Eternals (dir. Chloé Zhao, 2021)
This week, our thoughts on the 26th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Eternals." Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Nov 09, 2021•37 min
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First impressions can be wrong. On Quality Check, hosts Drew and Daniel indulge in the latest movie to hit theaters or streaming before returning to a related project to see if it holds up or falls flat. Quality Check Podcast is a biweekly podcast released every other Tuesday.
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October Pop Culture Pick'ems
This week we made our pop culture picks for the busy month of November. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Nov 07, 2021•22 min
Fall Fantasy Update + Loves/Hates Pop Culture News & Dune
A few things this week. We update the Fall Fantasy Draft, chat about two things making news in the world of pop culture and share our thoughts on Dune. This episode wasn't edited either so if it sucks more than usual -- blame that! Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Oct 28, 2021•46 min
Halloween Kills (dir. David Gordon Green, 2021)
It's Halloween and everyone's entitled to one good scare. On this podcast, we dive into the highly anticipated "Halloween Kills." Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Oct 20, 2021•51 min
No Time to Die (dir. Cary Joji Fukunaga, 2021)
His name is Bond. James Bond. This week we're sucking down martinis and talking "No Time to Die." Do we have a new 007 classic? Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr
Venom: Let There Be Carnage (dir. Andy Serkis, 2021) + October Pop Culture Pick'ems
This week we're talking Venom 2 and making our pop culture picks for the busy month of October. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Oct 05, 2021•49 min
Cry Macho (dir. Clint Eastwood, 2021)
Just a casual chat about Clint Eastwood's new movie, "Cry Macho."
Sep 27, 2021•39 min
2021 Fall Fantasy Movie Draft
Life updates and the return of our fantasy box office game. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Sep 15, 2021•36 min
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (dir. Destin Daniel Cretton, 2021)
The MCU has released its second movie of 2021. This week on Quality Check, Drew and Daniel talk about "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Sep 12, 2021•43 min
September Pop Culture Pick'ems
Music, TV and movies. Here's our Pop Culture picks for the month of September. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Aug 30, 2021•35 min
The Highs and Lows of a Very Curious Summer Movie Season
This week on Quality Check, Daniel and Drew talk about the best and worst of the 2021 Summer Movie Season. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Aug 18, 2021•31 min
The Suicide Squad (dir. James Gunn, 2021)
Y'all jokers must be crazy. This week, Daniel and Drew talk about "The Suicide Squad." Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Aug 11, 2021•47 min
"The Suicide Squad" Predictions + August Pop Culture Pick'ems
On this podcast, Daniel and Drew make their Pop Culture Pick'ems for the month of August. Plus, predictions for the highly anticipated DCEU flick, "The Suicide Squad." Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Aug 03, 2021•38 min
Old (dir. M. Night Shyamalan, 2021)
Just a couple of Shyamalan stans talking about his new thriller "Old." Plus -- reactions to the new "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" trailer. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Space Jam: A New Legacy (dir. Malcolm D. Lee)
On this episode, Daniel and Drew talk about what's filling their pop culture diet. Plus, thoughts on the long-awaited "Space Jam" sequel. Thanks for listening and if you get the chance, please rate and subscribe so we don't get cancelled. Editor's Note: The audio is a bit wonky on this one. Blame the long distance podding. 01:21 Welcome 01:58 The Last Thing 14:33 Space Jam: A New Legacy 28:22 The Rotten Tomatoes Game (Snake Eyes, Old)
Jul 20, 2021•34 min
Black Widow (dir. Cate Shortland, 2021)
It's never too late to get your own solo movie. This week on Quality Check, Daniel and Drew discuss the 24th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Black Widow." Plus -- a brand new game! Thanks for listening and if you get a chance - please rate and subscribe so we don't get cancelled. 00:33 Hello 06:02 "Black Widow" Spoiler Discussion 35:40 The Million Dollar Question Game 44:45 Goodbye
Jul 15, 2021•45 min
Rotten Tomatoes Predictions for "Space Jam: A New Legacy"
5 minutes. 1 topic. On this Quality Check Quickie, Daniel and Drew predict the Rotten Tomatoes score for "Space Jam: A New Legacy." You can see it in theaters and HBO Max starting July 16th.
Jul 15, 2021•5 min
July Pop Culture Pick'ems + The Tomorrow War (dir. Chris McKay, 2021)
July is packed with Pop Culture goodness. Here's our picks plus our thoughts on "The Tomorrow War." Chris Pratt stars in the sci-fi thriller now streaming on Amazon Prime. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Jul 06, 2021•33 min
Rotten Tomatoes Predictions for "The Tomorrow War"
5 minutes. 1 topic. On this Quality Check Quickie, Daniel and Drew predict the Rotten Tomatoes score for Chris Pratt’s new Amazon thriller, “The Tomorrow War.” You can stream it on Amazon Prime starting July 2nd.
Jul 02, 2021•5 min
F9: The Fast Saga (dir. Justin Lin, 2021)
Gather your fam because movies are back. This week on Quality Check, we share our thoughts on the latest movie in the popular "Fast and Furious" franchise. Does "Fast 9" soar to new heights... or new lows? Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Jun 30, 2021•42 min
Quality Check Quickie - "Halloween Kills" First Look
We’re trying something new. This is a Quality Check Quickie. The idea is simple. We have five minutes to talk about one topic. On this episode, Daniel and Drew share their thoughts on the first trailer for "Halloween Kills."
Jun 30, 2021•4 min
Revisiting "The Fate of the Furious" and the Fast Saga
We don't have friends. We have family. This week on Quality Check, Daniel and Drew prepare for "Fast 9" by revisiting the popular and long-lasting "Fast & Furious" franchise. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. 00:32 - Hello 12:02 - Revisiting "The Fate of the Furious" 27:43 - Fast Saga Questions/Discussion 34:10 - Fast Saga Stats 36:43 - Fast Franchise Ranked 47:05 - Fast Franchise Quotes 49:27 - Look Ahead to "Fast 10"...
Jun 23, 2021•54 min
Supersized Movie & Pop Culture Chatcast
A brief hiatus ends. This week, Daniel and Drew return to discuss a few bits of news making headlines in the world of Pop Culture. Plus, thoughts on four new movies ("Infinite", "A Quiet Place Part 2", "In the Heights", "The Conjuring 3") and the TV and movie content getting our attention. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. 00:30 - Hello 06:13 - Episode Rundown 07:00 - Loves/Hates Pop Culture News 25:57 - "Infinite" (dir. Antoine Fuqua, 2021) 35:55 - "A Quiet...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Loves/Hates - "Those Who Wish Me Dead", "Spiral: From the Book of Saw" & "Army of the Dead."
This week on Quality Check, Drew and Daniel talk about a trio of new movies including "Those Who Wish Me Dead", "Spiral" and Zack Snyder's "Army of the Dead." Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
May 26, 2021•49 min
Chatcast 9: "Loves/Hates" New Movie Trailers + Pop Culture Things We Missed in April & May
This week on Quality Check, Daniel and Drew do a round of Loves/Hates for five new trailers. Plus, the Pop Culture items they overlooked in April and May. Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Editor's Note: That's Drew's cat meowing constantly. She really, really, really wanted to get in the room to be with him.
May 14, 2021•36 min
May Pop Culture Pick'ems + Without Remorse (dir. Stefano Sollima, 2021)
Time again for our monthly Pick'ems. Here's what we are excited to watch and listen to in May. Plus, our thoughts on the new Michael B. Jordan action-thriller, "Without Remorse." If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and thanks for listening!
May 07, 2021•43 min
Mortal Kombat (dir. Simon McQuoid, 2021)
This week on Quality Check we do a few rounds of Loves/Hates and talk about the highly anticipated reboot of "Mortal Kombat." If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and thank you for listening!
Apr 27, 2021•43 min
"Godzilla vs. Kong", Best Picture Nominees and The Rotten Tomatoes Game
This week on Quality Check, your boys share their thoughts on "Godzilla vs. Kong", play an Oscars game and predict the Rotten Tomato score for the upcoming Michael B. Jordan thriller, "Without Remorse." If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and thank you for listening!
Apr 14, 2021•42 min
Pop Culture Pick'ems - April 2021
It's the start of April and we're sharing our Pop Culture picks for the month. Plus, some quick thoughts on "Zack Snyder's Justice League" and our Rotten Tomatoes score predictions for "Mortal Kombat." If you get the chance -- please rate, review and subscribe to us and thanks for listening! 00:30 - Hello 07:34 - Thoughts on "Zack Snyder's Justice League" 25:06 - April 2021 Pop Culture Pick'ems 46:32 - Rotten Tomatoes prediction for "Mortal Kombat"
Apr 05, 2021•49 min
WandaVision, Paramount+ and The Rotten Tomatoes Games
This week on Quality Check, Drew & Daniel share their thoughts on WandaVision and Paramount's new streaming service. Plus, the return of The Rotten Tomatoes Game. We're also taking part in a March Madness-style tournament to find the Best Movie of the 90s. Shout out to the Pop Goes the Culture Podcast! Check out https://twitter.com/pgtcpodcast to vote for your favorites! 00:33 - Hello 02:44 - Pop Goes the Culture "Favorite Movie of the 90s" Tournament 10:30 - Loves/Hates for WandaVision 24:3...
Mar 10, 2021•43 min
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