Entertaining the Idea

Anthony 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 Power of  the Dog Spotlight: Tony: Hell and Gone Podcast John: Warby Parker

In 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, Website Show Notes: The Office Being the Ricardos Peacemaker Send Questions for Anthony- Twitter, Email Vox Articles Discussed- Enduring effects of Trama ; Legacyquel Spotlight: JMac- Letterboxd App Anthony- Everyday App

In 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 – Jesus Walk - Kanye - LYRICS – Love Lockdown- Kayne - LYRICS – Ultralight Beam - Kanye - LYRICS – Through the Wire - Kanye - LYRICS Tony Songs: – Peppas- Farruko – Midnight Love- Girl in Red – Whiskey Hand- Chestnut Grove – This Magic Moment- The Drifters – 1201- Swilson

In 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 Woodstock 99 Suicide Squad 2 Peacemaker Batman

In 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- Inventing David Geffen ; David Foster Off the Record

This 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 the Idea- Twitter Follow Tony - Instagram, Twitter, Website Follow John- Twitter, Website Show Notes: Mare of Easttown Mare of Eastown Shooting location vs Setting location: Phoenixville, PA vs Delaware County, PA Ferral Detective Archer Bourne Supremacy Edgar Wright - What Makes a Perfect Car Chase Ronin, Fast & Furious Franchise, Mission Impossible, Knight & Day, Matrix Reloaded

In 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

In 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.

In 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 Follow Tony - Instagram, Twitter, Website Follow John- Twitter, Website Show Notes: Thich Nhat Hanh Bloodline Ben Mendelsohn The Boys Karl Urban The Bourne Supremacy Dredd Amazon spending $425 million on season one of LOTR Mistborn Spotlight: John: Harvest Snaps Tony: Loveless Table Read

In 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: Chillhop Radio - Walking Raccoon; LofFi Hip Hop- Study Girl David Hayter Flash Crossover  How Star Wars was Saved in the Edit Marcia Lucas Spotlight John- Hydro Flask Tony- Dueling Scars

In 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

In 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.

In 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 Builds a PC Step Up Hard Rain Hurricane Heist Oceans 11  Now You See Me Mission Impossible Kingsmen Tinker Taylor Solider Spy Bourne Supremacy Atomic Blonde James Bond (Daniel Craig Series) Spotlight: John- Focused Work App Tony- Lovecraft Country- HBO Series

In 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 his latest story. Luckily he has Tony to talk him through with some sage advice.  Show Notes:  Top Podcast personality, Joe Budden, leaving exclusive Spotify deal  Atomic Blonde  Old Guard  LALA Land  DC Fandome  Batman Trailer (Robert Pattinson)  Spotlight Tony: Topo Chico  John: Fantasy Football Interrupted

In 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 (TV Series) The Last Dance

In 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

In 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 from racial justice to the pandemic, two once in a generation events that have overlapped at the same time. How will this affect the creative process and output from film and television studios and networks, both in the short and long term?  Show Notes:  Kipo and The Age of the Wonderbeasts  Westworld Season Three  The Irishman  Netflix purchase of the Egyptian Movie Theater   Grauman's Egyptian Theatre  Deadwood  Spotlight: Smothered ; Reddit

In 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 National Bail Fund Donations How to be a Good White Ally How to Reform Police Violent Protest aren’t the Story, Police Violence Is 11 movies that confront American racism Unsolved Mysteries Get Shorty Space Force Just Go With It Uncut Gems Parting Wise Words: Herman Munster circa 1965

In 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-hyphen lifestyle, from the positive and negative aspects, and John gets vulnerable discussing to our feelings on being Muti-hypenates. Show Notes: The Magicians Four Brothers F1: Drive to Survive Senna Lynn Shelton Overcast Joe Rogan to Spotify Justice League on HBOMax Lore Podcast Spotlight: Loveless Exponent Creativedifferences.co

In 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 he's learned over the years about techniques and understandings of comedy, and how he's applied it to his writing of scripts. Show Notes: Waco Mindhunter David Fincher Andrew Domnik Carl Franklin House (Pilot) Boardwalk Empire (Pilot) Tom Cruise in Space! Mission: Imposible - Ghost Protocol Mission: Impossible - Rouge Nation The Comedy Store- Belly Room Flappers Burbank Rodney Dangerfield Spotlight: Studio C Team Deakins Podcast 1917