Best The Classic Horrors Club Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Arsenal horror show prompts more questions about Pochettino's future 57:30

1d ago57:30

57:30

A horrible, horrible, horrible night... Two of The Athletic's finest - Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson - are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the hugely demoralising 5-0 thrashing by Arsenal at the Emirates on Tuesday night. Next up - another tricky away trip - this time to Villa Park to take on Unai Emery's Champions League chasing Aston …

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Chelsea's Wembley curse continues while Emma Hayes' side stun Barcelona 45:31

4d ago45:31

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They really, really, really, really, really don't like winning at Wembley... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher along for the ride as we reflect on the latest cup disappointment following the narrow 1-0 defeat by Man City on Saturday. There's a mega full-time voice note from Liam and Simon Johnson live from the ground - before ou…

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FH Mini 101 - The Razzies Are Always Wrong 55:38

6d ago55:38

55:38

In honor of Elliott's long-lost blog critiquing the Oscars, and in honor of the Criterion Channel's recent "Razzie" collection, and in dishonor of the Razzies themselves, Dan guides the intrepid flop team through past winners of America's foremost bad movie awards, and why they're always wrong wrong wrong. We partnered with StagePilot to film our S…

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Can Chelsea get the better of wounded Man City in FA Cup semi? 43:35

8d ago43:35

43:35

Double trouble semi-final Saturday... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to tease ahead to Saturday evening's FA Cup semi-final showdown with Manchester City at Wembley. We ponder whether now's the perfect time to play Pep's side after their dramatic UCL defeat by Real Madrid, how we see the …

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Cole Palmer dazzles (again) as Chelsea hit Everton for six 54:43

10d ago54:43

54:43

He's quite good at football, isn't he? Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher - alongside him to look back on Monday night's rout of Everton at Stamford Bridge in yet another Cole Palmer masterclass... which threatened to be overshadowed by hijinx of the penalty variety! Away from the game there was mor…

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EP 95: Musical Monsters 1:38:57

11d ago1:38:57

1:38:57

For a bit of a change of pace, Jeff and Richard discuss two films where there are as many songs as there are monsters: Phantom of the Paradise (1974) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975.) Both did their time on the Midnight Movie circuit before the advent of home video boosted one's reputation and tarnished the other's.…

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Ep. #422 - Road House (2024) 1:53:51

13d ago1:53:51

1:53:51

FINALLY after suffering through all of those bad movies, we get a treat! Patrick Swayze's Ro... what? What's that we're hearing? It's the remake? Goddamn it. Well maybe Road House 2024 will have some charms of its own. I guess y'all will need to listen to find out. We partnered with StagePilot and their talented crew to film our SPEED 2 live show a…

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Have Chelsea wasted £1billion on transfers? 52:55

15d ago52:55

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Money, money, money... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to round up the latest Blues news and look ahead to Monday night's visit of Everton. We start with a deep dive into Liam's latest piece looking at the finer details of the £1 billion outlay of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital over the …

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Blades blunt Chelsea's fading European hopes after last-gasp 2-2 draw 38:08

18d ago38:08

38:08

Chelsea just don't want nice things, do they? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Luke Bosher and Dom Fifield with a sense of serious déjà vu as the Blues conspired to draw 2-2 with yet another relegation threatened side on a sorry Sunday in Sheffield. We reflect on the result with the help of a full-time match report from Liam Twomey - and ponder wheth…

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FH Mini 100! - Elliott Looks Back 36:46

20d ago36:46

36:46

Elliott takes a look back at 100 Flop House minis, and that is absolutely the only thing that happens, and no special guest arrives with any particular fixation on sandworm-related science fiction. We partnered with StagePilot and their talented crew to film our SPEED 2 live show as a streaming event! The debut is Saturday, April 27th at 7PM ET, an…

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Cole Palmer stuns Man United in 4-3 Premier League classic 49:44

21d ago49:44

49:44

100:39... have you recovered yet, Blues fans?! Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey - to try and recap the utterly bonkers last-gasp 4-3 victory over Manchester United. Next up - Chelsea make the trip to Bramall Lane to take on relegation fodder Sheffield United... so will Thursday night really p…

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Chelsea's weekend no joke after Burnley draw and League Cup final loss 56:51

25d ago56:51

56:51

We wish this weekend's results were an April Fools... Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies Adams to look back on the pitiful 2-2 draw with 10-man Burnley at Stamford Bridge. Mason Mount and Manchester United are in town on Thursday evening in a battle of two clubs who are pining for former glories... we look ahead to that one and…

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Ep. #421 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2, with Jamelle Bouie 1:31:05

27d ago1:31:05

1:31:05

Yet again, we steal a few hours Jamelle could be using to write something smart for The New York Times, to discuss his REAL passion: movies about hedgehogs. Yes, Sonic 2 was a big hit with mixed reviews, but how good is it really? The answer may not surprise you! Also, this is our final episode in MaxFun drive 2024 - if you were intending to join, …

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Burnley in town as CFCW contest first silverware at Molineux 49:17

1M ago49:17

49:17

Good riddance, international break... Matt Davies Adams has got Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey in tow to look ahead to a busy weekend of action for Chelsea Football Club. We begin with your questions - including the fallout from the FAB statement, the always looming threat of PSR - and whether progress has indeed been made under Pochettino. Then atten…

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EP 94: Mr. Murder 2:02:40

1M ago2:02:40

2:02:40

Jeff and Richard belatedly celebrate the birthday of Ol' Blood and Thunder, or Mr. Murder, Tod Slaughter. Slaughter has been called a British Boris Karloff. Indeed he made a series of films in the 1930s as similar to each other as Karloff's mad scientist movies were in the United States.However, with his roots in the theater, Slaughter was a unique…

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Ep. #420 - Madame Web, with Zhubin Parang 2:11:18

1M ago2:11:18

2:11:18

We welcome our old friend Zhubin Parang back to the main feed after years of only joining us for our FlopTales RPG series (available as bonus content for Max Fun members: join here!) -- and for such an auspicious return we had to pick an extra-special movie: Madame Web, which some have hailed as the "Cats" of superhero movies. Does it reach those h…

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Flop House 2024 BoCo TEASER! 7:02

1M ago7:02

7:02

Hear a teaser of this year's bonus episode about SPAWN (1997), as well as a rundown of some of our other bonus content from the past and planned for the future, all available to Maximum Fun members who support the show at the $5 a month or more tier.By Dan McCoy, Stuart Wellington, Elliott Kalan

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Rollercoaster FA Cup victory captures Chelsea's chaos 42:41

1M ago42:41

42:41

Is just one normal, straightforward victory too much to ask for? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to look back on the mayhem of the 4-2 FA Cup quarterfinal victory over Leicester at Stamford Bridge. We talk an afternoon to forget for Raheem Sterling, yet more Palmer brilliance and the unser…

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Go Fact Yourself #MaxFunDrive Kick-off Spectacular featuring Jackie Kashian, Jeremy Bent, John Moe, and Dan McCoy 15:48

1M ago15:48

15:48

This special network wide event is a celebration of The MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join. We’re kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts. J. Keith v…

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FH Mini 99 - The Peach Pit Welcomes Hallie! 1:17:03

1M ago1:17:03

1:17:03

Stuart returns from Australia to spring everyone's favorite podcast about the podcast The Flop House on an unsuspecting Hallie-- and also, somehow, muscle himself into an episode in the past? Do you live in or around BROOKLYN, NEW YORK or OXFORD, ENGLAND? We’ve got upcoming LIVE SHOWS for you! MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show no…

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Can Chelsea outfox Leicester in the FA Cup? 38:28

1M ago38:28

38:28

To Wembley or not to Wembley? Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher in tow to preview Sunday afternoon's FA Cup quarterfinal tie with Leicester at Stamford Bridge. There's a huge Friday night in store for Chelsea Women - hosting Arsenal at Kingsmeadow in a match that could have major ramifications on the title race. Plus - who'll …

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Monday night delight against the Magpies 41:05

2M ago41:05

41:05

A five goal thriller under the lights, you say? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield to look back on the 3-2 victory over Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge. There's praise for Nicholas Jackson, an analysis of the constant chaos around Chelsea's defending - and the obligatory love after yet another man of the match performanc…

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Ep. #419 - Cat Person, with Hallie Haglund 2:03:34

2M ago2:03:34

2:03:34

Stuart was antipodes-bound, for his Australian rambles, when we taped this one, but fear not! In his absence we recruited Hallie Haglund, noted STAR OF THE SHOW to discuss Cat Person with us, and thank god we did, because left to our own devices, we doubt that two dudes would be quite as effective at exploring the dissection of gender w/r/t hetero …

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Mailbag open as Newcastle test looms 52:43

2M ago52:43

52:43

We asked for your questions and delivered suitably depressing answers... Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey - alongside him for your second dose of Chelsea chatter. With no midweek game to look back on we open the mailbag - including the future of Pochettino, the root of the cause of the problems …

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Were Brentford boos the beginning of the end for Pochettino? 48:04

2M ago48:04

48:04

Another doom and gloom Monday... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to reflect on the 2-2 draw at Brentford - which has led to plenty of questions about the future of Mauricio Pochettino. Liam Twomey brings us the story of the game on the full-time whistle before we poll your thoughts to gauge the mood around the …

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Ep. #418 - Cool as Ice, LIVE 1:28:10

2M ago1:28:10

1:28:10

We're gearing up for Max Fun Drive pretty soon (3/18-29), so as a reminder of why you love us so SO much, instead of a regularly-scheduled mini we're dropping ANOTHER full live episode from our recent west coast tour! This one was taped at the Aladdin in Portland, in front of one of the hottest crowds we've ever been blessed with, discussing one of…

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Last gasp Leeds win eases pain ahead of Bees trip 55:44

2M ago55:44

55:44

You can't beat the feeling of a late winner... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield and Luke Bosher to look back on the 3-2 FA Cup win over Leeds United to set up a quarterfinal showdown with Leicester City. There's a mega voicenote from Matt and Simon Johnson at the Bridge just after the final whistle - before we talk through the importance …

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Are Chelsea bottle jobs? Spursy? Or just unlucky? 42:39

2M ago42:39

42:39

Sixth time unlucky... Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey are in place to reflect on another devastating Wembley defeat following the 1-0 extra time League Cup loss at the hands of Liverpool. There's on the whistle reaction from the gang inside the stadium, before more considered reflections and your thoughts on where it all went wrong…

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Ep.#417 - Exorcist: Believer 1:35:14

2M ago1:35:14

1:35:14

It takes a brave creative team to give Exorcist II: The Heretic a run for its money as worst "Exorcist" film, but at least part two was lovably batshit and a work of care and pearsonal vision, even if that vision was really weird. Exorcist: Believer on the other hand? Oof. You'll have to listen to find out. Do you live in or around BROOKLYN, NEW YO…

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Chelsea v Liverpool: League Cup Final preview 49:34

2M ago49:34

49:34

All eyes on Wembley... Matt Davies-Adams has two of The Atheltic's finest alongside him - Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher - to look ahead to Sunday's showpiece final as Chelsea face Liverpool in the League Cup. There's a comprehensive preview of the game including team selection, Liverpool's injury woes, the importance of this competition for the Blues…

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Huge point at City gives renewed hope ahead of League Cup final 40:55

2M ago40:55

40:55

Well that was rather good... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson - to reflect on the hugely impressive 1-1 draw with Manchester City at The Etihad. There's a glowing on-the-whistle report from Liam Twomey as Poch's men put in a performance to remember to take another point off the title favour…

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EP 93: Hush... Hush, My Darling! 1:53:19

2M ago1:53:19

1:53:19

Jeff and Richard revisit the Hagsploitation subgenre with two films: Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) and Die! Die! My Darling! (1965.) Spoiler alert: we liked them both, but agree that while one is a better movie, the other one is more fun. Do you dare venture a guess as to which is which?The only way to find out for sure is to listen to our l…

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FH Mini 98 - In the Public Domain 47:32

2M ago47:32

47:32

Elliott uses the occasion of Steamboat Willie entering the public domain to explore other free IP we could mine for dollars. Do you live in or around BROOKLYN, NEW YORK or OXFORD, ENGLAND? We've got upcoming LIVE SHOWS for you! Get 55% off a Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/FLOP. Get 30% off your first order, plus free shipping today at Microdose.…

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Trepidation heading into Man City double-header 40:54

2M ago40:54

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What a weekend for a double dose of Manchester City, hey... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to look ahead to Saturday evening's visit to the Etihad to take on the Premier League champions - currently on an 11 game winning streak in all competitions! Meanwhile on Friday night, CFC welcome nearest title rivals City to Kings…

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Flop House ANNOUNCEMENT - LIVE IN ENGLAND 6:11

2M ago6:11

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If you go over to https://www.flophousepodcast.com/events/ you’ll see some exciting new live shows! We’re going to the UK for the first time, with TWO shows in Oxford, England, on May 24th at Oxford Town Hall, as part of the brand new Saint Audio Podcast Festival. The early show is at 7pm and the late one’s at 9pm and we’ll be discussing different …

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Gallagher comes back to haunt Palace again in weekend of wins over the Eagles 42:05

2M ago42:05

42:05

Thirteen certainly isn't unlucky for some... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey to reflect on the dramatic late 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. There was also FA Cup joy for the women's team against Palace - narrowly beating the Championship side 1-0 thanks to a glorious, audaci…

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Ep. #416 - Cobra, LIVE! 1:26:57

3M ago1:26:57

1:26:57

We're giving you one more live show from our recent west coast tour, before returning to regular "in studio" episodes next week. Please enjoy our discussion of perhaps Sylvester Stallone's grimiest, most 80's action movie, Cobra, recorded live at the Rio Theater in Vancouver, British Columbia. Wikipedia page for Cobra…

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Defiant Chelsea produce their best in vital Villa win 48:48

3M ago48:48

48:48

A pretty monumental win... Matt Davies Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield - to reflect on the hugely impressive and important 3-1 win over Aston Villa. Simon Johnson sends in perhaps his most positive post-match report of the season, before we dive into the performance, its significance, team selection and…

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Wolves walloping causes worry ahead of Villa replay 42:38

3M ago42:38

42:38

Normal service resumed... Matt Davies Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher to pick through the bones of a pretty miserable 4-2 defeat by Wolves at Stamford Bridge. We try and get to the bottom of where it all went wrong after another hugely disappointing result which left a sour atmosphere come the final whistle. No time to feel sorry f…

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Ep. #415 - Gigli, LIVE from SF Sketchfest! 54:33

3M ago54:33

54:33

In case you hadn't heard through one of our many annoying-but-necessary-to-our-livelihood plugs, The Flop House has been on tour! That's why, instead of getting a normal Flop House mini, on this mini-saturday, you're getting this slightly-shorter FULL EPISODE! Recorded live at Cobb's Comedy Club (who were so nice to us) as part of San Francisco Ske…

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Chelsea handed humbling Anfield defeat ahead of visit of Wolves 54:44

3M ago54:44

54:44

All those draws were boring anyway... Matt Davies-Adams enlists the services of Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey to look back at the 4-1 defeat dished out by Liverpool on Wednesday night. We begin with the transfer latest on deadline day, before turning our attention to events at Anfield with the help of a doom and gloom Simon Johnson on the whistle rep…

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FA Cup stalemate with Villa ahead of league trip to Anfield 33:59

3M ago33:59

33:59

They needed some extra games to turn the away form around anyway... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of the Athletic's finest - Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey - to look back on Friday night's relatively entertaining goalless draw with Aston Villa in the FA Cup. Then there's a look ahead to Wednesday night's trip to Anfield, where Jürgen Klopp's fa…

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Ep.#414 - Kangaroo Jack 1:46:50

3M ago1:46:50

1:46:50

We're currently on the road as part of our "Errors Tour," so we don't have many show notes other than to say for this episode we flashed back to legendary bad movie Kangaroo Jack, and it's a hot one! Want to see our faces? You have a few more days 'til the end of January to check out our season of streaming shows, FLOP TV, or you could get tickets …

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Wembley awaits - now can Chelsea progress in the FA Cup too? 58:41

3M ago58:41

58:41

Penalty shootout with Liverpool, anyone?! Matt Davies-Adams has two of The Athletic's finest alongside him - Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson - to reflect on the emphatic 6-2 aggregate win over Boro to confirm Chelsea's safe passage to the League Cup final. We hear from Liam on the final whistle and celebrate the hugely influential return of Ben Chilw…

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Celebrating Emma Hayes, James shines again - and a season defining Boro clash 39:59

3M ago39:59

39:59

All hail Emma Hayes... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher as the Blues gear up for arguably their biggest game of the season against Middlesbrough on Tuesday night. But we start with some love for CFCW manager Emma Hayes - who because the first woman to be honoured with the Football Writers' Tribute award at a ceremony on Su…

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FH Mini 97 - The Theatrical Experience 1:06:18

3M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Stuart leads the gang in a general discussion about going OUT to the movies, where the popcorn is extra oily and heartbreak feels good. Get tickets for a stop on our January 2024 West Coast Tour. Get 55% off a Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/FLOP.By Stuart Wellington, Elliott Kalan, Dan McCoy

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Broja's future, WSL returns - and mailbag open 55:01

3M ago55:01

55:01

Pure profit, anyone? Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey alongside him for your second weekly dose of Chelsea chat. We begin with the news broken by The Athletic's David Ornstein that the club are prepared to listen to offers for striker Armando Broja. Then we take your questions - including whether progress has been made, dream f…

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Cold Palmer seals league double over Fulham 35:51

3M ago35:51

35:51

Argylle, anyone? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher to reflect on the 1-0 victory over Fulham at Stamford Bridge... Liam Twomey sends in his on the whistle report - before we take your thoughts and round up the story of the game, which wasn't necessarily pretty but secured the Blues' fourth straight home win for the first …

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EP 92: Horrors of the Black Zoo Museum 1:58:30

3M ago1:58:30

1:58:30

We're thrilled to have as our guest award-winning writer, illustrator, and pop culture historian, Rob Kelly, from the Fire & Water Podcast Network! Rob recently provided the commentary track for the VCI Entertainment Blu-ray release of Horrors of the Black Museum (1959.)Besides the fact-filled discussion of that film, Jeff and Richard pair it with …

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Ep.#413 - Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire 1:31:29

3M ago1:31:29

1:31:29

Zack Snyder, we just can't seem to quit you. Not out of any particular affection, but because you just won't stop making movies. This one (technically) qualifies. We talk about Star W-- sorry, "Rebel Moon." Want to see our faces? Check out our season of streaming shows, FLOP TV, or get tickets for a stop on our January 2024 West Coast Tour. Wikiped…

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