The Mike Wennmacher Show

Local actor, director, producer Kevin Hart stops by to talk local theater

Erik Davis of Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we talk Oscars wrap-up, the Dune 3 trailer, Spiderman Brand New Day trailer, Ready or Not 2 and Project Hail Mary. 

Former NBA star and National Champion with North Carolina Rashad McCants stops by to talk the NCAA tourney as well as the NBA. 

In this episode of the Mike Wennmacher show we are joined by Erik Davis of Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango.com and Kevin Hart stops by to talk local theater and arts. 

Kevin Hart stops by to talk increased parking fees at the Hoogland Center for the Arts parking Garage and all that is going on there in the month of March

Erik Davis of Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we discuss Sinners closing the gap on One Battle After Another in the Best picture race, the new Lanterns trailer, does The Bride live up to the hype and how good is the new Pixar Flick Hopper

Erik Davis of Rotten Tomatoes and Fandago.com is back after he was on vacation last week. This week we chat Robert Duval's passing, the Mando and Grogu trailer, will Netflix start putting more episodes of their shows in theater, Tom Hanks as Abraham Lincoln, and how does Scream 7 compare to other films in the franchise

Erik Davis of Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes stops by for his weekly chat. This we talk the Super Bowl movie trailers, including The Mandalorian and Grogu. We also discuss the passing of James Van Der Beek and all the movies out in theaters this weekend. 

Erik Davis of Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we discuss, Sundance Film Festival, Super Bowl trailers, Catherine O'Hara's passing, Wonder Man on Disney Plus as well as the movies out in theaters now. 

Author/Sportswriter Howard Bryant stops by to discuss his new book "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America."

Kevin Harts stops by to discuss all that is going on in the Local Arts and Theater community

Erik Davis our correspondent from Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes stops by for his weekly chat. This week Erik talks Academy Award nominations, Dave Filoni taking over at LucasFilms, the Masters of the Universe trailer and what is in theaters this weekend. 

Erik Davis, Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes Correspondent stops by for his weekly chat. This week we discuss the Golden Globes results, the Russos telling us the Doomsday Teasers are clues, how good in the Pitt and how crazy is 28 Years Late The Bone Temple

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. In our first conversation of 2026 we talk Erik's favorite movies of 2025, his Critics Choice Awards experience, thoughts on the Stranger Things finale, Avengers Doomsday Teasers, a new Jackass movie and what is in theaters this weekend. 

In this episode of the Mike Wennmacher Show we feature a 3-part interview with Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com. Erik talks the Oscars moving to YouTube in 2029, the tragic death of Robe Reiner and what to see in theaters this holiday season. Mike also takes a look ahead to early January for what is going on locally

Glenwood Titans Head Football Coach David Hay sits down with Mike Wennmacher to discuss his career, this past season and what went into his decision to call it a career. Want to thank Coach Hay for always being so gracious with his time and for all he did for our coverage of Glenwood Football. 

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we cover everything from the new Spielberg movie trailer to the horrific passing of Rob Reiner to all the movies coming out Dec 19th and on Christmas as well. 

In this episode of the Mike Wennmacher Show, Mike chats with Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com about the Golden Globe nominations and Kevin Hart stops by to discuss how Bye Bye Birdie has been going. 

Kevin Hart stops by to let us know how Bye Bye Birdie has been going and discusses other shows happening in the Springfield area

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we talk Golden Globe nominations, the Supergirl trailer, the Streetfighter teaser and what's new in theaters this weekend. 

In this episode Mike talks with Managing Editor of Fandango.com Erik Davis, Kevin Hart Director of Bye Bye Birdie at the Hoogland Center for the Arts and we talk Christmas movies

Erik Davis Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we talk the start of awards season, the success of Zootopia 2 and Wicked for Good and look ahead to this week's releases. 

Mike Wennmacher, Tim Schweizer, and Derek Parris break down all the matchups for Showcase Saturday at the BOS Center

In this episode of the Mike Wennmacher Show we chat with Erik Davis Managing Editor of Fandango.com, former Hardball host Chris Matthews about his new book about Bobby Kennedy and we take a look at what is going on in the Local Arts and Entertainment community

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week he talks the live action Moana teaser, the new Knives Out trailer, what to expect from the final season of Stranger Things as well as how good are Wicked:For Good and Zootopia 2. 

Actor/Producer Freddy Rodriguez stops by to discuss his new film "Blue Eyed Girl" Freddy also talks his experience shooting Grindhouse: Planet Terror, where his character in Can't Hardly Wait would be today and the Deep Dish vs Tavern Style pizza debate

Actress Lizzy Caplan stops by to discuss her role in "Now You See Me Now You Don't", why she wanted to keep her appearance in the film secret, the lack of pure popcorn movies, where Ethan and Diana from The Night Before would be now 10 years later, and the term adult orphan. 

In this episode of the Mike Wennmacher show Mike talks with Erik Davis Managing Editor of Fandango.com, flashes back to an interview with George "The Iceman" Gervin and takes a look at the local arts and theater community

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we talk Star Wars Starfighter, a Jimmy Olsen spin-off series, Super Mario Galaxy's trailer, the teaser for Toy Story 5 as well as all the films in theater this weekend. 

In this episode of the Mike Wennmacher Show Mike chats with Erik Davis Managing Editor of Fandango.com, talks local arts and theater with Kevin Hart, and shares some thoughts on the High School Football playoffs. 

Glenwood Titans Head Football Coach David Hay chats with Mike Wennmacher about the Titans week 1 playoff win over Joliet Catholic and looks ahead to the week 2 matchup against East. St. Louis. Catch all the Titans action on WMAY

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we discuss the Michael Jackson Biopic trailer for Michael, news of a Gremlins 3, Mummy 4 and a standalone Miss Piggy movie. Erik also discusses this weekend's releases including Christy and Predator Badlands. 

This Episode of the Mike Wennmacher show Mike has his weekly chat with Erik Davis Managing Editor of Fandango.com and we revisit conversations with Malcolm McDowell and Clint Howward

Erik Davis Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we talk Stranger Things final season, Scream 7 trailer, Sinners returning to theaters and is Bugonia an Oscar contender

In this episode of the Mike Wennmacher Show Mike chats with Erik Davis Managing Editor of Fandango.com, Actress PJ Soles and former NBA player Rashad McCants

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we discuss Sinners coming back into theaters for Halloween, the intensity of House of Dynamite on NetFlix and how good is Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere". 

Legendary Actress PJ Soles stops by to chat with Mike Wennmacher about her experience filming the original Halloween, how they had to provide their own wardrobe, how involved the Ramones were on the Rock n Roll High School set and how Bill Murray almost burned here on the stove top in Stripes

Former NBA star Rashad McCants stops by to preview the NBA season. Rashad doesn't believe this is LeBron's last season, that Giannis will not end the season as a Milwaukee Buck, and gives Chicago Bulls fans some actual hope. 

In this episode of the Mike Wennmacher show Mike has his weekly conversation with Erik Davis Managing Editor of Fandango.com. Mike and Erik discuss the Peacemaker Season 2 finale and how does Black Phone 2 hold up to the original. Mike also flashes back to a couple of interviews with horror legends Michael Berryman and James Jude Courtney. 

Glenwood Titans Head Football Coach David Hay talks with Mike Wennmacher about the Titans week 7 win over Lincoln and looks ahead to their week 8 matchup with SHG. Catch all the Titans action on WMAY

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week Erik talks the Peacemaker Season 2 finale, the Wonder Man trailer, Sam Raimi's return to horror, how funny is Good Fortune and does Black Phone 2 do a good job of bringing the Grabber back to life. 

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com joins Mike for his weekly chat. This week we talk the records Wicked:For Good is already breaking, a PG-13 Predator movie, does Tron Ares deliver and can Channing Tatum get into the awards conversation with Roofman

On this episode of the Mike Wennmacher Show Mike has his weekly chat with Erik Davis Managing Editor of Fandango. Also as we are in the midst of spooky season Mike revisits two interviews he had with horror Icons, actor Bill Moseley and actor Kane Hodder

Glenwood Titans Head Coach David Hay chats with Mike Wennmacher about the Titans week 6 victory against Normal U-High and looks ahead to the Titans week 7 matchup against Lincoln which marks the Titans first time in Lincoln in 10 years. Catch all the Titans action on WMAY

In this episode of the Mike Wennmacher show Mike has his weekly conversation with Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com. Erik talks the AI actress controversy, the announcement of a new Simpsons movie and this week's choices at the theaters. Also in honor of the MLB postseason Mike revisits interviews with Johnny Bench and Sportswriter Howard Bryant. 

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week Erik discusses the Simpsons announcing a new movie in 2027, the Tilly Norwood AI Actress controversy, how good is Dwayne Johnson in the Smashing Machine and Taylor Swift is back on the big screen. 

Glenwood Titans Head Football Coach David Hay chats with Mike Wennmacher about the Titans week 5 win over Decatur MacArthur and looks ahead to this week's matchup with U-HIgh. Catch all the Titans action on WMAY

In this episode of the Mike Wennmacher Show Mike chats with Managing Editor of Fandango.com. Mike and Erik discuss all the new trailers that dropped this week including The Mandalorian and Grogu, also they talk about the big plot twist in episode 6 of season 2 of Peacemaker and how good is One Battle After Another. Kevin Hart also joins Mike to talk Local Arts and the upcoming Bye Bye Birdie auditions

Kevin Hart joins Mike Wennmacher to talk local arts including info on Bye Bye Birdie auditions. 

Erik Davis Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we talk a variety of trailers that dropped this week including the Mandalorian and Grogu trailer, a Weapons prequel, Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 6 and how good is One Battle After Another