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The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha

Every week, entertainment journalist, writer, and Above the Line editor Jeff Sneider and critic, writer, and content creator John Rocha break down all the big news and their big scoops from the worlds of Film, TV, and Entertainment. It"s a no holds barred show full of honest, unfiltered, and informed analysis from two industry professionals.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

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115:49

Paramount's David Ellison Remakes Hollywood, Gareth...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/11/07

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Variety's massive article on Paramount's David Ellison trying to remake Hollywood into his own image. They discuss his thoughts on Star Trek, more MAGA related projects, and the need to have "tough" content. They also dive into Sneider's scoop that Gareth Edwards is returning to direct Jurassic World Sequel, The Mummy returning as a franchise, the Gremlins 3 updates with Spielberg on board and a release date, the trailers for

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110:42

Taylor Sheridan Exits the Paramount Ranch, Writing...

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2025/10/31

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Taylor Sheridan leaving Paramount for NBC Peacock and immediately cowriting a Call of Duty movie, Scream 7 and Stranger Things 5 trailers, two Road House sequels, The Conjuring prequel movie, no Imax for Spidey 4 screenings, Colin Farrell contradicts James Gunn on Sgt Rock script, Layer Cake sequel is in the works, John Williams to compose score for Spielberg UFO movie, Sydney Sweeney might be the female James Bond, movie reviews

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113:21

Paramount Gets Closer to Buying WB, Austin Butler and...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/10/25

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss all the WB and Paramount updates, Austin Butler signs on for Miami Vice and is Michael B Jordan next, new AI comments from Paul Schrader and Kevin O'Leary, the Crime 101 trailer, Diablo Cody working on Jennifer's Body 2, Johnny Depp and Ti West are shooting a new Christmas Carol movie, James Gunn's new DC updates and more!#marvel #DC #warnerbros #paramount #starwars #HBO #WB #netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider

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57:57

Glen Powell for MCU's NOVA, Michael Mann Talks Using...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/10/20

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss MCU writer Michael Waldron hinting that Glen Powell could play NOVA in the MCU, Michael Mann's "AI" comments over HEAT 2 and his Comanche update, Michael Fassbender cast as Joseph Kennedy for a Netflix Kennedy series, Colman Domingo cast as The Cowardly Lion in Wicked for Good, The Perfect Neighbor review, Box office talk with Black Phone 2 leading the way, Rachel Zegler eyed to play Gloria Estefan, Good Fortune, The Perfect

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56:31

James Gunn Rumors True or BS? WB Rejects Paramount...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/10/14

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss a new report claiming that James Gunn is living on borrowed time at DC if WB gets sold, WB rejecting the first Paramount bid, M Night Shyamalan's new project, box office news with Tron Ares underperforming, Jim Caviezel not returning for Passion of the Christ 2, new trailers for Predator: Badlands and The Running Man & more!PLUS, John and Jeff answer all your questions. To send in a question or comment for Jeff and John, go to:

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116:20

Heat 2 is Greenlit, Will DiCaprio Star_ Oceans 11...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/10/10

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Heat 2 being greenlit by Amazon/MG, but will Leonardo DiCaprio star in it? Plus, they discuss Abdy and DeLuca reupping at WB and greenlighting an Oceans 14 sequel and a Oceans 11 prequel, Danielle Deadwyler to lead Ryan Coogler's X-Files series reboot, Saoirse Ronan cast as Linda McCartney in The Beatles biopics from Sam Mendes, Michael Jackson biopic updates, Glen Powell eyed for an Evil Knievel biopic, The Rock's response to The

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115:59

Is Hollywood Overreacting to AI Tilly Norwood, Jacob...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/10/05

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss if Hollywood is overreacting to the AI "actress" Tilly Norwood controversy, Jacob Elordi being eyed as the new James Bond, The Batman Part 2 casting updates, Ron Howard's new film starring Adam Driver and Anne Hathaway, Glen Powell and Michael B. Jordan for Miami Vice reboot, Margot Robbie still involved in 'Pirates" reboot, The Rock's 'Smashing Machine' movie underperforming, AI controversy with Tilly Norwood, Final Destination

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106:07

What Marvel Movie is Sam Raimi Directing Next,...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/09/26

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the BREAKING NEWS that the Social Network sequel has been scheduled, the villain of Spider-Man Brand New Day is a shapeshifter, Marvel eyes Sam Raimi for a new project, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese are teaming up together again, the trailers for The Bride, Wicked For Good and Mando and Grogu, the thorny situation with the Comedy Show in Riyadh, what is going on with Jordan Peele, reviews and more!#spiderman #WB #Marvel

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80:41

Jimmy Kimmel Returns Tomorrow, James Gunn Teases...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/09/23

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the BREAKING NEWS that Jimmy Kimmel is returning to ABC tomorrow night, James Gunn teasing Brainiac and his new quotes on Batman Brave and the Bold, the Mando and Grogu teaser trailer, Leonardo DiCaprio's Top 10 Films, Tom Holland concussion on Spider-Man Brand New Day set, Marlon Wayans thinks his films are "classics" and more!#DC #jimmykimmel #batman #starwars #jamesgunn #disney #WB #Marvel #Spiderman #TheHotMic #JeffSneider

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117:56

ABC Sidelines JIMMY KIMMEL Indefinitely, Matt Reeves...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/09/19

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss their thought on the Jimmy Kimmel situation, Fede Alvarez's comments on Alien Romulus, Matt Reeves offers, HIM reviews are horrendous, One Battle After Another review, Paul Walter Hauser in Resident Evil, Joseph Kosinski’s Miami Vice movie update, Anaconda, Housemaid and The Lost Bus new trailers, Robert Redford tribute, Sylvester Stallone wanting an AI Rambo prequel, Luca Guadagnino offers to direct My Best Friends Wedding sequel

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58:05

Matt Reeves Updates Batman 2 and Penguin S2, Heat 2...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/09/16

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss their Emmys reactions, Matt Reeves's updates on The Batman 2 and The Penguin S2, Demon Slayer killing it at the box office, HEAT 2 updates with Leonardo DiCaprio, the new Beast In Me, Monster, and Road to Nowhere (Bruce Springsteen) trailers.#DC #batman #mattreeves #jamesgunn #emmys #leonardodicaprio #disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown1:11 Benson Boone Joining Sydney Sweeney on GUNDAM Movie2:47

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68:00

SUPERMAN Makes $125M Profit, Warner Bros Breaks Box...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/09/09

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the Variety report that Superman made $125M profit and WB has had 7 movies in a row make $40M opening weekend and what it all means for WB. They also discuss the Knives Out 3, Die Bunny and Die, My Love trailers, the new Benny Safdie and Dwayne Johnson movie, amended Oscars predictions after Venice and TIFF festivals, Ryan Reynolds admitting he leaked the Deadpool story, the Emmys wins, The Conjuring: Last Rites box office, Michael

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112:43

Superman MAN OF TOMORROW Rumors Heat Up, Spielberg's...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/09/06

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the updates on James Gunn's Superman "sequel" MAN OF TOMORROW and the rumored DC characters who will be in it, Steven Spielberg's attempts to direct a Call of Duty movie, Fede Alvarez leaving the ALIEN: ROMULUS sequel as director, receptions to Sydney Sweeney and Dwayne Johnson's films at Venice and the Oscar implications, trailers of the week, their reviews of THE LONG WALK and TASK on HBOMax and

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117:35

STAR WARS STARFIGHTER Casts Amy Adams and Aaron...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/08/29

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big Star Wars news that Amy Adams, Aaron Pierre and Skyler Gray have joined the cast of STAR WARS; STARFIGHTER. Plus, we talk DC and Marvel movie updates, trailers of the week, director news and count down our Top 5 Movies of the Summer!PLUS, John and Jeff answer all your questions. To send in a question or comment for Jeff and John, go to: streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tip#DC #marvel #starwars #jamesgunn #batman #kevinfeige

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119:25

James Gunn's New DC Updates, Nic Cage in True...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/08/22

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss Variety's article on Disney's fear of losing its Gen Z audience, Sneider's The Archies movie scoop, James Gunn’s DC updates including Superman Saga has 4 films and a mystery DC series coming, Avengers Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day casting and updates, the trailers for Anemone, Ballad of a Small Player, Good Boy, and Mastermind trailers, Zack Snyder’s next movie, Guy Pearce to play Rupert Murdoch, Frankenstein getting

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68:03

Zoe Kravitz Not in The Batman 2, Tarantino Says...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/08/19

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss Zoe Kravitz not being in The Batman 2, Quentin Tarantino calling 'Inglourious Basterds' his "masterpiece", Gandalf and Frodo returning for Serkis's LOTR movie, Gal Gadot blaming politics for Snow White's underperforming, Sharon Stone’s comments on Basic Instinct remake, Legendary in talks with Paramount for global deal, YouTube for the Academy Awards, Terrence Stamp tribute and Weapons box office! #DC #lotr #disney

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136:08

James Gunn Talks Superman Saga, New Avengers:...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/08/15

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss James Gunn revealing a Superman saga and if Margot Robbie will return to the DCU, James Bond casting updates according to THR, Universal buying the Jason Bourne rights, Johnny Depp in a new Pirates installment update, 'Weapons' prequel film rumors, Ryan Reynolds teasing Deadpool appearing in Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, 'Marty Supreme' teaser trailer, Avengers: Doomsday casting rumors, Alien Earth Eps 1 and 2 review, and the

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64:05

JAMES GUNN Denies Robin Rumor, Carrie Coon for Spidey 4?

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/08/12

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the James Gunn's response to Sneider's scoop that Robin will be in The Batman Part 2, our review of WEAPONS, the prequel John Rambo film may have snagged Noah Centineo as their lead and Carrie Coon might be a villain in the new Spider-Man movie!#DC #marvel #jamesgunn #spiderman #batman #weapons #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro

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116:16

NEW DC Updates with Superman, The Batman 2, Gina...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/08/08

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the new Superman sequel and The Batman Part 2 updates, Gina Carano's lawsuit being settled with Disney, Paramount Skydance merger is complete, Eden, The Cut, Him, If I Had Legs and Adulthood trailers, Bob Iger’s comments on Disney’s direction and Hulu app, ESPN, WWE and NFL deals, Matt Smith in Star Wars Starfighter, Mel Gibson splitting Passion of the Christ into two parts, and more!Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown1:40 DC Updates-

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61:40

Fantastic 4 Box Office Is BIG Trouble for Marvel,...

The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha ·

2025/08/05

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the Fantastic Four's second weekend box office falling back down to Earth. James Gunn's DC comments, new trailers, HEAT 2 is being rejected by WB at $170M but Leonardo DiCaprio might be in talks for the movie and more!#Marvel #fantasticfour #kevinfeige #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown1:02 Fantastic 4 Box Office Falls

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