The heat is on! In this episode, the Critic and the Referee discuss the newly released X-Men: Apocalypse in the context of how today’s Hollywood handles the Summer Blockbuster. What aspects of superhero movies do they love, and which aspects do they wish were used more fully? Find out! In addition, they go through one more round of TV finales, including Blindspot, Nashville, The Path, Fear the Walking Dead, and The Night Manager. And, as always, there’s a “Pick of the Week” that you’ve got to see and a “Did You Know?” segment that you won’t see coming. Well, what are you waiting for? Dive in!

X-Men: Apocalypse & the Summer Blockbuster

X-Men: Apocalypse: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3385516/?ref_=nv_sr_1

X-Men: Days of Future Past: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1877832/?ref_=nv_sr_2

Captain America: Civil War: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3498820/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Captain America: The Winter Soldier: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1843866/?ref_=nv_sr_2

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2975590/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Our Final Round of TV Finales (for a while)

Blindspot (NBC): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4474344/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Nashville (ABC): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2281375/?ref_=nv_sr_1

The Path (Hulu): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4789576/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Fear the Walking Dead (mid-season) (AMC): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3743822/?ref_=nv_sr_1

The Night Manager (AMC): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1399664/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Did You Know?

Justin Bieber is the basis for which movie? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3960412/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Pick of the Week

Outcast (Cinemax): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4229954/?ref_=nv_sr_1

EPISODE 42: Grand Slam tennis is back! In this episode, the Scout and the (basketball) GM discuss the French Open. As the tournament enters its second week, listen to their thoughts on the proceedings so far and on where they think things are headed. But that’s not all! They also discuss the current state of the NBA Playoffs. Who will the Cavs meet in the Finals? Stay tuned to hear their response to that and more!

Show Notes

French Open tennis: http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/draws/index.html

D'Antoni to the Rockets? http://www.nba.com/2016/news/05/26/rockets-mike-dantoni-agree-to-four-year-deal.ap/

All-NBA teams: http://www.nba.com/2016/news/05/26/lebron-james-stephen-curry-kawhi-leonard-russell-westbrook-deandre-jordan-lead-2015-16-all-nba-teams-official-release/

I gotta see it in the Playoffs! http://www.nba.com/playoffs/?ls=iref:nba:gnav

Hello there, listeners! In honor of Memorial Day, the Critic and the Referee decided to bring you a bonus episode! First, they give you a sneak peek at Alice Through the Looking Glass. This sequel opens this weekend, but is it worth seeing in a movie theater? Find out! In addition, they give you a first look at All the Way, an HBO movie that you can watch, right now, from the comfort of your own home. But, should you? You’ll know after you listen to what the Critic and the Referee have to say! Enjoy!

Links

Alice Through the Looking Glass: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2567026/?ref_=nv_sr_1

All the Way: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3791216/?ref_=nv_sr_1

More TV! More TV! And … More TV! In this episode, the Critic and the Referee continue to give you their reactions to recent TV finales. Also, they clue you in on where they stand with Empire (and where its showrunner stands). Plus, they highlight actors and actresses who are “Gone Too Soon” and provide a timely “Did You Know?” and a recently released “Pick of the Week.” Go ahead: Listen! (We dare you!)

More TV Finales

The Blacklist (NBC): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2741602/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Blackish (ABC): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3487356/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Legends of Tomorrow (CW): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4532368/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Grey’s Anatomy (ABC): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0413573/?ref_=nv_sr_3

The Catch (ABC): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4396862/?ref_=nv_sr_2

The Last Panthers (Sundance): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4075386/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Lady Dynamite (Netflix): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4789300/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Empire (FOX) (THR’s interview with Ilene Chaiken): http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/empire-season-2-finale-death-895623

Gone Too Soon

Philip Seymour Hoffman: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000450/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Robin Williams: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000245/?ref_=nv_sr_2

Natasha Richardson: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001670/?ref_=nv_sr_3

Adrienne Shelly: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0791248/?ref_=nv_sr_3

John Candy: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001006/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Lynne Thigpen: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0858106/?ref_=nv_sr_4

Did You Know?

Which X-Men: Apocalypse star graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a major in Journalism and minors in Japanese and the

EPISODE 41: After last week's excursion through the wonderful land of NFL Draft 2016, the Connoisseurs are back to NBA Playoffs and Headlines. From Dwight Howard to Tyronn Lue, from the unanimous MVP to the unanimous Rookie of the Year, this episode covers the NBA in a way that only the Connoisseurs can. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Show Notes

Dwight Howard is pathetic: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15596878/dwight-howard-qa-superman-returns

T. Lue knows whose team the Cavs are: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/in-taking-control-of-lebron-tyronn-lue-has-created-a-monster-in-cleveland/

NBA Draft Lottery: http://www.nba.com/2016/news/05/17/nba-draft-lottery.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt3a

Karl-Anthony Towns, center for the Minnesota Timberwolves, becomes fifth unanimous winner of Rookie of the Year: http://www.nba.com/2016/news/05/16/karl-anthony-towns-named-kia-rookie-of-the-year-award-winner/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpts

Steph Curry becomes first unanimous winner of the NBA MVP Award, and Tracy McGrady responds by saying that the league is watered down: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2639284-tracy-mcgrady-comments-on-stephen-curry-winning-2015-16-mvp-award

Curry wins the NBA MVP award for the second time in a row (What about Klay and Draymond?): http://www.nba.com/2016/news/05/10/golden-state-warriors-wins-second-straight-kia-mvp-award/

NBA Playoffs: http://www.nba.com/playoffs/?ls=iref:nba:gnav

TV’s all over the place! From season finales to renewals and cancellations, there’s been no shortage of things to talk about in TV land. So, the Critic and the Referee decided to weigh in. In this episode, they discuss the TV finales that they’ve seen so far. From Underground to Scandal, they’ve got it covered. In addition, they provide a fast-paced overview of TV shows that have been canceled or renewed. Which shows bit the bullet? And which shows are still going strong? Some of the results may surprise you. And, as always, there’s an exciting “Did You Know?”, and there’s a “Pick of the Week” that will take you down memory lane. You don’t want to miss it! (This episode’s a little – just a little – longer than normal, but it’s more than worth it! … Oh, and Jon Snow, we see you!)

TV Finales … So Far

Girls (HBO): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1723816/?ref_=nv_sr_2

Togetherness (HBO): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3061830/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Underground (WGN): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4522400/?ref_=nv_sr_1

The Grinder (FOX): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4481322/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Scandal (ABC): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1837576/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Madam Secretary (CBS): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3501074/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Elementary (CBS): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2191671/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Limitless (CBS): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4422836/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Why Watch That News: TV Renewals & Cancellations

List of Renewals & Cancellations: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/broadcast-tv-renewed-canceled-guide-844887

Metacritic Guide to Renewals & Cancellations: http://www.metacritic.com/feature/tv-renewal-scorecard-2015-2016-season

Canceled:

(ABC) Nashville; (FOX) The Grinder, Grandfathered; (NBC) Hannibal, Game of Silence; (HBO) Getting On, Togetherness; (WGN) Manhattan; (Netflix) Hemlock Grove

Renewed:

(ABC) The Catch, American Crime, Blackish, Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal; (CBS) Elementary, Madam Secretary, Zoo; (CW) The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl (moved to the CW from CBS); (FOX) Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Empire, The Last Man on Earth, Sleepy Hollow; (NBC) The Blacklist, Blindspot, Shades of Blue, Superstore; (FX) Baskets, Fargo, The Strain; (AMC) Better Call Saul, Fear the Walking Dead, Into the Badlands, The Walking Dead; (Showtime) Billions, Homeland, Masters of Sex, Ray Donovan, Shameless; (USA) Colony; (HBO) Game of Thrones, The Leftovers, Silicon Valley, Veep, Vinyl; (Bravo) Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce; (Netflix) Hem

EPISODE 40: A little over two weeks ago, the NFL Draft took place (Thursday, April 28 to Saturday, April 30). So, the Scout and the football GM wanted to share their thoughts on the proceedings. (Also, they're joined, for the first time, by the basketball GM, who serves as moderator.) Which prospects have the best potential? Who will make the best quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers? Listen to this in-depth and engaging discussion to find out and to gain an advantage during Fantasy Football!

Show Notes

First Pick: Jared Goff, Cal (QB, L.A. Rams)

Mr. Irrelevant: Kalan Reed, Southern Miss (CB, Tennessee Titans) (Pick 253)

Most Selections: Cleveland Browns (14)

Fewest Selections: New Orleans Saints/Carolina Panthers (5)

Ohio State became the second school to have three top-10 picks and five first-round picks

Quarterbacks

Jared Goff, Cal (Rd 1/Pick 1 – L.A. Rams)

Carson Wentz, North Dakota St. (Rd 1/Pick 2 – Philadelphia Eagles)

Paxton Lynch, Memphis (Rd 1/Pick 26 – Denver Broncos)

Running Backs

Ezekiel Elliot, Ohio St. (Rd 1/Pick 4 – Dallas Cowboys)

Derrick Henry, Alabama (Rd 2/Pick 45 – Tennessee Titans)

Kenneth Dixon, Louisiana Tech (Rd 4/Pick 36 – Baltimore Ravens)

Devontae Booker, Utah (Rd 4/Pick 38 – Denver Broncos)

CJ Prosise, Notre Dame (Rd 3/Pick 27 – Seattle Seahawks)

SCOUT’S SLEEPER:  Keith Marshall, Georgia (Rd 7/Pick 21 – Washington Redskins)

Wide Receivers

Laquon Treadwell, Mississippi (Rd 1/Pick 23 – Minnesota Vikings)

Corey Coleman, Baylor (Rd 1/Pick 15 – Cleveland Browns)

Josh Doctson, Texas-Christian (Rd 1/Pick 22 – Washington Redskins)

Will Fuller, Notre Dame (Rd 1/Pick 21 – Houston Texans)

Michael Thomas, Ohio St. (Rd 2/Pick 16 – New Orleans Saints)

Sterling Shepard, Oklahoma (Rd 2/Pick 9 – New York Giants)

Tyler Boyd, Pittsburgh (Rd 2/Pick 24 – Cincinnati Bengals)

Leonte Carroo, Rutgers (Rd 3/Pick 23 – Miami Dolphins)

GM'S SLEEPER: Malcolm Mitchell, Georgia (Rd 4/Pick 14 – New England Patriots)

Links

Wikipedia on NFL Draft 2016

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_NFL_draft

Ruining QBs

https://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2015/04/27/ruining-qbs/

RSP Hangout: Tailback Fundamentals (Zone vs. Gap/Power Running)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjjatTuCpS8

RSP Boiler Room: Matt Waldman on Laquon Treadwell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KrdEZhl2GI

Corey Coleman Highlights

EPISODE 38: This week, The Zeitgeist discusses women's XL, the Ayesha Curry Twitter war, Justin Bieber vs. his fans, and much more. Enjoy!

THIS WEEK’S TOPICS

The Sizzle

The boyfriend who discovered his girlfriend's XL clothing: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/this-dude-tried-on-his-girlfriends-clothes-to-make-an-important-point_us_57333bcce4b016f37897ae18?cps=gravity_4362_5198259966313285688

Politics

Trump vs. Bill and Hillary: Round 1: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/279186-trump-bristles-when-pressed-on-bill-clinton-attacks

Odd News

KFC's edible cups and nail polish: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/business/the-chicken-at-kfc-is-ok-but-the-cups-are-delicious.html?action=click&contentCollection=Asia%20Pacific&module=RelatedCoverage®ion=EndOfArticle&pgtype=article AND http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/06/world/asia/kfc-chicken-nail-polish.html?_r=0

Health & Science

Nootropics, otherwise known as mind-hacking pills: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2016-05-10/these-bro-scientists-want-to-sell-you-mind-hacking-pills?cmpid=BBD051016_BIZ&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=

Business

6-hour workday? http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-10/the-six-hour-workday-works-in-europe-what-about-america?cmpid=BBD051016_BIZ&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=

What We Don’t Care About

The Twitter war induced by a cheering Ayesha Curry: http://uproxx.com/smokingsection/ayesha-curry-lets-go-baby-to-steph-curry/

The Tomfool of the Week

Who's the tomfool? Justin Bieber vs. (some) of his fans: http://www.people.com/article/justin-bieber-says-no-more-photos

In this bonus episode of Why Watch That Radio, the Critic and the Referee say goodbye to one of their all-time favorite TV shows, The Good Wife. In addition, the Ref shares her thoughts on box-office hit, Captain America: Civil War. You won’t find this combination anywhere else! ’Nough said!

Show Notes

The Good Wife: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1442462/?ref_=nv_sr_1 AND https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Wife

Captain America: Civil War: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3498820/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Back in the early days of Why Watch That, the Critic and the Referee asked the question: "Whatever happened to [insert the name of an actor or actress]?" This week, they're feeling a bit of nostalgia, so they decided to ask that question again. It's so much fun! But, that's not all. They also talk about the upcoming summer movie releases that excite them the most, and they play "Did You Know?" (you won't believe the Critic's reaction) and provide a "Pick of the Week" that you may not have heard of. Go ahead: Enjoy!

Whatever Happened To … Too?

Judd Nelson: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000555/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Hal Williams: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0930724/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Joel Grey: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001297/?ref_=nv_sr_2

Sean Connery: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000125/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Brendan Fraser: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000409/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Dawnn Lewis: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0507097/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Faye Dunaway: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001159/?ref_=nv_sr_2

Hugh Laurie: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0491402/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Jeffrey Jones: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000470/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Rick Moranis: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001548/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Rita Moreno: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001549/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Did You Know?

Which movie was directed by Mike Nichols, written by J.J. Abrams, and starred Annette Bening? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102768/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Upcoming Movies We’re Excited About

Love & Friendship (May 13): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3068194/?ref_=nv_sr_1

X-Men: Apocalypse (May 27): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3385516/?ref_=nv_sr_1

The Conjuring 2 (Jun 10): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3065204/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Free State of Jones (Jun 24): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1124037/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Independence Day: Resurgence (Jun 24): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1628841/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Star Trek Beyond (Jul 22):