Best Sarah Hicks Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 73: Gidget and the rise of California beach culture with Elsa Devienne 1:13:14

1d ago1:13:14

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This week Elsa Devienne drops in to talk about Gidget and the history and transformation of the California beach. We get into the fascination with the US and the environment, as well as the influence of Hawaii on California beach culture. We also jump into issues of body image, gender dynamics, and queer representation in beach movies and the globa…

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#50 Morgan Wallen: Hick Pod 59:26

1d ago59:26

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Morgan Wallen was a loser on the Voice and continues to be a loser over the years. Joe 6 Pack highlights the many failings of Pop Country's favorite racist asshole, while Andy features the Michael Strahan interview taking Morgan to task. Note to self, lay off the 72 hour benders. Please consider supporting the show for just $5 a month and receive t…

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Franklin Episodes 1-3 with Kelsa Pelletiere and Craig Bruce Smith 1:39:23

4d ago1:39:23

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This week begins our first episode covering the new series on Apple TV, FRANKLIN, starring Michael Douglas. Each week we'll recap the episode, fill in with historical backstory, and offer plenty of snark. We have a permanent cohost for the series in Kelsa Pelletiere, one of the foremost Franklin scholars in the world. And we'll rotate in new guests…

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Episode 72: Robocop and guns in America with Drew McKevitt 1:25:40

8d ago1:25:40

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This week Drew McKevitt returns to talk about Robocop (1987). We get into depictions of Detroit as a failed city and of Robocop as both the commercial answer to the Terminator and maybe the antithesis of Dirty Harry. And we dive deep into Drew’s new book to talk about the rise of the gun culture in the United States. Hanging with Drew is always a b…

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#49 King Cobra JFS: Troll Pod 51:24

9d ago51:24

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The Man! The Myth! The Legend! King Cobra JFS couldn't be contained in the mini show on patreon.com/allapologiespodcast. He needed to be brought to the show proper so that Andy Q Public and Joe 6 Pack can get to the bottom of why his audience can't stop trolling him, what the review of a KFC Double Down is, and what exactly "tactical soap" is. Plea…

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Episode 71: A Knight's Tale with Thomas Lecaque, John Wyatt Greenlee, and Anna Waymack 1:37:15

15d ago1:37:15

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This week the pod welcomes back Thomas Lecaque and John Wyatt Greenlee along with #HATM newcomer Anna Waymack to talk about maybe the best medieval movie ever made: A Knight's Tale. We talk Chaucer, romance, Heath Ledger, the Black Prince, and that fucking soundtrack. Let's go. About our guests: Thomas Lecaque is an associate professor of History a…

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#48 Dan Schneider Pt 2: Chomo Cast 50:15

16d ago50:15

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Part 2 of the #DanSchneider apology arrives but Joe 6 Pack and Andy Q Public want to make sure that #BrianRobbins involvement as head of Paramount and Nickelodeon programming doesn't get over looked in taking responsibility for serving up a buffet of kids to Hollywood pedos. Please consider supporting the show for just $5 a month and receive the vi…

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Episode 70: Munich with Jeffrey Melnick and Erik M. Baker 1:35:21

22d ago1:35:21

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This week Jeff Melnick and Erik Baker jump in to talk about Steven Spielberg's Munich. We talk about the history behind the attacks in 1972, why they were relevant in 2005, and why they remain relevant today. And yes, we absolutely discuss the warfare and attempted genocide in Palestine today. This is a really important conversation and I hope that…

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#47 Pt 1. Dan Schneider: Slime Cast 52:26

23d ago52:26

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Nickelodeon uber producer, Dan Schneider was the mastermind behind hundreds of hours of kids programming. He was also behind hundreds of hours of sexual misconduct involving minors. Andy Q Public and Joe 6 Pack couldn't fit all of Dan's creepiness into to one episode, so enjoy part 1 and know that part 2 is just a week away. Please consider support…

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Episode 69: The Mambo Kings and Cuban Music with Christina Abreu 1:04:19

28d ago1:04:19

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This week Christina Abreu drops in to discuss Cuban-American history, Cuban music, and the representation of Cubans in film. We explore the origins and characteristics of Cuban music, as well as the migration of Cubans to the United States in the 1950s. We also discuss the relationship between Cuban-Americans and other Latino groups, as well as the…

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#46 James Charles: Groom Cast 1:10:37

30d ago1:10:37

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On this weeks episode of All Apologies, Joe and Andy dive into the the train wreck that is YouTube streamers, and target flaming sex pest, James Charles. Let's discover if James Charles is just bad at checking ID or if he's a predator that is after straight, underage men trying to make a name in modeling. There's no way there are piles of text and …

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Masters of the Air: Episode 9 and Final Recap with Sarah Myers, Colin Colbourn, and Luke Truxal 1:42:11

1M ago1:42:11

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We've reached the end of the mission here at Historians At The Movies. This week Sarah, Colin, Luke and I talk about the final thrust of the air war in Germany, POW camps and escape attempts, Rosie's legacy, and the melancholy of leaving the war behind. We also give our final thoughts about the series, where to place it alongside Band of Brothers a…

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Episode 68: Smokey and the Bandit with Karen Cox 1:27:28

1M ago1:27:28

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This week Karen L. Cox swings by to talk about the South, the 70s, and why Burt Reynolds was so damn cool. This is probably the first time you’ve heard Smokey and the Bandit on a history podcast, but that’s what we are here for. This one is fun. About our guest: Karen L. Cox is an award-winning historian and a Distinguished Lecturer for the Organiz…

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#45 Sarah Silverman: Paris Pod 1:17:36

1M ago1:17:36

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This week on All Apologies Joe and Andy recap the LIVE event before digging into pod casting's BIGGEST apologist, #sarahsilverman. Marvel as Sarah attempts to take back every joke she's ever told at the expense of the black community and #parishilton Please consider supporting the show for just $5 a month and receive the video version of the show a…

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Masters of the Air: Episode 8 with Sarah Myers, Colin Colbourn, and Luke Truxal 1:24:11

1M ago1:24:11

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This week Sarah, Colin, and Luke drop in to talk about the penultimate episode of Masters of the Air. We've a lot to talk about in this episode- inlcuding the air war in Italy and Romania, which highlighs the strategic and tactical operations of the 15th Air Force and the role of the Tuskegee Airmen. We also revist the prison camp storyline, to tal…

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Episode 67: Dune: Part Two with Mary Hicks and Margari Hill 1:43:09

1M ago1:43:09

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This week Mary Hicks and Margari Hill drop in to talk all things DUNE. We focus on Dune Part 2 but also talk about the historical influences on Frank Herbert as he wrote Dune, along with how Dune influenced the science fiction and fantasy that came afterward. We talk about the parallels between the fictional universe and historical events, such as …

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#44 Ruby Franke: Distortion Cast 55:09

1M ago55:09

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The world was stunned to learn that two Mormon women were full of shit. #rubyfranke & #jodihildebrant were the YouTube personalities behind the #momsoftruth & #8passengers channels that are going to solve all of your parenting concerns all while beating and starving Ruby's kids. Joe 6 Pack and Andy Q Public try and think of worst case scenarios to …

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Masters of the Air Episode 7 with Sarah Myers, Luke Truxal, and Colin Colbourn 1:24:19

2M ago1:24:19

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This week Sarah, Luke, Colin, and I continue to follow the Bloody Hundredth in what amounted to a tonal shift for the series. We talk about life inside German POW camps, the Great Escape, the Battle of Berlin, and Black Monday. We dive into the Red Cross and also compare the experiences of American prisoners in Europe and the Pacific, along with th…

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Episode 66: Minority Report and the rise of police in New York City with Matthew Guariglia 1:13:01

2M ago1:13:01

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This week Matt Guariglia drops in to talk about Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruises's Minority Report. We also discuss the history of policing in New York City and its impact on other cities. We jump into as eugenics, race and ethnicity in policing, gender dynamics, and the influence of World War I on the evolution of criminality in New York City and …

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#43 Capitol Hill: Cancel Cast 53:18

2M ago53:18

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This week on a "very special" episode of ALL APOLOGIES, Andy flies off the handle regarding The Capitol Hill "Comedy"(?) Club canceling #jimflorentine #louisjgomez #davesmith & #kurtmetzger. Joe 6 Pack & Fat Edzee try and calm Trucker Andy down but only the heroics of #michaelrappaport can give any of us hope. Please consider supporting the show fo…

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Masters of the Air Episode 6 with Sarah Myers, Luke Truxal, & Colin Colbourn 1:12:21

2M ago1:12:21

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This week Sarah, Luke, Colin, and I dive into the latest episode of Masters of the Air, talking specifically about the experiences of Americans in German POW camps, heterosexual and homosexual relationships of American servicemen, a perceived anti-British bias on the show, and our first glimpses of the Holocaust on the series. This is our deepest d…

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Episode 65: Harriet with Edda Fields-Black 1:32:34

2M ago1:32:34

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This week Edda Fields-Black joins in to talk about her book on Harriet Tubman and the film Harriet. We talk about the importance of accurate terminology in black history, the role of religion in enslaved people's lives, the challenges of escaping from South Carolina, and the emotional impact of historical research. We also get into the need for mor…

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#42 Oprah Winfrey: Precious Pod 1:18:09

2M ago1:18:09

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Trucker Andy & Joe 6 Pack go huge with two of the biggest personalities in the game, & I do mean BIG! #oprahwinfrey & #monique are seemingly the same person but hate each other's guts, kinda like Joe & Andy. #shannonsharpe unpacks Mo'Nique while Oprah takes James Frey to task & #tylerperry & #leedaniels get in on the apology tour as well. Please co…

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Masters of the Air Episode 5 with Luke Truxal and Colin Colbourn 49:40

2M ago49:40

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This week we hit the halfway point in Masters of the Air. Dr. Sarah Myers had to drop out of formation this week so we welcome back Dr. Luke Truxal and Dr. Colin Colbourn to talk about Black Week for the Bloody Hundreth as well as how air crews dealt with the loss of Buck Cleven, Crosby's role as group navigator, the disaster at Munster, and Colin'…

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#41 Billy McFarland: Fyre Pod 51:59

2M ago51:59

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#billymcfarland and the #fyrefestival will go down in history as the most hilarious misfire of a would-be musical festival for influencer jack offs that deserved everything they didn't get. Joe 6 Pack and Trucker Andy marvel at how great the marketing campaign was and how bad the event planning was. Please consider supporting the show for just $5 a…

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Episode 64: There Will Be Blood with Brian DeLay 1:12:23

2M ago1:12:23

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This week Brian DeLay drops in to share a milkshake about There Will Be Blood and the performance of Daniel Day-Lewis. We explore the complexity of the protagonist, Daniel Plainview, and his lack of change throughout the film as well as the historical context of oil barons and the era of titans in American history. The conversation delves into the …

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Masters of the Air Episode 4 with Sarah Myers, Luke Truxal, & Colin Colbourn 1:19:06

2M ago1:19:06

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This week marks a first in HATM Podcast history as Dr. Sarah Myers takes control, joined by mainstays Luke Truxal and Colin Colbourn. This week we e focus on ground crews and the tension of waiting for missions. The conversation then delves into the significance of the number of missions and the experiences of aircrews reaching their 25th mission. …

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Episode 63: Ferrari with Colin Colbourn 1:14:19

2M ago1:14:19

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This week @ColinColbourn buckles in to talk about Formula 1 racing, the Mille Miglia, how Ferrari recovered from WWII, and Colin’s work to find and repatriate American missing in action with Project Recover. About our guest: Colin Colbourn, Ph.D., is Project Recover’s Lead Historian and a Postdoctoral Researcher with the University of Delaware. Sin…

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#40 Jimmy Kimmel: Little St. Jimmy Cast 1:00:19

2M ago1:00:19

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This week the brothers take aim at Jimmy Kimmel's many apology tours and focus in on his rivalry with NY Jet, Aaron Rodgers. Watch Jimmy do black face and disrupt "black excellence" before Pat McAfee gives him the benefit of the doubt I think Jimmy left his sense of humor on Epstien's Island...allegedly... Please check out allapologiespodcast.com w…

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Masters of the Air Episode 3 with Sarah Myers & Luke Truxal 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

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That...was intense. Sarah Myers and Luke Truxal are back for Episode 3 in what could be called A Very Bad Day over Germany. We'll set the tone of the episode, give you the backstory, then get into the nitty gritty with a detailed analysis of what we saw and what we didn't in Episode 3. We talk about the challenges of flying, such as the concept of …

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Emergency Pod: Remembering Carl Weathers 1:04:59

3M ago1:04:59

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If you're like me, Carl Weathers was everywhere in your life from the late 70s until today, when we learned of his passing. I asked two friends, Craig Bruce Smith and Robert Greene II, to join in and talk about what he meant to Generation X and the Millenials, his role as THE Black action star of the 1980s, and how he changed his performances over …

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Episode 62: GLORY with Hilary Green, Adam Domby, Chris Barr, and Holly Pinheiro 2:11:31

3M ago2:11:31

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This week we wanted to do something special. We talking about Edward Zwick's Civil War masterpiece, Glory, starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman, and a host of other amazing performers. We talk about how the role of slavery in antebellum America, the specific experiences and dangers of the 54th Massachusetts, Glo…

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#39 Sienna Mae & Jaystation: Violator Pod 1:08:13

3M ago1:08:13

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This week on All Apologies, Andy Q Public & Joe 6 Pack believe ALL women, unless they are Sienna Mae saying she wasn't sexually assaulting Jack Wright. THEN Andy explains the rise & fall of YOUTUBE scum lord, Jaystation & all of his antics that include exploiting children, dead celebrities, and his girlfriend and family. Don't forget to FOLLOW, LIK…

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Masters of the Air Episodes 1 & 2 with Sarah Myers and Luke Truxal 1:17:01

3M ago1:17:01

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It's here! After years in development, we finally have Masters of the Air as a follow-up to Band of Brothers and the Pacific. Guests Dr. Sarah Myers and Dr. Luke Truxal join in to talk about the first two episodes, where the United States is in 1943, our first impressions, how what we see onscreen compares to historical reality, and where we think …

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Episode 61: 1883 with Sarah Keyes and Josh Garrett-Davis 1:25:07

3M ago1:25:07

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This week Sarah Keyes and Josh Garrett-Davis drop in to talk about settlers, Native Americans, the Overland Trail, and yes, dysentery via Taylor Sheridan's 1883. We also talk about the West on film, how the West has been portrayed in movies, books, tv, and video games, as well as question why the West is in a pop culture revival in current moment. …

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#38 Grande Griffin: Donut Pod 1:12:23

3M ago1:12:23

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This week we investigate the bizarre antics of Ariana Grande's trip to a doughnut shop that leads to hating America. Meanwhile, Kathy Griffin exercises her 1st Amendment rights to commit career suicide. All while Joe 6 Pack & Andy Q Public continue to figure out streaming. Sincere apologies for the sub quality audio while we switch formats. We are …

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Episode 60: 12 Monkeys and the history of epidemic diseases with George Dehner 1:21:53

3M ago1:21:53

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This week George Dehner drops in to talk about 12 Monkeys (1995) and the history of epidemic diseases. We talk not only about the possibilities of a dystopian world caused by global contagion, but about how the fields of both environmental history and disease history evolved in the latter half of the 20th century. George is one of my former profess…

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#37 James Somerton / Velveteen Dream: Dream Cast 1:10:34

3M ago1:10:34

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James Somerton got lambasted for plagiarism and fell apart on the internet over a bibliography. Meanwhile, NXT failure, Velveteen Dream, is a digital pecker checker and bath house enthusiast. Join Joe and Andy as they explore the world of streaming and a try to become everything they hate!By Andrew

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Episode 59: A Million Ways to Die in the West with Sara Dant 1:38:10

3M ago1:38:10

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This week environmental historian Sara Dant drops in to talk about a new history of the West, wolf reintroduction in Colorado, public land management, and Seth MacFarlane's homage to classic western films. This is a fun conversation about a silly movie that actually has a lot to say. I hope you like it. About our guest: Sara Dant is Brady President…

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#36 Olivia Jade: Varsity Pod 59:45

3M ago59:45

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The college experience isn't what it used to be. Learning and earning a degree are things of the past. Now you can buy an "A" for the low low price of 2 weeks in jail and a few grand. Olivia Jade didn't even want to go to college but that didn't stop Aunt Becky from pulling ALL the strings to stuff her idiot daughter into USC. Andy Q Public unpacks…

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#35 Corey Feldman: Wolfpack Pod 50:01

4M ago50:01

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Andy Q Public & Joe 6 Pack kick off 2024 with the always provocative, Corey Feldman. When he's not overacting or performing bangers on Good Morning America, he's exposing pedophiles in Hollywood...unsuccessfully. We round up the Instagram apologies of the week and shout out listener submitted apologies. Don't forget to get your tickets to Subreddit…

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Episode 58: Point Break and the political history of surfing with Scott Laderman 1:24:11

4M ago1:24:11

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This week we invite Scott Laderman to talk about Point Break (1991) and his book Empire in Waves: A Political History of Surfing. We talk about depictions of surfing in this film and others along with the origins of the pursuit, its commodification and commercialization, how surfers responded to genocide and apartheid in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, th…

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Episode 57: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves with Emily Friedman and Trevor Valle 3:09:22

4M ago3:09:22

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This week, I invited I invited on two absolute luminaries in the gaming world in Emily Friedman and Trevor Valle to talk not only about the film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, but about the world around D&D complete with the history of the game and the politics surrounding table top gaming. And folks, this is such a cool deep dive into D&…

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#34 Don Imus: Ranch Cast 46:46

4M ago46:46

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Don Imus made radio history as the cowboy that Howard Stern loved to hate and who the Rutgers women's basketball team loved to cancel. Gather 'round the old talk box as Joe 6 Pack and Andy Q Public focus in on Don trying to explain his way out of casual racism. I mean, how many dying minorities need to ride a horse before you forgive this old D-Bag…

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#33 Year Ender: Where Are They Now? 1:17:09

4M ago1:17:09

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Joe 6 Pack & Andy Q Public take stock of all the apologists that have been featured in 2023. How is Chris Brown's new single? Who is Chris D'elia's new co-host? Will Brittany Murphy be in CLUELESS 2? All these questions and more will be answered in THE ALL APOLOGIES YEAR ENDER!! Follow on INSTAGRAM. RATE & REVIEW where you listen to podcasts.…

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Episode 56: A Christmas Story and the history of Christmas movies with Vaughn Joy 54:50

4M ago54:50

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It's Christmas time and that means visiting an old classic. This week doctoral student Vaughn Joy joins in to talk about A Christmas Story and her work looking at how the American government exerted control over Christmas films as a way of influencing the national narrative. We talk about all we love and hate with this movie, the history of Christm…

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Episode 55: High Fidelity and the history of college radio with Kate Jewell 1:40:23

4M ago1:40:23

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This week guest Kate Jewell stops by to talk about one of the more interesting John Cusack performances in the film High Fidelity. This movie features some phenomenal performances by Cusack, Jack Black, Todd Louiso, and one very weird Tim Robbins. We also talk about Kate's new book Live from the Underground: A History of College Radio. This might b…

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#32 Chrissy Teigen: Legend Pod 48:12

4M ago48:12

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Cyber-bulling runs wild as Chrissy Teigen tries to live Tweet, an old man marries an air head and Shawn McDermott lives through on n personal 9/11. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and rate & review the show wherever you listen to podcasts.By Andrew

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Episode 54: Godzilla Minus One with Bill Tsutsui and Akiko Takenaka 1:16:33

4M ago1:16:33

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With Godzilla Minus One tearing up the American and global box office, it's time for another EMERGENCY PODCAST. This week we are joined by two amazing scholars of Japanese social and cultural history in Bill Tsutsui and Akiki Takenaka. We talk about our first impressions of the film, where it fits into Godzilla and WWII lore, and the history of God…

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Episode 53: The Last Duel with Patrick Wyman 1:31:59

5M ago1:31:59

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Ready for a deep dive on the Middle Ages? This week Patrick Wyman, host of Tides of History and The Pursuit of Dadliness and author of The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World stops by to talk about Ridley Scott's The Last Duel, the 2021 epic that closely follows one of the last judicial duels of the Middle Ages. Th…

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