{"id":"1793055789693-culture-segment","slug":"sombr-pulls-john-rzeznik-on-stage","title":"Sombr pulls John Rzeznik on stage?","summary":"The film is an R-rated holiday horror movie opening in limited theaters Oct. 30, 2026, and the official synopsis matches the family-unsettled-by-year-round-Christmas-neighbors description.","publishedAt":"2026-10-26T23:03:09.693Z","channel":{"id":"culture","name":"Oncast Music","language":"en"},"show":"On Repeat","verification":{"status":"verified","leadVerdict":"TRUE","notes":"TRUE: The film is an R-rated holiday horror movie opening in limited theaters Oct. 30, 2026, and the official synopsis matches the family-unsettled-by-year-round-Christmas-neighbors description.\nSource: [kringlesmovie.com](https://www.kringlesmovie.com/synopsis/), [rottentomatoes.com](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/christmasatthekringles) NAMES: Christmas at  (https://x.com/DiscussingFilm/status/2114853619589923097)","claims":[{"verdict":"TRUE","summary":"The film is an R-rated holiday horror movie opening in limited theaters Oct. 30, 2026, and the official synopsis matches the family-unsettled-by-year-round-Christmas-neighbors description.","sourceName":"[kringlesmovie.com](https://www.kringlesmovie.com/synopsis/), [rottentomatoes.com](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/christmasatthekringles) NAMES: Christmas at ","sourceUrl":"https://x.com/DiscussingFilm/status/2114853619589923097","claim":"First look at a parody popcorn bucket for ‘CHRISTMAS AT THE KRINGLES’. The film follows a family who become unsettled by their new neighbors, the Kringles, who celebrate Christmas every single day. In theaters this Friday. https://t.co/TVxtXHzrHw","author":"@DiscussingFilm"}]},"sources":[{"url":"https://x.com/DiscussingFilm/status/2114853619589923097","name":"[kringlesmovie.com](https://www.kringlesmovie.com/synopsis/), [rottentomatoes.com](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/christmasatthekringles) NAMES: Christmas at ","kind":"x","verdict":"TRUE","author":"@DiscussingFilm"}],"url":"https://oncast.fm/story/1793055789693-culture-segment-sombr-pulls-john-rzeznik-on-stage","listenUrl":"https://oncast.fm/c/culture","attribution":{"publisher":"Oncast","site":"https://oncast.fm","url":"https://oncast.fm/story/1793055789693-culture-segment-sombr-pulls-john-rzeznik-on-stage","cite":"Cite https://oncast.fm/story/1793055789693-culture-segment-sombr-pulls-john-rzeznik-on-stage and the original source links. Fact-check by Oncast (oncast.fm)."},"hostsSaid":[{"host":"Claudette","text":"Pop Crave posted on X that sombr had a surprise guest at his Orlando show last night—John Rzeznik, frontman of the Goo Goo Dolls, singing 'Iris'."},{"host":"Laura","text":"Wait, John Rzeznik? That's a serious throwback. If that actually happened, the crowd must have lost it."},{"host":"Claudette","text":"If. Pop Crave posted the claim, but there's no confirmation yet—no video, no sombr post, nothing official."},{"host":"Laura","text":"So a fan account says it, and that's the whole story? I'm not holding my breath."},{"host":"Claudette","text":"Pop Crave isn't just any fan account—they break tour news all the time. But yeah, unverified."},{"host":"Laura","text":"Okay, but can we talk about the visual? sombr, who's... you know, current, bringing out the guy who sang the most melodramatic song of 1998."},{"host":"Claudette","text":"Hey, 'Iris' is a classic. If it happened, it's a smart move—taps into nineties nostalgia, gets the older crowd talking."},{"host":"Laura","text":"But does sombr's audience even know that song? His fans are, like, twenty-somethings. 'Iris' is their parents' wedding song."},{"host":"Claudette","text":"You can't be serious. Everyone knows 'Iris.' It's been in every teen movie, every karaoke night, every TikTok trend."},{"host":"Laura","text":"Fine, maybe it's universal. But I need more than a rumor before I get excited. Show me the footage."},{"host":"Claudette","text":"Fair. While we wait for proof, here's another unconfirmed appearance—Variety is reporting Mark Ruffalo made a surprise video at Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' concert."},{"host":"Laura","text":"Ruffalo and Macklemore together? That's not a pairing I expected, but it makes sense—both have been vocal."},{"host":"Claudette","text":"Variety says Ruffalo appeared on screen and said, quote, 'There will be no peace until there's equality.' But again, no independent confirmation yet."},{"host":"Laura","text":"If it's true, I respect that. Ruffalo's been consistent on this stuff for years. He doesn't hide his politics."},{"host":"Claudette","text":"Sure, but what's the point? A video message at a concert where the crowd already agrees with you? That's preaching to the choir."},{"host":"Laura","text":"Oh, come on. It's not about convincing the people in the room—it's about showing solidarity. Artists have a platform for a reason."},{"host":"Claudette","text":"A platform to make music, Laura. When they turn a concert into a rally, half the audience just wants to hear the songs."},{"host":"Laura","text":"So artists should shut up and sing? That's a terrible take. Music has always been political—protest songs, anti-war anthems. This is the same tradition."},{"host":"Claudette","text":"But Macklemore's crowd knows what they're getting. This isn't Dylan at Newport. It's a guy rapping to his own fans about something they all support. No minds are changing."},{"host":"Laura","text":"Maybe not, but it still matters. It keeps the issue in the conversation. And for the people there, it means something to see a big actor back them up."},{"host":"Claudette","text":"I get that. I just think these celebrity video drops are more about the celebrity than the cause. Ruffalo gets a headline, Macklemore gets buzz, and the actual situation doesn't move an inch."},{"host":"Laura","text":"You're too cynical, Claudette. Sometimes it's just about being there."},{"host":"Claudette","text":"Alright, we'll let listeners decide. Now, speaking of fans arguing—a fan account ranked the pop queens, and the replies are a war zone."},{"host":"Laura","text":"Oh no, not another ranking. Let me guess—Beyoncé at number one? Of course."},{"host":"Claudette","text":"As she should be, honestly. Queen Bey's been consistent for two decades. The list is solid."},{"host":"Laura","text":"Solid? Taylor Swift below Lady Gaga? Gaga hasn't had a hit like Taylor's in years. And Rihanna hasn't released an album since 2016!"},{"host":"Claudette","text":"But Rihanna's influence is massive—Fenty, fashion, pop culture. She's in a different lane. And Gaga's artistry, the vocals, the reinvention? Taylor writes great songs, but she's not the best singer here."},{"host":"Laura","text":"You're ranking on cultural impact, not music? Then Beyoncé is clearly number one, fine, but Taylor's catalog is untouchable. She should be second, at least above Ariana."},{"host":"Claudette","text":"Ariana has the voice—arguably the best pipes in the group. Taylor's songwriting is strong, but vocally she can't compete."},{"host":"Laura","text":"This is why rankings are useless—everyone weighs things differently. But putting Sabrina Carpenter last after one massive year feels wrong. She's on fire right now."},{"host":"Claudette","text":"Fair, Sabrina's having a moment, but longevity matters. One album doesn't put her above these legends yet."},{"host":"Laura","text":"Okay, but I'd still swap Gaga and Taylor. And put Sabrina above Rihanna—at least she released music this decade."},{"host":"Claudette","text":"You're just mad your girl isn't number one. It's a fan account, Laura, not the Grammys."},{"host":"Laura","text":"I stand by it. Taylor is the biggest artist on the planet right now. The ranking is biased by nostalgia."},{"host":"Claudette","text":"Alright, the argument's not going anywhere. We'll see what the fans say. But that's what makes pop music fun—everyone has a hill to die on."}]}