Podcasts – The Hodgepodge Podcast
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsTWO GUYS TALKIN' ABOUT MOVIES, MUSIC, TV, AND POP CULTURE
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EPISODE 256: THE UNFROSTED KINGDOM
May 24, 2024 02:29 - 44.6 MBOn Episode 256 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss the new Planet of the Apes film as well as Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted. Did both keep them entertained or did they fail miserably? Take a listen, but beware of SPOILERS throughout the discussion!
EPISODE 255: STREAMING-PALOOZA!
April 22, 2024 02:40 - 35 MBOn Episode 255 of the Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss some streaming shows! Is streaming still Peak TV or has its best days come and gone? Shows discussed include: Poker Face, Dr. Death, Apples Never Fall, and Reacher. Take a listen!
EPISODE 254: 3 BODY PROBLEM
April 06, 2024 01:39 - 34.8 MBOn Episode 254 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss Netflix’s new show, 3 Body Problem from the creators of Game of Thrones. Is this new show more like the early seasons of Thrones or the last two? There are MAJOR SPOILERS throughout the episode, so if you haven’t seen the show and…
EPISODE 253: DUNE PART DEUX
March 27, 2024 00:13 - 38.6 MBIn Episode 253 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A give their thoughts on Dune: Part 2! Did it live up to Part 1 or does the whole damn thing fall apart? They also talk about the Oscars results and Amazon Prime’s Ricky Stanicky! Take a listen!
EPISODE 252: THE BEST FILMS OF 2023!!!
March 06, 2024 00:46 - 55.2 MBIt’s finally here! Doug and Dirty A run down their Top 10 lists for the films of 2023! Will your favorites make their lists or will there only be laments that they couldn’t add Madame Web? Take a listen!
EPISODE 251: POOR AMERICAN SALTBURN
February 14, 2024 02:09 - 45.7 MBOn Episode 251 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss three films. Which ones made the grade and which ones failed to impress? The films discussed are: American FIction, Poor Things, and Saltburn! What did the guys think? Take a listen!
EPISODE 250: HOLDOVER THE MARVELS!
January 07, 2024 16:19 - 58.4 MBIt’s our 250th episode! And it is very, VERY late! This episode was recorded over two weeks in NOVEMBER, so forgive us for the out-of-date news. In this milestone episode, Doug and Dirty A discuss Marvel Studios’ The Marvels and Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers. We think they might still be in theaters. Thanks for listening!
EPISODE 249: OPPENHEIMER
August 07, 2023 21:24 - 37.3 MBOn Episode 249 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug & Dirty A discuss Christopher Nolan’s latest film, Oppenheimer! Is Nolan’s first film for Universal a return to form or more divisive than Tenet? Prior to delving into Nolan’s latest, the boys discuss everything from the strikes to Pee-Wee Herman (RIP) and Raleigh Galaxycon! The Oppenheimer review…
EPISODE 248: INDIANA JONES: DEAD RECKONING
July 27, 2023 00:30 - 62.6 MBOn Episode 248 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss two of the most-anticipated films of the year: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One! Did these two hit the mark, or should the producers have left well enough alone? Before discussing the movies, the boys…
EPISODE 247: SUCCESSION
June 23, 2023 01:29 - 61.4 MBOn this episode that was recorded around MEMORIAL DAY (yikes!), the boys discuss the HBO series Succession! Watch out for MAJOR SPOILERS throughout. Before they spoil the hell out of Succession for you, Doug and Dirty A discuss Ted Lasso’s 3rd season finale, Little Mermaid’s box office, and the WGA Writer’s Strike. Take a listen!
EPISODE 246: MARVEL ORIGINS: ROCKET
May 20, 2023 14:42 - 41.3 MBEpisode 246 of The Hodgepodge Podcast was delayed a bit by a nasty head cold, but Doug and Dirty A are back with their reviews of Sisu and the long-awaited Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Did these two hit the mark or were they not worth the time? Before diving into the reviews, the…
EPISODE 245: 2023 SUMMER MOVIE PREVIEW!!
May 06, 2023 20:04 - 42.5 MBAfter a short hiatus, Doug and Dirty A are back with their preview of Hollywood’s summer slate of movies for this year! Which films are they most looking forward to and which ones don’t make the list? Before the boys get into the movies they’re anticipating this summer, they dole out some quick thoughts about…
EPISODE 244: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER…THREE HOURS LONG?!?!
April 04, 2023 00:03 - 42.4 MBEpisode 244 is all about John Wick: Chapter 4! Did Doug and DIrty A think it was “the greatest action movie of all time” or a bloated mess? Watch out for SPOILERS and thanks for listening!
EPISODE 243: THE LAST OF SHAZAM?
March 30, 2023 00:52 - 53.9 MBIn Episode 243, Doug and Dirty A discuss Shazam: Fury of the Gods as well as the HBO hit adaptation, The Last of Us! Did they live up to lofty expectations? In addition to reviewing The Last of Us and Shazam 2 (watch out for SPOILERS), the boys bid farewell to Lance Reddick.
EPISODE 242: OSCARS 95 WRAP-UP!
March 17, 2023 20:55 - 41.3 MBEpisode 242 finds Doug and Dirty A discussing the results of Oscars 95 and making promises they can’t keep! What surprised them about the ceremony? After the Oscars discussion, a surprise guest makes a visit and takes the episode in a completely different direction! Take a listen!
EPISODE 241: BEST OF 2022 WITH A BUMP OF COCAINE BEAR!
March 09, 2023 00:05 - 54.6 MBIn Episode 241, Doug and Dirty A FINALLY deliver their Best of 2022 lists! Which films were tops for them? Was it Avatar 2? It’s probably Avatar 2. Before they talk about their 2022 favorites, the boys discuss the top contender for Best of 2023, COCAINE BEAR! Also, Dirty A gives his thoughts on Creed…
EPISODE 240: HEEERE’S KANG!
February 28, 2023 00:19 - 40.7 MBOn Episode 240, Doug and Dirty A discuss the start of Marvel’s Phase 5, Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania! (still hate that title) Is it the next explosive chapter in the Marvel saga or does it just fizzle out? Beware of SPOILERS as you listen! The boys reveal what worked and what didn’t for them…
EPISODE 239: INADVERTENT DAVE BAUTISTA EXTRAVAGANZA!
February 15, 2023 22:21 - 56.2 MBIn Episode 239, Doug and Dirty A have an inadvertent Dave Bautista party as they discuss the films Glass Onion and Knock at the Cabin! Are these two winners or evidence that Bautista should go back to wrestling? Along with the Bautista festivities, the boys discuss the big announcements from James Gunn and Peter Safran…
EPISODE 238: RETURN FROM HIATUS!!
February 07, 2023 22:42 - 49.2 MBAfter a little time off for the holidays and whatever, Doug and Dirty A are back to talk some movies they’ve seen over the last few months! What did they love and what did they loathe? Prior to talking about the films, the boys discuss the Oscar nominations, HBO sensation The Last of Us, and…
EPISODE 237: WEDNESDAY
December 15, 2022 21:59 - 52.7 MBIn Episode 237 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug & Dirty A try to be like the cool kids and discuss Netflix’s Wednesday! Is it a winner or another miss from the streamer? In addition to their review of Wednesday, the guys also discuss all the shake-ups at DC. Please keep in mind, though, this episode…
EPISODE 236: TRAILER DUMP!
December 08, 2022 01:55 - 34.7 MBOn Episode 236 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss the big three trailers released last week! Which film are they most looking forward to? Film previews discussed include: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Take a listen and see which…
EPISODE 235: HODGEPODGE FOREVER!
November 21, 2022 23:48 - 48.7 MBIn Episode 235, Doug and Dirty A discuss the long-awaited Black Panther sequel, Wakanda Forever! Is it worth the wait or is it one of Marvel’s disappointments? Prior to the Black Panther discussion, the boys remember the late Kevin Conroy, the definitive voice of Batman, who passed away on November 10th. Spoilers for Wakanda Forever…
EPISODE 234: FALL SMORGASBORD!!
November 13, 2022 19:00 - 46.8 MBAfter a LONG hiatus, The Hodgepodge Podcast is back! In Episode 234, Doug and Dirty A discuss a slew of entertainment news as well as four current offerings on streaming and in theaters. Did they enjoy these titles or is this the end of times for quality? Titles discussed and reviewed in this episode include:…
EPISODE 233: PAPER GIRLS ON A BULLET TRAIN
September 02, 2022 02:46 - 31.4 MBOn this very, very late episode of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss Brad Pitt’s latest, Bullet Train, as well as the Amazon Prime series Paper Girls! Did the boys enjoy these two offerings or did they miss this train? Take a listen!
EPISODE 232: STREAMING INTO YOUR BRAIN!!!
August 21, 2022 01:18 - 65.6 MBWith Episode 232 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss several recent streaming offerings. Is this still the Golden Age of content or is the tank empty in Hollywood? The streaming shows discussed in this episode are: Stranger Things 4 (Netflix) Severance (Apple+) The Old Man (Hulu) The Boys 3 (Prime) Take a…
EPISODE 231: THE SUMMER’S LAST NOPE!
August 07, 2022 21:37 - 50.7 MBAfter a short hiatus, The Hodgepodge Podcast is back! In this episode, Doug and Dirty A do a little summer catch-up on the films they’ve seen during this very sparse summer movie-going season. Were they all winners or should the summer have had even fewer films? The films discussed include Jurassic World: Dominion, Thor Love…
EPISODE 230: SKY WARS: MAVERICK
June 09, 2022 00:41 - 26.1 MBIn Episode 230 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A review the long-gestating Top Gun sequel, Maverick! Does the film live up to the many hyperbolic reviews out there? Also in this episode, the boys discuss their initial thoughts on Netflix’s Stranger Things 4 and Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi! BEWARE OF TOP GUN SPOILERS Take…
EPISODE 229: OZARK
June 02, 2022 02:35 - 42.1 MBIn Episode 229, Doug and Dirty A discuss the Netflix series Ozark! Does it stack up against other prestige shows? Along with the Ozark discussion, Dirty A delivers his review of Writer/Director Alex Garland’s Men. Do these projects make the grade? Take a listen and find out!
EPISODE 228: TV SHOWTIME!!
May 23, 2022 23:19 - 65.8 MBSince Hollywood decided to have a light Summer Movie season, Doug and Dirty A let The Hodgepodge Podcast live up to its name as they discuss some streaming shows: HBO’s Winning Time and Amazon Prime’s Outer Range! Winning Time is a dramatization of the Los Angeles Lakers’ rise to dominance in the 1980s, while Outer…
EPISODE 227: DOCTOR STRANGE DOS
May 11, 2022 14:00 - 45.6 MBThe Summer Movie Season is upon us! The party gets started, as usual, with the MCU and this year’s entry is Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! What did Doug and Dirty A think of this latest flick in the MCU? Episode 227 is all about the Doctor Strange sequel. Does Director Sam Raimi…
EPISODE 226: CALM BEFORE THE MADNESS
May 06, 2022 20:46 - 28.5 MBAs the Summer Movie season races toward us with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Doug and Dirty A take time to review three recent films. Were they a good precursor to the summer, or will blockbusters be sweet relief? Films discussed in Episode 226 include: The Northman, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,…
EPISODE 225: OSCARS RECAP! STARRING: MORBIUS!!
April 14, 2022 23:19 - 38.6 MBOn this very late episode of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A give their thoughts on this year’s Oscars! Then they discuss Best Picture winner CODA. After that, Dirty A reviews the clear frontrunner for Best Picture next year, Morbius, while Doug talks about Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum’s The Lost City! Take a…
EPISODE 224: MARCH MOVIE ROUND UP!
March 25, 2022 13:15 - 41.4 MBOn Episode 224 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss a bunch of films! Were they all worth their time or should they have just gone to see The Batman again? Films discussed on this episode include: Uncharted, The Adam Project, Master, Turning Red, Deep Water, and Parallel Mothers! Which one did the…
ANNOUNCING: THE 9TH ANNUAL OSCARS LIVE BLOG!!!
March 25, 2022 02:17It’s that time of year again, dear listeners! The Oscars are this Sunday and that means The Hodgepodge Podcast is back with our 9th Annual Oscars Live Blog!! Come back to the site 8PM EST on March 27th and follow along for all the action and commentary!
EPISODE 223: THE BATMAN
March 14, 2022 20:39 - 66.3 MBOn Episode 223 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A review DC/WB’s reboot, The Batman! Is it more The Dark Knight or more Batman & Robin? Along with a review of The Batman, the boys discuss Power of the Dog and the results from the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Take a listen!
EPISODE 222: THE FILMS OF DAVID FINCHER
February 22, 2022 02:42 - 77.9 MBWith Episode 222, The Hodgepodge Podcast begins a new regular series where Doug and Dirty A pick a favorite director and discuss their films. In this first installment, the boys have chosen David Fincher! Some of the films discussed include The Social Network, Seven, Fight Club, and Gone Girl. In addition to the works of…
EPISODE 221: THE MATRIX RETREADED
February 15, 2022 02:46 - 49.3 MBOn Episode 221 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A take a trip into The Matrix! In addition to reviewing the most recent entry in The Matrix franchise, Matrix: Resurrections, the boys discuss the original film and its two sequels, Reloaded and Revolutions. Does the new film measure up? Take a listen and find…
EPISODE 220: 2021 WRAP-UP!
February 08, 2022 04:19 - 54.8 MBAfter a brief hiatus, Doug and Dirty A return with their 2021 wrap-up! In this episode, the boys run down their Top 10 films for 2021! They also have a brief discussion about Spider-Man: No Way Home. Take a listen!
EPISODE 218: GHOSTBUSTERS…AGAIN?!?
December 18, 2021 14:58 - 32.2 MBWho ya gonna call? Doug and Dirty A! On Episode 218 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, the boys discuss the new Ghostbusters movie, Ghostbusters: Afterlife! Are they afraid of this ghost? Is the new Ghostbusters film a winning reinvention or should it be busted into a containment unit, hidden away forever? Take a listen!
EPISODE 217: NOVEMBER MOVIE EXPLOSION!!!
December 12, 2021 14:06 - 43.4 MBIn Episode 217 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss a slew of movies from the fall season! Which did they like and which did they loathe? The boys talk about The French Dispatch, Red Notice, The Harder They Fall, House of Gucci, King Richard, Spencer, Encanto, and The Last Duel. Take a…
EPISODE 216: ETERNALLY MARVEL’S
December 07, 2021 01:50 - 44.3 MBHOLY CRAP, this episode is LATE! Doug and Dirty A finally have a sitdown to discuss Marvel’s latest film, Eternals! Did they enjoy it or agree with many of its detractors? In addition to Eternals, the boys talk about all the other Marvel goings on, including Hawkeye on Disney+, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and all…
EPISODE 215: LAST DUNE IN SOHO
November 10, 2021 02:54 - 77.2 MBOn Episode 215 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss the new adaptation of Dune as well as Last Night in Soho and the Netflix sensation, Squid Game! After multiple delays due to the Pandemic, Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Dune has finally arrived! Doug and Dirty A devote the bulk of the episode…
EPISODE 214: NO TIME FOR VENOM FAYE BAKKER TO DIE IN NEWARK
October 16, 2021 00:42 - 92.4 MBOn Episode 214 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A review a slew of films. With Daniel Craig set to leave the role of James Bond, will Venom take over? Sure, why not? It’s a long episode full of SPOILERS as Doug and Dirty A review the films: The Eyes of Tammy Faye The…
EPISODE 213: SHANG-CHI’S COPSHOP
September 27, 2021 23:38 - 64.6 MBOn Episode 213 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A finally get around to reviewing Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings! Is it another winner for Marvel or have we reached cinematic super hero saturation? Along with a spoiler-ish review of Shang-Chi, Doug and Dirty A also discuss the new film Copshop…
EPISODE 212: TENET’S REMINISCENCE
August 29, 2021 20:02 - 33.1 MBTwo films. One, a Christopher Nolan Jam the other…very similar to a Christopher Nolan Jam. Which one is best? Is either? Take a listen to The Hodgepodge Podcast and find out! On Episode 212 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss Hugh Jackman’s new film, Reminiscence! Then they take a trip back to…
EPISODE 211: FREE THE SUICIDE SQUAD GUY!
August 18, 2021 23:19 - 51.7 MBIs The Suicide Squad the best DCEU film ever? Is Free Guy the hit of the summer? Take a listen to The Hodgepodge Podcast and find out! In Episode 211 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad and Free Guy, starring Ryan Reynolds. They also go off on…
EPISODE 210: FAKE-EYES MEETS THE GREEN KNIGHT AT STILLWATER
August 10, 2021 21:55 - 50.5 MBThree movies reviewed. Which was best? The title probably gives a clue of the one that places last. On Episode 210 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss the following films: Snake-Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins The Green Knight Stillwater They also touch on some recent film world news. You know, the usual. Enjoy…
EPISODE 209: DISNEY+ MARVEL
July 29, 2021 00:28 - 60.9 MBOn Episode 209 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A welcome back friend of the show Matt King to discuss Marvel’s Disney+ shows: WandaVision, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Loki! If you haven’t watched the shows, you’re better off coming back to listen after you’ve completed that step. The boys discuss MASSIVE SPOILERS…
EPISODE 208: WE’RE BACK IN BLACK…WIDOW!
July 13, 2021 22:40 - 70.5 MBWe’re back! Anything happen while we were away? Doug and Dirty A return to revive The Hodgepodge Podcast in the wake of the hated pandemic and they start with a true summer blockbuster, Marvel’s Black Widow! Also, they catch up and discuss some movies and TV they watched during the lockdown. It’s good to be…
2021 OSCARS: OUR 8TH ANNUAL LIVE BLOG!!!
April 25, 2021 23:41Welcome to our 8th Annual Oscars Live Blog! Enjoy the show and our witty comments! 7:39PM Hey, everybody! The clock is ticking down and it’s almost Oscars time! Follow along on our Live Blog! 7:58PM So….Cruella is Devil Wears Prada meets Joker? Okay….. 8:00PM Show is starting! For the record, my preferred Best Picture is…