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Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosted by Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer. With Geoff Meggs. #BCpoli #StrategySuite #MiniBar Hotel Pacifico is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.
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The podcast for everything comic book, animation, sci-fi and pop culture. Hosted by Jimmy Aquino & a rotating panel of co-hosts, CNI is your weekly dose of industry news, reviews and interviews. Past guests include: Stan Lee, John Romita, Sr., Jerry Robinson, Brian K. Vaughan, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, John Cassaday, Paul Pope, Darwyne Cooke, JM Dematteis, Steve Niles, Garth Ennis, Steve Rude, Kyle Baker, Jim Lee, James Jean, Alison Bechdel, Arthur Suydam, Jonathan Hickman, Greg Pak, John ...
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A podcast for Parents, Sports Coaches, PE Teachers, Support staff and anyone else interested in Youth Athletic Development! Our mission is to support grassroots coaches in the development of youth athletes. Here you'll find interviews with technical coaches, support staff, researchers and former athletes, helping us all to improve our coaching with young athletes.
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For the past 15 years I have been working on an epic fantasy trilogy. During the pandemic years I tested the first book, The Hammer and the second book, The Medallion as a free audiobook podcast, engaging the listeners in an active review process. You can find the first 10 chapters of The Hammer on this podcast. Book three, The Scepter is nearing completion and In the spring of 2024 I will be releasing the entire three volumes as a paperback and hard cover book of over 1000 pages. This will ...
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When Heather isn't headlining theaters across the country as a top stand-up comedian or being the perfect wife and mother of three, she is diving into juicy pop culture. From all things Hollywood, celebrity romances, Bravo TV to her real-life drama, Heather tackles the juiciest and most controversial topics. She will not hold back on her opinion on anything or anyone. While talking to guests ranging anywhere from actors to comics to reality stars, Heather asks the juiciest questions you alwa ...
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A billionaire’s yacht sank just two days after his business partner was also killed while riding his bike. J.Lo files for divorce from Ben. They had no prenup. Scott Peterson speaks on camera after 20 years behind bars for killing his pregnant wife. I go through the evidence that was not shared in his trial. Brandi Glanville released the video of A…
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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS. 🏨🌄 Mike is 'home alone' at Hotel Pacifico this week, and interviews Katie DeRosa, provincial affairs reporter for CBC. Katie provides a behind-the-scenes tour of the Press Gallery, discusses her background in journalism, today’s media landscape, and her p…
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Scott Peterson was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife 20 years ago. The judge just granted Scott’s request to test duct tape evidence for DNA. Could this lead to a retrial and acquittal? Two doctors and three others were charged in Matthew Perry’s death. Ariana Madix’s brother Jeremy was arrested for trying to fly with 76 lbs of weed. On RHOC…
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We interrupt all of this amazing SDCC coverage to give a recap on the amazing Flame Con held in NYC recently. Jimmy attended and gives his thoughts on it all. Exhibitors, guests, cosplay, atmosphere, crowd, etc. Always a fantastic show. He also had a chance to catch up w/ his friend Robin Ha to discuss her most recent graphic novel THE FOX MAIDENS.…
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I interviewed Margaret Josephs from Real Housewives of New Jersey. But First I update you on “It Ends With Us” drama and the fight over the Bronze medal. Brandon Lee, son of Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson lost his golf club membership! My golfing Juicy Scoop correspondent gave me the details. Plus, what to do when you fall in love with your ex's boy…
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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes award-winning, Vancouver-based author John Vaillant whose book, Fire Weather: the Making of a Beast, is a bestseller that follows the aftermath of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire. #FireWeather has sparked an important …
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I’m back from my Texas shows and I now understand the Austin hype! My favorite parts of the 2024 Paris Olympics were the Aussie female breakdancer? Snoop Dogg and Coca-Cola as defense against swimming in fecal matter. I explain the drama surrounding “It Ends With Us” movie premiere and why the director is not pleased with how it is being promoted. …
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Jimmy sits down with Argentinian cartoonist Liniers! They talk about his hit comic MACANUDO, where he came up with the characters, early days cartooning in Argentina, influences and more. A super fun conversation w/ an award winning cartoonist. Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for…
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Jimmy sits down with his psychologist (and nerdy) friend Dr. Andrea Letamendi for their annual Comic Con chat. He and Drea talk about her podcast THE ARKHAM SESSIONS, the psychology of the X-Men, defense of Disney adults, living in between as a mixed race person, dealing with depression and so much more. It's always a great chat and they both look …
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Real Housewives of New Jersey Teresa‘s husband Louie has issued an apology. The Simple Life is back with Paris and Nicole. Is Ben not filing divorce on J-Lo to save her from humiliation? Did a woman fake her own kidnapping and almost die because of it? Then Million Dollar Listing LA’s Josh Flagg is back! We discuss Serena Williams’ disappointment o…
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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes polling legend Angus Reid, founder of the Angus Reid Institute! We'll discuss the evolution of polling, how Canadian society has changed, and the probability of NDP re-election in BC. In the strategy suite, Mike, Kate …
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Chris Franjola is here but first I had to unpack the Real Housewives of New Jersey finale. Dorinda has a new show. Ariana Madix has more lawsuits. Then Chris and I discuss who should play Britney Spears’ in the movie based on her autobiography. Is it wrong Simone Biles’ husband wore her gold medal? An actress claims she was fired from Fuller House …
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Jimmy finally got a chance to talk with Lela Lee after visiting her booth for years now! They discussed how her ANGRY LITTLE ASIAN GIRL animated short evolved into comics, how it eventually became ANGRY LITTLE GIRLS, her acting career and more! Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for…
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Jimmy ended SDCC on Sunday with a chat w/ his good friend Becky Cloonan. We're both a little tired but as always have a lovely conversation. They talked about her 2 Eisner wins, Somna, anthology work, horror, music and more. Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!…
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Jimmy sat down with Eddie Ahn at SDCC to talk about his new graphic novel ADVOCATE: A GRAPHIC MEMOIR OF FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND THE FIGHT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUDGEMENT. They talk about why Eddie made the book, what led him to his altruism, how he taught himself to draw, and more. Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month. A…
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Jimmy sat down with Lucy Knisley for the first time in ages to discuss her new book WOE: A HOUSECAT'S STORY OF DESPAIR. It's both hilarious and heartwarming! What was so great about her cat Linney that made her want to make comics about her? Whom was the actress she heard when writing the cat's voice? What was a favorite Linney moment? Tune in to f…
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Comic News Insider: Episode 1522 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! Another SDCC press room! Jimmy attended the roundtables for the new Peacock show THOSE ABOUT TO DIE. He talked to director Roland Emmerich (solo) and actors Moe Hashim and Jojo Macari (paired together). They talked about …
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Jimmy had a chance to interview some fellow Filipinos at SDCC! He revisited some of his faves in the mother/daughter powerhouse duo of Kwento Comics, Cecilia and Waverley Lim. They talked THE MASK OF HALIYA, bringing Filipino stories to life, mythology, etc. Cecilia introduced him to Sharleen Dee Sy as they are working on a new app together. Sharle…
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It's our first SDCC press room! Jimmy attended the roundtables for the new Amazon Prime animated series BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER. You'll hear from stars Jamie Chung (Harley Quinn), Minnie Driver (Penguin) and Hamish Linklater (Batman). How did they approach their character? What was the most exciting part about voicing these characters? How is the sh…
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Hannah Neeleman is known as Ballerina Farms on Social media with 10 million followers. She is known as a “trad wife” who makes meals from scratch and homeschools her 8 children. I get into the recent controversy surrounding an interview she did and how different kinds of media have shaped generations of women. This is very juicy, trust me. I also g…
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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes BC's Housing Minister, the Honourable Ravi Kahlon! Mike and Kate talk with the Minister about the coming election, housing issues, and his reflections as a two-time Olympic athlete. Then in the Str…
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Sorry for delay of this episode! Jimmy is exhausted after all of his massive and fun coverage from San Diego Comic Con (SDCC). He got around 14 interviews and covered 3 press rooms. He also helped his pal Heidi MacDonald of The Beat by appearing on 2 episode's of Electric Now's "Con Daily" segments. Go check those out on their site! In this episode…
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Brandy Howard and Julie Goldman are back and so am I! I got scammed at the Colosseum. Is Europe America’s adult Disneyland? The Last Supper was depicted in Olympics opening ceremony. Is RHONJ cancelled? We get into the juiciest story lines behind why this cast may not continue. Then we discuss how Hollywood grifters have made their ways into our li…
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Kim Goldman, the sister of Ron Goldman who was murdered with Nicole Brown Simpson answers all of Heather’s questions from what it was like to be in court for years during both trials, how she first heard the news, the day of the verdict and when OJ was sent away for 9 years. The aftermath with her family. Her confrontations with Marcia Clark, the l…
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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes BC Green Party MLA Adam Olsen. Kate & Geoff interview Olsen, who announced recently he was retiring from provincial politics. He is one of three First Nations MLAs in the BC Legislature, and shares…
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My friend and now author, Jorge Perez is here! Jorge shares his inspiration for his new book “The Shut The Fuck Up Method, Silence your way to the life of your dreams” which emphasizes that there are times to speak up and times to shut up. Jorge and I met 15 years ago and have some crazy stories we share involving The SoHo house and Hollywood. We d…
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Reviews: Paranoid Gardens #1, Phoenix #1, The Acolyte s1 finale, The Ark s2 premiere, The Boys s4 finale, Cobra Kai s6 part 1, Hit-Monkey s2, Kite Man: Hell Yeah! s1 series premiere, Sausage Party: Foodtopia s1, Snowpiercer s4 premiere, Those About to Die s1 Jimmy is heading off to San Diego Comic Con and records a little pre-SDCC episode loaded wi…
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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes a guest who needs no introduction to British Columbia politics... Andrew Weaver! Dr. Weaver was Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA (2013-2020) and leader of the BC Green Party, lifting John Horgan’s NDP minor…
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Andrea Dunlop’s podcast “Nobody Should Believe Me” explores the criminology and psychopathology behind Munchausen by Proxy. She gives her background about why she started exploring Munchausen by Proxy - because of her sister having it. We discuss how in many cases of Munchausen and Munchausen by Proxy, people start to do fraudulent fundraising. Let…
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Reviews: Absolute Power #1, The Domain #1, X-Men vol. 7 #1 Jimmy is off to the IU concert and is super excited about it! So that means a quick little episode for you. Though he does try to stretch time at the end. He does 3 comic reviews on his own w/o any help from reviewer pals. He briefly chats about his upcoming plans for San Diego Comic Con (S…
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Ms. Pat has an extraordinary life story which she shares here on Juicy Scoop with heart and hilarity. She is a successful stand-up comedian, writer, producer, mother and everything in between. You will laugh hard while being inspired as you listen to this very special episode. • Go to https://TheOuai.com and use code JUICY for 15% off your entire p…
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We discuss how dating and romance has changed. So many relationships today are arrangements. We are talking sugar baby and daddies. Do Gen Z’ers need old fashioned matchmakers? So juicy and so fun! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code JUICY at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/JUICY ! #honeylo…
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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite wi…
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Kim De Paola returns to Juicy Scoop to discuss her book and to give us lots of inside scoop on what is really going on in Jersey. I ask the tough questions about growing up around gangsters. What it's like to marry in to the mob and not ask questions like, "where is our money coming from?" When it comes to her role in the Real Housewives of New Jer…
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It's been awhile since we reported any news. Jimmy gathered various stories from the last month. He and news anchor Emily will tell you all about them. Comics, TV and film are all included. Are you excited about any of the news they mentioned? Let us know your thoughts. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!…
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Ramin Setoodeh and I discuss his new tell all book about the hit reality show, "The Apprentice." In his latest book "Apprentice in Wonderland: How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett took America through the looking glass," we get the inside juice from the boardroom to the celebrities. Ramin interviewed Donald Trump several times as well as many former f…
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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite wi…
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Mistrial in the Karen Read murder case. What could happen next? Was BET Awards insensitive by including OJ Simpson? Bethenny Frankel’s ex had moved on to another reality star/podcaster. Did Julia Robert’s flirt with Travis Kelce. New scripted series about real housewives is in production. Is Kim Zolciak dating Chet Hanks? Then the hilarious “Mean G…
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Reviews: The Boys s4, Doctor Who s14, House of the Dragon s2, Interview With the Vampire s2, Orphan Black: Echoes, Suicide Squad Isekai, Supacell, Sweet Tooth s3, Inside Out 2, The Anansi Boys #1, Absolute Power: Ground Zero #1 More reviews in comic books, TV, film and streaming. Jimmy recruits some of his favorite reviewers to help out. Thanks to …
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It’s a Heather Haul of hot topics! Hawk Tuah girl might be getting signed by UTA! I give an update of my Swifties backlash. As I predicted Sherri Papini already has a new boyfriend and the circumstances are juicy. The jury in the Karen Read case ask for clearer instructions. Katy Perry is dressing weirder than the lyrics of her new song. Bianca’s n…
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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite wi…
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Taylor Swift didn’t listen to me and put her boyfriend Travis Kelce on stage with her. Former prosecutor, Matt Murphy is back, and he is an author! Pre order “The Book of Murder” now! We discuss the Hulu documentary, “The Perfect Wife” about Sherri Papini. What makes a mother fake her own kidnapping for attention? Karen Read is on trial for murderi…
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Another Top 3 special! Except it's times 4 so 12 total recommendations for you to check out. Since we've been putting out so many special non-regular format episodes, Jimmy has been behind on the Top 3 suggestions. You'll hear about some great comic books, collections, YouTube channels, etc. Hope you enjoy! If you saw anything we reviewed, please s…
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Chris Franjola and I get into so many hot topics. Denise Richards and her ex husband Charlie Sheen have a reality Show on E! Is it 2008? Armie Hammer is grateful for cannibalism. Stephen Baldwin cries for TikTok views. Don’t steal Nikki Glaser’s roast jokes. Kanye destroyed his own home. Clipped on Hulu is juicy. White Chick Influencers pissed off …
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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite wi…
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Reviews: Free Comic Book Day 2024 - Absolute Power, Barda, Barkham Asylum, Blood Hunt/X-Men, Dark Horse, Doctor Who, Gannibal, MAD Magazine, Marvel's Voices, Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ultimate Universe/Spider-Man. Yes, we know. We're a over a month late for Free Comic Book Day comics. Apologies for that but we're here now with lots o…
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Chris Franjola is here! We talk Father’s Day and my Cabo vacation. The Pope met with 100 comedians and I was not one of them and I think I know why. A politician created fake social media accounts to bully himself. Scooter Braun will no longer manager music acts. Legos are being stolen. Are John Travolta and Kristin Davis really dating? Then I talk…
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The hilarious duo and stars of Dumb, Gay Podcast, Brandy and Julie, stayed for more hot topics! Amanda Knox got convicted for slander. Kim Porter’s dad is breaking his silence on Diddy assault video. Where’s Beyoncé after Diddy abuse scandal came out? Kanye’s partner Bianca is now covering up and Kim Kardashian gets roasted by fans for wearing sexy…
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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite wi…
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