HooperCast Movie Hour

0:00 - Conner’s water heater troubles. 

8:20 - Dustin had COVID over the weekend.

14:25 - STRONG RECOMMENDATION - “The Studio” (1 season). 

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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

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0:00 - Conner lost his voice while traveling. Part 2 of Conner’s journey home through Georgia in the middle of the fucking night. 

27:10 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Nobody 2” (2025). 

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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

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I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

0:00 - This is our first in-person podcast! Why am I at Dustin’s house, in Georgia, in the middle of the night? 

7:42 - REVIEW - “KPop Demon Hunters” (2025). Spoiler-free. 

27:30 - We talk about the business end of this movie. Sony’s role, Netflix’s role, and the continuing model of streaming.

38:55 - SPOILER TALK.

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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

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Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

0:00 - When you burn your tongue real bad. 

1:25 - Conner has made progress with the cat! 

2:15 - Cat Saga #3! The Kitten Saga. 

16:00 -  RECOMMENDATION - “Weapons” (2025). No Spoilers. 

30:20 - BEGIN SPOILERS. We talk about the mystery revealed, the ending, and fan theories about what the movie is trying to say.

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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro

Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

0:00 - Hi!

3:00 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Daredevil: Born Again” (S1, 2025). 

15:45 - Coffee Update from Conner: Coffee as a local anesthetic. MAHA? 

22:00 - We shift, for some reason, to the topic of the Mississippi River, and books Conner has recently read on the subject.

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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro

Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

0:00 - Dustin would like to discuss “The Parent Trap” (1998), and how it’s an excellent movie, even though the plot makes absolutely no sense. 

23:00 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Together” (2025).

35:30 - SPOILERS BEGIN. We discuss the ending, the themes, and fan theories. Dustin and I ultimately find another way to do this film that would have made the story a lot more cohesive for us.

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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro

Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

0:00 - First we talk about our awareness of the Naked Gun franchise. 

11:30 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “The Naked Gun” (2025) 

25:00 - We discuss comedy movies in general, their relative absence from Hollywood, and why “get Smart” never got a sequel.

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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro

Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

0:00 - We briefly assess Jack Quaid, the man. 

No trailer music for these films tonight, because they are very spoiler-heavy, and I actually want to see these at some point. 

1:47 - RECOMMENDATION - Dustin - “Companion” (2025). 

8:55 - RECOMMENDATION - Dustin - “Novocaine” (2025).
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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro

Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

0:00 - Conner took one of those naps that completely disorient you upon waking. 

3:00 - Welcome to our film and television podcast. We’re going to discuss Dustin’s janky stove. 

9:14 - Nosey neighbors are fun, there. 

11:08 - REVIEW/DISCUSSION - “Wolf Man” (2025). 

41:30 - Dustin explains “The Wolfman and Donna” to me. 

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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

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Special Thanks to Anchor FM

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

0:00 - And now: An update on the Great Stray Cat Saga of 2025! 

30:40 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Love is Blind” (Netflix). 

39:16 - Dustin finds out someone is a real person and we write some “Family Guy” jokes.

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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

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Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.