Best Casual Genius Podcasts (2024)

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The Land That Time Forgot (1975): A Forgotten Classic of Adventure Cinema 8:47

2h ago8:47

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In today’s episode of Pat's Film Club, we dive into the thrilling prehistoric adventure of The Land That Time Forgot(1975), directed by Kevin Connor. This classic British sci-fi film transports viewers to a forgotten island where dinosaurs still roam, blending adventure, science fiction, and a touch of horror. Pat Kelman explores the film’s intrigu…

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Is Valerian the Next Fifth Element? Luc Besson’s Sci-Fi Vision Explored 9:04

15h ago9:04

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Exploring Luc Besson’s Valerian: A Sci-Fi Spectacle of Epic Proportions In today’s episode of Pat's Film Club, we venture into the visually stunning and ambitious world of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017), directed by Luc Besson. Based on the beloved French comic book series Valérian and Laureline, this film transports viewers to …

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Mind-Bending Sci-Fi: The Genius of Total Recall Explained 7:49

17h ago7:49

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In this episode of Pat's Film Club, we dive deep into the mind-bending sci-fi classic Total Recall (1990), directed by Paul Verhoeven. Join Pat Kelman as he explores the thin line between reality and illusion in this action-packed, thought-provoking film. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Douglas Quaid, a construction worker with dreams of Mars, th…

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How Bruce Springsteen's Songs Shaped a Teen's Life in Blinded by the Light 7:50

1d ago7:50

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Description: In this episode of Pat’s Film Club Pick of the Day, Pat Kelman takes us back to the electrifying world of 1980s England through the lens of Gurinder Chadha's heartwarming and inspiring coming-of-age film, Blinded by the Light. The film is based on the memoir Greetings from Bury Park by Sarfraz Manzoor and explores the transformative po…

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How Love & Mercy Captures Brian Wilson's Genius and Demons 6:35

3d ago6:35

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In today’s episode of Pat’s Film Club Pick of the Day, we take a deep dive into the 2014 biopic Love & Mercy, directed by Bill Pohlad. This emotionally charged film presents a dual narrative of the life of Brian Wilson, the creative genius behind The Beach Boys, focusing on two pivotal periods in his life. The younger Wilson, portrayed by Paul Dano…

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Alfonso Cuarón’s Children of Men: A Dystopian Masterpiece You Can't Miss 8:32

4d ago8:32

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In today’s episode of Pat’s Film Club Pick of the Day, Pat dives into Alfonso Cuarón’s dystopian thriller Children of Men(2006). Set in a bleak future where humanity faces extinction due to global infertility, the film follows Theo Faron (Clive Owen) on a harrowing mission to protect the world’s only pregnant woman, Kee (Clare-Hope Ashitey), in a s…

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All The President's Men - The Ultimate Political Thriller 10:13

5d ago10:13

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Summary: In this episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, host Pat Kelman delves into the classic political thriller "All the President's Men," directed by Alan J. Pakula. This 1976 film stars Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford as Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, who uncover the Watergate scandal that led to President Ni…

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Timecop: Unpacking Jean-Claude Van Damme's Sci-Fi Action Classic 5:05

16d ago5:05

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In this episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, host Pat Kelman dives into the 1994 sci-fi action film "Timecop," starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Directed by Peter Hyams, this movie blends time travel with martial arts, featuring Van Damme as Max Walker, an agent tasked with preventing criminals from altering history. Join us as we discuss the …

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Chariots of Fire: Uncovering the Inspirational Story Behind the Iconic Film | Pat's Film Club 8:11

20d ago8:11

8:11

#### Summary: n this episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, host Pat Kelman celebrates the iconic British film "Chariots of Fire." This Oscar-winning classic, written by Colin Welland and directed by Hugh Hudson, explores the true story of two British athletes, Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, as they prepare for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Thro…

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The Godfather: Overrated or Timeless Classic: Why It Still Reigns Supreme 9:15

21d ago9:15

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In this captivating episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, join host Pat Kelman as he delves into the timeless masterpiece, Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather." Known for its powerful storytelling and stellar performances, "The Godfather" is an epic crime drama that has left an indelible mark on cinematic history. Discover why this film, fe…

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Surviving the Tsunami: The Impossible - True Story Behind the Epic Film 5:44

23d ago5:44

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In this gripping episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, host Pat Kelman takes you through the harrowing true story of J.A. Bayona's "The Impossible." Join us as we explore the intense drama faced by a young family caught in the midst of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. With stellar performances by Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, and a young Tom Holl…

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Mutiny On The Bounty 5:41

22d ago5:41

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In today's episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, host Pat Kelman dives into the 1962 adventure epic "Mutiny on the Bounty," starring Marlon Brando and Trevor Howard. Discover the gripping story of the infamous 1789 mutiny aboard the HMS Bounty and the intense behind-the-scenes drama that almost rivaled the action on screen. Pat explores the f…

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Private Benjamin 4:51

23d ago4:51

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In today's episode of Pat's Film Club Movie Pick of the Day, we're diving into the 1980 comedy classic "Private Benjamin," featuring the incomparable Goldie Hawn. This unexpected global hit not only showcases Hawn's Oscar-nominated performance but also blends slapstick comedy with a powerful feminist message. Directed by Howard Zieff and written by…

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Trailer 3:17

24d ago3:17

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Podcast Episode Notes --- Podcast Title: Pat's Film Club Movie Mix Episode Title: Trailer Episode Number: 0 Release Date: July 21, 2024 --- Episode Description/Summary 00:00:00 - 00:00:03 "Hi, my name is Pat Kelman, and welcome to the Pat's Film Club podcast." 00:00:21 - 00:00:33 Introduction to the podcast trailer and its official start date. Pat …

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01 - Part 1: Ch. 1-2 42:00

8M ago42:00

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02 - Part 1: Ch. 3-4 41:06

8M ago41:06

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03 - Part 1: Ch. 5-7 2:03

8M ago2:03

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04 - Part 2: Ch. 1-2 41:24

8M ago41:24

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05 - Part 2: Ch. 3-5 57:03

8M ago57:03

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06 - Part 2: Ch. 6-7 41:39

8M ago41:39

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234: When You Orb an Orb Anything Is Possible 2:11:45

2y ago2:11:45

2:11:45

The State of Star Trek 2022 We long called the 1990s the golden age of Star Trek. From 1993 to 1999, two series overlapped one another on the airwaves and, once The Next Generation left the small screen, we even got doses of three incarnations of Gene Roddenberry’s vision from time to time. But it all came to an abrupt end in May 2005, with the fin…

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233: Too Many Licks and Not Enough Tongue 2:10:17

3y ago2:10:17

2:10:17

Star Trek: Lower Decks after two seasons. When it was announced that a Star Trek comedy was being developed—and that it would be animated—the news was met with a bit more trepidation than usual. Could Star Trek and comedy really mix? Was Rick and Morty-style humor really appropriate for Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the future? In this episode of Th…

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232: What a Genius That Guy Was! 2:06:21

3y ago2:06:21

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Marking our 10th anniversary. Many people say that time flies. Doctor Tolian Soran said that time is the fire in which we burn. Whichever you subscribe to, time moves forward and people—as well as their views—change. On May 31, 2011, we aired the first episode of The Ready Room. What began as a singular podcast hosted by two hew-mons—C Bryan Jones …

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231: Hope Is a Powerful Thing 1:32:37

3y ago1:32:37

1:32:37

Adil Hussain interview. We’ve all lived through extraordinary times over the past year, and we’re still trying to find our way back to the world we remember. The same can be said for Michael Burnham and the crew of the USS Discovery after their jump from the 23rd to the 32nd century. In both cases, catastrophe turned life upside down. But when Burn…

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52: Album Dust Off — Steve Edition 1:12:38

3+ y ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Steve takes the reins for this "dust off" session and shares some of his favorite albums of yesteryear. Adam numbs his brain with comedy metal. Steve gets his tantric listening on. News Metallurgy has started live-streaming episodes on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch - Live streams every other Friday @ 9PM PDT COVID-19 is still on the rampage… Get vacc…

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230: Nacelles Sold Separately 2:11:06

3+ y ago2:11:06

2:11:06

Looking Back at Discovery Season Three. When Michael Burnham and the USS Discovery emerged from their Red Angel-created wormhole into the 32nd century, things didn’t go quite as planned. Terralysium was not in the neighborhood and temporal wackiness left Michael and the ship a year apart. But once reunited, they set off on a grand adventure to find…

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51: Album Dust Off — Adam Edition 1:03:11

3+ y ago1:03:11

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It's been a while (sung in the horrible style of Staind). The Metallurgy hosts dust off old albums to see if they hold up today. Adam steals all of the air time. Steve gets his synth action on. News Metallurgy has started live-streaming episodes on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch - Live streams every other Friday @ 9PM PDT COVID-19 is still on the ramp…

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50: Catchup Episode II: The Return of the Ketchup 1:21:33

3+ y ago1:21:33

1:21:33

Need a breather? The Metallurgy hosts sure do! Steve & Adam ketchup on missed music and miscellany. Adam recalls a GWAR experience. Steve steals Adam's favorite band. News Metallurgy has started live-streaming episodes on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch - Live streams every other Friday @ 9PM PDT COVID-19 is still on the rampage… Stay healthy listeners…

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49: Anticipated Albums 2021 Edition 1:20:56

3+ y ago1:20:56

1:20:56

2021 will be best! The Metallurgy hosts discuss their anticipation of upcoming album releases this year. Adam is an old man, with old man aches. Steve gets trolled by a cover album. News Metallurgy has started live-streaming episodes on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch - Live streams every other Friday @ 9PM PDT COVID-19 is still on the rampage… Stay he…

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48: Metal New Year's Resolutions 2021 43:24

3+ y ago43:24

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Where has the time gone? The Metallurgy hosts bring in 2021 with some resolutions. Steve over-achieves as usual. Adam maintains his "C" average. News Metallurgy has started live-streaming episodes on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch - Live streams every other Friday @ 9PM PDT COVID-19 is still on the rampage… Stay healthy listeners! Metallurgy Mentions …

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47: Holiday Wish List 2020 1:24:09

3+ y ago1:24:09

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Happy Holidays! The Metallurgy hosts talk about their yearly wish lists for gadgets and audio equipment. Steve learns about K.K. Slider and Tom Nook. Adam has some STRONG feelings about gaming headsets. News Metallurgy has started live-streaming episodes on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch - Live streams every other Friday @ 9PM PDT COVID-19 is still on…

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46: Movie Soundtracks + Metal 1:17:28

4y ago1:17:28

1:17:28

BWAHHHHH! Put away your Inception horns, and bring out the REAL horns 🤘 The Metallurgy hosts reminisce about their favorite metal songs in movie soundtracks. Adam continues to struggle with blast beats. Steve finds a good boi in some album art. News Metallurgy has started live-streaming episodes on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch - Live streams every o…

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45: Halloween Movies 1:14:30

4y ago1:14:30

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Boo! The Metallurgy hosts take a short break from Metal to discuss Spooktober movies. Adam scares his family in the process… Steve is patient. News Metallurgy has started live-streaming episodes on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch - Live streams every other Friday @ 9PM PDT COVID-19 is still on the rampage… Stay healthy listeners! Metallurgy Mentions Pl…

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229: Grudge Cat Is a Big Nirvana Fan 2:07:26

4y ago2:07:26

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Discovery Season 3 preview. The third season of Star Trek: Discovery is finally here after a pandemic-induced delay. At least we didn’t have to wait 930 years. That’s how much time has passed for most people when the crew of the USS Discovery arrives in the Beta Quadrant after their jump to put the sphere data permanently out of reach of Section 31…

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44: Music Catchup… Ketchup? Catsup? 1:22:10

4y ago1:22:10

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Did you miss us? It's been a while… so the Metallurgy hosts catchup on sharing some of their recent listening recommendations. Steve turns 1-year older (Happy Birthday!). Adam may be entering his mid-life crisis. News Metallurgy has started live-streaming episodes on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch - Live streams every other Friday @ 9PM PDT COVID-19 i…

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43: Sirens in Metal 1:09:22

4y ago1:09:22

1:09:22

Take cover! The Metallurgy hosts discuss the heavy use of sirens in metal songs. Adam recovers from fire evacuation. Steve recommends the longest song EVER. News Metallurgy has started live-streaming episodes on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch - Live streams every other Friday @ 9PM PDT COVID-19 is still on the rampage… Stay healthy listeners! Metallur…

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228: Real-World Star Trek Dripping In 2:21:42

4y ago2:21:42

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Lower Decks midseason review. After a long wait and much speculation on what an animated comedy take on Star Trek might mean, we’re now halfway through the first season of Mike McMahan’s Star Trek: Lower Decks. And in a short time, the adventures and banter of Beckett Mariner, Bradward Boimler, D’Vana Tendi, Sam Rutherford—and even Durango and Ron …

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