Best Tyler Pratt Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 71: Mary Novak 48:09

8M ago48:09

48:09

Mary Novak serves as the Executive Director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice. She is a lawyer, educator, chaplain, spiritual director, restorative justice practitioner, and activist who has worked in Catholic contexts for decades. Before leading NETWORK, Mary served as a Mission Integrator and Adjunct Professor of Law at the Georgetown …

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Episode 70: Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson 1:05:17

9M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson is an activist, philanthropist, and public theologian who pursues a vision of a community marked by justice, peace, and love. As the president & CEO of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF) and CDF Action Council, he advocates for children's well-being at the intersection of faith and justice. Previously, he pastored St. John’s …

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Episode 69: Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III 55:55

10M ago55:55

55:55

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III is the Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, IL, and is a Senior Fellow with Auburn Seminary. In this episode, we discuss themes from his new book, Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulent Times. We explore the reality of the Darkness and how Black spiritualities have histori…

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Episode 68: Amanda Tyler 45:14

11M ago45:14

45:14

Amanda Tyler is the executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty in Washington, D.C, she is also the lead organizer for Christians Against Christian Nationalism. Amanda also co-hosts the Respecting Religion series on the BJC Podcast, and she is an advisor to Faith in Action in developing a curriculum to confront white Chr…

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Episode 67: Romal J. Tune 1:03:08

11M ago1:03:08

1:03:08

Just a note that this episode discusses sexual abuse and briefly mentions suicide. If you or anyone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741 Romal Tune is passionate about teaching others how to heal the wounds of their past. He uses the power of storytelling to bring about meaningful change. Romal is the …

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Episode 66: Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner 47:14

12M ago47:14

47:14

Jonah Pesner is a Rabbi whose work encourages Jewish communities to reach across race, class, and faith lines while campaigning for social justice. He serves as the Director of the Religious Action Center and Senior Vice President of the Union for Reform Judaism. Rabbi Pesner co-edited “Moral Resistance and Spiritual Authority: Our Jewish Obligatio…

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Episode 65: Rev. Aurelia Davila Pratt 50:24

1y ago50:24

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Aurelia Davila Pratt is a pastor, writer and sacred spacemaker. She is the lead pastor of Peace of Christ Church, Austin TX. An ordained Baptist minister, she is the chair of the board for Nevertheless She Preached, a national, ecumenical preaching event designed to elevate the voices of women on the margins. She is the co-host with Rev. Britanny G…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023, Paramount, Seth Rogen, Jeff Rowe, Paul Rudd, Jackie Chan) 13:26

1y ago13:26

13:26

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem! A film that is yet another reboot of the franchise that will not die (which is a good thing!). This time around it's an animated film that was written, as well as produced by Seth Rogen and his fre…

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Season 7 Premiere 6:23

1y ago6:23

6:23

It has been a long time coming, but Season 7 begins August 16. Check out this short greeting from our host, Michael-Ray Mathews. He reflects on the podcast hiatus and the theme for Season 7: Multifaith Solidarity.

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Oppenheimer (2023, Christopher Nolan, Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Universal) 16:25

1y ago16:25

16:25

I am back with a brand new episode of Adam Analyzes & my thoughts on the brand new Christopher Nolan directed film, Oppenheimer! A movie that is at it's heart, is a historical drama, it also tries to show J. Robert Oppenheimer was with his methods and the guilt over creating a weapon of mass destruction. This is all rounded out with a fantastic sup…

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Talking with Ric Pratte of AVL Digital Nomads 38:06

1y ago38:06

38:06

In 2021, mid-pandemic, Ric Pratte and fellow remote worker Ben Newton were hanging out at a brewery when they decided to launch a MeetUp Group: the Asheville Digital Nomads. Two years later, the social networking group of remote/hybrid workers, solopreneurs and actual nomads has more than 1,700 members and it's growing. Particularly since LinkedIn …

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The Flash (DC, Warner Bros., Michael Keaton, Sasha Calle, Ben Affleck) 20:22

1y ago20:22

20:22

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at the latest effort from DC, with the delayed by years, The Flash. A film that was not just delayed by a certain beer flu, but also delayed by the new regime at DC with the hiring of James Gunn & Peter Safran but also the film's controversial star. I decided with this one to try to put a…

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SModcastle Cinemas Shenanigans & Jersey Girl The Snyder Cut (Kevin Smith, Raquel Castro, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler) 18:01

1y ago18:01

18:01

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I talk about my trip to New Jersey to see Jersey Girl: The Snyder Cut at Kevin Smith's SModcastle Cinemas. It was an awesome day in New Jersey that had me first going from the Quick Stop to Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash to finally ending up at SModcastle Cinemas where I not only got to see a r…

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Talking with Embrew Tea Founder Ashley Haywood 1:15:48

1+ y ago1:15:48

1:15:48

This week we have a fascinating conversation with Ashley Haywood, the Founder of Embrew Tea, where we find out why you can re-steep their tea bags! Jeff talks with Ashley about her journey from a tea lover to a tea entrepreneur. She talks about the challenges she faced in starting her company and the lessons she learned along the way. Ashley shares…

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Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 (2023, James Gunn, Chris Pratt, Marvel) 20:51

1+ y ago20:51

20:51

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at the new film from James Gunn & Marvel with Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3. For me this was a long awaited return for my favorite MCU series and characters, it also marks the end of the Guardians of the Galaxy series. By now we mostly know what to expect from the Guardians and fo…

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Talking with Katie Button of Cúrate 46:14

1+ y ago46:14

46:14

Are Jeff and Katie Button destined to be best friends? Find out in this week's episode of Talking 'Ship where the two put their "friendship" to the test. Jeff talks with Katie about how she's gained success and notoriety - From starting Cúrate in the early 2010s to landing TV gigs on the Magnolia Network, ventures that didn’t work out (RIP Button &…

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Shazam: Fury of the Gods (Zachary Levi, Helen Mirren, David F. Sandberg, Warner Bros.) 11:04

1+ y ago11:04

11:04

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I somewhat take a look at the Shazam sequel, Shazam: Fury of the Gods. By now we all know this is a flop for WB and DC, this is also more or less a near final death blow to the DCEU. This honestly was a tough one to talk about since it wasn't a bad movie at all and yet it wasn't all around great…

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Talking with Blake Jennelle of 645 Ventures & DuckDuckGo 42:35

1+ y ago42:35

42:35

On this chaotic episode, we talk with the lovely Blake Jennelle - one of the first hires at DuckDuckGo, the search engine that emphasizes protecting privacy. As Jeff notes, Blake "could've done whatever," but he decided to move to Asheville and is now mentoring and serving as CTO at 645 Ventures. Additionally, we discuss Duck vs. Goose, Chai vs. Ma…

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Evil Dead Rise (2023, Alyssa Sutherland, Lilly Sullivan, Lee Cronin, Sam Raimi, Warner Bros.) 19:31

1+ y ago19:31

19:31

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I take a look at the new entry in the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Rise. This new entry takes the action out of the cabin and into the city with a high-rise apartment building as the new setting. This is also notable for being another entry that does not feature Bruce Campbell in his iconic role as A…

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Talking with Legally Addictive Food's Laura Shafferman & Seth Eisman 45:34

1+ y ago45:34

45:34

Is Legally Addictive Foods ACTUALLY addictive? According to Jeff’s 15-month-old daughter who ate the entire pack during this episode, it sure is. This week we talk with Legally Addictive’s Founder Laura Shafferman & Partner Seth Eisman about their delicious product, their move from Brooklyn, NY to Weaverville, NC and what’s next for the snack compa…

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Renfield (2023, Nicolas Cage, Nicholas Hoult, Awkwafina, Chris McKay, Dracula, Universal Monsters) 19:16

1+ y ago19:16

19:16

For this episode of Adam Analyzes, I return from my slight hiatus and checked out the recently released, Renfield. A film that is an original take on the well known Universal Monsters Dracula story, this one is taken to modern times with a focus on Count Dracula's familiar, Robert Montague Renfield. Oh yeah its also a film that happens to feature, …

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Talking with Entrepreneur & Advertising Legend Gary Wald 54:45

1+ y ago54:45

54:45

It's not every day you get to talk to the man who helped create one of your favorite childhood toys AND pioneered the telehealth industry. In this episode, Jeff talks to Gary Wald - the former executive and business development entrepreneur who has worked with companies like Hasbro, NBC and TeleDoc. Ever heard of the Transformers? Well, you have Ga…

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Talking with Hatchworks Coworking's Power Couple Sean Comeaux & Erika Gifford 42:13

1+ y ago42:13

42:13

Remote work is on the rise & in-migration to Asheville is up, which means Coworking businesses are flourishing. But what does it take to create a connected, high-quality coworking business? Jeff talks with Sean Comeaux & Erika Gifford this week - the power couple running Hatchworks Coworking. They cover the organization’s recent upgrades, their pla…

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Talking with PIE.ZAA Owner Tyler Kotch 35:07

1+ y ago35:07

35:07

With pizzas as big as PIE.ZAA’s (28 inches), you’d think Owner Tyler Kotch would be compensating for something. But, based on our conversation with him, we’re not sure what! In this episode, Jeff and Tyler talk about his venture into large pizzas, his background in sales in the healthcare industry and the future of PIE.ZAA. Thanks to our sponsor, H…

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Talking with Outside Angle Co-Founders Sarah Silverman & Sam Franklin 50:44

1+ y ago50:44

50:44

Can leaders change? Are we getting too fragile? Jeff asks Outside Angle Co-Founders Sarah Silverman & Sam Franklin the tough questions on this week's 'episode. At Outside Angle, Sam & Sarah lead a team of experienced facilitators, project managers, change strategists, and organizational development experts who help clients in their most vulnerable …

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Scream 6 (2023, Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Courtney Cox, Radio Silence) 17:08

1+ y ago17:08

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For this week's episode, I checked out Scream 6. The latest in the long-running slasher film franchise and second to be directed by the creative team known as Radio Silence. Picking up where the first rebootquel ended, this one wisely decides to change the setting to New York and feels like a somewhat fresh take on the standard scream formula. Have…

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Talking with Tony Morris of Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts 47:42

1+ y ago47:42

47:42

Jeff puts Grandmaster Tony to the test with martial arts movie trivia in our first episode of Season 3! In addition to quizzing Tony, Jeff talks with him about his history in architecture, his entrepreneurial mindset and how he’s applied it all to his business, Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts. Thanks to our sponsor, HomeTrust Bank for their support.…

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Bride of Re-Animator (1990, Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Brian Yuzna) 14:53

1+ y ago14:53

14:53

For this week's return of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I decided to revisit an often forgotten sequel with Bride of Re-Animator. Directed by Brian Yuzna and with a returning cast of Jeffrey Combs as Dr. Herbert West along with Bruce Abbott as Dan Cain, this is a sequel that doesn't quite live up to it's predecessor but is still a lot of fun! This seq…

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Titanic: 25th anniversary in 3-D!! (James Cameron, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslett) 18:30

1+ y ago18:30

18:30

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at the recent re-release of Titanic. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this marks the second time this film has been released in 3-D, however this time it sports a brand-new 4K remaster. I decided to take a look at why this one is either loved or hated by the movie going public and also g…

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Infinity Pool (2023, Brandon Cronenberg, Mia Goth, Alexander Skarsgard) 11:54

1+ y ago11:54

11:54

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I tackled the new Brandon Cronenberg written and directed film, Infinity Pool! Starring Alexander Skarsgard and Mia Goth, this is one wild ride that works as horror, sci-fi, satire & a touch of dark comedy. This also happens to be a film that I simply couldn't turn away from, despite being a mor…

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Skinamarink (2023, Shudder, RJLE Films, Horror) 13:56

1+ y ago13:56

13:56

For this week's Episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at the new release from the Shudder streaming service, Skinamarink! A horror film that is heading to streaming soon, had an exclusive limited engagement in theaters. I discuss the film with its "lo-fi" look and how it makes for a unique viewing experience that is definitely going t…

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The Pale Blue Eye (2023, Netflix, Christian Bale, Scott Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe) 13:34

1+ y ago13:34

13:34

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I took a look at the Netflix exclusive film, The Pale Blue Eye. Directed by Scott Cooper and starring Christian Bale, This thriller focuses on a detective who enlists the help of a young Edgar Allan Poe to solve murders that might have an occult influence. This is also a film that is NOT an Edga…

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Barbarian ( 2022, HBOMAX, Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgard, Justin Long) 17:15

1+ y ago17:15

17:15

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I take a belated look at the Zach Cregger directed film, Barbarian. A film that has since its original release back in September of 2022, has made its way on many horror movie outlets as on of the best horror films of last year. In addition to having an intensity that rarely lets up, it is also surpris…

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Super, Brightburn & My thoughts on the James Gunn DCU (2010, James Gunn, Rainn Wilson, Elliot Page, 2019, David Yarovesky, Elizabeth Banks) 36:46

1+ y ago36:46

36:46

For this week's Episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at one of my favorite James Gunn directed films, Super. A story about an average guy that goes through emotional tragedy and decides to become a superhero to fight crime...with a wrench! It also appears to be James Gunn's most personal movie with the themes of love and loss. I also…

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A Christmas Story Christmas (HBOMAX, Peter Billingsley) 22:23

1+ y ago22:23

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For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I close out the focusing on Christmas films with the follow-up to the Christmas Classic, A Christmas Story, with A Christmas Story Christmas. A sequel that is possibly overdue, with the original coming out about 40 years ago (wow)! I also discuss a bit of the history of all of the films featuring the R…

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Violent Night (2022, David Harbor Christmas Santa Claus) 10:22

1+ y ago10:22

10:22

For this episode of the Adam Analyzed Podcast, I talk about the recently released, Violent Night. Starring David Harbor, this one is about Santa Claus rescuing a very rich family that is being held hostage. This is also a film that is obviously inspired by the fake film from Scrooged, The Night the Reindeer Died. Have a listen to find out if this o…

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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022, Disney+, James Gunn, Marvel) 15:14

1+ y ago15:14

15:14

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I checked out the recently released, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Directed by James Gunn, in his first MCU outing since his firing from Guardians Vol. 3 and rehiring, as well as starring the Guardians of the Galaxy, this roughly 1 hour special wisely avoids the bizarre nature of …

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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022, Netflix) 14:35

1+ y ago14:35

14:35

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I checked out the latest Guillermo del Toro film, Pinocchio. A film that is a unique take on a well known story, wound up taking me by complete surprise on the story additions. This one also is a Netflix exclusive and is surprising that they allowed Guillermo del Toro to complete his passion pro…

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Clark Duncan Sets the Record Straight on Asheville's Economic Development 33:55

1+ y ago33:55

33:55

This week, Jeff talks with Clark Duncan, the Senior Vice President of the Economic Development Coalition of Asheville-Buncombe County and also… Jeff’s boss! Yep! As Jeff says at the top of every show, Venture Asheville is an initiative of the EDC. Jeff & Clark set the record straight on their professional relationship as well as some myths & rumors…

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Happy Thanksgiving & my thoughts on the film, Hesher (2010, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rainn Wilson, Natalie Portman) 13:52

1+ y ago13:52

13:52

Happy Thanksgiving!! For this special episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I discuss how we should always be thankful for what we have in life and the 2010 Spencer Susser directed film, Hesher. A film that is heavy on emotion with a theme of loss but realizing what you still have in life is a movie that really feels relevant to what the holiday, T…

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Alex Feiszli of Netmaker 43:18

2y ago43:18

43:18

This week, we talk ‘ship with Alex Feiszli, co-founder of Netmaker, a cloud networking startup. Recently, Netmaker announced $2.3 million in funding to launch their "superhighway for secure cloud networks." Netmaker offers a platform built on WireGuard which transforms the way companies integrate their networks to make them safe, dynamic and up to …

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Smile (2022, Paramount+, Sosie Bacon) 14:56

2y ago14:56

14:56

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I checked out the horror film, Smile. Fresh out of theatres and just arriving on the Paramount+ streaming service, this is an interesting throwback to the cursed people type of horror film from first time feature film director, Parker Finn. Have a listent to see if Smile is worth checking out & …

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Dawn of the Dead 3-D Thoughts (1978, George A. Romero) 13:46

2y ago13:46

13:46

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I discuss my thoughts on the recient Regal Cinemas, release of the George A. Romero classic, Dawn of the Dead 3-D. While I am not truly discussing the actual movie, this was quite the different experience seeing it not just in 3-D but seeing this classic in theaters for the first time. Have a listen to…

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Black Adam (Warner Bros., 2022, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Pierce Brosnan) 14:50

2y ago14:50

14:50

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I tackled the new film in the DC Universe, Black Adam. Starring The Rock in the title role as the famous Anti-Hero, this one is honestly a bit of a mixed bag, however it does provide some insight to where the future of DC on film may go in future films, especially with the stinger scene, which i…

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Idle Hands (1999, Devon Sawa, Seth Green, Jessica Alba) 13:47

2y ago13:47

13:47

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I decided to time-travel all the way back to the ancient year of 1999, with the Rodman Flender directed, Idle Hands. A critical and box-office flop on its original release, this Evil Dead 2 "inspired" film now firmly holds a cult-favortite status amongst horror fans. It also just so happens to have som…

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Episode 64: Pastor Rhonda Thomas 28:37

2y ago28:37

28:37

In this episode, we are in conversation with Pastor Rhonda Thomas, executive director for Faith in Florida. She was the state-wide campaign director for the Let My People Vote campaign, and she helped to ensure the voting rights were returned to returning citizens. She runs the biggest, the baddest, and the most well-funded Souls to the Polls progr…

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Ernest Scared Stupid (1991, Jim Varney, Eartha Kitt) 10:39

2y ago10:39

10:39

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at the halloween cult favorite, Ernest Scared Stupid. In addition to being a cult favorite, this one has the honor of being the last Disney owned Touchstone Pictures and theatrical Ernest release. This one features Ernest P. Worrell unleashing a troll that turns children into wooden statu…

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Hellraiser (2022, Hulu) (Odessa A'zion, Jamie Clayton, David Bruckner, Clive Barker) 20:24

2y ago20:24

20:24

For this week's plated episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I watched the David Bruckner directed & Clive Barker produced, Hellraiser '22. A film that has been stuck in development hell for years, this is a new take on the classic Clive Barker tale, that is sort of a reboot, but not at the same time. This film also introduces us to the first femal…

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LIVE EPISODE: Getting to Know Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 49:05

2y ago49:05

49:05

Yep, that's right! We recorded a live podcast during Asheville Entrepreneurship Week (Sept. 12 - 16) at the new Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins! In this episode, we talk with Co-Founders Shelton Steele and Joe Balcken about their inspiration and vision for the unconventional cabin campground located in the historic River Arts District. Steele & Balc…

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Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988, Stephen Chiodo) 11:59

2y ago11:59

11:59

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I revisited the Chiodo Brothers/Stephen Chiodo directed classic, Killer Klowns From Outer Space. This one is a cult classic that I believe stands the test of time while still being pop culturally relevant. Its also a great B-movie that is smarter than it's reputation & possibly the greatest film ever t…

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