Entertaining the Idea
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHosted by John McStravick (JMac) and Anthony Hudacs (Tony), we take a dive in the deep-end of the creative process with film, TV, and other creative mediums. We discuss what we're watching this week, thoughts on current events, and examine larger topics of creating and consuming content.
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ETI 404- Tried and True Julian Fellow
September 27, 2022 05:20 - 2 hours - 129 MBAnthony and John discuss what they are currently into more – TV shows or Movies. Then they review what they are watching (Uncharted, Death on the Nile, Only Murders in the Building). For the Main Event: 'Is There Something Wrong with Me?', they dive into films/shows that frustrated them while being critically lauded and/or pop culture tentpoles. Show Notes: The Gilded Age Only Murders in the Building Death on the Nile Uncharted Barry London Succession Lord of the Rings Trilogy The P...
403- Terrible Advice From Tony
August 06, 2022 01:01 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this episode Anthony and JMac talk about daily habit tracking, what they are watching (Peacemaker and Being the Ricardos). Then the doctor is in as JMac sits on the proverbial couch to discuss his tendency to let critical commentary effect his writing. Final, we discuss the idea of Legacyquel (we'll teach you how to say it) and the enduring effects of trauma in modern films. Follow Entertaining the Idea- Twitter, Email Follow Tony - Instagram, Twitter, Website Follow John- Twitter, Web...
402- Going by TV Scheduling Now
July 02, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBIn this episode Anthony and Jmac discuss Wanda Vision, Coco, and Jeen-Yuhs, then they get directly into our Special Edition Main Event for the 2nd Annual Great Musical Challenge! Anthony and Jmac choose five songs and the other must create a story from those songs. Listen to the story, then find out how we got there. Song List below in the Show Notes. Show Notes: Wanda Vision Coco Jeen-Yuhs Main Event: The Great Musical Challenge John Songs: – Good Life - Kanye (ft. T-Pain) - LYRICS ...
Going by TV Scheduling Now
July 02, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBIn this episode Anthony and Jmac discuss Wanda Vision, Coco, and Jeen-Yuhs, then they get directly into our Special Edition Main Event for the 2nd Annual Great Musical Challenge! Anthony and Jmac choose five songs and the other must create a story from those songs. Listen to the story, then find out how we got there. Song List below in the Show Notes. Show Notes: Wanda Vision Coco Jeen-Yuhs Main Event: The Great Musical Challenge John Songs: – Good Life - Kanye (ft. T-Pain) - LYRICS ...
I'm Toothpick
June 09, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 140 MBIn the First Episode of 2022, Tony and John talk risky things, then review some of what they've been watching over the break. They then look at their personal expectations and new things to look forward to in 2022. Finally they get into their favorites of 2021. It's great to be back! Spotlight: John- Laserwriter II by Tamrin Shopsin Tony- Standup 4 Your Power Show Notes: The King The English Game Guilded Age Downton Abbey Don't Look Up Reacher Yearly Theme F9 Nobody Belfast Wo...
401- I'm Toothpick
June 09, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 140 MBIn the First Episode of 2022, Tony and John talk risky things, then review some of what they've been watching over the break. They then look at their personal expectations and new things to look forward to in 2022. Finally they get into their favorites of 2021. It's great to be back! Spotlight: John- Laserwriter II by Tamrin Shopsin Tony- Standup 4 Your Power Show Notes: The King The English Game Guilded Age Downton Abbey Don't Look Up Reacher Yearly Theme F9 Nobody Belfast Wo...
307- An Apparatus for Trapping Lions in the Scottish Highlands
June 08, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBIn episode 307 Tony and Jmac discuss favorite places visited, then jump into what what we've been watching (Jmac- For All Mankind S2; Tony- F9, you can guess how this goes). Then for the main event, we give props to the characters that let the protagonist be the start of the show. We dive into great secondary characters looking at who are they, what makes a great one, and who were memorable ones. Spotlight: JMac: Photography Printing- Artifact Uprising ; ProDPI Tony: Music Documentaries-...
An Apparatus for Trapping Lions in the Scottish Highlands
June 08, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBIn episode 307 Tony and Jmac discuss favorite places visited, then jump into what what we've been watching (Jmac- For All Mankind S2; Tony- F9, you can guess how this goes). Then for the main event, we give props to the characters that let the protagonist be the start of the show. We dive into great secondary characters looking at who are they, what makes a great one, and who were memorable ones. Spotlight: JMac: Photography Printing- Artifact Uprising ; ProDPI Tony: Music Documentaries-...
Never Date a Spy
June 08, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBThis is episode, Tony and Jmac talk about their favorite time of year for movie releases, get into what we're currently watching (Spy reference happens here!). Next we have special presentation of Tony's bonkers head cannon of the Fast and The Furious Franchise, which is a perfectly placed prologue to our Main Event -- Car Chases! We dive into why we love them, what's essential for a great chase, and list a few that we particularly get reve'd up for! (Totally intended) Follow Entertaining t...
306- Never Date a Spy
June 08, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBThis is episode, Tony and Jmac talk about their favorite time of year for movie releases, get into what we're currently watching (Spy reference happens here!). Next we have special presentation of Tony's bonkers head cannon of the Fast and The Furious Franchise, which is a perfectly placed prologue to our Main Event -- Car Chases! We dive into why we love them, what's essential for a great chase, and list a few that we particularly get reve'd up for! (Totally intended) Follow Entertaining t...
305- The Wacky Adventures Of Ronald McDonald
May 19, 2022 05:54 - 1 hour - 126 MBIn this episode Anthony and JMac talk hobbies, how The Boys are alright, while Bloodline not so much. For the main event they look at the promise and struggles of adapting existing properties, caping it off brainstorming untapped properties into the next great story. The Wacky Adventures Of Ronald McDonald (Be Warned!) Spotlight: JMac: ProdDPI; Artifact Uprising Tony: Shantaram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/message Support this podcast: https...
The Wacky Adventures Of Ronald McDonald
May 19, 2022 05:54 - 1 hour - 126 MBIn this episode Anthony and JMac talk hobbies, how The Boys are alright, while Bloodline not so much. For the main event they look at the promise and struggles of adapting existing properties, caping it off brainstorming untapped properties into the next great story. The Wacky Adventures Of Ronald McDonald (Be Warned!) Spotlight: JMac: ProdDPI; Artifact Uprising Tony: Shantaram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eti/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eti/support
ETI S3E04
August 26, 2021 00:48 - 1 hour - 124 MBIn this episode Anthony and JMac imagine what their entrance music would be, then ponder the regional dialects of Mare of Easttown and the action intensity of Termintor: Dark Fate. Then they discuss the content/creator arms race of Discovery, Warner Media merger. And for the main event we dive into montagues and how use them as effective tools when writing yor story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eti/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eti/support
ET S3E04
August 26, 2021 00:48 - 1 hour - 124 MBIn this episode Anthony and JMac imagine what their entrance music would be, then ponder the regional dialects of Mare of Easttown and the action intensity of Termintor: Dark Fate. Then they discuss the content/creator arms race of Discovery, Warner Media merger. And for the main event we dive into montagues and how use them as effective tools when writing yor story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eti/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eti/support
304- ETI S3E04
August 26, 2021 00:48 - 1 hour - 124 MBIn this episode Anthony and JMac imagine what their entrance music would be, then ponder the regional dialects of Mare of Easttown and the action intensity of Termintor: Dark Fate. Then they discuss the content/creator arms race of Discovery, Warner Media merger. And for the main event we dive into montagues and how use them as effective tools when writing yor story. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp...
Title Goes Here
June 23, 2021 22:58 - 2 hours - 138 MBIn this episode, Anthony and Jmac discuss the urge to always stay busy vs being idle, then they recap what they are currently watching (HINT:The Boys and Bloodline). After that they share quick thoughts on the news that Amazon is spending $425 million on season one of the Lord of the Rings television series. Final for the main event, they discuss the importance of movie titles, debating what makes a good title and types that are questionable. Connect: Follow Entertaining the Idea- Twitter ...
Walking Raccoon, The Director's Cuts
May 27, 2021 05:16 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn this episode Anthony and Jmac discuss solo music listening, then jump into a breakdown of Zack Snyder's Justice League. Finally, for the Main Event, they take a larger look at pros and cons of theatrical versions versus a director's cut of films. (NOTE: We apologize in advance for any and all names butcher, maim, and mis-pronounce. We are very very sorry.) Follow Entertaining the Idea- Twitter Follow Tony - Instagram, Twitter, Website Follow John- Twitter, Website Show Notes: Chillho...
Walking Raccoon, The Director's Cut
May 27, 2021 05:16 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn this episode Anthony and Jmac discuss solo music listening, then jump into a breakdown of Zack Snyder's Justice League. Finally, for the Main Event, they take a larger look at pros and cons of theatrical versions versus a director's cut of films. (NOTE: We apologize in advance for any and all names butcher, maim, and mis-pronounce. We are very very sorry.) Follow Entertaining the Idea- Twitter Follow Tony - Instagram, Twitter, Website Follow John- Twitter, Website Show Notes: Chillho...
The Great Soundtrack Challenge
May 08, 2021 00:09 - 2 hours - 146 MBIn the premier of Season 3 of the Entertaining the Idea Podcast, Tony and Jmac discuss how they each cope when life gets crazy and wreaks havoc on project plans. Then we review the best of what we've watched over the break and introduce a Tiny Topic, giving insight into how they curate what to watch in the era of limitless content. Finally they have a little fun with the very first ETI Musical Challenge, where they create a story from a list of five songs chosen by the other host. It's a gr...
The Great Musical Challenge
May 08, 2021 00:09 - 2 hours - 146 MBIn the premier of Season 3 of the Entertaining the Idea Podcast, Tony and Jmac discuss how they each cope when life gets crazy and wreaks havoc on project plans. Then we review the best of what we've watched over the break and introduce a Tiny Topic, giving insight into how they curate what to watch in the era of limitless content. Finally they have a little fun with the very first ETI Musical Challenge, where they create a story from a list of five songs chosen by the other host. It's a gr...
Hi, This is ETI...
April 10, 2021 00:37 - 2 hours - 142 MBIn this episode Tony and Jmac discuss sources of inspiration, what they are currently watching, and for the Main Event, an in-depth discussion on Comedy vs Drama and how each lend themselves to conveying a message, intention, or commentary. Follow us on Twitter at @ETIPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/support
Man Loves Dog
March 22, 2021 23:45 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBIn this episode John and Tony discuss subconscious talking; what we are watching; and for our main event topic of the choices faced and decisions made when writing a story and how to combat choice overload and indecision. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/support
Genre Favs
November 22, 2020 22:30 - 1 hour - 189 MBIn this episode Tony and John discuss the difficulty of being overwhelmed when working on multiple projects and how to find focus with limited time. Then the recall their thoughts of their recent watches of American Pickle and Cobra Kai. Look at the rollout strategies of Tenet vs Mulan. Then offer up the genres that they can't can't turn away from, regardless of quality, and what's so endearing about them. Show Notes: American Pickle Brandon Torst Kobra Kai Tenet vs Mulan Henry Cavell ...
Therapy Session - Character Issues
October 15, 2020 01:13 - 1 hour - 158 MBIn this episode Tony and John talk the importance of having these in-depth discussions about the shows and films we watch and how that effects the creator/audience relationship. Then followup on the news of Spotify's rocky relationship with its podcast hosts. After that we try to dissect the Batman Multi-verse revealed at DC Fandome (and John's excitement for the Justice League trailer). Finally, John takes a seat on the therapy couch as he discusses his character development issues on h...
Watching Buffet
September 17, 2020 04:07 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn this episode Tony and John talk about how to expand you collective understanding of different topics, then follow up on studios owning movie theaters, and finally spend an extended segment talking about the interesting movies and shows they are watching right now. Show Notes: 1948 Paramount Decree The Downside of Studios Owning Movie Theaters Again - Filmschool Rejects Search Party Palm Springs Greyhound The Gentlemen Charlie Hunnam - Sons of Anarchy, Lost City of Z The Watchmen ...
How Many Episodes Does it Take to Screw in a TV Series?
August 26, 2020 23:59 - 1 hour - 172 MBIn this episode Tony and I discuss the meaning of the word 'Content' and 'Creator', what we are and who is watching the Watchmen, the inevitable and upcoming Corona virus/remote-working series, then get into the pros and cons of long season versus short season episode orders. Show Notes: Groundhog Day Palm Springs Veronica Mars The Office Senna The Watchmen The Sopranos Lost Game of Thrones Parks and Recreation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...
Creative Change from Social Upheaval
July 31, 2020 13:38 - 1 hour - 134 MBIn this episode we discuss what we've watched recently, with Tony pushing the powers of positivity after watching Kipo, while John questions what world Westworld wants to be and who wants to live there after watching season three. Then we discuss the possible realties and consequences if the major theater chains went went bankrupt and had to close. What could happen if the studios tried to own the major theater chains? Finally we discuss the implications of all the recent social upheaval fro...
Feeding the Fanboys
June 23, 2020 05:25 - 1 hour - 129 MBIn this episode we discuss the reactions to protests for racial equality movement in response to the George Floyd murder. We then get into what we've been watching this week. And finally we look at the incessant need for every shred and piece of info- be it leaks of pictures, clips, or dissecting of trailers. Is this good or bad for the industry and the films themselves? Tune in to find out. Show Notes: Overcast Nickelodeon Kid's Bill of Rights Black Lives Matter Police Brutality Thread...
Living the Multi-Hyphen Lifestyle
June 11, 2020 23:50 - 1 hour - 178 MBIn this episode we catch up on what Tony and John are currently working on. Tony is still enamored with The Magicians but sad that it might be ending, while John is being driven to embrace F1 racing by watching the amazing docu series F1 Drive to Survive. Then we discuss the passing of Lynn Shelton, the huge move of Joe Rogan to Spotify, and the great correcting of the DCU, with the announced release of the Justice League: Zac Snyder Cut. Finally, we have a discussion about living the Muti-h...
A Comedian Walks into a Comedy Store
May 19, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 165 MBIn this episode we talk about the doing a documentary on the rackets of vertical blinds and duct tape, then jump into watch we've watched. Tony is digging Waco, while John extols the greatness that is Mindhunter. Then we have a breaking news alert, that Tom Cruise will be filming a movie in SPACE!!! Yes you read the correctly! Tom Cruise. Movie. Space!!! For the Main Event, we have a Q&A of sorts with out resident comic, Mr. Anthony Hudacs, as we discuss getting into standup comedy, what ...
The One with Special Guest Robbie Quill
May 06, 2020 17:57 - 1 hour - 122 MBIn this episode we are introduced to Robbie Quill, Star-Lord's dorky younger brother, who joins the pod as a special guest. From there we jump into discussions about Life Journals, one of Tony's favorite shows on TV today, The Magicians, and the end of an era in sitcoms with the signing off of Modern Family. This leads into a Tiny Topic talk of the closing out of many popular, long running series in 2019/2020 and the communal experience gap that has created. Finally, for our Main Event, ...
The Truth is Out There
April 17, 2020 19:58 - 1 hour - 194 MBIn this episode we open with discussions on tracking story ideas, the perplexing pacing of The Kitchen, revisionist history of For All Man Kind. Then we take a look at launch of Quibi and if Jeffery Katzenberg's shorts have what it takes for the long game in the streaming wars. For our Main Topic, we dive into the tiny topic of truth in storytelling. We cover questions like, rules of the world (and consequences of breaking them), how do you build a story to make the unbelievable believab...
Lit-tra-ly, the most Special of Covid Specials
April 07, 2020 01:07 - 1 hour - 187 MBIn this episode we dive deep into metaphorical allegory the zombies that leech on the three socially, economically, and morally diverse families of the Best Picture Winner Parasite. Fortunately there are actually no blood leeching zombies in Parasite. Then we jump into a brief discussion on lit-tra-ly one of the best television comedies ever - Parks and Rec. In our Current Events topic we ponder the end of the theatrical window, due to the unprecedented closing of all movie theaters across...
Prioritize This!
March 23, 2020 05:44 - 1 hour - 164 MBIn this weeks episode, Tony and John take a look at Avenue 5 and The Morning Show, discussing punching down, style and tone, and show direction. We also cover Corporate Synergy Mashups, Fast and the Furious 9 vs Hobbs and Shaw, and tough guy contracts. For our Main Event, we dive into how we chose our next project and how we prioritize our up coming projects list and beyond. You can send us your thoughts and questions at [email protected]. Or reach us on twitter at @Anthonyhudacs and @js...
Processing... the Idea
March 18, 2020 06:08 - 1 hour - 158 MBThis week on the pod, Tony and John discussions range from being a rom-com guy to Howie Mandel to Watches of Men. Then we get deep in the weeds on our writing process from idea to outline to script to notes to moving on to the next idea. Tony also gets deep about moving on (from getting shredded). Like for real, it pretty inspiring stuff. For the rest of the episode we discuss what we're watching: John: Crazy, Stupid, Love; Morning Glory Tony: Locke & Key; The Stranger Current Events:...
Starting Back at the Beginning
March 10, 2020 15:31 - 1 hour - 159 MBWelcome back! Tony and John are bringing back the pod! Starting fresh for Season two, we verify our credentials, digging into our backgrounds, day jobs, and our goals. We're following the similar format first reviewing what we've been watching recently; take a look at current topics, this week talking the big impact the Best Picture win for 'Parasite'; then we get into our main topic, discussing the role of title sequences of TV and film into todays show landscape. It's great to be back ...
Avengers Endgame, Our New Beginning
May 17, 2019 01:16 - 1 hour - 124 MBWith the culmination of the greatest film franchise ever, we fired up the mics to talk about what we're watching (besides Endgame) and then do a deep dive into all of the glory that is Avengers: Endgame. We're starting anew and back for good! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/support
We're Still Here
May 08, 2018 01:07 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBAfter a small break, we're back! In this episode we talk about Anthony admitting he was wrong about the Oscars, Blade Runner 2049, how Hollywood has no faith in 'faith based' movies, and the secret origins on the Marvel Cinematic Universe that started with a small, little known film called, Iron Man. Reach Anthony: twitter.com/AnthonyHudacs Reach John: twitter.com/jstravs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/message Support this podcast: https://podcas...
Executive Decisions
April 05, 2018 01:31 - 1 hour - 102 MBWelcome to episode #4, where John and Tony go nuclear over their love of Atomic Blonde. Then John gets nostalgic over what it means to be a 'film', while Tony think Cannes is just posturing (surprise, surprise) over their decision to block stream service's films from competition. Finally John and Tony make an "Executive Decision" about the ramifications of film following TV's serialized story format, that includes references to a cult classic. Enjoy the show! Links: Creative Differences Arti...
The Winning Streak Episode
March 22, 2018 00:22 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB"...We win today, that's two in a row. We win one tomorrow, that's called a winning streak. It has happened before." -ML. Welcome to the winning streak episode of Entertaining the Idea, episode three. Today we discuss the NCAA tournament, The Opera, Amadeus, Blank Panther slaying it at the box office, and why comedy is the champion of sports movies. Reach Anthony at @AnthonyHudacs Reach John at @jstravs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/message Su...
We're Living in the Future!
March 22, 2018 00:16 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBIn this episode we discuss watching movies while reading their screenplays, the perils of living in the future with MoviePass, and why the Oscars are an amazing pile of posturing. Enjoy! Reach Anthony at @AnthonyHudacs Reach John at @jstravs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/support
It's a Tide Commercial- Ep1
February 28, 2018 23:49 - 1 hour - 57 MBWelcome to the inaugural episode of Entertaining the Idea podcast, hosted by John McStravick and Tony Hudacs. On today's episode we discuss the Olympics, Zack Snyder being fired from the DCEU, and why Super Bowl ad have lost that special something. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/support
101- It's a Tide Commercial
February 28, 2018 23:49 - 1 hour - 57 MBWelcome to the inaugural episode of Entertaining the Idea podcast, hosted by John McStravick and Tony Hudacs. On today's episode we discuss the Olympics, Zack Snyder being fired from the DCEU, and why Super Bowl ad have lost that special something. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/support