Now in it's 25th year of publishing, Quest reports on events, music, movies theatre and lifestyle as it relates to the LGBT and alternative communities.
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Optimism Vaccine’s panel of experts and idiots explore the dingy crevices between pop culture and forgotten trash in a never-ending quest to celebrate your guilty pleasures in the world of cinema and beyond.
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TCC is THE podcast for conservative educators, parents, and patriots who believe in free speech, traditional values, and education without indoctrination. Each week, we dive into the issues that are plaguing our education system and keeping you up at night. Each episode offers common sense ideas to improve education in our classrooms and communities. You may feel like you’re the last conservative educator, but you are not alone. Tune in to hear insightful, thought-provoking, common-sense ide ...
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MANslaughter tells intertwining stories about how one gunshot on a cold Wisconsin night in 1970 dramatically changed multiple lives. A bullet brutally tore through decorated law enforcement veteran LaVerne Stordock. Decades later, his niece, Dorothy Marcic, transformed herself into an amateur detective in a quest for truth and closure about that night. At the center of Dorothy’s investigation is Suzanne Brandon, LaVerne’s second wife, who confessed to the shooting -- and who Dorothy believes ...
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Mom of the Year (A Very Special Mother's Day Episode)
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THIS WEEK: Mother's Day (1980), Mommie Dearest (1981), Grand Jeté (2022) Some cowards only celebrate moms once a year. Here, we're dedicated to eschewing that silly Hallmark holiday and respecting mothers a week later when no one is expecting it. We're absolutely not late on this one I promise. So why not celebrate moms the best way we know how: Wi…
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E59: Reclaiming Education and Culture w/ Melvin Adams, Founder of Noah Webster Educational Foundation
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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the transformative power of education as we journey with Melvin Adams, the visionary behind the Noah Webster Educational Foundation. Together, we tackle the urgent need to intertwine conservative values with learning, discussing the ways informed leadership and grassroots movements can revolutionize school boards and …
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Wisconsin Beaver Fever (Hundreds of Beavers + Lake Michigan Monster)
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THIS WEEK: Lake Michigan Monster (2018) and Hundreds of Beavers (2022) From the Milwaukee shoreline to the snowbanks of the Wisconsin north woods, Mike Cheslik and Ryland Brickson Cole Tews have risen to 'Sconnie cinema royalty status alongside other greats like Bill Rebane and Mark Borchardt. Join us as we dig into their unique brand of indie film…
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E58: School Board Insights: Empowering Change with Sherri Story of School Board Member Alliance of Virginia
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered about the driving forces shaping the education your children receive? Join us as Sherri Story, the fervent chairman and executive director of the School Board Member Alliance of Virginia, takes us behind the curtain of school board operations. Our riveting conversation navigates the terrain of student safety, a…
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The Man, The Myth, The Mustache (The Films of Steve Barkett)
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THIS WEEK: The Aftermath (1982) and Empire of the Dark (1990) In the late 1970s a man named Steve Barkett with nothing but a mustache and a dream set out to make a post-apocalyptic sci-fi action epic without a budget, studio, or feature filmmaking experience. The result was not just one, but TWO films and the lifelong respect and friendship of B-mo…
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E57: Championing Equality: Constitutional Law, DEI, and Compelled Speech w/ Attorney Dan Lennington
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Send us a Text Message. Attorney Dan Lennington from the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty joins us to tackle the tough issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and equality in education. We dive into the shift from critical race theory to DEI in schools, explore the resurgence of race-based policies, and discuss the crucial role parents play …
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Abraxas, The Danish Arnold (The Cinema of Sven-Ole Thorsen)
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THIS WEEK: Abraxas, Guardian of the Universe (1990), No Exit (1995), The Viking Sagas (1995) Hunk Month, AKA the quest to explore every muscleman-turned-actor in Arnold Schwarzenegger's orbit, continues with a look at some of the major roles played by bodybuilder/powerlifter/natural villain/danish dynamo, Sven-Ole Thorsen. That also means you get T…
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E56: Educator Roundtable: Testing, Tenure, and Tradition w/ Teachers Josh Bender and Courtney McHughes
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Send us a Text Message. As the school year reaches its crescendo, the quiet rumblings of discontent among conservative educators find a voice on our latest episode. Joined by passionate teachers Josh Bender and Courtney McHughes, we peel back the curtain on the trials and triumphs of instilling conservative values amidst the modern educational land…
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Franco's Island (The Cinema of Franco Columbu)
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THIS WEEK: Beretta's Island (1991), Danger in Paradise A.K.A. Taken Alive (1994), Doublecross on Costa's Island (1997), Ancient Warriors (2003) Oh, you thought Arnold Schwarzenegger was the only big Hollywood star to come out of Pumping Iron? Maybe you've forgotten all about the illustrious career of Arnie's best friend: Former bodybuilder turned w…
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E55: Teacher Freedom Summit 2024 Sneak Peek w/ Eloise Smith of Freedom Foundation
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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the potential to transform education from within as Eloise Smith from the Freedom Foundation joins us for a pivotal discussion on the Teacher Freedom Summit 2024. This episode isn't just another conversation; it's a rallying cry for educators with conservative values looking for union alternatives and a sense of commu…
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Feeling Arnold's Pump (Pumping Iron 1 and 2)
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THIS WEEK: Pumping Iron (1977), Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985) We don't agree on much at Optimism Vaccine, but one universal truth around here is our mutual admiration for hunky beefcakes. And when it comes to beefcakes, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bev Francis stand head and shoulders above the competition. Join us as we take a magnifying glass to…
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E54: Revitalizing Hope and Preserving American Values w/ Bonnie Snyder, Author of Undoctrinate
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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets to fostering a new generation of hopeful Americans as we sit down with Bonnie Snyder of Terra Firma Teaching Alliance. Experience a stimulating exchange on the role of education in preserving traditional values and igniting optimism in the heart of every student. Journey through the fabric of America's eig…
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Pain Don't Hurt (Three Road House Films + A Bonus Road Home)
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THIS WEEK: Road House (1989), Road House 2: Last Call (2006), Road House (2024), Road House (1948) How do you follow up the Rowdy Herrington helmed, Patrick Swayze starring, down-and-dirty shit-kicker fest that is the original Road House? You don't. You just don't touch it. And if you do touch it, don't cast Jake Busey like you're making an extende…
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E53: The School Board Summit and the Quest for Non-Partisan Governance w/ Cory Brewer, Education Counsel for Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
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Send us a Text Message. In this enlightening episode, guest Cory Brewer, Education Counsel with Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), delves into the upcoming School Board Summit. Designed to equip Wisconsin school board members and candidates with the legal and policy knowledge necessary to promote common-sense education, prioritize studen…
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Viva Santo! (The Cinema of El Santo)
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THIS WEEK: Santo vs. Infernal Men (1961), Santo vs. the Evil Brain (1961), Santo and Blue Demon vs. the Monsters (1970), Santo vs. Doctor Death (1973) With a lucha libre wrestling career spanning 50 years and 50+ films under his belt, El Santo achieved god-like status in Mexico without ever taking his mask off in public. Join us as we survey his st…
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E52: Challenging the 1619 Project: A Conversation About True History w/ Ted Lamb and Patrick Garrison
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Send us a Text Message. Uncover the truth behind America's founding as we join expert history teachers Ted Lamb and Patrick Garrison. We scrutinize the provocative assertions of the 1619 Project. Together, we challenge the reimagined narrative that positions the arrival of the first slaves as our nation's origin and the suggestion that systemic rac…
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THIS WEEK: Cobweb (2023) and the other Cobweb (2023) Last year we were blessed with not one but TWO underappreciated films named COBWEB. One is a wild Halloween-set horror flick buried at your local multiplex in the midst of Barbenheimer fever and the directorial debut of Samuel Bodin. The other is a classic film-about-a-film farce helmed by acclai…
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E51: Building Future Leaders Through the Art of Argument w/ James Fishback, Founder of Incubate Debate
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a journey into the heart of critical thinking with James Fishback, the passionate founder of Incubate Debate, as he joins us to illuminate the transformative power of robust debate in education. We're not just talking about any debate; we're talking about the kind that shapes future leaders, fosters American pride,…
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Walken Among Angels (The Prophecy Trilogy)
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THIS WEEK: The Prophecy (1995), The Prophecy II (1998), The Prophecy III (2000) Angels walk among us and it turns out they're just white guys with beautiful hair who wear school shooter trenchcoats. Wild! Join us as we explore the world of pre-9/11 heavenly deities and the films that made them famous* *Syndicated on the SyFy channel and collecting …
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E50: Big Tech's Grip on Privacy, Threat to Family Values, and the Ghost Phone Solution w/ Sean Patrick Tario
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Send us a Text Message. Prepare to have your eyes opened wider than ever before as Sean Patrick Terrio, co-founder of Mark37.com, joins us in a riveting discussion on the often unseen influence of big tech on our privacy and fundamental conservative values. With Sean's deep tech industry insights, we dissect the uneasy notion that our beloved devic…
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THIS WEEK: Scoundrels (1982), All American Girls (1982), Irresistible (1982), Night Hunger (1983), Nothing to Hide (1981) It's that time of year again! The big award show! The hottest night in Hollywood! Step out on the red carpet with us and celebrate the stars of the silver screen! Donate to Palestinian Medical Aid Support Optimism Vaccine on Pat…
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E49: Hidden Educational Agendas w/ Alex Newman, Author of "Indoctrinating Our Children to Death"
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Send us a Text Message. Alex Newman, CEO of Liberty Sentinel Media, armed with insights from his book "Indoctrinating Our Children to Death," joins me to discuss the critical state of our schools and the impact on our core values of faith, family, and freedom. Our conversation is a deep dive into the systematic challenges undermining the foundation…
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Cinéma du Paris (The Cinema of Paris Hilton)
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THIS WEEK: House of Wax (2005), Pledge This! (2006), The Hottie & The Nottie (2008), Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) Paris Hilton is a global cultural icon whose titles include, entrepreneur, reality tv show star, DJ, recording artist, model, designer, sex tape haver and New York Times bestselling author. But what about ACTRESS? Yes, that too. Optim…
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E48: Breaking Free: Customized Education and Homeschooling w/ Deb Fillman
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever felt trapped by the rigid structure of the traditional classroom? Deb Fillman certainly did, and she's here to share her transformative journey from classroom educator to homeschooling and private tutoring champion. Her personal story is one of liberation—from the one-size-fits-all approach to education—to a wo…
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It Does a Body Good (Miike, Matriarchy and Mommy Milkers)
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THIS WEEK: Visitor Q (2001), A Lonely Cow Weeps At Dawn (2003), The Cow Who Sang a Song Into The Future (2022) People often accuse us of not "listening" to our "audience" so we're finally rolling out the long-awaited fetish content meets arthouse cinema episode you've been begging for. That's right! You can get your Takashi Miike shot-on-video fix …
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E47: Issues in Education: A Conversation with Kentucky Educators Beanie Geoghegan and Delvin Azofeifa
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Send us a Text Message. Why are high school graduates struggling with basic reading skills, and is the issue solely due to underfunding, or is there a deeper complexity at play? Join me for an enlightening conversation with fellow Kentucky educators Beanie Geogheaen and Delvin Azofeifa as we dissect the intricacies of our education system. From the…
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Urban Legends (and not-so-legendary sequels)
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THIS WEEK: Urban Legend (1998), Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000), and Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (2005) Nothing gets the 90s nostalgia juices flowing like watching Jared Leto with a terrible haircut pal around with Joshua Jackson and Tara Reid. Join us as we reflect on the only film franchise that dared to ask "What if Scream was dumb? No, like, REA…
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E46: The Transformative Power of Love in Education with Dr. Timothy Cordes
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Send us a Text Message. As Mr. Webb and the esteemed Dr. Timothy Cordes unravel the threads of love's impact on education, we journey through an exploration of its transformative power on young minds. Unlock the wisdom of the ancient Greeks and biblical teachings to understand love's role in molding our students' futures. Dr. Cordes lends his psych…
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Second Verse, Worse Than the First (More Homegrown Horrors)
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THIS WEEK: Hanging Heart (1989), Moonstalker (1989), and Dead Girls (1990) We dive back into Vinegar Syndrome's Homegrown Horrors. What awaits within? A slasher without any gore, a hard rocking horror without any music, and a homoerotic legal thriller. The fun never ends here on Optimism Vaccine. Donate to Palestinian Medical Aid Support Optimism V…
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E45: Amused to Death: Dangerous Social Media Challenges and Online Dares
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Send us a Text Message. Could your child's next online dare be deadly? We're peeling back the curtain on the harrowing social media challenges sweeping across the internet, ensnaring our youth in potentially fatal fads. As we scrutinize the deceptive allure of challenges like the ice and salt burn challenge and the swatting prank that could end in …
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Gang of Four (Long Arm of the Law I-IV)
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THIS WEEK: Long Arm of the Law (1984), Long Arm of the Law: Part 2 (1987), Long Arm of the Law: Part 3 (1989), Long Arm of the Law: Part 4 (1990) Before John Woo's stylish action flicks dominated the Hong Kong box office, Johnny Mak Tong-hung gave us his only feature film: Long Arm of the Law. And, like any classic Hong Kong action movie, three tot…
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E44: Family Values in Decline and Their Impact in the Classroom
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Send us a Text Message. Has the fabric of our educational ethos been torn apart by the hands of permissive parenting and the unraveling of the traditional family unit? Join me as I tackle these pressing concerns, dissecting the behavioral and value shifts in the current generation of students. With a scrutinizing eye, we'll examine the upsurge in c…
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THIS WEEK: Wild Things (1998), Wild Things 2 (2004), Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough (2005), Wild Things: Foursome (2010) Every red blooded film fanatic knows the original Wild Things is a pulpy sleazy neo-noir classic. BUT did you know that we were also blessed with not one, not two but THREE sequels? Even more puzzling is the fact that they're…
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