Best Splash Page Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #404 -- A Song for Jeffrey 30:53

3h ago30:53

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Rodney Barnes returns to Star Wars comics with his second series this year, adaptating the Ahoska Disney+ TV show. Though it, like the prior Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi adaptations, is a word-for-word telling of the series, the artwork by Steven Cummings, Wayne Faucher and Rachelle Rosenberg and letters by VC's Travis Lanham makes this issue, in…

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Labour Party landslide win splash UK front pages 6:26

5d ago6:26

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PRESS REVIEW - Friday 5 July: The press reacts to the end of 14 years of conservative rule as new UK PM Keir Starmer heads to Downing Street. The left-wing national press is jubilant while right-wing papers report on a likely Conservative leadership race after the Tories suffered a historic defeat in Thursday’s general elections. Meanwhile the fore…

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‘The Boys’ Season 4, Episode 7 and ‘The Acolyte’ Episode 7 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:44:05

5h ago1:44:05

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The Midnight Boys dive into the penultimate episode of Season 4 of ‘The Boys,’ discussing how Sister Sage loses Homelander's trust, why the show’s shock value has grown stale, and the overall quality of the season as we get closer to the finale (07:13). Later, the boys break down the penultimate episode of ‘The Acolyte.’ They dive into the overall …

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‘Miss Merkel’: German TV show reimagining ex-chancellor as crime-fighting detective goes viral 7:43

6h ago7:43

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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, July 11: Calls for Joe Biden to stand aside are mounting as questions about his performance overshadow his presidential campaign, including for the first time, from a Democratic Senator. Also: Saudi Arabia sentences a TV producer from a hit Netflix series to 13 years in prison for terrorism and reactions from the sports pag…

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Deadlocked: French coalition government is more unclear than ever 5:50

23h ago5:50

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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, July 9: The political deadlock in France in the wake of the legislative elections continues to dominate the French papers. The international press is also focusing heavily on the political future of the country and that of President Emmanuel Macron. Also: a once-picturesque lake in Sicily, crucial for migrating birds, has al…

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Ep 188: How To Make The Summer “Slowdown” Work For You 6:11

24h ago6:11

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Welcome to this week's episode where I dive into navigating the summer slowdown that affects two-thirds of businesses annually. Despite attending fewer events and taking some time off, I strategically use this period to recharge and plan for a robust year-end. Whether it's spending quality time with loved ones, reviewing business plans, or simply e…

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 4 Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:29:51

1d ago1:29:51

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The dance has begun and the Midnight Boys are here to break down the latest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ (06:37). They talk about game-changing battles, the spooky adventures of Daemon, as well as what it takes to rule Westeros! Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Isaiah Blakely, and Ste…

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Surprise defeat of far right dominates French front pages 6:54

2d ago6:54

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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, July 8: The surprise defeat of the far right in the second round of French legislative elections is all over the front pages, with analysis of just how the leftist and centrist blocs managed to hold up. But there are also divisions, as far-right voters feel cheated by the result. We bring you all the reaction in this special …

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Ep 123 - Imaginary Friends - EoS & ToD Tandem - 1/9 2:17:35

5d ago2:17:35

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We are doing the Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn tandem read by Sarah J Maas! This week is week 1 and the breakdown is as follows: EoS - Ch 1-5 ToD - Ch 1 EoS - Ch 6-8 ToD - Ch 2-3 EoS - Ch 9-10 We are reunited with the whole gang this week! Aelin and crew get back to Terrassen but they aren't welcomed back the way they thought they would be. Do…

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Shock after revelations of vitriolic racism from French far-right candidate 7:21

7d ago7:21

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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday 4 July: Overtly racist comments dug up from the social media history of a far-right National Rally candidate for MP shock France. Also, the first African-born German MP announces a plan to step back from politics, just weeks after sharing screenshots of a graphically violent and racist email he received. In other news, scie…

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‘The Boys’ Season 4, Episode 6 and ‘The Acolyte’ Episode 6 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:40:04

6d ago1:40:04

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It's time to hop in the hot springs of an unknown planet with the Midnight Boys, as they give you their instant reactions to the latest episode of 'The Boys' (08:37). Later, they break down all the latest mystery and intrigue in the new episode of ‘The Acolyte’ and discuss what is working for them in this latest 'Star Wars' show (53:04). Hosts: Cha…

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Episode #403 -- Wolf and Raven 52:33

7d ago52:33

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Rodney Barnes is back in Star Wars, with free rein to script the Inquisitors story and the result after the first issue is stupendous. The issue also features the return of artist Ramon Rosanas and he has been very much missed. What follows is a look inside the Grand Inquisitor and what is to come, not to mention a plethora of new Jedi. In the penu…

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The Games of the First Half of the Year! | Button Mash 1:35:18

7d ago1:35:18

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Ben, Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Justin Charity banter (sans spoilers) about their ongoing adventures in the Land of Shadow in 'Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree' and how they've handled the popular DLC's difficulty. Then, they share their big-picture takeaways from the year in gaming so far (25:00), collaboratively (and only semi-contentiously) …

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Right-wing UK tabloid warns of 'Starmergeddon' ahead of Thursday's general election 7:08

9d ago7:08

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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday July 3: The UK press anticipates a landslide win for Labour in Thursday's general election. Also, more than 200 candidates stand down in French constituencies in a bid to hold back the tide of the far right. In other news, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has responded to an investigation that exposed Nazi salutes and racist sloga…

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Eritrean Biniam Girmay becomes first Black African rider to win a Tour de France stage 6:18

8d ago6:18

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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, July 2: The French and international papers make their plea for candidates to block the far right from winning seats in parliament ahead of Sunday's second round of French legislative elections, evoking a "political responsibility". Also: Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay becomes the first Black African rider to win a Tour de F…

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Ep 187: Build Your Professional Toolbox Why Your LinkedIn Page Matters 7:51

8d ago7:51

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Welcome to this week's episode, where I explore the power of LinkedIn for professional growth. Even with a busy schedule, I find posting on LinkedIn crucial for building valuable connections. If your LinkedIn needs a refresh, this episode is for you. I'll share practical strategies to enhance your profile, making it attractive to potential employer…

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 3 Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:26:06

10d ago1:26:06

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The Midnight Boys are here to discuss another episode of 'HotD'! They start off with their first reaction to the episode (10:00). Then they get into the family dynamics of the show and the unsettling reality that there are no good leaders on either side (18:57). Finally, they touch on the consequential ending scene of the episode and what Charles w…

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'National Rally at the gates of power': French papers react to snap election results 6:14

9d ago6:14

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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, July 1: In this special edition, we bring you front pages, opinion pieces and cartoons from the French press and around the world after the far-right National Rally's victory in the first round of snap French legislative elections. Papers are expressing concern at the results, amid a consensus that Macron's gamble in calling …

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Ringer-Verse Recommends: June 2024 24:55

12d ago24:55

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Return of the recommendations! The 'Ringer-Verse' and 'House of R' crews wrap up a packed June with the latest installment of their monthly shout-outs to fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were released recently but not yet covered in-depth on a full-length episode. Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Charl…

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Ep 122 - Everyone Rips off The Princess Bride - The Cruel Prince 4/4 1:57:53

12d ago1:57:53

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It's our last week with The Cruel Prince by Holly Black and we're reading chapters 24-30. This week, we deal with the aftermath of the "red coronation" where Balekin tried to have himself crowned High King but it didn't work out for him and all but Carden is dead. Jude figures out crucial information about Oriana and Oak and sets her plan in motion…

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Foggy, disjointed: Joe Biden's US debate performance bordered on 'elder abuse' 6:42

14d ago6:42

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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 28: Foggy, stumbling and "elder abuse" are how the press described Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump in their first head-to-head presidential debate on Thursday evening. The two men drew attention for their performance more than their policies. Has Biden tanked his campaign? Also, we look at Keir Starmer, the …

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‘The Boys’ Season 4, Episode 5 and ‘The Acolyte’ Episode 5 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:46:21

13d ago1:46:21

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The Midnight Boys kick things off with a discussion on the latest episode of ‘The Boys,’ focusing on Hughie and his father and much more (08:15). Then the guys dive into the latest episode of ‘The Acolyte’ and react to the reveal of the masked villain (52:40). Later, listen to Nerd News Minute as the Boys react to the latest pictures of James Gunn’…

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South African scientists inject radioactive matter into live rhino horns to fight poaching 6:47

15d ago6:47

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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 27: We look at the Bolivian press after an attempted military coup against President Luis Arce. In France, the papers are concerned about women's rights, the environment and the economy ahead of the first round of legislative elections. Also, South African researchers begin an ambitious trial to inject rhino horns with…

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Episode #402 -- The Candy Man 36:10

14d ago36:10

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Ty Yorrick is picking up enough sidekicks to form her own Jedi Order, while Drewen realizes he may have bitten off quite a bit more than he can chew as Dark Horse's The High Republic Adventures -- Saber for Hire #3 sets the mini-series up for its conclusion. In Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #3, Maul appears to be questioning not his devotion to th…

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Will Paris's River Seine be ready for the Olympics in one month's time? 7:43

16d ago7:43

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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday 26 June: Papers react to an ill-humoured TV debate that saw French PM Gabriel Attal spar with left-wing and far-right challengers. Also, protests in Kenya leave Western allies almost tongue-tied. In other news, the state of the River Seine continues to make headlines in France, one month before the start of the Olympics. Wi…

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The Summer Content Road Trip | Mint Edition 1:06:22

14d ago1:06:22

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Grab your snacks and queue up your playlists! Steve and Jomi are joined by Jessica Clemons and Daniel Chin to go on the ultimate journey with a Summer Road Trip Draft. Picking between characters from ‘The Boys,’ ‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘Acolyte,’ ’The Bear,’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ our crew will look to assemble the perfect cast to ride across t…

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange finally free after 14 years of legal limbo 5:56

15d ago5:56

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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 25: We look at reactions in the Australian press after WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange strikes a plea deal that ends 14 years of legal limbo over his publication of classified military documents. He will arrive home in Australia as a free man. Also: French papers lambast the far-right National Rally's political program…

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Ep 186: How To Get Unstuck This Summer 6:41

15d ago6:41

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Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into the common feeling of being stuck, especially during the summer months. As someone who juggles multiple roles—as a business owner, podcaster, mom, wife, and friend—I understand the challenges of overwhelming to-do lists and the procrastination that can follow. We'll explore practical strategies to brea…

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 2 Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:13:24

16d ago1:13:24

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Tap in as the Midnight Boys react to another loaded episode of 'HotD'! Today’s episode topics include Otto's ousting (14:53), Aemond’s mommy issues (28:33), Ser Criston Cole screwing his way to the top (31:26), and, of course, the battle of the twins (53:46). Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenier…

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Countdown begins to French snap elections, with discouraging headlines for Macron 7:47

16d ago7:47

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PRESS REVIEW, Monday June 24: French media anticipate a rough road ahead for French President Emmanuel Macron, as the country enters its final week of campaigning ahead of Sunday's first round of snap legislative elections. In other news, papers are putting the spotlight on the underground tourism industry that sent so many pilgrims to their deaths…

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Nintendo News and 'Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree' Impressions | Button Mash 1:10:21

19d ago1:10:21

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Ben, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James discuss the biggest news from this week's Nintendo Direct (including a 'Legend of Zelda' with playable Zelda and proof of life for 'Metroid Prime 4'), gaming's suddenly stacked release schedule for the rest of 2024, and what the Switch 2's launch lineup could look like. Then they reflect on the legacy of 'Elden Rin…

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Ep 121 - Don’t Cut Your Sister in Half - Cruel Prince 3/4 1:47:16

19d ago1:47:16

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It's week 3 with The Cruel Prince by Holly Black and we're reading chapters 18-24. This week, Jude has a run in with Prince Dain - but not for the reason she thinks. He makes her test her loyalty and it isn't pretty. Valerian wants retribution for being stabbed by Jude, but he's way out of his league. The coronation happens and Jude deals with her …

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'The Boys' Ep. 4 and 'The Acolyte' Ep. 4 Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:24:28

20d ago1:24:28

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The Supes and the Jedi battle it out, and the Midnight Boys are here to break it all down! First, jump into the messy drama of 'The Boys' and see what the boys think about Homelander confronting his past (06:50). Then, see how strong the force is with the latest episode of 'The Acolyte' and how the mystery unfolds (53:57). Hosts: Charles Holmes, Va…

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Holocaust survivor, 102, appears on cover of German Vogue 6:22

22d ago6:22

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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 20: We look at reactions in the press after the brutal rape of a young Jewish girl in France and how it's become a hot-button political issue ahead of French legislative elections. Also: the Italian parliament votes in favour of a controversial regional authority bill that gives more powers to wealthy regions to manage…

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Episode #401 -- Diamond Dogs 35:49

21d ago35:49

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Fights are fought, plans come together and plots are revealed in Jango Fett #4 (of 4), as the mini-series sticks the landing while auguring more tales to come and revealing the first instances of Palpatine's plot to discredit Chancellor Valorum. Comics Discussed This Week: Jango Fett #4 (of 4) (5:29) Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This We…

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AI-enhanced blood tests could detect Parkinson's disease seven years before onset 5:14

21d ago5:14

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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 19: Ahead of next week's legislative elections in France, President Emmanuel Macron finds himself short on allies, while there is still uncertainty over what will happen if no party wins an absolute majority in parliament. In other news, papers hail a major breakthrough in treatment for Parkinson's disease. Finally, t…

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