This week the crew sits down with casting expert Tori Murphy to discuss casting across all genres. Tori has worked in tv, film, and reality and she gives us a master class on how casting works behind the scenes and what it takes to cast your project succesfully.

Rickey loves racist game shows.

Chris better check his passport.

Lyandre wants to play all the parts.

Welcome to Hollywood Hype!

This week the crew welcomes short filmmaker Julian Park to discuss his new short film Invincible Boy. We also discuss the ups and downs of independent filmmaking and what it takes to get your film to the screen.

Chris is not signing any more waivers

Rickey says you gotta have a hunch

Lyandre needs to learn how to give

Welcome to Hollywood Hype!

This week the crew gets hype for all the latest entertainment news. We discuss everything from the Drake and Pusha T beef, Roseanne's cancellation, and the new movie American Animals. And as always we drop some very insightful industry knowledge.

Lyandre needs to watch what he Googles

Rickey wants to hang with coyotes

Chris learns customs may be different in the Middle East

Welcome to Hollywood Hype!

This week the crew gets into an eye-opening discussion on film and tv development, Issa Rae's 'A Sip' Series, and all the reboots, redos, and reimaginings that appear to be taking over the industry.

Rickey channels Martin Luther King Jr.

Chris wants you to make a scene when you see him in Book Club

Lyandre is willing to work for tacos

Welcome to Hollywood Hype!

This week the crew is taking a break but will be back soon bigger and better than ever. As a placeholder we are sharing a special episode that Lyandre did with the host of the Black Couch Podcast Jeremy Arce as they discuss what is the best coast East vs West.

Check out Chris' new movie Book Club

Get @ Rickey on social media

Catch Lyandre in Norcal soon

Welcome to Hollywood Hype!

This week the crew welcomes special guests Katherine Tinder and Jordan Mena to delve deep into Donald Glover's Atlanta Season 2 (Robbin Season). A truly groundbreaking show!

Chris' has his own Robbin Season

Lyandre knows something about fake shirts

Rickey wants you to @ him.

Welcome to Hollywood Hype!

This week the crew welcomes special guest Jeremy Arce from the Black Couch Podcast to discuss how they stay motivated in their creative pursuits.

Chris is the male Octavia Spencer.

Rickey has 17,000 more hours to go.

Lyandre's Lyft wanted to uplift.

Welcome to Hollywood Hype!

This week the crew discusses the legendary Sammy Davis Jr, the jaw-dropping antics of Kanye West, talk about what it truly means to be yourself, and manages to squeeze in a quick game of Black Card Revoked.

Welcome to Hollywood Hype!

Lyandre is afraid of Dragon energy.

Rickey knows what astronauts look like.

Chris goes sha boing boing for period pieces.

@hollywoodhypepodcast

This week the crew gets hype for Beyonce, Kendrick, and Vic Mahoney, becoming firsts in their respective fields. We also dive deep into what it means for black culture to be recognized in new spaces.

Chris is looking to get stung by some bees

Lyandre longs for his HBCU days

Rickey gives you some K.Dot homework

Welcome to Hollywood Hype!

This week the crew discuss the importance of using a colorist for your film, Drake's Nice for What video, representation of women in media, and the return of the Black Skating culture.

Rickey is not here for the Weekend (or Weekenders).

Chris is not here for all you Non-Tippers.

Lyandre IS HERE for all the shade!

Welcome to Hollywood Hype!