The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha

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Every week, entertainment journalist, writer, and Above the Line editor Jeff Sneider and critic, writer, and content creator John Rocha break down all the big news and their big scoops from the worlds of Film, TV, and Entertainment. It's a no holds barred show full of honest, unfiltered, and informed analysis from two industry professionals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

  1. 19h ago

    Avengers Doomsday Trailer Talk, Paramount/WB Merger PAUSED, Odyssey Quiets The Haters

    On a special Monday episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the new Avengers Doomsday that dropped, what it might be teasing, what Feige said about Marvel and why it isn't being universally well received. They also talk the Paramount WB merger being paused for now and The Odyssey's box office numbers quieting all the haters and what its box office potential might going forward and more!  HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm  #marvel #xmen #avengers #doctordoom #robertdowneyjr #theodyssey #christophernolan #Disney #MattDamon #Paramount #WB #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  __________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:22 WB/Paramount Merger is Paused, Is It In Trouble? 11:34 The Odyssey Box Office Quiets the Haters, Is This Culture War BS? 22:00 Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Talk, Did It Work or Fail? 26:53 Kevin Feige Talks Adam Driver, Blade and Avengers Movie Updates 33:47 Miscellaneous Entertainment News, Messi Tweet, Reviews 47:28 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 1:16:14 SNEIDER SCOOPS: No X-Men Talk at SDCC, Damon and Zendaya for new Bourne Film Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

    Avengers Doomsday Trailer Talk, Paramount/WB Merger PAUSED, Odyssey Quiets The Haters

  2. 3d ago

    X-Men Casting Rumors Heat Up, The Odyssey is Blowing Up, Why Batman 2 Got Delayed

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk what is the real truth about X-Men casting, their reviews on The Odyssey review and early box office blowing up, why The Batman 2 really got delayed, the trailers for I Play Rocky, Digger, The Uprising and Behemoth, Bradley Cooper, Chris Pratt and Walton Goggins join GI Joe with Danny McBride directing now, our Sam Neill tribute, Marvel's Nova to be a film now, Kane Parsons's new  A24 deal vs WB's attempt to steal him away, Matt Damon talks the new Bourne movie update, Netflix revealing how much  AI they've used on their shows, Serkis talks AI and “white casting” criticisms and more! PLUS, John and Jeff answer all your questions. To send in a question or comment for Jeff and John, go to: streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tip HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #marvel #xmen #theodyssey #christophernolan #DC #Batman #JamesGunn #netflix #Disney #WB #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro, Rundown and Catch Up Conversation 4:08 Danny Boyle's INK Bought by Netflix for 2026 Release 7:30 Sydney Sweeney Sleepy Hollow Project is a Go 8:34 Jennifer's Body 2 Shoots in October, Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried Returning 11:19 Ryan Coogler's X-Men Pilot to Get Theatrical Release? 14:12 X-Men Casting: What's The Truth Here? New Rumors and Scoops 30:18 The Batman 2 Gets Delayed, What's the Real Story? 36:54 Blue Beetle Added to Man of Tomorrow, Xolo Maridueña Returns 38:20 Dynamic Duo Might be Pushed to 2029 39:18 NOVA Series Turned into a Movie from Michael Waldron 41:46 The Odyssey Blows Up at the Box Office, "Anti-Woke" Complaints Look Foolish 55:20 Digger, I Play Rocky, Mayday Trailers & More 1:08:40 'I Want Your Sex' and 'Tony' Movie Reactions 1:13:43 Harris Dickinson Removes Himself from James Bond List 1:17:07 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 1:24:40 Sam Neill Tribute 1:26:02 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 1:27:08 GI Joe Updates with Danny McBride, Bradley Cooper, Chris Pratt 1:29:20 Inde Navarette Possibly Up for 'Waffle House Index' Movie 1:31:54 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

    X-Men Casting Rumors Heat Up, The Odyssey is Blowing Up, Why Batman 2 Got Delayed

  3. Jul 10

    Inde Navarrette For MCU's X-Men, Dune 3 Trailer Teases Epic Finale, The Odyssey Updates

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk DC possibly finding its Gorilla Grodd for the Jimmy Olsen series, Dune Part 3 trailer teases an epic for the ages, live action Moana’s terrible tracking and Dwayne Johnson’s next movie, James Gunn and DC updates after Supergirl fallout, Emmys snubs and surprises, Neon’s 'Artificial' deal, The Odyssey reactions, tracking and lies about influencer screenings, Inde Navarette meeting with Marvel and Heat 2 for possible roles, Heat 2 news, Armie Hammer turning on Citizen Vigilante, Denzel’s Hannibal is dead, Free Willy remake is in motion and more.  HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:02 Free Willy Gets a Reimagining at WB 6:11 HBO Cancels V for Vendetta Remake with Pete Jackson, Seeks New Writer 10:20 Sneider Confirms Poison Ivy Series Thru a New DC Source 12:08 DC Finds Its Gorilla Grodd in Jimmy Tatro for Jimmy Olson Series 14:46 James Gunn and Supergirl Fallout Affecting Gunn or Is He Fine at DC? 28:35 Emmys Reactions, Surprises and Snubs 33:43 Inde Navarette Meets With Marvel for X-Men Movie?, The Rock for Apocalypse 42:45 MOANA Looks To Bomb, Is This on Dwayne Johnson? 47:00 Heat 2 Casting News Includes DiCaprio, Bale and Stephen Graham 50:54 Dune 3 Trailer Talk, Other Trailers From the Week 1:01:34 The Odyssey Lies About Barring Influencers at Screenings 1:03:45 Netflix Kills Denzel Washington's Hannibal Show 1:05:14 Neon Buys 'Artificial' Movie,  1:06:46 Spider-Man Brand New Day Box Office Discussion 1:10:00 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

    Inde Navarrette For MCU's X-Men, Dune 3 Trailer Teases Epic Finale, The Odyssey Updates

  4. Jun 27

    DC's 'Supergirl' to Crash at Box Office, Zendaya Rumored to Lead Jason Bourne Reboot

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Supergirl looking like its gonna crash at the box office and what it means for DC, Christopher Nolan and Universal Pictures banning "influencer" screenings for The Odyssey with special guest Kristian Harloff, Peter Safran and James Gunn meeting with David Ellison over DC, Klara and the Sun, The Debut and The Weight trailer, that Jonathan Majors debacle of a movie, A24 and Google partnership, Amazon dropping Artificial, James Bond audition updates…anything else you want to add or don’t want to talk about? HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #DC #supergirl #jamesgunn #theodyssey #christophernolan #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:40 Supergirl Set to Crash at Box Office, Who's to Blame and What Now 17:09 Nolan Bans Influencer Screenings for The Odyssey with Kristian Harloff 44:52 Google and A24 AI deal Sparks Backlash from A24 Fans 47:23 Zendaya Rumored to be in Talks to Lead Jason Bourne Reboot 55:34 Amazon MGM Passes on Luca Guadagnino''s 'Artificial' Film on Sam Altman 1:00:24 The Weight, Klara and the Sun and The Debut Trailers Talk 1:04:12 Jonathan Majors Leads New Daily Wire Movie, First Trailer Released 1:13:12 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 1:33:12 David Ellison Meets with James Gunn and Peter Safran 1:37:40 James Bond Search Intensifies This Summer 1:39:16 More Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

    DC's 'Supergirl' to Crash at Box Office, Zendaya Rumored to Lead Jason Bourne Reboot

  5. Jun 18

    X-Men Will Be Marvel's Big Swing, Spider-Man BND Trailer Teases More Jean Grey

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk new Spider-Man BND trailer teasing more Jean Grey, Ridley Scott is messing with Alien Romulus sequel, Charles Melton for Beast and X-Men reboot’s “big swing” from Marvel, Wagner Moura for Oceans villain, Daniel Kaluya and Teyana Taykor for Shaka King’s next movie, Toy Story 5 review, Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn fiasco pits Netflix vs Paramount, Austin Powers 4 is happening and Shrek 5 trailer animation critiques, Netflix is or is not buying Lionsgate story, Bradley Cooper and Sean Penn teaming up for  Jan 6th movie, Anya Taylor Joy in The Hunt for Gollum, thoughts on Rogen and Franco situation, Fox to buy Roku for 22B and more! HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #spiderman #marvel #alien #lordoftherings  #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro, Rundown and Catch Up 3:02 Jim Carrey and Ron Howard Reteaming for a Grinch Sequel 7:02 Mike Myers Confirms an Austin Powers 4 Film is Happening 10:28 James Wan to EP Robocop Series and Direct Episodes for Amazon MGM 12:55 Wagner Moura in Talks to Play the Villain in Oceans Prequel 16:25 Anya Taylor Joy Cast in The Hunt for Gollum in New Role 19:14 The Wrap's Drew Taylor Joins to Talk Ray Gunn/Netflix/WB Issues 32:58 Charles Melton Joins the Daniels New Film 35:40 Melton Mentioned for Beast in X-Men, Marvel Takes 'Big Swin' with X-Men 41:28 Spider-Man Brand New Day Trailer Talk - Jean Grey Inevitability? 44:26 WB Moves Up Social Reactions for Supergirl - Confidence or Trouble? 50:20 Ridley Scott is Gumming Up the Works for an Alien Romulus Sequel 54:18 Sneider Pushes Back on Critics Over His The Batman Part 2 Scoop 57:55 New Shaka King Movie Unites Daniel Kaluya and Teyana Taylor 59:49 Ryan Coogler Moves His First Look Deal from Disney to Netflix 1:01:18 FOX Buys Roku for 22B dollars, Accruing More IP? 1:05:39 Sean Penn to Direct Bradley Cooper in January 6th Movie 1:07:52 Tom Cruise Hunting for Horror Movies, Star Trek Looking for a Training Day Movie 1:20:42 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

    X-Men Will Be Marvel's Big Swing, Spider-Man BND Trailer Teases More Jean Grey

  6. Jun 12

    BATMAN II Breaking News! Sebastian Stan is Victor Zsasz, Brian Tyree Henry is Two Face

    On this SPECIAL episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Sneider's BREAKING NEWS that SebastianStan is set to play Victor Zsasz in the movie with Brian Tyree Henry set to play Two Face! This is massive and shocking news. What role witl Zsasz play in this one and how will people feel about Henry playing Two Face. Also, what does this mean for Scarlett Johansson's character and Charles Dance's role? Is this the Court of Owls or not? So many questions and we answer them all on this show! HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #batman #thebatman #mattreeves #sebastianstan #briantyreehenry #twoface #scarlettjohansson #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 1:50 Sebastian Stan to Play Victor zsasz in The Batman II 15:03 Bryan Tyree Henry is Harvey Dent/Two Face in The Batman II 19:02 Who Are Scarlet Johansson and Charles Dance Playing in The Batman II 21:34 Sources Say There is No The Penguin Season 2 22:00 Sneider Says He's Heard That a Poison Ivy Show is in The Works 27:56 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

    BATMAN II Breaking News! Sebastian Stan is Victor Zsasz, Brian Tyree Henry is Two Face

  7. Jun 12

    Audiences Turn on Spielberg Over DISCLOSURE DAY, OBSESSION Production Controversy | THE HOT MIC

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk if audiences will reject Spielberg's Disclosure Day, 'Obsession' production controversy, 24 Jump Street is a Go, Supergirl cut 25 minutes of footage, The Social Reckoning, Whalefall, Heart of the Beast and Gatto trailers, a new writer boards the Transformers project, Jennifer Lawrence's new film, Maggie Gyllenhaal's next directorial movie, Jason Momoa exits Helldivers, Emma Stone rumored to be joining the Daniels next project, and more! PLUS, John and Jeff answer all your questions. To send in a question or comment for Jeff and John, go to: streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tip HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #stevenspielberg #DC #Superman #JamesGunn #Supergirl #transformers #obsession #disclosureday #UAP #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:04 Emma Stone to Join The Daniels New Movie 5:35 Paramount Taps Jason Fuchs (Welcome to Derry) to Write Transformers Movie 8:05 Jennifer Lawrence Tapped for New Apple Rom Com Movie 14:03 Maggie Gyllenhaal and WB Reteam for 'Creation Lake' Movie 16:49 Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube Return for 24 Jump Street Movie 21:43 Are Audiences Rejecting Steven Spielberg Movies, Disclosure Day Review 39:16 New Reports Say 25 Minutes Cut from SUPERGIRL 40:50 Social Reckoning, Whalefall, Heart of the Beast, I Want Your Sex Trailers Talk 48:03 Michael Mann's MANHUNTER Getting 4K Release and Theatrical Return 50:42 Jason Momoa Exits HELLDIVERS Movie 51:48 'Obsession" Art Director Comes Out to Fight for More Money 1:04:31 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 1:30:27 Aliens Movie Draft - The Best Movies with Aliens In Them 1:47:50 Final Streamlab and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

    Audiences Turn on Spielberg Over DISCLOSURE DAY, OBSESSION Production Controversy | THE HOT MIC

  8. Jun 5

    Hollywood's AI Hunger and Love for BACKROOMS and OBSESSION, SCARY MOVIE Review

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Hollywood's growing obsession with AI, why they love Backrooms and Obsession and if they'll learn the right lessons,  did Justin Kuritzkes write Spider Man BND, Scorsese AI news and Boots Riley’s reaction, Backrooms and Scary Movie reviews, How to Rob a Bank, Onslaught, Ice Cream Man and By Any Means trailers, Barbarella remake going forward with Sydney Sweeney, Gene Wilder biopic is happening, Zack Synder directing Escape from New York remake, Sneider's thoughts on Euphoria’s season, The Odyssey is rated R, and more! \ HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #backrooms #AI #christophernolan  #TheOdyssey #Hollywood #Marvel #Spiderman #Mastersof theUniverse #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:53 Netflix Pauses Denzel Washington, Antoine Fuqua 'Hannibal" Movie 8:48 Paramount Responds To Subscribers Lawsuit to Block Merger 11:06 Hollywood Embraces AI with Martin Scorsese vs Boots Riley Over It 25:35 Did Justin Kuritzkes Punch Up the Spider-Man Brand New Day Script? 29:34 Sneider's Thoughts on Euphoria Series Finale 36:45 Quentin Tarantino Calls Out Recent Movies and Their Quality 41:13 Scary Movie 6 Review, Masters of the Universe Review 49:56 Onslaught, Supergirl, How To Rob a Bank Trailers 54:49 Zack Snyder Rebooting Escape From New York 58:40 Hollywood Embracing YouTube After Backrooms, Indie Navarette's Oscars Chances 1:10:41 Our Draft of the Best Modern Horror Directors 1:38:30 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

    Hollywood's AI Hunger and Love for BACKROOMS and OBSESSION, SCARY MOVIE Review
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Every week, entertainment journalist, writer, and Above the Line editor Jeff Sneider and critic, writer, and content creator John Rocha break down all the big news and their big scoops from the worlds of Film, TV, and Entertainment. It's a no holds barred show full of honest, unfiltered, and informed analysis from two industry professionals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

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