Best Fandango Media Podcasts (2024)

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'We built this together.' The 20-year legacy of KUOW's RadioActive 24:58

1M ago24:58

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Late last month, KUOW announced the station was ending its RadioActive Youth Media program. For 20 years, RadioActive brought listeners the stories and perspectives of young people in the Pacific Northwest. Soundside producer Noel Gasca reflects on what the program has meant to the over 6,000 youth who participated - and what will be lost.…

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As a teen, they found belonging at this LGBTQ+ youth center. Now, they're paying it forward 12:59

2M ago12:59

12:59

Soundside revisits a story produced by RadioActive alum Avery Styer back in 2016. Eight years ago, Avery took us to a space in Capitol Hill that had a special spot in their life - Lambert House, a community center for LGBTQ+ youth. Since that original story, Avery has aged out of the youth programs Lambert House currently offers, but that doesn’t m…

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Why one young Marine refused to fight in Iraq 9:18

2M ago9:18

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It’s been more than 20 years since the U.S. invaded Iraq. For Darren Fisher, it’s been more than 20 years since he said, "No" to that invasion. RadioActive’s Olivia Asmann has the story of one young Marine’s objection to fighting in the so-called war on terror. This story discusses the realities of the military and war. Episode webpage: https://www…

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Building community is 'an act of social justice’ at the Seattle Fandango Project 4:28

2M ago4:28

4:28

RadioActive’s Vivi Cardenas-Habell says the Seattle Fandango Project played a key role in her upbringing. But she didn’t fully appreciate it until Covid took it away. Episode webpage: https://www.kuow.org/stories/building-community-is-an-act-of-social-justice-at-the-seattle-fandango-project [RadioActive Youth Media is KUOW’s radio journalism and au…

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At 16, my grandma had an abortion. At 18, I’m telling her story 4:27

3M ago4:27

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In the summer of 1972, the year before Roe v. Wade made abortion legal nationwide, Elaine Fichter was 16 years old and eight weeks pregnant. Fichter lived in Washington state where abortion was already legal, and she made the choice to terminate her pregnancy. Fifty years later, Fichter’s grandchild, RadioActive’s Natalie Lahr, explores how her gra…

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166: Series Finale 1:08:31

3M ago1:08:31

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The time has come for us at the 'Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong' podcast family to say, "so long, farewell." When this podcast premiered in September of 2020, we wanted to shed a light on some of the films that may have been maligned by critics at the time. We wanted to cover the movies that, after watching them, made us think, "That was awesome!" or "Th…

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My grandfather’s 'Little Story': A journey through war and prison in Vietnam 4:30

3M ago4:30

4:30

Aaron Ton's grandparents and their children lived comfortably in southern Vietnam. But everything changed on April 30, 1975. Episode webpage: https://www.kuow.org/stories/my-grandfather-s-little-story-a-journey-through-war-and-prison-in-vietnam [RadioActive Youth Media is KUOW’s radio journalism and audio storytelling program for young people. This…

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Separated from his family in Eritrea at 7, this Seattle man now mentors East African kids 4:12

3M ago4:12

4:12

Seattle is home to 10% of the Eritrean population in the United States. Many Eritrean immigrants found political asylum in the U.S. in the 1980s and 90s due to the Eritrean War of Independence. For some young first-generation Eritrean Americans like RadioActive's Alex Mengisteab, this history feels both close and slightly out of reach. So to better…

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165: We're Wrong About... The Last Dragon (1985) with Brandon Collins 54:15

3M ago54:15

54:15

Who am I?! Sho'nuff! It's time to look back at the baddest showdown between Bruce Leeroy and Sho'nuff, and harness the power of "The Glow!" That's right, we're revisiting the 1985 cult classic 'The Last Dragon' starring Taimak and Vanity to see if Rotten Tomatoes is wrong about its barely Fresh 61% Tomatometer score. Screenwriter and podcaster Bran…

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The First Night Project makes cancer ward stays a little easier for teens 5:07

3M ago5:07

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A cancer diagnosis "sucks." And the hospital stays that follow don't make it any easier. 17-year-old Harry McGovern wanted to make a difference for other teenage cancer patients like him. So he started The First Night Project. RadioActive’s Sidh Shroff has this story about his friend. Episode webpage: https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-first-night-pr…

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'I thought Columbia was going to save me': The reality of first-gen, low-income students in college 4:36

4M ago4:36

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For some students coming from under-resourced high schools, going to college seems like a beacon of light that will solve all their problems. Students are told that at college they'll gain access to things they didn't have in high school — health care, stable housing, regular meals, a gym, tutoring, extra-curricular activities, and more. But when K…

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164: We're Wrong About... Teen Witch (1989) with Heather Grace Hancock 49:14

4M ago49:14

49:14

We're king and they know it! Can you top that?! It's time to step back into 1989 to revisit the magical story of Louise Miller becoming a witch on her 16th birthday in the cult classic 'Teen Witch.' Although 'Teen Witch' is Rotten at 43% on the Tomatometer, audiences have come to know and love this unintentionally hilarious fantasy film, given its …

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'Joy and happiness was left behind': the true cost of the American Dream 5:04

4M ago5:04

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When RadioActive's Rediet Giday was three months old, her family moved to the United States — without her. Episode webpage: https://www.kuow.org/stories/joy-and-happiness-was-left-behind-the-price-my-family-paid-for-the-american-dream [RadioActive Youth Media is KUOW’s radio journalism and audio storytelling program for young people. This story was…

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Walking the Nile in his shoes 3:37

4M ago3:37

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A daughter reflects on the emotional and challenging journey her father, an Ethiopian refugee, made in order to save his life and pursue his dreams. RadioActive’s Eliham Mohammed has this story about her dad. Episode webpage: https://www.kuow.org/stories/walking-the-nile-in-his-shoes [RadioActive Youth Media is KUOW’s radio journalism and audio sto…

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163: We're Wrong About... Don't Worry Darling (2022) with Brian Perez 50:31

4M ago50:31

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No need to worry because this week the team at Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong looks back at the controversial psychological thriller, "Don't Worry Darling," which is Rotten at 38% on the Tomatometer. However with an Audience Score of 74%, uber fans of Harry Styles and/or Florence Pugh may have actually enjoyed the film. Producer Brian Perez joins Mark an…

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Bonus: On Our Minds with Bree & James 18:24

4M ago18:24

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BONUS EPISODE: "On Our Minds with Bree & James” is a podcast about mental health — produced by and for teens — from our friends at PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs. RadioActive has been collaborating with Student Reporting Labs to produce "On Our Minds" this year, and we’re excited to share this special bonus episode with you. RadioActive's Fran…

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Buying hot dogs was an act of resilience for my grandfather in the Jim Crow South 4:27

4M ago4:27

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George “Hot Dog” Moxley. A nickname born in the Jim Crow South and given to a boy who defied the unspoken laws of the time. RadioActive’s Nyla Moxley talked with her grandfather about the summer in Kentucky when he got the nickname. This story discusses racist violence. Episode webpage: https://www.kuow.org/stories/buying-hot-dogs-was-an-act-of-res…

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162: We're Wrong About... Jupiter Ascending (2015) with Claire Lim 53:35

4M ago53:35

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It's time to jump into your flying boots as we look back at the epic space opera 'Jupiter Ascending,' directed by The Wachowskis, and is Rotten with a dismal 28% on the Tomatometer. Guest Claire Lim joins Mark and Jacqueline to discuss whether Rotten Tomatoes is wrong about this incredibly ambitious interplanetary film, or if 'Jupiter Ascending' is…

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What's it like being a hijab-wearing model? 4:29

5M ago4:29

4:29

Fatuma Yusuf faces and embraces the challenges of being a woman who wears the hijab in the modeling industry. Her sister, RadioActive’s Maymuna Yusuf, has her story. Episode webpage: https://www.kuow.org/stories/what-s-it-like-being-a-hijab-wearing-model [RadioActive Youth Media is KUOW’s radio journalism and audio storytelling program for young pe…

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'I wonder if people think you took that baby.' Navigating Seattle as a biracial family 4:28

5M ago4:28

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A lot of young people grow up thinking deeply about their racial identities. But what if your family's identity is mixed? It can be complicated. RadioActive's Gavin Muhlfelder tells his family's story. Episode webpage: https://www.kuow.org/stories/black-white-seattleite-my-family-s-experience-being-mixed-race-in-seattle [RadioActive Youth Media is …

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161: We're Wrong About... The King's Man (2021) with Simon Thompson 52:56

5M ago52:56

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With Matthew Vaughn's next movie 'Argylle' heading to theaters this weekend, we decided to look back at Vaughn's lowest-rated entry in the 'Kingsman' franchise, the 2021 prequel, 'The King's Man.' Were audience's reactions to 'The King's Man' negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and constant release date changes? Or was this prequel unneces…

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My history teacher's unusual personal history 4:26

5M ago4:26

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Stephanie Hogan was born in America and raised Jewish. But after living abroad and watching senseless violent events unfold, she began to question and change her identity and beliefs. Now 'Ms. Hogan' teaches history at Mount Rainier High School, where she met RadioActive’s Daniel Colindres. Daniel talked with Ms. Hogan about her lifelong process of…

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How to navigate the public school system as a hijabi 4:23

5M ago4:23

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Not everyone has the same relationship with their hijab. Some people feel confident wearing the hijab at a young age, and others are still on that journey. For this personal essay, RadioActive’s Jehan Hashi talked to her best friend, A, about how they both found power and freedom in wearing their hijabs. Episode webpage: https://www.kuow.org/storie…

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160: We're Wrong About... 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016) with Candice Cruz 52:24

5M ago52:24

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Is Michael Bay one of the greatest action film directors of all time? His $7 billion+ box office take says 'possibly,' but his average Rotten Tomatoes score might say otherwise. On today's show, we're looking back at one of Bay's more 'serious' films, the historical action-war drama '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,' which is Rotten at 51…

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It’s okay to be afraid, the spotlight hurts my eyes too 4:32

6M ago4:32

4:32

Do you know what glossophobia is? You might have it. It's the fear of public speaking. RadioActive’s Josue Villalobos talks to his sisters about their shared anxieties, and how they overcome them. Episode webpage: https://www.kuow.org/stories/it-s-okay-to-be-afraid-of-public-speaking [RadioActive Youth Media is KUOW’s radio journalism and audio sto…

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'Pay attention, listen and learn:' A 15-year-old gets advice from two of her role models 5:18

6M ago5:18

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Seven years ago, Aaliyah and Najmah Messiah entered into Taniya Guster’s life. They started as housemates, but they quickly became like family. RadioActive’s Taniya Guster has this conversation with two of the most important women in her life. Episode webpage: https://www.kuow.org/stories/pay-attention-listen-and-learn-a-15-year-old-gets-advice-fro…

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159: We're Wrong About... New Year's Eve (2011) with Roxy Striar 53:01

6M ago53:01

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Happy New Year from everyone here at Rotten Tomatoes! What better way to start off 2024 than to revisit the aptly-titled Garry Marshall-directed "New Year's Eve" from 2011? The star-studded romantic comedy has a paltry 7% Rotten rating on the Tomatometer, although fans seem to love it a bit more, given its 45% Audience Score. With multiple Oscar-wi…

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I was a 'library kid.' But my old school is among many in WA that no longer have librarians 3:42

6M ago3:42

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For over a quarter of a century, Laura Moffitt dedicated her career to the elementary school library in the rural Washington town of Concrete. A lot of that time was spent trying to save it. And now, the library is no longer staffed.By Natalie Lahr

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'We built this together.' The 20-year legacy of KUOW's RadioActive 24:58

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As a teen, they found belonging at this LGBTQ+ youth center. Now, they're paying it forward 12:59

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Why one young Marine refused to fight in Iraq 9:18

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Building community is 'an act of social justice’ at the Seattle Fandango Project 4:28

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At 16, my grandma had an abortion. At 18, I’m telling her story 4:27

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166: Series Finale 1:08:31

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My grandfather’s 'Little Story': A journey through war and prison in Vietnam 4:30

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Separated from his family in Eritrea at 7, this Seattle man now mentors East African kids 4:12

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165: We're Wrong About... The Last Dragon (1985) with Brandon Collins 54:15

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The First Night Project makes cancer ward stays a little easier for teens 5:07

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'I thought Columbia was going to save me': The reality of first-gen, low-income students in college 4:36

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164: We're Wrong About... Teen Witch (1989) with Heather Grace Hancock 49:14

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'Joy and happiness was left behind': the true cost of the American Dream 5:04

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Walking the Nile in his shoes 3:37

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163: We're Wrong About... Don't Worry Darling (2022) with Brian Perez 50:31

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Bonus: On Our Minds with Bree & James 18:24

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Buying hot dogs was an act of resilience for my grandfather in the Jim Crow South 4:27

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162: We're Wrong About... Jupiter Ascending (2015) with Claire Lim 53:35

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What's it like being a hijab-wearing model? 4:29

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'I wonder if people think you took that baby.' Navigating Seattle as a biracial family 4:28

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161: We're Wrong About... The King's Man (2021) with Simon Thompson 52:56

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My history teacher's unusual personal history 4:26

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How to navigate the public school system as a hijabi 4:23

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160: We're Wrong About... 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016) with Candice Cruz 52:24

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It’s okay to be afraid, the spotlight hurts my eyes too 4:32

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'Pay attention, listen and learn:' A 15-year-old gets advice from two of her role models 5:18

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159: We're Wrong About... New Year's Eve (2011) with Roxy Striar 53:01

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I was a 'library kid.' But my old school is among many in WA that no longer have librarians 3:42

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