The WB / Netflix Earthquake

The WB / Netflix Earthquake

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad assess the evolving battling acquisition bids of Warner Bros. Discovery between Netflix and Paramount Skydance. From the future of theaters to the threat of monopolies, Barrett and Brad address the burning concerns for both artists and consumers.    Follow us @thescreenmash on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thescreenmash] and Threads [https://www.threads.com/@thescreenmash] Check out thescreenmash.com [https://thescreenmash.com/] for the latest reviews and TSM Originals

New TSM Brand Overview + What We're Watching

On this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad walk through all the recent upgrades to our online presence. From our new logo to new website screenmash.com [https://thescreenmash.com/], get a peak behind the scenes about the process and what to look forward to coming up.   Then they do "quick plugs" on what they're watching within film and TV.   Find reviews and TSM Originals at thescreenmash.com [https://thescreenmash.com/] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thescreenmash] and Threads [https://www.threads.com/@thescreenmash] @thescreenmash

Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh Pitched a Ben Solo Star Wars Movie

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett breaks down the Variety report this week [https://variety.com/2025/film/news/adam-driver-kylo-ren-star-wars-steven-soderbergh-disney-1236557455/] saying Adam Driver and acclaimed veteran director Steven Soderbergh were working on a Ben Solo Star Wars movie that would have taken place after The Rise of Skywalker a few years ago called 'The Hunt for Ben Solo.' Barrett provides a high level recap of his Star Wars fandom journey and then assesses the pros and cons of this alternate Hollywood timeline story.   Check out thescreenmash.com [https://thescreenmash.com/] Follow Us On IG @thescreenmash [https://www.instagram.com/thescreenmash]

"AI Actress" Tilly Norwood: Stupid AND Scary!

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss the emergence of "AI Actress" Tilly Norwood, which has rightfully fueled a furious backlash from the real human beings in Hollywood that make movies and TV. They break down the current state of play with "Tilly" specifically, as well as ponder the broader ethical, business, and practical questions of this new technology and threat to human creativity.    The article featured in the pod: https://deadline.com/2025/09/talent-agent-ai-actress-tilly-norwood-studios-1236557889/   ➡️ follow @thescreenmash [https://www.instagram.com/thescreenmash] on Instagram for daily film & TV news, reviews, videos and commentary 🍿

Summer Movies: Winners & Losers

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the winners and losers of the 2025 summer movie season. DC vs. Marvel, Legasequels, original horror, they attempt to extrapolate key themes about what led to success for some films and failure for others.    ➡️ follow @thescreenmash on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thescreenmash] for daily film & TV news, reviews, videos and commentary 🍿