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Dixon and Paradies return for a big news recap, starting with fantasy football controversy and taking detours into the realm of Oscar speculation, Green Day's new album (and drummer Tre Cool's Christmas spirit), conservative politicians' odd musical choices, Gwen Stefani forgetting she's white, and much more! Stay tuned for an exclusive Nick Paradies original song edit, as well as a return of an old friend (hint: he was once on the Masked Singer.) Follow us on Instagram: @childrensprogramming @nickparadies --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/childrens-programming-pod/message

The return of Matthew Bartholomew J. Thomas George Washington Dixon is upon us! Paradies and Dixon, united again at last, discuss what he's been up to during his hiatus from the show, including dealing with an evil neighbor and a big boy industry job! Nick's latest trip to the movies results in much praise for Brendan Fraser (as well as a rant on terrible theater chain ads), and the guys also tackle the Oscar race, awful sports trades, and Bill Cosby's "comeback". All this and more! Instagram: @childrensprogramming --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Merry Christmas to all of our friends and listeners around the world! Nick is joined by guest hosts Cousin John, Joe Leo of ESPN and The Grind Hours Podcast, and Bryce to spread Christmas cheer across the airwaves. Discussions on Avatar: The Way of Water, classic TV specials, annoying holiday music, big news out of the great state of Florida, and a recap on friend of thew show Rudy Giuliani's latest legal issues. All this and more! Have a happy holidays, everyone, and a lovely New Year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

With Dixon still on break from the show, Paradies is joined by his good friend, butt buddy, and The Bad Ideas bandmate Bryce Stewart for a discussion of Aaron Judge's big new contract with Bryce's beloved New York Yankees. Paradies' rebuilding Red Sox also pop up, as do Kanye West, Stetson Bennett, the Oscars, a Top 5 list, and advice on women, guitars, and bad breath. Follow the show on Instagram: @childrensprogramming and listen wherever you get your podcasts! (C) 2022 Blu Zodiac Pictures/Table 30 Records --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

With Dixon unable to join, Paradies is helped out by some old friends over Thanksgiving weekend to talk about his big move to the Music City. It's a loaded episode as the guys dig into the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, the Elon Musk twitter drama, toxic NFL fans, and some truly wild listener advice questions. All this and more! Follow the show on instagram: @childrensprogramming and listen wherever you get your podcasts! (C) 2022 Blu Zodiac Pictures/Table 30 Records --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Dixon and Paradies make their triumphant return, discussing the future of the physical media industry, Paradies' upcoming first album, Bill Cosby and the Oscar hypocrisy, a bit of top six action and much more. New Episodes Every Other Week, Available wherever you get your podcasts! Follow the show on Instagram @childrensprogramming (C) 2022 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Dixon and Paradies are joined by YouTube star, Mr. Beat, best known for his educational videos and political content, Mr. Beat drew inspiration as a teacher to use his content as a means of teaching his students but has now turned into a full-time job, creating educational content for the world. We discuss how US politics has become extremely divided, and what could be some solutions, a discussion of Kansas sports franchises, how Mr. Beat turned his hobby into a career, and being a teacher in these troubling times.  Follow Mr. Beat @iammrbeat on Social Media and Subscribe to his YouTube Channel!  Keep up with the Show @chiprogramming / Twitter @childrensprogramming / Instagram  Follow Dixon & Paradies  @nickparadies  @bluzodiacpictures  (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Dixon and Paradies tackle some colorful questions that Paradies claims come directly to us but instead come from Reddit. A discussion of the recent Alec Baldwin shooting incident on the set of the film Rust and how future disasters can be avoided. Libertarians not Librarians. Dixon's  resurgence in loving film with the advent of creating a universal film server for his collection. All this and more!  Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!  @chiprogramming / Twitter @childrensprogramming / Instagram  @nickparadies / @bluzodiacpictures  (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures  #podcasthost #podcastersunite #applepodcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #podcasters #podbean #podcastshow #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #mlb #rust #alecbaldwin #plex #film #libertarians #server #bestpodcasts #dixonandparadies  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. #rocky4 is getting a Director's Cut for a one-night only extravaganza, Dixon and Paradies will be in attendance as they discuss the film's impact and the #rocky franchise as a whole. Dixon discusses a recent statement by #amandaknox on the morality of documentary subjects in correlation with the current #freebritney movement and how documentarians have to tackle making films about people without their consent. Nick Broomfield's 1998 film Kurt and Courtney is among these types of films. Also discussed is #howardstern 's decision to take a vacation immediately after signing a new contract with #siriussatelliteradio . Keep up with the Show @childrensprogramming / Instagram @chiprogramming / Twitter (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures #ivandrago #childrensprogramming #kurtcobain #courtneylove #nickbroomfield #documentaries #newpodcast #podcasts #podcastersofinstagram #subscribe #forthechildren #filmmaking #joerogan #joeroganexperience #sylvesterstallone #rambo #drago #newpodcastalert --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Dixon and Paradies reunite to discuss their recent adulating experiences including Paradies selling off his CD collection to begin purchasing a new guitar and Dixon's struggle to find a job in the film industry. They discuss the recent update to the Top 500 Songs of All-Time List by Rolling Stone, discussing what choices may have been a bit too out of left field and just downright wrong. Also, Dixon discusses his recent interest in the clan of YouTube channels in the YMS, IHE, and Ralph the Moviemaker universe and the decline of the YouTube film review as a whole. Keep up with Children's Programming @chiprogramming / Twitter @childrensprogramming / Instagram @nickparadies @bluzodiacpictures Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and to our YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/k8t9dzyt Produced and Edited by Matt Dixon (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures #dewormer #horses #videogames #retrogaming #rollingstone #donlagreca #themichaelkayshow #podcasts #newpodcastalert #podcasthost #forthechildren #childrensprogrammingpodcast #childrensprogramming #podcastrecommendation #podcastaddict #podcaststudio #podcastcommunity --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

This week good friend of the show Jemiel (@jjungle5) talks about his journey as an up-and-coming Twitch streamer. Two lists, including Dixon's favorite retro jerseys and Paradies' favorite retro video games, the morality of steroids in sports, and much more! Follow Jemiel @jjungle5 and on his Twitch Page https://twitch.tv/jjungle5 Keep up with the Show @chiprogramming / Twitter @childrensprogramming / Instagram @bluzodiacpictures / Matt Dixon @nickparadies / Nick Paradies (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures #podcast #podcasting #spotify #podcasts #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcaster #youtube #radio #music #retrogaming #watagames #steroids #mlb #twitch #childrensprogramming #forthechildren --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

This week we're joined by Skywalker, the afternoon drive host on the Beacon, New York radio station K104, where discussions are had about radio in response to the pandemic, as well as Skywalker's weight loss journey and the challenges that have come as a result. A Paradies top 5 list and we're joined by the always sexy Chris Kelly. Keep up with the Show @chiprogramming / Twitter @childrensprogramming / Instagram Follow Sky at @skyskymedia and skyskymedia.com @kellz55 / Chris Kelly @bluzodiacpictures / Matt Dixon @nickparadies / Nick Paradies (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures #podcast #podcasting #spotify #podcasts #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcaster #youtube #radio #music #love #comedy #itunes #podcasters #hiphop #applepodcasts #covid #interview #podcastshow #entrepreneur #newpodcast #motivation #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #s #repost #art #soundcloud #radioshow #childrensprogramming #k104 #eyeconicvisions #kellz55 #dixonandparadies --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

To celebrate the 50th episode of the show, Dixon and good friend Charles Bodensieck review one of the most controversial films of all-time in the form of Salo: or the 120 Days of Sodom, how despite its violent and psychologically scarring scenes it still has a few points of good cinematography and moral tales. Dixon and Paradies argue about the future of Las Vegas sports teams, including the possibility of the Oakland A's moving to Vegas. Dixon also expresses his strongest opinion to date that Adventure Time served as the death of Cartoon Network (which is the truth of course)....and Bryce is here too. If you like what you hear, subscribe at your local podcast depository: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more! SUBSCRIBE to our new YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ypj4bmjr Keep up with The Children @childrensprogramming (Instagram) / @chiprogramming (Twitter) Follow Dixon and Paradies @bluzodiacpictures @nickparadies (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures #salo #120daysofsodom #criterion #lasvegasraiders #oakland #oaklandas #cartoonnetwork #adventuretime #lasvegas #mlb #nfl #podcasts #newpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

AVAILABLE NOW ON YOUTUBE https://tinyurl.com/ypj4bmjr Dixon and Paradies discuss the closing of their favorite store, the FYE located in the Newburgh Mall in Newburgh, New York, and a discussion of what that means for the future of shopping for physical media, Paradies does his first top 5 list of the most overrated films of all-time as well as a discussion on his relationship with tattoos and his high school friend who became a tattoo artist. All that and more.  If you like what you hear (or see) subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts (or any podcast host of choice) and subscribe to our YouTube channel.  Keep up with The Children @childrensprogramming (Instagram) / @chiprogramming (Twitter) / https://tinyurl.com/ypj4bmjr (YouTube)  @bluzodiacpictures (Dixon) @nickparadies (Paradies)  (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures  #fye #newburgh #newburghny #podcasts #newpodcast #filmpodcast #film #movies #top5 #tattoos #tattooartists #supportartists  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

This week Joe Leo joins the show to discuss the NCAA's recent decision to allow athletes to receive money from their likeness for the first time, and how the future of the league will pan out as a result. Bill Cosby has surprisingly been released from prison after several years on a technicality, the lads do our worst Cosby impressions and discuss what impact this has on those affected going forward, in addition to Kevin Spacey's recent return to acting in Europe. All that and much more! Subscribe wherever podcasts are found. Keep up With Children's Programming @chiprogramming / Twitter @childrensprogramming / Instagram Follow Joe Leo https://linktr.ee/notthefakejleo (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures #billcosby #brittneyspears #harveyweinstein #ncaa #mlb #stickystuff --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Dixon and Paradies discuss Paradies' continuing revolution against CVT transmissions, a discussion about the Ethan Klein v. Steven Crowder controversy, the struggle of the WNBA to grow as a sports league, and the MLB's response to the sticky situation continues to get worse.  Keep up with Children's Programming  @childrensprogramming (Instagram) @chiprogramming (Twitter)  @nickparadies (IG and Twitter)  @bluzodiacpictures (Instagram) #wnba #ethanklein #stevencrowder #wnba #quentintarantino #cvttransmissions #honda #toyota #pontiac #nba #mlb #stickysituation #trevorbauer #podcasts #podcasting #availablenow  (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Paradies says goodbye to one of his biggest inspirations in life, his uncle David Matre. Joined by Paradies' roommate Bryce Stewart once again, the boys discuss Dixon's recent burnout of the Kevin Smith fandom, as well as talk of the Gus Van Sant film "Elephant." Bryce's dog interrupts the show multiple times, Dixon discusses his new life's journey to collect every spine of the Criterion Collection, and much more.  Keep Up with the Show @chiprogramming on Twitter and @childrensprogramming on Instagram @bluzodiacpictures (Dixon) @nickparadies (Paradies)  (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures  #inmemorium #elephantfilm #gusvantsant #kevinsmith #clerks #dixonandparadies #criterion #bluray #criterioncollection #podcasts  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Dixon and Paradies are joined by good friend of the show Dennis Cromwell, who discusses some of his experiences as a yearly attendant of Comic Con NYC, as well as meeting celebrities like Hulk Hogan and Stan Lee. Other discussions include Bubba the Love Sponge, mask mandates in New York being lifted, and some ghost stories with the guys. Subscribe for Weekly Episodes Wherever You Get Your Podcasts Keep up With with Children's Programming on Social Media @chiprogramming (Twitter) @childrensprogramming (Instagram) @bluzodiacpictures (Dixon) @nickparadies (Paradies) (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures #filmmaking #comiccon #stanlee #hulkhogan #movietheaters #marvel #ghoststories #childrensprogramming #forthechildren #wutangisforthechildren --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

This week Jon Paula joins the show, known in internet culture as the creator of the popular internet series "Is it a Good Idea to Microwave This?" as well as Rollercoaster Commotion, Movie Night, and many others. Jon discusses being an early adopter of YouTube and what it was like being an internet sensation for a time, his experience after the success of the channel began to wane, discontinuing his popular series early, and much more. Dixon and Paradies also discuss recent news of the Oakland A's baseball club looking for a new location, as well as mask restrictions being lifted in some parts of the United States. Check Out Jon @jonpaula and at youtube.com/user/JPizzle112 Thanks to Jon for his Appearance! Keep up with the show by subscribing at your local podcast depository, and following us @childrensprogramming on Instagram and @chiprogramming on Twitter. (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Dixon goes solo this week to interview his favorite YouTube personality, Daisuke Beppu. Famously known in the YouTube film collecting community as being one of the few individuals to possess a complete Criterion Film Collection including Laserdisc, DVD, and Blu Ray. Daisuke explores his origins growing up in three different countries throughout his life, reflecting on how Japanese culture became a part of his life during his teenage years with Akira Kurosawa films like "Yojimbo," as well as developing a love for the art of film and ultimately collecting films later on in his adult life. A fascinating and informative man who everyone should check out. Thanks to Daisuke for his time and giving his perspective on being a film aficionado. Youtube.com/DaisukeBeppu Subscribe for Weekly Episodes Wherever You Get Your Podcasts Keep up With with Children's Programming on Social Media @chiprogramming (Twitter) @childrensprogramming (Instagram) @bluzodiacpictures (Dixon) @nickparadies (Paradies) (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures #daisukebeppu #criterioncollection #film #filmcollectors #filmmaking #akirakurosawa #japan #tokyo #bluray #dvd #vhs #laserdisc #forthechildren #doitforthechildren #childrensprogramming #dixonandparadies --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Dixon and Paradies are joined this week by filmmaker and journalist, Griffin Hammond, best known for his award winning short film “Sriracha” about the iconic hot sauce brand, as the former executive producer of YouTube filmmaking channel “Indy Mogul,” and as a political film journalist formerly for Bloomberg and now The Recount. Discussions include the production of Sriracha, Griffin and Dixon’s love of Errol Morris films, the changing political landscape after the 2016 election, and much more. Follow Griffin’s work at Griffinhammond.com and @griffin on Twitter. Keep up with Children’s Programming by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts, @childrensprogramming on Instagram and @chiprogramming on Twitter. (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

This week Nick's good friend and coworker Tiffany Aguilera joins Dixon and Paradies to discuss her lucrative custom Pop Figure business and bond over working at an undisclosed chain Australian themed eatery. A discussion of the recent decision by Major League Baseball to move the All-Star Game from Atlanta to Colorado over issues with Georgia's voting laws. A Mustang update. #1 Guest Mark Austin calls into the show to answer the age old question of "Are you ready for White Boy Summer?" Give Tiffany a Follow @tiffspopincustoms and at her Etsy page https://tinyurl.com/tc2txtyd Subscribe and listen every week wherever you get your podcasts! Keep up with Children's Programming @chiprogramming / Twitter @childrensprogramming / Instagram Follow Dixon and Paradies @bluzodiacpictures / @nickparadies (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

This week CJ and Rico from PodAskew on the OddPods Podcast Network join the show to discuss their humble beginnings and running a podcast thousands of miles apart and having not met each other. CJ discusses his life being adopted and the impact it had rediscovering his birth family later on. Rico rants about Dixon's inability to see ET and Raiders of the Lost Ark and much more. Check out PodAskew wherever you get your podcasts and @podaskew at your local social media toxic waste dump. Follow Children's Programming! @chiprogramming (Twitter) @childrensprogramming (Instagram) (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures #podaskew #kevinsmith #rstvideo #adoptionstories #ricosrants #cjandrico #dixonandparadies #jayandsilentbob #clerks #clerks2 #viewaskew #podaskewpodcast #silentbob #mallrats #chasingamy #dogma #kevinsmithfilms --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

This week Dixon and Paradies are joined by independent music producer Jason Heine, a prominent early member of the YouTube retro gaming community, and former producer for the podcast All Gen Gamers. Dixon reminisces about his love for the All Gen Gamers podcast and his retro game collecting days and Jason gives some audio advice and a history of his background in the music industry and how he got involved in the YouTube retro gaming community.  Very Special Thanks to Jason for His Appearance and Audio Expertise  End Track Courtesy of heinehouse.com Send Us a Voicemail  https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message Check him Out at @heinehouse on Social Media and at www.heinehouse.com  Keep Up with Children's Programming @childrensprogramming on Instagram / @chiprogramming on Twitter  @nickparadies @bluzodiacpictures  (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

This week Dixon and Paradies are joined by their former manager Boly Roman, a native New Yorker who now resides in Florida enjoying the sun and having fellow co-workers get arrested. Topics include a man arrested for hitting his wife with a hamburger bun, some of Dixon and Boly's experiences being a manager and the trials and tribulations of being in charge, Boly's life as a delivery driver and much more. Keep Up with Children's Programming on Instagram @childrensprogramming Follow the Show on Twitter @chiprogramming  @bluzodiacpictures (DIXON) / @nickparadies (PARADIES) (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Dixon and Paradies discuss the recent announcement of mask mandates being lifted in part or in whole nationwide, an odd situation involving a soccer referee scoring a goal during a game, sandboxes being installed in every pickup truck worldwide, Dixon discusses the film "Malcolm X," and much more. Subscribe at Your Local Podcast Depository Follow the Show @childrensprogramming on Instagram and @chiprogramming on Twitter Follow Dixon and Paradies | @NickParadies / @chiprogramming (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Paradies welcomes his roommate and good friend Bryce Stewart to introduce him to Dixon and discuss the recent HBO documentary dissecting the Woody Allen sexual assault case, Dixon discusses a few interesting notes about the hot sauce king of Hollywood, Florida, Billy Mitchell as well as documentaries King of Kong and Chasing Ghosts. Paradies goes a rant of the ages about crossover vehicles and Bryce give some inside information working at a national chain Australian themed eatery. Keep up with the podcast on Instagram @childrensprogramming and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes weekly! Follow Bryce on Instagram @flotationdebryce Follow Dixon and Paradies @bluzodiacpictures / @nickparadies (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

This week, hosts of the Gotta Lot on Our Minds podcast Chris Kelly and Steve Bolsenbroek join Dixon and Paradies to discuss Dixon's recent exile from social media (for the better and forever), the Jets deciding to air their dirty quarterback laundry on social media, some of the sports world's worst trades, and how Dixon ended up for at least a good two years without a trunk in his car. All this and more! Subscribe at your local podcast depository and check out Chris and Steve @kellz55 and @stove11890 respectively, as well as subscribing to their podcast @gottalotonourminds. Follow @childrensprogramming on Instagram Dixon (@bluzodiacpictures) Paradies (@nickparadies) Subscribe for Weekly Episodes Wherever Podcasts are Found! (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

This week Dixon and Paradies are joined by friend of the show, Michelle Tillman, a Hudson Valley, New York photographer and video editor who Dixon attended film classes in in high school. The three discuss what life was like experiencing coronavirus first hand and the after effects of it all, a discussion about egotistical personalities in the photography and film industry, as well as Dixon's recent detox of social media. Please give Michelle a follow @michellet.media on Instagram and check her out for any of your photography needs in the New York/Hudson Valley area! Subscribe to Children's Programming At Your Local Podcast Depository. Share with Your Friends, Family, Grandma, 97-year-old pigeon feeder in the park. We want all of you! Send a Voicemail to https://tinyurl.com/yhms53sp to get it read on the show! Follow Children's Programming @childrensprogramming on Instagram Follow Dixon and Paradies on Instagram and Twitter Dixon @bluzodiapictures (IG) Paradies @nickparadies (IG, Twitter) (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

On one of the most engaging episodes to date, Dixon and Paradies are joined by the CEO of DIY Media Group, Tony van Veen, responsible for such companies as BookBaby, Discmakers, and Merchly, producers of physical media for up-and-coming musicians, filmmakers, and authors. Tony discusses his opinions on the resurgence of vinyl as a viable media format for independent and big name musicians alike, Dixon vents his concern about the future of physical media in the age of the streaming platform glut that has emerged in the Netflix era, among other topics.  Special thanks to Tony for his enthusiastic and steadfast involvement in this week's episode, and if you're in the market for CD, DVD, Blu Ray, Vinyl, or Book production among others, check out diymediagroup.com for more information.  Subscribe for new episodes every Monday at 9 AM EST, available everywhere on your podcast platform of choice!  Follow Dixon and Paradies on Instagram  @bluzodiacpictures for Dixon @nickparadies for Paradies  (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures #diskmakers #bookbaby #diymediagroup #physicalmedia #dvd #bluray #vinyl #vinylrecords #bandcamp #independent #CD #merchly #streaming #spotify #netflix #sundance #filmmakers #film #indiefilm #tonyvanveen #dixon #paradies #dixonandparadies #childrensprogramming #forthechildren #musiclikewater #music # --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

To begin 2021, Dixon and Paradies join friend of the show, Joe Leo, to discuss the 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame results...or lack thereof. Dixon breaks down why he believes steroid players have a place in the hall, but cannot morally choose to vote for those players if given the opportunity, as well as determining why noted asshole Curt Shilling has a place in the hall instead. The lack of a Kardashian in the White House being possible with the recent divorce announcement of candidate Kanye West and ex-wife Kim is discussed, as well as the NFL's history of domestic violence issues and how that can be improved.  Subscribe to Children's Programming wherever you get your podcasts!  Follow @Notthefakejleo on Twitter and subscribe to his podcast, "The Grind Hours Podcast," to get his take as an old fashioned sports radio show of today.  Follow Dixon (@bluzodiacpictures) on Instagram  Follow Paradies (@nickparadies) on Twitter and Instagram  To contact the show, send an email to bluzodiacpictures@gmail.com (C) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

On this final episode of 2020, Dixon and Paradies discuss athletes who were taken from the game too soon in light of the recent announcement of former New York Rangers' goaltender Henrik Lundquist receiving open heart surgery and skipping the 2021 season, a grievance against inappropriate allegations within the Church of Scientology and the Catholic Church. The future of the podcast going into 2021 is discussed, former MLB pitcher Barry Zito's country music career, and in light of the Scientology talk, an infamous Tom Cruise rant comes to life. Thank you to everyone who has listened throughout this year and every listen is a huge help to making this show a success. Subscribe at Your Local Podcast Depository - Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and More! Keep Up with Children's Programming @childrensprogramming on Instagram @chiprogramming on Twitter Follow Matt Dixon (@bluzodiacpictures) and Nick Paradies (@nickparadies) (c) 2021 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Dixon discusses his newfound hope for the state of the New York Mets in the advent of Steve Cohen's team ownership, a breakdown of how movie theaters may not survive the current pandemic and Hollywood taking advantage of this, Wal-Mart's habit of only releasing censored versions of popular albums, including the Uno, Dos, Tre! Green Day trilogy, and much more. Send voicemails directly @ anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod to be listened to on the show. Subscribe at your local podcast depository! @childrensprogramming / Instagram @chiprogramming / Twitter Keep up With Dixon and Paradies @bluzodiacpictures / Dixon @nickparadies / Paradies --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

This week, Mark Austin Jr. joins Dixon and Paradies to breakdown the victory of Joe Biden over Donald Trump in the 2020 election, the Kool-Aid drinkers of the political world, the connection between Charles Manson and the Beatles in today’s culture, and much more. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, be it Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts. Keep up with Children’s Programming @childrensprogramming on Instagram @chiprogramming on Twitter Follow Dixon & Paradies @bluzodiacpictures @nickparadies (C) 2020 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Dixon and Paradies are joined by good friend of the show, Brian Labuda, VHS collector and ska savant to discuss the love of finding retro VHS and other pop culture in the wild, with Dixon reminiscing about his own adventures hunting for retro video games and the struggles that go along. The last podcast of the Trump era? Brian discusses his opinions on what happened to the divide in the United States since Trump's election, and much more.  Follow Children's Programming on Instagram @Childrensprogramming & Twitter @chiprogramming  Follow Dixon (@bluzodiacpictures) and Paradies (@nickparadies) Follow Brian Labuda @xvhsx for his massive collection of VHS, horror, and pop culture. (C) 2020 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Dixon and Paradies discuss the latter’s trip to Massachusetts to acquire some “riches,” Rudy Guiliani’s appearance in the new @boratsagdiyev sequel, and much more. Available on YouTube and your podcast platform of choice coming soon. #rudygiuliani #missspelling #childrensprogramming #wutangforever #dixonandparadies #borat Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts @childrensprogramming / Instagram @chiprogramming / Twitter Follow Dixon and Paradies @bluzodiacpictures / @nickparadies (C) 2020 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

This week Dixon and Paradies are joined by friend of the show, Justin Dalton-Fiallo, a New York City based actor and filmmaker. Dixon discusses his ever growing love for the Criterion collection, Justin discusses being a NYC hipster, Paradies says goodbye to an old four-legged friend, and the guys discuss the inevitable collapse of the film industry in the wake of the coronavirus. Subscribe to Children's Programming wherever you get your podcasts and to our YouTube channel below: https://tinyurl.com/y4j9ggy7 Follow the Show on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @childrensprogramming (IG) and @chiprogramming (Twitter and Facebook) Follow Dixon and Paradies (and Dalton) Dixon @bluzodiacpictures Paradies @nickparadies Dalton @daltonfiallo #hipsters #nyc #nychipsters #newyorkhipsters #newyorkcity #dixon #paradies #criterion #criterioncollection #coronavirus #film #classicfilm #artsyfilms #janusfilms #bluzodiacpictures #childrensprogramming #forthechildren #rosecoloredglasses (C) 2020 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

This week Dixon and Paradies are joined by Hudson Valley environmental activist and guitar teacher, Tom Denny, who discusses his career as a teacher and some of his experiences with students and history with different types of guitars. Paradies and Tom bond over their love for guitarist Jeff Beck, Tom discusses his experiences working on film sets as a background extra and working multiple roles in a play, experiences with celebrities and much more.  Thanks to Tom for his time and please give some attention to the local CPV power plant that has caused much damage to the environment of the Waywayanda, NY area, a cause that Tom is a big supporter of.  https://www.ecowatch.com/the-fracked-gas-power-plant-that-could-put-new-york-city-underwater-1882188212.html Keep up with Children's Programming @childrensprogramming / Instagram @chiprogramming / Facebook and Twitter Follow Dixon and Paradies  @bluzodiacpictures and @nickparadies #stopcpvpowerplant #fracking #antifracking #guitar #guitarteacher #tomdenny #cpv #majortom #davidbowie #podcasts #childrensprogramming #dixonandparadies #mattdixon #nickparadies #forthechildren #boces #jeffbeck #powerplant #frackno #actors #workingactors #unionactors #environment #keeptheplanetclean #statocaster  (C) 2020 Blu Zodiac Pictures  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

This week Dixon and Paradies are joined by friends of the show, Chris Kelly (@kellz55) and Steve Bolsenbroek (@stove11890), hosts of the podcast Gotta Lot on Our Minds. Topics include Steve's furlough in the radio biz as a result of Coronavirus, getting burnout from fandoms, Chris' sleeping situation at an undisclosed coastal location, and Dixon & Paradies preview their trip to the Mooby's popup restaurant in Red Bank, NJ.  Keep up with Children's Programming  @childrensprogramming / Instagram @chiprogramming / Twitter and Facebook Subscribe at your local podcast depository!  Follow Chris and Steve @gottalotonourminds tinyurl.com/y6oj54jr Follow Dixon & Paradies @bluzodiacpictures @nickparadies (C) 2020 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Excuse the poor audio in the first 6 minutes, technical difficulties ensued. Always have a backup audio source, kids!  Dixon and Paradies discuss the multitude of catalog films that have not received in years, Dixon rants about his distaste for buying a camcorder at Best Buy and the constant harassment that is experienced at retail stores, some love advice from resident love swami Nickaloos J. Paradies, pHD, and much more. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. New Episodes are posted every Monday (most of the time) on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more!  Follow Dixon & Paradies on Social Media @childrensprogramming / Instagram @chiprogramming / Twitter & Facebook Follow Dixon and Paradies  @bluzodiacpictures and @nickparadies (C) 2020 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

This week Dixon & Paradies are joined by an assortment of characters from our work lives and beyond, famed Middletown, and now of his native New Jersey, DJ PunLoko, as well as former coworker of Dixon's Mark Austin Jr., newly married and ready to rumble, and good friend of the show Derrick Cintron to discuss his new life flipping on eBay. Discussions are vast, including some war stories at Lids, PunLoko loses weight and stops smoking, Derrick talks the flip life, and Mark gets yelled at by his woman. Not much more can be said, enjoy, kids.  Send Voicemails to Our Anchor Page at Anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod Follow Dixon & Paradies  @bluzodiacpictures @nickparadies Follow Our Guests @djpunloko - for all your DJing needs @cincinsalabin  @_mark.austin  Subscribe at Your Local Podcast Depository  (C) 2020 Blu Zodiac Pictures  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Send in Your Questions to Childrensprogrammingpod@gmail.com or at anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod, we read them on our weekly advice segment! This week we're joined by a very special guest, Mark Carranceja, a mentor to both Dixon and Paradies who has spent many years as an editor and cinematographer through his company Noisemaker Media as well as as the head professor of the SUNY Orange New Media Program in Middletown, NY. Discussed are the topics of cultural appropriation amongst suburban neighborhoods, the rebirth of Newburgh, New York into a hub of creators, as well as some discussions on why Mark has given up on watching the Mets for superstitious reasons. Subscribe at your local podcast depository (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, et al.) Follow us @childrensprogramming on Instagram / @chiprogramming on Twitter and Facebook Keep up with Dixon & Paradies / @bluzodiacpictures and @nickparadies respectively. (C) 2020 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

On this special episode, Dixon & Paradies interview a mystery guest near and dear to the hearts of many. We discuss Kanye  West's descent into madness, the New York Mets sucking being the only normal thing going on in 2020, some talk of 1970s comedies  including that of Leslie Neilson and Gene Wilder, our weekly advice column that involves a homeless woman and an unlimited supply of cellular phones.  Special thanks to our mystery guest. The tapes have finally been released. Follow @turcosoup #releasethetapes  New Episodes Weekly!  Available at your local podcast depository (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc.) Just ask your mom, she'll point you in our direction. Follow Us @Childrensprogramming / Instagram @Chiprogramming / Facebook / Twitter  @NickParadies / Paradies @BluZodiacPictures / Dixon (C) 2020 Blu Zodiac Pictures  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

On this episode, Dixon & Paradies are joined by student athlete from St. Thomas Aquinas College in Nyack, New York, to discuss his involvement in an article that resulted in him coming out as a gay athlete, the support he's received from NHL players and many others. Also discussed is his meeting of Post Malone, the topic of kneeling in professional sports and how it may seem offensive despite the positive connotation, especially with a family background in the military as well as his involvement with the NHL and the relationships he's developed over the years. Check out Steve on Social Media @thefink16 and to read his original article check out: https://tinyurl.com/y226krov Follow #childrensprogramming on Social Media @Childrensprogramming / Instagram @Chiprogramming / Twitter / Facebook Follow Dixon & Paradies @Datmixon @NickParadies Subscribe at your local podcast depository. Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many more. New episodes weekly! (C) 2020 Blu Zodiac Pictures The opinions represented on Children's Programming are our own and not of any specific entity or organization. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Dixon & Paradies are joined by good friends of the show John Maniscalco and Jemiel Selimoski, both massive NBA fans, to discuss the recent documentary on Michael Jordan’s 1998 Bulls team, and the history of Jordan’s dominance in the league. We delve into our favorite aspects of the film and analyze its best points. Some discussion on the team formerly from Washington among other topics. Follow our friends at: John Maniscalco @cousinjohn56 Jemiel Selimoski @jjungle_house_gaming Follow Dixon & Paradies at: @NickParadies @BluZodiacPictures Subscribe to Children’s Programming at your local podcast depository. New episodes every week! @Childrensprogramming / Instagram @Chiprogramming / Twitter & Facebook (C) 2020 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

On this episode, Dixon and Paradies discuss about the upcoming ESPN documentary about the 1986 New York Mets and where they compare to the ’98 Yankees in terms of significance, a discussion of the comedic styles of the likes of Tom Green, Andy Milonakis, and the like, and talks about the Bubba Wallace situation as it continues to get bigger. All this and more… Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the Pod @childrensprogramming on Instagram / @chiprogramming everywhere else Follow Paradies @NickParadies Everywhere Follow Dixon @bluzodiacpictures Everywhere (C) 2020 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

On this episode, Dixon & Paradies are joined by Canadian author Nancy A. Lopes. She's written several books including the Daywalker and Lycan Chronicles and most recently The Nightwalker Chronicles. We talk Canadian sports teams, how celebrities can recover from scandal, the differences between Canadian and American points of view, Nick asks several awkward advice questions from Reddit, and much more.  Special thanks to Nancy for her time talking with us, check her out at:  @nancyalopes on Twitter and Instagram  Look for Children's Programming at your local podcast depository (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc.)  DIXON  @bluzodiacpictures EVERYWHERE PARADIES  @nickparadies EVERYWHERE SUBSCRIBE!  The opinions of this podcast of our own and do not represent any organization or specific viewpoint.  (C) 2020 Blu Zodiac Pictures  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Dixon & Paradies are joined by Hudson Valley radio legend Skywalker, known for his work with K104, a popular radio station in the Hudson Valley of NY. They discuss some of his earliest inspirations in radio, things that he's learned in his time in the industry, Dixon & Paradies discuss lessons they learned from Sky as students of his at the local community college, and discussing failure as a whole by those who seek a career in radio. Special Thanks to Skywalker for taking the time to speak with us. Give him some love at http://skyskymedia.com. @SkySkyMedia on Instagram / Twitter / Facebook And listen to him daily on 104.7 (K104) in the Hudson Valley area from 2-6 M-F and Sundays 7-Midnight. Available at your podcast depository of choice (Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.) Matt Dixon @bluzodiacpictures on all Social Media Platforms @datmixon on Twitter Nick Paradies @NickParadies on all Social Media Platforms Send your audio questions in at anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod Thanks for listening. (C) 2020 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

Subscribe wherever podcasts are found. On this episode, Dixon & Paradies discuss how Green Day's "Father of All" is actually the perfect 2020 song (according to some), Nick's desire for a new project car alongside Dixon's love for the '06 Dodge Viper featured in Drake and Josh Go Hollywood. Dixon's Walk the Line (2005) thoughts and yet another Apocalypse Now discussion. Follow Us ! @NickParadies (All Platforms) @bluzodiacpictures (All Platforms) @rstdoc (Instagram) // @rstdocumentary (Twitter) - Our upcoming documentary on the restoration of RST Video from the film "Clerks." All new and previous episodes available at Anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod (C) 2020 Blu Zodiac Pictures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

It's important right now to realize the this is a historic moment for the future of civil rights. Dixon and Paradies discuss one of our favorite films Do the Right Thing, and despite its age is still one of the most relevant looks at race in the United States ever put to film. We offer our solidarity and thoughts on the situation and how we as a society can do better. Get out and get involved in your local protests and stay safe. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message

We've got Michael Moore, we've got YouTube's algorithm malarky, we've got Nick Paradies simping for Detroit (apparently that's a word now), and of course we've got the brand new Pontiac update. Pull on your underoos, crack open a cold glass of iced tea, and listen to the musings of one Nick Paradies and one Matt Dixon (or don't and send us a voicemail that you hates us at anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod, tell em' Large Marge sent ya). Follow Children's Programming on social media for all updates, new episodes, highlights, and more. (if that's your prerogative) Instagram @childrensprogramming Facebook @chiprogramming Twitter @chiprogramming Follow the progress of our film on the return of RST Video (the video store from Clerks!) Instagram @rstdoc Twitter / Facebook @rstdocumentary Follow Dixon & Paradies on Social Media As Well (if you so desire) Dixon (@bluzodiacpictures) Paradies (@nickparadies) Shoot us a line at https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod and we'll listen to your voicemails live on the air. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-programming-pod/message