Opposites Distract

Opposites Distract Podcast

Bo Yokely (actor) and Jared Pike (radio host) collide in this unfiltered deep-dive into masculinity, media, and modern chaos. From casting horror stories to parenting hot takes, Opposites Distract is what happens when two very different lives throw punches across the cultural divide—and laugh about it afterward. Raw, funny, bold, and sometimes wildly inappropriate. New episodes weekly. Watch the chaos on YouTube or tune in wherever you get your podcasts.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Is the New "Game of Thrones" Better? + Top 3 Rom-Com Rankings 📈

    We rank the Top 3 Romantic Comedies of all time (and fight about Solo Mio). 💍PLUS: A full review of HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Netflix's His & Hers, and why Luc Besson's Dracula made Bo cry. ⚔️🧛‍♂️Full Description:Jared and Bo break down the biggest releases in TV and Film.Is the new Game of Thrones spinoff ("Dunk & Egg") actually better than the original because it has no dragons?Is His & Hers the best thriller Netflix has released in years?And most importantly... does Kevin James belong on the "Mount Rushmore" of Rom-Coms?CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro: The "Content Soup" Episode 🥣01:29 - Kevin James Prank: How "Matt Taylor" fooled the internet 🥸02:57 - Rom-Com Ranking: Is Crazy, Stupid, Love the GOAT? 👔05:13 - Hot Take: Jared puts Solo Mio in his Top 3 All-Time 🥉05:54 - Send Help: Rachel McAdams & Dylan O’Brien (Review) 🆘12:06 - Debate: Is There's Something About Mary a Rom-Com? 👱‍♀️15:49 - The Wedding Singer: Adam Sandler's best role? 🎤17:54 - Dracula Review: Luc Besson's A Love Tale (Caleb Landry Jones) 🧛‍♂️25:53 - Netflix Hit: His & Hers (Jon Bernthal & Tessa Thompson) 🔪31:44 - Game of Thrones: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Review ⚔️Show Notes:The Ranking: Top 3 Rom-Coms (Kevin James vs. Ryan Gosling).The Show: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO).The Thriller: His & Hers (Netflix).The Tearjerker: Dracula: A Love Tale (Luc Besson).About the Show:Opposites Distract is an entertainment-industry talk show from two insiders who rarely agree but always laugh: Jared—a pop-radio morning host with over 18 years in the biz—and Bo—a Hollywood actor/producer/director. We cover new movies and shows, the messy reality of making them, pop-culture news with behind-the-scenes stories, entertainment industry star guest interviews, and all the entertainment talk you could want. If you love the craft, the commerce, and the chaos of entertainment, you’re home.Catch the full show on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KJ6hFEqpVN31TLCVvwLCWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opposites-distract/id1775888173YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OppositesDistractPodcast Website: https://oppositesdistract.com/Like, Follow, Subscribe!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oppositesdistractpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oppositesdistractpod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Opposites-Distract-Podcast/61567204707625/Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions are the hosts’ own.#GameOfThrones #KnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #RomCom #Netflix #HisAndHers #KevinJames

    36 min

  2. 4 FEB

    Kevin James, Kim Coates & Jesus (Jonathan Roumie) in Miami 🌴 Solo Mio Premiere

    We take you to the Red Carpet of the Solo Mio World Premiere in Miami! 🌴 Exclusive interviews with Kevin James, Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy), Jonathan Roumie (The Chosen), Julie Ann Emery (Better Call Saul), and Julie Cerda (Yellowstone).🎤👑Jared and Bo were 1 of only 5 media outlets invited to the Solo Mio World Premiere. From the Red Carpet fashion to the VIP after-party, we break down the incredible night hosted by Angel Studios (@AngelStudios).In this episode:- Kevin James: Reveals why "Chemistry" beats the script every time.- Kim Coates: Tells a hilarious story about his mom roasting his "Kill Count."- Jonathan Roumie: Breaks down the plot (and why he still looks like Jesus).- Julie Ann Emery: The Better Call Saul star (Betsy Kettleman) on why it's never too late for love.- Julie Cerda: The Yellowstone actress (Governor Perry) on why Hollywood needs more "Hope & Redemption."We also witness the moment the projector FROZE mid-movie and Kevin James turned a disaster into an impromptu comedy set.CHAPTERS:00:00 - VIP Access: We are 1 of 5 Media at the World Premiere 🎟️02:09 - Red Carpet Drip: Burberry Glasses & Miami Heat 🕶️06:31 - Jonathan Roumie: Why he still looks like Jesus 07:13 - Solo Mio Plot: Left at the Altar & Honeymoon Alone 💍12:17 - The Black Wristband Flex (Sitting with the Stars) ⭐21:15 - Julie Cerda: "Hope & Redemption" (Not Just Faith-Based) ✨23:36 - Kim Coates: His Mom Roasts Him ("Only 6 Kills") 💀25:26 - Kevin James: Why "Chemistry" Beats the Script 🤝27:50 - Julie Ann Emery: "Don't Settle" & Finding Love 💛29:58 - The Hero Moment: Movie Stops & Kevin James Does Standup 🎤 34:49 - Honest Review: Why Solo Mio is the Rom-Com We Needed40:31 - Bo's Kevin Costner Impression (Waterworld) 🌊Show Notes:The Movie: Solo Mio (Angel Studios).The Stars: Kevin James, Kim Coates, Jonathan Roumie, Julie Ann Emery, Julie Cerda.Special Thanks: Kim Coates, Ananda, and the Angel Studios team for the invite.#SoloMio #KevinJames #KimCoates #JonathanRoumie #JulieAnnEmery #JulieCerda #AngelStudiosOpposites Distract is an entertainment-industry talk show from two insiders who rarely agree but always laugh: Jared—a pop-radio morning host with over 18years in the biz—and Bo—a Hollywood actor/producer/director. We cover new movies and shows, the messy reality of making them, pop-culture news with behind-the-scenes stories, entertainment industry star guest interviews, and all the entertainment talk you could want. If you love the craft, the commerce, and the chaos of entertainment, you’re home.Catch the full show on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KJ6hFEqpVN31TLCVvwLCWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opposites-distract/id1775888173YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OppositesDistractPodcast Website: https://oppositesdistract.com/Like, Follow, Subscribe!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oppositesdistractpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oppositesdistractpod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Opposites-Distract-Podcast/61567204707625/Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions are the hosts’ own.

    42 min

  3. 28 JAN

    Ranking James Bond: Daniel Craig vs. Sean Connery (We Fought) 🥊

    James Bond (Daniel Craig, Casino Royale, Skyfall) Is Daniel Craig the GOAT, or is Bo just obsessed? 🍩 We break down the best James Bond movies, villains, and gadgets—including the "Evergreen" mistake that Jared will never live down. 🌿 PLUS: Why Skyfall (Adele) is the undisputed best song and the "Wallet Gadget" Bond actually needs. 🛡️We are building the ultimate James Bond "Mount Rushmore," but it immediately goes off the rails. Jared accidentally calls Eva Green a shrubbery ("Evergreen"), Bo defends the "Face Melt" scene in Skyfall, and we debate whether Sean Connery can survive in a Daniel Craig world. If you love 007, Casino Royale, or just watching friends roast each other, this is the episode for you.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro: "All the women left..." 👋00:42 - The Gadget Debate: Laser Watch vs. Smoke Screen ⌚02:30 - Jared's Theory: The "Gadget" in Bond's Wallet (Condoms) 🛡️06:18 - The Fail: Jared calls Eva Green "Evergreen" 🌿💀08:48 - Best Song: Why Adele's "Skyfall" clears the field 🎤09:40 - The Roast: Jared mocks Bo's "Daniel Craig Glazing" 🍩14:13 - Best Villain: Silva's Melted Face (Skyfall) 🦷16:31 - Best Movie: Casino Royale Opening Scene Explained ♠️18:10 - How Bond earned "00" Status (The Bathroom Fight) 👊21:56 - The Verdict: Is Daniel Craig better than Sean Connery? 🐐Show Notes:The Mistake: Jared Pike tries to pronounce "Eva Green."The Debate: Goldfinger vs. Skyfall.The Theory: How does James Bond avoid STDs?#JamesBond #DanielCraig #CasinoRoyale #Skyfall #Adele #evagreen Opposites Distract is an entertainment-industry talk show from two insiders who rarely agree but always laugh: Jared—a pop-radio morning host with over 18years in the biz—and Bo—a Hollywood actor/producer/director. We cover new movies and shows, the messy reality of making them, pop-culture news with behind-the-scenes stories, entertainment industry star guest interviews, and all the entertainment talk you could want. If you love the craft, the commerce, and the chaos of entertainment, you’re home.Catch the full show on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KJ6hFEqpVN31TLCVvwLCWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opposites-distract/id1775888173YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OppositesDistractPodcastWebsite: https://oppositesdistract.com/Like, Follow, Subscribe!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oppositesdistractpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oppositesdistractpod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Opposites-Distract-Podcast/61567204707625/Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions are the hosts’ own.

    27 min

  4. 26 JAN

    Golden Globes Roast, Anaconda Review & The "Home Alone" Scandal 📉

    Anaconda vs Awards Season: Nikki Glaser Roasts + Our Movie Pick—Full Episodes:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVSNA0tvO3kILE_KFpZW5cNZFsd1tYAAg Is the new Anaconda (2025) the funniest movie of the year, or just a nostalgia cash grab? 🐍 Jared and Bo break down the Jack Black & Paul Rudd reboot that is shocking critics. PLUS: The Golden Globes fallout, Nikki Glaser's roast dominance, Bo get's greenlit on a new multi-million $ movie and the wild news about Daniel Stern (Marv from Home Alone). 👮‍♂️📉 CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Bo's Movie Got Greenlit! (Filming in 60 Days) 🎬 02:49 - Golden Globes: Why Podcasts were snubbed 🏆 03:13 - Nikki Glaser is the "Roast Master" (Tom Brady Fallout) 06:25 - Mr. Bean's "Sigma" Award Acceptance 🗿 09:46 - Anaconda (2025) Review: Jack Black & Paul Rudd 🐍 12:40 - Jared's Salary: "I Make Less Now Than 18 Years Ago" 📉 20:04 - Bugonia Explained: Emma Stone & Jesse Plemons 👽 23:26 - Adolescence: The "One-Take" TV Show (Stephen Graham) 27:40 - Home Alone Scandal: Daniel Stern & Kid Actors 👮‍♂️ Show Notes: Anaconda: Is it a meta-masterpiece or a flop? Bugonia: Why Yorgos Lanthimos is the king of weird. The Industry: Bo reveals he has 60 days to shoot a multi-million dollar movie! #Anaconda #GoldenGlobes #NikkiGlaser #JackBlack #PaulRudd #bugonia Opposites Distract is an entertainment-industry talk show from two insiders who rarely agree but always laugh: Jared—a pop-radio morning host with over 18years in the biz—and Bo—a Hollywood actor/producer/director. We cover new movies and shows, the messy reality of making them, pop-culture news with behind-the-scenes stories, entertainment industry star guest interviews, and all the entertainment talk you could want. If you love the craft, the commerce, and the chaos of entertainment, you’re home. Catch the full show on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KJ6hFEqpVN31TLCVvwLCW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opposites-distract/id1775888173 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OppositesDistractPodcastWebsite: https://oppositesdistract.com/ Like, Follow, Subscribe! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oppositesdistractpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oppositesdistractpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Opposites-Distract-Podcast/61567204707625/ Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions are the hosts’ own.

    34 min

  5. 7 JAN

    Avatar 3 Walkout + Stranger Things S5 Fumble | James Cameron Hot Takes

    Walked out of Avatar 3 + James Cameron hot take + Stranger Things S5 fumbled — Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVSNA0tvO3kILE_KFpZW5cNZFsd1tYAAgJared Pike and Bo Yokely roast Avatar 3 (walkout + nap, “looks like a video game”), debate James Cameron’s “five movies” plan, and break down Stranger Things Season 5—Max at the exit, Will’s big speech, Vecna impressions, a Target spoiler scare, a Redbox “Spoiler Alert” prank pitch, and Bill Hader’s Titanic spoiler story.Drop your verdict in the comments: Avatar 3 or Stranger Things S5—who fumbled harder? Tell us the exact scene that broke you.Chapters:00:00 Two mega-franchises can miss (no mercy)00:23 Teaser 1 — We walked out of Avatar 3 (Jared fell asleep)00:50 Teaser 2 — James Cameron: genius or money grab?01:53 Avatar vs Avengers Endgame: the ego re-release war03:47 Teaser 3 — Titanic 2 alternate ending (Billy Zane chaos)05:12 Hollywood “picks winners”: why the Christmas slate felt weak08:22 Teaser 4 — Stranger Things S5: 14 minutes by the exit09:31 Will’s big speech… and why it didn’t land13:22 Teaser 5 — Target spoiler prank: “They looked at me like Vecna”14:20 Teaser 6 — Redbox “Spoiler Alert” prank show pitch15:58 “Most expensive show ever”… and they fumbled it22:06 Celebrity tragedy headlines + peak cringe posts#StrangerThings5 #Avatar3 #JamesCameron #Vecna #TitanicOpposites Distract is an entertainment-industry talk show from two insiders who rarely agree but always laugh: Jared—a pop-radio morning host with over 18years in the biz—and Bo—a Hollywood actor/producer/director. We cover new movies and shows, the messy reality of making them, pop-culture news with behind-the-scenes stories, entertainment industry star guest interviews, and all the entertainment talk you could want. If you love the craft, the commerce, and the chaos of entertainment, you’re home.Catch the full show on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KJ6hFEqpVN31TLCVvwLCWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opposites-distract/id1775888173YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OppositesDistractPodcastWebsite: https://oppositesdistract.com/Like, Follow, Subscribe!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oppositesdistractpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oppositesdistractpod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Opposites-Distract-Podcast/61567204707625/Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions are the hosts’ own.

    28 min

  6. 31/12/2025

    Stranger Things, Shane Gillis & Brad Pitt 2025 Wrapped

    Stranger Things > TV? 2025 Wrapped! Spotify Wrapped • Shane Gillis • Brad Pitt • Elle Fanning • Glen Powell Jared Pike and Bo Yokely do their own Year-End Wrapped—drafting their #1 stand-up comedian, actress, actor, TV show, and movie (plus honorable mentions). Expect hot takes on Sebastian Maniscalco vs Shane Gillis, Elle Fanning vs Sydney Sweeney (talent vs marketing), Tim Robinson vs Glen Powell (with a Walton Goggins appreciation detour), why Adolescence (Stephen Graham) is a craft flex, and whether box office numbers actually mean anything. Vote with your comment: what’s YOUR #1 show + #1 movie of 2025—and why? Chapters / Timestamps:00:00 Spotify Wrapped says 21… wife got 6901:19 Stand-Up Wrapped: Sebastian vs Shane starts here03:51 Shane Gillis “had a year”07:02 Elle Fanning #1 actress vs Sydney Sweeney12:06 Tim Robinson’s “A Chair Company” obsession15:21 Glen Powell is “John the Baptist”19:41 Best show pick: Adolescence (one-shot craft + Stephen Graham)23:18 Stranger Things is #1… “it exceeds TV”28:39 The Naked Gun (Liam Neeson) vs Brad Pitt’s F134:55 Netflix vs Warner Bros: box office ≠ greatness About the Show: Opposites Distract is an entertainment-industry talk show from two insiders who rarely agree but always laugh: Jared—a pop-radio morning host with over 18years in the biz—and Bo—a Hollywood actor/producer/director. We cover new movies and shows, the messy reality of making them, pop-culture news with behind-the-scenes stories, entertainment industry star guest interviews, and all the entertainment talk you could want. If you love the craft, the commerce, and the chaos of entertainment, you’re home. Catch the full show on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KJ6hFEqpVN31TLCVvwLCWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opposites-distract/id1775888173 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OppositesDistractPodcast⁠ Website: https://oppositesdistract.com/ Like, Follow, Subscribe!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oppositesdistractpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oppositesdistractpod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Opposites-Distract-Podcast/61567204707625/ Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions are the hosts’ own. #StrangerThings #SpotifyWrapped #BradPitt #ShaneGillis #GlenPowell

    37 min

  7. 24/12/2025

    The "Mt. Rushmore" of Christmas Movies: Who is the GOAT? 🐐 (Bracket Challenge)

    We are crowning the King of Christmas Cinema. Jared and Bo launch a "Sweet 16" bracket to find the true GOAT, pitting the "Mt. Rushmore" legends (Christmas Vacation, Elf, Home Alone) against modern hits like Violent Night. We also deliver the final verdict on "Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?", roast the worst holiday traditions, and Bo reveals his questionable Advent Calendar tradition. Which side are you on? Christmas Turkey 🦃 or Christmas Steak 🥩? Let us know in the comments! 👇 Chapters:00:00 - Intro: Is 2025 the End of Holiday Spirit?00:44 - Bo’s Weirdest Christmas Tradition Revealed02:28 - The Great Debate: Christmas Steak vs. Turkey03:25 - Should Santa Wrap the Gifts?09:54 - THE BRACKET BEGINS: Sweet 1610:00 - Christmas Vacation vs. Violent Night13:30 - Bad Santa vs. The Santa Clause14:50 - Elf vs. Jingle All The Way17:00 - Hot Take: Why "It's a Wonderful Life" Sucks20:00 - The Grinch vs. Home Alone 221:35 - A Christmas Story vs. Four Christmases25:20 - The Verdict: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?29:25 - THE FINAL FOUR: The Heavy Hitters30:00 - Championship: Vacation vs. Home Alone31:40 - The GOAT Christmas Movie Revealed #ChristmasMovies #HomeAlone #ChristmasVacation #MovieRanking #TierList About the Show:Opposites Distract is an entertainment-industry talk show from two insiders who rarely agree but always laugh: Jared—a pop-radio morning host with over 18 years in the biz—and Bo—a Hollywood actor/producer/director. We cover new movies and shows, the messy reality of making them, pop-culture news with behind-the-scenes stories, entertainment industry star guest interviews, and all the entertainment talk you could want. If you love the craft, the commerce, and the chaos of entertainment, you’re home. Catch the full show on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KJ6hFEqpVN31TLCVvwLCWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opposites-distract/id1775888173YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OppositesDistractPodcast⁠Website: https://oppositesdistract.com/ Like, Follow, Subscribe!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oppositesdistractpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oppositesdistractpod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Opposites-Distract-Podcast/61567204707625/ Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions are the hosts’ own.

    34 min

  8. 17/12/2025

    Stranger Things Cast ROAST: "Bad Acting" & Scandals + Wicked CRASHES 📉

    Stranger Things 5 "Bad Acting" & Cast Scandals + Wicked Flops 📉 Join Jared and Bo as they go to war over Stranger Things. Jared defends the show, but Bo rips into the "unbelievable" acting, the aging cast, and the off-screen arrests and controversies. We also dissect Wicked’s historic 79% box office drop, the Ariana Grande/Ethan Slater cheating scandal, and roast Taylor Sheridan’s writing in Tulsa King. Plus, the Netflix monopoly fears and why Zootopia 2 is the real winner this week. Who won this round? Team Bo (The Hater) or Team Jared (The Fan)? Let us know in the comments! 👇 Chapters:00:00 - Intro: The Biggest Movie in the World00:46 - Claire Danes’ Acting is "Horrible"01:36 - Is Tulsa King Too Funny for a Mob Show?03:08 - Taylor Sheridan’s "Abysmal" Female Characters06:36 - The Golden Era of 2009 Pop Culture08:14 - HOT TAKE: Stranger Things Kids Can't Act13:18 - The Death of Cinema? Netflix Monopoly19:25 - The Viral Stranger Things Table Read23:42 - SCANDAL: Cast Arrests & "Coke" Allegations25:46 - Zootopia 2 Hits $1 Billion33:01 - Wicked's Box Office Crash (-79% Drop)34:04 - The Ariana Grande Cheating Controversy38:01 - Why Zootopia Beats Wicked #StrangerThings5 #WickedMovie #TulsaKing #MillieBobbyBrown #FilmIndustry About the Show: Opposites Distract is an entertainment-industry talk show from two insiders who rarely agree but always laugh: Jared—a pop-radio morning host with over 18years in the biz—and Bo—a Hollywood actor/producer/director. We cover new movies and shows, the messy reality of making them, pop-culture news with behind-the-scenes stories, entertainment industry star guest interviews, and all the entertainment talk you could want. If you love the craft, the commerce, and the chaos of entertainment, you’re home. Catch the full show on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KJ6hFEqpVN31TLCVvwLCWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opposites-distract/id1775888173YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OppositesDistractPodcast Website: https://oppositesdistract.com/ Like, Follow, Subscribe!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oppositesdistractpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oppositesdistractpod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Opposites-Distract-Podcast/61567204707625/ Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions are the hosts’ own.

    42 min
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Bo Yokely (actor) and Jared Pike (radio host) collide in this unfiltered deep-dive into masculinity, media, and modern chaos. From casting horror stories to parenting hot takes, Opposites Distract is what happens when two very different lives throw punches across the cultural divide—and laugh about it afterward. Raw, funny, bold, and sometimes wildly inappropriate. New episodes weekly. Watch the chaos on YouTube or tune in wherever you get your podcasts.

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  • Creator
    Opposites Distract Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
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    Explicit
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