Best Bandit Queen Podcasts (2024)

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What Did I Miss E19 - Time Bandits (1981) 1:48:57

43m ago1:48:57

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On What Did I Miss we go back to revisit the old & older media that made us! We're rewatching our classics from the 60's through the 2010's. Filly & Taylor have a curated list of shows & movies they each respectively love and the other hasn't seen. They'll trade back and forth every week revisiting the list as they add listener submissions. Hit the…

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What RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Angeria Paris VanMicheals Thinks of Past Queens Judging Her Looks 24:21

2d ago24:21

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The ninth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars certainly delivered. From the cast to the antics, it had it all. Today H. Alan Scott chats with the season’s winner, Angeria Paris VanMicheals, about what it was like to play for charity (the National Black Justice Collective), compete against the likes of Roxxxy Andrews and Plastique Tiara, and what…

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Kamala Harris Chooses Tim Walz, Immediately Pulls a Donald Trump with That JD Vance Couch Joke 36:29

7d ago36:29

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We got off the couch to do this episode. (You hear that JD Vance?) From Vice President Kamala Harris picking Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her VP pick to Robert Kennedy Jr. being into bears—it’s not what you think, or maybe it is?—we’ve got a lot to go over this week. Comedian and writer Brent Sullivan joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to react to al…

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Did American Idol Target LGBTQ+ Contestants? 1:06:05

5d ago1:06:05

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There was a time when it felt like everyone in America was watching American Idol. It made superstars out of contestants like Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia and Carrie Underwood. But was there also something else going on? Did we ever question how many of the more marginalized contestants were treated? That’s something journalist Nico Lang explored in th…

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House of the Dragon recap S2E8 "The Queen Who Ever Was" 2:00:49

6d ago2:00:49

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House of the Dragon is HBO's follow up and prequel series to Game of Thrones. Adapting George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood which details the history of the early Targaeryan dynasty's rule of the seven kingdoms, HOTD returns after a 2 year hiatus for it's sophomore season. Rich will be joined by LaTonya Starks weekly to break down Season 2 as it airs.…

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Empowering parents of trans kids with Odetta Boudreau 55:02

7d ago55:02

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#17 This episode’s guest is Odetta Boudreau! Odetta is a nonbinary/genderqueer family advocate, consultant, and community activist who works for TransFamilies as the Director of Programs and uses they/them pronouns. Parents of trans kids will NOT want to miss this conversation! Odetta’s work at TransFamilies centers parents in achieving best outcom…

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Does Donald Trump Have a Problem with Black Women? And Does This Bode Well for Kamala Harris? 31:29

14d ago31:29

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The parting shot for this week was going to be about Vice President Kamala Harris’ nearly perfect week, but then former President Donald Trump went and said Harris isn’t really Black (which just defies logic) and well, that statement fully torpedoed all the news for the week. SiriusXM’s John Arthur Hill joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to react to al…

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Josh Hartnett Knows We’re in a Josh Hartnett Renaissance, and He’s OK With It 28:47

12d ago28:47

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M. Night Shyamalan is probably the only person who looked at Josh Hartnett and thought he’d make a great serial killer, but Hartnett is glad he did. “This is going to surprise people. It’s a little bit different than other films that he’s made.” In Trap, Hartnett plays Cooper, a killer inadvertently lured to a concert with his teenage daughter as a…

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House of the Dragon recap S2E7 "The Red Sowing" 1:24:48

12d ago1:24:48

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House of the Dragon is HBO's follow up and prequel series to Game of Thrones. Adapting George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood which details the history of the early Targaeryan dynasty's rule of the seven kingdoms, HOTD returns after a 2 year hiatus for it's sophomore season. Rich will be joined by LaTonya Starks weekly to break down Season 2 as it airs.…

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It’s Sheryl Lee Ralph’s World, And We’re Just Living In It 24:25

13d ago24:25

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It’s Sheryl Lee Ralph’s world, and we’re all just living in it. First, there’s her Emmy-winning turn as Barbara Howard on ABC’s Abbott Elementary, where she just picked up her third nomination in a category that includes icons like Meryl Streep and Carol Burnett. “Carol, Meryl and Sheryl! The company I keep. I was so thrilled.” But she’s also aware…

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What Did I Miss E18 -The Black Cauldron 1:41:05

20d ago1:41:05

1:41:05

On What Did I Miss we go back to revisit the old & older media that made us! We're rewatching our classics from the 60's through the 2010's. Filly & Taylor have a curated list of shows & movies they each respectively love and the other hasn't seen. They'll trade back and forth every week revisiting the list as they add listener submissions. Hit the…

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Bette Midler on ‘The Fabulous Four’ and Her Hope for a ‘Beaches’ Sequel 26:14

20d ago26:14

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If you ask Bette Midler how she got her part in the new film ‘The Fabulous Four,’ it wouldn’t have anything to do with her legendary status as an Oscar-nominated actor. “I think they needed a ham, a big ole ham.” Midler plays Marilyn, a widow getting remarried who rekindles a friendship with three college girlfriends (Susan Sarandon, Sheryl Lee Ral…

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House of the Dragon recap S2E5-6 "Regent & Smallfolk" 1:23:51

20d ago1:23:51

1:23:51

House of the Dragon is HBO's follow up and prequel series to Game of Thrones. Adapting George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood which details the history of the early Targaeryan dynasty's rule of the seven kingdoms, HOTD returns after a 2 year hiatus for it's sophomore season. Rich will be joined by LaTonya Starks weekly to break down Season 2 as it airs.…

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Winning awards from Ron DeSantis and empowering differences with Ashley Brundage 48:33

22d ago48:33

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#16 This episode’s guest is Ashley T. Brundage! Ashley (she/her) went from dealing with discrimination, harassment, and homelessness to becoming NVP of Diversity and Inclusion at PNC Bank in less than 5 years. AND started a company and wrote a best-selling book. AND won an award from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (!!). AND is now running for the Fl…

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Arlo Mckinley - Interview #133 37:40

22d ago37:40

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Join us on the podcast as Arlo McKinley discusses his new music, his live record, and performing at the Pickin' in the Backwoods Music Festival in southern Indiana! https://www.arlomckinley.com/ Grab your tickets to Pickin' in the Backwoods! www.pickininthebackwoods.com August 16th and 17th in Nashville, Indiana. 30 + Bands- BYOB- FREE camping FREE…

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The Boys recap S4E8 "Season Four Finale" 1:15:30

24d ago1:15:30

1:15:30

The Boys is Amazon's adaptation of the comic series of the same name by Garth Ennis & Darick Robinson. The show offers a sharp edged satirical commentary on the modern western paradigm through the lens of the superhero. Season four airs as alongside word that season 5 will be it's final outing. Rich & Kevin will be getting together weekly to break …

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Cobra Kai recap season 6 part 1 (Episodes 1-5) 2:14:49

24d ago2:14:49

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Cobra Kai is back over on Netflix with the first installment of it's final season. The first five episodes, Peacetime in the Valley, The Prize, Sleeper, Underdogs, & Best of the Best released in a binge drop. Part two is expected in November with the final installment part three in early 2025. Rich is joined by Sensei's Marissa Garza & Jason Reed i…

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Final Day of the GOP Convention: Trump’s VERY Long Speech, Kid Rock, and Hulk Hogan (Because Why Not?) 30:01

27d ago30:01

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The last day of the Republican National Convention proved to be memorable (and very, very weird). It involved Kid Rock (I know), Hulk Hogan (I KNOW) and a lot of awkward dancing to music you know those people at the convention center have never heard before. But it all culminated in Donald Trump’s highly anticipated speech as he accepted his party’…

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Lisa Kudrow on Apple TV+’s ‘Time Bandits’ and the Comeback of ‘The Comeback’ 24:50

28d ago24:50

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When Lisa Kudrow was approached to star in a serialized adaptation of the 1981 film ‘Time Bandits’ for TV (July 24th on Apple TV+), she jumped at the chance to work with creators Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement and Iain Morris. “I love the way they tell stories and their sense of humor.” In this version, Kudrow plays Penelope, the leader of a group …

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The Acolyte recap Season 1 Episodes 8 "The Acolyte" 1:39:50

25d ago1:39:50

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The Acolyte is the new Star Wars series streaming on Disney+. Helmed by Leslye Headland of Russian Doll, the series gives us our first depiction of the High Republic era of Star Wars in live action. Set 100 years prior to the prequel trilogy, it's a standalone story well suited for new viewers. The ensemble cast features Dafne Keen, Manny Jacinto, …

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Day Three of the GOP Convention: JD Vance, Don Trump Jr, and Matt Gaetz’s Face 26:32

26d ago26:32

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Day three of the Republican National Convention featured the crowning of JD Vance as Trump’s VP pick, the return of Donald Trump Jr., and somehow Matt Gaetz’s face went viral. Listen as Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott recaps the third night of the convention with Newsweek’s Jenni Fink. All week H. Alan Scott will be reacting to the GOP Convention. Visit n…

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Day Two of the Republican National Convention Was Like a Reality Show 31:39

29d ago31:39

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Day two of the Republican National Convention played out like a reality show, with just as any reality TV show stars in attendance. It was a night of unity, a lot of kissing the ring of Donald Trump, and a lot of humanizing Trump. Listen as Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott recaps the second night of the convention with Newsweek’s Jenni Fink. (The two also …

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Day One of the Republican National Convention Was Wild 24:34

28d ago24:34

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Day one of the Republican National Convention was both inspiring and weird. Listen as Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott recaps the first night of the convention with Newsweek’s Jenni Fink. From Donald Trump’s first appearance after the assassination attempt, the announcement of JD Vance as Trump’s V.P. pick, and, oh yeah, Amber Rose spoke, we’re talking abo…

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What Impact Will the Attempted Assassination on Trump Have on the Republican National Convention? 34:47

1M ago34:47

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All week long, Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott will be reacting to the Republican National Convention, the biggest event on TV this week. The attempted assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump will certainly change the tone of the convention, but what impact will it have on the campaign? Newsweek’s Jenni Fink and Alex Backus join to talk all…

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Rock the Rind Music Festival 2024 38:02

30d ago38:02

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Nestled in the hills of Southern Indiana, the town of Brownstown comes alive to celebrate the illustrious Jackson County Watermelon with some of the hottest artists in country music.Around the country its just another weekend. In Jackson County it's watermelon season and it's time to Rock the Rind. www.rocktherind.com https://www.coyoteradioshowand…

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The Boys recap S4E7 "The Insider" 1:00:57

1M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

The Boys is Amazon's adaptation of the comic series of the same name by Garth Ennis & Darick Robinson. The show offers a sharp edged satirical commentary on the modern western paradigm through the lens of the superhero. Season four airs as alongside word that season 5 will be it's final outing. Rich & Kevin will be getting together weekly to break …

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What Did I Miss E17 - Reign of Fire 1:57:17

1M ago1:57:17

1:57:17

On What Did I Miss we go back to revisit the old & older media that made us! We're rewatching our classics from the 60's through the 2010's. Filly & Taylor have a curated list of shows & movies they each respectively love and the other hasn't seen. They'll trade back and forth every week revisiting the list as they add listener submissions. Hit the…

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Kylie Cantrall on Loving Disney Nostalgia in ‘Descendants: The Rise of Red’ 24:01

1M ago24:01

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A little under 10 years ago, Disney introduced the Descendants franchise, giving new life to their iconic animated characters in a modern live-action TV movie. The premise worked. “It is just truly such a killer concept,” says Kylie Cantrall, who stars as Red, the daughter of Alice in Wonderland’s Queen of Hearts (played by Rita Ora), in their late…

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The Acolyte recap Season 1 Episodes 7 "Choice" 1:29:18

1M ago1:29:18

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The Acolyte is the new Star Wars series streaming on Disney+. Helmed by Leslye Headland of Russian Doll, the series gives us our first depiction of the High Republic era of Star Wars in live action. Set 100 years prior to the prequel trilogy, it's a standalone story well suited for new viewers. The ensemble cast features Dafne Keen, Manny Jacinto, …

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Talking DragCon, Makeup and Food with KimChi from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ 29:18

1M ago29:18

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It’s H. Alan Scott’s birthday, and in honor of his birthday he invited a celebrity on who also just happens to be one of his closest friends, KimChi from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race.’ The two talk about what KimChi has planned for RuPaul’s DragCon in July, KimChi Chic Beauty and KimChi’s podcast ‘1 For the Table.’ RuPaul’s DragCon LA 2024 is presented by W…

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House of the Dragon recap S2E4 "The Red Dragon and the Gold" 1:23:43

1M ago1:23:43

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House of the Dragon is HBO's follow up and prequel series to Game of Thrones. Adapting George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood which details the history of the early Targaeryan dynasty's rule of the seven kingdoms, HOTD returns after a 2 year hiatus for it's sophomore season. Rich will be joined by LaTonya Starks weekly to break down Season 2 as it airs.…

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LGBTQ+ advocacy and running for Congress with Callie Butcher 32:38

1M ago32:38

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Episode 15 is with Callie Butcher, a Dallas-based attorney, community leader, and vocal advocate for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Can you believe Callie traveled from Dallas to Austin 20 TIMES during the 2023 Texas legislative session?? (and became a meme along the way) AND she ran for Congress, making history as the first openly transgender…

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The Boys recap S4E6 "Dirty Business" 54:36

1M ago54:36

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The Boys is Amazon's adaptation of the comic series of the same name by Garth Ennis & Darick Robinson. The show offers a sharp edged satirical commentary on the modern western paradigm through the lens of the superhero. Season four airs as alongside word that season 5 will be it's final outing. Rich & Kevin will be getting together weekly to break …

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What Did I Miss E16 - Reviewing the List 1:23:37

1M ago1:23:37

1:23:37

On What Did I Miss we go back to revisit the old & older media that made us! We're rewatching our classics from the 60's through the 2010's. Filly & Taylor have a curated list of shows & movies they each respectively love and the other hasn't seen. They'll trade back and forth every week revisiting the list as they add listener submissions. Hit the…

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What is Joe Biden Going to Do? Hollywood Wants Him Out 35:35

1M ago35:35

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From Hollywood to Washington, there’s one question everyone is asking: What is Joe Biden going to do? After Biden’s disastrous debate performance, prominent donors in Hollywood now want him to drop out of the race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris or other prominent Democrats like Gavin Newsom or Gretchen Whitmer. Considering the amount of m…

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The Acolyte recap Season 1 Episode 6 "Teach/Corrupt" 1:12:26

1M ago1:12:26

1:12:26

The Acolyte is the new Star Wars series streaming on Disney+. Helmed by Leslye Headland of Russian Doll, the series gives us our first depiction of the High Republic era of Star Wars in live action. Set 100 years prior to the prequel trilogy, it's a standalone story well suited for new viewers. The ensemble cast features Dafne Keen, Manny Jacinto, …

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Andrew McCarthy Reexamines the Impact of the Brat Pack in ‘Brats’ 29:57

1M ago29:57

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In the 1980s, a group of actors called the “Brat Pack” came to define a generation. Turns out, the term came from one sentence in a New York Magazine article. Now, 40 years later, one of those stars, Andrew McCarthy, is reevaluating the impact that description had in his new documentary Brats (on Hulu). “It just became the catchphrase.” In the film…

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Is Taylor Swift a Good Role Model for Young Girls? 42:23

1M ago42:23

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An op-ed written by John Mac Ghlionn titled “Taylor Swift Is Not a Good Role Model” sent the internet into a tizzy over the weekend. Basically, it said Swift isn’t a good role model because she’s single, among other things. People started to text me, H. Alan Scott, about it because I work at Newsweek. So, I figured a response was in order. I invite…

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House of the Dragon recap S2E3 "The Burning Mill" 1:09:27

1M ago1:09:27

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House of the Dragon is HBO's follow up and prequel series to Game of Thrones. Adapting George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood which details the history of the early Targaeryan dynasty's rule of the seven kingdoms, HOTD returns after a 2 year hiatus for it's sophomore season. Rich will be joined by LaTonya Starks weekly to break down Season 2 as it airs.…

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What Did I Miss E15 - How to Train Your Dragon 1:37:47

1M ago1:37:47

1:37:47

On What Did I Miss we go back to revisit the old & older media that made us! We're rewatching our classics from the 60's through the 2010's. Filly & Taylor have a curated list of shows & movies they each respectively love and the other hasn't seen. They'll trade back and forth every week revisiting the list as they add listener submissions. Hit the…

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The Boys recap S4E5 "Beware the Jabberwock, My Son" 1:00:33

2M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

The Boys is Amazon's adaptation of the comic series of the same name by Garth Ennis & Darick Robinson. The show offers a sharp edged satirical commentary on the modern western paradigm through the lens of the superhero. Season four airs as alongside word that season 5 will be it's final outing. Rich & Kevin will be getting together weekly to break …

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Trump vs. Biden: What Happened at That Presidential Debate and is Joe Biden OK? 39:56

2M ago39:56

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If you’re like basically every American today, you’re asking yourself, ‘What happened at that presidential debate and is Joe Biden ok?’ At least that’s what Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott is asking himself. So today he’s joined by his colleague at Newsweek, Alex Backus (reporter and editor), to ask every question most Americans are asking after watching …

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Myths & Legends, A Wheel of Time book club - The Great Hunt Chapters 1-7 3:45:44

2M ago3:45:44

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This is a Wheel of Time book club for new & old readers alike! Each episode will begin with a spoiler free section safe for new readers, discussing only what's transpired in our read through thus far. After a clear indication of the change, each episode with conclude with a spoiler filled section discussing what we've read most recently with the fu…

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The Acolyte recap Season 1 Episodes 5 "Night" 1:08:25

2M ago1:08:25

1:08:25

The Acolyte is the new Star Wars series streaming on Disney+. Helmed by Leslye Headland of Russian Doll, the series gives us our first depiction of the High Republic era of Star Wars in live action. Set 100 years prior to the prequel trilogy, it's a standalone story well suited for new viewers. The ensemble cast features Dafne Keen, Manny Jacinto, …

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Lupita Nyong’o Got Over Being a ‘Scaredy Cat’ for ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ 26:11

2M ago26:11

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The trailer for ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ (June 28) shows star Lupita Nyong’o carrying a cat around moments before New York City is overtaken by aliens. For Nyong’o, the scariest thing on set weren’t the aliens, but rather the cat in her arm. “I had a deadly fear of cats. I couldn’t be in the same room as cats. I would break out in tears.” Calling h…

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The Acolyte Mid-season check in with Latonya Starks 50:02

2M ago50:02

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The Acolyte is the new Star Wars series streaming on Disney+. Helmed by Leslye Headland of Russian Doll, the series gives us our first depiction of the High Republic era of Star Wars in live action. Set 100 years prior to the prequel trilogy, it's a standalone story well suited for new viewers. The ensemble cast features Dafne Keen, Manny Jacinto, …

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House of the Dragon recap S2E2 "Rhaenyra the Cruel" 1:15:29

2M ago1:15:29

1:15:29

House of the Dragon is HBO's follow up and prequel series to Game of Thrones. Adapting George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood which details the history of the early Targaeryan dynasty's rule of the seven kingdoms, HOTD returns after a 2 year hiatus for it's sophomore season. Rich will be joined by LaTonya Starks weekly to break down Season 2 as it airs.…

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Drag queen advocacy with Brigitte Bandit 35:45

2M ago35:45

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#14 This episode’s guest is Brigitte Bandit! Brigitte (she/they) is a drag queen and activist based in Austin, TX. She’s known as the "Dolly of ATX" and is a cast member at Oilcan Harry’s, Coconut Club, and Cheer Up Charlie's. Their advocacy work for the LGBTQIA+ community includes testifying at the Texas Capitol and serving on the City of Austin’s…

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The Boys recap S4E4 "Wisdom of the Ages" 59:22

2M ago59:22

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The Boys is Amazon's adaptation of the comic series of the same name by Garth Ennis & Darick Robinson. The show offers a sharp edged satirical commentary on the modern western paradigm through the lens of the superhero. Season four airs as alongside word that season 5 will be it's final outing. Rich & Kevin will be getting together weekly to break …

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What Did I Miss E14 - Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves 2:06:33

2M ago2:06:33

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On What Did I Miss we go back to revisit the old & older media that made us! We're rewatching our classics from the 60's through the 2010's. Filly & Taylor have a curated list of shows & movies they each respectively love and the other hasn't seen. They'll trade back and forth every week revisiting the list as they add listener submissions. Hit the…

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