Theatre Rats REDUX Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/theatre-rats-redux Host Kris Caalim talks the ins and outs and ups and downs of various movies with a wide ranging cast of guests. © 2026 The State Hornet 9730f2df-a29c-54b2-a498-17c458c0eda9 yes en Mon, 18 May 2026 12:06:40 -0700 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:07:11 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/tWJdo3N3Q6CjL-r1muQIZxwxacTgn0G4soCA3WO846w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hOThl/MmUyMDBkODU5ZTUz/MmM3NmU1YWQ1ZGJk/YzcwMC5wbmc.jpg Theatre Rats REDUX episodic The State Hornet Host Kris Caalim talks the ins and outs and ups and downs of various movies with a wide ranging cast of guests. Host Kris Caalim talks the ins and outs and ups and downs of various movies with a wide ranging cast of guests.. The State Hornet No No Theatre Rats REDUX: Fishy adventures with “Ponyo” 7 7 Theatre Rats REDUX: Fishy adventures with “Ponyo” full 98fa0baf-4ba7-474f-8613-d9eadcd306b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29abcfa1 In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, host Kristopher Caalim invites Delaney Joyce, Chris D. Johnson and Jeremy Brown to discuss the 2008 anime film, “Ponyo.”


The four revisit the film to determine what about this Studio Ghibli film stands out from its other animated peers, and why such a simple story is still important to tell.

]]> In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, host Kristopher Caalim invites Delaney Joyce, Chris D. Johnson and Jeremy Brown to discuss the 2008 anime film, “Ponyo.”


The four revisit the film to determine what about this Studio Ghibli film stands out from its other animated peers, and why such a simple story is still important to tell.

]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 12:06:38 -0700 The State Hornet The State Hornet 1648 In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, host Kristopher Caalim invites Delaney Joyce, Chris D. Johnson and Jeremy Brown to discuss the 2008 anime film, “Ponyo.”


The four revisit the film to determine what about this Studio Ghibli film stands out from its other animated peers, and why such a simple story is still important to tell.

]]> No Theatre Rats REDUX: Getting lost in the world of ‘Avatar’ 6 6 Theatre Rats REDUX: Getting lost in the world of ‘Avatar’ full a7c61839-5de8-41de-b8a9-ffabe141a78f https://share.transistor.fm/s/73d31500 In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, host Kristopher Caalim invites AJ Tinkess and Nykeriyah Brown to discuss the 2009 science fiction movie, “Avatar.”


They revisit the film to determine what about its epic scale made it such a groundbreaking blockbuster and how it stands in James Cameron’s filmography.

]]> In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, host Kristopher Caalim invites AJ Tinkess and Nykeriyah Brown to discuss the 2009 science fiction movie, “Avatar.”


They revisit the film to determine what about its epic scale made it such a groundbreaking blockbuster and how it stands in James Cameron’s filmography.

]]> Fri, 08 May 2026 18:45:49 -0700 The State Hornet The State Hornet 1183 In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, host Kristopher Caalim invites AJ Tinkess and Nykeriyah Brown to discuss the 2009 science fiction movie, “Avatar.”


They revisit the film to determine what about its epic scale made it such a groundbreaking blockbuster and how it stands in James Cameron’s filmography.

]]> No Theatre Rats REDUX: Having the time of our lives with ‘Mamma Mia!’ 5 5 Theatre Rats REDUX: Having the time of our lives with ‘Mamma Mia!’ full cf684942-b775-4bc9-8d47-36a1afe16809 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f50db22 In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, Kristopher Caalim invites Amaya Baker, Katy Day and Shawn Chand to discuss the 2008 musical film “Mamma Mia!” in celebration of Women’s History Month.


The four revisit the film to determine what about its charming nature makes it a classic, heartwarming story about motherhood, girlhood and so much more.

]]> In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, Kristopher Caalim invites Amaya Baker, Katy Day and Shawn Chand to discuss the 2008 musical film “Mamma Mia!” in celebration of Women’s History Month.


The four revisit the film to determine what about its charming nature makes it a classic, heartwarming story about motherhood, girlhood and so much more.

]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:18:53 -0700 The State Hornet The State Hornet 1490 In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, Kristopher Caalim invites Amaya Baker, Katy Day and Shawn Chand to discuss the 2008 musical film “Mamma Mia!” in celebration of Women’s History Month.


The four revisit the film to determine what about its charming nature makes it a classic, heartwarming story about motherhood, girlhood and so much more.

]]> No Theatre Rats REDUX: Reconnecting with ‘Let It Shine’ 4 4 Theatre Rats REDUX: Reconnecting with ‘Let It Shine’ full 9015ea4d-a12d-4f60-b6dc-42903dcdd489 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e33e74ef In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, Kristopher Caalim invites Nykeriyah Brown, Clifton Bullock III, and Maya Danae Taylor to talk about the 2012 Disney Channel original movie, “Let It Shine,” for Black History Month.


The four revisit the film to determine what about its charming but corny nature makes it a such a classic film for Black representation  

]]> In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, Kristopher Caalim invites Nykeriyah Brown, Clifton Bullock III, and Maya Danae Taylor to talk about the 2012 Disney Channel original movie, “Let It Shine,” for Black History Month.


The four revisit the film to determine what about its charming but corny nature makes it a such a classic film for Black representation  

]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:09:37 -0800 The State Hornet The State Hornet 1466 In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, Kristopher Caalim invites Nykeriyah Brown, Clifton Bullock III, and Maya Danae Taylor to talk about the 2012 Disney Channel original movie, “Let It Shine,” for Black History Month.


The four revisit the film to determine what about its charming but corny nature makes it a such a classic film for Black representation  

]]> No Theatre Rats REDUX: Getting cozy and nostalgic with ‘Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas!’ 3 3 Theatre Rats REDUX: Getting cozy and nostalgic with ‘Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas!’ full ebe12d89-b621-4324-8499-f5363f5a8096 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c3dafad In this festive episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, Kristopher Caalim invites Delaney Lopes, Analah Wallace and Esmeralda Garcia to talk about the 2011 Disney Channel original movie, “Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas!”

Based on the Disney Channel sitcom of the same name, the four revisit this film to find out what about its quirky nature makes it a beloved holiday movie for each guest.

]]> In this festive episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, Kristopher Caalim invites Delaney Lopes, Analah Wallace and Esmeralda Garcia to talk about the 2011 Disney Channel original movie, “Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas!”

Based on the Disney Channel sitcom of the same name, the four revisit this film to find out what about its quirky nature makes it a beloved holiday movie for each guest.

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:43:41 -0800 The State Hornet The State Hornet 1391 In this festive episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, Kristopher Caalim invites Delaney Lopes, Analah Wallace and Esmeralda Garcia to talk about the 2011 Disney Channel original movie, “Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas!”

Based on the Disney Channel sitcom of the same name, the four revisit this film to find out what about its quirky nature makes it a beloved holiday movie for each guest.

]]> No Theatre Rats REDUX: Holding space for “Wicked” 2 2 Theatre Rats REDUX: Holding space for “Wicked” full 6fe496c8-8ab1-4d85-968b-49d613f2e720 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1573cef Kristopher Caalim, alongside Jada Portillo, Daisy Martinez and Delaney Lopes hold space as they re-experience the musical phenomenon “Wicked” in preparation for the sequel coming out this month! Join them as they discuss the 2024 movie's music, themes and legacy as a musical.

]]> Kristopher Caalim, alongside Jada Portillo, Daisy Martinez and Delaney Lopes hold space as they re-experience the musical phenomenon “Wicked” in preparation for the sequel coming out this month! Join them as they discuss the 2024 movie's music, themes and legacy as a musical.

]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2025 21:51:01 -0800 The State Hornet The State Hornet 1674 Kristopher Caalim, alongside Jada Portillo, Daisy Martinez and Delaney Lopes hold space as they re-experience the musical phenomenon “Wicked” in preparation for the sequel coming out this month! Join them as they discuss the 2024 movie's music, themes and legacy as a musical.

]]> No Theatre Rats REDUX: A Walk Through Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In The Heights” 1 1 Theatre Rats REDUX: A Walk Through Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In The Heights” full 76747713-9e31-48bc-b329-fe09a246904d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff6eca59 In the return and redux of Theatre Rats, Kristopher Caalim invites Myranda Martinez, Esmeralda Garcia, and Julian Panela to talk about the 2021 film “In The Heights.”

Caalim and his three guests explore parts of the film’s themes of community and heritage, while also giving insight into whether Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first musical lives up to his current work, and if his idea of Latino culture is a good representation in film.

]]> In the return and redux of Theatre Rats, Kristopher Caalim invites Myranda Martinez, Esmeralda Garcia, and Julian Panela to talk about the 2021 film “In The Heights.”

Caalim and his three guests explore parts of the film’s themes of community and heritage, while also giving insight into whether Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first musical lives up to his current work, and if his idea of Latino culture is a good representation in film.

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:35:02 -0700 The State Hornet The State Hornet 1683 In the return and redux of Theatre Rats, Kristopher Caalim invites Myranda Martinez, Esmeralda Garcia, and Julian Panela to talk about the 2021 film “In The Heights.”

Caalim and his three guests explore parts of the film’s themes of community and heritage, while also giving insight into whether Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first musical lives up to his current work, and if his idea of Latino culture is a good representation in film.

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