John Wesley Downey combines his experiences in talk radio and filmmaking into a weekly show, "The Movie Show," on 950 AM KPRC, Sundays at 8 pm, starting April 6, 2025.
"Years ago, I did general interest talk shows on KILT 610 and FM 100.3," Downey told mikemcguff.com. "I always said I'd only do one if I could host a talk show about movies. So, when IHeartRadio Regional VP Bryan Erickson offered me a Sunday night slot on 950 KPRC, I was thrilled. As a filmmaker now, I can bring a lot to the show, and we'll cover everything about movies."
Currently, Downey is wrapping up production on his non-profit Star Wars fan film, "Back to the Lucas," a comedy-drama that explores both Star Wars and Back to the Future.
Downey started in radio while still a teenager. Working for stations such as 100.3 KILT, 610 KILT, and now both 740 KTRH and 950 KPRC.
The Movie Show evolved from Downey's iHeartMedia podcast, True Film Fan, where he was kind enough to interview me about my 101 KLOL documentary, Runaway Radio, last October.
As far as real Hollywood, over the years, Downey has interviewed the likes of film producer Jeffrey Katzenberg, director Ron Howard, actress Shirley MacLaine, actor Slim Pickens, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, actor Patrick Swayze, and Jaws producer David Brown.
