Best Second Star Productions Podcasts (2024)

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E037: How To Perform When Seconds From Death with Red Bull Air Race Legend Paul Bonhomme 56:35

1y ago56:35

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Imagine Formula 1, but doing 370 km/h through a racetrack 25 meters off the ground... That's the Red Bull Air Race, where 14 of the world's best pilots from 11 nations race, and where today's guest Paul Bonhomme became the most successful Red Bull Air Race Pilot in history, winning 3 World Championships along the way. And the lucky part for us? He'…

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Laugh Your Way to Success: The Power of Humour in Becoming Your Best 18:06

1y ago18:06

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This episode is for everyone trying not to take themselves so seriously through this journey, regardless of the situation, but still wanting to show up as their potent best. Join us as we reveal why humour is not just a source of laughter but a vital tool for enhancing your performance, productivity, and overall well-being. In this episode, you'll …

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E036: Racing Driver & Weed Kingpin To Life Imprisonment: The Power of Perspective with Randy Lanier 48:01

1y ago48:01

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In 1986 Randy Lanier was crowned the Indy 500 rookie of the year with his 10th place finish in one of the most watched sporting events of the year, whilst similationsly running one of the largest drug trafficking operations in US history. Randy went from being in the pinnacle of motor racing, funding his own team through his drugs operation, to a f…

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E035: High-Pressure World Cup Finals to Startup Success with Former England Rugby Star George Kruis 57:18

1y ago57:18

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Former England & Lions Rugby star and fellow OPUS member George Kruis joins us this week to discuss his incredible career and the journey into building his own company post-retirement. George is being modest when he says he played rugby for 14 years, won some good trophies and got to travel the world… He was part of one of the most successful Club …

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E034: Comedian's Lessons On Building Resilience Through Humour with Katie Love 1:25:44

1+ y ago1:25:44

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Katie Love is a comedian, writer, writing coach, and producer in Los Angeles. Katie's remarkable life journey, detailed in her memoir, "Two Tickets to Paradise: From Cult to Comedy," encompasses heartbreaking early experiences, indoctrination into the Jehovah's Witness community, and the courage to break free and rebuild her life as a comedian and …

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How To Sustain The Energy For Your Goals (Even When You Want to Give Up!) 13:34

1+ y ago13:34

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This solo episode explores the concept that we actively generate, not passively possess energy. I'll uncover the impact of energy on our success, well-being, and overall experience of life and discuss the four dimensions of energy: Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. I share the 3 areas of generating & sustaining the energy state required t…

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E033: How I Harnessed My Story To Build The Successful $200 Million Supplement Company YOUR SUPER with Michael Kuech 1:05:37

1+ y ago1:05:37

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Michael is half of the powerhouse team behind Your Super, one of the biggest superfood brands in the U.S. and Europe. In just over 8 years, Your Super transformed from zero to a whopping $200 million in revenue. But this wasn't an ordinary business venture. Michael's cancer diagnosis at age 24 inspired him and partner Kristel, to consider the power…

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E032: Hit Musician & Songwriter Kevin Griffin On How To Remain Relevant In An Ever-Changing Industry 1:13:05

1+ y ago1:13:05

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Kevin Griffin is an award-winning songwriter, producer, and performer whose songs have sold in excess of eighty million copies and been streamed over a billion times. He is best known as the singer and founding member of the platinum-selling rock band, Better Than Ezra. He has written numerous #1’s and had songs performed by artists such as Taylor …

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E031: Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity with Curtis Bateman 46:55

1+ y ago46:55

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Change is a constant in life, and a lot of the most successful people out there seem to be masters at turning every change into opportunity. It’s one of the most important skills you can have. That's why we're thrilled to have Curtis Bateman, a renowned change expert and co-author of the new book “Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity" o…

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Finding Your Way Back: 4 Habits to Bring Out the Best in Yourself When Feeling Lost 13:51

1+ y ago13:51

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In this episode, you will discover proven strategies and habits that will help you bring out the best in yourself when feeling directionless. You will learn how to set achievable goals, overcome fear, leverage your influence, and build momentum towards your vision of success. These 4 pillars allow you to focus on the most needle-moving aspects of w…

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E030: Rewriting the Rules of Success: The Portfolio Life with Christina Wallace 1:00:06

1+ y ago1:00:06

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Have you ever felt like your career path was too narrow and limited your potential to explore your passions? We often get pigeonholed into some form of identity, that may be great in the beginning but probably restricts us from creating the life we actually want down the track. Well our guest today, Christina Wallace, is here to challenge that noti…

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E029: Gary Player: From Apartheid-Era South Africa to the Top of the Golf World 39:42

1+ y ago39:42

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Today is one of those pinch-me moments, as we get the privilege of sitting down with a true gent, legend and one of the greatest golfers and sportsmen to ever live, Gary Player. Gary won a total of 165 professional golf tournaments worldwide, including 9 major championships, and was the only player to win the career Grand Slam in both the main and …

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E028: How To Actually ENJOY Your Journey To Success with Pro Cyclist Tiffany Cromwell 58:41

1+ y ago58:41

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Today we speak with Professional Cyclist & Olympian Tiffany Cromwell. Tiffany has competed in some of the biggest races in the world, including the Tour de France and the Tokyo Olympics. With over a decade of experience in the sport, she has become a well-respected and accomplished athlete and an advocate for women's cycling. We speak about: How yo…

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E027: What To Do When Life Doesn't Turn Out As Expected with Sam Smith 38:30

1+ y ago38:30

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Sam Smith is a former Premiership Rugby player whose life changed drastically at the young age of 26 due to a career-ending injury. In this episode, Sam shares his raw and honest story of struggling with mental health after losing his identity as a professional athlete. After retiring from rugby, Sam found himself lost and turned to drugs and alcoh…

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E026: How To Hack Your Metabolism For Optimum Health with Dr. William Li 1:26:14

1+ y ago1:26:14

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Dr William Li is a world-renowned and world-leading physician, scientist, speaker, and author of over 100 scientific publications and two bestselling books, EAT TO BEAT DISEASE, and the brand-new Eat to Beat Your Diet. His groundbreaking work in how we can use food as medicine has impacted more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness…

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How To Get Unstuck By Clarifying Your Goals 16:31

1+ y ago16:31

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Do you ever feel lost, unsure of where you're headed in life or what you want to achieve? In this episode, we delve into the power of building inner and outer clarity, and how it can help you live a more fulfilling life. Explore the process of discovering your ideal self, and learn how to connect with your vision on a daily basis. This is an episod…

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E025: Finding The Inner Confidence & Perspective To Rebuild Your Life with Claire Lomas MBE 40:39

1+ y ago40:39

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Today we hear from Claire Lomas, an extraordinary individual who has shown incredible resilience in the face of adversity. Claire did not let a tragic accident, that left her paralysed from the chest down, define her, but instead helped to redefine her. Through her journey, we learn about how Claire approaches life with a new energy and mindset. Sh…

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E024: How Taking Ownership Saved My Life with Former Commando & Bestselling Author Chris Thrall 51:36

1+ y ago51:36

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Chris Thrall is a former Royal Marines Commando and International best-selling author of the book Eating Smoke, and he shares with us one of the most incredible life stories we've ever heard. From the extreme highs of operating in an elite military unit and building a globally successful business to ending up homeless, suffering acute mental illnes…

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E023: How To Avoid Peaking In Your 20’s with Olympian Ben Hunt-Davis MBE 53:24

1+ y ago53:24

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This week I’m joined by Olympic Champion rower Ben Hunt-Davis MBE, who experienced the highs and the lows of achieving greatness for his country in his 20’s. But has that fulfilment been everything he thought it would be? We start off by delving into Ben's journey into the National Rowing team, exploring the challenges he faced, and how he overcame…

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E022: How To Network To Accelerate Your Success with Sam Tidswell-Norrish 50:04

1+ y ago50:04

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20:40 is an “opportunity community” for rising decision-makers across all environments to build success, through authentically connecting with and harnessing the talent of others around you. How do you develop the type of network, that tribe of like-minded people going through the same challenges, which will accelerate your business or career, whil…

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E021: How To Hack Your Fear & To Do It Anyway with World Record-Breaking Free-Diver William Winram 51:07

1+ y ago51:07

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This is a truly fascinating episode with William Winram, an ocean explorer and world-record free-diver who pushes the boundaries of human limits. William's unique skills have not only allowed him to dive to depths of 145m (475ft) on a single breath of air, but also swim alongside great white sharks. But his love for the sea goes beyond just his imp…

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E020: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome & Have Bulletproof Confidence with Former Fighter Pilot Mandy Hickson 56:21

1+ y ago56:21

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Mandy Hickson is a former Royal Air Force fighter pilot, Author and founder of Inspiring Women for Work. Mandy shares her experiences as one of the first female pilots to operate in hostile environments and how she faced, and overcame, a biased system designed for men. She discusses the importance of command and clarity in leading an elite team of …

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E019: F1’s Mark Webber Shares The Secrets To Influencing Success & Driving To Survive At The Top 48:09

1+ y ago48:09

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Join us as we get a rare glimpse into the brutal but rewarding life of an F1 legend, as we sit down with Mark Webber to discuss his successful career at the top of one of the most unforgiving sports. Mark needs no introduction... I’m doing it anyway. With nine wins and three third-place finishes in the World Drivers Championship over a 12-year span…

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4 Simple Steps to Overcoming Your Fears and Harnessing Courage 15:30

1+ y ago15:30

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If you were to consistently able to take the action you know you should be taking, whether it's asking for help, reaching out to people, posting on Social Media or even making a big change in your career where would you be a year from now? Having spoken to and coached so many high-performing individuals, both in elite environments or starting out i…

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E018: Do You Have These 25 Proven Attributes For Success? with NYT Bestselling Author Rich Diviney 1:01:22

1+ y ago1:01:22

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In this episode, we speak with Rich Diviney, a former US Navy SEAL Commander and NYT bestselling author, about the attributes that drive optimal performance and lead to success. During his twenty years as a US Navy SEAL Commander, Rich Diviney was intimately involved in the world-renowned SEAL selection process, and led his small team to create the…

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E017: How to Set & Smash Your Goals with World Champion GB Rower Heidi Long 46:43

1+ y ago46:43

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In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of European & World Champion Rower Heidi Long, who shares her experiences as a college athlete in Virginia, US, to breaking British records in Great Britain’s women’s coxless four on her way to becoming a European and World Champion in 2022. Heidi shares her strategies for developing a winning mi…

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4 Techniques to Overcome Overwhelm & Boost Focus 17:48

1+ y ago17:48

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In this podcast episode, Scott shares valuable insights on how to overcome feelings of overwhelm and increase productivity. Drawing on his experience as a commercial pilot, Scott has developed four techniques that have proven effective in high-pressure situations and can be applied to everyday life. These techniques can help you take control of you…

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E016: Find Your Purpose & Build An Unbreakable Mindset with former Special Forces Operative Simon Jefferies 50:15

1+ y ago50:15

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Simon Jefferies is a former SBS Special Forces Operative, who made the transition from the battlefield to the boardroom before committing to following his passions again, this time for coaching and improving human performance by becoming a mindset & performance coach. In this episode, we speak with Simon about the attribute built during Special For…

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The Missing Heart - A Tale of Oz 5:02:44

2y ago5:02:44

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Welcome to the magical world of Oz! This whimsical one-shot is presented in partnership with Andrews McMeel Publishing to celebrate the launch of their new Dungeons & Dragons book "OZ: A Fantasy Role-Playing Setting". Get your copy here: https://bit.ly/secondstaroz Markeia McCarty, Luis Carazo, Desirée Strother, and Andrew Strother, are led on a ma…

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Fall 2022 Clip Show! 1:11:26

2y ago1:11:26

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In a World…where we are still on our "Summer" Hiatus, so to tide you over we have created a new Clip Show! We hope to be back soon, but in the meanwhile please enjoy this episode which features six different improv games, one from each of the first 6 episodes of 2022.

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We're Taking a Break! 1:09

2y ago1:09

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This "episode" is just a quick announcement - we are takinga. break for the summer and hope to be back soon. In the meantime, this would be a perfect time to go back into our back catalog and listen to all those episodes you may have missed in the past!

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Bugged by Crime (In the Style of an 80’s “Sentient Car” TV Show Like “Knight Rider”) 1:24:59

2y ago1:24:59

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In a World of…criminals who operate above the law, one man, Simon, along with his sentient Volkswagen Minibus, is a young loner on a crusade to champion the cause of the Department of Unending Charity, Humanity, and Excellence. Stumbling on a plot where a small community is about to be devastated by an evil man who seeks to further his own ends, Si…

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Wet Slimy Death Creature (in the Style of an Underwater Sci-Fi Horror Movie like Leviathan and Deep Star 6) 1:21:59

2y ago1:21:59

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In a World…where the last unexplored frontier on Earth is not on Earth, but under it. Deep under water. One deep water crew, with the best of intentions of finding healing algae, will release something that was never meant to be released. Can they survive the wet slimy death creature…? This episode features the improv games Last Letter First Letter…

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Gaming the Hunt (In the Style of a "Hunting Man for Sport" movie like The Most Dangerous Game and Hard Target) 1:11:46

2y ago1:11:46

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In a World…where the rich and powerful can get away with anything they want, and some feel the urge to treat others as sport, one man will find himself pulled into a most dangerous game. John Hunt is looking for answers but to get them, he will have to…game the hunt! This episode features the improv games A to Z, Theater Genres, Murphy’s Law, and C…

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Fantastic Fires in the Neverland (In the Style of a Kids’ Fantasy Movie - with Puppets! - like Labyrinth and the Neverending Story) 1:05:24

2+ y ago1:05:24

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In a World of fantastical creatures, fire demons, castles, spears carrying swords, and more, one girls will find herself on a quest to rescue her best friend and save a world, all at the same time. Along the way she will overcome obstacles, make allies, and tap into her inner strength. This episode features the improv games A to Z, Timed Styles, Gi…

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Mounties (In the Style of a Training Movie like Stripes, Police Academy, and Feds) 1:22:27

2+ y ago1:22:27

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In a world…where some people dream of being a Mountie, while others are just trying to get a new start on life, one group of hapless misfits will attempt to come together to join one of the most elite crime fighting organizations in the world: The Mounties! This episode features the improv games Trailer in a Minute, Superheroes, Blind Line, Emotion…

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Breaking Down and Discussing the First 6 Episodes of 2022! 53:46

2+ y ago53:46

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This week features a “very special episode” of the podcast! No, there is no deep life lesson about growing up, family, or safety, but there is learning… In this episode, Mike and Avish take a break from the improv performance to take a look back at the first six episodes of this year and share their thoughts on each episode as a whole, ideas on the…

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White House Slapped (In the Style of “White House Action Movies” like Air Force One, White House Down, and Olympus Has Fallen) 1:13:57

2+ y ago1:13:57

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Description: In a World…Where some will do anything to forward their agenda, one group or terrorist vegans will slap down the white house in an attempt to veganize the world. Only one man, the President of the United States himself, can stop the terrorists, rescue the hostages and prevent the White House from being completely slapped! This episode …

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The Farmer’s Milk Season (in the Style of a Dan Brown Thriller like The Da Vinci Code) 1:14:06

2+ y ago1:14:06

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In a World…where some will do anything to uncover an ancient secret dating back thousands of years, while others will do anything to keep such things secret, one man will be swept into a race against time to ensure that the most important discovery in centuries does not fall into the wrong hands. This episode features the improv comedy games Prolog…

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Second Star to the Right | Episode 11.75 - Oops All Lost Boys (feat. Andrew Kolb) 1:49:22

2+ y ago1:49:22

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Second Star to the Right is a biweekly Dungeons & Dragons actual-play adventure where five unlikely heroes from this world and beyond are drawn to the mystical island of Neverland in a race against time to recover a fallen star. Watch Second Star to the Right live every other Friday at 7pm CT on Twitch.tv/secondstarshow, or catch the podcast versio…

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The Dropped Parcel (In the Style of a Heist Movie Like The Vault, The Italian Job, and the Leverage TV Show) 1:30:35

2+ y ago1:30:35

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In a World…where some people would be willing to dominate the world’s caviar supply by stealing and holding on to the world’s rarest caviar…one plucky group of thieves will commit to pulling off the ultimate heist: stealing it back! This episode features the improv games Prologue in a Minute, Dating Game, Two-Word Typewriter, and Cutting Room. Abou…

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Second Star to the Right | Episode 11.5 - Gnome Patrol (feat. Andrew MacLean) 2:00:31

2+ y ago2:00:31

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Second Star to the Right is a biweekly Dungeons & Dragons actual-play adventure where five unlikely heroes from this world and beyond are drawn to the mystical island of Neverland in a race against time to recover a fallen star. Watch Second Star to the Right live every other Friday at 7pm CT on Twitch.tv/secondstarshow, or catch the podcast versio…

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Teaching With Honor (In the Style of a “Savior Teacher” movie like Stand and Deliver and Dangerous Minds) 1:18:09

2+ y ago1:18:09

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In a World where some schools are wonderful, safe, and well-off and some students have every opportunity, other schools and students struggle. One brave, noble, courageous teacher will buck the system and risk it all to make sure that his Denver area students have the opportunity to make their lives mean something by being able to attend Ski Colleg…

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Near to Exhaustion (In the style of a Steven Seagal Police Action Movie) 1:10:59

2+ y ago1:10:59

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In a World…where good cops may find themselves on their own…Lance Hurricane is a good cop, a good husband, and a good man. When he finds himself in the middle of a giant plot to corrupt the nation’s politicians, he must use his mastery of the martial art, “Octopus Fu,” to stop the plot, even if it drives him…Near to Exhaustion! This episode feature…

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Phineas Jones and the Stubble of Apollo with Special Guest Craig Price! (In the Style of the Indiana Jones Movies) 1:28:01

2+ y ago1:28:01

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In a World…where there are good men and evil men, and some seek to help while others seek to destroy…one of the evilest groups in history seek an object of such immense power it could completely change the course of World War II. The US government will call upon the intrepid accountant adventurer, Phineas Jones, to beat the Nazis in their race to a…

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The Gardner (In the Style of a Liam Neeson Thriller Like Taken, The Commuter, and Many Others) 1:06:17

2+ y ago1:06:17

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In a world…where some people will go to any lengths to get prized magnolia wood, one man will be forced to return to a life of violence to rescue the only thing he has left in the world that he cares about. This episode features the improv games Trailer: Trailer in a minute, Last Letter First Letter, Pardon, Best of Times Worst of Times, and Cuttin…

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Marsupial (In the Style of a Giant Monster Movie Like Godzilla or King Kong) 1:16:04

2+ y ago1:16:04

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In a World…where there are more things in nature that we don’t know than that we know…one noble expedition will awaken something more terrifying than they could imagine… This episode features the improv comedy games Movie Trailer in a Minute, Last Letter, First Letter, Emotional List, and Cutting Room. Oh, and a giant Kangaroo… This episode is an h…

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Slice (In the Style of a Vampire Hero Movie like Blade, Underworld, or Morbius) 1:25:12

2+ y ago1:25:12

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In a World…where people feel safe and assume monsters aren’t real…there exists a second world of evil and vampires. However, there is one man who walks in both worlds, and he may be the only thing between evil and light. He is…SLICE. This episode features the improv comedy games Movie Trailer in a Minute, Best of Times / Worst of Times, Last Letter…

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Ending Turbulent Poetry (In the Style of a Bed Ridden Horror Movie Like Misery) 1:03:47

2+ y ago1:03:47

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In a World…where some appreciate art, there are others who appreciate it just a little too much. This is the story of Raymond, a poet, who has the unfortunate experience of meeting his number one fan… This episode features the improv games Movie Trailer in a Minute, Ding, He Said She Said, Emotional Lists, Cutting Room, Show Notes: About This Episo…

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Twisted Sticks (In the Style of a Misfits Sports Movie like The Replacements and Necessary Roughness) 1:24:25

2+ y ago1:24:25

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In a world…where some people are meant for greatness while others just want a shot…one team of misfit lacrosse players will have to bond and learn to work together to win the game, go the championship, and save their coach and team. This episode features the improv games 90 Second A to Z, Old Job New Job, World’s Worst, He Said She Said, and Cuttin…

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