Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker

Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker

🎬 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 can’t-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 you’re a movie buff, a TV lover, looking for your next binge-worthy series, or just someone who wants to know what’s happening in SoCal, this is the place for you!

Episodes

September 26, 2025 • 14 mins
Comedian/host Heather Brooker breaks down the biggest entertainment stories of the week on KFI’s Gary and Shannon Show. From the emotional new Paul Thomas Anderson film One Battle After Another and family-friendly fun with Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, to Jimmy Kimmel’s return to Sinclair stations and other major headlines in TV, film, and streaming—Heather has the scoop!

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Get ready to Geek Out! LA Comic Con is back! In this episode, KFI's Heather Brooker gives you a front-row seat to all the excitement at LA Comic Con 2025. From celebrity appearances straight out of the Marvel Universe, and fan-favorite panels to gaming, anime, and cosplay, we’ve got the inside scoop. CEO Chris DeMoulin joins us to share what makes this year’s event the biggest and best yet. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just lov...
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Step into the purr-fectly playful world of Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie! KFI's Heather Brooker sits down with star Laila Lockhart Kraner to talk about bringing Gabby from the hit Netflix series to the big screen. Laila shares behind-the-scenes stories, her favorite moments on set, and why kids (and parents!) are going to love Gabby’s first movie adventure. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering the whimsical Dollhouse un...
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Step inside the legendary Ice House in Pasadena as it celebrates 65 years of comedy history! From George Carlin to Ellen DeGeneres, Robin Williams to Gabriel Iglesias, this iconic club has hosted the greatest names in stand-up. And now it’s marking its milestone birthday with the ultimate party. Join KFI's Heather Brooker as she takes you behind the scenes of the anniversary celebration, from Pink’s Hot Dogs to the star-studded lin...
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This week on KFI’s Gary & Shannon, we break down two of the biggest releases making headlines, and not all for the right reasons. The Jordan Peele-produced Him is dividing critics and audiences alike, while A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is falling flat despite its star power. Heather shares what’s working, what isn’t, and whether either of these films deserves a spot on your watchlist.

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September 19, 2025 • 4 mins
This week, we're taking a little departure from our typical entertainment news to talk about National Blood Cancer Awareness Month.

Millions of Americans are part of the Sandwich Generation, people who are raising children while also caring for aging parents. For KFI's Heather Brooker, that role became deeply personal when her mother, Barbara, faced lymphoma not once, but twice. For National Blood Cancer Awareness Month, Heather sha...
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It’s Emmy weekend, and the big question isn’t who’s nominated—it’s who’s about to sweep. In this week’s entertainment report on Gary and Shannon, we break down the top contenders at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. Apple TV+’s The Studio and Severance lead the pack with record-breaking nominations, while Netflix’s Adolescence looks unstoppable in its category. We’ll also spotlight acting icons like Harrison Ford, Kathy Bates, and Je...
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On this week’s entertainment segment on Gary and Shannon, we're previewing the hottest films coming this fall, including Tron: Ares, Predator: Badlands, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, and Wicked for Good. Plus, we break down the growing role of artificial intelligence in Hollywood, from streamlining production to an ambitious project attempting to restore Orson Welles’ The Magnificent Ambersons. It's a mix of blockbuster buzz a...
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In this KFI special report, we spotlight the Benn Family Band from Altadena, a family who lost everything in the Eaton Fire, but found hope on one of the world’s biggest stages. Their emotional audition on America’s Got Talent moved the judges to tears, and now they’re preparing for their live performance on Sept. 2. KFI's Heather Brooker has their story of resilience, music, and the power of family.

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This week’s entertainment report takes a deep dive into the big movies opening over Labor Day weekend. KFI's Heather Brooker gives us a closer look at The Roses, a sweeping family drama already drawing awards buzz, and Caught Stealing, a gritty action thriller packed with suspense. Plus, fans of period drama get a preview of the highly anticipated Downton Abbey sequel hitting theaters. And don’t miss the buzz around the new Toxic A...
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California is making a big play to bring productions back hom. KFI's entertainment reporter Heather Brooker breaks down the state’s newly expanded $750 million film and TV tax credit program, which just awarded $256 million to 22 projects, including Apple TV+’s The Studio and a brand-new HBO series from Larry David.

We’ll cover how these incentives are projected to spark $1.1 billion in economic activity, create thousands of jobs in...
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Halloween Horror Nights is back and has some surprising changes for fans. KFI's Heather Brooker sits down with John Murdy, the creator and mastermind of Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights, to go behind the screams of this year’s event.

Murdy reveals how the Jim Henson Creature Shop brought life-size animatronics to the brand-new Five Nights at Freddy’s maze, how the Terrifier house will test every sense with blood, stench, a...
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This week on Heather Brooker’s Entertainment Report on Gary and Shannon, Heather dives into three must-see films: the sexy noir-esque drama Honey Don’t, the time-twisting Replay, and the spine-chilling Lurker. Plus, she’s got all the details on Netflix’s KPOP Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event coming to AMC Theatres for one weekend only.

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August 15, 2025 • 11 mins
This week on Heather Brooker’s entertainment report for Gary and Shannon, Heather dishes on the action-packed Nobody 2 starring Bob Odenkirk and why you shouldn't miss this sequel that packs a punch. And the indie gem Americana starring Sydney Sweeney, Halsey and Paul Walter Hauser is a fun Tarantino-esque throwback that fans of the genre will enjoy.

Plus, “Which Sex and the City character are you?” (Does anyone want to admit they'r...
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When the city wouldn’t clean it up, Juan Naula picked up a broom. In this special episode, KFI's Heather Brooker followed the founder of Clean LA with Me from his early morning solo sweeps to the growing volunteer army that now joins him every week to clean up the streets of LA. It’s the story of how one man’s persistence and a few trash bags turned street grime into city pride.
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This week’s KFI's Heather Brooker is getting Freaky on the Gary and Shannon show. Heather dives into three very different but equally buzzworthy releases in her weekly entertainment report. The hilarious and heartfelt Freakier Friday, the unnerving thriller Weapons, and the touching drama My Mother’s Wedding. Plus, there’s a sly hint about Heather's possible appearance in the soapy, sexy, suspense-packed series The Hunting Wives. 

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Spoofs, sequels, and sketches—oh my! KFI's Heather Brooker is here with your ultimate weekend watchlist. Hear her take on the long-awaited The Naked Gun reboot, the slick animated sequel The Bad Guys 2, and the heartfelt family film Sketch on her weekly Gary and Shannon entertainment scoop.

Don't forget to follow Heather on IG @theheatherbrooker and on TikTok @heatherbrooker!

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This week on Heather Brooker’s weekly entertainment report with Gary and Shannon, Heather dishes on Fantastic Four: First Steps. Is Marvel’s reboot finally getting it right? 4th time's a charm!

Plus, she’s just back from a dreamy trip to France and spills on the must-see spots, the unexpected free bread bonus, and whether she'd actually pack up her life in L.A. for a one-way ticket to France. (Check her Instagram @theheatherbrooker ...
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KFI's Heather Brooker talks with Jean Evans, COO of BLEACH, a bold and community-driven force in the world of independent film. Jean shares how BLEACH is helping emerging creatives, from actors and screenwriters to directors and DPs, bridge the gap between ambition and opportunity. Jean says Bleach focuses on mentorship, networking, and real-world experience. But how will this business model work in the ever-changing film industry?...
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Is the new Superman movie too "woke" for fans, or just what the franchise needs? KFI's Heather Brooker breaks down the culture war chatter during the Gary and Shannon entertainment report. Plus: Super Trump?  The White House is acknowledging the new Superman movie with a Trump-as-Superman meme. Also Justin Bieber drops fresh tracks with this new album 'Swag' and hints at a tour, and The Devil Wears Prada 2 officially gets the green...
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