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WE BOUGHT A MIC

WBAM Studios
Tom Cruise
Tom Hanks
Twisters
Forrest Gump
WBAMMY Awards
Apollo 13
Severance
Minority Report
No One Died: the Wing Bowl Story
Conclave
Steven Spielberg
Hollywood
Furiosa
Black Bag
Toy Story
Fall Guy
A Quiet Place Day One
NASA
Florida Film Festival
Jerry Maguire

WE BOUGHT A MIC (WBAM) is a pop culture podcast hosted by Ernest Calderon, Hunter Mobley, and Drew Dietzen, three friends who have had conversations about all things film, TV, music, etc. for over a decade. All they needed was to buy a mic. So they did.

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We continue our series on the films of Denzel Washington with the 1991 romance 'Mississippi Masala' - directed by Mira Nair and starring Washington and Sarita Choudhury in her first role. The film tells the story of Mina and her family, ousted immigr... more

Ernest, Hunter, Drew, and special guest Marcel discuss all the movies they saw and award their favorites of the 2026 Florida Film Festival.

Marcel’s Movies: @MarcelsMoviesAndMore on Instagram/TikTok

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We sit down with award-winning filmmaker Tatti Ribeiro to discuss her feature debut, Valentina. Fresh off winning a Special Jury Award at the Florida Film Festival, Tatti dives deep into the unique hybrid construction of her film, a poignant comedy t... more

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We sit down with director Costa Karalis and producer Evan Barber to dive deep into their genre-blurring 'Frogtown,' which won Best Florida Feature at the 2026 Florida Film Festival.

Shot on location in Marianna, Florida, Frogtown is an exploration o... more

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Recent Guests

Yun Xie
Filmmaker and Director of 'Under the Burning Sun'
Episode: Interview with Yun Xie, Director of 'Under the Burning Sun'
Pat Taggart
Director of 'No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story'
Episode: Interview with Pat Taggart, Director of 'No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story'
Collin Goode
Friend of the show
Episode: Terminator 2: Judgement Day (with Collin Goode)
Dalton Burdette
Guest and film enthusiast
Movie Nights
Episode: 97th Academy Awards Predictions + CACF Award Winners (with Dalton Burdette and Adam Sirdoreus)
Brett Nemeroff
A returning guest and film enthusiast.
Episode: Minority Report (with Brett Nemeroff)
Erin O'Brien
Guest speaker
Episode: Catch Me If You Can (with Erin O'Brien)
Drew Biggs
Film enthusiast and long-time listener
Episode: Vanilla Sky (with Drew Biggs)
Danny Seoane
Recurrent guest and pop culture commentator
Episode: Cast Away (with Danny Seoane)
Adam Sirdoreus
Long-time guest and podcaster
Episode: Mission: Impossible 2 (with Adam Sirdoreus)

Hosts

Hunter Mobley
Host and co-host of the show; central figure in discussions, often guiding conversations and humor.
Ernest Calderon
Producer and co-host; anchors interviews and episode structure with thoughtful analysis.
Drew Dietzen
Co-host and contributor; brings perspective on film and media trends.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • PTA

    Fantastic review of one battle after another. Longer episodes are very much appreciated when discussing films of this calibre.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christopherjohnjohn
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Let me clear

    There aint nothin sweeter than the sounds of the wbam boys chatting it up about dumb movies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BarryO42
    United States4 years ago
  • Where's the sixth star? I'd give this point 10! Seriously worth the time to check out, pick any pod with a discussion around an interest of yours and get down on some solid content. Five stars, five stars!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    bryanadams
    6 years ago
  • đź’—

    I love when Adam Sirdoreus, king of takes and king of my heart, is a guest

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    capecodkyrakyra
    United States7 years ago
  • The definitive pop culture podcast

    Pop culture. What’s better than that? I eagerly wait for these gaggle of pirates to upload a new podcast each week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kent Apollo
    United States8 years ago

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Interview with Yun Xie, Director of 'Under the Burning Sun'
Q: How did you come in contact with your leading actress, Stephanie Partey?
Yun shared that it was a last-minute change and emphasized the importance of their collaborative process.
Interview with Yun Xie, Director of 'Under the Burning Sun'
Q: What was the writing process like for the story?
Yun explained that the rawness and anger in the film stem from personal experiences and societal issues women face.
Interview with Pat Taggart, Director of 'No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story'
Q: Was there an alternate version of the documentary that focused on the debauchery happening at the Wing Bowl?
We had to touch on some of the ugly aspects of the Wing Bowl, but I wanted to keep the focus light and humorous, aiming for people to enjoy the film instead of feeling heavy or dark.
Interview with Pat Taggart, Director of 'No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story'
Q: Did you have a relationship with Angelo Cataldi?
Yes, I had met him in passing a couple of times and formed a better relationship because of my previous film, which he had complimented and suggested I explore the Wing Bowl story.
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (with Collin Goode)
Q: Is this in the conversation? Like, do you have a take on that sort of like all-time status of this movie?
So for me, it transcends just greatest action. It's just one of my favorites. But if this isn't in the conversation of greatest action movie of all time, then there's a serious issue there.

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A lively pop-culture show led by three longtime friends who dissect films, TV, and entertainment news with warmth, humor, and thoughtful analysis. Episodes blend interview-driven conversations with festival recaps, documentary features, and spirited debates about storytelling, politics, and culture, all anchored by a casual, conversational vibe. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on guest perspectives, a penchant for in-depth discussions paired with humor, and a consistent focus on current and timely media topics that appeal to film and TV enthusiasts, content creators, and industry-watchers alike.

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1. Yun Xie
2. Pat Taggart
3. Collin Goode
4. Dalton Burdette
5. Brett Nemeroff
6. Erin O'Brien
7. Drew Biggs
8. Danny Seoane

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