Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker

🎬 Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker is your go-to podcast for everything that keeps us entertained! This is the show where entertainment meets in-depth interviews, comedy, and the vibrant pulse of Southern California. Each week, actress, comedian, and Emmy Award-winning journalist Heather Brooker dives into entertainment headlines, chats with industry insiders, and explores can’t-miss local events and theme park experiences in Southern California. We go beyond the headlines during conversations with newsmakers and add a fun, laid-back twist. Whether you’re a movie buff, a TV lover, looking for your next binge-worthy series, or just someone who wants to know what’s happening in SoCal, this is the place for you!

Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker is a news podcast hosted by Heather Brooker, with 104 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Heather Brooker hosts Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker, a news show with 104 episodes published.

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  ‘The End of Oak Street,’ ‘One Night Only’ Reviews and TIME’s Most Underrated Movies

  Aug 14, 202616 min

  Entertainment host Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon for a new edition of Entertain Me, reviewing The End of Oak Street , the new dinosaur adventure starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, and One Night Only , the dystopian romantic comedy starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner. Plus, we dig into TIME’s list of the most underrated movies of the past 25 years — including which films deserve another look and which picks have us scratching our heads. Subscribe to Entertain Me and follow Heather on Instagram @theheatherbrooker! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Christina Rose Hall Talks Playing Mrs. Potts in Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ North American Tour

  Aug 14, 20262 min

  Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is back — and Christina Rose Hall is bringing one of its most beloved characters to life. Christina joins Heather Brooker to talk about playing Mrs. Potts in the first Disney-produced North American tour of Beauty and the Beast in more than 25 years. She shares what it’s like to step into an iconic role, sing the Oscar-winning title song each night, and be part of a massive production filled with spectacular sets, costumes and plenty of Disney magic. Plus, Christina talks about making Mrs. Potts her own and what it’s like watching a new generation fall in love with a tale as old as time. Beauty and the Beast is playing at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through Sept. 6 before heading to Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County. Subscribe to Entertain Me and follow Heather on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Nurse John on Going Viral, Nurses on Strike & ‘Against Medical Advice’

  Aug 13, 202611 min

  Nurse John went from working hospital shifts to making millions laugh about the realities of healthcare. In this episode of Entertain Me with Heather Brooker , John Dela Cruz, aka Nurse John, opens up about leaving nursing, the accidental viral video that changed his life, and how burnout, short staffing and “trauma bonding” became the inspiration for his comedy. He also talks about using his platform to support nurses on the picket line, why healthcare workers around the world relate to the same jokes, and what it’s been like taking his comedy to audiences across the globe. Plus, Nurse John shares what fans can expect from his first comedy special, “Against Medical Advice,” taping Aug. 16 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Get ready for the full dose of Nurse John — no prescription required. Please subscribe to Entertain Me and follow Heather on Instagram @theheatherbrooker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Ted Lasso Season 4 Review, Spider-Man’s Box Office Record & The Big Bang Theory’s Wild New Spinoff

  Aug 8, 202620 min

  Ted Lasso is back on Apple TV, but can Season 4 recapture the magic that made us fall in love with AFC Richmond? Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon to break down the long-awaited return of Jason Sudeikis and the show’s big new direction. And it all started in Ojai! Plus, we review Stuart Fails to Save the Universe , the wildly inventive Big Bang Theory spinoff that puts Stuart and some familiar fan favorites at the center of a multiverse adventure. Tom Holland’s  Spider-Man: Brand New Day is smashing box office records, becoming the fastest movie ever to cross $500 million domestically. What does its massive success say about superhero fatigue? And finally, we dig into Cookie Queens , the new documentary following four ambitious Girl Scouts through the surprisingly intense world of Girl Scout Cookie season. It’s reviews, box office news and plenty of opinions on this episode of Entertain Me with Heather Brooker . Don't forget to subscribe to Entertain Me and listen to the entertainment report on Gary and Shannon every Friday! Follow Heather on Instagram @theheatherbrooker! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Brian Henson on Puppet Up!: The Adults-Only Henson Improv Show Returns to Los Angeles

  Aug 5, 20268 min

  What happens when the creative legacy of Jim Henson meets uncensored improv comedy? Brian Henson joins Heather Brooker to talk about Puppet Up! , the hit adults-only live puppet show returning to the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood. Brian shares how watching his father and the original Muppet performers behind the scenes inspired the show, why audience suggestions make every performance completely unique, and what Jim Henson might have thought about the world of improv comedy. Plus, find out why Puppet Up! is "two shows in one" and why Brian says you should definitely leave the kids at home. If you're a fan of The Muppets, Jim Henson, improv comedy, puppetry, live theater, or behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, you won't want to miss this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to Entertain Me and follow Heather on Instagram @theheatherbrooker! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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