Episode 10 - Rose McGowan and Holly Marie Combs - CONversations with Craig
Release Date: 10/06/2025
Captain America: The First Avenger
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER It’s 1941, and the world is deep in the chaos of war. A determined young man wants to enlist and serve his country, but he’s turned away again and again because of his slight build. Then a top-secret experiment gives him the chance he’s been fighting for, transforming him into the super-soldier known as Captain America. With a trusted friend at his side and a fearless agent in the field, he takes the battle to the Nazi-backed HYDRA organization. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Rob Ervin kick off F#@K Nazis month talking about what makes a hero, the early...
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Night Shift
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NIGHT SHIFT Chuck has quit his stressful stockbroker life and now works the night shift at a New York City morgue because he wants something easy and quiet. His new co-worker, Bill, is a nonstop hustler who spots an “opportunity” when Chuck’s neighbor Belinda needs a safe place to see clients. Bill convinces Chuck to turn the morgue into an after-hours brothel, and the two of them start running the operation as her pimps. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Mark Woodring from the Visually Stunning Movie Podcast talk about Only Fans, 2025’s Movies, more egg nog and the movie “Night Shift” on...
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Uncle Buck
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UNCLE BUCK When Cindy and her husband, Bob, have to leave town for a family emergency, there is only one person available to watch their three kids: Bob’s lazy, carefree brother, Buck. He hits it off right away with the two younger children, but if he wants to be a responsible caregiver, he’ll have to overhaul his bachelor routine to handle the household’s most challenging assignment: his angst-filled teenage niece Tia… who is not impressed. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Jenn Rohm talk about favorite uncles, felony assault, film festivals and the movie “Uncle Buck” on this week’s...
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Tootsie
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TOOTSIE New York actor Michael Dorsey is a talented perfectionist who is so hard on himself and others that his agent can no longer find work for him. After a soap opera audition goes poorly, Michael reinvents himself as actress Dorothy Michaels and lands the role. What begins as a short-term gig becomes a long contract, and when Michael falls for his castmate Julie, the secret threatens to unravel everything. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Brendan Agnew talk about destroying trust, the one Avatar Fan, gender dynamics and the movie “Tootsie” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:14...
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Captain Ron
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CAPTAIN RON Mild-mannered family man Martin Harvey expects a simple Caribbean trip when he inherits an old yacht and heads south to claim it. After he and his family reach a tiny island and see the boat is barely seaworthy, they reluctantly hire carefree Captain Ron to sail it to Miami. Their straightforward trip quickly becomes a chaotic adventure as Ron’s anything-goes style drives the Harveys from one mishap to the next. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Annie Bulloch talk about Caribbean guerillas, egg nog, sexy mullets and the movie “Captain Ron” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes...
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Episode 12 - John Cleese - CONversations with Craig
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Recorded live at FanX Salt Lake in April 2019, this Conversation with Craig is a full panel with comedy legend John Cleese, as Craig finally gets his game time call to step onstage with one of his heroes. From John's North American convention debut and Craig's nerves backstage to dry British chaos in front of a packed room, it is equal parts origin story, masterclass in comedy, and gleeful mischief. How a would be lawyer with a Cambridge law degree accidentally fell into show business through a student revue that suddenly transferred to London and ran for months. Cleese breaks down why you...
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Gone With The Wind
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GONE WITH THE WIND A sheltered, scheming Southern belle clashes with a roguish profiteer in a turbulent romance as their world collapses with the end of slavery and is painfully reshaped through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Tami Anderson discuss romanticizing the South, surviving war, milksops and the movie “Gone with the Wind” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:03 Craig, Elisabeth and guest Tami Anderson talk about producing theater and films. 6:03 Craig, Elisabeth and Tami discuss "Gone with the Wind" 1:10:49 Recasting 1:38:40 Double...
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The Deer Hunter
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THE DEER HUNTER Michael, Nick and Steven are lifelong friends who work in the mill, hang out at the local bar, and bond on regular deer hunts in the mountains. Before they ship out to Vietnam, they celebrate Steven’s wedding and take one last trip together, completely unaware of how the war will destroy their innocence. In Vietnam, they are thrown into brutal combat and captivity that leaves them physically and emotionally scarred, and for the survivors, it becomes almost impossible to ever truly find their way back home. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Blake Casselman talk about post-Vietnam...
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Ben Hur
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BEN-HUR An aristocratic Jew living in Judaea incurs the wrath of a childhood friend, now a Roman tribune. Forced into slavery on a galley and made to witness the brutal persecution of his family, he survives, silently nurturing a relentless dream of vengeance. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Derek McCaw talk about historical fiction, intermissions, inner fat kids and the movie “Ben Hur” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:04 Craig, Elisabeth and Derek McCaw talk about their inner and outer fat kids. 10:04 Craig, Elisabeth and Derek discuss "Ben-Hur" 47:30 Recasting 1:10:09...
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Titanic
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TITANIC A young aristocratic woman named Rose, suffocating in a rigid engagement, falls for free-spirited third-class passenger Jack Dawson aboard the unsinkable ocean liner - Titanic. Their secret romance defies class and her possessive fiancé as the ship sails toward disaster. When it hits an iceberg, their struggle to survive reveals love, sacrifice, and the brutal divide between those rescued and those left behind. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Ryley Brown talk about touchstone cinema, historical fiction, PCP chowder and the movie “Titanic” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes ...
info_outlineTwo icons of 90s television and beyond—Rose McGowan (Scream, Planet Terror) and Holly Marie Combs (Picket Fences, Pretty Little Liars)—took the stage at FanX Salt Lake City 2023 for a heartfelt, funny, and wide-ranging conversation that delighted longtime fans. From sharing memories of growing up as child actors to reflecting on their post-Hollywood lives, the panel blended nostalgia, honesty, and plenty of laughs.
- Both McGowan and Combs began working as teenagers, navigating the strange realities of Hollywood at a young age. Combs spoke about finding “family” on the set of Picket Fences, while McGowan described how life in the industry made relationships feel temporary—but also taught her how to bond quickly and deeply with cast and crew.
- The conversation wasn’t just about their acting careers. Combs revealed her lifelong connection to the restaurant world—her family worked in the industry, and she and her husband now own a diner and an Italian spot where he perfected the fries after months of testing. McGowan, meanwhile, discussed her activism and her quieter life in Mexico, where she spends time observing monkeys in the jungle and escaping the chaos of Hollywood.
- The most powerful moments came when both reflected on resilience and inspiration. Combs pointed to co-star and longtime friend Shannon Doherty, calling her “tougher than she’s ever been” as she continues treatment and meets fans with strength and generosity. McGowan praised everyday “quiet heroes”—single parents and working families who inspire her with their perseverance.
“It’s pretty magical that this many people still care about the thing we’re not supposed to talk about.” – Holly Marie Combs
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