A loose movie-and-TV chat that gets sharpest when it turns to They Live.
Drop the Mic comes off as a loose movie-and-TV hangout, built around pop-culture banter, Kevin Smith's intro, and a few quick stops at Hulu, Tubi, and death news.

Wesley Swanson & Ryan Jiminez
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Fast takes for movie lifers.
Drop Da Mic. runs on Wesley and Ryan's quick back-and-forth about movies, TV, remake rumors, games, and whatever else crosses the pop-culture radar. It is casual, opinionated, and happiest when a film review turns into a larger argument about fandom, theaters, memory, and taste.
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Drop Da Mic. is a movie and pop-culture show with the energy of two friends catching up after too many things happened at once. Wesley and Ryan move quickly. A typical episode may start with a film review, pause for remake news, drift into video games or merch, and land back on why a movie still works or does not. The show has range. Her gets treated as a story about love, heartbreak, and growth, not just a clever tech romance. Longlegs becomes a way to talk about dread, performance, and why a thriller can still hit hard even when people argue over its genre label. Late Night with the Devil opens the door to horror, old television, and a larger conversation about politics, empathy, and public statements. Quick Cuts episodes give the format more room to roam. Power Rangers, Batman delays, Zendaya, Ronnie Spector, They Live, Fright Rags, God of War, and theatrical culture can all share space without the show sounding like it changed subjects by mistake. That looseness is the point. Drop Da Mic. does not polish every thought into critic-speak before saying it. It lets a take develop out loud, with quick checks, pushback, agreement, jokes, and memories of older fandoms. Horror is a frequent home base, but the show is not trapped there. Its own archive points from horror to rom-coms, and the recent run backs that up with romance, thrillers, and genre oddities. The show is also openly attached to the experience of movies as culture, not just content. Theaters matter. Actors matter. Directors matter. Old favorites matter, even when new versions make the hosts nervous. For listeners who like tidy capsule reviews, it may feel messy. For listeners who want movie talk with personality, heat, and a real sense of friendship, that mess is the texture.
Made for: For film and pop-culture fans who like conversational reviews, horror detours, franchise speculation, and blunt reactions more than formal criticism. It especially fits listeners who enjoy hearing a take sharpen in real time.
What sets it apart: Drop Da Mic. stands out through its rapid Wesley-and-Ryan dynamic: reviews are never sealed off from fandom memory, theater loyalty, game chatter, merch talk, or industry rumors. It feels local, loose, and deeply attached to movie culture as a lived habit.
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Based on 4 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Wesley and Ryan bring horror-minded enthusiasm, candid recommendations and useful attention to performance and genre craft.
Drop Da Mic turns film reviewing into an animated conversation between Wesley and Ryan, pairing a featured movie with screen news, recent viewing and candid recommendations.
Wesley and Ryan turn your movie night into a spirited debrief, with horror proudly hogging the couch.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A loose movie-and-TV chat that gets sharpest when it turns to They Live.
Drop the Mic comes off as a loose movie-and-TV hangout, built around pop-culture banter, Kevin Smith's intro, and a few quick stops at Hulu, Tubi, and death news.
A loose, thoughtful conversation that treats heartbreak as part of the path.
Drop the Mic keeps coming back to Her as a film that lands differently depending on where someone is in life. The hosts stay with the dialogue, Joaquin Phoenix, and Scarlett Johansson, and they make room for the way the movie holds joy and heartbreak in the same frame without…
A loose, lively horror chat that makes a strong case for Longlegs and Osgood Perkins' dread.
Drop the Mic lands as a loose, lively conversation that moves from God of War to voice acting and then circles back to Longlegs. The hosts sound genuinely engaged, especially when they settle on Nick Cage and Micah Monroe, and their appreciation for Osgood Perkins' knack for…
A loose, thoughtful hangout that turns a Late Night with the Devil discussion into something sharper and more human.
The episode opens with Kevin Smith introducing the show, then settles into episode 367 and a discussion of Late Night with the Devil after a brief warm-up on pop culture news. Its strength is the easy back-and-forth.
A loose comeback that resets the show and points toward spooky season.
After a couple months away, Wesley and Ryan come back with a Quick Cuts episode that eases back into the format, moving from pop culture news into weekly picks and nodding toward spooky season ahead. The tone stays loose and conversational, which fits the shape of the show.


Mike Muncer and a different guest dissect two horror films per episode, by subgenre.




On Drop Da Mic’s “Spooky Cuts,” West and Ryan Jiminez trade Halloween memories and horror recommendations, from a Cryptkeeper costume to Haunt.
Mimer21 of Stray Gods tells Admiral Atlas how he went from cardboard-box b-boying in seventh grade to graffiti, then to production after watching Dano work on an MPC in 2019.
Wesley and Ryan review Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, a 2025 film about table-tennis player Marty Mauser.
Hosts Wes and Ryan of Drop Da Mic return from a hiatus since June to cover a broad pop culture roundup, including the 2025 Oscars where horror films Sinners and Weapons dominated, with Autumn becoming the first woman to win Best Cinematography in Oscar history.
They talk through Her, the Spike Jonze film about Theodore and Samantha.
This episode discusses pop culture news including a Power Rangers live-action series on Disney Plus and a new Power Rangers side-scroller game, along with Zendaya's upcoming role as Ronnie Specter.
This episode is a dramatic audio review of the 1995 film noir 'Devil in a Blue Dress,' featuring key dialogue and scenes from the movie.
Wes and Ryan of Drop Da Mic review the 2024 indie film 'Your Monster,' directed by Caroline Lindy and starring Melissa Barrera, discussing it as an allegory for feminine rage made on a $300,000 budget.
Kevin Smith hosts a comedic podcast episode reviewing a 1997 film titled 'Next Time Call AAA', focusing on a car breakdown scenario and humorous anecdotes.
Drop Da Mic hosts Wesley and Ryan open with pop culture news including a Faculty remake at Miramax, a Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival with Sarah Michelle Gellar returning and Chloe Zhao directing, a Resident Evil reboot helmed by Barbarian director Zach Cregger, and updates on Scream 7.
Hosts Wesley and Ryan of Drop the Mic kick off their first episode of 2025 by discussing recent pop culture news, including Batman delays, and sharing projects they're excited about.
A podcast where hosts discuss films and pop culture, with a humorous and casual tone, featuring a guest intro by Kevin Smith and a fictional murder story.
The hosts discuss the 2018 Halloween trilogy, sharing their critical opinions on Halloween 2018, Halloween Kills, and Halloween Ends.
Hosts Wesley and Ryan review the arthouse slasher film 'In a Violent Nature' and discuss pop culture news.
Wesley and Ryan are back.
The hosts discuss Alex Garland's 2018 film Annihilation in this episode of their film review podcast.
Hosts Wesley Swanson and Chris Pollack discuss the 1981 film The Road Warrior in episode 354 of their pop culture podcast.
A weekly podcast where hosts discuss various films and pop culture topics, blending humor and fan perspectives.
Hosts Wes and Chris discuss Christopher Nolan's 2006 film 'The Prestige' in a weekly pop culture podcast.
The hosts introduce themselves and preview their discussion of the Coen brothers' debut film 'Blood Simple'.
The hosts discuss films and pop culture, opening with a comedic skit involving Kevin Smith.
Hosts Wesley Swanson and Chris Pollack discuss the 1988 film 'I'm Gonna Git You Sucka' in a humorous, pop-culture-filled episode.
The hosts discuss the 2008 film Twilight with a guest, analyzing its plot and characters.
This Valentine's Day episode of Drop the Mic features a discussion revisiting the 2001 film 'Filthy Mind' with hosts Reuben, Wesley, and Ryan Jimenez.
A weekly podcast where hosts discuss various films and pop culture topics with humorous commentary.
This episode reviews the 1948 Alfred Hitchcock film 'Rope', focusing on a murder plot involving characters like David Kentley, Brandon Shaw, and Philip Morgan.
This episode of Drop the Mic features hosts Wesley Swanson and Ryan Jimenez reviewing the 2011 film The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, with a focus on its plot involving a murder investigation within a family.
Hosts Wesley Swanson and Ryan Jimenez discuss the 2016 film 'The Nice Guys' in episode 348 of their weekly movie review podcast.
This episode is a review of the A24 film 'Past Lives', focusing on themes of fate and reconnection between childhood sweethearts.
This episode of Drop the Mic features a review of the 2018 film 'Sound of Metal,' focusing on themes of deafness, stillness, and the relationship between characters Ruben and Lou.
Hosts Wesley Swanson and Chris Pollack discuss the original Suspiria film in a Halloween-themed episode.