Hosted by Ben Beck, Wilhelm (formerly The Spotlight) features conversations with friends, fellow podcasters as well as the occasional special guest discussing all things film and television. Each episode will feature a conversation with a guest including everything from discussing a specific franchises or series, breaking down favorite films of a particular actor, exploring tropes in movies and TV, or even settling pop culture debates. The discussions are endless and always fun!
In addition to film and TV topics, Wilhelm will also include bonus episodes made up of New Film Reviews and conversations with people in the entertainment industry such as actors and actresses, directors and writers as well as performers and stand-up comedians.
Hosted by Ben Beck, Wilhelm (formerly The Spotlight) features conversations with friends, fellow podcasters as well as the occasional special guest discussing all things film and television. Each episode will feature a conversation with a guest including everything from discussing a specific franchises or series, breaking down favorite films of a particular actor, exploring tropes in movies and TV, or even settling pop culture debates. The discussions are endless and always fun!
In addition to film and TV topics, Wilhelm will also include bonus episodes made up of New Film Reviews and conversations with people in the entertainment industry such as actors and actresses, directors and writers as well as performers and stand-up comedians.
Weapons is a bold, layered horror mystery that demands your attention and dares you to piece it all together. Smart, chilling, and quietly powerful — this one will stay with you.Weapons opens in theaters nationwide on Friday August 8th. Rated R
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Superman is here — and the DC universe is finally flying in the right direction! Bright, bold, and brimming with hope, James Gunn delivers a fresh take that hits all the right notes!
Superman opens in theaters nationwide on Friday July 11th. Rated PG-13
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Join me for an unforgettable live panel with the incredibly talented Alan Tudyk, recorded at Fan Expo Philadelphia in 2024. From Firefly to Rogue One, Doom Patrol, Harley Quinn and Resident Alien, Alan has brought to life some of the most memorable characters in sci-fi and pop culture. In this engaging conversation, he shares behind-the-scenes stories, career insights, and his signature humor with the audience.
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As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the stories that defined the year! Join host Ben Beck and his special guests Alex Krueger (Quit Chasin’ Podcast) and Keith “Klep” Napier (Critix Outlet) as they count down their Top 5 Favorite Films and TV Shows of 2024. From blockbuster hits to binge-worthy TV, we’re diving into the best of what the last year had to offer.
Expect plenty of fun, laughter, and maybe even some debates as we celebrate the incredible storytelling that made 2024 an unforgettable year in pop culture. Whether you’re catching up on missed gems or looking for recommendations, this episode is a must-listen for film and TV lovers!
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The new season of Wilhelm is in full swing, and I’m thrilled to bring you another incredible episode! This week, I sit down with director and producer Taylor Morden to talk about his fascinating documentary Getting LOST.
Taylor and I dive into the inspiration behind the project, the challenges of capturing the essence of a beloved TV series like LOST, and what it was like connecting with fans and cast members to bring this story to life. If you're a LOST fan or love behind-the-scenes insights into documentary filmmaking, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Make sure to follow everything related to Getting LOST including future showings, release date and more at GettingLostDoc.com
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The new season continues on as I welcome back my friend Alex Kruger, co-host of the Quit Chasin' Podcast, to talk one of Hollywood's greatest treasures, the one and only Tom Hanks. This episode, Alex and I discuss and breakdown our choices for Top 5 Favorite Tom Hanks films. Believe me when I tell you that this one of the hardest episodes I've ever done when it comes to choice a Top 5.
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I’m excited to share with you the audio from my one-on-one panel with the incredible Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers: Endgame), recorded live at Contropolis NJ! This year’s event took place in Secaucus, NJ, the weekend of July 13th and 14th, 2024. Ross and I dive deep into his career, his passion for impressionism, his experiences in the Marvel Universe, and so much more. Don’t miss this captivating conversation with one of the most talented actors in the industry!
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It's a brand new season of Wilhelm which means all new Top 5 episodes, celebrity interviews and more! With his recent passing, I couldn't think of a more appropriate episodes to kick off the season with then revealing and discussing our Top Five Favorite James Earl Jones films. On this episode, I am joined by the co-host of the Comic Book Gurus Podcast, my great friend Craig Liggeons. Together, we pay tribute to the late legend and celebrate his works.
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Speak No Evil is a masterclass in suspense, driven by James McAvoy’s haunting performance and James Watkins’ expert command of psychological horror, making every scene a breathtaking descent into polite madness. In Theaters Nationwide September 13th, 2024
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The new season of Wilhelm is coming this September with brand new episodes, however I'm giving you a special bonus episode and tease of the new season with this Spotlight featuring my friend and returning guest Pete Mitchell from the band No More Kings. This time around, Pete and I discuss the new upcoming NMK album, the future of his solo projects and so much more! It's always a great time whenever Pete visits the podcast.
Make sure to check out No More Kings at NoMoreKings.com as well as Pete's other work at DasPetey.com
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Fallout, the highly anticipated new series from Amazon Prime is finally here so I am joined by the Podfather himself, Jason Cabassi (Podcastica) and his good friend Doug to break down all 8 episodes of the season. We talk about the highs and lows, our thoughts on the show's storytelling, shine a light on some of the amazing performances and even take a journey into the games to make some comparisons. Throw in a great amount of listener feedback and you have a lengthy but full conversation that's not to be missed, especially if you enjoyed the series!
If you would like to skip the discussion of the game, you can jump from 1:30:00 to 2:04:30
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I've been promising it for a few weeks and it's finally here... audio from my panel with the delightful Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This panel happened and audio captured from Contropolis NJ that happened in Secaucus, NJ the weekend of July 8th and 9th 2023.
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This is one that I have been looking forward to since I thought of it! This episode I welcome one of my newest friends, Michael Gianfrancesco, as we dive into our choices for our Top 5 Favorite movies from our childhood that we'll never outgrow and can always revisit to enjoy no matter how old we get.
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Welcome to Wilhelm and another edition of The Wilhelm Movie Swap!
Join Kristin and Ben as they swap another pair of movies they've never seen. This week, Ben gives Kristin one of his favorite high-action Edgar Wright films "Baby Driver" while Kristin gives Ben a star studded "Zodiac".
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The Academy Awards are upon us once again so it's time to make our annual predictions as well as point out some of our favorite nominated films from 2023. Pake and Brandy return once again this year to be a part of the annual celebration and fun!
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**APOLOGIES AGAIN FOR THE MICROPHONE MISHAP*
Spring Training is in full effect which means Baseball season is just on the horizon. So what better time to talk about our Top 5 Favorite Baseball Movies!!! Listen in as on this episode Ben welcomes first-time podcaster Alex Kruger as they reveal and discuss some of their all-time movies about America's National Pastime.
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I am bringing you the first Wilhelm Spotlight of 2024 and I am honored to share with you audio from my panel with the legendary Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime for the past 40 years. It was a surreal experience being able to share the stage with Peter and I hope you enjoy this audio from our panel at FanExpo Philadelphia last year. Special thanks for Kyle Williamson from Fandom Spotlight for capturing audio of the panel.
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**APOLOGIES FOR THE MICROPHONE MISHAP*
Happy President's Day!!! Join host Ben along with returning guest host Alex Balish ("What is From?" and "Daddy Daughter Bookworms" podcasts) as they dive in to reveal and discuss their picks for their Top Five Favorite Fictional Presidents from TV and Film
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Welcome to Wilhelm and another edition of The Wilhelm Movie Swap!
Join Kristin and Ben as they swap another pair of movies they've never seen. This week, Ben gives Kristin Michael Bay's "Ambulance" while Kristin gives Ben the Hunger Games prequel "Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes"
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We are kicking off the new year and new season of episodes with our SUPERSIZED annual "Favorites Of" episode, this time focusing on the past year of 2023! Returning friends Brandy and Kristin join me in taking a deep dive revealing and discussing our Top 5 Favorite TV Series and Top 5 Favorite Movies from 2023. We also discuss some of our least favorites from the year as well as make mention of some things we are really looking forward to coming our way in 2024. This was such a great way to kick off the new season with so much more on the horizon for this new year!
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