Hollywood AWAC

Hollywood AWAC podcasts presents:

Bill Thill and Binging Betty are back to the grind with the limited series "Welcome to Chippendales" now streaming on Hulu.

Kumail Nanjiani stars as Chippendales founder Steve Banerjee in this real life, true-crime, eight episode offering.

Hollywood AWAC podcasts presents:

Bill Thill and Binging Betty as they lock onto "Top Gun: Maverick" in this blockbuster episode of "The NOT A Review Show!"

Can anything more be said about this 2022 global hit? -- We think so.

And, is Tom Cruise the "last" movie star?

Plus! Is there a subliminal message in a scene between Tom Cruise and Miles Teller that's hidden in plain sight? (Bill says, Yes!)

It's Tom Cruise. It's Top Gun. "Talk to me, Popcorn."

Hosts Bill Thill and Binging Betty discuss The Son, from writer/director Florian Zeller (The Father, 2020).

Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Vanessa Kirby, Zen McGrath and Anthony Hopkins star in this compelling drama about a fractured family struggling to deal with their troubled teenaged son (McGrath).

The Son is a film of extraordinary performances and deals with subject matter that is sensitive in nature.

Note: Includes conversation about depression and self-harm and specific details of the film are discussed.

Hosts Bill Thill and Betty McBinger (aka Binging Betty) try to solve the mystery of Rian Johnson's "Glass Onion" starring Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, the world's greatest detective.

(Some spoilers, but we don't give it away...)

Hosts Bill Thill and Betty McBinger (aka Binging Betty) go Hollywood with Damien Chazelle's Babylon starring Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie.

Hosts Bill Thill and Betty McBinger (aka Binging Betty) go Hollywood with Damien Chazelle's Babylon starring Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie.

Hosts Bill Thill and Betty McBinger (aka Binging Betty), discuss the long awaited sequel to Avatar.

Host Bill Thill welcomes prop master Dutch Merrick to the show to discuss the art, science and business of props.

Have you ever wondered where all the objects you see actors interacting with on screen come from? The answer is probably a lot more complicated than you realize. With over two decades in the business, Dutch is a master of his craft and a great storyteller who's currently at work on a book and documentary film about the history of props and property masters in Hollywood.

A trade where creativity, art, engineering and good old fashioned hustle are necessary to succeed, this behind the scenes look at one of the most important aspects of putting on a show is sure to inform and entertain.

Plus, Dutch plays 'The Lightning Round' and wishes for a particular super-power that would definitely make his job easier!

SHOW NOTES:

Guest V.O.

"Previously On..." Leah Brock

MUSIC:

"Hooray For Hollywood" Benny Goodman Orchestra

INTRO CLIP:

"The Jerk" (1979)

CLOSING CLIPS:

"Blazing Saddles" (1974)

Bill welcomes writer and broadcaster Ken Zurski to the show to discuss his process of researching, writing and publishing his first book, "The Wreck Of The Columbia", a true story chronicling the sinking of a paddle wheel steamboat on the Illinois River on July 4th, 1918.

Ken sheds light on the path he took from radio professional to embracing stories of local history and subsequently conceiving of and launching his third book, "Unremembered: Tales of the Nearly Famous & the Not Quite Forgotten". That idea is now gaining footing with a global audience of historically curious readers.

Ken reminds us that stories are everywhere and how sometimes the inspiration we're looking for might be right in our own backyard.

SHOW NOTES:

GUEST V.O.: "Previously On..." - Leah Brock

MUSIC: "Hooray For Hollywood" Benny Goodman Orchestra

INTRO CLIP: "Barton Fink" (1991)

Host Bill Thill sits down with writer Joe R. Lansdale ("Hap and Leonard", "Cold In July", "The Bottoms", etc.) and Kasey Lansdale to discuss their recent collaboration writing their new book, "Terror Is Our Business".

This talented father/daughter duo chat about the creative process and what it takes to build a life less ordinary while pursuing creative endeavors.

Joe's rise from his Nacogdoches, Texas roots to international best selling author is only part of the Lansdale family all-American success story.

Beyond being an award-winning author, Joe speaks with fatherly pride about Kasey's work as a singer/songwriter and recording artist, his son Keith's skill as a screenwriter and how his wife Karen was was the supportive muse that helped launch the entire Lansdale family creative enterprise.

A fun and inspirational discussion that celebrates the benefits of hard work and early rejection to the sometimes tearful results of meeting your idol, the creativity and kindness of the the talented Lansdales shines through as Joe and Kasey share their stories and tips for leading a creative life.

SHOW NOTES

GUEST V.O.:

"Previously On..." Leah Brock

MUSIC:

"Hooray For Hollywood" Benny Goodman Orchestra

"Sorry Ain't Enough" Kasey Lansdale

"Living In The Moment" Kasey Lansdale

INTRO CLIP:

"Bubba Ho-Tep" (2002)