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In this unofficial recap podcast, David Chen and Tara Ariano break down every episode of the hit HBO original series Succession.
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Each week actor & comedian Paul Scheer (Black Friday, The League) and film critic Amy Nicholson (New York Times, Washington Post) break down the greatest films of all time. From the classics, to new releases and every indie film in-between. Along the way, they’ll dissect iconic scenes, spotlight their favorite characters, and talk to some of the actors and directors who worked on these classics. Join Paul and Amy every Thursday as they “Unspool” a new film and decide if it still stands the t ...
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Join Don Wildman as he embarks on an epic quest to solve history’s greatest mysteries. From historical institutions to unexplored archives, Don unearths extraordinary relics and sinister artifacts. Featuring direct audio from the hit Travel Channel show, uncover the secrets behind these incredible objects and learn about the history of civilization, war, technology, and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A film noir show where host Gentleman Joey Gantner and a guest watch and discuss a new movie. therealoutofthepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/outofthepodcast twitter.com/outofthecast Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofthepodcast/support
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Not every musical is a Hamilton or RENT, sometimes Musicals Flop! Sometimes they flop hard! Let's fix some of Broadway's most broken musicals!
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Wild West Rumble, Sweet Smell of Success, Antiseptic Doctor
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Don examines a porcelain washbasin used to fight a deadly disease, studies a Colt .45 that once belonged to Wyatt Earp and learns how a small circular artifact changed personal hygiene practices across America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alcoholic Antidote, Reno Haven, Strange Death of President Taylor
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Host Don Wildman examines in Louisiana a precious metal that reportedly cured alcoholism, discovers how Reno was once a destination for disgruntled spouses, and uncovers the mystery around a president's untimely death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Paul & Amy are baking the biggest cake in the world for Godzilla and congratulating him for finally winning an Academy Award after seven decades. The two praise the film for balancing “popcorn movie” energy while locking you into an emotional personal story. Paul marvels at the film only having 35 visual effects artists, and how director Takashi Ya…
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Forgotten Lindbergh, Fordlandia, Forest Owlet Fraud
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Don Wildman heads to Chicago to examine an odd glass medical device invented by an aviator, discovers in Michigan a set of tools used in a failed auto business, and visits Harvard where a bird specimen reveals a case of deception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week, Paul & Amy are breaking down the 1996 Will Smith disaster vehicle Independence Day. The two dig into what makes a great “popcorn movie,” why this movie still works, and this particular era of Jeff Goldblum box office "gold." Plus, Paul gives us a bonus breakdown of the 2016 sequel Independence Day: Resurgence. You can join the Unspooled …
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Cellini Heist, Real Romeo and Juliet, Link to the Skies
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Host Don Wildman visits a famous Renaissance sculpture that was once stolen in Vienna, studies a rare book at Harvard that reveals the inspiration behind a famous Shakespeare play, and examines a strange flying device in Arizona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week, Paul and Amy dig into the 2024 release Dune: Part Two, starring Timothée Chalamet, Austin Butler and Zendaya. Paul reveals his disappointment with the movie while Amy stands up for the brilliance of the storytelling, and then the two dig into why Frank Herbert wrote Dune as a reaction to Lawrence of Arabia. Plus, Amy reveals questions om…
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This week Paul & Amy are kicking off the summer movie season by rounding up all the releases you're dying to hear about. We're talking about the good, the bad, and the indie. Paul proclaims Bad Boys: Ride or Die should have been called something else while wondering if Challengers was sexy enough, and Amy is not on board with this year's Garfield m…
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Fallen Robins, Romeo Spies, All In For Poker
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Host Don Wildman examines a bird specimen that marks a baffling plague in Michigan, studies a camera used in a spy love story in Berlin and uncovers the rise of poker in Las Vegas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sweet Smell of Success (w/ Sean Fennessey)
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This week, Amy welcomes Sean Fennessey (Head of Content, The Ringer & The Big Picture Podcast) to discuss the 1957 film Sweet Smell of Success starring Tony Curtis and Burt Lancaster. The two discuss the power of J.J. Hunsecker's journalism and the "ick" of the Sidney Falco PR machine in the film and how it parallels modern-day anxiety in today's e…
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Operation Migration, Sausage Duel and Around the World
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Don Wildman examines a bizarre-looking costume that tells of an epic struggle to save a majestic species from extinction, looks at a 19th-century instrument linked to an unconventional duel, and investigates a colorful board game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (w/ Jamie Loftus)
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This week, Amy welcomes back comedian Jamie Loftus (Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) Podcast) to break down the 1994 film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Amy reveals this was the first art house movie she ever saw in the theater, and the two discuss how this movie parallels Mad Max: Fury Road and Furiosa, and of course, they talk about …
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Dolley Madison, Christmas Truce, Exploding Whale
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Don Wildman uncovers the heroics of a First Lady who fought to preserve the nation's treasures, travels to England to examine a soccer ball linked to a WWI game of peace, and studies an explosive tale of a whale in Oregon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Amy & Paul race through 2015’s post-apocalyptic action masterwork Mad Max: Fury Road! They learn why director George Miller brought on feminist playwright Eve Ensler as an advisor, praise the film’s playful and careful worldbuilding, and ask whether Miller comes from the ‘tyrant’ school of directing. Plus: Witness young dating show contestant Tom H…
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Sci Fi A Bomb, Ford v. Ferrari, Colorado Brown Stain
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Host Don Wildman examines a beautiful hand-crafted glass plant that blurs the line between science and art and a muscle car that grew out of a legendary race between an American automaker and a rival Italian designer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week Paul & Amy are breaking down the 1979 film Mad Max directed by George Miller. The two discuss this modern-day silent film, all the dangers and injuries that happened on set and how this untamed film is a necessary watch. We’re not a bad podcast, we’re sick! Meow! You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul’s Discord at https://discord…
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Don Wildman examines a puzzling crossword, a set of traffic signals that became a beloved symbol of East German culture and a set of leg irons that once restrained a legendary outlaw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week, Paul and Amy are delving into nostalgia as they analyze the 1985 film The Goonies. They discuss the collaboration between Richard Donner and Steven Spielberg and the film's frenetic energy, and wonder what Martha Plimpton was doing with that crab! Bonus: Paul reveals The Goonies' connection to Back To The Future! Paul’s book Joyful Recol…
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