From opening shots, to long takes and epilogues – we explore our favorite scenes from cinema. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok @scenecraftpodcast!
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Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.
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Greetings, travelers of space and time! Know then that this is the ultimate Dune Saga podcast— and will be a monthly series examining all things from the world of Frank Herbert’s legendary Dune universe, including the classic books, movies, miniseries, games, documentaries, and ongoing novels by Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson. Whether this is your first foray into the Dune universe or you are returning like a Duncan Idaho ghola, join us for a show beyond your dreams and a podcast beyond ...
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The Captain’s Log is a podcast from The Whatnauts where we can talk about all the pop culture news that has caught our attention, share stories from our lives, and get into all kinds of shenanigans. We play games, talk about the movies and TV shows we are watching, and have a great time just hanging out.
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In each daily episode we take a look at one individual minute of the Tim Burton Film "Beetlejuice," from the first frame to the last.
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A fun examination of the dark, the scary, the weird and the unknown. Each week I take a look at topics like weird history, conspiracy, cryptids and more. I try to bring a little bit of levity to these strange stories with my own brand of humor.
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Join two long-time friends as they dive into the latest in pop culture, sharing their opinions and nerding out over their favorite topics. From movies and TV shows to music and games, nothing is off-limits in these lively and honest conversations.
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This podcast series is brought to you by Lookout. In each episode, host Hank Schless brings on guests from different corners of cybersecurity to discuss the impact various technology trends and events are having on how we think about security and privacy.
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-succ-podcast/subscribe A podcast about shitposting by shitposters discussing the latest currents winding through the sewers of the evermore-succening social media hellscape. It's like The View only less horny. Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/the-succ-podcast
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The Dune Conversations with John and Jordan is for anyone who loves a movie so much, they can’t shut up about it. In every episode, John DeVore calls up film critic Jordan Hoffman to talk about David Lynch’s infamous 1984 sci-fi movie Dune, based on Frank Herbert’s classic novel of the same name. Jordan and John also talk about Star Trek, Mel Brooks, Star Wars, Quentin Tarantino, and so much more. The podcast must flow!
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Join nerd power couple Alex and Elayne as we take a spoiler-free chapter-by-chapter dive into the classic sci-fi Dune series by Frank Herbert. Elayne is a prolific sci-fi/fantasy reader who has somehow let this classic series pass her by, while Alex is on his second read and will be our resident “expert”. In each episode, released on Mondays, we'll recap and discuss up to three chapters, and talk about plot points, characters, and the Dune universe at large, all in a manner that's spoiler-fr ...
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Episode 281. With the success of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Dune: Part Two at the box office, is a sequel to Tremors far behind? What if it's already secretly on the calendar, masquerading as a normal film, but surprise, a big worm pops out at the end? Kyle gives us advice on surviving a plane trip. Melissa shares the mystery of Celebrity Number 6…
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Sandworms, Ya Hate ‘em, Right?-Awesome Village Special Episode (9/4/24)
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With this week’s release of the long-rumored sequel to the 1988 film, Beetlejuice, coming to theaters, we’re taking a look at the diversity of a career that Michael Keaton has had. We’ll go through his filmography and decide his win/loss record. Ryan will regale us with his impression of the ghost with the most and we’ll be shocked at what we find …
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Civic Duties-Awesome Village 262 Part 1
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An eventful week at the Village ensures we have a lot to discuss. We’ll go over a recent outing we all had together. We’ll talk about food and we’ll discuss a few things we saw on streaming that may be worth your attention. We go to Hulu for American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez. Then we go over to Netflix for Monsters: The Lyle and Eric Menendez …
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Episode 282. Get out your T-squares, we're talking Megalopolis! Melissa tries to sell us on The Substance, and Kyle shares the cartoon joy of Transformers One, Avatar: The Last Airbender live in concert, and being the first and maybe only person in his city to buy a ticket to see a Gundam movie in theaters. Melissa recaps her trip to Disney World, …
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TRC #697: Did Hedy Lamarr Invent Wi-Fi? + Name That: Spot the Fake
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We have some very special guests on this week's episode as TRC alumni Pat and Cristina join us with some great segments. Cristina looks at the truth behind a viral meme that says that famous actress Hedy Lamarr invented Wi-Fi, and gives us some background on this fascinating woman's life. Then Pat delights us with everyone's favourite mostly guessi…
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Let’s Put a Smile on the Face-Awesome Village Special Episode
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The Joker is a character with over 80 years of history and versions. He’s got variations in comics, tv, and other forms of media like film. With the upcoming release of Joker: Folie a Deux, we wanted to decide through the Village’s patented, scientific methods, which movie Joker reigns supreme. So sit back and join us for a lively debate and maybe …
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The Mummy [25th Anniversary] (Scene: Wrong Side of the River)
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we are joined by friend of the show, Harry, as we break down the "Wrong Side of the River" scene from The Mummy (1999) – directed by Stephen Sommers. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Qui…
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Get The French Dip Pizza-Awesome Village Episode 261
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Welcome back. We’ve missed you so and we can’t wait to share with you our thoughts on a few things. We’ll tackle the trending Netflix Series, The Perfect Couple. We’ll check in with cults in The Way Down and we’ll see behind the curtain with the new Max documentary, Wiseguy: David Chase and the Sopranos. We’ll also bring you reviews of the 2016, lo…
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Japanese Terminator-Awesome Village Episode 260 (9/11/24)
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It’s Wednesday, and that means you get an invitation to the village. This week, we’ll discuss a bunch of stuff from Netflix including Worst Ex Ever, Terminator Zero, and Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War. We’ll also bring you our full review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. We’ll also take a moment to crown this week’s Awesome Villager. So grab a snack, but…
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TRC #696: Did Sakana AI Change Its Own Code? + Who is Margaret Hello?
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Could an AI rewrite its own code? Has it perhaps already done so? Darren looks at the story which suggests that an AI Scientist, developed by Sakana AI, was able to change its own source code. What exactly happened and are you worried enough about it? Then Adam investigates the truth behind a viral claim that we say “hello” on the telephone because…
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Episode 280. Kyle goes kayaking in Tampa and sees dolphins and maybe the world's largest sand dollar. Melissa goes to a metal concert less for the music, more for live snakes and big demon puppets. She also deals with her office moving to a new building full of liminal white hallways, heat traps, and incessant beeping. We talk about the prolific cr…
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There Wasn’t Any Romulans-Awesome Village Episode 259 (8/28/24)
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It’s a sad time here at the Village as Ryan remains inconsolable at the cancellation of his favorite Star Wars project ever. We cheer him up by talking about some television and movies. John and Glenn give their verdict on Vince Vaughn’s new series, Bad Monkey. Glenn and Ryan talk about the docuseries, In The Eye of the Storm. We bring you reviews …
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Alien: Romulus (Scene: Stay Calm & Stay Quiet) + Pro Take: Dane Hallett - Creature Designer
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Stay Calm & Stay Quiet" sequence from Alien: Romulus (2024), directed by Fede Álvarez. We are also joined by Dane Hallett, who designed creatures on the film, for his "Pro Take" at the end of the episode! Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Thre…
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TRC #695: The Science of Sharknado + Book Review: Invisible Rulers by Renée DiResta
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After having watched all six Sharknado films Adam decides to do some research into the science of these not at all ridiculous films, uncovering the truth about the plausibility and historical precedent for a tornado filled with living sharks. Darren gives us a book review of Renée DiResta’s Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies into Reality, w…
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Hard Knox-Awesome Village Episode 258 (8/21/24)
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It’s another packed visit to the Village as we tell you about the latest , greatest and leastest (?) of movies and TV. We’ll fill you in about the Umbrella Academy’s final season on Nextflix. We’ll recap our thoughts on this season of Max’s House of the Dragon and we’ll bring you reviews of M. Night Shamalyan’s Trap and more. We’ll also bestow anot…
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Episode 279. Now that the Olympics are over, it's time for fall to begin, with random sightings of kids out in public already wearing their Halloween costumes. We get nostalgic with Didi and confounded with Borderlands, and discuss two new movies based on true events starring the actual people from those events, Kneecap and Sing Sing. We recap movi…
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Maximum Effort-Awesome Village Special Episode (8/14/24)
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After a rough patch for the village, we convene to remember someone dear to us as well as give you our thought on Deadpool and Wolverine as well as announcements from Comic Con and D23.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/supportBy The Village Elders
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TRC #694: Can Meditation Be Harmful? + Did Cavemen Live in Caves?
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Could meditation ever be harmful? Darren examines the evidence to determine if meditation, which can have many benefits, might sometimes have a negative impact on people’s lives. Adam looks at the idea of cavemen and wonders if, as their name suggests, that they really spent all that much time in caves.…
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Village Classics Presents: The Legend of Skipper Kate-Awesome Village Episode 128 (3/4/20)
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*Hey everyone! The AV Crew can’t get together this week, so here’s a classic episode to have fun with this week! Enjoy! *After Glenn goes on an eventful family vacation to Walt Disney World and survives, he returns to fill us in on his experience. We also catch you up on Picard from CBS All Access and Star War: Clone Wars from Disney +. We also giv…
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Episode 278. Kyle almost witnesses a road war. Melissa is blindsided by a new holiday and eats the best brownie that she may never encounter again. We discuss the wild rides of Longlegs and Trap, and recap the news out of Comic-Con! RDJ is our new Dr. Doom, but what if Marvel kept going and just announced more Dooms every couple weeks until we had …
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A Ryan-less Void-Awesome Village Episode 257 (7/31/24)
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We’re down a surly Vin Diesel look a like this week as Ryan has to sit out, but fear not, for we’re here to bring you up to date on a few things. We’ll talk about Glenn’s recent Disney World trip. We’ll discuss the Paris Olympics. We’ll talk about the end of this newest season of The Boys and bring you reviews of Long Legs and Twisters. All that, p…
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A Quizzical Look with a Cheekful of Pretzel-Awesome Village Special Episode (7/24/24)
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Deadpool and Wolverine is coming out and we decided to pit Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds against each other. We do a tournament to decide whose movies are better. You won’t want to miss this battle for the ages.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support…
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Episode 277. If our slogan is that we "thirst for the taste of legend," and Oklahoma City is building the world's tallest building and calling it Legends Tower, we understand the bargain we've unknowingly struck to lick that building. Kyle tries a new gin and this leads him to the world of evil video game mods on YouTube. Melissa reads us a list of…
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A Quiet Kong-Awesome Village Episode 256 (7/16/24)
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Come with me and you’ll see a world of…pure reviewing elders. This week we’ll tell you all about new seasons of Star Trek: Prodigy and Interview with the Vampire. We’ll also review Ricky Stanicky, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and Thelma plus so much more. We’ll also remember some people we lost as well as crown this week’s Awesome Villager.--- Support…
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Forrest Gump [30th Anniversary] (Scene: Running on Empty)
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Running on Empty" scene from Forrest Gump (1994), directed by Robert Zemeckis. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:01:19 Snack Shack (2024), The Boys in …
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TRC #693: When Is Soap Not Really Soap? + Book Review: Determined
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What’s the difference between a bar of soap and the stuff we use to clean dishes, laundry and cars, and can you just use any of those in the shower? Adam tries to find out whether the stuff that’s fit for baby ducks if good enough for you skin. Darren gives us a review of Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will by Robert Sapolsky, which a…
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We Bought A Theater-Awesome Village Special Episode (7/10/24)
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We didn’t actually buy a theater…but if we did…--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/supportBy The Village Elders
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Episode 276. Ignacio, Kyle, and Melissa gather once more for our annual trivia night! We trade custom questions about pop culture, science, soda, and shockingly, sports. What is the longest-running anime series? What year did the first Funko Pop debut? What type of food was the defunct Taco Bell item known as the "Bell Beefer?" Join us for the thri…
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You’ve Told Me-Awesome Village Episode 255 (7/3/24)
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The moment you’ve all been waiting for, the full review of The Exorcism. We all suffered so you didn’t have to. Listen as Ryan gives you the most comprehensive breakdown of the film. We’ll also discuss American Nightmare, the new season of The Bear on Hulu and reviews of Under Paris and A Quiet Place Day One. --- Support this podcast: https://podca…
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TRC #692: Cultivating Critical Thinking + Letting Food Cool Before Refrigerating It
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We look at some fundamental ways of cultivating critical thinking on the latest show. Darren looks at some common cognitive biases and logical fallacies and how to use these in order to have a better more accurate understanding of the truth of the things we face every day. Then Adam looks at the science behind the belief that you should let your le…
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Butterfly in the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes-Awesome Village Episode 254.2 (6/26/24)
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Part 2 of last week’s episode starts today and we discuss a bunch of movies you should watch or avoid. We’ll tell you about Monkey Man, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Hitman and Godzilla Minus One. We’ll also decide on who is crowned Awesome Villager from the past two weeks.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theaw…
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Episode 275. We identify a rival beverage enthusiast podcast, and ask how we can experiment more with our taste-tests, by wearing lab coats and drinking Mtn Dew out of beakers. Melissa advocates for the geriatric crime thriller Thelma, and goes to comedy podcast shows to see pizzas delivered live on stage. Kyle visits a wet n' wild paint room and c…
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Hitler, The Boys and the House of the Dragon-Awesome Village Episode 254.1 (6/19/24)
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In this first part of a two part episode, we talk about a bunch of summer television. Join us as we discuss Star Wars The Acolyte along with documentaries like Dancing for the Devil, Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial and we’ll also discuss new seasons of The Boys and House of the Dragon. Come back next week where we talk about some summer movies.…
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TRC #691: Why Can’t AI Do Laundry and Dishes?
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Can we say that AI is going in the wrong direction, as it does our art and writing while we suffer doing laundry and dishes? It’s just Adam on the show this week as he overanalyzes a viral tweet by looking at how much the time and way we do chores has changed for the better over the centuries, while looking at what AI could do to improve the situat…
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Write Off-Awesome Village Special Episode (6/12/24)
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The accountants here at the firm of Village Elders have convened to evaluate troubled productions and decide which should’ve been written off for tax purposes rather than released. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/supportBy The Village Elders
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Episode 274. How many movies does a person need to go see in a year to maintain a prosperous box office? How many Kyles need to gather in one place to get a world record? How do we continue to find new qualms and gripes about the one M&Ms commercial with the mime? We answer these questions, and discuss recent horror movies I Saw The TV Glow and In …
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Movie Passes and Mad Maxes-Awesome Village Episode 253 (6/5/24)
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Villagers, you’ve returned for a good week. We have gathered once again to talk tell you about the things you should devote your time or your apathy towards in tv and cinema. We’ll talk about the concluions of Star Trek Discovery and A Gentleman in Moscow. We’ll also bring you reviews of Garfield, Furious, Jim Henson Idea Man and so much more.--- S…
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Scene: The Bommy Knocker) + Pro Take: Darcy Bryce as "Pissboy"
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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Bommy Knocker" sequence from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024), directed by George Miller. We are also joined by Darcy Bryce, who plays "Pissboy" in the film, for his Pro Take at the end of the episode! Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @…
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TRC #690: Early Mammals + Would You Rather Encounter a Man or a Bear in the Woods?
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What were the first mammals like? Darren examines what characterizes a mammal and explores the world of early mammals, who coexisted with the dinosaurs. Adam investigates the discourse around a viral question which asks “Would you rather be stuck in a forest with a man or a bear?”, using some simple statistics to inform the issue.…
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hey friends, sorry we've been inactive for the past few weeks. We've reached a crossroads where we've decided it's time to change the show format. We'll be back to recording in June with a whole new design for The Succ. Until then, enjoy this last bonus episode we recorded a couple weeks back. Video: https://youtu.be/TeGhPbs625w…
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Apocalypse Nowish-Awesome Village Special Episode (5/29/24)
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The end of the world as we know it is a popular well for stories to be drawn from. This week, we have a discussion about a collection of those movies and what our thoughts are on them. We may even tell you a few to get started with.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support…
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Episode 273. It's the return of our annual tradition: Kyle and Ignacio force an oblivious Melissa to predict what video game news will be released at Summer Games Fest, and she has to compete against a Magic 8 Ball to see who can get the most correct guesses. Will we see a new Grand Theft Auto trailer this year? How about a new Metroid game? How ma…
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