Mike Ragz and Chuck Curry examine the greatest movies of all time! They rank their favorite movies from the past and tell you what new flicks you should be going to see or watching at home! Look for a new episode every Friday.
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Welcome to the Best Franchise Brands Podcast where in each episode, we will explore a specific franchise brand with details about their business, requirements for franchise candidates, how they train their franchisees, and details about the systems they’ve set up so franchisees get a great start. Interviews with industry leaders of the best franchise brands will give you insights and help you discover important details about which franchisors you should engage with in the discovery process a ...
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A biweekly horrorcast hosted by Zoë and Logan where they dissect and discuss the horror genre in all its gory glory. Tune in each season as they explore a curated collection of frightening flicks all linked by a common theme or franchise. Think “Let’s Get Sickening” (illness-based horror), “Send In The Clowns” (movies featuring killer clowns), or “I Want To Play A Game” (a deep dive into the Saw franchise). In each episode, Zoë and Logan breakdown the plot, the tropes, and the moments that m ...
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On this podcast, we task ourselves with watching movie franchises, breaking them down (sometimes too much), and reviewing them for better or worse. We’re looking at franchises we’ve seen and love, as well as, franchises we’ve never seen or even avoided. Follow us on Twitter @FranchiseFlicks and subscribe to our Youtube channel, Franchise Flicks. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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Raven On began life as a Game of Thrones podcast, and now covers a range of TV & film content (including House of the Dragon!), such as the current 2023 "Revvin On" edition focusing on The Fast and the Furious franchise. Brisbane-based hosts Natalie Bochenski (@girlclumsy) and Stuart Layt (@discostu)discuss all sorts of geeky goodness, including: a James Bond retrospective in 2020, a bunch of Marvel TV shows in 2021, and capsule collections on Batman movies and Robin Hood flicks in 2022.
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Kelly Hager and Josh Bermont have been friends and mutual horror fans for 25 years, and now they‘re taking their love of scary movies too far...with a weekly podcast! Tune in for ghoulish guests, creepy comedy and fresh insights on chilling classics and forgotten fright flicks!
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'I Don't Give A Flick!' is a comedic and exploratory podcast, hosted by LeadFeather Productions. IDGAF takes an in-depth look at the world of film and media. Through interviews and expert analysis from professionals and movie buffs that work in the field of TV, film, web series and so much more. Join producers and hosts Jonny Blackburn, Gary Elmore and Neil Reilly for a podcast like never before. With eye opening conversations and gut wrenching laughs, about genre theories and what happens b ...
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The Official podcast of Real Fans 4 Real Movies (RF4RM). We leave the pretension at the door because all opinions matter - even if they're wrong. We discuss the type of movies real people go to see. Art house flicks and contemporary silent films are fine but we're passionate about all movies, even the sucky ones. We'll talk about our favorite new releases, news and rumors, our favorite mobile movie apps, movie trivia, film making and much more! Get your ass to the movies then come join us!
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Talking Flicks is a podcast hosted by Jesse Grant, he created the show due to his passion for cinema, storytelling and all things art. Jesse talks the latest news in the movie and entertainment industry as well as discuss certain trending topics, and occasionally pick the brains of smart, interesting and unique people and discuss how movies, art & storytelling helped shape them and their lives. whether that be Actors, Content Creators, Athletes or Writers.
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Whiskey, Fights & Flicks. Join us every week as we review a different whiskey and touch on news within the film industry, MMA world, and other topics.
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LIVE film-focused podcast featuring in-depth interviews with filmmakers, actors, and other members of the horror community. Takeover Tuesday aims to break down and discuss the various aspects of the filmmaking process while also diving into some of our favorite flicks. Hosted by Benner from Black Fawn Distribution.
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Join us weekly as we discuss comics, cartoons, tv, movies, and more...all while trying not to kill each other!
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It’s the Summer of Spielberg, celebrating a handful of Steven Spielberg’s films! But normally, it's a movie podcast where one host loves a movie, the other has never seen it. They watch. They discuss. Why do we call it a Load Bearing Beam? Because it's a movie you love so much that it holds up the foundation of the very structure that is you. Laci Roth and Matt Stokes are a married couple that needs to find stuff to watch together. On this show, they take a look at movies loved by one but un ...
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Mike Ragz & Chuck Curry discuss the Top 10 Best Final Film Roles Of All Time and talk about the details for the upcoming Jurassic World movie
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Summer of Spielberg Wrap-Up Show (YouTube Live)
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Well, the Summer of Spielberg is over, and we say a tearful goodbye with our friends on YouTube. This is the audio from our livestream on YouTube from August 23, 2024. In the exciting conclusion to the episode, Matt will rank all 34 Steven Spielberg films, and it is sure to annoy you, whoever you are and no matter what you believe. The show returns…
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On this week’s episode Zoë and Logan are looking camp (and Kevin Bacon) right in the eye one last time and rounding out the season with THEY/THEM (2022). Join them as they discuss the highs and lows of this seemingly universally despised movie, and make a case for why it’s not nearly as awful as the users of Letterboxd would have you believe.—Theme…
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Mike Ragz & Chuck Curry talk more about Alien: Covnenant and run down the list of upcoming sequels and whether or not ANYBODY is craving them.
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126. The Fablemans (with Paul of Twin Flicks) (Summer of Spielberg)
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The Summer of Spielberg comes to a somber, respectful conclusion as we say goodbye to Mr. Spielberg by prying into his personal affairs and taking a look at his latest film, the autobiographical The Fablemans (2022). It’s the story of young Sammy Fableman (but they’re not hiding that the Fablemans are the Spielbergs) and his budding love of picture…
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Interview with Ryan Wimpey, Founder and CEO of Tip Top K9 Dog Training Franchise
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In this episode, I talk with Ryan Wimpey, who is the Founder and CEO of the Tip Top K9 Dog Training Franchise. Ryan started dog training with his first dog Curly. He became obsessed about dog training and learned how to train him through Curly's behavioral problems that were affecting his relationships and built out a training program with classica…
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Live Summer of Spielberg Season Finale this Friday!!
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Hey folks, please join us this Friday (August 23) at 9:00 p.m. EST on YouTube Live. We're doing a live wrap-up show—the season finale of the Summer of Spielberg. Movie rankings, lessons learned... other stuff, probably. Talk to us live! Visit the link below to view the stream live (or, afterward, watch a replay). Or, before it starts, click "Notify…
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The REAL Short Box: Are Disaster Films Still Relevant?
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The Gang discuss Disaster Films, and their effect on current culture.By The REAL Short Box!
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Mike Ragz & Chuck Curry Look Back At The Alien Franchise POST Aliens And Review The New Installmant In The Series "Alien: Fomulus". Plus, Reviews For Two Other New Films, "It Ends With Us" And "The Instigators".
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125. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (with Drewbie Doobie’s Movies) (Summer of Spielberg)
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What do you get when you combine one precocious wizkid director who’s actually not that young, one cocaine-addled producer, one befuddled Frenchman, one Bob Balaban taking notes, and lots and lots of McDonald’s? You get what is quite possibly the greatest science fiction film ever made, Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). Our friend Drewbie …
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S2: Episode #5 - Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021)
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On this week’s episode Zoë and Logan are diving into a movie that puts a supernatural twist on the camp slasher genre, FEAR STREET PART TWO: 1978 (2021). What this movie lacks in septic systems, it makes up for in women on the verge of a nervous breakdown, Carry on Wayward Son needle drops, and chest compressions.—Theme music by Greg Morrison.Visit…
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Can you believe it's finale time?! The eighth and final episode of House of the Dragon is here, and Nat and Tom are ready to deep dive like a dragon off the cliffs of Dragonstone. Yeah, that's a metaphor that kind of works. Everyone had something going on in this episode: Rhaena's chasing a mangy feral; Tyland meets a gender-bending admiral; Aegon …
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124. Catch Me If You Can (Summer of Spielberg)
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Tom Hanks chases Leonardo DiCaprio in one of the most fun cat-and-mouse chase thrillers of all time! And it’s all “inspired” by a true story! As the tagline says, it’s “a true story of a real fraud.” Okay. So how true is it? Well, we looked into it and……. Guys, what we found out is depressing. Frank Abagnale didn’t do any of the things he claimed h…
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Interview with Josh Minturn, VP of Franchise Development for Three Brands with Authority Brands (Mosquito Squad, ASP, and Doody Calls)
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In this episode, I talk wtih Josh Minturn about his background in franchising up to now where he is a Vice President of Franchise Development for Authority Brands for several specific brands (on this episode we discuss three of them): Mosquito Squad, ASP (America's Swimming Pool Co.), and Doody Calls. We talk about each of these brands, the benefit…
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Mike Ragz & Chuck Curry review the new films "M. Night Shyamalan's Trap" and "Deadpool & Wolverine". Plus, they examine whether M. Night's name above the title is warranted based on his career.
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The Indiana Jones Franchise (Livestream)
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Laci and Matt are off this week, but please enjoy this bonus episode, a recording of our TikTok Live discussion of the Indiana Jones franchise, a companion piece to our episode about Raiders of the Lost Ark. The show will be back next week with an episode about Catch Me If You Can. Thank you for your support of Load Bearing Beams! Get more bonus co…
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S2: Episode #4 - The Final Girls (2015)
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On this week’s episode Zoë and Logan are getting sucked into the silver screen with THE FINAL GIRLS (2015). Join them as they unpack the meta masterpiece that lacks gore and crop tops, but has a surprising amount of heart and anachronisms galore!—Theme music by Greg Morrison.Visit Our Website: www.honestlypod.caEmail Us: thehonestlypodcast@gmail.co…
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Tom is in Edinburgh prepping a show, and Natalie is also in a very glamourous location (her couch), but nothing can stop them talking all things HotD penultimate episode!Rhaenyra's dragonriding auditions hit full swing with more misses than hits, but still, hits that count. Oscar Tully is everyone's new favourite Daemon-slapping young leader, Ser L…
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RF4RM #250 - X-Men Film Franchise Rewatch
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Andy, Jamie, and Hunter watched all 13 X-films from X-Men (2000) to The New Mutants (2020) and everything in between, including the Deadpool films. They discuss the entire franchise and share their rankings in preparation for Deadpool & Wolverine. Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, …
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123. Ready Player One (Summer of Spielberg)
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Laci and Matt are at war with each other like the gunters are at war with the villainous Nolan Sorrento in the Oasis of Ready Player One. And it’s all because they can’t agree on this movie! Is this the first BAD Spielberg movie the show has covered this summer? Or is it another classic? First we get into the history of the movie, starting with the…
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Lordy lordy, quite a saucy moment at the, ahem, climax of this week's episode of House of the Dragon. Nat & Tom break down the magic moment between Rhaenyra and Mysaria; Alicent's terrible relationships with her sons; Daemon's psychological breakthrough at Harrenhal; and the continuing effects of all this on the "Smallfolk" of the title.Plus dragon…
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Interview with Bron Launsby, CEO and Founder of Slick City Action Park
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In this episode, I talk with Bron Launsby, who is the CEO and Founder of Slick City Action Park. Bron shares his story about how he left the corporate world in retail to become a franchisee in a trampoline park concept. He did a lot of research and left the Discovery Day and purchased three locations in 2011 and 2012. He scaled that business to hav…
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Mike Ragz & Chuck Curry Review The New Film "Twisters" and look back at the best weather event movies of all time.
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122. A.I. Artificial Intelligence (Summer of Spielberg)
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Is A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) Steven Spielberg’s best movie? It’s certainly his most misunderstood. A.I. Artificial Intelligence is best remembered as a curious Stanley Kubrick project taken over by Spielberg, and the movie does indeed feel like a strange hybrid of the two filmmakers. But that’s part of its magic, because there is no other…
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S2: Episode #3 - Sleepaway Camp (1983)
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On this week’s episode Zoë and Logan are discussing what is, in their very right opinion, one of the greatest horror movies of all time: SLEEPAWAY CAMP (1983). This movie has everything: the shortest shorts, the meanest girls, the baddest baddie, and above all else, Ricky.—Theme music by Greg Morrison.Visit Our Website: www.honestlypod.caEmail Us: …
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Nat and Tom are back to deconstruct Daemon's dodgy dream in this week's House of the Dragon. The Harrenhal ergot is wild, man. It's a slower episode after the fire and blood of last time, but there's still a lot of great moments and characters wallowing in frustration to make for excellent discussions: Alicent getting mansplained out of a job; Rhae…
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You Can't Buy Your Way out of Retribution (Maxxxine with Keith!)
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Keith comes back to discuss the final chapter (so far, anyway) in Ti West's trilogy. Did Maxxxine measure up to the others? We'll let you know. NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream Website: https://pressplayandscream.buzzsprout.com/By Josh Bermont & Kelly Hager
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Mike Ragz & Chuck Curry Talk About The Late Career Of Nicolas Cage and Review His New Movie In Theaters "Longlegs"
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121. Raiders of the Lost Ark (Summer of Spielberg)
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Unlike lots of people their age, neither Laci nor Matt grew up with the Indiana Jones films. But at least one of them has fallen in love with the franchise as an adult, especially this first film. The two talk about the origins of Raiders of the Lost Ark on a beach in Hawaii in 1977 as Steven Spielberg and George Lucas built sandcastles together. O…
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NO NO NO NO NO WHY DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENINGSigh. You watch Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon for a decade and yet you STILL don't think you're going to have your heart broken. We sweet summer children.Tom's in France, but has found an hour away from the champagne and fromage to chat to Natalie about the epic Battle of Rooks Rest, and its terrible…
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Mike Ragz And Chuck Currry give their reviews of "Axel F", "A Quiet Place: Day One", "A Family Affair", and "Horizon - An American Saga: Chapter One". Plus, they talk about all the must see movies to wach for Independence Day!
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The first leg of the Summer of Spielberg is behind us, and we're taking a scheduled week off. But we have another curated clip show for you! This time both Matt and Laci are taking you through it. And this clip show actually features like 25 minutes of brand-new audio from Laci and Matt, relitigating the arguments documented in these clips. We'll b…
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S2: Episode #2 - The Burning (1981)
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On this week’s episode Zoë and Logan are trading Camp Crystal Lake for Stonewater. Join them as they discuss the highs and lows of THE BURNING (1981). Highs include: Jason Alexander in short shorts, surprisingly competent camp counsellors, and Glazer’s greaser cosplay. Lows include: Harvey Weinstein.–Theme music by Greg Morrison. Visit Our Website:…
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As Tom says to Nat in this episode re: nudity: "ask and ye shall receive". There's a lot to this week's HotD, but surely Hot D itself is a... well.... large part of it. Join Nat and Tom as they deep dive into Alicent and Rhaenyra's reunion, the arrival of Sir Simon as Ser Simon, Ser Gwayne the Green Knight and more. There's also updates on the impe…
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X and Pearl (with our guest and friend Keith!)
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We've been gone for a long time, but Ti West has lured us back with Maxxxine! To get ready for that one, Josh, Kelly and Keith discuss X and Pearl. NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream Website: https://pressplayandscream.buzzsprout.com/By Josh Bermont & Kelly Hager
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Mike Ragz & Chuck Curry Look Back On The Career Of Kevin Costner, Remember The Great Actor Donald Sutherland, and A Review of Inside Out 2!
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120. Minority Report (Summer of Spielberg)
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Has there ever been a movie better at predicting (hey!) the future? Swiping, pinching to zoom, targeted ads that follow you everywhere, optical identification, and constant facial surveillance? Hey, it’s like we’re living in some sort of Philip K. Dick nightmare! But it wouldn’t be so bad if life could be as fun as the movie Minority Report, Spielb…
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Interview with Rob Palmer, Founder and President of Lawn Squad with Authority Brands
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In this episode, I talk with Rob Palmer, who is the Founder and Brand President of Lawn Squad. His business was acquired in April of 2023 by Authority Brands. Rob started the original brand in early 2001 in Northeast Ohio and built it up to multiple locations in Ohio before they were acquired by Authority Brands and started to franchise their brand…
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Nat and Tom are back for more Hot D, and it's all go go go as King Aegon seeks revenge for a little dynastic trouble he's had imposed on him. There's a focus on what the role the smallfolk will play in the battles ahead, as well as some proper acting, tantrums, twin talk, and more.There's also a little Doctor Who season finale wrap-up, plus a bit o…
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119. Jurassic Park (with In Love With Horror) (Summer of Spielberg)
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The Summer of Spielberg continues as Laci and Matt were able to buckle their seatbelts in time for their helicopter to land on Isla Nublar, where they meet up with AJ & Kristie from the In Love With Horror podcast to talk about Jurassic Park (1993). The four team up for a rollicking podcast so good it’ll have you shouting “Hello John!” at total str…
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S2: Episode #1 - Friday the 13th (1980)
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Zoë and Logan are kicking off season two by diving into the waters of Crystal Lake. Join them as they unpack the camp movie that started it all, FRIDAY THE 13th (1980). They’re discussing everything from cable knit sweaters and the logistics of strip Monopoly, to superhuman strength and lax animal cruelty laws.–Theme music by Greg Morrison.Visit Ou…
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By the Old Gods and new, this is a very strange thing - to be delighted to be back in Westeros, but still so sad our wonderful friend and bloodrider Stuart Layt isn't here to lead the way with his booming laugh and unparalled knowledge of all things House of the Dragon. While of course Stu is irreplaceable, it's wonderful to welcome podcast regular…
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Mike Ragz & Chuck Curry are back to talk about the excellent new documentary "Brats" and the significance of the genre and the actors who were in The Brat Pack in the 80's. Plus, an exclusive sitdown with Actor Daniel Stern (Home Alone, City Slickers, Diner).
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118. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (Summer of Spielberg)
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The Summer of Spielberg begins with Spielberg’s biggest hit, the classic 1982 alien/divorce family film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Adjusted for inflation, this is the fourth-highest-grossing movie of all time. Beloved by generations, it is a lot of fun, yes… but it’s also some dark, dark shit. Laci explains why it’s always been so difficult for he…
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The Gang discuss Toxic Fanboy Rage, and why it matters.By The REAL Short Box!
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This week I'm joined by my brother Kale and we get back down to the roots of what Who Gives A Dram is all about - good ole' fashion whiskey, movies & MMA. We discuss the 80th Anniversary of D Day, our favorite war movies, the rumors surrounding McGregor v Chandler, pricing around whiskey and how much is too much, our most anticipated movies & tv sh…
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Mike Ragz & Chuck Curry Countdown Their Favorite Fourth Installments In Movie Franchises. Plus, A Review Of The New Netflix Movie "Hitman".
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We're taking the week off as we prepare for the Summer of Spielberg, which starts next Friday (June 14) with an episode about E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. But to hold you over, we have this episode where Matt will take you through some of our favorite moments from our back catalogue. Thank you for your support of Load Bearing Beams! The listenership…
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Interview with Tim Conn, Founder and President of Image One Facility Solutions
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In this episode, I talk with Tim Conn, Founder and President of Image One Facility Solutions located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. He shares his story about how he got into commercial janitorial services while he was still in high school and why he ultimately decided to franchise their business concept around the country. He shares lessons he has l…
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Hey folks, here's an audio recording from a TikTok livestream we held to discuss Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge (2001) as a companion to our Romeo + Juliet episode. Thanks to everyone who attended the stream! You can follow us on TikTok and catch future livestreams at https://www.tiktok.com/@load.bearing.beams And we have plenty of good stuff in addit…
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