On 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!Av Doug & Dirty A

On 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!Av Doug & Dirty A

On 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…Av Doug & Dirty A

In 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!Av Doug & Dirty A

It’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!Av Doug & Dirty A

On 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!Av Doug & Dirty A

It’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 This episode was recorded over two weeks in NOVEMBER, so forgive us for the out-of-date news.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!…

On 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……

On 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……

On 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 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…Av Doug & Dirty A

After 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 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!Av Doug & Dirty A

In 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.Av Doug & Dirty A

Episode 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!Av Doug & Dirty A

In 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……

On 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…Av Doug & Dirty A

In 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……

After 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…Av Doug & Dirty A

In 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…Av Doug & Dirty A

On 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……

In 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……

After 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:……

On 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!Av Doug & Dirty A

With 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……

After 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……

In 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……

In 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!Av Doug & Dirty A

Since 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……

The 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…Av Doug & Dirty A

As 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,……

On 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……

On 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……

On 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!Av Doug & Dirty A

With 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……

On 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……

After 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!Av Doug & Dirty A

Who 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!…

In 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……

HOLY 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……

On 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……

On 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…Av Doug & Dirty A

On 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……

Two 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……

Is 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…Av Doug & Dirty A

Three 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……

On 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……

We’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……

Does the Monopoly Man have a monocle, does Curious George have a tail, is it Chuckie Cheese or Chuck E. Cheese?? The boys go through those and many more as they discuss The Mandela Effect (false memories) with special guest Danielle (pronounced Dunyel by her brother Tom).Av HodgePodge

The boys say farewell to Fig as he leaves for an extended hiatus in Brazil; thankfully the Earth is flat so it’s just a quick flight. They discuss some unique things to do and not do while there (Hostels, McDonald’s, Sushi Steakhouses), Tom seems to be confused on which Amazon Fig will be near while he’s down there, and Danny ponders what he’ll do …