The Potential Podcast!

Three Cornetto flavors, three films, three men...the combo is one delicious trilogy packed with wit and tons of laughter. "Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz" and "The World's End" combine comedy with their unique genres as only Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost can. Chris and Taylor grab a pint to discuss the trilogy, the hilarious tropes, the social commentary and why these films have become fan favorites.

Chris and Taylor review the 1982 sci-fi horror film "The Thing" written by Bill Lancaster and directed by John Carpenter. A group of American researchers in Antartica are preyed upon by an alien life form that can assimilate and imitate organisms. The film stars Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David, Richard Masur, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Richard Dysart and Charles Hallahan.

Chris and Taylor review the new horror slasher film "Halloween Kills" written by Scott Teems, Danny McBride and David Gordon Green with direction by Green. Picking up right after 2018's "Halloween," Laurie Strode and her family are helped by the community of Haddonfield to once again survive against the brutal force that is Michael Myers. The film stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Will Patton, Andi Matichak, Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Longstreet, Dylan Arnold and James Jade Courtney/Nick Castle as The Shape.

In 1978 John Carpenter gave birth to a figure that would haunt every dark corner of our neighborhood...the Boogeyman...the Shape....Michael Myers! Chris and Taylor take a look under the mask at the film franchise that has lasted over 40 years and what the future may hold for this icon of Halloween.

Chris and Taylor review the second season of the AppleTV+ sports comedy-drama series "Ted Lasso" developed by Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly and Bill Lawrence. The show follows the continued struggles and triumphs of the English football team AFC Richmond led by the optimistic American coach Ted Lasso. The series stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Nick Mohammed, Juno Temple and Sarah Niles.

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new Disney +/Marvel Studios animated series "What If...?" created by A.C. Bradley and directed by Bryan Andrews. The series follows alternate timelines in the multiverse of the MCU under the eyes of the Watcher. The series features multiple voice actors including Jeffrey Wright, Samuel L. Jackson, Chadwick Boseman, Mick Wingert, Hayley Atwell, Ross Marquand, Chris Hemsworth and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Since the early 1920's Vampires have had quite the journey from the pages of literature to the many adaptations in film and television. Chris and Taylor grab some garlic and holy water to take a journey through the rules and lore that has evolved from the world of bloodsuckers. They will discuss their favorite films and television series and what might the future bring for the popular following of this classic creature of horror.

Chris and Taylor review the new Netflix crime thriller film "The Guilty" written by Nic Pizzolatto and directed by Antoine Fuqua. Based on the Danish film of the same name, the film follows a demoted LAPD officer working at a call dispatch center who gets wrapped up in an emergency phone call from an abducted woman. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Christina Vidal, Adrian Martinez with the voice talents of Riley Keough, Peter Sarsgaard, Eli Goree, Ethan Hawke, Bill Burr and Paul Dano.

Spoiler Review! Chris and Taylor suit up for a special double review of the Apple TV+ documentary "Being James Bond: The Daniel Craig Story" directed by Bailie Walsh and "No Time To Die" written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Carey Juji Fukunaga with Fukunaga directing. Marking the final film of Daniel Craig's tenure as James Bond, after retiring from MI6, Bond is recruited by the CIA to help track a kidnapped scientist which leads to a showdown with a powerful adversary. The film stars Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz and Ralph Fiennes.

As Daniel Craig takes his final bow as the titular secret agent it was time to enjoy a dry martini (shaken not stirred), get those fancy gadgets and take a look at the world of James Bond. Chris and Taylor discuss the literary origins of Ian Fleming, the incredible film franchise lasting nearly 60 years and what the future may hold for the one and only 007.