Welcome to Hollywolves, the ultimate podcast where Hollywood meets the wild world of celebrities! Join your hosts, Matt Meltdown and Michael Mirrorcle, as they dive into the most captivating and controversial stories straight from the heart of the entertainment industry. In our latest episode, we kick off with the shocking aftermath of Essence Fest, where India Arie's surprising slut-shaming comments about Megan Thee Stallion and Janelle Monae leave everyone talking. We dissect the impact of the...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 58 min
Rev your gaming engines and join the Rush Hour, the ultimate podcast for gaming enthusiasts, as they navigate through the controversial headlines, industry-shaking transformations, and exhilarating gaming moments of the season. From the heated discussions surrounding workplace abuse allegations and Embracer Group's restructuring, to Xbox's farewell to Gen 8 and the Starfield pricing controversy, Rush Hour provides a comprehensive analysis of the gaming landscape. Plus, get ready to be captivated...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 35 min
In this episode, the FGC community is abuzz with frustration as Nexon's lackluster promotion of DNF Duel becomes evident, further compounded by disappointment over the absence of rollback netcode in the Switch version. However, amidst the turmoil, excitement ensues as the MK1 gameplay is revealed, taking us back to the roots of classic fighting games. The FGC landscape experiences a seismic shift with the highly anticipated launch of Street Fighter 6, unleashing a wave of competitive fervor and ...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Get ready for an action-packed episode of FGCism as we delve into the heart-pounding excitement of Combobreaker 2023. Join us as we immerse ourselves in the world's premier fighting game tournament, bringing you all the thrills, spills, and unforgettable moments from this ultimate showdown. First and foremost, we take an in-depth look at Combobreaker 2023 itself. From the jaw-dropping matches to the nail-biting upsets, we leave no stone unturned in capturing the essence of this electrifying tour...
May 30, 2023•37 min
In this episode of Hollywolves, we delve into the latest happenings in the worlds of social media, music, film, and TV. First up, we discuss a controversial statement made by a some stupid Gaysian TikToker, who claimed that Taylor Swift's 1989 album is better than Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly. We also dive into the backlash received by music YouTuber Ajay for her Renaissance album Review. Moving on to music news, we cover Doja Cat's recent comments about her first two albums being "cash ...
May 13, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Welcome to another exciting episode of FGC-ism, your go-to podcast for all things Fighting Games. In this episode, we dive into the recent Evo Japan 2023 event and discuss the various problems it faced. We also take a look at the highlights from Texas Showdown 2023 and discuss some of the standout performances. We also cover the recent news of CLG ending its FGC division and what it means for the community. And if that's not enough, we have plenty of new character reveals to discuss, including E...
May 06, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Welcome to the latest episode of the Rush Hour, where we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of video games. In this episode, we start with the shocking news of the Microsoft deal getting blocked, which has sent shockwaves through the industry. We then discuss the controversy surrounding the lead character in Fallen Order and how it could have been a black or female character. We also dive into the rising costs of AAA games and how it's affecting the industry. We also bring you...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Welcome to this week's episode of Hollywolves. Here are the top stories making headlines this week: Firstly, the entertainment industry is mourning the loss of two legends, Lance Riddick and Bobby Caldwell, who passed away this week. Riddick was a prolific actor, known for his roles in hit TV shows and films, while Caldwell was a renowned R&B singer and musician. In music news, Eurovision 2023 could have potentially made history by featuring entries from UK and Germany by Asian artists. The ...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Welcome to the latest episode of Rushdown Radio. In this episode, we discuss some interesting developments in the gaming industry. First up, we discuss Ubisoft's new AI-powered tool that can write scripts for their games. This development is a significant step forward in the field of game development and has the potential to revolutionize the way games are made. Next, we talk about the Persona 5 spinoff game that has been released on mobile platforms. Fans of the popular JRPG series are excited ...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 25 min
On the first episode of Hollywolves for 2023, Team Rushdown discusses music news, social media controversies and a MCU/DCU breakdown. Also, Michael is prepared to be cancelled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 31 min
On the first episode of 2023, Team Rushdown discuss all things new in the FGC. They discuss some new Player News, Game updates for Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8. They discuss Capcom Cup and Evo 2023. They address the insulting picks for DICE Awards Best Fighting Games and recap some of Frosty Faustings 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 17 min
It's a brand new year and a brand new Rush Hour on Rushdown Radio. This episode Team Rushdown discusses the rapid closure of live service games, the Big 3 skipping out on E3 again, Nintendo increase wages in Japan but increases the price of the new Zelda, Activision/Blizzard finding new ways to be a scummy company. And during our Soundoff: Michael talks about the Hogwart's Legacy/JK Rowling discourse and then Anthony is upset about the fetishism of Hyperrealism in gaming. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 44 min
The Final Episode of FGC-ism, Anthony and Michael talk about some of the highlights of the Fighting game community from this past year 2022. They discuss the recent trailers from Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6. Lastly they discuss the issue of tournament/event oversaturation in the FGC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Our final episode of 2022, the Hollywolves reflect on what we watched all year long that kept us glued to our seats. First up we review the MCU and DCEU. We also talk about the recent reports about James Gunn vision for the DC Live-action movie division. We also discuss whether or not the Marvel Cinematic Universe is ruining the film industry. We also dive into the trope "The Disaster South East Asian" character and how Mindy Kahling's projects seem to idolize and fetishize white male leads. Las...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 50 min
We have come to the end of 2022, a huge year for gaming. First up we discuss some recent hot topics in gaming: -Microsoft folds to $70 games -FTC sues Microsoft over Activision acquisition -Days Gone director blames 'woke reviewer's' for game's reception -Activision sues California over Activision lawsuit -Gamestop drops crypto after losing $95 million over 3 months Next we talk about the Top 5 Stories of 2022 -Microsoft trying to buy Activision -Nintendo shuts down the 3DS/Wii U shops -E3 2022 ...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Welcome to Delayed Hyper Convo, a new podcast series on Rushdown Radio where Team Rushdown discuss topics that reach all sectors of Gaming, Film and Television. This first episode Team Rushdown discusses the overwhelming vitriol that comes with Black people being featured in Fantasy/Sci-Fi. We also discuss parasocial relationships in fandoms and lastly voice acting in gaming movies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Welcome to the second annual of the Howling Hours. This special spooky podcast where two worlds collide with Matt from Hollywolves and Anthony from The Rush Hour discuss horror games, movies, anime and tv shows. Also, they discuss if the Saw franchise should return. They also answer decide if the Halloween franchise should have ended years ago. Lastly, they discuss why the Netflix Dahmer series should not be classified as Horror. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 43 min
On this new episode of the Rush Hour: Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM forces out it's core developers; Tri-Ace reports huge losses for the June 2022 year; Anthony gloats about the The Google Stadia shut down and evitable fallout; Dead Space remake prices for $70 on consoles, but $60 on PC; Skyrim Anniversary Edition is Nintendo's first $70 game; Noverwatch 2 Failure to Launch and Michael trolls Anthony about the The Mario Movie direct Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Here's what's happening on today's episode: Rick added to Multiversus, but Multiversus is having a problem with Player Retention; Team Samurai released to King of Fighters 15; MrsPlaysStuff doesn't enter Women's Only Tournaments; BlazBlue creator leaves ArcSys officially; Widespread ban of the Hitbox Cross Up; Rev2 gets Rollback Netcode update. Michael pops off about gamers who hate Dead or Alive but love lewd fan service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Team Rushdown returns with a brand new episode. They'll be discussing: NIS Sends C&D to Fan Translation Team; Sony gets hit with $5.9 billion lawsuit; Gamestop Chairman Ryan Cohen's inside trading scandal and Gametop accused of wiretapping customers; Jim Ryan copes over Call of Duty deal; We recap the recent Nintendo Direct and Playstation State of Play. Finally Michael sounds off about a particularly dumb tweet from DJ Vlad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 22 min
The Hollywolves are back with a brand new episode. We're discussing a plethora of topics including: Bleach Final Season / Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Queen Liz Meme of the Day, 'Don't Worry Darling' Promotion Drama, DCEU / Ezra Miller's Apology, She-Hulk Discourse, D23 Weekend Reveals: Disney & Marvel, Black people in GOT / LOTR / Little Mermaid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 27 min
It's time to talk about some fighting games and community itself. Aslan Ash has become the man to beat in the Tekken Community, NuckleDu Returns to the competitive Street Fighter scene, Jason Riot banned from WNF, Mori P information removed from ASW Website, Ed Boon Asks Fans what the next NRS game should be, DNF Duel is not doing well since launch, Tekken 8 Teaser Trailer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Here is our special Evo 2022 episode. We'll be breaking down some of the biggest announcements that took place at the tournament over the past weekend. KOF 15 Cross Play, Team 4 Revealed Season 2 Teased Samurai Shodown Rollback Netcode Coming 2023 Melty Blood Huge Patch DBFZ Rollback Netocde Coming 2023 iDom's Evo 2022 Run in Street Fighter V Juri and Kimberly revealed for SFV Garou/ Mark of the Wolves sequel greenlit Bridget revealed for Guilty Gear Strive Tekken 8 teased and Big patch for Tekk...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 6 min
On this episode of the Rush Hour, here's what Team Rushdown will be discussing: -Microsoft accuses Sony of blocking games from Game Pass. -Microsoft defends it's acquisition of Activision from Sony's anti-competition claims. -Overwatch removing paid loot boxes by August 30th -Netflix has games...apparently -Square Enix looking to refocus on Japanese games again -Despite Activision's successes, company is in decline. -Deus Ex rumored to return and "do what Cyberpunk 2077 couldn't." Hosted on Acas...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 16 min
TV/Film Some of the Emmy Nominations for 2022 The Live-Action Barbie Movie looks interesting The Boys fans missing the point of Homelander (Spoiler Warning) Ezra Miller and Amber Heard and the future of DC Thor: Love & Thunder Sorta Review (Spoiler Warning) Ms. Marvel Recap Music Drake and Beyonce Bring Back House Music Lil Nas X snubbed by BET Doja Cat Being Weird R.Kelly thrown in Jail Anime Trigun Stampede RWBY Ice Queendom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 49 min
Welcome back to the shenanigans that is the Rush Hour. Today we have a jam packed show for you: -PSO2 finally gets a PS4 release date for the west -Sucker Punch announces no new plans to revisit Infamous or Sky Cooper. -Itagaki starts studio focused on web3 -Kojima mistaken for Shinzo Abe's killer by Damien Rieu -EA's shit tweet about single player games has pissed off staff. -Mark Venturelli turns gaming talk to anti-NFT presentation. -GOW Ragnarok gets dick pics hoping for release date And als...
Jul 14, 2022•59 min
On this episode of the Rush Hour, Team Rushdown talks about Not-E3, Sony's recent State of Play, Summer Game Fest, Future Games Show and Xbox/Bethesda's Showcase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 3 min
On this brand new episode of FGCism, we discuss Pro Street Fighter player Infiltration being Twitch, Evo, CEO, CPT, we talk about our Combobreaker highlights , then we talk about DNF Duel's New Trailers. Also we talk about the cursed 1.18 Patch for Guilty Gear Strive and finally we talk all things Street Fighter Six. For information about Rushdown Radio visit https://rushdownradio.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 27 min
We're talking about the possible end of the Dead or Alive series, NetherRealm Studio may be sold off by AT&T, our beloved Mike Ross returns to the FGC, an up-and-coming Tekken player gets dropped from their Org and Ninja was ghosted by Nintendo during Evo 2018. During the Pop Off, Anthony goes in on FGC Boomers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Another day, another episode discussing Bobby Kotick. Also, we'll be talking about SquareEnix's new get-rich-quick scheme, Ubisoft is trying to become a private company, some not so great news about Sega and some Nintendo scumminess. In our Sound off, Michael gets upset about video games costing more but offering less. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2022•1 hr 8 min