Off The Break Podcast

Off The Break Podcast

Codi Kruse

Episodes 200
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Jan 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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98%
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About This Podcast

Current Movie Theater News, Operations, And Insights From The People That Book The Movies. Each week Codi, Ken and Kyle breakdown the latest distribution and box office trends, while offering unique and fun perspectives on the current industry news that only exhibitors and those who have to deal with them can appreciate!

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OTB #385: Netflix Muddles Its Stance On Movie Theaters After Giving Narnia A Wide Release

Jun 12, 2026 38m

Shayla, Ken, and Kyle discuss topics including why some movie theaters struggle to choose between R-rated and PG-13 movies, Netflix's muddled stance on movie theaters, and changes in how actors…

OTB #384: The Audience Appetite For Movies Has Changed, And Fathom Entertainment Is Realizing It

Jun 05, 2026 41m

Codi returns to the podcast to catch up on May's successes and how the industry is starting to change. She, Kyle, and Ken break down why titles like Backrooms and Obsession are trending so much and…

OTB #383: The Backrooms Review & A24's Rise To Become A Major Studio Continues

May 29, 2026 37m

Backrooms might (finally) be the franchise hit A24 has been looking for! Ken, Alyssa, and Kyle prepare the industry for the content creator-to-director pipeline and A24's efforts to become a major…

OTB #382: Booking Dilemmas Heading Into The Summer And Amazon's 80s IP Plan May Backfire

May 22, 2026 40m

Ken returns after a brief hiatus to chat with Kyle about booking strategies he is contemplating for June, such as choosing Masters Of The Universe, Scary Movie, or Disclosure Day. The two of them…

OTB #381: Romance Books, Anime & Video Game Adaptations Are The Next Trends Of Cinema

May 15, 2026 38m

Shayla, Alyssa, and Kyle try to be hip with the youth as they examine pop culture to see what the next movie franchises are. They also share what movies they've watched lately, while Shayla and…

OTB #380: Netflix Is Giving Chronicles Of Narnia A Wide Release, But Is There Any Way To Trust Them?

May 08, 2026 24m

Netflix announced that its first Chronicles of Narnia movie will pivot to having a wide theatrical release with a 45-day window. Can Kyle, Alyssa, and Shayla believe in Netflix, or are they too…

OTB #379: Will The $50 Movie Ticket Become The New Normal For The Cinema Industry?

May 01, 2026 32m

Kyle and Shayla are shocked by the price of an individual Dune ticket, which leads to a discussion of why tickets are becoming expensive and encourages theaters to keep demanding lower prices across…

OTB #378: TikTok Engagement Is Predicting The Box Office

Apr 24, 2026 28m

Cinema Week and Comscore released a report about how advertising movies on TikTok drives up box office attendance. Shayla and Kyle break down why TikTok is a useful tool for advertising and offer…

OTB #377: Will Disney's Infinity Vision Turn Block Booking Into A Trend?

Apr 17, 2026 38m

Kyle breaks down the big takeaways from this year's CinemaCon, and Ken and Alyssa share their perspectives on it all. Takeaways include Disney's announcement of Infinity Vision, the CEO's making…

OTB #376: Exactly How Much Of Michael Jackson's Life Will Be Shown In The Biopic?

Apr 10, 2026 36m

Alyssa, Shayla, and Kyle decide to be brave and figure out whether movie theaters should book the Michael Jackson biopic and see just how much of his controversies will be addressed. They also…

OTB #375: The Pitt & Alamo Drafthouse Team Up To Encourage Alternative Content In Cinemas

Apr 03, 2026 35m

Ken and Kyle discuss that while it's great to see the new Mario movie has performed well to start, it's in company with Project Hail Mary and Hoppers. The two of them also discuss how The Pitt's…

OTB #374: The Project Hail Mary Review

Mar 27, 2026 30m

Alyssa and Kyle celebrate the massive opening of Project Hail Mary while also prepping movie theaters for the upcoming Mario movie. They gush over what they loved about the movie and give insight…

OTB #373: We Discovered The New Rule For How Long A Theater Can Be Open

Mar 20, 2026 34m

Codi discovers that the major studios changed the rule for how long a theater can stay open, which leaves her spiteful. She, Ken, and Kyle also congratulate AMC Theaters for standing up to AI…

OTB #372: Universal Welcomes Back Longer Theatrical Windows

Mar 13, 2026 31m

Universal has finally decided to stop the ridiculous short windowing rules and is heading back to longer theatrical windows. Codi, Alyssa, and Kyle celebrate the great news and share their optimism…

OTB #371: The Fourth OTB Awards & Pixar's Hoppers Changing Their Status Quo

Mar 06, 2026 34m

Ken has brought back new categories to celebrate 2025 for movie theaters, but do Shayla and Ken agree with the winning results? They also discuss how Pixar and animation are adjusting to stay current…

OTB #370: Netflix Suddenly Backs Out Of Warner Bros. Merger

Feb 27, 2026 40m

In a shocking twist, Netflix decides to back out of a potential purchase of Warner Bros., with Paramount swooping in to take it instead. Shayla, Ken, and Kyle discuss the change of events and…

OTB #369: The How To Make A Killing Review

Feb 20, 2026 38m

Shayla, Alyssa & Kyle went to their first secret movie, which wound up being How To Make A Killing! They share what they liked about the movie and what they learned from their first experience…

OTB #368: Disney's New CEO Hire Gives Us Major Deja Vu

Feb 13, 2026 35m

Shayla, Ken, and Kyle discuss who the new CEO of Disney is, which leads to preparing exhibitors to push back against A.I. They also discuss the growing popularity of video game movies and a stacked…

OTB #367: What Will Hollywood Learn From Iron Lung's Unorthodox Release Strategy?

Feb 06, 2026 40m

Alyssa, Codi, and Kyle are pleased by the opening of Iron Lung and explain how being an independent distributor is beneficial for theaters and film bookers. They also share updates on some release…

OTB #366: GoTab: An Interview w/ Adam Howe

Jan 30, 2026 56m

Shayla and Kyle sit down with Adam Howe from GoTab, a company that designs and sells point-of-sales technology. Adam breaks down how their technology works, why it's effective, and how movie theaters…

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How many episodes does Off The Break Podcast have?

Off The Break Podcast has published 200 episodes since January 2022, covering topics in Business, Management.

Is Off The Break Podcast still active?

Off The Break Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 36m.

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