Chris & Taylor review the crime drama television series "Tulsa King" created by Taylor Sheridan with Terence Winter showrunning for Paramount+. Dwight "The General" Manfredi is a New York Mafia capo who's just finished serving a 25-year prison sentence. Upon release, his boss sends him to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to establish criminal operations there. Not knowing anyone in the area, the General seeks a new crew to help establish his empire. The series stars Sylvester Stallone, Andrea Savage, Martin...
Feb 03, 2023•12 min
Chris and Taylor review the new sci-fi horror film "M3GAN" written by Akela Cooper and directed by Gerard Johnstone. A robotics engineer at a toy factory company builds a life-like doll that begins to take on a life of its own. The film stars Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Jen Van Epps, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jack Cassidy, Ronny Chieng, Amy Usherwood, Lori Dungey, Amie Donald and Jenna Davis.
Feb 02, 2023•11 min
Chris and Taylor review the new heist drama miniseres "Kaleidoscope" created by Eric Garcia. The eight-part series centers around master thief Leo Pap and his crew attempting an epic heist worth $7 billion, but betrayal, greed and other threats undermine their plans. The series stars Giancarlo Esposito, Rufus Sewell, Paz Vega, Rosaline Elbay, Jai Courtney, Tati Gabrielle and Peter Mark Kendall.
Jan 27, 2023•13 min
Chris and Taylor review the biographical drama miniseries "Welcome to Chippendales" created by Robert Siegel and inspired by the book "Deadly Dance: The Chippendales Murders" by K. Scot Macdonald and Patrick MontesDeOca. Steve Banerjee, an Indian immigrant seeking the American dream, builds the largest male strip joint only to burn it down in less than ten years and wind up an accessory to murder. The show stars Kumail Nanjiani, Murray Bartlett, Annaleigh Ashford, Juliette Lewis, Andrew Rannells...
Jan 26, 2023•14 min
Chris and Taylor review the new Dreamworks animated film "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" written by Paul Fisher and Tommy Swerdlow with direction by Joel Crawford. Puss in Boots goes on a journey to find the mystical Last Wish to restore eight of his nine lives while escaping Goldilocks and The Three Bears, "Big" Jack Horner and a mysterious hooded wolf who plans to hunt him down for his last life. The voice cast includes Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, Harvey Guillén, Florence Pugh, Olivi...
Jan 20, 2023•14 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the a fantasy drama television series, His Dark Materials, based on the trilogy of novels of the same name by Philip Pullman. It is produced by Bad Wolf and New Line Productions, for BBC One and HBO, with the latter handling international distribution. Season 3 picks up where we left off, where Lord Asriel called upon the angels to help him wage a war, and Mrs Coulter abducted her daughter Lyra to take her to "safety" back in their own world. This prompts...
Jan 19, 2023•27 min
Chris and Taylor review the new musical fantasy film "Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical" adapted from the stage musical by Matthew Warchus, Tim Mincin and Dennis Kelley. Matilda Wormwood, who is neglected and mistreated by her parents, develops psychokinetic abilities to deal with Miss Trunchbull, the ruthless and cruel principal of Crunchem Hall Elementary School. The film stars Alisha Weir, Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough and Sindhu Vee. Follow us on: Instagram:...
Jan 13, 2023•14 min
Chris & Taylor review the new mystery film "Glass Onion" written and directed by Rian Johnson and produced by Johnson and Ram Bergman. It is the sequel to the 2019 film "Knives Out," with master detective Benoit Blanc as he takes on a new case revolving around tech billionaire Miles Bron and his closest friends. The cast includes Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson, and Dave Bautista.
Jan 12, 2023•15 min
2022 was a huge year for new and exciting entertainment! Not only did streaming platforms continue dishing out original movies and shows, but movie theaters were continuing to release new cinematic experiences on the big screen. With so much to see and watch, we couldn't not talk about it! Chris and Taylor dish out and discuss their Top 10 favorite, worst films and their favorite TV series of 2022.
Jan 10, 2023•21 min
Chris and Taylor review the 2022 stop-motion animated musical fantasy film "Pinocchio" directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson. Loosely based on the 1883 Italian novel "The Adventures of Pinocchio" by Carlo Collodi, it reimagines the story of Pinocchio, a wooden puppet who comes to life as the son of his carver Geppetto, set in Fascist Italy during the interwar period and World War II. It stars the voices of Gregory Mann, David Bradley, Ewan McGregor, Burn Gorman, Ron Perlman, John Tur...
Jan 06, 2023•15 min
Chris & Taylor review the the psychological drama film "The Whale" directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Samuel D. Hunter, adapting his 2012 play of the same name. In the film, Charlie, an English teacher, isolates himself from his students and tries to restore his relationship with his teenage daughter. The film stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton.
Jan 05, 2023•15 min
It's a new year and a new season here on The Potential Podcast! Season 4 launches with some updates for what to expect this year on the podcast, from big episodes and reviews to continued growth in the digital world of social media. Plus, with another jam-packed year of entertainment coming up, Chris and Taylor discuss their most anticipated titles in movies, television series and video games for 2023.
Jan 03, 2023•29 min
Chris and Taylor review the 2022 epic science fiction action film "Avatar: The Way of Water" directed by James Cameron, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver from a story the trio wrote with Josh Friedman and Shane Salerno. Jake Sully and Ney'tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together, however, they must leave their home and explore new regions of Pandora when an ancient threat resurfaces. The film stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang,...
Dec 30, 2022•37 min
Chris and Taylor review the second season of the HBO black comedy-drama anthology television series "The White Lotus" created, written and directed by Mike White. The series follows a week in the life of vacationers at the fictional White Lotus resort chain is unravelled as they relax and rejuvenate in paradise. With each passing day, a darker complexity emerges in these picture-perfect travelers, the hotel's cheerful employees, and the idyllic locale of Sicily itself. The series stars Jennifer ...
Dec 29, 2022•19 min
Chris and Taylor review the Christmas comedy television series "The Santa Clauses" created by Jack Burditt, serving as show runner and executive producer, for Disney+ and based on "The Santa Clause" film series. Scott Calvin is on the brink of his 65th birthday and realizing that he can't be Santa forever. He's starting to lose a step in his Santa duties, and more importantly, he's got a family who could benefit from a life in the normal world, especially his teenage son and daughter. With a lot...
Dec 23, 2022•11 min
Chris and Taylor review the Christmas-themed musical comedy film "Spirited" written by Sean Anders and John Morris with direction by Anders. The film is a modern retelling of Charles Dicken's 1843 novella "A Christmas Carol," in which the Ghost of Christmas Present is nearing retirement and sets his sights on fixing an "unredeemable" man. The film stars Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Patrick Page, Tracy Morgan, Sunita Mani, Loren G. Woods and Aimee Carrero.
Dec 22, 2022•10 min
Chris and Taylor review the coming-of-age supernatural comedy horror television series, Wednesday, based upon the character Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family. This was created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, with Tim Burton directing 4 episodes and serving as executive producer.It revolves around the titular character, while attending her new school, Nevermore Academy, Wednesday Addams attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a killing spree and solve the mystery that embr...
Dec 16, 2022•18 min
Chris and Taylor review the new Christmas action-comedy film "Violent Night" written by Pat Casey and Josh Miller with direction by Tommy Wirkola. Santa must fight a group of mercenaries who have taken a wealthy family hostage in their home. The film stars David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Alex Hassell, Alexi Louder, Edi Patterson, Cam Gigandet, Leah Brady and Beverly D'Angelo.
Dec 15, 2022•14 min
For 30 years the animated Disney classic "Aladdin" had dazzled and entertained audiences around the world, launching a franchise that includes sequels, animated series, spin-off's, video games, a live action remake and a Broadway adaptation. Chris and Taylor bring you a special episode filled with childhood memories, lots of laughs and a very special guest, the original voice actor and Broadway performer of Jafar, Jonathan Freeman! We get insight to how he landed the role of Jafar, the process o...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Chris and Taylor review the new Disney+/Marvel special presentation "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special" written and directed by James Gunn. Drax and Mantis go on a holiday adventure to give their leader Peter Quill the ultimate gift to celebrate Christmas. The special stars Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan, Sean Gunn, Michael Rooker, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, the Old 97's and Kevin Bacon.
Dec 09, 2022•13 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor are once again joined by super fan and Star Wars guru Tim Fitzsimons, reviewing the Disney+ science-fiction action-adventure series, Andor, created by Tony Gilroy. Diego Luna reprises his role as Cassian Andor and also serves as an executive producer. The series follows thief-turned-Rebel spy Cassian Andor Rebel spy Cassian Andor's formative years of the Rebellion and his difficult missions for the cause during the five years that lead up to Rogue One and a New ...
Dec 08, 2022•55 min
Chris and Taylor bring you a double holiday pick as they review both the original holiday classic, "A Christmas Story"(1983) and it's follow up sequel "A Christmas Story Christmas". Chris relieves his child while its Taylors first time *gasp* with fresh eyes as he travels back in time to Cleveland Street for a unique family Christmas with the Parkers. Then they review the long awaited sequel, Ralphie returns to give his kids a magical Christmas like the one he had as a child. Directed by Clay Ka...
Dec 02, 2022•19 min
Chris and Taylor review the new fantasy action-adventure game "God of War: Ragnarök" developed by Sony Interactive/Santa Monica Studios and directed by Eric Williams and Cory Barlog. Picking up after 2018's "God of War," Kratos and Atreus face the oncoming Norse apocalypse, known as Ragnarök. The voice cast includes Christopher Judge, Sunny Suljic, Danielle Bisutti, Robert Craighead, Adam J. Harrington, Alastair Duncan, Ben Prendergast, Deborah Ann Woll, Ryan Hurst and Richard Schiff.
Dec 01, 2022•15 min
Chris and Taylor review the new fantasy musical film "Disenchanted" written by Brigitte Hales and directed by Adam Shankman. Fifteen years after her happily ever after, Giselle questions her happiness, inadvertently turning the lives of those in the real world and Andalasia upside down in the process. The film stars Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Gabriella Baldacchino, Idina Menzel, James Marsden, Maya Rudolph, Yvette Nicole Brown and Jayma Mays.
Nov 25, 2022•14 min
Chris and Taylor review the new black comedy horror film "The Menu" written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy and directed by Mark Mylod. A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises. The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, John Leguizamo, Reed Birney, Judith Light, Paul Adelstein, Aimee Carrero, Arturo Castro, Rob Yang and Mark St. Cyr.
Nov 24, 2022•11 min
As we move into the holidays, Chris and Taylor prepare a feast of memories and celebrate a Happy Friendsgiving to close out the third season of "The Potential Podcast." Serving up stories of how this podcast has evolved, the effects of the pandemic, major life changes, career updates, finding love and the future, this episode has a full plate and will leave you wanting seconds!
Nov 22, 2022•46 min
Chris and Taylor review the new mystery film "Enola Holmes 2" written by Jack Thorne and directed by Harry Bradbeer. Enola is now a detective-for-hire, and her first official case to find a missing girl will lead her to a dangerous mystery that requires the help of her friends, and Sherlock, to unravel. The film stars Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, David Thewlis, Louis Partridge, Susie Wokoma, Adeel Akhtar, Sharon Duncan-Brewster and Helena Bonham Carter.
Nov 18, 2022•12 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the 30th film of the MCU "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" written by Ryan Coogler and Joe Robert Cole with direction by Coogler. After the death of King T'Challa, the leaders of Wakanda fight to protect their nation against an undiscovered kingdom and its ruler. The film stars Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Tenoch Huerta, Domonique Thorne, Florence Kasumba, Michael Coel, Martin Freeman, Julie Louis-Dreyfus and Angela Bassett....
Nov 17, 2022•43 min
Chris and Taylor review the parody biographical film "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" written by Al Yankovic and Eric Appel with direction by Appel. Explores every facet of Yankovic's life, from his meteoric rise to fame to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rainn Wilson, Evan Rachel Wood, Toby Huss, Julianne Nicholson, Spencer Treat Clark, Jack Lancaster, Tommy O'Brien, Thomas Lennon, Arturo Castro, Quinta Brunson, Will Forte and "W...
Nov 11, 2022•14 min
Chris and Taylor review the new psychological thriller limited series "The Patient" created by Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg. A therapist is held captive by a serial killer who seeks help to curb his homicidal urges. The series stars Steve Carell, Domhnall Gleeson, Linda Emond, Andrew Leeds, Laura Niemi, Alan Blumenfeld, Alex Rich and David Alan Grier.
Nov 10, 2022•13 min
