This week, we are taking refuge in the cushy seats and cold air-conditioning of the movie theater and talking about some of the summer’s biggest blockbusters! First, Northwestern University’s Arionne Nettles and Chalkbeat Chicago’s Becky Vevea stop by to share their excitement for the opening week of both Barbie and Oppenheimer. Plus, we chat about the newly announced Emmy nominations and what in the world “girl dinner” is.

Then, Simon Pegg reflects on an extremely nerdy career, his role in the latest Mission Impossible movie, and whether he’s jealous of Tom Cruise’s absolutely deranged stunt skills.