In our final solo episode of the month, we draw the Chips category in this weeks’ “This or That” segment ranking various kinds, as well as review the films Leatherheads and Million Dollar Baby. We also discuss vendors at ballgames, Baker Mayfield, seeing movies early in the day at the theater, & SO MUCH MORE!

As November rolls on, this episode sees the long-awaited return of our friend Ian Lalk, this time joined by Bri Oliver making her podcast debut. We discuss mentorship in the workplace, old memories, the GOATS of sports, all NHL playoff series being a Best of 7, dating apps, & SO MUCH MORE!

Our first episode back post-horror season and Cape Con 2025, we return and bring forward another hard-hitting edition of “This or That,” this time comparing some of the all time great cereals to one another, as well as another exchange of swapping of films. We also discuss Daniel Jones’ NFL season thus far, penalties for taunting, microfiber towels, alternative medicinal solutions, & SO MUCH MORE!

🎃 CTS 2025 Halloween Special 🎃

For the first time in nearly 2 years, our good friend Gene made his return to the pod in solo episode fashion to celebrate and cover all things horror/holiday in our final episode of October. We do a special guest edition of “This or That,” this time drawing the category of Horror Characters. We also discuss Halloween TV specials, signature weapons, in-store pickup, & SO MUCH MORE!

In the final Daylight in the Dark of October, we return with Part VIII of our solo episodic horror series as the hour grows late within the season. We draw the category of Standalone Horror Films in “This or That,” do our Movie Swap segment reviews on Villains and Oculus, discuss the Dallas Cowboys 2025 season thus far, Sheri Moon Zombie, & SO MUCH MORE!

🎉🎃MAJOR MILESTONE EPISODE 200🎃🎉

For our epic & unprecedented 200th episode of Casting The Spotlight, we are rejoined by our fellow horror fanatics, Cody Robbins and Jason Bailey for The Slasher Sessions: Part IV. We dig into all things horror ~ from historical classic films and franchises to modern day releases. We also discuss horror parody films, kill count, films needing to take more chances, Tobe Hooper, Tom Brady’s commentary, rookie quarterback expectations, & SO MUCH MORE! Join us for our monumental milestone!

As we embark on another edition of our horror-film driven guest series, The Slasher Sessions: Act III we have our friend Alex returning to fill the guest role of the last episode of our 100’s. Alex joins us for an exciting, seasonal-inspired version of “This or That,” this time drawing the category of Horror Movie Remakes as we compare and contrast films. We also discuss John Cena’s retirement tour, loyalty to certain brands/products, Cam Ward’s 2025 NFL season so far, & SO MUCH MORE!

Picking back up where we left off with our prominent October episodic solo horror series, “The Daylight in the Dark: Part VII, we emerge with a special edition of “This or That,” this time drawing the category of Horror Movie Sequels, pitting only 2nd films in their respective franchises against one another. We also review our films from the prior week, When Evil Lurks and Wrong Turn (2021), swap films for next solo, as well as discuss NFL regular season games ending in a tie, callbacks to previous movies/shows, Best Buy, Jolly Ranchers, & SO MUCH MORE!

As we are swiftly approaching our next big milestone, we return to solo format to deliver another exciting edition of “This or That,” this time drawing the category once more of Star Wars characters to rank against one another. We also dabble into discussion over WWE Wrestlepalooza, Bath & Body Works, beef jerky chew, & prematurely flipping songs. We also give the introduction of new films for our Movie Swap Segment and the reviews of Fall and Heretic, plus SO MUCH MORE!

For Episode #196, we see the debut of our friend Zack Brown, as well as the returning Alex Langley for his second appearance. We discuss recent cultural events and changes, tech and innovation, the importance of college, the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Bloody Mary’s, & SO MUCH MORE!