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This episode is late because I was in the hospital! Don't worry, I'm okay now and I talk all about at the start. But there isn't much time to dilly dally because we have a packed show. Colossus shows up with the terrorist Acolytes, Bishop and Polaris continue their slow burn, and Nightcrawler gets to be a lawyer with the life of a truly awful man on the line. Before that: Marvel and DC are just canceling shit left and right! There are a bunch of trailers, including ones where Michael B Jordan is handsome, Olivia Colman gets railed by a wicker Alexander Skarsgård, Carrie White is still not fat and Spider-Man: Brand New Day is already a blockbuster hit. If you don't care about any of that, skip right to 1:12:32.Speaking of Spidey, we'll be talking about Brand New Day on the next episode of Watch Men, which should be up Sunday. That's available at the $7 and above levels at our patreon - www.patreon.com/cinemasangha - so this is a good time to come join us! Want your questions answered on the show? Send an email to ask.cinema.sangha@gmail.com and ask away, and ask about pretty much anything at all. Make sure your subject line contains the name of the show on which you want your question answered. One question per email, please, but feel free to send in multiple emails!Spread the word! Tell your friends about us! And go to our YouTube channel and subscribe to our video feed!
The hit Marvel show X-Men '97 has returned to Disney+! Join us live every Thursday to break down the latest X-Men '97, point out Easter Eggs, and share our theories on the future of the series. This week, we break down X-Men '97 Season 2 Episodes 7!(00:00:00) Intro(00:04:00) Whatcha Watchin?(00:10:00) X-Men '97 Season 2 Episode 7 Reactions(00:13:00) Magik's Death(00:20:00) The Acolytes(00:24:00) Nightcrawler Steps Up(00:35:00) RIP Exodus?(00:41:00) Bishop and Polaris(00:49:00) Is Apocalypse Really Dead?Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!
The Solving Boys bring on Finch from Finch_X Podcast. Once again, Shawn butts heads with the guest. We wonder if Finch and Sean Gantka have been seen in a room together at the same time. Oh yea, and we talk about this episode of X-Men 97. The team go to the Savage Land where Exodus has brought together the Acolytes. Wait til you hear the weird conversation we get into about Beast...#xmen #xmenpodcast #savageland #xmen97 #magneto
X-Men '97 Season 2 Episode 7 "Savage Land, Savage Heart" delivers one of the strongest Nightcrawler stories in the series. Logan Janis breaks down the emotional story, and what the shocking ending means for the rest of Season 2. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:10 Spider-Man: Brand New Day Quick Thoughts 04:15 Episode 7 Overview 06:20 Nightcrawler's Family Tree Explained 10:40 Graydon Creed, Mystique & Sabretooth Connections 15:30 Colossus and the Acolytes of Magneto 20:15 Savage Land Explained 26:05 The Trial of Graydon Creed 32:20 Nightcrawler vs. Exodus 35:00 Colossus Returns to the X-Men 36:00 Apocalypse Post-Credits Scene Explained 38:30 Episode 8 Predictions 41:00 Final Thoughts Sources https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/rogue-nightcrawler-family-tree-explained https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-entertainment/x-men-97-season-2-episode-titles-release-schedule/ Sponsored by Team Jakey Foundation. Your mental health matters. Visit https://www.teamjakey.org/. If you or someone you know is struggling, 988 is available 24/7 by call or text. Watch, listen, subscribe, support at mostlysuperheroes.com/support ©2026 Carrogan Studios
We dive into a couple of the Sith cults in canon. We talk about the Acolytes of the Beyond, which operated right after the Galactic Civil War. We also dive into the Sith Eternal, which Sidious created during the Galactic Empire. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @SWHoloHistories. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at holocronhistories@gmail.com Live every Tuesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb The Cups Podcast and More Discord: https://discord.gg/wYhxAfvT Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holocronhistories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason and Rosie recap episode 7 of X-Men '97 season two, which sees the X-Men a return to the Savage Land to rescue Graydon Creed from the clutches of Exodus and the Acolytes. Then, they discuss Nightcrawler's role as the moral compass of the X-Men and dive into the comics history of Colossus and Magik. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back to the table! In this episode, we are breaking down the latest developments in Season 2, Episode 7 of X-Men '97 ("Strange Land, Savage Heart").Things get chaotic as the team heads into the hidden depths of the Savage Land for a high-stakes mission. We dive deep into:The Acolytes and Exodus: How the faction is operating without Magneto, and their tense courtroom standoff involving Graydon Creed.Nightcrawler's Moral Compass: Kurt Wagner stepping up to fight for what's right in the middle of a brutal ideological trial.Colossus's Surprising Alliance: Why Piotr Rasputin has aligned with the Acolytes and what it means for the team moving forward.The Fallout: Where things stand emotionally for Rogue, Polaris, and the rest of the crew as the season builds toward the endgame.
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The US said it intercepted an Iranian attack on military bases, ending a dayslong pause in fighting and increasing the risk of a return to full-blown war in the Middle East.(2) SK Hynix earmarked at least $31 billion in capital spending this year after reporting a six-fold surge in quarterly profit, a record outlay that coincides with growing fears about overinvestment in AI capacity.(3) An OpenAI artificial intelligence agent that breached systems at the startup Hugging Face Inc. earlier this month also compromised a customer of the technology company Modal. (4) Firefighters in Spain and France are racing to contain wildfires threatening Madrid and Bordeaux as Europe’s fourth heat wave of the summer hinders efforts to bring the blazes under control.(5) UEFA is considering a boycott of FIFA events, according to a person familiar with the matter, in a seismic rift between the most powerful governing bodies of football. Podcast Conversation: Runners Splurge on $350 Shorts, $140 Moth-Hole Tees to Look GoodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chyna knocks on Triple H's door to check on him after SummerSlam. They share a platonic hug. Eddie Guerrero walks in, shoves Triple H, and says "That's my mama." Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani recap the August 28, 2000 edition of WWF Monday Night Raw, live from Greensboro, North Carolina, one night after SummerSlam 2000.Triple H opened the show stranded in the parking garage, waiting for Stephanie who hasn't been seen since he accidentally hit her the night before. Kurt Angle comes to the ring and accuses him of domestic violence, then casually mentions his concussion is coming back to him. He remembers being in a hotel lobby after SummerSlam. He wasn't alone. Room A14. Wait, that was Stephanie's room. His memory is a little fuzzy.After Angle goads Eddie into defending Chyna's honor, he ends up running into the match with a steel chair anyway. The annoucers openly wonder whose side Chyna is really on. Tommy and Rob did not see this coming and loved every second of it.Other major discussion points include:Edge and Christian bring out miniature versions of all three TLC teams for their 36-second pose, complete with tiny ladders, tiny tables, and a fight between the mini Hardies and mini DudleysLita defends the Women's Championship against Jackie in the highest-rated quarter hour of the night, then eats an Edge spear post-match in what Tommy and Rob call a real test of whether her SummerSlam rub translated on its ownChyna retains the IC title when Val Venis abandons his Money Shot to yell at Trish Stratus, who had been watching at ringside the entire matchJR grabs a trash can lid and clocks Tazz at ringside, letting Blackman retain the Hardcore title in a feud Tommy and Rob agree never justified itselfThe Rock keeps the WWF title over Kane, but the Undertaker rides in on his motorcycle and choke slams Kane first, teasing a three-way championship programNaked Midian debuts as a streaker in the Al Snow and Saturn mixed tag, wearing nothing but a fanny pack and a thong00:00 Intro and Cold Open: Eddie Guerrero Shoves Triple H Over Chyna00:33 Welcome to Tales from the Attitude Era00:52 Why Raw Aired at 11pm: US Open Tennis and the USA Network Problem1:07 Tommy's Backstage Story: Vince McMahon vs the Dog Show5:01 Post-SummerSlam Booking Philosophy and the Late Start Show6:06 The Chyna and Triple H Reunion: Kayfabe, Reality, and the Real-Life Timeline8:15 Mick Foley Opens the Show in Greensboro / Four Title Matches Announced10:31 Triple H Waits in the Parking Garage / X-Pac and Road Dog Weigh In10:54 Opening Match: Y2J and the Acolytes vs Benoit and T&A16:35 Kurt Angle Accuses Triple H of Abuse / Room A14 Revealed18:40 Triple H Cheap Shots Angle / Chyna and Eddie Watch from Backstage19:03 Intercontinental Championship: Chyna vs Val Venis23:00 Michael Cole Interviews Angle: "I Remember Stephanie's Room"23:42 Right to Censor Promo / Too Cool and Rikishi Dance Segment26:53 Chyna Enters Triple H's Dressing Room29:41 Eddie Guerrero Bursts In: "That's My Mama"31:53 Edge and Christian's Mini TLC Teams Segment36:24 Angle Talks Eddie Into Challenging Triple H36:53 Hardcore Championship: Tazz vs Steve Blackman / JR with the Trash Can Lid41:54 Just Joe Gets Kicked Out / Eddie Barges In and a Match Is Made45:14 Women's Championship: Lita vs Jackie / Edge Spears Lita Post-Match49:14 Kane Promo: No Voice Box, New Monster Heel Direction53:28 Patreon Plug55:38 Chyna and Eddie Backstage Before the Match56:03 Eddie Guerrero vs Triple H1:00:07 Frog Splash Miss / Pedigree Attempt / Angle Runs In with a Chair1:01:04 Chyna Saves Both Men / The Love Quadrangle Is Born1:03:05 Al Snow and Saturn vs Cat and Terry / Naked Midian Debuts1:05:25 Dudleys at WWF New York / The Rock Promo with Kevin Kelly1:06:47 WWF Championship: The Rock vs Kane / The Undertaker Rides In1:09:24 Ratings Breakdown: 4.93 Rating and 11.5 Share1:12:46 Closing Thoughts and Sign-Off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cyclops is Waiting for Me - An X-Men: The Animated Series Weekly Recap
Interspersed with their recruitment into X-Force, Jubilee and Roberto head down into the Morlock sewers in search of the mutant tracker Caliban and the Acolytes story gets further flavor. JC explains all of this to Rod who will not be picking up a copy for himself.Video Version available on YouTube and FacebookCyclops is Waiting for Me is our podcast series where we are going back and watching EVERY-SINGLE-X-MEN-ANIMATED-EPISODE we can find. This podcast started with the original 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series building up to the release of X-Men ‘97 Season 1. Since then we've completed X-Men: Evolution, Wolverine & The X-Men and the X-Men Anime. But we are back weekly for all of X-Men ‘97 Season 2!"Cyclops is Waiting for Me" Theme written and performed by Ron Wasserman (ASCAP) and Rod Kim (ASCAP)All our links: https://linktr.ee/cyclopsiwfmpodAffiliate Links: Wolverine and the X-Men DVD - https://amzn.to/3Pn53JRWolverine and the X-Men Prime Video - https://amzn.to/4fKfXEwX-Men 97 - The Art and Making of The Animated Series: https://amzn.to/3WZjA31 X-Men 97 Action Figures: https://amzn.to/3IEmN01 Previously on X-Men: The Making of an Animated Series: https://amzn.to/3v2uxpG Lenore's Memoir A Rogue's Tale on Amazon: https://amzn.to/43xmjUJX-Men: The Art & Making of The Animated Series: https://amzn.to/3PocfWSPrime Video: X-Men: The Animated Series: https://amzn.to/4ae8JGu X-Men: The Animated Series - The Adaptations Omnibus: https://amzn.to/3VlyU9L
Lita wins the Women's Championship from Stephanie McMahon with The Rock as special guest referee in a main event! Tommy Blacha calls one of the greatest convoluted booked gaga matches of the Attitude Era. Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani break down the August 21, 2000 edition of WWF Monday Night Raw, live from the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana, six days before SummerSlam 2000.The show opens with The Rock cutting a Louisiana-specific promo before Mick Foley gives him the night off and announces two title matches for the evening: Shane McMahon vs. Steve Blackman for the Hardcore Championship and Stephanie's Women's Championship defense against Lita, with The Rock serving as special guest referee. In the chaotic main event, Triple H and Kurt Angle accompany Stephanie to ringside with the Hardy Boys in Lita's corner. At the decisive moment, Angle accidentally nails Triple H with a belt while trying to interfere, The Rock delivers a Rock Bottom to Angle, and Lita hits a moonsault on Stephanie to win the Women's Championship.Earlier in the night, Shane McMahon sneaks a kendo stick into the Hardcore title match and cracks Steve Blackman across the skull to steal the championship, only for Foley to immediately book him into a rematch at SummerSlam. In their tag match, Triple H pins Farooq for the win but conspicuously hangs back while Bradshaw drops Kurt Angle with a Clothesline from Hell, planting seeds of tension between the two allies heading into Sunday.Other major discussion points include:- Mick Foley adds a wrinkle to the IC title picture: if Eddie Guerrero or Chyna pins Val Venis or Trish Stratus in their tag match, they become the new Intercontinental Champion- Kane destroys Rikishi with three vicious chair shots before Right to Censor prevents Too Cool from making the save- Jerry Lawler hides behind a pile of equipment backstage and drops it on an unsuspecting Taz to get his revenge before sliding back out to commentary- Tommy reads from both the Wrestling Observer and the Pro Wrestling Torch on why Big Show was sent home, covering conditioning concerns, attitude, and a herniated disc- Kurt Angle tells Stephanie he's thinking of leaving the McMahon family; Stephanie begs him to stay in a scene Tommy credits to writer Brian Gewirtz- Steve Austin has been medically cleared and is expected back imminently---Just announced! Rob and Tommy announce the launch of their brand new Patreon featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. The first watch along includes Rock vs Hogan and Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor.Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeera---00:00 Intro03:25 The Observer and Torch Debate WWF's Booking Pace05:49 The Rock's Louisiana Promo09:47 Foley Gives The Rock the Night Off / SummerSlam Matches Announced14:32 Jerry Lawler Ambushes Taz Backstage15:22 The Hardy Boyz vs The Dudley Boyz / Edge & Christian on Commentary17:02 Val Venis & Trish Stratus vs Crash Holly & Ivory20:15 Foley Puts the Intercontinental Title on the Line in the Tag Match22:27 Kane Destroys Rikishi / Right to Censor Stops Too Cool23:15 The Dirt Sheets: What Really Happened to Big Show30:28 The Acolytes vs Kurt Angle & Triple H / Triple H Leaves Angle to the Wolves33:06 Right to Censor Promo / Foley's Shrimp Etouffee Bit / RTC vs Too Cool & Rikishi Set36:20 Shane's Mean Street Posse Scheme Backfires / Angle Threatens to Walk Out38:13 Chris Jericho vs Perry Saturn / Benoit Runs Down / Angle's Olympic Wrestling Lesson40:55 Steve Blackman vs Test (Hardcore 24/7) / Shane McMahon Wins the Hardcore Championship43:05 Shane's Hardcore Title Problem / Foley Books SummerSlam Rematch / Edge & Christian vs DX Set44:48 Edge & Christian vs DX for the Tag Team Championships46:11 Main Event: Lita vs Stephanie McMahon for the Women's Championship / The Rock as Special Guest Referee54:06 Was This the First Women's Main Event in Raw History?58:18 Steve Austin Cleared to Wrestle / Expected Back Soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During the Clone Wars, Darth Sidious and Count Dooku assembled the Dark Acolytes — a network of Dark Jedi and fallen Force-users who served the Confederacy as assassins, spies, and commanders, yet were forever barred from true Sith status by the Rule of Two. In this episode of Star Lores, we explore the most feared dark side adepts of the CIS, from Asajj Ventress and Savage Opress to Sev'rance Tann, Quinlan Vos, and Sora Bulq, and how Darth Sidious used them to corrode galactic faith in the Jedi Order. Become a patron to get access to the bonus episodes or support the show through Paypal and bitcoin! You can also check out our merch on Redbubble. Don't forget to also connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com and Discord! Find all of our links here: https://doras.to/starlores Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani are back to review an action packed episode of SmackDown from August 3, 2000 in Birmingham, Alabama.The soap opera drama surrounding the McMahon Helmsley era reaches new heights on the road to SummerSlam. Stephanie McMahon demands space from Triple H after the controversial ending to the previous Raw. Kurt Angle is more than happy to step in as a friend, leading to a massive six person main event where Stephanie McMahon secures the pinfall over Lita and celebrates in the arms of the Olympic gold medalist while Triple H watches in jealousy.Tommy Blacha also sheds light on the WWF infiltrating the political conventions and the push to get WWE fans registered to vote. Inside the ring, Big Show continues his path of destruction by chokeslamming Kane through the stage during a chaotic tag team match featuring The Rock and Chris Benoit.Other major discussion points include:- The Rock delivering a hilarious promo mocking Chris Benoit.- Edge and Christian laying the groundwork for TLC by delivering a con-chair-to to Jeff Hardy.- Right to Censor officially closing the APA's office for business.- X-Pac and Road Dogg picking up singles victories over Too Cool.- Steve Blackman retaining the Hardcore Championship against Perry Saturn with help from Al Snow.- A look back at a loaded episode of Sunday Night Heat featuring Eddie Guerrero, Chyna, Taz, and Val Venis.0:00 Intro and Memories of Birmingham6:56 Triple H and Trish Stratus Try to Apologize7:48 Scotty 2 Hotty vs. X-Pac13:00 Stephanie McMahon Needs Space and Kurt Angle Steps In14:22 Shane McMahon's New Alliance22:02 Eddie Guerrero and Rikishi vs. Val Venis and Taz26:46 Mick Foley Books the Main Event27:56 Matt Hardy vs. Edge and the Con-Chair-To30:06 The Rock Mocks Chris Benoit31:57 The Rock and Kane vs. Big Show and Chris Benoit34:55 Right to Censor Clears Out The Acolytes Office35:31 Steve Blackman vs. Perry Saturn for the Hardcore Championship36:47 The Acolytes vs. Right to Censor38:46 Road Dogg vs. Grandmaster Sexay41:10 The SummerSlam Commercial42:48 Main Event: Triple H, Kurt Angle, and Stephanie McMahon vs. The Dudley Boyz and Lita48:03 Michael Cole at the RNC and WWF Voter Turnout52:39 Sunday Night Heat Recap and OutroFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani are back to review the final Raw of July 2000 from the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.This episode dives into the crossover between professional wrestling and mainstream pop culture, detailing The Rock appearing at the political conventions and the WWF launching a campaign to get WWE fans to register to vote. Inside the ring, the soap opera drama reaches a boiling point when Triple H tries to apologize to Stephanie McMahon, only to be caught in another compromising hammerlock position. The chaotic backstage segments culminate in Mick Foley booking a massive intergender tag team main event featuring The Rock and Lita taking on Triple H and Trish Stratus.Other major discussion points include:- The Acolytes interrupting a Right to Censor promo to fight for their rights.- Edge and Christian drawing massive heat by mocking the Atlanta Braves before battling The Hardy Boyz.- Steve Blackman and Al Snow uniting to ambush Road Dogg and X-Pac.- Taz taking a stink face during a hard hitting matchup against Rikishi.- Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit continuing their alliance in a tag team bout against The Dudley Boyz.- A beautiful on air tribute to legendary wrestling broadcaster Gordon Solie.0:00 Intro and the WWF at the 2000 Political Conventions8:29 Tribute to Gordon Solie11:51 Massive Ratings for Raw and Outdrawing Preseason Football21:26 Steve Blackman and Al Snow Attack DX23:53 Triple H Apologizes to Stephanie McMahon28:08 Mick Foley Fakes Tears and Books the Main Event31:14 Edge and Christian Mock the Atlanta Braves34:24 The Hardy Boyz vs. Edge and Christian36:22 Shane McMahon Coaches His Team39:02 Trish Stratus Apologizes to Stephanie McMahon40:52 Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit vs. The Dudley Boyz43:29 Triple H Shows Stephanie McMahon the Hammerlock44:41 Right to Censor Confronts The Acolytes48:03 Michael Cole at the RNC and the WWF Voter Block52:39 Rikishi vs. Taz1:02:54 Eddie Guerrero and Chyna vs. Perry Saturn and Val Venis1:05:02 Kane vs. Big Show1:06:02 Main Event: The Rock and Lita vs. Triple H and Trish StratusFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode explores the latest updates from Star Wars Celebrations, delves into the fascinating creatures featured in the series, the Acolyte and discusses upcoming projects like Mandalorian Season 4 turning into The Mandalorian and Grogu - A Star Wars movie. Perfect for fans eager to deepen their knowledge and stay updated on the galaxy far, far away. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to WSTR Galactic Public Access 01:21 Overview of the Creature Feature Series 02:10 Exploring Creatures in The Acolytes 09:41 Exploring the Dabook and Other Creatures 22:12 News of the Week: The Mandalorian Updates 24:30 Oscar Isaac on Star Wars 9's Memed Line 25:37 Behind the Scenes of Star Wars Reshoots 26:26 Star Wars Celebration 2027 Tickets Announcement 29:23 WrestleMania Weekend Recap 32:17 Personal Updates and Community Engagement Resources Star Wars Celebration 2027 - https://starwars.com/celebration Star Wars Data Bank - https://starwars.com/databank Star Wars Wikipedia - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Star Wars: The Acolyte Series - https://starwars.com/series/the-acolyte Mandalorian Season 4 Updates - https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-mandalorian-season-4-details Star Wars Creatures Guide - https://bloggthehutt.wordpress.com/
Acolytes #2 features four peak-time weapons for the GURU catalog. Temple Tears sets the tone with "Bagarre," alongside debuts from Bait & Switch and Brazilian duo Krointz. EdWho? returns with the mid-tempo atmosphere of "Don't Stop". Buy Link: https://www.beatport.com/de/release/acolytes-2/6795245 ✨Bait & Switch SC: https://soundcloud.com/baitandswitch IG: https://www.instagram.com/bait_and_switch/ ✨Guru Recordings SC: @guru_recordings IG: www.instagram.com/gururecordings ✨KataHaifisch SC: @katahaifisch IG: www.instagram.com/katahaifisch_ofc https://www.beatport.com/de/release/acolytes-2/6795245
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani dive into the highly acclaimed July 2000 pay per view event from the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. This episode of Tales from the Attitude Era covers all the action from Fully Loaded, an event that perfectly highlights the transition of new main event stars stepping into the spotlight.We break down the intense triple main event, starting with the brutal Last Man Standing match between Triple H and Chris Jericho that left the ring covered in blood. The discussion then shifts to the WWF Championship match between The Rock and Chris Benoit, featuring Shane McMahon's interference and a controversial restart by Mick Foley. We also dissect the incredible Steel Cage match for the Intercontinental Championship, where Rikishi risked it all with a massive dive against Val Venis.Tommy Blacha provides fascinating backstage insight into how corporate analytics, buyrates, and the lack of competition from WCW began creating unnecessary tension within the WWF creative team.Other major discussion points include:- The Hardy Boyz and Lita taking on T&A and Trish Stratus in an exciting intergender tag team match.- Edge and Christian faking food poisoning before their title defense against The Acolytes.- Eddie Guerrero defending the European Championship against Perry Saturn.- The Undertaker getting swift revenge on Kurt Angle after weeks of sneak attacks.- Tazz making an impact in his match against Al Snow.0:00 Intro 2:54 Backstage Reaction to the Pay Per View Buyrate7:37 Corporate Analytics and the Loss of Creative Freedom18:03 The Triple Main Event Set Design19:41 The Hardy Boyz and Lita vs. T&A and Trish Stratus26:38 Tazz vs. Al Snow28:22 Eddie Guerrero vs. Perry Saturn for the European Championship31:22 Mick Foley Catches Christian Faking an Illness33:51 Edge and Christian vs. The Acolytes40:16 Val Venis vs. Rikishi for the Intercontinental Championship50:05 The Undertaker vs. Kurt Angle52:26 Last Man Standing Match: Triple H vs. Chris Jericho59:14 Main Event: The Rock vs. Chris Benoit for the WWF Championship1:07:22 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How did Bradshaw—the beer‑swilling APA brawler—become JBL, the suit‑wearing, self‑proclaimed “Wrestling God”? This week, Nothing Worthwhile breaks down one of WWE's most drastic transformations, from The Acolytes to JBL's championship run, plus the legacy, controversy, and aftermath that followed. Also discussed: · Vince McMahon headlines · Dennis Rodman and the WWE Hall of Fame · Ted DiBiase Jr. cleared · Remembering the greatness of Eddie Guerrero · JBL backstage rumors · John Cena's defining moment · Plus Pat McAfee, Tiger Woods, Hershey's, and more Next Episode: Brock Lesnar finally opens up. The Beast Incarnate makes a rare long‑form appearance on Spittin' Chiclets, talking WWE, UFC, football, New Japan, and what sounds like the final chapter of his career. We break it all down and lock in our final WrestleMania 42 predictions. Download. Listen. Rip 'Em! #RipEm #JBL #NothingWorthwhile
Let's bust a move, baby! In this episode of Wrasslin' Raw, the boys sit down to watch a great episode that highlights the blossoming romance between Mark Henry and Chyna, much to D-Lo Brown's chagrin. The Acolytes appear to have debuted somewhere else already, Triple H makes his return to our screens, and the Big Bossman gets a little gold for his waist. The Undertaker continues his hunt for the opposition, this time in the form of Kane, and Stone Cold Steve Austin seeks his revenge!
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani take a trip to the "Shark Tank" in San Jose for a chaotic July 10, 2000, episode of Monday Night Raw. With Commissioner Mick Foley away on promotional duties in Asia, Degeneration X attempts to regain total control of the show. Meanwhile, one of the most hilariously disrespectful segments in Attitude Era history unfolds as Kurt Angle presents the Undertaker with an "energy-efficient" Vespa scooter.We break down the high-stakes main event between The Rock and Chris Benoit, which features a "Montreal-style" screwjob finish involving guest referee Shane McMahon. Tommy Blacha pulls back the curtain on the "mercurial mood" of Vince McMahon during the XFL expansion and the logistical nightmare of the California loop. We also discuss the infamous Bash at the Beach 2000 incident that occurred the night before, analyzing the Vince Russo vs. Hulk Hogan shoot and its impact on the wrestling world.Other major discussion points include:- The Undertaker's hallway biker entrance and his rejection of the "gift" from Kurt Angle.- The Right to Censor officially shutting down matches and "protecting" Trish Stratus with towels.- Triple H's "gym clothes" match against X-Pac and the brutal sledgehammer beatdown of Chris Jericho.- Edge & Christian defending the tag titles against The Acolytes in a match filled with ring-bell shenanigans.- The "West Coast Slog": Why fly-away shows often led to last-minute booking chaos.0:00 - Intro1:46 - Vince McMahon's hands-on management style off-camera5:32 - The XFL Hype9:10 - BASH AT THE BEACH 2000: Russo vs. Hogan and the screwjob15:40 - Missing Foley: Why the show reverted to heel dominance17:30 - Lita vs. Trish Stratus: The "Street Clothes" Street Fight19:10 - Shane McMahon & Chris Benoit: The "Just Friends" alliance21:50 - The dark side of Benoit's promos in retrospect23:05 - Mick Foley's "Google Earth" travel graphics23:25 - Match 1: Too Cool vs. T&A vs. The Hardys25:00 - Tazz's "out of the cage" run-ins and status with the writers26:45 - Chris Jericho's attacked by Road Dogg28:00 - THE VESPA INCIDENT: Kurt Angle's gift to the Undertaker31:30 - Match 2: Kane vs. Rikishi vs. Val Venis (IC Title)35:00 - Triple H's trap for Jericho: "The Hunter" vs. "The Game"38:30 - Match 3: Edge vs. Bradshaw (Stan Hansen level Lariats)41:40 - Match 4: Lita vs. Trish Stratus (The top-off ending)43:55 - RIGHT TO CENSOR: Steven Richards declares the contest over48:30 - Match 5: Triple H vs. X-Pac (The DX betrayal)50:30 - Sledgehammer Beatdown: Jericho's Crimson Mask53:15 - Backstage: Chyna's "Small Ice Pack" dig at Benoit55:50 - Triple H's suggestion for the STD: Standing Torture Device57:10 - Main Event: The Rock vs. Chris Benoit 1:00:30 - The Shane McMahon Ref shirt reveal and Screwjob finish1:03:00 - Fly on the wall: Tommy's dream to be at NWO Sold Out1:05:35 - OutroFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris Claremont finally returns to the X-Men – but first he took runs on The Fantastic Four, Contest Of Champions II, & even a Spider-Man annual! Prepare for the debut of the modern age of Valeria Richards, the reintroduction of the Capt Britain Corps & Gatecrasher's Technet, and more X-Men tie-ins and references than you can believe. Before he changes X-Men again, he brings the X-Men's world to the Marvel Universe with appearances from Charlotte Jones, the Acolytes, Roma, Saturnyne, Project Starcore, Neal Conan & Manoli Wetherell, plus a ton more. Read along with Fantastic Four (vol 3) #1 - 32 plus Annuals 1999 & 2000, Fantastic Four: The Fantastic Fourth Voyage Of Sinbad, Iron Man #14, Contest of Champions II #1 -5, and Peter Parker: Spider-Man Annual 2000! It's an all out X Adventure in the pages of F4 on an all new X Is For Comics Bonus Episode!
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This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, Rob Pasbani and former WWF writer Tommy Blacha head to the Ice Palace in Tampa for the April 13, 2000 episode of SmackDown! The road to Backlash is getting shorter, and we discuss the creative pressures of building a pay-per-view card with only a few weeks of TV.With the roster in their home state of Florida, the show has a fun, house-show vibe. The Rock has secured his title shot, but the McMahon-Helmsley Faction isn't done with him yet, setting up a huge six-man tag team main event between The Rock & The Acolytes and Triple H, Big Boss Man, & Bull Buchanan.We also dive into:- A hot opening match for the European Championship between Eddie Guerrero and Rikishi.- The Hardy Boyz taking on Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko in the work-rate match of the night.- The debut of The Big Show's "Fat Bastard" impersonation from Austin Powers.- Chris Jericho getting on Stephanie McMahon's bad side, leading to a handicap match against DX.- The brief and bizarre introduction of Stephanie's personal trainer, Muffy.Join us as we break down the matches, the backstage stories, and whether the Attitude Era was starting to feel a little repetitive at this point in its run.0:00 - Intro2:15 - Laying the Groundwork for Backlash6:56 - Is The Attitude Era Getting Repetitive?11:37 - Eddie Guerrero vs. Rikishi (European Championship)17:11 - Are DQ and Count-Out Finishes Better?23:02 - The McMahon-Helmsley Faction Kicks Off The Show25:12 - Head Cheese at the Old Folks' Home26:59 - The Hardy Boyz vs. Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko28:49 - Kurt Angle gets Big Show as a Tag Team Partner31:55 - Crash Holly vs. Perry Saturn (Hardcore Championship)33:22 - The Big Show does his "Fat Bastard" gimmick39:30 - Chris Jericho's Case of Mistaken Identity42:03 - Bubba Ray Dudley vs. Albert43:43 - Jericho is Booked in a Handicap Match45:48 - Introducing... Muffy?55:56 - Main Event: The Rock & The Acolytes vs. Triple H, Boss Man, & Buchanan57:49 - The Observer Notes: Chyna/HHH Breakup & Undertaker's Return1:00:05 - Behind the scenes interest in Brock Lesnar & Alexander Karelin1:01:05 - Sunday Night Heat ResultsFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEraTommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com!If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.comDon't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!)This podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to find other Planetside Productions!
ENR Deputy Editor Aileen Cho chats with Jim Lockwood and Antonion Dinis about the iconic bridge engineer, including the centennial memorial of his birthday in France. Sponsored by: Document Crunch
SmackDown (9/21/2000) was an unhinged, sex-fueled fever dream—and we're here to break down every wild second of it.
We go over the latest character changes for MCP, the new Phoenix tactics cards, and Exodus of the Acolytes.You can find a list builder and reference webapp at https://cerebromcp.comWatch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/crithitwildComic art by Phil NotoDice rolling sound from https://soundbible.com/Music from https://www.bensound.com/You can email us at crithitwild@gmail.com
One apocalypse down, one to go. We find the Phoenix Pham after they dispatched the Chancellor and rest of Draevorne Siblings, left with a group of Acolytes of the End attempting to do something and the man himself, Vaughn McRaven. Will our heroes be able to get Zuri to see reason? Will they have to fight their allies? Or have they already failed?
Welcome to SHIPWRECKED & COMATOSE, an in-depth podcast dedicated to the classic BBC science-fiction sitcom, Red Dwarf. For 2025, we're really taking the in-depth thing seriously as we take on the Red Dwarf film/special in the Minute Podcast format! Alongside various guests along the way, your regular hosts are unpacking the 2020 film one minute at a time! In this episode, taking a look at minute 37, Mark is your host and is joined by a new voice to S&C and the host of various Star Trek podcasts, Brandi Jackola. Host: Mark Adams Guest: Brandi Jackola Editor: Mark Adams Twitter/BlueSky/Insta: @RedDwarfPod Our network on Twitter/BlueSky: @filmstories Our network on Insta: @filmstoriesmagazineuk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DX upgrade to the DX Express and use their new tour bus to kidnap their adversaries – Kane, Paul Bearer and Mankind. Meanwhile, Too Cool and the Radcialz heat up their feud. Mae Young and Mark Henry acquire the services of the Acolytes, Chyna and Chris Jericho continue their feud with Kurt Angle and Tazz makes his in-ring return after a few weeks away.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEraTommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to SHIPWRECKED & COMATOSE, an in-depth podcast dedicated to the classic BBC science-fiction sitcom, Red Dwarf. For 2025, we're really taking the in-depth thing seriously as we take on the Red Dwarf film/special in the Minute Podcast format! Alongside various guests along the way, your regular hosts are unpacking the 2020 film one minute at a time! In this episode, taking a look at minute 30, Matt is your host and is joined by a new voice to S&C, the host of the *-Bit Back Issues podcast, Geoff Owen. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Geoff Owen Editor: Matt Latham Twitter/BlueSky/Insta: @RedDwarfPod Our network on Twitter/BlueSky: @filmstories Our network on Insta: @filmstoriesmagazineuk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a very notable episode of Raw with a lot going on behind the scenes. The Radicalz turn on Cactus Jack and join up with DX and get officially signed to the WWE, leading to an incredibly exciting main event that shows just how over all the competitors in the match were. Plus, we had to have some fun with Mae Young. Plus, more behind the scenes tales on Chris Jericho, Chyna, The Acolytes and more.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEraTommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Acolytes of Elon Musk, working in the Department of Government Efficiency, are currently gutting the US government, with Musk claiming he’ll find savings of up to US$2 trillion. Department by department, DOGE staff – mostly young men from the tech world – are sacking federal employees and gaining access to some of the government’s most sensitive information. Vittoria Elliott, a reporter for WIRED covering platforms and power, has been tracking the Silicon Valley figures reshaping the US government – and finding out what it means for the future of her country. (This is part one of a two-part interview.) Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Reporter for WIRED covering platforms and power, Vittoria ElliotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Under interrogation by the League of Acolytes for Televisual Emcees and Raconteurs, Mitch finally comes clean about what went down on the SS Mayhem at the afterparty to end all afterparties.Endnotes:Mike Myers, Canada (Canada, Doubleday Canada, 2016) p207. Capsule Review: Barely a memoir, more a celebration of Canadianness, Myers must be among the most patriotic citizens of the largely unenthusiastic (in my experience) nation. Lots of semi-interesting trivia and observations for southern Ontario residents and enthusiasts. Relevant information about Myer's career exposes a ridiculous amount of privilege and fortune, which is reasonably acknowledged but not examined critically. Myers easy confidence/sense of entitlement seems to have played a significant part of his overall trajectory. Slack Score: 15; Snark Score: 9.3; Overall FCA ranking: 84Richard Pryor, Pryor Convictions; and Other Life Sentences; The Official Autobiography (Los Angeles, Pantheon, 1997) p.97 Capsule Review: One of the most tragic/upsetting of all FCAs, much of the story has been told in bits and pieces either in standup sets or Jo Jo Dancer, and the written word doesn't quite convey the conflicted nuance of Pryor's voice. Nonetheless, a traumatic moving confessional. Interjections by Mudbone provide a welcome alterity and distancing from the heartbreak of the main narrative and a poetic flourish I didn't expect going in** Slack Score: -15; Snark Score: 4; Overall FCA ranking: 5Tom Shales & James Andrew Miller, Live from New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live (New York, Little, Brown and Company, 2014) p16; (see original citation for Chapter 11)Dick Ebersol, From Saturday Night to Sunday Night (New York, Simon & Schuster, 2022) p.98. Capsule Review: I only read through the SNL relevant sections, so can't comment on the whole Ebersol enchilada, but he's not a comedian by any measure so it's outside of the scope of this project. Writing is just so-so. He's clearly just trying to get his side of the story out there, probably takes a bit too much credit or deflects blame when possible. Doug Hill & Jeff Weingrad, Saturday Night: A Backstage History of Saturday Night Live (San Francisco, Unread Reads, 1986) p.511 (general anecdote widely repeated) Earlier, much more compelling behind-the-scenes story of The Show's inception until the return of Lorne Michaels creation and first decade than the more wide-ranging oral history by Shales and Miller. Not technically an FCA, so no rankings given.
Sal and King Tom talk The Battle of Jakku comic maxi-series!Insurgency RisingGovernor Adelhard and his Iron Blockade!Luke Skywalker vs. Acolytes of the Beyond!Republic Under SiegeLeia and Mon Mothma doing governing things!Assassination attempts!Lando trying to save Bespin!Last StandSpice Runners of Kijimi!Finally going back to Jakku!Connections to other storytelling!*Included: All the Star Wars Uprising scenes I ever saw.Check out the Rogue Rebels Star Wars comics playlist here!Follow us EVERYWHERE!@TheRogueRebels on Bluesky!IG: @TheRogueRebels The Rogue Rebels on FB
It's the final Raw before the infamous 2000 Royal Rumble and the whole show is about setting up the big PPV. We see more tension between the two favorites to win the Rumble, the Rock and Big Show. We see Cactus Jack further intimidate Triple H ahead of their big PPV main event and the Acolytes try to get revenge on the New Age Outlaws. Plus, further character development for The Hardys, Kurt Angle, and Mae Young. Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEraTommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the infamous episode where Mankind transformed back into Cactus Jack to set up his big street fight with Triple H at the upcoming Royal Rumble. Former head writer Tommy Blacha explains how brilliant Foley is to make such a silly reveal work. Plus, the Acolytes feud with the New Age Outlaws starts heating up and the Hardys ignite their feud with the Dudleys. Jericho, Chyna and the Kat still can't get along and Too Cool are as popular as ever.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEraTommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this REMIX episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legendary WWE PPV Royal Rumble 2000! In the midst of WWE's now runaway victory over WCW, they had to figure out what to do with the top of the card, without Stone Cold Steve Austin, who would still be out of action another 9-10 months. After a lackluster Big Show title reign, Triple H was now the WWE Champion, and feuding with a newly focused and freshly returned, Cactus Jack! They would engage in one of the best matches in MSG history. Plus, the newly signed Dudley Boyz would get a chance to show what they were all about in a Tables Match with The Hardy Boyz, and former ECW Champion Tazz would debut to one of the loudest pops of all-time against a very young Kurt Angle. Also, Mae Young and the Bikini Contest, The Rock, Chris Jericho, Chyna, The New Age Outlaws, The Acolytes, Edge, Christian, Bob Backlund, Kane, and so much more! HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at https://www.homechef.com/JR BLUECHEW - Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at https://bluechew.com/ BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this REMIX episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legendary WWE PPV Royal Rumble 2000! In the midst of WWE's now runaway victory over WCW, they had to figure out what to do with the top of the card, without Stone Cold Steve Austin, who would still be out of action another 9-10 months. After a lackluster Big Show title reign, Triple H was now the WWE Champion, and feuding with a newly focused and freshly returned, Cactus Jack! They would engage in one of the best matches in MSG history. Plus, the newly signed Dudley Boyz would get a chance to show what they were all about in a Tables Match with The Hardy Boyz, and former ECW Champion Tazz would debut to one of the loudest pops of all-time against a very young Kurt Angle. Also, Mae Young and the Bikini Contest, The Rock, Chris Jericho, Chyna, The New Age Outlaws, The Acolytes, Edge, Christian, Bob Backlund, Kane, and so much more! HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at https://www.homechef.com/JR BLUECHEW - Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at https://bluechew.com/ BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ubrik Adelhard steels his resolve after the betrayal seen in Republic Under Seige #4 as Leia Organa -- in a Sithesque move -- vows revenge after the Acolytes of the Beyond attack Chandrilla as The Battle of Jakku -- Last Stand #1 kicks of the final four issues of the 12-issue maxi-series.Comics Discussed This Week:The Battle of Jakku -- Last Stand #1 (of 4)Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #50News: Marvel will publish a new printing of a facsimile edition of 1977's Star Wars #1, along with a foil variant and a variant cover by Jerry Ordway. It's due out April 9.The High Republic Adventures Phase III from Dark Horse is going to issue 20, per writer Daniel José Older.The Star Wars: Visions Treasury Edition TPB is due out Aug. 6.Marvel's March solicits are on the Facebook and Bluesky pages. The big takeaway? The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi is a five-issue mini-series.Solicits for Dark Horse Comics' April Star Wars comics and publishing schedule._ Hyperspace Stories -- Codebreaker #1 (April 9)_ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #17 (April 16)_ Hyperspace Stories -- The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #3 (of 5) (April 23)_ The High Republic Adventures Phase III -- The Battle of Eriadu One-Shot (April 30)Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:Dec. 31 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 10 TPB “Phantoms” (Collects 46-50, Free Comic Book Day 2024: Star Wars #1 Darth Vader Story)Jan. 1 _ Ahsoka #7 (of 8)Jan. 7 _ Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 3 (Collects Jabba the Hutt - The Gaar Suppoon Hit 1, Jabba the Hutt - The Hunger of Princess Nampi 1,Jabba the Hutt - The Dynasty Trap 1, Jabba the Hutt - Betrayal 1, Free Comic Book Day 2012: Star Wars, Boba Fett - Enemy of the Empire 1-4, Agent of the Empire - Iron Eclipse 1-5, Agent of the Empire - Hard Targets 1-5, The Force Unleashed, The Force Unleashed II, Star Wars: Blood Ties 1-4, Star Wars: Blood Ties - Boba Fett Is Dead 1-4, Star Wars: Empire 1-4; material from Star Wars Tales 7, 11, 15-16, 18-20; A Decade of Dark Horse 2)Jan. 8 _ Battle of Jakku — Last Stand #2 (of 4)Jan. 15 _ The Battle of Jakku — Last Stand #3 (of 4)Jan. 21 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III TPB Vol. 2 (Collects 6-10)Jan. 22 _ The Battle of Jakku — Last Stand #4 (of 4)Jan. 28 _ Jango Fett TPB (Collects 1-4, Revelations (2023) story), Saber for Hire TP (Collects 1-4)Jan. 29 _ Star Wars: A New Legacy One-Shot, Ewoks #4 (of 4), Echoes of Fear #4 (of 4), Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone #4 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures 2025 Annual, The High Republic Adventures Phase III #14Feb. 5 _ Legacy of Vader #1Feb. 12 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #15, The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents 1 (of 5)Feb. 19 _ Ahsoka #8 (of 8), The High Republic — Fear of the Jedi #1 (of 5)Feb. 26 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #1 (of 5)March 4 _ Hyperspace Stories: Qui-Gon original graphic novelMarch 5 _ Jedi Knights #1March 12 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #16, Legacy of Vader #2March 18 _ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing) (Collects Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2006) 1-50, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - War (2012) 1-5, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Handbook (2007) 1, material from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/Rebellion (2006) 0)March 25 _ Star Wars: Inquisitors TPB (Collects 1-4)March 26 _ The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi #2 (of 5), The Rise of Skywalker adaptation #2 (of 5), The Bad Batch — Ghost Agents #2 (of 5)April 8 _ The High Republic: Edge of Balance: Premonition; Crimson Reign Omnibus (Collects 1-5, Star Wars 19-25, Bounty Hunters 18-24, Darth Vader 18-24 and Doctor Aphra 16-21)April 9 _ Codebreaker #1 (of 4), Star Wars #1 (1977) Facsimile Edition (New Printing)April 16 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #17April 22 _ The High Republic -- Edge of Balance (Vol. 4), Echoes of Fear TPB (Collects 1-4)April 29 _ Star Wars: Ahsoka — Season One TPB (Collects 1-8), Crash Zone TPB (Collects Crash Landing, Crash and Burn and the 2025 The High Republic Adventures Phase III Annual)April 30 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III -- The Battle of Eriadu One-Shot, The Bad Batch — Ghost Agents #3 (of 5)May 3 _ Star Wars Free Comic Book Day #1, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Free Comic Book Day #1May 6 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red Treasury Editions (Collects 1-4)May 7 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Battle of Eriadu One-ShotMay 20 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 3 TPB (Collects 11-13, Wedding Spectacular One-Shot)June 3_ The Battle of Jakku TPB (Collects Insurgency Rising 1-4, Republic Under Seige 1-4, Last Stand 1-4)June 17 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997) 1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist (2014) 1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story (2003) 1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) 1-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Mini-comic (1996) 1-2, Star Wars: Tales From Mos Eisley (1996) 1, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters – Scoundrel's Wages (1999) 1, Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) 2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II (2006) 1, Sergio Aragones Stomps Star Wars (2000) 1, Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back (2002) 1-4, Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi (2003) 1-4; material from Star Wars Kids (1997) 12; Star Wars Visionaries (2005); Star Wars Tales (1999) 2, 4-8, 10, 12, 15-17, 20)June 24 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda's Secret War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1-2); Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone TPB (Collects 1-4)July 8 _ Ewoks TPB (Collects 1-4)July 22 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda's War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1, 2)Aug. 6 _ Star Wars: Visions Treasury Edition (Collects Visions: Peach Momoko, Visions: Takeshi Okazaki and material from Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1)
"I do not yearn for an easy life, Magneto. Only a just one." These third and fourth installments of X-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES' second season are representative of a revised story structure, adopted at the behest of the Fox Kids executives. Gone is the single, unbroken heavily serialized narrative approach of the first season, wherein episodes that weren't explicitly identified as multi-partners still ended in cliffhangers and flowed directly into the next adventure. This was especially pronounced in the midseason, when animation errors forced delays and the airing of episodes out of script order. Fox understandably wanted to avoid such problems by having the freedom to air episodes as they became available, rather than in a strict sequence. Their edict called for more one-and-one episodes and fewer multi-part stories in general. Knowing that the show's loyal fanbase had certain expectations of an elevated presentation for a Saturday morning cartoon, showrunner Eric LeWald and the production staff came up with an ingenious workaround. Professor Xavier and Magneto's diversion in the Savage Land was conceived as a single episode, to be animated all at once, but written in such a way that it could be easily edited and inserted as segments in other episodes, and therefore serialized across the entire season. These interstitial cutaway scenes did not have to adhere to a rigid order, as long as they generally conveyed the pair being continuously imperiled in some way while narrowly escaping with their lives. Thus, the network's demands were fulfilled while still allowing for a season-long "wraparound" storyline. Without meaning to, this would be one of the ways the series was brought into closer alignment with the subplot-heavy nature of the contemporary comics. In particular, "Whatever It Takes" serves as the first episode to feature distinct A, B, and C-plots for the series. Storm and Rogue's tussle with the Shadow King takes center stage, but Wolverine's solo outing provides a follow-up to the loose end of Morph's return, while drawing a line under his status (for now). Finally, as something akin to a back-up strip in comics, Professor X and Magneto send the episode out by finding themselves in a new, exotic setting and establishing their pattern for the season. Even if nothing critically important is happening, the rapid-fire pace and juggling of plots makes for an easy, immersive watch. With more episodic, single installment A-plots doing the heavy lifting in season two, X-MEN's creative team uses this as an opportunity to explore the cast in greater depth. The result is a round of rotating character spotlights, once again drawing heavily upon the lore of then-recent comics. Whereas the season opening explored Scott and Jean's background with the revelation of Mr. Sinister as a presence menacing them from behind the scenes since childhood, Storm and returning guest star Colossus would receive similar treatment in "Whatever It Takes" and "Red Dawn," respectively. Flashbacks are employed generously to show, if not outright origin tales, pivotal moments from these characters' pasts. Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, and Beast will each get their turn at such character-centered episodes over the course of the season. This exemplifies an evolution of the show's mission, from successfully selling the X-Men collectively as a fighting team to endearing the young broadcast audience ever more to its individual members. When talking to X-Men loyalists of a certain age to this day, there's a reason why they point to the animated series -- and, whether or not they recall the exact details, this run of episodes -- as the common denominator that made them fans of the characters for life. X-TRA: In more comics-related synergy, issues on sale in the month of these episode airings feature Scott and Jean getting engaged. Their nuptials would go a bit smoother in print than the version seen on screen. Conversely, Colossus receives much kinder treatment in animated form. His second appearance in "Red Dawn" comes just a few months after the longtime X-Man joined Magneto's Acolytes, itself the culmination of a series of personal blows in which Colossus lost his brother, parents, and sister in short order. One such tragedy also involved a confrontation with Omega Red in only his second comics story.
Ryan and Cindy celebrate the Thanksgiving tradition, Survivor Series 1999! The cartoon super-villain ways of the Big Boss Man continues, as he begins feuding with the Big Show because the Big Show's dad (not Andre) is dying from cancer. The reformed DX and their difference now as a heel group to protect the World Champ Mankind shifting from the Rock to Al Snow and the deterioration of his in-ring abilities. Having main-event level Survivor Series matches on Smackdown and then not having the new heel faction take part in a Survivor Series match. The Survivor Series starting with four pimps against the Dudley Boyz and Acolytes. The debut of Kurt Angle and how his character is played. A confusing Survivor Series match with the classic team of Gangrel and Steve Blackman! Steve Austin gets run over by a car and the reason behind his year long absence. Chris Jericho getting cheered, despite heeling it up against Chyna. The Big Show dominating his tag match, but not getting his hands on the Big Boss Man. The World Title match and the surprise third entrant into the match. We end with a look at the first Thanksgiving Day Smackdown, leading to the first Smackdown food fight. Enjoy!
Simon's live report for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Ingrid Hipkiss anchoring.
Seldon Hunt joins us for another installment of Mayhem Down Under, our exploration of Australian horror / crime films. This week we discuss ACOLYTES, the 2008 serial killer drama directed by Jon Hewitt, featuring the great Joel Edgerton. Intro: “We Can't be Beaten” – Rose Tattoo Outro: “Wanted Man” – Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Our maiden voyage has come to an end!Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn say their goodbyes to Erin Morgenstern and The Starless Sea. For now. Because... Did you read the book along with us? Did you like it? Did we miss something you didn't, or vice versa? Let us know! A mailbag episode is coming, so please send in all comments and questions to filmliteratepodcast@gmail.com.Guest: Ewa MykytynSupport Film Literate on Patreon!
In this episode Stuart & John talk about the things they watched which include Stuarts thoughts on Yellowstone. Also with The Acolyte having now finished (for the season or for good- wh knows) Stuart & John chat about the show overall. If you like what Is done frompage2screen.com, perhaps you can buy me a 'coffee' at https://ko-fi.com/frompage2screen All money goes toward the running of the site as well as expanding its content. Any donations are very much appreciated. Also please check out and subscribe to the frompage2screen Youtube channel where youll find a ton more geek content. Find it at youtube.com/frompage2screen
Episode 229 of the Rope Dropping Knowledge podcast is out! Our new Black Pack giveaway is live, so listen to win! We discuss our last Disney adventure and the magical upgrade we received. New Disneyland strike alert. The Acolyte spoiler review (at the very end of the show) and giveaway. Great Maple in Taste Talk and as always, we drop the latest in Disney news. You can listen to us on all major podcast platforms including Apple, iHeart Radio, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also stream or download every RDK episode at our official website: www.RopeDroppingKnowledge.com
The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: (00:04:45) the Observer Effect (00:05:40) Gaby's Pickleball injuries (00:13:25) email from The Pharmacist (00:16:45) meditating (00:19:41) Mike "and the Mechanics" Parson's email (00:22:00) Evan's comment on Spotify (00:23:45) Calm Jerry (00:26:05) emails and comments (00:36:28) Shards of Earth (00:37:38) Star Wars: The Acolyte (00:56:55) A Quiet Place: Day One To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send emails to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com
With THE ACOLYTE premiere mere weeks away, we breakdown the latest trailer and promo videos to look for clues and provide some wild speculation about what we think will happen in the series. Signorey Weaver may be joining the cast of THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU and we talk about the possibility. STAR WARS Oreos are on the way! We listen to comments from spokesperson Josh Gad and look at a cool Star Wars-Oreo moment from the past. Plus, we take care of some unfinished TALES OF THE EMPIRE business, we recap May The Fourth in Bristol CT and more!