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Chris Lemchi
What's My Line, brought to you by Chris Lemchi, discusses everything in the world of Television and Film, as well as interviews with people sharing their stories and life experiences
"All things are possible" That's the motto from this week's guest. On this episode, Chris brings on actress and model Sierra Nowak. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Sierra talks about what it was like growing up in a small town. Her passion for acting began by watching the movies, The Wizard of Oz and the 10th Kingdom. From there, she start to make productions and local plays in her neighborhood. She continued her passion into middle and high school, which eventually led to going to USC. The two discuss her transition into LA, how hard it was to fit in, working several jobs while balancing school. They get into her early acting jobs, signing up for LA Casting and Central Casting, and how the Central Casting process was different back then. Sierra also talks about how she joined SAG after working the show Lucifer while working on another movie with Lifetime. Lastly, Sierra talks to Chris about her candle business called Sanctuary Candle Co. She mentions how she started this during the pandemic as a passion project, what people originally told her about essential oils and how she took that as challenge, and how her business grew through word of mouth. As well, the two talk about training with the groundlings, the importance of student films, the dream project and actress Sierra wants to work with and much more!
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Check her out her imdb page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9371996/
Her website: www.sierranowak.com
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Chris Lemchi, come on down! On this episode, Chris L and Chris Riley talk about Chris L's recent appearance on the Price is Right. Chris L goes over how he got picked for the show and what is it like being there without a full audience. They also go over what prizes he may or may not have won. From there, the two also talk about the show Dirty John. The second season just dropped on Netflix which features an appearance from Chris L in the finale. Chris shares some stories from working the set, being on set, filming it right before the pandemic. Lastly, the new MCU show Loki dropped on Disney + and the two discuss possible theories and how the show will affect the overall MCU
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Also check out Chris Lemchi on Price is Right on Paramount Plus and cbs.com
On this episode, Chris is joined by one of his old friends and fellow former Texan, Nadia Polk. Originally from Scotland, Nadia talks about what it was like to grow up there and what it like to move to another country at a young age. The two then share some stories about going to middle school together and how things were for each of them. From the pressures of classmates, teachers, parents, they go over how they dealt with everything. They also discuss the importance of mental health and why its important to have these conversations, even at a younger age. They also get into her rebellious years, the process of finding your own person, coping mechanisms, and how she got out of her low point. Finally, they discuss social media, her initial awkwardness to it, and how she's able to use it to express and relate her own past experiences.
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Fresh off his trip to TX, Chris catches up with fellow Texan, Chris Riley. The two talk about what it was like to travel again on an airplane, seeing some of his friends for the first time in years, and being back home again. From there, they discuss their thoughts on the Falcon and Winter Soldier show. Did it go they wanted to go? They mention some of the things they would have added in and who the breakout character was. After that, they discuss the latest Marvel trailer revealing their new slate and what movies they're excited for. Also they talk about how ridiculous some people are being over the Captain Marvel 2 title and how people should lay off Brie Larson. Finally they get into their opinion on the "New Normal" when it comes to everything post covid
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On this episode, Chris welcomes on actress, comedian, kickboxer and former WWE wrestler Anna Bogomazova aka Anya Zova! The two start off by talking about Anya's career as a kickboxer in Russia. She discusses getting her first loss and how she used that to motivate her to championship gold. From there, they go into how she moved to the US and signed with WWE. Anya recalls some of her memories with the company, including some of her earliest live matches, training with Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks, and promo class with the late great Dusty Rhodes. During her wrestling days, Anya started to fall more and more in love with acting, so after leaving the company, she decided to pursue her acting dreams. After getting a commercial, she was eligible to join SAG and book an agent. She talks about how she was able to build a strong relationship with her agent which led to her getting on MacGyver and Brooklyn 99. Finally, Chris and Anya talk about how she got into comedy. She mentions how she's able to work a crowd during stand up shows and the comedians she watched to get inspiration from. As well, the two also talk about what would be her dream role, a fun story about training with Charlotte, any advice she'd give her younger self, and more on how Dusty impacted her.
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Today on the show, Chris welcomes on actress, singer, dancer, host...you name it, she does it, Grace Hancock! Grace starts off by talking about she got into performing! She even recalls one of the first movies she watched on VHS(remember those!) She gets into some of her early days in theater, singing in plays, and the two discuss the difference in working in the medium of theater compared to film. She also talks about some of her first memories in LA, how "great" her first job was out, and if she considered leaving at all. From there, she gets into how she got into hosting. How she "failed upwards" at Collider and what got her into the idea of participating more in the Movie Trivia Schmoedown. Lastly, with mostly everything being put on pause due to the pandemic, Grace shares how she started her reiki business and how she built her own little commuity there! As well, the two get into topics involving Grey's Anatomy, what it's like being on a set, and even the 2011 film The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo! Definitely give this episode a listen!
Check out Grace Hancock online at www.heathergracehancock.com! Follow her on all Twitter: @mrsgraceface and Instagram: @mrs_graceface
And go to reiki page: http://www.reikihealingwithgrace.com
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Having WandaVision withdrawals? Well this episode is for you. Chris Lemchi is joined by Chris Riley and the two discuss the finale of WandaVision. Did MCU stick the landing? The two also talk about the wild fan theories and why it's ok that some of them didn't come through. They go over why this show didn't need a Mephisto like character and the complications of Evan Peters's casting. In addition, they look into what's next for the MCU shows and what they expect out of Falcon and Winter Soldier. After that, the boys get into their thoughts on the vaccine. Both men have taken at least one shot of the vaccine and they share how they've been feeling since. Chris Riley gives his opinion on how the rollout has been and how his job has prepared him for vaccinations. As well, Texas has recently ended their mask mandate and removed all their restrictions, and the two discuss if that was a little too soon or not.
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In this week's episode, Chris is joined by Los Angeles actress Caitlyn Jacquemart. Originally from Seattle, Caitlyn talks some of her earlier career aspirations and how it wasn't acting that brought her out to California. She goes into how she made the transition from a potential career in medicine to the world of film/tv and how her family responded to that change. They also get into what it was like moving to LA during the pandemic and if she had any doubts on coming out here. She brings up some of her first LA experiences, meeting new friends and finding acting classes. They also get into a discussion on whether or not they prefer self tapes or live auditions, whether it be zoom or in person. As well as how they handle rejection and why its ok to be told(and not be told) you didn't get the part. Caitlyn also shares some advice on what she would tell her younger self and others and the importance of being patient and trust the process
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Ready to rumble! It's the show that paves the way for the biggest wrestling show, its Royal Rumble! In this episode, Chris has tagged in Alex Mattis to talk about all things wrestling. Before getting into the ppv, the two have a discussion over CM Punk. With it being the 7 year anniversary of his leaving, Chris and Alex go over his legacy and his impact in the business. Do they want to see him return or even if he should come back at all. From there, they go over the Wrestlemania annoucements and share their thoughts on how Wrestlemania has changed over the years. Has the idea of putting everyone on the show hurt the point of Mania? Finally, they get into their Royal Rumble predictions, a possible finish for Drew and Goldberg, and why its ok for them to spoil any potential surprises this year due to the lack of an audience.
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It's the first show of the new year! Chris Lemchi is back with Chris Riley and the two catch up with some of the things going on in the world. They first get into their thoughts on the long awaited Wonder Woman 1984. What worked for them and what were the some things that hurt the film. They also share some ideas on where the story should go and what'd they do with Wonder Woman 3. From there, they move on to talk about the new MCU property, WandaVision! Phase 4 of the MCU is finally here and they discuss their favorite new characters, and some theories that the first 2 episodes presented. Lastly the boys go over everything that happened on January 6th and some of the things that the new administration is setting up compared to the old.
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The future is streaming? In this episode, Chris Lemchi and Chris Riley talk about the news that Warner Bros is putting all their 2021 films on HBO MAX. They get into Christopher Nolan's reaction and whether they agree with this strategy. From there, the two talk about everything with the Disney investor call. They break down all the star wars shows, including the two Mandalorian spinoffs and the news that Hayden Christensen will be returning as Vader in the Obi-Wan show. They also speculate on the new Lando show, is it live action or animated? Will it be Donald Glover returning or a continuation from Rise of Skywalker with Billy Dee Williams? Finally, they discuss the new MCU shows and movie announcements. In terms of the shows, they go over who could be potentially appearing and as well as the confirmation of Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop in Hawkeye. Fantastic Four was finally made official, and Chris Riley shares who would make the perfect Reed and Sue Kevin Feige also announced there will be no recast for T'Challa in Black Panther 2, and the boys talk about how that's the best move.
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She's the Director of Programming for Austin Asian American Film Festival, she writes for the Austin Chronicle, she's a film junkie and music lover, meet Jenny Nulf! In this episode, Chris talks to Jenny all about her love of film. Growing up as a fan of Tim Burton, Jenny discusses her favorites movies from him and what in particular made those movies stood out. She gets into the first time she saw Nightmare Before Christmas, with a fun story of when she found out who the director was. From there, the two talk about her first trip to Japan. She details her entire experience including an interesting curfew she had. Before audiences fell in love with the amazing film Parasite, Jenny was a huge fan of the director Bong Joon-ho. She discusses his early films such as The Host and Snowpiercer. She even talks about the long wait she had to endure before finally seeing Snowpiercer. Lastly, Jenny talks about how she got into film journalism as well some of her early film reviews and sites she worked on. Between all this, including thoughts on the Saw franchise, the current theater landscape with the pandemic and five films personally recommended by Jenny herself, this episode is full of film funzies!
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ELECTION2020
Join Chris Lemchi and Chris Riley as they discuss all things about the presidential election! They talk about their thoughts on the two party system and how outdated the electoral college is. Now that the election is over, the boys also get into the question of what's next and the long road 46 has in front of him
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It's all about finding the fun! This week's episode, Chris is joined by vlogger, digital creator, and entrepreneur, Char Modelle! Char talks about her early life growing up in Indiana and what made her decide to venture out to Las Vegas, including the original place she wanted to go. She shares some of her early struggles trying to find her place in the new city. Despite the struggles, she discusses why she never even thought about going back home. She talks about her first experience streaming while dealing with family issues and how she was able to get through the chaos. She mentions how important it is to not get caught up with what everyone's doing but instead focus on your happiness, your independence, your journey. As well, Char brings up how she deals with hate comments, how the pandemic has affected her, some projects she's working on, her plans for 2021, gives some advice on what she'd tell her younger self, and much more!
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After a month break, Chris is back and is joined with aspiring screenwriter, Matthew Winnie. Matt shares his early influence growing up reading poetry, and talks about his some of favorite films including Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest and Vertigo. He also gets into what kind of stories he wants to tell on screen. The two also get into a discussion about adapting source material. As a writer, Matt breaks down how much a script should stick to its original material and how important is it to know your audience for your story. For example, how faithful should a reboot/remake? Matt also compares this with the DC/Marvel formula with how they adapted their movies from the comic books. Finally Matt also gives out some advice for any screenwriter out there looking to breakthrough.
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You'll never see it coming! That's the tagline for WWE's arguably second biggest show of the year, Summerslam. Chris is joined once again by fellow wrestling Alex Mattis. They talk about how wrestling has changed since the pandemic era has started, by discussing some of the original wrestlemania plans. From there, the two move into a discussion of the lack of larger than life superstars. Has the over reliance on guys like Brock Lesnar hurt the product and their ability to create a new star. Also how 50/50 booking has caused too much damage. They discuss the Raw Underground angle and how it could help certain superstars but also some of it problems. The boys give high praise to booking of Drew Mcintyre, and how he has stood out and presented himself a confident top guy. Lastly Chris and Alex break down the current Summerslam card and how the storylines could lead to next PPV, Payback, a week later. Also, there's some discussion on AJ styles, their thoughts on double champions, how Bayley and Sasha Banks could add a heater to their group, and much more.
Follow Alex Mattis on Twitter: @ContrarianAlex and check out his film podcast at www.wearethecontrarians.com
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Was it worth the wait? Are people overracting to the ending? This week's episode, Chris Lemchi and Chris Riley review and talk about the highly anticapted game, The Last of Us II. Warning this episode will contain SPOILERS, so only listen if you have played the game. The two talk about certain elements of the game that worked for them, whether or not certain aspects of the gameplay improved, and the story. Both Chris's talk about ways the story could have been better, maybe if there was a game between these two, the story would have had a bigger impact. They also share their thoughts on the new characters and the new types of infected presented. As well, they get into what the next game should be about if there is a Last of US 3. Finally they get into a talk about how this game was unneccesarily review bombed and the "hate" that it's getting
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This week episode, Chris is joined once again by fitness expert and personal trainer, Kathryn Alexander! Chris and Kathryn catch up and talk again some of things they have been up since the pandemic started. They talk about how their daily workout routine has changed and the ways they adapted without the use of a gym. Kathryn goes in detail over some of her earlier frustrations when the Covid shutdown happened and how she was able to get past it. Kathryn also talks about her training schedule has changed and as well as how she handles her clients. With gyms reopening, the two also get into the new procedures their gyms have implemented and what the new atmosphere has been like.
Follow Kathryn Alexander on social media: @alexanderkma and check her website https://www.kathrynalexander.com/
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Let's get nuts! News broke out this week that Michael Keaton is in talks to reprise his role as Batman in the Flash movie. Joining Chris Lemchi this week is Chris Riley and the two discuss the breaking news. The boys go into their thoughts on the Keaton movies, some of their favorite moments and Chris L talks about why he is his favorite Batman. They also talk about whether we will see a return of other cast from his Batman movies, like for instance Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman. They break down on what potential role Michael Keaton's Bruce could play in the Flash, how they can change up the Flashpoint story to make him fit in the universe. As well discuss what role he can play into future DCEU films. They also talk a little bit about the Joel Schumacher films, their legacy and much more
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In this episode, Chris is joined by former hair stylist and now certified Reiki instructor, Emily Blumenshine! Chris and Emily catch up and talk about the current pandemic has changed everything, and some positives that have come from it. Emily talks about her transition from living in TX to getting the call to move out to Colorado. They get into a little bit about her background as hairstylist, before diving into her journey into Reiki. Reiki is a form of energy healing and Emily discusses the path that led her to it. She breaks down what it is and how it can benefit you. Currently Emily does long distance Reiki sessions, so she goes into how she sets her sessions and some stuff that the patient might need on the other end. As well, Emily talks about the 5 things she would tell her younger self and where she sees herself in the future.
Follow Emily Blumenshine on instagram: @emily.bloomandshine and for more info on Reiki, check out https://www.reiki.org/
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In this episode, Chris Lemchi and Chris Riley continue their discussion over the black lives matter and the importance of keeping the conversation going. They move to talk about the news of the Flash star Hartley Sawyer, who played the Elongated Man, being fired. Some old tweets of his had been discovered which led to his departure and the boys discuss whether it's fair to judge him on past behavior. They also talk why companies need to properly background actors and directors before hiring them to avoid a situation like this happening again. From there they move on to discuss JK's Rowling awful remarks regarding transwomen, and how it's ok to still be a Harry Potter fan despite the author's comments. Finally, they get into the PS5 reveal and the new Spider-Man: Miles Morales game. Will this a day one purchase for the boys? As well, they talk a little about their excitement for the Last of Us II (finally) coming out!
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Read Nicole Maines article on Variety: https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/jk-rowling-trans-tweets-nicole-maines-supergirl-harry-potter-1234632167/
BLACKLIVESMATTER
Join Chris Lemchi and Chris Riley as they discuss the current climate, the protests, the lack of leadership from a certain person, and most importantly how Black Lives Matter.
Some resources to check out after to this episode
https://www.naacp.org/
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
ReleasetheSnyderCut! It's a phrase we've been hearing for years and years, and it's finally happening. The Snyder Cut of Justice League will be released on HBOMax in 2021. Chris Riley joins this episode and the boys talk about the news. They get into some of their issues with the theatrical cut of the film and talk a little a bit about the other DC films. They also discuss whether or not they're excited to see this. Was there always a finished cut, and was the reported 30 million dollar budget true? How much of a difference will be this from the original. The Chris's go over what scenes could possibly be in this cut, including Darkseid, more Cyborg scenes, and black suited Superman. Also they talk about the possible ramifications of this, if there will/should be an Ayer cut of Suicide Squad. As well, they also get into the news of Ruby Rose leaving the CW Batwoman show after one season, and the effects that it has on the CW DCTV universe.
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Rock the Dragon! Chris Riley is back on the show this week and the boys talk the Robert Pattinson interview where he "says" he's not going to workout for The Batman. Is he being for real or he's just trolling. They get into that, as well as some people's reactions and overreactions to what Mr Pattinson has said. They then get into what's going on with MLB in terms of the season and the players salaries and how Coronavirus has affected that. Also Chris Lemchi talks about Roman Reign's absence from WWE TV and how it is in his right to stay home. Finally they get into the main topic, the legacy of Dragonball! They go through the series, talk about who their favorite character growing up, some of their favorites villians, and more. They also talk about Dragonball GT and why it didn't click for them, as well talks on why the live action movie failed and if there could ever be another one. They also talk a little bit about Dragonball Super, as Chris L preps to watch it.
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Relationships suck, right? That's the question of the week. This episode, Chris is joined once again by his friend Chris Riley as the boys share some relationship stories. Chris Riley talks a little bit about his previous engagement, and how his life has changed since his then. He also shares if he has had any previous regrets from other relationships. The two Chris's also talk about some of their worst dating experiences. As well, Chris Riley just had a birthday, so he shares how he spent his birthday during quarantine and he also recently saw the movie Shazam, so he gives his thoughts on that film too!
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It's a skimpy affair! This week's episode, Chris is joined by his friend, the Skimpy Donut, Ashley! Ashley is a photographer, cosplayer, and convention fanatic from TX. Chris catches up with Ashely on how she's been doing during the pandemic, and what's been like raising her kids and home schooling them. Ashley talks about the surprising origin of her Skimpy Donut name. The two also get into how she got into photography, going from doing from weddings to boudoir photos, as well as she went from calling her business Christine Ashley Photos to Skimpy Donut Photography. Ashley also brings up some of her favorite conventions including A-Kon and what's she cosplayed there in the past. Lastly Chris and Ashley talk about their thoughts on the new Batman movie, including Ashley's initial thoughts on Robert Pattinson's casting and her shockingly favorite Catwoman. Also included are Ashley's thoughts on Sailor Moon, Harry Potter and much more!
Follow Ashley on Instagram: @the_skimpz and check out her IG photography page: @skimpydonutphotos. Also check Ashley on patreon: http://www.patreon.com/skimpydonut
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This week's episode, Chris is joined by his friend, Chelsea Marie. Chelsea shares her personal story detailing her experience coming out as a lesbian. She talks about the first time she experienced strong feelings for someone of the same sex, and the first person she came out to. She discuss her first relationship and what it was like embracing her true self. She also talks about how it was coming out to her friends and family, and how much of a strong support system they've been for her. She mentions how it was some of her closest friends who able to get her out of her shell and start embracing the LGBT community. The two also talk about she met her current girlfriend/now fiancée and how she worked up the nerve to ask her out on a date. The two also get into how Covid-19 has affected their wedding plans, and how their venue isn't exactly handling it the best way.
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Joining Chris Lemchi this week is Guy Gardner's biggest fan, Chris Riley! The boys get into the bizarre situation regarding Ezra Miller and a fan. Was it a hoax or was it legit? Either way, they talk about the ramifications of his actions and how it can affect projects like Fantastic Beasts 3 and the Flash. From there, they discuss potential ideas for a Green Lantern movie and a Booster Gold/Blue Beetle film. Which one is more deserving of the buddy cop/lethal weapon style film. Lastly, the Chris's discuss the new release date changes with the MCU. Should Disney have moved some of them to Disney plus? Also they didn't announce a new date for New Mutants, so they get into where they would place that film. All this more, including a brief review of Onward, Steve Austin's Broken Skull IPA, and more!
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This week's episode sees the return of Ember Gray! Before things got crazy with Covid-19, Ember recently traveled out to Los Angeles to visit Chris. Ember shares her favorite moments from the trip, including going to Harry Potter world at Universal Studios Hollywood. She also talks about her experience attending the Oscars(aka the Academy Awards) this year. The two also get into discussion about The Walking Dead as Ember explains to Chris about the trash people(yes, yes) on the show. They discuss the moment they stopped watching and where the show might have jumped the shark. Ember talks about her initial thoughts on the Tiger King series on Netflix and they also share what have they been up to during their respective quarantines
Be sure to follow Ember Gray on Instagram: @Embergray_cosplay and Twitter: @embergraycos. Ember also launched her patreon, which you can find at https://www.patreon.com/embergraycosplay, where you can check out all her amazing cosplays and some behind the scenes tutorials.
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Hope everyone's staying safe and healthy as the boys are back to talk about what they have been doing in their quarantine. Chris Riley share some new facts on Covid-19 and Chris Lemchi stresses the importance of social distancing. From there, the guys get into their main topic of whether certain characters can and cannot be changed. Could we see a black Batman in the future or female Doctor Doom in a future MCU film. They also talk why you can't change the race of certain minority characters as well. This leads into a discussion of the importance of seeing yourself represented in TV/Film and why people shouldn't get too up in arms of casting choices.
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What a week! Chris Riley is back on the show with Chris Lemchi, as the two things talk about everything's that gone down in the past week since they lasted recorded. They get into everything regarding Covid-19 aka coronavirus and how it's affected them. With all the shutdowns and closures, the time is now for everyone to take this thing seriously and not go out in large groups to prevent spread. They also get into the ramifications of all this and how long it can take to get back to normal. Chris R talks about if his job has changed much while Chris L shares his thoughts on Wrestlemania officially being held in an empty arena and what he's been doing during his down time in all this. Finally the boys talk about the importance of supporting your local businesses and artists during these tough times. We're all in this together and hopefully these dark times wont last
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Chris Riley once again joins the show as the boys discuss the final trailer for Black Widow. Chris Riley shares why he isn't too excited for this movie, while Chris Lemchi is pretty pumped for the start of the new phase of MCU. Riley talks about what he wants out of this movie to make it a hit in his eyes. They also discuss some fan theories(including some insane ones) about Florence Pugh's MCU future, talk about the look and potential identity of Taskmaster, and who else might appear in the movie. From there, they get into the seemingly confirmed news of Christian Bale playing the villian in Thor: Love and Thunder, as well as the Guardians making an appearance. Lastly, they talk about what's been going on with the Coronavirus. With events like SXSW being cancelled and Coachella being pushed back, the Chris's talk about their concerns regarding the virus. Also the guys get into their thoughts on the new batmobile, Spider-Man, Venom, Morbius and more!
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It's a different kind of episode, as Chris is joined again by Jennifer Hensley, where Jen puts Chris in the hot seat and asks him a bunch of questions. Chris gets into some of his earliest childhood memories where he talks about growing up with Nigerian parents and being first generation American. He also talks about one of his favorite fictional characters in Marty Mcfly. Jen also asks him about some of his favorite movies and TV shows. Chris also details his experience overcoming paralysis at age 14, talking about his scoliosis, to what it was like waking up in the hospital, to what motivated to overcome the odds. If you ever wanted a small look into Chris's life, definitely check this episode out.
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This week's episode, Chris Riley is back, and the boys talk about the news that Ben Affleck shared about why he left Batman behind. They talk and show praise for his performance in Batman V Superman and why they're disappointed that we're getting a Ben Affleck solo Batman film(which most likely would have featured Deathstroke as the villian!) From there they talk about the Uncharted movie(which supposedly will begin filming soon) and Tom Hollands comments on how it's the best script he's read. Supposedly this Uncharted movie will be an origin film and the Chris's discuss whether or not that's the best way to go. Lastly, they get in a discussion about San Diego Comic Con, and how Chris Riley should make the trip this year! As well Chris Riley gives his spoiler thoughts on Birds of Prey( Harley Quinn) and where the DCEU goes next.
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This week's episode, Chris is joined by the Jersey Jackass BC. Chris shares with BC about his experience attending the oscars live and the two get into some of the award winners. Chris especially shares his love of Parasite winning and how it's worthy of both international film and best picture oscars(and how it's dumb to say it isn't deserving). Following that, they also talk the new DC film, Birds of Prey and how it is NOT a flop! They have discussion on what they liked about the film,some of their favorite characters from the movie and where the DC films go from here. As well, they discuss the look of the Robert Pattinson Batman that Matt Reeves released today. Finally they get into the announcement of Wrestlemania coming back to LA !
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It's award season and this Sunday is the big one! It's the 92nd Annual Academy Awards, the Oscars! This week's episode, Chris is joined by Jennifer Hensley. The two go through all the big awards, and share their thoughts and predictions on each category. They also gives talk about who should have been nominated. Is it really going to come down to 1917 vs Parasite for Best Picture? Or will there be an upset like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood or a Marriage Story. Is this Brad Pitt's year?? Find out on Sunday!
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Chris Riley is back this week as the boys take a couple of minutes to talk about the recent passing of Kobe Bryant and pay tribute to the man's career. After that, they get into discussion revolving the Arrowverse. With Arrow airing its last episode, what legacy does the show leave behind. They talk the early beginnings on when they first heard about the show, and talk about how Smallville's Green Arrow paved the way. They also get into why they think season 2 was one of television's best and some storylines that didn't work for the Arrowverse. Also, The Good Place also had its series finale,so the Chris's share their thoughts on that show, as well as some brief predictions for the Super Bowl.
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Let's get ready to rumble!! We're on the road to Wrestlemania and joining Chris on this ride today is longtime wrestling fan, Alex Mattis. The two start off talking about some of their earliest memories of watching wrestling, from early memories of Hulk Hogan on Saturday's Night Main Event to watching Bret Hart vs Owen Hart back in Summerslam 94. Chris and Alex talk about how underappreciated John Cena was during his run, and how and why the WWE is lacking that true mainstream star in today's product. They also discuss the recent runs of Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch and what worked and what didn't. As well, they break down the Royal Rumble card and share their thoughts and predictions what might happen at the event. All this, including some thoughts on superstars like Roman Reigns, Bret, Asuka, Natalya and more
Follow Alex Mattis on Twitter: @ContrarianAlex and check out his film podcast at www.wearethecontrarians.com
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Happy New Year, Chris is back with Chris Riley as the two discuss the new New Mutants trailer that dropped. They go through the production hell this movie has gone through and how/if could it even fit in with Disney's plans for the MCU. From there, they get into a conversation about the upcoming Morbius movie from Sony, and how they're surprised at how little, in terms of marketing, has come out about this film, which is slated to release this summer. With the news of Christian Bale potentially joining the MCU in Thor: Love and Thunder, the Chris's speculate on who he could be playing, as well as if they think Jaimie Alexander's Lady Sif should return to the franchise. All this, including some thoughts what's going on with the Uncharted film franchise and even some breaking news on the Doctor Strange 2 director!!
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It's the last episode of 2019 and this week's episode Chris is joined by Chris Riley! Chris Riley shares his spoiler thoughts on Rise of Skywalker, and after the boys get into their spoiler thoughts on the Mandolarian finale and where the story goes next. Chris Riley also talks his time visiting Los Angeles and attending the Schmoedown Spectacular. The two also discuss some of the upcoming movies for 2020 and some of their goals for the new decade as well.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
This week's episode is a review of the latest Star Wars film, The Rise of Skywalker. Once again, joining Chris is cosplayer and fellow Star Wars fan, Ember Gray! The two share their thoughts on the film, whether they liked it or not.They discuss the return of Emperor Palpatine, the new characters introduced, some twists and turns, and much more! Was JJ able to wrap not just the trilogy, but also the entire Star Wars saga? Also, Chris and Ember talk about where the franchise goes from here.
Warning this episode is very spoiler heavy, so only listen if you've seen Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker!
Be sure to follow Ember Gray on Instagram: @Embergray_cosplay and Twitter: @embergraycos. Also you can buy her a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/embergraycosplay
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Happy Star Wars week! With the release of Rise of Skywalker this weekend, Chris is joined by Star Wars fan and cosplayer, Ember Gray to discuss all things star wars! The two talk about their feelings and hopes for Rise of Skywalker, and what it is needs for it to be a success. They discuss some of the older movies, and how if they were introducing a new fan to the series, would they go release order or chronological in terms of story. They also get into their thoughts on the Mandalorion(Baby Yoda!) and their predictions for the upcoming Obi Wan Disney plus show.
Be sure to follow Ember Gray on Instagram: @Embergray_cosplay and Twitter: @embergraycos. Also you can buy her a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/embergraycosplay
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This week episode, Chris is joined once again by the ETCW world champion, the Jersey Jackass BC! BC is coming off a big trip to LA and the two get into everything he did out there. From working the Schmoedown Spectacular, to finally appearing on SEN Live, and being on Jay Washington's Mad Titan Podcast, BC breaks it all down. BC also talks about his experience attending All Elite Wrestling's Dynamite, where he was also surprised to see Machiko working the show. The two then talk about whether or not AEW should be running Wrestlemania weekend, and get into a little discussion over the TLC card
Follow BC on all social media: @RealJackassBC
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Check BC's appearance on SENLive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuzWlHrYm_s
Also check out #AEWDark this week and see Machiko wrestle Britt Baker!!
Back from the Thanksgiving holiday, Chris is joined this week by Chris Riley. With the disappointing number that Charlie Angels did at the box office, the guys talk about whether or not the public is done with remaking old properties, and should movies like Ghostbusters 2020 and Top Gun Maverick be worried. They also get into Elizabeth Bank's controversy statements about the Charlie Angels. Following that discussion, the two talk about their excitement for the upcoming Wonder Woman 1984 film. With the trailer coming up, they take bets on what they'll see and if/what 80s song will be featured. As well, the two also talk about what's going on with Superman and other DC films coming up
4 8 15 16 23 42! It's 15th episode of What's My Line, as well as the 15th anniversary of Lost, and joining Chris this episode is none other than Lost fanatic, Sarah Bow! The two break down the series from the Pilot to the End. They discuss some of their favorite episodes, their favorite and least favorite characters, and some of the show's mysteries. The two also talk about the controversy revolving the finale and whether they were alive at the end or not, as well as the legacy that the show left behind.
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This week's episode of What's My Line, Chris is joined by fitness trainer, Kathryn Alexander. Kathryn is a trainer out in Austin, TX who specializes in training individuals to gain muscle and strength. Chris and Kat discuss her background in fitness, from her early days competing to getting her start at her first gym. She also shares some stories about training her first couple of clients. In addition, the two also talk about her work with Max's ride, an organization dedicated to raise awareness for ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).
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On this weeks episode of What's My Line, Chris is joined by actor, writer and director Bryan Hadley. Bryan has written and starred in films like He Be She Be and All Way Bent(which also features Chris in a role!) The two talk Bryan's start in the business and his early work in communications. Bryan breaks down the process of making his first film, from script to screen. The two also discuss his work on He Be She Beand how he made the city of Austin resemble England to match the films international setting. As well, Chris also give his briefs thoughts on Terminator Dark Fate.
Follow Bryan Hadley on Instagram: @hebeshebefilm and check out He Be She Be on vimeo and check out All Way Bent on youtube, as well as Bryan's newest project, Fried Talk.
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This week episode, Chris is joined by Emilie Crimmins. Emilie is an Austin resident who works with a couple of non profit organizations, including the Women's Storybook Project and Austin Bat Cave. Chris and Emilie go into detail about both organizations and how others can get involved. The two also talk about some of their favorite places to travel to and if Chris will ever get a passport and travel international(Probably not).
Follow Emilie Crimmins on instagram: @emcrimm and follow Women's Storybook on instagram: @storybookprojecttx. Also check out https://storybookproject.org/ for more information on WSP
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On this week's episode, Chris Riley is back and he has an announcement! Find out what his plans and how Chris Lemchi reacted to the news, much to his surprise. The boys also get into the news of Paul Dano joining The Batman as the villian and Jared Leto trying to shut down the Joker movie(some spoilers for Joker). The two also talk about the Blade movie franchise and their thoughts on what Marvel could do with the character and if Wesley Snipes should appear in a role. Finally, Chris Lemchi talks about the terminator franchise and why he's excited for this new movie despite being let down by previous entries.
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On this weeks episode of What's My Line, Chris is joined by actress, singer, and internet personality Amy Castle! Chris and Amy talk about how at 3, her song, You're My Honey Bunch(aka the CuppyCake Song) became an internet sensation. They talk about how she got into acting and working in shows like Ally McBeal, Lizzie McGuire, Malcolm in the Middle and the soap opera Passions. Amy also discusses how she got into youtube, creating her series, What's Amy Eating and how it's taken her all over the place, including a trip to Japan during typhoon season! As well, she also talks her new business venture in custom engraving and much more
Follow Amy Castle on Instagram: @ItsAmyCastle and check out her show, What's Amy Eating on Youtube!
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This week's episode of What's My Line, Chris is joined by the Feng Shui Mommy, Bailey Gaddis! Bailey talks how she went from acting to hosting to finding her passion in helping others with organization as well as being a doula. The two also talk about her book, Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony Amidst the Chaos for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhoodand if she's working on book number 2. Bailey also discuss being a mother herself, the advice that she would give her younger self, and much more!
Follow Bailey on Instagram: @Fengshuimommy and check her videos out on youtube. Also check out her website: www.baileygaddis.com and buy her book!
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Back from his trip to the east coast, on this week's episode, Chris is joined by actress/model Kayla Smith. Kayla discusses her growing up in Austin and getting her start as a featured player on hit TV show, Friday Night Lights! She goes through how hard it was to get into business, change her name to Kasey Philmon, and adjust to her the new actress life. As well as, her car accident and how that led to the journey back from being Kasey to rediscovering who Kayla Smith is.
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Start spreading the news, Chris is heading to NYC this week and he's joined by his best friend Chris Riley! In this episode, the two Chris's preview their trips and some sights they want to see. They also discuss the DC films, including Joker and the upcoming Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn. As well, they go over the breaking news of Spider-Man back in the MCU and their thoughts on the DCTV Crisis crossover.
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This week, Chris is joined by his good friend and counselor Ashlyn Riley. Ashlyn talks about her life growing up in Ohio, moving to TX at age 16, graduating, and moving to Austin. The two talk about how social media has changed things in terms of how people interact today . They also discuss how hard that transition is after graduation to your career as well as share some travel stories.
Follow Ashlyn on Twitter/Instagram: @ashlynrislove and check out her out on youtube at Kiss My Ash
This week, Chris is joined by the wrestling sensation, the Major Key of Excellence, Machiko San! Machiko breaks down her journey from growing up a wrestling fan to being a valet to eventually making her in ring debut. The two also discuss the challenges of getting bookings, the progress in women's wrestling, her dream match, and much more! Follow Machiko on Twitter/Instagram: @machi_slams & check out her store: www.prowrestlingtees.com/machislams
This week, Chris is joined by Texas cosplayer, Ember Gray! Ember talks about getting her start in cosplay, some of her favorites animes, and going to conventions. The two also talk about her love of Star Wars, and if they think Episode 9 will deliver. They also discuss whether they think Benioff and Weiss can handle taking over and their excitement for the Disney Plus shows. Be sure to follow Ember on Instagram: @Embergray_cosplay and buy her a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/embergraycosplay
It's part 2 of the Spider-Man talk as the two Chris's continue on with their talk of Spider-Man. They talk about the Marc Webb reboot series, thoughts on Andrew Garfield, and what went wrong with the sequel. They then move on to the MCU Tom Holland version, as well as talk about the Sony/Disney split & where the two companies go from here. Follow Chris Riley at Twitter/Instagram: @TaChrisRiley
This week Chris is joined by his best friend and huge Spider-Man fan, Chris Riley! Originally recorded as one long two hour show, but to make it a little easier ended up cutting the show in half. In the first half, the two guys go through and talk about Chris's love for the friendly neighborhood web slinger as well as break down each of the Raimi Spider-Man movies, a series that started out amazing, but ended up losing its' webbing.
Welcome to the first episode of What's My Line! Our first guest is the host of It Is What It Is and ETCW World Champion of the World, the Jersey Jackass BC! In this episode, Chris talks to BC about his love of wrestling and where it all began, the piece of advice WWE's Ember Moon gave him, Star Wars, the MCU and the Schmoedown