Continuing the conversation with Beccz celebrating 50 years of HBO on our TVs and new G devices. For part two - we hop thru the library of HBO’s hits, misses and personal favorites in the comedy, drama and dramedy categories. (Sorry to say we didn’t fit in documentaries and limited series. HBO is prolific!) We hit some fan faces and deep cuts before tackling some of the more recent offerings. Then we take a quick look at what’s coming up on the platform. When it comes to original programming HBO is the king, and it’s not particularly close.

Back at it with the return of Beccz to celebrate 50 years of HBO on our TVs and now devices. On part one - because how do you fit 50 years into one pod, we discuss our earliest memories of Home Box Office, some of the early shows, the prime era of cable television and the iconic shows of HBO. Of course that leaves lots of room for the trademark deep dives and diversions - though sadly had to leave a great one out about the Fast and Furious franchise. And if we don’t mention some of your favorites - don’t worry we pack a LOT into next weeks part 2. So thanks for listening and look out for that one.

This week we enlist the help of returning guest Libby B to put on a hazmat suit and dive deep into the strange scary world of Alex Garland and his evil A24 cinematic universe creations, Ex Machina, Annihilation and MEN. Super spoiler filled dissections of WTF proportions, which is completely on par for the world of Alex Garland. Maybe you’ve seen these movies. Maybe you haven’t. Consider this a blueprint and to paraphrase Jay Z - Am I telling you to see these? NO! We did that so hopefully you don’t have to go through that. LOL. Enjoy. But be warned it’s a wild one!

After a very brief intro acknowledging the not very surprising, but still shocking repeal of Roe v. Wade, it’s part two of the conversation with Frances - further breaking down the superstardom, mythology and movies of Tom Cruise. Same trademark deep dives, diversions, analysis and silliness - but a little bit more shiny and weird like the catalog of movies and this millennium in general that we cover in the Y2K era. Lots of sci-fi, interesting role choices and Ethan Hunt DEALING in 5 of the 6 (soon to be 7 and then 8) Mission Impossible movies. So strap in cause we’re still feeling the need for speed and CRUISING Y2K BABY!!!

Back at it with a birthday episode featuring the return of Frances to celebrate the recent success and career of one of our favorite actors, Tom Cruise - arguably the biggest movie star of all time. Lots of trademark deep dives, diversions, analysis and silliness - on topics ranging from celebrity to Vietnam to the elephant in the room, Scientology. So if you’re a fan like us. Enjoy. If you’re a hater, get ready to hate! Cause we’re CRUISING BABY!!!

Excited once again to be joined by another brand new special guest, my CLT homegirl Beccz. And we are talking about Netflix in all of its iterations, successes and challenges as one of its major shows leaves, another returns and the company decides to pivot at a critical point in its history. As usual expect all kinds of deep dives, diversions, insights and jokes as we get into the thick of things…Phrankly Speaking style of course. Reel Talk!

After another heartbreaking soul crushing mass shooting in an elementary school that killed 19 children and 2 adults, its time for a break from the REEL Talk to get REAL. We find ourselves shocked but not surprised by this cycle of violence in America. But this is who we are. This is what we are. And if it’s unacceptable. So if standing on the soapbox is what needs to be done. Phrankly Speaking so be it! The soapbox it is. Cause we can’t keep doing this. This probably isn’t for everyone, so you can hold off till next week when it’s hopefully back to movies and pop culture. But we need to talk about this. And we need to hear some hard truths. It’s ok, to not be ok. And none of this is OK. Also : Strong language warning.

Excited to be joined by a special guest Lacey J, calling in all the way live from the tropical Oasis of Minnesota (SKOL!), to induct the first movie into the Movies Bros Love HOF by shattering the first rule of Fight Club. Cause we DEFINITELY are definitely diving into a seminal masterpiece of 1999 - and talking in depth about Fight Club in all its brilliance and dark, heavy themes. Fantastic convo!

Did someone say broke rappers, the club, invisible cars, hidden doors, rainbow pianos, alligator man, Florida Man, whiteface, blackface, and lemon pepper wings wet!?!?! It can only be one thing…THE ATLANTA ON FX episode - broken down in all its comedy, drama, surrealism and even horror, by yours truly and brand new guest to the pod Monique. (Whoop whoop!!!) An ode to the brilliance of one of the best series in entertainment history. All facts! No cap!

Digging in the crates for NFL Draft Day with a lost episode recorded almost one year ago today on last years Draft Day with Cuzzo Geez! Unlike this year which is lacking buzz especially at the QB position, last year was a loaded draft filled with high end QB prospects and LOTS of drama including my 49ers who moved up to 3 to draft their QB of the future and had the NFL world on the edge of their seat. We break down the 49ers drama, the top QBs, the Aaron Rodgers drama, the effect Covid had on the NFL (and NBA), the NFC least, and so much more. And now a year later we can see just how sterling our NFL analysis was, especially compared to some of the hacks that somehow get paid to do this for a living. But first I have to give a special shoutout to Cuzzo Geez favorite actor of all time, that just dropped yet another banger to add to the unbearable weight of massive bangers he’s made over years! Happy Birthday Week Cuzzo!!!! Enjoy!