Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto

Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto

Join award-winning film critic Christian Toto on the Hollywood in Toto podcast for the latest Hollywood news and reviews. A Rotten Tomatoes certified reviewer with over 20 years of experience, Toto covers movies, celebrities, and industry trends without the left-leaning bias of mainstream media. Discover freedom-loving films, inspiring stars, and honest critiques that respect your values. Subscribe for weekly episodes celebrating entertainment done right. For more information, visit radioamerica.com/hollywood-in-toto/

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December 8, 2025 20 mins
In the latest Hollywood in Toto Podcast, we hit pause on politics and dive into the magic of moviemaking with veteran producer Matt Baer. His newest project, the heartfelt romantic comedy “Merv,” brings together Zooey Deschanel (Elf) and Charlie Cox (Daredevil) as a freshly split couple navigating the ups and downs of co-parenting their lovable dog, Merv. But when Merv starts acting… different, the pair must figure out whether he’s...
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This week on The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, we break down the cultural and political fallout from Jimmy Kimmel’s one-week suspension — and the controversial narrative surrounding it. In this episode, we explore how Kimmel’s misinformation, and the media response that followed, may be fueling real-world consequences across the country. Why do late-night hosts keep pushing divisive narratives, and what does it mean for a nation alrea...
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In the newest episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, we dive deep into the culture-war clash surrounding Sydney Sweeney, her unapologetically all-American American Eagle jeans campaign, and why conservatives who rage against the “woke mind virus” still hesitate to openly support her—let alone show up for her new boxing drama, "Christy." The reasons are predictable, frustrating, and say a lot about today’s fractured pop-culture l...
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This week on the Hollywood in Toto Podcast, host Christian Toto dives into two disturbing stories shaking up the cultural landscape. First, we expose how a late-night TV mainstay shamelessly twists the truth—proving just how far the mainstream media will go to push a narrative. Then, we unpack a jaw-dropping example of far-left extremism, revealing why appeasing radical ideologues is a dangerous, losing game for Hollywood and beyon...
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In this thought-provoking episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, host Christian Toto breaks down the current late-night TV landscape and examines why the mainstream media continues to defend far-Left talk show hosts like Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Fallon. We explore how much cultural influence late-night comedians still have, and whether their political bias has alienated half the country.

Christian also revisits Ji...
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This week on The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, we bring you not one but two powerhouse interviews that explore original filmmaking from very different corners of the industry.

🎬 First up, conservative thought leader and bestselling author Dinesh D’Souza returns with his most ambitious project to date — The Dragon’s Prophecy. This gripping new documentary tackles the current Middle East crisis and unearths its shocking Biblical origins...
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In this powerful episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, host Christian Toto chats with filmmaker Spencer Folmar, a bold voice in the world of faith-based cinema. Known for Generational Sins and Shooting Heroin, Folmar brings a raw, unfiltered approach to storytelling that reflects the messiness of real life — and the complex, imperfect nature of faith.

Folmar opens up about his personal journey into filmmaking, the inspiration be...
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On this episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, we dive into Jimmy Kimmel’s embarrassing return to ABC and his cringeworthy attempt at an apology. Host Christian Toto breaks down why Kimmel’s “apology” falls flat, separating media spin from the facts—and what it reveals about the state of late-night comedy. 

We also sit down with Wasim No’mani, breakout star of YouTube’s original faith-based comedy series The Promised Land—a sharp...
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In this powerful and emotionally-charged episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, host Christian Toto unpacks the shocking murder of conservative icon Charlie Kirk — a bold voice for free speech, traditional values, and the next generation of American patriots. We examine Kirk’s remarkable life, his lasting legacy, and the deeply personal impact his death had on Toto’s own young sons.

This isn’t just political — it’s personal.

But w...
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This week on The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, we dive into the cultural chaos fueled by late-night TV — and Stephen Colbert is front and center. Once a platform for laughs and lighthearted satire, late-night has become a tool of political division, and Colbert’s angry, partisan monologues are leading the charge. We break down how Colbert and his peers have helped polarize the country — and why they may not even realize the damage the...
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In this episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, your go-to conservative look at entertainment, we dive into the surprising new romantic comedy The Elephant in the Room – a bold film that tackles America's cultural divide head-on. She's a quirky progressive. He's a charming Trump supporter. Can love bridge their ideological chasm? And more importantly – why is the mainstream media ignoring this politically-charged rom-com? We brea...
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In this special bonus episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, we sit down with independent filmmaker Jonathan Fox and "Saturday Night Live" legend Victoria Jackson for a behind-the-scenes look at their latest collaboration, "Boardwalk Winter."

From hilarious on-set hijinks to unexpected production challenges, this candid conversation pulls back the curtain on the creative chaos that fuels indie film success. Jackson opens up about...
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In this revealing episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, we uncover the ugly truth behind Howard Stern's career crisis — a stunning fall from grace for the self-proclaimed "King of All Media." Once a fearless voice of shock jock radio, Stern is now teetering on the edge of being canceled, abandoned by the very culture he once mocked. So what went wrong? Why did Stern lose his mojo, his edge, and his legacy? We break down the cri...
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In this hard-hitting episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, we dive into the latest cultural flashpoint: the Left’s outrage over Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle jeans commercial. Why did a simple denim ad trigger progressive critics—and how did late-night TV react? We break down the wildly different responses from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Gutfeld!, revealing how even Colbert may have found his limit with progressiv...
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In this episode, host Christian Toto breaks down why the Left is still lamenting the fall of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show, and what it reveals about the broader pop culture power shift. As traditional media loses its grip, audiences are taking control—choosing what they watch, support, and believe. It's a momentous change in the way entertainment, comedy, and news are consumed—and who holds the influence.

Plus, we sit down with John ...
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In this compelling episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, host Christian Toto sits down with veteran actor Neal McDonough for an exclusive, no-holds-barred interview. McDonough stars in the provocative new thriller "Guns & Moses," alongside Mark Feuerstein, about a Rabbi who takes justice into his own hands after a brutal attack on his synagogue. McDonough dives deep into the film’s bold themes, its cultural impact, and what...
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Host Christian Toto welcomes indie filmmakers Max Tzannes and David San Miguel, the creative minds behind the new horror-comedy Found Footage: The Making of the Patterson Project. The duo dives deep into the chaotic and creative world of low-budget filmmaking, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, unexpected challenges, and how cutting corners on set often led to surprisingly better results. You'll hear about the genre-blending magic ...
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On the latest episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, host Christian Toto tackles the escalating rhetoric on The View and asks a critical question—has the daytime talk show crossed a dangerous line? Once considered light political entertainment, the show’s hard-Left politics, led by Whoopi Goldberg and company, now reflect a growing trend of incendiary speech amidst rising political violence on the Left. Is this just free speech,...
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Get ready for one of the most jaw-dropping trigger warnings yet — George Orwell’s 1984 has been given a woke reimagining, and the results are as cringe-worthy as they are unbelievable. In this episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, host Christian Toto dives into the latest assault on literary classics by hyper-sensitive academia and cultural gatekeepers. We break down the embarrassing comments made for the book's 75th anniversar...
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In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the brand-new HBO Max original film Mountainhead — a chilling tale with a high-tech twist. Is its tech bro terror warning pure fiction, or does it reflect what we just watched with horror break out in Boulder, Colorado? Host Christian Toto breaks down the eerie parallels and what the movie gets right — and wrong — about our culture's obsession with power, innovation, and control.

Then, we’re...
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