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Rachel Louise Fleckring works for the elderly Mrs Maldon, and although with the woman for only a short time, she is taken into the heart of the family. She falls in love with one of Mrs Maldon’s descendents, but along the way, she has to come to terms with the fact that he isn’t, perhaps, the perfectly honest man she thought he was.
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An informative and sometimes irreverent podcast for those interested in eminent domain, right of way land acquisition, or infrastructure development. Topics for discussion frequently include condemnation of real property for public use, just compensation, the Uniform Relocation Act, as well as your hosts‘ hot takes on popular culture.
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Mental Efficiency and Other Hints to Men and Women is one of the many self help books that Bennett wrote, the most famous of these being How to Live 24 Hours a Day. It is highly readable, amusing and offers wisdom in an extremely palatable form. Bennett's gift for analysis and his knowledge of philosophy and psychology make this book a valuable treasure trove of handy hints to improve our lives. Though it was first published in 1911, it remains as relevant, wise and useful as it did more tha ...
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This book is a classic piece on self improvement teaching you to live to the fullest. Judging from the title of the book, the reader might expect that the book is a manual on how to manage your time better. Nothing could be further from the truth, this book is a flowery and witty self help book aimed at helping readers improve the quality of their lives, in fact it is one of the firsts of its kind in the world. Bennett describes the twenty four hours in a day as a miracle and that it should ...
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In the Year of Darkness, 2029, the rulers of this planet devised the ultimate plan. They sent Aaron, Joe, and Chris to reshape the Future by watching the Arnold Schwarzenegger movies of the Past. The plan required something that felt no pity. No pain. No fear. Something unstoppable. They created ”See You At The Poddy, Richter!” Hosts Aaron Frescas, Joseph Beck Castro, and Chris Chapman dive into each of Arnold‘s movies to discuss plot points, production notes, promotional interviews, and rub ...
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A bunch of cinephiles and retro TV connoisseurs group together to talk about ridiculous Action/Crime/Horror genre tropes, deadly protagonists, outrageous body counts, political conspiracies, over-the-top gimmick-driven premises and the merit of various franchises. Facebook: www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Twitter: https://x.com/JackedUpReview Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/
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Weekly long-form conversations with fascinating people at the creative edges of national security. Unscripted. Informal. Always fresh. Chatter guests roll with the punches to describe artistic endeavors related to national security and jump into cutting-edge thinking at the frontiers where defense and foreign policy overlap with technology, intelligence, climate change, history, sports, culture, and beyond. Each week, listeners get a no-holds-barred dialogue at an intersection between Lawfar ...
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A christian podcast used to uplift, encourage, and guide women in being what God has created them to be. We share and introduce the purpose of God via discussion, scripture, and entertainment. Every topic, including personal views, does not have limits. We ensure that women of all kind, and men, receive a better understanding and wisdom of the female perspective. Our prayer and mission allow us to share the light and promises of Christ, encourage you, enlighten and guide you to your promised ...
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My usual partners (Gil, Mike & Oreo) are rejoined by Blogger Shahi Sabzevari (The Arnold Fans) & Filmmaker Jack Bennett (Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary) to sum up their favorite moments of the TERMINATOR saga. What moments in the comics somewhat predicted future movie sequels? What are some great scenes that don't get talked about enou…
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I do a spotlight on sound mixer-turned-music composer Sean Callery. How many catchy tunes are on the 24 TV show soundtrack? Is his videogame cover of the James Bond theme still one of the best takes on the iconic tune? Why did Jessica Jones & La Femme Nikita get a soundtrack release yet Designated Survivor, Homeland, Bones & Halo still don't have a…
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It’s January 6, 2025. Congress has convened to certify electoral votes in the presidential election. But members of the U.S. military are in revolt, throwing their support behind the losing candidate. The legitimate president huddles in the Situation Room with his top advisers and Cabinet. They have six hours to prevent violent protests from explod…
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Jason Hemming (Cinema Recall Podcast) joins me to highlight the career of the late great composer Shirley Walker. How many forget that the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers Award was created in her honor? Being a protege of the likes of Hans Zimmer & Danny Elfman, which score of her's shines the brightest? Besides being one of the…
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As part of our "theme," we start off by summarizing the illustrious career of film composer Alan Silvestri (including playing a pitch-perfect interview of his by BMI Music). Which of his movie themes is more catchy: Predator or Back to the Future? Outside of Robert Zemeckis, which comedy/western/scifi filmmakers has he collaborated with a ton? All …
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We get to interview the crew of the KEOM 88.5 FM Oldies Station. Station Manager Shondra Tharp & Music Manager Tyler Sloan sum up how the history lesson segments, broadcasting training, dedicated students & pitch meetings all came about! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewSho…
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I'm joined by Trevor Smigelski (from Theater of War Podcast) to detail the WW2 mini-series trilogy by Tom Hanks & Spielberg's production studios. Why did BAND OF BROTHERS perfectly redefine the whole point of an epic mini-series? Why was THE PACIFIC a slow-burn viewing comfort? And how did MASTERS OF THE AIR break new terrain despite delays & going…
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Gina Bennett had a remarkable intelligence career of more than three decades, focusing on counterterrorism even before the first World Trade Center bombing in 1993 and continuing to apply that expertise long after 9/11. She has written a book about how national security and parenting lessons reinforce each other, taught students at Georgetown Unive…
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In this brief episode, I sum up the outrageously trashy BAD BEN movie franchise. How can something be so-bad-it's-good (and now it's just plain bad)? Do any Found Footage movie fans even dig this? Does anyone actually think it's realistic (and how insecure does one have to be to think that)? Find out more in easily the most bizarre franchise we hav…
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Mike Ensing & James Bruno return to showcase their retro pop culture knowledge as always. This time though, we give a salute to the endless influence, outrageous skits & legacy of the revolutionarty late-night talk show host Johnny Carson! (We even play his iconic theme song to close us out!) MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Fa…
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I invite my colleague and drumming musician Cam Sather on the show to discuss discusses his various bands (inc. Worst Case Scenario), using places like Fiveer & Distrokid to publish music and his music influences (which include the likes of Pearce the Veil & Linkin Park). How do artists get any exposure when everyone wants to only use Spotify these…
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Filmmaker, Author & Super Geek Jack Bennett returns once more to summarize why all the villains in any incarnation of ROBOCOP always are the most scene-stealing, intriguing and ruthless each time they're on-screen! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠ht…
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Oreo & I sum up what changes we could make to improve EVERYTHING if we were President. Find out while being treated to some gut-busting laughs all in under an hour! SONGS USED: "The Fart Spangled Banner" - Adult Swim Promo MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Gr…
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On this week’s show, Lawfare’s Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sits down with longtime Democratic lawyer Bob Bauer to discuss his mémoire of political lawyering, “The Unraveling Reflections on Politics Without Ethics and Democracy in Crisis.” Bauer, a longtime Lawfare contributing editor, discusses his career as a litigating street fighter on behal…
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Partner-in-crime Jon Mark rejoins to help highlight two addicting thriller shows: Hulu's SHUT EYE and HBO's BARRY. Why is it so hard to find a perfect show to binge despite lesser episodes? How do these amazing actors play such dangerous characters so well without harming themselves? Why do both of these shows actually have more in common with movi…
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Mike, Tom & James help Cam close out the third and final MONTY PYTHON tribute with an overview on the movies (as well as stand-alone outings the troupe members did), comedy groups clearly inspired by PYTHON & summing op our favorite yet less mentioned gags! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/…
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I'm joined tonight by podcaster partners-in-crime Oliver Rockside & Jasen Buch (from various Showhole network and more podcasts such as Cheerzzzz, 78 Episodes 30 Good Ones, Illuminati Social Club, In Your Earholes, The Masochists’ Movie Collective & The 27th Precinct). This year, we decided to once again keep it under an hour and present more of th…
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We sit down with lead genre writer Joseph Mallozzi, best known for the Stargate SG-1 and Dark Matter space opera epics. Joseph gets to talk about different writer's rooms, production meeting norms, writing for cartoon shows earlier in his career, different creative freedoms and embracing the fandoms. I also surprise him to now that his older show T…
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Fellow comrade Gil Palmer & returning guest (Kevin Dougherty from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die!) organize a fun lookback at the iconic moments, an updated franchise ranking and ultimate geek-out on why the EVIL DEAD franchise continues to find an audience each decade with its zany humor, outrageous horror & OTT action scenes. Why is the last part …
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At the start of every presidential administration, the nominees for more than 1,000 civilian positions require Senate confirmation. A large number of those are in the Department of Defense, with confirmation responsibility going to the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC). And whether it's a new administration or not, the committee processes doze…
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we host Part 1 of our Dating & Friendships Roundtable Discussion. Our guests include: Reena Watts (Better Call Daddy Podcast) Oreo Brewer & Max Sycamore (Bitches with Beard Podcast) Find out what it takes to see what is a true friendship versus what is a toxic one; why dating is needlessly complex; and why we need to stop making up excuses and choo…
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James, Gil, Mike & I decided to take Mike's dare and see how many films can be agreed upon as being some kind of classic. How many of them are simply Good but not Top 250 Great? Which ones are simply a genre or cult classic? And which ones are just plain awful despite being an audience and critic's darling for their respective time? Follow our gues…
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Josh Hansen (Action Movie Book Club) returns once more and highlights what was once dubbed the most violent videogame of '93: ROBOCOP VS. THE TERMINATOR. We also heavily detail the original hit Frank Miller comic book and the infamous KILL HUMAN sequel by Dynamite Entertainment! SONGS USED: "Airtrack," "Broken Reality," "Clash Defiant," "Club Diver…
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Music Critic Michael Amland (Pedestrian at Best Podcast) gets to help Cam sort out why '00s had some of the most epic ancient dramas: HBO's ROME and ABC's EMPIRE. What would a third season of ROME had looked like prior to the cancellation via budget downsizing? Why did EMPIRE not take off despite some accomplished writers and future A-listers like …
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Aaron, Chris, & Joe finally return to fight against Arnold's 2003 sci-fi sequel, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines! The boys break down the details of the T3's original script after getting sidetracked once again while discussing the unmade films of both Arnold and James Cameron, which included I Am Legend, Jurassic Park & X-Men! Don't forget to S…
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The infamous gangster film series TRUE TO THE GAME stars Columbus Short and Vivica A. Fox but does it gel? Where can you stream these hood movies? Do any of them look like legit movies or are they rather schlocky in appearance? Find out during the B-movie roundup that Wednesday! MUSIC USED: "What You Want" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License…
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This week, we’re at the Aspen Security Forum, the annual gathering of national security and foreign policy heavyweights. The conference regularly draws senior government and military officials from the United States and around the world to chew over the big issues of the day, and this time we had a full plate. It’s not exactly hardship duty escapin…
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In under half an hour, I bring you the lowdown on what makes both the eighties and current small-screen version of THE EQUALIZER gel for most audiences. Why do spies often make for the best kind of vigilantes? Find out that night! MUSIC USED: "Ossuary 5- Rest" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Li…
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I give a thumbs up to the iconic Stephen J. Cannell shows THE COMMISH and HUNTER. Have they dated well, cliches and all? Which one gets more of the badass car chases & arrests? Which one surprisingly has a taut storyline in those final seasons featuring another mega-TV star? And more deep dives surrounding the small screen! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠h…
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Oreo joins me back to illustrate the Animated Star Trek series crossing over in comic book form with Hasbro's Transformers cartoon! We also get to chat about other crossover events & annoying fandom of late that have prevented harmless stuff like this from becoming a reality for readers. SONGS USED: "Zero Hour" by Immediate Music (used in Star Trek…
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In this minisode, I get to highlight what the CRIMINAL MINDS tie-in novels by Max Allan Collins get right about the show and absolutely dead-wrong! What's your favorite book spin-off of a pre-established property? Comment below! SONGS USED: "Constance" and "Rocket" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3…
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Tom, Gil & Mike all get to quiz me on their favorite lines and future A-list TV actors from the infamous yet popular TV terror film KILLDOZER. We also discuss the book it was based on (and how it made better sense), the Marvel Comics: Worlds Unknown adaptation & the various TV shows that have spoofed it (including a hysterical interview Conan O'Bri…
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The Star Wars universe gets a lot of attention for its lightsabers, space battles, and witty droids. But over the decades, a rich lore has developed around its history and politics. Dr. Chris Kempshall researches and writes at the intersection of real-world history, with a focus on the First World War, and the Star Wars universe. His books include …
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I get to review the IDW Publishing comic book spin-off of the hit cable TV show THE SHIELD. Should they had done a follow-up to this Spotlight story arc? Why does this do a rare job of literally illustrating the show for both fans and newcomers? All that and comments on other spin-off material that could have similarly successful media crossovers! …
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We discuss both movie/cartoon versions of the HELLBOY adaptations, how creator Mike Mignola approved of both versions and why this Constantine/Wishmaster styled creation makes us long for more naughty yet creatively violent comic book hero outings! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Jacked…
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Blogger Bill McCormick talks about how he wore so many hats prior to becoming an award-winning SciFi Fiction author. He has written for Chicago Rocker Magazine, been featured in segments on FOX Sports & works in other forms of entertainment including radio. Here, he gives more writing tips, shows how to follow one's gut instinct & how to test out o…
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My homie Oreo returns to the show to illustrate our favorite moments of one of HBO's most underrated drama/thriller programs: OZ. We also dive deep into how innovative the official rap soundtrack was, why the late '90s allowed all kinds of media to successfully become very addicting yet complex with their entertaining story arcs & what else is trul…
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Tonight, I provide a solo review on the rather remarkable JOHN Wick Prequel graphic novel written by Greg Pak for Dynamite Comics. It has a solid backstory for fans and non-fans while providing the usual dark humor, brutal action & gritty Neo-Noir backdrop but what does it really surprise readers with? Which new villain steals the show here? And ot…
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Joseph Cox is an award-winning investigative journalist and the co-founder of 404 Media. He is also the world’s leading reporter on the FBI's Anom sting operation, a topic he has written about in the new book, Dark Wire: The Incredbile True Story of the Largest Sting Operation Ever. Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode wa…
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MMA Fighting Expert/YouTuber Mike Radich joins me to also discuss the beloved Cinemax premium channel's programming of low-brow content and why it was in the right place at the right time prior to the internet "exploding." We also discuss how heavyhanded recent homage movies have become, annoying changes in tv programming & why we should honor the …
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Documentary Filmmaker Robert Cohen returns to help me praise a darling of indie cinema who's got a diverse voice, directed many future beloved character actors & puts the "L" in "low-budget": John Sayles! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.…
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We conclude the week with another interview: Horror Filmmaker Dana Elcar. He promotes his newest film BRIGHTWOOD, discusses his late great actor father Dana Elcar, writing scripts and shot list tips-and-tricks. Later on, we get to detail digital steadicam filming, Horrorhound festival attending and other lovely yet snappy film advice! MAIN LINKS: L…
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