Mailbag! Marvel’s Future, Johnny Depp’s Comeback, L.A.’s Recession, and Awkward Celeb Interactions.
About this episode
Matt Belloni answers listener questions about various pop culture topics including Marvel, Johnny Depp, and celebrity interactions.
(00:00) Matt opens up the summer mailbag to answer listener questions about Marvel’s future after 'Avengers: Doomsday,' the X-Men casting, Netflix’s need to lure big filmmakers, whether Johnny Depp’s comeback will work, why Meghan and Harry’s failed in Hollywood, worries that L.A. could become the next Detroit, and Matt's and Craig’s most awkward celebrity interactions. Host: Matt Belloni Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Nominated for 26 Emmy Awards, including OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES. Nominated for 7 Emmy Awards, ALL HER FAULT is streaming on Peacock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Matt Belloni
Topics covered
- Marvel's future
- Johnny Depp's comeback
- L.A. recession
- celebrity interactions
- X-Men casting
- Netflix filmmakers
Keywords
- Marvel
- Johnny Depp
- L.A. recession
- celebrity interactions
- X-Men
- Netflix
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Netflix
Books & works: Avengers: Doomsday
Places: L.A., Detroit
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