Splitsville

This week we're pulling back the curtain on one of Hollywood's most misunderstood subjects: film financing. Where does all that money come from? Who gets paid first? Why are movie stars earning $20 million upfront while some actors work for union minimums? And why does a movie's ...  Show more

Sam and I actually recorded this episode seventeen years ago, and we will add newly recorded segments throughout. This week is the best of all worlds: music, the internet, television, and film. It’s a mockumentary that blends This Is Spinal Tap and Back to the Future. It’s Matt J ...  Show more

As we do every June, host Jesse David Fox brings Vulture critic Kathryn VanArendonk review on the podcast to share her list of the best comedy specials of the year so far (yeah, it's a short list). The specials discussed: Alex Edelman, Just for Us (HBO/Max) Nikki Glaser, Someday ...  Show more

It's that time of year again! Vulture dropped their annual comprehensive list of all the future stars of comedy. And in honor of this special occasion, we compiled mini Good One episodes featuring each list-honoree so they could introduce themselves to you personally. This week—i ...  Show more

Join us for some laughs this week as we discuss Mortal Kombat, the Venom trailer, a 70s commercial, and so much more. 

We’ve heard some positive affirmations about that Naming of the Year episode energy, so have we got one with that same energy for you, smack dab in the middle of the year! You know, as a check-in, just to make sure those vibes are still there. 

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