Best Old Nerd Media Podcasts (2024)

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Season 3, Episode 17: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) 1:51:43

3h ago1:51:43

1:51:43

Open the podcast doors please, HAL... On the 50th episode of Revenge of the Film Nerds, BK & Jack go to Jupiter & beyond with a look at the film that created modern science fiction. Learn how the scientific tradition of astronomy inspired one of the greatest science fiction writers of the 20th Century, how the film achieved its landmark special eff…

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Season 3, Episode 16: Ghost in the Shell (1995) 1:24:42

3d ago1:24:42

1:24:42

This is going to be a great episode - we can hear it in our ghost! On this episode, BK & Jack dive headlong into one of the most daring pieces of sci-fi & animation ever put onto the screen. Learn how the central conflict of the film stems from a philosophical tradition millennia in the making, how an unassuming manga artist took Japanese science f…

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Season 3, Episode 15: City of God (2002) 1:44:53

8d ago1:44:53

1:44:53

You need more than guts to be a good podcaster; you need ideas. On today's episode, BK and Jack dive headlong into what is possibly the definitive work of Brazilian film and a masterpiece that shocked the world, and in the process, the learn the history of how the favelas came to be, how a special group of people pulled together to make the film ha…

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Season 3, Episode 14: The Man From Nowhere (2010) 1:46:05

19d ago1:46:05

1:46:05

After a month of horror films, it's time for the Film Nerds to go on a World Tour! On this week's episode, BK & Jack head over to the Republic of Korea to examine one of the most unique and intriguing actions films of the modern day. Learn how the Korean film industry has survived & thrived despite nearly dying twice, how a generation of auteurs pr…

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Season 3, Episode 13: Jaws (1975) 1:43:21

26d ago1:43:21

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...You're gonna need a bigger podcast... On this week's episode, BK & Jack delve deep into the original summer blockbuster that people around the world afraid to get into the water! Learn how mankind's fascination with sharks has influenced cultures throughout history, how that fascination with the creatures became the last-ditch creative effort of…

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Season 3, Episode 12: 28 Days Later (2002) 1:50:37

1M ago1:50:37

1:50:37

Repent! The Podcast Is Extremely Nigh! On this week's episode, BK & Jack take an intensive look into the film that sparked a golden age of zombie filmmaking and challenged its audiences perception of what it means to be human... or inhuman. Learn about the genesis of the infected zombie, how a video game saved the monster, how a ragtag production w…

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Season 3, Episode 11: American Psycho (2000) 1:45:40

2M ago1:45:40

1:45:40

New Podcast... what do you think? On this week's episode, BK & Jack jump into the demented world of Mary Harron's cult classic satire of the late 1980s, tracing the film back to its controversial origins as a novel, charting the troubled course of the film's development, recounting the struggle of how its director and lead actor nearly lost the fil…

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Season 3, Episode 10: Scream (1996) 1:49:17

3M ago1:49:17

1:49:17

Movies don't create Film Nerds... Movies make Film Nerds more creative! On this week's episode, BK & Jack dive headlong into their month of horror with a look at the definitive slasher film on the genre's 50th anniversary. Learn how the slasher genre's roots go all the way back to the origins of Hollywood, how the genre rose to the top of the indus…

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Season 3, Episode 9: Coraline (2009) 1:35:30

3M ago1:35:30

1:35:30

The Film Nerds are in TERRIBLE danger, girl! On this week's episode, BK & Jack jump headlong back into the world of stop-motion animation with another Henry Selick classic. Learn how Coraline Jones was born from the mind of one of modern writing's most important minds, how it took a Herculean effort to bring the beloved novel to the screen, how the…

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Season 3, Episode 8: The Mask (1994) 1:27:32

4M ago1:27:32

1:27:32

SOMEBODY STOP US! This week, BK & Jack take us on the incredible, winding journey that led us to the 1994 breakout comedy for Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, & so many people behind the film. Learn how the Mask came from the mind of an independent artist who changed the world of comics forever, how the film went through a development process that was unp…

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Season 3, Episode 7: The Big Short (2015) 1:15:09

5M ago1:15:09

1:15:09

It ain't what the Film Nerds don't know that gets them in trouble; It's what they know for sure that just ain't so. On this week's episode, BK & Jack dive headlong into the Global Financial Crisis of the late 00's through Adam McKay's electric film on the subject. Learn how the monster of the mortgage-backed security came into being, how it got out…

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HNT 266: Old People Rant about the Creeping Crud. Vaccines. Social Media. Gila Monster. Neurolink. 1:02:31

5M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

We’ve had a long lasting crud. We aren’t all the way dead. And we don’t want to turn into the old folks talking about their health concerns. But here we are. It’s only fair since vaccines could help so many kids. The measles are miserable. Does it make a difference if you speak out or explain your opinion on social media? Are we living in 1984? Don…

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Season 3, Episode 6: There Will Be Blood (2007) 1:39:06

5M ago1:39:06

1:39:06

Ladies & Gentleman, the Film Nerds have traveled from halfway across the state to be here tonight.... It's time for BK & Jack to delve into the dark heart of the oil industry, courtesy of Paul Thomas Anderson's cinematic masterpiece. Hear the history of how oil became inextricable from civilization, how the resource became an industry the rewrites …

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Season 3, Episode 5: Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) 1:31:19

6M ago1:31:19

1:31:19

The universe is so much bigger than the Film Nerds realize... On this week's episode, BK & Jack inaugurate their 2024 by getting into one of most essential films of the current decade - the landmark film by Daniels that changed the way we look at the film industry. Hear the story of how two Emerson film students stumbled upon the ideas of the multi…

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Season 3, Episode 4: The Aviator (2004) 1:30:06

8M ago1:30:06

1:30:06

My, don't the Film Nerds make a fine pair of miscreants? On this week's episode, BK & Jack tackle their first ever look at a Martin Scorsese film, diving into his portrait of Howard Hughes which manages to be both personal & as grandiose as the man himself. Hear about the controversial life & legacy of the eccentric billionaire, how his story mesme…

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Season 3, Episode 3: Akira (1988) 1:33:16

8M ago1:33:16

1:33:16

The question before the Film Nerds is simple: To Act or Not Act! On this week's episode, BK & Jack take a look and the most influential work of Japanese animation of all time - a film so pivotal that it has become a ubiquitous reference for all modern science fiction since. Hear the history of how this tale of atomic devastation came to be, from th…

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Season 3, Episode 2: A Bridge Too Far (1977) 1:29:28

8M ago1:29:28

1:29:28

Well as you know, I've always thought we went a podcast too far... The Film Nerds are here with a deep examination of one of the greatest forgotten war epics of all time - and one of the biggest independent productions in the industry's history. Hear the history of how the Allies arrived at Operation Market Garden, how legendary producer Joseph E L…

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Season 3 Premiere: Seven Samurai (1954) 1:28:06

8M ago1:28:06

1:28:06

The wait is finally over: Just when the villagers had lost all hope, the Film Nerds ride to the rescue!!! After a slightly longer than anticipated break between seasons, your favorite film podcast is back & bigger than ever! And do the Film Nerds ever have a treat for you to kick off Season 3: a deep dive into Akira Kurosawa's crowning action maste…

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HNT 265: The Great Escape. Remodeling. Etiquette. Collective Soul. New Rap Super Star. 51:28

9M ago51:28

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We’re remodeling and one of our fur babies disappeared. We were distraught. She was traumatized. Etiquette is necessary for groups to get along. I went with a buddy to see Collective Soul. They were fantastic and I discovered a bad I missed. Footballer Michael Irvin has given rise to the next rap supper star, and he called him out.…

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HNT 264: Soup Beans and Cornbread. How to Live Longer. Divorce for the Kids. Phil Michelson. Twitter X. 56:47

12M ago56:47

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Soup Beans and Cornbread are an Appalachian delicacy, and I’m a lucky woman because Hank is a hillbilly chef. How to live longer? We’re doing pretty good. Do you stay together or get divorced for the kids? It’s sad how many have to make that decision. Phil Mickelson bets a lot. A whole lot. And what is Twitter now? X?…

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HNT 263: Ah Ha Moments. Hot Flashes. Jury Duty. Our Mall Date. JFK & UFO’s. Jack the Ripper. Are We in the Matrix? 59:09

1y ago59:09

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Ah Ha moments. I was today years old when I found out. Shoutout to Men’s Warehouse and film by the foot. Testosterone has been great, but now something else is outta whack for me. Hot Flashes are horrible. Hank had Jury Duty but he didn’t get picked. We went to the mall, and kids on those roving stiffed riding animals horrify me. Wait till grandma …

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HNT 262: Our Bitty Buddy Bonnie. Tipping. Where’s the Recession? FIFO with the VID. Workplace Jargon Tripping up the Youngins. Harvard Morgue. 1:00:09

1y ago1:00:09

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It’s our pleasure to introduce our second pod cat, the Bonnie Situation. Tipping is out of control. Either people who know damn good and well tipping is expected at all sit down diners and DON’T or websites and vending machines want tips. And the expected amount is crazy. But maybe that’s because we’re all expecting a recession that’s not materiali…

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HNT 261: Guardians of the Galaxy. An Outhouse Story. Scotch Irish History? Library Hoopla. Succession. Petra’s Smut Review. 54:27

1y ago54:27

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We’re glad we got out and smelled the popcorn for Guardians of the Galaxy. That’s a blockbuster movie and why people go out to experience it. Outhouses played a part in my traumatic past, and when faced with the most elegant, decked out outhouse ever, I froze. Is there no Scotch Irish pride in Appalachia because we all converted to Protestant churc…

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HNT 260: National Guard Criminals. Tupperware. Prankster Shot. John Lennon’s Lost Weekend. Succession. 54:04

1+ y ago54:04

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It’s been a bad week for the National Guard. One of theirs was arrested for leaking secrets to his gamer buddies. Another was arrested for applying to be a hitman. I don’t remember ever hearing about problems like these. Introducing a new segment: Petra’s funny trauma stories. This one is about Tupperware. I’m healing by telling stories from my chi…

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HNT 259: First Reaction Videos, Hank’s Dad Died, Loretta Lynn, Trump’s Arrest 1:01:52

1+ y ago1:01:52

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– First reaction videos are a thing. They are pretty fun! Check out some of them with your favorite classic rock songs. – Hank’s dad died. That is making us ponder things. – Hank is reading Loretta Lynn’s book Coal Miner’s Daughter. It’s a classic. She grew up in the same place, at the same time and under the same circumstances as Hank’s dad. – Can…

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Episode 51 –The Sheri Davis Experience! 1:23:45

1+ y ago1:23:45

1:23:45

In this special live interview, Patsy chatted with actor, filmmaker, and nurse Sheri Davis about her upcoming projects and how YOU can help be a part of it all! They also discuss set life, share some experiences and fun stories, and some behind-the-scenes stuff you might not know about! All this and more, including some upcoming projects on this we…

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Episode 50 –The 50th One! 1:42:34

1+ y ago1:42:34

1:42:34

For this special episode of Shark Bites, Patsy is joined by a variety of creative and philanthropic folks who share their stories and what they're all about! From writers to filmmakers to folks raising money for cancer research, each guest has a unique approach to their craft and brings something special and personal to their work! You can find the…

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TIRED OF THE BULLIES! | Nerd Life Radio, March 11, 2023 7:50

1+ y ago7:50

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Hola, gang! Welcome to Nerd Life Radio for 3.11.2023. Got coffee? ON THE MENU: YouTube's music bullies. Stand up to them! Bullies at the groceries stores. Stop paying them! Got my Switch working! Find me at youtube.com/oldnerdreviews

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Fast Food Popularity & The Returning KFC Double Down! | Nerd Life Radio, 3.9.2023 5:07

1+ y ago5:07

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Hola, gang! Welcome to Nerd Life Radio! Got coffee? ON THE MENU: Wendy's chili in stores, the search for Waffies, becoming popular at fast food restaurants and how you can too, and the returning KFC Double Down sandwich on my YouTube channel. Find me at youtube.com/oldnerdreviews

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Episode 49 –Breaking the Silence of Vega Prime! 1:02:59

1+ y ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Patsy is back with Saturn Award winner Paul Salamoff, the first-ever guest on Shark Bites! Paul is chatting about his newest endeavor, his novel The Silent Planet written with Oren Nichols! They discuss the process of writing, writing with a partner, and all the stuff Patsy gets wrong about his interpretations of the early parts of the novel! They …

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Season 2 Finale: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) 1:20:45

1+ y ago1:20:45

1:20:45

We didn't choose this movie! We didn't choose these podcasters! They were invited! It's the Season 2 Finale, & the Film Nerds are determined to send it off properly with one of the most wondrous spectacles in the history of film. Cast a long look to the heavens on this deep dive as BK & Jack discuss the history of UFO Mania in the United States, ho…

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All Podcasts Will Be One | Episode 49 | The Old Fashioned Podcast 1:03:56

1+ y ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Mike and Clintus return after the Holidays for a new episode as they close in on Episode 50 of the show! With VRising and MTG's Phyrexian release on the horizon, we're stoked for these next few weeks of gaming online or offline! . . . Gaming Community Expo '22 Tickets and Information https://www.gcxevent.com/ Love Coffee? Check out Kings Coast Coff…

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Episode 48 –Read "The Fireballer", Oriole be Missing Out on a Great Book! 51:41

1+ y ago51:41

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Shark Bites is back! I know we've said that before, but this time it's true! After a long hiatus due to a series of unfortunate events in his personal life, Patsy is back with a great guest, author Mark Stevens! Mark is here to talk about his new book, The Fireballer! They discuss where his ideas came from, how he was able to turn a story about a k…

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The Breakfast Club (1985) 1:21:52

1+ y ago1:21:52

1:21:52

I have a question, Film Nerds: Does Barry Manilow know you raid his wardrobe? On this week's episode, BK & Jack take a look at the extremely complicated history of what is often considered to be the quintessential film of the 1980s. Hear how John Hughes created a space in the art form for serious teenage voices for the first time by utlizing his ow…

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HNT 258: Banking. Winter Rant and Blue Monday. Teens and Porn. Luxury Car Mystery. What we’re Watching. 55:38

1+ y ago55:38

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Banking is rigged. Read everything before you sign it. It’s been so dreary, dark, and cold here. It’s called Blue Monday because of the weather, post holiday debt, and failed resolutions. The news is unwatchable. Some folks did a study about teenagers seeing porn. It sounds more like some folks found out which teens lie. We have way too many young …

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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) 1:18:11

1+ y ago1:18:11

1:18:11

Do you not know that, when in podcasting, one must always choose the lesser of two weevils? On this week's episode of Revenge of the Film Nerds, BK & Jack take to the high seas & dive into a classic historical epic - one of Jack's favorite genres... & one of BK's least favorite. Hear how the film sprang from a beloved series of novels penned by a t…

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The Maltese Falcon (1941) 1:12:00

1+ y ago1:12:00

1:12:00

By gad, Film Nerds, you are characters! There's never any telling what you'll say or do next, except that it's bound to be something astonishing! In their first episode of 2023, BK & Jack tackle one of the all-time great classic films - THE standard bearer of the film noir genre. Come along on a journey as the Nerds reveal the difficulty in adaptin…

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tick, Tick... Boom! (2021) 1:14:07

1+ y ago1:14:07

1:14:07

Musicals or Films; Which do you prefer? Ask the Nerds! On this weeks episode, BK & Jack dive into a contemporary musical that tweaks & bends the biopic genre into a uniquely colorful experience. Hear how Lin-Manuel Miranda's directorial debut interprets this musical work inspired by the true life story of its author, Jonathan Larson. We'll cover ho…

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Episode 48: A Return to Friends 45:08

1+ y ago45:08

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Mike joins Clintus for his return as they breakdown what its been like over the last couple months with Clintus' work with his dad and Mike's holiday schedule! . . . Gaming Community Expo '22 Tickets and Information https://www.gcxevent.com/ Love Coffee? Check out Kings Coast Coffee Co. https://kingscoast.coffee/ Join the Loot Pool https://patreon.…

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Episode 47: Underoath Appears 58:18

1+ y ago58:18

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A friendship as old as time, Grant & Kevin have been friends from their first introduction in New York's Metal Scene back in the day. While Kevin retired from music, Grant continued on and united with Underoath to kick off one of the best bands in history. Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/oldfashionedpodcast Visit Kings Coast Coffee: http://kingscoastc…

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Harlan County U.S.A. (1976) 1:15:36

1+ y ago1:15:36

1:15:36

It's time for the Film Nerds to decide: Which side are you on? Which side are you on? On this week's episode, BK & Jack make their first-ever foray into documentary filmmaking with a close look at one of the most visceral and revealing documentaries ever made in the United States. Learn how the observational form of documentary defined the approach…

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"Cheer" Star Dies & New Christmas Movie Sucks! | Nerd Life Radio, 12.7.2022 3:54

1+ y ago3:54

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Got coffee? On this episode of Nerd Life Radio, I talk about the passing of a star from the TV show, "Cheers" and just how much I hated Christmas Story Christmas. Find me on YouTube at youtube.com/oldnerdreviews

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Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) 1:12:59

1+ y ago1:12:59

1:12:59

He's Not A Film Nerd! He's a Very Naughty Boy! BK & Jack are BACK after a quick break for the Thanksgiving holiday with an incredible comedy to sink their teeth into. Join in on the fun as the Film Nerds discuss the cosmic importance of Monty Python (even if BK refuses to say their name properly), how the film went from a flippant joke to a tangibl…

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Jumanji (1995) 1:08:15

1+ y ago1:08:15

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You're almost there with much at stake; but now the Pod begins to quake!!! On this week's episode, BK & Jack stampede into one of their favorite family films of all time! Hear how the story went from a beloved children's novel to the big screen, how the cast & crew's collaboration with one another delivered a cinematic spectacle at the cutting edge…

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Episode 45: Halloween Wrap-Up 1:18:41

1+ y ago1:18:41

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Mike & Kevin recap their Halloween adventures with their families, discuss Modern Warfare II and much more on this episode. Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/oldfashionedpodcast Visit Kings Coast Coffee: http://kingscoastcoffee.comBy WRS Media

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La Haine (1995) 1:10:25

1+ y ago1:10:25

1:10:25

How you podcast doesn't matter... It's how you land! The Film Nerds are taking a journey over to France this week to examine Matthieu Kassovitz's timeless character study! Hear about the forces in France which gave rise to the "banlieue" - the country's very own projects, how the tensions between French African immigrants and police reached a boili…

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HNT 257: Changes! Podcat 2.0. House of the Dragon. Maniac. Starship Troopers at 25. And More Changes. 53:56

1+ y ago53:56

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We’re happy to introduce Ripley, Podcat 2.0. She’s our only child, so we gush. Are we already becoming cyborgs with our phones giving us photographic memory and access to Dr Google? We typed our term papers on typewriters. I’m all in on House if then Dragon, loving the female viewpoint as much as the dragons. I relate to the utter dysfunction of th…

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) 1:09:40

2y ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Alright people, let's do this one last time... On this week's episode, BK & Jack swing into the world of one of the most popular superheroes in history as they navigate the multiverse in this modern classic! Join the Film Nerds as they discuss the debate around the value of superhero films, the long & difficult journey to representation in comics &…

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Episode 44: The Dragons Have Been Housed 1:34:07

2y ago1:34:07

1:34:07

Mike & Kevin discuss the end of the Season 1 of House of the Dragon, vitamin regiments, portable gaming consoles & the latest DC news on this week's episode. Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/oldfashionedpodcast Visit Kings Coast Coffee: http://kingscoastcoffee.comBy WRS Media

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) 1:10:40

2y ago1:10:40

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The podcast which you are about to hear is an account of the tragedy which befell a group of five youths, in particular Sally Hardesty and her brother, Franklin. It is all the more tragic in that they were young... After weeks of build-up, it's finally time for BK & Jack to witness one of the most iconic horror films of all time. Along the way, the…

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