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MetroNews Hotline

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Hotline Feature: Box Office Surprises, Wrestling Writers & Oscar Rules—Kristyn Burtt's Hollywood Roundup

Kristyn Burtt joins Dave on MetroNews Hotline for the latest Hollywood scoop—from an unexpected Easter weekend box office winner to major behind-the-scenes moves in wrestling and film. They break down the surprise success of Sinners, a 1930s-set vampire horror film from Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan, and explore what Coogler might bring to his next big project: rebooting The X-Files. They also dive into Netflix’s upcoming WWE Unreal, a docuseries peeling back the curtain on wrestling's crea...

Apr 21, 2025•10 min

Hotline Feature - Tech Turf Wars, Tariffs & AI Privacy: A CNET Update with Abrar Al-Heeti

Abrar Al-Heeti from CNET joins Dave to unpack the week’s biggest tech stories. They dive into reports that OpenAI may launch its own social network to rival Meta and X, possibly reshaping search and content discovery. They also explore the potential impact of looming tariffs on smartphones and laptops—should you upgrade now?—and break down how Apple’s “synthetic data” claims to protect user privacy while training AI. Plus, a Harry Potter pitstop in Chicago! A fast-paced, insightful tech roundup.

Apr 16, 2025•7 min

Hotline Feature - Stars, Stunts, and Streaming: Hollywood Headlines with Kristyn Burtt

Kristyn Burtt joins Dave to break down the biggest entertainment buzz of the week. From Blue Origin’s celebrity-studded launch and Lauren Sanchez’s rising profile, to Netflix’s “Full Swing” capturing Rory McIlroy’s dramatic Masters win, this segment has it all. Kristyn and Dave also discuss the Academy’s new Oscar category for stunts, the potential for Tom Cruise to finally snag a win, and the dark underbelly of child influencers on social media explored in Netflix’s new docuseries, “Bad Influen...

Apr 14, 2025•6 min

Hotline Feature: The $4,200 Pizza Oven and Ramp Season Recipes: Chef Paul Smith Checks In

In this lively edition of Hotline with Dave Weekley, Chef Paul Smith returns to dish out restaurant insights and seasonal kitchen wisdom. Paul shares the epic saga of installing a 4,200-pound pizza oven at his upcoming Italian spot, updates us on progress at the new restaurant, and talks ramp season with a delicious ramp waffle recipe. Plus, tips on freezing veggies, thoughts on economic uncertainty affecting restaurant traffic, and a shoutout from the Bavarian Inn. It’s local flavor, served hot...

Apr 14, 2025•11 min

Hotline Feature - Market Volatility, Circuit Breakers & the Magnificent Seven: A Wall Street Pulse Check with Amy Smith

Amy Smith from Investors Business Daily joins Dave for a timely, plainspoken breakdown of an intensely volatile week on Wall Street. With the Dow down over 1,000 points and tech stocks reeling, Amy walks listeners through what's driving the market's wild swings, why now isn't the time to "buy the dip," and what earnings season might reveal. The conversation touches on circuit breakers, the outlook for Microsoft and Apple, Cathie Wood’s bold moves, and why Kroger is a rare bright spot. Insightful...

Apr 10, 2025•10 min

Hotline Feature- Twisted Tunes, Ticket Tips, and Beatles Breakups: A Mountain Stage Chat with Larry Groce

On this edition of MetroNews Hotline, Dave Weekly welcomes Mountain Stage co-founder and host Larry Groce for a freewheeling conversation that covers everything from the upcoming sold-out show with Jeff Tweedy to the discovery of genre-bending bands like Twisted Pine and the soulful gospel sounds of the McCrary Sisters. Larry shares behind-the-scenes insight into programming, reveals a personal connection to an upcoming Morgantown performance, and weighs in on the 55th anniversary of the Beatles...

Apr 10, 2025•11 min

Hotline Feature - Blockbuster Buzz: Minecraft’s Surprise Success, Last of Us Returns, and the Perils of Loud Moviegoers

Germain Lussier from Gizmodo joins Dave for a jam-packed segment exploring the unexpected box office blow-up of the Minecraft movie, what it means for future video game adaptations, and whether Hollywood will learn the right lessons. They also dig into Jack Black’s big year, the upcoming second season of HBO’s The Last of Us, and its renewal for season three. Germain also sounds off on chaotic movie screenings and the shifting expectations of younger audiences.

Apr 10, 2025•7 min

Hotline Feature: Golf Greens & Diamond Dreams: Masters Preview + MLB Hot Starts

Jeff Erickson of RotoWire and VSiN joins Dave for a lively breakdown of The Masters, starting with Scheffler vs. the Field and intriguing longshots like Jon Rahm and Bobby MacIntyre. Then it's a fantasy baseball check-in as Jeff evaluates hot starts from names like Michael Conforto, Spencer Torkelson, and Jung-Hoo Lee. Plus, a closer look at Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo and Cardinals speedster Victor Scott. From Augusta to the big leagues, this segment covers it all.

Apr 09, 2025•7 min
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