The Hot Buzz Podcast

This Episode We dive into a big "Hot Buzz" with even more “The Batman: Part 2” casting, Taika Waititi on his upcoming Star Wars movie, and of course the 2026 Academy Award Nominations with our predictions and of course some "Hot Takes"... (Did I copy the same bio from last week to use here? Yes. Why? Because i want these episodes to be out quicker, how about that? watch me do it again with the bio underneath.)Next EpisodeThe January movie curse is only 47% true this year as we crash into Sam Raimi's "Send Help" held together by to leads in Rachel McAdams & Dylan O'Brien. (See, this is my show, i do what i want.)

This Episode "28 Years Later: Bone Temple" directed by Nia DeCosta and starring Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman & Chi Lewis-Parry as "Samson"... Ironically "28 Years Later" is how long it took me to edit and post this....Next Episode We dive into a big "Hot Buzz" with even more “The Batman: Part 2” casting, Taika Waititi on his upcoming Star Wars movie, and of course the 2026 Academy Award Nominations with our predictions and of course some "Hot Takes"...Following Episode The January movie curse is only 50% true this year as we crash into Sam Raimi's "Send Help" held together by to leads in Rachel McAdams & Dylan O'Brien.

This WeekWe finally do our long awaited "Star Wars" special with our favourite; moments, characters and movies as well as breakdown problems throughout all 11 movies...Next WeekWe see if the January horror curse is broken with "28 Years Later: Bone Temple" directed by Nia DeCosta and starring Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman & Chi Lewis-Parry as "Samson"...

This WeekNo teasing, we are revewing "Stranger Things 5: Volume 2 & 3". This means no "Hot Buzz" this week....Next WeekAlso no "Hot Buzz" but for good reason, as Conor has finally watched all 11 :"Star Wars" movies. We are going to rank the movies we think are best as well as our favourites, our favourite characters, our favourite moments, and likely, plenty of disagreeing...p

This WeekWe have a smaller "Hot Buzz" as well a review of A24's record breaking hit, 2025's "Marty Supreme" along with teasing a review of 'Stranger Things 5: Volume 2"  that may or may not happen in this episode...Next WeekWe see if The Duffer Brothers can turn "Stranger Things 5: Volume 3" Upside Down after what most fans are reporting a highly disappointed reaction to Volume 2....Next, Next WeekWe bring in 2026 with a full "Star Wars" episode ranking what movies we think are best, our favourite movies, characters and moments and more!

This WeekWe go over a small "Hot Buzz" as well as a shortlist for the 2026 Oscars before we dive into James Cameron's 2025 Blockbuster "Avatar: Fire & Ash". This should be out on Christmas, so, Merry Christmas!Next WeekWe see if the Duffer Brothers can turn "Stranger Things 5" around with Volume 2 & 3 as well as see if this massive marketing campaign for "Marty Supreme" will translate to a good movie....

This WeekWe dive into all "Stranger Things" with season rankings, top 15 favourite characters & some season 5 theories & more!Next WeekWe go big on "The Hot Buzz" with over 2 weeks of compiled news. From The Rolling Stone leaving out "Sinners" from their top 20 movies of 2025 & more "Stranger Things 5: Vol. 2" news.... Following WeekWe venture to Pandora and see if James Cameron can go 3/3 on $1,000,000,000 bangers with "Avatar: Fire & Ash"

This WeekWe put the "Hot Buzz" on hold as we investigate the continuation of Netflix's streak of good movies with the Rian Johnson directed "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" with a massive cast of; Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, Thomas Haden Church & Jeffrey Wright, its bound to please fans of the past 2 Mystery/Thriller/Comedy/Dramas from the director of my 3rd favourite "Star Wars" movie. Then, we move on to the highly anticipated "Stranger Things 5: Vol. 1". With only 4 episodes released, we see if it has been worth the (over) 3 year wait between seasons.....Next WeekWe deep dive into our pasts with/examine the future of "Stranger Things" by ranking our favorite characters, ranking each season, predictions for the future and more. we also may have a small "Hot Buzz" with Netflix being the higest bidder on the WB Discovery bid and much more we may have to....