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Mike Ryan, Senior Entertainment Writer for UPROXX joins hosts Brian Truitt and Kelly Lawler as they pay tribute to the 40th birthday of "The Empire Strikes Back," also known as Star Wars: "Episode V." Each host explains why they love this particular installment of the Star Wars saga and discusses specific details you may or may not know about the film.

This week the Mothership has peeked! And hosts Brett Molina and Brian Triutt marvel at their guest, the incomparable Frank Welker. The name might not ring a bell but his voice--or voices, will. Frank has voiced of some of the most iconic animated characters since the 60s and recently voiced the beloved Scooby-Doo in the animated film 'Scoob!" soon to be released on VOD May 15, 2020. Frank amazes the crew as he seamlessly transitions from the voice of Megatron to Scooby-Doo to Smokey Bear and shares memories of working with Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it and getting nostalgic over our childhood!

Clark Duke comes aboard the mothership to discuss his directorial debut of his new film "Arkansas". Clark chats about the challenges and lessons learned from directing a movie he also starred in and the film's "Twinsesque pairing". And Brett & Brian get Clark to nerd out about wrestling.

Jessica Rothe comes aboard the Mothership and dishes about her totally tripendicular movie "Valley Girl" soon to be digitally released on May 8th. Brett  Molina & Brian Truitt get schooled on valley girl slang and make light of a very specific review. 

 

 

Brian Truitt is away this week but filling in for him is Alexander Zalben, Managing Editor of the New York Post's Decider. Alex describes his new schedule and workout regimen while social distancing and chats with Brett Molina about top television picks for friends. Kelly Lawler confesses about unused game consoles and asks for movie suggestions to occupy her three-year-old niece during quarantine.

This week special guest Alexandra Daddario comes aboard the Mothership to talk about her character in the heavy-metal, satanic film, "We Summon the Darkness". Alexandra discusses the deeper meaning and symbolism of the horror genre, how she enjoyed and was intimidated by her stunts in the film and whether Johnny Knoxville or The Rock are the best movie dads. And as a bonus, Alexandra and Brett gush about their love for Netflix's "Tiger King" and their fascination with the complexity of its characters.