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A biweekly history podcast covering the last great war. Join Ray Harris Jr as he explores World War Two in intimate detail. The History of WWII Podcast is produced and narrated by Ray Harris Jr. Ray has a degree in history from James Madison University. I’ve been obsessed with the events and people from WWII since I first learned of them. I’ve been waiting years for someone to do a podcast on WWII and couldn’t wait any longer.
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This American President

Parthenon Podcast Network

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This American President delves into the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents through long form stories and interviews. It will challenge the way you look at American history. Hosted by Richard Lim and produced by Michael Neal. Art by NipRogers.com.
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Where History Comes Alive! A fast-paced, well-researched weekly podcast covering a wide range of historical events, persons, places, legends, and mysteries, Hosted by Jon Hagadorn, the selection of stories and interviews includes lost treasure, unsolved mysteries, unexplained phenomenon, WWII stories, biographies, disasters, legends of the Old West, American Revolutionary history, urban legends, movie backstories, and much more. Available wherever podcasts are found, including Apple Podcasts ...
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On History of the 90’s we’ll travel back in time through the stories that defined a decade. The last 10 years of the 20th century was a time like no other, from Columbine to Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Seinfeld, Air Jordan, and the Spice Girls …if it happened in the 90’s you’ll hear about it on this podcast. Join Kathy Kenzora as we journey through the History of the 90's every other Wednesday.
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The Exploress

Kate J. Armstrong

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Join us as we time travel back through history, exploring the lives and stories of ladies of the past, from the everyday to the extraordinary, imagining what it might have been like to be them.
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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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What Went Wrong covers Hollywood’s most notoriously disastrous movie productions, digging into the behind the scenes insanity of everything from massive flops to record breaking blockbusters. Each episode, hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer dive into a new film to explore the mind blowing (and sometimes numbing) reasons why making a movie is nearly impossible (especially a good one). Produced by David Boman. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR 'WWW' BONUS CONTENT!
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On the Very Special Episodes podcast, we tell one incredible story each week. Stranger-than-fiction tales about normal people in extraordinary situations. Stories that make you say, “this should be a movie.” Follow us down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday.
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Fyre Fest goes up in flames, Ashlee Simpson bombs on SNL, and somehow even Taylor Swift couldn’t fix the ill-fated Cats movie. Who doesn’t love a good fiasco?! Join us each week as we dissect the most deliciously disastrous flops in recent history. On Wondery’s comedy & pop culture series The Big Flop, host and TikTok superstar Misha Brown unpacks all-time epic fails from Crystal Pepsi to Google Glass with the help of hilarious, highly-opinionated guests in every episode. Find out what happe ...
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QAA Podcast

Julian Feeld, Travis View & Jake Rockatansky

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Conspiracy theories, melted online communities and cursed media — we pry open the cracks in consensus reality and journey into the hidden worlds below. The QAA Podcast is a mix of reporting, comedy, and history hosted by Jake Rockatansky, Travis View, and Julian Feeld along with co-hosts Annie Kelly, Liv Agar and Brad Abrahams. Formerly known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.
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Television producer Matt Olien doubles as Prairie Public's resident movie critic, and uses his background in film studies and extensive knowledge of movie history to review a current film. Stay tuned until the end, where he's quizzed with obscure Oscar trivia.
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If you're like Matt Gourley (Superego, Drunk History, Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend), then you know all the classic movie and television scenes so well it's like you were in the room when they happened. Well, you weren't. And neither was he. But the people Matt interviews were! Listen in as they tell the inside stories of how cinema and television history was made from a fly-on-the-wall perspective you've never heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Skeptoid

Brian Dunning

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The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006.
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Welcome to Unsinkable: The Titanic Podcast, a comprehensive look at the ship, its crew + passengers, the art it has inspired, and the cultural history of its legacy (which is, of course, absolutely unsinkable). Hosted by historian L.A. Beadles, an absolute Titanic nerd.
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Everything '80s

Jamie Logie / Curiouscast

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Everything 80s is your one-stop shop to look back on the movies, video games, TV shows, cartoons, toys, fashion, music, and everything you loved about a decade like no other. Join host Jamie Logie as he takes you on a dizzying journey through topics like Transformers the birth of Apple Computers and the format war of VHS vs BETA! Great Scott! Jump into your Delorean as we travel back in time to the 1980s!
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Join four old mates on a cinematic journey like no other in "Born to Watch," the podcast where movies aren't just watched, they're experienced. Each week, dive into the films that reshaped their lives and, perhaps, even the world. With many thousands of hours of movie-watching under their belts, these friends bring a unique, seasoned perspective where they don't take themselves or the movies too seriously.
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The World and Everything in It is an Apple Podcasts top 100 News program delivering essential headlines, field reporting, interviews, and expert analysis. Find original coverage you can't get elsewhere, such as a weekly overview of every Supreme Court case, biblical cultural analysis, and key international stories. This podcast is a product of listener-supported WORLD Radio, which provides sound journalism grounded in God's Word.
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Quick Smart is the show that feeds you big ideas in bite-sized pieces. Get up to speed on some of the biggest issues from psychology, money, health, history, pop culture, in just 10 minutes. Tegan Taylor guides you through!
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Dive into the world of cinema with Marta Djordjevic on McFly's Movie House— A Weekly Film Podcast. Discover hidden gems, forgotten film classics, and the diverse tapestry of movie history in our weekly podcast – a must-listen for film enthusiasts and casual moviegoers alike.
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Join friends Erin and Sarah as they explore some of the best myths and legends featured in film and television. We’ll discover how those tall tales turned into legendary monsters or beloved heroes. When we're not covering monsters and things that go bump in the night, we'll analyze some of our favorite movies and discover their surprising links to mythology, ancient and modern alike. Join us!
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Historians At The Movies features historians from around the world talking about your favorite movies and the history behind them. This isn't rivet-counting; this is fun. Eventually, we'll steal the Declaration of Independence.
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Well Good Movies

David Osgar and Craig McDonald

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The podcast with crazy challenges, big questions, and lively discussions all from people who love entertainment. We look back at history to choose what films go in our movie vault, as well as challenge ourselves and our guests to our always fun movie end-game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Amy & Joe discuss true crime & pop culture and crazy events through history year by year. Amy takes a deep dive on something creepy while Joe tells us about wacky stuff that happened. Amy likes murder, Joe likes old sitcoms, and they podcast to escape the monotony of adulthood.
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A podcast dedicated to films that are forgotten but not gone. Each week the Machine sends us backward and forward through time and forces us to watch a wide release film that history has forgotten, then decide if we should send it back to modern memory or leave it drifting in the ether of space.
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Enjoy hours of great storytelling (over 2,000 stories and counting) within 12 unique podcast shows: 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries- A collection of fast-paced, well researched stories covering unsolved mysteries, fascinating biographies, strange and unusual events, movie backstories, and historical wonders. 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales- A wonderfully curated and masterfully narrated collection of classic tales from the likes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Edith Wharton, Jack L ...
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Horror Movie Yearbook

Midwest Podcast Network

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Hosts Tim Long and Willie Gibbs take you on a journey through horror history! Every episode covers a year in the storied history of the genre (and the world), taking one or more films released that year and dissecting the cultural impact, themes, and real-world implications of each film.
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The History Guy

Lance and Josh Geiger

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If you love history, this is the podcast for you! Stories of forgotten history, presented by Josh Geiger with Lance Geiger, The History Guy, from the hit YouTube channel The History Guy: History Deserves to be Remembered. Visit the channel here: www.youtube.com/TheHistoryGuyChannel We believe that history does not have to be boring. At its heart, history is storytelling, and we believe that it should be told with passion and genuine love for the material. History might be tragic, it might be ...
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Reel Ramblin'

Christopher Jovanovic

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A podcast for movie-lovers! Relaxed conversations about the themes, genres, and memorable moments that make up movie history. In a world of passionate reviews and progressively intensifying fandoms, let's get back to basics. Let's get ramblin'!
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Welcome horror fans! The Evolution of Horror is a weekly movie discussion podcast that covers the history of horror cinema, one sub-genre at a time. From Universal Monsters to 80s slashers, from Alfred Hitchcock to Jordan Peele, we've got it covered! Each week, host Mike Muncer is joined by a different guest from the world of horror to discuss a movie in depth and its place in horror history.
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All those 80s films you’d forgotten either intentionally or just faded into the mists of time - some famous, some not so famous but whatever we choose, we always have a good discussion. Come and listen to Charlie, Amanda, Joe and Dom bicker over, sorry ’analyse’ whether it’s a good, bad or just plain ugly movie.
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Cinephile, history fan, and one-time Muscovite Ally Pitts explores contemporary and Soviet-era Russian language cinema one film at a time! The show combines interviews and movie discussion, and features expert guests including authors, journalists, stand-up comedians, and indie podcasters. From time to time, it also tackles Hollywood’s attempts to bring aspects of Russian culture, literature, and history to the Silver Screen.
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These films strive to recreate specific periods, often focusing on significant moments, wars, revolutions, or the lives of notable individuals. While they aim to entertain, historical movies also educate audiences by providing insight into different eras and cultures. The balance between accuracy and artistic license varies, sparking discussions ab…
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Hey there! 🎬 In this episode, we're diving deep into the 1998 classic, American History X. Directed by Tony Kaye and starring Ed Norton, this film tackles heavy themes like racism, redemption, and the impact of hate on both family and community. It's a movie that demands your full attention and rewards you for it with some unforgettable performance…
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Ryan Fairfield and Tony Lupo, hosts of The Warrior Next Door Podcast come back on, this time invited, to discuss the Top 5 WW2 movies. You may not agree, hell, we probably won't agree with each other, but it will be a good time. The video version will be on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euU0q2RIjf4 Want to go beyond the battlefield with …
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It’s only July, and our already terrifying election season has somehow gotten far worse than even the QAA hosts could imagine. Join Jake, Travis, Liv, and Julian for an emergency recording following the attempted assassination of the former President and the murder of one of his supporters at a Trump rally in Butler, PA. Naturally, conspiracy theor…
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Funnel of Love Bill Paxton (Aliens) and Helen Hunt (TV’s Mad About You) rekindle their whirlwind romance as they tail tornadoes across Oklahoma in the 1996 blockbuster Twister. Will rival storm chaser Cary Elwes (Princess Bride) rain on their parade by being the first to test new technology that sees inside a cyclone? And does this unlikely marriag…
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"A Few Good Men" is a gripping courtroom drama testament to the power of compelling storytelling, strong performances, and sharp dialogue. Directed by Rob Reiner and based on Aaron Sorkin's play, the film has become a classic in the genre. It delivers a powerful narrative that delves into themes of honour, duty, and the complexities of military lif…
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It's been marketed as the scariest film in years...but does it live up to the hype? Mike talks to director Oz Perkins about making the film, before Becky Darke drops in to discuss Longlegs in spoilerific depth... Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney. Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com …
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BOATS TODAY (JULY 16, 1969/2024) — We'll introduce the concept of BOATS Today while we learn about Apollo 11's launch sequence from today in history as it was shown in the movie Men in Black 3. Until next time, here's where you can continue the story. Mentioned in this episode Movie: Find where Men in Black is streaming True Story: Watch NASA's foo…
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1931AB Horror Films:- Dracula, Frankenstein Music: - Hansel & Gretel Overture (Engelbert Humperdinck); Piano Concerto No. 1 (Mendelssohn); Symphony No. 10 (Mendelssohn) Episode Archive: - https://www.buzzsprout.com/MovieChronicles Patreon:- Patreon.com/BrettDillon Buy all the Movie Chronicles series of e-books …You know you want to. Support the Sho…
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Send us a Text Message. In which Lauren & Mattias go through some of the most boring games, for your entertainment. They review their recent movie night films, and dive into what zero actually is. Content: Opening Vacation diets Zero Weekly check in Movie on! Copout Cabaret Intermission Boring games ***Live Mad Libs: August 10, 2024 at 2pm EST/8pm …
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A federal judge dismisses a case against Donald Trump; NATO allies wrap up a summit in Washington; and Justice Samuel Alito shares life principles from the U.S. Constitution. Plus, Emma Waters on the gift of children, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Compelled…
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Film critics Amy Nicholson & Jen Yamato join Matt to talk about what it’s like to be a critic in today’s film climate. They discuss everything from their approaches to criticism to the hardest movies to review. Plus, we’ll hear about how they manage relationships and conflicts of interest, the problem with review aggregators, and the weirdness of W…
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My thoughts on the stunning attempted assassination of former President Trump. JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium FOLLOW US www.linktr.ee/thisamericanpresident CREDITS Host: Richard Lim Producer: Michael Neal Artist: Nip Rogers, www.NipRogers.comBy Parthenon Podcast Network
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BOATS THIS WEEK (JULY 15-21,2024) — Events from this week in history include Napoleon’s surrender aboard HMS Bellerophon that happened on July 15th, 1815, and we'll learn how it was shown in the 2023 biopic. Then, we'll learn about the Apollo 11 miniseries that we’ll launch tomorrow on the exact anniversary of the launch from July 16th, 1969, befor…
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Happy 6th birthday to HATM! This week we have something special for you: the film that started it all! And as a bonus, we asked the screenwriters of National Treasure, Cormac and Marianne Wibberley to join me and Joanne Freeman to talk about the creation of the film, what it has to say about history, and the movie's legacy. This is a fun time. Abou…
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An analysis of the assassination attempt on former President Trump; on the Monday Moneybeat, David Bahnsen talks about the latest Consumer Price Index; and on History book, gymnast Comăneci’s perfect score at the 1976 Olympics. Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. ​​Additional support comes f…
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Back in the day, Salem Village was awash in bad vibes. What started as a few stressed out colonial tweens messing around became a conspiracy of religious paranoia with townsfolk turning on each other quicker than Kendrick and Drake. Months of false testimony and baseless accusations in packed courtrooms resulted in death, ruin, and one of the most …
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1966's Tokyo Drifter is one of the most well-known films by Japanese New Wave maverick Seijun Suzuki. A wildly creative and avant-garde yakuza classic, Tokyo Drifter takes inspiration from Old Hollywood musicals, Westerns, film noir, and traditional gangster tropes yet never takes itself too seriously, delivering on all these homages with glaring c…
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Get access to this entire episode as well as all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month. Another solo Aaron & Carlee episode as we dig into an oft-forgotten erotic thriller of the early 90s, Nicholas Kazan's Dream Lover, starring James Spader and a post-Twin Peaks Mädchen Amick. A story of love,…
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Jim and I are joined by filmfest master Bill Shaffer to talk about Japan's biggest movie star and now Oscar-winner, Godzilla (or Gojira, depending on your preference). Listen in as we discuss the various eras, his many monstrous foes, and his appearances in Legendary's Monsterverse, as well as his recent prestige picture Godzilla Minus One, which b…
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International(?) man of mystery Lyn Seren joins Ally Pitts to discuss Andrei Tarkovsky's penultimate film. We also talk about rückenfigurs and Milton Keynes artists Boyd & Evans a bit! Links mentioned/alluded to in the episode: International Association for Suicide Prevention’s directory: https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts/ UK: https://www.sama…
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Hey guys ! here it is our 300th review . And we saved it for arguably the best Mission Impossible movie . ntro song The Privates- WE are really Rocking Now, Haven't We https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2lGbVhKvQQ Twitters @moviemayhempod insta @moviemayhempodcast Letterbox @movemayhempodcast Email Moviemayhempodcast@gmail.com…
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Films:- Alice Cans The Cannibals; Alice Gets Stung; Alice In The Jungle; Alice The Toreador; Alice & The Jail Bird; Alice Chops The Suey; Alice Gets Stage Struck; Alice Loses Out; Alice Picks The Champ; Alice Rattled By Rats; Alice Solves The Puzzle; Alice’s Tin Pony; Alice Wins The Derby Support the Show.…
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Send us a Text Message. For you fans of true crime stories, here's an episode from January 2021. He was a manager at a Coca-Cola bottling plant, married, with two teenage sons living the good life in suburban Naperville, IL in 1967. When a bomb exploded aboard a plane on which his wife Jeanne was a passenger, Earle T. Cook quickly became the focus …
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself in a comical struggle over something as simple as finding the right battery? That's how our latest episode kicks off, a rollicking ride through the hilarities and headaches of everyday life. From the fine art of chopping wood to the perplexities of geometry terms like "rhombus" and…
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Let's celebrate the North American summer with a dive (see what I did there?) into the history of women's bathing suits. It's as fascinating, and sometimes as absurd, as you'd imagine. I have a book coming out in August! FYREBIRDS, the sequel and conclusion to NIGHTBIRDS, is hitting shelves on August 27th, and I would love it if you'd pick up a cop…
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On Culture Friday, voting to lessen the evil enabled by government; a review of Chariots of Fire; and George Grant on sports metaphors for Word Play. Plus, the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, where entrepreneurs can discover faith-aligned f…
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In this mini episode, we discuss the many uses of rope to fight supernatural entities and play the Trailer Game! Support the Machine to keep it running for as little as $1/month over at Patreon. Movie Memory Machine is part of the Grunt Work Podcasts network. For more information on today’s episode, visit moviememorymachine.com. Theme song by Porky…
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This time it's personal! Mike is joined by comedian and presenter Susan Calman to discuss the three hilariously uneven Jaws sequels...JAWS 2 (1978), JAWS 3D (1983) and JAWS: THE REVENGE (1987). Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney. Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com Buy tickets for our…
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"Perhaps the deed itself will be an anti-climax, but I think not." For Episode 321, David and Brandon continue their series on the Giallo genre. Listen as they discuss Franco Nero's performance, the film's unique backstory, and Vittorio Storaro's work on the film. We hope you enjoy this discussion on the underrated Giallo film. Also, don't forget t…
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Judges consider religious liberty for a foster mom and a ministry, Pope Francis and the ethics of AI, and a food pantry client serving others. Plus, shaming litterbugs, Cal Thomas on “Project 2025,” and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network,…
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School's out for Summer (almost)! After experiencing Halloween during June we decided to switch back to Summer with the ultimate film about Summer Vacation - Recess: School's Out (2001). What are our memories of the show? What are our favourite characters and moments? And why is that John Jacob song so damn catchy!? Joined once again by film fan Da…
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An in-depth look into the life, lore, and legal troubles of James Casbolt – a British man who claimed to have been indoctrinated into an NSA Super Soldier program at the age of five. We’ll cover some of James’ writing and radio appearances, as well as his 2008 book titled “Agent Buried Alive.” Jake, Brad, and Travis will learn about secret governme…
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This week Megan Kate Nelson and Kate Carpenter drop in to talk about Kevin Costner's new American epic, Horizon. Our reviews (and our drinks) are mixed but this is such a fun episode as we talk not only about where Horizon succeeds and fails but also about what Costner's career has to say about The West in general. This one is fun. About our guests…
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Hunter Brame aka Pilot Babboo is back to school Joe about awesome lady pilots in WW2. We talk Nancy Harkness Love, Jacqueline Cochran, the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS), Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASPS) and so much more. art of the Queen City Podcast Network: www.queencitypodcastnetwork.com. Information may not be accurate, as i…
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Social media is a huge part of our lives. We use it to talk to friends, to read about what’s happening in the world, and to find out whether or not something is cake. But recently there’s been talk of banning people under the age 16 from using social media because of the negative impact on their mental health and to protect them from harm. So is th…
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On Washington Wednesday, campaign concerns over President Biden’s health and the Republican platform; On World Tour, news from West Africa, Philippines, Japan and Panama; and a camp for adults with disabilities. Plus, Janie B. Cheaney on being a late bloomer and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/dona…
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