Matt is joined by IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond to discuss the massive summer at the box office, 'The Odyssey' being the highest grossing IMAX movie of all time, IMAX being openly for sale, why there aren't more true 70mm IMAX theaters, if there will be more, Infinity Vision, the cost of shooting a movie entirely in IMAX, and more (02:12). Matt finishes the show wit ... Show More
Aug 10
Fox Stands Up to the NFL, a Big Change to TV Ownership, and Ellison Commits to 30 Movies
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss why Fox is refusing to renegotiate their media rights deal with the NFL until their current deal expires after the 2029 season, the impact of the FCC repealing the local television ownership cap, and David Ellison’s contractual ... Show More
37m 23s
Mar 2022
"EXPOSED" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
SO. Matt and Bowen blacked out at the Critics Choice Awards and discuss what they remember, which leads into a discussion on how critics shape culture and what gets seen and heard by the masses. Also, how the CCAs are becoming the new Golden Globes, Jane Campion going good viral ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 2022
Burning Questions on Media: Streaming’s Summer of Hell, Movie Theater Woes, and CNN’s Risky Pivot
Today’s episode is about the entertainment and media industry’s tumultuous summer, the streaming wars, a come-to-Jesus moment for movie theaters, and a dramatic revamp at CNN—which tells a lot about the state of the news industry. My guest is Matt Belloni, host of the Ringer podc ... Show More
50m 16s
Dec 2024
"A Dárqueness But A Charm" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
Two high body count hair individuals sit down for a culture catch up! Matt and Bowen discuss the Golden Globe nominations, share thoughts on RHOP and RHOSLC, and participate in discourse on "the shooter." Also, Cristin Milioti praise, the end of an Eras Tour, the "flavors" of eac ... Show More
1h 6m
Feb 2023
Chris Pine, Rihanna, Celebrity Impressions w/ Matt Friend
Joining the Deux U classroom this week is accomplished impressionist and comedian, Matt Friend. We're discussing the week's hottest topics and getting into Matt's hilarious celebrity impressions: Topics discussed: Tom Cruise + Hayley Atwell Paul Mescal + Phoebe Bridgers Bad Bunny ... Show More
54m 46s
Feb 2022
“Sense Memory/Stanislavsky/Circle In The Square” (w/ Matt & Bowen)
Matt and Bowen convene to discuss the concept of a Night of a Thousand J. Lo’s, deep dive on Lady Gaga’s actor-forward Oscar campaign, perform Lisa Barlow’s hit mic monologue and debut Provincetown’s new theme song. Also, Viva Las Culturistas and ALSO Viva Las Vegas, as Matt prep ... Show More
1h 10m
Mar 2023
“Oscars And Other Things All At Once” (w/ Matt & Bowen)
It’s Hollywood’s Biggest Podcast Episode About A Night! Matt & Bowen join together to discuss the historic Everything Everywhere All At Once sweep, the Jamie Lee Curtis of it all, the Angela Bassett of it all, the concept of a “career Oscar”, Harley Quinn’s obvious manifestation ... Show More
1h 7m