This week the gang talks about a wild 'Black Panther' premiere and previews the Super Bowl episode of 'This is Us.'(Photo: Jesse Grant, Getty Images for Disney)

Let's talk Oscar nominations

Jan 27th, 2018 16m 12s

This week we're joined by our friends from the Motheship podcast to discuss the nominations for the 90th annual Academy Awards.(Photo: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images)

The hottest 2018 TV buzz you need to know, now

Jan 20th, 2018 25m 48s

TV reporter Bill Keveney just got back from two weeks of TV panels and previews. From Rose McGowan's reality show to the 'Grey's' spinoff, we've got your 411.

Globes: Oprah wins big but after-parties lose steam

Jan 9th, 2018 16m 33s

You've read all about the Globes by now, but you haven't heard what it was like inside the ballroom when Oprah spoke. In this episode, we also explain why the after-parties were kind of a downer after the red carpet blackout.(Photo: Paul Drin

Flipping the TV calendar to 2018

Dec 29th, 2017 21m 14s

This week USA TODAY's Bill Keveney and Carly Mallenbaum look ahead to new television in 2018.

Presenting our 2017 pop culture nightmares

Dec 21st, 2017 28m 44s

USA TODAY's L.A. entertainment team reveals our best and worst interviews of the year. Come for our most painful moments, stay for the time Tiffany Haddish spilled crazy secrets to writer Carly Mallenbaum.(Photo: Will Heath, NBC)

'The Last Jedi' is here!

Dec 16th, 2017 28m 18s

This week the gang talks about 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' without giving away any spoilers. Plus, a preview of 'A Christmas Story: Live.'

'The Last Jedi' is here!

Dec 16th, 2017 28m 18s

This week the gang talks about 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' without giving away any spoilers. Plus, a preview of 'A Christmas Story: Live.'

Judd Apatow heads back to the standup stage

Dec 9th, 2017 24m 11s

This week the gang talks about Judd Apatow's return to standup comedy and Ed Helms' return to Comedy Central for a new take on fake news. Plus, what's all this buzz about 'The Shape of Water'?(Photo: Mark Seliger, Netflix)

James Franco is slowing down, and his work is better than ever

Dec 1st, 2017 21m 3s

Listen in as James Franco and Seth Rogen get real about why their new film, 'The Disaster Artist' is Franco's best work in years. Then, we've got all the reasons why you should tune into 'The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special' on CBS this

These new movies and TV shows are total turkeys

Nov 22nd, 2017 22m 55s

Brining the turkey? Driving to the in-laws? We've got the perfect accompaniment to your holiday prep. On this podcast, the L.A. entertainment team presents this season's total turkeys, from movies to new TV shows. And yes, 'Justice League' make

Unpacking 'Justice League'

Nov 18th, 2017 27m 37s

This week we talk about the good and bad of 'Justice League,' a video game odyssey in 'Future Man' and 'SWAT' star Shemar Moore's suave Dr. Seuss reading.

Lyric Ross steals the show on 'This Is Us'

Nov 11th, 2017 21m 26s

This week Bill Keveney lets us in on his talk with 'This Is Us' star Lyric Ross. Plus, Carly Mallenbaum dishes on 'America's Got Talent's Grace Vanderwaal's first tour. (Photo: Ron Batzdorff, NBC)

Time to celebrate ‘Bad Moms Christmas’ and Thor’s killer hair

Nov 3rd, 2017 18m 7s

This week, movie reporter Bryan Alexander gets into the seasonal spirit in a bad way with Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn and entertainment reporter Carly Mallenbaum gets to the bottom of Chris Hemsworth’s short Thor hair.

Snoop Dogg likes the way we 'scribble'

Oct 28th, 2017 23m 54s

Our Bill Keveney got called an 'OG' by Snoop Dogg on the set of his new TBS game show, and it's one of the highlights of our year. Plus, why 'Thor: Ragnarok' is Chris Hemsworth's best standalone film yet and George Clooney and Matt Damon weigh

I was a 'scare actor' at Halloween Horror Nights

Oct 20th, 2017 28m 6s

Carly Mallenbaum went undercover as a scary demon at Universal's annual horror-fest. Plus, a chat with Josh Brolin and what it's like to ask stars about Harvey Weinstein - in person.

Jackie Chan sings a mean ballad

Oct 14th, 2017 25m 56s

This week Jackie Chan breaks Bryan Alexander's heart by criticizing his singing voice and Bill Keveney sits down with Sarah Silverman ahead of her new show 'I Love You, America.' Plus, Carly Mallenbaum talks to Jane Goodall!(Photo: Dan MacMed

A somehow spoiler-free deep dive into 'Blade Runner 2049'

Oct 6th, 2017 22m 25s

Bryan Alexander brings you straight into his interviews with Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling. Plus, all the best fitness tips from Emma Stone's 'Battle of the Sexes' trainer.

'Will & Grace' tackles dating Millennials

Sep 30th, 2017 28m 26s

We learned A LOT visiting the rebooted set of 'Will & Grace,' including how Will copes with dating a younger man in next week's episode. Plus, a chat with the cast of 'This Is Us' and death notes from the cast of 'Flatliners.'

The best Emmys gossip you didn't hear

Sep 18th, 2017 23m 35s

From the crazy red carpet to their seats inside the Emmys show, USA TODAY Life reporters Andrea Mandell and Carly Mallenbaum spill the tea on everything from whose gown looked best up close to what went on in the bar during commercial breaks.

Recapping the Toronto International Film Festival

Sep 16th, 2017 30m 5s

This week USA TODAY's Bill Keveney, Carly Mallenbaum and Andrea Mandell chat all things TIFF (that's the Toronto International Film Festival for those following along at home). Plus, a visit to the set of the 'Big Bang Theory' spinoff 'Young Sh

Our Fall preview!

Sep 8th, 2017 22m 33s

This week USA TODAY's Bill Keveney, Bryan Alexander and Andrea Mandell preview the fall's upcoming movies and television. (Photo: Paramount Pictures)

The Wrath of 'KHAAAN'

Sep 2nd, 2017 23m 4s

This week USA TODAY's Bryan Alexander, Bill Keveney and Carly Mallenbaum talk about Star Trek's 'The Wrath of Khan' returning to theaters, the new 'American Horror Story' season tackles Trump and an 'American Ninja Warrior' star is moving on to

Your perfect weekend: 'Patti Cake$' + 'GOT'

Aug 25th, 2017 20m 24s

Think there's nothing to see this August at the movie theater? Think again. We've got the scoop on the rapping comedy 'Patti Cake$,' plus an interview with 'Game of Thrones' director Alan Taylor and a review of the new Netflix show, 'Disjointed

Does the traveling 'Hamilton' show live up to the hype?

Aug 18th, 2017 21m 54s

Your intrepid USA TODAY entertainment staff compares the Broadway show to the traveling act, which held its Los Angeles premiere on Wednesday. (Yes, Lin-Manuel Miranda was there.)