The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha
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Is Netflix Pivoting to Theatrical? The Batman II Updates, STREET FIGHTER Review _ THE HOT MIC
Oct 17, 2026
1h 53m 48s
David Ellison Sets SKYDANCE Power Structure, Transformers and Fast and Furious Updates
Oct 10, 2026
2h 27m 44s
THE HOT WB, Paramount is SKYDANCE, Gunn Stays On at DC, Avengers Secret Wars Filming Delayed?
Oct 3, 2026
1h 57m 30s
Paramount/WB Merger On Hold AGAIN! Mahershala Ali vs Feige Over BLADE
Sep 25, 2026
2h 20m 00s
Paramount and Bonta In Settlement Merger Talks? Brad Pitt, Berger for World War Z Sequel
Sep 19, 2026
1h 45m 30s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/17/26 |  Is Netflix Pivoting to Theatrical? The Batman II Updates, STREET FIGHTER Review _ THE HOT MIC | Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic--5632767/support.This episode includes AI-generated content. | 1h 53m 48s | ||||||
| 10/10/26 |  David Ellison Sets SKYDANCE Power Structure, Transformers and Fast and Furious Updates | On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including David Ellison setting up his SKYDANCE power structure, Transformers and Fast and the Furious updates, Michael 2 gets closer to happening, Glen Powell’s Running Man excuses, The Social Reckoning possibly bombing, The Exorcist first look with Scarlett Johansson, new Ghostbusters movie possibly in the works, Luca Guadagnino’s "Artificial" gets positive reviews, The Batman Part 2 updates, Sicario 3 is happening with OG cast returning, James Gunn writing his next DC movie already, Digger bombs but gets strong support from other creatives, Ben Affleck's "Animals" gets some bad reviews, Joseph Kahn’s ridiculous THR article about festivals, our reviews and trailers talk and more!PLUS, John and Jeff answer all your questions. To send in a question or comment for Jeff and John, go to: streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tipHOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm#DC #JAMESGUNN #Batman #Paramount #TomCruise #Disney #Netfllix #WB #Transformers #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha __________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 INTRO2:03 Jac Schaeffer Rebooting Stargate TV Series5:02 Obsession's Michael Johnston Clarifies The Mummy Sequel Role7:24 The Exorcist: Martyrs Official Trailer Discussion14:16 NEW Ghostbusters Movie Reportedly in the Works18:26 Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay Returning to 'TRANSFORMERS'27:55 Matt Reeves The Batman Part 2 Delays and Ramifications32:25 James Gunn Already Writing Next DC Movie After 'Man of Tomorrow'34:00 Fast and the Furious Updates- Is Charles Melton in the Mix?42:00 Is Jacob Elordi Getting Closer to Playing James Bond?46:14 Sicario 3 to See Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin Returning49:44 'DIGGER' Gets Big Boost from Industry Creatives and Our Review59:19 The Social Reckoning, Other Mommy and Netlfix's Animals Reviews1:06:45 David Ellison Sets SKYDANCE Power Structure, Debating Sneider's Column1:30:18 Joseph Kahn's THR Column Bashes Film Festivals and Politics1:40:05 Trailers This Week and What We Are Watching1:42:23 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic--5632767/support. | 2h 27m 44s | ||||||
| 10/3/26 |  THE HOT WB, Paramount is SKYDANCE, Gunn Stays On at DC, Avengers Secret Wars Filming Delayed? | On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including Paramount and WB merger is done and they are now SKYDANCE with some executives moving up or out and James Gunn and Peter Safran safe at DC...for now. They also talk J.A. Bayona possibly coming back for the new Jurassic World movie, is Avenger Secret Wars being pushed?, how Digger reviews and box office numbers affect Cruise's status, Walton Goggins and Ed Gethigi join Miami Vice reboot, Bradley Cooper cast as Duke for Danny McBride's GI Joe movie, Jennifer Lawrence for Zach Cregger’s Flood, David Fincher shockingly leaves Netflix, Neagley reviews and S2 pick up news, Ebenezer, La Bola Negra, Elsinore and Werwulf Trailers, Dan Trachtenberg for Sleeping Beauty, Jon Watts for Star Wars X and continuing the Skywalker saga, Sabrina Carpenter and Qualley for Fred Astaire biopic, Eddie Murphy and Matthew Weiner series, Secret Wars filing delayed? and more.HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htmDC #marvel #avengers #Paramount #TomCruise #Disney #Netfllix #WB #ElonMusk #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha __________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:00 J.A. Bayona In Talks to Direct Next Jurassic World Movie9:38 Sony Pictures Wins Live Action Battlefield Movie with Michael B. Jordan, McQuarrie14:41 Bradley Cooper to Lead New GI Joe Movie for Paramount and Danny McBride17:08 Jennifer Lawrence to Lead Zach Cregger's 'Flood' Film20:20 Prime Video Making New Spider-Man Show Based on Clone Saga24:00 David Fincher Leaving Netflix in 2027, Why???33:47 Paramount and WB to Now Be SKYDANCE, Gunn Staying at DC52:00 DIGGER Reactions Are Mixed, Does This Hurt Tom Cruise or Iñárritu?1:00:44 Tom Cruise Tried to Get Shawn Levy for Days of Thunder 21:02:55 Avengers Secret Wars Delayed???1:06:20 Trailers of the Week and Film/TV Reviews1:09:55 Neagley Gets Great Response, S2 Has Been Greenlit1:12:39 Fred Astaire Biopic and Miami Vice Casting, Trachtenberg for Sleeping Beauty1:15:12 Jon Watts To Direct Star Wars X, Continuing Skywalker Saga1:17:05 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider 👍 John Rocha Instagram: / therochasays 👍Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic--5632767/support. | 1h 57m 30s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 |  Paramount/WB Merger On Hold AGAIN! Mahershala Ali vs Feige Over BLADE | On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including Paramount and WB merger settlement agreement, Elon Musk being in play now and new updates delaying the merger, Eben Moss Bacharach to play Kelso in Heat 2, Day Drinker, Madden, Clayface, Paper Tiger, Cliff Booth and You Can See Everything trailers, DIGGER mixed reactions has dropped tracking to $12M...another Tom Cruise flop?, Robert Eggers doing a Romeo and Juliet theatrical adaptation, Sneider's DYNAMIC DUO scoop with Mason Thames playing Robin, Lucasfilm has reportedly found its director for Simon Kinberg trilogy, WB delays, Mahershala Ali's comments on BLADE and Kevin Feige messing it up and more!HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm#DC #marvel #avengers #Paramount #TomCruise #Disney #Netfllix #WB #ElonMusk #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha __________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:41 Mike P. Nelson Set to Direct 11th 'SAW' Movie for James Wan9:40 Letterboxd Up for Sale with NY Times, A24 and Sony As Bidders17:31 Eben Moss-Bachrach in Talks for 'Heat 2' as Kelso20:28 Robert Eggers to Direct Romeo & Juliet Feature Film Adaptation23:31 Destin Daniel Cretton Signs 3 Year Overall Deal...More Spider-Man?27:48 Are Mahershala Ali's Comments on Blade a Work?33:35 Paramount/WB Merger Settled.....Or Is It?52:40 Elon Musk Will NOT Be Investing in Paramount1:28:33 Favorite Trailers of the Week, Sneider's Reviews1:40:05 Beast in Me Renewed for Season 21:42:14 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic--5632767/support. | 2h 20m 00s | ||||||
| 9/19/26 |  Paramount and Bonta In Settlement Merger Talks? Brad Pitt, Berger for World War Z Sequel | On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including if Paramount and Rob Bonta are really in settlement talks over the WB merger, Brad Pitt and Edward Berger reuniting for World War Z sequel and Heart of the Beast cut battles with David Ayer, Resident Evil review and Zack Cregger's description of his latest movie, Jeremy Saulnier’s new movie is titled and has a run time, John Leguizamo is the villain in new Miami Vice movie, Noah Baumbach’s new deal with WB, the Elon Musk documentary release controversy, Matthew Lillard’s comments on Scream 7, TIFF reactions and our thoughts on the movies people are talking about, Robert De Niro looked at for Lasorda movie, Mr Irrelevant, Crystal Lake, Other Mommy and other trailers, Zack Snyder's reaction to Last Photograph reviews and his WB/DC talk and his Escape from New York updates, Lanterns thoughts, Spider-Man BND vs Doomsday box office battle and more!PLUS, John and Jeff answer all your questions. HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm#DC #ResidentEvil #marvel #avengers #DC #Disney #Netfllix #WB #ElonMusk #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha __________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:40 Are Paramount and Rob Bonta in Advanced Settlement Merger Talks or Not?7:15 Alan Ritchson Replaces Momoa in Justin Lin's Helldivers Feature12:37 John Leguizamo is Miami Vice '85's Main Villain15:52 Brad Pitt Reunites with Edward Berger for World War Z Sequel20:12 Brad Pitt vs David Ayer Over Heart of the Beast Competing Cuts23:25 Noah Baumbach Signs WB First Look Deal27:41 Will Avengers Doomsday Beat Spider-Man BND at Box Office?31:30 Resident Evil Review, Box Office Predictions35:20 Zach Cregger's Next Movie is Confirmed37:20 Matthew Lillard Validates Melissa Barrera, Regrets 'Scream 7'40:16 Robert De Niro for Tommy Lasorda in New Movie43:06 Universal Pictures, Elon Musk Documentary Controversy48:22 TIFF Movies to Watch for Rest of 202654:35 Trailers of the Week Reactions1:00:44 LANTERNS Ep 5 Thoughts1:01:45 Jeremy Saulnier Titles New Movie and Runtime Revealed1:03:55 Zack Snyder's Comments on The Last Photograph, DC. Escape from NY1:06:35 Films/TV Shows We Recommend1:11:38 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider 👍 John Rocha Instagram: / therochasays 👍Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic--5632767/support. | 1h 45m 30s | ||||||
| 9/5/26 | entertainment newsfilm controversy+4 | — | Days of Thunder 2Gladiator II+2 | — | Inde NavarretteAdria Arjona+7 | — | 2h 12m 47s | ||
| 8/28/26 | James Bond castingDC merger news+3 | — | UTAVariety+10 | — | James BondDC+7 | — | 2h 05m 37s | ||
| 8/22/26 |  Doomsday, Dune 3 to Open to $200M, Michael Sequel Explores Allegations from MJ's POV | On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including are Avengers Doomsday and Dune 3 looking at duel $200M openings, more X-Men news casting, Michael sequel will apparently tackle MJ accusations from his POV, Marvel TV's new shows and Yahya Abdul Mateen II's comments about Wonder Man cancellation, Gorilla Grodd series gets a title and description, Sneider addresses the Sebastian Stan and Harvey Dent or Victor Szasz news, Ebenezer and Depp test thru the roof with his return as Jack Sparrow now in play, Charles Melton Naruto/X-Men stuff, Caelie Spaeny still in talks for X-Men, Inde Navarrette and the Heat 2/X-Men stuff with Eiza Gonzalez and Odessa Young in talks for Charlene, trailers for Whalefall, Wildwood and Club Kid, The Odyssey is the biggest R rated movie, David Krumholtz retires then unretires fro acting, Roger Avary and Alex Proyas AI films to get wide releases, Vin Diesel and his Fast and Furious update, Rocha's 300 prequel series story, Hayden Panattierre tribute, Pleasantville censorship, Dave Bautista officially in God of War series, Lanterns viewership numbers and more!HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm#marvel #avengers #dune #WB #DC #jamesgunn #Xmen #zacksnyder #D23 #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha __________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:28 'Sicario 3' In the Works According to Josh Brolin5:46 Dave Batista is Officially Cast as Kratos in 'God of War' Series8:44 Vin Diesel Gives Confusing Update on New 'Fast and Furious' Movie10:43 DC Announces Title, Final Cast and Synopsis for 'The People vs Gorilla Grodd'16:28 Johnny Depp, 'Ebenezer' Get Good Test Scores, Is a Comeback Happening?23:10 'Michael' Sequel Will Portray Accusations from Michael Jackson's POV30:18 Zack Snyder To Direct Pilot for '300' Prequel Series32:45 David Krumholtz Retiring from Acting Story, Media Spin or Real?35:21 Sneider Clears Up Sebastian Stan Harvey Dent Controversy40:21 Cailee Spaeny, Charles Melton, Indi Navarrette X-Men and Heat 2 Stories47:38 Marvel Working on New TV Shows? Yahya Talks "Optics" on Wonder Man End50:38 Wildwood, Whalefall, Club Kid Trailers Talk and Other Trailers/Reviews59:00 Avengers: Doomsday, Dune 3 To Have Dual $200M Global Openings1:04:08 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions1:20:26 Will Magneto Be In X-Men Movie?1:23:27 MORE Streamlabs and Superchat Questions1:28:11 Roger Avary and Alex Proyas to Release AI Made Movies in 20271:34:16 Final Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic--5632767/support. | 1h 55m 15s | ||||||
| 8/14/26 | X-MenMCU+5 | — | DGAIATSE+12 | — | Suzy BembaX-Men+8 | — | 2h 10m 06s | ||
| 8/7/26 | X-Men casting newsentertainment news+4 | — | ParamountWB+11 | — | Kit ConnorX-Men+7 | — | 1h 59m 06s | ||
| 7/31/26 | casting newsfilm updates+3 | — | DCMarvel+4 | — | Samara WeavingEmma Frost+7 | — | 59m 57s | ||
| 7/25/26 | DC newsMarvel predictions+4 | — | ParamountWB+7 | — | DCMarvel+7 | — | 1h 47m 50s | ||
| 7/21/26 | Avengers DoomsdayParamount WB merger+3 | — | ParamountWB+3 | — | AvengersDoomsday+6 | — | 1h 20m 12s | ||
| 7/18/26 | X-Men casting rumorsThe Odyssey review+4 | — | NetflixA24+7 | — | X-MenThe Odyssey+7 | — | 2h 26m 28s | ||
| 7/10/26 | MCU's X-MenDune 3 Trailer+4 | Inde Navarrette | DCMarvel+9 | — | Inde NavarretteMCU+6 | — | 2h 14m 13s | ||
| 6/27/26 | box office performanceDC films+4 | Kristian Harloff | DCUniversal Pictures+10 | — | Supergirlbox office+8 | — | 1h 47m 13s | ||
| 6/18/26 | MarvelX-Men+4 | — | NetflixParamount+9 | — | X-MenSpider-Man+7 | — | 1h 58m 23s | ||
| 6/12/26 | Batman newscasting announcements+3 | — | The Hot MicThe Batman II | — | Batman IISebastian Stan+5 | — | 1h 08m 12s | ||
| 6/12/26 | Steven Spielbergfilm controversies+4 | — | ParamountApple+11 | — | Steven SpielbergObsession+8 | — | 1h 51m 52s | ||
| 6/5/26 | Hollywood AIBackrooms+4 | — | NetflixParamount+10 | — | AIBackrooms+8 | — | 2h 14m 05s | ||
| 5/29/26 | Star Wars newsfilm reviews+4 | — | AmazonDisney+10 | — | Star WarsTom Hardy+8 | — | 2h 05m 52s | ||
| 5/22/26 | new movie announcementsfilm industry news+3 | — | NetflixCannes+11 | — | The GodfatherMichael Bay+7 | — | 2h 00m 57s | ||
| 5/16/26 | Britney Spears meltdownMatt Reeves Batman 2 cast+5 | — | TMZNY Post+6 | — | Britney SpearsMatt Reeves+7 | — | 2h 02m 54s | ||
| 5/9/26 | James BondBatman+3 | — | NetflixDisney+9 | — | James BondJacob Elordi+8 | — | 2h 07m 36s | ||
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| 4/18/26 | CinemaConDune 3+4 | — | Dune 3Man of Tomorrow+7 | — | CinemaConDune 3+5 | — | 1h 50m 11s | ||
| 4/10/26 | X-Men casting rumorsJames Gunn+5 | — | DisneyParamount+5 | — | X-MenJames Gunn+6 | — | 2h 02m 47s | ||
| 4/3/26 | MCUSuper Mario+4 | — | Apple TVNetflix+12 | — | Sadie SinkMCU+7 | — | 1h 46m 51s | ||
| 3/27/26 | Jumanji 3Avengers: Doomsday+4 | — | DisneyOpenAI+6 | — | Jumanji 3Avengers: Doomsday+6 | — | 1h 57m 16s | ||
| 3/20/26 | film newscasting rumors+4 | — | Miami ViceThe Batman 2+4 | — | Tom CruiseMiami Vice+6 | — | 2h 05m 23s | ||
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| 3/3/26 | Scream 7 reviewParamount plans+3 | — | ParamountWB+3 | — | Scream 7Paramount+6 | — | 1h 01m 30s | ||
| 2/28/26 | Paramount dealMax Landis+4 | — | NetflixParamount+11 | — | ParamountMax Landis+6 | — | 2h 00m 27s | ||
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Chart history for The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha
Peaked at #19 in PT, currently #19 in PT.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| Denmark | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| Spain | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| Australia | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| AT | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| Norway | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| Mexico | — | #43 | #43 | — |
| United States | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| Ireland | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| Sweden | — | #46 | #46 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #50 | #50 | — |
| Canada | — | #80 | #80 | — |
| France | — | #86 | #86 | — |
| CO | — | #93 | #93 | — |
| PT | — | #100 | #100 | — |
| HK | — | #117 | #117 | — |
| Germany | — | #121 | #121 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #127 | #127 | — |
| Japan | — | #143 | #143 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #145 | #145 | — |
Chart Positions
25 placements across 23 markets.
Chart Positions
25 placements across 23 markets.