Best Christopher Powell Podcasts (2024)

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Conversations, with Alex Evans 51:02

1h ago51:02

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Or: how chinwags can save the world. Imagine I could give you a superpower. The ability to make people trust you who currently don't. To help them change their own mind, on their own terms. And to maybe even heal society, perhaps just a little bit. WELL I CAN. It's called 'having a grown up conversation', and it's perhaps the most underrated thing …

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April 28, 2024 — Philip Kinsella with Tim Swartz 2:39:15

6m ago2:39:15

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a return visit from Philip Kinsella, author of several UFO and spiritual books who has written countless articles surrounding UFOs, consciousness and the afterlife. He began his investigations after an alien abduction he’d experienced back in the winter of 1989 and has spent the rest of his years exploring alterna…

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3BGPodcast| Jurassic Park 2 2:20:39

5h ago2:20:39

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Due to the massive hit of the first movie, audiences and critics were dying for a second film. We got it and...it was cool. I think? Everything bad about the series starts in the second movie and we talk a lot about the amount of stupid that's in this movie. From smaller dinosaurs, to white people doing white people shit, to raptors catching dropki…

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Essay #79: Sean Scalmer, ‘Direct Action: The Invention of a Transnational Concept’ 32:13

4d ago32:13

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This essay examines the rise of 'direct action' as a key concept in anarchist and radical politics over the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It traces the transnational arguments, texts and networks that made this possible. Sean Scalmer is a Professor of History at the University of Melbourne. This essay is a greatly edited version of…

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3BGPodcast| Child's Play 3 2:51:20

5d ago2:51:20

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The third Chucky movie was proof that at the time, Don Mancini had no ideas. A movie that was written before the second movie made it to theaters and it shows. We have a time skip Andy, a military school, and Chucky isn't even following his own rules anymore. It's an insane movie that actually very entertaining. With all that being said, this episo…

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April 21, 2024 — Paul Schatzkin with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

5d ago2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz introduce Paul Schatzkin, a biographer of obscure 20th century scientists. He has been described variously as a visionary, gadfly, serial entrepreneur, Internet pioneer, staunch McLuhanist, author, occasional bomb-thrower, guitarist and songwriter. His two books are: “The Boy Who Invented Television” about Philo T. Farnsw…

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3BGPodcast| Street Fighter the Movie 2:11:03

9d ago2:11:03

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Street Fighter the Movie was a weird moment for 90's kids. Because this movie, wasn't good, like at all. Aside from names and M.Bison suit, there was almost nothing in this movie that was in the game. Maybe it was Raul Julia, maybe it was the comedy, or maybe it was the ridiculousness of it all. But this movie is now considered a classic amongst 90…

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45. Lucy May Constantini | Kaḷarippayaṟṟ˘: Martial Art of Kerala 1:16:24

11d ago1:16:24

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In this episode we speak with Lucy May Constantini about her fascinating research and practical experience studying the south-Indian martial art tradition of kaḷarippayaṟṟ˘. We discuss Lucy's background of training in Kerala, the history of kaḷari, the role of the gurukkaḷ ("lineage-holder"), the tradition's Śākta Tantra context in Kerala, medi…

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STS: Navigating the Charade Economy with Rose Kelanic 59:01

11d ago59:01

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Join Anne Griffin '26 and Notre Dame political science professor Dr. Rose Kelanic as they explore the nuances of U.S. foreign policy decisions, from balancing power in Asia to the implications of green energy investments on national security. Gain perspective on the clash between academia and policy worlds, navigating incentives and challenges in s…

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April 14, 2024 — Dr. Thomas F. Lawson with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

12d ago2:39:48

2:39:48

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present the all-encompassing views of Dr. Thomas F. Lawson, a psychologist and original thinker who has done extensive research into the ontology and history of super ancient Egypt and how all of its structures/temples/pyramids are part of a “Messianic/Mashiach Plan,” now culminating and which, he says, will create a “new…

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Outside the Box | John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt 1:11:10

17d ago1:11:10

1:11:10

In this episode of the Outside the Box podcast, host Dr. Michael Desch is joined by guests Dr. John Mearsheimer and Dr. Stephen Walt to discuss the taboo surrounding the Israel lobby. They highlight the historical backdrop of anti-Semitism in the West, conspiracy theories, and the tragic events of the Holocaust that make it challenging to discuss t…

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3BGPodcast| Vertical Limit 2:07:47

18d ago2:07:47

2:07:47

On the edge action! It's something special about a movie devoid of the Negro presents for us on 3BlackGeeks. We talk about a forgotten hit of the year 2000. We talk about snow, Pakistani weapons, climbing, the red pill, Texas douchebags, Scott Glenn, wypipo and adema.By Dee, CJ, DjTsu

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Essay #78: Sam C. Tenorio, ‘Black Cataclysm: Anarchism and Ruination’ 18:48

18d ago18:48

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In this essay, adapted from his recently published book, Sam C. Tenorio (he/they) reconsiders the Watts Rebellion of 1965 and its ruinous disruptions, like arson, theft, and vandalism, as a cataclysm that clears material and discursive ground and proffers its own questions of property. It argues that the cataclysmic vantage of the Watts rebellion o…

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April 7, 2024 — Dr. Simon Young with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

19d ago2:39:48

2:39:48

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Dr. Simon Young, a British folklore historian based in Italy. He has written extensively on the nineteenth-century supernatural. His book Magical Folk: British & Irish Fairies, came out in 2017.The Boggart (from Exeter University Press) and The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends (from Mississippi …

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Pressing Buttons - Game Pass Stupidity 2:57:44

20d ago2:57:44

2:57:44

We're back with another round of gaming news and as with anything alot of stupidity is going around in the gaming community from Tekken 8 having online service vibes to the state of the FGC with regards to MK1.

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3BG At The Movies | Godzilla x Kong: New Empire Spoiler Talk 1:00:19

21d ago1:00:19

1:00:19

#Godzilla #Kong #GodzillaxKongNewEmpire #Legendary The guys are back together to talk all about Godzilla and Kong running it back with another film. The movie was fun as hell from beginning to end and yes you should go check it out in theaters. Lots of spoilers so if you haven't seen it, go watch the movie and then listen to this.…

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3BG At The Movies | Monkey Man 20:11

21d ago20:11

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What a directorial debut from Dev Patal. Monkey Man is a very simple and violent film that much like John Wick, gets straight to the point of what it is. And what we have a straightforward revenge film that hits you in all the feels from beginning to end. Great action, great cinematography, solid musical score, and solid acting. This is worth your …

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3BGPodcast| Goldenboy 2:36:14

23d ago2:36:14

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Kintaro Oe may be one of the best Mary Sue's ever written. In this legendary OVA, Kintaro helps a software company, a Mayoral race, a noodle shop, a swim club, a shrine, and an animation studio. Also, the hottest ladies fall in love with him. One is a high schooler....we talk about it... Goldenboy is full of excellent 90s animation, full of fan ser…

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March 31, 2024 — Linda C. Powell with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

26d ago2:39:48

2:39:48

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz remember one of the key figures of the early UFO field, as we interview Linda C. Powell, news editor for The Anomalist. She is the author of “Against the Odds: Major Donald E. Keyhoe and His Battle to End UFO Secrecy: A Biography.” In UFO lore, one man is largely responsible for the twin pillars of current belief: that UF…

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The Devil Prefers Mozart: Anthony Burgess on Music with Paul Phillips 48:25

1M ago48:25

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In this episode, Andrew Biswell explores Anthony Burgess’s new collection of essays on music, The Devil Prefers Mozart, with editor Paul Phillips. The Devil Prefers Mozart is the first collection of Anthony Burgess’s essays on music and musicians. This wide-ranging anthology covers classical, modern and operatic works, as well as jazz, pop, heavy m…

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BAMPodcast| Poison Ivy 1:34:01

1M ago1:34:01

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Poison Ivy is a loaded movie. The heavy question with child actors, to the filming of women, and the industry of filmmaking itself. This wasn't an easy movie to watch. We praise the acting but that's kinda where it stops. It's a rough but funny show.By Dee, CJ

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Essay #77: Nolan Bennett, ‘Alexander Berkman’s Anti-Prison Anarchism’ 24:37

1M ago24:37

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In this essay, Nolan Bennett traces through Alexander Berkman's 1912 Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist an unresolved tension between two approaches to the prison: advocacy for political prisoners and advocacy against the politics of prisons. Berkman's ambivalence between these approaches amid his memoirs and later activism signify the book's importanc…

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March 24, 2024 — Greg Ogles with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

1M ago2:39:48

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A main focus of this episode is Bigfoot as Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Greg Ogles, who got into investigating Bigfoot in 2013 and is the founder of the Alabama Bigfoot Society. Initially he just wanted a diversion in his life as his profession can be quite stressful. Greg has hunted and fished all of his life so being in the woods in remote …

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Success, with Simon Mundie 50:46

1M ago50:46

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So much of our silly short lives is spent chasing after trophies or money or glory. Success! But it's never really enough. We just want more trophies and more more money and one day we die and so does everything else, the end. As a culture, we've got success wrong. Today's guest says we should instead see success as learning to lose ourselves in th…

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3BG AT The Movies | Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 21:14

1M ago21:14

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#Ghostbusters #FrozenEmpire Frozen Empire ends up being a great additon to the Ghostbusters franchise in that it expands on the lore and world building of the franchise without being heavy handed on the nostalgia touches. A great mix of old and new ideas. Definitely check out this film.

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Publishing Anthony Burgess with Richard Cohen 33:18

1M ago33:18

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In this episode, Andrew Biswell talks to writer and publisher Richard Cohen about his memories of working with Anthony Burgess in the 1980s. Richard Cohen is the former publishing director of Hutchinson, and was instrumental in publishing some of Burgess’s best known novels of the 1980s, beginning with The Pianoplayers in 1986. After working at Hut…

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44. Kate Hartmann | Pilgrimage and Buddhism 1:04:53

1M ago1:04:53

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In this episode we welcome back Kate Hartmann, former director of Buddhist Studies Online, to discuss all things pilgrimage and Buddhism. We discuss how Kate first got into pilgrimage studies as a grad student at Harvard, whether pilgrimage is a universal concept across cultures, and question what separates a pilgrim from a tourist? We then turn to…

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3BGPodcast| Roadhouse 2:56:19

1M ago2:56:19

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With the new Roadhouse movie coming out this year, 3BG takes a look at the original 1989 movie. This movie is drenched in late 80's cool. A plot right out of an old Western. A good-looking tai-chi-knowing lead; a badass supporting character who's sexier than the lead; a bar full of rednecks; helicopters, and an evil rich man get murdered at the end…

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March 17, 2024 — W.T. Watson with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

1M ago2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present best-selling author W.T. Watson, a coffee addict and writer of both fiction and non-fiction. He infuses his work with his expertise in cryptozoology, monster lore, magic, Forteana and the paranormal. W.T. brings a unique shamanic and magical perspective to all of his work after over 30 years of exploration in thes…

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3BG At The Movies | Kung-Fu Panda 4 8:45

2M ago8:45

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#KungFuPanda4 #Dreamworks What happens when you get a film that just exists and ultimately you end up feeling like it didn't justify itself being made? Thats Kung-Fu Panda 4 in a nutshell. Fundamentally it does its job telling a story from start to finish but you end up feeling like its lacking overall.…

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Morphin Metacast| Space Sheriff Gavan 1:39:59

2M ago1:39:59

1:39:59

The first of the Metal Hero franchise, Space Sheriff Gavan is a show that ultimately is very simple and to the point with its plot and characters. Its also a show that showcases its action sequences big time in unique ways. A fun watch of a show overall.By CJ, PrimeGundam

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Essay #76: Peterson Silva, ‘Mechanical Failures and Anarchist Freedom’ 17:15

2M ago17:15

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In this essay, Peterson Silva talks about metaphors for freedom among anarchists. He particularly discusses a metaphor concerning failure in complex systems, pointing out that anarchists relate freedom to the deep transformation of social patterns. A list of the references he cites in this episode is available here. Peterson Silva is a writer, tran…

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March 10, 2024 — Ron Janix with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

2M ago2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present "Captain" Ron Janix, a fellow who has been immersed in the UFO/paranormal community for many years. During this episode, he'll talk in detail about the state of UFO research, especially the most recent issues regarding the Pentagon's various investigative projects. Through reading and listening to experts, working…

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3BGPodcast| Single White Female 2:15:52

2M ago2:15:52

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The psycho-female genre of movies has always deeply entertained 3BG. Single White Female is no different. It doesn't matter how good the acting, direction, or the story is. At the end of the day, there's a body count and a white woman screaming "I'm not crazy!" In this episode, we talk about the genre, Steven Weber, Fatal Fury, New York movies, and…

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Full Interview Chris Prez 33:34

2M ago33:34

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Chris Prez has been in the barber industry for 10 years. His knowledge for the industry will inspire you to the next level! We discussed how Hip Hop has influenced the barber industry! We also discussed how growth in the barber industry will elevate your craft. Chris has inspired hundreds of students and professionals in the industry. Enjoy the int…

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March 3, 2024 — Peter Robbins with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

2M ago2:39:49

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As The Paracast begins its 19th year, Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Peter Robbins, an investigative writer, author and lecturer best known for his books, columns, articles, radio commentaries, interviews and conference talks about UFOs. He has appeared as a guest on and been consultant to numerous television programs and documentaries. Robbins…

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3BGPodcast| Biker Boyz 1:50:41

2M ago1:50:41

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The world of Black Biker Gangs, that's not said much but it's very real in this country. A tradition going back as far as the 1950s. Too bad this movie isn't that deep with it. Biker Boyz is a movie about a young man trying to establish his own, while the older leader is trying to find a new road to ride down. This movie isn't great but damn is it …

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Essay #75: Chris Robé, ‘Anarchism, Video Activism and State Repression’ 16:13

2M ago16:13

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In this essay, Chris Robé explores the origins of video activism from the ecology, women’s liberation, and anarchist movements of the late 1960s and early 1970s. He then traces the state’s increasing surveillance of video activism and recent debates regarding the value of such activism among participants of the Stop Cop City movement. Chris Robé is…

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February 25, 2024 — Joshua Cutchin with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

2M ago2:39:49

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a return visit from the one and only Joshua Cutchin, a long-time favorite of listeners to The Paracast. He is an author, musician, husband, father, who has appeared on a wide variety of paranormal programs discussing his work, including the hit History Channel television show “Ancient Aliens.” He is the author of …

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Biophilia, with Lauren Hall Ruddell 42:45

2M ago42:45

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Frazzled? Go for a walk in the woods. It'll calm you down, fill your nose with lovely smells, and reset your eyes to room temperature. But why? According to today's guest, humans evolved to need to chill out in natural environments. It gives us nice chemicals like serotonin, is good for long term mental health, and generally resets our stress alarm…

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3BGPodcast| Slaughter 1:42:52

2M ago1:42:52

1:42:52

Slaughter is here to kick some low-level mafia ass. Dee and Cj explore the 1972 classic "Slaughter". We talk about black power, black leaders with white women, Rip Torn being an awesome bad guy, 70's action, and of course. We talk about the late great Jim Brown.By Dee, CJ

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Working Title Sports Show| Ep. 179- Good, It's Over! 1:25:47

2M ago1:25:47

1:25:47

This was probably the worse year of football Dee and Cj witnessed. It's finally done! We talk about the Super Bowl, the NFL as a whole, Lewis Hamilton going to Ferrari, The Rock returning to WWE and the NBA All Star game.

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February 18, 2024 — Hercules Invictus with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

2M ago2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz welcome back Hercules Invictus. A Lemnian Greek, he’s a proud descendant of Argonauts and Amazons. He is openly Olympian in his spirituality and worldview, dedicated to living the Mythic Life and has been exploring the fringes of our reality throughout his entire earthly sojourn. In this episode, Hercules pontificates abo…

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Working Title Sports Show| Ep. 178- Royal Rumble 2024 2:00:13

2M ago2:00:13

2:00:13

Recorded on 1/29/2024 This year's Royal Rumble was one that would make you fall in love with Wrestling. We talk about that and Vince McMahon FINALLY being kicked out of WWE. Also it's a week before the Super Bowl. Dee and Cj are PROPHETS with this NFL I tell you.

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A Clockwork Orange: The Prophecy – The Making of the Documentary Film 33:15

2M ago33:15

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In this episode, Andrew Biswell exploring the making of the new documentary film, A Clockwork Orange: The Prophecy, with the directors Elisa Mantin and Benoit Felici. A Clockwork Orange: The Prophecy, is the first new documentary to focus on Burgess for 25 years. Drawing on archive footage, startling new animations, and interviews with major cultur…

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BAMPodcast| Remember The Time 2:27:44

3M ago2:27:44

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As we continue covering the life and hits of Michael Jackson, it's time for us to talk about the new jack swing classic, "Remember the Time". Not only was it the last new jack swing hit, this music video was an television event. Starring Eddie Murphy, Iman, Tiny "Zeus" Lester and Magic Johnson. We talk about the video, the background, and the wardr…

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Essay #74: Pranay Somayajula, ‘Nationhood Beyond Nationalism: Towards an Anarchist Politics of Anti-Colonial Liberation’ 17:59

3M ago17:59

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In this essay, Pranay Somayajula critically examines the anarchist movement’s relationship to anticolonial politics. Drawing on a rich history of anticolonial movements, from the Kurds in Rojava to the Zapatistas in Chiapas, who have sought national liberation and self-determination without being confined by the nation-state, he argues for an anarc…

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February 11, 2024 — Brian Walker with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

3M ago2:39:48

2:39:48

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present an entertaining pop culture look at "B" movies and movie serials with Brian Walker, creator and webmaster of Brian’s Drive-In Theater. He's been keeping memories of drive-in films and their stars alive since February 1, 1998. His love of films began in childhood with his first Super 8mm projector given to him by h…

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3BGPodcast| Bad Boys 2 2:04:42

3M ago2:04:42

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Michael Bay was given a blank check and all of the fireworks for this movie. The sequel is jammed packed with Black Action porn. Over the top gun fights, cars, all the girls wanna bang Will Smith, Martin mugging at the camera, a long ass run time...wait, hold up. Why is this movie so long!?By Dee, CJ, DjTsu

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February 4, 2024 — Keith Linder with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

3M ago2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present another appearance from Keith Linder, who relates an extraordinary range of incredible paranormal experiences beginning in 2012. At the time, he and his girlfriend, Tina, moved into a house in the suburb of Seattle. The bizarre phenomena they witnessed would change their lives forever. The extreme ghostly activity…

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