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Dances with Avatars - The Gang Talks 'Avatar' and Their Favorite Sexy Movies Sep 06, 2019

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The year...2154. The planet...Pandora. The podcast...Who Shot Ya? Alonso is back from the Venice Film Festival to talk about the forgotten 2009 film, Avatar. The crew answers a call from the Who Shotline about their favorite sexy movies. And, as always, we've got staff picks.

In news, Joker causes chaos and the Crazy Rich Asians co-writer exits the sequels.

Staff Picks:

Ify - Speed Racer Drea - Ms. Purple Alonso - Raise Hell: The Life & Times Of Molly Ivins

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde.

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

'They Live' with Danielle Radford Aug 30, 2019

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You must OBEY and listen to this podcast episode about They Live. DO NOT QUESTION OUR AUTHORITY. The gang is joined by Danielle Radford of Max Fun's 'Tights and Fights' as they discuss the "Rowdy" Roddy Piper classic. Plus, they examine other great wrestlers-turned-actors movies. They also pitch their own remake of They Live in a new segment called 'Movie Redux.' And, as always, staff picks.

In news, Eva Longoria is going to direct Flamin' Hot and Miley Cyrus reveals she was booted from Hotel Transylvania for "licking a penis cake."

Staff Picks:

Ify - The Man with the Iron Fists Drea - Tigers Are Not Afraid Danielle - Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Danielle Radford.

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

The Boys Are Alright - 'Good Boys' with Ryan Stanger Aug 23, 2019

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Guys, this is a fun one. This week the gang is joined by actor and host of The Dumbbells and Action Boyz podcasts, Ryan Stanger, to talk about the new R-rated comedy, Good Boys. Ify tells a graphic story about losing his virginity. Plus, the crew talks about the movies they can't critically judge because of how much they loved them as children. And, as always, staff picks.

In news, Spider-Man web slings away from Disney, Lana Wachowski is making The Matrix 4, and Robert De Niro's company files a $6 million lawsuit against a former employee for binging Netflix on the job.

Staff Picks:

Ify - The Angry Birds Movie 2 Alonso - Smile Drea - Brittany Runs a Marathon Ryan - Manhunter

With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Ryan Stanger.

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With
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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Scare The Children! - 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' and the Best Decade For Horror with Lucé Tomlin-Brenner Aug 16, 2019

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It's never too early to start prepping for Halloween! This week the gang talks about the tween-friendly horror film Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Ify and Drea are back and they are joined by horror fanatic, comedian and director Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. The gang reveals which movies scared them the most as children. They discuss the best decade for horror. Ify goes on a rant about Hobbs & Shaw. And, as always, staff picks.

In news, Disney "has concerns" and The Hunt gets cancelled.

Staff Picks:

Ify - Tales from the Darkside: The Movie Alonso - Where'd You Go, Bernadette Drea - The Beguiled Lucé - Braid

With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner.

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

Justice For Han! - 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw' with William Bibbiani and Jen Yamato Aug 09, 2019

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These aren't just podcasts partners...they're family. Alonso is joined by film critic and host of the 'Canceled Too Soon' podcast William Bibbiani. He's also joined by film reporter for the LA Times and "Karaoke Monster" Jen Yamato. This episode is all about "Justice For Han" as the gang discusses Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. They also dissect the Fast & Furious franchise as a whole. Plus they confess their movie pet peeves. And, as always, staff picks.

In news, RIP D.A. Pennebaker, "The Losers" of It get "de-aged", and Disney is rebooting Home Alone.

Staff Picks:

Jen - Luce Alonso - Vision Portraits William - Jupiter Ascending

With Alonso Duralde, Jen Yamato, and William Bibbiani.

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With
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Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

'Once Upon a Time In Hollywood' and Sometimes It Snows In April Aug 02, 2019

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Lots of feelings on this show! It's our 100th episode, we say goodbye to our beloved April Wolfe, and we're talking about the controversial new Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time In Hollywood. Plus, we get a phone call from a mystery guest (it's Inkoo Kang). Alonso serenades April with his own version of 'Sometimes It Snows In April.' You get to hear Ify flip out in real time at the realization that he's going to miss the Hobbs & Shaw episode next week. And, as always, staff picks.

In news, Criterion releases the ultimate Godzilla collection, SAG-AFTRA hires an on-set "intimacy coordinator," and The Black List launches The Latinx List.

Staff Picks:

April - The Nightingale Alonso - Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa Drea - American Honey Ify - Shin Godzilla and Godzilla (1998)

With Ify Nwadiwe, April Wolfe, Alonso Duralde, and Drea Clark.

You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook. Or email us atwhoshotya@maximumfun.org

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

'The Farewell' and a Comic-Con Recap Jul 26, 2019

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Things get both silly and personal on this week's episode as the gang discusses the family comedy/drama The Farewell. Ify and Alonso relate their own experiences to the film as they both grew up as first generation Americans. Plus, the gang discusses their movie and TV watching processes. And, as always, staff picks.

In news, Marvel announces Phase 4 at Comic-Con and the Cats trailer has arrived.

Staff Picks:

Alonso - The Roaring Twenties Drea - I Am Mother Ify - The Strange Thing About the Johnsons

With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, and Drea Clark.

You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook. Or email us atwhoshotya@maximumfun.org

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

The 20th Anniversary of 'Eyes Wide Shut' with Ben Mekler Jul 19, 2019

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Masquerade Parties! Orgies! Nicole Kidman! Kink! This episode is NSFW! The gang is joined by the wonderful Ben Mekler to discuss Eyes Wide Shut. Ify bestows Alonso with a new yuletide nickname. Plus, they try to cast themselves in their own I'm Not There-style biopic. And, as always, staff picks.

In news, "Snyderheads" put up billboards at Comic Con, the new James Bond movie will get an all new 007, and Scarlett Johansson says she should be "allowed to play any person, or any tree, or any animal."

Staff Picks:

Alonso - Jewel's Catch One Drea - Crawl Ben - 7 Beauties Ify - Catwoman

With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Ben Mekler.

You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook. Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' with Steve Hernandez Jul 12, 2019

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It's your friendly neighborhood movie podcast! This week the crew is talking about Spider-Man: Far From Home. They are joined by 'Views From the Vista' podcast host and comedian, Steve Hernandez. The gang discusses the Academy Award winning directors who have gone down hill. They get a very important call from April Wolfe. And, as always, staff picks.

In news, The Big Lebowski spin-off, The Jesus Rolls, gets a distribution deal and Netflix cuts down its spending on risky ventures.

Staff Picks:

Alonso - Moonrise Drea - Sword of Trust Steve - Faces Places Ify - It's A Party

With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Steve Hernandez.

You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook. Or email us atwhoshotya@maximumfun.org

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

'Yesterday', Ify Gets Grilled, and Tween-Friendly Queer Cinema with Laura Sirikul Jul 05, 2019

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This week marks Ify's first official episode as our host, and as an initiation to the show, Drea and Alonso GRILL him on his movie preferences. The gang is also joined by freelance writer and managing editor of Nerds of Color, Laura Sirikul, to discuss the new Beatles-amnesia-rom-com, Yesterday. They answer a question from the 'Who Shotline' about tween friendly queer films. And, as always, staff picks.

In news, the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid gets an Ariel, Marianne Williamson loves Avatar, and Paul Schrader calls Brian De Palma "trite" and "artistically weak."

Tween Friendly Queer Films: Geography Club Breakfast with Scot Saved! Show Me Love Beautiful Thing The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love Blackbird Ma Vie en Rose Alex Strangelove The Wise Kids The Perks of Being a Wallflower Edge of Seventeen (1998) Get Real Hearts Beat Loud Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List D.E.B.S. Pride

Staff Picks: Alonso - Synecdoche, New York Drea - Maiden Laura - The Farewell Ify - Harlem Nights

With Ify Nwadiwe, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Laura Sirikul.

You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook. Or email us atwhoshotya@maximumfun.org

Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664

Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org.

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher