Some Other Useless Podcast

In this episode, Weigand breaks down the history of the television show, The Goldbergs and the recent controversy involving Jeff Garlin's departure from the show. What does this all actually mean? And what exactly is in store for the future of The Goldbergs?

Richard Weigand is back! And he's taking about visionary directors. All types! Weigand heavily discusses Paul Feig and Aaron Sorkin. Oh does he have a lot to say about him. Weigand mostly focused on Sorkin's take on the lives of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Weigand has always loved Lucy but kind of loathes Aaron Sorkin. All this and a little more.

Okay, everyone! It's the last episode of Some Other Useless Podcast for the year! It's the final part in the series of celebrating Christmas in film and television. In today's episode, Richard Weigand countdowns to the most unique and greatest depictions on Santa Claus on film. Perhaps he's included some of your favorites as well. Top films discussed feature Santa Clauses, played by Mickey Rooney, Paul Giamatti, David Huddleston, Charles Durning, Tim Allen and Douglas Seale. Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! See you in 2022!

In this episode, Weigand breaks down his top 5 Christmas movies of all time. They just may be on your top lists as well. Many of his faces include some mighty big names like Tim Allen, Tom Hanks, Catherine O' Hara, Michael Caine and The Muppets.

In today's episode, Weigand puts the spotlight on some Christmas movies you've seen and maybe a few you haven't. Or at least heavily watched. Dive right in! This list is an interesting one includes movies featuring Tim Allen, Vince Vaughn, Ben Affleck, James Gandolfini and MORE! Go ahead! Have a listen! And please whatever you do..... don't say "mistletoe".

In this next of the Christmas Favorite Series, Weigand ranks his favorite Christmas TV specials, produced by Rankin/Bass. He goes into great detail in his love of the specials as well as his toy collection, based off these shows. Weigand shares how much Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town means to him. However, Weigand also shares his ultimate love for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the impact it has had in his creative side of his life. All this while reminiscing about one of his best friends he truly misses. Love ya Gizmo. We all miss you greatly. 🐈😻🐈

In the first of a series of Richard Weigand's Favorite Christmas TV shows and movies, he discusses his top three. Spoiler Alert: Weigand explains how News radio, Spin City and The Andy Griffith Show factors into all of this. There's also an honorable mention.

We're back for only one show this week. At the top of the show, Richard Weigand gives his review and take on the latest Ghostbusters movie. For the remaining half hour, Weigand discusses the ending of the partnership between Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. What exactly happened? Subscribe & give it a listen.

Lots to talk about on today's show! First up is a rumor of a possible cameo in the upcoming Doctor Strange sequel. Who could it be? Next up, many fans of the Greatest British Bakeoff are upset by the behavior of one of the co-host, Matt Lucas? Should the get rid of him? And lastly, Weigand discusses the lawsuit involving Miramax and Quentin Tarantino involving the selling of NFTs of items from Pulp Fiction. Question is.... does Quentin fully own the rights to his own work? Why don't you listen and find out right now?

In today's episode, Richard Weigand discusses Ron Howard and his experience with the popularity of The Fonz on Happy Days. Howard felt disrespected by the studio execs but that never tarnished his friendship with the Fonz himself, Henry Winkler. Weigand also talks about the different kinds of popularity among characters in television and movies. He brings up about the small behind the scenes drama during The Dick Van Dyke Show featuring Rose Marie and Mary Tyler Moore.