Hot Takes & Cakes
By Fearless Four Productions
Hot Takes & CakesJan 05, 2021
The Longest Zach Snyder Cut Episode Ever
The fearless four embark on the journey of a lifetime and discuss the new Zach Snyder cut of Justice League. Some don't make it, others thrive. Can you make it all the way to the end?
What We Are Into - Sportless March Madness Edition
The gang discusses their current faves from music to movies, shows, podcasts, books, and more!
Getting Steamy
The gang tackles the flood of period dramas hitting the streaming platforms, think Bridgerton, Dickinson, etc. Steamy!
WandaVision
The fearless four breaks down the new mind-bending Marvel installation while some of them eat cake.
Resistance, Revolution, and Betrayal
The gang is back in action with everyone healthy and well. They sit down to discuss some fabulous movies released during February in honor of black history month.
Tune in Next Time
Due to COVID protocol, the gang has to take a few weeks break from recording. We will miss you but we will be back soon, stronger and better than ever!
Shaken Not Stirred
The gang discusses their love for James Bond (well except Pierce Brosnan) and their excitement for the new installment.
One Movie's Got Soul, One Doesn't
Listen to the gang discuss Pixar's newest release, Soul, as well as the new Wonder Woman 1984. You can decide which one has soul.
2020 Year in Review
The fearless four look back at one of the craziest years in recent history and highlight the pop culture silver linings that helped us get through it.
Are You Smarter Than a Christmas Elf (AKA Mark)?
Proud Member of the Northern Eflin society, Mark tries to stump the gang with his Christmas knowledge while trying not to be distracted by the tasty treat provided by Freeport Bakery.
Naga-Saki Bombs and Sex Scandals
The Christmas crew discuss their favorite Christmas TV episodes while also explaining what TV is.
The Best Christmas Movies Ever
The merry gang discusses their very favorite Christmas movies.
It's Beginning to Sound A Lot Like Christmas
The crew discuss their favorite Christmas music while eating a wonderful, if not choking hazard, lemon tart made by our very own John.
Thanksgiving Movies to Watch This Year
The gang discusses their favorite Thanksgiving movies but first they have to decide what makes it a Thanksgiving movie. Arguments ensue.
Best Road-trip Podcasts
The fearsome four talk about their favorite podcasts to load you up with good times on your holiday road trip this year. You can also listen to this podcast!
Mandalorian Is Back!
The four talk about the new season and their general love for baby Yoda or whatever it is:)
What Are You Into - November Edition
The fearless four discuss a range of interests from current shows and movies to books and podcasts. Anything they are into these days heading into the holiday season.
Scariest of Scary Movies
Most of the crew closes their eyes and grits their teeth and tries to make it through this scary episode. Mariah stands alone with courage and cakes.
Movies to Watch During Halloween
The gang fights about movies to watch during the Halloween season. Let's just say they disagree on what makes a movie a Halloween movie, and Mark wins. He's also the one who writes these descriptions.
Who's Afraid of the Dark (and Clowns)?
The four discuss their favorite scary TV shows in honor of the release of Haunting of Bly Manor and the Halloween season.
The Best of Netflix
The crews shares their takes on the best Netflix originals streaming now while some of them eat a scrumptious, yet glutenous, peach donut cake thing.
Gone Too Soon
The gang talks about shows that got away, cancelled too soon. Some of them didn't even get past the pilot.
So You're Telling Me There's a Chance
The gang reminisces on the movies that shaped their childhood and surprisingly it is not all Disney. Mariah baked a classic single layer chocolate birthday cake to put everyone in the childhood spirit.
Was that a Book First?
The gang discusses their favorite books that have been adapted to film with the help of lovely macrons and cupcakes from Sacramento's own Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates.
So Bad They're Good
The fearless four tackle movies so bad they're good and enjoy some scrumptious cake pops made by our very own John.
Is Stardust on the List?
John, Mariah, Allegra, and Mark unveil their takes on the best underrated science fiction movies, while eating a delicious, flourless chocolate cake made by Taylor Made Desserts.
A Most Excellent Adventure
In honor of Bill & Ted Face the Music, the group shares their takes on the original and this third installment. Let's be honest, no one cares about the second one. And surprise, it's not cake this episode but rather a munchie-inspired cheesy pretzel dish made by our very own Mariah. Excellent dudes!
El Diablo
On this premiere episode, John, Mariah, Allegra, and Mark discuss their top devils in television and film while eating a delightful chocolate cake cut into "sin" slices from Freeport Bakery. Peter Fonda eat your heart out.