Fighting In The War Room: A Movies And Pop Culture Podcast
Katey, Matt, Da7e and DavidThe Film and Pop-Culture Podcast
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 150 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmFilm ReviewsTV Reviews | |||
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This week, we had to wait for the embargo to be lifted on Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, and once everyone knows the podcast is actually going up on Thursday, we can’t stop referencing it. First, David tells you about Lee Cronin’s The Mummy – out this weeke... more
This week, David got suddenly ill, so Da7e has to explain The Drama (actually a comedy) to Katey and Patches which necessitates SAYING THE THING THE TRAILER IMPLIES IS A MYSTERY. If you want to go in completely fresh, skip the segment, if you’re one ... more
This week, the hosts have to deal with Spring Break and the various trips for people not named David. Patches is absent entirely on the West Coast attending Disneyland and visiting family. Katey is also visiting family, but finds some time to call in... more
This week, OpenAI killed Sora 2 while Da7e wasn’t paying attention, so Katey, Patches, and David fill him in on the death of the copyright-violation machine. Then, Patches has been saving Big Questions for this exact podcast moment: what toothpastes ... more
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- Colgate vs. Sensodyne
Come for the media reviews, but stay for the toothpaste debates. Love this podcast because clearly nothing is off limits with this Fab Four of current media critiques. I’m with Katy, and you had me at Sensodyne.
It’s a GREAT podcast!
Apple Podcasts5benpost5
United Statesa month ago - Matt Patches Rocks
I like everyone on the show, but Matt Patches is a bold iconoclast and deserves our unwavering support!
Apple Podcasts5cryptozoologyfan89United Statesa month ago - Best Podcast on the Internet
For my 12th annual review of the pod I’ll leave a simple thank you to this quality quartet of quirky, quizzical, and quick witted hosts! Your show is a true highlight of every week.
As the keeper of the FitWR Hall of Fame on the Letterboxd I submit the following films to be added to this list of significant films to the pod:
K-Pop Demon Hunters
Dr. Strangelove
Thoughts? Additions?
Thanks again!
Apple Podcasts5DarbyactUnited Statesa month ago - Come for the Film Reviews - Stay for the Hockey Talk and Marvel Snap
I came to FITWR to scratch my Da7e itch after having put off letting Trial By Content’s watch end (“we shall never see its like again”), (also, Thought Bubble is such a great anthropological exercise, how far we’ve come in 12ish years), so I knew one fourth of what I was getting into when I started listening at the beginning of 2026. I’ve been thoroughly entertained by the rest of the ensemble, enjoying Katey’s awards season knowledge, Patches’s optimism, and David Ehrlich’s hockey talk, book le... more
Apple Podcasts5Trial By Content Hedge KnightUnited Statesa month ago - Everyone is great, but..
This is an amazing podcast with great hosts with the exception of Matt Patches. He is sexist and an argues his quasi conservative points of view to the point where I stopped listening once he starts arguing with his cohost. Do better
Apple Podcasts1So Many AliensUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #71 | United States/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #101 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #107 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #62 |  Italy/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #90 |  Australia/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  Germany/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
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A lively, opinionated panel discusses film and culture with a sharp mix of cinephile rigor and pop culture humor. Across recent episodes, the group weighs current releases, franchise histories, and industry shifts, often weaving in politics, media criticism, and personal anecdotes. The show stands out for its four-host dynamic, clear rapport, and willingness to challenge conventional takes, making it a go-to for listeners who want smart, informal discourse about movies, TV, and the broader cultural landscape.
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this podcast launched 12 years ago and published 150 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
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2. David Ehrlich
3. Ben Hosley
4. Matthew Campbell
5. Kevin Smith
6. Chris Rosen
7. Jordan Hoffman
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