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Two brothers, usually joined by a special guest, discuss geeky movies (comic book, sci fi, horror, etc.). If you're looking for thoughtful and incisive discussions of your favorite movies...you're probably in the wrong place.
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The Chris Plante Show

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Tired of politicians and so-called journalists who lie constantly and aren't held accountable? Chris Plante takes the microphone 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, calls balls & strikes, and holds their feet to the fire! With quick wit and bottomless memory for songs and movie quotes, Chris relates the serious stories of the day in a way that will make you laugh. Chris spent 17 years at CNN, covering the Pentagon and intelligence, giving him insight into both the Mainstream Media machine and the ...
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Join That Song From That Movie every fortnight as we journey through the very best and worst of movie songs. From the early days of cinema all the way through to brand new box office releases. From multi platinum chart toppers to obscure forgotten anthems. We breakdown the movie and get to the nub of what makes a perfect accompanying song. Already we've set sail with the Titanic, gone 10 rounds with Rocky and had a swamp dance party with Shrek. So what movie and which song will be next? Send ...
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A daily podcast where Ryan Simmons (UCB Theatre, SB Nation) watches exactly one minute of the 3-and-a-half hour 2019 movie The Irishman and then talks about it for a few minutes, and I honestly could not tell you why. New episodes Monday-Friday. Theme song: The Irish Washerwoman by Ron McKinnon (via Creative Commons: https://soundcloud.com/ron-mckinnon/irish-washerwoman)
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From horror franchises, to romcoms, to the Christmas movie where Michael Shannon pretend to be Bigfoot, America’s Best Friend Judy Greer’s prolific film career spans over 20 years. Join Reg Linn (they/them) and Patrick Ripoll (he/him) as they podcast through her filmography, one movie at a time. Theme song: ”96 Tears” written by Rudy Martinez, performed by Reg Linn and Patrick Ripoll
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This is a podcast about Stephen Sondheim's entire body of work show by show and song by song. Each week Kyle Marshall invites an expert to discuss a Sondheim song in-depth. Together they discover the humour, how the songs inform character, and any hidden meanings. Most importantly they try to understand the man behind the music, the Shakespeare of our time, as best they can.
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Disney Movie Muses

Christopher Rupel

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Chris, Sam and Luis are the Disney Movie Muses and we're here to rate and review every Disney movie in order of release. No title is safe from our critical eyes though our judgements may be impaired by rose tinted glasses every now and again. Join us every other week as we travel down memory lane.
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Welcome to "comPOSERS The Movie Score Podcast", where three old musician friends of dubious talent enjoy some movie-themed drinks while discussing film scores and the films they're in. Our goal is to find the perfect movie score, and our journey takes us some really weird places. Join us on this bizarre musical trek to...somewhere? Follow us on the socials @composerspod, then sit back, pour yourself an adult beverage and enjoy some comPOSING. NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY!
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Television producer Matt Olien doubles as Prairie Public's resident movie critic, and uses his background in film studies and extensive knowledge of movie history to review a current film. Stay tuned until the end, where he's quizzed with obscure Oscar trivia.
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This is the Drunken Lullabies feed. It contains all episodes of Drunken Lullabies, a craft beer and music podcast. It also features the spin off Drunk at the Movies, a film commentary podcast, My Personal Mixtape where musicians select their 10 favorite songs from their careers and we discuss them. Plus MashUp Mondays and the newest series Radio Rewind, where we look at the Billboard Top 10 from 10, 20 ,30, & 40 years ago each week.
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Two guys who love James Bond countdown all the movies (Including Never Say Never Again) based on 10 different categories that make James Bond Movies what they are. Opening Scene, Song, Actor, Plot, Girl, Gadgets, Villains, Henchmen, Allies and Locations. We break down the movies and where each category helps or hurts each movie as we count down from worst to first.
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KendallCast

Kendall Halman

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The Kendall Cast Podcasting Network is your one stop destination for all Kendall Halman's Geek-related Podcasts. Currently active podcasts include: That's What We Called Music?: A song by song review of the Now! That's What We Call Music catalog. The Pull List Podcast: A monthly comic review show. The KendallCast Movie Round Table: A movie review show Bad Deck Breakdowns: A Star Wars CCG Deckbuilding podcast
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The Podcorn Kernels

The Podcorn Kernels

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Join the Kernels as they discuss the pros and cons of movies they force each other to watch. Featuring original songs, unique games, and some movie trivia for good measure - The Podcorn Kernels Podcast is the perfect blend of creativity, comedy, and criticism. Cosy on down, and enjoy the carnage spawned from the Kernels chaotic craniums. (Listeners beware... may contain spoilers and swears.)
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We Don't Wanna Grow Up

Pete & Stacy, Bleav

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We Don't Wanna Grow Up is a nostalgic podcast about pop culture, toys and fond memories of the 80s, 90s and 00s. We want to take you back to that feeling of strolling down the aisles at Toys R Us, flipping through the J.C. Penney catalog so you can ear-mark everything you want for Christmas, cozying up in front of the television on a Saturday morning with a big bowl of cereal, or waiting hours for a certain song to play on the radio so you can hit record on your tape player and have the song ...
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A pop culture time machine! Each episode covers that very week from 30 years ago, 20 years ago and 10 years ago, which means each show is loaded with forgotten movies, timeless TV episodes and songs best left to the past. We'll examine TV, movies, music and video games from the 90s, 2000s, and 2010s. Come remember with us!
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Jason & Alexis

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Jason Matheson grew up on television, and his love for ‘80s soap “Dallas” and Disney World just may rival that for his husband and two dogs. His crafty counterpart Alexis Thompson spends her time chasing a toddler, DIY-ing pop culture-inspired projects and Googling animal stories. With her trivia prowess, world traveling, cat loving point of view, producer Holly Roberts is there to call it like it is with a side of snark. 15 years running, “Jason & Alexis in the Morning” can be heard weekday ...
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Once Upon A Time, Mo and Christina met in the big apple. While neither became Princess of Genovia or found their long lost twin sister, they did bond over the movies that put those ideas into their heads. If you scour the city looking for your very own Austin Ames, or, like to dream about the days when you preferred Lip Smackers to Lip Kits, look no further. Sit back and relax, as Mo and Christina cover everything about formative movies, flip phones, and growing up on Movies That Raised Us.
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TwiNSYNC

Erin and Kelsey

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Weekly Top 5 Lists about nonsensical millennial topics, hosted by identical twin sisters, Erin and Kelsey. Tune it to see how "TwiNSYNC" they are with their choices, and to see if you agree or disagree!
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As a classic rock enthusiast (even though I was born in the mid-1990s), I discuss my favorite albums that were released 10-20 years before I was born and give my ranking of the songs on the album. I have also included Extended Podcasts, which include autobiography reviews, concert reviews, movie reviews, games, and more!
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Part of Our World Podcast

Keenan and Rachael Meadows

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Every other week on Part of Our World podcast, husband and wife duo Keenan and Rachael, discuss anything and everything related to the magic of Disney. You’ll hear talk about park experiences, debates about favorite movies, characters, and songs, and tips to help you prepare for your next Disney vacation.
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Two Chicks and a Horror Flick

Tawny Rea and Felicia Conner

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Hello, hello everyone! We are Two Chicks and a Horror Flick and look forward to sharing with you our unedited, comical, no BS opinions on the horror flicks we all love and hate. You can find us on all the podcatchers, YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnzdvNtFn92f5wM3uTFvThQ), Instagram @twochicksandahorrorflick, Website: www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com, Join our free horror Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/8WBByTQPFX, Support the show (thank you!): https://www.patreon. ...
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The Cheese Wheel Podcast

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The Cheese Wheel Podcast is a weekly comedy show where we spin a wheel to determine our media obsessions. Join Jesse McAnally, Andrew DeWolf, and Liz Esten as they dive into whatever the wheel chooses next! Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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The Forgotten Filmcast covers the movies that time forgot. On each episode, host Todd Liebenow is joined by another film blogger or podcaster to discuss a film that has fallen off the radar. We've covered films from the silent era all the way up to the early 90's.
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Screen Queens is a twice-weekly podcast from Sydney comedians and seasoned podcasters Bec Charlwood & Alex Jae. After wrapping up 5 years of their hit podcast Dude Cinema in 2023, Bec and Alex are back with their hilarious and hot takes about EVERYTHING you watch and see on your screens. From cinema to television to tiktok and everything in between, Screen Queens is your one-stop-shop for what to watch (or not watch!) and why.
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The SLIS podcast covers 80s and 90s alternative rock and metal, and current bands that carry the torch. We interview rock stars and do reviews, retrospectives and the occasional middle-aged, Gen X rant. *Theme song: ‘Hold It’ by Interstelar. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slis/support
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Welcome to the 33/24 Podcast, where Dean and Erik discuss the movies and music that left marks on their growth charts. So if you’re into the popular, the seen, the unseen and the obscure, then join us weekly for a listen. We promise, you won’t be disappointed.
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What Were They Thinking?

What Were They Thinking? | Age of Radio

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Nathan and Brendan discuss truly awful movies while trying to keep their sanity in tact. Full disclosure: We may be in love with the movies we deem terrible. New episodes uploaded every Thursday! Logo created by Mariah Lirette. Theme song by Taylor Sheasgreen of the Motorleague.
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Movie nerd, filmmaker, and anniversary celebrator Mark J. Parker brings a friend on each episode to discuss movies (and sometimes TV shows and music) that are hitting milestone anniversaries of release that month. Think 20th anniversary, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th, 75th, you get it! They'll dive in together, discussing fun facts, memorable moments, and what makes these movies worth a rewind all these years later. Let's get nostalgic! The podcast logo was originally created by Greg Cl ...
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Join me, Mark, as I invite guests to talk openly and candidly about the world in which they have grown, thrived, or barely survived. From authors to actors, directors to writers, artists and musicians alike, come sit with us while we explore their own unique journey through life.
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Against our better judgment, we are going back in time to take a look at Disney's controversial classic about how black people loved being slaves and sang songs with little white kids and magical animated woodland creatures! Our friend, and Disney expert, Vern will be joining us for this one and it's guaranteed to be a good time with a horrendous f…
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On this episode of Quantum Week Briggs and Matt talk 'Last Action Hero', and 'Bad Boys', by Inn er Circle. Follow us on: Twitter: YouTube: Quantum Week is a nostalgia music and movie show, where we leap into a random week of a random year and talk about its hit movie and song.By Quantum Week
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Send us a text As we celebrate our 2nd birthday, we have a special announcement. Following our Top 40 of 80's songs from movies, we our now opening it up to the listeners again for the Top 40 from the 90's songs! If you would like to take part send in your Top 10 songs in order, your number one will get 10 points, number two 9 points etc. The total…
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This week we are recapping the entire incredible season and reunion of LOVE IS BLIND UK! We also update on comedy show FBOY ISLAND AU, and some fun small screen reccos: Jess Waterhouse TikTok & Johnny Valentinee Instagram Watch the FULL EP ON YOUTUBE Follow Screen Queens on INSTA and TIKTOK Follow ALEX and BEC on Instagram For all submissions and s…
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In hour 1, Chris talks about COMMIES, from Maduro in Venezuela moving Christmas to October to make his people happy, to a Chinese Spy working for New York Governor Kathy Hochul... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the c…
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In hour 2, Chris talks more about the various communists in the news today, and callers posit why the Communist Party seems to able to make inroads with the Yutes... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, c…
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In hour 3, it's Mailbag day and Chris answers questions about Normal, about the attempted Trump assassination, and fake accents! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlan…
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Kicking off our season on Assassins guest Isaac Bartels discusses how it got made, how provocative it still remains, and how the opening song sets the exact right tone. Follow Isaac Bartels on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_isaacbartels_/ We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Assassins. The original off-Broadway cast star…
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AITA: For throwing away pictures of myself? Dirt Alert: Amy Slaton update, BOOB TUBE: "Training Camp" Season 5, "Interview With The Vampire," and a Charlie XCX song could save lives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy myTalk 107.1 | Hubbard Radio
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Sneex are a new high heel/sneaker hybrid shoe -- are they cute or ugly? BIG FAT MOVIE REVIEW: "The Deliverance" -- we talk about the memes and the actual film, the new "DWTS" cast announced, and why Gwyneth Paltrow has returned to acting (it's all about her co-star!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Alexis' son starts preschool next week -- and the school supply section was wiped out! Gettin' clean with Dr. Bronner's and high school these days... high school sports these day are extra, we tell you how to become a pumpkin spice (and remember all of Strawberry Shortcake's friends), and does Taylor Swift have new music at the ready? Learn more ab…
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"1,000 Lb. Sisters" star Amy Slaton arrested at a safari park -- which reminds us about times we've been bitten by animals! Dirt Alert: Adele announces a break in performing, BOOB TUBE BONANZA: "Chimp Crazy" episode three, and have you ever purchased something from The RealReal or Poshmark? Plus, fantasy football season is here! Learn more about yo…
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Welcome to Back to School September! Back by popular demand, this month Movies That Raised Us will be covering all your high school favorites! Mo and Christina take on their first back to school flick, 2006's Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior! Join them as they discuss mooncakes, funky junky hats, and the iconic Brenda Song. Our Patreon is LIVE! https:/…
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Trying a little something new, where we split the episode, spending more time on chit-chat, pod updates, and Show and Tell! Today, we're discussing the Oasis tour that was just announced, how trends traveled before the internet, the Barbie Dream Pool that Pete got Stacy last Christmas, Pete's dream Transformers, and a new, nostalgia-loving friend w…
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My Personal Mixtape: Episode 14 - Myk Porter (Brandtson, Six Feet Deep, Golden Streets of Paradise) Recorded in 2020 as the start to Season 2 of My Personal Mixtape, this became an episode I sat on for a while. Now that I have decided a 2nd full season of My Personal Mixtape isn't planned, I can release it as a standalone episode. I had a great cha…
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In hour 1, Chris talks about the process after WW2 called De-Nazification and how we need something similar NOW for our college campuses and democrat party... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us…
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In hour 2, Chris talks about the problems New York City is dealing with, from massive Migrant Crime to new protests at Columbia to ring in a new school year! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us …
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In hour 3, Chris talks about Tom Cotton's visit to NBC's Meet the Press where he found some resistance from Kristen Welker... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteS…
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Beware false Internet nostalgia -- and it's a symptom of a larger problem. We play a round of Would You Rather, and the Ryan Seacrest-era of "Wheel of Fortune" begins next week -- what's changing, what's staying the same, and why were optimistic about his tenure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Another year at the Minnesota State Fair is in the books! We share how we recovered over the weekend, the best seats at the Grandstand, the hours-long line to get Peachey's donuts, and fun with Melissa Peterman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy myTalk 107.1 | Hubbard Radio
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We're talking about Minutes 59-60 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Long John Silver continues singing "Professional Pirate," his ONLY number. With special guest Louie Pearlman! PLUS: Why do the Spanish despise Sir Francis Drake? Why IS everyone staring at Clueless Morgan? Pop culture references for kids! Polly Lobster is annoyed! The Marvelous M…
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Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs. On this episode we are joined by Atom Willard. One of the best drummers out there, You will know Atom from Rocket from the Crypt, Angels and Airways, The Offspring and Alkaline Trio. Mark and Me is now on YouTube - Please subscribe here https://www.youtube.com/@markandme Please support the Mark and Me Podcast via Patreon …
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Welcome back to another episode of Disney Movie Muses! This time around we watched the 1949 movie So Dear To My Heart. This one is another period piece starring Bobby Driscoll that is not Disney+. Follow the linktree here and find where you can listen to us and follow us! https://linktr.ee/disneymoviemuses Support us on Patreon.com/drunkenbookclub …
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ALLRIGHTY THEN! Now we're gettin' to the good stuff! This week we're joined by Broadway treasure James Monroe Iglehart to talk about Jim Carrey's first big hit film "Ace Ventura Pet Detective." Has it aged well? Of course not! But we're diving into it anyways because CONTEXT MATTERS KIDS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…
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Dolph Lundgren stars in this forgotten gem from the early 90s, directed by Craig R Baxley, the director of one of our favorite films so far, Stone Cold! This is basically a riff on Stone Cold with 100% less Nazi bikers and 100% more drug-dealing aliens, stealing heroin and hunting down people to extract their endorphins for a rare drug coveted by h…
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This week Devo is helping us study for those pesky prostate exams. I hope there will be flash cards, I'm a visual learner. Meanwhile, Riki Lindhome is getting busy...carefully, Ogden Edsl are counting their blessings, and Worm Quartet do be eating lots of dots.1. "Middle Age Love" by Riki Lindhome 2. "Things Could Be Worse Live at FuMPFest 2023" by…
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This one will make you hungry! We talk all things fast food french fries (good and bad), and what to dip them in! How can one food differ so much? Here which fast food french fries we want to order - and which ones we would pass on. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok - @twinsync.podcast Watch Justin Timberlake's I'm Lovin It video here: https://www.…
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This week, we're more than meets the eye, because we're writing songs about Transformers! Two new songs: "Transmorphers" and "Car With A Face" Transformers (2007), directed by Michael Bay, is a science fiction action film that follows the war between two factions of alien robots—the Autobots and Decepticons—on Earth. As the Autobots, led by Optimus…
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Chris and Andy talk about this week's Rishi-centric episode of 'Industry.' They talk about how this episode was the show's version of 'Uncut Gems' (1:00), how the power dynamics between characters in 'Industry' are constantly changing (15:28), and why in 'Industry' the viewer doesn't have to fully understand the workings of the finance world, they …
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Join The Kernels as they delve into Damien Chazelle's 2014 drumming drama: 'Whiplash'. Admiring amazing antagonists, decent drummers, and obsessive possessions - The Kernels share their likes, dislikes, ratings & even treat you to an original song, AND a unique game where they create a movie trailer. Enjoy you tumultuous tempo's! Thanks for popping…
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Send us a text For our ninth episode of season two, we stay in the 80's and head to Nakatomi Plaza to see if we can die hard. See if Alan Rickman's German accent still holds up, as we recap the movie that arguably changed action movies forever. Please rate and review, share with your friends and visit us on our socials, Reunited Classic Movie Podca…
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In hour 1, Chris talks about MD governor Wes Moore who is in hot water for lying about a Bronze Star he didn't receive but has said he did for around 20 years... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check…
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In hour 2, Chris plays audio from Kamala's first sit down since being ordained as the Party's nominee, on CNN with Dana Bash... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlant…
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In hour 3, Chris plays more of Kamala's first interview, which she couldn't possibly attend alone, so Tim Walz was there too! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteS…
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On this week's episode, I interview Dave Trumfio, the songwriter and vocalist for synth-pop duo the Pulsars. The Chicago-based Pulsars, which also featured Trumfio's brother and multi-instrumentalist Harry Trumfio, were one of the first bands to bring back an 80s retro sound on their 1997 self-titled debut album, years before the post-punk revival …
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Imagine living in a world where your waist size is monitored by law or where a dirty car could get you in trouble with the authorities. Join Scott and Jim as they take you on an astonishing journey through some of the world's most peculiar and unexpected laws. From Wales mandating rugby lessons for boys to Qatar's stringent rules on public displays…
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August 30, 2024 Today we look at the top songs debuting on the Billboard chart this week back in 1984, 1994, 2004, & 2014. Grace has returned to join Dustin & Jason at the table and welcome back Daryl from Throwin Wrenches Podcast for his second appearance of the summer. We discuss 11 songs from this week in music history, including 3 Top 10s! We h…
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In our third episode, we spin 'The Cheese Wheel' for a second time, with Elizabeth Esten leading the way as she selects the 2007 indie gem 'Waitress,' directed by Adrienne Shelly. Join us as we dive deep into this heartwarming film, exploring its soul-stirring themes, the visually stunning pies, Jess's quirky nitpicks, and Liz's profound emotional …
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In hour 1, Chris talks about more details coming in over the Trump related FRACAS at Arlington Cemetery Monday... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn mo…
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