Friends From Work: Let’s Chat!
Courtney, Bryan, & Rick host a (sometimes) weekly show about all things entertainment and pop-culture. We chat about all things movies, television, streaming, books, comics, and more! You may catch some cool guests along the way. Let’s chat!
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Episodes
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Rick Shew hosts a great discussion about DC Films (& a little #StarWars) with the amazing Chris Ryons, from the Broaxium Podcast & co-owner Broaxium Outpost Toy Store.
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
George Nolf has been tapped to write New Jedi Order, the #DaisyRidley-centric #StarWars film.
#RyanGosling in Star Wars??
The return of …#Padme?
And was #TheSkeletonCrew a worthwhile project?
Rick Shew & Aaron Virola have a lot to say .. including what’s up with #TheBatman sequel?!
Let’s Chat!
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Rick Shew and his friends Bob Cesca, Freekbass & Professor Zaki Hasan discuss their favorite moments in all #Superman live-action motion pictures, the new #JamesGunn trailer and more. #ManofSteel #SupermanReturns
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Rick Shew and Aaron Virola discuss James Gunn new #Superman trailer, LucasFilm's #SkeletonCrew and ...they have a little announcement. Let's Chat!
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Rick Shew sits down with the one & only Freekbass to discuss #ThePenguin & what the finale means for #TheBatmanChapterTwo AND with Aaron Virola from Fanboy Garage about the latest #StarWars news!
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Rick Shew & Aaron Virola (The Fanboy Garage) talk about #ThePenguin and their expectations for the last 3 episodes + #MattReeves ongoing #TheBatman universe, Screenwriter Steven Knight (#PeakyBlinders) leaving the #Rey #StarWars project, Spider-Man "4", & MORE.
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Rick Shew sits down with Around the Galaxy's own Pete Fletzer to discuss LucasFilm NOT renewing #TheAcolyte, the #SkeletonCrew trailer....#Batman "stuff", James Gunn's #Superman ....and more!!
Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
Rick Shew hosts an A+ panel on #MemorialDay2024 with Freekbass, Bob Cesca and Professor Zaki Hasan. They discuss their most anticipated films, shows and books. + much more! #theacolyte #thebatman #thepenguin #jamesgunn #daredevil #axel #vanhalen #fantasticfour #reystarwars
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Is the book always better than the movie? Did the movie ruin the book series for you? You're not alone. Cami and Liz are back to chat with Courtney about their favorite (and most disappointing) adaptations. We chat about the OGs and what we are looking forward (or *secretly* hope never happen): Harry Potter, Twilight, Divergent, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Fourth Wing, The Selection, The Uglies, The Idea of You, Red Queen, and more.
What is your favorite book-to-screen adaptation?
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Courtney and friends, Cami and Liz, dive back into a conversation for Part 2 of BookTok, intellectual property (IP), and the state of the entertainment industry. On this episode, we dive deep into the upcoming and recent films/TV series based on best selling books and how they are shaping the content pipeline.
The Idea of You (starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine)
From Blood and Ash (based on the books written by Jennifer L. Armentrout)
The "Gentle Minions" phenomenon
DUNE: Part Two box office, budget, and breakeven compared to Marvel's Avengers: End Game
Marvel TV series on Disney+ writer's room restructuring
Margot Robbie's Monopoly and SIMS features
What role will Margot Robbie have in SJM's ACOTAR??
We also discuss the impact of the SAG-AFTRA and WAG strikes, and the ongoing negotiations for IASTE on the content pipeline and state of the entertainment industry.
This is Part 2 of a 3-Part series.