Best Leonardo English Podcasts (2024)

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Yellowbeard (1983) 1:38:41

35m ago1:38:41

1:38:41

RMR 0277: Special Guest, Matt Kerker joins your hosts Dustin Melbardis, and Lizzy Hayness for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Yellowbeard (1983) [R] Genre: Comedy, Adventure Starring: Graham Chapman, Peter Boyle, Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Peter Cook, Marty Feldman, Martin Hewitt, Michael Hordern, Eric Idle, Madeline Kahn, James Mason, J…

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#498 | Ozempic - The Weight Loss Miracle Drug? 17:03

21m ago17:03

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Some call it a miracle drug, others warn of its potentially damaging long-term effects on people and society. In this episode, we'll look at the history of this drug, how it works, why it's popular, and what it reveals about American food and healthcare systems. Introduction to Ozempic American obesity and food issues How Ozempic works History and …

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#496 | Labour Won The Election. Now What? 20:14

6d ago20:14

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The UK has a new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and Labour is back in power. We discuss what this means for Britain, including Starmer's background, his proposed policies, and the challenges that lie ahead. Results of the UK general election New Prime Minister: Keir Starmer Labour Party’s winning manifesto Background on Keir Starmer Proposed policie…

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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1966) 1:52:14

7d ago1:52:14

1:52:14

RMR 0274: Special Guest, Professor Mark Gardner joins your hosts Chad Robinson and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf from 1966 Genre: Drama Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, and Sandy Dennis Director: Mike Nichols Recorded on 2024-07-18…

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#494 | The Haitian Revolution 37:05

14d ago37:05

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The Haitian Revolution is a story of extreme violence, hope, and human rights. Learn how slaves in Saint-Domingue fought against brutal conditions and multiple European powers to establish the first free black-led nation in the world. Overview of the Haitian Revolution Toussaint L’Ouverture’s early life and significance Colonisation of Saint-Doming…

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The Hustler (1961) 1:45:34

12d ago1:45:34

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RMR 0274: Special Guest, Heath Lynch, of the Franchise Paradiso Podcast, joins your hosts Chad Robinson and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Hustler (1961) [PG-13] Genre: Drama, Sports Starring: Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott, Myron McCormick, Murray Hamilton, Michael Constantine, Stefan G…

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#492 | Cool Britannia | 1990s Britain 17:42

19d ago17:42

17:42

In this episode, we'll travel back to the 1990s and uncover the story of "Cool Britannia," a time when Britain experienced a cultural renaissance. From Oasis to Tony Blair, The Spice Girls to Damien Hirst, we'll learn how politics, music, fashion, and art intertwined to create one of the most vibrant eras in recent British history. Cool Britannia: …

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The Red Shoes (1948) 1:46:22

20d ago1:46:22

1:46:22

RMR 0273: Special Guest, Derick McDuff, from the the Underrated Podcast, joins your hosts Dustin Melbardis and Lizzy Haynes for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Red Shoes (1948) [PG] Genre: Musical, Romance, Drama Starring: Anton Walbrook, Marius Goring, Moira Shearer, Robert Helpmann, Albert Bassermann, Léonide Massine, Esmond Knight…

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#490 | JK Rowling & Transgenderism 19:04

26d ago19:04

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JK Rowling, famous for Harry Potter, is now at the centre of a controversial debate on transgender rights. We'll explore her views, why they've sparked so much outrage and support, and the impact on free speech laws in the UK. JK Rowling and her views on transgenderism Tweet supporting Maya Forstater’s views on sex and gender Public reaction: suppo…

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Spirited Away (2001) 1:49:12

26d ago1:49:12

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RMR 0272: Join your hosts Chad Robinson, Dustin Melbardis, and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Spirited Away (2001) [PG] Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy Starring: Daveigh Chasxe, Jason Marsden, Suzanne Pleshette, David Ogden Stiers, Susan Egan, Paul Eiding, John Ratzenberger, Bob Bergen, Tatsuya Gashūin, Ro…

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Tank Girl (1995) 1:51:07

1M ago1:51:07

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RMR 0271: Special Guest, Nick Roth, a TV writer and indie filmmaker, joins your hosts Lizzy Haynes and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Iron Tank Girl (1995) [R] Genre: Action, Comedy, Science Fiction Starring: Lori Petty, Ice-T, Naomi Watts, Don Harvey, Jeff Kober, Reg E. Cathey, Scott Coffey, Malcolm McDowell, Stac…

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#488 | John Stonehouse | The Politician Who Faked His Death 19:05

1M ago19:05

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John Stonehouse, a promising British politician, disappeared off the Miami coast. Had he drowned in a swimming accident? Had he been eaten by sharks? To everyone's surprise, he turned up in Australia a few weeks later with a new identity... John Stonehouse: Charismatic British politician Disappeared from a Miami beach in 1974 Mysterious reappearanc…

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#486 | North vs. South | The Great English Divide 20:58

1M ago20:58

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What's the difference between the North and the South of England? And when does the "North" end and the "South" start? In this episode, we'll explore these questions, and touch on differences in accents, lifestyles, and even what people call their evening meal. The origins of the north-south divide in England The fuzzy line dividing north and south…

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The Iron Giant (1999) 1:44:56

1M ago1:44:56

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RMR 0270: Special Guest, Quinn Que, joins your hosts Lizzy Haynes and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Iron Giant (1999) [PG] Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, James Gammon, Cloris Leachman, Christopher McDonald, John Mahoney, Eli Marientha…

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#484 | Robert Fortune: The Man Who Stole Tea From China 20:27

2M ago20:27

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Robert Fortune, a Scottish botanist, pulled off one of history's greatest acts of corporate espionage: stealing the secrets of tea production from China. In this episode we'll explore his daring adventure, the fascinating world of 19th-century tea trade, and how his actions forever changed the global tea industry. Robert Fortune's theft of tea from…

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Following (1998) 1:35:58

2M ago1:35:58

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RMR 0269: Special Guest, Jayson Johnson of Strike Five Films, joins your hosts Bryan Frye and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Following (1998) [R] Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller Starring: Jeremy Theobald, Alex Haw, Lucy Russell, John Nolan, Dick Bradsell, Gillian El-Kadi, Jennifer Angel, Nicolas Carlotti Director: C…

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#482 | Ayn Rand & The Philosophy of Objectivism 20:12

2M ago20:12

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Ayn Rand is one of the most controversial thinkers of the 20th century. In this episode, we'll explore her philosophy of Objectivism, which champions rational self-interest and free-market capitalism, and discuss why her ideas remain divisive today. Ayn Rand's life and background Philosophy of Objectivism "The Fountainhead" and its themes Success a…

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Lucky Number Slevin (2006) 1:48:48

2M ago1:48:48

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RMR 0268: Join your hosts Bryan Frye, Dustin Melbardis, and Lizzy Haynes for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Lucky Number Slevin (2006) [R] Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Starring: Josh Hartnett, Bruce Willis, Lucy Liu, Morgan Freeman, Ben Kingsley, Michael Rubenfeld, Peter Outerbridge, Stanley Tucci, Kevin Chamberlin, Dorian Missick, My…

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The Pianist (2002) 1:42:14

2M ago1:42:14

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RMR 0267: Join your hosts Bryan Frye, Dustin Melbardis, and Russell Gueast for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Pianist (2002) [R] Genre: War, Biography, Drama, Music, Period Piece, WWII Starring: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox, Ed Stoppard, Julia Rayner, Jessica Kate Meyer, Ronan Vibert, Ru…

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#480 | Marcus Aurelius | The Philosopher Emperor 17:22

2M ago17:22

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Meet Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor who combined power with philosophy. In this episode, we'll learn about his famous work, "Meditations", and explore five key ideas that still resonate today. Introduction to Marcus Aurelius Importance of his book "Meditations" Control what you can, ignore what you can't Live according to nature and rationality…

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Duck Soup (1933) 1:31:10

2M ago1:31:10

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RMR 0266: Special Guest, Nick Santa Maria, from the Abbott and Costello Comedy Historian Podcast, joins your host Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Duck Soup (1933) [PG] Genre: Comedy, Musical, War Starring: The Marx Brothers, Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Margaret Dumont, Raquel Torres, Louis Calhern,…

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#478 | The UK General Election (2024) 20:17

2M ago20:17

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The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called an early general election in the UK, surprising many. We'll explore why he made this decision, the main themes of the election, and who could be the next Prime Minister. Rishi Sunak calls an early election for July 4th. History of Conservative leadership since 2010. British Prime Ministers’ unpopula…

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Real Genius (1985) 1:48:53

2M ago1:48:53

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RMR 0265: Join your hosts Chad Robinson, Dustin Melbardis, and Lizzy Haynes for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit It Real Genius (1985) [PG] Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance Starring: Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton, Robert Prescott, Jon Gries, Mark Kamiyama, Ed Lauter, Louis Giambalvo, Patti D'Arbanvi…

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#476 | The Glasgow Ice Cream Wars 22:55

3M ago22:55

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Ice cream vans can be a sweet memory for many, but for Glasgow in the 1980s, they were anything but. From selling drugs to inciting gang wars and even murder, we'll uncover the dark and shocking tale of the Glasgow Ice Cream Wars. Background to The Glasgow Ice Cream Wars Ice cream vans in Glasgow Living conditions in Glasgow schemes Ice cream van t…

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Tron (1982) 1:38:38

3M ago1:38:38

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RMR 0264: Special Guest, William Hunter from HunterWick Productions, joins your hosts, Dustin Melbardis, and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Tron (1982) [PG] Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Action Starring: Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Cindy Morgan, Barnard Hughes, Dan Shor, Peter Jurasik, Stuart Tho…

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#474 | The Trial Of Amanda Knox (pt1) 26:54

3M ago26:54

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Amanda Knox's study abroad adventure turned into a nightmare when her housemate was brutally murdered and she found all police attention pointed at her. In this episode, we'll learn about the twists and turns of this murder case that gripped Italy, the UK and the United States. Overview of Amanda Knox case Perugia as a popular student city Meredith…

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#472 | Nayib Bukele | “The World’s Coolest Dictator”? 21:40

3M ago21:40

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Nayib Bukele is the self-proclaimed "world's coolest dictator", and he has managed to do what many people thought was impossible in El Salvador. In this episode, we'll learn about his rise to power, his controversial treatment of gang members, and explore what comes next for the small Central American nation. President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador B…

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Session 9 (2001) 1:47:26

3M ago1:47:26

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RMR 0263: Special Guest, Ellis Wilder, joins your hosts, Chad Robinson, and Lizzy Haynes for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Session 9 (2001) [R] Genre: Mystery, Drama, Horror Starring: David Caruso, Stephen Gevedon, Paul Guilfoyle, Josh Lucas, Peter Mullan, Brendan Sexton III, Charley Broderick, Lonnie Farmer, Larry Fessenden, Jurian Hu…

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#470 | The Collapse Of Venezuela 20:55

3M ago20:55

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In this episode, we'll explore how the country with the largest oil reserves in the world managed to implode, plunging its citizens into extreme poverty. We'll discover how a mixture of economic decisions, political ideologies, and external pressures contributed to the country's current situation. Rise and collapse of Venezuela Chavez's presidency …

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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) 1:44:46

3M ago1:44:46

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RMR 0262: Special Guest, Nathan Lutz, joins your hosts, Russell Guest, and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) [R] Genre: Musical, Drama, Horror Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Timothy Spall, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jamie Campbell Bower, Laura Mi…

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#468 | I Lived In Malta For 7 Years (Part 1) 17:32

4M ago17:32

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I lived in Malta from 2017-2024. In part one of this two-part series, I'll talk about some of my experiences living there, and try to answer a question I'm asked multiple times a week: "Should I come to Malta to study English?" We'll talk about what types of people come to Malta to study English, how this changes over the year, and what life is rea…

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Naked City (1948) 1:54:02

4M ago1:54:02

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RMR 0261: Special Guest, Luke Ferris, of the the Least Important Things Podcast, joins your hosts, Bryan Frye, and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Naked City (1948) [PG-13] Genre: Mystery, Crime Starring: Barry Fitzgerald, Howard Duff, Dorothy Hart, Don Taylor, Frank Conroy, Ted de Corsia, House Jameson, Anne Sargent…

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#466 | Adnan Khashoggi | The Richest Man On Earth? 21:34

4M ago21:34

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He became known as “The Great Gatsby of The Middle East”, and once claimed to be the richest man on Earth. From facilitating lucrative business deals between the West and Saudi Arabia to his lavish lifestyle and controversial ventures, in this episode, we'll explore the intriguing life of Adnan Khashoggi. Adnan Khashoggi: businessman, arms dealer, …

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Earth vs. Flying Saucers (1956) 1:26:57

4M ago1:26:57

1:26:57

RMR 0260: Special Guest, Benjamin Johnson, Chad Robinson, and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Earth vs. Flying Saucers (1956) [PG] Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Horror Starring: Hugh Marlowe, Joan Taylor, Donald Curtis, Morris Ankrum, John Zaremba, Thomas Browne Henry, Grandon Rhodes, Larry J. Blake Director: Fred …

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