Zero Stars

This week on Zero Stars, hosts Bobcat and Sean welcome comedian and actor Tom Lennon, famously known for his role as Lieutenant Jim Dangle on Reno 911! Tom shares stories from his career, including his time on The State, Reno 911!, and Hell Baby. The conversation dives into why comedy often gets the harshest reviews, memorable (and painful) critiques from his early days, and how he learned to use negative feedback as a shield against future criticism.

This week on Zero Stars, hosts Bobcat and Sean sit down with comedy legend Michael McKean for a dive into his remarkable career. While McKean’s work rarely draws criticism, the hosts managed to unearth a few elusive bad reviews to get his take. Michael opens up about the sting of his first negative review and shares why, in his experience, a middling review can feel worse than an outright bad one. He also takes us behind the scenes of Laverne & Shirley, SNL, and Better Call Saul, revealing the moments that shaped these iconic roles. Plus, Bobcat and Michael revisit the unforgettable wrap party for Radioland Murders, where things got so wild a producer ended up in a cage.

This week on Zero Stars, Bobcat and Sean sit down with Eddie Huang, the multi-talented writer, chef, comedian, and filmmaker behind Fresh Off the Boat and Boogie. Eddie opens up about his journey, from early days hustling as a young bookie to becoming a celebrated chef and writer, despite facing some tough criticism along the way. He shares stories about opening BaoHaus, inspired by his mom's cooking, navigating cultural challenges, and taking unexpected advice from Guy Fieri.

Director and comedian Bobcat Goldthwait and producer Sean McKittrick dive into the world of bad reviews, the evolving landscape of criticism, and the personal toll negative feedback can take on filmakers. They reflect on their experiences with harsh reviews for films like Donnie Darko, World's Greatest Dad, and Windy City Heat, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about Sundance premieres, critical feedback, and the struggle to stay motivated through adversity. They also discuss the challenges of navigating a rapidly evolving film industry, tackling distribution issues, and exploring why many critics seem to have lost their passion for film.

In this episode of Zero Stars, hosts Bobcat Goldthwait and Sean McKittrick sit down with the legendary horror filmmaker and actor, Eli Roth. Eli opens up about the journey of creating controversial films like Cabin Fever, Hostel, and Thanksgiving, and shares stories behind some of the harshest reviews he’s received. He reflects on the role of critics in shaping a film’s legacy, discussing how time is the only true critic that matters.

Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait and veteran producer Sean McKittrick give their guests the opportunity to dissect mostly unfair critical reviews of their work. Actors, musicians, writers, directors, artists, comedians, and even chefs have the chance to set the record straight when it comes to their most-panned productions. They get the last laugh and the final word on Zero Stars, where artists critically critique their critics. Launching October 21, 2024.