Best Sam Raimi Podcasts (2024)

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From Stage to Scream with Horrorshow Art 29:37

1d ago29:37

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In this episode of Horror Heals, hosts Cory and Kendall welcome Jak from Horrorshow Art to discuss the therapeutic aspects of horror. Jak shares his personal journey of how horror became a creative outlet during the COVID lockdown, transforming isolation into imagination. The conversation explores the intersection of performance and horror, the imp…

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First Quentin Tarantino Film (1992) with Eric Weintraub 1:56:09

2d ago1:56:09

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A colorfully named cast of suited criminals with equally colorful vocabularies walk into a diamond heist... If you haven't heard this one before, you'll want to check out 1992's Reservoir Dogs, the first film by Quentin Tarantino. With special guest, Eric Weintraub, author of the books South of Sepharad, and Dreams of an An American Exile, we Buddi…

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Body Horror, Childhood Fears and the Flicks of 1984 14:11

6d ago14:11

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In this candid and nostalgic episode, Corey reflects on his experiences attending TerrorCon in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and the surprising impact of 1984 horror films. From the childhood road trip with his grandparents to watching "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," Corey discusses the early moments that sparked his fascination with body hor…

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From Creepypasta to Comfort: Horror Art for Mental Wellness 14:54

8d ago14:54

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In this episode of Horror Heals, hosts Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with Polish artist Hekkoto, whose horror-themed art draws from influences like Creepypasta and Japanese horror. Hekkoto shares their personal story of discovering horror during a challenging time in their life and explains how the genre—and creating terrifying monsters—became …

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From Monster Squad to Mental Health: Andre Gower Discusses the Healing Power of Horror Part 2 27:55

13d ago27:55

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In part two of this special episode of Horror Heals, Corey and Kendall continue their conversation with Andre Gower, star of The Monster Squad and creator of Wolfman’s Got Nards. Andre shares touching stories about how horror films and conventions have provided healing spaces, especially for those on the autism spectrum, and how the horror communit…

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From Monster Squad to Mental Health: Andre Gower Discusses the Healing Power of Horror Part 1 35:32

15d ago35:32

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In this episode of Horror Heals, Corey and Kendall welcome Andre Gower, star of the cult favorite The Monster Squad and creator of the documentary Wolfman’s Got Nards. Andre shares his journey in the horror genre, the making of his documentary, and how horror movies have a unique way of helping people work through trauma and fears. The trio discuss…

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First Labor Union (1794, 1838) 2:09:53

16d ago2:09:53

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Let's talk about labor, their trials and travails, their battles with oppressive and abusive employers, their wresting from beneath the boots of all systems monarchical, oligarchical, and industrial. On this episode we dive into the First Labor Union, with special appearance by Weavers, Cordwainers, Blanketeers, Spenceans, and more. Join us because…

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Batman Forever (1995) 1:22:08

16d ago1:22:08

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Send us a text In this episode, recorded on World Batman Day, Jim & Adam chatted about Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever, the third entry in the original series starring Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey and Chris O'Donnell. Batman must battle former district attorney Harvey Dent, who is now Two-Face and Edward Nygma, The Riddler with help fro…

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The September Cine Ramble: Will Higo Interview (The Group) 1:55:02

19d ago1:55:02

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Send us a text In this episode Jim & Adam chatted about some of the movies they’ve watched at the cinema over the past four weeks, including Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Kneecap and Alien: Romulus. Jim also spoke with director Will Higo about his new gritty crime thriller The Group, which is available now on various VOD platforms. As always each record…

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From Military to Miniatures: Eerie Earl’s Healing Through Art 22:35

20d ago22:35

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In this episode of Horror Heals, hosts Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with veteran and miniature artist, Eerie Earl, to explore how creating eerie, quiet, creepy art helps him process trauma and heal from past experiences. Earl delves into his artistic journey, influenced by his military background and his need for a creative outlet. From Milita…

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Des (Crime Scene to Screen) 53:54

21d ago53:54

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Send us a text Banterflix's Sleuth Sisters Joe & Thérèse return for another episode of Crime Scene to Screen as they look at movies and TV shows based on real-life crimes. In this recording they chat about Des (2020), a three part ITV drama starring David Tennant and directed by Lewis Arnold, which is based on the 1983 arrest of Scottish serial kil…

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From Crystal Lake to Canvas: How Adrienne King Found Healing Through Art 17:50

22d ago17:50

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In this powerful episode, Corey and Kendall again sit down with Adrienne King, best known for her iconic role as Alice in Friday the 13th, to explore how horror films, art, and community can provide unexpected healing from trauma. Adrienne shares her deeply personal experiences with PTSD, her struggles with a real-life stalker, and how painting bec…

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Horror Heals? Of Corpse, It Does! 12:27

26d ago12:27

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In this debut episode of Horror Heals, your co-hosts Corey and Kendall Austin Stulce introduce themselves and set the stage for what the podcast is all about—exploring the therapeutic benefits of horror movies, books, comics, and horror culture. They share their personal stories about how horror has helped them manage anxiety and provided mental we…

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Dee Wallace: Healing Fear Through Horror 26:53

26d ago26:53

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Exploring the positive effects of horror movies and their connection to mental health, fear management, and emotional healing. Dee Wallace: Healing Fear Through Horror Opening Thoughts (00:00 – 02:00): Corey introduces Dee Wallace, a Hollywood legend renowned for her roles in classic films like E.T. and Cujo. Dee dives straight into the core theme …

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Monsters and Mental Health: How Horror Saved Me 25:20

26d ago25:20

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In this episode of Horror Heals, Corey and Kendall sit down with Jennifer Ginty, a passionate horror fan and entrepreneur. Jennifer shares her personal journey of growing up in a horror-loving family while dealing with trauma, PTSD, and depression. She opens up about how horror became a source of comfort for her and how it continues to help her man…

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Adrienne King on Survival, Stalkers, and the Power of Horror 30:21

26d ago30:21

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In this exciting episode of the Horror Heals Podcast on Friday the 13th, hosts Corey and Kendall Austin Stulce sit down with Adrienne King, the legendary "final girl" from the original Friday the 13th. Together, they discuss the healing power of horror, both for Adrienne and for her fans. Adrienne shares intimate stories about the trauma she endure…

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Spider-Man Special Part Three: The Tom Holland Movies 1:40:42

30d ago1:40:42

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Send us a text In the third of our Spider-Man specials to celebrate the re-release of the live action movies, Jim & Adam look back Spider-Man's entry within the MCU as they chat about Tom Holland's tenure as the webslinger, starting with Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and concluding with Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). As always each recording is fi…

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First Found Footage Film (1961, 1980) 2:06:54

1M ago2:06:54

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If a footage falls in the woods and no one finds it, is it ever even really a movie at all? On this episode, we dig into the First Found Footage Film, 1961's brilliant indie THE CONNECTION. We also discuss the oft mislabeled First Found Footage Film, 1980's CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST (about 1:10 - 1:30). **Trigger Warning: sexual violence, animal cruelty.*…

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First Manic Pixie Dream Girl (2007) 2:18:17

1M ago2:18:17

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Back in 2007, a review of Cameron Crowe's ELIZABETHTOWN on a little website called The A.V. Club set off a cultural firestorm by birthing the term "Manic Pixie Dream Girl". On this episode of Debut Buddies, we get into the origins of (and problems with) the term, discuss the original MPDG in question (as played in the film by Kirsten Dunst), and co…

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Timothy Dalton's James Bond: The Living Daylights & Licence to Kill (with Jason Baxter) 1:07:54

2M ago1:07:54

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Can a star of one of film's biggest franchises get memory holed? Jason Baxter returns on a not so secret mission to revive awareness for the James Bond films starring Timothy Dalton: 1987's The Living Daylights & 1989's Licence to Kill. We dive into the influential seriousness Dalton brought to the role, banger theme songs by A-ha and Gladys Knight…

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Spider-Man Special Part Two: The Andrew Garfield Movies 1:27:46

2M ago1:27:46

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Send us a text In the second of our Spider-Man specials to celebrate the re-release of the live action movies on the big screen, Adam is joined by Mark Corrigan from VideoFlames as they look back at the two Amazing Spider-Man movie starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. Do the movies that are often maligned deserve a little bit more love? As alwa…

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Spider-Man Special Part One: The Sam Raimi Trilogy 2:12:03

2M ago2:12:03

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Send us a text In the first part of our Spider-Man specials to celebrate the re-release of the live action movies on the big screen this month Jim & Adam look back at Sam Raimi's orginal trilogy ( 2002, 2004 and 2007), starring Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco and J. K. Simmons. On this recording Aaron Flanagan from the Comic Book Guys in…

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The More Than Pixels on a Screen August Cine Ramble: Part Deux 1:25:43

2M ago1:25:43

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Send us a text In this episode Jim & Adam chat serve up a second serving of the ramble edition of the pod as they chat more about some of the movies they've watched over the past month. They shared their thoughts on Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, which is out now on Netflix and MaXXXine, which was released in cinemas in July. They also chatted a little…

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First Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest (1916, 1972) 2:01:34

2M ago2:01:34

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Once there was a dog, and it was hot. Then, there were more of these hot dogs, and they were pursued by insatiable eating machines that sought only their delicious destruction in horrifying numbers. Now, we celebrate these eating champions as gods among humanity, turning what could be months of school lunches for a child into 10 minutes of gladiato…

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The More Than Pixels on a Screen August Cine Ramble 1:27:37

2M ago1:27:37

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Send us a text In this episode Jim & Adam chat about some of the movies they've watched during the past month and and pretty everything else they can think off. Some of the films we chatted about on this podcast included Deadpool & Wolverine, Thelma, Longlegs and Joe Mc Elroy shares his thoughts on Twisters Jim also spoke with director Robert Morga…

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What is the Horror Heals Podcast? 0:59

2M ago0:59

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Corey: Horror movies are good for mental wellness?! That’s crazy talk! Kendall: Afraid not! Hi, I’m Kendall Austin Stulce. Corey Stulce is my partner in life and podcasting, and he and I host the Horror Heals podcast. Corey: Hello, I’m Corey, and an aha moment at a horror convention inspired Horror Heals. I saw a young person’s trauma and anxiety i…

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John Devilman: Traveling The World As A Tattoo Artist, Dude Looks Like a Lady, Filmmaking, & more... 1:21:27

2M ago1:21:27

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Episode 26 with John Devilman, Brian Lally, Verity Van Dams, and Scott Williams. Thank you to our sponsors: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/BrianLallyHollywoodNative LOLAS Acting School https://lolasactingschool.com Chew on Vegan https://www.youtube.com/@ChewonVegan John Devilman Instagram John Devilman https://www.instagram.com/johndevilman Instag…

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First Trapeze Artist (1859) with Savanna Sneeringer 2:15:43

2M ago2:15:43

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Sometimes, you want a podcast with some extra swing... and a side of high-flying, above-pool acrobatic action! This episode, special guest Buddy Savanna Sneeringer helps us explore the ins and outs of trapeze, and the fascinating life of Jules Leotard, the first trapeze artist... and namesake of an article of clothing you're likely familiar with! P…

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Striptease 1:19:07

3M ago1:19:07

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Send us a text In this episode Jim & Adam were joined in the studio by Docto Nicole Hamilton as they chatted about Andrew Bergman's 1996 movie Striptease, starring Demi Moore. About the film When her ex-husband gets custody of their daughter, former FBI office assistant Erin Grant (Demi Moore) needs money to fight the legal case to get her child ba…

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Piranha II: The Spawning 57:11

3M ago57:11

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Send us a text In this episode Jim McClean and Joe Mc Elroy continue their retrospective of James Cameron's cinematic back-catalogue as they look back at his feature debut Piranha II: The Spawning (1982). Resort islanders (Tricia O'Neil, Steve Marachuk, Lance Henriksen) face flying killer-fish left over from a government experiment that flopped. On…

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First Vine (2013) 1:58:50

3M ago1:58:50

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Eleven years ago, a little 6 second video sharing social media app that could (until it no longer did) came into being. The app: Vine. The First: Well... the first video shared on Vine, of course! We discuss a lost subway clip, the first Vine tweeted (which is probably the oldest still out there), the first Vine to be sold as art, and so much more!…

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Michael Kallio on Bruce Campbell, Sam Raimi, Jack White, Star Wars, Super 8, Filmmaking, & more... 1:44:01

3M ago1:44:01

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Episode 25 with Michael Kallio, Brian Lally, Zak Meister, and Scott Williams. Thank you to our sponsors: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/BrianLallyHollywoodNative LOLAS Acting School https://lolasactingschool.com Chew on Vegan https://www.youtube.com/@ChewonVegan Michael Kallio Facebook https://www.facebook.com/officialmichaelkallio Instagram https…

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First U.S. Patent (1790) with Kylan Savage 2:10:19

3M ago2:10:19

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Necessity is the mother of invention, sure. But what is the mother of patents!? We've got our heads up our ash on this episode exploring the late 18th century origin of U.S. patents with very special guest Kylan Savage from the Church Jams Now! podcast. And, of course, we spend some time learning about Gene Simmons' patent trolling, and dip into th…

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Doctor Who Special 52:01

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Send us a text On this episode Jim & Adam are joined by BanterFlix's very own Joe Mc Elroy and filmmaker Brian Mulholland as they look back on Ncuti Gatwa's first season as Doctor Who. As always each recording is filled with spoilers, silliness and bad-language along with tangents a-aplenty. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review…

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Catch Me If You Can (Crime Scene to Screen) 1:04:02

4M ago1:04:02

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Send us a text Banterflix's Sleuth Sisters Return for another episode of Crime Scene to Screen, a podcast where Joe and Therese explore movies based on real life crimes. On this month's episode they are on the hunt for Frank Abagnale Jr. as they look at the 2002 Steven Spielberg film, Catch Me If You Can. A film exploring one of the most infamous c…

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First Professional Wrestling Match (1880s, 1908, 1911) 1:46:08

4M ago1:46:08

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We are the best in the world at what we do and whatcha gonna do when Debut Buddies Mania runs wild on you!? On this episode, we discuss what could, debatably, be the First Professional Wrestling Match (especially for Pro Wrestling as we know it today). We dig into some early history, then tackle the slobberknocker that was two bouts between Frank G…

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Cars 2 1:36:02

4M ago1:36:02

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Send us a text In this episode Jim and Adam chat about chat about John Lasseter's Cars 2 (2011), the weirdest Pixar sequel to-date. Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: int…

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Arachnophobia 1:18:03

4M ago1:18:03

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Send us a text In this episode Jim and Adam chat about chat about Frank Marshall's Arachnophobia (1990). A new species of South American killer spider hitches a lift to a small California town in a coffin and starts to breed, leaving a trail of deaths that puzzle and terrify the young doctor newly arrived in town with his family. As always each rec…

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The June Cinematic Ramble 1:32:31

4M ago1:32:31

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Send us a text In this episode Jim & Adam chat about some of the movies they've watched during the past month and and pretty everything else they can think off. Some of the films we chat about on this episode include The Fall Guy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, IF and many more. As always each recording is filled with spoilers, silliness and ba…

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First Sam Raimi Film - The Evil Dead (1981) 2:31:41

4M ago2:31:41

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In October 1981, a little film made by a crew from Michigan at a cabin in Tennessee on a shoestring(ish) budget changed horror cinema forever by introducing the world to Bruce Campbell's chin and a fancy new kind of DEAD EVIL called the Deadites. We discuss Sam Raimi's First Film, The Evil Dead, and delve into all the storied gore that springboarde…

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Mad Max: Fury Road 1:12:20

4M ago1:12:20

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Send us a text In this episode Jim and Adam chat about chat about George Miller's 2015 feature, Mad Max: Fury Road as they celebrate Adam's birthday. In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshiper and a drifter named Max. As alw…

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show 1:05:09

5M ago1:05:09

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Send us a text In this episode Jim and Adam are joined by Claire McCullough (Lit(erature) to the Tit) as they chat about Jim Sharman's cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). A newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter. As always be warned this recordin…

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First Thoughtographer (1910, 1960s) 1:55:22

5M ago1:55:22

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What if you could photograph your thoughts!? On the newest pod, we dive deep into Ikuko Nagao, Ted Serios, Uri Geller and other prominent thoughtographers, who claimed the gift to project their minds onto the medium of photos. We get paranormal, we get supernatural, we get historical, and we get informational! Join us for a heady (HAHA) discussion …

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Bernie (Crime Scene to Screen) 1:02:11

5M ago1:02:11

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Send us a text "Banterflix's very own Sleuth Sisters (Therese Hyland & Joe McElroy) are back for the first episode of their rebooted true crime movie podcast, Crime Scene to Screen. A show where they explore the movies based on real life crimes. This episode looks at Richard Linklater's 2011 movie, Bernie which is based on the murder of Marjorie Nu…

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Shallow Grave 2:02:34

5M ago2:02:34

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Send us a text In this episode Jim and Adam look back at Danny Boyle's directorial debut Shallow Grave (1994). When accountant David (Christopher Eccleston), doctor Juliet (Kerry Fox) and journalist Alex (Ewan McGregor) are searching for a fourth roommate for their trendy flat, they settle on the aloof Hugo (Keith Allen). However, they soon find Hu…

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First Star Wars Prequel - Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) 2:18:35

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Grab some space popcorn, power up your droids, and prepare your Midichlorian gut biome... It's time to talk about the FIRST STAR WARS PREQUEL. In 1999, 16 years after Return of the Jedi, George Lucas brings Star Wars back to cinemas with Episode I - The Phantom Menace. We saw it then, with wide ranging amounts of anticipation, and we were disappoin…

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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (with Jason Baxter) 1:22:28

5M ago1:22:28

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May the 4th be with you! With Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace returning to theaters for its 25th anniversary, Jason Baxter returns to defend one of the most openly hated movies in cinema history. We go deep on epic scenes like the podrace (non-war action!) and Duel of the Fates, the whole point of a plot centered around political points l…

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Richard Zelniker: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Quentin Tarantino, Writing, Directing, Acting, & more... 1:08:01

5M ago1:08:01

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Episode 24 with Richard Zelniker, Brian Lally, Verity Van Dams, and Scott Williams. Thank you to our sponsors: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/BrianLallyHollywoodNative LOLAS Acting School https://lolasactingschool.com Chew on Vegan https://www.youtube.com/@ChewonVegan Richard Zelniker Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rzelniker Linkedin https://…

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Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999) 2:07:07

5M ago2:07:07

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Send us a text In this episode hosts Jim McClean and Adam Neeson are joined by Danny Brown (The Fright Club NI) as they chatted about some of the latest movie news, Free Comic Day( featuring Aaron Flanagan from the Comic Book Guys) and Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace, which is being re-released in cinemas to celebrate its 25th Anniversary…

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Aliens (1986) 1:42:34

6M ago1:42:34

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Send us a text In this episode Jim McClean and Joe Mc Elroy continue their retrospective of James Cameron's cinematic back-catalogue as they look back at his 1986 feature Aliens. Decades after surviving the Nostromo incident, Ellen Ripley is sent out to re-establish contact with a terraforming colony but finds herself battling the Alien Queen and h…

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