Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker
by Heather Brooker
🎬 Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker is your go-to podcast for everything that keeps us entertained! This is the show where entertainment meets in-depth interviews, comedy, and the vibrant pulse of Southern California. Each week, actress, comedian, and Emmy Award-winning journalist Heather Brooker dives into entertainment headlines, chats with industry insiders, and explores can’t-miss local events and theme park experiences in Southern California. We go beyond the headlines during conversations with newsmakers and add a fun, laid-back twist. Whether you’re a movie buff, a TV lover, looking for your next binge-worthy series, or just someone who wants to know what’s happening in SoCal, this is the place for you!
Episodes
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Joey McIntyre: From New Kids on the Block to Radio Galaxy — A Theater Kid at Heart!
He may have sold more than 80 million records with New Kids on the Block, but Joey McIntyre was a theater kid long before he became a pop superstar! In this episode of Entertain Me, Heather Brooker catches up with Joey to talk about his new play, Radio Galaxy, running November 6–22 at The Wallis…
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The Mosquito Bowl, Christmas Horror & the Best Halloween Movies to Stream
KFI host Heather Brooker has your Halloween weekend watch list! Netflix’s The Mosquito Bowl turns the incredible true story of college football stars who became World War II Marines into a massive war epic. Plus, Christmas at the Kringles mixes holiday cheer with horror. But does it actually…
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L.A. Comic Con 2026 Preview: Breaking Bad, Outlander, Star Wars & More
L.A. Comic Con is celebrating its 15th year with one of its biggest lineups yet! KFI entertainment reporter Heather Brooker talks with L.A. Comic Con CEO Chris DeMoulin about what fans can expect, including a rare Breaking Bad reunion with Aaron Paul and Bob Odenkirk, Outlander stars, Nicolas…
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You Can See Everything, Wicker or Wildwood? What Should You Watch This Weekend
KFI's Heather Brooker breaks down three of the buzziest new movies: the fascinating Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything, the dark and wildly original Wicker, and Laika’s long-awaited animated adventure Wildwood. What’s worth watching, what surprised her, and which movie should be…
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Whalefall, Sense and Sensibility & Documentaries To Watch This Weekend!
What should you watch this weekend? Heather Brooker breaks down the latest movies hitting theaters and streaming in the KFI entertainment report on Gary and Shannon! Austin Abrams fights for survival inside a whale in the wildly claustrophobic Whalefall; Daisy Edgar-Jones and George MacKay take…
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Ted Lasso Finale, Jessica Chastain’s Other Mommy & The Social Reckoning
Ted Lasso wraps Season 4 with big changes at AFC Richmond. But is Season 5 coming? KFI's entertainment reporter Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon to break down the finale and what could be next. Plus, Jessica Chastain delivers serious scares in Other Mommy, a new horror movie reportedly…
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Inside Hollywood Burbank Airport’s New $1.3 Billion Terminal
Hollywood Burbank Airport is entering a new era. KFI’s Heather Brooker takes us inside the brand-new terminal, from its modern upgrades and Hollywood-inspired design to the effort to preserve the convenience travelers have loved for generations. Don't forget to subscribe to Entertain Me and…
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Tom Cruise’s Digger, Anne Hathaway’s Verity & Florence Pugh’s East of Eden
Tom Cruise has a dad bod, a Texas accent, and a climate crisis in Digger, so obviously we need to talk about it on this week's entertainment report with Gary and Shannon! Plus, Anne Hathaway goes deliciously dark opposite Dakota Johnson in Colleen Hoover’s Verity. And Florence Pugh takes on one…
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Brad Pitt’s ‘Heart of the Beast,’ ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Returns & Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’
Gary and Shannon are off this week, so Heather Brooker joins Monks and Merrill to break down the latest entertainment news. They start with the latest on the Paramount merger, now on pause. Then Heather reveals Film LA's new program to encourage community support of filming in LA. And they dig…
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Resident Evil, Tiny Fugitives & The Weight | What to Watch This Weekend
What should you watch this weekend? Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon to break down three new movies hitting theaters: “Resident Evil,” “Tiny Fugitives,” and “The Weight.” Zach Cregger puts a fresh spin on the Resident Evil horror franchise, Johnny Knoxville takes on a group of foul-mouthed...
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Paramount Threatens to Leave California: Could Hollywood Lose One of Its Biggest Studios?
Paramount is threatening to leave California within 48 hours as its proposed $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery faces an antitrust fight and a costly Oct. 1 deadline that could add roughly $7 million a day to the deal. KFI's entertainment reporter Heather Brooker talks with economist...
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Inside the Emmys Giving Suite: What the Stars Get Backstage
What do you give an Emmy nominee who can already buy just about anything? Distinctive Assets founder Lash Fary takes us inside the Official Emmys ® Giving Suite, revealing the luxury swag, high-tech gadgets and wonderfully weird gifts waiting backstage for television’s biggest stars. And how all...
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Emmys 2026 Preview, ‘Practical Magic 2’ Reviews & ‘Runner’ vs. ‘The Runner’
KFI's Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon to break down the biggest races and predictions ahead of the 2026 Emmy Awards, including the shows and stars poised for a big night. Plus, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reunite nearly 30 years later for Practical Magic 2 but is the long-awaited…
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Can L.A. Bring Hollywood Back? Adrin Nazarian on the Film Production Crisis
L.A. City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian joins KFI’s Heather Brooker to discuss the city’s new committee focused on reversing the decline in local film and TV production. Nazarian explains how the committee will tackle permitting delays and red tape, hold city departments accountable, and work...
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By Any Means, Buddy, Ernie & Emma — Plus, Heather’s Tattoo Gets Her in Trouble!
This week on Entertain Me with Heather Brooker, we’re talking movies, mischief and one unexpectedly controversial tattoo! Heather dives into the new Mark Wahlberg film, By Any Means, plus the creepy new flick Buddy and Bruce Campbell's passion project, Ernie & Emma. And somehow, Heather’s tattoo...
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Bruce Campbell on Ernie & Emma, Independent Filmmaking and Life After Evil Dead
Bruce Campbell joins Heather Brooker to talk about his deeply personal new film, Ernie & Emma. Campbell wrote, directed, produced and stars in the bittersweet story of a widower following his late wife’s final instructions and learning how to move forward after loss. The Evil Dead icon discusses...
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Inside the Lucas Museum: A First Look at George Lucas’ Billion-Dollar Museum in Los Angeles
KFI Host Heather Brooker got an early look inside the long-awaited Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles. Explore everything from Star Wars costumes, props and concept art to Norman Rockwell, comics, photography and more. Plus, Lucas Museum CEO Tracey Bates talks about George Lucas and...
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Coyote vs. Acme, The Dog Stars & Summer’s Most-Streamed TV Show
KFI entertainment reporter Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon for the weekly entertainment report! They're talking about the latest entertainment headlines, including Coyote vs. Acme, the new movie The Dog Stars, and the surprising most-streamed TV show of the summer: The Big Bang Theory.…
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Will Forte & Lana Condor on ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ Looney Tunes and the Movie’s Wild Comeback
Will Forte and Lana Condor join Heather Brooker to talk about Coyote vs. Acme, the new live-action/animated Looney Tunes movie that nearly never made it to theaters. They share what it was like acting alongside Wile E. Coyote and other animated icons, finding the heart behind the comedy, and...
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Son of Sublime: Jakob Nowell on His Father’s Legacy and Finding His Own Way
Jakob Nowell is fronting one of Southern California’s most iconic bands, and it just happens to be the band his father, Bradley Nowell, helped create. What started as a conversation about Sublime’s new music and their upcoming Ocean Way Festival performance became something much more personal....
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Spa Weekend, Mutiny, Tony and The Magic Faraway Tree Reviews
What should you watch this weekend? Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon for the KFI entertainment report and breaks down some of the biggest new movies and TV. That includes the chaotic girls’ getaway Spa Weekend, Jason Statham’s action thriller Mutiny, and Tony, the new Anthony Bourdain...
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‘The End of Oak Street,’ ‘One Night Only’ Reviews and TIME’s Most Underrated Movies
Entertainment host Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon for a new edition of Entertain Me, reviewing The End of Oak Street, the new dinosaur adventure starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, and One Night Only, the dystopian romantic comedy starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner. Plus, we...
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Christina Rose Hall Talks Playing Mrs. Potts in Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ North American Tour
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is back! And Christina Rose Hall is bringing one of its most beloved characters to life. Christina joins Heather Brooker to talk about playing Mrs. Potts in the first Disney-produced North American tour of Beauty and the Beast in more than 25 years. She shares what...
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Nurse John on Going Viral, Nurses on Strike & ‘Against Medical Advice’
Nurse John went from working hospital shifts to making millions laugh about the realities of healthcare. In this episode of Entertain Me with Heather Brooker, John Dela Cruz, aka Nurse John, opens up about leaving nursing, the accidental viral video that changed his life, and how burnout, short...
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Ted Lasso Season 4 Review, Spider-Man’s Box Office Record & The Big Bang Theory’s Wild New Spinoff
Ted Lasso is back on Apple TV, but can Season 4 recapture the magic that made us fall in love with AFC Richmond? Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon to break down the long-awaited return of Jason Sudeikis and the show’s big new direction. And it all started in Ojai! Plus, we review Stuart…
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Brian Henson on Puppet Up!: The Adults-Only Henson Improv Show Returns to Los Angeles
What happens when the creative legacy of Jim Henson meets uncensored improv comedy? Brian Henson joins Heather Brooker to talk about Puppet Up!, the hit adults-only live puppet show returning to the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood. Brian shares how watching his father and the original…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review + Provocative New Thriller I Want Your Sex
Marvel fans, this one's for you! Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon for the entertainment report to break down why Spider-Man: Brand New Day. It's already being called the best Tom Holland Spider-Man movie yet, with spoiler-free reactions to the action, emotional storytelling, and what makes...
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Motor City Review, Pinocchio: Unstrung Surprises & HBO's The Man Will Burn
On this episode of Entertain Me with Heather Brooker, Heather reviews three of the most talked-about new releases. First, Motor City delivers a gritty, nearly dialogue-free revenge thriller led by Alan Ritchson. Then, the Poohniverse may have finally found its groove with the surprisingly fun and...
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Vans Warped Tour: The Music, Nostalgia and Long Beach Revival
The Vans Warped Tour is back in Long Beach, and it's bringing a generation of fans with it. On this episode of Entertain Me with Heather Brooker, longtime Warped Tour fan and Bill Handel Show Technical Producer Steven Kono explains why the iconic festival still resonates 31 years later, how it...
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San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Preview: Marvel Returns, Hall H, Cosplay & What's New
Marvel is back in Hall H, cosplay is taking over downtown San Diego, and Comic-Con 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest conventions in years. Heather Brooker sits down with Comic-Con International's Chief Communications & Strategy Officer, David Glanzer, for a behind-the-scenes preview of...
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The Odyssey: Everything We Know About Christopher Nolan's Epic Movie
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is already one of the most anticipated movies in years. In this episode of Entertain Me with Heather Brooker, we break down everything we know so far, from the star-studded cast and stunning filming locations to the story, production details, and why this ambitious...
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Will Ferrell's The Hawk, Live-Action Moana First Look, & Danny McBride's New Book
This week on Entertain Me with Heather Brooker, Heather joins Gary and Shannon to break down the biggest entertainment stories you need to know! Heather shares her first impressions of Disney's highly anticipated live-action Moana, gives a spoiler-free preview of Will Ferrell's new Netflix comedy...
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Supergirl Soars, Angelina Jolie's Couture, and Seth Rogen & Olivia Wilde's The Invite: This Week's Movie Preview
It's a big week at the movies! Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon to break down three of the summer's most talked-about releases: DC's Supergirl, starring Milly Alcock, the relationship comedy The Invite with Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde, and Angelina Jolie's emotional new drama Couture. Find...
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Supergirl Writer Ana Nogueira Says Kara Zor-El Is Messy, Traumatized and Unlike Any Superhero We’ve Seen Before
KFI host and entertainment reporter Heather Brooker talks with Supergirl writer Ana Nogueira about bringing a more emotionally complex Kara Zor-El to the big screen. Nogueira opens up about writing Supergirl as messy, wounded and deeply human, working with DC Studios co-head James Gunn, adapting...
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Disclosure Day, the Future of Sci-Fi, and Why Sports Fans Are Living Their Best Life Right Now
This week on Entertain Me, Heather joins Gary and Shannon to dive into the buzz surrounding the new sci-fi film Disclosure Day and explores why audiences are fascinated by stories about the future, technology, and the unknown. Then, we shift gears and celebrate one of the most exciting times to…
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Masters of the Universe Review, Scary Movie 2026 Returns & Why The Amazing Digital Circus Is Heading to Theaters
He-Man is back! On this episode of Entertain Me with Heather Brooker, we're breaking down the biggest movie releases making headlines, including Masters of the Universe starring Nicholas Galitzine, the return of the iconic parody franchise with Scary Movie 2026, and the big-screen debut of the...
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The Breadwinner, Backrooms & Spider-Noir
On this episode of Entertain Me with Heather Brooker, Heather joins KFI's Gary and Shannon to preview three highly anticipated projects. First, Nicolas Cage swings into the Spider-Verse with the stylish new series Spider-Noir. Then we head into the unsettling world of Backrooms, the viral…
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LACHSApalooza Celebrates 40 Years of Arts Education at the Greek Theatre
LACHSApalooza is bringing music, theater, dance, and celebrity alumni to the Greek Theatre for a massive 40th anniversary celebration benefiting the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. KFI's Heather Brooker spoke with LACHSA Foundation Executive Director Trena Pitchford to take listeners...
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Memorial Day Weekend Movie Guide: Mandalorian, Marvel & Summer Blockbusters
KFI's entertainment reporter Heather Brooker breaks down the biggest Memorial Day weekend movies and the summer blockbusters everyone will be talking about, including The Mandalorian and Grogu, Spider-Man, Toy Story 5, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and more. Which movies are worth seeing, and…
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Mandalorian and Grogu, Shrek Turns 25 & Sally Field’s New Netflix Drama
Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon for this week’s entertainment report, breaking down the first details on the new Star Wars film The Mandalorian & Grogu, the 25th anniversary re-release of Shrek, and the buzz around Sally Field and Lewis Pullman’s new Netflix movie Remarkably Bright...
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Devil Wears Prada 2 Dominates Box Office + Mortal Kombat 2 First Reactions
Audiences are still strutting to the theater to see The Devil Wears Prada 2. Shannon saw it and tells us why she loved this fashion-fueled drama. Plus, early buzz surrounding Mortal Kombat 2 has some fans hyped for more brutal action and iconic characters, and others saying the story is a mess....
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Devil Wears Prada 2 Buzz, Ted Lasso Trailer & Andy Serkis’ Animal Farm for Kids
This week is all about high fashion and lady sports! Heather joins Gary and Shannon to break down the early mixed reviews surrounding The Devil Wears Prada 2 and what it could mean for the highly anticipated sequel. Plus, a deep dive into the new Ted Lasso trailer and what to expect from the...
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TMZ Goes to Washington: Charlie Cotton on Launching TMZ DC & Covering Politics Like Never Before
What happens when celebrity-style coverage meets Washington politics? In this episode, TMZ DC Co-Managing Editor and reporter Charlie Cotton breaks down the brand’s expansion into the nation’s capital and how they’re reshaping political news coverage. From insider access to viral moments, Cotton...
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Michael Movie Preview + Can We Separate the Artist from the Art?
The buzz around Michael, the highly anticipated biopic about Michael Jackson, is mixed. This week on Heather's entertainment report with KFI's Gary and Shannon, we talk about what audiences can expect from the film, the performances, and the early reactions. But the conversation goes deeper. When...
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Jennie Garth on Reinvention, Confidence & ‘I Choose Me’
On this episode of Entertain Me, Jennie Garth opens up about her empowering new book, I Choose Me and the deeply personal journey behind it. She shares what it really means to prioritize yourself—especially in an industry that rarely encourages it, and how reinvention can happen at any stage of...
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Lee Cronin's The Mummy, Normal, Lorne Michaels & Top Gun 3
This week on Entertain Me with Heather Brooker, we’re diving into the biggest buzz out of CinemaCon, including major updates on Top Gun 3. Plus, a preview of Lee Cronin's The Mummy, a look at Normal with Bob Odenkirk, and a deep dive into Lorne, the new documentary about SNL legend Lorne…
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The Vertical Future of Filmmaking & The Vertical Summit
Vertical storytelling is booming, and it’s reshaping Hollywood. Heather sits down with Zak Barnett of Zak Barnett Studios to talk about the rise of vertical filmmaking, why creators and studios are embracing it, and what to expect at the upcoming Vertical Summit he's hosting with Eris…
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PaleyFest 2026: TV’s Biggest Stars Take Over Hollywood
PaleyFest is back at the iconic Dolby Theatre, bringing together the biggest names in television for exclusive panels, behind-the-scenes stories, and fan-favorite moments. Rene Reyes, Vice President, Programming & Festivals, The Paley Center for Media joins Hearther to break down what to expect,...
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Knights, Jousts & Turkey Legs: Your Guide to the Irwindale Renaissance Faire
Step into a world of knights, jesters, and turkey legs as Heather Brooker takes you inside the Renaissance Faire in Irwindale. From epic jousting matches to immersive entertainment and one-of-a-kind shopping, Julie McMillin, Social Media Director for Renaissance Entertainment Productions, joins...
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Project Hail Mary Takes Off & The Bachelorette Gets the Final Rose
This week on Entertain Me with Heather Brooker, we’re blasting off with the buzz around Project Hail Mary. Heather joins Gary and Shannon to explore why this highly anticipated sci-fi adaptation has Hollywood (and fans) on edge—and what it could mean for the future of big-budget storytelling.…
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About this show
🎬 Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker is your go-to podcast for everything that keeps us entertained! This is the show where entertainment meets in-depth interviews, comedy, and the vibrant pulse of Southern California. Each week, actress, comedian, and Emmy Award-winning journalist Heather Brooker dives into entertainment headlines, chats with industry insiders, and explores can’t-miss local events and theme park experiences in Southern California. We go beyond the headlines during conversations with newsmakers and add a fun, laid-back twist. Whether you’re a movie buff, a TV lover, looking for your next binge-worthy series, or just someone who wants to know what’s happening in SoCal, this is the place for you!
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