Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast

Split Focus

Join Canadian, goofball, film nerds; Simon and Adrian, for titillating conversation about hard-hitting dramas, side-splitting comedies, and flashy super-hero movies. New episodes premiere every two weeks on Tuesdays.

  1. Jun 2

    137. A Theme Park Film with Martin Scorsese

    Adrian & Simon review the Star Wars adventure film, Mandalorian & Grogu, from director Jon Favreau. They also get excited about Spider Noir and the second season of Daredevil Born Again; while questioning the quality of the final season of Amazon’s The Boys. Plus, they examine the recent Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) guidelines asking American streamers to invest 15% of their Canadian-earned revenue back into the Canadian film and TV industry. Additionally, they discuss what the success of low budget horror films from director Curry Barker (Obsession) and director Kane Parsons (Backrooms) might mean for the film industry as a whole. This episode was recorded in Canada on May 31st 2026. Episodes air every two weeks on Tuesdays! Catch us on June 16th for Episode 138.

    2h 10m

  2. May 19

    136. I Like Watching You Sleep

    Simon & Adrian review director Curry Barker’s horror flick, Obsession. Plus, Adrian reviews The Devil Wears Prada and The Devil Wears Prada 2. Additionally, the two pals examine the recently revealed details concerning HBO’s Lanterns TV series; while getting excited for Lanterns showrunner Chris Mundy’s passion for this new DC Universe project. In addition, the hosts discuss Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp’s upcoming Westworld film adaptation and the new Deathstroke & Bane DC villains film from Moonknight writer Matthew Orton. This episode was recorded in Canada on May 14th 2026. Episodes air every two weeks on Tuesdays! Catch us on June 2nd for Episode 137.

    2h 24m

  3. May 5

    135. Apologies to Ken for Talking Aboot Video Games

    Sick Adrian and fact-confused Simon discuss the upcoming slate of video game film & TV adaptations! They dive into speculation regarding Warfare writer/director Alex Garland’s Elden Ring film, Alien: Earth showrunner Noah Hawley’s Far Cry series, and Weapons writer/director Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film (or vilm, if your a weirdo). Plus, Adrian reviews horror film, Oddity, from Hokum director Damian Mc Carthy and Simon raves about Apple TV comedy, Shrinking. They also question the reasoning behind Sony’s release of the first three pages of the Spider-Man Brand New Day script and Simon tries to make ‘New B’ happen. This episode was recorded in Canada on May 3rd 2026. Episodes air every two weeks on Tuesdays! Catch us on May 19th for Episode 136.

    2h 7m

  4. Apr 21

    134. They Know What They Are & They're Proud

    Adrian & Simon take a look (from the outside looking in) at the 2026 CinemaCon announcements! They dive into CinemaCon based announcement discussions on Paddington, The Hunt for Gollum, Avengers Doomsday, Resident Evil, Godzilla Minus 0, Coyote VS ACME, Disney’s Infinity Vision theatrical format, Dune 3, and Disclosure Day. Plus, Adrian reviews the romcom Regretting You and the first two episodes of season 5 for Amazon’s superhero drama, The Boys; while Simon reviews FX's Fargo Season 5. Additionally, they get a little concerned about the upcoming Warner Brothers Paramount merger; while also getting hyped up for Invincibles director Brad Bird’s upcoming Netflix animated movie Ray Gunn. This episode was recorded in Canada on April 19th 2026. Episodes air every two weeks on Tuesdays! Catch us on May 5th for Episode 135.

    2h 10m

  5. Apr 7

    133. This is the Space Episode

    Simon & Adrian review the hit science fiction comedy, Project Hail Mary, from directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Plus, Adrian finally watches Raiders of the Lost Arc & reviews Zootopia 2; while Simon raves about the third season of HBO’s White Lotus. Additionally, they examine the recent trailer and release date for HBO’s Harry Potter series and all the baggage attached to the project. They also express their surprise for the new Netflix price increase and discuss Disney’s venture into AI user generated content. This episode was recorded in Canada on April 2nd 2026. Episodes air every two weeks on Tuesdays! Catch us on April 21st for Episode 134.

    2h 31m

  6. Mar 24

    132. Ready or Not: Here We Come to the Theatre

    Adrian and Simon review director’s Matt Bettinelli Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s comedy/horror film, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. Plus, Adrian reviews director Ian Tuason’s sound-centred horror film Undertone and director Akiva Schaffer’s comedy Naked Gun. Additionally, the two pals discuss the 98th Academy Awards ceremony hosted by Conan O’Brien, Universal Pictures’ new theatrical release window, and Lantern’s writer Damon Lindelof’s recent controversy surrounding the colour green. To round-out the show, Adrian gets hyped for the 2026 horror film, Obsession, and Simon gushes about the recently released Spider-Man Brand New Day trailer. This episode was recorded in Canada on March 20th 2026. Episodes air every two weeks on Tuesdays! Catch us on April 7th for Episode 133.

    2h 15m

  7. Mar 10

    131. A House of the Seven Thrones

    Adrian & Simon review HBO’s first season of Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Meanwhile, Adrian reviews both director Kevin Williamson’s Scream 7 and director Matt Johnson’s Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. Plus, the two pals take another look at the Warner Brothers merger saga; with Netflix having dropped out of the deal and Paramount emerging victorious. They also discuss Amazon Prime’s very odd (and quite internet-controversial) God of War set photo with Kratos actor Ryan Hurst; and they get hyped for Amazon’s upcoming Life is Strange TV series after the announcement of casting for characters Chloe and Max This episode was recorded in Canada on March 8th 2026. Episodes air every two weeks on Tuesdays! Catch us on March 24th for Episode 132.

    2h 15m

  8. Feb 24

    130. Marty Supreme Fries

    Simon & Adrian review director Josh Safdie’s ping pong drama, Marty Supreme. They also review Disney+ series Wonder Man and Netflix’s People We Meet On Vacation. Plus, they examine HBO’s bold claim with respect to their upcoming Harry Potter TV series, Apple’s potential expansion of the Severance universe, and the unique nature of the Nicholas Cage starring Spider-Noir series on Amazon Prime Video. Additionally, the two pals acknowledge the onslaught of trailers that were launched over the past two weeks and Adrian gives his expert opinion on sports as the Olympic Games come to a close. This episode was recorded in Canada on February 21st 2026. Episodes air every two weeks on Tuesdays! Catch us on March 10th for Episode 131.

    2h 15m
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Join Canadian, goofball, film nerds; Simon and Adrian, for titillating conversation about hard-hitting dramas, side-splitting comedies, and flashy super-hero movies. New episodes premiere every two weeks on Tuesdays.

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  • Creator
    Split Focus
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    174
  • Rating
    Explicit
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