Best Ben Jerome Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 135 ft. Ben Heller 33:50

5h ago33:50

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El Salvador’s Warrants: Bukele’s Folly?El Salvador has issued a new bond, using part of the proceeds to buy back some bonds that mature in the relatively near term. The issuance includes a detachable warrant that pays up to an additional 4% if El Salvador does not get an IMF program in place soon (or achieve a higher credit rating). The issuance ha…

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Indie Film Coach with Ben Yennie of Guerrilla Rep Media 1:01:05

9d ago1:01:05

1:01:05

https://www.theguerrillarep.com/ Ben Yennie is an American producer's representative, speaker, author, and entrepreneur working at the intersection of technology and film. He's helped to package, finance, market, and distribute several films, generally receiving the title of executive producer for his role as a producer's rep. He has written three …

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Ep 134 ft. Mitu & Mark 31:09

11d ago31:09

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The Latest in the Argentine GDP Warrant Saga: Drafting Goof or Sneaky Drafting?There are so many intriguing aspects of the latest installment of the Argentine GDP Warrant Saga. This time, from Judge Preska in the SDNY, Argentina scores a big, and for us, totally unexpected victory. Argentina’s lawyers, at a very late stage, discovered a magic bulle…

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Ep 133 ft. Jerome Sgard 44:43

21d ago44:43

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Lessons from the 1980s Debt CrisisThe 1980s debt crisis began in Mexico and engulfed countries around the world, leading, via the Brady Plan, to the revival of the bond markets. Beyond that, we confess to relatively little knowledge about this fundamental episode in sovereign debt history. For so many of the leading lights of the contemporary sover…

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Ep 132 ft. Ingrid Brunk & Paul Stephan 43:50

28d ago43:50

43:50

A Way to Use Frozen Russian Assets to Help Ukraine?There has been much chatter lately about a proposal from Lee Buchheit, Daleep Singh and Hugo Dixon to address concerns in Western nations about using frozen Russian assets to get Ukraine much needed war financing. One might ask why these nations are so concerned about confiscating Russian assets wh…

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Ep 131 ft. Mitu & Mark 40:49

1M ago40:49

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Ukrenergo ConfusionRumor has it that holders of bonds issued by Ukrenergo, the state-owned corporation that runs Ukraine's electricity distribution system, expect to get better treatment in a debt restructuring, even though their bonds are guaranteed by the state and at least arguably can be forced to vote alongside holders of Ukrainian sovereign b…

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Ep 130 ft. Kejal Vyas 35:46

1M ago35:46

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Who Benefits from Lifting Sanctions on Buying Venezuelan Bonds?Banning U.S. parties from buying Venezuelan bonds was probably a bad idea. But was it a good idea to lift the ban last fall? Investors apparently sold the Biden administration on the idea that lifting the ban would yield big benefits: bonds had migrated into the hands of parties acting …

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Ep 129 ft. Mitu & Mark 23:47

2M ago23:47

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The Last Sovereign Bond in New YorkDue to litigation over the PDVSA 2020 bond, all future issues of sovereign bonds in New York have been canceled, effective immediately. (PDVSA is quasi-sovereign, but whatever...) You may have heard that New York’s highest court has ruled that investors cannot enforce sovereign bonds, period. Well, maybe that's no…

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Ep 128 ft. Chris Spink 35:59

2M ago35:59

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Something Black in the Lentils at UkrenegroA few weeks ago, there was an announcement that some of the creditors of the Ukrainian electric company, Ukrenegro, wanted their debt restructuring talks to be separate from any broader Ukrainian debt restructuring. And the prices of the Ukrenegro bonds (backed by a sovereign guarantee) shot up. This intri…

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Ep 127 ft. Lauge Poulsen 39:35

2M ago39:35

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Back to the Future (Again) -- Russian Frozen Assets EpisodeIn recent months, there has been much talk about what to do with frozen Russian assets and, in particular, whether they can be repurposed to aid Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion. This is not the first time that large amounts of Russian assets have been frozen though, with h…

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Indie Coach on Indie Film Distribution - Jerome Courshon 1:16:51

2M ago1:16:51

1:16:51

In the world of indie filmmaking, one thing remains a constant - and that is change. Distribution seems to change each year and can be elusive at best. As a filmmaker, you must start with the end in mind and know how to navigate distribution. Join me in my conversation with Jerome as we discuss the latest indie film distribution trends. More on Jer…

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Indie Coach with Miniwargaming Dave 1:10:54

3M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

Have you ever wanted to turn one of your passions into a business or a YouTube video? Well, come listen to my conversation with David Nordquist of Miniwargaming.com We talked about YouTube, Fitness, the importance of Mental Health, and how YOU can take what he's learned and shared with us to level up!…

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Ep 126 ft. Mitu & Mark 29:27

3M ago29:27

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Tierra del Fuego and Tinfoil HatsThe financial press has mostly overlooked the recent debt restructuring by Argentine province Tierra del Fuego. (To be fair, Mark has overlooked it too.) But there were aspects of the deal that might strike some as a bit coercive – like an initial proposal to pay investors who consented early more than investors who…

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Ep 125 ft. Mitu & Mark 48:17

3M ago48:17

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Can Someone Explain What is Happening to SLBs?A year and a half or so ago, we were working on a paper with UVA’s Quinn Curtis on how the promises being made in the typical “use of proceeds” Green Bonds were empty. In the course of that project, we had loads of conversations with industry insiders, who largely agreed, but said that we were studying …

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Indie Coach - Rolling Pictures 47:41

3M ago47:41

47:41

Indie Coach interviews working film producer, Mark Maxey, of Rolling Pictures.By rnewcombva

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Ep 124 ft. Nate Oman 46:50

3M ago46:50

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Equity Receiverships and Sovereign DebtObservers of sovereign debt markets have long lamented the inability to impose restructuring terms on dissenting creditors. Indeed, there are currently several bills pending – some of which are utterly bonkers, in our view – in New York to change the law in ways that will limit holdout activity in sovereign de…

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Fell and Fair - Zan Campbell 57:23

3M ago57:23

57:23

Fell and Fair: https://bio.site/fellandfair Weekend Warrior Experience: https://www.weekendwarriorexperience.com/ War of the Barons: https://warofthebarons.com/By rnewcombva

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Ep 123 ft. Mitu & Mark 41:50

4M ago41:50

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How Much of the YPF Judgement Will Burford, Realistically, Recover?Burford Capital, a highly sophisticated litigation finance operation, has won an enormous judgment ($16 billion, where its share is upwards of $6 billion) against the Republic of Argentina. The question is how much of this judgment Burford is realistically likely to be able to colle…

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Ep 122 ft. Greg Makoff 47:07

4M ago47:07

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Argentina's 2001 Debt Saga RevisitedArgentina's 2001 default spawned nearly 15 years of litigation, culminating in the (in)famous pari passu injunction. Many episodes of the saga have been told in isolation, but it is complicated—FRANs, pari passu, Lock Law, RUFO, etc.—and, until recently, we didn't know of anything that captured it in full. Our gu…

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Reel World Podcasting Finale (X-Men 1 Again!) 45:25

4M ago45:25

45:25

The Detroit Pistons: Catch the Fever!Nearly 8 years ago Mike & Matt dropped their first ever podcast reviewing X-Men. Since then Reel World podcasting grew and added more shows and hosts, but it's now finally time to bring things to an end... of sorts.We wouldn't think of a more appropriate finale than to have the original hosts re-reviewing their …

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Untitled BoJack Horseman Project: Episode 7 1:24:21

4M ago1:24:21

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BoJack's turned his life around and has finally found happiness and we're sure that won't immediately implode causing him to lose everything and everyone near and dear to him. No way!We debate if 'The View from Halfway Down' deserves its litany of plaudits, discuss how well they 'landed the plane' and wonder what the show might have looked like if …

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Untitled BoJack Horseman Project: Episode 6 1:12:27

5M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

They released it in two parts, so we're talkin' about it in two parts. Deal with it!BoJack is in rehab, Diane is in Chicago, Mr Peanutbutter is in hot water of his own making and Princess Carolyn is really not doing so well juggling work and her new child. Plus Todd's complicated family dynamic is at least revealed.Is the part one/part two thing ev…

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Canceled Too Soon GLOW Season 3 1:45:24

5M ago1:45:24

1:45:24

Cancelled Too Soon concludes with a show that was renewed for a final season that never was. What ended up being the last season of the show saw the GLOW television show transformed into the GLOW Vegas residency show. Jerome and Kevin talk about the continued balancing act of a large cast, the uneven nature of the season, parallel age gapped relati…

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Untitled BoJack Horseman Project: Episode 5 1:29:28

5M ago1:29:28

1:29:28

Bojack has landed the lead role in WhatTimeIsItRightNow.Com's prestige TV drama, Philbert, but it turns out a chaotic production and prescription pain pills aren't good for a drug addict with an extensive history of Terrible Deeds.Elsewhere, Diane and Mr. Peanutbutter respond to their break-up in very different ways, Princess Carolyn is desperately…

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Untitled BoJack Horseman Project: Episode 4 1:19:56

5M ago1:19:56

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BoJack has a daughter?!? Ruh-roh! Unpacking some secret Horseman family history definitely won't unleash new levels of trauma on our cast! Probably... Maybe.... Hmm....Meanwhile Mr. Peanutbutter is running for Governor of California, Diane is struggling with her thoughts (and prayers), Princess Carolyn has some big family and career decisions to ma…

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Indie Film Coach 1 - Intro 17:27

5M ago17:27

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Just letting you know the heart of what this Podcast is about.By rnewcombva

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Untitled Bojack Horseman Project - Episode 3 1:10:54

5M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

All aboard the Oscar Train, because against all odds BoJack is in the running for Best Actor! We meet his ruthless publicist, Ana Spanakopita, Todd's ex-girlfriend, Emily, Princess Carolyn's new boyfriend, Ralph, and the enigmatic Cuddlywhiskers.Some minor disagreement when comparing Seasons 2 and 3, but as always we select our two favourite episod…

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Untitled BoJack Horseman Project: Episode 2 1:03:38

5M ago1:03:38

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BoJack’s book is a hit, and so is this podcast! Okay one of those things is true. BoJack films his dream movie, Mr. Peanutbutter has a new hit show, Diane takes down a beloved public figure, Princess Carolyn starts her own agency and Todd wins big in copyright court.We break down the new recurring characters and surprisingly big name cameos, Ben tr…

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Untitled BoJack Horseman Project: Episode 1 1:11:12

5M ago1:11:12

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For years Ben & Matt’s podcasting White Whale has been BoJack Horseman and now it’s finally time to get stuck in as they introduce the show in general and break down Season One.We meet our core cast, establish some regular segments, discuss how long it takes to get into the debut season and get into our favourite episode… which may be a surprise pi…

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Ep 121 ft. Ben Heller 42:25

6M ago42:25

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What the FRAN?This episode is on Argentina's famous FRANs (floating rate accrual notes). The notes were intended to protect holders against the risk that the country's credit would deteriorate... and boy did they ever. Due to a drafting glitch, or a simple failure of imagination, the FRANs wound up earning a few lucky (well, smart) investors somewh…

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Ep 120 ft. Mitu & Mark 39:32

6M ago39:32

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What to Make of the Stay Order in Hamilton Reserve Bank v. Sri Lanka?Strange things have been going on in the Hamilton Reserve Bank v. Sri Lanka case in New York federal court. Recently, in response to requests from the US and other governments, the judge agreed to stay the lawsuit for 6 months before giving HRB a judgment. We have long been confus…

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Episode 27 – Jerome Etteridge – Mr E – becoming the “face of autism” in Australia! 33:46

6M ago33:46

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On this episode Carol and Ed meet the incredible Jerome Etteridge. Jerome is a vibrant young man on a mission to succeed at whatever he turns his mind to. At a young age he already has an impressive resume in education, sports, work and entrepreneurial pursuits. Jerome has a goal to become the “face of autism” in Australia by normalising autism and…

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Jerome & Kevin Present - Canceled Too Soon: GLOW (Season 1) 1:47:01

7M ago1:47:01

1:47:01

It's finally time for the Cancelled Too Soon series to come to an end. What better way to do so then for Jerome and Kevin to discuss the very topic that started their podcasting relationship - professional wrestling? Today's episode marks the first part of the Cancelled Too Soon finale, discussing Season 1 of Netflix's GLOW. First, there's talks of…

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Ep 119 ft. Elya Zhang 50:25

7M ago50:25

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China’s Defaulted War DebtsWe’ve long viewed China’s defaulted debt from the first half of the twentieth century through the lens of the communist government refusing to pay back the defaulted debts of Imperial China. But historian Elya Zhang’s wonderful work on China’s debts documents how the story is much more complex and, in particular, how the …

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Ep 118 ft. Alexandra Zeitz & Lauren Ferry 45:44

7M ago45:44

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China’s Impact on Sovereign Debt RestructuringsThere has been much chatter (a lot of it out of Washington) about how China is mucking up the financial architecture for sovereign debt restructurings. Given the political and strategic biases of much of the chatter, it is often hard to separate out real claims from bullshit. Political scientists, Laur…

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Ep 117 ft. Priscila Azevedo Rocha & Todd Gillespie 48:29

7M ago48:29

48:29

Dodgy SLBsWe’ve been intrigued by the potential of sustainability-linked bonds. In theory, they should improve on green, “use of proceeds” bonds by providing incentives for issuers to invest in emissions reductions and other climate-related objectives. That’s why many in the green finance world were excited about them. But how are they working out …

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More (And Less!) Than Meets the Eye - Epilogue: Lost Light Cut Plans & Alternate Ending 48:27

7M ago48:27

48:27

On the day of their interview with James Roberts, Matt discovered he'd been sitting on a goldmine of juicy secrets concerning original plans for Lost Light. With James' blessing, we're breaking them down now.From minor tidbits to major revelations, we pull back the curtain a little on what might have been had Lost Light not been cut short. Plus som…

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Ep 116 ft. Kenza Bryan 44:36

7M ago44:36

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Are sustainability-linked bonds here to stay?Sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) tie the issuer’s payment obligations to the satisfaction of some environmental benchmark. In principle, this could be good and provide an incentive for bond issuers to set ambitious climate-related goals. In reality, SLBs have proven a bit of a bummer. They set unambiti…

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Jerome & Kevin Present - Cancelled Too Soon: Mindhunter 2:44:07

7M ago2:44:07

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Jerome and Kevin sat down to record their longest episode in quite some time, but it's an important one as they discuss Netflix's Mindhunter, a show where David Fincher is featured prominently as a director and creative force. They go over both seasons over nearly three hours and cover the good and the bad. They also determine whether the show trul…

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More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 15: James Roberts Interview 1:01:51

7M ago1:01:51

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After dissecting his books for 14 weeks, Ben & Matt had the privilege of sitting down with James Roberts to discuss all things More Than Meets The Eye/Lost Light.From the origins of his Transformers fandom (and how it differs from Ben & Matt's!), to his influences when building the cast, to incredibly specific questions about Mnemosurgery and Empur…

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Ep 115 ft. Ignacio Lagos 51:58

8M ago51:58

51:58

Sovereign Sustainability Linked Bonds: What’s Going On?The newest product on the sovereign scene is the sustainability linked bond. The product is potentially exciting because, on its face, it seems to remedy some of the incentive problems embedded in the more commonly used “use of proceeds” green bonds. Chile and Uruguay have issued slbs with cons…

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More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 14: Lost Light Issues 13-25 2:15:46

8M ago2:15:46

2:15:46

Just because the crew of the Lost Light appear to be dead, doesn't mean this is the end! Death? Sparkeaters? Infinites? An Evil Alliance of Past Foes? A Planet-Sized Transformer? Unknowable Ancient Beings Trying to Eat the Universe? Pfft. How about a challenge next time?!?It's also NOT the end of this podcast, as next week we will be joined by Jame…

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HouseParty Interlude 5:51

8M ago5:51

5:51

Check out the week of events and updates at www.dogoodwork.org/houseparty Registration for Jess' panel: History to Present Day: Race and Housing in Ann Arbor Come check out our episodes and transcripts at our website, annarboraf.com. Keep the conversation going with fellow Ann Arbor AFers on Twitter and Facebook. And hey, if you wanted to ko-fi us …

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Jerome & Kevin Present - Canceled Too Soon: American Vandal (Season 2) 1:11:07

8M ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Last month, it was all about who drew penises on cars. This month, it's about identifying the turd burglar. Jerome and Kevin explore the second season of American Vandal, an ambitious eight episodes with a lot on its mind. Find out whether this is something truly different or a crappier version of season one.…

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More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 13: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts 1:30:01

8M ago1:30:01

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The movie part of our journey is finally at an end as we discuss the awkward fit of the Maximals into what is clearly a soft Transformers reboot... or should that be the awkward fit of the Transformers into what is clearly a Beast Wars movie? Plus mileage on Pete Davidson as Mirage, some sad Peter Cullen truths, the return of blah human protagonist…

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Civic Therapy: WTF Community Engagement with Yodit Mesfin Johnson 1:06:53

8M ago1:06:53

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Today we talk to Yodit Mesfin Johnson about the problematic promises of community “engagement,” and what it could look like to pivot more towards community-driven planning. Yodit is presently co-leading (with Jess and developer partners Avalon Housing and the Ann Arbor Housing Commission) a community-driven planning effort for the mixed-use afforda…

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More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 12: Lost Light Issues 1-12 2:00:33

8M ago2:00:33

2:00:33

New Name! New Issue 1! Same old loveable crew!We discuss why Rodimus is purple now, whacky adventures in a parallel universe, IDW's controversial history with gender in Transformers, the nature of grief and a much-lauded mutiny.By Mike Thomas & Matt Waters

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More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 11: Bumblebee 1:22:14

8M ago1:22:14

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For ten weeks we have suffered, but at long last it's time for an Actually Good movie! We could tell you about our discussion of Travis Knight's rap career, the much-lauded opening, John Cena's character shift, our mildly heated 80s nostalgia debate and how much they get out of no-name villains...But really, The Thing Is... He's Just A Lil Guy.…

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Ep 114 ft. Steven Bodzin 49:52

8M ago49:52

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Venezuelan Debt: The CITGO Auction, Statute of Limitations, and Other Enforcement Matters It’s a busy time for Venezuela’s creditors. The auction process is starting for the sale of Venezuela’s ownership interest in US-based refiner CITGO. The six year statute of limitations on bond claims is coming up, and both the Maduro government and the Nation…

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More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 10: MTMTE Issues 45-55 1:42:28

9M ago1:42:28

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The end is in sight as we discuss the final issues of More Than Meets The Eye ahead of its revamp. Don't let that knowledge take the drama out of the crew's impending death though! Love Triangles, Big Returns, Long Term Continuity and Cute Animals with Dark Pasts... truly this episode has it all!By Mike Thomas & Matt Waters

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