The Hollywood Outsider

The Hollywood Outsider
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The Hollywood Outsider is a weekly entertainment podcast where we discuss specific topics in film and TV, review current movies, interview independent filmmakers, and put our own spin on movies and television. Podcast Awards winner for Best TV & Film podcast. Subscribe & listen to a new HO every week!

  1. 4d ago

    Summer Entertainment Awards 2026

    What were your favorite moments in entertainment from this past summer? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are taking a look back at the past few months and presenting our Summer Entertainment Awards for 2026 and each category is for EITHER movies or TV! What was the best of all of it? Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Obsession, Widow's Bay, The Odyssey, The Sheep Detectives, Cape Fear, House of the Dragon, Lanterns, Ride or Die, Reacher, Masters of the Universe, Sterling Point, Ted Lasso, and so many more. So, what's it going to be?? It's our pick for the BEST in entertainment for the categories from May 1st through Labor Day weekend. The winners can be from any TV series (regardless of season) or movie, but had to be a new movie or aired new episodes between those dates. What did YOU love in movies and TV this Summer? Discussed on this episode The Best in Movies and TV for Summer 2026 Find NoReruns.net Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS

  2. Aug 19

    Disney's D23, Meeting Kurt Russell, Remembering Hayden Panettiere

    On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, Aaron finally met his hero, KURT RUSSELL! We discuss what it was like meeting his movie daddy, as well as how the photo op worked at Fan Expo Chicago, Kurt Russell's panel with surprise guests John Carpenter and Keith David, and more.  Also this week, Disney held their own mega-event with D23, so we review all of the news from this huge event including X-Men casting, Pixar and Disney Animation releases, Star Wars: Starfighter, and a whole lot more. Plus we remember Hayden Lesley Panettiere, and recommendations for The End of Oak Street, Lanterns, Six, and About Time. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 38:49) Opening | DC Studio Struggles, Harry Potter casts Nicholas Hoult, Apple TV and Ascension (38:50 – 47:13) Hayden Panettiere (47:14 – 1:06:17) From the Outside In: Meeting Kurt Russell | Clip from Kurt Russell Panel (1:06:18 – 1:17:36) Recommendations - The End of Oak Street, Lanterns, Six, About Time Time stamps may be affected by ad breaks Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS

  3. Aug 14

    AI Causes an Entertainment Revolt, Reacher and Ted Lasso Season 4, Tony, DC Studio's Struggles

    On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, AI is all the rage... literally. Fans, creators, and everyone with a voice on social media is revolting online against AI. While also, using AI every day. Where is the fine line? What are the pros and cons of AI in entertainment? We dive into this topic this week with limited assistance from ChatGPT. Maybe. Also this week, Ted Lasso returns! But is he still funny? Also, Reacher returns! But is he still brutal? DC returns as well, but mostly to being a studio that still has no idea what they're even doing anymore. Plus a review of Tony and recommendations for Furious, House of the Dragon S3, Nimrods, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 18:38) Opening | DC Studio Struggles, Harry Potter casts Nicholas Hoult, Apple TV and Ascension (18:39 – 50:41) From the Outside In: AI is causing a revolt (50:42 – 55:34) Review: Tony (55:35 – 1:02:19) Review: Reacher - Season 4 (1:02:20 – 1:07:54) Review: Ted Lasso (1:07:55 – 1:21:35) Recommendations - Furious, House of the Dragon S3, Nimrods, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Time stamps may be affected by ad breaks Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS

  4. Aug 7

    Trusting Streamers, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Ice Cream Man

    On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we finally get to jump on the hype train and talk a little Spider-Man: Brand New Day! But not before we dive into TV and how streamers keep screwing us over. Are we the problem?  Also this week, Stephen King finally gets a Desperation adaptation worth talking about, Talladega Nights turns 20, reviews of Ice Cream Man and Spidey, and much more. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 25:30) Opening | Talladega Nights turns 20, Spider-Man's box office bonanza, Desperation (25:31 – 39:11) From the Outside In: Trusting TV and Streamers (39:12 – 45:55) Review: Ice Cream Man (45:56 – 1:01:38) Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day (1:01:39 – 1:14:12) Recommendations Time stamps may be affected by ad breaks Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS

  5. Jul 29

    Comic-Con 2026 - SDCC Wrap-up

    On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we head back to San Diego to look at Comic-Con 2026 and debate the biggest news to drop out of Hall H and other locales such as: Numerous Marvel updates revolving around Avengers Doomsday, Ghost Rider, Black Panther 3, Reacher, Neagley, Silo, Spaceballs 2, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Mike Flanagan's take on Stephen King's Carrie, DC's Lanterns, and much more. All this, plus a report from Kyle Nolan with NoReruns.net, who was live on the ground at this year's San Diego Comic-Con! We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 1:23:30) San Diego Comic-Con - SDCC Breakdown (1:23:31 – 1:40:51) Whatcha Been Watching Time stamps may be affected by ad breaks Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS

  6. Jul 17

    Physical Media is Dying, The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's Calm, Tom Cruise's Digger

    On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, before you pre-order your 4K copy of The Odyssey, you might want to listen to this episode where we discuss how physical media is dying, digital is the future, and how are we ever going to deal with this? Pros and cons of the continued emergence of digital releases, especially for those of us who have collected movies and TV shows for years.  That's not all! Not only do we dive into our spoiler-review of The Odyssey, we also speak to Christopher Nolan's recent comments on fan controversies and how he's not concerned with them. Also, our recommendations, Tom Cruise unveils Digger, and much more.  We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 40:46) Opening | Tom Cruise's Digger, Cape Fear's Idiotic Characters, Christopher Nolan's Calm (40:47 – 1:04:32) From the Outside In: Physical Media is Dying (1:04:33 – 1:18:47) Review: The Odyssey (1:18:48 – 1:29:31) Recommendations Time stamps may be affected by ad breaks Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS

  7. Jul 10

    2026 Emmy Award Nominations and Predictions, Evil Dead Burn

    On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, the 2026 Emmy Award nominations are out, so let's break down the major categories and our predictions for whom should and will take home the awards! Also, our spoiler-free review of Evil Dead Burn.  Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 56:31) 2026 Emmy Nominations and Predictions (56:32 – 1:06:49) Review: Evil Dead Burn Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS

  8. Jun 26

    Patriotic Movies and TV, Weird Theater Etiquette, Supergirl, Toy Story 5

    On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to get patriotic and discuss what keeps our flag waving when we indulge in entertainment. Patriotic movies and TV are all over the place - Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, Independence Day, everything Michael Bay directs - so what makes us stand at attention and respect the screen? Also, we debate if current events ever affect our patriotism when watching.  That's not all! Also on this episode, Kyle from NoReruns.net joins in for spoiler-free reviews of Supergirl and Toy Story 5, weird movie theater etiquette, and much more. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 22:21) Opening | Weird Movie Theater Etiquette (22:22 – 49:55) From the Outside In: Patriotism in Movies and TV (49:56 – 56:40) Review: Supergirl (56:41 – 1:23:19) Review: Toy Story 5 | Recommendations Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS

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The Hollywood Outsider is a weekly entertainment podcast where we discuss specific topics in film and TV, review current movies, interview independent filmmakers, and put our own spin on movies and television. Podcast Awards winner for Best TV & Film podcast. Subscribe & listen to a new HO every week!

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  • Creator
    The Hollywood Outsider
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    933
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    © The Hollywood Outsider, 2011-2025
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