Best Hollywood Godfather Podcasts (2024)

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Season 14 - Episode 264 - Burt Kearns Author of Marlon Brando: Hollywood Rebel 44:24

2d ago44:24

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Burt Kearns Author of Marlon Brando: Hollywood RebelBy GRI Entertainment

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Episode 261: Godfather of Gospel Jazz Ben Tankard Talks Thicker Than Water Reality TV & Music Biz's Double Edge Sword 23:13

1h ago23:13

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Don't miss the Godfather of Gospel jazz, Ben Tankard as he shares details on his reality TV show, Thicker Than Water-The Tankards and what he would not do to stay on Bravo, the music business is a double sword and his Smooth Life TV Network on the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast. Listen Now. Subscribe FREE. Download FREE. #LlinWoodsGospelEn…

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Episode 173 with Karen Bliss 1:26:03

6h ago1:26:03

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The Godfathers are back with another crazy episode. This week they're joined by award winning music journalist, and President of the "No Donnies" club, Miss Karen Bliss. Donnie, Tid and Karen have all known each other since the late 90s, and as you'd expect - the roasting just doesn't stop! Last Summer, Karen released an article that she worked on …

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110. Pizza Meter - How Pizza Orders Predict War & Waffle House Index - They Unofficial FEMA Designation 47:30

2h ago47:30

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Summary The conversation discusses the concept of the pizza meter, which suggests that an increase in pizza orders from government buildings can be indicative of important political or military events. The pizza meter has been observed to predict events such as the invasion of Grenada and Panama. The Pentagon has attempted to combat the pizza meter…

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311 - The Birdcage (1996) 1:54:06

1d ago1:54:06

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"You do an eclectic celebration of the dance!" For Episode 311, Thomas and Brandon continue their series on Gene Hackman with THE BIRDCAGE. Listen as they discuss all of the previous versions of the story, who was originally going to play the lead roles, and why it was a different role for Hackman that changed the last few years of his acting caree…

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Dave MacNeil Remembers the Boston Marathon Bombings 1:15:27

7d ago1:15:27

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In this episode of Cold Red, host Ray Carr interviews Dave MacNeil, a retired police detective with over 37 years of experience. They discuss Dave’s background, his early years in law enforcement, changes in the police department, working background investigations, recruiting, police academy training, and his interest in forensics. In this part of …

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Episode 260: Gospel Artist Marcus Jordan Surviving Death and Bouncing Back with Chart Topping Hit Dance (REWIND) 20:49

7d ago20:49

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Don't miss this Rewind episode with chart topping Gospel artist Marcus Jordan shares his backstory, surviving death and the biggest comeback, a chart topping "Dance" hit on LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast. Get inspired and Listen Now. Follow. Subscribe FREE. Download FREE. #LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast #IamMarcusJordan #gospel #podcast #fa…

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Episode 172 with Ryan McCombs 1:13:51

8d ago1:13:51

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This week, the Godfathers welcome one of the loudest voices in metal, the front man for both Drowning Pool and SOiL, Ryan McCombs! Ryan has an interesting story in the music world. He started out as the singer of Nu Metal band SOiL before decided to leave in 2004. A year later, the band Drowning Pool (known for their mega smash hit "Bodies") was in…

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109. Spotify's Stream Farm Problem & Amazon's Fake Walk-Out Stores 50:20

8d ago50:20

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Summary The conversation explores the fraudulent practices of buying followers and streams in the music industry and social media platforms. It discusses the incentives for marketing firms to manipulate engagement numbers and the challenges of creating a level playing field. The conversation also touches on the impact of these practices on the broa…

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310 - Unforgiven (1992) 1:43:56

8d ago1:43:56

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"I'll see you in hell, William Munny." For Episode 310, David and Brandon continue CineNation's Gene Hackman month with UNFORGIVEN. Listen as they discuss Hackman's apprehension in taking the project, how he worked with Eastwood, and why it is easily one of Hackman's best performances. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive conte…

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Season 14 - Episode 263 - Aldo Gucci: Power, Family and the Fashion Empire 52:34

9d ago52:34

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This episode of the Hollywood Godfather dives into the fascinating and dramatic world of Aldo Gucci, the man who transformed his father's Florentine leather workshop into a global fashion Empire.By GRI Entertainment

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Nicole Hutchinson-Moore shares her background and the events that led to her incarceration 1:22:45

10d ago1:22:45

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COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases. Raymond Carr https://raymondjcarr.com Ray joined the FBI following college…

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Episode 259: Filmmaker Christopher R. Daniels Shares Abducted Children Crisis and His Movie Missing In STL 22:37

14d ago22:37

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Don't Miss Indie Filmmaker Christopher R. Daniels sharing the US' shameful crisis and his backstory to his full length feature Missing In STL, now on Amazon Prime and more on this episode of Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast. Listen. Follow. Subscribe FREE. Download FREE. #LinWoodsInspiredGospelEntertainmentPodcast #IndieBlackFilms #MissingIn…

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Episode 171 with Dan-e-o 1:11:34

15d ago1:11:34

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Well just a few weeks ago, we had former member of this show Dan-e-o on as a guest because he had just released a killer new single. Well..... last week Dan-e-o released ANOTHER banger, so we said let's bring him back! Dan's new track is called "Like We" and features Juno winning reggae artist Blessed. This song is absolute fire. Dan joins Donnie a…

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Episode 170 with Boris Aguilar 1:26:45

15d ago1:26:45

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It's WrestleMania week, and this week The Godfathers of Podcasting do a deep dive on everything WrestleMania XL related. Donnie and Tid preview the Hall Of Fame inductions on Friday, the NXT PLE Saturday and the two nights of WrestleMania! Joining the boys to help out with all that is this week's guest - renowned wrestling podcaster / host of Sunda…

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309 - Hoosiers (1986) 1:44:22

16d ago1:44:22

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"I don't care what the scoreboard says at the end of the game, in my book we're gonna be winners!" For Episode 309, Brandon and David continue CineNation's series on the films of Gene Hackman. Listen as they discuss HOOSIERS, a film that was seen by some as a comeback for Hackman. Find out more about who the original choice for the lead character w…

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Season 14 - Episode 262 - Runlett & Baldacci Report 51:18

16d ago51:18

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Host Robert Baldacci from The Runlett & Baldacci Report on Youtube joined us to talk about show business, politics and more. View The Runlett & Baldacci Report on Youtube.By GRI Entertainment

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Natalie Di Sabatino Tells Cold Red the Unfortunate Truth the Life of Victims Family 50:05

18d ago50:05

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COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases. Raymond Carr https://raymondjcarr.com Ray joined the FBI following college…

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Episode 258: Gracie Award Winning Broadcast Journalist Esther Dillard Shares Journey and Book For Parents of Autistic Brown and Black Youth 23:13

21d ago23:13

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Don't Miss Gracie Award winning Broadcast Journalist, Black Information Network Reporter, and author Esther Dillard sharing her career backstory to success, and her latest book that offers advice to parents of black and brown young adults on the autism spectrum on this episode of the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast. Listen. Follow. Subscrib…

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308 - The French Connection (1971) 1:47:03

23d ago1:47:03

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"Have you ever been in Poughkeepsie?" For Episode 308, Brandon and Thomas are trying something new this month by focusing solely on one actor, and its Gene Hackman. To kick off the series, they're talking about THE FRENCH CONNECTION. Listen as they discuss Hackman's early beginnings before the film, Hackman's casting in the film, and how Friedkin p…

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108. AI-Generated Content: Sports Illustrated's Scandal; Gothika Cover; The Library of Babel 1:01:33

23d ago1:01:33

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SummaryIn this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics, including the New York State salary listing requirement, the impact of AI on creative expression, the importance of a paper co-authored by prominent thinkers in foreign policy, the revolutionary change brought about by nuclear weapons, and the use of AI in music and art. They also explo…

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Episode 261 – Catching up with Kathrine Narducci 58:24

24d ago58:24

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Kathrine Narducci talks about her role as Anna Genovese in the mob film “Alto Knights”, her iconic role in “The Sopranos” and her upcoming plans. Recorded: 03/11/2024 Airing: 04/3/24By GRI Entertainment

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Tim Clemente shares his experiences in law Enforcement and Hollywood with Cold Red 1:24:34

27d ago1:24:34

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In this episode, Tim Clemente, a former FBI agent, shares his experiences working in law enforcement, including his time in the St. Louis Metro PD and the FBI. He discusses the challenges of working in a violent district and shares a memorable case from his time in St. Louis. Tim also talks about his undercover work in South America and his involve…

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Episode 257: Recording Artist & Businesswoman Keyondra Lockett Talks Fashion, Music & Devil Is A LIAR! (REWIND) 22:44

28d ago22:44

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Don't miss this Rewind episode featuring inspirational recording artist, businesswoman and fashion designer shares her backstory, from a little Louisiana girl singing and sanging nonstop, to girl group Zi'el, to successful businesswoman Keyondra Lockett on the #LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast Listen Now. Follow. Subscribe FREE. Download FREE. #K…

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107. John Von Neumann - Father of Game Theory, Nuclear Scientist, Super Genius 59:46

29d ago59:46

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In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss their hiatus and receive feedback on their Match Day episode. They then introduce John von Neumann, a mathematician, physicist, computer scientist, and polymath who made significant contributions to game theory. We discuss his biography, academic career, and collaborations with other intellectual giants. They…

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307 - The Prestige (2006) 1:59:01

30d ago1:59:01

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"Are you watching closely?" For Episode 307, Brandon and Thomas close out Rivalry Month with one of Christopher Nolan's best, THE PRESTIGE. Listen as they talk about the struggles of adapting the novel, how they recreated Victorian London, and how critics disliked the film when it was released. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclus…

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Season 14 - Episode 260 - The March Mailbag 42:15

1M ago42:15

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Listener's questions and comments.By GRI Entertainment

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The GodFather of the Behavioral Science Unit - Gregg McCrary 1:16:51

1M ago1:16:51

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As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960’s. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most we…

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Episode 256: Hollywood TV Actress Ellia English Tellin' It Straight, from The Jamie Foxx Show, to Martin, to My Sisters and Me pt. 2 20:02

1M ago20:02

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Hollywood TV Actress Ellia English tells it straight in part 2 of this candid conversation about making it in Hollywood, from small town Georgia to the Jamie Foxx Show, to Martin, to HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, to My Sisters and Me. Plus, what she thinks about Taraji P. Henson spilling the Tea on pay the disparities in Hollywood for black actors. T…

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306 - Toy Story (1995) 1:50:01

1M ago1:50:01

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"To infinity and beyond!" For Episode 306, David and Brandon discuss Pixar's debut animated feature, TOY STORY. Listen as they go through the endless names considered for the film, how many versions of the script they went through, and what real-life rivalry started because of the movie's success. And don't forget to rate and review us! Opening Ban…

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Season 14 - Episode 259 - Mobsters and Nazis 56:00

1M ago56:00

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Michael Benson joins the Hollywood Godfather hosts to talk his book Gangsters & Nazis: How Jewish Mobsters Battled Nazis in Wartime America.By GRI Entertainment

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Episode 255: Actress Ellia English Tellin' It Straight_from The Jamie Foxx Show, Martin & My Sisters And Me pt.1 22:11

1M ago22:11

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Don't miss this exclusive interview with actress Ellia English, star of stage, TV and screen tellin't it straight, from The Jamie Foxx Show, Martin, Curb Your Enthusiasm and My Sisters and Me on this episode of the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Show. Listen Now for FREE. Subscribe for FREE. Download for FREE. #ElliaEnglish #LinWoodsGospelEntertai…

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Episode 169 with Godfrey Mangwiza 52:28

1M ago52:28

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Donnie and Tid are The Godfathers Of Podcasting - and this week they're joined by another Godfather! It's reality TV star, Godfrey Mangwiza! You've seen him on Big Brother Canada, Bachelor in Paradise Canada and other shows. He's also a part of the Celebrity Net Fights events where he gets into a ring, and challenges other Reality TV stars to some …

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305 - Bring It On (2000) 1:38:48

1M ago1:38:48

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"When we beat you, we'll know it's because we're better." For Episode 305, Brandon and Thomas discuss the most famous cheerleading movie. Listen as they talk about the struggles of BRING IT ON's development, the casting of the film against a rival cheerleading movie, and how the movie was a surprise hit in the summer of 2000. Opening Banter (00:00:…

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Season 14 - Episode 258 - Current Affairs 46:01

1M ago46:01

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Current AffairsBy GRI Entertainment

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Episode 254: Indie Filmmakers Duane and Antoinette McCoy Unveil The Story Behind New World Order Dark Prince pt. 2 19:57

2M ago19:57

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Don't miss indie filmmakers Apostle Duane and Lady Antoinette McCoy in part 2 of unveiling the story behind their latest full length feature film, New World Order: Dark Prince. In this intriguing and informative conversation about filmmaking, they share the challenges of doing it indie style, from casting to financing a quality movie that played at…

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Sara Kruzan tells Cold Red About Surviving Childhood Abuse & Sex Trafficing Part 2 38:49

2M ago38:49

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As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960’s. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most we…

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304 - Amadeus (1984) 1:48:27

2M ago1:48:27

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"It seemed to me that I was hearing the voice of God." For Episode 304, Thomas and Brandon kick off Rivalry Month with possibly the best rivalry film of all time, AMADEUS. Listen as they discuss the early frontrunners for the main roles, which cast member was hired a day before filming, and why they think AMADEUS is one of the more underrated films…

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THROWBACK: Medical Match Day, The Stable Marriage Problem, and a Special Guest 1:01:28

2M ago1:01:28

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In this episode, Nick and Chris are joined by Nick's better half -- Dr. Kim Linden -- to talk about the medical match. What's it like? Do you like it? What are the problems? We'd all also like to congratulate and wish godspeed upon all those who matched! Remember, this show has a YouTube Channel and you can also check out the website for blogs, etc…

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Season 14 - Episode 257 – Who Killed Christa Helm? 59:49

2M ago59:49

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Special Guest Jamey DuVall Host / Producer / Writer Geeks United and The Kubrick Series Show Overview: The Murder of Crista Helm: Jamey DuVall from Movie Geeks United joins us to discuss his decade-long investigation into the murder of actress Christa Helm. http://www.whokilledchristahelm.com http://www.moviegeeksunited.com…

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Episode 253: Indie Filmmakers Duane and Antoinette McCoy Unveil The Story Behind New World Order Dark Prince 19:23

2M ago19:23

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Don’t miss Legind Studios' filmmakers Apostle Duane and Antoinette McCoy unveil the story behind their movie, New World Order: Dark Prince on Lin Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast. They share how its about faith, family and films, their journey towards a 25 million film. Making it without film school and more indie filmmaker advice. #BeLegind #Lin…

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Sara Kruzan tells Cold Red About Surviving Childhood Abuse & Sex Trafficing Part 1 47:46

2M ago47:46

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As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960’s. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most we…

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106. Blue Dot Effect & Negative Journalism; 'Insh*tification'; Why Everything Seems So Bad 56:23

2M ago56:23

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In this episode, Nick and Chris various topics including the Atlanta Hawks' coin flip games, the Match Group lawsuit, Wendy's surge pricing, and the blue dot effect. The blue dot effect refers to the phenomenon where people change their concept of something based on its prevalence. This has implications for decision-making and perception. The hosts…

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303 - The Godfather Part II (1974) 1:52:38

2M ago1:52:38

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"Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." For Episode 303, Brandon and Thomas close out Mob Month with one of the greatest movies of all time. Listen as the duo discuss the making of THE GODFATHER PART II. Find out why Paramount was worried about the title, what Robert De Niro did to prep for the role, and why Al Pacino said it was one of…

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Season 14 - Episode 256 - Interview with Steve Hodel author of The Black Dahlia Avenger 46:08

2M ago46:08

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Steve Hodel, a retired LAPD detective, joins us to discuss his books and his unexpected relationship to gruesome killing of The Black Dalhia - Elizabeth Short. Look for Steve’s books on Amazon. https://a.co/d/ixhDfyHBy GRI Entertainment

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Water World 49:02

2M ago49:02

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Recorded on Monday, 2/26/2024 In this episode, Jeffery Alan and JD go on location to talk to Waterdam, an agricultural insider who speaks firsthand about the crisis facing both San Joaquin Valley growers and also tens of thousands of California residents who will be affected by this monstruous SGMA tax - A statewide "framework to help protect groun…

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Tom Simon Discusses Working Forensic Accounting for the FBI 1:02:48

2M ago1:02:48

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As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960’s. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most we…

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Episode 168 with Choclair 1:16:10

2M ago1:16:10

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Well it's the Nocka, the Chizrocka ... it's Canadian Hip Hop Legend - Choclair! Yes, Choclair joins The Godfathers Of Podcasting this week, and he's comin down with The Northern Touch! On this episode, Choclair talks about his start in the music biz, the struggles young artists face today, gatekeeping fans, the people who hate Beyonce's new country…

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Episode 252: Discover The Miraculous Journey Of Film/TV Producer Charles Mattocks and How He Conquered Diabetes and Cancer 26:05

2M ago26:05

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Get Healthy on this Rewind episode of Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast as guest Charles Mattocks, Film/TV Producer, Health Care Advocate and nephew of the late, great musician Bob Marley takes us on his journey to conquering type 2 diabetes and cancer. He gives tips how youcan overcome those healthy life robbers too! Listen Now. Comment. Fol…

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302 - Touchez Pas au Grisbi (1954) 1:21:07

2M ago1:21:07

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"Hands off the loot!" For Episode 302, David and Brandon travel down the beaten path to discuss the French New Wave crime film TOUCHEZ PAS AU GRISBI. Listen as they discuss the lives of the cast and crew before the film, which famous American director thought about remaking the movie, and how the film flips the tropes of the American gangster movie…

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