CRACKPOT CINEMA reels through charming and/or alarming vintage films that have, deservedly or not, slipped into obscurity. Hosted by Mike McPadden (author of "Teen Movie Hell" & "Heavy Metal Movies") & Aaron Lee (TV writer, former Exec Producer of "Family Guy")
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Everyone has their own theories about what's really going on behind the scenes of their favourite media, but Crackpot Theories is dedicated to the most insane, the most unlikely and the most baffling of theories. Be sure to wear a tinfoil hat when listening, you never know what government agents think we're getting too close to the truth...
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Join hosts Kevin Kessler and Kevin Clark as they jump into the world of the hit CW series "Arrow." Each week the guys will dissect the newest episode, providing in depth commentary and crackpot theories about what might be coming next! It's "the undertaking" of a lifetime!
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The Crackpots And These Women
The Crackpots and These Women: A ragtag group of sportswriters, lawyers, and general policy wonks gather together weekly to discuss the Aaron Sorkin classic "The West Wing, " one to two episodes at a time.
A ragtag group of sportswriters, lawyers, and nerds gather together weekly to discuss the Aaron Sorkin classic "The West Wing, " one to two episodes at a time.
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Broads and Books is a book podcast. A funny podcast. A feminist podcast. It’s a weekly date with two Broads who love books as much as they love embarrassing stories and crackpot business ideas. Every Wednesday, the Broads pick one theme. We choose and discuss two novels, two other genre books, and two pop culture picks based on that theme. Listeners will laugh, think, and find things they’re going to love. Visit us at www.broadsandbooks.com to listen and sign up for free VIP bonuses!
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The Couch with Decomposeur is a sporadically updated podcast with movie reviews, potentially pointless crackpot theories, and the occasional digression about the woeful shortcomings of us as a species. Hosted by Carina, a generally unpleasant lummox with a penchant for horror films and chai tea. Have a seat. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decomposeur/support
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Today on Midwest Weird: “Negation” by Jessica Klimesh. Jessica Klimesh (she/her) is a US-based writer and editor whose creative work has been published or is forthcoming in Cleaver, Flash Frog, trampset, Atticus Review, Brink, Club Plum Literary, Ghost Parachute, and Bending Genres, among others. Her work has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, …
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Today on Midwest Weird: “Growth” by Keira Perkins. Keira Perkins writes both short fiction and poetry, most of it speculative. She is also a scientist, which is mostly not speculative. Keira lives in Indiana with her husband, dogs, cats, and whichever stray animal she’s brought home that week. Keira can be found at keiraperkins.com, where she blogs…
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"The Highway," Maxine Firehammer - Midwest Weird
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Today on Midwest Weird: “The Highway” by Maxine Firehammer. Maxine Firehammer is a horror writer living in Saint Paul. She has previously had work appear in Hash Journal, The Molotov Cocktail, and The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. She is a 2024 Pushcart Prize nominee. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com. ___…
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Midwest Weird: Coming July 10 - Midwest Weird
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Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine featuring weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers. From strange styles to unique identities, from written tales to oral tradition, from Iowa to Indiana and everywhere in between, we’re the podcast home for stories that stick with you. Listen every other week for the edge of creation, come to li…
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Erin and Amy talk new books, writing, podcasts, and more!
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Amy's got two books coming out, and Erin has QUESTIONS. So we got together to talk books, writing, audio fiction, music, podcasts, and so much more. Links: Exile in Guyville A Grotesque Animal Wyrd Woman Podcast Nuclear Shadow Music Events: Amy at Writers and Books, May 20 (virtual) Amy and Erin at Beaverdale Books, June 5 (in-person) Other shows: …
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Broads and Books Productions is bringing you our first audio fiction! Listen to the first episode (with a special introductory message from Amy and Erin) here. When you're ready to binge the rest, search for "Wyrd Woman" in your favorite podcast player, or listen at wyrdwomanpodcast.com. All nine episodes available now. _____ Wyrd Woman is an audio…
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When an isolated woman starts recording her dreams of strange women, things get weird. Over nine nights, reality becomes fantasy, past and future meld, and fate binds and beckons. Why are these women – old, broken, unnatural, mad, and ugly – appearing in her dreams? Why must difference always mean danger? And what happens when these women come toge…
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Introducing: Fuzzy Memories Podcast
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We're back! And we're introducing the first of our new Broads and Books Productions! Here's the first episode of our new podcast, Fuzzy Memories: "1990: Tight Curls and Lovers' Blackmail." Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the 80s and 90s. Three latchkey kids who made it out alive break down everything…
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This week, we've got a special announcement about the future of Broads and Books. Spoiler alert: Stay subscribed for news and updates! _____ Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme. Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story collections…
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This week, we're thinking about picks with unique vibes. Plus, the Broads talk about ideal social vibes, our own personal vibes, and why ghosting might just be the best protection of vibes. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch: "Good Vibrations" Ben Affleck Super Bowl Ad Pedro Pascal on SNL ("Lisa from Temecula" …
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This week, we're thinking about first impressions. Plus, the Broads talk about the statistic probability we've met a murderer, ridiculous impressions we've received, and Erin's intense prep as Amy's hype woman. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from The Mighty Mighty Bosstones: "The Impression That I Get" Amy's books coming out in 2024 _____ Our…
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This week, we're learning people aren't who we think they are. Plus, the Broads talk about the exquisite lies of George Santos, the red flags of Prince Charming, and the logistics of being guarded by trolls. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from Natalie Imbruglia: Torn _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 129: Torn Novels: Amy: Chouett…
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This week, we're looking at losers. Are winners actually losers? How do we define success? Should we have PSAs for finance bros? Plus, the Broads talk about red flags on dating profiles, our own Book-It program, a new CEO mantra, and so much more. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from Beck: Loser ----- Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 12…
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This week, we're talking our favorite things! Products, trends, feelings - you get it. Plus, we're picking our favorite books and pop culture of the year. Our favorite things from 2022 Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme. Then we choose two fiction books, tw…
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The Best of Pop Culture 2022 (with Heath)
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This week, Heath returns! Our favorite guest star joins us for another packed episode filled with the best and weirdest pop culture moments of 2022. Links and random things mentioned in the episode: Our Celebrity Cookbook episode with Heath Our 2021 Pop Culture roundup with Heath, where we discuss the infamous "Blow Job Queen of Hollywood" The trai…
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This week, we're looking at manifesting. Is it just The Secret rebranded? Is it just confidence? Plus, the Broads talk about Spotify Wrapped, our dream boards for 2023, where Elon should take his dick rocket, and so much more. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from The Proclaimers: "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" _____ Our picks from Broads and Books…
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This week, we're looking at endings in all their iterations. Plus, the Broads talk about middle-aged closing times, the relief of breakups, navigating book holes, delighting in billionaires' potential self-wrought endings, and so much more. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from Semisonic: "Closing Time" _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Epi…
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This week, we're looking at seizing the moment. Plus, the Broads talk seized moments gone wrong, the tyranny of "yolo," and much more. All in Erin's COVID-free but crusty-lounge-singer voice. Get ready. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from Starland Vocal Band: "Afternoon Delight" The Anchorman version _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Epis…
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This week, we're looking at books and picks with a cult following. Plus, the Broads talk food cults, cats turned humans, an overwhelming love for Taika Waititi and David Bowie, and so much more. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from The Weather Girls: "It's Raining Men" Taika Waititi and Rhys Darby take a lie detector test ____ Our picks from B…
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This week, we're looking at things that are too good to be true. Plus, the Broads talk attractive MLMs, the best gifts, romance from candy, and so much more. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from Soft Cell: "Tainted Love" Amy's new book, Exile in Guyville Sign up for updates / email newsletter from Amy _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Epis…
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This week, we're dancing on that line of confidence vs cockiness. Plus, the Broads talk definitions of sexy, horrible stock photos, the Podcats' new band, and the conspiracy of all conspiracies. And much more. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from Right Said Fred: "I'm Too Sexy" _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 122: I'm Too Sexy No…
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This week, our picks are leading from the heart. Plus, the Broads kick off a new season of themes, come down hard on pumpkin spice, consider our one-hit wonders, lament how our bodies betray us, and consider how ethics and emotion are weaponized. Check out the song from Dee-Lite: "Groove is in the Heart." _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Episo…
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This week, we're wondering how much time we've wasted worrying about being the right stuff for dudes. Our picks take on the male gaze in unique and even horrifying ways. Plus, we're talking boy bands, Wahlbergs (and Wahlburgers), period pain for men, attracting creeps, and more. And we get a special visit from TWO podcats. Links mentioned in the ep…
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This week, we're talking self-reliance and doing things yourself. Plus, the Broads talk solo travel, group projects, the best amusement park jobs, groupthink, and pumpkin profiling. Plus much more. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from Whitesnake: "Here I Go Again" President Obama's Book List _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 119: H…
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Summer Pop Culture Vibes with Heath
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This week, Heath returns! Our favorite guest star joins us for another packed episode filled with randomness across the ages. We're looking at our favorite pop culture moments of this summer, PLUS we're looking back at '80s summers and their pop culture glories. View all the links and moments we mention: Summer Pop Culture Vibes _____ Broads and Bo…
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This week, we're breaking free and choosing ourselves, just like the characters in our picks. Plus, the Broads talk backlash, self-care, icon status, the sadness of Daddy Long Legs, our submarine plans, Elon Musk, and the ghosts of founding fathers haunting us. Plus much more. Links mentioned in the episode: Banned video from Queen: "I Want to Brea…
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This week, we have a supersized episode about that most American of concepts: hypocrisy. Our picks are taking on religion, capitalism, marriage, climate, and so much more. Plus, the Broads discuss the ultimate hypocrisy of celebrating independence day in a country where women are not independent. With lots of things to laugh about along the way, in…
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This week our picks are following the glorious Janet Jackson's lead: taking control, and letting others' opinions go. Plus, the Broads talk the joy of planners, self-appointed titles, mind bullets, and so much more. Check out all current and past picks at our Bookshop.org store. Listen to "Control," the song from Janet Jackson that inspired this we…
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This week we're talking summer: summer reads, summer rites, summer sweat and grossness. It's a mixed bag for the Broads. Plus, we detail our riders for a boat trip, declare 'beach reads' a stupid category, and heap praise yet again on public libraries for their summer programs. We stay on theme. Check out all current and past picks at our Bookshop.…
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We're kicking off a summer of '80s pop vibes! This week we're listening to Paula Abdul, and talking about books and pop culture that deal with being radically honest. Plus, the Broads talk dangers of honesty, religious insults, and clinger anthems. And much more. Check out all current and past picks at our Bookshop.org store. Listen to "Straight Up…
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This week, we're channeling Lizzo, talking about books and pop culture with characters that have been through it (and come out stronger). Plus, the Broads talk annoyingly delayed outrage, rejections, squirrels, and the trouble with numbers. We're recording on a different day, and we're coming in HOT. Check out all current and past picks at our Book…
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This week, we're looking at books and pop culture picks that feature characters living their truths, no matter how hard others deny it. Plus, the Broads talk book banning, people-watching while invisible, and billionaires' midlife crises. And we say GAY. A lot. Check out all current and past picks at our Bookshop.org store. Listen to "We Exist," th…
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It's a meme, it's a phenomenon, and it's the ultimate creeper anthem! So this week, we're looking at books and pop culture picks that look at unhealthy attachments and obsessions. Plus, the Broads talk gross dating rituals, relationship showboating on Instagram, and how we would do as stalkers. And much more. Check out all current and past picks at…
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This week, we're looking at books and pop culture picks that explore what we should do with our one life. Plus, the Broads talk terrible life advice, the true crime benefits of immortality, and redesigning the human body for more time. And much more. Check out all current and past picks at our Bookshop.org store. Listen to "It's My Life," the song …
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It's the question we grapple with constantly: persist, or run for the hills. So this week, we're looking at books and pop culture picks that engage with the essential choice: should I stay, or should I go? Plus, the Broads talk Midwest goodbyes, trash states, new relationship services, and killer mosquitos. And much more. Check out all current and …
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Listen: we don't claim to be popular, and never have. But we are fascinated by popularity. So this week, we're looking at picks that engage with the idea of what's hip and happening. Plus, the Broads talk through our formative experiences of (non) popularity, try out sound effects like popular radio shows, and envision the pitch meeting behind a ti…
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You oughta know, listeners, that tales of love gone wrong are highly entertaining. So this week, we're talking the dark side of love and lust. Plus, the Broads talk through best and worst advice after breakups, the problem with algorithms promising love, trusting our gut with red flags, and how Valentine's Day is for creeps. And much more. And one …
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Listen all y'all, IT'S SABOTAGE. This week we're talking sabotage of ourselves and others, and our picks are all about it. Plus, the Broads talk through our own self-sabotage, our new strategies for handling the potential sabotage of others, and the joys of having nemeses. And much more. LINKS: Listen to "Sabotage," the song from Beastie Boys that …
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This week, we're considering control. Is it an illusion? Why do we hurt ourselves and others when we feel out of control? Our picks tackle this thorny topic. Plus, the Broads consider our gross out-of-control habits, how spontaneity is terrifying, and why we need a house elf. And much more. LINKS: Listen to "Ride," the song from Twenty One Pilots t…
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While 2021 was mostly ugh, there were bright spots. So we're bringing you our favorite reads of the year, along with a few pop culture picks and other things that made our lives better. View all the books discussed in this episode at the Bookshop list. And visit this episode's page for pop culture picks and more links. ----- Broads and Books is a b…
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Best Pop Culture of 2021 (with Heath!)
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This week: The Return of Heath! We're welcoming back our resident celebrity expert and honorary broad, Heath. And together we're picking top pop culture of 2021. We're talking billionaires in space, red scarves, fire tornadoes, censorship and book banning, Peloton, and so much more. Follow the brilliant and hilarious Heath Smith at his Instagram! _…
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This week, we're asking one simple question: Is ignorance bliss? Plus, the Broads talk about their areas of ignorance, Erin tells the story of getting slapped, and we consider our favorite fraud. And much more. LINKS: Like the Podcats? Want to see Ziggy's cult? Follow @catcultcolony on Instagram. Listen to "Happy Idiot," the song from TV on the Rad…
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Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
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This week, we're looking at red flags and bad decisions, and considering books and pop culture picks with flags ignored. Plus, Erin previews her Masterclass on red flags, we consider the inherent red flags of corporate America, and dissect the wonder of Paul Rudd. LINKS: Like the Podcats? Want to see this weird cat colony the Broads discuss? Follow…
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This week, we're adding up all our grudges, and considering books and pop culture picks where the addition may be just too much to handle. Plus, we're using Excel for our mental health, planning our villainous futures, and relating hard to Steve Buscemi from Billy Madison. We also get a visit from Louise the Podcat, who reminds Amy how stupid human…
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This week, we're considering turning to the dark side. Or at least the characters in our picks are. Plus, we're weighing the morality of accidentally shoplifting, asking Marvel to cast us as villains, and welcoming a Podcat drive-by. Listen to "Ring of Fire," the song from Johnny Cash that inspired this week's theme. _____ A Broad's book: Order DIG…
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The Broads Talk Books with: Amy Lee Lillard
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In this new installment of The Broads Talk Books With, we talk to our own Amy Lee Lillard! As Amy's book, Dig Me Out, officially releases this week, Erin and Amy have a wide-ranging discussion about the books that made her a writer. Plus, we're getting honest about the writing and publishing process. Get Dig Me Out: ATELIER26 BOOKS| Bookshop.org | …
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This week, we've hit 100! We're answering frequently asked questions about the podcast, and remembering our favorite themes, moments, and more. For our picks, we're looking at characters that are trying to live at 100%, and what that really means. Listen to "100% Pure Love," the song from Chrystal Waters that inspired this week's theme. _____ A Bro…
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This week, we're looking at change. How characters evolve, how they promise not to change and fail: our fiction, nonfiction, and pop culture picks point the way. Also in this episode, Erin talks about channeling Cardi B, Amy plans Ziggy the Podcat's influencer future, and we engage with harem pants. Listen to "Somebody That I Used to Know," the son…
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This week we're looking at heroes. Do they exist? Why do they often fail us? When should we be our own damn heroes? Our fiction, nonfiction, and pop culture picks point the way. Also in this episode, we reveal what happens when you give us fake eyelashes and fake tans. It's not pretty. Listen to "Holding Out for a Hero," the song from Bonnie Tyler …
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This week we're talking emotional labor...and what happens when women's invisible work is taken for granted. Also in this episode, we picture a world with brutal honesty (and its collapse), how burnout looks among women and men, and pros and cons of turning into an animal. Listen to "Look What You Made Me Do," the song from Taylor Swift that inspir…
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