Michael Bumpus and Paul Moyer prep for Week 8 vs. the Bills at Lumen Field. Today’s show: High Level Preview (00:14), Opponent Preview with Sal Capaccio (10:05), Josh Jobe Interview (21:32), Around the NFL (32:21), Inside the Film Room (42:14), Michael Jerrell Interview (51:43), Talk that Talk (1:05:41), Final Thoughts/ Keys to Victory (1:15:21). S…

Send us a text Episode 488 "FROM" Actor: David Alpay (Jade) David Alpay is an immensely talented actor who currently plays Jade in the hit series "FROM". David and I talk about Jade's sarcasm, whether Jade has become a better person over the course of the series, are the residents/ hostages in FROM being mentally and physically affected by the wate…

Send us a text Episode 487 "Baywatch" Actor: Nicole Eggert Nicole joins me to talk about her life, career, battling cancer, the paparazzi being relentless after chemotherapy and so much more. Nicole Eggert launched her full-fledged acting career soon after appearing in some TV commercials. She began her acting career in 1979, where she portrayed th…

Michael Bumpus and Bryan Walters prep for Week 7 vs. Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today's show: Nehemiah Pritchett Interview (00:14), Falcons Preview (11:44), Mike Morris Interview (19:33), Around the NFL (31:10), High Level Preview (40:35), Inside the Film Room (51:10), Talk that Talk (1:01:58), Final Thoughts/ Keys to Victory (1:09:51). See …

Send us a text Episode 486 "FROM" Scott McCord Is all of FROM linked to Victor? Scott McCord joins me once again to talk about Season 3 of "FROM". Scott does an amazing job playing Victor. Scott talks about Victor and his unique childlike way about him and whether he was born that way or if it was caused by Drama. We also examine who has had a more…

Send us a text Episode 485 "RENO 911" Actor: Carlos Alazraqui You can meet Carlos at Rhode Island Comic Con on November 1st-3rd at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Carlos joins me to talk about his incredible voiceover work, RENO 911, Stand up comedy, fatherhood and much, much more. Carlos Alazraqui was not just the face of Deputy James Garcia o…

Send us a text Episode 484 "The Jeffersons" Marla Gibbs. Marla Gibbs is known for her iconic portrayal of "Florence Johnston" in "The Jeffersons". The Jeffersons is considered by many to be one the best shows in history. Marla's current project is a 20 minute short called Mildred 4 A Million. Mildred 4 A Million" is a 20-minute love letter to all t…

Michael Bumpus and Paul Moyer prep for Week 5 vs. Lumen Field. Today's show: High Level Preview (00:27), Opponent Preview (12:01), Dareke Young Interview (19:58), Pharaoh Brown Interview (30:10), Around the NFL (46:36), Inside the Film Room (51:15), Talk that Talk (1:02:59), Final Thoughts/ Keys to Victory (1:11:38). See omnystudio.com/listener for…

Send us a text Episode 483 "FROM" Actor: Ricky He Ricky He joins me again to talk about the captivating Season 3 of FROM. I find his character Kenny Liu to be the most captivating and resilient character on the show. Ricky and I discuss that Kenny has dealt with most adversity on the show (In the most shocking ways), Boyd memorizing cantonese is ma…

Send us a text Episode 482 "FROM" Actor: Catalina Sandino Moreno (Tabitha Matthews) Catalina joins me a second time to talk Season 3 of "FROM". "FROM" is one of the best, most intriguing shows in streaming right now. It is the "You have to see this show" of 2024. Catalina and I talk about her Academy Award Nomination in 2005 and if Cinema differs f…

Michael Bumpus and special guest host Bryan Walters prep for Week 4 vs. the Lions at Ford Field. Today’s Show: High Level Preview (00:15), Opponent Preview with Tim Twentyman (10:01), Drake Thomas Interview (22:10), Around the NFL (32:04), Tyrice Knight Interview (50:30), Inside the Film Room (1:01:44), Talk that Talk (1:09:56), Final Thoughts/ Key…

Send us a text Episode 481 "The King's Guard" Peter Ellis. Peter Ellis is a immensely popular for many of his viral moments as a member of the King's Guard. Peter and I discuss his adoption at 4 years old, his immense popularity, his many viral moments of kindness, what the King's Guard is and why he left. His affinity for animals and horses, worki…

Special guest hosts Jen Mueller and Jordan Babineaux prep for Week 3 vs. the Dolphins at Lumen Field. Today’s Show: Season Preview (00:22), Key Matchups (10:17), Christian Haynes Interview (16:32), Dee Williams Interview (30:00), Around the NFL (41:22), Seahawks Over/Under (51:18), Talk That Talk (1:00:57), and Final Thoughts/ Keys to Victory (1:10…

Send us a text Episode 480 "Quantum of Solace", "Narcos" and "Midnight Family" Actor: Joaquín Cosío Joaquín Cosío is one of the best actors on the planet. His work in Narcos alone is some of the best acting you will ever see on screen. It still gives me chills. Joaquin Cosío was born in Nayarit, Mexico. His training as an actor began in 1983 and ha…

Send us a text Episode 479 "Midnight Family", "Babylon" and "Saw X" Actors: Renata Vaca and Diego Calva Renata Vaca is a very talented actress who was just terrific in Saw X. Diego Calva is also a phenomenal actor stealing the show in "Babylon" along side Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt and Tobey Maguire. Both star in the intense and extremely watchable "…

Michael Bumpus and Paul Moyer prep for Week 2 vs. the Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Today's show: Season Preview (00:35), Opponent Preview (11:25), Jake Bobo Interview (20:56), Around the NFL (32:34), AJ Barner Interview (41:06), Inside the Film Room (53:08), Talk That Talk (1:05:12), Final Thoughts/ Keys to Victory (1:13:24). See omnystudio.com/li…

Send us a text Episode 478 "The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot" Actor: Nika King. King’s talents as a comedian and actor are versatile and dynamic. She is best known for her comedic abilities but in her new breakout role playing Leslie, on the Emmy winning HBO series Euphoria opposite Zendaya and Storm Reid, King showcases a much more dram…

Michael Bumpus and Paul Moyer prep for Week 1 vs. the Broncos at Lumen Field. Today’s show: Season Preview (00:39), Opponent Preview with The Denver Post’s Parker Gabriel (11:36), Brady Russell Interview (19:28), Around the NFL (29:17), Byron Murphy II Interview (41:03), Measuring Success in 2024 (53:12), Talk that Talk (1:00:02), and Final Thought…

Send us a text Episode 477 Director: Uwe Boll. Uwe Boll is a polarizing figure when it comes to filmmaking. Some fans find his work enjoyable, others believe the opposite. One thing is for sure, he is passionate about making movies. As a youth, he produced a number of short films on Super 8 and video. After short stints as guest auditor at Filmacad…

Send us a text Episode 476 "1408", "Escape Plan" and "Slingshot" Director: Mikael Håfström Jan Mikael Hafstrom is a Swedish filmmaker and screenwriter. He is widely recognized for making the 2003 film Evil, which earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Primarily a horror film director, he directed 1408 (2007) which…

Send us a text Episode 475 "Cobra Kai" Actor: Aedin Mincks (Mitch) Aedin joins the podcast for a second time to talk Cobra Kai, Mitch's heel turn and redemption, what he will miss most about Cobra Kai. We also talk about his experiences with Ralph, William and other cast members.. Aedin also has an interest and love for Stand up comedy and we hit o…

Send us a text Episode 474. "Cobra Kai" Actor: Dallas Young. Dallas joins me for a second time to talk all things "Cobra Kai" and Kenny. We break down how Kenny was done dirty in the first part of Season 6 by many people (including the writers), the infuriating Anthony LaRusso, Kenny's Arc, Kenny potentially joining Tori in Cobra Kai, the lack of r…

Send us a text Episode 473. "Cobra Kai" Actor: Brandon H. Lee The best part of Season 6 has been the emergence of "Kwon" who is sure to have a profound impact the rest of the way in Parts II and III of Cobra Kai. Kwon is portrayed by the very talented Brandon H. Lee. Brandon and I cover a lot of ground in this interview. We discuss his legendary na…

Send us a text Episode 472 Stranger Things and Orange is The New Black Actor: Catherine Curtin. Catherine Curtin is best known for her role as Claudia Henderson in Stranger Things and correctional officer Wanda Bell in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black. Catherine joins me to talk about her amazing career, her time on Stranger …

Send us a text Episode 471 Actor Damon Herriman. Damon Herriman is supremely talented actor known for his iconic portrayals of Charles Manson in both "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and "Mindhunter". He is also known for his Portrayal of "Dewey" in "Justified". Damon's most recent work "The Bikeriders" is one of the best movies of 2024. Damon and I…

Send us a text Episode 470 Cinematographer. M. David Mullen. Three time Emmy winning Cinematographer David Mullen stops by @mondaymorningcritic to talk about his career, projects and his journey. M. DAVID MULLEN, ASC studied filmmaking and cinematography at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), where he received his Master’s Degree. Since…

Send us a text Episode 469 "Sugar" Cinematographer: Richard Rutkowski. An active cinematographer whose work encompasses indie features, documentary, commercials, and major streaming productions, Richard is based in New York and also works extensively overseas. His photography on the first seasons of FX’s Cold War spy drama The Americans drew widesp…

Send us a text Episode 468. "A Tribe Called Quest" Ali Shaheed Muhammad. DJ/Producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad is a hip-hop icon. As one-third of legendary hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, his influence and impact on the musical landscape is still felt today. In April of 2024, "A Tribe Called Quest" was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. T…

Send us a text Episode 467 "Sweet Tooth" Actors: Christian Convery and Nonso Anozie. Christian Convery (Gus) joins me for a second time and Nonso Anozie also (Thomas) joins me to talk about the third and final Season of Sweet Tooth. They talk about what they will miss in the final season, the influence they've had on each other and Nonso's mentorsh…

Send us a text Episode 466. "Billy the Kid" Actor: Tom Blyth. In a recent interview, I had the chance to speak to the very talented Tom Blyth. Tom and I talk "Billy the Kid", Tom and Billy both having UK roots, Billy the Kid is much deeper than meets the eye, how Tom would end the show and the temptation for a Shawshank Redemption ending. Tom Keir …

Send us a text Episode 465. "Mindhunter" Composer: Jason Hill. Jason Hill is a multi-talented artist who has made a name for himself as an award-winning film composer, platinum-selling recording artist, record producer and mixer. Hill’s upcoming projects include; Apple TV+'s drama series Dark Matter, which premieres May 8th; and season 4 of Showtim…

Send us a text Episode 464 "Land of Bad" | "Thanksgiving" | Composer: Brandon Roberts. Composer Brandon Roberts joins me to talk about his work, (Thanksgiving, Land of Bad) Thomas Newman, composing music, John Williams, Awards and so much more. Emmy Award winning composer Brandon Roberts’ music can be heard all over the scoring world today. From th…

Send us a text Episode 463. "You Can't Run Forever" Actor: Isabelle Anaya. Isabelle Anaya stops by to talk her newest movie "You Can't Run Forever." She stars along side Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons. Isabelle plays Miranda. Miranda, a young woman already suffering from acute anxiety due to a past tragedy, faces a new terror when a serial kille…

Send us a text Episode 462 "Heat" | "The Last of the Mohicans" | "Manhunter" Cinematographer: Dante Spinotti. Dante Spinotti was born in Tolmezzo, Udine, in the northeastern Italian Region of Friuli. He began his career at RAI (Italian TV), before that he spent lot of time in Kenia as cinematographer for his uncle. In 1985, producer Dino De Laurent…

Send us a text Episode 461. "Joker" | "The Dark Knight Rises" | "The Long Game" Actor: Brett Cullen. You can currently find Brett Cullen in "The Long Game". In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game, were determined to learn how to play, so they created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas desert. …

Send us a text Episode 460. "Warrior" Actor: Chelsea Muirhead. Chelsea Muir portrays Yan Mi in the Max Original "Warrior". Chelsea was so much fun to speak with. She's refreshingly honest, funny, kind and a wonderful actor to boot. Chelsea Muirhead is a Filipino-Scottish actor from Toronto. After discovering her love of acting in high school, perfo…

Send us a text Episode 459. The Gentleman, The Covenant and Wrath of Man. Composer: Chris Benstead. Chris Benstead and Guy Ritchie have made one hell of a team the last few years. Academy and BAFTA award winner Chris Benstead, is a British composer with a distinct and captivating voice. His remarkable career spans a multitude of noteworthy projects…

Send us a text Episode 458. "PIG" Actor: David Knell. David can be seen as Chef Derek Finway in "Pig," opposite Nicolas Cage, answering the question, "Who has my pig?" Best known for his roles as a goofy, callow youth in films like Spring Break, Splash, Total Recall, and Turner and Hooch, David is a veteran in the industry with a career that spans …

Send us a text Episode 457 "American Rust" Showrunners: Dan Futterman and Adam Rapp. Dan Futterman is a two time Academy Award nominated writer. Having been nominated in 2006 for #capote and again in 2015 for #foxcatcher As an actor he has appeared along side #robinwilliams in #thebirdcage and #angelinajolie as Daniel Pearl in "A Might Heart" Adam …

Send us a text Episode 456. Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney. "American Rust" Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney stop by to talk about the gritty, intense world of "American Rust" (Prime Video). I think Maura Tierney offered me a job as a writer on "American Rust" for Season 3. I might take her up on it. Maura also talks about her work in The Iron Claw, …

Send us a text Episode 455. Toy Story 3 Actor: Emily Ricks. Emily and I talk about the impact of Toy Story 3, Playing Bonnie, Why Toy Story 3 hits hard and so much more. Get ready to dive into the magical world of Disney with actress Emily Ricks in this exclusive interview discussing Toy Story 3! 🌟 Watch as she reveals her passion for acting, unfor…

Send us a text Episode 454. "5lbs of Pressure" Director: Phil Allocco. Filmmaker Phil Allocco is a feature film and commercial writer/director. His work has garnered over 60 awards and nominations. He was one of the short-listed directors picked by Steven Spielberg from a world-wide search of over 12,000 directors for his US TV series ‘On the Lot’ …

Send us a text Taking a look at the 96th Academy Awards, Al Pacino having no time for nominees, Why is the Academy continuously forgetting people during In memoriam, Jimmy Kimmel's obsession with Donald Trump, Danny Devito, Arnold, John Cena, Lily Gladstone was completely ripped off, Why would anyone want to host an awards show, the biggest snubs i…

Send us a text Episode 453. "Cabrini" Actor: Patch Darragh. Cabrini, Succession, Sully, The Visit Patch Darragh joins me to talk about his career, his impressive filmography and his new release (March 8th) "Cabrini". Welcome, Patch Darragh! https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic #succession #juilliard #sully #angelstudios #movie #truestory #fyp #sho…

Send us a text Episode 452. Father and Son: Mario and Mandela Van Peebles. Legend Mario Van Peebles joins me to talk about his newest film "Outlaw Posse", New Jack City, his father and legend Melvin Van Peebles. We also joined by Mario's son, Mandela who is a wonderful actor in his own right who co-stars with his dad in "Outlaw Posse" Mario talks a…

Send us a text Episode 451. Actor: John Carroll Lynch. John Carroll Lynch is simply put, one of the best actors on the planet. His work as Twisty the Clown in #americanhorrorstory #ahs #fargo #thefounder and my personal favorite as Eastman in #thewalkingdead #twd put him in a catagory not occupied by many. I love this man and his work has meant so …

Send us a text Episode 450. "Stranger Things" Actor: Ted Chrest. Actor Ted Chrest joins me to talk "Stranger Things" and some of his other amazing credits. Ted is a United States Veteran (Air Force), Marshall University Graduate (BFA) and an LSU Graduate (MFA). Some of the things we discuss... 1. Filming Season 5 and did I guess a plot point? Vecna…

Send us a text Episode 449. "Ordinary Angels" Director: Jon Gunn Director Jon Gunn (American Underdog, Jesus Revolution, I Still Believe, The Case for Christ) talks his newest project "Ordinary Angels" Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who d…

Send us a text Episode 448. "The Dynasty: The New England Patriots. Director Matt Hamachek. Matt Hamachek is a talented director who has also directed "Tiger" (2021). The Dynasty: New England Patriots takes us inside the franchise’s 20-year journey, from the unique chemistry that fueled six Super Bowl wins to the internal strife that sparked a turf…

Send us a text Episode 447. Welcome Home, Franklin. Craig Schulz (Charles's Son) , Robb Armstrong and Raymond Persi. Sparked by the assassination of Martin Luther King, Franklin Armstrong was born in the Peanuts Universe on July 31, 1968. With the hope of promoting tolerance- Harriet Glickman a teacher contacted Peanuts creator Charles Schulz. The …