Best For Film S Sake Podcasts (2024)

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The Bikeriders (2024) 59:42

1d ago59:42

59:42

For their 163rd episode, two leather jacket film critics, two un-helmeted dads, and two wild one teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, come together for a new release of the summer 2024 movie season. The guys rev themselves up to welcome back writer-director Jeff Nichols with "The Bikeriders" starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy. N…

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Bloodsport (1988) 1:14:06

16d ago1:14:06

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For their 162nd episode, two high-as-a-kite film critics, two gummy-chugging dads, and two pec-popping teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, turn back the time machine to the 1980s were star-driven fighting films were a holiday staple coming out of the public hits of "Rocky" and "The Karate Kid." Our guys aim much cheesier and much lower with 19…

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Hitman (2024) 50:28

23d ago50:28

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For their 161st episode, two ego-centric film critics, two professional killer dads, and two un-hot teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stay in the summer sun of 2024 to discuss the Netflix headliner "Hit Man," starring Glen Powell and directed by Richard Linklater. Does this fit the buzz of being a star-making fireworks show for Powell and hi…

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Furiosa (2024) 1:01:29

1M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

For their 160th episode, two gas-powered film critics, two demented dads, and two hard-driving teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return from brief and busy end-of-the-school-year hiatus to muscle into the 2024 summer box office landscape. Much like the receipts coming in, they find a wasteland more than landscape to discuss George Miller's p…

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What's Your Number? 1:01:16

1M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

For their 159th episode, two highly experienced film critics, two sexually active dads, and two jump-shooting teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are back for their second "Romance Before Bromance" series looking at romantic film choices on the resumes of superhero movie superstars. This time around it's Chris Evans co-starring as the love int…

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

For their 158th episode, two chaotic evil film critics, two lawful neutral dads, and two chaotic good teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, cover a 2023 blindspot of the latter host. Last year, Will put "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" in his year-end Top 10 after rolling many months in the #1 spot. Through good old fashioned busy cir…

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Planet of the Apes Reboot Trilogy 1:05:50

2M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

For their 157th episode, two primate film critics, two hairy dads, and two ape-ish teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, collect their thoughts on the "Planet of the Apes" reboot trilogy covering 2014's "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," 2017's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," and 2019's "War for the Planet of the Apes." Will was a longtime list…

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The Mask (1994) 1:13:42

2M ago1:13:42

1:13:42

For their 156th episode, two uninhibited film critics, two ugly pajamas-wearking dads, and two tricker teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, dig into the vault of revisiting formative favorites with a spin through 1994's Jim Carrey vehicle and Cameron Diaz breakout "The Mask." It was flat out just a movie the two of them wanted to watch, and it …

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13 Going On 30 58:38

2M ago58:38

58:38

https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetwork https://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/ https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFit www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Twitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsN Production by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios…

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Civil War w/ special guests Jeff York & Cati Glidewell 1:03:29

3M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

For their 154th episode, two apolitical film critics, two American dads, and two special forces teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stage their own divide for "Civil War" from the well-regarded director Alex Garland. To do so, they bring in a pair of critical combatants to double the talk and double the bloodshed. The podcast welcomes back fre…

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Romantic Resumes 1:08:42

3M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

For their 153rd episode, two star-making film critics, two romantic dads, and two snappy teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, retiurn for the second of two special editorial episodes discussing a topic affecting the state of cinema. This time around, they address the perception fo why there aren't true movie stars anymore. Don thinks he knows t…

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State of Cinema: Auteur Backlash 1:04:47

3M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

For their 152nd episode, two discerning film critics, two try-hard dads, and two directorial teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, step out for the first of two special editorial episodes about topics relating to the state of cinema. On this show, our two guys talk about auteur backlash happening to supposedly maniacal directors and filmmakers w…

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Roadhouse (2024) 1:00:36

3M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

For their 151st episode, two muy thai film critics, two buns-baring dads, and two bouncer teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, have set the table to talk about Doug Liman's 2024 remake of "Road House," starring Jake Gyllenhaal. While comparisons are there to be made between this one and Patrick Swayze's from 1989, we've got two guys who know ho…

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Roadhouse (1989) 57:47

4M ago57:47

57:47

For their 150th episode, two non-mulleted film critics, two nice dads, and two not nice teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, prepare for the 2024 remake of "Road House" with an episode going back to talk about the 1989 original. Don's been "Crazy for Swayze" and this movie since he was a kid, while this was Will's first time seeing this sweaty …

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Alien: Resurrection 1:00:28

4M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

For their 149th episode, two space pirate film critics, two mutated dads, and two earthbound teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, continue piloting through the sequel star system of their "Alien" series rewatch with an episode on 1997's "Alien: Resurrection," bringing a cloned Sigourney Weaver two centuries into the future. Is the movie subvers…

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Alien 3 (1992) 57:52

4M ago57:52

57:52

For their 148th episode, two shaved film critics, two preaching dads, and two imprisoned teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, returned to the sequel galaxy of their "Alien" series rewatch with an episode on 1992's "Alien3" directed by a baby David Fincher. The two share a quizzical discussion on what is normally ranked as the lowest film of the…

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20. The LIFEYNESS CAPSULE: 10 Best Practices 31:23

4M ago31:23

31:23

Ask Lifeyness: You can try out the new Lifeyness Assistant here if you have a Chat GPT 4 account. What is the origin of lifeyness? And how is it best practiced? Welp, I thought you'd never ask! Welcome to the season finale of Season 1 of Lifeyness. In this final episode, Professor Sarah examines various ways to support a holistically healthy life. …

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The 96th Annual Academy Awards pt. 2 1:06:36

4M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

For their 147th episode, two hardware-lifting film critics, two prognosticating dads, and two accepting teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, preview the 96th annual Academy Awards! The Blonde in Front, Cati Glidewell, returns for the podcast's second preview show of Oscar picks and predictions. This week, our three critics evaluate Best Directo…

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The 96th Annual Academy Awards pt. 1 1:01:50

5M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

For their 146th episode, two golden film critics, two speculative dads, and two red carpet teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are ready for the 96th annual Academy Awards! As with every year, the only way for our guys to break this down is to bring in a real-life golden statuette. Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front is back for two episodes…

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Editorial: To Method or Not to Method 1:11:42

5M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

For their 145th episode, two discerning film critics, two loosey-goosey dads, and two non-Method teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, take this week's podcast space as a opportunity for a special editorial conversation. They two often bring up the scales of acting on the show and gauge approaches and choices. Will and Don expound on that to que…

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"The Whole Book is Sort of a Meditation, a Prayer Designed to Protect the Person Who is Reading It": The Punk Rock Jewish Life of Author/Filmmaker Jeff Wengrofsky 52:49

5M ago52:49

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"The whole book is sort of a meditation, of a prayer designed to protect the person who is reading it." Jeff Wengrofsky, the most authentic punk-rock person I personally know, wrote a memoir, and you should buy it and read it. In some ways an unintentional pean to the Lower East Side, Jeff gets into what it was like to grow up feeling like an outsi…

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10 Best of 2023 1:13:15

5M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

For their 144th episode, two scorekeeping film critics, two rate-worthy dads, and two gradebook-keeping teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, finally settle down to list their "10 Best" lists for the year of 2023. If you know our hosts differing tastes, you'll be treated to two very different lists with a similarity or two. Either way, our guys …

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19. ART and EMBODIMENT in Northeast Florida: A Roundtable of Artists 1:09:10

5M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

Artistic Lifeyness: Exploring Place, Body, Art and Identity Across Cultures In this conversation, three artists based in the Jacksonville area, Jennifer, Shameera, and Thorne, share their unique perspectives on place, embodiment, and art. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, these women discuss how their work is influenced by their identities and their …

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Ferrari 1:03:18

5M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

For their 143rd episode, two non-Italian critics, two racecar dads, and two seatbelt-wearing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back Paul Keelan and Jordan Puga of the Cinematic Underdogs podcast for the second part of our collaborative Michael Mann double feature. This time, they fast forward to Mann's return to cinema with this past…

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Blackhat (2015) 59:31

5M ago59:31

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For their 142nd episode, two hack critics, two hackist dads, and two hacker teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin the first episode of a two-part guest arc with Jordan Puga and Paul Keelan of the Cinematic Underdog podcast. Both Will and Don have been on their show, it was our time to get them on ours. Our target was a Michael Mann double …

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Maestro 48:10

6M ago48:10

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For their 141st episode, two classical film critics, two chain-smoking dads, and two rapturous teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stay in the Netflix stream and step up from last week's Zack Snyder crap to an Oscar contender of pedigree. This week, we talk about "Maestro," written, directed, produced, and starring Bradley Cooper. Don was able…

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"How Do We Move People to a Different Place?": Assessing the War While Dreaming Past It with Israeli Citizen Shawn Ruby 1:20:23

6M ago1:20:23

1:20:23

It was both challenging and illuminating to speak with my old friend Shawn Ruby, an Israeli citizen who is deeply rooted in his Zionist identity (having originated in Canada and raised his family and made his life in Israel, one child a high-ranking IDF officer), firmly anchored in an unwavering pursuit of moral clarity, and overall one of the most…

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Rebel Moon 1:02:08

6M ago1:02:08

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By Don & Will

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Aliens (1986) 1:04:36

6M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetwork https://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/ https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFit www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Twitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsN Production by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios…

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You Nicknamed My Daughter After the Loch Ness Monster? 1:08:11

6M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

S1 EP10 | It's the final episode of the show and Kella, David, and Danyelle have wacthed the final film in the Twilight Saga film series; Breaking Dawn – Part 2. They hang out and discuss. Creators & Guests Myckella Sage - Host David Geisler - Host Danyelle Sage - Guest Find other great shows from Sixfive Media here: sixfive.media Another Zelda Pod…

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18. EMBODIMENT & SOCIETY: "Returning Home to Our Bodies" with Author Abigail Rose Clarke 48:28

6M ago48:28

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Connect with me on TikTok @book_of_lifeyness to see video shorts! In this episode of Lifeyness, Professor Sarah dives into a powerful conversation with Abigail Rose Clarke, a somatics practitioner, teacher, and author. They discuss how embodiment—the practice of feeling present and alive in one's body—helps us navigate life's challenges and can cre…

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There's a Lot of Red Eyes Around Here 29:07

7M ago29:07

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S1 EP09 | Danyelle joins Kella and David to talk about what might happen in the final film of the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn – Part 2. Creators & Guests Myckella Sage - Host David Geisler - Host Danyelle Sage - Guest Find other great shows from Sixfive Media here: sixfive.media The Studio Demands It! - Two screenwriters attempt to recreate, reima…

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It's a Killer, Bella 45:01

7M ago45:01

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S1 EP08 | Kella and David discuss and react to the film Breaking Dawn – Part 1. Creators & Guests Myckella Sage - Host David Geisler - Host Find other great shows from Sixfive Media here: sixfive.media Returning Student - A podcast about a 40-year-old who returns to the very same school that he left 20 years ago so that he may finish the college de…

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Cabin in the Woods 54:45

7M ago54:45

54:45

For their 138th episode, two voyeuristic film critics, two myth-fearing dads, and two tested teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, both knocked out a long-held blindspot recently by giving an audience to Drew Goddard's 2011 breakout horror movie The Cabin in the Woods. Mostly remembered for early Chris Hemsworth flick, the guys talk about the bi…

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"It’s Not a Time for Dialogue. It’s Just a Time for Checking Up on Each Other": The Tragedy of Victim-ism and Other Casualties of War with Coexistence Activist Rabbi Shaul Judelman 1:05:23

7M ago1:05:23

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"One of my Palestinian friends said, Everybody’s pro-Hamas right now. Cause they did something! On an internal level, hamas’ bid to take over leadership of the Palestinian struggle is very strong. On the other hand, I have another Palestinian friend saying, what do you mean — Hamas is a disaster for our people. It’s always been a disaster for our p…

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The Killer 51:27

7M ago51:27

51:27

For their 137th episode, two Smith-loving film critics, two calculated dads, and two methodical teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, have long circled the next David Fincher movie on the calendar, and it's finally here. "The Killer" starring Michael Fassbender is circulating on Netflix and making the rounds with awards season. We talk about the…

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Does No One Have Vision? 29:52

7M ago29:52

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S1 EP07 | Kella and David talk about what might happen in Breaking Dawn – Part 1. Creators & Guests Myckella Sage - Host David Geisler - Host Find other great shows from Sixfive Media here: sixfive.media Another Zelda Podcast - Another Zelda Podcast is a show wherein we talk about all things Zelda! | https://www.anotherzeldapodcast.com/ This has be…

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Deep Cuts: Stan Winston 52:01

7M ago52:01

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CINEPHILE HISSY FIT #136 (December 8, 2023): For their 136th episode, two animatronic film critics, two stop-motion dads, and two special effects teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, come together for a new episode of their frequent "Deep Cut" series where they examine the work and hidden gems of an actor or filmmaker. This time around, the gen…

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POETRY BONUS EPISODE! "Do They Sing, or Repeat a Song?": Laws vs. Miracles & the "Jewish Voices Missing from the Gospels," with Poet Atar Hadari 57:59

8M ago57:59

57:59

Poetry, right? I don't know about you but I'm feeling like I could use some poetry right about now. To that end! Right before the High Holidays started I had a conversation with one of my favorite Jewish writers, poet and translator Atar Hadari. The episode was slated for release on Monday 10/9, and of course intervening world events made it nearly…

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I Was a Little Theatrical Back Then 1:04:12

8M ago1:04:12

1:04:12

S1 EP06 | Kella, David, and Kella's sister, Danyelle, talk about what it was like to watch Twilight Eclipse. Creators & Guests Myckella Sage - Host David Geisler - Host Danyelle Sage - Guest Find other great shows from Sixfive Media here: sixfive.media The Studio Demands It! - Two screenwriters attempt to recreate, reimagine, or flat-out fix, exist…

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The Marvels 1:16:21

8M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

For their 135th episode, two open-minded film critics, two girlpower dads, and two body-swapping teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are graced with a new Marvel movie to review. The "Captain Marvel" follow-up, "The Marvels," has arrived with less than usual hoopla and less than usual box office returns for the dominant MCU brand. Has it all b…

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Alien 58:28

8M ago58:28

58:28

For their 134rd episode, two well-paid film critics, two space jockey dads, and two trucker teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin a bit of a series rewatch of the "Alien" series. They start where it all began with 1979's Ridley Scott cornerstone "Alien." In this podcast, you completely hear us scream. Sorry to disappoint you. Come for the …

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I Punched a Werewolf in the Face 32:04

8M ago32:04

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S1 EP05 | Kella and David are joined by Kella's sister, Danyelle to discuss what might happen in Eclipse the third film in the Twilight Saga. Creators & Guests Myckella Sage - Host David Geisler - Host Danyelle Sage - Guest Find other great shows from Sixfive Media here: sixfive.media Returning Student - A podcast about a 40-year-old who returns to…

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"I Just Couldn't Accept That That Was Something That Was Being Said": Contemplating Humanity & Inhumanity from "A Weird Place," with Joshua Leifer 1:06:54

8M ago1:06:54

1:06:54

"So now I'm in a weird place" is a sentiment many can relate to these days. Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, following the latter's barbaric 10/7 torture-rape-massacre of 1400 Israelis, and kidnapping of 240 more, has provoked some of the most acute fissures of my generation, with implications that can't be fully predicted except to say we will …

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17. NATURE-BASED THERAPEUTICS: Healing in Nature with Dr. Jean Larson 46:10

8M ago46:10

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In this episode, Dr. Jean Larson shows how the outdoors has healing powers! Nature-based Therapeutics, similar to integrative medicine, is a collection of practices to support a healthcare program. In NBT patients find healing by engaging with the outdoors, animals, and other sensory experiences in the "unbuilt world." Dr. Larson, a faculty member …

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It's a Wolf Thing 42:50

8M ago42:50

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S1 EP04 | Kella and David watch and discuss Kella's least favorite twilight film. Creators & Guests Myckella Sage - Host David Geisler - Host Find other great shows from Sixfive Media here: sixfive.media Another Zelda Podcast - Another Zelda Podcast is a show wherein we talk about all things Zelda! | https://www.anotherzeldapodcast.com/ This has be…

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Bella, Where the Hell Have You Been Loca 30:36

9M ago30:36

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S1 EP03 | Kella asks David about what he thinks will happen in the second film of the Twilight Saga; New Moon. Creators & Guests Myckella Sage - Host David Geisler - Host Find other great shows from Sixfive Media here: sixfive.media The Studio Demands It! - Two screenwriters attempt to recreate, reimagine, or flat-out fix, existing film franchises …

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Starship Troopers 57:50

9M ago57:50

57:50

For their 133rd episode, two mobile infantry film critics, two bug-killing dads, and two citizenship teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, have mobilized their podcast to celebrate the fight for Earth's revenge from 26 years ago. Storming into last century of science fiction classics, the podcast is here to dissect the many subversive delights a…

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This is the Skin of a Killer, Bella 1:02:50

9M ago1:02:50

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S1 EP02 | Kella and David reflect immediately after watching the first Twilight film. Creators & Guests David Geisler - Host Myckella Sage - Host Find other great shows from Sixfive Media here: sixfive.media Returning Student - A podcast about a 40-year-old who returns to the very same school that he left 20 years ago so that he may finish the coll…

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A Haunting in Venice 35:28

9M ago35:28

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For their 132nd episode, two non-mustached critics, two mysterious dads, and two sleuth teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back frequent guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front back for the final week of three new release episodes of the podcast. Circling back to September, Cati and Don descend into Italians waters to follow Kenne…

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