Best Sophia Ricciardi Podcasts (2024)

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Moviestruck Episode 85: The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1989) feat. My Dad! 1:21:14

3d ago1:21:14

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Happy Father's Day from Moviestruck! My Dad is back and we're talking The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1989)! While a comedy, we discovered this movie was also chock-full of fun facts, survival tips, and Kalahari trivia. The Patron Drive is back! If you're not already and you want to support the show, or help make Sophia have to watch Bionicle 3 or Madam…

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Rolling with Difficulty Presents: "Shadow of the Skysplitter" 4:10:36

14d ago4:10:36

4:10:36

Content Warning: Giant Insects, Entomophobia As the century brood awakens, five inhabitants find themselves drawn to an ancient ruin, and the tense standoff between the Farmerlings and Cloudlings that reside there. How will they sway the situation? And will they escape before the Imago arrive? We dive into the system "Cloud Empress" in this one-sho…

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Moviestruck Episode 84: Evil Under the Sun (1982) feat. Dann McDorman 1:32:05

17d ago1:32:05

1:32:05

Whodunit?! We did! Assuming "it" is Evil Under the Sun (1982) and "we" is Sophia and special guest Dann McDorman, author of West Heart Kill and mystery aficionado! Will we crack the case before the legendary Hercule Poirot? Or will the seaside ambiance keep our eye on the screen and not on the cast of theatrical royalty? The Patron Drive is back! I…

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Moviestruck Episode 83: Old (2021) feat. Nando v Movies 2:21:10

24d ago2:21:10

2:21:10

Content Warning: Body Horror, Medical Decline, Pregnancy and Childbirth Shyamalanathon comes to a close, aging rapidly into our most recent flick, Old (2021) with special guest Nando v Movies! We learn everyone's jobs and names, and then determine if we could survive the flick. The answer? Well you'll have to listen to find out! Where to find Nando…

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Moviestruck Episode 82: The Happening (2008) feat. Not A Bomb Podcast 2:00:02

1M ago2:00:02

2:00:02

Content Warning: Suicide Discussion, Blood and Gore If what we think is The Happening (2008), is The Happening (2008), it better not be! By the will of M. Night it is though so we're joined by Brad and Troy from the Not A Bomb podcast to figure out what's happening, in The Happening (2008)! Shyamalanathon continues, today! Where to find Not A Bomb:…

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Moviestruck Episode 81: Unbreakable (2000) feat. Case Aiken 1:57:53

1M ago1:57:53

1:57:53

We keep this M. Night train going just so it can crash right into Unbreakable (2000) with Case Aiken from Another Pass and Men of Steel podcasts! Bruce Willis may have survived a series of traumatic accidents, but can he withstand our scrutiny? Shyamalanathon charges ahead! Where to find Case: Another Pass Podcast: https://www.certainpov.com/anothe…

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Moviestruck Episode 80: The Last Airbender (2010) feat. OSP Red 2:43:12

2M ago2:43:12

2:43:12

Shyamalanathon is nigh! We're kicking off a month of bonus episodes and all things M. Night with The Last Airbender (2010) with returning bad movie fan Red from Overly Sarcastic Productions. We spend far, far too long trying to land on one reason this movie is bad, and spoiler alert, we fail. Listen along as two long-time ATLA fans inflict adaptati…

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Moviestruck Episode 79: A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) feat. Rick Baker and Ken Miller 1:42:13

2M ago1:42:13

1:42:13

Content Warning: Suicide Mention Whatever you do, if townspeople seem a little scared of an abandoned temple, DON'T SPEND THE NIGHT THERE! Oh well, if that isn't enough of a warning maybe this episode on A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) with the authors of The New Essential Guide to Hong Kong Movies, Rick Baker and Ken Miller, will impart the warning b…

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Rolling with Difficulty Presents: "Hunt the Beast" 3:38:05

2M ago3:38:05

3:38:05

Content Warning: Character Death, Claustrophobia Choose your weapon, noble knights, and begin again the hunt. The Rolling with Difficulty crew is trying our Gila RPG's Hunt, a Lumen 2.0 system, as our crew steps into a spirit-filled forest to track and defeat a mighty beast. The obstacles on their quest are many, can our knights make it to the hear…

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Moviestruck Episode 78: Hanky Panky (2024) feat. Nick Roth 1:57:14

2M ago1:57:14

1:57:14

Content Warning: Sexual Innuendo, Murderous Hats Are you talking...to a napkin? Well I'm not! I'm talking to talking-napkin-film writer and co-director Nick Roth about his upcoming film Hanky Panky (2024)! Join the conversation to learn all about this zany, spooky, and at times absurd horror-comedy, and all the fun behind-the-scenes stories Nick ha…

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Moviestruck Episode 77: Tarzan (1999) feat. Case Aiken 1:35:51

3M ago1:35:51

1:35:51

Uhhh did you guys see what happened to that Gorilla baby? Ehhh don't dwell on it, we gotta talk about Tarzan (1999) with Case from Another Pass and Men of Steel! We swing into a Disney classic and our own personal movie biases to unpack everything from serial adaptation techniques and the 2010s era headcannons this movie shaped. Where to find Case:…

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Campaign 1 Wrap-Up Q&A: To The Stars 1:59:21

3M ago1:59:21

1:59:21

This episode originally aired as a YouTube Livestream! At the end of the Per Aspera campaign, the crew answers your questions about the adventures thus far, and gives a taste of what is to come! ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-13 program!--- Rolling with Difficulty Patreon: patreon.com/ro…

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Moviestruck Episode 76: Hackers (1995) feat. Jessie Gender 1:52:14

3M ago1:52:14

1:52:14

Content Warning: Sexual Metaphor *Hacker voice* We're in! I'm joined this week by Jessie Gender as we take a lil surf through the interwebs back to the age of Hackers (1995). Write in your hacker name, and buckle up for an episode full of fascinating analysis and spinning phone booths! Where to find Jessie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JessieG…

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Rolling with Difficulty Season 5 Episode 10: “Hearts Unbound” 3:36:12

3M ago3:36:12

3:36:12

CONTENT WARNING: Stress, Anxiety, the Five Stages of TTRPG Combat Grief After saving the Planescape, the crew faces their greatest foe, DX-TR. The mechanite holding their way home hostage, they must stand together, or risk falling apart. In this, the thrilling conclusion of the Per Aspera campaign! Thank you for listening to the Per Aspera campaign…

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Rolling with Difficulty Season 5 Episode 9: “Mindflayer Over Matter” 2:54:31

4M ago2:54:31

2:54:31

CONTENT WARNING: Character Death, Kidnapping One foe vanquished, the crew delves deeper into the Dreadnought. Their target all too eager to greet them. In the final confrontation with the Progenitor, will all their preparations be enough? And where is DX-TR! ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a P…

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Moviestruck Episode 75: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) feat. Hello Future Me 2:12:29

4M ago2:12:29

2:12:29

Gather your company and hire your burglers! Or, wait, do that two minutes ago, cause we're talking about The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) with Tim Hickson aka Hello Future Me. We try and fix this movie, and in the process, become even more upset with the frequency of Alfred. Where to find Tim: Writing, Worldbuilding, and More: https…

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Rolling with Difficulty Season 5 Episode 8: “Vivisector” 3:23:49

4M ago3:23:49

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CONTENT WARNING: Body Modification Returning to the Synobium for the final time, the crew begins their assault on the Dreadnaught. Many foes lie in wait, twisted halls and malicious devices, will they be able to push through and save the Planescape? ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-13 prog…

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We're Level Fourteen! 8:12

4M ago8:12

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The end is looming and we forgot to announce it, but turns out, breaking the laws of the Planescape let you level up! Enjoy this surprise lil get stronger session before the campaign finale! ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-13 program!--- Rolling with Difficulty Patreon: patreon.com/rollin…

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Rolling with Difficulty Season 5 Episode 7: “Descent” 2:50:52

4M ago2:50:52

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The final confrontation begins. The Per Aspera descends the Abyss, on the heels of the Dreadnaught. The forces of evil may stand against them, but as they speed through the Planescape, the only thing between the crew and breaking the rules of Spelljamming, is their own will. ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), …

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Moviestruck Episode 74: Ocean's Eleven (2001) feat. Amanda & Julia of Multitude Podcasts 1:42:34

4M ago1:42:34

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Enter Las Vegas and gather the team, we're heisting Ocean's Eleven (2001) with Amanda and Julia from Join the Party and Spirits! We cover everything from the fallibility of cell phones to just how much you ought to hide from your crew. Plus, stick around for a special announcement from the Multitude Podcast team! Where to find Amanda and Julia: The…

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Rolling with Difficulty Season 5 Episode 6: “Eye of the Beholder” 3:11:07

4M ago3:11:07

3:11:07

Content Warning: Interrogation Enlisting the aid of an old friend to help their new one regain his mind, the crew regroups in Sigil, at the Palace of Hira. Their forces muster, a last attempt to gain information presents itself, and plans are laid. The eye of the storm will soon be upon them, but today, they rest in it's gaze... ---Our show contain…

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Season 5 Mid-Season Q&A: The End is Nigh 1:31:46

5M ago1:31:46

1:31:46

This episode originally aired as a YouTube Livestream! We're halfway through season 5! The cast answers your questions and teases a bit about campaign 2... ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-13 program!--- Rolling with Difficulty Patreon: patreon.com/rollingwithdifficulty Rolling with Diffic…

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Moviestruck Episode 73: Miss Congeniality (2000) feat. Calluna Reviews 1:33:05

5M ago1:33:05

1:33:05

We have to enter WHAT?! Heather of Calluna reviews is back and we're talking Miss Congeniality (2000) and all its early 200s girlboss energy. PLEASE let Sandra Bullock eat! Where to find Calluna: Twitter: @CallunaReviews Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calluna YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CallunaReviews Contact the Pod moviestruckpod@gmail.co…

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Rolling with Difficulty Season 5 Episode 5: “Countdown” 4:33:09

5M ago4:33:09

4:33:09

Time is ticking as the crew rushes to diffuse the Mindflayer's psionic destroyers. Delving into the depths of where the Plane of Earth meets the Astral sea, every step takes them closer to their goal, and every round takes the Mindflayers closer to theirs. Will the crew make it in time? ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul…

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Rolling with Difficulty Season 5 Episode 4: “Fossils and Roots” 3:41:49

5M ago3:41:49

3:41:49

Content Warning: Body Horror, Body Alteration, Spiders Answering the B-Team's call, the crew rushes to the Beastlands. There they find an old threat, new god, and discover the true meaning of the word "chicken." ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-13 program!--- Rolling with Difficulty Patreo…

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Moviestruck Episode 72: Free Guy (2021) feat. Dominic Noble 2:28:37

5M ago2:28:37

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Where we dropping listeners! Log on and tune in to a discussion of Free Guy (2021) with YouTuber Dominic Noble. We have two very different opinions of this movie and as a result this is a very thorough episode and Sophia's official audition to claim the title "Gamer"! Where to find Dom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDom Twitter: @Dominic_Nob…

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We're Level Thirteen! 14:54

5M ago14:54

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We're level thirteen! The crew prepares to fight the big fight by leveling up. ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-13 program!--- Rolling with Difficulty Patreon: patreon.com/rollingwithdifficulty Rolling with Difficulty Discord: https://discord.gg/6uAycwAhy6 Merch: Redbubble: https://www.red…

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Rolling with Difficulty Season 5 Episode 3: “Sanctum” 4:11:52

5M ago4:11:52

4:11:52

Improvements to the Per Aspera well underway, the crew continues their grand tour of the Planescape, revisiting old friends and encountering old enemies... ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-13 program!--- Thank you to our friends over at Join the Party! Check them out: Join the Party: https…

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Rolling with Difficulty Season 5 Episode 2: “Unchained” 4:10:14

5M ago4:10:14

4:10:14

In order to pay for the upgrades needed to break the laws of the Planescape, the Per Aspera crew must return to more familiar routines, and do a job for the Heap. Demons, ichor, fires and more await them on a fetch quest for old times sake... ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-13 program!---…

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Moviestruck Episode 71: Meet the Robinsons (2007) feat. Noir 1:25:59

6M ago1:25:59

1:25:59

We're the podcast of the future! Jump in the time machine with Sophia and Noir as they revisit a 2000s animated classic, Meet the Robinsons (2007)! There is a surprising amount of Tom Selleck in this film. Where to find Noir: Twitter: @NoirGalaxies BlueSky: @noirgalaxies.bsky.social Rolling with Difficulty Contact the Pod moviestruckpod@gmail.com w…

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Rolling with Difficulty Season 5 Episode 1: “Defenses Down” 3:21:46

6M ago3:21:46

3:21:46

In the season premiere for the final season of the Per Aspera campaign, the crew picks up right where they left off, with a mysterious meeting with one elusive Gith. Wills are tested, old friends reencountered, and the race to break the Planescape begins! ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-1…

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Moviestruck Episode 70: The Pink Panther (2006) feat. OSP Blue 1:22:38

6M ago1:22:38

1:22:38

Do you podcast? Yes? Good for you. I'm joined by OSP Blue as we shamelessly defend forgotten classic, The Pink Panther (2006), and bumble our way through some perfectly timed comedy. Where to find Blue: Overly Sarcastic Productions: https://www.youtube.com/c/OverlySarcasticProductionsChannel The OSPod: https://overlysarcasticpodcast.transistor.fm/ …

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Moviestruck Episode 69: Prey (2022) feat. Native Media Theory 1:34:33

7M ago1:34:33

1:34:33

Wait...what's that? In the grass? It's Elias of Native Media Theory, and he's here to talk Prey (2022)! We find the franchise callbacks, Indigenous details, and cool as heck improvised returning axes this latest Predator entry has to offer! Where to find Elias YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nativemediatheory Instagram: @nativemediatheory Contact…

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Moviestruck Episode 68: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) feat. Wally 1:57:19

7M ago1:57:19

1:57:19

Let's do this one more time! I'm joined by streamer and TTRPGer Wally to talk Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)! Disclaimer, there was no physical way to namedrop every easter egg in this movie. Please be cool about it. Where to find Wally https://linktr.ee/stuckinspace Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wally_in_space Twitter: @walpoleinspace …

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