iCritic LIVE
by Kevin T. Rodriguez
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The official podcast for iCritic.net! Here, your host Kevin T. Rodriguez discusses movies, pop culture, and life in-between!
Episodes
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- Ward Kimball, Best Animated Feature, and Animation Journalism with Amid Amidi · 1 h 20 min · Season 5 Episode 16Send us Fan Mail In this episode of iCritic LIVE, we are joined by renowned animation journalist, critic, historian, and publisher Amid Amidi for an in-depth conversation…
- Delving Into the ENTIRE Paramount Settlement (Part 2)! · 19 min · Season 5 Episode 15Send us Fan Mail Part 2 picks up exactly where the first deep dive left off — moving beyond the headline‑level breakdown of the Paramount settlement and into the structural…
- Delving Into the ENTIRE Paramount Settlement (And What It Means)! · 51 min · Season 5 Episode 14Send us Fan Mail In this episode of iCritic LIVE, Kevin breaks down the full scope of the Paramount settlement — what triggered it, what was actually agreed upon, and how the…
- From Right Stuf to Paywalls: Crunchyroll Isolates Anime Retail (with Justin Sevakis) · 1 h 2 min · Season 5 Episode 13Send us Fan Mail Anime retail has undergone one of its biggest shake‑ups in decades — and tonight, we’re breaking it all down. In this episode of iCritic LIVE, Kevin sits down…
- Former Square Enix President Calls PS5 Physical Media Fans 'Narcissists' · 22 min · Season 5 Episode 12Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we unpack the controversy surrounding a bold statement from Square Enix’s former president, who recently labeled PlayStation 5 physical media…
- The Practical (Boring) Reason "Avatar: Aang The Last Airbender" Was Dumped onto Paramount+ · 14 min · Season 5 Episode 11Send us Fan Mail Why did Avatar: Aang The Last Airbender—a high‑profile expansion of one of Nickelodeon’s most valuable franchises—quietly bypass theaters and broadcast in favor…
- Why PlayStation Users Should Worry About What's Happening at Crunchyroll · 27 min · Season 5 Episode 10Send us Fan Mail Sony’s anime empire might be facing a crossroads — and PlayStation fans could be next in line to feel the impact. In this episode of iCritic LIVE, Kevin T…
- Sony Kills Physical Games (And GTAVI is to Blame) · 26 min · Season 5 Episode 9Send us Fan Mail Sony’s latest business decisions have sent shockwaves through collectors and gamers alike — but is Grand Theft Auto VI the real culprit behind the death of…
- Netflix Creates Biggest Talent PR Disaster for Themselves · 33 min · Season 5 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail This week, The New York Times dropped a bombshell story about Netflix’s new film chief, Dan Lin, and the internal chaos surrounding his leadership. What was…
- The Shocking Twist in the Fight to Save LA's Cinerama Dome · 47 min · Season 5 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail For years, film lovers have been waiting for the lights to come back on at the legendary Cinerama Dome. Closed since the start of the pandemic, the Dome has…
- Mario Fans vs. Film Critics (Myself Included) · 27 min · Season 5 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has become the latest battleground in the never‑ending war between film critics and passionate fandoms. Critics—myself included—have…
- Does Netflix Still Have Theatrical Ambitions? · 15 min · Season 5 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Netflix once treated theaters like an afterthought—but in 2026, the story is more complicated. In this episode of iCritic LIVE, Kevin breaks down the streamer’s…
- If We Picked the Oscar Winners 2025 (with Rachel's Reviews) · 51 min · Season 5 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail 🎬 What this livestream is all about I’m teaming up with Rachel’s Reviews for a full, category‑by‑category breakdown of the 2025 Academy Awards—but with a twist…
- Why Pixar Couldn’t Make Hopper in 2D (Even If they Wanted to) · 22 min · Season 5 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail This episode digs into the uncomfortable truth behind Pixar’s newest film: Hopper was never a candidate for hand‑drawn animation—not because the story demanded…
- 🎙️ Why the Academy was NEVER Going to Nominate Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle for an Oscar · 17 min · Season 5 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail As Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle opened to massive box office and critical fan reaction, fans wondered whether this could break into the Oscars. But the reality…
- Happy New Year - Time for a Channel Update (Also: New Website) · 38 min · Season 5 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail We’re kicking off the new year with a special live episode! 🎉 Join us as we look back on last year’s highlights, talk about what’s next for the podcast, and…
- Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery (Are Theaters Screwed?) · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 37Send us Fan Mail In this explosive episode of iCritic LIVE, we tackle the shocking news: Netflix is set to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. What does this mean for Hollywood…
- Discussing the Donald Trump Documentary Christians Don't Want You to See · 1 h 22 min · Season 4 Episode 36Send us Fan Mail Dive into the controversial new documentary God & Country in this episode of Discussing the Donald Trump Documentary Christians Don’t Want You to See. With guest…
- Toxic by Design: Why "Alchemised" Was Doomed to Divide · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 35Send us Fan Mail Draco. Hermione. Abuse as romance. Alchemised didn’t just spark controversy — it invited it. On this episode of iCritic LIVE, we unpack how a toxic ship became a…
- Why I'm (Cautiously) Excited About the Future of Xbox 🎮 · 20 min · Season 4 Episode 34Send us Fan Mail Xbox is making moves—but are they the right ones? In this episode of iCritic LIVE, Kevin breaks down the latest shifts in Microsoft’s gaming strategy, from…
