**‘The Smashing Machine’ lands as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s unexpected Oscar contender, with hosts Sean and Amanda (and guest Van Lathan) gushing over Johnson’s powerhouse turn while lamenting Emily Blunt’s surprisingly thin character. They break down their mixed feelings, tee up new Best Picture power rankings post-festival season, and then welcome director Benny Safdie to spill the behind-the-scenes tea on casting, filming intimate fight scenes, and why the Rock was the perfect Mark Kerr.
This episode’s a rollercoaster of praise, critique, and insider anecdotes—finished off with LinkedIn ad reads, timestamped segments, and a plug for The Ringer-Verse and Bill Simmons YouTube channels.**
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