EPISODES
Self Reliance
Actor/writer Jake Johnson has made his directorial debut with the Hulu original film SELF RELIANCE. Alan & Chris share their thoughts and then delve into some news of an...
The Color Purple Ferrari
This week’s episode has a little bit of everything. We discuss a biopic (FERRARI starring Adam Driver), a big-budget musical (THE COLOR PURPLE starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and...
2024 Productivity Resolutions with Wake Tech (NC) Community College Small Business Center Director, Todd Lyden
It’s a New Year and the Entrepreneur Exchange is here to help with your New Year’s productivity resolutions. Wake Tech (NC) Community College Small Business Center Director Todd Lyden joins...
Poor Things Best of 2023
For our first podcast episode of 2024, we thought we’d go big. We have a review of director Yorgos Lanthimos’ POOR THINGS, a discussion of the North Carolina Film...
The Iron Claw
Writer/Director Sean Durkin’s films often examine family dynamics in various ways. With his latest work, THE IRON CLAW, Durkin once again trains his lens on a family – but this...
The McDrinkys Takeover
Well, they had every intention of discussing pop culture (and they do – eventually) but the girls got a little sidetracked – and hungry – discussing their childhood fast...
Dream Godzilla Scenario Minus One
The new cerebral dark comedy DREAM SCENARIO stars Nic Cage as a college professor who has his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him...
We’re Going to STATE!
Hank and Chad are Big Fan’s of Christmas Cheer, State Championships, and High School Football fact checkers… Included in this episode, our hosts Thanksgiving shenanigans, Hickory High School Red...
11th Annual Business Lessons From the Movies
It’s a holiday tradition…the Entrepreneur Exchange “Business Lessons from the Movies” Podtacular edition, as Alan Jackson and Chris Frye with the Footcandle Film Society, join hosts Jeff Neuville and...
Next Goal Dumb Money Wins
Two films featuring based on true stories. That was our unintentional theme in this episode. First up we discuss director Taika Waititi’s NEXT GOAL WINS starring Michael Fassbender as a coach...
May December Holdovers
We’ve got a Payne/Haynes double feature on this episode with reviews of THE HOLDOVERS & MAY DECEMBER. Alexander Payne’s latest film, THE HOLDOVERS starring Paul Giamatti & DaVine Joy Randolph,...
BIG FAN’s of Thanksgiving
Hank and Chad are back for the 2023 Thanksgiving edition of BIG FAN. Joining our hosts today is special co-host Carson (Hank’s Brother – in – Law)! The guys...
For the Love of Octopi
We’re feeling the love here on ChickChat today… maybe it’s because it’s the holiday season, maybe it’s because we are so thankful for our listeners… but it’s probably because...
Connecting Through Photos: Using Photography to Engage with Those with Alzheimer’s or Other Forms of Dementia
This podcast will share how photos are beneficial in connecting with and helping loved ones reminisce, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Join Frances Hall,...
Fingernails
Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, & Jeremy Allen White star in an offbeat romantic comedy with a splash of sci-fi. That bit of info got our hosts excited about the new...
Anatomy of The Marvels Fall
The final entry in the MCU for 2023 has arrived in theaters across the country. Our hosts share their thoughts on THE MARVELS as well as discuss the 2023 Palme...
Business Insurance with Brian Garrison, On Point Insurance Consulting
This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange helps startups and small businesses understand the complicated topic of business insurance—what do you need, what can you avoid, and how can you make sure...
Five Nights at Freddy’s
Halloween 2023 is officially in the rearview mirror. The prestige pictures, with dreams of Academy Awards in their heads, haven’t started appearing in theaters quite yet. With FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S...
Swimming Against the Stream
As much as we have loved YouTube TV as a live TV streaming service, the recent price hikes (along with several other services) have led us to look for...
The Killer
After taking a stylistic detour with MANK in 2020, director David Fincher seems to have returned to his typical genre stomping grounds with the crime thriller THE KILLER starring...
BiTS & Stories
What could be better than hearing about one of the Brothers’ struggles with technology-related issues?… That’s right, hearing about struggles from both Brothers! Well, if hearing us vent about our...
Killers of the Flower Moon
Scorsese’s back on the big screen and he has his pals De Niro & DiCaprio with him. Our hosts review KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON plus discuss some movie news...
Navigating Ageism with Dr. Corinne Auman, Ph.D. – Founder and CEO of Choice Care Navigators
What immediately comes to mind when you think about older adults? Join us as we examine stereotypes, challenge their validity, and understand ageism’s impact in today’s world. Discover how individuals...
Henry Sugar & Company
Four new Wes Anderson short films have dropped on Netflix. Our hosts share their thoughts on all four plus discuss the recent trailer for the upcoming A24 release “The Iron...
A Little Hough Heavy
While the girls are still thirsty for some “fall television” – they have to settle for the sub-par competition shows they’ve been dealt. Is watching The Masked Singer something to...
To-Do List Apps
If you are anything like us, you have what seems to be a never-ending list of things to do. How do you keep track of it all? Sticky note?...
The Creator
Director Gareth Edwards made his feature film debut in 2010 with the indie MONSTERS. He then went on to direct 2014’s GODZILLA and the 2016 Star Wars prequel ROGUE ONE. Now...
iOS 17 Features
Well, it has been a while…but the Brothers are back. No, Alan’s beard has not grown any longer…and Brian still doesn’t have hair. But, they do have opinions! Watch/listen...
Entrepreneurs Solving Everyday Problems with Megan Eddings, Accel Lifestyle
Good entrepreneurs find ways to solve problems. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange guest, Megan Eddings with Accel Lifestyle has figured out how to stop the stink coming from her husband’s...
Britney Spears Dances with Knives and Taylor Swift Dates a Chief!
Today’s show is like a poor man’s knife dancing Taylor Swift! In Best Trends, we talk about Britney Spears dancing with knives and Taylor Swift dating a Chief. Plus,...
All Grown Up
In this mature and gentlemanly edition of Big Fan… Chad and Hank are back to discuss all things refined. Plays, tennis, golf, you name it. Chad heads to a...
Aaron Rodgers, Fantasy Football, Crabwalkin’ Convicts, and Actors Guild Residual Checks!
Today’s show is like a creepy, crabby wall-crawler! In Best Trends, we talk about the manhunt for the escaped prisoner in Pennsylvania. Did you see how he escaped? Guy...
The Long Process of Grieving a Parent with Dementia, Rev. Dr. Susan Roddey
Losing a parent to dementia is like having to say a long, slow good-bye. In this podcast, we will discuss the nature of this journey of grief and how to...
Turtle Mayhem
A new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie…um okay. It has a script by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg you say? Now you have our hosts’ interest. Alan & Chris discuss TEENAGE MUTANT...
The Return
Ladies and Gentlemen, Hank, Chad, and the BIG FAN podcast are back in business! After an extended hiatus, our hosts sit down to recap the summer, and jump into...
Burning Man, Cheese Pizza Day, and Poor Men South of Portland!
We’re back baby! Join us for an All NEW COUNTRY-ish Show! We talk about Oliver Anthony and his song “Rich Men North of Richmond”. I have some new lyrics...
Alzheimer’s Disease: Warning Signs and Making a Plan, with Jill Disney, Alzheimer’s Association
Dementia affects more than memory and is not normal aging. How do you know if there is something serious that needs to be addressed by a physician, and what do you do? Learn...