All right! Here were are with MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY, Episode 381. This time around, your hosts Jason Pyles, Ryan Elliott, and a Guy Named “Andy” soldier on without their co-host, Combat Karl “The Mad Irishman” Huddleston, who was away washing his superhero tights for New Year’s Eve… During this show, we’ll bring you a Feature Review of ANACONDA (2025). We also have a few Movie News Discussions that you might find entertaining. And of course, we bring you our world famous Mini Reviews of What We’ve Been Watching Lately. Join us! NOTE: This episode was recorded on December 30, 2025. Another NOTE: Now, you can donate and support our podcasts right here through Venmo or Paypal. Thank you! .donation-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; } .donation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } .donation-item strong { margin-top: 6px; /* brings text closer to image */ display: block; } /* Responsive adjustment for mobile */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .donation-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } } Donate on Venmo Donate on PayPal $2 Monthly PayPal Donation Thanks for listening to Movie Podcast Weekly, The Clown Car of Movie Podcasting… Introduction: – Jason welcomes Andy and Ryan (no Karl tonight) – Ryan got a big puppy dog named “King Bruce” – Jason gives examples of his pet-naming abilities: “Pickles” and “Ta-Daa” – Teaser: Our next episode is our Top 10 Movies of 2025 – 100 Episodes Ago… – Watch our emeritus co-host, William Rowan Jr.’s “The Villa: Complimentary Mints” on YouTube! Movie News Discussions: – Topic 1: Skyscraper Live – January 23, 2026 – Climbing with Andy – Topic 2: James Cameron: If the Avatar franchise ends early… – Topic 3: In 2027, the unmolested “Star Wars” (A New Hope) will be shown in theaters for its 50th anniversary – Topic 4: List of 2026 Movie Sequels Releasing This Year Mini Reviews: Andy: The Hunger Games, This Is Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Jason: Mayor of Kingstown, Listener feedback from Arturo, Bugonia, Bonus anecdote! Ryan: “The Jeremy Renner App,” One Battle After Another, Stranger Things (final episodes) NOTE: Now, you can donate and support our podcasts right here through Venmo or Paypal. Thank you to the following recent donors: – Lemarcus (Thank you!) .donation-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; } .donation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } .donation-item strong { margin-top: 6px; /* brings text closer to image */ display: block; } /* Responsive adjustment for mobile */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .donation-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } } Donate on Venmo Donate on PayPal $2 Monthly PayPal Donation Feature Reviews: ANACONDA (2025) Jay = 8.5 ( Theater / Buy it! ) Wrap-Up: – Next week’s episode is our Top 10 Movies of 2025 – BMOTY Show! – Cover Band recommendation by Jay: Boyce Avenue – Ryan Cover band recommendations: Middle-Age Dad Jam Band Dwayne Gretzsky – The Chain cover Links for this episode: Jay says check out his MPW buddies here: — Movie Podcast Weekly — On X: Karl Huddleston — On X: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott — Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast — On X: William Rowan Jr. — William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast: – Horror Movie Weekly.com – On X: @horror_weekly Considering the Cinema links: On X: @ConsiderCinema Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com Email: [email protected] Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema