
Every week, entertainment journalist, writer, and Above the Line editor Jeff Sneider and critic, writer, and content creator John Rocha break down all the big news and their big scoops from the worlds of Film, TV, and Entertainment. It's a no holds barred show full of honest, unfiltered, and informed analysis from two industry professionals.Become a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 254 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including the new James Bond rumored actor shortlist, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and Peter Cullen passing, James Gunn’s new comments on Brave and Bo... more
On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including are Avengers Doomsday and Dune 3 looking at duel $200M openings, more X-Men news casting, Michael sequel will apparently tackle MJ accu... more
On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including is Suzy Bemba playing X-Men's Storm in the MCU? DGA and IATSE backing Paramount/WB merger, Ellison’s threats to take Paramount out of L... more
On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including reports that Kit Connor is being eyed yo play Cyclops/Scott Summers in the X-Men movie, the Paramount WB merger trial is set and will c... more
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Rocha continues to be a complete man baby about anything that isn’t his opinion. This man has three great shows and he is poisoning all of them. He’ll say at the end of each show to “let us know what you think, we’d love to hear from you.” What he doesn’t tell you is that if you post anything that opposes what he thinks then he’ll just insult you and tell you to shove things up your ***. Also if you dare defend the people he is insulting then he’ll just block you because he doesn’t like to hear ... more
I really like this show. The constant need to discuss politics though has put me off. It’s not valid or relevant - even though they insist it is relevant. I agree with their politics but am done listening because if I wanted politics I would subscribe to a political podcast. Movie and Hollywood gossip is an escape from politics and media bias. Sorry guys…
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Two seasoned entertainment journalists bring blunt, insider-level analysis to recent film, TV, and streaming headlines. Across episodes, they trade hot takes on casting chatter, studio moves, festival buzz, and the shifting strategies of major franchises, often peppered with anecdotes and sourcing talk that signals deep industry connections. The banter is energetic, the critiques unfiltered, and the show tends to blend big-picture market dynamics with detailed rumor-driven speculation. A standout is the duo's willingness to challenge conventional narratives and each other's takes, creating a dynamic that appeals to listeners who want quick, opinionated viewpoints informed by industry context. Potential listeners who enjoy spirited discourse... more
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