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Overdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.
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The Rest Is Entertainment pulls back the curtain on television, movies, journalism and more with Richard Osman and Marina Hyde using their years of knowledge, enviable contact book and wit to bring you what’s hot, and what’s not in the world of entertainment.
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Scriptnotes Podcast

John August and Craig Mazin

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Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.
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Sentimental Garbage

Justice for Dumb Women

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Sentimental Garbage is a podcast hosted by Caroline O'Donoghue about the culture we love that society can sometimes make us feel ashamed of. Formerly a chick-lit podcast, sometimes a Sex and the City podcast. We don't know the most, we feel the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and more, featuring a rotating cast of Ringer colleagues like Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Bill Simmons.
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Our Opinions Are Correct

Our Opinions Are Correct

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Explore the meaning of science fiction, and how it's relevant to real-life science and society. Your hosts are Annalee Newitz, a science journalist who writes science fiction, and Charlie Jane Anders, a science fiction writer who is obsessed with science. Every two weeks, we take deep dives into science fiction books, movies, television, and comics that will expand your mind -- and maybe change your life
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Founded in 2017, The Losers’ Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King’s Dominion, whether it’s the author’s oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken ...
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Book Vs. Movie is the podcast that ponders the question: "Which was better...the book or the movie?" We spoil away the details, uncover the plot points, discuss casting choices and shower with praise (or pummel with snark) as we see fit. Hosts are Margo P. (She's Nacho Mama's Blog) and Margo D. (Creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick.com) and we are not afraid to tell it like it is!
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Do you love movies? Especially superhero movies? Then you've come to the right place! Each episode we talk about a different movie, with every other episode being a superhero movie (usually). Beware we will spoil the movie, so be sure to watch it before listening to the episode. Thanks for being here and we hope you enjoy our show! Artwork by Melissa Wolfert.
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Intentionally Blank

Brandon Sanderson & Dan Wells

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Join bestselling authors Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells as they search for the perfect podcast name and talk about the weird things they love—such as food heists, the perfect popcorn salt, and whether any art can truly be perfect. Listen for commentary on movies, TV shows, books, video games, and wherever else their conversation leads them.
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“Go inside the mind of one of television and movies’ wildest storytellers…” Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf is a podcast that feels like discovering a secret diary. Every episode unravels the mysteries of a book from Richard's bookshelf and a story from Richard’s life, weaving together the excitement of the supernatural and the warmth of personal storytelling.
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Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight. No cinematic universe is too obscure or sacred! Over 1,200 reviews at http://nowplayingpodcast.com
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This is the Official Site for "Hilliard Guess' SCREENWRITERS' RANT ROOM!" Our host is Hilliard Guess, a WGAw writer, director, TV/Film producer and most recently, the former Director of Development at Blue Monday Prods (now executive producer of Amazon's upcoming CROSS: AFTER HOURS series). Hilliard does one-on-one interviews with guests or rotating co-hosts stop by to drop industry bombs in this unfiltered, hilarious podcast series that delivers nuthin’ but REAL TALK… from REAL working writ ...
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Mean Book Club the Podcast: Four ladies (UCB-NY, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) read, discuss & make fun of NYT bestselling books with little literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute? New podcast every Tuesday! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.
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A podcast about the first-draft secrets behind great movies and TV shows. Each episode, the screenwriter behind a beloved film shares with us their initial screenplay for that movie. We then talk through what changed, what didn’t and why on its journey to the big screen. Hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek.
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Looking for a book club but don't have time to squeeze real-life meetings into your schedule? Join Book Squad Goals, a bi-weekly podcast about—you guessed it—books, plus all the garbage pop culture we consume when we’re not reading (that’s what our “othersodes” are for!). While you’re paying attention, check out our website & blog at booksquadgoals.com, where we have weekly posts about books, pop culture, and probably our pets. We love our pets.
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The Dork Forest is a show where I, Jackie Kashian, interview everyone and anyone about what they really really like. ie thier dorkdom. Started in 2006, the youtube page has clips and full episodes. www.jackiekashian.com and www.dorkforest.com will lead you to all the information you may ever need re this show and Jackie's standup. Guests speak to their love of books, TV, Movies, Comic books, websites, food, wrestling, cars, action figures and bees. Thanks for enjoying the show.
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Welcome to The Pop Culture Cafe. Thoughts and opinions from seasoned pop culture nerds. Join me, John, Scott and Paul as we explore the world of TV, movies, comics and sometimes the social issues that drive some entertainment content.
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Rather than looking at movies in terms of "two thumbs up" or "two thumbs down" Award Winning Screenwriter Jacob Krueger discusses what you can learn from them as a screenwriter. He looks at good movies, bad movies, movies we love, and movies we hate, exploring how they were built, and how you can apply those lessons to your own writing. More information and full archives at WriteYourScreenplay.com 831588
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Two buddies try to make sense of popular books with obscure observations, jokes and their 8th grade reading abilities. Join us and read along as we have fun with our untraditional book club. --> www.BuddyBookClub.com
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A weekly Asian & Pacific folklore podcast. Join Kamuela Kaneshiro as he shares tales of people, traditions, and gods from Pacific Island countries, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. These stories influenced films, Marvel and DC comic books, Disney movies, Netflix series, TV shows, and books. Episodes include a featured song, and Hawaiian word. www.LegendsFromThePacific.com
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A podcast covering the world of movies, tv show, toys, collectibles, gaming and all things Geekcentric. Join us every week as we discuss the latest news, and trailers. Plus we have special interviews with the people who make the things we love, and reviews of some the latest movies and series from around the Geekiverse. Follow us on Twitter @GeekcentricYT Follow us on Instagram @wearegeekcentric
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Strange and Beautiful Book Club

Strange and Beautiful Network

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Long time partners, Rachel and Matt, bring their unique blend of wit and weirdness to the worlds of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy. From quirky movie reviews to lively book discussions, they keep you entertained and informed with their mature humor and infectious enthusiasm. Join them as they chase their little nerd hearts through the genres they love.
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WEEI's Rich Keefe and Ryan Davey talk movies, TV, video games, comic books and other important things. Follow @DORKpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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Ink to Film

Luke Elliott & James Bailey

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Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds studying stories to the table for in-depth discussions of the adaptations of the past and present. If you love delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you.
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Book Vs. Movie: Travels with My Aunt The 1969 Graham Greene Novel Vs. the 1972 Maggie Smith Film The Margos pack their suitcases for Graham Greene’s Travels with My Aunt and its 1972 film adaptation. The story of Henry Pulling, a reserved Englishman, whose life changes when his eccentric Aunt Augusta leads him on an adventurous journey across Europ…
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In the left corner... "Here" the comic book short story (1989) and "Here" the graphic novel (2014) by Richard McGuire! And in the right corner... "Here" the movie (2024) directed by Robert Zemeckis; written by Eric Roth and Robert Zemeckis; and starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Paul Bettany! --- Show Notes: The original, 6-page version of "Here…
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The Venom trilogy reaches an end! What was it all for? No idea. Let's talk about it! This third outing is directed by Kelly Marcel and stars Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, and Andy Serkis. Venom: The Last Dance is in theaters! Time Stamps: 3:26 - Background 14:27 - SPOILERS Mentioned Links: Special thanks to That Piano Dude f…
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Send us a text Can a young girl from the slums of Katwe, Uganda, rise to become a national chess champion against all odds? Join me, Lluvia, as I unravel the inspiring life story of Phiona Mutesi, captured in both the book "The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess and One Extraordinary Girl's Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster" by Tim Crothers and i…
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Published in 1977 by Jay Anson and based on the real life events surrounding the Lutz family's takeover of the titular house after the murder of the DeFeo family it was turned into a movie soon after in 1979. The movie was directed by Stuart Rosenberg with the screenplay by Sandor Stern, and starred James Brolin and Margot Kidder. It's a short epis…
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Would you dream of reading 300 pages about the actor who played Freddy? This year the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise turns 40 years old, and Now Playing host Arnie has been celebrating all month by revisiting the classic slasher series. As part of that personal retrospective he has read and reviewed Freddy Krueger star Robert Englund's 2009 auto…
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Sean is joined by Ringer-Verse pals Mallory Rubin and Charles Holmes to discuss a pair of films that have polar opposite energy. They start by assessing the quality of the third entry in the Tom Hardy Venom trilogy, ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ (1:00), before digging into one of the most heartwarming and visually astonishing movies of the year, ‘The Wil…
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The Buddies weren’t too happy about the 5th Harry Potter movie, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", where apparently the longest book in the series got hit with a shrinking charm. The Buddies discussed many important topics including: Death Eaters' and the Lost tv show crossover, Filch's unexpected workout routine, and whether the movie's …
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During the mid-1950s, when Hollywood found itself struggling to compete within an expanding entertainment media landscape, certain producers and studios saw an opportunity in making films that showcased performances by rock 'n' roll stars. Rock stars eventually found cinema to be a useful space to extend their creative practices, and the motion pic…
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Sean is joined by Adam Nayman to discuss the head-scratching rollout of Clint Eastwood’s justice system interrogation, ‘Juror No. 2’ and the movie’s successes, shortcomings, and Eastwood-isms (1:00). Then, Sean briefly discusses the appeal of ‘Heretic’ (55:00) before being joined by the film’s directors, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, to talk about th…
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Today on Script Apart – religion, Radiohead and ratcheting terror, in the basement of a man who has spent way too long on the "Monopoly" Wikipedia. Four years after their first appearance on Script Apart, breaking down their franchise-launching script for A Quiet Place, writer-director duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods are with us once again, to unpic…
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The horror genre has endured a long and controversial success within popular culture. Fraught with accusations pertaining to its alleged ability to harm and corrupt young people and indeed society as a whole, the genre is constantly under pressure to suppress that which has made it so popular to begin with - its ability to frighten and generate dis…
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This week we read "Lean In" by Cheryl Sandberg and if we had to sum up this book in one sentence it would be "GO TO HARVARD!" Check out our Patreon where you can get access to ad-free episodes and check us out on all the socials @MeanBookClub. Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whi…
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Did legacy media lose it for Harris, and new media win it for Trump? Marina and Richard take us through how both campaigns used the media as tools to put their messages across and support their campaigns. One of the TV events of the year is upon us as 12 celebrities head into the jungle for I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. With the lineup in pla…
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In this episode Hilliard & writer (1st Look at Sony) Saeed Crumpler spend two solid hours talkin all kinds of writer shit for y'all to soak up game. A don't miss episode for anyone interested in writing for TV/Film. Also, if you have plans to direct your first film or short, this is the episode for you. Lots of gems to help you on your journey! Sit…
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This is our spoiler-free review of episodes one to four of the HBO Original Drama Series DUNE: Prophecy. Join us as we travel 10,000 years before Paul Atreides's ascension to learn more about the Sisterhood that would become the Bene Gesserit. We share our thoughts on this series's look and feel and impressions of some of the central performances f…
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We came, we saw, we reviewed. Join us for our spoiler-free thoughts on Ridley Scott’s GLADIATOR II. This movie has big sandals to fill as the original took home 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Was the sequel a toga party worth waiting 24 years for? Join us as we discuss the characters, the production, and the overall story with NO spoiler…
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Lanier Ivester sees hospitality as a primary way she expresses her creativity. All of her creative endeavors are shaped by the belief that the most quotidian things are charged with eternal meaning, if only we have eyes to see. Her new book, illustrated by Jennifer Trafton, is Glad and Golden Hours: A Companion for Advent and Christmastide. In this…
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What do screenwriting, first dates, and electronic voice phenomena (EVP) have in common? For a teenaged Richard Hatem in December of 1982, it was the book: Voices of the Dead? By Susy Smith. Richard discovered something mind-blowing: you didn’t have to go anywhere to find a ghost. You just need a tape recorder, fresh batteries, and some time. With …
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The Wind in the Willows is a classic novel for young readers. But, uh, why? Is it the animals that are basically just Edwardian gentlemen? Is it the deep longing for a nostalgic pastoral past? Is it the friend who is addicted to cars?! Surely, these are all universal childhood experiences. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therap…
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This week Greicy and Heather discuss Supernatural, Season Four, Episodes Eleven-Thirteen (Netflix). Two brothers follow their father's footsteps as hunters, fighting evil supernatural beings of many kinds, including monsters, demons, and gods that roam the earth. Follow us on Insta and feel free to buy us a coffee (we need the caffeine)! https://li…
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Do you want to know what the top ten games of all time are? I think it's time to settle this once and for all. Mike and Casen go head to head in all out war as they try to settle this age old question once and for all. The rules are simple. For each match-up, from #10 to #1, the points get higher and higher. The winner of the #10 spot gets 1 point,…
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Send us a text Join us for an exciting deep dive into the fungal zombie apocalypse with LM Juniper, author of How We End. In this episode, we discuss the gripping survival story that redefines the zombie genre, exploring themes of resilience, community, and diverse representation. LM shares their creative insights on developing characters who bond …
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The B.C. novelist talks about the lack of historical representation that led them to write The Cure for Drowning; Sarah Chapelle takes a closer look at the mega popstar’s fashion history; actor Jean Brassard on narrating Louise Penny’s new novel; the first Canadian in space answers the Proust Questionnaire; and musician Jennarie talks about overcom…
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Daniela Berghahn's award-winning monograph Exotic Cinema: Encounters with Cultural Difference in Contemporary Transnational Film (Edinburgh UP, 2023) is the first systematic analysis of decentred exoticsm in contemporary transnational and world cinema. By critically examining regimes of visuality such as the imperial, the ethnographic and the exoti…
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Did you know John Carpenter’s classic “They Live” was based on a short story called “Eight O’Clock in the Morning” by Ray Nelson? How do they compare? In episode 327, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they put on their special glasses and see through the lies, learn about the origins of the propellor beanie, have a five-minute brawl with a famili…
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All the King's Men -- Michael Roffman, Dan Caffrey, Justin Gerber, and Dan Pfleegor -- assemble on Election Night to untie another big ol' Bag of Bones and answer your questions. Questions like "Who would you rather have run the country: Big Jim Rennie from UtD, Greg Stillson from The Dead Zone, or Buster Keeton from Needful Things?"; "Which King c…
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Sean is joined by Ringer editor-at-large and ‘Press Box’ host Bryan Curtis to discuss ‘Here,’ the new wildly experimental movie from Robert Zemeckis chronicling thousands of years of history in one corner of the world (1:00). Then, they build the Zemeckis Hall of Fame, choosing 10 movies from his roller-coaster canon to enshrine (46:00). Host: Sean…
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Blast off with us as we fly into this classic 90's superhero movie. We watched The Rocketeer and it is still a fun one, for me anyway. Twitter: @comicrundown Instagram: @comicbookrundown Threads: @comicbookrundown Email: comicbookrundown@gmail.com Hosted by Joe Janero, Ron Hanes and Charlie Shaw Edited by Joe Janero Theme song provided by the other…
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The BTS team discusses the Coen Brothers' first comedy outing, how the film's themes and character work ground the larger than life presentation, and whether young Nicolas Cage is actually Timothée Chalamet. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today using ⁠⁠https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay to get 30 days of great cinema for free. Fall Favorites Season Schedule:…
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Seemed only fair, since we discussed the MOVIE "Somewhere in Time" on Cinematic Anarchy that Chris come over to our neck of the woods to chat about the book! Find all Cinematic Anarchy episodes here: https://cinematicanarchy.transistor.fm Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed au…
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Author of Long Island Compromise and Fleishman Is in Trouble Taffy Brodesser-Akner joins Caroline for a special edition episode to discuss their favourite Taylor Swift songs. SENTIMENTAL GARBAGE LIVE Thursday 6th February 2025 @Union Chapel, London UK Tickets out now: www.fane.co.uk/sentimental-garbage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…
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Are those people working, or eating their lunch, in the background of newsrooms live, or is it all faked? What is the thought process behind adaptations and who decides if it is best to adapt for film or TV? When reporters are in a war zone, do they have access to water, food, power? And how safe are they? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your …
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Brandon Sanderson and special guest Brian McClellan chat about the world of game design, there favorite video games in general, and how the gaming industry seems to be headed. Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanders…
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Logan and Sam the Sleeper host Liz Swyers and Andy Burgio from 4 Hands Brewing Company to celebrate the 6th Voltron Beer release and their upcoming Collaboration Celebration at 4 Hands November 16th. Plus hear a special never before heard message from Bob Koplar from Voltron! More details below about the big event. From 4 Hands: Bringing @voltronof…
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Send us a text This week kicks off a series of episodes discussing films from Pixar. We start with the obvious choice, Toy Story. Disney John and I are joined by Scott Hoffman from A Film By to discuss the film that started it all. Promos Surely You Can't be Serious podcast The Beer'd Al podcast Twitter @dockingbay77pod Facebook @dockingbay77podcas…
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Rich Keefe & Ryan Davey review the latest MCU Disney+ series, Agatha All Along. How does it stack up with previous Marvel shows? What were the best and worst parts of the show and where do these characters go next? They also read / answer a few e-mails sent into DORKpodcast@gmail.com. Twitter, Instagram & YouTube: @DORKpodcast To learn more about l…
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This is Sparta? Because it kinda looks like a place you’d put a dollar in his g-string. Gerard Butler leads 300 Spartans to a glorious seaside death in Zack Snyder’s blockbuster adaptation of a graphic novel by Frank Miller (Sin City). But did the Greek King bring his wartime problems on himself by literally killing the messenger and using racist a…
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Today on the Podcast we discuss Pixar's, Inside Out 2, as well as, Ron Howard's documentary, Jim Henson: Idea Man. FEATURE REVIEW: INSIDE OUT 2 RANT & RAVE Darren (7:30) - Jim Henson: Idea Man / John Barry 2 CD Soundtrack- Seance On A Wet Afternoon - A Doll's House - The Corn Is Green - The Glass Menagerie Ron (16:40) - The Fall Guy / The 4:30 Movi…
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John and Craig look at how writers (and other humans) handle the anxiety of uncertainty, from election nights to green lights. We’ll talk through strategies for navigating situations where your circle of concern doesn’t match your circle of control. Then we travel back to the 1980s and 90s, when many studios were run by ambitious strivers in their …
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Emil Guillermo (@emilamok1) dorks out about Filipino American History. We don’t come off great but there are great stories!! He’s great and you will enjoy. www.amok.com Host of “the PETA podcast.” Also Emil Amok’s Takeout on Patreon.com/emilamo YouTube.com/@emilamok1 Insta: @emilamok1 It's November and that means I ask you NOT to donate to The Dork…
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