Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker
đŹ Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker is your go-to podcast for everything that keeps us entertained! This is the show where entertainment meets in-depth interviews, comedy, and the vibrant pulse of Southern California. Each week, actress, comedian, and Emmy Award-winning journalist Heather Brooker dives into entertainment headlines, chats with industry insiders, and explores canât-miss local events and theme park experiences in Southern California. We go beyond the headlines during conversations with newsmakers and add a fun, laid-back twist. Whether youâre a movie buff, a TV lover, looking for your next binge-worthy series, or just someone who wants to know whatâs happening in SoCal, this is the place for you!
Episodes
Awards season is heating up. On this episode of Entertain Me with Heather Brooker, Heather breaks down Golden Globes predictions and previews the biggest new movies hitting theaters this weekend, including Primate, Greenland 2: Migration, and Song Sun...
As wildfires continue to reshape Los Angeles, the entertainment industry is feeling the impact in deeply personal and professional ways. In this special report, Heather Brooker takes a closer look at the artists who lost everything, lost filming locations, halted productions, and what these disasters mean for Hollywood’s future in Southern California.
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The entertainment industry is undergoing a major transformation, and Patrick Caligiuri, better known as Producer Patrick on social media, is watching it unfold in real time. In this episode, he breaks down the current state of Hollywood, the growing influence of artificial intelligence, and why vertical short-form video...
Mindy Cohn is thriving, and we love to see it. In this candid conversation, the beloved actress opens up about her experience on Apple TV+’s Palm Royale, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from working alongside an all-star cast including Kristin Wiig, Allison Janney, Laura Dern, and Carol Burnett, and what it’s really like to be a working actor decad...
With New Year’s Day just around the corner, Mark Leavens, President of the Tournament of Roses, joins us to preview the iconic Rose Parade. From what’s new this year to how organizers prepare for everything from perfect sunshine to rare rainy forecasts, Leavens shares behind-the-scenes insights into the teamwork, tradition, and planning that bring this world-famous parade to life—no matter the weather.
On this festive episode of Entertain Me with Heather Brooker, Heather Brooker is joined by special guests Chris Brooker and Channing Brooker for a fun, family-style breakdown of the best movies to watch this holiday weekend.
Whether you’re heading to the theater to watch the new Timothée Chalamet flick Marty Supreme or staying cozy on the couch,...
This week on Gary and Shannon, KFI's Heather Brooker breaks down the biggest movies hitting theaters right now. From the epic return to Pandora in Avatar: Fire and Ash, to the raw, stand-up-driven comedy Is This Thing On, and the twisty psychological thriller The Housemaid, it’s a wid...
Heather Brooker is breaking down the latest from the box office during her weekly entertainment hit on Gary and Shannon. She previews new releases Atropia and Dust Bunny, two very different films making noise with critics.
Heather also delivers a glowing review of Jay Kelly, the new George Clooney–Adam Sandler film that ...
On this episode of Entertain Me with Heather Brooker, Heather joins Shannon on Gary and Shannon (Gary's on vacation!) to dive into the holiday movie season—from cozy classics to the newest releases lighting up your watchlist. She also unpacks the excitement around Merrily We Roll Along and what fans can expect as t...
Celebrate the return of Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood! KFI entertainment reporter Heather Brooker talks with Stephen Siercks, Senior Director of Entertainment Production at USH. We're taking you inside the Wholiday festivities, from the towering Grinchmas tree to the nightly snowfall, storytime with Cindy-Lou Who, and a live meet-and-greet with the mean green one himself. Hear what’s new for 2025, the best times to...
Entertainment research powerhouse Kevin Goetz, founder and CEO of Screen Engine, reveals behind-the-scenes strategies Hollywood uses to create hit films. Goetz breaks down insights from his new book, How to Score in Hollywood: Secrets to Success in the Movie Business, explaining how audience testing, smart budgeting, and data-driven storytelling shape ...
KFI's entertainment reporter Heather Brooker breaks down the biggest new releases hitting theaters this weekend — from the pulse-pounding action of Predator: Badlands, to the psychological thrills of Christy, and the haunting heartbreak of Die My Love. Hear what’s worth your bucks, and what might be better le...
Music’s biggest night is coming to Los Angeles. From Soundgarden and Outkast to Cyndi Lauper, The White Stripes, Joe Cocker, and Salt-N-Pepa, the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony celebrates the spirit of rock — in all its forms.
KFI's Heather Brooker sits down with John Sykes, President of iHeartMedia Entertainment Enterprises and Chair of the Rock and Roll Hal...
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Plus, AMC Theatres is honoring the late Diane Keaton with a special retrospective of her most beloved films. Heather shares whatâs worth your time, what mi...
But there are signs of a rebound thanks to Californiaâs newly expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program, which has already approved 22 new projects â most of them set to film in the...
Then, we unpack the true-crime caper Roofman starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst. And revisit the bold revival of Kiss of the Spider Woman starring J...
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