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Global Pillage

Deborah Frances-White

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Global Pillage is a brand new comedy panel show podcast all about idiom, culture, customs and norms. What do the Japanese mean when they accuse someone of "having a cat on their head"? What do your friends make you do if you're unmarried by thirty in Germany? What did the acronym NORWICH mean (the equivalent of sexting jargon) if sent between World War Two sweethearts? All the oddness of humanity is explored in this hilarious new show where TWO TEAMS OF COMEDIANS take on the HIVE MIND OF THE ...
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"Lights, Camera, Author" is the #1 book podcast on the web and features authors (including actors, actresses and celebrities) who write about Hollywood, TV and everything in between, hosted by Jim Junot New episodes each Friday at 8 p.m. ET! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support
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Deborah Frances-White quizzes former speaker John Bercow about how British democracy really works. The instruments of power in the UK are often arcane, confusing and bizarre – but understanding how they operate is key to wielding them effectively – and as citizens, we need to be aware of what those in power can and can’t do. With a governing party which is using those instruments more ruthlessly than any government in recent memory, it’s more important than ever to appreciate how we got here ...
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This podcast will go where few sci-fi fans have gone before! OK, not really, but we will have fun discussing and interacting with our favorite shows and films from all over the sci-fi universe. We love Trek the most, but our fandom is much deeper and so we'll dive into all sorts of shows and films. Join our panel of sci-fi fans as we gather from all over N. America as we share our opinions and thoughts on all things sci-fi. Our mission is to entertain and have fun. If you love sci-fi, then t ...
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There are 930 episodes of Star Trek. Some of them we love because they are a perfect combination of Star Trek ideas and human drama, some of them we like because they're just good examples of Star Trek, and the rest are ones we'll watch because why not? Star Trek is like pizza or sex: even when it's bad it's still good. Join Bryan and Kristen (and the occasional special guest) as they take the schoolyard game of F***, Marry, Kill and apply it to episodes from all 11 series asking specific qu ...
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Every week the Flixwatcher crew team up with other podcasters to talk about what to watch on Netflix! Flixwatcher is hosted by Helen Sadler and Kobi Omenaka. Every episode discusses and rates a film from Netflix as chosen by special guests from other podcasts using our unique Flixwatcher scoring system. We tackle classic films including Woody Allen's "Manhattan" and "Pulp Fiction" , Netflix Originals such as "Amanda Knox" and "Beasts of No Nation" through to bargain bin b-movies such as Shar ...
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INFINITE VELOCITY = INFINITE REGRETS. Bryan is joined by author Tom Salinsky whose book, Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series: The Original Series, The Animated Series and The Next Generation, releases on July 30th. He committed himself to a daily journey of Star Trek and catalogued his findings all for your reading pleasure. But what did he think …
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A Look Back As we anticipate the new season of "Star Trek: Prodigy," it’s a great time to reflect on its remarkable first season. The series introduced us to a diverse group of young aliens who discover the USS Protostar in the Delta Quadrant. Guided by a holographic Captain Janeway, they navigate space, learning about teamwork, responsibility, and…
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Global Pillage Season 10. Episode 1: "Soccer" Recorded 17 June 2024 at Kings Place in London. Released 10 July 2024. Athena Kugblenu and Bec Hill vs Max Olesker and Deborah Frances-White vs the Hive Mind of the Audience. Hosted by Abigoliah Schauman. Questions set by Ned Sedgwick. Created by Deborah Frances-White. The Global Pillage theme composed …
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Sean Wilson and Andy Williams from Frame to Frame podcast return to Flixwatcher to review Sean’s choice Talk to Me. Talk to Me (2022) is an Australian supernatural horror film directorial debut from Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou. Who are also known as horror comedy YouTubers RackaRacka. In Talk to Me a group of teenagers who discover they a…
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TNG: SEASON 3, EPISODE 2 Data is sent to facilitate the relocation of a human community that the Enterprise is shocked to discover resides outside of Federation territory. When Data arrives, he is met with resistance from the community's leadership - but an also an admiring ally. Ruthie and Matthew talk about the importance of place, home, land, an…
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Building a better speaker We heard you missed us, we're back! Way back at Mission: Chicago, we met the guys from Fametek by chance while eating dinner. We spent some time at their booth, purchased some merch, and talked of getting together to talk collectibles at a future date... fast forward to 2024 and we're finally doing it. We talk with Jeremy …
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Pre-requisite Temporal Mechanics 101 SPOILERS! Star Trek is back on Netflix! The Hageman Brothers are back on the Podcast with a review of Season 2 (we do not spoil the ending). Watch Star Trek Prodigy on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/ Find out more about Dan Hageman: IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1087952/ Twitter: @brothershageman Find out …
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Women In STEM Creative and successful marketing professional with 17 years of progressive experience in digital media, partnerships, & event management. She is incredibly passionate about effective communication and uplifting diverse voices in STEAM. Amy is a featured writer, speaker, and host for science fiction media, feminist pop culture, and ST…
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Women In STEM Creative and successful marketing professional with 17 years of progressive experience in digital media, partnerships, & event management. She is incredibly passionate about effective communication and uplifting diverse voices in STEAM. Amy is a featured writer, speaker, and host for science fiction media, feminist pop culture, and ST…
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The Art of the Heist: Why "Logan Lucky" is a Must-Watch Heist movies have been thrilling audiences for decades with their intricate plots, charismatic characters, and the undeniable rush from watching a well-crafted caper unfold. "Logan Lucky," directed by Steven Soderbergh, is an exceptional entry in this exciting genre. Here's why you should add …
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WHO'S THE DEVIL? A straight down the middle episode from the original series has Bryan and his guests pondering what really stands out about this adventure where the crew must overpower an alien serpent statue that has taken away all humanly pleasures from the humanoids it has tasked with fueling it for centuries on end. Breaking the chains of Vaal…
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RECORDED LIVE AT TREK LONG ISLAND In this special episode of the Trek Geeks Podcast, join hosts Bill Smith and Dan Davidson as they take you straight to the heart of the Trek Long Island convention. Episode #314 is a treat for all Star Trek enthusiasts as it features exclusive audio from an unforgettable panel with two beloved stars of the franchis…
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The Classic 1968 Sci-Fi Film Get ready for a journey through time like never before as The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast crew travels to The Planet of the Apes! Well, at least we were adventurous enough to watch the classic 1968 film with the same title. One of the all-time great sci-fi classics with an ending twist that is still being talked about today! We …
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Interview with Bonnie Gordon and Gabrielle Ruiz While at Trek Long Island, Sista Tamia moderated the Drawn Together: Lower Decks and Prodigy Spotlight panel. Star Trek Prodigy’s Bonnie Gordon (voice of the USS Protostar) and Star Trek Lower Decks’ Gabrielle Ruiz (voice of LTJG T’Lyn) joined her for a crowd pleasing good time. Watch Star Trek Lower …
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The Classic 1968 Sci-Fi Film Get ready for a journey through time like never before as The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast crew travels to The Planet of the Apes! Well, at least we were adventurous enough to watch the classic 1968 film with the same title. One of the all-time great sci-fi classics with an ending twist that is still being talked about today! We …
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Barney Boom and Laila Khan from Sonic Boom Six return to Flixwatcher to review Barney’s choice Creep. Creep (2014) is a found footage horror film directed by Patrick Brice and based on a story by Brice and Mark Duplass, who both star. Inspired by Brice’s experience on Craigslist, Brice plays Aaron, a struggling videographer who accepts a request fr…
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ANOTHER HORRIFIC SECRET harbored by Dr. M'Benga compels another member of the Enterprise crew to aid in a coverup. This time around, it's not M'Benga's family matters, it's his war record. Turns out, he was The Winter Soldier during the Klingon-Federation War and the arrival of a Klingon defector turned Federation ambassador has dredged up some ugl…
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Tommy James (Little White Lies, Zavvi) and Liam H Dempsey (Spocklight podcast) join Flixwatcher to review Tommy’s choice They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead. They'll Love Me When I'm Dead (2018) is a documentary about the ill-fated final Orson Welles film The Other Side of the Wind. The Other Side of the Wind (2018) was intended to be Welles’ comeback bu…
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RAPID AGING SUCKS. Well, that's one of the main lessons of this episode where Dr. Pulaski is exposed to a virus that makes its victims age rapidly. Meanwhile, Bryan and Kristen explore the IMDb of one of the guest cast, wonder who lines up to get Diana Muldaur's autograph (when she used to attend conventions), and discuss how the high res conversio…
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It’s been a Hellva Ride This week the Sistas sit down with the Executive Producer Michelle Paradise and Actor Doug Jones for one last set of official Star Trek Discovery interviews. Watch Star Trek Discovery on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/ Find out more about Michelle Paradise: IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1114909/ Instagram: @mi…
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And Tron: Legacy Prepare for an electrifying episode as we dive into the groundbreaking film, Tron! We also discuss Tron: Legacy. The 1982 film was a game changer in how films could be made. It's computer graphics were stunning and it's premise different than anything we had ever seen on screen before. Come with us as we dive into the world of Tron…
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And Tron: Legacy Prepare for an electrifying episode as we dive into the groundbreaking film, Tron! We also discuss Tron: Legacy. The 1982 film was a game changer in how films could be made. It's computer graphics were stunning and it's premise different than anything we had ever seen on screen before. Come with us as we dive into the world of Tron…
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The one with the elevator ride Hello Trek family and friends, Haley and Sara are back to talk all about Picard Season 3, episode 3... 17 seconds. (name of your sex tape) Things are bad! the Titan is sinking, folks are getting jostled about, injured and who knows what will happen next? It's exhilarating and thrilling TV and we are obsessed. Join us …
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Shockingly, Mike and Johnson have different thoughts when it comes to the Discovery finale. At this point, we're publishing once a month! But life is busy and full of the unexpected. It's definitely been a long road and we're not sure how we got here, but Star Trek Discovery is over. On this week's episode, we talk about the series finale, "Life, I…
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Matthew Stogdon, Jack Chambers-Ward and Tim Maytom (Sequelisers podcast) return to Flixwatcher to review Matthew’s choice ’71. ’71 (2014) is an action thriller set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. Directed by Yann (Top Boy) Demange it stars Jack O’Connell as Gary Hook, a new British Army recruit sent to Belfast. When his platoon is sent to …
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COMPUTER, END PROGRAM? Boimler & Mariner board the Enterprise, only it's not the Enterprise they usually mean when they talk about "those old scientists." It's Pike's ship -- does that change the vibe? Does Strange New Worlds successfully pull off its latest "big swing," the TV crossover? Katie Hampton from her Napping Through Happy Hour Podcast re…
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New York Times Best Selling Author Prolific sci-fi author, Andy Weir, joins us for a fascinating discussion of his New York Times best selling novels. His books, which include The Martian, Artemis, and Project Hail Mary have helped to define the standard for this generation's science fiction. Andy sat down with us to talk about his work and what mo…
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New York Times Best Selling Author Prolific sci-fi author, Andy Weir, joins us for a fascinating discussion of his New York Times best selling novels. His books, which include The Martian, Artemis, and Project Hail Mary have helped to define the standard for this generation's science fiction. Andy sat down with us to talk about his work and what mo…
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John Dorney and Tom Salinsky from Best Pick podcast join Flixwatcher to review Tom’s choice Nyad. Nyad (2023) is a biographical sports drama based on swimmer Diana Nyad’s life and her book Find a Way: The Inspiring Story of One Woman's Pursuit of a Lifelong Dream. It stars Annette Bening as Diana and Jodie Foster as Bonnie Stoll, Diana’s best frien…
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TOO MUCH FUN. The Defiant is orbed back in time to the teaser of "The Trouble with Tribbles" on the occasion of the Star Trek franchise's 30th anniversary. Bryan and Kristen dig in to an earlier crossover that featured extravagant technology to accomplish the task. Does this time capsule of Forrest Gump-inspired technology and Back to the Future-le…
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GENE RODDENBERRY'S MISOGYNY. Apparently, women couldn't be Star Trek captains all along. In a season that began with "Spock's Brain," wherein we discovered that Gene Roddenberry (and Gene L. Coon) had a chip on his shoulder about beautiful women preferring handsome men in their prime the season -- and series -- ends with a similar diatribe from Rod…
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Our Fully Pipped Captain The Sistas welcome TV icon, Dawnn Lewis to the show. We geek out about “A Different World” and “Star Trek Lower Decks”. But what we are really excited about is, is Dawnn’s A New Day Foundation and the upcoming Focused N F.I.T. For A Different World Conference, Saturday June 15, 2024. The A New Day Foundation is a non-profit…
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The Admiral Is Aboard! Natalijah Nogulich, who portrayed Admiral Nechayev, one of the most controversial admirals in Star Trek's history, stopped by to chat about her career, her time in Trek, and her upcoming appearance at Trek Long Island! She's the admiral we loved to hate, but she is a lovely and interesting person in real-life! We had the most…
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The Admiral Is Aboard! Natalijah Nogulich, who portrayed Admiral Nechayev, one of the most controversial admirals in Star Trek's history, stopped by to chat about her career, her time in Trek, and her upcoming appearance at Trek Long Island! She's the admiral we loved to hate, but she is a lovely and interesting person in real-life! We had the most…
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Amelie Thomas and Matthew Turner from (Fatal Attractions podcast) return to Flixwatcher to review Amelie’s choice Fight Club. The first rule of Fight Club (1999), directed by David (Se7en) Fincher and staring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter, is you don’t talk about Fight Club. Recommendability scores for Fight Club were very high,…
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