ARTIST vs. MOGUL takes a major figure from pop culture and reduces their life and career down to a single binary: is this person an artist or a mogul? Dan Foster, Joel Sinensky, and Josh Whitaker will tackle this debate each episode, determining once and for all what lies deep in the souls of all your favorite celebrities.
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Taylor Swift started off as a country singer, but those days seem very far away. She now reigns over the music industry as one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, selling out stadiums, dominating the charts, and turning her very public heartbreaks into very popular songs. She has also, every now and then, found herself at the center of a massiv…
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It is very likely that Steven Spielberg has directed at least one of your favorite movies. he has been at the top of Hollywood for decades, has own every award, and he most likely lives in a nicer house than your or I have ever seen. But even though he may have nothing left to prove in his life or his career, there is still one lingering question: …
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Eminem has been called nearly everything throughout his career: an icon, a homophobic monster, the best-selling rap artist of all time, a washed-up has-been, a poet, a pop star, a battle rapper, a drug addict. As he himself claims, he is whatever you say he is. But even with one of the most talked-about artists in the history of music, one question…
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There Will Be 6 Years and 300 Episodes. Joel Sinensky returns for one last podcast, live from my parent’s backyard! In the final episode of TWBS, we discuss how our lives have changed since sitting down to record Episode 001 exactly six years before. We also look back on my Top 10 of 2010 to see if anything holds up, as well as how the industry has…
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There Will Be Westerns. Mike Dawson and I talk about the most manly and badass of all films genres: The Western. Hear our take on classic Clint Eastwood moments, new attempts at the genre, and what we’d do if we lived in the Wild West. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp3: There Will Be Spoilers, Episode 299…
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There Will Be Our Favorite/Only Movies of 2015. Robbie Starr is back for one last podcast to discuss the favorite films we saw last year… or in Robbie’s case, the only movies he saw last year. Together we create a comprehensive Top 10 Films that are worthy of your eventual Netflix dollars. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp…
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There Will Be Movie Moments That Ruined My Life. Jeff Newman returns to discuss why movies do nothing but raise our expectations and set us up for disappointment. Hear our paranoid delusions on some classic movie cliches brought to life, as well as why we’re struggling to give up our dreams of Oscar glory. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link …
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There Will Be A Night On The Town. Gary Smith and I relive our glory days of bar hopping and harassing Uber drivers. Drink along as we discuss everything from the multi shot pre-party, to the killer moves on the dance floor, to the inevitable Hype-fueled beer pong games at the end of the night. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to downlo…
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There Will Be Rivalries. Justin Haacke returns to discuss our world of intense rivalries; whether it’s in politics, sports, music, or movies/TV. Tupac vs. Biggie… Democraps vs. Republitards… Homer Simpson vs. Ned Flanders… who comes out on top?? Download this week’s TWBS and find out! Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp3: Th…
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There Will Be Holiday Spirit (or lack thereof). Brett Rader returns to discuss our family traditions, spending too much money on gifts, and the day I stopped believing in Santa Claus. We also chat about the holiday essential movies, and why we’re both terrible Jews. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp3: There Will Be Spoiler…
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There Will Be #Krocktoberfest2015, Part 2. Ooooooh boy… you though Monday’s episode was a shit-show? Two hours, a nap, and several shots later, Chandler, Austin, and I reconvened to finish our horror movie marathon discussion. This time we focus on the terrible film we watched in the interim, as well as our experiences at Universal Studios’ Hallowe…
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There Will Be #Krocktoberfest2015, Part 1. Chandler and Austin return to discuss our annual horror movie marathons. In Part 1, we largely focus on the first half of the month, including the most controversial film of the season. Also boobies. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp3: There Will Be Spoilers, Episode 292…
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There Will Be More Horror Scenarios. Chris Laxamana returns for one last round of Good News-Bad News, only this time the tables are flipped. Listen as we attempt to out do each other in a battle of wits to survive the most terrifying scenarios imaginable… from killer clowns, to forgotten wedding anniversaries. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save L…
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There Will Be Golf. My Dad is back to chat with me about our experiences playing golf together when I was growing up. We also discuss his thoughts on pro golfers like Tiger Woods, why he plays from the ‘forward tees’, and the time he apparently assaulted my grandpa. Stay tuned for a big announcement at the end of the show! Click to stream, or Right…
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There Will Be Battlestar. Caelan Biehn returns to discuss his recent binge-watching of the latest incarnation of Battlestar Galactica. Hear our season by season recap, and understand our mutual obsession of one of the greatest TV shows ever made. Don’t listen to the nerdy nay-sayers, you do not know what you’re missing. Click to stream, or Right Cl…
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There Will Be Yet Another Fall Movie Preview. Matt Schulman calls in for his 3rd tenth appearance in order to discuss the remaining batch of exciting films to come out in 2015. We also get into a heated debate about some recent horror movies, and chat about a lil’ something you may have heard of called “Star Wars”. Click to stream, or Right Click+S…
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There Will Be Kanye. Joel Sinensky finally gets to do a hip-hop episode! Hear our thoughts on the artistry, controversy, and the entire Kanye West discography- including samples of our favorite tracks. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp3: There Will Be Spoilers, Episode 287Oleh ThereWillBeSpoilers
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There Will Be XXX. Brett Rader is back to discuss many things… namely porn, poison, and bowling. We also chat about roman numerals, and of course give an in-depth analysis of the Vin Diesel extreme-sports-athlete-turned-superspy classic. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp3: There Will Be Spoilers, Episode 286…
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There Will Be Disneyland. Robbie Starr and the lovely Paepin join me for a podcast about the Happiest Place on Earth. We also talk about the Dark Side of Disney, the surprisingly psychedelic rides for kids, and whether or not the Fast Passes actually help you out. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp3: There Will Be Spoilers,…
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There Will Be Outside Lands. Julie Taylor returns to relive our epic weekend in San Francisco. Hear all about the Music, Beer, Food, Wine and Art Festival, as well as trips to the first aid tent, obnoxious Lyft drivers, and a terrible housing experience. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp3: There Will Be Spoilers, Episode 2…
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There Will Be ‘Murica! Justin Haacke returns to celebrate our country’s birthday the only way we know how: a slightly offensive, mostly inebriated oral history. Not to be confused with / sued by Drunk History, we tried to focus on our country’s story through the lens of our favorite historical movies. THERE WILL BE SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE. That’s …
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There Will Be Fatherhood. Sean Novak is the only close friend of mine who has a kid. We talk about the first six months of raising a kid, and also save time to discuss the best and worst movie dads. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp3: There Will Be Spoilers, Episode 282Oleh ThereWillBeSpoilers
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There Will Be Carolla. Adam Carolla chats with me about his path to success despite all the odds. With the boss’s permission, enjoy this episode of his motivational podcast “Take A Knee”, where Adam asked ME to interview HIM. It was definitely a nerve-wracking but fun experience to sit down one on one without distraction and get the Ace Man’s take …
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There Will Be Magic. Jeff Newman returns to chat about our shared obsession over ILLUSIONS such as sleight of hand, levitation, and mind control. We also discuss Harry Potter, black magic, the Magic Castle, Magic the Gathering, Magic Johnson, and Magic Mountain. Though we did somehow manage to forget about Houdini. #magicfail. Click to stream, or R…
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There Will Be Another Summer Movie Preview. Brett Rader returns to chat with me about this summer’s upcoming Blockbuster season. I complain a lot about CGI, and Brett brings up a few indie comedies as well. Also listen for a SUPER SPECIAL SURPRISE SELEBRITY VOICEMAIL!!! Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp3: There Will Be Spo…
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There Will Be Gambino. Gary Smith returns for another rap-themed podcast, this time about the supremely talented and enigmatic Childish Gambino. We play some of our favorite tracks, recall great moments from his live shows, and tackle his entire discography (along with all the bizarre art projects that go along with it). If you’ve never heard of hi…
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There Will Be Concerts. Mike Dawson returns to trade epic concert-going experiences that include talking polar bears, hippopotamus scientists, fake riots, projectile vomit, and South American bus trips. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp3: There Will Be Spoilers, Episode 277Oleh ThereWillBeSpoilers
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There Will Be Hoarding. Kevin Coger talks to me about growing up in a cluttered home. I share my own thoughts about life with extremely messy roommates, and we both discuss our obsession with the highly addictive show that chronicles the most extreme cases of people who refuse to let go. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp3:…
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There Will Be Nickelodeon. Chris Laxamana returns to discuss our earliest TV obsession: 90s Nickelodeon Shows. Together we discuss the network- nay, lifestyle- that dominated kid pop culture. We touch on everything from the NickToons to SNICK to Nick Junior… slime, gak, floam, the game shows, our earliest celebrity crushes… honestly it’s hard to be…
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There Will Be Marvel. Colin Fitzpatrick and Ryan Davis chat with me about the Marvel Universe. With a seemingly never-ending amount of films, TV shows and comics, Marvel is quickly taking over our entire pop culture landscape. Colin and Ryan share their in-depth knowledge of all your favorite characters, how all the stories are linked, and what we …
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There Will Be Science. Rob Starr the Science Czar enlightens me with all of his scientific knowledge. We chat about everything from The Theory of Everything, to why Ouiji boards are (most likely) complete bullshit. Other topics of discussion include space travel, X-men mutations, global warming, string theory, and whether or not that stupid dress i…
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There Will Be Cruise Ships. Drew Coolidge just spent four months doing sketch and improv comedy on the high seas. We chat about his experiences with the cast, crew and tourists, and how he coped from going stir crazy for all that time. Later we discuss the times I took a Disney Cruise as a kid, and the movies that feature cruises gone wrong. Click …
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There Will Be Oscars. Joel Sinensky returns to lend his Oscar-picking expertise for this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. Together we discuss actors with low self-esteem, why nobody understands the screenwriting awards, and if Birdman or Boyhood walk away with the top prizes. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp3: There Will B…
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There Will Be Potpourri. Brett Rader is back to discuss a myriad of random topics: the Super Bowl and its terrible commercials, Valentine’s Day plans, the early days of TWBS, improv games, and more. Brett also pitches me another Half-Baked Idea, and we play a round of Defend Your DVD Collection. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to downl…
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There Will (Always) Be Britain. Alex Pearlman makes her TWBS debut to discuss life since relocating to London. Knowing absolutely nothing about the country other than what I’ve seen in movies, I speak to her about my list of ‘British Stuff’: bad teeth, pub culture, and the slang terms you need to know. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As t…
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There Will Be Manly Movies. Jeff Fox returns to list off the Top 10 Manliest Movies of All Time– or more accurately, the Top 20. Spoilers abound in this week’s episode as we discuss what it means to be a man, and how it’s captured on film. From classic coming of age stories, to over-the-top testosterone-fests, we got ya covered during this week’s e…
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There Will Be Rich Man Poor Man. Dan Erickson is back to talk about what we would do with tens of millions of dollars. In the second half we come to terms with how we’d live a life of complete poverty. Along the way we also discuss Disneyland’s exclusive Club 33, taking hallucinogenics in Peru, and the freeing power of being a river hobo. PS- we sp…
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There Will Be Controversy. Chris Paschall returns for an extended episode about controversial issues, and people’s insane reactions to satire. Topics include the recent Charlie Hebdo shooting, the release of The Interview, the MPAA, artists like Banksy and Andy Warhol, having sex with prostitutes in video games, and lots of other stuff that ALMOST …
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There Will Be The Best Films of 2014. Former roommates Chandler, Austin and Gary help count down the best films of 2014. We each picked our Top 5, and we also discussed the films we’re looking forward to most in the year ahead. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp3: There Will Be Spoilers, Episode 265…
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There Will Be Tom Cruise. Robbie Starr and I share our thoughts on one of the most iconic living actors today– from his immense film catalogue, to rumors of his homosexuality, to who would win in a fight against the ghost of Philip Seymour Hoffman. Robbie also introduces a new movie game, which I did surprisingly well at. Click to stream, or Right …
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There Will Be Survival. Justin Haacke and I talk about man vs. nature films, and the stories that depict how much humans are willing to sacrifice to survive. We also share our own sorta-near-death experiences, and try to figure out who would last longer in a cannibalistic scenario. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp3: There…
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There Will Be Stupid Holiday Songs That Are Actually Smart. Andrew Fox returns with his keyboard, just in time for the holidays! This time around we discuss which kitschy tunes have redeeming qualities, the Classic Christmas Songs I personally hate, and the 22-minute song that nobody wants to hear. Along the way, Andrew saves Hanukkah by spicing up…
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There Will Be Wine Tasting. Julie Taylor returns to discuss our weekend of wine tasting in Solvang. We chat about the strange people we met, the delicious wines we drank, and the lousy hangovers that followed. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download mp3: There Will Be Spoilers, Episode 261…
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There Will Be Ray. Ray Oldhafer chats with me about his closest near-death experiences, growing up with Carolla, and where he got his fashion sensibilities. We also discuss his favorite movies, books, and guns, and answer the age old question of whether ’tis better to shit or piss thine own pants. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to dow…
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There Will Be The Future. Joel Sinensky and I hypothesize about what will happen in our lifetimes and beyond. We also discuss our favorite versions of the future as told in film, what the difference is between machines and robots, and why the iPatch will most certainly be the next big thing. Click to stream, or Right Click+Save Link As to download …
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There Will Be A Winter Movie Preview. Brett Rader and I are here to help you figure out how to spend your precious film-going dollars. We also discuss the films we explicitly do NOT want to see, whether or not the last Hobbit movie will drive me to insanity, and why we’re already tired of Reese Witherspoon. It makes me sad that I have to apologize …
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There Will Be #Krocktoberfest2014. Chandler Krock returns to discuss the one-a-day horror fest he and I participate in every year. His brother Austin also joins for many spoilers, and many reviews of creepy films that range from the Universal Monster classics to the slightly (mostly) rapey indie flicks of the last few years. There Will Be Spoilers,…
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There Will Be The Shining. Bobo Boys Caelan Biehn, Chris Laxamana, and Gary Smith return for an in-depth analysis of The Shining– a film only half the guys had seen, and one of whom still had to finish. We also discuss the various between-the-lines meanings found in the doc ‘Room 237’, and Caelan tells a spooky ghost story. There Will Be Spoilers, …
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There Will Be Witches. Julie Taylor, girlfriend and first time guest, helps me get the Halloween spirit going with a conversation about everything from witch movies to Wiccan hippies. We also discuss the problems with wizards, and the handful of Witch TV shows Julie enjoys while I read my Entertainment Weekly on the couch. There Will Be Spoilers, E…
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There Will Be Obvious Titles. Robbie Starr returns to discuss movies where the title tells you everything you need to know. We also chat about the opposite: movie titles that serve no other purpose than to confuse the hell out of you. There Will Be Spoilers, Episode 254Oleh ThereWillBeSpoilers
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