Best Dan Moren Podcasts (2024)

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207: X-Men: Days of Future Past 1:14:21

2h ago1:14:21

1:14:21

This week we’re going back in time with X-Men Days of Future Past. Join us as we jump our brains back into the taut, toned, and bone clawed body of a younger Logan as he tries to prevent the rise of The Sentinels. Meanwhie, in the future, there’s an awful lot of fight, fight, fight. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works X-Men: Days…

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10.4: Major League 24:35

1h ago24:35

24:35

It’s the top of the fourth, and grizzled veteran catcher Dan Moren is trying to corral wild pitcher Lex “Wild Thing” Friedman as they watch 1989’s Major League. Hot topics include a terrible romance based on stalking, a surprising lack of comedy, and how exactly a team this offensive lasted so long. Programming Note: In addition to this capsule epi…

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504: Excellent Choices in Whiskey and Stocks 45:27

1h ago45:27

45:27

It's our annual Prime Day special! Apple releases a startling new HomePod color. Some of these Prime Day HomePod accessories are weird. Apple is now working with Taboola. Great. The CMF Phone 1 is cute but we're not getting one. Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available w…

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563: Peripherally Curious 29:59

4h ago29:59

29:59

Where we primarily do our text entry (smartphone, tablet, or computer), our involvement with user groups either as speakers or attendees, the apps we keep in our iPhone dock and why, and how we use Apple Pay. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: ScriptRunner for Jira: The ultimate Jira automation and customisation toolset. Get 6 months free. …

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88: The Acolyte S1E7: "Choice" 1:24:51

19m ago1:24:51

1:24:51

It’s back to the past for the penultimate episode of The Acolyte, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are here to discuss people who detest camping, Jedi away missions, and tightening the narrative screws, amidst other digressions. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-the…

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503: At Least 38 Seconds 49:39

3d ago49:39

49:39

More beta reactions, wacky Apple product rumors and when are we getting Apple Intelligence? Is Apple working on a touch screen HomePod? Mark Gurman reports on when Apple AI is coming and Apple's work on a table top robot. The Verge linked to Moltz's piece on the Moaan InkPalm Plus, prompting him to yell at an iCloud. Goldman Sachs now isn't so sure…

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562: Famously a HomePod Hater 29:46

3d ago29:46

29:46

Our interest in the new Amazon Echo Spot, our current charging setup and thoughts on Nomad's new 65W GaN charger, thoughts on a HomePod with a display, and which dead property we'd like to see AI revive from any medium. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Oracle: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single platform for your infrastructure, datab…

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87: The Acolyte S1E6: "Teach / Corrupt" 1:11:12

6d ago1:11:12

1:11:12

Two roads diverged in a corpse-ridden wood. This week, your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony follow a return to the split narrative and discuss parallel pacing, the compulsion of soup, and what exactly a mischievous space otter’s plan is. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-th…

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10.3: Eight Men Out 25:22

8d ago25:22

25:22

We return for the third inning of our baseball season, where intrepid reporters Dan Moren and Lex Friedman try to get to the bottom of a cheating scandal in John Sayles’s 1988 film, Eight Men Out. Hot topics include ticker-tape simulcasting, playing good baseball badly, and so many character actors. Programming Note: In addition to this capsule epi…

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502: I Don't Wanna Think About Anything 39:51

10d ago39:51

39:51

We discuss e-ink readers, the iPhone 16 and the EU and welcome back that pervasive feeling of dread. Moltz talks about his Moaan InkPalm Plus. Jason has previously reviewed the Boox Palma. It appears that the four new iPhone 16s will all have the same chip. Apple is changing how it does Vision Pro demos. If you want to help out the show and get som…

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561: Conspiracy Theory Bankruptcy 29:59

10d ago29:59

29:59

Our app routines, how we feel about smart rings, the smartest other tech gadgets in our homes, and how we stay informed without spiraling into doom. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. ScriptRunner for Jira: The ultimate Jira automation and customisation toolset. Get 6 m…

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206: My Adventures with Superman Season 2 ep1-5 1:06:29

12d ago1:06:29

1:06:29

Our pal Clark is back with another season of My Adventures with Superman, a charming cartoon about everybody’s favourite big blue boyscout. This time out a stranger looms, we’re re-introduced to an old adversary, and Sam Lane comes to stay. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network b…

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86: The Acolyte S1E5: "Night" 1:09:56

13d ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Night falls, and so do a lot of other people in this week’s stunning episode of The Acolyte. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat discuss hidden darkness, running as a character trait, and what makes a villain so scary. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-themed shirt you nee…

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501: Mandela Effect Emoji 53:04

17d ago53:04

53:04

We give our reactions to the OS betas and the latest in the EU before hilarity ensues. Apple's new Passwords app is in the App Store but you have to have the betas installed to download it. Geek Tropical has good nerd shirts. The Vision Pro headstrap Guy English recommended is from AnnaPro. Apple won't bring certain features to the EU. Other manufa…

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560: I Don’t Like It When I’m Disappointed 29:59

18d ago29:59

29:59

Reliable features of voice-based virtual assistants, our hypothetical U.S. internet legislation, the impact of Apple's new Passwords app on our password management, and our comfort level with sharing intimate thoughts with an LLM. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Scri…

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85: The Acolyte S1E4: "Day" 55:12

28d ago55:12

55:12

It’s a leisurely stroll through the forest in the latest episode of The Acolyte. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony unpack mysterious symbols, multiple species of space otters, and what are the canonically worst Sith names. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-themed shirt y…

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10.2: The Natural 20:19

22d ago20:19

20:19

For the second inning of our baseball season, newcomer (?) phenom Lex Friedman joins the down-and-out team of grumpy manager Dan Moren in 1984’s The Natural. Hot topics include allegories, villainous villains, and whether the main character is a ghost. Programming Note: In addition to this capsule episode, which contains our discussion before and a…

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559: This Is a Powerful Emoji 29:59

25d ago29:59

29:59

Apple's planning a cheaper Vision Pro, how we feel about covering CG advertising, managing subscriptions, and our favorite emoji. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Lex Friedman and Meg Marco Links and Show…

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500: Episode 1000 58:46

24d ago58:46

58:46

A star-studded extravaganza (OK, it's James and Guy) to celebrate our 500th episode! Apple is reportedly suspending work on the Vision Pro 2 in order to focus on a cheaper Apple Vision product. Apple has discontinued its buy now, pay later option. Moltz recommends the board game Heat. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus conten…

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205: LOGAN 1:27:04

26d ago1:27:04

1:27:04

It’s a very special Father’s Day episode of Biff! as we discuss James Mangold’s 2017 superhero masterpiece LOGAN. Following the mysterious death of all the X-Men we find Logan left taking care of an elderly Charles Xavier with failing mental health and grip upon his enormous powers. When a young scamp enters his world she turns it all topsy-turvy a…

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84: The Acolyte S1E3: "Destiny" 1:06:32

27d ago1:06:32

1:06:32

An even longer time ago in a galaxy far away, we got a flashback episode! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat convene to discuss the third episode of The Acolyte including the Jedi’s exclusive child-snatching rights, spooky not entirely explained fires, and why you might really want to leave your murderous twin behind. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony …

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499: Weapons of Glass Destruction 59:29

1M ago59:29

59:29

We discuss Dan's WWDC misadventures and then spend a little time on the announcements. Go to Lowe's to try out a Vision Pro. iOS 18 screen enhancements are kind of just catching up to Android. Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea chat with iJustine. We don’t really need Elon Musk’s opinion on WWDC announcements. If you want to help out the show and…

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558: Passenger Princess 29:59

1M ago29:59

29:59

Our favorite features of Apple Intelligence, the biggest missed opportunity at WWDC 2024, our most anticipated iOS 18 feature announced, and our reactions to the lackluster iPadOS announcements. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. D…

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83: The Acolyte S1E1-2: "Lost / Found" - "Revenge / Justice" 1:14:52

1M ago1:14:52

1:14:52

The High Republic! An era of peace, the height of the Jedi, and…murder? Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to talk this brand new show in a never-before-seen (on TV) era. We discuss Jedi sartorial choices, the oldest plot twist in the book, and when is a droid not a droid? Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh Sponsors Purrgi…

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10.1: Bull Durham 0:30

1M ago0:30

0:30

We lead off the tenth(!) season of our podcast with a fastball right up the middle as veteran minor leaguer Dan Moren takes prodigal but wild talent Lex Friedman under his wing in 1984’s Bull Durham. Hot topics include what to get a couple for a wedding gift, why it’s called Bull Durham, and whether a certain character is too annoying. Programming …

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557: I Love the Whoop 29:59

1M ago29:59

29:59

What we're excited about at WWDC, the oldest tech we have in use, how we store our digital photos, and whether we journal. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin and Zac Hall Links and Show Notes…

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498: The D Is For Disappointment 47:37

1M ago47:37

47:37

James Thomson joins Dan and John to give predictions for WWDC. Mark Gurman says there will be no new hardware at WWDC next week. Wondering where Lex is? Well... whatever this is. Windows Recall is just great. Consumer Reports suggests maybe avoiding the Rivian R1S. Our thanks to Indochino, where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits…

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204: X-Men '97 (ep 8-10) 1:11:07

1M ago1:11:07

1:11:07

You didn’t go to four years of Dahar school for nothing. This is it, folks—The ante-penumtimate, penultimate, and Ultimate X-Men ‘97. Whoo what a ride! That was an optic blast from the past. Remember it! Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works X-Men '97 Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable …

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497: Between Zero and Never 49:11

2M ago49:11

49:11

We cover all the Apple News (upper case) and talk about slim iPhones. You know that Lex’s games are available on the web, but did you know he also has an app? Apple News is actually making publications some money. Rumors have Apple shipping a thinner iPhone next year. Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed,…

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556: Mikah, We Might Fight 29:59

2M ago29:59

29:59

Our video gaming preferences and habits, thoughts on Nomad's new thin Qi-rechargeable tracking card with Find My, how we connect non-iPhone devices on the go, and our top three software wishes for the upcoming WWDC. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Guest Starring: Aleen Simms and Chris Lawle…

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555: I Lie to Myself 29:59

2M ago29:59

29:59

Do we multitask on our iPads? What AI uses do we actually find helpful? Plus, the email apps we use and whether we've experimented with cloning our voice. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Guest Starring: Christopher Phin…

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496: Time Traveling Dad: The Game 54:23

2M ago54:23

54:23

Scarlett Johansson bests OpenAI, Apple moves to dismiss and we talk iPadOS. OpenAI tried to co-opt Scarlett Johansson. It didn’t go well. Apple moves to dismiss the Justice Department’s suit against it. Apple has patched but not explained the photo bug in iOS 17. A girl who lost her voice has had it recreated by AI. iPadOS can be maddening sometime…

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495: Get That Down to One Slice of Cheese 49:21

2M ago49:21

49:21

AI is bad, except when it's good. We discuss our reactions to the OpenAI and Google I/O events. The new iPads are good. As thin as two cheese slices! Federico Viticci has thoughts on what is holding the iPad back. John Ternus is the leading candidate for Apple's next CEO. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider b…

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554: Dealee Bobs 29:34

2M ago29:34

29:34

Our Apple Watch interaction frequency, thoughts on Spotify's "Daylists" and our ideal playlist name, interest in Google's AI features at Google I/O, and essential travel tech for "One Bag Travel." This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Guest Starring: Doc Rock and Kathy Campbell Links and Show Not…

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203: The Wolverine 1:22:59

2M ago1:22:59

1:22:59

This week we’re catching a ride on a bullet train as we’re wisked off to Japan with our old pal Logan a.k.a. The Wolverine. Some great action sequences, a good bit of fun, and then there’s a third act. Then during our Superhero Sweep segment we chat a little about the new Batman animated series that’s coming out and some Fantastic Four casting news…

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82: Tales of the Empire 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

Is it good to be bad? The Tales of the Empire miniseries delves into the backstories of two villainous(?) characters, Morgan Elsbeth and Barris Offee and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are here to discuss what worked and what didn’t, plus budgeting in the Empire, why did it have to be caves, and some unrelated theme songs. Lucasfilm Dan Mor…

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553: Love, Medical Care, and an Angry Lawyer 29:53

2M ago29:53

29:53

How we recommend iPads to people, whether Apple should stop holding events, what one task our perfect chatbot would do, and how we feel about the Apple Pencil. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Guest Starring: Guy English and Heather …

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494: Ya Burnt, David Copperfield 51:11

2M ago51:11

51:11

Our reactions to the new iPads and Pencil, the lineup as a whole and is everything better live? It happened. There are new iPads. And the Pros do have an M4 processor. Our thanks to Indochino, where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more. If y…

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202: X-Men '97 (Ep 4-7) 1:13:25

2M ago1:13:25

1:13:25

Huzzah! Dan is back and we’re back on the X-Men beat. This week we cover an eclectic set of mid-season episodes. A fun Tron-Romp, some trippy malevolent force thing, and a simply stunning and terrific episode on Genosha. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works X-Men '97 Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on …

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81: The Bad Batch S3E15: "The Cavalry Has Arrived" 1:13:18

2M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

The Bad Batch comes to an end, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are here to see it off in style. We discuss zillo beasts roaming wild, the keys to evil base real estate, and Wrecker’s Fish Shack, as we bid adieu to our clone family…for now? Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star War…

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493: Mark Gurman Honeypot 45:31

2M ago45:31

45:31

We're not buying the M4 iPad rumors. We also may not be buying new iPads. Some people are being forced to reset their iCloud passwords. Next week's iPad event will be "a different kind of event", whatever that means. Will the new iPads have M4 processors? The EU says "Eh, might as well do iPads, too." Assassins Creed is launching on iOS. Red Sweate…

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552: Spoiler: It's Always DNS 29:59

2M ago29:59

29:59

How we'd like to see Apple implement GenAI, our home network troubleshooting process, the iPad model we currently use and what features would prompt an upgrade, and our views on the centralization of account logins, like those from Apple and Google. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it f…

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201: Tiny Size Super Hero Sweep 1:06:47

2M ago1:06:47

1:06:47

With Dan away for the week John and Guy fumble their way through a brief look at whats on deck in superhero land. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.…

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80: The Bad Batch S3E14: "Flash Strike" 1:00:40

3M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

The penultimate episode of The Bad Batch has somehow both a lot going on and maybe not enough? Your Star Wars pals are here to discuss turbolifts unsafe for children, robot hands and, of course, proximity sensors. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-themed shirt you need. Refer…

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551: Clippy Vibes 29:59

3M ago29:59

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Meta adds AI to its glasses, our thoughts on chronological vs. algorithmic timelines, how we find software tools, and the U.S.'s TikTok ban. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Guest Starring: Anže Tomić and Karissa Bell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Rel…

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492: onlyjames.fans 41:44

3M ago41:44

41:44

Apple announces an iPad event and is this the end of PCalc?! We'll ask PCalc developer James Thomson. But, no. Pencil in an Apple event for May 7th. Apple has cut made-up Vision Pro shipment numbers. The FTC has outlawed non-compete agreements. Apple is rumored to be finally shipping an iPad calculator app. Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that sho…

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79: The Bad Batch S3E12-13: "Juggernaut / Into the Breach" 49:29

3M ago49:29

49:29

The Bad Batch nears its finale and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are along for the ride as the team “rescues” an Imperial admiral and makes their way to Tantiss. We discuss stunning vs. shooting, stage business, and nice white uniforms. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars law…

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491: A Fundamental Misunderstanding of Podcasts 49:53

3M ago49:53

49:53

Everyone loves the new AI pins, Dan has fun with setting up a new iCloud account and Lex is mad at Xcode. The Humane pin is not getting good reviews. Jason wonders if anyone but a tech giant can make the next big thing. Limitless is another AI pin we have questions about. Lex bought a CarPlay head unit. If you want to help out the show and get some…

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550: Strap In and Forget My Email 29:59

3M ago29:59

29:59

Early web nostalgia and memorable online experiences, the most disappointing tech product we've owned or reviewed, our persistence in troubleshooting tech, and the oldest piece of technology we still use. Guest Starring: Christina Warren and Jason Howell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Clockwise Merch Submit Feedb…

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200: Ep: 200: X-Men: Origins: Wolverine 1:37:45

3M ago1:37:45

1:37:45

It is episode 200 of everyone’s beloved super-hero TV shows, movies, and dumb jokes podcast — BIFF! This week we tackle X-Men Origins: Wolverine. In which things happen to our hero rougjly in sequence until the end where he forgets them all. As a special episode two hundred treat we quickly revisit the various shows we’ve watched over the years and…

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