Creed II

Creed II

Josh and Nick heard this is a place where podcasters go to build themselves back up again. To be reborn… And that’s why they’re going full tilt for this week’s film, Creed II. They discuss Ryan Coogler’s exit and Steven Caple Jr.’s insertion into the director’s chair. The evolving roles on and off set of Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. What does this movie do right? What parts have “Sequelitis”? Like, rate, subscribe!

Creed

Josh and Nick put on their mitts to duke it out over Ryan Coogler’s sophomore effort, 2015’s Creed. Favorite Sports Tropes. The Coogler-MBJ connection. What is this movie’s reputation in 2026, and how much of that is its own fault? Is Creed better than Rocky? Like, rate, subscribe!

The Hand Of God

Josh and Nick get their soccer jerseys and finest Italian leather out for this week’s film, The Hand Of God. They chat about writer/ director Paolo Sorrentino’s career, and how his real life inspired the film. Is Netflix still interested in giving auteurs a platform to make their films? What do we do with grief? What are the “coming of age” tropes? Like, rate, subscribe!

Tube-E Movie - with Writer/ Director Will Adams

Josh and Nick are joined by special guest, writer and director of Tube-E Movie, Will Adams! They talk with Will about filming in his hometown of Chicago, his views on streaming culture, where he sees film distribution heading, and what he has coming up next. Like, rate, subscribe! Will’s IMDB -

Strange Days

Josh and Nick get ready to wire trip some blackjack clips as they discuss Kathryn Bigelow s 1995 sci-fi film, Strange Days. The film’s origins as a collaboration between divorcees. Kathryn Bigelow and her work in predominantly male-directed genres. How does this film blur the line between passive viewer and complicit watcher? Like, rate, subscribe!