Hot Takes With Billy Business
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 163 ratingsDo you have that one friend (or maybe you ARE that one friend) that says "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is actually great!"or "Why does everybody like E.T.? I don't get it!" On "Hot Takes With Billy Business" we take unpopular movie opinions and have a deep, healthy discussion about why these movies deserve a second look
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Episodes
Batman & Robin: Full Movie Audio Commentary (w/ Ed Greer)
June 08, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 185 MBIt's a special edition of Hot Takes w/ Billy Biz! Enjoy a full length audio commentary for "Batman & Robin" in this penultimate episode of the show! Just sync up your copy and enjoy!
Daredevil (2003): An Important Piece of CBM History (w/ Victor Dandridge)
June 03, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBBefore he ever dawned the Dark Knight's cowl, Ben Affleck became the man without fear in 2003's Daredevil! Time has not been kind to the action blockbuster, but are we forgetting its place in comic book movie history? VICTOR DANDRIDGE joins the show to give us a history lesson!
The ENTIRE Die Hard Franchise: Yippee-Ki-Yay or Nay? (w/ Chris Schrader)
May 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 248 MBDie Hard is considered the gold standard for modern day action movies. Spawning FOUR sequels over the years, does this franchise hit more than it misses? CHRIS SCHRADER joins to go through every entry in the Die Hard saga and find out which ones live and which ones die...HARD!
Is Nostalgia Ruining Pop Culture? (w/ Ed Greer)
May 04, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBStar Wars, Jurassic Park, Full House...all staples of childhood memories. But have we arrived at a point where we can't see past the things we loved as children, despite being sold the same properties over and over? ED GREER (Reboot It, The Greatest Pod) joins to talk about our obsession with our nostalgic past!
The Best and Worst of WWE WrestleMania (w/ Ken Napzok)
April 07, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBIt's a special edition of Hot Takes! It's WrestleMania week and KEN NAPZOK (Good People Association, Napzok Files) joins me to run down the very best (and worst) of the showcase of the immortals!
Star Trek The Kelvin Timeline Trilogy: A Worthwhile Enterprise (w/ Klee Wiggins)
March 31, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBBefore you hated him for Star Wars, back in the early 2010's you might have hated JJ Abrams for his complete revamp of one of the most beloved sci-fi franchises of all time: Star Trek! Does the trilogy hold up or spit in the face of everything that came before it? KLEE WIGGINS joins to boldly go into the final frontier!
Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith: The Ragin' Climax (w/ Ron Swallow)
March 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBIn 2005, George Lucas finished his imperfect Star Wars prequel trilogy by releasing "Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" into theaters chronicling the rise of Darth Vader. Did the third installment right the wrongs of the first two entries? RON SWALLOW (Reboot It) joins as we wrap up our look at the Star Wars prequel trilogy!
The Grey: More Than Just Wolf Punching (w/ Lon Harris)
March 16, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBHas there ever been a trailer more misleading than 2012's "The Grey"? LON HARRIS (Schmoedown) joins me to talk about the much maligned and misunderstood thesis on life and death and possibly Liam Neeson's best performance of his career!
Avengers Age of Ultron: A Mighty Sequel for Earth's Mightiest Heroes (w/ Mo Lightning)
March 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBIs there any way the second Avengers movie could live up to the hype of the first? Probably not, but it certainly isn't the disaster history remembers it as. MO LIGHTNING joins the show to talk about this much maligned MCU Phase 2 entry!
The Terminator Franchise: Where Did It All Go Wrong? (w/ Victor Dandridge)
December 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 214 MBThe Terminator franchise has THREE failed reboots under its massive billion dollar belt. Where did this once guaranteed money maker fall off the rails? VICTOR DANDRIDGE returns as we examine THE ENTIRE FRANCHISE movie by movie to figure out where things went wrong in this special episode!
Toy Story 4: The Perfect Streak is Broken (w/ Carlos Freytes)
December 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBWhen Pixar released Toy Story 4 into theaters in 2019, they not only made over a billion dollars, but this week you'll find out why I think they ended the streak of the most perfect trilogy in movie history. CARLOS FREYTES (Hey Do You Remember?) joins as two grown men gripe about a kids movie.
Episode 63: Toy Story 4: The Perfect Streak is Broken (w/ Carlos Freytes)
December 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBWhen Pixar released Toy Story 4 into theaters in 2019, they not only made over a billion dollars, but this week you'll find out why I think they ended the streak of the most perfect trilogy in movie history. CARLOS FREYTES (Hey Do You Remember?) joins as two grown men gripe about a kids movie.
The Incredible Hulk: The Forgotten MCU Movie (w/ Ryan O'Toole)
November 24, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes - 168 MBIn 2008, the release of "Iron Man" shocked the world and put the MCU on the map...and a month later "The Incredible Hulk" came out, but Marvel would almost rather you forgot that it did! RYAN O'TOOLE (Finally Watched It w/Ryan O'Toole) joins to talk about the forgotten Marvel movie for the Jade Giant!
Episode 62: The Incredible Hulk: The Forgotten MCU Movie (w/ Ryan O'Toole)
November 24, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBIn 2008, the release of "Iron Man" shocked the world and put the MCU on the map...and a month later "The Incredible Hulk" came out, but Marvel would almost rather you forgot that it did! RYAN O'TOOLE (Finally Watched It w/Ryan O'Toole) joins to talk about the forgotten Marvel movie for the Jade Giant!
2 Fast 2 Furious: Way 2 Much Hate!! (w/ Mark Hofmeyer)
November 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBThe "Fast and Furious" franchise has become a worldwide phenomenon gaining more and more popularity as it loses more and more believability. So why does 2003's "2 Fast 2 Furious" get so much hate? MARK HOFMEYER (Movies, Films & Flix) joins to talk about the most fun entry in the Toretto family saga!
LOST: The Birth of the TV Blockbuster (w/ Roxy Striar)
November 11, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBIn 2004 ABC brought us one of the biggest and most daring series to ever grace the small screen with "LOST". It's legacy is one of confusion, division, and a love/hate relationship no other show can touch. ROXY STRIAR joins to talk about the landmark series!
Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones: Make Wars, Not Love (w/ Ron Swallow)
November 04, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBIs Star Wars Episode II Attack of the clones the WORST Star Wars movie? RON SWALLOW (Reboot It) joins to talk about the hits and misses of the second entry in the Star Wars prequel trilogy as the final season of Hot Takes swings into full gear!
Hocus Pocus: This Movie Lacks Focus (w/ Mrs. Business)
October 28, 2020 00:00 - 1 minute - 133 MBIt's Halloween time and what better way to kick off the farewell season than with 1993's "Hocus Pocus". MRS. BUSINESS returns to the show to talk about why this box office flop has become an October staple! The final season of Hot Takes w/ Billy Business kicks off right here!
Man of Steel: Superman's Finest Hour (w/ Marc Andreyko & Producer Bill)
June 23, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 238 MBIs Zack Snyder's 2013 DCEU entry "Man of Steel" the best Superman has ever been on the big screen? It's such a massive question it took TWO guests (DC Comics writer Marc Andreyko and Reboot It host Producer Bill) to answer! Check out the Season 3 finale of Hot Takes now!
Batman Forever: Full Movie Audio Commentary (w/ Ed Greer)
June 15, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 291 MBIt's a special edition of Hot Takes w/ Billy Biz! Enjoy a full length audio commentary for "Batman Forever" to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary! Just sync up your copy and enjoy!
G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra: Dumb Was Never So Fun (w/ Hal Rudnick)
May 19, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBThis week we're looking at 2009's "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" with special guest HAL RUDNICK! Transformers was a huge hit for Hasbro, but why wasn't G.I. Joe? Sure this movie is silly, but is it TOO silly?? Check out this week's episode to get our thoughts!
Transformers (2007): This Movie is More than Meets the Eye (w/ "The Outlaw" John Rocha)
May 14, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBAutobots, roll out! This week "The Outlaw" JOHN ROCHA joins the show to talk about 2007's "Transformers". Is it a good time, or a piece of decepti-crap? Was this the turning point for Michael Bay? We discuss all of it in this week's episode!
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie: A Powerful Jump to the Big Screen (w/ Adam Hlavac)
May 04, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBThis week on Hot Takes w/ Billy Business...it's Morphin Time! We're looking back at the big screen debut of the teenagers with attitude in 1995's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie! Was it a successful jump from the small screen to the big screen? Find out in this week's episode!
Quantum of Solace: An Action Packed 007 Mission (w/ Lon Harris)
April 28, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBThis week LON HARRIS (The Schmoedown) joins the show to talk about the second Daniel Craig James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace"! Does this conclusion to Casino Royale have a license to kill or is it DOA? Check out the new episode to find out!
Punisher War Zone: A Violent Orgy of Crazy (w/ Ed Greer)
April 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 148 MB2008's Punisher: War Zone definitely broke the mold for comic book movies, and nothing like it has been seen ever since! ED GREER joins to talk about Lexi Alexander's bloody magnum opus in this week's episode of Hot Takes!
Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy Part 2: The Dark Knight Rises & Legacy of the Trilogy (w/ Chris Schrader)
April 13, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 210 MBPart 2 of our deep dive on Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy! Chris Schrader from the "Hey Do You Remember" Podcast joins once again to talk the third installment, "The Dark Knight Rises" PLUS we look at the impact of Nolan's trilogy not just on comic book movies, but the entire state of cinema!
Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy Part 1: Batman Begins & The Dark Knight (w/ Chris Schrader)
April 06, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 300 MBHoly massive two-parter Batman! This week is Part 1 of a deep dive into Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight Trilogy"! We're taking a look back at the three films (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises) that changed not only the status quo for the caped crusaders, but the entire landscape of film at large!
Tron Legacy: (De)Ages Like a Fine Wine (w/ Victor Dandridge)
March 30, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBIn the 80's the original Tron pushed the envelope in special effects. Was it's sequel in 2010, Tron: Legacy able to do the same so many years later? VICTOR DANDRIDGE joins me to talk about de-aging, what the hell is an Iso, and the best David Bowie impression ever committed to film on a brand new episode! "Doomed Romance" music track by www.purple-planet.com
Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom: A Mean and Ugly Indy Outing (w/ Ken Napzok)
March 23, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis week we traverse deep into the Temple of Doom to find child abuse, cultural stereotypes, and the worst character in the Lucasfilm catalog! KEN NAPZOK (ForceCenter, Napzok Files) joins the show to talk about the Indiana Jones adventure that Steven Spielberg regrets making!
Ocean's 12: Effortlessly & Unapologetically Cool (w/ Carlos Freytes)
March 17, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 133 MBThis week, 12 is the new 11! CARLOS FREYTES (Hey Do You Remember? Podcast) joins the show to talk about 2004's Ocean's 12! Does George Clooney and Brad Pitt's follow up to the 2001 smash hit hit more than it misses? We break it all down on this week's episode!
Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker: A Beautiful Franchise Farewell (w/ Joe Starr)
March 09, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBSeason 3 kicks off with the most controversial movie of 2019! Can the friendship between Billy and Joe survive their polar opposite reactions to the 9th and final entry in the Skywalker Saga!? Will they be able to find common ground on Reylo, the Emperor, or the nature of the force in the sequel trilogy?? Check out the premiere to the 3rd season right now!!
REBOOT IT: How to Reboot FRIDAY THE 13TH!!
February 12, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBREBOOT IT episode 6 murders all the slasher tropes as Billy Business, Ed Greer, Ron Swallow and Producer Bill reboot Mrs. Voorhees' favorite franchise: Friday The 13th! We boil down the archetypal teen horror film to its barest bones and pick apart every piece of it: The hockey mask, the teen sex, Camp Crystal Lake, even Jason himself - none of it is safe! With a wild mix of tone and structure recalling everything from Elephantto The Shiningto Bo Burnham's Eighth Grade, we rebuild the franch...
REBOOT IT: How to Reboot JAMES BOND 007!!
January 25, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBREBOOT IT episode 5 is Jon Peters' toughest assignment yet as Billy Business, Ed Greer, Ron Swallow and Producer Bill attempt to reboot Bond! Can the most tired of all film franchises be saved?! With demands for a shockingly twisty story, the reinvention of our supporting cast, and a Bond of unique intelligence, we discover that an honest look at our world (the likes of which the franchise has never allowed itself) may just set us up for an amazing new trilogy. The idea of a Bond film that ...
REBOOT IT: How to Reboot BATMAN!! (LIVE From LA Comic Con)
January 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBREBOOT IT episode 4 answers the Bat-phone, LIVE at LA Comic-Con. Billy Business, Ed Greer, Ron Swallow and Producer Bill explain how to reboot Batman! We throw down mash-up and after mash-up, with a narrative culled from a slew of modern classics, an aesthetic that marries Tim Burton with Nicolas Winding-Refn, and the note-perfect way to have your cake and eat it too with an in-his-prime Batman, a life-changing thematic lesson, AND a new perspective on the origin. Plus, the most bonkers Jo...
REBOOT IT: How to Reboot INDIANA JONES!!
December 28, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThe greatest action hero of the twentieth century is no longer cool! With an old-fashioned sensibility, set in an old-fashioned era, with an old star playing a old-fashioned character with old-school fighting skills, Indiana Jones seems tailor-made to fail in the era of mega-budget action-epic blockbusters. Plus, we all remember what happened the LAST time they tried to revive this franchise. So, yeah, we should definitely reboot it. MUSIC: www.purple-planet.com
Star Wars The Last Jedi: Beautifully Breaking the Mold (w/ Joseph Scrimshaw)
December 18, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 205 MBThis is not going to go the way you think! What might be the most divisive movie of all time, we take an in-depth look at Star Wars Episode VIII The Last Jedi with JOSEPH SCRIMSHAW (ForceCenter Podcast)! It's the Season 2 finale of Hot Takes with Billy Business!
The Star Wars Saga: Rating & Ranking EVERY Movie (w/ Ken Napzok)
December 15, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBHere it is! Mr. Star Wars KEN NAPZOK (ForceCenter, Collider Jedi Council) reviews and ranks EVERY Star Wars theatrical movie with me as we race towards Rise of Skywalker!
REBOOT IT: How to Reboot BACK TO THE FUTURE!!
December 12, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBREBOOT IT episode 2 is more powerful than 1.21 jigawatts! Billy Business, Ed Greer, Ron Swallow & Producer Bill reboot a truly timeless classic: Back To The Future! Can we manage to honor some of the most iconic characters and performances in cinema while bringing something new to the table? Or might this become another "Ghostbusters 2018 Situation"?! With a deep-cut take on heroes and villains that echoes the original's most important themes, a stand-up-and-cheer set piece, and a director...
Jingle All The Way: An Instant Christmas Classic (w/ Danielle Radford)
December 11, 2019 00:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBPUT THAT COOKIE DOWN...NOW!!!!...and listen to this special holiday episode of Hot Takes w/ Billy Business! DANIELLE RADFORD joins me to talk about Arnie's big Christmas spectacle. Is Sinbad actually Sin-great in this movie? Does it hold up? We answer all these questions this week!!
Justice League & The Snyder Cut: The Final Conversation (THE COMMUTE KILLERS ft JOE STARR!)
December 07, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 138 MB#ReleasetheSnyderCut is back in the news again, and The Commute Killers are having one last final conversation on the topic! JOE STARR hops in the backseat for this episode to give his final thoughts! ****WARNING**** This episode contains strong language and mature content. Listener discretion is advised
Venom: A Turd in the Wind (w/ Jeremiah Watkins)
December 03, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBSpidey's deadliest foe gave the comic book movie genre one of the weirdest adaptations of all time. JEREMIAH WATKINS (Comedy Central, Kill Tony Podcast) joins me to talk about Tom Hardy's incredibly bizarre take on Venom!
REBOOT IT: How to Reboot Wolverine into the MCU (SERIES PREMIERE!)
November 27, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBThe premiere of REBOOT IT is here! Billy Business, Ed Greer, Ron Swallow & Producer Bill reboot Hollywood’s favorite mutant: Wolverine! Hugh Jackman is OUT and the boys from Nerd GOAT and Hot Takes are IN, to plot a movie that's so much more than just a Wolvie reboot. With a story structure you'll never see coming, an inspired twist on Logan's comic book debut, a ticking clock inception for the whole mutant race, and the perfect one-two punch of director and star, this is the reboot we bot...
The Godfather Part III: A Poignant End for Michael Corleone (w/ Cameron Rice)
November 19, 2019 00:00 - 34 minutes - 150 MBIs "The Godfather: Part III" an offer you can't refuse? CAMERON RICE (El Rey Nation) joins this week to talk about the final chapter in the Corleone trilogy!
Ghostbusters 2016: The Only Ghostbusters Movie I Like (w/ Emma Fyffe)
November 14, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBWhen it's time to talk about one of the most fiercely debated movies of the decade, who you gonna call?? EMMA FYFFE joins me to talk about 2016's "Ghostbusters" all female reboot!
What's the BEST Terminator Movie? (THE COMMUTE KILLERS)
November 08, 2019 00:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBOn this episode, we talk about weird toys we had as kids, Ed BEGS you to watch Dolemite is My Name, and we talk about our favorite Terminator movies and why Dark Fate bombed. IT'S THE COMMUTE KILLERS BAYBAY!
Mighty Ducks 3: It's the Best of the Trilogy (w/ Hector Navarro)
November 05, 2019 00:00 - 55 minutes - 128 MBDucks fly together, and they don't fly higher than in D3: The Mighty Ducks! HECTOR NAVARRO (DC Daily) joins me this week to talk about why Mighty Ducks 3 is the most logical, coherent, and satisfying entry in the Mighty Ducks franchise and why D2 may not be as good as you remember it to be...
Solo: An Underrated Star Wars Story (w/ Mo Lightning)
October 29, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBA Star Wars movie that was a box office bomb?! How is that possible?! MO LIGHTNING joins me this week as we break down Solo: A Star Wars Story! An unnecessary prequel or an exciting chapter in the ever-expanding saga of Star Wars??
Fantastic Four (2005): That's How You Do Marvel's First Family (w/ Greg Troyan)
October 22, 2019 00:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBIn the mid 2000's, while more and more comic book movies shifted to darker and grittier fare, one movie dared to be exactly what it should have been: wholesome family fun! GREG TROYAN joins me to talk about 2005's "Fantastic Four", the first (kind of) big screen outing for Marvel's first family!
Will Joker Be Considered a "Classic"?? (THE COMMUTE KILLERS)
October 18, 2019 00:00 - 36 minutes - 83.9 MBThe Commute Killers are BACK BAYBAY! "Joker" is getting a lot of praise, but will we look back on it as a cinematic classic? Plus, what makes a movie classic? Is there a law that stops me from hitting someone with my car, and why Ed thinks Lord of the Rings is dumb.
Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace: A Great Beginning for the Saga (w/ Ron Swallow)
October 15, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 174 MB1999 was a landmark year for movies, and none were bigger and bolder than Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. But history has not been to kind to the first prequel. Is it really as bad as you remember? RON SWALLOW from the Nerd GOAT podcast joins me as we take another look at the beginning of the Skywalker Saga.