ATLas Podcast: Recent Episodes
Emma Loggins
Emma Loggins of FanBolt, Matt Rodriguez of Shakefire, and Mike McKinney of Last One To Leave The Theater discuss all things entertainment. Geek cultured. Atlanta based.
Emma, Matt and Mike celebrate their 100 episode with 'Avenger: Infinity War' spoiler talk and discussion of what might be and would could still be in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Emma, Matt and Mike talk about their experience with the 2018 Atlanta Film Festival, Emma talks about her recent trip to Las Vegas for CinemaCon, and the crew reviews 'Lean on Pete' and 'Avengers: Infinity War'!
Emma, Matt, and Mike talk about the films they seen at the 2018 Atlanta Film Festival, Mike talks about his interview with Amy Schumer, Matt talks about his interview with the cast of Super Trooper2, and the whole crew reviews Tully and I Feel Pretty!
Matt and Mike take over the ATLas this week with a preview of the 2018 Atlanta Film Festival and a review of The Rock's latest film 'Rampage'!
Emma and Matt are just back from San Diego and a Kia brand immersion - while Mike held down the fort in Atlanta and saw 'A Quiet Place' and 'Blockers' - both of which are reviewed in this week's podcast!
Emma is back this week - and teams up with Mike to argue with Matt over Wes Anderson's latest film 'Isle of Dogs'. The crew also reviews 'Ready Player One' as well as reviews box office results, the Atlanta International Auto Show, and Emma's trip to Europe!
While Emma is at the Atlanta Auto Show with Kia, Mike and Matt talk box office results and if 'Black Panther' can be number one again this weekend. They also review 'Pacific Rim Uprising', 'Unsane' and 'The Death of Stalin'.
Matt and Mike review 'Tomb Raider' and 'Love, Simon' and also discuss the film lineup of the upcoming Atlanta Film Festival as we eagerly await Emma's much anticipated return next week.
Mike and Matt keep things rolling as Emma is in Europe. We give our reactions to the 2018 Oscars and review this week's new films, Disney's 'A Wrinkle in Time' and the indie 'Thoroughbreds.'
Emma, Mike and Matt talk about the Atlanta red carpet premiere of season 2 of FX's 'Atlanta' (along with interviews with series EP/writer Stefani Robinson and stars Donald Glover and Brian Tyree Henry), IronE Singleton's one-man-show 'Blindsided by The Walking Dead', the mid-season premiere of 'The Walking Dead', 2018 Oscar predictions, as well as their review of 'Red Sparrow'.
Emma, Mike and Matt review the Atlanta-filmed 'Game Night' as well as 'Annihilation' while also talking 'Black Panther' box office results and the 2018 record breaking Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.
Emma, Mike and Matt talk about the Olympics, interview the cast of 'Black Lightning' about filming in Atlanta, and review 'Black Panther' and 'Early Man'.
Emma, Mike and Matt talk Super Bowl commercials, their experience at SCAD's aTVFest, Emma interviews Zach Braff and Matt Tarses from ABC's upcoming 'Alex, Inc.', and this episode closes out with a review of 'Peter Rabbit' and 'Fifty Shades Freed'.
Emma, Matt, and Mike talk about the Big Apple Circus, weekend box office results, upcoming films, and review the documentary 'Spielberg'.
Emma, Matt and Mike discuss their first experience duckpin bowling as well as the opening night gala of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival and the opening night film "Sammy Davis Jr. - I Gotta Be Me". The crew also talks 2018 Oscar nominations, weekend box office results, and review "Maze Runner: The Death Cure".
Emma, Matt and Mike talk snow in Atlanta, the weekend box office, and review '12 Strong' and 'Forever My Girl'!
Emma, Matt and Mike talk Golden Globes, Emma's new 2018 Kia Stinger, and review 'The Commuter', 'Paddington 2' and 'The Post'!
Happy New Year! Matt and Mike take the lead this week since Emma is out of town, and they run down the top films of 2017 and the most anticipated films of 2018. They also review Insidious: The Last Key and Hostiles.
The ATLas is back for one last podcast in 2017! Emma, Matt and Mike review 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' and 'The Disaster Artist' and also talk through the 2017 winners of the Atlanta Film Critics Circle.
Back after Thanksgiving, Emma, Matt and Mike review Coco, talk about a holiday popup bar in Atlanta, a trip to Six Flags, and Matt shares his interview with Marvel's Runaways' Ryan Sands.
Emma is back from LA with tales of driving the new 2018 Kia Stinger, and she, Matt, and Mike also review 'Justice League' and 'Lady Bird'!
Emma returns this week (though distracted by a puppy), and she, Matt, and Mike review 'Murder on the Orient Express' as well as talk about the Rome International Film Festival, Emma's new puppy Fozzie, and upcoming events.
Mike and Matt review 'Thor' and recap Walker Stalker Con Atlanta as well as preview RIFF (Rome International Film Festival). Emma is MIA due to a new puppy, but she'll return next week!
Emma, Mike and Matt review Thank You for Your Service and Suburbicon this week along with talking The Walking Dead Season 8 premiere, Stranger Things fun facts, and Taste of Atlanta.
Emma, Mike and Matt review 'Only The Brave', Emma talks Netherworld 2017 and also interviews Nashville show creator and 'Thelma and Louise' writer, Callie Khouri!
Read the full interview with Callie Khouri on WomensBusinessDaily.com
Emma, Matt, and Mike talk about the CW's reboot of 'Roswell' and review 'Professor Marston and the Wonder Women' and 'Happy Death Day' and Emma also interviews 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' editor Maryann Brandon!
Emma, Matt and Mike talk all things Blade Runner 2049 (no spoilers) as well as review the film along with My Little Pony: The Movie (which Emma and Matt bullied Mike into reviewing) and Emma chats with Mrs. Doubtfire and Limitless screenwriter Leslie Dixon about how she got started as a writer, her writing process, and what it was like getting Robin Williams cast in Mrs. Doubtfire.
Emma, Matt and Mike talk Fall TV, drama in Austin, and review 'Battle of the Sexes' and the Georgia-filmed 'American Made'.
Emma, Matt and Mike talk Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA, the Emmys, and The Solutions Project's #ATL100 event - and also review 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' (spoiler alert: not enough Channing Tatum apparently) as well as 'The Lego Ninjago Movie'!
Ignore our episode count in the intro. We're still a little under the weather. Emma, Matt and Mike are back for episode 71 - not episode 70. They review 'American Assassin' - talk 'IT' and fondly remember Dragon Con and not so fondly remember the con crud everyone got following the convention.
Emma, Matt, Mike and special guest star, Robert Prentice from Three If By Space talk 'Game of Thrones', Dragon Con, and review 'Crown Heights'.
Emma, Matt and Mike review 'Patti Cakes and 'Good Time' and also discuss Atlanta's upcoming Dragon Con!
Emma, Matt and Mike talk about MoviePass' subscription, 'An American in Paris' musical, and the upcoming Cirque du Soleil - as well as review 'Logan Lucky' and 'The Hitman's Bodyguard'.
Emma, Matt and Mike review 'Annabelle Creation' and 'The Glass Castle', and Matt sits down with Marlon Wayans on the Atlanta stop on his press tour for his new NBC series 'Marlon'.
Emma, Matt, and Mike review 'The Dark Tower' and also interview 'iZombie' cast members Rose McIver and Robert Buckley while at Comic-Con.
Emma, Matt and Mike reminiscence about their favorite moments of Comic-Con 2017, chat with the cast of the Atlanta-filmed 'The Gifted', and review 'Atomic Blonde'.
Emma, Matt and Mike are joined by Jennifer Steele (writer for FanBolt) and Robert Prentice (Three If By Space) for this podcast! The crew talks Comic-Con 2017 and reviews 'Dunkirk'.
Emma attends a press junket for 'Midnight, Texas' and sits down with author (also the author of the Sookie Stackhouse series - which 'True Blood' is based on)Charlaine Harris. The whole crew reviews 'Wish Upon', and Mike and Matt review 'War for the Planet of the Apes'. Also discussed The Emmys, Comic-Con 2017, and more!
Emma, Matt and Mike review 'The Big Sick' and 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' while also discussing the recent Terminus film festival and the Marvel blogger drama.
Emma interviews cast members from HBO's 'Girls', Mike has a fireside chat with Natalie Morales (and officially joins the "messing up names" club), and Matt joins in as well to review the Atlanta-filmed 'Baby Driver' and new animated family flick 'Despicable Me 3'.
And as a side note: Patty Jenkins has not signed on to be the director of 'Wonder Woman 2' yet as mentioned in this podcast. We'll discuss more next week on this.
Emma chats with the cast of TV Land's 'Younger' and Mike and Matt review 'Transformers: The Last Knight' and 'The Hero'.
Emma and Mike return from ATX Festival! They discuss highlights from the festival as well as interview 'The Leftovers' creative team - Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta, and Mimi Leder. Emma also interviews Steven Yeun about life after 'The Walking Dead'. And the whole crew reviews 'Cars 3' and 'Rough Night'.
Matt and Mike review 'The Mummy' and 'Megan Leavey' - and talk the 2017 ATX Festival... all while clearing missing their co-host Emma who will return next week!
Emma, Mike and Matt review 'Wonder Woman' and 'Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie' - but bear with our hosts, Emma has a cold.
Emma, Matt and Mike review Pirates of the Caribbean 5 and Baywatch - talk Atlanta filming - plus tease upcoming events and screenings.
Emma, Matt and Mike review 'Alien: Covenant' and 'The Big Lebowski' and tease upcoming events and screenings.
Emma talks about her first venture into publicity on Michael Rooker's newest film "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" and Mike and Matt review "Snatched" and "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword".
Emma, Matt, and Mike attend the Atlanta red carpet premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and review the film.
Emma describes her first NASCAR experience - and which driver is a fan of ABC's now cancelled 'Revenge', Matt talks 'The Girl with All the Gifts', and the whole gang teases this weekend's red carpet Atlanta premiere of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'.
Emma interviews "Bates Motel" stars Freddie Highmore and Nestor Carbonell about the series finale as well as "Walking Dead" star Josh McDermitt. Mike and Matt review "Free Fire" and tease this weekend's new film releases.
The ATLas Podcast is back with its 50th episode! Emma catches us up on her travels to London, Chicago, Ireland and New Orleans, Mike talks SxSW Film Festival Highlights, the group talks Atlanta Film Festival, and lastly they review "The Fate of the Furious" and "Colossal"!
Emma is out of town, so Mike, Matt, and Jaqai are left behind to hold down the fort. They review "Logan" and "Kong Skull Island" and reveal what they think are the best super hero movies of all time. Which is important.
Emma, Jaqai, Mike, and Matt bring you another lovely episode of the ATLas. Atlanta Film Festival, The Oscars, and three movie reviews. And a cold.
Emma interviews "Once Upon a Time" Writers: Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, and stars Jennifer Morrison and Colin O’Donoghue. Plus box office report and an official ATLAS review of"John Wick: Chapter 2"
Emma sits down with core cast members of "Macgyver" and "24 Legacy", which premiered after the Superbowl. Which was very very depressing.
Emma talks about her experience at the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Gala, reviews "Alone in Berlin" and Jaqai sits down to "talk" with Britt Robertson about her new film "The Space Between Us".
Emma and Jaqai talk about the dirty birds getting into the Superbowl in their final game at the GA Dome, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, offer up a lovely overview of box office results, AND we hear from Ben Affleck on his new film "Live By Night". Not to be confused with the Dark Knight.
“The Little Mermaid” stage production, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, box office results, a casual ATLAS review of Netflix’s OA, a conversation with the cast and crew behind Michael Keaton’s “The Founder”, the NFL playoffs, and of course. Air humping. Episode 42 has it all, kiddos.
Emma and Jaqai talk Golden Globes — which gives Emma an opportunity to gush even more about LaLa Land. Plus, Emma sits down for a round table discussion with "This Is Us" star Susan Kelechi Watson. And, an official ATLas review of "Sing Street" which is available on Netflix.
It’s the first episode of the new year. And Emma and Jaqai kick things off with not one, but two movie reviews. Viggo Mortensen’s “Captain Fantastic” and Casey Affleck’s “Manchester by the Sea” are both ran through the official ATLas review. How will they fare? Plus the new year box office report and…just what did Jaqai learn from being on “Blind Date”?
It’s Anguspalooza! The finale for 2016. Emma, Jaqai, and guest reviewer Michael McKinney of “Last One to Leave the Theatre” review 1995’s “Angus” live in the room after watching it. Finally. Plus box office results, and some real talk about the loss of both George Michael and Carrie Fisher.
Emma road tripped to Charlotte in a shiny KIA and got a chance to speak with with Michael Cudlitz, best known as Abraham from “The Walking Dead”. Plus she and Jaqai review “Passengers” staring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence.
Emma has a conversation with P.J Haarsma, the executive producer and showrunner behind Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk's "Con Man" and Jaqai talks about an unexpected visitor at his home. Plus, Emma reviews "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story". And there will be punch and pie.
Emma finally gets a chance to review "La La Land" with Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. She and Jaqai talk then talk about "A Christmas Story" at the Fox Theater in Atlanta and Jaqai manages to do some major Affleck name dropping during the box office review.
Emma has a one on one conversation with Milo Ventimiglia of Gilmore Girls, this in between her and Jaqai comparing notes on their similarly aged old cars...which are clearly not new KIAs. Plus box office results, and an impromptu review of last years "The Night Before".
Ming Chen of AMC's Comic Book Men joins Emma and Jaqai for the entire episode to talk Heroes & Villains Fan Fest and other such magicalities. Plus, Emma has a one-on-one conversation with "Gilmore Girl's" own Sean Gunn, and another with Lily Collins and Alden Ehrenreich (that's the new Han Solo, kiddos) of "Rules Don't Apply". AND, an ATLas review of "Fantastic Beasts".
It's a double stuffed Oreo! Perfect for Thanksgiving.
The ATLas 33 - Kings of Con, Fantastic Beasts interviews, and Arrival review by Emma Loggins
Emma sits down for an exclusive chat with "The Walking Dead's" Ross Marquand and Jordan Woods-Robinson about where we go from here, and offers her review of "Doctor Strange". PLUS, Jaqai "sits down" with Amy Adams to talk about her upcoming film, "Arrival". All of this with absolutely zero mentions of the election.
Emma and Jaqai talk Walker Stalker Con, Halloween, and one heck of a party. Plus, a review of Tom Hanks's "Inferno" and Jaqai "sits down" with Benedict Cumberbatch and Tilda Swinton to talk about "Doctor Strange" – coming out this Friday. Boom!
Emma and Jaqai discuss the season 7 premiere of The Walking Dead (spoilers!!!) and Jaqai "sits down with" Tom Hanks and Ron Howard to discuss the new film, "Inferno".
Jaqai has big news about his documentary, "Spilled Milk" and Emma shares stories of her adventure filled week. Plus much discussion about "Ash VS Evil Dead" and an interview with John Hamm & Zach Galifianakis about their upcoming film, "Keeping Up With the Joneses".
Emma and Jaqai review Ben Affleck's "The Accountant" and Emily Blunts "The Girl on the Train." Also in this episode is an interview with Ben Affleck and director Gavin O'Connor. Plus Jaqai's move and Emma's decision to lace up ice skates for her birthday.
Emma and Jaqai connect to talk about the Netherworld haunted house, professional coaching in the workplace, the return of the Walking Dead, Emma's need for Gilmore Girls swag. This episode includes some actual audio from The Walking Dead press room at the San Diego Comic Con, and Jaqai "sits" down with Lauren Graham to "talk" with her about her new film, "Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life". And also, Jaqai manages to mention the 1995 film, "Angus" again.
Jaqai is away from his new baby for a week doing contract work in Los Angeles, and Emma recounts an amazing experience interviewing Fast Times at Ridgemont High director Amy Heckerling for SCADFILM. All of this while discussing the latest box office results and reviewing The Magnificent Seven.
Emma and Jaqai both went to different film festivals and had very different experiences. Emma talks about the films she saw, and Jaqai talks about screening his very own documentary, "Spilled Milk". Plus, Jaqai "sits down" with Chris Pratt and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo to talk about The Magnificent 7 and Emma reviews Snowden. Oh, and also the Emmys happened. And your mom likes them apples.
Emma and Jaqai discuss the Atlanta Beltline, share an interview featuring Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, and Patrick Dempsey for Bridget Jones's Baby, and review Donald Glover's Atlanta and Clint Eastwood's Sully.
Emma is fresh off of Dragon Con, and Jaqai is fresh out of the hospital with his family. Emma has a surprise interview with Alan Tudyk, and gets some great Dragon Con insight from Dan Carroll, the convention's Director of Media Relations. Plus box office reviews, and an inexplicable mention of the classic "Event Horizon".
In perhaps the weirdest episode yet, Jaqai co-hosts from the halls of a hospital while he and Emma discuss box office results, Dragon Con, and the Atlanta filmed "Sully." This episode even features a media interview with both Tom Hanks and Clint Eastwood and other such fun...surprises.
Jaqai returns to the fray as Emma shares her Vampire Diaries interviews with show co-creator Julie Plec and stars Paul Wesley & Candice King at San Diego Comic Con. The pair reviews Ben Hur and discuss box office results.
Emma talks with Mr. Robot star Rami Malek, Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, and also reviews Seth Rogen's new R-rated animated comedy Sausage Party with special guest host Farrago Comics' Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder Matty Ryan - plus the box office report and more!
Emma talks with Finn Wolfhard (Mike) and Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin) from "Stranger Things" as well as "Big Bang Theory" star Simon Helberg from the upcoming "Florence Foster Jenkins". Also, Emma and guest host Matty Ryan discuss what did and didn't work with Suicide Squad - plus box office report and more!
After a week hiatus, Jaqai is still actively waiting for his first child to arrive and Emma continues to settle into her new home after returning from the San Diego Comic Con. They discuss the goodness that is Stranger Things, Emma's Comic Con experience, share a clip from The Walking Dead press room, and review box office results. Awesomely.
Emma is in San Diego for Comic Con and is joined by guests Robert Prentice of threeifbyspace.net, Marideth Jacobs of buddyTV.com, and Jennifer Steele of FanBolt. Hear some of their favorite comic con stories and get a box office report all while Jaqai is in a closet under the stairs.
In this packed Episode, Emma talks with Matt and Ross Duffer, creators of Netflix’s new flagship show “Stranger Things” (premiering July 15th). Also, Emma and Jaqai review “The Secret Life of Pets” and Atlanta Movie Tours co-founder Carrie Burns joins to give “Lights Out” the official ATLAS media review treatment — plus box office report and more.
Emma has returned from a week in Scotland and has much to share. Jaqai longs for filmmakers commentary to make a come back, and the pair review box office results while Emma prepares for a big move.
With Emma in Scotland, Jaqai takes episode 14 into his old hands. He and guest host Omar Beach review Stephen King's Cell, talk box office results, and talk with Atlanta native and @FootieMob founder Curtis Jenkins.
Emma has an exclusive interview with Jessica Jones/Powers creator Brian Michael Bendis. Plus Jaqai and Emma discuss box office results, the new Netflix show Stranger Things and a documentary Jaqai stumbled upon that really had an effect. And bathtubs.
In this packed episode Emma and Jaqai discuss her Austin festival experience, share an exclusive interview with The West Wing's Richard Schiff, review Conjuring 2, and talk box office results.
Emma and Jaqai discuss the Atlanta Food And Wine festival, Jaqai's baby shower, and review "Me Before You", "Popstar", discuss box office results...and Andy Samberg's mouth.
Emma and Jaqai discuss the new Cinemax Show Outcast — including snippets of Emma's interview with the show's creator Robert Kirkman at SXSW. Plus a review of Alice Through the Looking Glass, a recap of Emma's Big Zombie Tour Part 3 experience, and an overview of the film production currently happening in and around Atlanta.
Emma is named number 9 of 14 ATL Tech Leaders to Follow on Twitter by hypepotamus.com! She and Jaqai(spoiler alert) discuss the demise of a key character in Game of Thrones, talk box office results, TV news, review Jane Austen's Love & Friendship, and tease Atlanta Movie Tours' Big Zombie Tour Part 3. This while Jaqai desperately name drops from his friend's home in Los Angeles.
Emma and Jaqai review Money Monster, the (mostly) Georgia filmed The Nice Guys, and talk about Muppets...a lot.
Emma and Jaqai talk Mother's day (the holiday, not the movie), weekend box office results, their favorite funny movies, and the up and upcoming Atlanta Food & Wine Festival.
Emma and Jaqai discuss and review four(!)films: Keanu, 7 Days in Syria, Mother's Day, and the highly anticipated Captain America: Civil War. One film even earns the first ever full ATLAS rating. (Hint: It's not Mother's Day.) Plus they talk the Inman Park Festival and Emma spills the beans on all of the filming happening in Atlanta this month.
Emma and Jaqai connect to review The Huntsman, the series premiere of CW's (and Atlanta filmed) Containment, and the newly announced Big Zombie Tour 3 from Atlanta Movie Tours. Plus, Emma talks about the Top 24 under 40 awards for rare.us that she attended in Washington, D.C. Full disclosure: This episode may contribute to ruining hard boiled eggs for you.
Emma and Jaqai talk Dogwood festival, baby classes, and the infamous Clermont Lounge. Emma reviews Jungle Book utilizing the new and powerful ATLAS media review system all while Jaqai talks in a hall closet under the stairs.
Emma and Jaqai talk about Emma's trip to New York, the season 6 finale of The Walking Dead, review Melissa McCarthy's "The Boss" (while introducing the ATLAS review system), and offer an update on all of the film production happening right now in Atlanta.
Emma's gone to SXSW. Jaqai learns all about it while he's getting ready to move. Plus – theories on the season 6 finale of The Walking Dead. Who survives? And, of course, an update on all of the film and TV production happening in and around Atlanta.
Emma and Jaqai get to know each other, talk about their history, and talk about the goals for the ATLas podcast.