Could video game movies become Hollywood’s next big obsession? 🎮 🎥 🎙️ In this clip from The Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon Dawkins and I react to a listener question about whether game adaptations are heading toward the same cultural boom we saw with comic book movies. We break down why films like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Sonic the Hedgehog are actually working, while others like Tomb Raider and Resident Evil struggle to stay consistent. We also look ahead at upcoming projects like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat, and talk about whether video game IPs can ever hit the same unified “mega-universe” level as Marvel or DC, or if they’re just too scattered to ever fully get there. #BRPLive #BossRushPodcast #SuperMarioGalaxyMovie #SonicTheHedgehog #VideoGameMovies #MCU #DCU #VideoGameAdaptations

The Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t felt the same since Endgame—and fans are still debating why. In this Boss Rush Podcast clip, LeRon Dawkins and I reflect on the MCU’s evolution, from the hype of its early phases to the perceived overload and shifting direction in Phases 4 and 5. We revisit the impact of the Infinity Saga build-up through The Avengers, contrast it with the post-Endgame era starting with Spider-Man: Far From Home and Black Widow, and discuss how release strategy changes, Disney+ expansion, and pandemic-era distribution affected fan momentum. #BossRushPodcast #BRPLive #MCU #MarvelCinematicUniverse #MarvelStudios #AvengersEndgame #PopCulture #SuperheroMovies

"We've got to find something better for Morgan to do." 🎙️ In Episode 9 of Breaking Ground SA, Gordon Hartman shares the moment it all started: watching his daughter Morgan get left behind because she communicated differently, and deciding to build something better. What began with one idea is now an inclusive ecosystem spanning a theme park, sports facilities, a surgical center, and soon a fully inclusive hotel. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gMtenj8d

The Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t felt the same since Endgame—and fans are still debating why. In this Boss Rush Podcast clip, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins reflect on the evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from the hype of early phases to the perceived overload and direction changes in Phases 4 and 5. The conversation revisits the impact of early MCU storytelling, including the build-up to The Avengers, and contrasts it with the post-Endgame era beginning with films like Spider-Man: Far From Home and Black Widow. The hosts discuss release strategy decisions, pandemic-era distribution changes, and growing fan fatigue with expanding Disney+ content tied to Marvel Studios and Disney+. They also touch on divisive projects like Eternals, Secret Invasion, and Thunderbolts, and how audience expectations have shifted over time. #BossRushPodcast #BRPLive #MCU #MarvelCinematicUniverse #MarvelStudios #AvengersEndgame #PopCulture #SuperheroMovies

Not long after I joined CRKT, I started hearing a pattern. People would walk up to our booth at trade shows, pick up an M16, and just...talk. Not about specs. About where their M16 had been. Desert deployments. Jobsites. Decades of daily carry. Stories we had no idea existed. I couldn't stop thinking about that. Two months, a lot of conversations, and one incredible team later, this week we launched M16: Carried. A series and story hub built around one of CRKT's most enduring knives and the people who've actually lived with it. Episode 1 is live. We sat down with Rod and Peggy Bremer and explored the origin of the M16 through the lens of Kit Carson's design philosophy. It's a conversation I feel lucky to have been a part of capturing. Every Monday in May, a new episode. And the ones ahead open it up to the community. The carriers, the tradesmen, the veterans, the EDC enthusiasts. The people who were part of this story long before I was. To everyone who's already shared their story with us, everyone we've had the privilege of interviewing, and everyone on the team who helped bring this to life. Thank you. This one meant a lot to make. Watch Episode 1 and explore the hub at crkt.com/m16 #CRKT #M16Carried #ShowMeYourM16 #EverydayCarry #KnifeCommunity

This is a project that’s been talked about for a long time. Since I started at CRKT, there’s always been this idea floating around of how do we properly tell the story of Kit Carson and the M16? Not just the product, but the people behind it, the thinking, and the impact it’s had over time. At trade shows and out in the world, we’ve seen it firsthand. Someone sees our booth or a CRKT shirt, reaches into their pocket, and starts telling us their story; where they got it, what they’ve used it for, or why they still carry it. So this year, we decided to go for it. We’re kicking off something we’re calling M16 Month. Four episodes rolling out through May, each focused on a different part of that story. Episode One is live now. It’s about the origin: Kit, the early days, and the thinking behind the design. There’s a lot more to tell than we can fit into four episodes, but it’s a start. What we really want is to hear more of those stories. The ones people have been carrying around for years. The ones that don’t show up on a product page, but are still out there doing exactly what they were made to do. Owning an M16 isn’t just owning a knife. It means you’re part of a 27+ year legacy of innovation and purpose-built design. What’s your M16 story? https://lnkd.in/gBEGpkZX 

What happens when Star Wars returns to the big screen after six years? This week on Behind the Screens, our hosts break down the audience and revenue opportunities emerging from The Mandalorian and Grogu and what cinemas can learn from the early signals. Inside the episode: • Box office overview • Obsession - box office and audiences • Backrooms - pre-sales insights • The Breadwinner - pre-sales audiences 🎧 Listen now → https://lnkd.in/g97gNGx8 #Insights #MovieInsights #AudienceInsights #BehindTheScreens

I believed what I was told. I wanted it to be true. Episode 2 of Solid State of Truth is live today at noon. This week I'm telling why I believed their claims, what the test series was actually designed to do, and what the investor numbers looked like behind the scenes. Some of it is technical. Some of it is personal. All of it is true.

“They admitted they knew the show would hurt our careers.” That was one of the most revealing moments from my conversation with Furonda Brasfield about her experience on America’s Next Top Model. We talked about the emotional aftermath of reality television, the promises contestants believed in, and the painful realization many cast members later faced about how the industry viewed them after the show. Furonda spoke candidly about: • manipulation behind the scenes • gaslighting contestants • producers intentionally choosing damaging images • and the long-term impact on modeling opportunities A conversation about visibility, exploitation, and truth years later. 🎥 “Producers Admitted the Show Ruined Modeling Careers” #CapitalAndCulture #FurondaBrasfield #ANTM #AmericasNextTopModel #RealityTV #MediaCulture #EntertainmentIndustry #WomenInMedia #TruthAndHealing #Storytelling #ClayD

Could video game movies become the next big Hollywood obsession? On this clip from The Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins answer a listener question about whether game adaptations are heading toward a “comic book movie” level boom. The discussion breaks down why franchises like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Sonic the Hedgehog are finding success, why others like Tomb Raider and Resident Evil struggle to maintain consistency, and how upcoming films like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat fit into the bigger picture. They also compares the fractured potential of game IPs to the more unified comic book universes of Marvel Entertainment and DC Studios, arguing that video games may never fully hit the same cultural “mega-phase.” This and more on the Boss Rush Podcast. #BRPLive #BossRushPodcast #SuperMarioGalaxyMovie #SonicTheHedgehog #VideoGameMovies #MCU #DCU #VideoGameAdaptations