Quality Check
206 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsFirst impressions can be wrong. On Quality Check, hosts Drew and Daniel indulge in the latest movie to hit theaters or streaming before returning to a related project to see if it holds up or falls flat. Quality Check Podcast is a biweekly podcast released every other Tuesday.
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Episodes
Space Jam: A New Legacy (dir. Malcolm D. Lee)
July 20, 2021 15:01 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBOn this episode, Daniel and Drew talk about what's filling their pop culture diet. Plus, thoughts on the long-awaited "Space Jam" sequel. Thanks for listening and if you get the chance, please rate and subscribe so we don't get cancelled. Editor's Note: The audio is a bit wonky on this one. Blame the long distance podding. 01:21 Welcome 01:58 The Last Thing 14:33 Space Jam: A New Legacy 28:22 The Rotten Tomatoes Game (Snake Eyes, Old)
Black Widow (dir. Cate Shortland, 2021)
July 15, 2021 13:46 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIt's never too late to get your own solo movie. This week on Quality Check, Daniel and Drew discuss the 24th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Black Widow." Plus -- a brand new game! Thanks for listening and if you get a chance - please rate and subscribe so we don't get cancelled. 00:33 Hello 06:02 "Black Widow" Spoiler Discussion 35:40 The Million Dollar Question Game 44:45 Goodbye
Rotten Tomatoes Predictions for "Space Jam: A New Legacy"
July 15, 2021 13:44 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MB5 minutes. 1 topic. On this Quality Check Quickie, Daniel and Drew predict the Rotten Tomatoes score for "Space Jam: A New Legacy." You can see it in theaters and HBO Max starting July 16th.
July Pop Culture Pick'ems + The Tomorrow War (dir. Chris McKay, 2021)
July 06, 2021 12:47 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBJuly is packed with Pop Culture goodness. Here's our picks plus our thoughts on "The Tomorrow War." Chris Pratt stars in the sci-fi thriller now streaming on Amazon Prime. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Rotten Tomatoes Predictions for "The Tomorrow War"
July 02, 2021 15:32 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MB5 minutes. 1 topic. On this Quality Check Quickie, Daniel and Drew predict the Rotten Tomatoes score for Chris Pratt’s new Amazon thriller, “The Tomorrow War.” You can stream it on Amazon Prime starting July 2nd.
F9: The Fast Saga (dir. Justin Lin, 2021)
June 30, 2021 20:03 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBGather your fam because movies are back. This week on Quality Check, we share our thoughts on the latest movie in the popular "Fast and Furious" franchise. Does "Fast 9" soar to new heights... or new lows? Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Quality Check Quickie - "Halloween Kills" First Look
June 30, 2021 14:06 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBWe’re trying something new. This is a Quality Check Quickie. The idea is simple. We have five minutes to talk about one topic. On this episode, Daniel and Drew share their thoughts on the first trailer for "Halloween Kills."
Revisiting "The Fate of the Furious" and the Fast Saga
June 23, 2021 14:03 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBWe don't have friends. We have family. This week on Quality Check, Daniel and Drew prepare for "Fast 9" by revisiting the popular and long-lasting "Fast & Furious" franchise. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. 00:32 - Hello 12:02 - Revisiting "The Fate of the Furious" 27:43 - Fast Saga Questions/Discussion 34:10 - Fast Saga Stats 36:43 - Fast Franchise Ranked 47:05 - Fast Franchise Quotes 49:27 - Look Ahead to "Fast 10"
Supersized Movie & Pop Culture Chatcast
June 16, 2021 14:27 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBA brief hiatus ends. This week, Daniel and Drew return to discuss a few bits of news making headlines in the world of Pop Culture. Plus, thoughts on four new movies ("Infinite", "A Quiet Place Part 2", "In the Heights", "The Conjuring 3") and the TV and movie content getting our attention. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. 00:30 - Hello 06:13 - Episode Rundown 07:00 - Loves/Hates Pop Culture News 25:57 - "Infinite" (dir. Antoine Fuqua, 2021) 35:5...
Loves/Hates - "Those Who Wish Me Dead", "Spiral: From the Book of Saw" & "Army of the Dead."
May 26, 2021 13:47 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week on Quality Check, Drew and Daniel talk about a trio of new movies including "Those Who Wish Me Dead", "Spiral" and Zack Snyder's "Army of the Dead." Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Chatcast 9: "Loves/Hates" New Movie Trailers + Pop Culture Things We Missed in April & May
May 14, 2021 15:39 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week on Quality Check, Daniel and Drew do a round of Loves/Hates for five new trailers. Plus, the Pop Culture items they overlooked in April and May. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Editor's Note: That's Drew's cat meowing constantly. She really, really, really wanted to get in the room to be with him.
May Pop Culture Pick'ems + Without Remorse (dir. Stefano Sollima, 2021)
May 07, 2021 14:15 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBTime again for our monthly Pick'ems. Here's what we are excited to watch and listen to in May. Plus, our thoughts on the new Michael B. Jordan action-thriller, "Without Remorse." If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and thanks for listening!
Mortal Kombat (dir. Simon McQuoid, 2021)
April 27, 2021 13:36 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week on Quality Check we do a few rounds of Loves/Hates and talk about the highly anticipated reboot of "Mortal Kombat." If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and thank you for listening!
"Godzilla vs. Kong", Best Picture Nominees and The Rotten Tomatoes Game
April 14, 2021 02:20 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThis week on Quality Check, your boys share their thoughts on "Godzilla vs. Kong", play an Oscars game and predict the Rotten Tomato score for the upcoming Michael B. Jordan thriller, "Without Remorse." If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and thank you for listening!
Pop Culture Pick'ems - April 2021
April 05, 2021 14:18 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBIt's the start of April and we're sharing our Pop Culture picks for the month. Plus, some quick thoughts on "Zack Snyder's Justice League" and our Rotten Tomatoes score predictions for "Mortal Kombat." If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and thanks for listening! 00:30 - Hello 07:34 - Thoughts on "Zack Snyder's Justice League" 25:06 - April 2021 Pop Culture Pick'ems 46:32 - Rotten Tomatoes prediction for "Mortal Kombat"
WandaVision, Paramount+ and The Rotten Tomatoes Games
March 10, 2021 04:39 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week on Quality Check, Drew & Daniel share their thoughts on WandaVision and Paramount's new streaming service. Plus, the return of The Rotten Tomatoes Game. We're also taking part in a March Madness-style tournament to find the Best Movie of the 90s. Shout out to the Pop Goes the Culture Podcast! Check out https://twitter.com/pgtcpodcast to vote for your favorites! 00:33 - Hello 02:44 - Pop Goes the Culture "Favorite Movie of the 90s" Tournament 10:30 - Loves/Hates for WandaVisio...
Pop Culture Pick'ems - March 2021
March 02, 2021 17:25 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBTime again for our monthly Pick'ems. Here's the things we're excited to watch, read and listen to in March. If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and thanks for listening!
The Stand (2020, Episode 9 - "The Circle Closes")
February 23, 2021 14:50 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBAfter nine episodes, the CBS All Access version of Stephen King's classic novel "The Stand" has come to an end. This week on Quality Check, Drew and Daniel share their thoughts on the Stephen King-written finale and the overall series. If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to Quality Check. Thank you for listening!
The Stand (2020, Episodes 7 & 8)
February 09, 2021 17:43 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBThe newest adaptation of the Stephen King classic "The Stand" is wrapping up. Our coverage continues with a breakdown of episodes seven and eight. If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and thank you for listening!
The Little Things (dir. John Lee Hancock, 2021) + Pop Culture Pick'ems - February 2021
February 06, 2021 19:54 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBIt's a double whammy podcast. On this episode, Drew and Daniel share their Pop Culture Pick'ems for February and discuss the new Denzel Washington thriller, "The Little Things." 00:00 - Hello 03:52 - February Pop Culture Pick'ems 28:55 - The Little Things 51:42 - Goodbye If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and thanks for listening.
The Stand (2020, Episode 6 - "The Walk")
February 01, 2021 16:52 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBOur coverage of "The Stand" continues with a breakdown of episode six, "The Walk." If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and thank you for listening!
The Stand (2020, Episode 5, "Fear and Loathing in New Vegas")
January 26, 2021 15:35 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBOur coverage of "The Stand" continues with a breakdown of episode five, "Fear and Loathing in New Vegas." If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and thank you for listening!
The Stand (2020, Episode 4 - "The House of the Dead")
January 18, 2021 14:25 - 37 minutes - 34 MBOur coverage of "The Stand" continues with a breakdown of episode four, "The House of the Devil." If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and thank you for listening!
Pop Culture Pick'ems - January 2021
January 10, 2021 23:25 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBTime again for our monthly Pick'ems. Here's the pop culture items we're excited to watch in January 2021. If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and thanks for listening!
The Stand (2020, Episodes 1-3)
January 08, 2021 02:18 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBFans of Stephen King have anxiously awaited 2020’s adaptation of “The Stand.” In another remote podcast, Daniel and Drew share their thoughts on the first three episodes of the CBS All Access series. The guys will be following the series episode-by-episode from here on out. If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and thanks for listening!
Wonder Woman 1984 (dir. Patty Jenkins, 2020)
December 30, 2020 15:06 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBQuality Check goes into quarantine. This week, Daniel & Drew pod remotely to talk about the new DCU movie, "Wonder Woman 1984." Plus, another round of Chart Toppers. If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and as always, thanks for listening. Listener E-mail of the Week: “I don't mind your show but sometimes I don't want to hear you talk about fast food."
Fatman (2020) + December Pop Culture Pick’ems
December 04, 2020 20:39 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB2020 is winding down and this week on Quality Check, Daniel & Drew discuss Mel Gibson’s new R-rated Christmas movie, “Fatman.” Plus, this month’s Pop Culture Pick’ems AND Drew lands in the hot seat for his very first game of Chart Toppers. If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us. Listener E-mail of the Week: “You two have the weirdest taste in movies and TV. Maybe don’t do a podcast.” - Sarah from Salt Lake City 00:30 - Hello 05:15 - Rundown 06:24 - “Fatman” Re...
Never Have I Ever - November 2020
November 17, 2020 20:05 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week on Quality Check it's a new theme called "Never Have I Ever." Drew and Daniel share movie classics they still need to see. Plus, another round of "Chart Toppers." If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us. Listener E-mail of the Week: "What is your weird obsession with Domino's pizza? Get over it." - Bry from Texas
Pop Culture Pick'ems - November 2020
November 03, 2020 04:06 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThis week on Quality Check, Daniel and Drew share their Pop Culture Picks for November. Plus, Daniel hops back in the hot seat for another round of Chart Toppers. You can share your picks on Twitter (@QualityCheckPod) or Instagram (@QualityCheckPodcast). And if you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us. Every time you do, a genie grants a stranger three wishes.
This or That - The Witches (1990) vs. The Witches (2020)
October 28, 2020 19:27 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBA frightening 90's kids flick has been reimagined for modern audiences. This week on Quality Check, Daniel and Drew use a scientific formula to determine which adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic book "The Witches" is better. Plus, Daniel once again lands in the hot seat for a game of Chart Toppers. If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us. If you do, your favorite NFL team's odds of winning the Super Bowl jumps up 34%.
Pop Culture Diet - October 2020
October 23, 2020 13:56 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBThis week on Quality Check, Daniel and Drew break down what’s making headlines in Hollywood. Plus — a deep dive into our Pop Culture Diet. The movies, music, podcasts and books that have our attention right now. And a revamped version of the game literally everyone on earth is talking about. Find out the changes Drew has made to “Chart Toppers” and the amount of cash Daniel walks away with. If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us. Every time it happens, someone ...
Hubie Halloween (dir. Steven Brill, 2020)
October 13, 2020 14:12 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBA whopping $250 million dollar deal between Netflix and comedian Adam Sandler continues with the spooky comedy “Hubie Halloween.” Daniel and Drew share their thoughts, test their Sandman knowledge and try and figure out if director Steve Brill sucks or not. And if you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us. Doing so could lead to thousands of dollars in mystery money suddenly finding its way into your bank account.
Pop Culture Pick'ems - October 2020
October 06, 2020 14:16 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week on Quality Check, Daniel and Drew share their Pop Culture Picks for October. You can share your picks on Twitter (@QualityCheckPod) or Instagram (@QualityCheckPodcast). And if you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us. Every time you do, someone in the world adopts a cute puppy.
September Streaming Picks
September 21, 2020 16:27 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThere's an insane amount of content to stream nowadays. Here's a few new items and hidden gems we picked out for September. And if you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us. Every time you do, actor Joey Lawrence will say his weird "Woah" catchphrase.
TENET (dir. Christopher Nolan, 2020)
September 14, 2020 15:13 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBIt's a weird time in history but some movie lovers have the chance of seeing Christopher Nolan's new movie in theaters. This week, hosts Daniel and Drew share their experiences seeing TENET during the pandemic and discuss where the time-bending thriller fits in Nolan's acclaimed filmography. Plus, a round of Nolan Trivia and the return of our wildly popular new game "Chart Toppers." And if you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us. Doing so helps brighten the lives of...
Pop Culture Pick'ems - September 2020
September 01, 2020 19:37 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week on Quality Check, Daniel and Drew share their Pop Culture Picks for September. Plus, they debut a brand new game, "Chart Toppers." You can share your August picks on Twitter (@QualityCheckPod) or Instagram (@QualityCheckPodcast). And if you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us. Every time you do, Magnitude from "Community" yells "Pop, Pop!" That's kind of neat, right?
Project Power (2020)
August 20, 2020 18:02 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIf a pill could give you unlimited power for 5 minutes, would you take it? That's the concept for the new Netflix film, Project Power. Daniel & Drew dissect this new Jamie Foxx & Joseph Gorden-Levitt superhero-like movie, determining if it's worth your time to Stream or Not to Stream. Plus, they talk about movie theaters reopening, Perry Mason and other amazing HBO shows, and the timeless "Ocean's 11" franchise. 6:56 - 33:31: Project Power Discussion 33:31 - End: The Last Thing; which is ...
Pop Culture Pick'ems - August 2020
August 04, 2020 12:37 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThis week on Quality Check, Daniel and Drew share their Pop Culture Picks for August. Plus another round of "The Last Thing." You can share your August picks on Twitter (@QualityCheckPod) or Instagram (@QualityCheckPodcast). And if you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us. Every time you do, an angel gets its wings. That's kind of neat, right?
CommunityCast - Season 4
July 27, 2020 18:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBThis week on Quality Check, Daniel & Drew discuss the frequently reviled fourth season of "Community." But could the so-called "gas leak year" actually be better than people give it credit? Plus -- our "Last Thing" segment leads to a hearty discussion on the "Friday the 13th" franchise. Thanks for downloading! If you get a chance, please rate, review and subscribe to us. We need all the help we can get, folks. Or it's bye-bye Quality Check. Just kidding. Or maybe not. At this point we ser...
The Twilight Zone Season 2 (2020)
July 14, 2020 14:57 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBReturn to the fifth dimension as Daniel & Drew travel through the entire new season of Jordan Peele's "The Twilight Zone." In a Q&A style format, your Quality Check crew dive deep into Season 2 of this CBS All Access reboot, and discuss their favorites and Easter Eggs. Thanks for listening! Please rate and subscribe if you get the chance and tell us your June picks on Twitter (@QualityCheckPod), Instagram (@QualityCheckPodcast) or e-mail us at [email protected].
Pop Culture Pick'ems - July 2020
July 07, 2020 15:57 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThis week on Quality Check, Daniel and Drew share their Pop Culture Picks for July. Share yours on Twitter (@QualityCheckPod), on Instagram (@QualityCheckPodcast) or e-mail us at [email protected]. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
CommunityCast - Season 3
June 16, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week on Quality Check Podcast, Drew & Daniel continue their 7-part series on the cult classic TV show "Community." This episode is all about season three. It's all part of a journey to determine which of the series 110 episodes cracks their Top 3. Thank you for downloading! If you get the chance, please rate, review, and subscribe.
CommunityCast - Season 2
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week on Quality Check, Drew & Daniel continue their 7-part series on the cult classic TV show "Community." And this episode is all about season two. It's all part of a journey to determine which of the series 110 episodes cracks their Top 3. Thank you for downloading! If you get the chance, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Pop Culture Pick'ems - June 2020
May 31, 2020 18:44 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThere are no new movies in theaters but the month of June has a handful of great pop culture options to choose from. This week, Daniel and Drew reveal their picks including new music, the return of a rebooted classic and a legendary director's first flick for Netflix. Thanks for listening! Please rate and subscribe if you get the chance and tell us your June picks on Twitter (@QualityCheckPod), Instagram (@QualityCheckPodcast) or e-mail us at [email protected].
CommunityCast - Season 1
May 20, 2020 22:28 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBCommunity fans rejoice! This week, Quality Check embarks on a 7-part series about the cult classic sitcom... and it all starts with season one. Drew and Daniel break down the debut season and discuss their favorite characters, gags and episodes. It's all part of a journey to determine which of the series 110 episodes cracks their Top 3. Thank you for downloading! If you get the chance, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Pop Culture Pick'ems - May 2020
May 05, 2020 15:42 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThis week on Quality Check, Daniel and Drew share their Pop Culture Picks for May. Share yours on Twitter (@QualityCheckPod), on Instagram (@QualityCheckPodcast) or e-mail us at [email protected]. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe and check out www.spreaker.com/studiodna for other great podcasts.
Extraction (dir. Sam Hargrave, 2020)
May 01, 2020 13:14 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBNetflix and Chris Hemsworth team up for a new action thriller. This week we review "Extraction", talk about what's making headlines in the world of Pop Culture and bring back the popular Rotten Tomatoes Game. A special shoutout this week to the Pop Goes the Culture Podcast. Check out some of their great content on Twitter (@pgtcpodcast). Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe and check out www.spreaker.com/studiodna for other great podcasts. Visit www.sprea...
Get To Know Us
April 20, 2020 16:25 - 55 minutes - 51 MBDaniel & Drew read and answer questions written by listeners and each other.
Pop Culture Pick'ems - April 2020
April 03, 2020 02:34 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBHere's our Pop Culture picks for April.
Chatcast 8: Daniel Goes Missing & Drew Plays Host with Lexi Spivak
March 25, 2020 14:24 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBWith Daniel MIA, Drew is forced to host the show by himself so he enlists the help of his fiancée Lexi. Is it actually a backdoor pilot for a new podcast? Eh, probably not. On this episode, the happy couple talk about their Pop Culture Diet and the postponed movies they will miss the most. Plus -- find out Daniel's new celebrity crush. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe and check out www.spreaker.com/studiodna for other great podcasts. Visit www.spr...