Jeffrey Dahmer and Other Blondes
Joe Escalante's weekly wrap up of all things Hollywood. Box Office numbers, the obsession with Dahmer, and where in LA is the best place to catch a movie in LA?
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Joe Escalante, Live From Hollywood
Movies! Disneyland! and the business side of Hollywood from Entertainment Business Affairs Expert and TV Showrunner Joe Escalante.
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Episodes
Dont' Worry, Darling... It's Good and Makes Money!
Joe Escalante's weekly dive into the business of showbiz. This week: the latest box office numbers, 50 Cents issues with the penile system, Lori Laughlin has been uncancelled (despite USC's best efforts) and Rosanne Barr now has something in common with Joe Escalante... You'll have to get the Fox Nation app to see what it is, I guess...
Sep 26, 2022•42 min
Godfather 2: The Legend of Curly's God
Joe Escalante does not let a small thing like 22 large men in pads, and helmets, chasing an oblong ball stop him from delving deep into the business end of showbiz. Joe talks box office, his letterboxd, throwing fights in TJ, and his experience watching Godfather II on the big screen at the Alamo Theater in LA. Joe is all about the Alamo Theater.
Sep 19, 2022•37 min
Game of Thrones Not Discussed
This week on a podcast-only episode of Live from Hollywood (thanks, NFL!)... Joe talks about his harrowing experience playing for the USO, and the life-threatening ripple effect it had throughout Europe (and SoCal). Joe took his time on his Egypt trip to disregard the pyramids, and watch movies on the Criterion app. Once he got back, he got hit by some heavy Hollywood legal stories. Something about some poop on the floor... Wait... The guy has a lawyer named "Livshitz?" Seems like a good fit!
Sep 14, 2022•37 min
Brady McDonald's Theme Park Update
Joe Escalante's weekly dip into the business end of showbiz. This week, Joe is joined by Brady McDonald, the OC Register's Theme Park Reporter, and the brain behind the "Parklife" newsletter, to talk about all the news from SoCal's theme parks. Disney's annual passholders are upset over expiring passes. Should we get rid of them? It would sure solve the over-crowding problem! Also, Halloween is around the corner, and Disney, Knotts, and, and Magic Mountain have something special planned. I can a...
Aug 31, 2022•37 min
The Zazlovian Principle
This week on Joe Escalante's weekly dip into the toxic waters of Hollywood. DragonBall Super is #1 in the Box Office, thanks to good marketing. Regal Cinemas files for bankruptcy following some disappointing post-pandemic numbers; Joe discusses what that means for the local theater industry, and Regal's 35+ local theaters. And David Zazlov has been brought in to save the streaming universe. Will cancelling "Batgirl" solve his problems??? Tune in... Same Bat-Time... Same Bat Cha... er, Podcast. B...
Aug 21, 2022•37 min
Tarantino's Erotic Top Gun Fantasy
Joe Escalante's look at the business end of showbiz. This week: the latest from the box office. Nope was a nope. Also, Joe's broadcasting live from the OC Fair, where his band is performing live tonight. Joe loves his local Cinemark theater in the OC, and is pleased that they and other local theaters are pulling in big numbers. Looks like Hollywood survived the worst of the pandemic, and is bouncing back in a big way. Joe also discusses the latest from the streaming wars: HBO Max loses a lot of ...
Aug 08, 2022•38 min
Haggis Not as Disgusting as Previously Thought
Joe Escalante's weekly rundown of the latest from the business end of showbiz. This week: the latest from the Hollywood box office numbers, "Rocky" acts like a petulant child on Twitter, and Harvey Weinstein's deformed genitalia. Also, Paul Haggis is cleared of all sexual assault charges, and Joe talks about how anyone (even you), can move to Hollywood, and get into the motion picture distribution industry without spending a penny! If people could find an affordable place to live in SoCal...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Fire of Love on the Spectrum
Joe Escalante's weekly dive into the business end of showbiz. This week: Joe recaps the latest news from Comic-Con 2022 in San Diego, while marveling at how many of these nerd conventions happen almost every week in SoCal, like the East LA Comic-Con, Anime Expo, and LA Comic-Con. Also, Joe talks about one of the perks of living in SoCal: meeting famous people in public! Joe got to meet some people who were featured on his favorite reality show, while hanging out in Huntington Beach. Joe also dis...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 23 min
The Black Phone, The White Elvis, and The Emmys
Joe Escalante's weekly dip into the shark infested waters of showbiz. This week, Joe talks about the liberal politics of Hollywood, and why his show on Fox Nation likely won't be getting an Emmy anytime soon. Also, the latest on Rickey Martin's legal problems. VR and the metaverse are becoming a thing... Joe isn't impressed with the future of technology. What about all the people who actually enjoy going outside and the beauty of SoCal? How does this serve their needs?
Jul 23, 2022•37 min
Guns and Disneyland
Joe Escalante's weekly look at the business end of showbiz. Tonight, Joe is joined by Steve Shriner to talk about getting people to sign a petition to recall George Gascon, and blaming Hollywood for getting him elected, but crediting Hollywood for putting in an effort to get him out of office. Also, Brady MacDonald, the Theme Park Reporter from the OC Register joins the show to talk about the new rollercoaster at Magic Mountain, changing Splash Mountain to Tiana's Frog ride, and the idea of "adu...
Jul 04, 2022•39 min
The Trial of Billy Joe
Joe Escalante's weekly deep dive into the business end of showbiz. This week: Theater expert Kevin Gilkinson joins the show to talk about the Tony awards, as well as upcoming live theater shows that you can catch locally at the Geffen Playhouse, the Pasadena Playhouse, and the Pantages... Moulin Rouge, anyone? Randomly, there's a stage play about Lebron James, called "King James." Also, Joe looks at the latest box office numbers. This week's Celebs Behaving Badly features more from Cosby, Jussie...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 21 min
No Gun Intended
Joe Escalante looks into the business end of showbiz! This week: Lightyear's disappointing box office numbers, celebs behaving badly, and Hollywood's gun problem... What's the cause? What's the solution?
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Disney, Got Rice?
Joe Escalante's weekly journey into the business end of showbiz. This week, box office numbers, Disney having a HUGE executive shakeup with the firing of Peter Rice, and why Paramount may lose ownership of the Top Gun franchise. Will Hollywood let this happen? Will Iceman have his back?
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Top Gun: Maverick for President!!!
This week, Joe Escalante looks at the box office numbers, and the greatness that is Top Gun: Maverick. Tom Cruise may have single handedly rescued the Hollywood film industry. Also, the latest from Amber Heard/Johnny Depp, and a new Cosby case?
May 31, 2022•40 min
Getting Hit By the Netflix Door on the Way Ouy
Netflix is going to be fine, even if they lose 2/3 of their value (I mistakenly said 1/3). Also this week: the latest box office numbers, more Winning Time controversy, Amber Heard/Johnny Depp's courtroom shenanigans, and who are these 150 Netflix people that got fired.
May 23, 2022•39 min
Dr. Strange and the Young Slime Life
Joe's weekly dive into the shark infested waters of Hollywood. The latest numbers from the Box office, Netflix having live game shows. Joe went to the Stagecoach Music Festival, and the latest legal issues against rapper Young Thug.
May 16, 2022•39 min
Here's Johnny!!! About to Lose His Case...
Joe Escalante's weekly dive into the business end of showbiz! There's a lot of legal news this week, his take on the controversy from the Supreme Court, process serving a movie star, the Johnny Depp/ Amber Heard case, and Fred Savage got fired???
May 09, 2022•39 min
Fathom Events and Unfathomable Re-Enactments
Joe Escalante's latest plunge into the business end of showbiz. This week: the box office, and the 80's Lakers are REALLY pissed off at HBO, and the series "Winning Time." Also, not Bill Murray... Anything but Bill Murray...
May 02, 2022•39 min
This Week's Defamation and Defacation
Joe Escalante Live from Hollywood! This week: the latest box office numbers, the salacious details from the Johnny Depp/ Amber Heard legal circus, and shares in tech companies are plummeting! Thank goodness for the Karadashians... They are the gift that keeps on giving!
May 01, 2022•40 min
Suicidal Royalty Audit
Joe Escalante's weekly dive into the business end of showbiz. This week, a quick box office wrap up, and publishing guru Robbie Fields joins Joe to talk about the streaming royalty issues with the band Suicidal Tendencies. Any bands in SoCal really needs to pay attention to this one.
Apr 18, 2022•40 min
Oscar Awards Slap-up Wrap-up
Joe Escalante dives deep into the business end of showbiz. Today, Joe wraps up his Oscar coverage for the year. No major stories, or events this year... Oh wait... Will Smith slapped Chris Rock... Also, Keanu is no longer welcome in China, and the latest on the news from Disneyland, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Apr 04, 2022•48 min
Bob Chapek - Florida Man: Conversation w/ Brady McDonald, O.C Register Themepark Reporter
Oscar Sunday!!! Perfect time to get no crowds at Disneyland! Joe is joined by OC Register's Theme Park Reporter Brady McDonald to talk about the latest hub-bub between the LGBTQIA+ community, and Disney! Bob Chapek can't catch a break!
Mar 28, 2022•40 min
Grey Area: There’s a Fake Story Here Somewhere
Joe Escalante's weekly dip into the the shallow Hollywood waters... We are one week away from the biggest night in Hollywood: The Oscars! Joe goes over his more of his award picks. Also, McDonald's may have an intellectual property case on their hands! And the latest from the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard case.
Mar 21, 2022•39 min
Your Dad Says Don't Date Marilyn Manson
Joe's weekly dive into the business end of showbiz. This week, the latest news from the Disneyland park (Joe rode a ride with Paris Hilton!). A Karen refused to take her kids to Disneyland because their take pictures of them (for their safety). Also, why it is getting so expensive to film in Los Angeles.
Mar 07, 2022•39 min
Foreign Oscar Picks, and Uncharted in 4DX
Joe Escalante is your sherpa up the mountain with the Hollywood sign on it. This week... Foreign Oscar picks, secretly taking his wife to see Uncharted in 4DX in Irvine, and the financial cost of Covid on Hollywood productions.
Feb 28, 2022•38 min
How to Podcast, and How to Drive my Car
Joe Escalante's weekly dive into the shark infested waters of Hollywood! This week, Joe talks about his favorite places in Los Angeles to catch a musical, the latest box office, and Oscar news, and Phil Giangrande talks about making awesome podcasts!
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Spitting on the Ground
Joe Escalante dips his feet into the treacherous waters of Hollywood. Joe Rogan is under the gun after getting caught saying some racist stuff years ago, Jeff Zucker needs to go, and making a trip to North Hollywood to see a movie in 4DX. What is 4DX? Something that you gotta feel to believe!
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Neil Young is Old. Plus Brady McDonald!
Joe Escalante's weekly delve into the business end of showbiz. Tonight, Joe Rogan vs Neil Young! Also, OC Register's Theme Park reporter Brady McDonald joins the show to talk about the new Disneyland-slamming documentary, made by Walt Disney's grand-niece, as well as the financial impact Covid had on the park, and the cast members.
Jan 31, 2022•40 min
Fake Pokemon or Fake News
Joe Escalante's weekly dip into the deep end of the business end of showbiz. This week: the latest from the Box Office (Scream!!!), fluctuating Disney stock, and how Hollywood has been managing during Covid.
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 17 min
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