is thriving, and somehow we end up arguing about whether you’d survive a bear-sized pigeon. We start with a few unhinged warm-ups, then get real about the King Of The Hill revival: what still feels like Hank Hill, what changes actually work, and why voice actor swaps can instantly snap you out of the story. If you care about legacy animated sitcoms, nostalgia TV, or whether a reboot can age characters without losing its soul, we’ve got plenty to say.
Then we pivot into two...
How Glitches And Mishaps Built Entertainment Legends
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A tiny mistake can rewrite the whole entertainment timeline, and we’re obsessed with the receipts. We kick things off with trivia built around the best “happy accidents” in games, movies, and TV, where a glitch, a workaround, or a limitation doesn’t ruin the project, it defines it. Think Grand Theft Auto evolving out of chaotic police behavior, Street Fighter II turning an exploit into the official combo system, Minecraft accidentally birthing the Creeper, and Silent Hill using fog as a performance fix that becomes pure atmosphere.
Then we jump to film...
Gregory Pellerito: The Indie Filmmaker Playbook
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One night. A scavenger hunt that’s supposed to feel like freedom, until the past forces its way into the open. Filmmaker Gregory Pellerito joins us to talk about ‘Moments Of Youth’ and what it really takes to finish an independent feature film when plan meets reality. If you love indie movies, coming-of-age stories, or the nuts and bolts of movie production, you’ll get a candid look at how a film goes from page to screen without a studio safety net.
Then we go deep on craft: how you shoot a story s...
Total Recall: Did Quaid Ever Actually Leave the Chair?
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Your best vacation might be the one that never happened and that’s exactly why Total Recall (1990) still hits. We sit down to relive Paul Verhoeven’s sci-fi action classic and pull apart the thing that makes it so rewatchable: it’s loud, violent, funny, and weirdly smart about how easy it is to sell someone a story about themselves.
We talk through the movie’s real backbone, the Philip K. Dick “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” idea, where memory implants and manufactured identity blur the line between escapism and control...
Terminator 2 Judgement Day: Come With Us If You Want to Pod
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Hasta la vista, bad sequels.
Welcome back to Entertain This!, where we’re dissecting Terminator 2: Judgment Day the rare sci-fi blockbuster that gets smarter the more things explode. We’re planting our flag early: as far as we’re concerned, the franchise ended right here.
We’re breaking down James Cameron’s airtight direction, Linda Hamilton’s terrifying intensity, and why Robert Patrick’s unblinking T-1000 remains the absolute gold standard for movie villains.
We also tackle the heavy hitters:
- Does Arnold’s "no killing" rule act...
Twins: Double the Trouble, Half the DNA
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In this episode of Entertain This!, we’re diving back into the 1988 high-concept comedy that defined the "unlikely pair" trope for a generation: Twins.
We break down the absolute genius of casting the world’s most muscular action star alongside the king of chaotic comedy—and why, against all laws of nature (and logic), it works perfectly. From the questionable science behind the "perfect human" experiment to the surprisingly wholesome brotherhood that emerges between Julius and Vincent, we’re dissecting it all.
Gra...
Kindergarten Cop: It’s Not a Tumor!
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"Who is your daddy, and what does he do?"
Grab your juice boxes and secure your nap mats, because this week on Entertain This!, Mitch and Tom are going undercover. That’s right—we’re strapping on our holsters and heading into the high-stakes, high-caffeine world of 1990’s Kindergarten Cop.
Join us as we analyze Arnold Schwarzenegger’s pivot from unstoppable cyborg assassin to... a man trying to manage a room full of toddlers. Does Arnie have the r...
Ballroom Blitz with Breton Tyner-Bryan (Interview)
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Competitive ballroom dance just got a whole lot more intense. This week on Entertain This!, we’re hanging out with award-winning creator Breton Tyner-Bryan to dissect her brilliant new feature film, Rhythm or Smooth.
Breton gives us the inside scoop on directing, editing, and acting in her own feature debut, which tracks a rising dancer (Kiree Brooks) partnered with a prodigy champion who is secretly moonlighting as an escort to support his family. We talk about the intersections of ambition an...
Commando: 90 Minutes of Arnold Violating the Geneva Convention
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Buckle up, action figures, because this week Tom and Mitch are strapped to the teeth with camo face paint, infinite ammunition, and absolutely zero regard for physics. We are diving headfirst into the peak 1985 Arnold Schwarzenegger masterpiece: Commando.
Join us as we break down the ultimate "one-man army" flick. Tom tries to calculate the exact structural integrity of Arnold carrying a massive log on his shoulder like it’s a pool noodle, while Mitch uncovers the real villain of the movie—not the dictatorial bad guys, but Bennett’s lege...
The Terminator: Come With Us If You Want To Podcast
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"I'll be back." It’s the phrase that launched a billion-dollar franchise, turned a former bodybuilder into an absolute icon, and gave everyone a permanent fear of red A.I.
This week on ‘Entertain This!’, Mitch and Tom are hopping into a stolen ’77 Chevy and tracking down James Cameron’s 1984 sci-fi masterpiece, ‘The Terminator’.
Join the guys as they break down the gritty, low-budget masterpiece that perfectly blended tech-noir atmosphere with relentless, heart-pounding action. Tom unpacks the tactical terrifying realism of a cybernetic organism that literally will not stop until you are...
Darin Toonder: Grand Theft Floral & Primetime Television (Interview)
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How do you transition from dominating local recreation leagues to navigating a post-apocalyptic political thriller or avoiding the Ozark cartels? You ask Darin Toonder.
This week on Entertain This!, we sit down with an incredibly versatile actor whose face you’ve undoubtedly seen on some of the biggest shows on television. We dive deep into his stacked resume, discussing what it’s like to bounce from the comedic perfection of Parks and Rec and Modern Family to the gritty tension of Ozark, his role as Agent Melvin Rainey in H...
Hobart: Rocking Out, Faking It to Make It, and Live Bingo (Interview)
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What happens when you pair a Ryan Reynolds look-alike with a manager who is entirely too good at exploiting a resemblance? You get a laugh-out-loud cinematic juggernaut that feels like The Office met This Is Spinal Tap in the middle of a Hollywood red carpet, “I AM RYAN” releasing May 22nd in theaters.
This week, we are sitting down with the multi-hyphenate mastermind himself: Hobart!
From touring the world on the legendary Warped Tour to composing high-octane soundtracks for video games like...
Predator : The Jungle is Alive (Throwback)
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"If it bleeds, we can kill it."
Strap in for a trip down memory lane as Tom and I tackle the raw energy and wild antics of the 1987 blockbuster, ‘Predator’. We’re diving deep into the sweltering Mexican jungle to bring you the inside scoop on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s legendary onset pranks and the cast's off-screen rivalries that turned the heat up to eleven.
From the iconic "epic handshake" to the sheer, unadulterated manliness that defined 80s action, we’re reliving the explosive entrance of Dutch and his crew.
I...
East Bound and Down with 'Smokey and the Bandit’
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Breaker, breaker, podcast listeners! What’s got 400 cases of bootleg Coors, a screeching black Pontiac Trans Am, and the most magnificent mustache in cinematic history?
This week on ‘Entertain This!’, we are putting the pedal to the metal and crossing state lines to revisit the undisputed king of 1970s vehicular mayhem: ‘Smokey and the Bandit’.
Join us as we ride shotgun with Burt Reynolds at his absolute peak-swagger, cheer on Sally Field as the ultimate runaway bride, and marvel at the sheer, unadulterated comedic genius of Jackie Gleason as the relent...
Prestige TV, Gridiron Glory, and the Return of Doom!
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Buckle up, entertainment junkies! This week on the Entertain This! Podcast, we’re balancing the "Golden Era" of television with the future of the MCU and beyond. Grab your headphones—it’s a big one.
📺 THE REVIEWS
We’re going deep on two classics and one modern titan:
The Wire & Mad Men: Does the "Prestige TV" crown still fit? We’re revisiting David Simon’s gritty Baltimore and Don Draper’s whiskey-soaked office to see how they hold up in 2026.
Madden NFL 2026: Now that the season is...
Mr. Mom : Irv, We Don’t Need a Price Check
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Can a dad truly master the delicate art of motherhood without turning the kitchen into an inferno?
In this episode of Entertain This! Podcast, we revisit the 1983 comedy classic Mr. Mom, starring Michael Keaton as a newly unemployed executive thrust into the uncharted territory of full-time domesticity. We confront the persistent stigma that “dads can’t handle the job,” drawing pointed comparisons to our own family experiences with role reversals. Along the way, we recount the uproariously chaotic day-to-day realities faced by...
Fargo : When “Yah Sure” Turns into “Yah Murder”
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In this episode of the Entertain This! Podcast, we review the 1996 Coen Brothers film Fargo, where snowy politeness occasionally masks rather unremarkable miscalculations, including one notably memorable woodchipper incident. We examine the film’s competent blend of crime, dark humor, and Midwestern restraint, noting Frances McDormand’s steady portrayal of Marge Gunderson alongside William H. Macy’s depiction of hapless desperation.
While the Coens’ dialect-driven wit and visual irony lend a measure of amusement to this tale of ambition gone somewhat sideways, the narrative ultimately registers as solid yet unexceptional. Spoiler filled a...
Surviving, Thriving, and Laughing: Paradise, Fackham Hall, Crimson Desert, Project Hail Mary
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In this episode of the Entertain This! Podcast, the hosts venture beyond the ordinary into four wildly divergent realms of entertainment that somehow converge on a single, irresistible question: what does it take to build—or hilariously dismantle—a perfect world?
They begin with the acclaimed television series Paradise, examining how its meticulously crafted utopia conceals fractures that feel eerily familiar. The conversation then shifts to the uproarious slapstick British comedy Fackham Hall, where stately corridors and whispered secrets erupt into pratfalls, pandemonium, and chaos worthy of the finest farce. From ther...
Dumb and Dumber : When “So You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance?” Becomes Comedy Gold on Wheels
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What happens when two of the dumbest guys on the planet decide that a cross-country journey in a dog-themed van is the perfect way to win back the girl of their dreams… and maybe cash in on a briefcase full of ransom money? Spoiler: hilarity ensues, and so does one of the most quotable comedies of all time.
In this episode of the Entertain This! Podcast, we revisit the 1994 masterpiece Dumb and Dumber, where Lloyd and Harry prove that sometimes the best way to su...
Leon’s Back & Zombies Are Salty: Breaking Down Resident Evil Requiem + 30 Years of Survival Horror Chaos
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The latest episode of the Entertain This! Podcast plunges headfirst into the shadowy corridors of the Resident Evil franchise, with a razor-sharp review of Capcom’s freshly released ninth mainline installment (and eleventh overall), Resident Evil: Requiem—because apparently the series needed yet another reason to make us question every dark corner since 1996.
Launched on February 27, 2026, Requiem introduces FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, who finds herself unraveling a trail of mysterious deaths tied to Raccoon City survivors, while players alternate control with...
Knight of the Sevenish Kingdoms : The Man Just Kept Getting Up
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Join us on the Entertain This! podcast for a chivalrous dissection of HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, where we gallantly charge through each episode of this Game of Thrones prequel, set a century before the Iron Throne became everyone’s favorite hot seat. Follow the towering Ser Duncan the Tall and his pint-sized squire Egg as they navigate Westeros’ thorny politics and perilous tourneys—proving that in Martin’s world, even hedge knights can uproot dynasties. We scrutinize pivotal scenes from “The Hedge Knight” (January 18, 2026), “Hard Salt Beef” (January 25, 2026), “The Squire” (February 1...
Titanic : Catastrophic Charms and Why Rose Out-Icebergs the Iceberg on the Ship of Dreams
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In this episode of the Entertain This! Podcast, our hosts delve into James Cameron’s iconic film Titanic, navigating the turbulent waters of romance and tragedy with incisive commentary. Amidst discussions of opulent sets and historical accuracies, we playfully posit Rose as the film’s true antagonist—selfishly commandeering the floating door, dooming Jack to an icy fate, all while hoarding a priceless gem that could have funded a flotilla of lifeboats. Join us for a blend of scholarly analysis and lighthearted satire, exploring whether true love or sheer opportunism steered this cinematic ship t...
A Hit is a Hit: From the Chartbusters to the Ratings War
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In this episode of Entertain This!, the hosts stage a no-holds-barred main event: a ringside dissection of professional wrestling’s legendary “Monday Night War,” the 1990s ratings cage match that pitted World Wrestling Federation’s Monday Night Raw against World Championship Wrestling’s Monday Nitro. From Vince McMahon’s corporate suplexes and Eric Bischoff’s nWo invasion to Stone Cold Steve Austin’s beer-soaked rebellion, the conversation delivers a perfectly executed takedown of the storylines, egos, and cultural body slams that turned wrestling into prime-time must-see television.
The bell then rings for round two as...
The Rock : Losers Go Home and Winners F#%€?!G Listen!
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Lock and load, dear listeners—because this week on Entertain This!, we’re storming Alcatraz one meticulously explosive frame at a time. Join the crew as we embed with Nicolas Cage’s sweat-drenched biochemist, Sean Connery’s improbably dapper ex-SAS escape artist, and Ed Harris’s honor-bound general who decided the Geneva Convention was more of a suggestion. From the Fairmont heist that launched a thousand car chases to the shower-room showdown that still makes us flinch, no bullet casing, no VX vial, and no hairpiece goes unexamined. Expect rapid-fire banter sharper than a SEAL’s K...
Glitches, Knights, Wrecking Duos & Galactic Dreams
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Buckle up for a stacked episode dripping with gaming chaos and blockbuster heat!
We’re starting strong with a hilarious trivia showdown on the most unhinged bug fixes in video game history—think Skyrim dragons flying backwards, physics glitches that broke the internet, and devs who just leaned into the madness.
Then we’re heading to Westeros for the latest on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms—the highly anticipated Game of Thrones prequel following Ser Duncan the Tall and Egg. We unpack the vibe, casting reveals, and wher...
Goop Therapy Session: Why We Keep Running Back into the Arc Despite the Trauma (Arc Raiders)
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Join us on Entertain This! — this episode dives deep into the post-apocalyptic world of ARC Raiders.
The episode breaks down the game’s core elements with detailed, insightful discussion:
• Maps and extraction zones
• Weapon loadouts, mods, and playstyle synergies
• Enemy types and AI behaviors
• Essential equipment, gear progression, and resource management
• Hidden mechanics, meta strategies, and patch updates
Alongside the analysis, we share thrilling in-game stories — intense r...
Stranger Things 5 Finale: Masterpiece or Meltdown? The Truth Behind the Chaos
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In this special episode of the Entertain This! Podcast, the hosts deliver an in-depth and balanced analysis of the highly anticipated—and highly divisive—final season of Stranger Things. Released amid massive anticipation, Season 5 concluded the beloved series on January 1, 2026, following a staggered rollout that captivated audiences worldwide and even temporarily overwhelmed Netflix’s servers.
The discussion examines the principal sources of controversy surrounding the finale, including the ambiguous fate of key characters such as Eleven, the notable absence of iconic...
Exposed: Netflix-Warner Bros Mega-Deal Drama, Streaming Delays, & Gaming Microtransactions
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Dive into the hottest controversies shaking the entertainment industry in this unfiltered episode of Entertain This! Podcast. We break down the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Bros. merger — a staggering $82.7 billion deal that’s sparking antitrust fears, shareholder battles, and debates over media consolidation in 2026. Is this a game-changing power move or a dangerous monopoly threatening creative diversity?
We also tackle the growing frustration with streaming release schedules: why fans wait 20+ months (or longer) between seasons of hit Netflix shows, killing momentum and leaving audiences in limbo. From Stranger Things-style gaps...
Top 5 Best Movies, TV Shows & Video Games of 2025 – Must-See Picks & 2026 Preview
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Dive into the ultimate 2025 entertainment recap on Entertain This! Podcast as we reveal our top 5 movies, TV shows, and video games of the year—from blockbuster hits to hidden gems that defined 2025.
Then, gear up for excitement with our most anticipated 2026 releases, including epic films like Avengers: Doomsday, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and Spiderman: Brand New Day; must-watch series such as The Seven Kingdoms and The Boys final season; plus bloc...
Evan B. Stone Exploring the Extraordinary: Behind-the-Scenes Stories from Iconic Adventure Shows (Interview)
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In this episode of Entertain This!, we engage in an insightful dialogue with acclaimed cinematographer Evan Stone, celebrated for his contributions to Expedition Unknown, Destination Truth, and Expedition X. Evan imparts his expertise in documenting the excitement of authentic explorations, encompassing the navigation of challenging landscapes and the recording of enigmatic occurrences. Explore the technical complexities associated with filming in isolated environments, the progression of adventure-oriented television programming, and the artistic choices that animate intriguing narratives on screen. Furthermore, Evan elaborates on his pioneering efforts with StoneAI, his company dedicated to advancing AI-driven...
Kerry Frances: Autopsying Knives Out’s Latest Mystery, Harmonizing Careers in Film, Music, and Theater (Interview)
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In this episode of Entertain This!, actress Kerry Frances discusses her role as medical examiner “Tammy” in Netflix’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (theaters November 26, 2025; streaming December 12, 2025), aiding Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) amid stars like Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, and Mila Kunis. She returns to Rian Johnson’s franchise after her debut as “Sally” in the 2019 Oscar-nominated Knives Out.
A versatile talent—actress, singer-songwriter, director, and producer—Frances shines in Peacock’s Poker Face with Natasha Lyonne; her single “You & Me & Everything” (November 2025) features in US & Ourselves, where she sta...
Gary Peebles: Cinematic Combat Elevating Action in Hollywood’s Universe (Interview)
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In this engaging episode of Entertain This, our hosts sit down with Gary Peebles, an acclaimed stunt performer whose masterful execution has elevated action choreography across major Hollywood franchises. Celebrated for his utility stunts in Black Adam (2022), his role as stunt double for Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and recent contributions to Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) andThunderbolts* (2025), Peebles exemplifies the blend o...
“Thanksgiving” Guillotine: Roth’s Recipe for Really Bad Horror
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On this Thanksgiving Day 2025—when families worldwide pretend to get along over lukewarm gravy—the Entertain This hosts reluctantly sharpen their scalpels for a sardonic skewering of Eli Roth’s 2023 holiday “horror,” Thanksgiving. Behold: a buckled-hat butcher transforming quaint ideals into a parade of pratfalls and punctures, where annoying teens evade demise via kitchen appliances and feasts fatal enough to make passive-aggressive in-law jabs look like poetry. Roth’s secret sauce? A sprinkle of self-aware snide, a bushel of bargain-bin backlash against Black Friday avarice, and set pieces so sensation...
Quack Attack: Reviving ‘90s Ice Magic with ‘The Mighty Ducks’
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In this episode of Entertain This, we lace up our skates and break out of the penalty box for this frosty nostalgia of “The Mighty Ducks” – because nothing says ‘heartwarming family fun’ quite like a bunch of ragtag kids turning a washed-up lawyer into a redeemable coach. Join us as we salute the film’s oh-so-predictable underdog triumphs, complete with hockey puck physics that somehow defy logic, all while admitting it’s impossible not to cheer for those plucky peewees. Whether you’re reliving your ‘90s glory days or just here for the Emilio Estevez glo...
Think Fast, Hunt Faster: Chad Powers, Predator Badlands, and Battlefield REDSEC
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In this episode of the Entertain This! Podcast, we dissect the gridiron guises of Chad Powers, where a fallen quarterback’s prosthetic prowess proves that redemption is just a wig away from touchdown glory—or a fumble into farce. Next, we venture into the alien badlands of Predator: Badlands, flipping the hunter’s script as a dreadlocked outcast teams with a synthetic sidekick, transforming cinematic carnage into an unlikely alliance that’s equal parts plasma blasts and poignant pathos. Finally, we storm the digital frontlines of Battlefield RedSec, EA’s battle royale barrage wh...
You’re Killing Me, Smalls: Reliving The Sandlot’s Epic Tales of Friendship, Baseball, and Summer Adventure
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Step into the nostalgic dugout with “Entertain This!” as we rewind to the sun-soaked summers of the ‘90s and dissect the iconic underdog tale, The Sandlot. Our hosts swing for the fences, unpacking the ragtag crew’s baseball bromance, that legendary beast beyond the fence, and why “You’re killing me, Smalls!” remains the ultimate viral mic-drop moment in pop culture lore. From fresh-eyed awe to throwback vibes, this episode serves up timeless lessons on friendship, mischief, and the art of the perfect s’more—because who needs TikTok trends when you’ve got eternal playgrou...
