Open Collar

Welcome back to Open Collar, your favorite podcast for all things pop culture and entertainment! Cory and Steve are back from their summer break, and they've got a lot to catch up on. In this exciting episode, they dive headfirst into the hottest topics in Hollywood and beyond. First up, the dynamic duo delves deep into the Jimmy Fallon scandal that has been making headlines. Join them as they dissect the controversy, separate fact from fiction, and explore the implications of such high-profile scandals in the entertainment industry. But that's not all! Cory and Steve tackle the burning question on everyone's minds: Is there really truth to superhero movie fatigue? As the genre continues to dominate the box office, our hosts examine whether audiences are getting tired of caped crusaders and spandex-clad heroes. And speaking of industry shake-ups, they take a close look at the Hollywood actor and writer's strike. With talent demanding better pay and working conditions, the future of the enter

This week join Cory and Steve as they discuss the following: -Bike Riding Freedom -Cory Goes to the Movies: Renfield and Evil Dead Rises -Karl Urban as Johnny Cage? -WGA Writer's Strike -Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 review -We review our homework of redeeming a shitty movie. And so much more....  Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual. #spotify #spotifypodcast #apple #applepodcasts #podlife #renfield #nicholascage #evildeadrises #karlurban #mortalkombat #wga #writersstrike #blade #marvel #jamesgunn #guardiansofthegalaxy #guardiansofthegalaxyvol3 #survivor #thepunisher #thomasjane #coreyfeldman #keepitgeeky

This week's episode kicks off with Cory not in a hat nor a blazer and coming off a week of illness. Join Cory and Steve as they discuss the following: -Kid's Birthday Party invites -New Segment: Cory Goes to the Movies (mini reviews from the last week) -Discussion on round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs -Take a look at the final (?) Flash trailer -Some Fantastic Four casting rumors -We review our homework of the 40 Year Old Virgin rewatch. And so much more....  Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual. #spotify #spotifypodcast #apple #applepodcasts #podlife #smile #knockatthecabin #avatarthewayofwater #scream6 #dccomics #theflash #marvel #fantasticfour #kraventhehunter #mrbucket #40yearoldvirgin #themist #nhl #nhlplayoffs #mlb #torontobluejays #coreyfeldman #keepitgeeky

This week's episode kicks off with Steve commenting on Cory's choice of jacket for the recording session as Cory fights the urge to cough due to a head cold. Join Cory and Steve as they discuss the following: -The end of the hockey season -Review of John Wick, Super Mario Bros Movie, 65 -Discuss our first impressions 'The Marvels' teaser -First look at 'The Penguin -Cory goes over his 'homework' from last week. And so much more....  Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual. #spotify #spotifypodcast #apple #applepodcasts #podlife #johnwick #supermariobros #mario #65movie #themarvels #marvel #marvelcomics #dccomics #thebatman #penguin #secretinvasion #mastersoftheuniverse #rad #coreyfeldman #keepitgeeky

This week's episode kicks off with more old man weather talk and the recent ice storm to hit the city and province. Join Cory and Steve as they discuss the following: -We introduce "Open Collar's Geek News" -Thoughts on the 'Blue Beetle' trailer -Discuss the newest 'Secret Invasion" trailer -James Gunn's comments on superhero fatigue -Marvel rumors: Captain America 4/X-men, Fantastic 4 reboot And so much more....  Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual. #spotify #spotifypodcast #apple #applepodcasts #podlife #dc #dccomics #bluebeetle #marvel #marvelstudios #marvelcomics #secretinvasion #fantasticfour #captainamericanewworldorder #jamesgunn #mastersoftheuniverse #batman #dietcoke #coreyfeldman #keepitgeeky

This week's episode kicks off with a discussion on excitement over Opening day in the MLB and gives his thoughts on some of the new rules. Join Cory and Steve as they discuss the following: -We review our homework from last week, "Gotham Knights" -The Allegations facing Jonathan Majors -Marvel Roundup -A little TMNT talk -A Round of "This or That" And so much more....  Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual. #spotify #spotifypodcast #apple #applepodcasts #podlife #dc #dccomics #gothamknights #marvel #marvelstudios #marvelcomics #jonathanmajors #secretinvasion #tmnt #thisorthat #soundtracks #topgun #footloose #spacejam #almostfamous #tronlegacy #boogienights #guardiansofthegalaxy #armageddon #godzilla #keepitgeeky

This week's episode kicks off with a discussion on Cory's regretful decision to shave off his beard and the comments from the family that followed. Join Cory and Steve as they discuss the following: -Cory's run in with a old schoolmate -Blockbuster might be returning from the grave -Cory finally watched Shazam -We look at the trailer for the 'Gotham Knights' series -Is Dwayne Johnson really an asshole? -The hunt for Marvel action figures And so much more....  Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual. #spotify #spotifypodcast #apple #applepodcasts #podlife #blockbuster #dollarama #winners #marvellegends #toys #johnwick #gotham #gothamknights #lawandorder #shazam #blackadam #therock #dwaynejohnson #marvel #marvelstudios

We kick off the show here not with a mic issue but with a discussion on Duolingo and new language learning. Join Cory and Steve as they discuss the following: -The passing of Lance Reddick -Discussion on Marc Guggenheim's revelations on his experience running the Arrowverse -Tom Cruise loved 'The Flash" -Affleck fires shots at the DCU -Steve reviews 'Shazam: Fury of the Gods' -Steve and Cory review the 2021 reboot of 'Mortal Kombat' And so much more....  Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual.

The podcast returns from a brief break as Steve recovers from a broken bone in his shoulder from a fall. Join Cory and Steve as they discuss the following: -Getting Old -The rumor that Disney will swap control in Hulu for Hulk theatrical rights -The Batman the move re-watched movie of 2022 -Bob Iger's stance on revisiting Marvel characters with multiple movies -John Bernthal returning as the Punisher for the Daredevil series but other fan faves, not so much? -Review of Ant-man and the Wasp Quantumania And so much more....  Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual.

The day has finally come, Open Collar hits the century episode mark and to celebrate the occasion the full band is back together for a chat. Join Cory, Steve, Vishal and Ryan as they discuss the following: -A look at the John Wick 4 trailer -Discussion Cocaine Bear -Steve's first non-spoilery thoughts on the new Ant-Man -Random question returns! -Very special guest appearance from Ernie Sabella, motherfucking Pumbaa himself!  -A Round of 'Florida Man' And so much more....  Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opencollar/message

An explosion in Orleans wasn't going to keep the guys from recording the podcast, in fact, it led to a nice conversation, also Steve met Paul Rudd. Join Cory and Steve as they discuss the following: -First look at the Flash trailer, and our thoughts -Discussion on the final 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3' trailer -Spider-man Noir, is getting an Amazon series -Marvel is dialing it back when it comes to content -Final thoughts heading into Ant-man -ChatGPT has come up with an outro for Steve. And so much more....  Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual.

Move over snow cause here comes the Polar Vortex, the Canadian winter never disappoints, well it disappoints, but it....I lost my train of thought. Join Cory and Steve as they discuss the following: -Netflix's plan to prevent password sharing -Cory's Birthday -The changing landscape of specialty stores -Seth Rogen thinks the MCU is for kids -The Famous Drinking Raw Eggs in Rocky -A disappointing look at the DCU slate And so much more....  Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual.

Another week, another snow storm and this time, it's Steve with the problem and even he is done with the snow. Join Cory and Steve as they discuss the following: -We take a look at 'Groundhog Day' and try to figure out how long Phil was in the time loop -Take a look at the new Shazam trailer -Discuss Speilberg's thoughts on how the Dark Knight should have been nominated for best picture -Shitty board games, literally  -This years Oscar nominations, and Cory's thoughts on one particular nod. And so much more....  Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opencollar/message

The rumors are true, last week's episode was almost not released because of Saturday Night Live, Cory breaks down what happened and what needed to be done to release the show. Join Cory, Steve and Vishal as they discuss the following:  -Vishal being over snow -Alec Baldwin being formally charged with manslaughter  -Cory's computer monitors died mid show, he's flying blind -Nick Cage is a loyal Star Trek fan -Steve introduced his son to Lord of the Rings, so Vishal and Steve go deep on that -We take a look at movie roles where we cannot picture any other actor touching -Steve finally watched Bullet Train, we deep dive And so much more....  Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual.

2023 is supposed to be a big year for movies, so the guys take a look at the big releases. Join Cory, Steve and Vishal as they discuss the following: -First snowstorm of 2023. -What does Steve's English wife think of the Royal Rift -We take a look at the latest Ant-Man trailer and discuss the films possibilities. -Cory discusses his first experience of loss. -Vishal and Cory try to sell Steve on the 'A Quiet Place' franchise. And so much more....  Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual.

Open Collar kicks off the new year the same as years passed, things go off the rails. Join Cory, Steve and Vishal as they discuss the following:    -Cory's hatred of being recognized when he orders food.  -A look back at the World Junior's -Forgotten board game rules. -We love "The Boys" and Bullet Train. -Thoughts on the rumors on Ezra Miller continuing as the Flash and Deadpool 3. And so much more....  Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opencollar/message

This week Open Collar makes it's triumphant return from a lengthy break and recap what they've missed . Join Cory and Steve as they discuss the following:   -MCU recap from the summer  -A look at upcoming MCU movies  -Discuss 'Cory's 25 Days of Christmas Viewing' origins and what's instore  -Discussion on Artificial vs Real Christmas Tree.  -Black Adam. elevator pitch, review.   And so much more....  Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opencollar/message

This week Open Collar sees the guys discuss the annual early exit of the Toronto Maple Leafs from the NHL Playoffs. Join Cory and Steve as they discuss the following: -The announcement of the Lego Optimus Prime -Fred Ward's passing -Steve has Cory watch the trailer for the 1986 BMX movie, 'Rad' -We take a look at At Home or Theatre preference survey for upcoming summer movies -Spider-man No Way Home review. And so much more.... Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual.

This week Open Collar sees the guys discuss their Mother's Day festivities and Vishal returns to the panel.. Join Cory, Steve and Vishal as they discuss the following: -George Perez's passing -A strange trip into a long conversation about the rap career of Kevin Federline -Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer -Avatar: The Way of Water discussing -Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness review. And so much more.... Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual.

This week Open Collar sees Steve discuss his recent trip to Toronto to see his 'stros take on the Jays and how he wasn't robbed. Join Cory and Steve as they discuss the following: -George Perez's birthday -The death of Neal Adams and his legacy -Final runup to to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, what are we expecting? -Review of The Batman And so much more.... Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review and a rating. Thanks and keep it casual.