Tim Robinson the movie star has arrived in FRIENDSHIP, a new black comedy from A24 and writer/director Andrew DeYoung in his feature film debut. Co-starring Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, and more, the movie tells the story of a strange man who befriends his new neighbor. For fans of I Think You Should Leave and Tim's specific flavor of c…

Our cordyceps friend Javi returns to discuss HBO's The Last of Us, based on the hit video game sequel. Is this adaptation as bold and controversial as its source material? How much does it deviate? We compare the two and then speculate on what the eventual Season 3 will do, with a separate game spoiler section. Spoilers start at 16:25…

We light a spark of rebellion to discuss Season 2 of ANDOR, all episodes now streaming on Disney Plus. We dive deep into all 12 episodes, talking through the themes of resistance and political espionage that bind together what may be the best Star Wars story we have ever gotten. What a treat.

We are back with a deep dive review of Nathan Fielder's bizarre and confounding masterpiece, The Rehearsal Season 2, now streaming on HBO. Plus, we react to the Survivor 50 cast announcement, and share some quick thoughts on Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, the latest A24 horror flick Bring Her Back, and Wes Anderson's The P…

We get our blues and reds ready for one bloody night and discuss Ryan Coogler’s SINNERS, a vampire blockbuster full of ambition and soul. Blending horror, music, and myth, it is something truly special. We explore how Coogler broke free from the Marvel machine with his creativity intact, delivering a genre-bending, unforgettable masterpiece. We get…

In this episode, we sit down with Yun Xie, writer and director of the gripping dystopian drama Under the Burning Sun, fresh off its screening at the 2025 Florida Film Festival. Set in a sun-scorched future where abortion is outlawed, the film follows Mowanza, a survivor of sexual violence, as she embarks on a desperate road journey in search of bod…

We're back with a recap of the 2025 Florida Film Festival! Documentaries, thrillers, comedies, and much more. Whether you're a festival regular or just looking for the next great indie watch, we’ve got you covered. Here are reviews of ten films from this year’s lineup. Learn more: https://floridafilmfestival.com/films/ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:34 St…

In this exclusive conversation, we sit down with director Maura Smith to talk about her new documentary, Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere, a tribute to the legendary photographer who captured some of the most iconic images of both Hollywood and the Civil Rights Movement.Maura shares her deep admiration for Steve’s life and work and some personal re…

We sit down with director Pat Taggart to talk about his new documentary, No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story. Go behind the madness of one of Philadelphia’s wildest traditions: an infamous competitive eating event that ran for over two decades. No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story is part of the Documentary Features Competition at the 2025 Florida Film Fe…

This week, we discuss the first major box office hit of the year, A Minecraft Movie. We also review Warfare, the new A24 Iraq War drama from Alex Garland and Navy SEAL vet Ray Mendoza. Plus, a preview of the 2025 Florida Film Festival, which kicks off today with over 160 films, 27 world premieres, and a special tribute to Christina Ricci. Timecodes…

We’re back at Lumon for the long-awaited return to Severance. How does Season 2 stack up to the first? Do the vibes still hit, and was it worth the wait? We break down the finale, and share what did and didn’t work for us. Plus, theories for season 3. Severance is now streaming on Apple TV+.

We're back with a ketchup rundown of the latest movies and TV shows we've been watching, including The Studio, A Working Man, The White Lotus S3, The Assessment, and a Black Bag spoiler chat. Plus, quick thoughts on Daredevil: Born Again and Invincible S3. Timecodes Intro - 00:00 The Studio - 02:05 The Assessment - 13:30 Invincible S3, Daredevil Bo…

I know now why you cry. James Cameron's iconic masterpiece, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, is one of the greatest sequels of all time and a defining moment in sci-fi and action cinema. We're joined by our good friend Collin Goode to discuss the groundbreaking visual effects, the themes of humanity vs. technology, Schwarzenegger and Hamilton's unforget…

We give you quick reviews of Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho’s sci-fi adaptation starring Robert Pattinson, and Black Bag, Steven Soderbergh’s latest thriller with Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett.

In honor of Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary, we’re drafting the ultimate SNL cast from all eras. Will your favorites make the cut? We also discuss all the SNL50 goodies: The Anniversary Special, The Homecoming Concert, Questlove's 'Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music' and the Beyond Saturday Night docu-series on Peacock. Timecodes: 0:0…

It's an annual tradition to fill out our Oscar ballots together live on the podcast. This Sunday night marks the 97th Academy Awards, and we are joined by special guests Dalton Burdette and Adam Sirdoreus to predict the winner in every category and share our personal picks. Plus, we share the results of our Critics Association of Central Florida aw…

Tom v Tom. A Tale of Two Toms. Cruisemas with the Hanks. Tom and Tom Again. We watched 26 movies as part of our series on the films of Hanks and Cruise. From Top Gun and Big, to Minority Report and Cast Away. We put a final button on this series by sharing overall thoughts and takeaways, as well as our Top 5 Movies and Performances. Plus, a dissect…

A new year means a fresh slate of movies, shows, albums, and games to get excited about! It's our annual Hype Draft, where we draft our 25 most anticipated releases of 2025. Which picks will pay off? Which will crash and burn? And what does our draft board say about the year ahead in pop culture? Tune in to find out.…

The celebration continues with Part Two of the 6th Annual WBAMMY Awards! Who delivered the best lead performance? What was the most baffling “Who Asked for This?” release of the year? Plus, the RunPee Moment of the Year, and of course, our Winner of the Year. Tune in for the grand finale of the 6th annual WBAMMYs!…

It’s awards season, WBAM style! The 6th Annual WBAMMYs are here, and in Part One, we celebrate the year by handing out little golden Scoot McNairy's. We start things off with the special category of the Lee Pace is 6ft 5 Lifetime Achievement Award for the Discovery of the Year. Main categories include best theatrical experience, most egregious came…

It’s time to reveal our top 5 TV shows of the year in Part Two of our Best TV Shows of 2024 countdown. From the prestige drama of Ripley and Shōgun to the pop culture juggernauts Fallout and X-Men '97. Plus, more great picks such as 3 Body Problem, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Survivor 47, The Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, Doctor Odyssey, and more. Timecode…

Our TV friend Dane joins us for our Listomania: Best TV Shows of 2024 countdown. This is part one, discussing our picks for numbers 10 through 6. We cover everything from Slow Horses and Hacks to Smiling Friends and The Golden Bachelorette. Plus, we dive into House of the Dragon Season 2, The Bear Season 3, and even Love Island UK! Stick around for…

It's time for part 2 of our top 10 favorite movies of 2024, aka "Best Films." This episode covers our number 5 through 10, including absolute heaters such as Anora, A Real Pain, The Wild Robot, The Brutalist, Nickel Boys, and more. Timecodes: The Wild Robot - 00:01:27 A Real Pain - 00:19:38 The Brutalist - 00:41:04 Challengers - 00:55:10 The Beast …

Rejoice! It’s that time of the year. Our annual Listomania celebration continues with part one of our Top 10 Movies of 2024. This episode covers numbers 10 through 6, with picks that include I Saw The TV Glow, Furiosa, A Different Man, Nosferatu and more. Tune in for part two! Timecodes 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:10 - Remembering David Lynch 00:12:44 -…

Listomania continues with the second half of our top 10 favorite albums of 2024, covering numbers 5 through 1. Danny Seoane joins us once again to discuss albums by Charli XCX, The Smile, Vampire Weekend, Magdalena Bay, Kendrick Lamar, and more. Timecodes:Intro - 0:00'Ill Times' by GUM and Ambrose Kenny Smith - 3:44'Triple Seven' by Wishy - 13:19'O…

Listomania begins with Part 1 of 2 of our top albums of 2024, a phenomenal year for music. We welcome back Danny Seoane to share the first half our lists, covering numbers 10 through 6. Albums discussed include No Name by Jack White, Romance by Fontaines D.C., Prelude to Ecstasy by The Last Dinner Part, What Now by Brittany Howard, and more! Stay t…

Brett Nemeroff returns to help us stop some crimes of the future. It's the final episode of our Tom v Tom series. Steven Spielberg's MINORITY REPORT, released in 2002 and starring Tom Cruise as John Anderton, a pre-crime cop in Washington D.C. 2054. Based on a Phillip K. Dick novella, the film is a prescient vision of the future, and remains one of…

Merry Christmas! It's the final Hanks entry of our Tom v Tom series, and we're going in style with Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the real-life check fraud con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. and Hanks as the FBI agent chasing him down.Very special first-time guest Erin O'Brien joins us to discuss Spielberg's big ch…

It's the final stretch of our Tom v Tom Series with a review of Vanilla Sky, Tom Cruise's reunion with Jerry Maguire director Cameron Crowe. Cruise plays David Aames, wealthy playboy whose face is horribly disfigured in an accident. The film, released in Christmas of 2001, is weird, surreal, and dreamlike, but is it good? We're joined by first-time…

Danny Seoane returns to host another round of pop culture trivia madness, two years after his first unforgettable go as Alex Trebek's successor. This time, the stakes are higher, with brand-new categories like Letterboxd, TV Slop, Plot Twists, Girl Pop, Music Videos, Breakout Albums, One Hit Wonders, and special bonus round built to see which WBAM …

We crash land somewhere in the South Pacific with our volleyball friend Danny Seoane to discuss the classic Tom Hanks film, CAST AWAY, directed by Robert Zemeckis, and released in December 2000. Hanks delivers one of his most iconic performances, earning him an Oscar nomination. We discuss the real-life challenges of production—from Hanks nearly dy…

It’s that time of year again. We’re talking all the big fall and holiday 2024 releases—Wicked, The Brutalist, Anora, and even Hot Frosty. Timecodes: Wicked - 00:01:58 Rebel Ridge- 00:19:18 Piece by Piece - 00:24:00 Anora - 00:34:05 Nickel Boys - 00:46:41 Venom the Last Dance - 00:56:55 Hot Frosty - 01:06:33 The Brutalist - 01:15:26 Maria - 01:29:48…

We air kick into the year 2000 with flames, doves, leather, and exploding sunglasses to discuss John Woo’s action sequel MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 2, featuring Ethan Hunt's biggest fan, Adam Sirdoreus. Is this really the worst movie in the series? Was that really Tom Cruise rock climbing? Are there too many mask gags? We get into all of it and more as we…

Our old pal Javi Navarro invites us to a very exclusive and secret club to discuss the final film by legendary director Stanley Kubrick: EYES WIDE SHUT, starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. We put on our masks and cloaks to dive deep into the dreamlike world of this enigmatic story of a married couple struggling to communicate their desires. Rele…

It's a packed episode this week, featuring a grab bag of TV and movie recommendations, culminating with a deep-dive spoiler discussion of Coralie Fargeat's body horror masterpiece, THE SUBSTANCE, starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. Plus, thoughts on the new show from Alfonso Cuaron, DISCLAIMER*, the latest DreamWorks animated movie, THE WILD …

We log on to the World Wide Web to check in with our anonymous pen pal Lee Perry and discuss the 1998 romantic comedy, You've Got Mail, directed by Nora Ephron and starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Plus, we share thoughts on The Substance and Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis: A Fable. Timecodes: Intro - 0:00 Megalopolis - 07:37 The Substance - 26:…

Is it hell on earth or is it military propaganda? We investigate and discuss one of the most monumental achievements of Steven Spielberg’s career, Saving Private Ryan, starring Tom Hanks. Set during World War II, the film follows a group of soldiers on a mission to locate Private James Francis Ryan and bring him home safely after his three brothers…

We're back with another ketchup episode to close out Summer 2024 and look forward to Fall. We bring you a review of House of the Dragon S2, along with some other shows like Presumed Innocent on Apple TV Plus. Then, we give you our movie and TV hype meters for upcoming Fall releases such as Wicked and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. It all culminates with …

We are joined by returning guest Steven Addington to try and try to forget you girl but it’s just so hard to do, every time you make a 1960s one hit wonder pop song, and discuss ‘That Thing You Do!’ written and directed by Tom Hanks.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to our thoughts on the 1996 Brian De Palma film Mission: Impossible, starring Tom Cruise. We're joined by returning guest Stephen Baker to break into the Langley CIA headquarters and review this action classic.

It's a summer movie check-in as we bring you reviews of two major releases - 'Twisters' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' Plus, thoughts on some smaller movies like 'Kinds of Kindness' and 'Longlegs' and catch up on other releases from earlier in the summer. Timecodes: Intro - 0:00 Twisters - 3:07 Summer Movie Wager Check-In - 27:53 The Fall Guy - 29:58 …

We check in on the first half of the year with a draft of our picks for our 24 favorite things of 2024 so far. Guest: Daniel Seoane

Show me the money!! We review one of Tom Cruise's most iconic roles in the 1996 classic JERRY MAGUIRE, written and directed by Cameron Crowe, and co-starring Renée Zellweger and (an Oscar-winning) Cuba Gooding Jr.

To infinity and beyond! We welcome back Camila Calderon to dive deep into the 1995 Disney-Pixar classic, TOY STORY. The original, the one that started it all. Part of our series covering the films of Tom Hanks and Tom Cruise.

We bring you a review of Richard Linklater's new film 'Hit Man' starring Glen Powell, now streaming on Netflix. Plus, thoughts on Inside Out 2, House of the Dragon, The Boys, and more. Timecodes: Intro - 00:00 Pixar box office - 02:11 Inside Out 2 - 05:30 Eric Andre Live - 19:31 U.S. Open, NBA Finals - 22:14 House of the Dragon, The Boys, and The A…

We are joined by a very special guest, Mauricio Calderon, for an in-depth discussion of Survivor 46, including some exclusive post-game insights. Plus, we talk about Furiosa, Challengers, and the current state of the summer movie box office. Timecodes: Intro - 0:00 State of the Summer Box Office - 2:34 Can Deadpool Save the Box Office? - 17:42 Furi…

Houston, we have a podcast. Mallory from the Cinema 5000 podcast joins us on a troubled mission to the moon to discuss Ron Howard's historical drama Apollo 13, starring Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, and more.

Our shrimp boat captain pal Collin Goode returns to WBAM to help us run across America and discuss the 1994 motion picture Forrest Gump, directed by Robert Zemeckis. Winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor Tom Hanks.

It's a chill ketchup episode this week as we discuss some movies and shows that we've been watching, including Fallout, Civil War, Challengers, Shogun, and more.Timecodes:Intro - 00:00Fallout - 02:50Invincible S2, X-Men 97, The Vince Staples Show - 22:273 Body Problem - 31:00Shogun - 38:30Ripley - 48:35Riley, Booger (Florida Film Festival) - 51:17C…

We welcome back our immortal and eternal friend Ray to discuss the bloody and erotic 1994 Tom Cruise film 'Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles'. Co-starring Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, Antonio Banderas, and lots of beautiful flowing long hair. Follow Ray on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/swampduke/…