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This week we’re talking love triangles and existential reflections on life in a double header episode. First up, Zach asks if Celine Song’s “Materialists” is a rom-com blast from the past, or something else entirely? (30:30) Then, Johnny dives into Mike Flanagan’s “The Life of Chuck” to ponder the meaning of life (47:16).  

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Zach and Johnny are asking you to trust us… one… last… time. It’s time for “Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning,” one of our most highly-anticipated films of the year. We are diving deep into Tom Cruise’s farewell to Ethan Hunt (17:54).

Plus, we’re joined by The Entity itself to look back on the “Mission: Impossible” franchise as a whole through an “M:I” Draft! (1:01:30)

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The MCU is back, but is it on its last legs? Zach is breaking down what’s being called a “return to form,” but is “Thunderbolts*” really a step up? (37:48) Plus, the guys dive deep into the second batch of “Andor” Season 2 episodes (21:21), and Zach weighs in on the biggest flop of the week: “Another Simple Favor” (4:48). 

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Zach and Johnny are returning to a galaxy far, far away to break down the first three episodes of “Andor” Season 2 (26:20) and look back on “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” 20 years later (11:18). Plus, Zach weighs in on the casting announcements for the “Hunger Games” prequel “Sunrise on the Reaping” (16:20). 

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Zach and Johnny are back and breaking down the biggest movie of the year, Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” (38:26). Plus, the guys discuss the ridiculousness of Nathan Fielder’s second season of “The Rehearsal” (2:32) and dive into the dramatic start of “The Last Of Us” Season 2 (18:52).

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This week on the pod we’re checking in on the spring TV landscape, which, if we’re being honest, is doing all the heavy lifting this year so far.

We’ve got a full rundown of what’s been keeping our screens hot. We’re talking “The Studio” (59:02), a who’s who of Hollywood inside jokes in the best way. “The Righteous Gemstones” are back and in midseason form, praise be (1:11:52)! The girls are fightingggg on “Hacks” (52:36), and “The ...

It’s time to take another Bong hit. Director Bong Joon-ho is back with his first film since 2019’s Best Picture winner “Parasite,” and Zach and Johnny are diving deep into “Mickey 17” (45:10).

But first, it’s time to catch up on all the bangers Apple TV+ is dropping, from “Severance” Season 2 (24:26) to “The Studio” (36:23) and beyond.

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It’s draft season! Zach and Johnny are joined by Jake Lawler for The 2025 Movie and TV Draft, where the guys break down all the biggest releases on the calendar this year. 

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It’s not every day your brother goes on “Jeopardy!” In this case, Zach’s brother, Drew Goins, went on twice, winning last week’s Second Chance Competition. In this episode, Drew stops by the podcast to talk all things “Jeopardy!" including his viral Tinder-Grindr mix-up, his Taylor Swift redemption, and his epic comeback in the final.

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It’s time to officially close out 2024 with one final ranking, as Zach and Johnny share their favorite movies of the year. First, Johnny recaps his travels to Europe (3:10), before the guys dive into what kind of year 2024 was at the theater (12:40). Then, Zach and Johnny share their Top 10 Movies of 2024 (26:23). 

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That’s a wrap on 2024! Zach is joined by Avery Thompson, managing editor of TV Insider’s Swooon.com, to break down all the biggest and best shows of 2024. First, Zach and Avery establish what kind of TV year 2024 was (7:10), before getting into some of the year’s biggest flops (17:55). Then it’s time for honorable mentions (26:56) and the Top 10 TV Shows of 2024 (31:25). Finally, as we turn to 2025 what shows are on Zach and Avery’...