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Double Toasted is an entertainment website based in Austin, Texas. The site hosts weekly podcasts covering current events, pop culture, movie reviews and video games.[1]

Key Information

History

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After the closure of Spill.com in 2013, Korey Coleman was encouraged by friends and fans to create a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new home for his content. Coleman and co-host Martin Thomas's friend and fellow Austin resident Brian Brushwood played an important role in the site's creation. Shortly after Spill's closure, he approached them and urged them not to abandon the audience they had built through the website and assisted them with launching the Kickstarter campaign for Double Toasted.[2]

The original goal was set at $30,000. During the campaign, Coleman and Martin Thomas continued to podcast and update fans on the growing total. On the last night, they held a 24-hour live stream with guests and fans stopping by for support. At the end of the stream, the final amount given was $133,860. As a result, doubletoasted.com was created, and launched, on July 2, 2014.[3]

On October 17, 2019, in a video posted on the site's YouTube page, it was announced that Double Toasted would move to Twitch in November, in a deal that would have the site's main shows move to the platform, with the exception of other content, that would continue to be on the site.

Podcasts and segments

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Unlike Spill.com, Double Toasted features both audio and video for every show. Since the site's launch in July 2014, there have been several podcasts started - each with a different cast.

The Sunday Service

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Korey Coleman and Martin Thomas sit down for some free-form conversation, the weekend box office, a recap of the week's highlighted stories, and take emails and calls from the audience.

The show occasionally features interviews and appearances from members of the community, a.k.a. 'Toasties'.

Notable guests include:

What Up, Son!

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Korey Coleman, Oz Greene Jr., who skypes from New York (although he does appear in person a couple of times whenever he is in town), and Korey's wife, Miss Mia, host this segment. The three talk about the "Free Form Foolishness" in the world and diverge into a variety of topics mixed with casual conversation. The show was initially an audio-only show, but has since moved to video.

Notable guest:

The Weekly Roast and Toast

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Korey Coleman, Martin Thomas and (sometimes) Billy Brooks roast critically panned movies which are chosen every week by viewers based on a poll. Additionally, they will sometimes look at the latest trailers released and discuss other stories.

Notable guest:

The Movie Review Extravaganza

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Korey Coleman and Martin Thomas share their opinions on the latest releases. Occasionally they will bring a guest to help review the film. The show's introductory song is "Revolution World Crazy" by Panacea.[11] The show initially had a game segment when it first started called 'Martin gets a gold star!' where people had a chance to win a prize. They faded this portion out.

Rating system:

After giving their thoughts on the movie, each critic gives a rating based on how much of your time and money are worth spending on it. Each rating can have a high/low variation. Note that there have been many times where a movie will get vastly different reviews based on the reviewer. The ratings are the same ones carried over from Spill.com. From highest to lowest, they are:

BETTER THAN SEX! A rating withheld by the crew, this film is excellent, and often pushes the boundaries of cinema as an art form (although not always).
Full Price A very enjoyable film which is worth paying full price for in the cinema.
Matinee Worth seeing in the cinema, but not worth paying full price for, or at least during the initial theatrical run. There have been occasions when a movie received this score but the crew still thinks it can be enjoyed at a full-price, just don't go in expecting anything too amazing.
Rental Can be enjoyed, but still has a variety of flaws. This is worth waiting paying very little to see after the theatrical release. Rental is usually reserved for a movie that is ok but nothing special.
Some Ol' Bullshit! The crew recommend against paying any money to see this film, and has very little that redeems it, although there have been numerous times where a movie got a "Some Ol' Bullshit" rating but the crew admits that they had fun watching the movie because it is so silly and stupid.
FUCK YOU! The crew actively recommends against seeing this film at all. This rating is typically given when a critic is generally angered or offended by a film's content (usually when they feel it has personally insulted their intelligence), and indicates that it has absolutely no redeeming qualities.

Once the review has been posted on the site, members of the community can give a one to five star rating, depending on what they thought of the film.

DT Interviews

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Korey also hosts interview segments separate from the other shows.

Former shows

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The Casual Call-In Show

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Korey Coleman, Danielle Dallaire and Ray Villarreal answered fan questions through phone calls, Skype and emails. The show was initially released every Monday, but ceased in February 2017 due to low viewership.

The Spoiler Show

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William Valle discussed movies in depth. Korey Coleman was featured as a guest, but after one episode, which was heavily criticized, the show was immediately terminated.

The Double Dribble

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Ray Villareal and co-host Chase Arthur discussed sports and other extracurricular activities in a free-form discussion. The show was canceled in June 2017 when Chase left the site and Ray chose not to continue it. Special guest includes:

The High Score / 8-Bit Crumbs

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A video game themed news and discussion show with playthroughs. It was hosted by Korey Goodwin and Patrick Girts. Girts was later replaced by T.J. Manatsa. The show was released every Saturday and had its last show on May 26, 2018. It was replaced with a new show hosted by Korey Coleman and Chris Herman. This too also was retired with Korey opting to give brief gaming news on the other shows.

Toast to Toast

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William Valle hosted a short form talk show where he focused on a specific topic related to politics, social issues, or popular culture. He also features a special guest, usually someone from the crew, every episode. The show was released every other Friday. It was canceled because Valle felt the show was repetitive to the already existing shows. Valle would later bring Toast to Toast's format to a new show called Night Class on his own website Camel Moon.

Sammy Ain't Seen Sh*t

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A spin-off segment from the Weekly Roast and Toast. This segment focuses on film school graduate Sammy González, who along with Chris Herman (formally Ian Butcher), take a look at important or classic films that they had not seen until recently. The show was released every Thursday. It ended after Sammy left the show to pursue personal projects.

What's in the Box

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DJ Milez and Comic book writer, Christian Torres talk about television shows and dive into TV and other related news. The show abruptly came to an end on August 8, 2019.

The Daily Double Talk

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Korey Coleman and Christian Torres talk about news in entertainment. Originally an audio only podcast with Korey and Tommy.

Cast

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Hosts Description
Korey Coleman Owner and creator of Doubletoasted.com, film critic, actor, voice actor, and animator. Also known as Captain Matinee due to giving majority of movies different variations of a Matinee (low matinee, high matinee) and for being very passionate. He has a strong distaste for "black foolishness" and boasts an exuberant and dramatic personality. A running gag involves his bizarre childhood, his head shape, his strange ability to make very peculiar friends, and how his dead father would react to him today. Korey has an alter-ego dubbed Korey-Bot, a robot puppet who is more rude and impolite than him. Korey actually has work history with Hollywood, first being an animator on the movie Space Jam. He also played a navy marine in the movie Courage Under Fire.
Martin Thomas Co-Host on The Sunday Service, The Weekly Roast and Toast and The Movie Review Extravaganza. Animator. Film Critic. Also known as Cat Daddy Thomas. Being older than Korey, he has a more intuitive look into things. He is sometimes harsher on films than Korey which leads to disagreements between the two. He is constantly the butt of jokes with his unusual stories (such as when he killed a turtle), his tastes and loves to make bad puns. He is a major comic book fan and is knowledgeable with superheroes. He has children and his daughters had appeared on the show on a couple occasions. His daughter received credit for the film "Shelby Oaks."
Oswald "Oz" Greene Jr. Co-host on What Up Son. He interacts with the crew on a webcam from New York City. He is jovial and friendly and loves blasting "black foolishness" with Korey.
Billy Brooks Co-host on The Weekly Roast and Toast. His brother is actor Mehcad Brooks and his father is former American football wide receiver Billy Brooks. He has a wild and eccentric personality and is famous for his laugh dubbed "The Billy Cackle". A running gag would involve Korey attempting to have Billy give into his notorious laugh by showing him an unintentionally humorous moment in a bad film. He is sometimes more observant than Korey.
Julian Green Occasional co-host on The Movie Review Extravaganza. He is one of the younger members on the site and is there to add more variety to the review. He displays a lack of knowledge of concurrent culture, such as not knowing who Chip and Dale are and being utterly confused by the concept of Gorillaz. Korey and Martin usually make fun of him for his lackluster stories and for constantly being taken off guard by minor things, such being called from an airplane. He also frequently talks about his money troubles.
Julien Hemmendinger Co-host of The Sunday Service and occasional co-host on The Movie Review Extravaganza and other shows. He is an actor, comedian, and Twitch streamer. He’s known for sometimes unpopular opinions and knowledge of filmmaking.
Adam Farciert Co-host of What Up Son, Korey’s roommate and occasionally appearing on other shows. Referred to by Korey and Oz as “The Cumbia King."
Tony "Sidekick 3000" Guerrero Co-host only appears very rarely and only during special holidays (mostly Halloween shows) and event shows. He is usually depicted as a flying robotic toaster, typically opposite Korey. He was originally known as Co-Host 3000 on Spill.com. He has appeared without the robot animation once on the Resident Evil 2 playthrough episode. He is also an actor and as appeared in Alita: Battle Angel as an angry Mexican henchman, and in the indie film Woods Porn. His favorite bands are Cannibal Corpse and Faith No More. Tony and Korey are both huge fans of the Resident Evil video games. Despite being on here, Co-Host hasn't been on the show since 2019, with the last videos being a Resident Evil 2 Remake playthrough, and a review of Tales from the Hood 2.

Former co-hosts include:

  • Tommy McGrew – The first regular co-host to be added to the show after the closing of Spill.com. McGrew has not appeared on the site since 2016 when he was involved in a fatal hit and run accident, killing a pedestrian. Despite being a "hit and run," Tommy did eventually return to the scene later in a different car to avoid suspicion where another bystander finally called 911 and he denied any involvement when police arrived. Besides the initial update to Tommy's situation in mid 2016, Korey Coleman, and the rest of the Double Toasted crew have refrained from mentioning his name on the site, similar to the WWE with Chris Benoit. Korey has stated only once, after getting many emails about Tommy's return to the site, that the chances of McGrew returning to the site is highly unlikely.[31] However, Tommy made a surprise appearance on a February 2019 show where he revealed that he did not get any jail time, but is on probation for ten years and had to seek therapy to help cope with the fact that he killed someone. This statement is false, however, as he did serve 6 months in jail for his crime. He says that after 10 years of good behavior, he will be given a clean slate. He has expressed interest in returning,[32] but Korey confirmed that it would be impossible for things to go back to the way it was.[33]
  • Christopher "Juicy" Herman - Former co-host on The Sunday Service and 8-Bit Crumbs. He's known for his amicable personality on and off camera. He tends to have very staunch opinions on film and television that sometimes clash with the rest of the crew. A running gag involves his lack of knowledge regarding music. He runs a side account on OnlyFans where he will read fanfiction relating to Sonic the Hedgehog while dressed as the titular character. In August 2023, he left the website to focus on his own online content. Korey has since indicated that he and Herman were no longer on good speaking terms, due to his constant outbursts and short temper.
  • Merve "Mia" Coleman - Former co-host on What Up Son and occasional co-host on various shows. She is from Turkey and she is also the ex-wife of Korey Coleman. While not as seasoned due to her upbringing, she can make a conversation interesting and occasionally brings very intuitive insight. Upon divorcing Korey, she left the site.
  • Patrick Girts – Former co-host on the High Score, The Movie Review Extravaganza and The Weekly Roast and Toast. Girts chose to leave due to the stresses of working on three shows late at night and wanting to focus on a career in marketing. He still makes occasional appearances and is the usually the subject of Korey's numerous diatribes.
  • Danielle Dallaire – Former co-host on What Up Son and occasionally co-hosted on various shows. She left to pursue other opportunities. Though Danielle had initially claimed that it would only be for a year, Korey Coleman has openly doubted it with Danielle confirming that it was a long term job. Her final show was on May 14, 2018.[34] In mid-2021, Danielle returned, seemingly as a regular and began to appear more often. On November 9, 2021, Korey announced that he banned her from the show due to her behavior. However, on May 21, 2023, Danielle made an unexpected guest appearance.
  • Korey Goodwin – Former host of The High Score and co-host on The Weekly Roast and Toast and The Movie Review Extravaganza. He can speak Mandarin. His final show was on June 13, 2018. He left to go focus on his own personal career.[35] He still makes occasional appearances.
  • Sam "Sammy" González – Former editor and regulator of the fan pages. Host on Sammy Ain't Seen Sh*t. Occasional co-host on various shows. He left to pursue other interests. His final show was on April 28, 2019.[33] He still makes occasional appearances.
  • Ian Butcher – Former co-host on Sammy Ain't Seen Sh*t and Toast to Toast.
  • Taylor "Kung-Fu T.J." Manatsa – Former co-host on The High Score. He still makes occasional appearances.
  • Chase Arthur – Former co-host of the Double Dribble.
  • Ray Villareal – Also known as rapper "Tone Royal", former co-host of the Double Dribble. He still makes occasional appearances.
  • William Valle – Former editor and contributor for the site. Occasional co-host on various shows. He talked about controversial topics. He still makes occasional appearances.
  • Shea Young – The first female cast member added to the site. Shea left in February 2016 to pursue other opportunities, and because of negative fan reaction to her. She is the only former member who have not made an appearance after leaving the site. Her current location is unknown.[36]
  • Robert "DJ Milez" Araya – Former co-host on What's in the Box.
  • Christian Torres - Former Co-host on The Daily Double Talk, former co-host on What's in the Box. Author of comic, Here We Are Lost.
  • Carlos Nieves - Former fill in co-host on What Up Son and occasional guest on various shows. He is from Puerto Rico and worked on the site helping run the servers to keep it up. He is known for his thick accent and propensity to ramble about subjects, most of which he ends up getting wrong or confusing for something else. Korey has a tendency to pick on him for many of his passionate outbursts.

Awards and recognition

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The site has been nominated for several awards, and won The Austin Chronicle Best of Austin 2015: Best Podcast.[37]

References

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Double Toasted

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Double Toasted is an independent entertainment media company founded by in , specializing in , video content, and live discussions on movie reviews, pop culture, and current events, characterized by crass humor, detailed analysis, and community-driven production. Emerging from the 2013 shutdown of Coleman's prior platform, , Double Toasted launched via a successful campaign that met its $30,000 funding goal within a month, enabling the transition from informal bedroom recordings featuring Coleman and longtime friend Martin Thomas to a dedicated studio operation with expanded daily shows. Core hosts include Coleman as creator and lead, Thomas as co-host and animator providing pun-laden commentary, and Oz Green as a regular contributor, with the platform maintaining a rotating cast for segments like The Weekly Roast and Toast and The Movie Review Extravaganza. The site's growth reflects fan support, evolving into multi-platform presence across , Twitch, and services with high listener ratings, including 4.8 out of 5 on from over 800 reviews, while emphasizing unfiltered takes on Hollywood trends and global absurdities without reliance on traditional media gatekeepers. Defining its niche, Double Toasted prioritizes empirical over consensus narratives, often highlighting causal disconnects in entertainment industry decisions, such as overhyped releases or cultural misfires, fostering a loyal audience through live events in cities like and . No major external controversies have impeded its operations, though internal cast changes and occasional community debates over content style underscore its grassroots, evolving dynamic.

Origins and History

Founding and Transition from The Spill

The closure of The Spill website on December 20, 2013, by its corporate owner Hollywood.com—following a 2009 acquisition—effectively ended Korey Coleman's long-running platform for irreverent film reviews, video game commentary, and pop culture discussions. Coleman, who had contributed to the site since its evolution from Austin cable-access programming around 2006, described the shutdown pragmatically as a business decision after eight years of operation, expressing no personal animosity despite the abrupt termination. The event prompted an immediate fan backlash, with audiences demonstrating attachment through vocal demands for continuation of Coleman's unfiltered style, which had built a dedicated following unwilling to abandon the content amid the site's dissolution. This community pressure, coupled with encouragement from collaborators including Martin Thomas—a co-host with over two decades of association—and Brian Brushwood, directly catalyzed the founding of Double Toasted as an independent successor. In early , Coleman initiated a campaign titled "New Beginnings!" seeking $30,000 to establish a new site free from corporate oversight, framing it as a means to sustain the established format amid fan petitions and migration efforts to interim platforms. The drive exceeded expectations, securing $133,860 from 2,424 backers within its timeframe, which empirically validated the audience's commitment and provided capital for infrastructure, equipment, and operations. This funding surge reflected not mere loyalty but a causal rejection of the void left by The Spill, enabling Coleman to pivot from hosted content to a subscriber-supported model. Based in —Coleman's longstanding operational hub—Double Toasted commenced with modest setups in a bedroom studio, prioritizing video podcasts that extended The Spill's audio traditions into fuller visual formats centered on movie reviews and entertainment analysis. The website launched in July 2014, marking the formal transition and initial emphasis on daily, community-driven segments that preserved core elements like candid critiques while introducing direct patronage mechanisms. This phase solidified the venture's independence, driven primarily by empirical fan mobilization rather than institutional backing.

Early Development and Community Support

Following the closure of Spill.com in 2013, Korey Coleman initiated a Kickstarter campaign to establish an independent platform for his content, setting an initial funding goal of $30,000 to develop doubletoasted.com as a dedicated site for video series and podcasts. The campaign ultimately raised $133,860 from 2,424 backers, enabling the site's launch on July 2, 2014, and marking the formal inception of Double Toasted as a bootstrapped operation free from corporate oversight. Concurrently, the associated YouTube channel was created on December 14, 2013, providing an early distribution hub for reviews and discussions that emphasized unfiltered commentary on films and pop culture. Core programming elements, such as the Sunday Service , emerged as foundational staples during this period, offering weekly discussions on , trailers, and entertainment that resonated with listeners through candid, humor-driven analysis. This content appealed to a niche audience seeking alternatives to sanitized coverage, fostering via word-of-mouth and platform algorithms rather than paid promotion. Early expansion relied on the inherent draw of uncensored critiques, which differentiated Double Toasted from conventional outlets and cultivated a dedicated following dissatisfied with perceived industry conformity. Without venture capital or institutional backing, operations were sustained through direct contributions, transitioning from momentum to ongoing support that rewarded fan loyalty with exclusive access. This model underscored a reliance on viewer-driven viability, with steady accrual attributed to consistent output and authentic engagement, as evidenced by accelerating YouTube metrics in the site's formative years. The Toasty , as self-described by the team, played a pivotal role in overcoming initial infrastructural hurdles, validating the platform's viability through voluntary patronage rather than external validation.

Expansion and Operational Milestones

In , Double Toasted achieved a key operational milestone through a campaign titled "New Beginnings! - Korey Coleman's new website project," which raised $133,860 from 2,424 backers, surpassing the $30,000 goal and enabling the site's full development and launch. This funding supported the shift from ad-hoc production—initially conducted in a setup—to more scalable operations, including initial studio infrastructure and content expansion. The mid-2010s saw the introduction of multiple podcast segments, such as "What Up Son?!," which focused on pop culture news and audience interactions, alongside dedicated interview formats that broadened the platform's scope beyond core movie reviews. A YouTube channel for interviews launched during this period, featuring discussions with entertainment professionals and contributing to heightened visibility. Animated content segments were integrated, utilizing animation techniques to illustrate review points and enhance engagement, aligning with audience demands for dynamic visuals in pop culture analysis. Operational enhancements included incorporating live discussion elements into shows, which correlated with strong listener retention and ratings of 4.8 out of 5 on based on hundreds of reviews. These adaptations, driven by community feedback on prior formats, facilitated daily programming and team growth, peaking YouTube engagement through viral review clips that amplified reach without relying on traditional media partnerships. Facing the rise of streaming platforms in the mid-2010s, Double Toasted diversified distribution to and to reach wider audiences, while upholding independence via direct fan contributions rather than or ad-network dependencies. This causal linkage to scalability preserved editorial autonomy, as evidenced by sustained growth in episode output and platform metrics tied to organic listener expansion.

Recent Developments (2018–2025)

In the years following its operational milestones, Double Toasted maintained consistent content production, with weekly podcasts such as The Movie Review Extravaganza and What Up, Son? continuing to air regularly through 2025, often featuring host alongside recurring contributors like Martin Thomas and Oz Green. Uploads to platforms including and persisted, covering film critiques, pop culture commentary, and event discussions, with episodes dated as recently as October 20, 2025. To adapt to evolving digital trends and heightened competition in podcasting, the team introduced short-form content via the Double Toasted Bites YouTube channel, focusing on concise reactions to viral topics, trailers, and quick reviews to engage audiences seeking bite-sized entertainment. Examples include rapid analyses of trending films and cultural moments, such as the February 11, 2025, Bites segment deeming Love Hurts among the year's weakest releases based on its trailer promise versus execution. This format complemented longer-form episodes, allowing for broader reach amid platform algorithms favoring shorter videos. By 2025, operations remained centered on Korey Coleman's leadership, with episodes emphasizing pop culture dissections like the October 26 review of and earlier critiques of major releases including (July 9) and (March 20). The output reflected steady audience engagement through verified uploads, without reported interruptions, underscoring resilience in a saturated media landscape.

Programming and Content

Current Podcasts and Segments

Double Toasted maintains a regular schedule of live and podcast segments centered on pop culture, , and entertainment commentary, broadcast primarily through their website, , and podcast platforms like and . These programs emphasize unscripted, conversational banter among hosts, contrasting with more scripted mainstream reviews by prioritizing spontaneous rants and audience-driven topics. As of October 2025, the core weekly lineup includes five main segments, with additional occasional interviews. The Sunday Service airs weekly on Sundays at 5:00 PM CST, hosted by and Martin Thomas, functioning as a pop culture roundtable that covers news breakdowns, recent movie reviews, and winners and losers. Episodes typically run 2-3 hours and feature extended discussions on trailers, industry trends, and viewer-submitted rants, such as the September 14, 2025, episode reviewing Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. The Movie Review Extravaganza streams live Tuesdays at 9:30 PM CST, with Coleman and providing in-depth critiques of new theatrical releases and streaming films, often incorporating humorous deconstructions of blockbusters and underperformers. Focused on detailed plot analysis, technical aspects, and cultural impact, recent installments include the October 16, 2025, review session covering multiple titles like . The Weekly Roast and Toast occurs Wednesdays at 9:30 PM CST, hosted by Coleman, Thomas, and , delivering hot takes on current events, pop culture controversies, and fan-voted bad movie roasts. The format highlights comedic takedowns, such as the October 7, 2025, episode roasting , blending news reactions with irreverent commentary. What Up, Son?! broadcasts Mondays at 9:30 PM CST, featuring Coleman and Oz Green dissecting "foolish" stories from news and , emphasizing absurd real-world events and viral mishaps in a casual, rant-heavy style. Episodes, like the October 20, 2025, installment, run about 2 hours and draw from viewer suggestions for unfiltered breakdowns. DT Gameplay airs Fridays at 2:00 PM CST, where Coleman plays video games live, incorporating audience input and commentary on mechanics, story, and industry news, serving as the primary gaming segment. This interactive format replaces earlier gaming-focused shows and includes occasional co-hosts for multiplayer sessions. DT Interviews consist of ongoing guest discussions with entertainment figures, released sporadically rather than on a fixed schedule, covering career insights, projects, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Examples include the September 1, 2025, interview with director Zach Cregger discussing Weapons, Resident Evil, and filmmaking influences.

Former Shows and Segments

The Casual Call-In Show was an early interactive segment where hosts , Danielle Dallaire, and Ray Villarreal fielded fan-submitted questions via phone calls, , and email, emphasizing unscripted discussions on pop culture topics. It aired irregularly from around 2014 through early 2017, with episodes such as one on January 19, 2015, and concluded with a series finale on February 6, 2017. The format was discontinued amid a broader shift toward pre-planned content to accommodate expanding production schedules and listener expectations for consistent structure. The Spoiler Show provided in-depth post-release analyses of films, often hosted by William Valle alongside Korey Coleman, focusing on plot breakdowns and thematic elements without pre-screening restrictions. Episodes included discussions of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on March 31, 2016, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story on December 18, 2016. This segment, active primarily in 2016, ended as Double Toasted prioritized streamlined review formats over extended spoiler-heavy dives, reflecting host availability changes and content consolidation. Double Dribble, co-hosted by Ray Villarreal and Chase Arthur, explored sports intersections with pop culture, including athlete controversies and media tie-ins, with episodes airing through mid-2017 such as one on February 8, 2017, and a live edition on March 29, 2017. It ceased production following Villarreal's departure from the team, aligning with a refocus on core entertainment commentary rather than peripheral sports topics. The High Score segment, led by Patrick Girts and others, covered news, reviews, and industry trends, with broadcasts extending into 2018, including May 13, 2017, and February 3, 2018, episodes. Discontinuation occurred around mid-2018 due to format evolution toward integrated pop culture analysis, as gaming-specific content fatigued amid shifting host priorities and audience feedback favoring broader media overviews. Toast to Toast, a short-form talk series hosted by William Valle, featured guest discussions and solo rants on TV, films, and cultural events, running from 2017 to 2018 with examples like a June 16, 2017, episode and a /Mute spoiler talk. It was phased out post-2018 following Valle's reduced involvement, as the platform streamlined to fewer, higher-production segments centered on movie critiques. Sammy Ain't Seen Sh*t consisted of Picone's "naive" retro reviews of older films, often highlighting first-time viewings of classics or entries, with episodes through 2019 such as (2003) on April 25, 2019, and Tombstone on September 20, 2018. The series ended amid host transitions and a pivot to contemporary content, reducing emphasis on archival deep dives to maintain relevance in fast-paced pop culture cycles. , hosted by DJ Milez and Christian Torres, examined TV series, trailers, and comic adaptations through unboxing-style breakdowns, active in 2019 with episodes on February 2 and April 20. It discontinued after Milez's exit, as operations consolidated around established film-focused programming to avoid diluting primary strengths. Daily Double Talk delivered daily news rundowns on entertainment headlines from 2015 to 2021, with later examples including July 3, 2021, and September 19, 2021, episodes. Production halted post-2021 to streamline schedules, favoring in-depth over frequent short-form updates amid resource constraints and viewer preferences for substantive over daily recaps.

Key Personnel

Korey Coleman

is an Austin-based animator, voice actor, filmmaker, and film critic who owns and operates Double Toasted as its primary creative force. Born in , on September 8, 1975, he began his career in with a movie review show called The Reel Deal before launching the online platform The Spill, which evolved into Double Toasted. As owner, creator, and lead host, Coleman has steered the network's content from The Spill's early days through ongoing productions as of 2025, including daily movie reviews and pop culture discussions. His expertise in and informs segments like illustrated commentary and voiced critiques, with credits including work on (1996) and independent films such as 2 A.M. (2006). Coleman's influence manifests in the development of Double Toasted's roast-heavy humor, evident in shows like The Weekly Roast & Toast, where he delivers pointed, animated takedowns of films and trends. He also conducts interviews with entertainment figures, featured on the network's dedicated channel, blending critique with insider insights to shape the platform's irreverent, viewer-driven style.

Recurring Hosts and Contributors

Martin Thomas has been a co-host since the transition from in 2013, contributing quick quips, puns, and insightful commentary to episodes like The Movie Review Extravaganza and The Sunday Service, where his banter balances analytical discussions with humor. His longevity spans over 20 years from earlier platforms like Access TV, providing continuity in group dynamics and pop culture analysis. Oswald "Oz" Green Jr. co-hosts What Up Son?!, delivering storytelling and jovial interactions via webcam from , often focusing on global foolishness and personal anecdotes that enhance the show's casual, relatable tone. His role emphasizes complementary banter with the core team, fostering audience engagement through friendly, unscripted exchanges since becoming a regular in the mid-2010s. Julien Hemmendinger serves as co-host for The Sunday Service and occasional contributor to The Movie Review Extravaganza, leveraging his background as an and comedian to lead segments on entertainment news and reactions, adding dynamic energy to panel discussions. A second Julien, often referenced alongside Hemmendinger, participates in similar banter-heavy episodes, contributing to the crew's division of labor by handling contradictory viewpoints and live reactions. Both have been recurring since around 2023, with rotations allowing for specialized inputs like Twitch-style commentary. Additional contributors, such as those in gaming segments like 8 Bit Crumbs, provide niche expertise on video games and industry news, integrating with the main hosts for targeted coverage without overlapping core film reviews. This structure enables occasional guest rotations while maintaining a stable team for consistent episode flow since the early .

Editorial Approach and Style

Uncensored Commentary and Humor

Double Toasted distinguishes itself through an unfiltered commentary style that eschews conventional politeness in favor of blunt, profanity-laced critiques, enabling hosts to dismantle hyped narratives surrounding underperforming films and cultural phenomena. This approach manifests in segments like trailer reactions and bad movie roasts, where exaggerated rants and satirical jabs expose flaws overlooked by promotional spins, such as illogical plotting or forced spectacle in Hollywood productions. For instance, in their roast of (2017), the crew lambasts the film's contrived horror elements and marketing overreach, using hyperbolic humor to underscore its failure to deliver genuine scares despite initial buzz. Similarly, the (2024) review highlights narrative incoherence and visual shortcomings, rejecting the superhero genre's prevailing optimism with pointed mockery of its execution. Humor in these segments often relies on "forced" or escalating jokes—repetitive exaggerations and host banter—that serve as vehicles for unvarnished truth-telling, targeting excesses like budget misallocation or derivative storytelling in blockbusters. This irreverent edge, described as a "unique uncensored approach" to entertainment discourse, contrasts with more restrained competitors by prioritizing raw audience-driven roasts over sanitized analysis. Episodes frequently feature viral event breakdowns, such as roasting troll interactions or absurd news clips, maintaining a combative tone that amplifies critiques of industry self-indulgence. The stylistic foundation traces to Korey Coleman's dual expertise as an and longtime , fostering contrarian insights into media production pitfalls that mainstream outlets may soft-pedal due to incentives. His background equips the show to dissect politicized trends—like overt messaging in franchises—through insider-informed rants, avoiding to studio narratives. This method sustains viewer loyalty by delivering uncompromised takes, as seen in live streams where host tirades evolve organically from fan-voted content, reinforcing a commitment to candid over consensus-driven commentary.

Review Methodology and Pop Culture Analysis

Double Toasted employs a structured that commences with trailer reactions, enabling hosts to dissect promotional for early indicators of coherence, visual execution, and potential storytelling pitfalls prior to full viewing. This initial phase prioritizes observable elements such as choices and implied logic within the preview, setting the foundation for subsequent evaluations without preconceived spoilers. Subsequent deep-dive reviews, conducted post-screening, shift to comprehensive empirical of the complete work, emphasizing identification of plot holes, internal inconsistencies, and causal breakdowns in character motivations or world-building. Hosts ground critiques in verifiable on-screen events rather than subjective emotional responses or external ideological frameworks, focusing on craftsmanship flaws that undermine narrative realism. For instance, reviews routinely probe whether depicted events logically follow from established rules, avoiding unsubstantiated praise or dismissal. The scope extends beyond isolated films to integrate gaming critiques, news commentary, and guest interviews, fostering a holistic examination of pop culture interconnections. Gaming segments, such as analyses of adaptations like , evaluate mechanical fidelity alongside thematic execution, linking logic to broader media trends for contextual realism. This multifaceted approach underscores causal relationships across formats, such as how influence film pacing or news events shape cultural reception. Regarding rigor, Double Toasted prioritizes host intuition derived from extensive viewing over exhaustive external , which has drawn feedback for occasional gaps in historical or production context verification. Efforts to mitigate such criticisms include cross-referencing in-show discussions with on-site evidence, though the methodology maintains a core reliance on direct content dissection to ensure analyses remain tethered to primary material rather than secondary interpretations.

Reception and Impact

Audience Engagement and Popularity Metrics

Double Toasted garners measurable engagement through podcast ratings, YouTube metrics, and community interactions. The podcast receives a 4.8 out of 5 rating on , derived from 813 user reviews praising its conversational style on film and media. This score reflects listener appreciation for discussions, though review volume remains modest compared to top-tier shows. On , the channel sustains approximately 305,000 subscribers and exceeds 215 million cumulative views as of October 2025, with daily uploads ensuring regular content delivery. Recent 2025 videos, such as reviews of and [Snow White](/page/Snow White), attract tens of thousands of views each, signaling steady viewership tied to timely pop culture coverage rather than viral spikes. The r/doubletoasted subreddit hosts ongoing fan discourse, with weekly activity including episode feedback, promotions, and debates on content depth, underscoring a loyal yet critically vocal core audience. This engagement stems from post-Spill.com migrations, where former users transitioned to Double Toasted's independent model, gradually broadening appeal beyond niche film enthusiasts to general pop culture consumers via accessible review segments.

Positive Reception and Achievements

Double Toasted has garnered acclaim for its unfiltered humor and deconstructive analysis of films, particularly in highlighting flaws in underperforming movies through entertaining roasts and commentary. A 2016 profile praised the show's distinctive uncensored format, which enables candid discussions on trailers, reviews, and pop culture with sharp, humorous insights unbound by conventional media constraints. The platform's interview series has achieved notable success by attracting guests from independent and online entertainment sectors, including animator and critic in 2021, who discussed his Cinemassacre projects, and creator Doug Walker, reflecting peer respect within creator-driven media ecosystems. Additional interviews with figures like co-director underscore the series' appeal to industry veterans for substantive, relaxed conversations. As an independent operation originating from the era and sustained by a 2012 campaign, Double Toasted has demonstrated longevity and resilience, producing consistent content including live tours from 2021 to 2022 without reliance on corporate backing. This endurance highlights its viability as a fan-supported model prioritizing authentic over advertiser-friendly polish.

Criticisms and Controversies

Critics of Double Toasted have frequently pointed to perceived shallowness in reviews, reliance on forced humor, and insufficient research depth, with viewer complaints intensifying in recent years. A May 30, 2025, discussion highlighted frustration over the show's content feeling superficial, attributing this to host Korey Coleman's increasing dominance, which some argued overshadowed contributions from other panelists like Martin Thomas and the Juliennes, leading to diminished banter and analysis. Similar sentiments echoed in a 2022 constructive thread, where users noted Coleman's tendency to interrupt or disregard co-host input during discussions, undermining the ensemble dynamic that defined earlier iterations like The Spill. Minor controversies have arisen from on-air handling of trolls and personal disclosures. In a January 22, 2024, episode segment, Coleman publicly roasted a viewer who emailed accusatory claims about his past Spill.com behavior, framing the response as defensive entertainment but drawing mixed reactions for escalating rather than ignoring provocation. Personal anecdotes shared by Coleman, such as a January 24, 2020, story of a "creepy" encounter involving unauthorized filming during a weekend , have occasionally veered into uncomfortable territory for audiences, with some interpreting them as off-topic digressions that prioritize shock value over review substance. Light political tangents, like rants on cultural issues in pop media (e.g., a June 22, 2023, outburst over unrelated consumer frustrations), have sparked niche debates among fans, though these remain sporadic and uncentral to the format. Defenders counter that such elements reflect an intentional ethos, emphasizing raw, unpolished commentary over polished critique, with Coleman addressing Reddit complaints in a February 18, 2020, segment by attributing detractor vagueness to unarticulated preferences rather than substantive flaws. Internal tensions, such as reported 2024-2025 disputes involving contributor Chris Herman (including alleged outbursts toward colleagues like Julian), have fueled speculation of behind-the-scenes friction but lack public resolution or impact on output.

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