On the Very Special Episodes podcast, we tell one incredible story each week. Stranger-than-fiction tales about normal people in extraordinary situations. Stories that make you say, “this should be a movie.” Follow Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday.
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We are living in a golden age of deception. It feels like everyone has an angle and that, everywhere you turn, someone’s trying to scam you. Chameleon is a new weekly show from veteran journalist Josh Dean (co-creator and host of The Clearing, Hooked, White Devil, and the original Chameleon season, Hollywood Con Queen) that takes you inside an incredible, stranger-than-fiction story about someone—or some people—pretending to be something they aren’t. Are you obsessed with cons, frauds, and i ...
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Listen as Neil and Joe talk about film in general and review films old and new, and occasionally find ones that they both like.
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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
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Sound effects, acting, storyline, scriptwriting, directing, trailers, cinematography, colour grading and basically anything to do with cinemas and filmmaking - our movie presenters are there. Sash, Ryan and Timothy share hilarious movie facts, incredible behind the scene moments and so much more! Do they rate the movie as worth watching? Find out now!
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Wake up and start your day right with “Good Morning LKN” – the ultimate morning show dedicated to bringing you the best of local stories, people, and entertainment. Join us every Monday through Friday from 7 am to 9 am on WSIC for a vibrant and engaging start to your mornings. Hosted by the charismatic Justin Ckezepis, a true local at heart, and the LKN meme queen herself, Mamie Lee, “Good Morning LKN” takes pride in highlighting the unique character of the Lake Norman (LKN) Area. With a dee ...
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Matt Fowler (IGN) & Eric Goldman (FANDOM) gab about the latest TV and movie news while also recapping shows and films.
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The Voices of a Stranger" is dedicated to providing a platform for individuals who have overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges in their lives. . These intimate interviews will inspire and motivate you, showcasing the unwavering resilience and determination displayed by our guests. Prepare to be moved as you witness firsthand how they have navigated through personal hardships. Join us each week as we bring you intimate interviews with our extraordinary guests. Through their stories, you ...
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As much as we all love to binge a juicy drama, epic fantasy, or chilling murder mystery - oftentimes the most fascinating, terrifying, and uplifting stories are, in fact, the true ones! As the internet’s favorite storyteller, Andy Jiang has uncovered some of the world’s most incredible tales through captivating depictions and investigative research. But for every thread pulled and curiosity brought into the light, there remains infinitely more left to discover… until now. Each week on Hidden ...
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler comes a tale of murder, madness, and an unspeakable evil lurking beneath the streets of San Francisco. San Francisco homicide inspector Bryan Clauser is losing his mind. How else to explain his dreams, dreams that mirror — with impossible accuracy — gruesome murders drenching the city in blood? How else to explain the feelings these dreams provoke in him? Not disgust, not horror, but excitement. As Bryan and his longtime partner Pookie' ...
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The Descent is ultimately an anthology of stories and self guided representations, in an attempt to learn how to be present in the moment. This journey is highlighted by travelers stopping by with their incredible colors and expressions, mindful study into the profane and mundane, and honestly just experimental expression. The mission of the Journey is simple: be bad at what you love, as we learn to revolutionize the moment. Always remember to follow your own will of the Whisp through your d ...
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C3 Silicon Valley is a Spirit empowered, connect driven, influential church located right in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Below, you'll hear from our lead Pastors, Adam and Keira Smallcombe, as well as other incredible preachers that will surely help you fall more in love with Jesus. We are all about creating genuine relationships here at C3SV, and would love for you to come and check us out if you ever find yourself in the Bay Area! For more information, please visit us at www.c3sv.com.
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Step into the world of courage, compassion, and resilience with 'Fear on Hold,' a new podcast that brings to life the extraordinary stories of Carnegie heroes – ordinary people who, when faced with life-threatening situations, summoned incredible bravery to save others. Each episode of 'Fear on Hold' delves deep into the heart-pounding moments where fear and heroism intersect, shining a light on the individuals who have been honored by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. These men and women p ...
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Welcome to No Offense, And — a loving and nourishing space created to fuel conversations around personal and collective liberation. Join Denver-based, Aquarius Suns, Manifesting Generators, works-in-progress, and practical strangers Kelly and Kendle on their journeys towards their higher selves as they have conversations with incredible guests and each other around self-love and how we can rise up together to rebuild our world in the Age of Aquarius. We aim to empower, encourage, expand, and ...
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A Hawks Power Play, Plus a Round 1 Playoff Mega-Preview With Joe House and Billy Gil
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2:21:50The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the Hawks trading Trae Young to the Wizards (2:54). Then, Billy Gil joins to break down the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week (23:18). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House and Billy Gil Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Searchli…
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News and Youse: (dumb) STRANGER THINGS conspiracies, (more) AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY teasers, THE BATMAN 2 gets Sebastian Stan, and more...
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47:23Matt and Eric ring in the Year of the Horse with some blindingly dumb STRANGER THINGS theories, more AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY teasers, Sebastian Stan joining THE BATMAN 2, Tom Cruise visiting a STAR WARS, the live-action TANGLED, and more...By Matt Fowler
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Good Morning LKN | WSIC News App Tune in to the harmonious waves of laughter and lively banter as our charismatic hosts, Mamie Lee and Justin A. Ckezepis, bring the energetic pulse of Lake Norman to your ears. Today's Show includes - ICATS Traffic Report with David Hines at 7:18am and 8:18am - Word of The Day at around 7:22am - Chase Myers | WSIC M…
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White Lies: The Scammer Who Left Brides In The Lurch And Couldn't Stop
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35:58Michael Esposito hired 50 journalists, promised them a dream job, and disappeared without paying a dime. Years later, he resurfaced under various new names, taking tens of thousands from couples on their wedding day. But one of his early victims never let it go in their attempt to unmask the scammer who just wouldn’t stop. Chameleon is a production…
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Tune in to the harmonious waves of laughter and lively banter as our charismatic hosts, Mamie Lee and Justin A. Ckezepis, bring the energetic pulse of Lake Norman to your ears. Today's Show includes - ICATS Traffic Report with David Hines at 7:18am and 8:18am - Word of The Day at around 7:22am - The Kohler Group, PLLC | Barbara Kohler, MS, CRC, LCM…
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NBA Power Rankings and “Do You Believe?” With Kirk Goldsberry, Plus an Eagles/Steelers Fan Base Report With Chris Ryan and Craig Horlbeck
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2:34:43The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss all the NBA teams through updated power rankings (3:16). Then, Chris Ryan and Craig Horlbeck join to talk about their favorite NFL teams and the playoff picture (01:38:38). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kirk Goldsberry, Chris Ryan, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo …
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Ep 243 - Agutter? I Hardly Know Her (DARKMAN)
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1:15:00Matt and Eric kick off 2026 with a (non-Evil Dead, non-Spider-Man) Sam Raimi run, starting with 1990's DARKMAN! Liam Neeson loses his face...but gains everyone else's in this fun, campy vigilante ride.By Matt Fowler
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LIVE | Good Morning LKN | WSIC News App Tune in to the harmonious waves of laughter and lively banter as our charismatic hosts, Mamie Lee and Justin A. Ckezepis, bring the energetic pulse of Lake Norman to your ears. Today's Show includes - ICATS Traffic Report with David Hines at 7:18am and 8:18am - Word of The Day at around 7:22am - Andrea Labadi…
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The Voodoo Steelers, NFC South Comedy, an Eagles Theory, Guess the Lines Round 1, and Jaylen’s Crazy Year With Cousin Sal
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1:53:31The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the Ravens miss the game-winning field goal against the Steelers to recap Week 18 (2:26). Then, they guess the lines for Round 1 before ending with Parent Corner (01:02:42). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is brought to you by …
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Maye Vs. Stafford, Week 18 Picks & the 21 Best 21st Century Sports Movies With Peter Schrager, Joe House, and Sean Fennessey
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2:30:45The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Peter Schrager and Joe House to talk about the NFL MVP race before making their Ringer 107 picks (3:06). Then, Sean Fennessey joins the pod to discuss Bill’s 21 best sports movies of the 21st century (01:22:47). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Peter Schrager, Joe House, and Sean Fennessey Producers: Chia Hao Tat an…
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The de Kooning Job: Teachers Turned Thieves
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31:13In 1985, a priceless painting vanished from a university museum in Arizona. The FBI had no leads. 32 years later, it turned up behind a bedroom door in a suburban New Mexico home. Turns out the retired couple living there may have pulled off one of the most audacious art heists of the 20th century. Chameleon is a production of Campside Media and Au…
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Eighty years ago, a young John F. Kennedy took a summer job as a journalist for Hearst newspapers, filing dispatches in the final days of World War II. Even the most seasoned JFK scholars often overlook this chapter, missing the influence those months had on the future president. * "JFK's Forgotten Summer," which we originally published in June, wa…
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An NBA Holiday Mailbag and the Jokic Scare With Rob Mahoney
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1:28:49The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss Jokic’s injury, the Clippers’ resurgence, and more before jumping into an NBA mailbag to answer some questions (3:15). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Rob Mahoney Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Isaiah Blakely, and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is sponsored by State Farm®. Don’t settle for just any ins…
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Ep 242 - Shawarm is My Master, I Work for Shawarm (THE AVENGERS)
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1:39:04Matt and Eric, filled with GLORIOUS PURPOSE, take y'all through 2012's Phase One ender, THE AVENGERS! Eyeball-snatching Loki, brainwashed Barton, recast Hulk, shawarma-craving Tony, and more...By Matt Fowler
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A Crazy 49ers Win, Baltimore’s Alive, Week 18 Stakes, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
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1:51:59The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the 49ers take down the Bears on Sunday night to recap Week 17 of the NFL season (2:35). Then, they guess the lines for Week 18 before ending with Parent Corner (01:03:09). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more at https://linkedin.com/…
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Gay Girl in Damascus: A Viral Kidnapping And An Internet Fantasy
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42:44The story of a Syrian-American blogger whose posts during the Arab Spring captured hearts around the world—including a woman in Montreal who believed she was falling in love. But Amina Arraf, the author of Gay Girl in Damascus, wasn’t real. She was a hoax. So how did so many people, including news organizations and governments, fall for it? And at …
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In much of the world, Christmas dinner means roasted turkey, glazed ham, or a table crowded with family recipes passed down for generations. But in Japan, millions mark the holiday with something far less traditional — a bucket of KFC. Today we unwrap one of the strangest and most successful marketing stories of the modern era: how an American fast…
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Most Surprising NBA Player Leaps With Tim Legler, Plus NFL Holiday Picks With Joe House
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2:13:33The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tim Legler to check in on teams around the NBA before discussing the players that are better than you think, how the Celtics are similar to last season's Pacers, and more (3:17). Then, Joe House joins to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week (01:37:03). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Tim Legler and Joe House Pr…
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LIVE | Good Morning LKN | WSIC News App Tune in to the harmonious waves of laughter and lively banter as our charismatic hosts, Mamie Lee and Justin A. Ckezepis, bring the energetic pulse of Lake Norman to your ears. Today's Show includes - ICATS Traffic Report with David Hines at 7:18am and 8:18am - Word of The Day at around 7:22am - Christine Pat…
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Ep 241 - 4chan-ate Son (CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER)
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1:34:32Matt and Eric zipline into the Alps, diving deep into excellent Phase One outing CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER! Peggy, Bucky, Puny Steve, Red Skull, the Tesseract, and more...By Matt Fowler
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LIVE | Good Morning LKN | WSIC News App Tune in to the harmonious waves of laughter and lively banter as our charismatic hosts, Mamie Lee and Justin A. Ckezepis, bring the energetic pulse of Lake Norman to your ears. Today's Show includes - ICATS Traffic Report with David Hines at 7:18am and 8:18am - Word of The Day at around 7:22am Phone Lines are…
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The Pats Grow Up, Nobody Believes in the Jags, the Bears are a Sports Movie, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
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1:43:17The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after Drake Maye and the Patriots take down the Ravens to recap Week 16 of the NFL season (2:15). Then, they Guess the Lines for Week 17 and react to the Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul fight before ending with Parent Corner (58:31). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat an…
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News and Youse: AVENGERS DOOMSDAY trailer leaks (non-spoiler), RIP Rob Reiner, the OSCARS head to YouTube, and more...
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45:58Matt and Eric discuss the AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY trailer "leaks" and the ethics of reporting on spoilers, the legacy of ROB REINER, the OSCARS new deal with YouTube, THE HOUSEMAID, and more...By Matt Fowler
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LIVE | Good Morning LKN | WSIC News App Tune in to the harmonious waves of laughter and lively banter as our charismatic hosts, Mamie Lee and Justin A. Ckezepis, bring the energetic pulse of Lake Norman to your ears. Today's Show includes - ICATS Traffic Report with David Hines at 7:18am and 8:18am - Word of The Day at around 7:22am - SCHOOL OF ROC…
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A Seahawks-Rams WTF Classic, an NBA Six-Pack, and Week 16 NFL Picks With Peter Schrager
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1:23:58The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Peter Schrager to react to the wild 'TNF' game between the Seahawks and Rams that went to OT before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week (2:00). Then, Bill cracks open a six-pack of buzz-worthy NBA topics including the Clippers, the Christmas matchups, and more! (58:14) Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Peter Sc…
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LIVE | Good Morning LKN | WSIC News App Tune in to the harmonious waves of laughter and lively banter as our charismatic hosts, Mamie Lee and Justin A. Ckezepis, bring the energetic pulse of Lake Norman to your ears. Today's Show includes - ICATS Traffic Report with David Hines at 7:18am and 8:18am - Word of The Day at around 7:22am - High Country …
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Fake It 'Til You Graduate: The Honor Student Who Conned a Town
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35:20In 2012, a Ukrainian man enrolled at a high school in Pennsylvania, pretending to be a teenage prodigy named Asher Potts. He made the honor roll and became a local hero. Until the day police showed up in class and arrested him. The immigrant who scammed his way into the American dream. Chameleon is a production of Campside Media and Audiochuck. Fol…
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LIVE | Good Morning LKN | WSIC News App Tune in to the harmonious waves of laughter and lively banter as our charismatic hosts, Mamie Lee and Justin A. Ckezepis, bring the energetic pulse of Lake Norman to your ears. Today's Show includes - ICATS Traffic Report with David Hines at 7:18am and 8:18am - Word of The Day at around 7:22am - River Rock Ca…
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In 1983, a cherubic, homely doll triggered something close to national hysteria. Parents fought in store aisles. Shelves were stripped bare. Even the New York mafia found itself selling children’s toys. Cabbage Patch Kids went from handmade curiosities to the most coveted object in America — igniting riots, corporate battles, and a moral panic that…
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A Knicks Title, "Whaddya Do?" NBA Teams, the QB Pyramid, and a CFB Playoff Primer With Zach Lowe and Todd McShay
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1:51:59The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Knicks winning the NBA Cup against the Spurs (3:02). Then, they discuss the "Whaddya do?" NBA teams around the league (27:27). Finally, Todd McShay joins to break down Bill’s NFL QB pyramid before discussing the teams that need a QB in the draft and much more (01:04:54). Host: Bill Si…
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LIVE | Good Morning LKN | WSIC News App Tune in to the harmonious waves of laughter and lively banter as our charismatic hosts, Mamie Lee and Justin A. Ckezepis, bring the energetic pulse of Lake Norman to your ears. Today's Show includes - ICATS Traffic Report with David Hines at 7:18am and 8:18am - Word of The Day at around 7:22am - Christine Pat…
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Matt and Eric slide down the rainbow bridge and dive into THOR, the story of an a-hole alien hunk who becomes a better dude after meeting Natalie Portman while his scheming emo brother tries to trauma dump. It's a hoot!By Matt Fowler
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LIVE | Good Morning LKN | WSIC News App Tune in to the harmonious waves of laughter and lively banter as our charismatic hosts, Mamie Lee and Justin A. Ckezepis, bring the energetic pulse of Lake Norman to your ears. Today's Show includes - ICATS Traffic Report with David Hines at 7:18am and 8:18am - Word of The Day at around 7:22am | writhen - adj…
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Oh No Mahomes, Burrow’s Funk, Old Man Rivers, Denver’s Hot Streak, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
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1:45:31The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the Vikings take down the Cowboys to recap an eventful Week 15 (6:40). Then, they guess the lines for Week 16 before ending with Parent Corner (01:07:56). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Jessie Lopez Michelob ULTRA Courtside could get you closer to the ga…
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News and Youse: Disney joins the AI apocalypse, 28 YEARS LATER 3 is a go, SUPERGIRL gets teased, and more...
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48:53Matt and Eric bemoan Disney's huge investment in AI and Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Plus, news on 28 YEARS LATER 3, SUPERGIRL, HUNGER GAMES, and more...By Matt Fowler
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