Best Barby and Ray Podcasts (2024)

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The Break: Star Wars and Anime Life Lessons 37:15

10m ago37:15

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This week, I talk about the real reason I want to discuss Star Wars and Anime on my YouTube and TikTok channels. I also share with you some insights I learned from Alex Hormozi about identifying the dreams and fears of the people you would like to reach and I tell you the surprising treasure I discovered when I cleaned up my kitchen. Lastly, I tell…

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The Break: How Young Sheldon Approaches the Existence of God 56:35

13m ago56:35

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Recently, I've found myself binge-watching the TV show 'Young Sheldon'. This delightful comedy series offers a glimpse into the early life of Sheldon Cooper, the iconic character from 'The Big Bang Theory' sitcom. Sheldon, an exceptionally gifted and nerdy boy, finds the concept of God illogical, as the existence of a deity cannot be empirically va…

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FMC 205: The Book of Clarence Written and Directed by Jeymes Samuel 1:59:46

3h ago1:59:46

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This film dropped at the box office in 2023 but no one showed up, but this movie is MAGNIFICANT!! You really cannot judge this movie by its cover, well done. The music, the style, the story is truly inspiring. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

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The Break: Rings of Power Season 2, The Hunt for Gollum and Mastering Notion 34:42

8h ago34:42

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This podcast episode was recorded at a local coffeehouse in my hometown during a break with coffee and apple pie. I share my excitement about all the Tolkien-related news we got this week: the new trailer for Rings of Power Season 2, the announcement of a new Peter Jackson movie set in the world of the Lord of the Rings called 'The Hunt for Gollum'…

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FMC 204: Tango and Cash Directed by Andrey Konchalovskiy 1:58:01

11d ago1:58:01

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Tango and Cash! What more can I say??? This film is the perfect cap to the 80's. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakercommentary/support

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The Break: Baby Reindeer Gets Real; How Gaming Helps My Health; Apple's iPad Pro Misfire 34:01

17d ago34:01

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In this episode of The Break, I take you outside for a visit to my local Italian ice cream parlor. I talk about what happened after the real stalker whose story was used as an inspiration for the Netflix TV-series 'Baby Reindeer' came forward and agreed to an interview with Pierce Morgan. I also share how a couple of life-style changes allow me to …

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The Break: New iPads, the Ascension, Star Wars and Baby Reindeer 1:10:35

6h ago1:10:35

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In this episode of The Break I talk about Apple's new iPads, about Speechify and other text-to-speech technologies, I review the end of The Bad Batch and the beginning of Tales of the Empire, I talk about the Netflix show 'Baby Reindeer' and I explain why catholics celebrate the feast of the Ascension and why it matters.I also announce the next cha…

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FMC 203: Upgrade Written and Directed by Leigh Whannell 1:31:05

1M ago1:31:05

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This 2018 Sci-Fi film is spectacular and should be a little more revered in my opinion. This is a fun and technically awesome film! Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith #upgrade #filmmakercommentary --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakercommentary/support…

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The Break: Daisy Ridley's Return to Star Wars; Atlas, Transformers One and Twisters 33:53

14d ago33:53

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In this episode of the Break I discuss what Daisy Ridley says about reprising the role of Rey in the upcoming Star Wars movie; I talk about The Bad Batch, Fallout and Star Trek and I react to the trailers for Atlas, Transformers One and Twisters. In the Premium part of the episode, available to my patrons, I talk about returning to reading and work…

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FMC 202: Falling Down Directed by Joel Schumacher 1:56:08

1M ago1:56:08

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Falling Down is a film that is a social commentary on the plight of the thrown away man. I recommend this film because it is still relevant. Filmmaker Commentary is hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakercommentary/support…

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The Break: Why I Love Fantasy Festivals; X-Men 97, Fallout and the Vatican 53:55

19d ago53:55

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This weekend, I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of my cosplaying friends again at Haarzuilens Castle during the Elfia Fantasy Festival. I vividly remember my first visit to this festival and how out of place I felt as a priest among thousands of people dressed in fantasy costumes. But I kept coming back year after year, and made lots of friends t…

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The Break: Tales of the Empire and the one thing lacking in Star Wars: Outlaws 41:28

1M ago41:28

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In this episode of The Break, I review the movie 'Tenet' by Christopher Nolan, I watch and review the trailer for Tales of the Empire and I share the one thing that is missing in the story trailer for the game Star Wars: Outlaws. In the premium part of the show, available to my patrons, I talk about Acceptance and Commitment Coaching, I discuss vac…

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#187: Post Oscars Rambling 1:24:51

2M ago1:24:51

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We catch up after a few weeks absence to discuss the outcome of the Oscars, and other various topics like THE CROW remake trailerBy Cinema Scumbags

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FMC 201: The Game Directed by David Fincher 1:26:26

2M ago1:26:26

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The is was one of the David Fincher movies that was slept on, I mean it was produced between Seven and Fight Club. Two very iconic films. Can't win em all I guess. None the less, this film is worth watching! Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith #thegame #filmmakercommentary #davidfincher --- Support this …

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The Break: The future of Star Trek, the Star Wars Prequels today, when does faith become superstition? 46:10

1M ago46:10

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There is one aspect of Star Trek Discovery that keeps bugging me now that the series enters its final season. And looking back on the Star Wars Prequels: do those movies still hold up after all these years? I answer a listener question about a particular form of prayer that borders on superstition. In the premium part of the show for my patrons, I …

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The Break: Holy Week and Easter Explained, Fallout, Alien Romulus and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 48:46

1M ago48:46

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In this week's episode of the Break I talk about Alien: Romulus, about the Fallout TV series and about the trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. I also explain the background of Holy Week and Easter. In the premium part of the show, available to all my patrons, I talk about Tolkien Reading Day, the AI short film 'Airhead' and about what Ap…

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FMC 200: Top 10 Films from 1987-1997 2:28:40

2M ago2:28:40

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We celebrate our 200th episode by giving ourselves more work! We pick our favorite films from 1987-1997 enjoy the fun!! The first episode was December of 2017, man time flies! Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakercommentary/support…

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The Break: The Acolyte, The Three Body Problem and Wonka 39:58

2M ago39:58

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In this episode of the Break I share my impressions of the trailer for Star Wars: The Acolyte, I review the first two episodes of the Netflix series The Three Body Problem and I tell you what I thought of 'Wonka'. In the Premium version of the show, available to all my patrons, I talk about the new Dungeons and Dragons Lego set, I solve a clothing …

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FMC 199: Barbie Directed and Co-Written by Greta Gerwig 1:50:22

2M ago1:50:22

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Oscar season came and went! This is the second film we've covered from Oscar winners this year. Barbie is a box office smash and a surprisingly entertaining film. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith #Barbie #oscars --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakercommentary/supp…

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FMC 198: American Fiction Written and Directed by Cord Jefferson 1:46:29

3M ago1:46:29

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2023's Oscar Winning Film is Legit. This was a fun film to cover. This film gives you the much needed break from the glut of films that represent Black American culture. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith #oscars #americanfiction #filmmakercommentary --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…

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The Break: The 2024 Oscars, Frieren, Resident Alien and Iron Gold 32:03

2M ago32:03

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In this episode of The Break, I look back at this year's Academy Awards Ceremony, I share why 'Frieren' may be one of the deepest and most thought-provoking anime series I've ever seen and I tell you why Pierce Brown's Iron Gold derailed my reading plans for this year. In the Premium part of the show, exclusively for my patrons, I share the process…

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The Break: Across the Spiderverse, James Gunn & Superman, Pope Francis 46:16

2M ago46:16

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In this episode: Movies & TV: My review of Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse James Gunn starts filming Superman. Peculiar Bunch: the one thing I wish Pope Francis wouldn't do In the premium part of the show, available to my patrons: Book review: D&D: Lore and Legends, a visual celebration of the 5th edition of the world's greatest role playing gam…

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FMC 197: Glory Directed by Edward Zwick 2:25:54

3M ago2:25:54

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GLORY! It's a classic film that still stands the test of time. A film that can change your viewpoint about the civil war. This is a highly decorated film winning 3 Academy awards and nominated for 5. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fil…

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#186: Oscar Picks 1:57:03

3M ago1:57:03

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Seth and Nick return with friend of the show Bryan Sudfield to make their annual Oscar predictionsBy Cinema Scumbags

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The Break: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix); Bad Batch Season 3; Rereading the Lord of the Rings 45:12

2M ago45:12

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In this episode of The Break I share my first impressions of the live action series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and of season 3 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. I also talk about rereading Lord of the Rings and about the death of Star Trek actor Kenneth Mitchell. In the premium section of the show, available to my patrons, I talk about Baldur's Gate 3…

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Hip Hop is Folk Music Pt.2 Gangstagrass is on the show! This group blends hip hop with bluegrass emphasizing the working class root of both styles. We discuss the history of these genres and much more 41:03

3M ago41:03

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Celebrating Black History month again with this weeks episode. Gangstagrass is a totally original group blending Hip Hop and Bluegrass in a way that stops you in your tracks. They have graced the stages of America's Got Talent, the Glastonbury Festival (right after Paul McCartney) and many other roots/rap festivals. We had a genuinely fun conversat…

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FMC 196: Harlem Nights Written and Directed by Eddie Murphy 1:36:22

3M ago1:36:22

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Happy Black History Month! We check out a classic film by Eddie Murphy. It wasn't a blockbuster but it's in the hearts of many Americans. It's also a good time at the theater. Filmmaker Commentary is hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakercommentary/support…

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The Break: Madame Web, Captain Rambeau, My New Book 41:08

3M ago41:08

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In this episode of The Break I talk about the new Sony movie 'Madame Web' and about the core problem of the movie industry, I review the Marvel Comic 'Monica Rambeau: Photon'. And I talk about my new book 'Lent for Little Folk' that will soon be made available to my patrons and to people who sign up for my email newsletter 'Diary of a Media Priest'…

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Hip Hop is Folk Music Part 1: To celebrate Black History Month we take a look at the development of Hip Hop through the lens of Folk music. 43:10

3M ago43:10

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Hip Hop rarely gets described as Folk music, but the history of this musical genre is the story of working class people making music with the tools they have. They turned things like turntables, drum machines, and samplers into musical instruments that defined musical and cultural style. Folk music is music of the people, and Hip Hop/Rap are just t…

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The Break: The Marvels, Guardians of the Galaxy vol.3 and The New Look 35:06

3M ago35:06

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In this episode of The Break, I review The Marvels and the Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3. Tip: The New Look on Apple TV Plus. In the premium part of the show available to my patrons, I explain why Tolkien didn't like Lent, I share my impressions of the audiobook version of 'Light of the Jedi', we explore why Dutch sounds funny to English speaking …

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FMC 195: The Five Heartbeats Directed and Written by Robert Townsend 2:23:43

4M ago2:23:43

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So this film has a special place in both of our hearts. Pun intended. This is officially Casey's favorite film of all time, and I can says it's on my top 10 films of all time. We can quote this movie all day and still get a kick out of it. This is a classic film that really encompasses all what filmmaking is about. Is there a heart in the house ton…

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FMC 194: Lethal Weapon 4 Directed by Richard Donner 2:07:12

4M ago2:07:12

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The last lethal weapon installment to bring closure to the successful franchise. This final film has heart and a story arc that completes form the very first film. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakercommentary/support…

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5 Songs I'm Diggin' Vol. 6 today we take a look at new music from Sierra Ferrell, Black Pumas, Brent Cobb, Sarah Jarosz, and Van Plating. Enjoy! 30:16

4M ago30:16

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By Will Houk

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The Break: RIP Carl Weathers; My First Tolkien Webinar; Pluto Review 42:06

3M ago42:06

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In this episode of The Break: Star Wars: the death of Carl Weathers My Tolkien Webinar on Ash Wednesday Pluto (Anime series on Netflix) first impressions How sleep impacts my reading focus Marvel Unlimited: Infinity comics Premium content for my patrons: Star Trek Archives on the Apple Vision Pro Feeeed for iOS – follow everything The post The Brea…

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FMC 193: Lethal Weapon 3 Directed by Richard Donner 1:51:10

4M ago1:51:10

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This Franchise just keeps getting better and Better!! Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith #lethalweapon3 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakercommentary/support

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Green Day's album "Dookie" turns 30 years old! It came out in February of 1994 and on this week we take a look at this classic album. 35:47

4M ago35:47

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By Will Houk

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The Break: The Creator Review; Ancient Rome and Alexandria on TV; The Apprentice in the Kitchen 39:55

3M ago39:55

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In this episode: The Creator by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One) Rome (HBO Max) Trauma responses in Vinland Saga Book review: ‘The apprentice: my life in the kitchen’ by Jacques Pepin In the premium episode for my patrons: Cooking with a braiser pan Tech: TikTok and YouTube audiences moving away from ‘hyper edits’ More content comingContinue reading "The…

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Ismay is an Indie-Folk singer/songwriter with deep roots in the Folk music community. Their music is introspective and insightful, and I have Ismay on the show today! 32:51

4M ago32:51

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By Will Houk

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The Break: Barbie and the Oscars; Squid Games Season 2; True Detective and Palworld 39:55

3M ago39:55

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In this episode I talk about the Oscar nominations for the movie Barbie, I review the Squid Games game show, Young Sheldon and True Detective and I revisit Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. I also share my first impressions of the game Palworld. The post The Break: Barbie and the Oscars; Squid Games Season 2; True Detective and Palworld appeared fi…

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FMC 192: Lethal Weapon 2 Directed by Richard Donner 1:34:19

4M ago1:34:19

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This sequel knocks it out of the park! Now I understand why 4 of these films were made. This is 90's action at its finest. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakercommentary/support

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Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles was a tribute album that came out 30 years ago. The album featured some outstanding artists: Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn and Travis Tritt. Here's my look at it. 32:34

4M ago32:34

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By Will Houk

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The Break: Star Wars Fans vs Toxic Fandom; Walking to Mordor; the History Lessons of Vinland Saga 36:42

4M ago36:42

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In this episode: How Star Wars fans reacted to toxic fandom this week; my journey with Mr. Underhill and John Snowflake in Fantasy Hike; Vinland Saga and the art of making history lessons relevant for today. In the premium part of the show (available to all my patreon contributors), I review Britney Spears’ autobiography “TheContinue reading "The B…

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FMC 191: Lethal Weapon Directed by Richard Donner 1:35:15

4M ago1:35:15

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I didn't expect to dig this movie as much as I did. I now understand why Mel Gibson became a big deal. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith #lethalweapon #filmmakercommentary --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakercommentary/support…

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Amy Ray of Indigo Girls is on the show! We talk about the Barbie Movie, her collaborations with Brandi Carlile, Allison Russel, Sarah Jarosz, and Sarah Watkins and her group Amy Ray Band. 30:49

4M ago30:49

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By Will Houk

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What makes a song great? Today we take a look at three classic tunes ”Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” by Willie Nelson ”Fancy” by Bobbi Gentry and ”The Joke” by Brandi Carlile. 40:34

4M ago40:34

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By Will Houk

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The Break: The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie: Why? Medieval Dynasty and the Harry Potter Reboot 33:24

4M ago33:24

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In this episode of the Break: Lots of Star Wars news: All about the new Star Wars movie about the Mandalorian and Grogu, The Mandalorian Season 4 and Ahsoka Season 2 confirmed. Middle-earth experiences in videogames What the Harry Potter Reboot should avoid In the premium part of the show, available for all my payingContinue reading "The Break: The…

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Happy New Years from Filmmaker Commentary 1:03:20

5M ago1:03:20

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Happy New Years! In this episode we go over what we've been watching during our break. Welcome to 2024! Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakercommentary/support

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The Break: Is It Time For Women To Shape Star Wars? Middle-earth in 4K; Star Trek Discovery 42:00

4M ago42:00

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In this episode of The Break, I share why I’m excited about Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s plans for the new Star Wars movie about Rey’s efforts to rebuild the Jedi order. I talk about the fate of Star Trek Discovery and I tell you why I decided to buy the physical 4K discs for The Lord ofContinue reading "The Break: Is It Time For Women To Shape Star War…

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Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway’s City of Gold is a banger! Here’s my review of her most recent album 34:03

4M ago34:03

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By Will Houk

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The Break: New Year’s Break: My Review of Rebel Moon 40:47

5M ago40:47

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In this New Year’s episode of The Break I list my favorite movies, TV shows and books of 2023, I review Zack Snyder’s movie ‘Rebel Moon’ and I look forward to what 2024 has in store! In the Premium part of the show for my Patrons, I talk about Beef Wellington, Pasta Con Le Cozze,Continue reading "The Break: New Year’s Break: My Review of Rebel Moon…

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