Best Frank Bruining Podcasts (2024)

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the Vancouver Canucks pulled a quick one on the NHL 36:35

5h ago36:35

36:35

Sherwood and Heinen make the Canucks faster... But do they make the Canucks better? Let's talk about that & how they fit on this roster + touch base with the Arturs Silovs extention. AKA...let's assume the best Vancouver. Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join …

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MVC update 3:39

1h ago3:39

3:39

MVC will be taking an indefinite hiatus while Frank deals with his back injury - we'll hopefully be back in the next few weeks or months. You can listen to Frank's announcement here. Love you, comrades. We'll talk to you soon.By Movies vs. Capitalism

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Vancouver Canucks sign Arturs Silovs for 2 years 18:43

14m ago18:43

18:43

I think Silovs has a lot to learn and he'll have plenty of time to do so behind Demko and the big club. Speaking of Demko... His contract ends at the same time Silovs' new deal does as well... I think the Vancouver Canucks are planning something... Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO…

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How the Canucks could acquire Montreal's Arber Xhekaj 34:28

9m ago34:28

34:28

The Vancouver Canucks love their boys boys on the back end. So, you know they'd love to add Arber Xhekaj to this hockey team. On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, we dive a little deeper into what it might take to acquire Arber Xhekaj, and get into the tale as old as time: how fans of every team tend to overvalue their players. Beggsy and Bh…

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Why the Canucks might trade for one of Montreal's young defencemen 31:41

16m ago31:41

31:41

The Vancouver Canucks can't enter the season with this defence, can they? Remember, this is the team with one of the most active general managers in the NHL in Patrik Allvin. On this episode of Locked On Canucks, we take a look at whether the Canucks may target one of the Montreal Canadiens' young defencemen via trade this offseason. We also rank t…

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Miller's Timeline: How he became the face of the Canucks 40:45

23h ago40:45

40:45

Read this from Harman: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4935824/2023/10/10/canucks-jt-miller-vancouver/ Mission impossible... I think so. Think about it, JT Miller is actually decent...or better than decent at being a two way center for your Vancouver Canucks. One that happens to put up 100 points as well. JIm Benning, you deserve a consulting job …

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The Lekkerimaki Factor: Why the Canucks need him NOW 38:53

2d ago38:53

38:53

Can Lekkerimaki be that guy ASAP for your Vancouver Canucks? I mean...I feel like he could raise the ceiling. Anywho...is it possible for a mid 1st round pick to make an impact after just a handful of games in north america? We'll talk about this + chat with a fan bout his experience with your favorite team. Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/…

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Gremlins 2: The New Batch (w/ Daniel Bessner) 1:05:50

6d ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Rivka and Frank are joined by historian and co-host of the American Prestige podcast, Daniel Bessner, to discuss Joe Dante’s 1990 cult classic, Gremlins 2: The New Batch. They explore the film’s anti-capitalist themes, its self-aware satire of franchised movie sequels, and, naturally, which Gremlin has the best politics. The Life & Death of Hollywo…

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Quinn Hughes + Nickelback + Messi & your Vancouver Canucks 36:00

3d ago36:00

36:00

You have to share knowledge with your neighbours. Anyways, the Vancouver Canucks live up the street to the greatest Rockband of our generation. Nickelback. & it's time for us to connect the dots and learn how to prove every Stanley Cup Odd Maker wrong. Enjoy the episode & the Documentary "Hate to Love". Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/am9vJ…

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Listening Back to the Women of Home Base Nation and Looking Ahead to the 2024 Run To Home Base 17:18

4d ago17:18

17:18

Let’s rewind 5 years-back on conversations that stick with us at Home Base, with amazing women who leave a mark on service, sacrifice and leadership, and teach us how recovery and resilience become a reality. (With - 77th USS Constitution Commander Billie J. Farrell / Air Force Veteran and TAPS Founder Bonnie Carroll / Army Veteran, Author and Canc…

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Why Elias Pettersson needs the Sedin's this Off-Season 35:47

9d ago35:47

35:47

What was the biggest non-obvious strength of the two best players in franchise history.... And yo, it wasn't their telepethy. How can the Canucks get Henrik & Daniel Sedin to evolve everything Elias Pettersson. It Rhymes with being wronger. The future of Vancouver is in Petey's hands... or mind.. Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej S…

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the Vancouver Canucks have the NHL's next 50 Goal Guy 34:34

5d ago34:34

34:34

It's hot over here where the canucks play hockey... & speaking of hot...why don't we chat about the 50 goal scorer in the NHL...Brock Boeser. I mean, UFA BROCK. Vancouver, let's get ready to celebrate a lot of goals & assume another contract lol. Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! …

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Recapping a wild week of offseason moves 1:01:54

5d ago1:01:54

1:01:54

After a quick one-week hiatus for the holidays, Jason and Frank are back with a fresh episode of the DFO Rundown as they look back at the week that was around the NHL. To start things off, they looked back at the early stages of free agency and gave a few teams that stuck out in both a positive and negative way. Both the guys really like what the N…

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Can the Vancouver Canucks finally replace Gustav Forsling this summer? 39:28

11d ago39:28

39:28

It can finally happen...if we believe hard enough. Let's talk about some candidates for the Vancouver Canucks who can replace Gustav Forsling in their backend... Yup we just said that. We'll do this & banter some more about your favorite hockey team. Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly …

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DeBrusk vs Lindholm: The Canucks & Bruins are missing a BIG piece 37:55

9d ago37:55

37:55

Let's face it.... Elias Lindholm was very effective in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And the Edmonton Oilers had something to say about that. Anywho, let's talk about DeBrusk some more and what some Bruins fans are saying about the hole they haven't filled and the fact the Canucks got worse down the middle. + Let's chat about the latest project for Van…

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Canucks' Vincent Desharnais is better than Edmonton's... 9:56

10d ago9:56

9:56

His name is Vincent Desharnais and Tocchet, Foote, Allvin and some Oilers fans think he's better than I believe. Peep this: https://www.nhl.com/canucks/video/free-agency-vincent-desharnais-6356451054112 Anyways, let's chat about his media availability and talk about why the Canucks signed him ultimately to a 2 year deal worth 2 million dollars. Joi…

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Does Tom Willander play for the Canucks this season? + More DeBrusk Talk 36:08

10d ago36:08

36:08

It's either Tom Willander or Tyler Myers as your number four Defencemen. Anyways, we can see a time in late march or early April where the Canucks activate their first round pick from 2023 to help push the team over the top. One can dream. We talk about this and the latest on DeBrusk being the Canucks top target afterall in Free Agency. Join Kyle's…

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Snowpiercer 1:18:49

10d ago1:18:49

1:18:49

Rivka and Frank delve into Bong Joon-ho’s 2013 climate horror thriller, Snowpiercer. They explore how the film's deep Marxist themes make it an ideal choice for discussing class warfare. They also examine the role of collaborators in revolutionary movements, the symbolism of airplanes as reminders of our modern caste system, and why Captain America…

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Jake DeBrusk can become the NEXT JT Miller for the Canucks 38:15

11d ago38:15

38:15

Oh here we go with the comparisons again... Beggsy loves the hook. Anyways, on today's episode we talk about comparing DeBrusk and Miller since their paths look "so similar" prior to debuting for the Vancouver Canucks. We'll do this + get Beggsy to give out his grades for all the signings Allvin made yesterday during Free Agent Frenzy. I have a fee…

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WTF! DeBrusk + Friends sign with the Vancouver Canucks 25:42

12d ago25:42

25:42

From Guentzel to Debrusk. From Tanev to that dude who was a healthy scratch for your 31st favorite team, the Edmonton Oilers. The Vancouver Canucks decided to shock the hockey world and do things their own way. Which is a beautiful thing. Right? Anyways let's talk about the biggest question marks + touch on the steal of free agency in Danton Heinen…

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A Full Free Agency Preview 50:06

13d ago50:06

50:06

We are about 12 hours away from the beginning of NHL free agency and there are a number of major storylines that are really coming down to the wire. From Steven Stamkos in Tampa Bay to Sam Reinhart in Florida, there are a number of negotiations that are still ongoing that will have a major effect on how things play out on Monday as the market opens…

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BREAKING: Canucks & Zadorov are Breaking Up 16:26

15d ago16:26

16:26

You read the title. The Vancouver Canucks and Zadorov can't come to terms and your new favorite hockey player is leaving the city. Chris Tanev your next. Or....John Marino. Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE to Download MONOPOLY GO!…

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No Guentzel + More Tanev + Hughes & the Canucks win the Norris 39:15

15d ago39:15

39:15

Congrats to Quinn Hughes on winning the Norris. Anything is possible. Anyways, let's talk about that and the availability of Chris Tanev and Jake Guentzel two days before the free agent window opens. What a time to be a Vancouver Canucks fan. Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get …

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Vancouver Canucks Sign Tyler Myers for 3 Years 12:38

16d ago12:38

12:38

Tyler Myers is staying with the Canucks after signing a 3 year deal worth 3 million per. So ya...what does that mean for Zadorov? Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE to Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Pay. T…

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Vancouver Canucks TRADE Mikheyev for Dakota Joshua 34:52

16d ago34:52

34:52

The Vancouver Canucks announced today that they signed Joshua to a 4 year deal worth 3.25 million per year. We think that's a steal that was only made possible because of the Chicago Blackhawks and Ilya Mikheyev. Patrik Allvin is that guy. Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in …

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Going Full Speed Into Offseason Mode 46:16

17d ago46:16

46:16

The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup Champions for the first time in franchise history after taking down the Oilers in Game 7 of the final. Frank and Jason started the show by congratulating the Panthers on the win and talking about what will go down as an all-time Stanley Cup Final. That of course led to some conversation about what the Panthers c…

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Mikheyev Traded & Blueger Signed: Canucks & Allvin are Cooking 17:48

21d ago17:48

17:48

DETAILS/CORRECTIONS: The Canucks Second Round Pick they gave up is in 2027 lol. Sick. But...they retain 712K of Mikheyev's contract per year. Do you smell what our GM is cooking right now? The Canucks just free'd up a ton of capspace and signed a fantastic depth piece for the low. Thank you to the Chicago Blackhawks. What a time to be alive in Vanc…

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Tkachuk & Marner + More What If Scenarios for your Vancouver Canucks 34:43

17d ago34:43

34:43

You never know. On today's episode, we'll talk about the likelyhood of the impossible. But Marner can't do it in the playoffs? But Marner is already in Utah... Why would Brady Tkachuk get traded for Elias Pettersson? Why would Stamkos sign with Vancouver? And Duclair can't play with Tocchet. Anyways....the Canucks have a lot of work to do which mea…

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Capitalism, A Love Story (w/ Harvey Kaye) [PATREON PREVIEW] 3:44

17d ago3:44

3:44

Rivka and Frank are joined by MVC all-star Harvey Kaye to discuss Michael Moore’s 2009 documentary Capitalism, A Love Story. They talk about the film’s radicalizing potential, its portrayal of the 2008 financial crisis, what Moore could have done better, and Obama. 🤝 TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capi…

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Ranking Pettersson's Perfect New Winger + Canucks "out" on Guentzel? 38:11

18d ago38:11

38:11

Elliotte Friedman just told us that he doesn't know if the Canucks can make the Guentzel thing work. Which means he doesn't think the Canucks can make the Guentzel thing work. So that leads us to this. Ranking the best of the rest when it comes to the wingers available on the Free Agent Market. Cause damn, somebody has to play wth Pettersson. We'll…

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Healing Invisible Wounds With The Common Language of Music - Featuring Ukrainian Hospital Medical Director and Pianist Dr. Bohdan 7:26

18d ago7:26

7:26

In May 2024, Dr. Jarone Lee from Mass General Hospital Center for Global Health, and Global Response Medicine welcomed a Ukrainian of doctors to Boston for two weeks – to train, collaborate and build comradery for care on the frontlines. One of those physicians, Dr. Bohdan, asked if there was a piano he could play while visiting Boston. It turned o…

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Stanley Cup Final Game 7 Preview: Canucks Edition 35:14

19d ago35:14

35:14

The Vancouver Canucks were one win away from beating the Edmonton Oilers. Now, the Edmonton Oilers are on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup. On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan break down what an Oilers win (or loss) means to fans of the Vancouver Canucks, and how the Canucks can ensure they finish ahead of Edmonton nex…

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Seventh Heaven in Sunrise 51:06

20d ago51:06

51:06

It all comes down to this! Game 7 in Sunrise, Florida between the Oilers and Panthers for The Stanley Cup. For Edmonton, they’ll be looking to make history as just the second team in NHL history to complete a 3-0 series comeback in the final. For the Panthers, it’s a chance to lift up Lord Stanley on home ice. Gregor kicked things off with a quick …

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Canucks will not extend Boeser + Tanev 2.0 to Vancouver? 36:18

22d ago36:18

36:18

Holy jumping... Beggsy is hearing or reading things about the Canucks not giving Boeser an extention this summer. Which means, CONTRACT YEAR COMING UP. That's a good thing right? Speaking of which, how bout Chris Tanev still signing with Vancouver. i mean did you see that photo with him and Quinn? What a time to be alive Vancouver. Join Kyle's Disc…

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This Vancouver Canucks trade could change EVERYTHING 31:20

23d ago31:20

31:20

This guy has to go. And apperently, he has the thumbs up to look for other suitors. The Vancouver Canucks can probably keep Zadorov & Joshua if they can somehow get someone to take the contract of.... Exactly. Let's talk about it. Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game …

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The Offseason Kicks Off With A Bang! 47:23

24d ago47:23

47:23

After a wild Wednesday full of activity around the NHL, it’s safe to say that the offseason is officially here. Jason and Frank kicked off the podcast by breaking down the biggest shocker of the day: the deal that sent Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Darcy Kuemper. For Dubois, it’s yet another change of scenery in his y…

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Hronek vs Zadorov: Did the Canucks get it right? 34:03

24d ago34:03

34:03

The Vancouver Canucks signed Filip Hronek yesterday and it got us thinking about Nikita Zadorov. Ungrateful people I tell ya. Anyways, did your favorite team make the right call? We touch on that + get jealous of the Edmonton Oilers. Wow. Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in t…

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Rat Race (w/ Thalia Sablon) 1:42:07

24d ago1:42:07

1:42:07

Rivka and Frank are joined by playwright Thalia Sablon for a conversation about the wild 2001 screwball comedy Rat Race. They discuss how the film's celebrity-packed cast represents a dying culture, the shockingly anti-capitalist character arcs, and how the movie may have been an inspiration for Squid Game. Thalia Sablon - Website For next week’s m…

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Hronek Extended: Canucks sign Quinn's Partner for 8 Years 23:25

29d ago23:25

23:25

Quinn Hughes had something to do with this. But Hronek's play did all the talking. The Vancouver Canucks have extended Filip Hronek for 8 years at 7.25 million per year. Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE to Download MONOPOLY GO! no…

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Report: Canucks will be ALL IN on Guentzel 14:44

25d ago14:44

14:44

Read this from our favorite Franky S: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/vancouver-canucks-expected-to-make-strong-play-for-jake-guentzel-in-free-agency Anyways, apperently the Canucks can offer Guentzel the money and oppurtunity he needs to take his life to the next level. Or cement it. Let's talk why that's important for him, Vancouver, and Elias …

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Red Wedding: Vancouver Canucks Edition 35:34

25d ago35:34

35:34

Which core player would you trade off of the Vancouver Canucks roster? And are Beggsy and Bhawan crazy? Or just reading the tea leaves? On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan discuss the idea of trading core player from the team and how plausible it might be. They reference a shocking trade from a recent championship winning …

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Tocchet on playing Injured & Evolving + Updates on Zadorov & Joshua & Lindholm 37:37

27d ago37:37

37:37

The Vancouver Canucks need to get better. And it statts with their Coach of the year, Rick Tocchet. He hopped on a podcast with the legend Darren Millard to talk about the year that was and somethings really stood out. Listen here: https://www.nhl.com/multimedia/podcasts/podcasts-the-chirp-with-daren-millard We also talk about the latest updates fr…

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The Cup Final is Going Back to Florida 48:29

27d ago48:29

48:29

The Stanley Cup Final is still alive as the Oilers ran the Panthers out of the building in Game 4 on Saturday night. Frank and Jason kicked off the podcast by talking about the 8-1 beatdown in Edmonton and if the Oilers can roll any amount of this momentum into Game 5 back down in Florida. From an Oilers perspective, they may have started to figure…

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Report: Canucks aren't sleeping until they sign Zadorov 33:18

30d ago33:18

33:18

Woah... The Canucks aren't giving up on this whole NIkita Zadorov thing. Apperently they will be working hard this weekend to get this thing done that seemed so impossible 24 hrs ago. How do they do this? Less for Myers and nothing for Ilya Mikheyev. What a time in Vancouver. Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Support Us By Supporti…

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Breaking Down The Trade Targets Board 46:16

30d ago46:16

46:16

Frank and Jason are back with a new episode of The DFO Rundown and to lead today’s show: the Edmonton Oilers are on their last leg. They started the podcast by breaking down what we saw in Game 3 last night as the Panthers jumped out to a big lead and then managed to just hang on for the victory. Frank said watching the Oilers this series has been …

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Laine & Guentzel to the Canucks? + HUGE Zadorov Update 34:42

1M ago34:42

34:42

Anything could happen. But do you want it to happen? Anyways, what happens when a team loses Lindholm and than some + is in dire need to find help for Elias Petterrson. Patrik Laine. That or Jake Guentzel. Let's talk about the scenerios involving your canucks, the blue jackets and the rest of the NHL as they get ready for free agency. Join Kyle's D…

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Will the Canucks trade Filip Hronek? 33:13

1M ago33:13

33:13

Trading Filip Hronek would be the definition of a "ruthless" offseason for your Vancouver Canucks. On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, we give our take on the likelihood of Filip Hronek being traded by the Vancouver Canucks at the draft if he hasn't signed an extension by then. We look at some potential targets and also get into why trading…

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Rosemary’s Baby (w/ Kate Willett) 1:27:57

1M ago1:27:57

1:27:57

Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Kate Willett for a conversation about the 1968 horror classic Rosemary’s Baby. They discuss how the film is an overt metaphor for the domination and control of a woman’s body, Mia Farrow’s incredible performance as a woman being gaslit by her husband and neighbors, and how the film’s generational dynamics mirr…

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Can Elias Pettersson be the next Aleksander Barkov? 34:05

1M ago34:05

34:05

Face it.... Canucks fans don't need their 11.6 million dollar man to put up 130 points. They need him to be Datsyuk like again. Or Alexander Barkov Like. Anyways, lets talk about this and more about Lindholm, Guentzel and the free agent situation for your Vancouver Canucks. Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Support Us By Supporting…

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Not Your Average Day Job: With Two-Time Superbowl Champion and Navy Reservist Joe Cardona 42:02

1M ago42:02

42:02

There are 56,254 Navy Reserves, with typical civilian jobs in law enforcement, medicine, government, and business. One day-job not commonly on the list: Pro-Football. Enter Joe Cardona, who joined the New England Patriots as the 2nd highest-drafted long snapper in NFL history in 2015, and as a Reservist heads up Maritime Expeditionary Security Squa…

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