Best Ben Cullen Podcasts (2024)

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E138: King Leopold II with Sean Cullen 1:17:48

16h ago1:17:48

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This week we are joined by comedian, actor and author, Sean Cullen to discuss truly one of the most horrific people of all time – Leopold II of Belgium. Plus we chat about Virtual Joan Rivers, the Just For Laughs festival, dystopian novels and much much more! Be sure to check out Chris Locke and Sean Cullen this August at the Edinburgh Fringe Festi…

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Episode 64 - Toronto Under Construction with Nick Ainis from Fusioncorp, Marlon Bray from Altus Group and Shane Kennedy from Atria Development 1:40:14

3d ago1:40:14

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Episode 64 of the Toronto Under Construction welcomes Nick Ainis from Fusioncorp, Marlon Bray from Altus Group and Shane Kennedy from Atria Development to discuss construction and costs in the GTA Real Estate industry with analysis on different asset classes including condo, purpose built rental, student housing, mass timber and more. Tune in now! …

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SPOTLIGHT: My Panel with Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) 48:47

3d ago48:47

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I've been promising it for a few weeks and it's finally here... audio from my panel with the delightful Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This panel happened and audio captured from Contropolis NJ that happened in Secaucus, NJ the weekend of July 8th and 9th 2023. Make sure to visit contropolisnj.com to check out all of this year's announc…

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E137: Gary Glitter 1:28:58

8d ago1:28:58

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Hi. This week, to celebrate a beautiful spring day, the stars of Evil Men review the life and times of “The White Michael Jackson” aka disgraced glam rocker Gary Glitter. Enjoy? *** SEE JAMES IN DAVEY & JONESIE’S LOCKER ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AND HULU. Davey & Jonesie’s Locker is a science fiction teen comedy television series created by Evany Rosen…

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Children Will Listen and Finale – Into the Woods (with Ben Malone) 1:05:05

8d ago1:05:05

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While "Children Will Listen" has been used as a standalone song since the original production premiered, it's part of the entire finale of Into the Woods. Ben Malone joins Kyle to discuss how the musical concludes. You can follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/benmmalone Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benmmalone We are using four p…

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Unlocked! Evil Zen 58: Dads vs. Non-Dads with Aaron Eves 45:51

15d ago45:51

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Hello, listeners! This week, due to a mix of illness and professional obligations in the Evil Men family, we are unlocking a very funny Patreon bonus episode! This one is from March 18, 2024 and features our good friend, writer and comedian Aaron Eves. Throughout the episode, Aaron and Chris reveal magnificent fatherly secrets while James and Micha…

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No One is Alone – Into the Woods (with Charlotte LeMay) 50:33

15d ago50:33

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How can a song whose message is "no one is alone" feel so lonely? Charlotte LeMay returns to dig into the complicated emotions that run through this song. You can contact Charlotte here: charlottelemay1@icloud.com We are using four productions to frame our discussion of Into the Woods. The Original Broadway Cast (1987) starring Bernadette Peters, J…

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Pennies From Heaven (movie) with Will C. White – Sondheim Adjacent 36:01

18d ago36:01

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Bernadette Peters co-starred in the movie Pennies From Heaven. In this Sondheim Adjacent episode Will C. White returns to discuss if this is a successful musical and the lost art of movie choreography. William's website: http://www.willcwhite.com William's Twitter: https://twitter.com/willcwhite William's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/willc…

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E136: Crown Prince Sado 1:14:29

21d ago1:14:29

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Hi. This week, James is back from his honeymoon, and he’s bringing us the bloodcurdling tale of Crown Prince Sado, the 18th-century heir to the throne of the Joseon dynasty in what is now South Korea. Enjoy! *** CHRIS STARS IN A MOVIE! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father?, now playing at theatres and s…

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Episode 63 - Toronto Under Construction with Lauren White from CBRE, Todd Cullen from Fieldgate Properties, Max Goyzman from Peakhill Capital 1:34:02

22d ago1:34:02

1:34:02

Episode 63 of the Toronto Under Construction welcomes Lauren White from CBRE, Todd Cullen from Fieldgate Properties, Max Goyzman from Peakhill Capital to discuss Land development, financing and the outlook for multiple real estate asset classes in the Greater Toronto Area. Tune in now! *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*…

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No More – Into the Woods (with Ryan Mardesich) 47:37

22d ago47:37

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Is the Baker going to run away from his problems or stay and face them? Ryan Mardesich returns to discuss how this song contains some good fatherly advice from an unlikely source. Find out more about Ryan Mardesich on his website: https://www.ryanmardesich.com/welcome And follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmarrrr/ We are using f…

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TOP FIVE: Favorite Movies You'll Never Outgrow 1:51:24

25d ago1:51:24

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This is one that I have been looking forward to since I thought of it! This episode I welcome one of my newest friends, Michael Gianfrancesco, as we dive into our choices for our Top 5 Favorite movies from our childhood that we'll never outgrow and can always revisit to enjoy no matter how old we get. If you like what you hear, don’t forget to subs…

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E135: Bowser with Ben Stager 1:32:48

29d ago1:32:48

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Hi. This week we’re a man down because James is in the Land of the Rising Sun. But that’s OK, because we’re joined by comedian and online megastar Ben Stager, whose chosen subject is one of the most heinous men in all history: Bowser from Mario. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Ben on Instagram and TikTok. And check Ben out on Canada’s Got Talent. *** CHRI…

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Witch's Lament – Into the Woods (with Shoshana Greenberg) 56:00

29d ago56:00

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The Witch is very upset and expresses her raw nerves through song. Shoshana Greenberg returns to discuss how this song is a prelude to "Children Will Listen" and the interesting acting choices you can make while performing it. Listen and subscribe to the musical theater podcast Scene to Song here: https://scenetosong.podbean.com/ Visit Shoshana's w…

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061- ANANKE Podcast with NerdOutWithNat 48:43

1M ago48:43

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Hello everyone, today I had the pleasure to speak with Natalie from @NerdOutWithNat. She is the writer of ANANKE. A comic book about AI, Space Adventures, and Destiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Comic Comedians | The Geek Collective

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MOVIE SWAP: Baby Driver / Zodiac 52:21

1M ago52:21

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Welcome to Wilhelm and another edition of The Wilhelm Movie Swap! Join Kristin and Ben as they swap another pair of movies they've never seen. This week, Ben gives Kristin one of his favorite high-action Edgar Wright films "Baby Driver" while Kristin gives Ben a star studded "Zodiac". Let us know your thought on our homework from this week as well …

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E134: Richard Heene with Aaron Eves 1:27:15

1M ago1:27:15

1:27:15

This week our good friend Aaron Eves stops by and demands that we talk about Richard Heene, best known as the father in the 2009 “Balloon Boy” incident. Is Richard really the conniving, fame-hungry manipulator he was portrayed as by the media? Or is he merely an extremely unlucky guy who likes to invent bizarre contraptions? Enjoy! ALSO: lots of Da…

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Your Fault / Last Midnight – Into the Woods (with Matt Koplik) 1:44:53

1M ago1:44:53

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So whose fault is it? Matt Koplik returns to discuss how the idea of blame is explored in the two songs "Your Fault" and "Last Midnight." Plus they get into detail about what makes a good witch. You can listen to Broadway Breakdown here: https://podtail.com/en/podcast/broadway-breakdown-1/ And you can follow Matt on Instagram here: https://www.inst…

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SPECIAL: 2nd Annual OSCARS Special 1:08:51

1M ago1:08:51

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The Academy Awards are upon us once again so it's time to make our annual predictions as well as point out some of our favorite nominated films from 2023. Pake and Brandy return once again this year to be a part of the annual celebration and fun! If you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe and rate the show wherever you stream your podcast…

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E133: Skunk Ape 1:30:03

1M ago1:30:03

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This week we head to Florida to hear the pungent tale of Skunk Ape, a hairy, stinky, and SOMEWHAT violent cryptid who’s terrorized the Sunshine State since the 1800s. Enjoy! ALSO: James is going to Japan! *** CHRIS STARS IN A MOVIE! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father?, now playing at theatres and stre…

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Any Moment / Moments in the Woods – Into the Woods (with Jim Cullen) 59:39

1M ago59:39

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Wouldn't it be good if life were only moments? Well, Jim Cullen discusses with Kyle if it would be or not and how Sondheim uses lyrics and musical themes to communicate complicated ideas into an easily understood feeling. Find Jim on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcullen18/ We are using four productions to frame our discussion of Int…

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TOP FIVE: Favorite Baseball Movies 2:04:15

2M ago2:04:15

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**APOLOGIES AGAIN FOR THE MICROPHONE MISHAP* Spring Training is in full effect which means Baseball season is just on the horizon. So what better time to talk about our Top 5 Favorite Baseball Movies!!! Listen in as on this episode Ben welcomes first-time podcaster Alex Kruger as they reveal and discuss some of their all-time movies about America's…

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Life With Mikey – Sondheim Adjacent 23:27

2M ago23:27

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James Lapine's second film was Life With Mikey which starred Michael J. Fox. Kyle discusses how he's seen this movie poster for years and what his experience was like watching it for the first time this week. Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels. Patreon:…

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E132: John McAfee Pt.2 1:15:53

2M ago1:15:53

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This week we present the second–and FINAL–part of our deep dive into the world of computer virus warrior/party lover John McAfee. In this episode, we discuss John’s time living in the jungle of Belize, partying, sexing, funding and commanding his own personal militia, getting arrested, running for President and passing away from jail. Enjoy! ALSO: …

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SPOTLIGHT: My Panel with Peter Cullen (Transformers) 38:19

2M ago38:19

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I am bringing you the first Wilhelm Spotlight of 2024 and I am honored to share with you audio from my panel with the legendary Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime for the past 40 years. It was a surreal experience being able to share the stage with Peter and I hope you enjoy this audio from our panel at FanExpo Philadelphia last year. Special tha…

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So Happy – Into the Woods (with Tommy Iafrate) 56:40

2M ago56:40

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We're back after our intermission! Act 2 of Into the Woods makes us believe that our characters are living their happily ever afters. But lyrically and musically we discover that isn't quite true. Tommy Iafrate joins Kyle to discuss audience expectations and how the book helps support the music in the second half. You can follow Tommy on Twitter: h…

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E131: John McAfee Pt.1 1:07:07

2M ago1:07:07

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This week we present the first of our two part deep dive into the world of computer virus warrior/party lover John McAfee. In this episode, we discuss John’s early days, his passion for smelling drugs, and his aptitude for math and cyber. Enjoy! ALSO: we discuss Toronto’s gloryhole bandit at length. *** MOVIE ALERT! Be sure to check out Chris Locke…

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Episode 62 - Toronto Under Construction with Jeff Wagner from Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, Brian Dorr from Dorr Capital & ReaAlt Investment & Devon Cranson from Cranson Capital 1:34:19

2M ago1:34:19

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Episode 62 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast explores financing, debt, equity and the mortgage market in the greater Toronto area with special guests Jeff Wagner from Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, Brian Dorr from Dorr Capital & ReaAlt Investment & Devon Cranson from Cranson Capital. *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Execu…

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The Bean Theme with Steve Bell 42:55

2M ago42:55

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There's a recurring melody throughout the score of Into the Woods which has been referred to as The Bean Theme. Steve Bell returns to go through every time it shows up and offer some suggestions as to why. Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels. Patreon: ht…

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TOP FIVE: Favorite Fictional Presidents 1:10:24

2M ago1:10:24

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**APOLOGIES FOR THE MICROPHONE MISHAP* Happy President's Day!!! Join host Ben along with returning guest host Alex Balish ("What is From?" and "Daddy Daughter Bookworms" podcasts) as they dive in to reveal and discuss their picks for their Top Five Favorite Fictional Presidents from TV and Film If you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe a…

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E130: Unity Mitford 1:23:15

2M ago1:23:15

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This week we go rogue and focus on an evil woman. Namely, Unity Mitford, the aristocratic Englishwoman who loved Nazis so much that she moved to Munich and became best buddies with Adolf Hitler. And it all ended happily. Enjoy! *** MOVIE ALERT! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father?, now playing at theat…

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Evening Primrose with Mario Mendez 46:25

2M ago46:25

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While not his most popular project, the music of Evening Primrose seems to have grown in popularity over the last few years. Mario Mendez joins Kyle to discuss that phenomenon and a bunch of other topics. Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels. Patreon: htt…

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060- Cullen Bunn Interview 1:07:08

2M ago1:07:08

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Hello everyone, this week I sit down with comic book writer Cullen Bunn. Known for books like, "Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe" and "Harrow County" Bunn has really made a name for himself in the comic book world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Comic Comedians | The Geek Collective

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E129: Varg Vikernes 1:30:30

2M ago1:30:30

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Put on your corpse paint, burn down a church and get ready to stab your friends, because this week we’re looking at the life of a big, dumb Norwegian metalhead who loves to be arrested. Enjoy! *** MOVIE ALERT! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father?, now playing at theatres and streaming on many platforms…

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MOVIE SWAP: Ambulance / Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes 59:49

2M ago59:49

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Welcome to Wilhelm and another edition of The Wilhelm Movie Swap! Join Kristin and Ben as they swap another pair of movies they've never seen. This week, Ben gives Kristin Michael Bay's "Ambulance" while Kristin gives Ben the Hunger Games prequel "Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" Let us know your thought on our homework from this week …

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Two Sundays with James Pinneri 35:21

2M ago35:21

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The two times "Sunday" appears in Sunday in the Park with George the lyrics are the same but the intention is different. James Pinneri returns to discuss that and other stuff in this intermission episode. Follow James' personal page on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_pinnizle/ Or his work as a singer: https://www.instagram.com/james_pinneri_…

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059- All-Star Superman 43:59

2M ago43:59

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In this episode, @Liamisanerd and I cover the Eisner award winning comic book series "All-Star Superman" by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. We also cover the animated movie and the upcoming "Superman: Legacy" which is said to be taking inspiration from this book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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E128: Alec Baldwin with Tom Henry 1:21:40

3M ago1:21:40

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This week we are joined by comedian and pal Tom Henry to discuss one of Hollywood’s ultimate bad boys – Mr Alec Baldwin! Plus we chat about Neuralink, Neanderthals, being named Judge Reinhold and much, much more. Check out Tom’s album Tom Henry Kills and be sure to watch his stand up special, 66 Jokes, on Crave TV. Follow us on Patreon for bonus ep…

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Ever After – Into the Woods (with Durra Leung) 59:17

3M ago59:17

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At the end of Act 1 the characters believe they will be living happily ever after. As upbeat as this song is, does it have some foreshadowing about the darkness that's about to come? Durra Leung returns to talk about fairy tales and Act 1 endings. Check out Durra's website here: https://www.durraleung.com/ We are using four productions to frame our…

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Harmony (with Alex Asp) – Sondheim Adjacent 35:36

3M ago35:36

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Chip Zien is well known for his role as the Baker in Into the Woods. But he's currently getting great reviews for his performance in Harmony. Alex Asp joins Kyle to discuss the musical that's new to both of them. Follow Alex on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alexasp44/ Look at the Sondheim Database project here: https://www.sondheimdatab…

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Episode 61 - Toronto Under Construction with Pauline Lierman from Zonda Urban, Anson Kwok from Pinnacle International and Andrew Cotz from Tribute Communities 1:24:55

3M ago1:24:55

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Episode 61 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast dives into the current state of the new condo market in Toronto and explores the predictions for 2024. Guests Pauline Lierman from Zonda Urban, Anson Kwok from Pinnacle International and Andrew Cotz from Tribute Communities share their insights on interest rates, Closings in this new market, pric…

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TOP 5: Favorites of 2023 3:04:54

3M ago3:04:54

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We are kicking off the new year and new season of episodes with our SUPERSIZED annual "Favorites Of" episode, this time focusing on the past year of 2023! Returning friends Brandy and Kristin join me in taking a deep dive revealing and discussing our Top 5 Favorite TV Series and Top 5 Favorite Movies from 2023. We also discuss some of our least fav…

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E127: Osama bin Laden with Adam Christie 1:25:39

3M ago1:25:39

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This week, Evil Men welcomes hilarious comedian Adam Christie to the show to talk about the life and times of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden. Did you know that in addition to being a terrorist, Osama was a super annoying rich kid? Enjoy! Be sure to follow Adam Christie on Instagram and Letterboxd. *** MOVIE ALERT! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’…

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On the Steps of the Palace – Into the Woods (with Tara Hutchison) 47:40

3M ago47:40

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Here we are stuck in the goo. Tara Hutchison returns to discuss Cinderella and how she might be the most important character from the show. We are using four productions to frame our discussion of Into the Woods. The Original Broadway Cast (1987) starring Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, and Chip Zien. You can listen to it on Apple Music: https:/…

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E126: Brett Favre & Aarron Rodgers 1:26:46

3M ago1:26:46

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This week, Evil Men’s in-house sports correspondent James Hartnett asks you, the listener, a famous question: are you ready for a bit of football? We hope you are, because our subjects this week are two notorious and legendary NFL quarterbacks: Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers. Enjoy! *** MOVIE ALERT! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role i…

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The Mexican Sweeney Todd (with Sixto Montesinos) 32:28

3M ago32:28

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A translated version of Sweeney Todd has been met with excitement in Mexico. It just won their version of the Tony Award for Best Musical. Sixto Montesinos joins Kyle to talk about this production and how it's been adapted for a Mexican audience. You can follow Sixto on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sixtofmontesinosjr/ You can follow th…

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WILHELM WATCH / HOUSE PODCASTICA - Monarch: Legacy of Monsters S01E10 "Beyond Logic" 1:42:43

3M ago1:42:43

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Welcome to another Wilhelm/Podcastica joint venture! The end of the season is here and we dive into the season finale of what has been a great first season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Daphne and Pake from Run For Your Lives join us for this episode to talk the amazing final episode of the season as well as thoughts and hopes for a second season…

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MOVIE SWAP: Hearts Beat Loud / Destination Wedding 1:03:25

3M ago1:03:25

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Welcome to Wilhelm and another edition of The Wilhelm Movie Swap! On this episode, Kristin and Ben share swapped films, both from 2018, as first Kristin gives her thoughts on "Hearts Beat Loud" staring now Emmy Award Winning Nick Offerman while Ben gives his thoughts on the "Destination Wedding" featuring Keanu Reeves and Wynona Ryder. Let us know …

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E125: Jodi Arias with Sooz Kempner 1:12:00

3M ago1:12:00

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This week, hilarious UK comedian Sooz Kempner returns to Evil Men to tell the scary, sexually depraved story of convicted killer and aspiring singer Jodi Arias. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Sooz on Twitter and Instagram. And, if you happen to live in Belfast, Northern Ireland, CLICK HERE for tickets to see Sooz at The Black Box on January 14, 2024. ***…

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Stay With Me – Into the Woods (with Lucas Rougeux) 1:02:50

3M ago1:02:50

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With a shriek we're brought into a mournful song where a mother pleads with their daughter not to leave them. Lucas Rougeux returns to discuss the need to break free from your parents. princes who await you, and not knowing what's out there in the world. You can see more of Lucas' work on his website: https://ljrart.squarespace.com You can also fol…

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