Best Black Box Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning with Chris McQuarrie 1:12:04

1d ago1:12:04

1:12:04

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Top 5 Unlikely Heroes: Final Destination: Bloodlines//The Rehearsal//This is the Tom Green Documentary//Borderline 2:28:02

1d ago2:28:02

2:28:02

Bryan and Anderson are joined by Florence Bruemmer to review Final Destination: Bloodlines, The Rehearsal, This is the Tom Green Documentary, and Borderline. Then they don their capes and countdown Top 5 Unlikely Heroes! Listener Survey Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’…

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Rihanna Returns to Her Old ‘Friend’ Music, But Is ‘Smurfs’ Song the Musical Return Fans Wanted? 39:33

3d ago39:33

39:33

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about whether "Friend of Mine" is the musical return Rihanna’s fans were hoping for, or how the song could be maximized with a new remix version or once we see it in the full context of the Smurfs movie, in which Rih voices Smurfette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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S3E4 cj's trivia 6 questions, broken talentless, conner in studio 37:39

7d ago37:39

37:39

HFJYF,JFV Comments thoughts requests slanders... all welcome here. Anonymous's welcome lol Support the show Thank you for listening From Dan Nick And Cj Sincerely, -Dan (Baltimore Producer)By Dan + Nick cohost CJ

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The Last of Us with Craig Mazin 1:12:29

8d ago1:12:29

1:12:29

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Top 5 Movies Our Moms Love: Friendship//Babygirl//Hoard 2:24:13

8d ago2:24:13

2:24:13

Bryan and Anderson review Friendship, Babygirl and Hoard (from assigner Kyle Kaercher). Then the boys pay tribute to the women that brought them into this world with Top 5 Movies Our Moms Loves! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques…

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Why Does Morgan Wallen Dominate the Charts But Get Shut Out at Awards Shows? 29:11

10d ago29:11

29:11

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith -- with a research assist from Billboard awards editor Paul Grein -- are talking about why Morgan Wallen's awards shelf doesn't seem to match his popularity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Billboard

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We look back at 20 years of the AVForums podcast 1:19:46

11d ago1:19:46

1:19:46

From the introduction of OLED TVs to the death of 3D TV, we look at some of the notable technologies since our first podcast in 2006.By Phil Hinton

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season3 e3 guns boats and new cars 22:21

12d ago22:21

22:21

Comments thoughts requests slanders... all welcome here. Anonymous's welcome lol Support the show Thank you for listening From Dan Nick And Cj Sincerely, -Dan (Baltimore Producer)By RP Dan and RP Nick cohost CJ

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Is Nic Cage still riding the comeback wave in THE SURFER? 1:12:30

15d ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Top 5 Movie Monkeys: Thunderbolts//Rust//Pulling John 2:23:32

15d ago2:23:32

2:23:32

Bryan and Anderson review Thunderbolts, Rust, and Pulling John (from assigner Jonathan Mooser). Then, at long last, the boys celebrate monkey season with Top 5 Movie Monkeys! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques Baldywood Newslette…

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Lady Gaga’s Record-Breaking Rio Show Has Us Wondering: Could the U.S. Ever Host a Concert That Big? 39:43

17d ago39:43

39:43

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Lady Gaga's positively massive, record-breaking show (where she reportedly played to more than 2 million fans) and whether it could ever be replicated here in the U.S. — like, are Los Angeles beaches even big enough for such a thing? And where would people park?!? Also on the sh…

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Another Paul Feig film? Do me a Favor 1:17:06

22d ago1:17:06

1:17:06

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Summer Preview 2025: Daddio//Cisco Pike//Real Genius//Big Time Adolescence 2:02:53

22d ago2:02:53

2:02:53

Bryan and Anderson review Daddio, Cisco Pike, Real Genius, and Big Time Adolescence (from assigner Dani Leffler). Then the boys set their sights on Bryan’s favorite time of the year with the Summer Preview 2025! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bea…

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Inside Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour Night 1: She's Every Woman 44:42

23d ago44:42

44:42

Katie & Keith were both inside for night 1 of Beyoncé's 32-date tour, which kicked off Monday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and on the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast we're discussing Bey's message with the new tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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David Oyelowo on Government Cheese + Mark’s verdict on The Studio 1:19:38

29d ago1:19:38

1:19:38

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Top 5 Scenes Filmed at Historic Locations: Sinners//Let’s Start a Cult//The Wasp 2:10:58

29d ago2:10:58

2:10:58

Bryan and Anderson review Sinners, Let’s Start a Cult, and The Wasp (from assigner Justin Brown). Then the Justin Brown show continues with his decider topic, Top 5 Scenes Filmed at Historic Locations! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s A…

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Beyoncé? Ariana Grande? Zendaya? 'Bodyguard' News Has Us Dream-Casting the Remake 33:53

1M ago33:53

33:53

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith have some suggestions for casting the Whitney Houston & Kevin Costner roles in the upcoming remake of 1992's The Bodyguard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Billboard

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Warfare with Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza 1:13:06

1M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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TV Vault: Warfare//Adolescence//The Pit//Peacemaker//The Studio 1:47:26

1M ago1:47:26

1:47:26

With Bryan gallivanting, Anderson, Avery and our very own Drake dive into a little TV vault with reviews of Warfare, Adolescence, The Pit, Peacemaker and The Studio. Drake contact for video editing- [email protected] Sweet LA fashions GiGi LA - https://www.gigi-la.com/ Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here …

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Now and Ben: Charlie Brooker & Emma Corrin on Black Mirror 16:58

1M ago16:58

16:58

If you’ve managed to watch any of the excellent seventh series of Black Mirror yet, you might have spotted our super sub Ben Bailey Smith popping up there... and just for you he’s collared his fellow dystopians Charlie Brooker and Emma Corrin for a chat about the mind-bending anthology’s latest iteration. Brooker is the writer and creator of the sh…

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Post Malone Brings Country to Coachella -- And Plans to Stay in the Saddle for His Next Album 38:02

1M ago38:02

38:02

On the new Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are joined by Billboard deputy editor Lyndsey Havens to discuss Post's Sunday headlining set at Coachella as well as Havens' interview with the superstar in the desert about what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Billboard

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NEW Sony TVs, Best Hi-Fi Under A Grand And The Next Step After Soundbars 1:15:05

1M ago1:15:05

1:15:05

We look at the new range of TVs for 2025 from Sony, ask what are the best amplifiers for under 1000 pounds and what is the next step after Soundbars for those wanting a more immersive experience.By Phil Hinton

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Laurence Fishburne & James Hawes on The Amateur 1:08:33

1M ago1:08:33

1:08:33

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Top 5 Deus Ex Machinas: A Minecraft Movie//Peacemaker//September 5//11:14 2:17:34

1M ago2:17:34

2:17:34

Bryan and Anderson review A Minecraft Movie, Peacemaker, September 5, and 11:14 (from Assigner Dani Leffler)! Then in honor of the Rotten Tomatoes Gods rescuing them from eternal filmnation, the boys countdown Top 5 Deus Ex Machinas! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s n…

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Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine' Album Is Bigger & 'Brighter' With Six New Tracks 33:58

1M ago33:58

33:58

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting all about the return of Ari the Pop Star after an active awards season for Ari the Movie Star, discussing why it made sense for the six new tracks on Brighter Days Ahead to live in the Eternal Sunshine world rather than as a new project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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Death of a Unicorn + Toby Jones 1:23:02

2M ago1:23:02

1:23:02

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Top 5 Pleasant Surprises: Sly Lives!//Death of a Unicorn//The Greatest Showman//Blink Twice//The Contender 2:25:55

2M ago2:25:55

2:25:55

Andy and Bald stare down the barrel of Rotten Tomatoes annihilation. Will A Working Man Destroy the show? Is this the end for our intrepid heroes? Before they meet their maker, Bryan and Anderson review Death of a Unicorn, Blink Twice, Adolescence and The Contender (from Assigner Alan Hosari)! Then the boys update their lists from 2013 for Top 5 Pl…

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Miley Cyrus Is Setting the Stage for Something Big With First Two Tastes of 'Something Beautiful' Album 35:28

2M ago35:28

35:28

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting all about the first two tastes of Miley Cyrus' 'Something Beautiful' album and what we can expect ahead of its arrival in two months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Billboard

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Top 5 Annoying Movie Cliches: Snow White//Say Nothing//Tremors//Fiddler on the Roof 2:05:56

2M ago2:05:56

2:05:56

Bryan and Anderson review Snow White, Say Nothing, Tremors and Fiddler on the Roof (from Assigner Matt Rixner)! Then the boys have a bone to pick with Top 5 Annoying Movie Cliches! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques Baldywood New…

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Gorgeous George MacKay + Mark vs. The Stath 1:12:11

2M ago1:12:11

1:12:11

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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We Have Got a Movie to Make, Ep. 16 (Not Too Glamorous) 35:44

2M ago35:44

35:44

Loadedforbeardoc.com is where to go to get involved. Watch Glenn's tribute HERE. Updates on the Santa Monica International Film Festival and some inside baseball talk about class and filmmaking in general. Mike also has stories to do with neither. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ahead of Billboard Women in Music, Let's Take a Closer Look at the Top 10 Women Artists of the 21st Century 37:16

2M ago37:16

37:16

Before we celebrate our Billboard Women in Music honorees this Saturday night -- including 2025 Woman of the Year Doechii -- the Billboard charts team put together the Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century chart (encompassing women soloists, all-women groups and groups with prominent women’s vocals). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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Movie Awards FATIGUE? A Look At Award Season 2025 - Were The Winners Really The Best Of The Year? 47:01

2M ago47:01

47:01

The team debates whether film awards like the Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs still matter to audiences or just serve industry self-promotion. Did this year's winners truly deserve success, or were better films ignored? Have Academy Award controversies and dull ceremonies overshadowed the films, or do the awards still highlight movies worth seein…

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Snow White: Mark’s Verdict 1:21:02

2M ago1:21:02

1:21:02

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Top 5 Redheads: Novocaine//Black Bag//Ghostlight//Mr. Brooks 2:13:48

2M ago2:13:48

2:13:48

Bryan and Anderson review Novocaine, Black Bag, Ghoslight and Mr. Brooks (from Assigner Jonathan Oxorn)! Then the boys tip their cap to St. Paddy’s day with Top 5 Redheads! Watch Loaded for Bear! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antique…

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It's Giving Country: Chappell Roan Goes Full '90s Twang on 'The Giver' 40:57

2M ago40:57

40:57

On the new Pop Shop Podcast (listen below), Katie & Keith are chatting about Chappell Roan's cheeky new track "The Giver" and how quickly the rookie pop star made this pop-country pivot, following in the recent bootsteps of Beyoncé, Post Malone and Sabrina Carpenter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ashley Walters & Erin Doherty on Adolescence 1:18:59

2M ago1:18:59

1:18:59

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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an episode for musicians Black Box Prompter inventor interview 1:10:39

2M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

use promo code task for 10% off blackboxprompter.com we share stories from the road as well as actual experiences on stage yes we curse on this episode and we talk about life after we get some information out of the way. [email protected] Comments thoughts requests slanders... all welcome here. Anonymous's welcome lol Support the s…

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The Revaulties 2025: Mickey 17//Last Breath//Tuesday//The Order//Evil Dead Rise 2:15:20

2M ago2:15:20

2:15:20

Bryan and Anderson review Mickey 17, Last Breath, Tuesday, The Order and Evil Dead Rise! Then the boys honor all things awful with The Revaulties 2025! Watch Loaded for Bear! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques Baldywood Newslette…

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We Have Got a Movie to Make, Ep. 15 (The Cut is Coming Together) 25:46

2M ago25:46

25:46

You can watch the short HERE before it's gone. Loadedforbeardoc.com is where to go to get involved. Mike and Anderson discuss the ensuing rough cut and workflow as things begin to come together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AndersonAndBryan.com

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How Lady Gaga Managed to Conjure the Past & Look to the Future on ‘Mayhem’ 36:02

2M ago36:02

36:02

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are marveling at the high-wire act Lady Gaga pulled off with her seventh studio album 'Mayhem.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Billboard

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Bristol Hi-Fi Show, Subwoofers, and the Future of Home Audio 1:30:14

2M ago1:30:14

1:30:14

In this AVForums Podcast, we cover highlights from the 2025 Bristol Hi-Fi Show, explore subwoofers in home cinema and Hi-Fi, and chat with Ian Morrish from Together for Cinema about their amazing work. Tune in for expert insights, industry news, and AV enthusiasm!By Phil Hinton

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We Have Got a Movie to Make, Ep. 14 (Glenn's Send Off) 37:26

2M ago37:26

37:26

The short is still available through March 15. Watch it HERE. loadedforbeardoc.com is where to go to get involved. Tyler White also joins us to ask a few questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AndersonAndBryan.com

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Now and Ben: Bong Joon Ho on Mickey 17, British winters & his iPad obsession 16:48

3M ago16:48

16:48

It’s ‘Mickey 17’ release day, and Ben is chatting to Director Bong Joon Ho in today’s episode to celebrate. Starring Robert Pattinson as an expendable worker on a colonized ice planet, the new film from Korean cinema’s modern master sees protagonist Mickey ‘re-printed’ over and over again. Frequently killed in his dangerous daily tasks, ‘human prin…

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Daisy Ridley’s surprise BAFTA + Mark on Mickey 17 1:07:31

3M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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The Vaulties 2025: Loaded for Bear//Oddity//A Different Man//September 5//Sugarcane//Queer 3:11:42

3M ago3:11:42

3:11:42

Bryan and Anderson round out 2024 with reviews of Loaded for Bear, Oddity, Queer, A Different Man, Sugarcane, and September 5! Then the boys get final say after the Oscars with The Vaulties 2025! Santa Monica International Film Festival Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’…

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Inside the 2025 Oscars: Our View From the Crowd for 007 Music Tribute, 'Wicked' Show Opener & More 50:48

3M ago50:48

50:48

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie tells Keith all about her night inside the Dolby Theatre for the 97th Academy Awards, where the Wicked duo of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opened the show; LISA, Doja Cat and RAYE teamed up for a three-part tribute to the music of James Bond; and Queen Latifah paid joyful tribute to Quincy Jones. And …

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We Have Got a Movie to Make, Ep. 13 (The Short is Avail. Online for Short Window) 34:17

3M ago34:17

34:17

You can go HERE, sign up and cancel immediately so you can watch our short for free and see what all the fuss is about. The movie with the most views wins! Loadedforbeardoc.com is where to go to get involve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AndersonAndBryan.com

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Best birdsong ever from Robert Carlyle 1:08:11

3M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Begbie himself, and surely a frontrunner for British cinema’s scariest man (on screen only, we might add), is our guest this week—it’s Robert Carlyle. This time he’s playing staunchly moral councilor Sam Hagen in new Netflix drama ‘Toxic Town’. Penned by Jack Thorne (of course), and with a cracking cast of Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood, Rory Kinn…

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