Is Tinseltown out of ideas? From sequel overload to streaming shake-ups, we dissect the box-office slump, superhero fatigue, and ballooning budgets choking fresh stories.
Dive in as Show vs Business asks: why does Hollywood suck so hard today?

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Live Show
00:31 A Trip to Trader Joe's and Movie Theater Musings
01:54 Debating the Relevance of Movies Today
03:02 Ironheart and Review Bombing
07:42 Hollywood's Struggle with Authenticity and Representation
11:22 The Impact of the Internet on Movie Experiences
14:26 The Business of Hollywood and IP Storytelling
31:01 F1 Movie and Product Integration
34:42 Megan 2: Genre Shifts and Audience Reception
38:13 The Importance of Storytelling in Movies
42:53 Hollywood's Obsession with Remakes and Sequels
43:48 The Decline of Original Ideas in Movies
45:40 The Importance of Genuine Human Moments in Storytelling
47:59 The Shift Towards Authentic Content on YouTube
52:18 The Future of Storytelling and Communication
01:03:48 Trailer Reactions: Ice Road Vengeance
01:10:49 Trailer Reactions: Washington Black
01:19:19 Final Thoughts and Reflections

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/9UdmXEB443I

#HollywoodCrash #MovieMeltdown #BoxOfficeBlues #SuperheroFatigue #StreamingWars #Entertainment #Podcast #ShowVsBusiness

----------
Show vs. Business is your weekly take on Pop Culture from two very different perspectives. Your hosts Theo and Mr. Benja provide all the relevant info to get your week started right.

Looking to start your own podcast ?

The guys give their equipment google list recommendation that is updated often

Sign up - https://www.showvsbusiness.com/

----------

Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/show_vs_business

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/showvsbusiness

Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShowVsBusiness

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwni8la5WRGj25uqjbRwdQ/featured

Follow Theo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealtheoharvey

Follow Mr.Benja on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjaminJohnsonakaMrBenja

--------

Theo Harvey and Mr. Benja tackle Juneteenth backlash, Trump’s holiday gripe, massive AI-driven tech layoffs, Meta’s $14 B Scale AI deal, Coca-Cola’s design bots, riotous trailer reactions to Toxic Avenger, Naked Gun & Sandman S2, plus why billionaires are racing to sell sports teams.

00:00 Introduction and New Toys

00:37 Juneteenth and Trump's Reaction

03:14 Media Distractions and AI Algorithms

05:32 AI's Impact on Productivity and Cognition

08:31 Faceless YouTube Channels and AI Content

12:18 The Evolution of AI and Business Strategies

15:15 AI in the Workplace and Future Skills

27:25 Tech Layoffs and AI Investments

40:42 AI in Design and Prompt Engineering

46:50 Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

47:24 Utilizing Chat GPT for Market Analysis

50:00 Entertainment Industry Insights

50:59 Hollywood's Disconnect with Modern Audiences

55:54 Innovative Movie Experiences

01:01:26 Sports Franchises and Billionaire Sales

01:05:05 Trailer Reactions: Toxic Avenger

01:14:13 Trailer Reactions: Naked Gun

01:21:23 Trailer Reactions: Sandman Season 2

01:33:11 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/kDBNMNlnpsw

#ShowVsBusiness #Juneteenth #AIRevolution #TechLayoffs #TrailerReaction #PopCulturePodcast #SportsBusiness #ArtificialIntelligence

----------
Show vs. Business is your weekly take on Pop Culture from two very different perspectives. Your hosts Theo and Mr. Benja provide all the relevant info to get your week started right.

Looking to start your own podcast ?

The guys give their equipment google list recommendation that is updated often

Sign up - https://www.showvsbusiness.com/

----------

Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/show_vs_business

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/showvsbusiness

Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShowVsBusiness

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwni8la5WRGj25uqjbRwdQ/featured

Follow Theo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealtheoharvey

Follow Mr.Benja on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjaminJohnsonakaMrBenja

--------

Theo Harvey and Mr Benja go live on Father’s Day, breaking down protests, AI hype cycles, community-building with Cassandra (“Crafting with Cassie”), Star Trek Strange New Worlds, and the biz behind AI‑generated ads.

Expect raw energy, laughs, and real talk.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:19 Protests and Personal Experiences
02:02 Parenting Philosophies and Childhood Stories
05:19 Critical Thinking and Algorithms
12:08 Harvard Mindset and Social Dynamics
27:13 Community Building and Entrepreneurship
34:33 Old School Methods and Modern Challenges
34:40 Facebook's $14 Billion AI Investment
35:21 Understanding Scale AI's Role
38:20 AI Hype and Reality Check
38:54 Apple's AI Benchmarks
40:39 The Illusion of AI Thinking
42:52 AI's Limitations and Future
52:24 Entertainment Industry Shifts
52:29 Warner Brothers Discovery Split
57:58 BET Awards and Streaming Influencers
01:03:37 Meta's AI-Generated Ads
01:09:13 Viewer Engagement and Comments
01:10:37 Discussion on Wicked and Wizard of Oz
01:14:47 Trailer Reactions and Movie Discussions
01:23:46 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Reaction
01:35:02 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/pwkxTo-ALTM

#ShowVsBusiness #PopCulture #AI #StarTrek #Podcast #CommunityBuilding #LiveReaction
----------
Show vs. Business is your weekly take on Pop Culture from two very different perspectives. Your hosts Theo and Mr. Benja provide all the relevant info to get your week started right.

Looking to start your own podcast ?

The guys give their equipment google list recommendation that is updated often

Sign up - https://www.showvsbusiness.com/

----------

Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/show_vs_business

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/showvsbusiness

Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShowVsBusiness

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwni8la5WRGj25uqjbRwdQ/featured

Follow Theo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealtheoharvey

Follow Mr.Benja on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjaminJohnsonakaMrBenja

--------