Best Michael James Benson Podcasts (2025)

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Depressing Hopelessness & Bleakness: Rivers Edge (1986)/My Own Private Idaho(1991) 1:48:12

15h ago1:48:12

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Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 79. Depressing Hopelessness & Bleakness: Rivers Edge (1986)/My Own Private Idaho(1991) Keanu Reeves Double feature. Dennis Hopper Connection Vol. 7. We are talking about two pictures, Rivers Edge (1986)/My Own Private Idaho (1991). There’s also a discussion of who I’m gonna be. Do you wanna break up the…

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Operation Saving Life with Rev. Patrick Darnell 48:40

6d ago48:40

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Like the episode? Let us know! When we encounter the life issue of abortion, we often wonder how to best help the mothers choose life for their unborn children. Operation Saving Life offered a tangible solution to those wondering how they could help mothers with unplanned pregnancies or who were in situations where they felt forced into abortion. R…

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Provocative Director Series-Brian DePalma-Obsession (1976)/The Fury (1978) 1:47:47

11d ago1:47:47

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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 78. Provocative Director Series-Brian DePalma-Obsession (1976)/The Fury (1978) Before and after Carrie Brian DePalma made these two movies about tramatizing The Wrong Young Women. Men Feeling Responsible for their women’s death. Melodramatic Psychological thrills. Ya can’t Do What Ya wanna Do When ya wanna do It because o…

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JBCH: Black Bird (Michael Flatley, 2022) 1:18:46

17d ago1:18:46

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The podcast returns to rant about the Lord of the Dance. Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommo…

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When Santa And Unresolved Trauma Collide: Silent Night Deadly Night Marathon. (1984) (1987) (1989) (1990) (1991) 2:56:31

17d ago2:56:31

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Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 77. When Santa And Unresolved Trauma Collide: Silent Night Deadly Night Marathon. (1984) (1987) (1989) (1990) (1991) Merry Belated Christmas. Continuing our Coverage of Holiday Themed Slasher and or horror movies we have The Silent Night Deadly Night Marathon. All 5. Silent Night Deadly Night 1(1984), 2…

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Master Director Series-Tim Burton's Superhero Movies: Batman (1989)/Batman Returns (1992) 2:06:29

19d ago2:06:29

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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 76. Master Director Series-Tim Burton’s Superhero Movies: Batman (1989)/Batman Returns (1992) What Will You Do When You Need A Vigilante? Batman and Batman Returns. The 4th episode where we have talked about Michael Keaton. Also Discussed: The Substance (2024), Skincare (2024), Vacation Friends 1 and 2, my Bloody Valentin…

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Christmas Special 2024: with Jenn Ashworth and Andrew Michael Hurley 1:53:48

23d ago1:53:48

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In the second of our 2024 Christmas Specials - join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guests Jenn Ashworth (author of Ghosted, A Kind of Intimacy and Fell) and Andrew Michael Hurley (author of The Loney, Starve Acre and Barrowbeck). We discussed three ghost stories for Christmas: Christmas Eve on a Haunted Hulk by Frank Cowper The Glamour of the Snow by…

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Christmas Special 2024: with Mike Muncer - 'The Signalman' (1976) and 'A View From a Hill' (2005) 1:44:46

26d ago1:44:46

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In the first of our 2024 Christmas Specials - join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Mike Muncer in this episode (recorded live on Zoom on 11 December 2024) as we discuss two classic BBC Ghost Story for Christmas films, 'The Signalman' (1976) and 'A View From a Hill' (2005). Mike Muncer is the host and creator of The Evolution of Horror, a weekly…

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Fear & Codependency: Beau is Afraid (2023)/Joker Folie a Deux (2024) 1:57:30

1M ago1:57:30

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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 75. Fear and Codependency: Beau is Afraid (2023)/Joker: Folie a Deux (2024) “I was tired. I was sad. I was cold.” Fear and Codependency Flame out in these two movies that hate their audience. We also cover Its What’s Inside (2024). Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who l…

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Organ Donation & Transplants - Y4Life Staff Chat 27:57

1M ago27:57

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Like the episode? Let us know! What does God’s Word say about organ transplant and organ donation? How do we as Gospel-motivated voices respond to questions about organ donation and transplant? What can we do to uphold the live of those waiting for organ donation? Y4Life Director Michelle and Y4Life Intern Emma answer these questions and more in th…

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Christ vs. AI and Transhumanism with Vicar Josh Pauling 1:06:03

1M ago1:06:03

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Like the episode? Let us know! What does it mean to be human in the digital age where we can get lost in online worlds and create internet identities separate from our bodies? And what about transhumanism and AI? In this episode, Y4Life Director Michelle and Y4Life Assistant Cori chat with Vicar Josh Pauling, analyzing these challenging issues, how…

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Coppola’s Crazy Epics: Apocalypse Now (1979) and Megalopolis (2024) 2:13:55

1M ago2:13:55

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74. Coppola’s Crazy Epics: Apocalypse Now (1979) and Megalopolis (2024) Top Notch Nonsense Episode 74. Coppola’s Crazy Epics AKA Hopper Connection Vol. 6. These Two have more in common than we ever thought. Apocalypse Now and Megalopolis. Really Wild Cinema. Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who l…

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Slashers During The Time For Thanks: Blood Rage (1987)/Thanksgiving (2023) 1:34:02

2M ago1:34:02

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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 73. Slashers During The Time For Thanks: Blood Rage/Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Black Friday! Hope The Films Sooth you. Blood Rage (1987) and Thanksgiving (2023) are talked about. Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obs…

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A Pee Wee Herman Triple Feature (1985) (1988) (2016) 1:46:39

2M ago1:46:39

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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 72. A Pee Wee Herman Triple Feature. (1985) (1988) (2016) Michael who has had a life long fear of Pee Wee Herman watches all 3 movies, episodes from a TV Show and a TV special to get over the scary fear of Pee Wee Herman. Those three movies are ‘Pee Wee's Big Adventure’ ‘Big Top Pee-Wee’ and ‘Pee Wee’s Big Holiday’. They …

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The Bio-Exorcist Reigns: Beetlejuice 1 and 2 (1988) (2024) 2:19:44

2M ago2:19:44

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Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 71 The Bio-Exorcist Reigns: Beetlejuice 1 and 2 (1988) (2024) We get silly with our favorite trickster demon. Also Discussed: The Deliverance, Hunting Housewives, The Perfect Couple (2024). Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and bea…

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Morals and Ethics: Election (1999) and The Campaign (2012) 1:53:23

2M ago1:53:23

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Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 70. Morals and Ethics: Election (1999) and The Campaign (2012) It’s been a handful of days since the results of the presidential election. Here’s hoping ya can enjoy listening to this one. We go over how much a studio in Manhattan would cost now. Also talked about: Jackpot (2024), the telephone (1988), …

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JBCH: The Specialist (Luis Llosa, 1994) 1:05:49

2M ago1:05:49

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The name is Bomb. James Bomb. Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music p…

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AI and Relationships with Rev. James Neuendorf 1:16:47

2M ago1:16:47

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Like the episode? Let us know! As the loneliness epidemic continues to spread, a new trend of AI powered friendships, familial relationships, and even romantic affairs is sweeping the globe. Sounds like a sci-fi novel gone wrong, doesn't it? The truth is, artificially generated images, text, voice (and soon video) present major challenges for disti…

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Halloween: The Thorn Trilogy (1988) (1989) (1995) 1:21:58

2M ago1:21:58

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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 69. Halloween the Thorn Trilogy (1988) (1989) (1995) Belated Halloween Episode. The infamous middle halloween trilogy. Also discussed: Tarot, meet the killer parents, night swim/bag of lies, and Destroy All Neighbors. Halloween Notes Without Context: 1:16:19- 1:18:36 Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast…

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Carrie-o-thon (1976) (1999) (2002) (2013) 2:40:09

2M ago2:40:09

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Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 68. Carrie-o-thon It’s a carrie-o-thon. With the original (1976), the sequel (1999), the TV pilot (2002) and the prestige elevated sharp and above average budget (2013). Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene …

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SE Hinton’s Tough Guys: The Outsiders/Rumble Fish (1983) 3:40:46

2M ago3:40:46

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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 67. SE Hinton’s Tough Guys: The Outsiders/Rumble Fish (1983) SE Hinton’s Tough Guys AKA Hopper Connection Vol. 5. These Young Toughs Struggle Through To Be Adults Also Discussed The Nuthouse (1992) Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the…

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JBCH: Never Send Flowers (John Gardner, 1993) 38:31

2M ago38:31

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John Gardner is back. yay. Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music prom…

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Dont Tell Mom The Babysitters Dead (1991) (2024) 4:43:03

2M ago4:43:03

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Episode 66. Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter is dead (1991) and (2024) A long long long long one for two movies that probably don’t need it. But you are welcome. The one with Christina Applegate and the one with Ms. Pat. I really hope you enjoy. Sorry we took a while. More episodes in the upcoming days I swear. Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitters Dead Note…

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The Theology of Technology with Jocelyn Benson 1:07:53

3M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Like the episode? Let us know! Technology is just a tool, they say. We should make good use of tools, and almost all tools have a good use, they say. But, what about artificial intelligence? Is artificial intelligence just a tool, or is there something more we should consider? You are made in the image of God. You are one for whom Christ died. All …

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Social Media 4 Life with Rev. Trevor Sutton 47:36

3M ago47:36

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Like the episode? Let us know! Social media was created to connect us, to make communication easier. But one quick glance at X, Instagram, or Tik Tok, and we see how easily social media divides us. What are some best practices for engaging in life-affirming ways on social media? How can you be a Gospel-motivated voice for life? How can you be a wit…

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Just As ... I Am as Male or Female - 2024 Y4Life in Washington D.C. Panel Discussion 1:02:34

3M ago1:02:34

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Like the episode? Let us know! Recorded live at the 2024 Y4Life in Washington, D.C. conference. The panel discussion titled “Just As…I Am as Male or Female” featured panelists Katy Faust, Rev. Brian Barlow, Rev. Jonathan Petzold, and Christa Petzold. The four address questions and discuss the life issue of identity, focusing on gender and sexuality…

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JBCH: Terminal Velocity & Drop Zone 2:37:39

3M ago2:37:39

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Our heroes jump into the middle of 1994's duelling spys'n'parachute thrillers! Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)…

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Drew Being Bad: Poison Ivy/Doppelgänger 3:03:55

3M ago3:03:55

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Drew Being Bad: Poison Ivy/Doppelgänger This Week we jump into the conniving characters portrayed by one of America’s Sweethearts. Plus talk about 3 sequels to ‘Poison Ivy’ and ‘Cheerleader Camp’. NSFW and very Adult. Connections to ‘popcorn’, ‘The Crush” and ‘mannequin’. More gothic imagery Poison Ivy Notes Without Context: 1:16:30-1:24:11 Doppelg…

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Red & Yellow, Black & White with Rev. Eli Lietzau 43:34

3M ago43:34

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Like the episode? Let us know! The sinner divides his neighbors into groups and factions and classes that keep "those" people over there and "these" people over here. While the sinner can and does divide people based on many things, one of the most egregious ways in which it is done is based upon what society would call "race." But to know someone …

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Alicia-Predator and Prey: The Crush (1993)/The Babysitter (1995) 3:35:17

3M ago3:35:17

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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 64. Alicia-Predator and Prey: The Crush (1993)/The Babysitter (1995) Alicia Silverstone playing the victim and the perpetrator. Pervy, icky, disgustingness about the base emotions of teenagers who want to destroy other lives. Beware, dark uncomfortable jokes about the worst acts known to man and woman and children. As alw…

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New Age Idols - Y4Life Staff Chat 41:10

4M ago41:10

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Like the episode? Let us know! Young adults are identifying as "spiritual" rather than "religious." Why is that? Have new age influences started to creep into Christianity? How important is it to be together as the Body of Christ? Y4Life Director Michelle and Y4Life Media Resource Assistant Diana chat this week about new age idols and how we as Gos…

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JBCH: From Beijing with Love (Stephen Chow & Lee Lik-chi, 1994) 40:18

4M ago40:18

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Our heroes check out superstar comedian Stephen Chow's directorial debut! Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) http…

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Dour and Lighthearted Contract Killer Movies: Knox Goes Away (2023)/Hit-Man (2023) 2:58:24

4M ago2:58:24

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Episode 63. Dour and Lighthearted Contract Killer Movies: Knox Goes Away (2023)/Hit-Man (2023) While Michael Keaton loses his memory Glen Powell puts on disguises. Apparently Michael has some issues with how the media treats the pushing of Glen Powell. A lot of fun angry joking in this one. Knox Goes Away Notes Without Context 1:24:26-1:35:35 Hit M…

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I Am A Creature with Dr. Michael Young 44:59

4M ago44:59

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Like the episode? Let us know! Humans are part of creation. God created not just our atoms but also our reason and all our senses. We use these senses to perceive the Word and Sacraments and also to understand the created world. But can our senses be trusted? Can we use science to understand God and His creation? What are the commonalities between …

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Sicko Fairy Tales With Outspoken Ladies Who Don’t Take No S**t: Freeway (1996)/Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trick Baby (1999) 3:19:05

4M ago3:19:05

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Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 62 Sicko Fairy Tales With Outspoken Ladies Who Don’t Take No S**t: Freeway (1996)/Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trick Baby (1999) There is the true evil of men against confident ladies who don’t mess around. Matthew Bright’s vision of dark life in modern America through the eyes of 2 downtrodden girls rea…

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Intrusive Thoughts - Y4Life Staff Chat 30:14

4M ago30:14

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Like the episode? Let us know! Where do intrusive thoughts come from? Are intrusive thoughts connected to life issues? How should we as 4 life Christians go about navigating intrusive thoughts? Join Y4Life Director Michelle and Y4Life Media Resource Assistant Diana this week as they chat about intrusive thoughts and how to respond as Gospel-motivat…

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JBCH: La Totale, the original True Lies 48:53

4M ago48:53

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It's a less steriodal TRUE LIES! Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Musi…

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61. Killers Protecting Their Daughters: Choke (2001)/Mr. Brooks (2007) 4:01:09

4M ago4:01:09

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Episode 61. Killers Protecting Their Daughters: Choke (2001)/Mr. Brooks (2007) AKA Hopper Connection Vol. 4 Another Long Doozy of a pod talking about the men who protect their daughters who may have passed down some bad hereditary genes. This is also the 4th Volume of pairings that have Dennis Hopper in them. Dropping later this week: two more epis…

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Does Life Have A Purpose? with Rev. Matt Thompson 38:45

4M ago38:45

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Like the episode? Let us know! The world will tell you that there is no order or purpose in life and that your life has no real meaning. This is simply not true. God created the world with order and design, and every part of creation serves a purpose. You also were created for a purpose, and your life has real meaning and an eternal goal. Rev. Thom…

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Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 2: Pin (1988)/Living Doll (1990) 2:59:25

4M ago2:59:25

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60. Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 2: Pin (1988)/Living Doll (1990) Top Notch Nonsense Episode 60. These two guys just can’t get enough of near humans that won’t love them back. The flip side dark side to Mannequin and its sequel. Also discussed Dangerous Pursuit, Bash Latter Day Plays and Glam. Pin Notes Without Context 1:16:21-1:18:45 Living Doll …

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JBCH: True Lies (James Cameron, 1994) 1:42:43

4M ago1:42:43

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Graeme and Tim discuss 1994's TRUE LIES. Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/…

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Dystopian Grindhouse Vol. 1 I AM A WARRIOR: The Warriors (1979)/1990: Bronx Warriors (1982) 3:01:50

5M ago3:01:50

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Episode 59. The Warriors (1979)/1990: The Bronx Warriors (1982) What we do here is talk about roving gangs of beauty. Other Movies Discussed are Partners (1982) and My Son Hunter (2022) The Warriors Notes Without Context 1:39:52-1:44:42 1990: The Bronx Warriors Notes Without Context 2:50:03-3:00:20 NSFW Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited…

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Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 1: Mannequin (1987)/Mannequin 2 (1991) 3:20:37

5M ago3:20:37

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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 58. Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 1: Mannequin(1987)/Mannequin 2 (1991) Another Doozy of a long one and they are starting to get fairly long. Take your time with them on the road. Also discussed are day of the dolphin, popcorn/evil-ed, derailed, talk to me, Maggie moore(s). Another couple episodes in the next couple days.…

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Y4LIFE Favorite - Surrogacy with Rev. Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer 1:13:46

5M ago1:13:46

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Like the episode? Let us know! Youth4Life Podcast Favorite - Surrogacy with Rev. Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer Guest Rev. Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer returns to talk about where surrogacy came from, the different ways surrogacy is used in our culture, and the practical and ethical issues with this practice. -------------------------------------------------------…

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JBCH: No Escape (Martin Campbell, 1994) 34:14

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Before he was tapped to resurrect Bond, Martin Campbell assembled the team (editor Terry Rawlings and cinematographer Phil Meheux) who would help him bring the spy back to life, to craft another kind of adventure, 1994's No Escape! Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "…

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Rando Giallo Vol. 3-The New York Ripper (1982)/Warriors of the Year 2072 (1984) 2:48:58

5M ago2:48:58

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This is Top Notch Nonsense Episode 57. Rando Giallo Vol. 3 AKA Master Director Episode Lucio Fulci. Really Uncomfortable Violence Paired With Real Dumb Violence. Also discussed: Zolta: Hound of Dracula (1978), Star Crystal (1986), The Circle (2017), Haunted Mansion (2023), and Atlas (2024). The New York Ripper Notes Without Context 1:10:56-1:17:26 …

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Y4LIFE FAVORITE - Beginning of Life Bioethical Issues with Rev. Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer 1:11:09

5M ago1:11:09

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Like the episode? Let us know! Youth4Life Podcast Favorite - Beginning of Life Bioethical Issues with Rev. Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer Talking about in-vitro fertilization and other assistive reproductive technologies can be confusing. In this episode, Rev. Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer, Associate Professor of Theology and Bioethics at Concordia Irvine, breaks d…

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JBCH: Edge of Darkness (Martin Campbell, 2010) 1:24:40

5M ago1:24:40

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Can lightning strike twice for Martin Campbell? We check out 2010's EDGE OF DARKNESS! Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC …

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Scary Plant Life: Little Shop Of Horrors (1960/1986) 2:38:05

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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 56 Feed Me! Also, talked about are Please Don’t Eat My Mother (1973), Death Screams (1982), and Late Night with the Devil (2023). Little shop of horrors (1960) Notes WithOut Context 1:16:46-1:21:32 Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Notes Without Context 2:32:40-2:37:03 NSFW and Spoilers as per usual Artwork By Ed Greer Music …

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JBCH: Edge of Darkness, Episode Six (Martin Campbell, 1985) 1:50:58

6M ago1:50:58

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Our heroes contemplate the existential finale of Martin Campbells' EDGE OF DARKNESS! Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC B…

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