Insights into Entertainment
Podcasts
An original podcast by a husband and wife team of self professed pop-culture geeks. It is a discussion about all things entertainment from movies and music to television and pop culture. We examine some of the more obscure aspects of the entertainment industry and ask the questions that most mainstream media tends to gloss over or shy away from all together. We give you the insights into the entertainment happenings that you didn't even realize you wanted.
An original podcast by a husband and wife team of self professed pop-culture geeks. It is a discussion about all things entertainment from movies and music to television and pop culture. We examine some of the more obscure aspects of the entertainment industry and ask the questions that most mainstream media tends to gloss over or shy away from all together. We give you the insights into the entertainment happenings that you didn't even realize you wanted.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Podcasts
Description:
An original podcast by a husband and wife team of self professed pop-culture geeks. It is a discussion about all things entertainment from movies and music to television and pop culture. We examine some of the more obscure aspects of the entertainment industry and ask the questions that most mainstream media tends to gloss over or shy away from all together. We give you the insights into the entertainment happenings that you didn't even realize you wanted.
Twitter:
@insights_things
Language:
English
Contact:
856-345-9994
Episodes
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 146 “Help Me Obi-Wan Filoni”
7/11/2022
Today we’re continuing our discussion from our previous episode about the state of Star Wars 10 years into Disney’s stewardship of the franchise
In today’s episode we’ll take a look at where the two men who have kept the franchise alive and given us A New Hope came from, of course I’m referring to Dave Filoni and Jon Favrau
Then we’ll take a look at the future of the franchise based on recently discussed projects revealed at Star Wars Celebration 2022 in Anaheim
Duration:01:09:25
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 145 "Help Me Obi-Wan Kenobi"
6/27/2022
So today we’re going to discuss the current state of Star Wars. We’ll take a look at how the franchise has progressed since Disney took ownership and what their stewardship looks like. Then we’ll take a dive into some of the properties that have come out recently and the trend towards streaming.
We’ll give our thoughts and opinions on the recently completed Obi-Wan Series. Then we’ll take a look at what the current forecasted future of the franchise looks like and where we think it’s going.
Duration:01:01:13
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 144 “Magic and Bounty Hunting”
5/16/2022
Today in our Disney Detective we’ll take a look at MagicBand Plus and some of the exciting new things they can unlock coming to a Theme Park near you.
Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy takes a look at an innovative new documentary coming out about famed special effects house ILM
And then we’ll finish up with our review of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Duration:00:46:29
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 143 “How Not to Cancel Disney”
5/2/2022
This week on our Disney Detective we’ll learn how NOT to cancel Disney. Then in our Entertainment news we have a disappointing update in the Walking Dead universe And in our Insightful Picks we’ll talk about Halo the Series
Duration:00:49:40
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 142 “Racism, Slaps and Weird Star Wars”
4/4/2022
This week we take a look at how Disney manages to do it wrong yet again. We’ll also get a look at how Star Wars almost got very “Weird” on us. Finally we’ll talk about the unavoidable news from this past weekend’s Academy Awards.
Duration:00:49:09
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 141 “Walkouts and Mergers”
3/28/2022
This week we’ll take a look at how Disney CEO handled, or rather mishandled Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill
Then we’ll dig into the next major consolidation move in the Entertainment industry with Amazon’s acquisition of MGM.
We’ve also got a great Insightful Pick for you this week and some convention news.
Duration:00:49:57
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 140 “Blueskin and Brains!”
3/22/2022
This week in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy we’ll take a look at what’s brewing in the rumor mill about a possible upcoming Disney+ movie
Our Entertainment News focuses on a new Walking Dead series that’s got us scratching our heads a bit
We’ll be introducing a new Convention Recap segment where this week we’ll talk about our experience at Zolocon before we finish up with some upcoming conventions and afterthoughts
Duration:01:07:53
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 139 “A Whole New Show”
3/7/2022
When we started this podcast it was originally meant to be a deep dive into selected entertainment news and pop culture information that being die hard fans of a number of key areas of these topics we thought we could lend some unique perspective on.
Over the course over 130 episodes we drifted away from that more to a reporting on current news and events with a little commentary mixed in. We’re hoping to get back to our original purpose starting with this episode. We’ll highlight a couple...
Duration:01:09:24
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 138 “Purely for Curiosity's Sake”
2/21/2022
Today in our Disney Detective, Inspiring Black Youth through Imagineering plus Disney is in the community building business again
In our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Andor gets a season 2 and The Old Republic gets a new trailer
And for our Entertainment News, we remember Ivan Reitman and how do you show the young heads that the old heads have still got it, we’ll talk about it and more…
And as always we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week
Duration:01:08:43
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 137 “Hate the system, not the Genie”
2/14/2022
Today in our Disney Detective, fans prefer Universal over the Genie and Tik Tok wants us to think Disney put a shop owner out of business
In our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Happy Birthday to John Williams plus we finally get a release date for Obi-Wan Kenobi
And for our Entertainment News, Dolly is paying the bills and Mickey’s tribute to the Monkees
And as always we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week
Duration:00:43:17
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 136 “The Return of Disney Wars and Franchise Favorites”
2/7/2022
Today in our Disney Detective, Abigail Disney fires a shot across Chapek’s bow while Disney Reveals their Avenging Expansion in Paris
In our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, The golden one returns to the franchise and the Galactic Starcruiser Itinerary is finally revealed
And for our Entertainment News, Iger on Movies plus Walking out on the Masked Singer
And as always we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week
Duration:00:58:21
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 135 “Getting Weird on the Yellow Brick Road”
1/31/2022
Today in our Disney Detective, Disney’s looking to dig up some local talent in New Orleans plus Florida locals are buzzing about a sweet post holiday deal
In our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Why no one cared when Star Wars blew up a planet and the wait for the next Star Wars game is almost over
And for our Entertainment News, Daniel Radcliffe is getting “Weird” and the Yellow Brick Road tour was on but is now off again
And as always we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the...
Duration:00:54:31
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 134 “Busting on Bob”
1/17/2022
Today in our Disney Detective, Disney CEO Bob Chapek has a new strategy for Disney. But do fans agree, and Guests Show Distaste For Bob Chapek at Magic Kingdom With Giant Signage
In our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, DISNEY, LUCASFILM, AND FIRST JOIN FORCES ONCE AGAIN plus Disney+'s new 'Star Wars' series 'The Book of Boba Fett' hasn't caught on with audiences as quickly as 'The Mandalorian'
And for our Entertainment News, Britney Spears Fans Have A New Purpose: Freeing Nichelle...
Duration:00:55:59
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 133 “Done with Disney”
1/10/2022
Today in our Disney Detective, Bob Iger goes back to his roots and why are so many people saying they’re done with Disney?
In our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Galactic Starcruiser reservations are available…but do you really want to book it, then the on again off again saga of Patty Jenkins Star Wars movie…I think it’s on again…maybe…this week…possibly
And for our Entertainment News, Taylor Swift show’s she’s a class act and Vicki Lawrence Reveals Betty White's "Sweet and Loving"...
Duration:01:07:01
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 132 “The Year In Review”
1/3/2022
This week we mix things up a bit. Instead of doing our news articles of the week we’re going to take a look back and reflect on some of the big news articles of the year in each of our respective categories. Then we’ll finish up with a recap of our trip to Maryland for Ocean City Comic Con along with some footage of the show before we end with our afterthoughts.
Duration:01:13:27
Holiday Special 2021: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
12/24/2021
Continuing our annual holiday tradition the Insights Into Things hosts bring you our 2021 Holiday Special: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.
This retelling of the Dr. Seuss classic is told through the voices of our shows hosts. If you're lucky enough to catch the video version of this performance you'll also get to see original artwork for the production done by our own Madison Whalen.
Sit back, relax and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with this classic tale told by the voices your...
Duration:00:10:35
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 131 “Getting Weird with Adele and the Gang”
12/6/2021
Today in our Disney Detective, for the first time ever Black Santas appearing at Disney Parks plus and Alternate “Cinderella Castle Suite that guests can actually book
In our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, a live action Sabine Wren has been cast for “Star Wars: Asoka”, and a recent Book of Boba TV special reveals new footage of the much anticipated show
And for our Entertainment News, Adele gets an emotional surprise during her UK TV special and ‘Weird Al’ is distancing himself from a...
Duration:00:51:27
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 130 "Pluses, Contracts and The Final Frontier"
11/22/2021
Today in our Disney Detective, the big reveals from Disney+ day, and The Boys trolls Disney+ Day with its own Vought+ updates
In our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Kathleen Kennedy Has Re-Upped Her Lucasfilm Contract plus Patty Jenkins and Rian Johnson’s Star Wars projects may have been shelved for something other than scheduling
And for our Entertainment News, Action News anchor Jim Gardner dials back schedule, prepares for retirement while Paramount builds The Star Trek Theme...
Duration:00:57:27
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 129 "Dusting Off The Old Favorites"
11/15/2021
Today in our Disney Detective, Wonder Woman and the Evil Queen, and can the Main Street Electrical Parade solve Disney’s problems yet again?
In our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, an unnecessary origin story for an irrelevant character, plus is there an Old Republic movie in the works?
And for our Entertainment News, Netflix maybe coming to Jersey and the unfortunate passing of Dean Stockwell
And as always we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....and some afterthoughts
Duration:00:56:37
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 128 “DeVito, Delays and Disney+ Days”
11/1/2021
Today in our Disney Detective, Danny DeVito will be visiting the Mansion, plus delays and more delays in store for Marvel and Disney movies
In our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Maybe that galaxy far far away isn’t as far as we thought, Boba gets a special for Disney+ Day
And for our Entertainment News, finally we’re getting History of the World Part II and Munster Mania in time for Halloween!
And as always we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....and some afterthoughts
Duration:00:48:45