The OFFBEND Podcast

The OFFBEND Podcast is a bi-weekly deep dive into filmmaking, industry trends, and the creative process. Hosted by Hayden Phillips and Carson Meadors, we explore our journey building OFFBEND Studios, break down the latest in film, and share raw, unfiltered insights on storytelling and the industry. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker or a movie fanatic, this is where cinema and conversation collide.

The OFFBEND Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 11 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.

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  Episode #10

  Episode 11 - TOGETHER, THE NAKED GUN, The State of Theatrical Comedy

  Aug 11, 202550 minS1

  <p>Join us for Episode 11 of the Offbend Podcast, where we dissect the latest in film with precision and passion.</p><p>Together – We unpack this genre-blending body horror romance starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco. The film merges gut‑wrenching physical transformation with sharp emotional stakes—part visceral, part poignant ‑– delivering horror with humor and heart. </p><p>The Naked Gun (2025) – We dive into the over-the-top revival of the spoof comedy classic. Liam Neeson takes center stage as Frank Drebin Jr., delivering deadpan brilliance in a relentless stream of gag‑loaded absurdity. The film’s nostalgic spirit is refreshed for 2025 with ra...

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  Episode 10 – FANTASTIC FOUR, Fan Control, and the Future of Filmmaking

  Jul 28, 20251h 2mS0

  <p>In Episode 10, we dive into Fantastic Four: First Steps — Marvel’s biggest launch since No Way Home. Did the retro reset actually work? And what can indie studios learn from it?</p><p>We run through the latest industry headlines, including:</p><p>Marvel skipping Comic-Con — smart move or signs of struggle?</p><p>A24 teasing genre expansion (yes, even animation)</p><p>Netflix testing “Live Director Mode” — letting viewers control how a movie plays out</p><p>Apple going all-in on theatrical with Pompeii 2045</p><p>Then we play “Take Two,” a cursed movie guessing game featuring trees, clowns, and pris...

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  Episode #9

  Episode 9 – F1, SUPERMAN, JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH & Our Post-Hiatus Power-Up

  Jul 14, 20251h 1mS1

  <p>The OFFBEND crew is back on the air with sharper mics, a new guest, producer Marshal Hodges, and three of summer 2025’s headline releases front-and-center. We kick off with a rapid-fire rundown of the week’s biggest industry moves: SAG-AFTRA’s new AI safeguards, Jurassic World Rebirth’s July-4 box-office stampede, Apple’s F1 victory lap, Amazon folding Freevee into Prime Video, AMC’s mid-week half-price push, and Texas’ beefed-up film incentives.</p><p><br /></p><p>Next up: “Movie Chain,” a zero-prep trivia battle you can play along with. We then drill into why certain reboots (F1, Jurassic World Rebirth, Jam...

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  Episode #8

  Episode 8 - THE STUDIO Season 1 Review, Streaming Service Power Rankings, The fall of Warner Bros, Budget Blackjack, and more

  Jun 8, 202553 minS1

  <p>Warner Bros. Discovery just slipped to junk-status debt and rumors of an HBO spin-off are flying. Disney is swinging the axe again, ESPN finally prices its stand-alone streamer, and the summer box-office race heats up. We rank every major service, wrap Apple TV+’s STUDIO Season 1, and play our new remote game Budget Blackjack—guess the budget, feel the shame. Strap in.</p><p><br /></p><p>📣 Join the Conversation</p><p>Vote on today’s Budget Blackjack winner and drop your streamer hot takes on X and Instagram @OFFBEND. Want more behind-the-scenes? Follow Hayden’s personal channel for daily found...

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  Episode #7

  Episode 7 – TOM CRUISE, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING, REBOOTS GAME, OFFBEND NEWS, and MORE

  May 28, 202551 minS1

  <p>This week on the OFFBEND Podcast, we kick things off with Lilo & Stitch demolishing the Memorial Day box office—then jump into rapid-fire takes on Top Gun 3, David Tennant’s Marvel ambitions, and Kieran Culkin joining the Hunger Games universe.</p><p><br /></p><p>We bring the chaos with our new game “Reboot Me This,” where each host pitches wild modern-day reboots of iconic films—cast, concept, and all—under the clock.</p><p><br /></p><p>Then we take you behind the curtain of OFFBEND Studios: how the High Stakes journey is really going, our mission to build a new...

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