Wilhelm

Hosted by Ben Beck, Wilhelm (formerly The Spotlight) features conversations with friends, fellow podcasters as well as the occasional special guest discussing all things film and television. Each episode will feature a conversation with a guest including everything from discussing a specific franchises or series, breaking down favorite films of a particular actor, exploring tropes in movies and TV, or even settling pop culture debates. The discussions are endless and always fun!

In addition to film and TV topics, Wilhelm will also include bonus episodes made up of New Film Reviews and conversations with people in the entertainment industry such as actors and actresses, directors and writers as well as performers and stand-up comedians.

Recent

March 27, 2025

REVIEW - A Working Man (2025)

Statham Does What He Does Best, and Sometimes That’s All You Need The Working Man didn’t blow me away, nor did it stand out as anything particularly fresh or groundbreaking—but honestly, that’s not what I was expecting, an…

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March 19, 2025

REVIEW - White With Fear (2025)

A Thought-Provoking Documentary That Demands Attention I don’t typically review political films or documentaries. In fact, it’s a lane I tend to stay out of on Wilhelm because I always want my reviews to be about entertainment, storytel…

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March 12, 2025

REVIEW: Novocaine (2025)

Novocaine – A Wild, Pain-Free Ride and One of the Most Fun Movies of the Year! I had the chance to attend an advanced 4DX screening of Novocaine, and let me tell you—this one might just be one of the most fun movies I’ve seen al…

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March 11, 2025

REVIEW: The Day the Earth Blew Up - A Looney Tunes Movie (2025)

I recently had the opportunity to watch The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, thanks to Warner Bros., Ketchup Entertainment, and Allied Global Marketing, who were kind enough to send me an advanced screener. As a lifelong Looney Tunes f…

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March 4, 2025

REVIEW - Mickey 17 (2025)

I had the opportunity to catch an advanced screening of Mickey 17, and from start to finish, it’s clear that Bong Joon Ho has once again crafted something both visually stunning and thematically rich. With Mickey 17, he takes the well-worn s…

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Feb. 28, 2025

REVIEW - Last Breath (2025)

I had the opportunity to catch an advanced screening of Last Breath thanks to the latest AMC Screen Unseen event, and I have to say—I was completely hooked from start to finish. Going in, I had never seen the 2019 documentary that this film …

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Feb. 27, 2025

REVIEW - Suits: LA Series Premiere

Even though Suits: LA has already premiered, I finally had the chance to sit down and watch the first episode, and I have some thoughts. I definitely have mixed feelings—but none strong enough to make me stop watching. This show already had …

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Feb. 14, 2025

SPOTLIGHT: My Panel with Alan Tudyk (Resident Alien)

Join me for an unforgettable live panel with the incredibly talented Alan Tudyk, recorded at Fan Expo Philadelphia in 2024. From Firefly to Rogue One , Doom Patrol, Harley Quinn and Resident Alien , Alan has brought to life s...

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Jan. 17, 2025

BEST OF 2024!

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the stories that defined the year! Join host Ben Beck and his special guests Alex Krueger ( Quit Chasin’ Podcast ) and Keith “Klep” Napier ( Critix Outlet ) as they count down...

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Dec. 6, 2024

SPOTLIGHT - Taylor Morden (Getting LOST)

The new season of Wilhelm is in full swing, and I’m thrilled to bring you another incredible episode! This week, I sit down with director and producer Taylor Morden to talk about his fascinating documentary Getting LOST . Tay...

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Oct. 8, 2024

TOP FIVE: Favorite Tom Hanks Movies

The new season continues on as I welcome back my friend Alex Kruger, co-host of the Quit Chasin' Podcast, to talk one of Hollywood's greatest treasures, the one and only Tom Hanks. This episode, Alex and I discuss and breakdo...

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Sept. 23, 2024

SPOTLIGHT: My Panel with Ross Marquand (Walking Dead)

I’m excited to share with you the audio from my one-on-one panel with the incredible Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers: Endgame), recorded live at Contropolis NJ! This year’s event took place in Secaucus, NJ, the week...

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Reviews

Terrific Podcast

"Ben is great about asking questions that spur amazing responses. He brings things out of celebs that we don’t hear often. Great job!"

thesteve38 | Oct. 16, 2018

Perfect blend of professionalism and fan enthusiasm

"Ben is a seasoned podcaster and has extensive experience interviewing celebrities onstage at fan conventions and in other media venues. He has a depth of knowledge on his subjects, quick wit and sin…"

Megan | Feb. 15, 2023

Came for the top 5s stayed for the spotlights )

"Really love the Top 5 pods .. I mostly agree ..and sometimes yell at my phone “what about ….!!??” .. but the spotlight series is so good ! Especially loved Roger Clarks .. Red Dead was one of my all …"

Jonathan B | Feb. 18, 2023

An Amazing Podcast that I love to listen to

"Ben is great with all his interviews with celebrities. Plus we get more movie reviews with the podcast and the Movie Swap is genius!"

Mark Kirkman | Aug. 4, 2023