Film Festival Radio

TOP GUNS: THE NEXT GENERATION series is a high-octane, six-part docuseries from National Geographic that dives deep into the final and most intense phase of elite strike fighter training for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps pilots. The series premiered September 16, 2025, as it offers unprecedented access to the rigorous six-month journey where only the best earn their wings of gold. Our guest is the series director, award-winning Lana Salah. Second guests are the Nayip Ramos, the director of the new coming-of-age comedy film Almost Popular. The film stars Ruby Rose Turner, Reid Miller, Isabella Ferreira, and others. Instagram: @NatGeoTV | @DisneyPlus | @Hulu TikTok: @NatGeo | @DisneyPlus | @Hulu X: @NatGeoTV | @DisneyPlus | @Hulu #TopGunstheNextGeneration #NationalGeographicNetwork ##fighterpilots #Maries #Navy #LanaSalah #NayipRamos #AlmostPopular #teenfilm #comingofagemovie , Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Voice actor, comedian, and on-camera actor Jon Allen is the voice of the animated character 'Mr. Poopy Butthole" on the hit animated series 'Rick and Morty' currently in its 8th season on Adult Swim and will be available on HBO Max and Hulu. Jon is chatting about his latest indie movie 'Extra Toppings" that will make its world premiere at the San Diego 24 Hour Film Festival on Tuesday September 9 at the AMC Mission Valley in San Diego. Trailer: https://youtu.be/qdu8WBhWg8k?si=yb0vUuZAIyss-42h #RickandMorty #Mr.PoopyButthole #JonAllen #AdultSwim #adultanimation #ExtraToppings #SanDiego24HourFilmFestival Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It will be a special night of soul-stirring Delta Blues, meets symphonic orchestral sounds, with a special in-person appearance by Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman, with the Nashville Symphony for -- 'Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience: Featuring the Nashville Symphony.'  This immersive musical performance fuses the raw, soulful power of authentic Delta Blues with the grandeur of a symphony orchestra. The cinematic narration by Freeman delivers powerful storytelling, with masterful performances by Blues artists from the Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, MS. It’s a one-night only concert of sweeping orchestral arrangements, and Symphonic Blues, that takes place September 26th at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville. This performance also shines a light on the Delta region’s enduring spirit and the pivotal role of the Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Morgan Freeman speaks exclusively about this upcoming event, along with his blues brother-in-business, entrepreneur visionary Eric Meier. The two, and others, are co-owners of the Ground Zero Blues Club. With Freeman lending his iconic voice and presence to the performance, and Meier driving the creative vision, this genre-defying showcase reimagines American music through a lens of elegance, grit, and storytelling. This unique music experience will be touring nationally. Morgan and Meier talk about it in this exclusive interview. TICKETS: www.nashvillesymphony.org Symphonic Blues Experience Trailer:  https://youtu.be/YNYPwELUmbM Ground Zero Blues Club:  www.groundzerobluesclub.com #MorganFreeman #Deltablues #EricMeier #Groundzerobluesclub #NashvilleSymphony #Liveblueswithorchestra #symphonymusic #Schermerhornsymphonycenter #Nashville #ClarksdaleMississippi #AcademyAwardwinner Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Tech Bro Murders is a gripping six-part docuseries on Investigation Discovery (ID) that dives into the dark underbelly of Silicon Valley. the series explores chilling murder cases tied to the high-stakes world of tech, where ambition, genius, and greed collide with deadly consequences. It's Silicon Valley like you've never seen it—where the pursuit of innovation sometimes ends in tragedy.  Guided by retired Palo Alto detective Sandra Brown, who is a 30-year law enforcement veteran who played a pivotal role in in the prosecution and conviction of those who committed violent crimes, sexual assaults, and homicides. TRAILER: https://youtu.be/m6yfavG7qEY?si=aEtvYj1J_UK312Kh #SiliconValleycrimes #ID #InvestigationDiscovery #truecrime #corporatecorruption #docuseries #techindustrymurders #retireddetectiveSandraBrown #greed #PaloAltocrimes   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Earl Thompson, affectionately known as “Earl the Pearl,” was a standout cast member on Bravo’s reality series Love Hotel—not Love Island, though the emotional rollercoaster was just as intense. Despite being a private person, he took a leap of faith to join the cast, hoping to rediscover love. Off-screen, Earl is an aspiring actor, a former athlete, and a vocational specialist with a master’s in rehabilitation counseling. His journey on the show resonated with viewers for its sincerity, resilience, and heart. #LoveHotel #Bravo #EarlThompson #ShannonStormsBeador #realityshow #datingshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Belle Collective is back—and this season is serving up Southern glam with a side of sizzling drama. Set in Jackson, Mississippi, the new season of OWN’s hit reality series follows six dynamic women as they juggle booming businesses, bold ambitions, and the ever-complicated bonds of friendship. Returning Belles Lateshia Pearson, Latrice Rogers, Marie Hamilton-Abston, Selena Johnson, and Tambra Cheri are joined by newcomer Kerri Paul—a Gulf Coast entrepreneur who wastes no time shaking up the group. Our guest, Lateshia Pearson is an entrepreneur, certified life coach, and the visionary who inspired the hit show’s creation to showrunner extraordinaire Carlos King. TRAILER:  https://youtu.be/g5WEKFOebWI?si=1lDkLuHKFn7XJ1sS #BelleCollective #newseason #OWN #realitytvshow #scandals #gossip#CarlosKing #JacksonMississippi #LateshiaPearson #LatriceRogers, #MariHamiltonAbston #SelenaJohnson #TambraCheri #KerriPaul #WomenBrunchMississippi     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guests are: cast from Prime Video's new hit show COUNTDOWN; singer/songwriter recording artist Carla Lawrence ('Miz Lady Carla'); Kristen Lappas filmmaker of docuseries "The Kingdom" a docuseries all about the legendary Kansas City Chiefs, airing on ESPN. #Countdown #PrimeVideo #ESPN #TheKingdom #KCchiefs #NFL #R&Bmusic #Mahomes #AndyReid @Vizio Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

in the hilarious indie comedy, ALMOST POPULAR, two high school juniors set out on a mission to join the elite “POP Girls” clique that rules their school. Their journey is filled with awkward missteps, cringeworthy attempts at popularity, and a few hard lessons along the way. The film's director, Nayip Anthony Garcia, and the full cast are all interviewed during this show. Guests are cast members: Sarah Dorothy Little, Ellodee Carpenter, Ruby Rose Turner, Reid Miller, and Isabella Ferreira. And this show also features Chris Woolsey, Associate Communications director at Vizio. Chris shares details about some of their end of the summer movies, and more from the FREE Vizio Watchfree+ app. Trailer:  https://share.google/images/1KoCb9lpahcxdHvnC @Vizio #almostpopularfilm #comingofage #teencomedy #highschoolcliques #popularkids #peerpressure #schoolsocialstatus #POPgirls #Vizio #Watchfree+ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This throwback episode of FILM FESTIVAL RADIO ReWind features none other than the late, great Norman Lear. Back in October 2016, Lear joined us while promoting his PBS American Masters documentary Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You. It’s a riveting ride through his wild childhood, rise to TV royalty (All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Good Times, Maude), and fearless activism that helped shape American culture. (photo: NormanLear.com) #NormanLear #TVicon #Allinthefamily #Archiebunker #Goodtimes #Maude #Emmywinner #sitcom #SanfordandSon #TheJeffersons www.normanlear.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

COUNTDOWN is Prime Video’s pulse-pounding crime thriller created by Derek Haas, where a covert task force races against time to unravel a deadly conspiracy threatening Los Angeles. When a Department of Homeland Security officer is assassinated in broad daylight, the investigation pulls together elite agents from across law enforcement—including LAPD Detective Luke Finau and FBI Special Agent Keyonte Bell. Uli Latukefu plays 'Detective Luke Finau,' an 18-year veteran of the LAPD’s Gang and Narcotics division. Elliot Knight stars as Special Agent 'Keyonte Bell,' an FBI operative specializing in domestic terrorism. Together, Latukefu and Knight are joined by a cast of operatives caught in a high-stakes web of espionage, betrayal, and experimental tech. Countdown's season finale will air September 3rd on Prime Video. TRAILER:  https://youtu.be/t72R6wZ0zQ8?si=mGaLfmE3iJRR1ADV #CountdownPrimeVideo #ElliotKnight #UliLatukefuCountdown #DetectiveLukeFinau #espionage #domesticterrorism #DerekHaas #actionseries #Countdownactionseries #PrimeVideooriginalseries #actiondrama #crimethriller Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brady Hepner stars as Diller Hopkins in Netflix’s gritty new drama THE WATERFRONT, created by Kevin Williamson of Scream and Dawson’s Creek fame. Hepner plays a moody, sarcastic teen caught in the chaos of the Buckley family’s descent into drug trafficking to save their coastal fishing empire. At just 19, the North Carolina native is earning praise for his layered performance, bringing both edge and vulnerability to the role of a grandson trying to find his place in a fractured legacy. TRAILER:  https://youtu.be/vE-oYo1hIEs?si=G956MkOVAvHERrCw #BradyHepner #DillerHopkins #TheWaterfront #Netflix #Buckleyfamily #Kevinwilliamson #NorthCarolina Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Match in a Haystack is a powerful dance documentary executive-produced by Misty Copeland and directed by 5x Emmy-Award winning director Joe Hill, our guest. Set against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the film follows a resilient Ukrainian dance troupe determined to preserve their art and identity amid war and displacement. Through intimate interviews and breathtaking performances, the documentary explores themes of survival, cultural erasure, and the transformative power of movement. It’s not just about dance—it’s about resistance, hope, and the fight to remain visible in a world that threatens to silence you. TRAILER:  https://youtu.be/h_FQGk728Ro?si=B0X6G-ZnzgvNO3sT WEBSITE: www.dangerouscompany.media #MistyCopeland #JoeHill #Ukraine #Ukrainewar #dancetroupe #MistyCopeland #RussiaUkraineconflict #survival #culturalpreservation #dangerouscompanymedia #dancefilm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Investigation Discovery (ID) introduces the new documentary film, The Serial Killer’s Apprentice, about “The Candyman Killer” Dean Corll, who stalked the streets of Houston in the early 1970s, killing at least 28 young men in what was the largest mass murder in U.S. history at the time. Corll’s accomplice was Elmer Wayne Henley Jr., who ultimately murdered Corll and confessed to the crimes. Now, for the first time in 50 years, Henley speaks to renowned criminologist Dr. Katherine Ramsland, who is a best-selling author on the topic of serial killers and she’s a renowned criminologist. During the film, Dr. Ramsland will be offering chilling insight into the motivation for the heinous crimes. Dr. Ramsland shares more insight into the documentary film The Serial Killer’s Apprentice, Sunday, August 17th @ 9pm (ET/PT) on the ID Channel. TRAILER: https://youtu.be/kXz0upBKo0o?si=JbRGf3Phwr1o2O3r #SerialKillersApprentice #CandymanKiller #DeanCorll #truecrime #DrKatherineRamsland #IDchannel #IDdiscovery #serialkiller #ElmerWayneHenley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Season 2 of Limitless: Live Better Now follows A-list+ actor Chris Hemsworth, as he embarks on a transformative journey to improve not just longevity, but the quality of life—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Premiering August 15 on Disney+ and Hulu, and August 25th on Nat Geo. The three-part docuseries explores how everyday challenges like fear, pain, and cognitive decline can be overcome with science-backed strategies and bold personal experimentation. Other experts in other highly skilled professions also guide Chris along his journey to improve cognitive health, learn benefits of risk-taking and fear, and the science of pain. Our guest, drummer Ben Gordon from the Australian superstar rock band Parkway Drive, shares his input into coaching Hemsworth how to play the drums for the first time, in front of 70,000 fans at an Ed Sheeran concert! TRAILER:  https://youtu.be/VqaChgIlLTc?si=3aKRYRhf-xQ1v8WH #Limitless:LiveBetterNow #ChrisHemsworth #Season2Limitless #NatGeo #BenGordon #drummer #rockstarmusician #Australianrockband #ParkwayDrive #wellness #EdSheeran #paintolerance #cognitivehealth #Disney+ #Hulu           In Season 2 of the Ben Gordon, drummer for Australian super rock band Parkway Drive, re: his work with actor Chris Hemsworth on Season 2 of the series ‘Limitless: Live Better Now.' Behind the Kit: Ben Gordon Coaches Chris Hemsworth on ‘Limitless: Live Better Now’ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

COURAGE is a stirring short film from writer-director Eric Michael Hernandez that explores the power of cultural reclamation, generational legacy, and personal transformation through the lens of Filmmaker Hernandez, as it's based on his own life.  Set against the backdrop of hoop dancing—a vibrant and symbolic art form in the Native American culture. The film follows Mateo Ulibarri, the 2024 Teen World Hoop Dance Champion, as he navigates the pressures of performance and the deeper call to honor his heritage. Through Mateo’s journey, the film weaves in the voices and stories of Indigenous icons including: PJ Vegas, Terry Goedel, Pyet Despain (Potawatomi), winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef, who brings authenticity and advocacy to the film’s message of cultural empowerment. Courage premieres August 14th at the Hollyshorts Film Festival in L.A. in the Indigenous Block, at the TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRE || #6. TRAILER:  Courage, written and directed by Eric Michael Hernandez, a renowned Native American Hoop Dancer and filmmaker. — Eric Hernandez www.hollyshorts.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ESPN’s new six-part docuseries The Kingdom, directed by Kristen Lappas, dives deep into the meteoric rise and enduring dominance of the Kansas City Chiefs. Premiering August 14th on ESPN+ and Disney+, with the first two episodes airing on ESPN at 9 PM Eastern, the series offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the making of a modern NFL dynasty. TRAILER:  https://youtu.be/X2WI0POOFk4?si=pgZ-99Cl7Baykz7R #TheKingdom #KansasCityChiefs #NFL #NFL #ESPN #PatrickMahomes #AndyReid #Superbowl #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #Huntfamily #LamarHunt #KristenLappas Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guests: Ben Gordon, drummer for Australian superstar rock band Parkway Drive, chats about teaching A-list film star Chris Hemsworth how to play drums for the new season of ‘Limitless: Live Better Now.' Chris takes on three epic challenges to uncover science-backed ways we can all boost our health and wellbeing. The thrilling series returns for a second season August 15 on Disney+ and Hulu and August 25 on Nat Geo. Second guest is Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated producer and director Nicole London, to chat about her new film, "The Disappearance of Miss Scott." The film delves into the amazing life of movie star and classical pianist Hazel Scott, who's Hollywood career was totally erased during the McCarthy era. Limitless trailer with Chris Hemsworth:  https://youtu.be/CF9LnbtZpnI?si=CVUZwTfTuBc6wXSQ #ChrisHemsworth #ParkwayDrive #Bengordon #HazelScott #McCarthyism #TheDisapperanceofMissScott #NicoleLondon #blackfilms #LimitlessLiveBetterNow #Australianrockband #wellness #documentary #AmericanMastersPBS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Linda, Linda! writer-director Kiyan Agadjani imagines what might happen if Bonnie and Clyde broke up and grew old. The story follows 82-year-old Linda, a former bank robber who yearns for the thrill of her criminal past. When her old partner-in-crime, Tony, unexpectedly reappears, Linda faces a dramatic choice: rekindle their rebellious legacy with one last heist—or send him packing for good. The film makes it's L.A. premiere August 13th at the HollyShorts 21 Film Festival at 12 noon (Pacific) at the TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRE || AUDITORIUM #6. TRAILER:  https://vimeo.com/1057811976/0588c847ca?share=copy IG: @aghakiyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012863207072 #Linda,Linda #filmshort #Hollyshorts21FilmFestival #TCLChineseTheatre #KiyanAgadjani #BonnieandClyde #bankrobbers #bankheist Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s a Beautiful Day’ when TWO hit spin-offs of the iconic Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood series come together for the first time on PBS KIDS! Emmy-winning puppet series, Donkey Hodie, welcomes friends from Emmy-winning Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood for a new half-hour crossover special. Speak with co-executive producer of Donkey Hodie, Kristin DiQuollo, & supervising producer of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Chris Loggins chat about this crossover special airing on August 11th on PBS Kids. #DanielTigerVisitsDonkeyHodie #DonkeyHodiecrossoverspecial #PBSKids #Mr.Rogers #DanielTiger'sNeighborhood #SomeplaceElse #FredRogers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From bachelor show beginnings, to now legal winnings, we're catching up with reality TV personality Erica Rose. We first met Erica Rose on The Bachelor, where she made waves with her signature sparkle and bold personality. Now she’s back—not just as a reality star, but as a practicing attorney, a along with her husband Charles Sanders, and she's a mom. Erica brings her fans the latest that's going on in her life and career in this segment. www.rosesanderslaw.com #ericarose #thebacheloralum #bachelorpad #belowdecksailingyacht #rosesanderslawfirm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.