Why Scream 7 is Broken + HBO's "Welcome to Derry" Review 🎈 episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 35 MIN

Why Scream 7 is Broken + HBO's "Welcome to Derry" Review 🎈

from Opposites Distract · host Opposites Distract Podcast

Why did Hollywood turn Ghostface into an unkillable superhero in Scream 7? 🔪PLUS: HBO's Welcome to Derry trailer review, The Night Agent Season 3, and Bo reveals the brutal reality of booking a major streaming show. 🎬Jared and Bo break down the biggest pop culture drops of the week.We dive into a brutal review of Scream 7—why is Ghostface suddenly surviving attacks like Jason Voorhees? We also react to the terrifying new trailer for Stephen King's Welcome to Derry (HBO) and debate if Netflix lost the hook for The Night Agent Season 3.PLUS: Bo just booked one of the biggest roles of his career on a major streaming service—but thanks to Hollywood NDAs, he can't say a word. Instead, he reveals the brutal truth of the modern film set: why auditions are now 5,000-to-1, the adrenaline rush of a 7:00 A.M. call time, and the unspoken "Class System" of who gets a trailer. (Oh, and an incredible story about Martin Scorsese directing Jonah Hill on the set of The Wolf of Wall Street).Bo argues that turning Ghostface into an unkillable tank like Jason Voorhees completely ruins the Scream franchise. 🔪Do you agree with his Scream 7 hot take, or are you just hyped for Welcome to Derry? 👇CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro: Booking a Major Streaming Show 🎬01:29 - The Night Agent: Season 3 Review (Netflix) 🕵️‍♂️05:21 - Welcome to Derry: Stephen King's IT Prequel (HBO) 🎈06:51 - Hollywood NDAs: Why Actors Have to Keep Secrets 🤐07:14 - The Self-Tape Era: Competing with 5,000 Actors 📉09:55 - Set Life: The 7 A.M. Adrenaline Rush 🚐12:20 - Going Blank: The Terror of Your First Scene 🥶20:56 - Martin Scorsese: Directing Jonah Hill (Wolf of Wall Street) 🎬24:20 - The Call Sheet: Hollywood's Unspoken Class System 📉29:32 - Scream 7 Backlash: Why Ghostface is Broken 🔪About the Show:Opposites Distract is an entertainment-industry talk show from two insiders who rarely agree but always laugh: Jared—a pop-radio morning host with over 18 years in the biz—and Bo—a Hollywood actor/producer/director. We cover new movies and shows, the messy reality of making them, pop-culture news with behind-the-scenes stories, entertainment industry star guest interviews, and all the entertainment talk you could want. If you love the craft, the commerce, and the chaos of entertainment, you’re home.Catch the full show on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KJ6hFEqpVN31TLCVvwLCWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opposites-distract/id1775888173Website: https://oppositesdistract.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OppositesDistractPodcastLike, Follow, Subscribe!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oppositesdistractpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oppositesdistractpod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Opposites-Distract-Podcast/61567204707625/Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions are the hosts’ own.#Scream7 #WelcomeToDerry #Ghostface #TheNightAgent #HorrorMovies #FilmTok

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Mar 11, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Why Scream 7 is Broken + HBO's "Welcome to Derry" Review 🎈

0:00 35:55

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Opposites Distract?

This episode is 35 minutes long.

When was this Opposites Distract episode published?

This episode was published on March 11, 2026.

Can I download this Opposites Distract episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!