Hot Takes With Billy Business

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!