Hanging with Becky

Becky D'Anna
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Join movie studio marketing veteran, Becky D'Anna each week as she talks the latest movie release with one of her amazing friends and then puts them through a custom Becky Challenge

  1. 5d ago

    Returning to Team Avatar — AVATAR AANG: THE LAST AIRBENDER with Paul Retterer | The Becky Challenge: Have You Met Ted?

    Friend and first-time podcast guest Paul Retterer joins Hanging with Becky to celebrate AVATAR AANG: THE LAST AIRBENDER—the new continuation of the beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender story. Paul is the friend who spent months convincing Becky and her daughter to finally watch Avatar: The Last Airbender—and once they did, Becky became completely obsessed. For this episode, Paul went one step further and "hard binged" the entire original series again before watching the movie, bringing years of fandom and a fresh rewatch to the conversation.  Together, Becky and Paul dive into the film's gorgeous hand-drawn animation, seeing Aang, Zuko, Katara, Sokka, and Toph as older characters, the joy of reuniting with Team Avatar, and why the movie feels both like a continuation of the original series and a love letter to the world fans already know.  They also revisit some of the series' most enduring characters and themes—including Aang's unwavering moral compass and Zuko's extraordinary redemption arc—and Paul points out a detail about Zuko in the very first episode that Becky had never noticed before. Along the way, they debate Team Appa vs. Team Momo, admire Zuko's hair, and wonder why apparently everyone in Team Avatar now has abs.  Then it's time for The Becky Challenge: Have You Met Ted (57:14)? Paul puts his encyclopedic knowledge of nine seasons of How I Met Your Mother to the test with 25 questions covering legendary moments, deep cuts, unforgettable characters, and running gags. Whether you've loved Avatar: The Last Airbender for twenty years or are discovering Team Avatar for the first time, this episode is a celebration of why these characters—and this world—continue to mean so much to fans. Yip yip... come hang out with Becky! Host: Becky D'Anna Guest: Paul Retterer Producer: Kyle Reardon Produced and Edited By: KPR Media Subscribe to Hanging with Becky on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HangingwithBecky Follow Hanging with Becky: Instagram: @hangingwithbecky Twitter: @hangwithbecky BlueSky: @hangingwithbecky TikTok: @hangingwithbecky Letterboxd: @hangwithbecky Follow Paul Retterer: Letterboxd: @pretterer19

  2. Aug 7

    Bonus Episode! Two Friends. Two Completely Different Comic-Cons. — SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2026 with David Booher | The Becky Challenge: Night Shift

    For the first time ever, Hanging with Becky heads to San Diego Comic-Con! Becky celebrates her 20th Comic-Con while returning guest David Booher marks his 18th—and despite attending every one together, they somehow experience two completely different conventions. From Hall H, the Paramount+ Lodge, the Hero Within Booth, and the Her Universe Fashion Show to comic book signings, comic panels, exclusive activations, unforgettable discoveries, and behind-the-scenes moments, Becky and David take you behind the scenes of five incredible days at the biggest pop culture event in the world. Along the way, they share hilarious hotel stories, Comic-Con survival tips, favorite purchases, and why Becky nearly reached her breaking point... all because she desperately needed an ice-cold Pepsi. Then it's time for the Becky Challenge (1:31:16)! David puts his Stephen King knowledge to the test in "Night Shift," a trivia challenge celebrating the Master of Horror's novels, short stories, and unforgettable adaptations. Can he earn the title of Master Storyteller? Whether you're a Comic-Con veteran or have always dreamed of attending, come experience San Diego Comic-Con through two completely different perspectives. The Hall H line starts now... come hang out with Becky! Host: Becky D'Anna Guest: David Booher Producer: Kyle Reardon Produced and Edited By: KPR Media Subscribe to Hanging with Becky on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HangingwithBecky Follow Hanging with Becky: Instagram: @hangingwithbecky Twitter: @hangwithbecky BlueSky: @hangingwithbecky TikTok: @hangingwithbecky Letterboxd: @hangwithbecky Follow David Booher: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmbooher/?hl=en BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/davidbooher.bsky.social

  3. Aug 3

    Connecting with Peter Parker — SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY with Kyle Reardon | The Becky Challenge: Avengers Assemble

    After working on nine Spider-Man films during her career in movie marketing, Becky welcomes producer Kyle Reardon back to Hanging with Becky to dive into one of the year's biggest movie events, SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY. Following a brief spoiler-free discussion, Becky and Kyle swing into a full spoiler conversation exploring Peter Parker's emotional journey, Tom Holland's performance, the film's intimate storytelling, its surprising new characters, and what this latest chapter means for the future of Spider-Man. Becky also shares behind-the-scenes stories from helping market the film, including what it's like to promote one of Hollywood's most secretive franchises while protecting its biggest surprises. Then it's time for The Becky Challenge: Avengers Assemble (1:25:18)! Kyle takes on 25 questions covering nearly two decades of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Will he become the first guest to conquer the challenge? Whether you've followed Spider-Man since the Raimi films or just met your friendly neighborhood hero, this episode is a celebration of why Peter Parker continues to resonate with audiences around the world. Your friendly neighborhood podcast awaits... come hang out with Becky! Host: Becky D'Anna Guest: Kyle Reardon Producer: Kyle Reardon Produced and Edited By: KPR Media Subscribe to Hanging with Becky on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HangingwithBecky Follow Hanging with Becky: Instagram: @hangingwithbecky Twitter: @hangwithbecky BlueSky: @hangingwithbecky TikTok: @hangingwithbecky Letterboxd: @hangwithbecky Follow Kyle Reardon Letterboxd: @kylereardon

  4. Jul 28

    Hanging with Becky Presents: The Movie Insiders Pilot — TERMINATOR SALVATION with Adam Rackoff

    This week, Hanging with Becky opens the vault to share something very special. Five years before Hanging with Becky, Becky D'Anna and Adam Rackoff recorded the pilot for a podcast called The Movie Insiders—a show where they planned to tell the personal stories behind the movies they worked on throughout their careers in the film industry. Although the series never continued beyond its pilot, Becky has always believed this conversation deserved to be heard. In this special episode, Becky shares the deeply personal story of working on the international release of TERMINATOR SALVATION—a dream assignment inspired by a lifelong love of the TERMINATOR franchise that began the day she saw TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY as a fourteen-year-old. Together, Becky and Adam discuss the making of TERMINATOR SALVATION, secret screenplay readings, studio test screenings, the evolution of the film before its release, and what it was like to become Sony Pictures' unofficial TERMINATOR historian—explaining Skynet, Hunter-Killers, T-600s, and the mythology of the franchise to executives, agencies, and marketing teams around the world. Along the way, Becky shares stories of meeting director McG, witnessing deleted scenes that have rarely been discussed, and receiving one of the most meaningful gifts of her career—a piece of TERMINATOR SALVATION concept art signed by the cast and filmmakers in recognition of her passion for the franchise. This is more than a story about one movie. It's the story of how a lifelong fan found herself helping bring one of her favorite franchises to audiences around the world. Travel back in time and hang out with Becky! Host: Becky D'Anna Guest: Adam Rackoff Producer: Kyle Reardon Produced and Edited By: KPR Media Subscribe to Hanging with Becky on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HangingwithBecky Follow Hanging with Becky: Instagram: @hangingwithbecky Twitter: @hangwithbecky BlueSky: @hangingwithbecky TikTok: @hangingwithbecky Letterboxd: @hangwithbecky Follow Adam Rackhoff: Twitter: @AdamRackhoff

  5. Jul 21

    The Original Epic — ODYSSEY with Jon Laubinger | The Becky Challenge: FINAL JEOPARDY!

    For years, Becky and Jon Laubinger have shared microphones, interviewed filmmakers, and spent countless hours talking about the movies they love. This week, they're finally reunited on Hanging with Becky to tackle one of the year's biggest theatrical events: Christopher Nolan's ODYSSEY. Together they discuss Nolan's ambitious adaptation of Homer's epic poem, the breathtaking theatrical experience, unforgettable monster sequences, standout performances from Samantha Morton, Hamish Patel, and Charlize Theron, and where ODYSSEY ranks among Nolan's remarkable filmography. Along the way, they share behind-the-scenes stories from their time co-hosting Director's Take: A Sony Pictures Podcast—including the unbelievable tale of the fake wall that was built inside Jon's New York apartment just to make one recording possible. Then it's time for The Becky Challenge: FINAL JEOPARDY (1:17:09)! Becky tests Jon's knowledge of Greek mythology, history, literature, movies, and, of course... Jeopardy! itself in one of the most challenging Becky Challenges yet. Will Jon defy the gods and earn the title of Trivia Titan? Answer the call, embrace the adventure... and hang out with Becky! Host: Becky D'Anna Guest: Jon Laubinger Producer: Kyle Reardon Produced and Edited By: KPR Media Subscribe to Hanging with Becky on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HangingwithBecky Follow Hanging with Becky: Instagram: @hangingwithbecky Twitter: @hangwithbecky BlueSky: @hangingwithbecky TikTok: @hangingwithbecky Letterboxd: @hangwithbecky

  6. Jul 14

    When Horror Doesn't Haunt — EVIL DEAD BURN with Julia Marchese | The Becky Challenge: Long Live the King!

    Filmmaker, writer, podcaster, and one of the most knowledgeable horror fans Becky knows, Julia Marchese joins Hanging with Becky to discuss EVIL DEAD BURN. After seeing the film together the night before recording, Becky and Julia sat down expecting they might disagree. Instead, they discovered they shared many of the same reactions. While they admired the film's performances, cinematography, and impressive practical effects, they ultimately found EVIL DEAD BURN surprisingly mean-spirited and struggled to connect with its characters. Their conversation turns into a fascinating discussion about the difference between movies that terrify you... and movies that simply horrify you—and why Becky will always choose being scared over being grossed out. Then it's time for The Becky Challenge: Long Live the King (59:43)! Becky tests Julia's Stephen King knowledge with questions spanning classic novels, unforgettable adaptations, deep-cut short stories, and some challenges worthy of even the most devoted Constant Reader. Will Julia earn the title of Constant Reader... or spend the night at the Overlook Hotel? Choose terrifying over horrifying... and hang out with Becky! Host: Becky D'Anna Guest: Julia Marchese Producer: Kyle Reardon Produced and Edited By: KPR Media Subscribe to Hanging with Becky on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HangingwithBecky Follow Hanging with Becky: Instagram: @hangingwithbecky Twitter: @hangwithbecky BlueSky: @hangingwithbecky TikTok: @hangingwithbecky Letterboxd: @hangwithbecky Follow Julia Marchese: Instagram: @juliacmarchese TikTok: @juliacmarchese Twitter: @juliacmarchese BlueSky: @juliacmarchese Listen to Julia's Podcasts: Horror Movie Survival Guide: https://www.buzzsprout.com/104713 Loser's Club: A Stephen King Podcast: https://podcasts.bloody-disgusting.com/podcasts/losers-club-stephen-king/ JodoWOWsky: https://www.cinemasmorgasbord.com/category/podcast/jodowowsky/

  7. Jul 7

    The 2026 Movies We Can't Stop Thinking About with Martin Kessler — The Becky Challenge: Going Ape

    Film writer and podcaster Martin Kessler joins Becky to look back at the best movies of the year so far. Without sharing their lists beforehand, Becky and Martin each reveal their Top 5 Films of the Year So Far, leading to genuine surprises, passionate recommendations, and one very meaningful overlap: DISCLOSURE DAY. Along the way, they celebrate standout horror and science fiction films, champion hidden gems, and compare the movies they haven't been able to stop thinking about. Martin introduces Becky to a pair of intriguing international discoveries she's excited to seek out, while Becky makes the case for one of her favorite horror films of the year, HOKUM. Then it's time for The Becky Challenge: Going Ape (1:15:04)! Becky tests Martin's knowledge of cinema's greatest gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and giant apes in a challenge inspired by one of his favorite movie subjects. Will Martin earn the title of Ape Supreme... or find himself guarding bananas on Skull Island? Keep discovering great movies and hang out with Becky! Host: Becky D'Anna Guest: Martin Kessler Producer: Kyle Reardon Produced and Edited By: KPR Media Subscribe to Hanging with Becky on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HangingwithBecky Follow Hanging with Becky: Instagram: @hangingwithbecky Twitter: @hangwithbecky Bluesky: @hangingwithbecky TikTok: @hangingwithbecky Letterboxd: @hangwithbecky Follow Martin Kessler: Twitter: @MovieKessler Bluesky: @MovieKessler Instagram: @moviekessler Follow Becky D'Anna: Instagram: @thebeckydanna Twitter: @hwoodminotaur Bluesky: @hwoodminotaur Letterboxd: @hwoodminotaur

  8. Jun 30

    Still Believing in Heroes with Kyle Reardon — SUPERGIRL | The Becky Challenge: Heroes Assemble

    Producer Kyle Reardon returns for his first official episode as a guest to discuss SUPERGIRL and the future of James Gunn's DC Universe. After falling in love with 2025's SUPERMAN, Becky and Kyle had high hopes for SUPERGIRL. While they both admired the ambition behind the film, they ultimately felt it lacked the emotional depth, vibrant visual style, and sense of wonder that made SUPERMAN such a memorable beginning to DC's new cinematic universe. Together, they discuss why the story didn't quite soar for them, why Superman's appearance became one of the film's highlights, and what SUPERGIRL means for the future of James Gunn's DC Universe. Along the way, they celebrate Kyle's lifelong love of DC Comics—from the 1940s Batman serials to modern animation—and share their hopes of seeing Superman and Supergirl team up in a future adventure. Then it's time for The Becky Challenge: Heroes Assemble (45:34)! Becky tests Kyle's knowledge of superhero movies spanning Marvel, DC, and beyond. Will Kyle achieve Hall of Justice Hero status... or find himself trapped forever in the Phantom Zone? Grab your cape and hang out with Becky! Host: Becky D'Anna Guest: Kyle Reardon Producer: Kyle Reardon Produced and Edited By: KPR Media Subscribe to Hanging with Becky on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HangingwithBecky Follow Hanging with Becky: Instagram: @hangingwithbecky Twitter: @hangwithbecky BlueSky: @hangingwithbecky TikTok: @hangingwithbecky Letterboxd: @hangwithbecky Follow Kyle Reardon Letterboxd: @kylereardon

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Join movie studio marketing veteran, Becky D'Anna each week as she talks the latest movie release with one of her amazing friends and then puts them through a custom Becky Challenge

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  • Creator
    Becky D'Anna
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Hanging with Becky

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