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Casting The Spotlight Podcast
by Timothy Bollinger & Elijah Andrews
We discuss movies, wrestling, music, sports, exchange life stories and experiences, and so much more! Any & all things will be brought to the table!
Episodes
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #249: The Daylight in the Dark: Part IX
Our long awaited return to our solo-driven October horror episodic series, this time for The Daylight in the Dark: Part IX. Our “This or That” category for this edition is Horror Series 3rd Installments, ranked and compared to one another. Later on, we do our Movie Swap reviews over X and The...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #248: Descent into the Darkness
As the Black & Orange month approaches, Casting The Spotlight aura shifts to Halloween and Horror heavy discussion and setting. The last episode of September, we draw Sweet/Sour Candy as our category on “This or That,” and later do our Movie Swap reviews of the films Send Help and Alone,...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #247 (feat. Big Dick Nick, III): When Day Turns To Knight
For our fellow brethren and good buddy Nick’s 3rd solo episode on the pod, we so fittingly bring back “This or That,” this time the second incarnation of the category of Superheroes & Villains ranked and stacked up against one another. We also discuss eliminating physical discs for digital…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #246: The Resurrection
For this solo episode, we took our segment, “This or That,” in a new direction categorically when we compare States to Visit ~ highlighting some hot spots and hidden gems within the country to check out. Later on, we do our Movie Swap Reviews of The ‘Burbs and Black Death, before exchanging new...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #245: NFL Prediction Power Hour (feat. Tyler Dearing & Brendan Tobey, III)
Ahead of the start of the 2026 NFL season, our good friends Tyler Dearing and Brendan Tobey make their long awaited return as a duo for the 3rd annual NFL Prediction pod. As we analyze, break down, rank, and predict how the league’s divisions will turnout at the end of the season ~ we also make a...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #244: The One Where They Both Turn 30
In an episode that celebrates co-host Elijah’s milestone 30th birthday, we cover the category of Comedians in this edition of “This or That,” as well as later on do Movie Swap reviews of The Equalizer and Dangerous Animals before exchanging new films. We also talk joint NFL practices, Cajun...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #243 (feat. Alex Nicoloff, IV): The Bounce Back
For the 4th time, our good friend Alex Nicoloff returns to the cast to deliver a solo appearance where we catch up and discuss life as of late, taking risks, Fantasy Football, as well as the upcoming NFL season. We also dig into discussion over Ari Aster’s films, swimming, adults ruining things…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #242: Going The Distance
As we progress through a very eventful year, we deliver another solo episode, this time bringing the category of Wrestling Personalities onto our segment “This or That.” We also review the films “The Iceman” and “Fallen” on this week’s Movie Swap, as well as exchange new films for next round. We...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #241: Sound The Alarm
Our return to classic solo format for the first time in a few weeks, we bring forward another edition of our segment, “This or That,” this time the category of Main Dishes to the table. Later on, we discuss and review the films “The Dark Crystal” and “Uncut Gems,” before exchanging new films for...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #240 (feat. Ricky Pikul, II): SummerSlam 2026 Special
Our annual WWE SummerSlam prediction podcast, this one sees the long awaited solo episodic return from our record-setting guest with the most appearances EVER, Ricky Pikul. We break down the feuds, make predictions, & discuss so much more!
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #239 (feat. Ian Lalk & Bri Oliver, II): The Comeback
For the first time since last year, we see Ian & Bri’s return episode to CTS we quickly catch up and discuss road rage, long drives to work, The Office, the duties of a janitor, Rally’s fries, & SO MUCH MORE!
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #238: The Great Reset
For Episode #238, we draw the category of Adam Sandler films in this week’s “This or That,” pitting some of his best against one another. Later on, we review the films “The Long Walk” and “Glory,” respectively, before exchanging new ones for the Movie Swap segment. We also discuss Paramount…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #237 (feat. Devin & Crystal Andrews)
After an extravagant amount of build up, Crystal Andrews makes her Casting The Spotlight debut with Devin Andrews, who returns to the podcast for the first time in over 4 years. We dive deep into childhood memories, the idea of raising kids and parenting, dreams/nightmares, and spending time with...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #236: America 250 Celebration
🇺🇸🇺🇸 America 250th Anniversary Celebration 🇺🇸🇺🇸 For this EPIC and monumental occasion, we present the category of U.S. Presidents in this episode’s “This or That” segment, as well as review the films “There Will Be Blood” and “Heads of State” in this week’s Movie Swap Review segment. We...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #235 (feat. Ethan Walther, III): The Catch Up
As we complete Ethan’s solo episodic trilogy on the podcast, we catch up on air after so many career and life changing events have unfolded in recent history. We also discuss the MLB All Star Game having formerly decided home field advantage on the World Series, Barry Bonds, LA Knight’s booking,...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #234: What Is and What Will Never Be
Coming out of the timewarp noir-world of our 7 Year Anniversary episode, the hosts reemerge for another solo episode where we rehash and review the films “Nuremburg” and “Civil War” in the Movie Swap, as well as exchange new films for next time. We also draw the category of Pro Wresting Tag Teams...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #233 (feat. Elijah Andrews & Timothy Bollinger): Off in a-Noir-ther World
👑🎧🎙️ CTS 7 Year Anniversary Episode 🎙️🎧👑 In a time warp of improbable surreal events, Mean Gene & Big Dick Nick assume hosting responsibilities to celebrate 7 Years as Tim & Elijah enter the podcast for the first time as the guests. We discuss beverage culture in 2026, great wrestling...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #232: Reconciling With Myself
This solo episode, we bring forth a “This or That,” this time breaking into the category of Rap/Hip-Hop songs as we pit them against one another. Later on, we review the films “Be Cool” and “The Last Samurai” before exchanging new films for our Movie Swap segment. We also discuss the concept of…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #231 (feat. Brendon Sebaugh, II): A Long Time Coming
For the first time in so many moons, our good friend and longtime guest Brendon Sebaugh returns to the cast to lay down a stellar performance as we catch up on air and hold nothing back. We dabble into talk of the 4th dimension, women’s professional sports, True Detective, substitute teaching…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #230: A Tale or Two to Tell
For this milestone solo episode, we drew the category of Iconic Athletes for the first time in this week’s “This or That,” review the films Oppenheimer and Heathers, as well as give one another new films in the Movie Swap. We also discuss the slap fighting promotion, rainy days, Grogu, & SO MUCH...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #229 (feat. Brendan Tobey, III): This is the Way
Welcoming our good friend Brendan Tobey back for his epic 3rd solo appearance, we introduce him to a special guest edition “This or That,” pitting Star Wars characters against one another ahead of the theatrical release of The Mandalorian & Grogu film. We also discuss the SW animated TV shows…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #228: Movie Swap Cinema II
We return for the second time in 2026 with a hard-hitting edition of our segment, “This or That,” this time also containing the beloved category borrowed from our counterpart Movie Swap segment. Some of the greatest films we’ve given each other emerge as they clash, and we do our reviews over…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #227 (feat. Matt Moore)
For Episode #227, we had the pleasure of welcoming Matt Moore on for his podcast debut. He dove deep into his life as of late, his journey in the past several years, what lead to him becoming a collegiate women’s basketball coach, & much more. We also discuss favoritism, Rob Zombie as a film...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #226 (feat. Justyn Cheatham & Ricky Pikul, III): DraftDay 3x
For our third annual DraftDay podcast, Justyn & Ricky return to deliver another great guest appearance as we prepare for the upcoming NFL season. We also discuss Roman Reigns leaving WrestleMania as World Heavyweight Champion, the MLB pitch challenge system, live concerts, the beach, emotional...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #225: WrestleMania 42 Special (feat. Chainsaw Cody, Ricky, & Nick)
For our annual WrestleMania Special, we are joined by longtime guests Chainsaw Cody, Ricky Pikul, & Big Dick Nick to cover the entire match card for WM42. We rehash how the feuds have played out going into the show, bring forth hot takes, bold predictions, & SO MUCH MORE!
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #224: Spacetime
This episode we draw the category of wrestlers on “This or That,” as well as do our Movie Swap reviews over Cowboys & Aliens and Planet of the Apes (1968), respectively. We also discuss the plethora of multi Men’s and Women’s matches on the WrestleMania match card, custom license plates, cake…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #223 (feat. Jake Noble, III): The One Who Knocks
Welcoming back our good friend Jake Noble for his 3rd solo appearance on the pod, we catch up on current life events and reminisce on various past tales of debauchery. We also discuss the importance of Gretchen & Elliot Schwartz in Breaking Bad, spring league football, Chris Jericho returning to...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #222: The Fugitive & The Fly
Our final episode in the month of March, for the first time we draw Music Artists as a category on “This or That.” We finally do our long-awaited film reviews over “The Fugitive” & “The Fly,” as well as swap more films. We also discuss celebrity impersonators, the build to WM42 so far…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #221 (feat. Arron Beaver, III): St. Patrick’s Day Special
For our St. Patrick’s Day Special, our good friend Arron Beaver returns as our special guest for his third solo episode. We catch up and discuss bar hopping on the holiday, public intoxication, AI and innovation, the concept of luck, McDonald’s Big Arch, & SO MUCH MORE!
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #220: Sun’s Still Shining
Returning in solo episodic format, we bring another “This or That” category to the table in the form of Sodas, as well swap more films to review next time around. We also discuss Cody Rhodes Main Eventing WrestleMania four years in a row, Maxx Crosby’s value to an NFL team, Daniel Jones’ 100...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #219: Marching Forth
Right in the thick of a busy moment in time, we bring forth another solo as our opening episode of March, which was host to another Movie Characters category on “This or That.” We also later review the films The Monuments Men and Catch Me If You Can, discuss cover bands, working in a cubicle, &…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #218 (feat. Brendan Michalsen)
Our longtime good friend Brendan returns to the podcast after a 5 year hiatus for his first solo episode. We catch up and discuss life as of late, backyard wrestling memories, Team USA winning a gold medal in hockey, John Cena’s retirement, the St. Louis Cardinals’ hopes and future outlook, the...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #217: World’s Still Turning
We return with another solo back to back, this time featuring the category of Actors for this week’s “This or That” segment. Later on, we dive in deep as we review the films Malcom X (1992) and Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window. We also discuss Jade Cargill’s reign thus far as WWE Women’s Champion,...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #216: On The Bright Side
For this week’s “This or That,” we drew the category of Pro Wrestling Match Concepts, pitting various stipulations against one another. Later on, we review our previous films for the Movie Swap segment, Hustle & 3:10 to Yuma as we break down our opinions and takeaways, respectively. We also…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #215 (feat. Tyler Dearing)
As Tyler Dearing joins us for his first ever solo guest episode, we dive into discussion over the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys ‘90s dynasty, and Sam Darnold. We also talk and reflect on the late ‘90s/early 2000’s technology and events, the Winter Olympics, AI customer service representatives, & SO…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #214 (feat. Randall Johnson, II): Somehow, Randall Returned
In our good friend Randall’s return to the pod for his 2nd solo episode, we break open the discussion surrounding the way the NFL playoffs have played out, Drake Maye, and Mike MacDonald as a coach. We also talk the hype around the Mandolorian & Grogu film, Kathleen Kennedy stepping down as...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #213: Movie Swap Cinema
As January moves along, for the first time we bring back past reviewed Movie Swap Films along with newer ones repackaged for this week’s “This or That” segment. We also talk about the impact a movie poster has, bagged popcorn, narrow walkways at sport stadiums, & SO MUCH MORE!
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #212 (feat. Ricky Pikul & Brendan Tobey)
For this episode, we had two longtime special guests return, our friends Ricky Pikul and Brendan Tobey as we discussed the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs and beyond, Drew Brees career/legacy, buying merch for your favorite teams, Sam Darnold, Cody Rhodes dropping his title, the Avatar film...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #211: The Way Above
🎆🎙️CTS 2026 Season Opener 🎧🎆 For our lead off episode of 2026, we hit ‘em hard with a sensational edition of “This or That,” capturing a rare moment in time having compared contending playoff teams against one another. We also introduce our first films of the year for our Movie Review…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #210 (feat. Sam Spangler, III): How’s That Taste?
🎇 CTS 2025 Season Finale 🎇 For our final episode of the year, Sam Spangler makes her return to the cast for her 3rd solo appearance following starting the year off as our first guest. We rehash the events that unfolded throughout 2025, talk sports gambling, making special requests at…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #209: Merry Christmas!
For the 209th edition of our pod saga, we deliver one of the most memorable episodes of our history ~ as this round celebrates the Christmas holiday, as well as our 100th solo all in one. We focus on the category of Christmas films in this week’s “This or That” segment, along with our movie…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #208 (feat. Rob Gaither, II): Cena’s Last Stand
In Episode #208, we are re-joined by our friend Rob Gaither in his second solo ~ this time to reflect, commemorate, and pay homage to the legendary John Cena soon retiring. We also discuss past matches, feuds, iconic moments, as well as talk on his final match at SNME, the 2025 Philadelphia…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #207: Christmastime
Our first episodic release in the month of December, we begin to dabble deeper into the seasonal vibes with Christmas songs in this week’s “This or That,” later we review the films Sling Blade & Religulous during our Movie Swap segment. We also discuss the importance of sports franchise logos,...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #206 (feat. Ryan Fromm, III): Giving Thanks
For our last episode of November, our friend Ryan Fromm returns to the podcast for his 3rd solo guest appearance to catch up and talk all of the seasonal happenings. We discuss the widespread array of Thanksgiving dishes, current NFL news and matchups as of late, trades in Fantasy Football, WW2…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #205: Autumn Falls
In our final solo episode of the month, we draw the Chips category in this weeks’ “This or That” segment ranking various kinds, as well as review the films Leatherheads and Million Dollar Baby. We also discuss vendors at ballgames, Baker Mayfield, seeing movies early in the day at the theater, &…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #204 (feat. Ian Lalk & Bri Oliver)
As November rolls on, this episode sees the long-awaited return of our friend Ian Lalk, this time joined by Bri Oliver making her podcast debut. We discuss mentorship in the workplace, old memories, the GOATS of sports, all NHL playoff series being a Best of 7, dating apps, & SO MUCH MORE!
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #203: Newly November
Our first episode back post-horror season and Cape Con 2025, we return and bring forward another hard-hitting edition of “This or That,” this time comparing some of the all time great cereals to one another, as well as another exchange of swapping of films. We also discuss Daniel Jones’ NFL…
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #202 (feat. Gene O’Mac, III): A Mean Gene Halloween 2
🎃 CTS 2025 Halloween Special 🎃 For the first time in nearly 2 years, our good friend Gene made his return to the pod in solo episode fashion to celebrate and cover all things horror/holiday in our final episode of October. We do a special guest edition of “This or That,” this time drawing the...
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Casting The Spotlight Ep. #201: The Daylight in the Dark: Part VIII
In the final Daylight in the Dark of October, we return with Part VIII of our solo episodic horror series as the hour grows late within the season. We draw the category of Standalone Horror Films in “This or That,” do our Movie Swap segment reviews on Villains and Oculus, discuss the Dallas…
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We discuss movies, wrestling, music, sports, exchange life stories and experiences, and so much more! Any & all things will be brought to the table!
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Casting The Spotlight Podcast is created and hosted by Timothy Bollinger & Elijah Andrews.
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