Hot Takes With Billy Business

Batman & Robin: Full Movie Audio Commentary (w/ Ed Greer) Jun 08, 2021

It's a special edition of Hot Takes w/ Billy Biz! Enjoy a full length audio commentary for "Batman & Robin" in this penultimate episode of the show! Just sync up your copy and enjoy!

Daredevil (2003): An Important Piece of CBM History (w/ Victor Dandridge) Jun 03, 2021

Before he ever dawned the Dark Knight's cowl, Ben Affleck became the man without fear in 2003's Daredevil! Time has not been kind to the action blockbuster, but are we forgetting its place in comic book movie history? VICTOR DANDRIDGE joins the show to give us a history lesson!

The ENTIRE Die Hard Franchise: Yippee-Ki-Yay or Nay? (w/ Chris Schrader) May 25, 2021

Die Hard is considered the gold standard for modern day action movies. Spawning FOUR sequels over the years, does this franchise hit more than it misses? CHRIS SCHRADER joins to go through every entry in the Die Hard saga and find out which ones live and which ones die...HARD!

Is Nostalgia Ruining Pop Culture? (w/ Ed Greer) May 04, 2021

Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Full House...all staples of childhood memories. But have we arrived at a point where we can't see past the things we loved as children, despite being sold the same properties over and over? ED GREER (Reboot It, The Greatest Pod) joins to talk about our obsession with our nostalgic past!

The Best and Worst of WWE WrestleMania (w/ Ken Napzok) Apr 07, 2021

It's a special edition of Hot Takes! It's WrestleMania week and KEN NAPZOK (Good People Association, Napzok Files) joins me to run down the very best (and worst) of the showcase of the immortals!

Star Trek The Kelvin Timeline Trilogy: A Worthwhile Enterprise (w/ Klee Wiggins) Mar 31, 2021

Before you hated him for Star Wars, back in the early 2010's you might have hated JJ Abrams for his complete revamp of one of the most beloved sci-fi franchises of all time: Star Trek! Does the trilogy hold up or spit in the face of everything that came before it? KLEE WIGGINS joins to boldly go into the final frontier!

Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith: The Ragin' Climax (w/ Ron Swallow) Mar 25, 2021

In 2005, George Lucas finished his imperfect Star Wars prequel trilogy by releasing "Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" into theaters chronicling the rise of Darth Vader. Did the third installment right the wrongs of the first two entries? RON SWALLOW (Reboot It) joins as we wrap up our look at the Star Wars prequel trilogy!

The Grey: More Than Just Wolf Punching (w/ Lon Harris) Mar 16, 2021

Has there ever been a trailer more misleading than 2012's "The Grey"? LON HARRIS (Schmoedown) joins me to talk about the much maligned and misunderstood thesis on life and death and possibly Liam Neeson's best performance of his career!

Avengers Age of Ultron: A Mighty Sequel for Earth's Mightiest Heroes (w/ Mo Lightning) Mar 09, 2021

Is there any way the second Avengers movie could live up to the hype of the first? Probably not, but it certainly isn't the disaster history remembers it as. MO LIGHTNING joins the show to talk about this much maligned MCU Phase 2 entry!

The Terminator Franchise: Where Did It All Go Wrong? (w/ Victor Dandridge) Dec 17, 2020

The Terminator franchise has THREE failed reboots under its massive billion dollar belt. Where did this once guaranteed money maker fall off the rails? VICTOR DANDRIDGE returns as we examine THE ENTIRE FRANCHISE movie by movie to figure out where things went wrong in this special episode!

Toy Story 4: The Perfect Streak is Broken (w/ Carlos Freytes) Dec 08, 2020

When Pixar released Toy Story 4 into theaters in 2019, they not only made over a billion dollars, but this week you'll find out why I think they ended the streak of the most perfect trilogy in movie history. CARLOS FREYTES (Hey Do You Remember?) joins as two grown men gripe about a kids movie.

The Incredible Hulk: The Forgotten MCU Movie (w/ Ryan O'Toole) Nov 24, 2020

In 2008, the release of "Iron Man" shocked the world and put the MCU on the map...and a month later "The Incredible Hulk" came out, but Marvel would almost rather you forgot that it did! RYAN O'TOOLE (Finally Watched It w/Ryan O'Toole) joins to talk about the forgotten Marvel movie for the Jade Giant!

2 Fast 2 Furious: Way 2 Much Hate!! (w/ Mark Hofmeyer) Nov 17, 2020

The "Fast and Furious" franchise has become a worldwide phenomenon gaining more and more popularity as it loses more and more believability. So why does 2003's "2 Fast 2 Furious" get so much hate? MARK HOFMEYER (Movies, Films & Flix) joins to talk about the most fun entry in the Toretto family saga!

LOST: The Birth of the TV Blockbuster (w/ Roxy Striar) Nov 11, 2020

In 2004 ABC brought us one of the biggest and most daring series to ever grace the small screen with "LOST". It's legacy is one of confusion, division, and a love/hate relationship no other show can touch. ROXY STRIAR joins to talk about the landmark series!

Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones: Make Wars, Not Love (w/ Ron Swallow) Nov 04, 2020

Is Star Wars Episode II Attack of the clones the WORST Star Wars movie? RON SWALLOW (Reboot It) joins to talk about the hits and misses of the second entry in the Star Wars prequel trilogy as the final season of Hot Takes swings into full gear!

Hocus Pocus: This Movie Lacks Focus (w/ Mrs. Business) Oct 28, 2020

It's Halloween time and what better way to kick off the farewell season than with 1993's "Hocus Pocus". MRS. BUSINESS returns to the show to talk about why this box office flop has become an October staple! The final season of Hot Takes w/ Billy Business kicks off right here!

Man of Steel: Superman's Finest Hour (w/ Marc Andreyko & Producer Bill) Jun 23, 2020

Is Zack Snyder's 2013 DCEU entry "Man of Steel" the best Superman has ever been on the big screen? It's such a massive question it took TWO guests (DC Comics writer Marc Andreyko and Reboot It host Producer Bill) to answer! Check out the Season 3 finale of Hot Takes now!

Batman Forever: Full Movie Audio Commentary (w/ Ed Greer) Jun 15, 2020

It's a special edition of Hot Takes w/ Billy Biz! Enjoy a full length audio commentary for "Batman Forever" to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary! Just sync up your copy and enjoy!

G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra: Dumb Was Never So Fun (w/ Hal Rudnick) May 19, 2020

This week we're looking at 2009's "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" with special guest HAL RUDNICK! Transformers was a huge hit for Hasbro, but why wasn't G.I. Joe? Sure this movie is silly, but is it TOO silly?? Check out this week's episode to get our thoughts!

Transformers (2007): This Movie is More than Meets the Eye (w/ "The Outlaw" John Rocha) May 14, 2020

Autobots, roll out! This week "The Outlaw" JOHN ROCHA joins the show to talk about 2007's "Transformers". Is it a good time, or a piece of decepti-crap? Was this the turning point for Michael Bay? We discuss all of it in this week's episode!

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie: A Powerful Jump to the Big Screen (w/ Adam Hlavac) May 04, 2020

This week on Hot Takes w/ Billy Business...it's Morphin Time! We're looking back at the big screen debut of the teenagers with attitude in 1995's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie! Was it a successful jump from the small screen to the big screen? Find out in this week's episode!

Quantum of Solace: An Action Packed 007 Mission (w/ Lon Harris) Apr 28, 2020

This week LON HARRIS (The Schmoedown) joins the show to talk about the second Daniel Craig James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace"! Does this conclusion to Casino Royale have a license to kill or is it DOA? Check out the new episode to find out!

Punisher War Zone: A Violent Orgy of Crazy (w/ Ed Greer) Apr 21, 2020

2008's Punisher: War Zone definitely broke the mold for comic book movies, and nothing like it has been seen ever since! ED GREER joins to talk about Lexi Alexander's bloody magnum opus in this week's episode of Hot Takes!

Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy Part 2: The Dark Knight Rises & Legacy of the Trilogy (w/ Chris Schrader) Apr 13, 2020

Part 2 of our deep dive on Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy! Chris Schrader from the "Hey Do You Remember" Podcast joins once again to talk the third installment, "The Dark Knight Rises" PLUS we look at the impact of Nolan's trilogy not just on comic book movies, but the entire state of cinema!

Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy Part 1: Batman Begins & The Dark Knight (w/ Chris Schrader) Apr 06, 2020

Holy massive two-parter Batman! This week is Part 1 of a deep dive into Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight Trilogy"! We're taking a look back at the three films (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises) that changed not only the status quo for the caped crusaders, but the entire landscape of film at large!

Tron Legacy: (De)Ages Like a Fine Wine (w/ Victor Dandridge) Mar 30, 2020

In the 80's the original Tron pushed the envelope in special effects. Was it's sequel in 2010, Tron: Legacy able to do the same so many years later? VICTOR DANDRIDGE joins me to talk about de-aging, what the hell is an Iso, and the best David Bowie impression ever committed to film on a brand new episode! "Doomed Romance" music track by www.purple-planet.com

Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom: A Mean and Ugly Indy Outing (w/ Ken Napzok) Mar 23, 2020

This week we traverse deep into the Temple of Doom to find child abuse, cultural stereotypes, and the worst character in the Lucasfilm catalog! KEN NAPZOK (ForceCenter, Napzok Files) joins the show to talk about the Indiana Jones adventure that Steven Spielberg regrets making!

Ocean's 12: Effortlessly & Unapologetically Cool (w/ Carlos Freytes) Mar 17, 2020

This week, 12 is the new 11! CARLOS FREYTES (Hey Do You Remember? Podcast) joins the show to talk about 2004's Ocean's 12! Does George Clooney and Brad Pitt's follow up to the 2001 smash hit hit more than it misses? We break it all down on this week's episode!

Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker: A Beautiful Franchise Farewell (w/ Joe Starr) Mar 09, 2020

Season 3 kicks off with the most controversial movie of 2019! Can the friendship between Billy and Joe survive their polar opposite reactions to the 9th and final entry in the Skywalker Saga!? Will they be able to find common ground on Reylo, the Emperor, or the nature of the force in the sequel trilogy?? Check out the premiere to the 3rd season right now!!

Star Wars The Last Jedi: Beautifully Breaking the Mold (w/ Joseph Scrimshaw) Dec 18, 2019

This is not going to go the way you think! What might be the most divisive movie of all time, we take an in-depth look at Star Wars Episode VIII The Last Jedi with JOSEPH SCRIMSHAW (ForceCenter Podcast)! It's the Season 2 finale of Hot Takes with Billy Business!

The Star Wars Saga: Rating & Ranking EVERY Movie (w/ Ken Napzok) Dec 15, 2019

Here it is! Mr. Star Wars KEN NAPZOK (ForceCenter, Collider Jedi Council) reviews and ranks EVERY Star Wars theatrical movie with me as we race towards Rise of Skywalker!

Jingle All The Way: An Instant Christmas Classic (w/ Danielle Radford) Dec 11, 2019

PUT THAT COOKIE DOWN...NOW!!!!...and listen to this special holiday episode of Hot Takes w/ Billy Business! DANIELLE RADFORD joins me to talk about Arnie's big Christmas spectacle. Is Sinbad actually Sin-great in this movie? Does it hold up? We answer all these questions this week!!

Justice League & The Snyder Cut: The Final Conversation (THE COMMUTE KILLERS ft JOE STARR!) Dec 07, 2019

#ReleasetheSnyderCut is back in the news again, and The Commute Killers are having one last final conversation on the topic! JOE STARR hops in the backseat for this episode to give his final thoughts! ****WARNING**** This episode contains strong language and mature content. Listener discretion is advised

Venom: A Turd in the Wind (w/ Jeremiah Watkins) Dec 03, 2019

Spidey's deadliest foe gave the comic book movie genre one of the weirdest adaptations of all time. JEREMIAH WATKINS (Comedy Central, Kill Tony Podcast) joins me to talk about Tom Hardy's incredibly bizarre take on Venom!

The Godfather Part III: A Poignant End for Michael Corleone (w/ Cameron Rice) Nov 19, 2019

Is "The Godfather: Part III" an offer you can't refuse? CAMERON RICE (El Rey Nation) joins this week to talk about the final chapter in the Corleone trilogy!

Ghostbusters 2016: The Only Ghostbusters Movie I Like (w/ Emma Fyffe) Nov 14, 2019

When it's time to talk about one of the most fiercely debated movies of the decade, who you gonna call?? EMMA FYFFE joins me to talk about 2016's "Ghostbusters" all female reboot!

What's the BEST Terminator Movie? (THE COMMUTE KILLERS) Nov 08, 2019

On this episode, we talk about weird toys we had as kids, Ed BEGS you to watch Dolemite is My Name, and we talk about our favorite Terminator movies and why Dark Fate bombed. IT'S THE COMMUTE KILLERS BAYBAY!

Mighty Ducks 3: It's the Best of the Trilogy (w/ Hector Navarro) Nov 05, 2019

Ducks fly together, and they don't fly higher than in D3: The Mighty Ducks! HECTOR NAVARRO (DC Daily) joins me this week to talk about why Mighty Ducks 3 is the most logical, coherent, and satisfying entry in the Mighty Ducks franchise and why D2 may not be as good as you remember it to be...

Solo: An Underrated Star Wars Story (w/ Mo Lightning) Oct 29, 2019

A Star Wars movie that was a box office bomb?! How is that possible?! MO LIGHTNING joins me this week as we break down Solo: A Star Wars Story! An unnecessary prequel or an exciting chapter in the ever-expanding saga of Star Wars??

Fantastic Four (2005): That's How You Do Marvel's First Family (w/ Greg Troyan) Oct 22, 2019

In the mid 2000's, while more and more comic book movies shifted to darker and grittier fare, one movie dared to be exactly what it should have been: wholesome family fun! GREG TROYAN joins me to talk about 2005's "Fantastic Four", the first (kind of) big screen outing for Marvel's first family!

Will Joker Be Considered a "Classic"?? (THE COMMUTE KILLERS) Oct 18, 2019

The Commute Killers are BACK BAYBAY! "Joker" is getting a lot of praise, but will we look back on it as a cinematic classic? Plus, what makes a movie classic? Is there a law that stops me from hitting someone with my car, and why Ed thinks Lord of the Rings is dumb.

Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace: A Great Beginning for the Saga (w/ Ron Swallow) Oct 15, 2019

1999 was a landmark year for movies, and none were bigger and bolder than Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. But history has not been to kind to the first prequel. Is it really as bad as you remember? RON SWALLOW from the Nerd GOAT podcast joins me as we take another look at the beginning of the Skywalker Saga.

Deadpool 2: Once Was Enough (w/ Producer Bill from Nerd G.O.A.T.) Oct 08, 2019

2016's Deadpool was a breath of fresh air...so why does Deadpool 2 feel more like a fart in a hot room? Producer Bill from the Nerd G.O.A.T. podcast joins me to talk about why Ryan Reynolds just couldn't capture lightning in a bottle twice...and Bill has his OWN hot take on Deadpool! Stay tuned after the show for a special announcement featuring yours truly, Producer Bill, Ron Swallow, and Ed Greer!

Prometheus: A Solid Entry in the Alien Saga (w/ Chris Schrader) Oct 01, 2019

Ridley Scott's 2012 "Prometheus" is usually met with groans and eye rolls...but is it deserved?? CHRIS SCHRADER from the "Hey, Do You Remember..." podcast joins me to talk about an uneven, but ultimately intriguing entry into the Alien franchise!

Lost in Space: A Family Friendly Sci-Fi Adventure Sep 25, 2019

This week I'm flying solo to talk about 1998's Lost in Space! Critics and audiences hated this movie, and I had a blast with it! Hear me try to defend it all on my own, PLUS some really huge announcements all in this episode!

Superman Returns: Deconstructing the Man of Steel (w/ Adam Hlavac) Sep 18, 2019

Superman returned to the big screen in 2006, but a lot of people don't seem to remember much about it. ADAM HLAVAC (Hyper RPG) joins to talk about the moody, cerebral, deconstruction think piece that is Superman Returns!

Is Spider-Man BETTER Than a Jedi?? (THE COMMUTE KILLERS) Sep 13, 2019

Billy is home from France and too tired to censor this episode, so suffice to say it gets out of hand quickly! Ed thinks Spider-Man can evade Order 66, PLUS, Batman v Superman v Captain America, Elton John v Freddy Mercury, and a whole lot more! It's a brand new episode of THE COMMUTE KILLERS!

Sony & Disney's Tangled Spider-Man Web (THE COMMUTE KILLERS) Aug 21, 2019

Ed & Billy drive home from work and discuss the fresh news of Spider-Man splitting off from the MCU! Is Sony to blame? Is Disney? We break it down in real time. No notes. No prep. Just 2 guys killin time in traffic. Hot Takes w/ Billy Biz Presents: The Commute Killers! We whine to help you kill time!

Ed & Billy Answer YOUR Questions! (Bonus Episode) Aug 13, 2019

Ever wonder what Ed & Billy's AM commute to work sounds like? Wonder no more! We answer your questions on our drive in to work as we brave the perils of LA traffic!

Rogue One: My Least Favorite Star Wars Story (w/ Ken Napzok) Aug 06, 2019

I love all things Star Wars, but Rogue One: A Star Wars Story really didn't sit right with me. KEN NAPZOK (Force Center Podcast) helps me figure out why this trip into a Galaxy far, far away leaves me shaking my head instead of joyously celebrating!

Wild Wild West: Will Smith as a Cowboy! Come On! (w/ Danielle Radford) Jul 30, 2019

This week DANIELLE RADFORD sits down and tries her best to not be incredibly disappointed with me as we talk about 1999's Wild Wild West, a movie that I think is pretty damn fun.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Just Us All Arguing About It (w/ Victor Dandridge) Jul 24, 2019

It may be one of the most, if not THE most, controversial movies of all time. That's right, this week we're talking Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice! Is it really as good OR bad as people say? Victor Dandridge is back to help break it all down!

The Matrix Reloaded: The Matrix Has Me. It Never Lost Me (w/ Joe Starr) Jul 08, 2019

The Matrix has you...or at least it did before 2003's Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions hit theaters. JOE STARR sits down with me to talk about the highly criticized but incredibly thought provoking sequels to The Matrix and why they might not have hit as hard as they should have.

Dark Phoenix: Stop Bullying This Movie! (w/ JTE Movie Thinks) Jul 02, 2019

The X-Men saga comes to a close with Dark Phoenix, but is it REALLY as bad as people say it is? Josh Tapia aka JTE joins me this week to talk about the final entry in the X-Saga, for better or worse.

Batman '89: 30 Years of the Dark Knight (w/ Ed Greer) Jun 25, 2019

It's the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton's "Batman" and ED GREER joins me to celebrate the Caped Crusader! We talk about the impact this film had on not only the character, but all of comic book movies and pop culture!

Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: Your Childhood is Fine (w/ Josh Macuga) May 14, 2019

Did Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull ruin your childhood? Josh Macuga stops by to talk to me about everyone's favorite adventurer in everyone's least favorite adventure...

Avengers Endgame: Where Does it Rank in the MCU? (w/ Mrs. Business) May 08, 2019

Where does Avengers: Endgame slot into our MCU rankings?? Mrs. Business is back as we determine where the 22nd film (finale?) of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ranks!

Star Trek Generations: 2 Captains, 1 Amazing Film (w/ Scott Mantz) Apr 30, 2019

This week Star Trek expert SCOTT MANTZ joins me as we talk about the (unfairly) maligned masterpiece that is Star Trek: Generations! Scott and I break down it's place in Trek history as we boldly go towards the final frontier!

The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Rating & Ranking the Entire MCU Apr 22, 2019

This week we're not just talking one movie...not even a trilogy...but ALL TWENTY ONE MOVIES that make up the Marvel Cinematic Universe! I'm joined by the one person I dragged to the theater multiple times to see these movies, my wife, MRS. BUSINESS! We're in the Endgame now...

X Men Days of Future Past: A Huge Step Backwards (w/ Hal Rudnick) Apr 16, 2019

X-Men: First Class reset (sort of) the table and opened us up for new adventures with a new cast...so why does X-Men Days of Future Past feel like more of the same? HAL RUDNICK joins me to break down why I think DOFP is the beginning of the end of the X-Franchise

Terminator 3: The Ending the Franchise Deserved (w/ Victor Dandridge) Apr 09, 2019

We've had some great Terminator movies (1 & 2) and some not so great ones (Salvation & Genysis). So what about Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines?? VICTOR DANDRIDGE joins me to talk about the sequel that turns into a prequel and closes the loop on the Terminator storyline!

Justice League: This Movie is a Miracle (w/ Ed Greer) Apr 01, 2019

Few movies have had such a tumultuous production as 2017's Justice League...but is the movie actually a cinematic disaster or an unfairly maligned comic book outing? ED GREER joins me to break it all down in the season 2 premiere!

The Lost World Jurassic Park: A Worthy Dino Adventure (w/ Dan Murrell) Dec 18, 2018

Screen Junkies Movie Fights Champion DAN MURRELL joins me to talk about The Lost World: Jurassic Park! Is it the worst of the Jurassic sequels, or a misunderstood dino adventure??

The Office (Post Michael Scott): Is It Worth Watching? (w/ Roth Cornet) Dec 11, 2018

Is The Office worth watching after Michael Scott leaves the show in season 7? Screen Junkies EIC ROTH CORNET and I discuss the pros and cons of a Michael-less Dunder Mifflin in this week's episode!

Pacific Rim: Who Asked For This?? (w/ Lon Harris) Dec 04, 2018

The Professor LON HARRIS helps me breakdown why I just can't get into 2013's Pacific Rim! We trace it all the way back to 2008's The Dark Knight...but how?! Listen to find out!

Batman Returns: A Surreal Nightmare of Human Pain and Suffering Nov 27, 2018

On this special episode of Hot Takes, I break down Tim Burton's masterpiece "Batman Returns". I dissect this movie to show how it's more than a narrative: it's a character study of three people experiencing different facets of emotional pain.

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