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PODCAST

The Potential Podcast!

Chris Duir + Taylor Sokol

Join world travelers, nerds and best friends Chris and Taylor as they discuss all things pop culture, entertainment and nerdom. In each episode, they dive into movies, TV shows, video games, and more, sharing their thoughts and insights with a fun and engaging vibe.

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All Episodes

8:31

Potential Pick - Red Notice

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2021/11/19

Chris and Taylor review the new Netflix action-comedy film "Red Notice" written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. An FBI agent must team-up with the world's most wanted art thief in the hunt for a relic of Cleopatra. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, Ritu Arya, Chris Diamantopoulos, Ivan Mbakop, Vincenzo Amato and Rafael Petardi. Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotentialpodcast/Facebook:

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22:26

Potential Pick - Eternals Spoiler Review

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2021/11/18

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the 26th film in the MCU "Eternals," written by Chloé Zhao, Patrick Burleigh, Ryan Firpo and Kaz Firpo with Zhao directing. The Eternals are a race of immortal beings who must band together after once more after thousands of years of hiding to fight off their counterparts the Deviants. The film stars Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Angelina Jolie, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Salma Hayek, Kit

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74:52

Harry Potter: 20 Years of Magical Film Adventures...

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2021/11/16

20 years ago "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" launched a film franchise that became a worldwide phenomenon celebrating the book series by J.K. Rowling. The franchise has become the third highest grossing film series of all time. Chris and Taylor are joined by Potterhead Nick Pearson to discuss the film adaptations from production design, music, casting, visual effects and the pure escapism this magical world brings. Follow us on:Instagram:

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9:16

Potential Pick - Antlers

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2021/11/12

Chris and Taylor review the new supernatural horror film "Antlers" written by C. Henry Chaisson, Nick Antosca and Scott Cooper with Cooper directing. Set in a small town in Oregon, a teacher and her sheriff brother start to notice the strange behavior from one of her students which leads to terrifying encounters with an ancestral creature. The film stars Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. Thomas, Graham Greene, Scott Haze, Rory Cochrane, Amy Madigan and Sawyer Jones. Follow us

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10:42

Potential Pick - The French Dispatch

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2021/11/11

Chris and Taylor review the new romantic comedy-drama anthology film "The French Dispatch" written and directed by Wes Anderson. The film showcases three stories by journalists for the American newspaper set in a fictional twentieth century French city. The ensemble cast includes Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Benicio Del Toro, Léa Seydoux, Adrien Brody, Francis McDormand, Timothée Chalamet, Tilda Swinton, Jeffrey Wright, Liev Schreiber and Edward Norton. Follow us on:Instagram:

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61:56

Steven Spielberg: A Master Of His Craft

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2021/11/09

When it comes to cinema one name stands out as a master filmmaker and visionary: Steven Spielberg. From groundbreaking blockbusters to historical dramas, Spielberg has been fascinating audiences of all ages for over 50 years. Chris and Taylor discuss the impressive resume and legacy of one of Hollywood's elite members. Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotentialpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepotentialpodcast/?ref=pages_you_manageTwitter:

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11:47

Potential Pick - Last Night in Soho

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2021/11/05

Chris and Taylor review the new psychological horror film "Last Night in Soho" written by Edgar Wright and Krysty Wilson-Cairns with Wright directing. An aspiring fashion designer starts to have vivid dreams of a singer in the 1960's opening up darker forces to enter her reality. The film stars Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith, Diana Rigg, Terence Stamp, Michael Ajao, Rita Tushingham, Jessie Mei Li and Synnøve Karlsen.Follow us on:Instagram:

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16:15

Potential Pick - Dune: Part One

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2021/11/04

Chris and Taylor review the new sci-fi epic "Dune: Part One" written by Jon Spaihts, Eric Roth and Denis Villeneuve with Villeneuve directing. Based on the 1946 novel by Frank Herbert, the film follows Paul of House Atreides as his family is sent to rule over the dangerous desert planet of Akkaris to mine the most valuable resource in the universe. The film stars Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Furgeson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Jason Momoa, Stellan Skarsgård, David Dastmalchian, Dave

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64:46

Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy

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2021/11/02

Three Cornetto flavors, three films, three men...the combo is one delicious trilogy packed with wit and tons of laughter. "Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz" and "The World's End" combine comedy with their unique genres as only Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost can. Chris and Taylor grab a pint to discuss the trilogy, the hilarious tropes, the social commentary and why these films have become fan favorites. Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotentialpodcast/Facebook:

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12:48

Past Potential Pick - The Thing (1982)

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2021/10/29

Chris and Taylor review the 1982 sci-fi horror film "The Thing" written by Bill Lancaster and directed by John Carpenter. A group of American researchers in Antartica are preyed upon by an alien life form that can assimilate and imitate organisms. The film stars Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David, Richard Masur, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Richard Dysart and Charles Hallahan. Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotentialpodcast/Facebook:

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Potential Pick - Halloween Kills

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2021/10/28

Chris and Taylor review the new horror slasher film "Halloween Kills" written by Scott Teems, Danny McBride and David Gordon Green with direction by Green. Picking up right after 2018's "Halloween," Laurie Strode and her family are helped by the community of Haddonfield to once again survive against the brutal force that is Michael Myers. The film stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Will Patton, Andi Matichak, Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Longstreet, Dylan Arnold and James Jade

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69:37

Michael Myers - The Shape of Halloween

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2021/10/26

In 1978 John Carpenter gave birth to a figure that would haunt every dark corner of our neighborhood...the Boogeyman...the Shape....Michael Myers! Chris and Taylor take a look under the mask at the film franchise that has lasted over 40 years and what the future may hold for this icon of Halloween. Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotentialpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepotentialpodcast/?ref=pages_you_manageTwitter:

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15:55

Potential Pick - Ted Lasso Season 2

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2021/10/22

Chris and Taylor review the second season of the AppleTV+ sports comedy-drama series "Ted Lasso" developed by Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly and Bill Lawrence. The show follows the continued struggles and triumphs of the English football team AFC Richmond led by the optimistic American coach Ted Lasso. The series stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Nick Mohammed, Juno Temple and Sarah Niles. Follow us on:Instagram:

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24:18

Potential Pick - What If...? Spoiler Review

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2021/10/21

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new Disney +/Marvel Studios animated series "What If...?" created by A.C. Bradley and directed by Bryan Andrews. The series follows alternate timelines in the multiverse of the MCU under the eyes of the Watcher. The series features multiple voice actors including Jeffrey Wright, Samuel L. Jackson, Chadwick Boseman, Mick Wingert, Hayley Atwell, Ross Marquand, Chris Hemsworth and Benedict Cumberbatch.Follow us on:Instagram:

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62:15

Vampires: Staking Their Claim On Screen

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2021/10/19

Since the early 1920's, Vampires have had quite the journey from the pages of literature to the many adaptations in film and television. Your courageous hosts Chris and Taylor grab some garlic and holy water on a journey through the rules and lore that has evolved from the world of bloodsuckers. They discuss their favorite films and television series and what might the future bring for the popular following of this classic creature of horror. Follow us on:Instagram:

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7:55

Potential Pick - The Guilty

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2021/10/15

Chris and Taylor review the new Netflix crime thriller film "The Guilty" written by Nic Pizzolatto and directed by Antoine Fuqua. Based on the Danish film of the same name, the film follows a demoted LAPD officer working at a call dispatch center who gets wrapped up in an emergency phone call from an abducted woman. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Christina Vidal, Adrian Martinez with the voice talents of Riley Keough, Peter Sarsgaard, Eli Goree, Ethan Hawke, Bill Burr and Paul Dano

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22:27

Potential Pick - No Time To Die/Being James Bond...

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2021/10/14

Spoiler Review! Chris and Taylor suit up for a special double review of the Apple TV+ documentary "Being James Bond: The Daniel Craig Story" directed by Bailie Walsh and "No Time To Die" written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Carey Juji Fukunaga with Fukunaga directing. Marking the final film of Daniel Craig's tenure as James Bond, after retiring from MI6, Bond is recruited by the CIA to help track a kidnapped scientist which leads to a showdown with a powerful

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61:02

James Bond - License to Kill

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2021/10/12

As Daniel Craig takes his final bow as the titular secret agent it was time to enjoy a dry martini (shaken not stirred), get those fancy gadgets and take a look at the world of James Bond. Chris and Taylor discuss the literary origins of Ian Fleming, the incredible film franchise lasting nearly 60 years and what the future may hold for the one and only 007. Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotentialpodcast/Facebook:

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19:56

Potential Pick - Venom: Let There Be Carnage Spoiler...

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2021/10/08

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new Marvel superhero film "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" written by Kelly Marcel and directed by Andy Serkis. As Eddie Brock continues to adjust to being the host for the symbiote Venom, serial killer Cletus Kasady escapes prison as the host for a vicious new symbiote Carnage, the spawn of Venom. The film stars Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson, Naomie Harris, Stephen Graham, Michelle Williams and Reid Scott.Follow us on:Instagram:

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14:53

Potential Pick - The Many Saints of Newark

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2021/10/07

Chris and Taylor review the new crime drama film "The Many Saints of Newark" written by David Chase and Lawrence Konner with direction by Alan Taylor. Serving as a prequel to "The Sopranos," the film revolves around a violent gang war during the 1960's/70's from the perspectives of Dickie Moltisanti and his nephew Tony Soprano. The film stars Alessandro Nivola, Leslie Odom Jr., Vera Fermiga, Jon Bernthal, Corey Stoll, Ray Liotta and Michael Gandolfini. Follow us on:Instagram:

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