Best DMR Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 511 Jim Halfpenny K9YNP 58:43

1d ago58:43

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Jim Halfpenny, K9YNP, spent his career in the great outdoors tracking wildlife, educating and leading groups into the wilderness all around the World and in Yellowstone National Park. Ham radio has always been a parallel track of interest and education. For K9YNP, serving his community with Montana Tour bike race and mountain marathon support throu…

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Episode 510 Mike Padron N1CC 1:06:36

1d ago1:06:36

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Mike Padron, N1CC, had an early love for amateur radio that was eclipsed by aviation leading Mike to become the longest serving captain pilot at FEDEX. Returning to ham radio during the Covid 19 Pandemic, Mike rediscovered his love for CW through the Long Island CW Club and remote controlling his FlexRadio home station while traveling the World. N1…

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Episode 509 Will Harris KI4POV 1:08:48

11d ago1:08:48

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Will Harris, KI4POV, followed in his father’s footsteps, from his junior workbench along side his dad’s to become a licensed ham at age 12. While Will did not pursue and engineering career, he has become a prolific homebuilder in the tradition of Doug DeMaw, W1FB, and Wes Hayward, W7ZOI. KI4POV discussed his 5 band homebrew transceiver and the rest…

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Episode 508 Bob Wertz NF7E 1:04:58

13d ago1:04:58

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Amateur Radio operation for Bob Wertz, NF7E is a family affair, beginning with regular round table rag chews with his brother and father. Bob likes to chase DX confirming over 340 DX entities with the latest, Bouvet Island 3YOJ his crowning achievement. His Flagstaff Arizona ham radio club special events, including Route 66 and Quartzfest provide a…

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Episode 507 Bob Phinney K5TEC 1:26:53

22d ago1:26:53

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Bob Phinney, K5TEC, created a new and dynamic afterschool science and amateur radio program called New England Sci-Tech, Inc, after his private school, where Bob taught, closed his program from their lack of vision. K5TEC refocused his energies and built an amazing after school program for kids that re-enforces STEM learning and makes new and excit…

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Episode 101 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) 25:10

25d ago25:10

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Welcome back to DMR! As we are into the new centruty with Ep 101, felt fitting to review an Aussie movie being the latest from George Miller; Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across …

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Episode 506 Stuart Watchman ZL2TW 1:04:23

29d ago1:04:23

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Stuart Watchman, ZL2TW, hails from New Zealand where he began his early career working for the New Zealand Post Office on telephone exchange equipment, then made the transition to medical school, becoming a physician. Ham radio was an early passion leading Stuart to work in technical positions to pay for medical school and later to leadership posit…

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Episode 100 - The Golden Century - My No.1 Movie - Fight Club (1999) 23:34

1M ago23:34

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Welcome back to DMR! We made it people - 100 Episodes - So, in celebration of this, I felt it was necassry to review my number one movie of all time, the cult classic; Fight Club (1999)! A depressed man (Edward Norton) suffering from insomnia meets a strange soap salesman named Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) and soon finds himself living in his squalid h…

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Episode 505 Rex Moncur VK7MO 52:01

1M ago52:01

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Rex Moncur VK7MO, holds the world record for the longest 10GHz EME contact using a 50 watt transmitter to a 70CM satellite TV dish. Since his retirement over 20 years ago, Rex has garnered expertise, contacts, and equipment for operating VHF and above for EME, meteor, aircraft, and now lighting scatter from his modest home in Hobart, Tasmania, Aust…

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Episode 504 Ian Kahn NV4C 1:00:42

1M ago1:00:42

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Ian Kahn, NV4C, with the encouragement of his father in law joined the amateur radio ranks in his mid-thirties. He hit the ground running, operating on his local club’s repeater and involving himself in the North Fulton Amateur Radio League to aid its resurgence the the introduction of new programs attracting new and old hams. NV4C discusses his ha…

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Episode 503 Todd McKinney KN4TPG 1:10:36

2M ago1:10:36

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Todd McKenney, KN4TPG, found his way into amateur radio through a teenager’s deep dive into YouTube and discovering meteorological balloon launches leading to Bill Brown WB8ELK and Pico Ballooning. Todd’s entry into ham radio may be the key to attracting young people into amateur radio by using our hobby as a tool to complement and extend the usabi…

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Episode 502 Louis Hammer 4Z5OT 1:17:26

2M ago1:17:26

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Louis Hammer, 4Z5OT, is a good friend here in Israel and has taken outdoor and park operations to a new level. Faced with antenna challenges and inflexible neighbors at home, operating events, like lighthouses on the air, and other portable operations has opened new opportunities for Louis to be active, gain better operating experience, and to be r…

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Episode 501 Ron Hranac N0IVN 1:05:24

2M ago1:05:24

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Ron Hranac, N0IVN, is not only a long time ham radio operator but a 50 year pioneer in the cable television industry, author of hundreds of articles and presentations for the Society of Cable Television Engineers. We discuss the crossover of amateur radio and cable television technology, interference to amateur radio from leakage, and the potential…

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Episode 500 Hiroki Kato AH6CY 1:14:39

2M ago1:14:39

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Hiroki Kato, AH6CY, was born and raised in Hiroshima, Japan, 20 miles from the epicenter of the atomic bomb blast in August 1945 that killed approximately 100,000 Japanese. Hiroki was fascinated with radio as a youngster and was first licensed in Japan. After moving to the USA, Hiroki continued to pursue amateur radio and began to research and coll…

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Episode 499 Chris Rutkowski NW6V 1:42:52

3M ago1:42:52

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Chris Rutkowski, NW6V, had the best radio elmer and teacher for life in his father, a career Navy radio officer, who taught life·s lessons and the proper way to handle a CW key with methods that challenge the current conventions. Chris shares this historBy Eric Guth 4Z1UG: Online Amateur Radio Operator, Entrepreneur, and Blogger

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Episode 498 Glam Ham NW6S 1:18:54

3M ago1:18:54

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Glam Ham, Natalie, NW6S, is a lot of things including actress, comedian, writer for both film and television, painter, and now an amateur radio operator. The awareness of amateur radio came to Natalie almost naturally and has become and enjoyable sideline in her life. As Glam Ham on TikTok, she has amassed almost one-hundred thousand subscribers wh…

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Episode 99 - Two Ripley's for The Price of One - Double Review! 27:48

3M ago27:48

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Welcome back to DMR! As I review not one but two Tom Ripley related movies/series: 1999 - The Talented Mr Ripley - Movie 2024 - Ripley - Series on Netflix The movie is one of my favorite films and I have seen it many times; so how did the series stack up that has come out recently? Warning: I will be discussing some spoliers in this review. Be sure…

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Episode 497 Steve Shorey G3ZPS 1:11:22

3M ago1:11:22

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In this episode of QSO Today, we are joined by Steve Shorey, G3ZPS, who shares his captivating journey through the world of amateur radio. Starting with his early days of constructing tube transmitters from found parts, to securing electronics apprenticeships fueled by his passion for the hobby, and taking a hiatus to focus on family life, Steve's …

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Episode 98 - Dune Part 2 (2024) Movie Review 9:58

3M ago9:58

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Welcome back to DMR! As I review that much anticipated sequel to Dune being Part 2 in the series. The film explores the mythical journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known unive…

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Episode 496 Irad Deutsch 4Z1AC 1:03:16

3M ago1:03:16

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Irad Deutsch, 4Z1AC, began his ham radio journey at the age of twelve. With a strong foundation in software development and a keen interest in the fusion of ham radio and digital technology, Irad has emerged as a leading voice in modernizing communication methods within the amateur radio sphere through his creation of VarAC digital mode. His dedica…

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Episode 495 Charles Wilmott M0OXO 49:03

4M ago49:03

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Charles Wilmott, M0OXO, operates a private, self-funded, QSL management bureau, where he sorts and distributes both physical and electronic QSL cards for distribution around the World for the best known DXpeditions including 3YOK Bouvet and Peter I Islands, as well as for IOTA, or Islands on the air. We touch on Charles’ ham radio beginnings and hi…

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Episode 494 Fred Hopengarten K1VR 1:03:24

4M ago1:03:24

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Fred Hopengarten K1VR, and his wife Betty, were guests in my home after an afternoon of touring with me the unusual sites around Jerusalem and Gush Etzion, where I live a few years ago. Fred has a long history in amateur radio and took to the law rather than engineering as a profession specializing in communications law and antenna regulations for …

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Episode 493 Jonathan Kramer W6JLK 1:22:14

4M ago1:22:14

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Dr. Jonathan Kramer W6JLK, transitioned into becoming an communications law attorney after a successful career in cable television engineering in addition to his amateur radio activities. Kramer W6JLK stressed that amateurs should be very active in local government as a way to advocate for antenna and tower rights, especially in areas of strong HOA…

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New Game Type Hitting the fields in 2024. Proxy wars designed by Mike McGeorge and guest Kyle Kakei 58:32

4M ago58:32

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Embark on an insider's exploration of the Airsoft world with Michael Massicotte, as I sit down with the battle-hardened veterans of Team Echo, Mike McGeorge and Kyle Kakei. This episode promises a deep dive into the heart of Airsoft culture, dissecting the evolution of a team that's set new benchmarks for mil-sim engagement in Ontario. We're not ju…

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Episode 492 Linas Balsys LY2H 1:32:33

4M ago1:32:33

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Linus Balsys, LY2H, dives into the fascinating realm of field operations in his native Lithuania, QRP techniques, Morse code, digital modes, and much more. Linus talks about his exploration of the great outdoors with park activations, hillfort castles, chases awards, and delves into satellite communications. From his Renault Trafic campervan equipp…

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Episode 491 Paul Barnes W4YRL 1:03:19

4M ago1:03:19

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Paul Barnes, W4YRL, now a ham for over 65 years, enjoys FT8, CW, and getting on the air with modest wire antennas. Paul has traveled to over 50 countries and enjoyed operating from abroad. He credits the hobby for a happy career in electronics focused on simulators for space, military, and nuclear power plants, and for the life long friends that he…

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Episode 97 - Knox Goes Away (2024) Early Screening! 25:23

5M ago25:23

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Welcome back to DMR! Thank you to Saban Films for providing DMR with an early screening of their latest thriller Knox Goes Away, starring/directed by Michael Keaton & Al Pacino. When a contract killer has a rapidly evolving form of dementia, he is offered an opportunity to redeem himself by saving the life of the adult son with whom he had been est…

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Episode 490 HRWB Podcast 201 with Eric Guth 4Z1UG 1:01:08

5M ago1:01:08

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Eric Guth, 4Z1UG, was a guest at the celebration of the 200th Ham Radio Workbench Podcast. Eric joined George, KJ6VU, Vince, VE6LK, and Mark, N6MTS in a special episode of their podcast that became HRWB episode 201. This recording of that HRWB episode is added to the QSO Today "official record" for posterity.…

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Episode 96 - The Godzilla Franchise - Major Hit & Miss 23:56

5M ago23:56

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Welcome back to DMR! I am concerned about where this frnachinse is heading, with the American versions and show. 38 films in total, Godzilla is an iconice movie character, however after the second trailer for the latest film due out this year, I fear it is heading down a Marvel movie route or Fast and The Furious debarkal. Be sure to jump on M.J. B…

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Episode 489 John Rusciano NG0Z 1:11:54

5M ago1:11:54

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John Rusciano, NG0Z, knew that eventually living in an HOA would meet he and his family’s needs, even if it meant not having a ham radio station and outside antennas. The state of the art and ubiquitous Internet connectivity made it possible for John to build his ultimate remotely controlled amateur radio station at his vacation home, away from the…

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Tactical Brotherhood: Team E.C.O's Rise in Ontario's Airsoft Scene 1:29:05

5M ago1:29:05

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Step into the world of airsoft with the respected warriors of Team Eco, where Mike, Kyle, and Max unravel stories of tactical camaraderie and the transition from paintball roots. Each member brings a unique perspective, from Mike's wealth of two decades on the frontline to Kyle's fresh insights as a newbie turned serious player, and Max's journey f…

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Episode 95 - Mixed Bag Ep! 24:28

5M ago24:28

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Welcome back to DMR! I haven't done a general/mixed episode for a good while; so here you go! In this ep I discuss: Beetlejuice 2 - 2024 Taylor Swift....I don't get it? Masters of The Air Series - S1 True Detective - S4 DMR Media - New Appearance (No.9) Twisters - Trailer - 2024 Kingdom of The Planet of The Apes - Trailer - 2024 Be sure to jump on …

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Episode 488 Charles Powell NK8O 1:24:16

5M ago1:24:16

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Charles Powell, NK8O, would argue that an early interest in radio and communications aided him in making a transition from professional French Horn player to pediatric doctor rather than suffer the mid-life crisis. Charles likes just about everything that ham radio offers including POTA, CW, kit building, old rigs, and operating his own DXpeditions…

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Episode 487 Jonathan Taylor K1RFD 1:01:37

5M ago1:01:37

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Jonathan Taylor, K1RFD, has reached his 50th year has a ham radio operator, is the creator of Echolink, one of the first amateur radio Voice over Internet Service linking amateur radio stations, the receiver of technical innovation awards, and author of "VoIP: Internet Linking for Radio Amateurs", now in its second edition. K1RFD checks all of the …

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Historical Battles Reimagined: WWII Airsoft Reenactment with Ian McNish and Jakes LaRouche 1:03:51

6M ago1:03:51

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Step back in time with us as seasoned airsoft reenactors Ian McNish and Jakes LaRouche guide us through the trenches of historical reenactment with a distinctive World War II focus. They bring with them a wealth of knowledge, sharing over 27 years of collective experience. This episode is a treasure trove of insights, from the rush of battle at Fla…

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Episode 94 - Movie Franchises & Series - Where Do They End!? 25:22

6M ago25:22

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Where do we apply the breaks here!??? In this episode I discuss where movie franchises have come over the last few decades and why directors feel the need to just...keep.... going with films: Lord of The Rings Jurassic Park/World Terminator Fast & The Furious Series wise I discuss the same: The Sopranos Game of Thrones Succession The Walking Dead B…

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Episode 486 Lanny Aldrich K1LEC 1:16:20

6M ago1:16:20

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Lanny Aldrich, K1LEC, began his professional career as a third generation commercial dairy farmer in Vermont. Amateur radio was his hobby that he pursued at a steady pace to pursue DX, build operating skills, and contribute to the hobby by just being involved. Just his advice on antennas is a prize from our conversation. K1LEC is my QSO Today…

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Episode 93 - The Fall of The House of Usher (Series Review) 25:21

6M ago25:21

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Welcome back to DMR This show is a wild ride! Presenting vintage Poe stories filtered through Mike Flanagan's deliciously dark lens, The Fall of the House of Usher will get a rise out of horror fans. This show is very addictive, now streaming on Netflix. Enjoy - DMR! Support the Show. Men's Suits, Tuxedos & Shirts | Men's Fashion | M.J. Bale (mjbal…

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Episode 485 Martin Buehring KB4MG 1:05:45

6M ago1:05:45

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Martin, Marty, Buehring, KB4MG, discovered amateur radio in private high school growing up in Chicago, Illinois, and went on for a career in electronics engineering following the development of semiconductors from basic transistors to Large Scale Integrates circuits and ASICS. Marty believes that ham radio clubs are key to ham radio success. KB4MG …

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Episode 92 - Saltburn (2023) Movie Review - SHOCK VALUE! 24:00

6M ago24:00

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Welcome back to DMR! Where does one start with one of the most controversial films of the century...An Amazon Prime exclusive. "Academy Award winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) brings us a beautifully wicked tale of privilege and desire. Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) f…

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Force Recon Daybreak AAR with Cody Cook and Wyatt Irwin from INC airsoft 1:42:30

6M ago1:42:30

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In this episode we sit down with Cody and Wyatt from INC. we break down there first experience as commanders in a big event setting. We go over the game, from pre planning to execution. we talk about what you need to prepare yourself for a game this long at the new field The Compound. Its a great listen full of a lot of useful information. Incorpor…

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Episode 484 Richard Gutknecht NZ2I 1:13:44

6M ago1:13:44

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Richard Gutknecht NZ2I, is a second generation amateur radio operator, catching the bug at an early age and getting the Novice license at age 15. Answering his country’s call to duty, Rick joined the Air Force and became an active ham while stationed in Germany. Now retired, Rick enjoys getting on the air, volunteering for his amateur radio club, a…

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Episode 91 - Cult Killer (2024) Movie Review 9:45

6M ago9:45

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Welcome back to DMR! First film for 2024 - Cult Killer staring Antonio Banderas & Alice Eve Thank you to Harpoon Productions & Saban Films for the opportunity and early screening! #cultkiller #movie #movies #movietok #moviereview #filmtok #fyp #reel #reels #instgram #instagood #discover #film Support the Show. Men's Suits, Tuxedos & Shirts | Men's …

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Recap Episode 2023 1:25:34

6M ago1:25:34

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In this episode we sit down with Shortbus (Jake Bezruki), Juicy (Kyle Gabriel) and Foujjiin (Bret Mackenzie) from the Lightfighters. we talk about Prz and its closing. we touch base on our past experiences this season. we talk about the compound and how it all started and where its headed. the conversation continues talking about game hosts and the…

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Episode 483 William Thomas WT0DX 1:17:04

6M ago1:17:04

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William Thomas, WT0DX, was inspired by an early interest in electronics, amateur radio, building Heathkits, to spend a career as an engineer and inventor, with over 150 patents, in the electronics and ultimately the cable television industry where he was given the Cable TV Pioneer award by the National Cable Television Association. Bill is the co-i…

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Episode 482 Ram Muthukrishnan VU2JXN 1:30:51

7M ago1:30:51

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Ram Muthukrishnan, VU2JXN, while growing up in India, had a difficult time finding any information about amateur radio in the libraries and magazines. It was not until Ram attended university that he met licensed amateur radio operators and could pursue the hobby. CW is Ram’s favorite operating mode, especially after attending CW Academy. He modifi…

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Episode 90 - The DMR Top 10 Movie List 2023 14:59

7M ago14:59

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Welcome back to DMR We have reached the grand finale, the top ten movies for 2023; of course this is just my opinion and no doubt you’ll have your own list! There are some brilliant films that have been released this year, of course I didn’t get to catch them all. Honourable Mentions: Extraction 2 Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant Scream 6 Butchers Crossi…

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Episode 481 Mark Wohlschlegal WC3W 1:12:57

7M ago1:12:57

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Mark Wohlschlegal, WC3W, knew at age 12 that amateur radio would set the course of his life pursuing engineering degrees leading to a career in big system and equipment sales and marketing. An additional love of flying, boating, and motorcycle touring kept Mark and his family active outside of work. Now retired, WC3W operates a remote HF station, i…

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Episode 89 - Leave The World Behind (2023) - Movie Review 12:34

7M ago12:34

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Welcome back to DMR! Leave the World Behind is a 2023 American apocalyptic psychological thriller film produced, written, and directed by Sam Esmail. It is based on the 2020 novel by Rumaan Alam. The film stars Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la, and Kevin Bacon as they attempt to make sense of the gradual breakdown in phones, tele…

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Episode 480 Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT 1:33:09

7M ago1:33:09

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Caryn Eve Murray, KD2GUT, while inspired at a young age to ham radio, it wasn’t until after a successful career as a professional writer and journalist that she re-discovered amateur radio in 2014. Her ham radio history was pretty thoroughly covered in a recent Ham Radio Workbench podcast a few weeks ago. Our conversation explored her professional …

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