Best Roger Colby Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 213 - "My Boyfriend's Back" (Guest Co - Host MY WIIFFFEE!) 1:21:08

10M ago1:21:08

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Scott's Back with an all new season of Bagel Basket. Find out about the new format. Plus Hayleigh is back for Halloween talking about the 1993 nightmare that was "My Boyfriend's Back." Imagine a horror romcom that tries to be Beetlejuice but fails horribly. That's this movie. Check it out!Thank you to DJ QUADS FOR THE TRACK USE OF LIVING IN STEREO.…

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Ep. 212: "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" (Guest Co - Host Jonny Reilly) 1:09:37

1y ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Scott celebrates his birthday with Jonny Reilly (But A Song Podcast and movie Deja Vu) to talk about the 1988 classic, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" They discuss the hardboiled persona of Bob Hoskins, the extensive career of Christopher Lloyd, and they eventually talk about the unsung hero of the film Delores. Check it out!Listen to Jonny's other podc…

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Ep. 211: "Puss In Boots The Last Wish" (Guest Co - Host MY WIIiiifffee!) 1:02:39

1y ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Scott and Hayleigh are talking about "Puss In Boots The Last Wish" for the solo AniMAYtion episode of this month. They are shocked at how great this movie is. It moved both of them to tears, and more importantly this has more of a bigger cast than a Marvel movie. CHeck out this episode!Hear Hayleigh on Crushgasm right here.: https://open.spotify.co…

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Ep.210: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (Guest Co - Host Matt Getic) 1:10:09

1+ y ago1:10:09

1:10:09

After recording this episode not once, but twice; Scott welcomes first time guest and TMNT Superfan Matt Getic (Happened in The 90s & Food Show Fanatics Pod). Scott and Matt talk about their love for the turtles, the surprising grief message of the film, and Scott voices his disdain for Partners in Kryme getting the Turtles Hierarchy wrong. Check i…

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Ep. 209: "PEN15" - 'Pilot (First Day of School)' (Guest Co-Host Kendra Beltran) 1:07:02

1+ y ago1:07:02

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Scott welcomes back Kendra to the podcast and she picked "PEN15" for Garden variety, and Scott was brought back to middle school which he hated. Tune in and here a story about an 8th grade slow dance, a Bar Mitzvah train wreck scenario, and learn what they call milkshakes in Massachusetts. Check it out!If you haven't checked out Kendra's podcast Cr…

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Josh Halpern on Anti-Boycott and Anti-BDS Legislation 40:51

1+ y ago40:51

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Josh Halpern serves as a Lecturer on Law and part-time Research Fellow at Harvard Law School, where he focuses on the corporate and constitutional law issues in boycotts and sanctions regimes. He concurrently practices appellate and complex litigation at a DC-based firm. He previously served as a Bristow Fellow in the Office of the Solicitor Genera…

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Ep. 208: "Banshees Of Inisherin" (Guest Co - Host Christopher Brown) 1:01:09

1+ y ago1:01:09

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Scott and Christopher Brown are talking about the Award season darling "The Banshees of Inisherin" for Baby Don't Hurt Me Toxic Relationship Month. They dive deep into Colin Farrell's filmography, debate Colm's actions and name pronunciation. But most importantly, they get side tracked and talk about "Elvis" actor Austin Butler for at least 40% of …

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Marc DeGirolami on Religious Establishment and the American Founding 1:00:33

1+ y ago1:00:33

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Prof. Marc DeGirolami is the Cary Fields Professor of Law at St. John’s University School of Law, where he is also the co-director of the Center for Law and Religion. His research interests include law and religion, freedom of speech, constitutional law, jurisprudence, tort law, and criminal law. His book, The Tragedy of Religious Freedom, was publ…

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Presidents' Day with John Yoo: Executive Authority and Presidential Power 46:41

1+ y ago46:41

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Prof. John Yoo is the Emanuel Heller Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley. He is also a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and a Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He also served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) at the Department of Justice during t…

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Ep. 207: "Defending Your Life" (Guest Co - Host Kendra Beltran) 1:15:11

1+ y ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Scott welcomes back Bagel Basket All-Star Kendra Beltran(Crushgasm Podcast) to talk about the 90s Albert Brooks RomCom "Defending Your Life." They talk about the all you can eat food in Judgement City, Shirley MacLaine's random cameo, and there's a story about weird mini-golf experiences. Check it out!If you haven't checked out Kendra's podcast Cru…

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Vincent Phillip Muñoz on the Religion Clauses and the Founders' Natural Rights Philosophy 53:04

1+ y ago53:04

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Prof. Vincent Phillip Muñoz is the Tocqueville Associate Professor of Political Science and Concurrent Associate Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame. He is the Founding Director of ND’s Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government. His most recent book, Religious Liberty and the American Founding: Natural Rights and the Original …

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David Blight on the Historian's Craft and the Legal Profession 1:18:02

1+ y ago1:18:02

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Prof. David Blight is Sterling Professor of American History at Yale University. Prof. Blight is one of the world's leading experts on the American Civil War and Frederick Douglass. He won the Pulitzer Prize for History and the Bancroft Prize in 2019 for his most recent book, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom. His 2001 book Race and Reunion: T…

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Ep. 206: "Punch-Drunk Love" (Guest Co-Host Colby Day) 1:06:39

1+ y ago1:06:39

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Scott welcomes first time guest and longtime friend, Director/Screenwriter Colby Day (Lead/Follow) to the podcast to talk about "Punch Drunk Love." Scott talks about watching this movie 15 times through a projection booth in 2002. Colby tries to wrap his mind around Paul Thomas Anderson's mental interpretation of what an "Adam Sandler Comedy" is. B…

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Ep. 205: Ernest Saves Christmas (Guest Co - Host Christopher Brown) 1:08:00

1+ y ago1:08:00

1:08:00

In the belated and final holiday episode for the season . Scott welcomes Bagel Basket All-Star Christopher Brown back to talk "Ernest Saves Christmas." Scott thinks this film is in a shared universe with "The Santa Clause." Chris tells a horrify tale about the new series "The Santa Clauses." Plus...you know Ernest gets wedged into a Christmas movie…

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Ep. 204: "Saved By The Bell" - 'Home For Christmas' (Guest Co - Host My WIIFFEE!) 1:11:39

1+ y ago1:11:39

1:11:39

More Christmas Cheer for December as Scott makes Hayleigh watch "Saved By The Bell." They're both shocked by Zack and his mother's relationship. Hayleigh is so glad she didn't grow up watching this show, and Scott tells the story of his Christmas Eve experience working retail when he was in College. Check it out!Thank you to DJ QUADS FOR THE TRACK …

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Ep. 203: "While You Were Sleeping" (Guest Co - Host Rachel Brow) 1:34:33

1+ y ago1:34:33

1:34:33

Scott kicks off a week of A Very Writer's Bagel Basket episodes with the 1995 Christmas-ish classic "While You Were Sleeping." Scott is joined by first time guest Rachel Brow (inspirsession blog) to talk about everything from who the villains of this movie are...(it's Saul) to all the gaslighting happening in this film. They also talk about Sandy B…

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Ep. 202: "Frasier" 'Something Borrow, Someone Blue' (Guest Co - Host Kendra Beltran) 52:42

1+ y ago52:42

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Scott welcomes back Kendra Beltran (Crushgasm Podcast) for the fourth time to discuss "Frasier." This was the big episode of the late 90s because Daphne and Niles finally end up together. They also talk about "Friends" and Scott's opinions of Richard vs. Chandler. Most important Scott tells a story about a dog breaking into his house.If you haven't…

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Roger Pilon on Natural Rights, Unenumerated Rights, and the 14th Amendment 55:37

2y ago55:37

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Roger Pilon holds the B. Kenneth Simon Chair in Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute. Before joining Cato in 1988, Pilon held senior posts in the Reagan administration and was a national fellow at the Hoover Institution. Between 1989 and 2019, Dr. Pilon served as director of Cato’s Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, which he …

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Presidential Hiring and Federal Civil Service Reform with Andrew Kloster 35:44

2y ago35:44

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Andrew Kloster is General Counsel at Personnel Policy Operations. He was previously the Associate Director of the White House Office of Presidential Personnel and Deputy General Counsel of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Andrew joins the show to talk about civil service reform, public servants and the administrative state.…

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Ep. 201: "Van Helsing" (Guest Co - Host My Wiffee!) 1:15:21

2y ago1:15:21

1:15:21

Happy Halloween Everyone!! Hayleigh cashes in her bad movie coupon to make Scott watch the 2004 Universal debacle that is Stephen Sommers' "Van Helsing." Hayleigh loves this movie. Scott Hates this movie, and goes into detail on why. No spoilers, but it has to do with advertising and PR. They also discuss their love for the character Carl, and they…

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Sherif Girgis on Dobbs and the Future of the Pro-Life Movement 54:14

2y ago54:14

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Sherif Girgis is an Associate Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School, where his research sits at the intersection of law and philosophy. His first book, What Is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense, was co-authored with Robert P. George and Ryan T. Anderson and was cited by Justice Alito in his dissent in US v. Windsor. He also served as a law cle…

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Ep. 200: "Music Video Extravaganza" (Guest Co-Hosts Rock Candy And Lilz Martin) 2:29:42

2y ago2:29:42

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It's the 200th episode of Writer's Bagel Basket, and Scott is celebrating with another Music Video Extravaganza! He's joined byt Maggie and Ashleigh from Rock Candy Podcast, as well as his Hell is a Musical Co-Host Lilz Martin. They're watching everything from 80s British Alternative to music videos with animals. There's also some metal and music v…

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Carson v. Makin, School Choice, and Free Exercise with Kirby West 36:47

2y ago36:47

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Kirby West is an attorney at the Institute for Justice. Earlier this year, she worked on the IJ team that successfully litigated Carson v. Makin at the Supreme Court of the United States. In the Season 2 opener, Kirby joins Jon and new host Robert Capodilupo to talk about Carson v. Makin, educational choice, and free exercise litigation.…

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Ep. 199: SNICK (Guest Co - Host Kendra Beltran) 1:45:23

2y ago1:45:23

1:45:23

SEASON 6 IS HERE BABY!!!! Scott welcomes back return guest and 3-peater, Kendra Beltran (Crushgasm Podcast). They're talking about SNICK, Nickelodeon's Saturday night TV block from the 90s. They both pick two episodes of a SNICK classic show. Kendra picked "Rugrats" and "Clarissa Explains It All." While Scott stuck to his old standbys. "The Adventu…

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Ep. 198 :"The Saint" (Guest Co - Host Lara Fox) 55:32

2y ago55:32

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Scott closes out Stars & Gripes with the 1997 Val Kilmer starring vehicle, "The Saint." Scott is joined by return guest and Die Hard "The Saint" fan, Lara Fox. They discuss not understanding the seriousness of the film when they were kids, then they wait till the end of the episode to mention how awesome the soundtrack is. Not to mention they reali…

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Ep. 197: Willow (Guest Co - Host My Wiiffee And Chris Croucher) 1 1:20:56

2y ago1:20:56

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We continue Stars & Gripes talking about the greatest swordsman in all the land, VAL KILMER. This episode Scott and Hayleigh are joined by first time guest Christopher Croucher. They're discussing the 1988 fantasy classic "Willow." Hayleigh has never seen the entire, they get side track by discussing actor billing, and Scott talks about dropping so…

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Ep. 196: "Tombstone" (Guest Co - Host Jonny Reilly) 1:02:55

2y ago1:02:55

1:02:55

He's our Huckleberry! Scott is welcoming back Jonny Reilly back to kick off Stars and Gripes with. This year our star is Val Kilmer, one of Scott's favorite actors. They're talking about Tombstone and how Val is the saving grace of a troubled film shrouded in setbacks. Yet Scott loves this movie. Check it out!!!Listen to Jonny's other podcasts here…

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Ep. 195: "Ted Lasso Season 1" (Guest Co - Host My Dad Jon Kurland) 1:05:41

2y ago1:05:41

1:05:41

In the belated Father's day episode, Scott welcomes his dad, Jon Kurland on to talk about season one of "Ted Lasso." They dive deep on Ted's infectious nature, the amazing writing, and their love for Roy Kent himself Brett Goldstein. Check it out!Thank you to DJ QUADS FOR THE TRACK USE OF LIVING IN STEREO.Listen to Scott's new podcast Hell Is A Mus…

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Ep. 194: "The Hudsucker Proxy" (Guest Co - Hosts Christopher And Danielle Brown) 1:09:56

2y ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Scott welcomes Christopher and Danielle Brown to the podcast to talk about one of his favorite Coen Brothers movies, "The Hudsucker Proxy." They gush about Jennifer Jason Leigh's performance, the real life inspiration for the elevator guy, and everyone thinks 70 year old Paul Newman is a stud. Check it out.Watch Christopher and Danielle's short fil…

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Ep. 193: "Death Note" - 'Rebirth' (Guest Co - Host My Wiiiifffee!!) 1:00:47

2y ago1:00:47

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Scott ends AniMAYtion with his wife, Hayleigh introducing him to the anime "Death Note." Scott faces his fear of death talking about this bonkers tv show. Hayleigh dives into her past with this show and the manga. Also Scott hates the lead character so much! Check it out!Thank you to DJ QUADS FOR THE TRACK USE OF LIVING IN STEREO.Listen to Scott's …

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Ep 192. "We're Back A Dinosaur's Story" (Guest Co-Host MY WIIFFFEEE!!!) 1:02:14

2y ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Scott and Hayleigh are talking about the 1993 Steven Spielberg produced dud that is, "We're Back A Dinosaur's Story." We learn that this was one of the only VHS' Hayleigh owned, they talk about the night circus, and finally they go over the bumpy production of this failed turd. Also Scott does John Malkovich impressions that are too Malkovich like …

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Ep. 191: "The Beverly Hillbillies Movie" (Guest Co - Host Kendra Beltran) 1:02:04

2+ y ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Scott welcomes back Kendra Beltran from Crushgasm podcast to end "Garden Variety" and talk about the 1993 comedy movie remake of "The Beverly Hillbillies." They talk about the iconic Cloris Leachman and Lily Tomlin. Kendra opens up about her crush on Jim Varney, and Scott stands firm on his 90s fashion as a kid. Check it out!If you haven't checked …

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Elbridge Colby on American Grand Strategy and Great Power Conflict 39:43

2+ y ago39:43

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Elbridge Colby is the co-founder and a principal of The Marathon Initiative, a policy initiative designed to prepare the United States for an era of great power competition. His new book, The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict, lays out a plan for preventing China from establishing hegemony over East Asia. It was…

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Ep 190. Angel -Billy- Guest Co - Host Jonny Reilly 53:46

2+ y ago53:46

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In this LOST EPISODE from what was supposed to be part of March's "Baby Don't Hurt Me Month." This episode is now the first episode of April's "Garden Variety." Scott welcomes Jonny Reilly (Life's But A Song Podcast and Movie Deja Vu Podcast) to talk about season three of "Angel" Billy. They talk about technical issues recording the episode, the us…

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Prof. Joshua Kleinfeld on Scholary Rigor and Intellectual Orthodoxies 42:14

2+ y ago42:14

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Prof. Joshua Kleinfeld is a Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. His research focuses on the distinctive social function and sense of justice at work in the criminal system. He also studies the theory and practice of democratic self-governance as both a matter of political theory and of public law. Prof. Kleinfeld joins Zack and…

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The Big Finale 37:24

2+ y ago37:24

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After a three year run, we have decided to finally power down the stardrive. We are sad to do so, but life has changed drastically for both of us and we don't have the time to devote to it anymore. We've enjoyed making you laugh, watching weird and horrible movies together, looking at pilot episodes for ancient lame shows, and reviewing some new fi…

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Going for Broke with Dr. Joseph Simmons: Originalism and the Bankruptcy Power 36:12

2+ y ago36:12

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Dr. Joseph Simmons is the Vice President of Academic Affairs for the Yale Federalist Society and a 3L at Yale Law School. Joseph joins Jon and Zack to talk about his recent note in the Yale Law Journal, “Reconstructing the Bankruptcy Power: An Originalist Approach." Joseph, Jon, and Zack talk about the Bankruptcy Clause, originalist methodology, an…

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Judge Justin Walker on Judicial Philosophy, Civil Discourse, and Legal Education 28:54

2+ y ago28:54

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Judge Justin Walker serves on the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Before his elevation in 2020, he served as a judge on the US District Court for the District of Western Kentucky. Prior to being appointed to the bench Judge Walker, among other things, served as a speechwriter for Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and taught law at the Un…

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Amb. John Bolton on International Law, the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, and Free Speech on Campus 34:13

2+ y ago34:13

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In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many are pursuing legal challenges in international courts against Putin’s regime. Former National Security Advisor John Bolton joins Jon and Zack to discuss why these efforts are misguided and what recent developments in the war mean for American grand strategy. Along the way, they talk about everything…

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Ep. 189: "House Of Gucci" (Guest Co-Host My Wiiiffeee!!!) 1:12:30

2+ y ago1:12:30

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Scott and Hayleigh are talking about the Ridley Scott stinker "House Of Gucci." They're both shocked and also laughing at every actor's lack of commitment to the accents in the film. They dive deep into how the butchered the real story, and they roast Jared Leto the Shemp Howard of this film. Check it out.Thank you to DJ QUADS FOR THE TRACK USE OF …

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Pilot 18:56

2+ y ago18:56

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On this pilot episode, co-hosts Jonathan Feld and Zack Austin discuss what it means to be a conservative law student at Yale Law School, their involvement with the Federalist Society, and what they hope to achieve with this new show. Every week, Constitutional Conventions looks forward to bringing you the best commentary from foremost thinkers, jud…

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Matt Makes a Batman 31:58

2+ y ago31:58

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This episode is dedicated to director and creator Matt Reeves, who just released Warner Brothers new film "The Batman". We offer a spoiler-free review as well as look back at Reeves's first directorial debut, where he directed a segment in the anthology film "Future Shock".

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Ep. 188: "Blank Check" (Guest Co - Host Kendra Beltran) 1:06:19

2+ y ago1:06:19

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Scott kicks off March's "Baby Don't Hurt Me" month with probably the most upsetting film he's watched in Bagel Basket history, "Blank Check." Scott is joined by first time guest Kendra Beltran (Host of Crushgasm Podcast). They talk about the terrible adulting by everyone in this film, as well as question why Disney didn't have notes about Preston a…

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A Lovely Trip Down the Nile 23:02

2+ y ago23:02

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A little late, but we review the new Liam Neeson flick "Blacklight" and also Kenneth Branaugh's "Death on the Nile". Our movie of the week is one that is out this weekend. Rock out to the insanity that is "Studio 666".

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Ep. 187: "Schitt's Creek" - Open Mic (Guest Co-Host My WiiiFFEEE!!!) 1:09:41

2+ y ago1:09:41

1:09:41

Ew, David! Scott and Hayleigh are talking about the love story of Patrick & David, and we love that journey for them. They discuss the wonderful chemistry of Dan Levy and Noah Reid, the amazing character development, and the amazing cover of Tina Turner's "Simply The Best." Also Scott shares more stories from when Scott and Hayleigh got engaged yea…

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Uncharted Lycanthropes 20:55

2+ y ago20:55

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In this episode we review the new "Uncharted" movie based on the popular Playstation video game series. Does it hold up to the awesomeness that is the saga of Nathan Drake? Also, we review the movie of the week: "Werewolves Within", another film based on a popular video game series. Which one was better? Tune in to find out!…

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Ep. 186: "The Wedding Singer" (Guest Co - Host Lara Fox) 56:59

2+ y ago56:59

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Scott welcomes actor, model, singer Lara Fox back in her first solo guest spot episode to talk about the Sandler/Barrymore RomCom Classic, "The Wedding Singer." They talk about the sweet nature of this film, Lara forgot Steve Buscemi was in the film, and Scott remembers when he almost invited Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler to his Bar Mitzvah. Chec…

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Reacher and His Pal Lisa 16:04

2+ y ago16:04

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Not much hit theaters this week, so we didn't really review any motion picture, but we did watch Amazon Prime's "Reacher". We give our review from the perspective of someone who has read several of the Lee Child novels (Roger) and someone who hasn't (Richard). Our movie of the week is "I Am Lisa", a werewolf movie with hairless werewolves, Lee Pres…

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Moonfall Early Review 15:54

2+ y ago15:54

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We were able to see an early showing of Roland Emmerich's new film "Moonfall" and, well, it's a movie about the moon. Also, we review the movie of the week "Star Force".

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Top 5 Best and Worst 35:54

2+ y ago35:54

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We give a run down on each of our favorite five movies and movies we thought were the worst of 2021. We also have one movie reserved for the special category: "Most Disappointing".

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