Best Ruminations Radio Network Podcasts (2024)

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Hitman (2024) 50:28

8h ago50:28

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For their 161st episode, two ego-centric film critics, two professional killer dads, and two un-hot teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stay in the summer sun of 2024 to discuss the Netflix headliner "Hit Man," starring Glen Powell and directed by Richard Linklater. Does this fit the buzz of being a star-making fireworks show for Powell and hi…

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Furiosa (2024) 1:01:29

6d ago1:01:29

1:01:29

For their 160th episode, two gas-powered film critics, two demented dads, and two hard-driving teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return from brief and busy end-of-the-school-year hiatus to muscle into the 2024 summer box office landscape. Much like the receipts coming in, they find a wasteland more than landscape to discuss George Miller's p…

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What's Your Number? 1:01:16

19d ago1:01:16

1:01:16

For their 159th episode, two highly experienced film critics, two sexually active dads, and two jump-shooting teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are back for their second "Romance Before Bromance" series looking at romantic film choices on the resumes of superhero movie superstars. This time around it's Chris Evans co-starring as the love int…

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 1:00:22

28d ago1:00:22

1:00:22

For their 158th episode, two chaotic evil film critics, two lawful neutral dads, and two chaotic good teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, cover a 2023 blindspot of the latter host. Last year, Will put "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" in his year-end Top 10 after rolling many months in the #1 spot. Through good old fashioned busy cir…

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Planet of the Apes Reboot Trilogy 1:05:50

1M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

For their 157th episode, two primate film critics, two hairy dads, and two ape-ish teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, collect their thoughts on the "Planet of the Apes" reboot trilogy covering 2014's "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," 2017's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," and 2019's "War for the Planet of the Apes." Will was a longtime list…

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The Mask (1994) 1:13:42

1M ago1:13:42

1:13:42

For their 156th episode, two uninhibited film critics, two ugly pajamas-wearking dads, and two tricker teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, dig into the vault of revisiting formative favorites with a spin through 1994's Jim Carrey vehicle and Cameron Diaz breakout "The Mask." It was flat out just a movie the two of them wanted to watch, and it …

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13 Going On 30 58:38

2M ago58:38

58:38

https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetwork https://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/ https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFit www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Twitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsN Production by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios…

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Civil War w/ special guests Jeff York & Cati Glidewell 1:03:29

2M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

For their 154th episode, two apolitical film critics, two American dads, and two special forces teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stage their own divide for "Civil War" from the well-regarded director Alex Garland. To do so, they bring in a pair of critical combatants to double the talk and double the bloodshed. The podcast welcomes back fre…

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Romantic Resumes 1:08:42

2M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

For their 153rd episode, two star-making film critics, two romantic dads, and two snappy teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, retiurn for the second of two special editorial episodes discussing a topic affecting the state of cinema. This time around, they address the perception fo why there aren't true movie stars anymore. Don thinks he knows t…

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State of Cinema: Auteur Backlash 1:04:47

2M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

For their 152nd episode, two discerning film critics, two try-hard dads, and two directorial teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, step out for the first of two special editorial episodes about topics relating to the state of cinema. On this show, our two guys talk about auteur backlash happening to supposedly maniacal directors and filmmakers w…

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Two Agents' Worth of Mailbag 38:18

2M ago38:18

38:18

Your host John returns with our wayward field agent Elle to field questions and comments from listeners, and to discuss their upcoming plans for discussing Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. Production by Mitch Proctor and Area 42 Studios and Sound Additional audio editing John Bernardy www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadio…

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Roadhouse (2024) 1:00:36

3M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

For their 151st episode, two muy thai film critics, two buns-baring dads, and two bouncer teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, have set the table to talk about Doug Liman's 2024 remake of "Road House," starring Jake Gyllenhaal. While comparisons are there to be made between this one and Patrick Swayze's from 1989, we've got two guys who know ho…

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PAW Patrol: Jungle Gems shows off its Twin Peaks influence 14:06

3M ago14:06

14:06

Twin Peaks Influences show up in the strangest places, but few have been stranger (or more unexpected) than seeing it in last week’s new PAW Patrol special event, Jungle Gems. Your host John looks into the connections when the pups travel to the Argentina from Twin Peaks, how Ryder’s origins are Cooper-based, and whether Nickelodeon had any idea th…

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Roadhouse (1989) 57:47

3M ago57:47

57:47

For their 150th episode, two non-mulleted film critics, two nice dads, and two not nice teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, prepare for the 2024 remake of "Road House" with an episode going back to talk about the 1989 original. Don's been "Crazy for Swayze" and this movie since he was a kid, while this was Will's first time seeing this sweaty …

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Alien: Resurrection 1:00:28

3M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

For their 149th episode, two space pirate film critics, two mutated dads, and two earthbound teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, continue piloting through the sequel star system of their "Alien" series rewatch with an episode on 1997's "Alien: Resurrection," bringing a cloned Sigourney Weaver two centuries into the future. Is the movie subvers…

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Alien 3 (1992) 57:52

3M ago57:52

57:52

For their 148th episode, two shaved film critics, two preaching dads, and two imprisoned teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, returned to the sequel galaxy of their "Alien" series rewatch with an episode on 1992's "Alien3" directed by a baby David Fincher. The two share a quizzical discussion on what is normally ranked as the lowest film of the…

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The 96th Annual Academy Awards pt. 2 1:06:36

4M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

For their 147th episode, two hardware-lifting film critics, two prognosticating dads, and two accepting teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, preview the 96th annual Academy Awards! The Blonde in Front, Cati Glidewell, returns for the podcast's second preview show of Oscar picks and predictions. This week, our three critics evaluate Best Directo…

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Blue Rose Ruminations in the Red Room 1:14:40

4M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

Blue Rose Task Force Podcast is officially two years old, which means it’s about time you meet its producer (and head of Ruminations Radio Network) Mitch Proctor. He brings his Ruminations From the Red Room formula to your host John, and they go behind the curtains for a Twin Peaks-centric conversation about the show, David Lynch, podcasting, the g…

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The 96th Annual Academy Awards pt. 1 1:01:50

4M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

For their 146th episode, two golden film critics, two speculative dads, and two red carpet teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are ready for the 96th annual Academy Awards! As with every year, the only way for our guys to break this down is to bring in a real-life golden statuette. Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front is back for two episodes…

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The Music of Twin Peaks 1:11:56

4M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

Your host John takes the music of Twin Peaks on its own to look at how it was made and how it was used in the original series. Get a look at the various music releases over the years, and how Angelo Badalamenti, David Lynch and Julee Cruise began working together. Then explore the circular nature of the music, how motifs and instruments associate w…

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Editorial: To Method or Not to Method 1:11:42

4M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

For their 145th episode, two discerning film critics, two loosey-goosey dads, and two non-Method teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, take this week's podcast space as a opportunity for a special editorial conversation. They two often bring up the scales of acting on the show and gauge approaches and choices. Will and Don expound on that to que…

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10 Best of 2023 1:13:15

4M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

For their 144th episode, two scorekeeping film critics, two rate-worthy dads, and two gradebook-keeping teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, finally settle down to list their "10 Best" lists for the year of 2023. If you know our hosts differing tastes, you'll be treated to two very different lists with a similarity or two. Either way, our guys …

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Ferrari 1:03:18

4M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

For their 143rd episode, two non-Italian critics, two racecar dads, and two seatbelt-wearing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back Paul Keelan and Jordan Puga of the Cinematic Underdogs podcast for the second part of our collaborative Michael Mann double feature. This time, they fast forward to Mann's return to cinema with this past…

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Blackhat (2015) 59:31

5M ago59:31

59:31

For their 142nd episode, two hack critics, two hackist dads, and two hacker teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin the first episode of a two-part guest arc with Jordan Puga and Paul Keelan of the Cinematic Underdog podcast. Both Will and Don have been on their show, it was our time to get them on ours. Our target was a Michael Mann double …

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Maestro 48:10

5M ago48:10

48:10

For their 141st episode, two classical film critics, two chain-smoking dads, and two rapturous teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stay in the Netflix stream and step up from last week's Zack Snyder crap to an Oscar contender of pedigree. This week, we talk about "Maestro," written, directed, produced, and starring Bradley Cooper. Don was able…

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Rebel Moon 1:02:08

5M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

By Don & Will

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Aliens (1986) 1:04:36

5M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetwork https://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/ https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFit www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Twitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsN Production by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios…

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S2E22 “Beyond Life and Death” (Part 2) 2:16:07

5M ago2:16:07

2:16:07

In the second half of our coverage of the Twin Peaks original series finale, your host John looks into the original script to discern Windom Earle’s plan, explores the roles of each Lodge Denizen, and ponders whether Cooper failed or if he’s at the beginning of something much bigger. 0:00:40 Intro 0:02:35 What we already knew about Earle’s plan 0:0…

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Cabin in the Woods 54:45

6M ago54:45

54:45

For their 138th episode, two voyeuristic film critics, two myth-fearing dads, and two tested teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, both knocked out a long-held blindspot recently by giving an audience to Drew Goddard's 2011 breakout horror movie The Cabin in the Woods. Mostly remembered for early Chris Hemsworth flick, the guys talk about the bi…

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The Killer 51:27

6M ago51:27

51:27

For their 137th episode, two Smith-loving film critics, two calculated dads, and two methodical teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, have long circled the next David Fincher movie on the calendar, and it's finally here. "The Killer" starring Michael Fassbender is circulating on Netflix and making the rounds with awards season. We talk about the…

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Deep Cuts: Stan Winston 52:01

7M ago52:01

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CINEPHILE HISSY FIT #136 (December 8, 2023): For their 136th episode, two animatronic film critics, two stop-motion dads, and two special effects teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, come together for a new episode of their frequent "Deep Cut" series where they examine the work and hidden gems of an actor or filmmaker. This time around, the gen…

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S2E22 “Beyond Life and Death” (Part 1) 1:39:05

7M ago1:39:05

1:39:05

So we’ve made it to an ending for the original series of Twin Peaks. In this first half of our coverage of Episode 29, your host John walks you through how the episode was written —and then rewritten by David Lynch— before parsing through the final Log Lady Introduction. Then he takes you through the endings of all the storylines anchored to the to…

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The Marvels 1:16:21

7M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

For their 135th episode, two open-minded film critics, two girlpower dads, and two body-swapping teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are graced with a new Marvel movie to review. The "Captain Marvel" follow-up, "The Marvels," has arrived with less than usual hoopla and less than usual box office returns for the dominant MCU brand. Has it all b…

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Alien 58:28

7M ago58:28

58:28

For their 134rd episode, two well-paid film critics, two space jockey dads, and two trucker teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin a bit of a series rewatch of the "Alien" series. They start where it all began with 1979's Ridley Scott cornerstone "Alien." In this podcast, you completely hear us scream. Sorry to disappoint you. Come for the …

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S2E21 “Miss Twin Peaks” 1:35:10

7M ago1:35:10

1:35:10

It’s time for Miss Twin Peaks to anoint its next Queen in Twin Peaks Episode 28, and your host John looks into director Tim Hunter and writer Barry Pullman’s style choices before analyzing the episode’s time wonkiness, Cooper’s intuition, and all the keys—physical or metaphorical. Find out what they unlock, and stick around for artifacts of Audrey …

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Episode 9: Suffering and Stoicism 20:12

7M ago20:12

20:12

Life is full of suffering. Happiness is fleeting. But even with all our modern problems, the Ancients can teach us how to stand firm against the storm. No one in history has understood this more deeply than the Stoics of Greece and Rome. Strength and Wisdom is offered from the hands of Emperors and Commoners alike. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dean…

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Welcome to Twin Peaks: Access Guide to the Town 2:12:09

8M ago2:12:09

2:12:09

Your host John looks into Welcome to Twin Peaks: Access Guide to the Town— a collaboration between Lynch/Frost Productions and Access Press. This tongue-in-cheek travel guide does wonders for worldbuilding and is filled with just as many hints of lore as there are fun details about the town we all love. Come for the pie and coffee, and stay for the…

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Starship Troopers 57:50

8M ago57:50

57:50

For their 133rd episode, two mobile infantry film critics, two bug-killing dads, and two citizenship teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, have mobilized their podcast to celebrate the fight for Earth's revenge from 26 years ago. Storming into last century of science fiction classics, the podcast is here to dissect the many subversive delights a…

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A Haunting in Venice 35:28

8M ago35:28

35:28

For their 132nd episode, two non-mustached critics, two mysterious dads, and two sleuth teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back frequent guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front back for the final week of three new release episodes of the podcast. Circling back to September, Cati and Don descend into Italians waters to follow Kenne…

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The Autobiography of FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper: My Life, My Tapes 5:59:47

8M ago5:59:47

5:59:47

Blue Rose Task Force returns with this gigantic look at The Autobiography of Special Agent Dale Cooper: My Life, My Tapes. Your host John explores what we can learn from the material Dale recorded between ages 13 and 35, while sifting through the parts of the out-of-print book that prove troublesome or enlightening. [4:46 AM] 0:00:50 Intro 0:07:10 …

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Killers of the Flower Moon 1:53:51

8M ago1:53:51

1:53:51

For their 131st episode, two reunited critics, two non-poisonous dads, and two stalwart teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are back together after few episodes away with guest hosts. They return with a vengeance to breakdown and even takedown the earmarked savior of cinema known as "Killers of the Flower Moon" from director Martin Scorsese. T…

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Dumb Money 41:05

8M ago41:05

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For their 130th episode, two non-Reddit film critics, two financially-challenged dads, and two invested teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back frequent guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front back for the second week of three theatrical reviews. This week, Cati and Don calculate the millions of dollars and cents getting squeezed …

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The Creator 39:28

9M ago39:28

39:28

For their 129th episode, two completely human film critics, two protective dads, and two plugged-in teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back frequent guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front back to the podcast. She is filling for Will with Don moderating to cover the first of three consecutive episodes of new release reviews. First…

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The Exorcist (1973) 57:10

9M ago57:10

57:10

For their 128th episode, two nonreligious film critics, two sanctimonious dads, and two soup-loving teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, have a special episode this week. This year, it's the 50th anniversary of "The Exorcist" and Don had never seen it. Until now! Catch our reaction show where one cinema's most important cornerstones gets discus…

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Episode 8: Maximizing the Mundane. 20:54

9M ago20:54

20:54

After an unforeseen and personally challenging hiatus, your host returns a little more humble and a little more hopeful. This atypically personal episode covers how the seemingly standard parts of our lives can be turned into moments of potent meaning. Hindu Gods, Japanese vocab, and English bicycle teams are also mentioned. Twitter: https://twitte…

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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) 49:26

9M ago49:26

49:26

For their 127th episode, two investigative film critics, two disguise-worthy dads, and two sneezing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back returning North Carolina-based guest Joel Winstead of Winstead Reviews and the "And the Winner Was..." podcast. In his second visit to the third chair, Joel submitted one of his all-time favorite …

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Twister (1996) 59:35

9M ago59:35

59:35

For their 126th episode, two dirt-sniffing film critics, two storm-chasing dads, and two meteorlogically-minded teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, enter "The Suck Zone" with debuting guest Joel Winstead of Winstead Reviews and the "And the Winner Was..." podcast. They pour on the gravy and roll the maps together about their mutual love of the…

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Regarding Henry (1991) 1:00:50

10M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

For their 125th episode, two amnesiac film critics, two ignorant dads, and two redemptive teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, continue to dive into the older and lesser-seen films of Harrison Ford. Last week, it was "Hanover Street." This week, the boys jump up a decade and change to 1991's "Regarding Henry" written by a young J.J. Abrams and …

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Hanover Street (1979) 48:52

10M ago48:52

48:52

For their 124rd episode, two dashing film critics, two non-veteran dads, and two honorable teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin to venture to some of the older and underseen films of Harrison Ford. They were inspired after spending in-person time together earlier this summer with "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." Up first is 1979's…

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Are Movies Too Long? 1:00:58

10M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

CINEPHILE HISSY FIT #123 (August 18, 2023)-- For their 123rd episode, two tall-ish film critics, two lengthy dads, and two long-winded teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stay on the editorial track with this open discussion posing the question "Are movies too long?" From blockbusters to prestige pictures, including the recent "Oppenheimer" th…

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