Best Jon Negroni Podcasts (2024)

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S4E6 – Waldorf Stories 56:37

2h ago56:37

56:37

Many have said that Mad Men Men is the cure for the common podcast. That's right, this week we discuss and analyze 'Waldorf Stories,' the sixth episode of the fourth season of Mad Men. And we're planning on going on a bender even if we don't win an award for this. In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the p…

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S4E5 – The Chrysanthemum and the Sword 1:03:35

5d ago1:03:35

1:03:35

It's ok Don, Mad Men Men doesn't have a budget for a commercial, either. That's right, this week we're getting into 'The Chrysanthemum and the Sword,' the fifth episode of Season 4. And we don't need a "gift" from you the listeners, as you just being our listeners is plenty gift enough. Just don't invite us to any sleepovers anytime soon. In case t…

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S4E4 – The Rejected 50:57

12d ago50:57

50:57

We at Mad Men Men know a little something about being the rejected podcast. That's right, we're talking about Season 4 Episode 4 this week, directed by the one and only John Slattery A.K.A. Roger Sterling! If you have any criticisms, be sure to write half a sentence on your typewriter and then throw the paper out. In case this is your first time di…

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S4E3 – The Good News 57:05

20d ago57:05

57:05

This week on Mad Men Men, we venture back out to sunny Los Angeles to visit our old friend Anna Draper and get some decidedly NOT good news to ring in the new year. But at least Don gets to stay in his Lane. In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watc…

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Inside Out 2 1:01:41

20d ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Talk about emotional stakes. This week, we share our (ahem) feelings on Inside Out 2, the direct sequel to Pixar's breakout hit Inside Out from 2015. This time with Kelsey Mann taking over directorial duties in his debut alongside screenwriters Meg LaFauve and Dave Holstein. The film features the voice talents of Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis B…

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 50:34

25d ago50:34

50:34

We're definitely not mad or furious! That's right, we're finally discussing Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which serves as a prequel to George Miller's triumphant Mad Max: Fury Road from 2015. Miller returns as director of course, this time with Anya Taylor-Joy starring as Furiosa (and Alyla Browne during the character's younger years). The cast also inc…

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S4E2 – Christmas Comes But Once a Year 1:04:46

27d ago1:04:46

1:04:46

This week on Mad Men Men, it’s Christmas in June as we discuss “Christmas Comes But Once a Year,” the second episode of Season 4. In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively …

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The Garfield Movie 51:14

27d ago51:14

51:14

It wasn't easy, but we managed to release this episode of Cinemaholics not on a Monday...unless you're on the east coast. Special guest Matt Serafini returns to the show this week to help us review The Garfield Movie, directed by Mark Dindal and featuring the voice, uh, talents of Chris Pratt, oh and also Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving …

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S4E1 – Public Relations 1:13:23

1M ago1:13:23

1:13:23

This week on Mad Men Men, we kick off Season 4 with “Public Relations,” which is pretty much a pilot type of episode smack dab in the middle of the whole series. In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a s…

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S3E13 – Shut the Door. Have a Seat. 1:21:44

1M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

Special guest Jeff Swystun, an actual Madison Avenue advertising veteran, joins us to discuss the Season 3 finale of Mad Men! Often praised as one of the best episodes of the entire series, we're far from closing the door on new tidbits, trivia, and ideas to unpack in this exciting season closer. Discussion Points: How characters in Mad Men balance…

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Challengers 1:05:24

2M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Looks like the ball's in our court. This week we finally discuss Challengers, the newest film directed by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Suspiria, Bones and All) and written by Justin Kuritzkes. This feisty psychological sports drama stars Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist as three tennis players with some, ahem, fluid connections that…

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 51:12

2M ago51:12

51:12

Cinemaholics together strong. That's right, we're talking about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes this week, the fourth film in the Planet of the Apes prequel reboot franchise, which kicked off with Rise of the Planet of the Apes in 2011. Wes Ball (Maze Runner) takes over as directer with Josh Friedman as the screenwriter, and the cast includes Owe…

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Civil War 1:10:00

3M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

What kind of Cinemaholic are you? While Jon Negroni is out of the country, Will Ashton and special guest Cory Woodroof hold down the fort, so to speak, and discuss Alex Garland's explosive new film, Civil War. A24's most expensive film to date, and likely to be one of their highest grossers to boot, the war drama stars Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaney,…

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Oscars 2024 – If We Picked The Winners! 1:20:57

3M ago1:20:57

1:20:57

The 96th Academy Awards have exited the building, but we're just getting started on talking Oscars 2024! We discuss the nominees and pick our own winners, while also recapping the "actual" winners from the "actual" ceremony. Will the Cinemaholics agree with the Academy, or even (gasp) each other?! Don't change the channel if you want to find out! O…

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Dune: Part Two 1:00:17

4M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

This week, we finally discuss the release and reception of Dune: Part Two, directed by Denis Villeneuve. After a delayed release and somewhat botched streaming strategy with the last film, Warner Bros. gave the sci-fi epic another chance to spice up the box office. But does Dune: Part Two fulfill the prophecy of that last film and Frank Herbert's 1…

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Madame Web 1:12:25

4M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

It's an unofficial "It Ain't Ogre 'Til It's Ogre" podcast reunion! Special guests Matt Serafini and Chris Sheridan join us this week to discuss Madame Web, starring Dakota Johnson. We delve into the broader multiverse of Sony's Spider-Manmovies and its unholy trinity of "villain movies." Who is Madame Web? What's going on with that ADR? How did thi…

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Drive-Away Dolls 49:24

5M ago49:24

49:24

This week on Cinemaholics, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton discuss the new dark comedy road film Drive-Away Dolls, directed by Ethan Coen — who co-wrote the film with Tricia Cooke — and starring Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, Pedro Pascal, Bill Camp, Matt Damon, and Will Ashton. Will is of course excited to t…

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Argylle 1:05:39

5M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

This week on Cinemaholics, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton discuss the film Argyle, a new spy action comedy directed by Matthew Vaughn and starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Henry Cavill, Sofia Boutella, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, John Cena, and Samuel L. Jackson. They delve into Vaughn's early career, his style…

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Poor Things and The Zone of Interest 1:09:47

5M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

This week on Cinemaholics, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton discuss the films Poor Things and The Zone of Interest. Both movies have been expanding in theaters nationwide, with many people debating and analyzing the themes of sexuality and feminism in Poor Things, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, and Mark Ruffalo. As w…

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Ferrari, Godzilla Minus One, The Boy and the Heron, American Fiction, The Color Purple (and more!) 1:20:15

6M ago1:20:15

1:20:15

Welcome back for Part 2 of our catchup on the winter releases we missed while on vacation. We focus mostly on Ferrari, Michael Mann's first film in eight years. As well as Godzilla Minus One, The Boy and the Heron, American Fiction, The Color Purple, and The Zone of Interest, just to name a few! Show Notes: (Might be 30 seconds ahead due to ads!) 0…

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S3E12 – The Grown-Ups 1:01:32

6M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Turn off the TV and listen up! We're back for another episode of Mad Men, this time unpacking "The Grown-Ups," the penultimate episode of Season 3. SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Introduction 03:27 – The JFK Assassination 08:59 – The Grown-Ups as a title 11:00 – Characters Regressing and Pete's anxiety 17:46 – The Loss of Innocence 22:23 – Peggy's Roommate 24:…

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S3E11 – The Gypsy and the Hobo 46:24

6M ago46:24

46:24

Hey there, we haven't seen you in a while! Our fault for running off to take over our father's dog food company. Oh? You want to show us something in our office? You sure look pretty serious. Well, hopefully it's to talk about Season 3 Episode 11 of Mad Men, titled "The Gypsy and the Hobo." We can explain. Just wait in the car, we'll be right back.…

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Maestro, May December, The Holdovers, Saltburn, Napoleon (and more) 1:04:24

6M ago1:04:24

1:04:24

And we're back. After the longest hiatus in Cinemaholics history (and unplanned), the movies didn't stop coming out just because we were away. So this week we catch up on some of the releases that came out while we were away. This is Part 1 of our overall conversation, which will continue with even more flicks in the near future (not five weeks fro…

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Wish 58:18

8M ago58:18

58:18

Turns out streaming is a wish Disney's heart makes. That's right, this week we review Wish, the latest film from Walt Disney Animation Studios and part of the company's 100 year anniversary...for better or worse. The directors are Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, with a screenplay written by Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore. The voice cast includes…

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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes 48:35

8M ago48:35

48:35

We can't say we've been hungering for more YA dystopian prequels, but The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes might just have us singing a new tune. So this week on Cinemaholics, we kick off the winter season with some, well, Snow. The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes was directed by franchise mainstay Francis Lawrence and written by Michael…

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S3E10 – The Color Blue 51:10

8M ago51:10

51:10

Goodness, we're starting to take this podcast so personally. That's right, it's time for another episode of the Mad Men Men podcast, and this week we're folding laundry and uncovering some secrets behind Don Draper's talent for leaving a room. And you know what they say. You can't frame a podcast. In case this is your first time digging into Mad Me…

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The Killer 41:14

8M ago41:14

41:14

Execution is everything. This week on Cinemaholics, we review The Killer, a new action thriller directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker — their first collaboration since Seven in 1995 — and based on the eponymous French graphic novels by Alexis "Matz" Nolent and Luc Jacamon. The cast includes Michael Fassbender, Arliss Howard, …

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Interview – Bryan Batt AKA Sal Romano 51:33

8M ago51:33

51:33

Last week, we paid tribute to Sal Romano's final appearance on Mad Men, so this week we had on Bryan Batt, the actor who plays Sal to talk about all things Mad Men! The best part might be the fact that Will had no idea Bryan was going to be on the show going in, so you get to hear his actual reaction to suddenly seeing Sal himself in the recording …

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The Marvels 43:58

8M ago43:58

43:58

Special guest Alisha Grauso joins the show this week for a review of The Marvels, the 33rd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Marvels has been bombing at the box office so far, so we kick off the show by diagnosing some of the problems plaguing the MCU and what they might be cooking up next to right the ship before diving into the review. N…

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S3E9 – Wee Small Hours 51:06

8M ago51:06

51:06

When we say we want to watch Mad Men on the moon, we mean it. That's right, it's time for another episode of the Mad Men Men podcast and this week we're saying goodbye to our good friend Salvatore Romano (Bryan Batt) and saying good early morning to the new jogger in Don's life. Here's hoping she has some endurance. In case this is your first time …

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Five Nights at Freddy's 48:57

8M ago48:57

48:57

Based on the spooky 2014 video game series, Five Nights at Freddy's has taken more than five years just to come out. It was directed by Emma Tammi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Scott Cawthon (creator of the game) and Seth Cuddeback. The cast includes Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games), Elizabeth Lail (You), Piper Rubio, Matthew Lillard (Scooby …

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S3E8 – Souvenir 1:00:53

9M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

And people say podcasts aren't friendly! We're back this week but just for one night as we discuss yet another episode of Mad Men, this time recapping "Souvenir." That's right, we're already at Episode 8 of Season 3, and by golly, we are an indecently lucky podcast. In case this is your first time digging into Mad Men Men, our humble little baby po…

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Killers of the Flower Moon 1:14:17

9M ago1:14:17

1:14:17

Special guest Mike Overhulse joins us this week to discuss Killers of the Flower Moon, the latest feature film directed and co-written by Martin Scorsese. And yes, we're talking about the importance of not being Ernest. Killers of the Flower Moon was also co-written by Eric Roth and is based on the eponymous 2017 book by David Grann. Additionally, …

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S3E7 – Seven Twenty Three 51:05

9M ago51:05

51:05

We had some wandering eyes this week, which brings us to yet another recap of a Mad Men episode, this time covering "Seven Twenty Three." We're now at Episode 7 of Season 3, and you might want to Duck for cover. Peggy sure did! In case this is your first time digging into Mad Men Men, our humble little baby podcast recaps Mad Men from the perspecti…

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Totally Killer 34:52

9M ago34:52

34:52

Trick or teen, it's time to review a new(ish) teen slasher comedy movie which premiered at Fantastic Fest and later hit Amazon Prime Video in early October. That's right, we're talking about Totally Killer, which stars Kiernan Shipka of Mad Men fame. Totally Killer was directed by Nahnatchka Khan (Always Be My Maybe) and written by David Matalon, S…

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S3E6 – Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency 1:01:58

9M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

We're just three guys walking into an advertising show, all of us hoping to keep our feet intact. That's right, we're back to discuss and recap Episode 6 of Season 3 of Mad Men, titled "Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency." Should we plan to mow down the competition when it comes to other Mad Men podcasts? In case this is your first time digging i…

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The Exorcist: Believer, but also The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial! 48:35

9M ago48:35

48:35

This week, we're comparing the most beloved movie ever made by William Friedkin and one of the last movies made by William Friedkin. That's right, The Exorcist: Believer came out recently as a reboot sequel of The Exorcist, which ignores all the subsequent sequels in true Halloween (2018). In addition to our review of that film, we discuss Friedkin…

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The Creator 55:19

9M ago55:19

55:19

This week, we're watching Cry, Robot. Sorry, it's actually called True Love. Nope, Rogue Two. No...that's not it. Ah! Nirmata—WAIT, The Creator, directed by Gareth Edwards (Godzilla, Rogue One) who co-wrote the film with Chris Weitz. The cast includes John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, Allison Janney, and Madeleine Y…

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Flora and Son 46:53

10M ago46:53

46:53

John Carney — director of Once, Begin Again, and Sing Street — is back with a new music-centered, Irish-based romance, but is he striking the same old chords? That's right, we're reviewing Flora and Son this week, which premiered at the Sundance 2023 Film Festival and is just now hitting streaming. We discuss whether or not the movie fine-tunes the…

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A Haunting in Venice – Also, The Nun II 56:36

10M ago56:36

56:36

We don't have a clue as to why Kenneth Branagh loves making these Hercule Poirot movies so much, but it looks like A Haunting in Venice is turning heads. How about ours? In addition to reviewing the latest Agatha Christie murder mystery adaptation featuring, we also sneak in some random asides and analysis of The Nun II, the latest Conjuring-verse …

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Bottoms 55:00

10M ago55:00

55:00

This is not another teen movie. That's right, we're finally reviewing Bottoms this week, which is a raunchy teen sex comedy from the people who brought us Shiva Baby and Bodies, Bodies, Bodies. Critics have been loving this one, even though its box office has so far bottomed out, but where do the Cinemaholics stand (or sit?) Bottoms was directed by…

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Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story 50:45

10M ago50:45

50:45

We're shifting gears this week to a review of Gran Turismo, which came out a little later than planned (kind of like this episode of Cinemaholics). You're right, it's really Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story, that story belonging to Jann Mardenborough the real life gamer who became a professional race car driver. Gran Turismo: Based on a True Sto…

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S3E5 – The Fog 1:04:06

11M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the TV show being covered here wouldn’t exist. We're in the waiting room with a special guest this week! That's right, we invited Mad Men aficionado Ben Crew to talk with us about Episode 5 of Season 3 of Mad Men, ti…

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Strays 42:48

11M ago42:48

42:48

Strays is a new-ish breed of R-rated talking dog comedy, and it's definitely bad...to the bone. But are we making our way poundtown? Pawing fast? Leashes past, and we're Homeward Bound? That's right, we're reviewing Strays this week, plus Jon does a mini-review for Blue Beetle. Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Blue Beetle mini review and what else we might c…

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The Last Voyage of the Demeter and Talk to Me 59:06

11M ago59:06

59:06

Special guest Michael Overhulse is down for the count this week in our double review of The Last Voyage of the Demeter and Talk to Me, two horror movies that the boys claim Jon is too scared to watch. Guess they just need a thrill pill. Show Notes 00:00:00 – Intro (Jon is not here to defend himself) 00:05:00 – The Last Voyage of the Demeter 00:34:3…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 1:05:07

11M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movie being covered here wouldn’t exist. Wowabunga! Special guest Cory Woodroof joins the show this week for a review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, a computer-animated reimagining of the famous …

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Haunted Mansion (2023) 46:34

11M ago46:34

46:34

This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movie being covered here wouldn’t exist. You're not going to believe this, but Disney made another movie based on a theme park ride that barely anyone watched. That's right, we're talking about Haunted Mansion th…

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Oppenheimer 55:59

12M ago55:59

55:59

Special guest Parth Sanghvi joins us for the first time ever to review Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan's follow-up to 2020's Tenet, which for sure came out under normal circumstances. We open the show, however, with a quick visit from a couple old friends and Nolan super-fans before diving into the discussion (00:04:00) and finishing out with the Ro…

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S3E4 – The Arrangements 48:42

12M ago48:42

48:42

Sorry we're late with this episode, we were out picking up peaches and smelling the oranges. That's right, this week we're discussing Episode 4 of Season 3 of Mad Men, titled "The Arrangements." As we point out, this is a big episode for characters with "Sal" in their name, and if you happen to coincidentally be a massive Jai Alai fan. Actually, yo…

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Barbie 59:33

12M ago59:33

59:33

This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movie being covered here wouldn’t exist. Looks like the PG-13 live-action Barbie isn't exactly child's play. That's right, we're taking a close look this week at Barbie, a smash hit at the box office and fourth f…

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