Entertaining the Idea

John Mcstravick and Anthony Hudacs

5.0 (2)
TV & Film

Hosted by John McStravick (JMac) and Anthony Hudacs (Tony), we take a dive in the deep-end of the creative process with film, TV, and other creative mediums. We discuss what we're watching this week, thoughts on current events, and examine larger topics of creating and consuming content. Follow us on Twitter, @anthonyhudacs and @jstravs

09/27/2022

ETI 404- Tried and True Julian Fellow

Anthony and John discuss what they are currently into more – TV shows or Movies. Then they review what they are watching (Uncharted, Death on the Nile, Only Murders in the Building). For the Main Event: 'Is There Something Wrong with Me?', they dive into films/shows that frustrated them while being critically lauded and/or pop culture tentpoles. Show Notes: The Gilded Age Only Murders in the Building Death on the Nile Uncharted Barry London Succession Lord of the Rings Trilogy The Power of the Dog Spotlight: Tony: Hell and Gone Podcast John: Warby Parker
08/06/2022

403- Terrible Advice From Tony

In this episode Anthony and JMac talk about daily habit tracking, what they are watching (Peacemaker and Being the Ricardos). Then the doctor is in as JMac sits on the proverbial couch to discuss his tendency to let critical commentary effect his writing. Final, we discuss the idea of Legacyquel (we'll teach you how to say it) and the enduring effects of trauma in modern films. Follow Entertaining the Idea- Twitter, Email Follow Tony - Instagram, Twitter, Website Follow John- Twitter, Website Show Notes: The Office Being the Ricardos Peacemaker Send Questions for Anthony- Twitter, Email Vox Articles Discussed- Enduring effects of Trama ; Legacyquel Spotlight: JMac- Letterboxd App Anthony- Everyday App
07/02/2022

402- Going by TV Scheduling Now

In this episode Anthony and Jmac discuss Wanda Vision, Coco, and Jeen-Yuhs, then they get directly into our Special Edition Main Event for the 2nd Annual Great Musical Challenge! Anthony and Jmac choose five songs and the other must create a story from those songs. Listen to the story, then find out how we got there. Song List below in the Show Notes. Show Notes: Wanda Vision Coco Jeen-Yuhs Main Event: The Great Musical Challenge John Songs: – Good Life - Kanye (ft. T-Pain) - LYRICS – Jesus Walk - Kanye - LYRICS – Love Lockdown- Kayne - LYRICS – Ultralight Beam - Kanye - LYRICS – Through the Wire - Kanye - LYRICS Tony Songs: – Peppas- Farruko – Midnight Love- Girl in Red – Whiskey Hand- Chestnut Grove – This Magic Moment- The Drifters – 1201- Swilson
06/09/2022

401- I'm Toothpick

In the First Episode of 2022, Tony and John talk risky things, then review some of what they've been watching over the break. They then look at their personal expectations and new things to look forward to in 2022. Finally they get into their favorites of 2021. It's great to be back! Spotlight: John- Laserwriter II by Tamrin Shopsin Tony- Standup 4 Your Power Show Notes: The King The English Game Guilded Age Downton Abbey Don't Look Up Reacher Yearly Theme F9 Nobody Belfast Woodstock 99 Suicide Squad 2 Peacemaker Batman
06/08/2022

307- An Apparatus for Trapping Lions in the Scottish Highlands

In episode 307 Tony and Jmac discuss favorite places visited, then jump into what what we've been watching (Jmac- For All Mankind S2; Tony- F9, you can guess how this goes). Then for the main event, we give props to the characters that let the protagonist be the start of the show. We dive into great secondary characters looking at who are they, what makes a great one, and who were memorable ones. Spotlight: JMac: Photography Printing- Artifact Uprising ; ProDPI Tony: Music Documentaries- Inventing David Geffen ; David Foster Off the Record
06/08/2022

306- Never Date a Spy

This is episode, Tony and Jmac talk about their favorite time of year for movie releases, get into what we're currently watching (Spy reference happens here!). Next we have special presentation of Tony's bonkers head cannon of the Fast and The Furious Franchise, which is a perfectly placed prologue to our Main Event -- Car Chases! We dive into why we love them, what's essential for a great chase, and list a few that we particularly get reve'd up for! (Totally intended) Follow Entertaining the Idea- Twitter Follow Tony - Instagram, Twitter, Website Follow John- Twitter, Website Show Notes: Mare of Easttown Mare of Eastown Shooting location vs Setting location: Phoenixville, PA vs Delaware County, PA Ferral Detective Archer Bourne Supremacy Edgar Wright - What Makes a Perfect Car Chase Ronin, Fast & Furious Franchise, Mission Impossible, Knight & Day, Matrix Reloaded
05/19/2022

305- The Wacky Adventures Of Ronald McDonald

In this episode Anthony and JMac talk hobbies, how The Boys are alright, while Bloodline not so much. For the main event they look at the promise and struggles of adapting existing properties, caping it off brainstorming untapped properties into the next great story. The Wacky Adventures Of Ronald McDonald (Be Warned!) Spotlight: JMac: ProdDPI; Artifact Uprising Tony: Shantaram
08/26/2021

304- ETI S3E04

In this episode Anthony and JMac imagine what their entrance music would be, then ponder the regional dialects of Mare of Easttown and the action intensity of Termintor: Dark Fate. Then they discuss the content/creator arms race of Discovery, Warner Media merger. And for the main event we dive into montagues and how use them as effective tools when writing yor story.

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2 Ratings

Not bad. Not Great. But not Bad

03/22/2018

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A little rough around the edges, but they keep improving. Enjoy the topics.

Hosted by John McStravick (JMac) and Anthony Hudacs (Tony), we take a dive in the deep-end of the creative process with film, TV, and other creative mediums. We discuss what we're watching this week, thoughts on current events, and examine larger topics of creating and consuming content. Follow us on Twitter, @anthonyhudacs and @jstravs

Creator

John Mcstravick and Anthony Hudacs
Years Active

2018 - 2022
Episodes

32
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© John Mcstravick and Anthony Hudacs
Show Website

Entertaining the Idea