One Day Closer to Dead

Dave flies solo this week to put the cursed Episode 244 to bed and regal the Dozens with some of the bad mojo of the past couple weeks along with some Birthday Thoughts and Video Game Nostalgia. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason debate the response and coverage to the protests happening nationwide at college campuses about the Gaza Conflict before turning their attention to Michael Mann's "Heat." Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason tackle how bullying has (d)evolved in the Internet Age and the differences in generational awareness in dealing with it. They then talk the original Star Wars. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

A.I. gives a review of "One Day Closer to Dead," Dave and Jason answer an email about the complicated legacy of O.J. Simpson, Film School examines "American Graffiti" and our heroes examine the recent triumphs and screw-ups of Triple-H and Tony Khan.Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Jason has to go it alone as he talks about feedback regarding funerals/memorials before breaking down "The Fugitive" for Film School and then finishing up by asking: "Where was Stone Cold?"Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason both go to the movies, discuss the latest AI controversies involving both profiling and pornography and then have a discussion about WrestleMania. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason recap Jason's trip to Los Angeles for Dave's wedding (and they share plenty of stories) before transitioning into a deep dive of the film "Under Siege." Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss Dave's upcoming wedding before pivoting to one of Jason's patented Old Man Rants regarding self-checkout. They then bring "The Karate Kid" to Film School before finishing up with some Wrestling YouTube recommendations. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason talk about US complicity in the violence in the Gaza Strip and around the world and how we as a society have really become the villains of our own story. They then do a Film School Deep Dive on 1976's "Rocky" and answer another Wrestling Question of the Week.Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss the predictably awful Presidential Primary results and what it means for the rest of the year and beyond. They then pivot to a film class on "The Hunt for Red October" before answering a call-in question from one of their biggest fans...   Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason rage against multiple corporations trying to switch over to a "surge pricing" model for restaurants, movie theaters, etc before talking about John McTiernan's seminal 1988 classic "Die Hard."Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss the recent trend of companies claiming the intellectual property rights of creators who use their platforms and how this could become a disturbing new normal. Film School then examines 1987's "Predator."Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss the known details of the tragic mass shooting in Kansas City, Missouri at the Superbowl Celebration before discussing the honest and dishonest discourse surrounding Joe Biden and his mental acuity in his advanced years. They then talk "Lethal Weapon" and give their long-awaited thoughts on The Rock, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns and Wrestlemania XL.Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss how getting older means saying goodbye to more and more of the people you grew up admiring before pivoting to a Film School dissection of Richard Donner's "The Goonies". They then finish up by speculating what will become of wrestling's archival history in the wake of the Vince McMahon scandal and the age of Digital Deletion. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason address the horrific lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis and WWE before going into a deep-dive analysis of Richard Donner's "Superman: The Movie."Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason talk about the mass layoffs largely flying under the radar in the U.S. and the factors pushing more job loss in the year(s) to come. They then pivot to a deep-dive on "Starship Troopers" and the legacy of director Paul Verhoeven.Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason use the recent NFL/Peacock streaming controversy to launch a conversation about how Generation X is watching its pop culture history getting gated, monetized and manipulated in the "Streaming Age." They then break down the cultural impact of Paul Verhoeven's "Total Recall."Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason talk about Boeing's quality control problems in recent years that resulted in hundreds of deaths and next to zero ramifications for the company. They then open up "Film School" with a dissection of 1987's "Robocop" before laughing about the absurd Twitter War between Tony Khan, Jinder Mahal, USA Network, Eric Bischoff and Dave Meltzer. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason talk about the "Steamboat Willie" version of Mickey Mouse FINALLY entering public domain after decades of delay as well as the value of the public domain as a whole. They then talk about director Paul Verhoeven's influence on pop culture before examining the recent appearances and controversies of the Rock and Chris Jericho.Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason end 2023 talking some favorite subjects with the one and only Mighty Joebacca. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason answer some listener feedback before deviating from the usual format to just shoot the sh!t about whatever comes to mind. Come join our little holiday chat...Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason talk more about loneliness in the holiday season before pivoting to Trump vs Biden II and how the world has changed since the first time around. They then talk about the many management failures of Tony Kahn with AEW. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason tackle the increasing rates of loneliness, depression and suicide in a time where everything is going online/remote. They then examine the recent documentaries on two pop-culture/cinema icons and debate the latest in a long series of gaffes by Ric Flair. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss recent scandals in the medical insurance industry and its use of AI to deny claims before debating the ethical responsibilities of historical films like "Napolean." They then finish up with the shocking return of CM Punk to WWE for the first time since 2014. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

On this holiday episode, Dave and Jason talk about the idiocy of Elon Musk, the drama at OpenAI, the rage directed at Warner Bros-Discovery and the cocaine problems of the NWA.Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason give an update on both the SAG-AFTRA/AI and the Apple/Jon Stewart/China situations before switching to the brain fog, anxiety and depression that has become much more prevalent Post-2020 and their effect on overall society. They also discuss their favorite (and least favorite) film scores/composers. Wait, what were we talking about again? Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason tackle the end of the Hollywood Strike, read the tea leaves on this week's elections, discuss the latest in the Israel/Gaza Strip controversy and debate NJPW asking fans to leave its wrestlers alone...Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss law enforcement's legal ability/right to take anyone's property without any charges or evidence justifying it and how a Supreme Court case may (slightly) affect that in the future. They then talk about YouTube videos, the power of nostalgia and abandoned shopping malls...Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason tackle the recent conflict between Apple and Jon Stewart before talking about how pop culture characters and media influenced them as children during trying times of life. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason talk feedback from the Israel episode before transitioning to stories of them quitting awful jobs in the past. They then look at the new "Frasier" revival and the legacy of the show and character. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss the recent war crimes in the Middle East before pivoting to a retrospective on the films "Escape from New York/LA."Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason break from the usual format to talk about the economic fallout in America before pivoting to a general conversation about recent movies and the state of cinema. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss the dangers of the current shaky financial system and how it's affected society at large before pivoting to Hollywood's fascination with remakes, reboots and sequels. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss the JFK assassination and the "Watchmen" film adaptation. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason talk about Hollywood (wrongly) jumping to Danny Masterson's defense in a rape case, Tony Khan (rightly or wrongly) firing CM Punk from AEW and the concept of politics (rightly or wrongly) in art and entertainment. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason debate the merits of "Simulation Theory" before pivoting to a tribute to Jimmy Buffett.Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason talk about the tragic death of 36-year-old wrestler Bray Wyatt and what it says about the COVID resurgence largely being ignored. They then look at the lives and careers of the recently deceased Arlene "Harley Quinn" Sorkin and the legendary Terry Funk.Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss the California Hurriquake and the Republican debate before shifting to the senseless murder of a shop owner over a Pride flag. They then discuss the return of physical media and the career of Jim Ross. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason tackle the complete lack of 1st Amendment protections in Kansas and the corruption rotting a small town, the weaponization of nostalgia in American culture and the wrestling legend that is Kurt Angle.  Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason discuss the possibility of medical breakthroughs granting immortality and what that actually looks like, the lack of accountability from the rich and powerful in society and the infamous Bash at the Beach 2000 debacle in WCW.Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason try to be more optimistic this week as they discuss the recent discovery of a "bio-meth lab" in California, the latest UFO news in Washington and the pop-culture comfort food they recommend for rough days.   Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason tackle the multiple labor strikes both happening and being threatened, including the UPS strike that appears to be averted. They then pivot to the complicated legacy of Tom Cruise, because why not?Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

John Collins joins the podcast this week to give his thoughts on artificial intelligence, growing up in and escaping a cult and how those brainwashing techniques used by cults apply to today's political landscape. Then, our Heroic Trio discuss Disney and its recent creative and financial woes. Learn more about John/support his cause here: https://www.patreon.com/branhamWebsite:https://william-branham.orgLatest Book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160946Podcast:https://william-branham.org/podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQPlease help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

On the eve of a massive labor strike, Dave and Jason discuss the latest "breakthroughs" in A.I., the disruptive societal effects moving forward and the glaring questions that even the experts don't know.Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

This evening, One Day Closer to Dead releases its 200th episode. Grab a bottle and your most colorful friends. We would be honored if you would join us...Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason detail the situation in Russia between Putin and the Wagner Group before pivoting to dueling documentaries on "American Gladiators."Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Jason defends the Unabomber (sort of,) Dave and Jason discuss "The Flash" and the problems with Ezra Miller and then Jason reveals a Father's Day surprise for his son...Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Jason and a Special Guest Host tackle the resurgence of legalized child labor in the United States before pivoting to a look at the short-lived career but longstanding legacy of pro-wrestler Magnum T.A.Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Jason and the Mighty Joebacca discuss the evidence for both alien technology and alien lifeforms on Earth, how researchers made a sociopathic A.I. for kicks, the fan-service of "Picard" and the death of the Iron Sheik. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Jason flies solo for the first time in "Dead" History and talks about Cotton Candy, life experiences and The Princess Bride. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed

Dave and Jason tackle the recent corruption scandals uncovered in the Supreme Court, do a retrospective on the classic "They Live" and then examine the life and legacy of the recently passed "Superstar" Billy Graham.Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed