Best Arenberg Podcasts (2024)

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How Tadej Pogačar could still be beaten at the Giro d'Italia 34:28

18m ago34:28

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Tadej Pogačar has a convincing lead in the Giro d’Italia as the race pauses for the first rest day. With nine stages completed he's already won three stages and could easily have bagged five. Imperious on every terrain, he's even turned his hand to providing a devastatingly strong lead-out for his UAE team's sprinter, Juan Sebastián Molano. He's ra…

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Will Jonas Vingegaard defend his Tour de France title? 35:27

2h ago35:27

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Defending Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard is talking up his chances of being at the Grand Départ of this year’s race in Florence on 29 June after the crash at Itzulia Basque Country that left him with serious injuries and complicated his Tour preparations hugely. But will he make it? And if he does, will he be in good enough shape to chall…

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Actor Russell Yuen (Thanksgiving/3 Body Problem) 1:16:02

3h ago1:16:02

1:16:02

The next sequel we will be discussing is "Scanners 2: The New Order". For it, I chatted with Actor Russell Yuen, who had a small part, but this is one of his earlier roles in his now almost 200-credit career (and counting). Russell talked about how a last-minute class addition, Drama, changed his life forever. Russell talked about the last of repre…

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Deborah Strang Hears A Noise Within 1:08:08

4d ago1:08:08

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Deborah Strang's life journey took her from rural Virginia near the Appalachian Mountains to the stages of New York, regional theater across the United States, and finally arriving in Hollywood. Trekkies remember Strang from her role as Admiral T'Lara in the fourth season "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" episode, "Rules of Engagement," but her career h…

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He’s in pink, so what's Tadej Pogačar's next move at the Giro? 36:11

36m ago36:11

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Just three days into the Giro d’Italia and, after Tadej Pogacar’s sterling work over the opening weekend, it’s already a done deal, isn't it? No, of course it isn’t. Yes, the Slovenian has the pink jersey and has made a great start, but there's still plenty of racing to come and work to be done, according to Stephen Roche, who knows better than alm…

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How High 2 1:38:40

10d ago1:38:40

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This week we are talking about a sequel we never heard of and it only came out 5 years ago with How High 2. This movie had us discussing how this movie could've been better, Furries, the odd weed clients, the bad guy giving up their master plan like always, and more. Not great, but we had a blast discussing it. Watch the unedited review at sequelso…

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Natalija Nogulich Takes Command. 1:04:44

4d ago1:04:44

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Natalija Nogulich may have played a stern character in Star Trek TNG and DS9 as Admiral Nechayev, but she's nothing like that in real life! Nogulich drops rank and tells us about the person beyond the command uniform, giving us an amazing life journey that brought this performer to all parts of stage and screen. We learn about her time on the set o…

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Giro d'Italia preview: Can Geraint Thomas deny Tadej Pogačar the title? 42:30

13d ago42:30

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With the Giro d'Italia starting in Turin on Saturday, we turn most of our new episode over to a preview of the corsa rosa and ask the question: can Geraint Thomas — or in fact anyone — outfox the flying Tadej Pogačar? We start with an extended interview with Geraint Thomas, beaten on the final weekend last year by Primož Roglič, who took the title …

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David Ajala's Powerful Farewell to "Star Trek: Discovery" 14:36

10d ago14:36

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For three seasons, David Ajala played Cleveland Booker on "Star Trek: Discovery," a charming scoundrel who stole Michael Burnham's heart. Trek Untold chats with the equally charismatic actor to learn the inside scoop on Booker and what's been happening to him in Season 5, working with Sonequa Martin-Green and Doug Jones, his thoughts on his powerfu…

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Why is Lotte Kopecky skipping the Tour and has women’s racing now reaching a financial tipping point? 37:23

10d ago37:23

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The spring Classics are over and the Grand Tours are looming, starting with the Vuelta Femenina, which kicks off this weekend. But before we get into the Vuelta Femenina and ask if Demi Vollering can win for the first time this season, there’s another huge women’s story in town: that of world champion Lotte Kopecky deciding to bypass the Tour de Fr…

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Castulo Guerra and the Eternal Bliss of Doing What You Love 1:15:20

11d ago1:15:20

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At nearly 80 years old, Castulo Guerra is more energized than ever about acting. Originally born in Argentina, his life changed when a classic movie was filmed in his small town, setting him on a journey that brought him onto stages across the United States. Today, he tells us his motivating and inspirational life story and perspective on acting! T…

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Actress Susan Gallagher (Cobra Kai) 1:02:24

11d ago1:02:24

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The next sequel we are discussing is "How High 2". This one has the hilarious Deray Davis, Mike Epps, and DC Young Fly. For it, I chatted with Actress Susan Gallagher who had a small but memorable scene in the movie. Most know Susan for his role as Homeless Lynn from Cobra Kai, but she has a lot of other amazing stories from her career. Susan has s…

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Callum Keith Rennie on Rayner's Journey in "Star Trek: Discovery" 15:15

18d ago15:15

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Callum Keith Rennie plays Commander Rayner on the fifth season of "Star Trek: Discovery," a complex character with deep motivations shaped by the dark events that happened before the Discovery crew jumped into the future. Rennie speaks with Trek Untold in this exclusive interview about who the character is, how the actor joined the show, learning t…

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Margaret Reed Is A Force of Nature 1:09:32

19d ago1:09:32

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Margaret Reed played Dr. Serova in the seventh season of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode, "Force of Nature," playing an alien scientist who believes warp travel is doing more harm than good. Today, this veteran performer and advocate takes a look at her career from where it began to the place it is now. Margaret tells us about working on T…

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Guyver 2: Dark Hero 1:59:15

24d ago1:59:15

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This week we are talking about a movie that is celebrating its 30th anniversary, "Guyver: Dark Hero." This movie had to have influenced "Power Rangers" and completely knocked my socks off. This one had us discussing hitchhiking adventures and the unexpected dangers of gas station chili, the amazing SFX, hiding drugs in the plastic of Barbie dolls, …

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Why Rod Ellingworth left Ineos Grenadiers 42:56

19d ago42:56

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After being at the forefront of British success for two decades, masterminding the development of superstars such as Mark Cavendish, Geraint Thomas, Bradley Wiggins and Tom Pidcock, Rod Ellingworth has left WorldTour to oversee the reboot of the women’s and men’s Tour of Britain. In an exclusive interview trackside at Manchester velodrome, Ellingwo…

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Bora boss Ralph Denk on Roglič's state of health, Red Bull's stake in his team, links to Wout van Aert & Cian Uijtdebroeks' disappointing departure 44:28

1M ago44:28

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The frenzy of the cobbles are just about behind us, the Ardennes Classics now lie in wait and soon the high mountains of races like the Tour of the Alps and, of course, the Giro d’Italia will fill our screens... Meanwhile, off the road, the UCI has just announced that it is bringing in a new face to lead the fight against technological fraud….but w…

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The Klingon Pop Warrior Brings Glory & Honor to Pop Music 1:07:15

1M ago1:07:15

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The Klingon Pop Warrior brings modern pop music across the galaxy, singing familiar favorites in the Klingon language! Jen Usellis, who also goes by her Klingon name of Jen-bohm, explains how her time doing improv led her to discover her enjoyment of singing in Klingon, how she found her Trek fandom, her work on "Star Trek: Prodigy" as a Klingon la…

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Actress Kathy Christopherson (Guyver 2: Dark Hero) 1:14:23

1M ago1:14:23

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The next sequel we are discussing is "Guyver 2: Dark Hero" and for it, I chatted with Actress Kathy Christopherson who plays "Cori" in this movie that I believe must've inspired Power Rangers. Early Influences and BeginningsGrowing up, Kathy found herself enthralled by the magic of acting, nurtured by cherished moments watching classic movies along…

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Lee Arenberg on the Zen of Acting & Gratitude 1:11:38

1M ago1:11:38

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Lee Arenberg has worked in Hollywood for a long time, so of course he crossed paths with Star Trek eventually. This veteran appeared five times in four different series, including playing Ferengis in DS9 and TNG, a Malon in VOY, and a Tellarite ambassador in a two-parter on Enterprise. Arenberg has loads of great stories to tell about his time on t…

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Safety first at Paris-Roubaix with Arenberg chicane, One Cycling project in limbo, fears grow over Israel-PremierTech's presence 35:48

1M ago35:48

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It’s time for Paris-Roubaix: the race that every kid dreams of winning, but that half the pro peloton hate. After last weekend’s chaos on the Koppenberg in the Tour of Flanders, what lies in wait in the ‘Hell of the North’? One thing that's already clear is that race organisers ASO and the riders' union the CPA are determined to put a strong emphas…

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Is Tadej Pogačar the greatest of all time? Plus, our Tour of Flanders preview and the latest on the Women's Tour of Britain 37:59

1M ago37:59

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Another bike race, another Tadej Pogačar exhibition. The Slovenian didn’t just win the Volta a Catalunya, one of cycling’s toughest week-long stage races, he completely annihilated the opposition. Pogačar’s only 25, but already he counts 69 victories on his palmarès, including two Tours de France and five Monuments. Is there anything he can’t do? I…

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Critters 2 1:46:14

1M ago1:46:14

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This week we are discussing the rare Easter sequel with Critters 2. We discussed the epic title card, how we wanted more Critters personality, the fun SFX, the trend of leather in futuristic movies, the forgetfulness of the residents, Grandma's dangerous daycare, and more. We suggest Critters 2 be part of a new Easter tradition. Watch the unedited …

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The Life & Legacy of Leonard Nimoy 1:55:19

2M ago1:55:19

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In honor of the late Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek historian and Nimoy archivist Bonnie Moss visits Trek Untold to tell us about the man behind the pointy ears. We get the inside story of Nimoy's life beyond Star Trek, discussing his passion for photography and the arts, reading some of Nimoy's poetry (and how that reflected his worldview), his opinion …

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Actress Liane Curtis (Sixteen Candles/Critters 2) 1:16:39

2M ago1:16:39

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The next sequel we are discussing is "Critters" and for it, I chatted with Actress Liane Curtis who plays "Megan" in this Easter Sequel. Liane takes us on a captivating journey through her upbringing in New York, enriched by her early exposure to the French language and her family's deep roots in the entertainment industry. Delving into her childho…

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Kay Bess: Voices Across Space and Time 1:24:01

2M ago1:24:01

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Kay Bess has been working in the voiceover industry for many decades and crossed paths with the Star Trek universe in a very special way as the voice of La Sirena's computer on "Star Trek: Picard." A Trekkie who fell in love with the franchise later in life, Kay tells stories about her unique audition, recording her lines during a global pandemic, …

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William Sadler: From Shawshank to Section 31 1:18:04

2M ago1:18:04

1:18:04

William Sadler is known to Star Trek fans for his time on Deep Space Nine as Luther Sloan, a member of a mysterious group within Starfleet called Section 31. Through three episodes, Sloan introduced viewers to this clandestine organization that left a huge mark on the franchise. But, the actor who played this character is just as impactful. Sadler …

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Death Wish V 1:51:39

2M ago1:51:39

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Happy 5-year sequel lovers! We wouldn't be able to review the great "Death Wish V" without our listeners, guest reviewers, and Hollywood guests who take the time to share their stories with us. So have a cannoli on us, but make sure Paul Kersey isn't lurking around. This installment is a bad, but fun action sequel. So we invited our bad sequel expe…

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 1:59:03

2M ago1:59:03

1:59:03

This week we are talking "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" which was one of the best sequels we've covered. This one had us discussing the significance of the pirate telescope and the use of monocles and binoculars, various plot holes. We explored inconsistencies in the scenes involving stealing the boat, swinging on the balls, getting o…

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British Grand Départ on ice, Pogačar's plan for Sanremo, Paris-Nice set for big freeze 26:12

2M ago26:12

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The WorldTour’s Big Four stage racers – Vingegaard, Pogačar, Evenepoel and Roglic — are all on the road at last, as the European season really gets going. We start, though, with the news that the much-rumoured British Grand Départ, set to take place in 2026, has been shelved. UK Sport deputy CEO Simon Morton tells us, "We are not actively pursuing …

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Actor Lee Arenberg (Pirates of the Caribbean/Seinfeld/Once Upon a Time) 1:03:17

2M ago1:03:17

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The next sequel we are discussing is "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and for it, I chatted with Actor Lee Arenberg who plays "Pintel" in the franchise. Lee and I discussed Lee's early career, including his start in acting and his experiences in improv. We discussed his buddy Tim Robbins and the theater group they formed that had names …

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Opening Weekend preview, Women's Tour of Britain latest, Cofidis pro Zingle saves friend's life following race crash 30:23

3M ago30:23

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Had enough of sandstorms, palm trees and camels at the roadside? Get ready then for beers and techno, bergs and burgers: it’s time for Opening Weekend... We start with a preview of Saturday's two editions of Het Nieuwsblad and Sunday's Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne. The men's edition of Het Nieuwsblad will see Visma-Lease A Bike start with a stacked team …

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Howling II: Your Sister Is a Werewolf 1:49:51

3M ago1:49:51

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This week we are talking "Howling 2: Your Sister is a Werewolf." This one is on the Mount Rushmore of terrible sequels and has a cast with Christopher Lee, Sybill Danning, and Reb Brown. We brought back our bad sequel expert, not by choice, Nick. This one had us discussing if this was filmed for Cinemax late night, the convict from Pee Wee Herman, …

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SFX Master Rob Burman (Ghostbuster/Mission Impossible/Teen Wolf) 1:02:19

3M ago1:02:19

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The next sequel we are discussing is "Howling 2" and for it, I chatted with SFX Artist Rob Berman. Rob shares his journey in the film industry and his experiences working on various projects. He grew up in a family of artists and was introduced to special effects through his grandfather and father. Rob started his career by assisting his father and…

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Exclusive interview with dsm-firmenich PostNL boss Iwan Spekenbrink, plus the SafeR initiative and the intro of yellow and red cards for racing offences 41:52

3M ago41:52

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Adam Yates, Lotte Kopecky, Mads Pedersen – the big names are already winning the big races. But as we look ahead towards Strade Bianche, Paris-Nice, the spring Classics, other issues come into play – just as they do every season. Issues like race safety, rider responsibilities, ethics and money... With these issues very much in mind, we speak at le…

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Jurassic World 1:42:13

3M ago1:42:13

1:42:13

This week we are talking "Jurassic World." This one was a re-introduction of killer dinosaurs to a new generation of fans, while it was fun, it gave us a lot to discuss. This one had us talking about the unlikable characters, the logic of the Jurassic Park franchise, the lack of safety measures, questionable parenting decisions, unrealistic travel …

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British Cycling's big plans for national tours, how Brexit hit UK racing, teams split over SafeR initiative 35:33

3M ago35:33

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Ten years after the Grand Depart of the Tour de France in Yorkshire, road racing in Britain is in crisis. We examine two strands of that state of affairs... We start by interviewing British Cycling CEO Jon Dutton, who has announced a rescue plan for the men's and women's national tours. Dutton explains how the newly formed British Cycling Events wi…

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Actor James Dumont (The Righteous Gemstones/Candy Cane Lane/Jurassic World) 1:36:32

3M ago1:36:32

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The next sequel we are covering is "Jurassic World," boasting a stellar cast and awe-inspiring special effects. For it, I chatted with Actor James Dumont. The interview then delves into the captivating journey of James DuMont, exploring his early life in Chicago and New York, where his passion for acting and theater took root. From his experiences …

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Composer Nathan Furst (Need for Speed/Netflix's Hidden Strike/12 Rounds 2) 1:40:09

3M ago1:40:09

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The next sequel we are covering is a WWE Film, "12 Rounds 2: Reloaded". For it, I chatted with the Composer, Nathan Furst. Nathan discusses his experience scoring movies, including the challenge of incorporating Christmas carols into a film score. He also shares the challenges he faced as a young composer and the importance of being willing to make…

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