The Town with Matthew Belloni

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Puck founding partner Matthew Belloni takes you inside Hollywood, using exclusive reporting and insight to explain the backstories on everything from Marvel movies to streaming wars. Multiple times each week, Matt will touch on what is getting made and why, who is winning and losing, and what people in show business are actually talking about.

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  • douggernaut92
    Different Angle
    I live movie pod casts and Bellini has a really unique angle. Thinking deeply and critically about the infrastructure of moviemaking.
  • Heya555666
    Always talking over women
    Another day, another opportunity for Matt to completely steamroll and condescend to a woman guest.
  • dasmsc
    A Must Listen if You’re Tracking the Business
    I cover the media and entertainment businesses for my job. I listen to every episode. The Town is entertaining enough to listen while doing my morning routine, and insightful enough for me to make it appointments listening. Every time I listen, I learn something new.
  • Bunny Cub
    Why the yelling ?
    Is this AM radio, “SUCH AND SUCH MOVIE HAS IP APPEAL BUT WILL PROBABLY ONLY DO 140 MILLION.” This a-hole doesn’t like movies
  • drblw
    Shhh
    Quite annoying! This is a very crass way to talk about movies
  • Kyle Deladien
    Ok show. Sexist/Annoying host
    Matt’s interview with Kelly Campbell, President of Peacock, was hard to listen to. She’s the PRESIDENT of Peacock! Stop talking to her like she’s an intern. “This is probably above your pay grade…” What a condescending thing to say to someone that took time to be a guest on your mediocre podcast. And there were multiple comments of this nature that clearly offended the guest.
  • cjcreggsgoldfish
    here because of who?weekly
    And I’m happy for it! For well over a year I’ve listened to every episode. Business news is just gossip (complimentary). Matt has a great style and incomparable access. Lucas Shaw adds wonderful detail on Mondays with excellent reporting, and I appreciate when he pushes back. Craig seems like a gem!
  • flangeslammer
    Belloni should stick to writing newsletters
    this guy is the least engaging listen in the genre of hollywood-reporters-podcasting. it’s fine but he actually gets so much wrong on the film side of the entertainment industry and then just moves on and never reconciles with how wrong he so often is. it’s weird. those pods are still up! get more things right if you’re such an insider lmfaooo.
  • QuenepaPR
    Interesting topics but not the best host
    The problem with this podcast is that Mr. Belloni invites people to discuss interesting topics but he doesn’t let them talk. Eventually he does all the talking because apparently his opinion is the one that counts. That makes for a really boring podcast.
  • JJ Jolly
    Tik tok
    Find someone or something that you love more then Nathan Hubbard loves Taylor Swift and is pretty much begging for a job with her
  • Admiral Anonymous
    Great Show, Jerk Host
    MB is the ultimate yada, yada when his guest challenges a flippant stance. Topics and guest are great, what he discusses is great. He’s just a jerk 40% of the time. Producer Craig rocks!
  • So Deep.
    Just okay because of barking dogs.
    It seems like every episode with certain guests has barking dogs in the background. The host seems totally fine with it. I have to skip ahead through the dog barking because it’s unlistenable and miss those parts. Otherwise, the opinions are usually fine.
  • Gnathand
    Good insights, sometimes way off
    Sold out to disney
  • MamaFrijole
    Check your privilege
    Making fun of Charles Melton’s kimchi? I thought perhaps this podcast was just boomercore but it’s just flat out bigoted and ignorant. Don’t care how much Hollywood clout they have but it’s just outdated and mean.
  • ChevyLA1
    Has she EVER worked in a studio or ad agency?
    Great podcast, but NOT that guest. She is awful, changing her data to support HER beef.
  • LibbyAPierson
    Matt continues to be clueless
    Once again, Matt continues to dismiss the power of reality tv. The only reason I have Peacock is for the Bravo Hub = for the reality world. If Apple had a strong library of reality tv, I’d probably be there too.
  • ArethaBoom
    Dr. Stacy Smith is Clueless.
    She didn’t address one argument besides studios should lean into making movies that are women made regardless of quality or entertainment value or commerciality.
  • 1725393
    It’s usually great, and then they invite someone like Stacy Smith on
    I felt like I was losing my mind listening to her, that woman was insane and totally out of touch with reality. Matthew is great though
  • David Vogler
    Outstanding!
    My favorite podcast. Great commentary. Smart insights. And frankly a lot of fun. For me, this is MUST LISTEN content. Matt Belloni’s hosting style and quick banter is infectious. Look forward to each episode drop. Bravo, to everyone at The Town!
  • Durham PG
    No more Scott Mendelson please
    For the love of god why is this middle aged mediocre white man being interviewed on this show. He’s a sexist imbecile who makes only dated references and has nothing interesting or insightful to say. Bringing him on just demonstrates poor judgement by the producers of this podcast
  • Heuro
    Interesting topics, annoying host
    Would be five stars if the host wasn’t so insufferable.
  • orangebliss2
    Host needs to listen more.
    Matthew needs to allow the opinions of others to be heard and he needs to listen! Stop interrupting on a constant basis. The SNL episode he can’t seem to stop talking. I like the guy and find the topics interesting but it’s hard to overlook his aggressive tone.
  • Tinker Seafun
    Never miss it!
    Informative, concise and fun. The best way to get perspective on what’s happening in the business.
  • Brooklyn May Elizabeth
    Favorite Podcast
    Who are these listens giving the 1 or 2 star reviews? What are they giving the 90% of garbage that’s out there? jeeze. Matt is a great host. He loves the banter. He’s down to earth, knowledgeable and fun to listen to. Great voice and always informative guests. 5 stars!
  • rcaronking
    Please just stop Belloni’s mic from clipping all the time
    Just turn it down a little Please
  • Kait Greta
    5 stars
    Smart guests and Belloni asks smart questions and doesn't go easy on them. Love the length, too.
  • 541red
    Black Friday nfl
    Only reason why match up stunk was Rodgers hurt. Otherwise would of been top shelf. Fluke
  • JPUphl
    Love
    Seriously one of the best podcasts available!
  • Evanismtndewman
    Let Your Guest Talk!
    I just tried listening to the episode about Paramount and am shocked by how much Matt keeps interrupting his guest and arguing with him. Let the man talk!
  • TMnSD
    Why aren’t you acknowledging that the marvels
    Poor performance may have had something to do with the lack of ability to promote it?!? As they say, your slip is showing. Your basic misogynistic view is clearly evident. If this had been a movie with the Chris’s that wasn’t able to be promoted you would have fallen over backwards to explain it away.
  • Sands529
    Sharp
    As a former media pro, this is smart and fun content. Insights abound, and it makes me laugh.
  • ibaron11
    Matt is insufferable
    That’s all. Good format. Good topics. Bad host.
  • jwspiess
    A clown show
    God forbid Apple use some of their stockpile to support a great artist
  • RCollins
    Like your show, don’t waste guests though
    Mallory Rubin wrote a great book about the MCU. Let her talk. This episode sounded like Matt using Rubin to merely bounce his own conclusions off of without treating her like an expert guest in the subject (which she is). Not your best. You have to let people actually talk.
  • LeslitaSimone
    Love this podcast!
    Matt is excellent, knowledgeable, so enthusiastic, and fun to listen to and hear about the entertainment industry.
  • traveladdicta
    Awesome
    I’m not in any of the industries covered in this podcast (media, entertainment, news) but I still love it. The host knows everything about everything. Puck: can you make a similar podcast about fashion + beauty? As a fashion CEO I would live for an industry insider podcast like this one. Maybe Lauren can host?
  • JudestriosD
    A+
    The definitive industry podcast .
  • skurtzie
    Nope. Aliens please save this show
    I’m lowering my score from 3 to 2 stars. Kept listening. Host is unfortunately too much for me to take; so full of himself. Also it’s like Hollywood has zero women working in it because he never interviews any women. /// I was turned on to this podcast about two months ago. I love hearing about the business side of entertainment (I used to work in this world) but the host is not for me. I have no idea who he is or his background but he comes across as smug and condescending. I have only heard male guests on his show and his delivery is grating on me. Don’t get me wrong, it’s better than having some E-style reporter type, but he doesn’t seem authentic. I get the sense he’s just too over his job at this point. He needs to get a female cohost to help balance the show more.
  • LeoBecker2048
    Super informative show
    But for the love of god, Matt, it’s called Warner BROS Discovery. Not “Warner Discovery”
  • The gamer dhsjs
    I like it
    I really like your podcast but please upgrade the audio quality. It’s legitimately bad!
  • rhen356
    Great Podcast
    I’m new to this world. The host explains things very well. It’s easy to learn! 5 stars!
  • such vbjczgb
    i really liked this show till the tone changed
    i used to love this show until the writers strike, bellini has acted incredibly dismissive of their concerns and continually called them ridiculous, attention hungry, irrationally twitter angry, ect. I don’t have any affiliation with the writers or california really, but this was incredibly biased and ultimately untrustworthy which has really tainted this show for me.
  • Fernando Infanzon
    Fantastic show
    Belloni does a great job as host of this show. It’s a must listen.
  • movies4real
    A great listen
    One of my go to listens during week. Prob one of my fave podcast to listen to right now. Provides great insight and debate on insider details on Hollywood and surrounding business around it.
  • kfunkle
    Simply Fantastic
    My favorite non sports podcast. The pace and content make it a must listen for me as soon as I’m able each episode. Does a tremendous job educating on an area I’ve always wondered about but would never prioritize. Well done!!
  • Jdedits
    If you want to know what it is like to work in the industry, this is your podcast.
    Listen as Matt has all the information available to him and still comes to the wrong conclusions and sounds completely out of touch.
  • (Mario500)
    A Review of "The Town with Matthew Belloni"
    I had found certain parts of what I had believed to had been a certain recording of this "The Town with Matthew Belloni" to had been vulgar (or profane), unnecessary, unprofessional, insulting, disgusting, negative, inconsiderate, and detrimental.
  • Egregious_Philbin_
    I’m just here
    For producer Craig. Sort of can’t stand Matt’s voice after a few minutes. Is there a lisp there? I also feel like Belloni should be pronounced like baloney. Hang in there Craig!
  • TravisAClark
    Great Content
    I love Matt’s insight into the industry and his guests are usually really knowledgeable. The prediction gambit is also really good and I like that the producer brings those back in future episodes. Sometimes Matt just interrupts his guest so abruptly and loudly that it’s honestly jarring lol. It doesn’t tank he pod, but just like… an odd decision my guy.
  • CME122589
    the host is an anti union blowhard
    the host is an anti union blowhard
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