Best Jessica Bendinger Podcasts (2024)

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Uncertified: Alien: Romulus 37:05

3h ago37:05

37:05

Matthew Monagle loves the Alien franchise. Matt Donato loves Fede Álvarez. But did either of them love Alien: Romulus? Listen and find out! In this week's episode of Uncertified, Matthew and Matt tackle the new Alien prequel from Álvarez, which is gorgeous, bloody, and full of creative decisions that, ah, might've looked better on paper.…

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CF88: Bruiser (w/ Adam Cesare) 1:20:38

4d ago1:20:38

1:20:38

Can you believe a George A. Romero title fits our "10 critic reviews or less" criteria for Certified Forgotten coverage? Neither can we! But here we are. Beloved horror author Adam Cesare of Clown in a Cornfield fame brings us another 2000s curiosity, this one by the master of zombie cinema himself, Bruiser. We'll talk about when movies felt like m…

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Uncertified: Cuckoo 31:56

7d ago31:56

31:56

This week's Uncertified episode is a house divided. Join the Matts as they try to stave off madness when discussing Tilman Singer's Cuckoo. Neon hopes to continue their hot streak of horror releases with an out-there Alpine tale that announces Singer in a big way. Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens star in this kooky creature feature shrouded in mounta…

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CF87: Down (w/ Jessica Scott) 1:10:17

20d ago1:10:17

1:10:17

It's one killer elevator, Michael, how much could it cost? In this week's episode of Certified Forgotten, we're joined by horror critic and cosplayer Jessica Scott (Fangoria, Inverse) to talk about Dick Maas's Down (aka The Shaft), a wild mashup of '80s scripts and '90s excess -- and, given its scheduled 2001 premiere date, perhaps the worst-timed …

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22. The Pussycat Dolls 'Jessica Sutta on RFK Jr, Her Vax Injury, and Psy-Ops America 1:13:36

12d ago1:13:36

1:13:36

Former Pussycat Dolls member experienced a severe reaction to the Moderna vaccine. Three days after her first shot in August 2021, she developed an excruciating muscle spasm in her side. Seeking professional help, doctors said it was a kidney infection, and didn't think it was vax related. Her symptoms worsened after her second shot. She developed …

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Uncertified: New Life 32:09

26d ago32:09

32:09

When Matt Donato wrote his midyear article about the best horror of 2024, the one title that caught everyone by surprise was John Rosman's New Life. But you should know better than to doubt the Donato. In this week's episode of Uncertified, we break down why New Life offers a compelling mix of big ideas in a small box, and how it underscores the ve…

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Uncertified: Longlegs 46:45

25d ago46:45

46:45

Matt Monagle's favorite horror movie is The Blackcoat's Daughter, and he's been a defender of Oz Perkins since the filmmaker's beginnings. Matt Donato has not liked any of Oz Perkins' first three movies to varying degrees. Finally, at long last, the Matts talk about The Great Perkins Divide and, more importantly, their thoughts on Longlegs. Will th…

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Will you regret it if you don't do it? 42:18

28d ago42:18

42:18

We speak with Marina Casals Sala, Director of Member Relations for Europe and the UK at ISEP Study AbroadBy Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Uncertified: Infested 31:16

1M ago31:16

31:16

Spiders. It had to be goddamn spiders. Big ol' spiders, and lots of 'em, are the subject of this week's Uncertified conversation. Listen to the Matts as they address their differing opinions on Sébastien Vanicek's full-throttle arachnid nightmare Infested, available now on Shudder. Some call it the best spider-focused horror movie since Arachnophob…

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CF86: Landlocked (w/ Richard Whittaker) 1:17:15

1M ago1:17:15

1:17:15

This week's main episode traps the Matts and returning gust Richard Whittaker in a home video purgatory. Paul Owens' Landlocked repurposes the filmmaker's home movies to examine grief, liminal spaces, and being stuck in the past. It's an interesting slow burn that never lets us know what plane of existence the film chooses, becoming an endearing gu…

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Uncertified: Exhuma 30:35

2M ago30:35

30:35

In this week's minisode, The Matts chat about what they agree is one of the year's best horror films (so far). Jang Jae-hyun's Exhuma is available now on Shudder, climbing to the top of the streamer's 2024 catalog despite including bangers like Stopmotion and Infested. South Korea flexes its horror muscles yet again in a culturally rich story that …

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CF85: Livid (w/ Jenn Wexler) 1:08:28

2M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

How many genres is too many genres? For Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo, the sky itself is the limit. Writer-director Jenn Wexler (The Ranger, The Sacrifice Game) joins Certified Forgotten to discuss her path through the film industry and Maury and Bustillo's Livid, a vampire/fantasy/steampunk/slasher/something that left an indelible mark.…

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Uncertified: Chime 29:42

2M ago29:42

29:42

Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa is without a doubt one of the most talented horror filmmakers of the 21st century. But would you sign up for a new NFT service just to watch his latest 45-minute movie? Matt Donato and Matt Monagle did, and they're here to tell you that Chime is, shockingly, very worth the effort.…

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21. Secrets of Ancient Chemistry with Geoffrey Drumm 1:10:17

2M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

Author of "The Land of Chem," Geoffrey Drumm (@thelandofchem) drops in on Red Pill Threads and Eric to talk about the high science and technology held by Ancient Egypt. What was the real purpose of the pyramids? What was the secret power of The Sphinx? They had it all-- electricity, hydrological engineering, industrial alchemy, and even powers that…

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CF84: III: The Ritual 1:04:47

2M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

In this latest episode of the podcast, the Matts look into an existential void to celebrate Matt Monagle's birthday! No, seriously. Mr. Monagle has chosen this episode's title flick, and it couldn't be more of a "Monagle Movie" (broody period vibes, religious overtones, Silent Hill parallels, slow-burn devastation). There will be horror genre talk …

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20. What Is Agenda 2045? With Special Guest Liberty Libby 54:50

3M ago54:50

54:50

The best way to predict the future is to manufacture it. Liberty Libby joins Eric and Garrett from Red Pill Threads to talk about Agenda 2045-- an initiative to shape the future that is already in motion today. The singularity-- the day that artificial intelligence surpasses our own is on the horizon. How does this play into the hands of those cont…

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Uncertified: In A Violent Nature 30:21

3M ago30:21

30:21

If you've seen one slasher, have you really seen them all? Chris Nash's In A Violent Nature begs to differ, which is the topic of our latest Uncertified conversation. Imagine Friday the 13th shot exclusively over Jason's shoulder. It's an experimental take on undead killers stalking victims through the wilderness, sure to divide audiences with its …

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19. Ebrahim Raisi Killed: Accident or Assassination? 51:17

3M ago51:17

51:17

Conspiracy theories surround the crash of the Iranian President's helicopter crash. Was is Jewish laser beams? Was it an Israeli Mossad assassination-- American CIA or was it just family-style Game-of-Thrones shenanigans? We cover all the hot what-if ideas that explain the sudden, dramatic and timely change in power in one of the world's most dange…

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CF83: Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (w/ Ariel Powers-Schaub) 1:12:00

3M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

What does it mean to be the best movie in the Wrong Turn franchise? In our latest podcast episode, The Matts are joined by horror journalist and author Ariel Powers-Schaub, whose upcoming book (Millennial Nasties: Analyzing a Decade of Brutal Horror Film Violence) examines the many films in the torture porn movement -- including Joe Lynch's cult cl…

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You Are Not Broken (With Krista St-Germain) 43:21

3M ago43:21

43:21

It is so easy to believe that we are the broken one. That everyone else seems to have the secret or the special ingredient that we were somehow born without and that the only way forward to being okay in the world is to either hide our ugly or change it. Krista St-Germain is one of the most powerful, grounded and inspiring coaches and leaders that …

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Supporting Your Mental Health With Gretchen Hernandez 45:09

3M ago45:09

45:09

Leadership expert Gretchen Hernandez is here to explore the vital intersection of leadership and mental health. She highlights the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in creating a safe space for communities to openly discuss their mental health needs and seek the help they require for overall well-being and effectiveness. Gretchen shares …

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Radical Acceptance & The Power of Choice With Chris Hale 1:07:47

3M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

In this episode, Chris Hale invites us on a journey of self-understanding and profound self-compassion. We will explore the power of curiosity and radical acceptance in fostering a nurturing and non-judgmental approach to our present moment and our mental health as a part of this life experience. As we learn to ask ourselves better questions, we le…

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18. Patriotism or Domestic Terrorism with Craig Lebeau 1:15:04

3M ago1:15:04

1:15:04

This week Red Pill Threads and Eric talk with Craig LeBeau from the REAL GRIT podcast, to talk about what it takes to get in the fun list. https://www.redpillthreads.com https://www.therealgritpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C Minus Media

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Authenticity and Impact With Jen Frey 36:13

3M ago36:13

36:13

Master certified life coach and leadership expert, Jen Frey, is here to have a candid conversation about the challenges of leadership and the importance of authenticity and vulnerability for those that want to have meaningful impact with those they lead. Jen shares her own experiences and insights and reminds us that using leadership as a tool for …

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Uncertified: Abigail 31:17

3M ago31:17

31:17

In the first episode of Uncertified, Certified Forgotten's new series of 30-minute movie discussions, Matt Monagle and Matt Donato take on Radio Silence's Abigail. Does it get the balance between horror and comedy just right? Or does it stumble in its goal of being the best horror-comedy about ballerina vampires since, well, ever?…

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Inner Child Healing With Corinne Crabtree 43:08

3M ago43:08

43:08

In this episode Corinne Crabtree is opening up to share her heart and her experiences with not only the business and weight loss conversations that so many people love to hear form her about, but also about the inner healing that these endeavors have invited her into. As Corinne shares some of the shadow sides she still carries - her insecurities, …

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How To Rise With Jessica Smarro 54:24

3M ago54:24

54:24

In this episode certified life coach Jessica Smarro reminds us of the importance of finding the courage to "earn our stripes," as it were, when it comes to taking that big breath and facing the things in our lives that no book will ever be able to teach us. When you go through what Jessica refers to as the "experiential knowing" of growth and learn…

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You Are Still Enough With Dex Randall 47:29

4M ago47:29

47:29

Dex Randall is an expert not only in taking humans from burnout to leadership but, more importantly, in helping them to re-connect to their good heart and to what I would call their true identity. Join me as Dex offers powerful insights into the healing journey that we all go through in our lives and for this invitation to remember the oneness of y…

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The World Needs All of You With Sarah Bond 42:51

4M ago42:51

42:51

When you can learn to stop denying the parts of you that you think are unacceptable; When you can learn to stop believing the social conditioning of the world around you; When you can learn to start embracing the courage to love ALL of you; Your divine purpose in this world can finally begin to unfold in perfect harmony with every step on the path …

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A Secure Self Worth With Amber Grauer 45:04

3M ago45:04

45:04

In this episode, certified life coach Amber Grauer takes us on a powerful exploration of the link between a secure sense of our own self worth and what it means to be an effective and truly impactful leader. Join us for this powerful conversation around leadership, identity and mental health as Amber Grauer shares her own journey of discovering her…

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You Don't Have To Be Strong With Wendy Sloneker 31:52

3M ago31:52

31:52

Being a leader does not always mean being strong. Mental fitness does not always mean being balanced, happy and well regulated. Sometimes what it means to have strong mental health means to know when to allow yourself to be weak, worn out and utterly undone. In this episode, Grief Coach Wendy Sloneker brings a powerfully honest, supportive and perm…

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17. Red Pilled With Red Pill Threads 55:31

3M ago55:31

55:31

Night Shift Top Secret Information is back but with a new host! Garrett Couch, owner and creator of the now-famous RED PILL THREADS has a voice for radio. Conservative Ant and Tansey are teaming up with Garrett to bring you a 𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 episode each week. This week, we let you meet Garrett and get an inside look at the Red Pill community. https://w…

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Human First, Leader Second With Greg Nyman 38:50

3M ago38:50

38:50

Today Greg Nyman is showing up for the Shadow Side Leadership Series to talk about what it means to be a leader that is willing to be a human first and a leader second. In this episode, Greg offers an approach to leadership that includes profound levels of self compassion and true nurturing and care for the human that lives behind the suit. If you …

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CF82: When A Stranger Calls Back 1:08:23

3M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

In horror's illustrious history of films built around unwanted phone calls, When A Stranger Calls Back might be the oddest. This week's episode is about stalkers, sequels, final girls, and ... ventriloquism? We welcome horror journalist Gem Seddon (Vulture, Fangoria) onto the show for a discussion about a franchise continuation that is most unexpec…

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Vulnerability, Trust & True Acceptance with Laura Jurgens 46:31

3M ago46:31

46:31

Dr. Laura Jurgens is about to bring you a powerful and honest conversation about leadership and her journey with truly learning how to embrace and engage with mental fitness, boundaries, vulnerability, and the safety required to build trust and lead a team with empathy and effectiveness. If you love this episode, share it on your favorite social me…

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The Power of A Shame Free Me With Sara Fisk 45:16

3M ago45:16

45:16

Sara Fisk is showing up for you today with a power and love that will rock your world. She owns every inch of who she is and does it without shaming any of it. It is only with honesty and radical acceptance that we can truly execute the ownership necessary to make a new choice about who we want to be in the world and what we want to create; but wit…

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Leading From The Heart With Tommy Geary 39:13

3M ago39:13

39:13

Welcome to the Shadow Side Leadership Series, where we will be exploring the power of heart-centered leadership and genuine wholeness, which includes the light and the dark parts of our humanity. We will discuss the true source of our deepest power, connection, joy, intimacy and success, which lies in our willingness to embrace rather than reject o…

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You Can't Do It Wrong (Hosted By Jessica Smarro) 50:16

4M ago50:16

50:16

Welcome to this epic bonus episode with the host of the Unblocked podcast, Jessica Smarro, as she takes over the lead chair and orchestrates a beautiful conversation as she drills into the parts of my story around my reason for hosting this mental health project and what my most painful challenges in these areas have been. I love how she invites us…

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Unshakeable Strength, Unwavering Worth 32:03

4M ago32:03

32:03

In this episode, we will be exploring how our sense of worthiness can often become tied to external factors - the way people see us, the approval, importance, love, acceptance or forgiveness they may or may not provide us with. We discuss the impact this mindset inevitably has on our mental health, and the deep sense of shame, frustration, emptines…

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The Identity Factor & Why It Matters 16:07

3M ago16:07

16:07

Welcome to the beginning of a journey that is going to blow your mind and change the way you do life and show up for it in the most unexpected ways. I have some things to show you that I guarantee you have never seen before. These frameworks and tools for looking at your life are gonna rock your world and transform not only your relationship with y…

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CF81: Under the Bed 1:01:17

4M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

What's that, no guest? It's the dawn of a new era at Certified Forgotten, and Matt Donato and Matt Monagle are here to explain their vision for new episodes of the show. But new ideas doesn't mean saying goodbye to old favorites, which is why we've also got a full-sized conversation about Steven C. Miller's Under the Bed. Did Monagle like this old-…

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Alejandra Otero: No One Can Argue with Data 47:26

4M ago47:26

47:26

We speak with Alejandra Otero, the Founder & CEO of geNEOus, Education Marketing Experts with a Purpose.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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CF80: Black Circle (w/ Sean Redlitz) 1:18:18

5M ago1:18:18

1:18:18

Are you a fan of Adrian Garcia Bogliano's Cold Sweat? Late Phases aka Night of the Wolf? Here Comes the Devil? Maybe even Scherzo Diabolico? Well, then you should heed The Sacrifice Game co-writer Sean Redlitz's recommendation and watch 2018's Black Circle, a more underseen Bogliano winner. Sean brings the Matts a low-budget, high-concept thriller …

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CF79: The Seventh Curse (w/ Meagan Navarro) 1:09:20

6M ago1:09:20

1:09:20

Did anyone have Chow Yun-fat on their Certified Forgotten bingo card? We didn't either! But here we are, welcoming Bloody Disgusting's Meagan Navarro back to discuss Lam Ngai Kai's Hong Kong horror actioner The Seventh Curse. The film, based on the widely popular Dr. Yuen series, has a little bit of everything: blood curses, wriggly worm monsters, …

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CF78: Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival (w/ BJ Colangelo) 1:12:32

7M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

There are many perks to hosting a podcast, one of which is that you can demand certain episodes. Hi, this is Matt Donato, and I demanded BJ Colangelo return to cover Darren Lynn Bousman's Devil's Carnival sequel, Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival. Everything is bigger, the stars are brighter, and we get more musical religious mayhem — but this time in…

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Tamsin Thomas: We have to create scalable opportunities 47:45

6M ago47:45

47:45

We speak with Tamsin Thomas, the Senior Strategic Engagement Manager (UK & Ireland) at Duolingo.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Blair Thomson McElroy: Communicating the value of study abroad 40:13

7M ago40:13

40:13

We speak with Blair Thomson McElroy, the Director of Study Abroad and Senior International Officer at the University of Mississippi.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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CF77: Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire (w/ Harmony Colangelo) 1:11:35

7M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Whenever Harmony Colangelo pops in for a guest spot, you're in for a treat. What did they bring us this time? Oh, just "undoubtedly the only vampire snooker musical in cinema history" — a sports drama, a rock musical, and a vampire affair all rolled into one. Join Harmony and the Matts for an exquisitely 80s journey into career-defining tournaments…

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16. The Cabal and Epstein's List with Special Guest @2APatriotMama 1:05:16

8M ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Political Commentator ConservativeAnt and special forces veteran Eric Tansey team up to talk about the Epstein List and the world's most powerful elites, and how they've used their power and money to destroy the lives the children across the world. Joining them is @2APatriotMama, a loud voice on social media who tries to do what the mainstream refu…