Podcasts The Hodgepodge Podcast

The Hodgepodge Podcast is NOT dead! After an long, unfortunate absence, Doug and Dirty A are back to discuss Writer-Director Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, One Battle After Another! Does this new film measure up to the rest of Anderson’s storied filmography? Take a listen and find out! In addition to P.T. Anderson’s latest, the…

On Episode 259 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss a couple of 2025’s winners: Mickey 17 and Black Bag! Will these two be standing on best of lists at the end of the year or will they be long forgotten? Take a listen! The boys also discuss the aftermath of the Oscars,…

Yes, The Hodgepodge Podcast still lives! On our first episode of 2025, Doug and Dirty A welcome back an old friend, author Matt King! Matt joins in on the discussion of Captain America: Brave New World as well as a slew of other comic book movie-related news! Is Cap’s latest adventure a new beginning for…

On Episode 256 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss the new Planet of the Apes film as well as Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted. Did both keep them entertained or did they fail miserably? Take a listen, but beware of SPOILERS throughout the discussion!

On Episode 255 of the Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss some streaming shows! Is streaming still Peak TV or has its best days come and gone? Shows discussed include: Poker Face, Dr. Death, Apples Never Fall, and Reacher. Take a listen!

On Episode 254 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss Netflix’s new show, 3 Body Problem from the creators of Game of Thrones. Is this new show more like the early seasons of Thrones or the last two? There are MAJOR SPOILERS throughout the episode, so if you haven’t seen the show and…

In Episode 253 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A give their thoughts on Dune: Part 2! Did it live up to Part 1 or does the whole damn thing fall apart? They also talk about the Oscars results and Amazon Prime’s Ricky Stanicky! Take a listen!

It’s finally here! Doug and Dirty A run down their Top 10 lists for the films of 2023! Will your favorites make their lists or will there only be laments that they couldn’t add Madame Web? Take a listen!

On Episode 251 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss three films. Which ones made the grade and which ones failed to impress? The films discussed are: American FIction, Poor Things, and Saltburn! What did the guys think? Take a listen!

It’s our 250th episode! And it is very, VERY late! This episode was recorded over two weeks in NOVEMBER, so forgive us for the out-of-date news. In this milestone episode, Doug and Dirty A discuss Marvel Studios’ The Marvels and Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers. We think they might still be in theaters. Thanks for listening!

On Episode 249 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug & Dirty A discuss Christopher Nolan’s latest film, Oppenheimer! Is Nolan’s first film for Universal a return to form or more divisive than Tenet? Prior to delving into Nolan’s latest, the boys discuss everything from the strikes to Pee-Wee Herman (RIP) and Raleigh Galaxycon! The Oppenheimer review…

On Episode 248 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss two of the most-anticipated films of the year: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One! Did these two hit the mark, or should the producers have left well enough alone? Before discussing the movies, the boys…

On this episode that was recorded around MEMORIAL DAY (yikes!), the boys discuss the HBO series Succession! Watch out for MAJOR SPOILERS throughout. Before they spoil the hell out of Succession for you, Doug and Dirty A discuss Ted Lasso’s 3rd season finale, Little Mermaid’s box office, and the WGA Writer’s Strike. Take a listen!

Episode 246 of The Hodgepodge Podcast was delayed a bit by a nasty head cold, but Doug and Dirty A are back with their reviews of Sisu and the long-awaited Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Did these two hit the mark or were they not worth the time? Before diving into the reviews, the…

After a short hiatus, Doug and Dirty A are back with their preview of Hollywood’s summer slate of movies for this year! Which films are they most looking forward to and which ones don’t make the list? Before the boys get into the movies they’re anticipating this summer, they dole out some quick thoughts about…

Episode 244 is all about John Wick: Chapter 4! Did Doug and DIrty A think it was “the greatest action movie of all time” or a bloated mess? Watch out for SPOILERS and thanks for listening!

In Episode 243, Doug and Dirty A discuss Shazam: Fury of the Gods as well as the HBO hit adaptation, The Last of Us! Did they live up to lofty expectations? In addition to reviewing The Last of Us and Shazam 2 (watch out for SPOILERS), the boys bid farewell to Lance Reddick.

Episode 242 finds Doug and Dirty A discussing the results of Oscars 95 and making promises they can’t keep! What surprised them about the ceremony? After the Oscars discussion, a surprise guest makes a visit and takes the episode in a completely different direction! Take a listen!

In Episode 241, Doug and Dirty A FINALLY deliver their Best of 2022 lists! Which films were tops for them? Was it Avatar 2? It’s probably Avatar 2. Before they talk about their 2022 favorites, the boys discuss the top contender for Best of 2023, COCAINE BEAR! Also, Dirty A gives his thoughts on Creed…

On Episode 240, Doug and Dirty A discuss the start of Marvel’s Phase 5, Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania! (still hate that title) Is it the next explosive chapter in the Marvel saga or does it just fizzle out? Beware of SPOILERS as you listen! The boys reveal what worked and what didn’t for them…