Entertain This!

Hayden, Mitch, and Tom
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YouTube: EntertainThis59X/Insta/TikTok: @EntertainThis_ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/entertainthis_?igsh=ZjE1MGQxdGh4eGw%3D&utm_source=qrDive into the electrifying world of ‘Entertain This!’, your ultimate escape where films, TV, and games collide in snarky and savvy analysis. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Hayden, Mitch, and Tom, each episode drops like a viral TikTok trend: packed with razor-sharp reviews, juicy industry tea, and trivia that’ll have you flexing your pop culture IQ at brunch. Whether we’re dissecting the latest superhero flop or hyping underrated gems, we keep it real, relatable, and ridiculously entertaining. Tune in weekly because in this fast-scrolling era, who has time for boring? 

  1. 2d ago

    A Mortal Kombat Style Tournament For Movie Action Legends

    Send us Fan Mail We tried to make a normal pop culture debate episode and accidentally built a full-on Mortal Kombat tower for action heroes. The premise is brutal and simple: we each draft a roster of action icons, throw them in a bag, and random-draw matchups while the fight locations change every round. Subway station. Jungle. Library. Missile silo. Submarine hallway. Crane platform. If you’ve ever argued “who would win” in an action movie fight, this format turns that question into a fast-moving tournament where one detail can flip everything.  The twist is our limited weapon pool. Each weapon can only be used once, so every choice feels like a gamble and every “save it for later” plan eventually backfires. That’s how we end up seriously debating matchups like Jackie Chan in a library, Bruce Lee in close quarters, and the late-game collision of Jason Bourne, John Wick, Rambo, and Daniel Craig’s James Bond. We keep bumping into the real question behind every movie character battle: is the winner the best fighter, the best improviser, or the one with the most plot armor?  The bracket ends with a final stretch that’s equal parts strategy and chaos, including a hallway gunfight that changes everything and a last duel that crowns a very specific kind of action hero champion. If you love action movie podcasts, tournament episodes, and heated (but fun) pop culture arguments, you’ll have plenty to agree with and plenty to challenge.  Subscribe for more debates, share this with the friend who always argues the wrong winner, and leave a review with your most controversial matchup take. Support the show

    A Mortal Kombat Style Tournament For Movie Action Legends

  2. Aug 3

    We Debate Reboots And New Indie Horrors

    Send us Fan Mail Reboots are risky, indie horror is thriving, and somehow we end up arguing about whether you’d survive a bear-sized pigeon. We start with a few unhinged warm-ups, then get real about the King Of The Hill revival: what still feels like Hank Hill, what changes actually work, and why voice actor swaps can instantly snap you out of the story. If you care about legacy animated sitcoms, nostalgia TV, or whether a reboot can age characters without losing its soul, we’ve got plenty to say. Then we pivot into two indie horror standouts and why smaller movies can hit harder than glossy blockbusters. We dig into Obsession, the creepy “wish” device that drives the plot, the lead’s fast switches between charm and menace, and how smart lighting lets your imagination do the scariest work. Backrooms takes us into creepypasta territory, where liminal office spaces, internet lore, and slow-building dread turn a simple idea into a full-on fandom machine. After that, it’s a grab bag of pop culture and real life: Toy Story 5 and the tension between toys and screens, dad stories from the grocery aisle, a debate over Stephen King’s The Long Walk, and a deep dive on Dungeon Crawler Carl as a litRPG audiobook phenomenon. We talk Jeff Hays’ narration, why loot-box pacing is addictive, and what a Peacock adaptation needs to get right to survive diehard fans. Wrap it all up with quick hits on Lanterns, Neuromancer on Apple TV, and the Insomniac Wolverine game’s gnarly damage tech. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who loves reboots or horror, and leave a review. What’s the one reboot or adaptation you think absolutely got it right? Support the show

    We Debate Reboots And New Indie Horrors

  3. Jul 27

    How Glitches And Mishaps Built Entertainment Legends

    Send us Fan Mail A tiny mistake can rewrite the whole entertainment timeline, and we’re obsessed with the receipts. We kick things off with trivia built around the best “happy accidents” in games, movies, and TV, where a glitch, a workaround, or a limitation doesn’t ruin the project, it defines it. Think Grand Theft Auto evolving out of chaotic police behavior, Street Fighter II turning an exploit into the official combo system, Minecraft accidentally birthing the Creeper, and Silent Hill using fog as a performance fix that becomes pure atmosphere. Then we jump to film and television chaos: production disasters, technical breakthroughs, and the weird moments that end up shaping what audiences remember. We talk about big turning points like Jurassic Park’s CGI leap, Toy Story 2’s near-catastrophe, plus the way network rules and budget constraints can force creators into smarter visual choices that become iconic. After the trivia sprint, we shift into the business side of pop culture. We debate why big theatrical releases still matter when they deliver real spectacle, how IMAX loyalty turns into engineering challenges, and why a new Spaceballs feels perfectly timed as a satire of endless franchise loops. From there we dig into MCU fatigue, Doomsday and Secret Wars-style consolidation, and why TV’s steady output often beats movie-sized storytelling for long-running universes. We wrap by zooming in on where games are headed, from GTA 6 tech and AI ambition to the backlash against live service monetization, digital-only ownership, and battle passes in single-player titles. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us: what’s the best bug or on-set mistake you’ve ever seen turn into something great? Support the show

    How Glitches And Mishaps Built Entertainment Legends

  4. Jul 20

    Gregory Pellerito: The Indie Filmmaker Playbook

    Send us Fan Mail One night.  A scavenger hunt that’s supposed to feel like freedom, until the past forces its way into the open. Filmmaker Gregory Pellerito joins us to talk about ‘Moments Of Youth’ and what it really takes to finish an independent feature film when plan meets reality. If you love indie movies, coming-of-age stories, or the nuts and bolts of movie production, you’ll get a candid look at how a film goes from page to screen without a studio safety net. Then we go deep on craft: how you shoot a story set over one night across multiple years, how he trims within scenes to protect pacing, and what happens when locations change or access disappears at the last minute. Gregory also explains his directing approach to improv, including getting a clean script take first and then letting great performers find extra laughs and texture.  Listen now, then subscribe, share this with a filmmaker friend, and leave a review so more indie film fans can find the show. What’s the hardest production problem you’ve ever had to solve? Support the show

    Gregory Pellerito: The Indie Filmmaker Playbook

  5. Jul 13

    Total Recall: Did Quaid Ever Actually Leave the Chair?

    Send us Fan Mail Your best vacation might be the one that never happened and that’s exactly why Total Recall (1990) still hits. We sit down to relive Paul Verhoeven’s sci-fi action classic and pull apart the thing that makes it so rewatchable: it’s loud, violent, funny, and weirdly smart about how easy it is to sell someone a story about themselves. We talk through the movie’s real backbone, the Philip K. Dick “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” idea, where memory implants and manufactured identity blur the line between escapism and control. Along the way, we dig into why Arnold Schwarzenegger is such a perfect fit for this specific kind of heightened reality, why the remake’s serious tone feels off, and how Verhoeven’s campy satire shows up in everything from background ads to the movie’s blunt approach to power and propaganda. Then we get practical: the pre-CGI craftsmanship, miniature sets, prosthetics, and the kind of effects work that makes Mars feel grimy and physical. We also share production trivia, talk stunts and on-set injuries, and admit the truth every fan learns sooner or later: you don’t watch Total Recall for clean storytelling, you watch it for bold choices, iconic set pieces, and the lingering question of whether Quaid ever leaves the chair. If you had to choose, would you take the comfortable memory or the uncertain truth? Subscribe for more movie breakdowns, share the episode with a friend who loves sci-fi, and leave us a review with your Total Recall rating. Support the show

    Total Recall: Did Quaid Ever Actually Leave the Chair?

  6. Jul 6

    Terminator 2 Judgement Day: Come With Us If You Want to Pod

    Send us Fan Mail Hasta la vista, bad sequels. Welcome back to Entertain This!, where we’re dissecting Terminator 2: Judgment Day the rare sci-fi blockbuster that gets smarter the more things explode. We’re planting our flag early: as far as we’re concerned, the franchise ended right here. We’re breaking down James Cameron’s airtight direction, Linda Hamilton’s terrifying intensity, and why Robert Patrick’s unblinking T-1000 remains the absolute gold standard for movie villains.  We also tackle the heavy hitters: - Does Arnold’s "no killing" rule actually hold up when he's shooting out kneecaps? - Can we politely ignore the time travel plot holes? - And why do modern franchises insist on over-explaining perfectly good lore? Stick around after the rating for Mitch’s rapid-fire news blitz, dropping quick updates on Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, Star Wars Zero Company, a Code Veronica remake, and Cyberpunk Edgerunners Season 2. Share this episode with your one friend who still does a terrible Arnold impression. I Need Your Clothes, Your Boots, and Your 5-Star Review! Support the show

    Terminator 2 Judgement Day: Come With Us If You Want to Pod

  7. Jun 29

    Twins: Double the Trouble, Half the DNA

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Entertain This!, we’re diving back into the 1988 high-concept comedy that defined the "unlikely pair" trope for a generation: Twins. We break down the absolute genius of casting the world’s most muscular action star alongside the king of chaotic comedy—and why, against all laws of nature (and logic), it works perfectly. From the questionable science behind the "perfect human" experiment to the surprisingly wholesome brotherhood that emerges between Julius and Vincent, we’re dissecting it all. Grab your favorite neon windbreaker and join us as we celebrate the most mismatched brothers in Hollywood history. What other 80s odd-couple pairing deserves an episode breakdown? Support the show

    Twins: Double the Trouble, Half the DNA

  8. Jun 22

    Kindergarten Cop: It’s Not a Tumor!

    Send us Fan Mail "Who is your daddy, and what does he do?" Grab your juice boxes and secure your nap mats, because this week on Entertain This!, Mitch and Tom are going undercover. That’s right—we’re strapping on our holsters and heading into the high-stakes, high-caffeine world of 1990’s Kindergarten Cop. Join us as we analyze Arnold Schwarzenegger’s pivot from unstoppable cyborg assassin to... a man trying to manage a room full of toddlers. Does Arnie have the range, or are the kids actually the ones pulling the strings? We’re breaking down the film’s iconic quips, the jarring tonal whiplash between "gritty drug bust" and "finger painting," and why this movie remains an essential artifact of 90s cinema madness. Whether you have fond memories of this childhood staple or you’re watching it for the first time with cynical adult eyes, this episode is a mandatory field trip. Tune in, settle down, and try to keep your hands to yourselves while you listen. And remember: You’re not a patient boy! New episodes drop every Monday. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe—or we'll tell the principal. Support the show

    Kindergarten Cop: It’s Not a Tumor!
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YouTube: EntertainThis59X/Insta/TikTok: @EntertainThis_ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/entertainthis_?igsh=ZjE1MGQxdGh4eGw%3D&utm_source=qrDive into the electrifying world of ‘Entertain This!’, your ultimate escape where films, TV, and games collide in snarky and savvy analysis. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Hayden, Mitch, and Tom, each episode drops like a viral TikTok trend: packed with razor-sharp reviews, juicy industry tea, and trivia that’ll have you flexing your pop culture IQ at brunch. Whether we’re dissecting the latest superhero flop or hyping underrated gems, we keep it real, relatable, and ridiculously entertaining. Tune in weekly because in this fast-scrolling era, who has time for boring? 

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  • Creator
    Hayden, Mitch, and Tom
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    444
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Entertain This!
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