Podcasts about act three

The cage breaks open. Caravaggio breaks with it.Chained in a torture chamber beneath the fortress, Caravaggio faces the Grand Master one last time. Faith against flesh. Obedience against desire. What follows is an escape down a fortress wall, a boat in the dark, and a fugitive painter running not toward freedom but toward the only thing he has left.Act Three is the fall. Brutal. Beautiful. Inevitable.Sicily. Caravaggio paints like a man on fire. In Syracuse, a burial. In Messina, a nativity. Each canvas more desperate than the last. Each one a confession he cannot say out loud. The genius is still there. The man holding the brush is disappearing.Back in Rome, the news arrives. Lena. The woman whose face launched his greatest work. Gone. Caravaggio learns what it costs to leave someone behind in a city that devours the unprotected.Cardinal Del Monte makes his final play. A pardon. A real one. Signed by the Pope himself. But the pardon needs a delivery and Caravaggio needs to stay alive long enough to receive it.Naples. A prison cell. Malaria. Chains. The Grand Master finds him one last time. Two men who could never say what they meant finally say it. It is too late for both of them.Then a swamp. Bandits. A boiling sun. A beach. A boy. Two nuns. And the Tyrrhenian coast, where the greatest painter of his generation reaches for the light one final time.The pardon arrives. The man does not.Act Three is reckoning. Loss. Grace. The moment the fuse runs out.What you see in the art, you will find in the artist. What you see in the artist, you will find in the man.Cast Dennis Kleinman · Narrator Craig Parker · Caravaggio Dan Lauria · Cardinal Del Monte Bruce Davison · Alof de Wignacourt Shaan Sharma · Stefano della Croce Catherine Lidstone · Lena Sarah Elmaleh · Maria Brendan Bradley · Annibale Carracci Noah James · Ranuccio Tomassoni Josh Sterling · Ottavio Tomassoni Zeke Alton · Giovan Tomassoni Nick Monteleone · Mancini Matt Curtin · Toppa Bjorn Johnson · Pope Paul V Ray Abruzzo · Pope Clement VIIIWritten by Richard VetereExecutive Produced by Jack Levy, Shaan Sharma, and Mark KnellTable Read is a Manifest Media production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is this the real life? Or is this just fantasy?Well, the music featuring in this week's Top 5 may or may not be real, but we're embarking on the first Dave & Adam solo show of the year to bring it to life for you regardless of it's physical state. It's a dual selection this week with five from each of our faithful co-hosts as we dive into the unknown. Who know's what we will discover together?Something you can discover if you are yet to is our NO ENCORE Patreon, packed with bonus content including Dave & Andy's Film Club examination of the allegorical and divisive mother!, and next week Adam returns to Album Club corner to discuss Mura Masa's self-titled debut – all for as little as €5 per month, or a 10% discount if you sign up for an annual membership!Onwards, into the void.ACT ONE: The preamble, in which of course we ramble and Dave provides a post-match Deftones gig analysis.ACT TWO (19:22): Casey Wasserman Down, Harry Styles gets reminiscent, Daniel Radcliffe's all-time favourite gig performance, Josh Freese sets the record straight on Foo Fighters dismissal, a contentious President-ial address and a return to our beloved Kiss Korner - it's the news.ACT THREE (45:46): Top 5 Music That Doesn't Exist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deftones hit Dublin this coming Monday and Dave is hyped hyped hyped. No better time to welcome freelance music journalist Danny Kilmartin to the studio with a Chino Moreno-fronted career-spanning Top 5 of his choosing. Elsewhere, it's another stacked news section - the rain ain't stopping and nor are the events, dear boy.Do hit up our similarly bursting-at-the-seams NO ENCORE Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/noencore - for weekly bonus episodes - up next, a 'Dave vs Andy' special as the Film Club takes on Darren Aronofsky's exceptionally divisive mother!ACT ONE: Dave and Adam did karaoke. They think it went swimmingly. ACT TWO (12:20): Bad Bunny x Super Bowl fallout including an on-the-whistle from-the-stadium report from Irish Independent NFL obsessive Shane Brennan, Kid Rock's attempts to save face, Boyzlife hit up the press circuit, Jonny Greenwood issues a demand to Melania Trump, Mark Ruffalo comes to Billie Eilish's aid, Chappell Roan calls for a revolution, and the latest high-profile use of AI music pisses us off yet again - it's the news. ACT THREE (1:16:23): Top 5 Deftones!-Follow Danny on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

thecreativemastermind.com/ danielcubillo.tv@gmail.com ABOUT DANIEL Creating innovative, engaging audiovisual content for people, organizations, and causes telling stories that matter. I'm a showrunner, writer, and creative executive with over 30 years of experience, also working on independent creative projects and offering consulting services to the next generation of content creators. MEET DANIEL I have dedicated my life to content creation of all sorts. You name it: music video clips, wedding videos, live Real Madrid soccer games, awards galas, Real Housewives' episodes, interactive gameshows, influencer YouTube videos, historical TV movies, and beyond. I've spent decades identifying, developing, adapting, and producing audiovisual content, both for major players in the industry and for my own boutique production company. I've been lucky enough to learn from television legends, coworkers, mentors, bosses, peers, and teachers. Thanks to their generosity, wisdom, and expertise, I've accomplished incredible things, like creating and running a multimillion-euro primetime scripted drama and adapting and running from Los Angeles what became the most viewed show in Facebook Watch history at the time. Now, I'm excited to pass on that expertise to the next generation of content creators. I offer full-service consulting, mentorship, and production services to content creators, gamers, influencers, and other public figures who need hands-on support and guidance to get their unique story out there. I'm also constantly creating work of my own. I'm currently looking for the right partners to package my original content. Explore my project catalog here – for more information, contact me! MY CAREER: A LOVE STORY As a storyteller first and foremost, I think of my career as a full-blown epic saga, a four-act drama, a love story with all the highs and lows that come with it. Act One had me swooning hard. There's nothing quite like young love, and I first fell in love with content creation in my early teens, when my father taught me how to shoot and edit video during summer vacation. When that love was combined with my love of skiing and traveling, the chemistry was electric. It yielded a pilot for a travel show that didn't just fly, it soared, landing five seasons on Nat Geo and Grupo Planeta. I went from a solo act cutting clips in my living room to a full-blown production force. Act Two, I committed. Jumping from cable's charm to broadcast glitz, I found myself in the big leagues, with millions of eyes on the prize each night. Top Chef, Fear Factor, The Voice, Big Brother… I was showrunning with the best and learning about the game's cutthroat complexity. This was when I committed my life and soul to the art of storytelling. Act Three started out as my honeymoon phase. I ran the show… then ran the showrunners. From inception to air, I juggled development departments and the high-stakes sales market. The exec life chose me, and I embraced it. But as much as I learned, as much as I soared, I also felt distanced from my true love. I saw firsthand how the essence of storytelling often gets sidelined by the top brass. And that sting? It felt a lot like heartbreak. Act Four is where I find myself now: the rekindling. I'm back to my roots, to the content that beats true to my heart, not just what the market dictates. And every new voice I mentor reignites my passion and makes me feel committed and passioned again. Jointly, we're rewriting the script, elevating narratives, and crafting content that doesn't just fit the bill, it sets the bar. MY BOOK A strategic field guide for creators, storytellers, and entertainment professionals navigating the new content-driven world. BUY NOW *Avaliable in Hardcover, Paperback, eBook & AudioBook.

Despite Dylan's doubts, the first half of his new script "Merge Conflict" gave Dalton (and our audience) chills! But now that his first proper horror script is taking its necessary turn into the realm of science fiction, will it still satisfy? Will it fulfill the precious promise of the premise? One way to find out. This episode is brought to you by... AXOLOTL WITH A GUN - a new RPG you can support on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/residentbard/axolotl-with-a-gun-2nd-edition?ref=csa26yYOUR FAVORITE BAD MOVIE PODCAST - which you can find on your favorite podcatcherAnd of course our Patreon, which you can join for $5 a month and enjoy our wonderful Discord community and bonus pod, and participate in our revamped STUDIO MANDATES program, Patreon.com/DylanAndDaltonCHAPTERS00:00:00 - Opening00:04:24 - Act Two, Part Two00:19:28 - Sponsor: Axolotl with a Gun00:21:05 - Discussion00:43:17 - Sponsor: Your Favorite Bad Movie Podcast00:44:45 - Discussion00:44:26 - Act Three00:59:25 - Mid-Credits scene01:01:11 - Post-Credits scene01:02:29 - An update about Studio Mandates01:05:54 - Discussion

We're back! It's been two long months and boy are we glad to see you, listener.Even more glad we are to be in the company of Indo Sport series producer Ronan Mullen for his debut NO ENCORE appearance, and in a beautiful collision of worlds, he's consulted his playbook and we're going to re-run some of the most superb Super Bowl Halftime performances to ever grace our eyes and ears. We are in Super Bowl week, after all – and you can be sure we didn't impose on ourselves the same twelve-minute time limit for this podcast!As well as that we have much to catch up on, including on January's Patreon offerings including Dave and Andy's Film Club Awards 2025, part 1 of our Q&A episode, as well as Album Club and Film Club's regular offerings; sign up here if you are yet to – annual memberships come with a 10% discount!Let's get into it...ACT ONE: We have much to catch up on from taking the month off, so we do exactly that.ACT TWO (15:33): Grammys discussions including the many facets of the ICE discourse from Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, Jelly Roll and Jack Antonoff, photos emerge from the forthcoming Beatles biopics, Timothée Chalamet puts his money where his mouth is, Red Hot Chilli Peppers documentary is not a Red Hot Chilli Peppers documentary, apparently, and Kid Rock heads up the alternative Super Bowl half time programming – it's the news.ACT THREE (1:04:34): Top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Shows-Listen to Indo Sport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rooms of Experience, Act 3 By Steffany SommersStarring Patty McCormack as Ada Wells and Dan Lauria as DA Harvey DavisEverything converges.The courtroom becomes the center of gravity. Every choice Dana made now has a witness.Alexis puts Ada on the stand. And for the first time, the story is told without protection.No strategy. No framing. Just truth.Ada speaks about the years. The fear. The promises she made when no one else would. About loving someone the world was never built for.The room changes.Disability rights advocates clash with prosecutors. Expert testimony collides with lived experience. The line between justice and cruelty grows thinner by the minute.Harvey pushes for a conviction. The system demands closure. The media waits for a headline.Dana is forced to decide who she is when the rules stop helping.Not as a prosecutor. As a human being.The verdict comes down. And nothing about it feels simple.In the end, there is no victory. Only consequence. Only reckoning.Act Three asks the final question.What do we owe each other when love is the only thing left?Starring Academy Award nominee Patty McCormack (The Bad Seed) as Ada Wells with Dan Lauria (The Wonder Years) as DA Harvey Davis Craig Parker (The Lord of the Rings) as Detective Curtis Nicholas Gonzalez (The Good Doctor) as Carter Nora Zehetner (Heroes, Everwood) as Rebecca Alyshia Ochse as Dana Jeffries Candice Coke as Alexis Martinez Eileen Grubba as Gina Gordon Alain Uy as Ethan and narrated by Sarah ElmalehTable Read is executive produced by Jack Levy, Mark Knell, and Sean Sharma. A Manifest Media production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Embracing the “Open” in Open Nesting (Season 6 | Episode 222) with Joy Rose (Season 6 | Episode 222) This week on the Open Nesters podcast, my co-host Amir and I had the absolute pleasure of revisiting a truly boundary-breaking conversation with the incredible Joy Rose. As an artist, activist, and the visionary founder of the Museum of Motherhood, Joy is a master at helping us deconstruct the heavy labels we carry and reclaim the narrative of our own lives. If you are currently navigating your own “Act Three,” this discussion is essential listening for finding your vitality and flipping the script on aging. We dove deep into the complex world of motherhood —to explore how this role often consumes our identity for decades. Joy shares the raw, honest truth about the “redundancy” many of us feel when our children grow older. It can be an almost impossible shift to move from the physical and emotional all-consumption of active parenting to a life where that role is no longer necessary in the same way. Joy's personal journey is a masterclass in finding the “self” at the center of the roles projected onto us. As her own four children have grown into their late twenties and thirties, she has had to learn the difficult art of adjustment, using tools like cultivating her own passions and finding serenity through spiritual programs like Al-Anon. One of the most striking parts of our talk was Joy's take on modern relationships and her rejection of traditional marriage. She spoke beautifully about seeking “great love”—the kind of love that pushes you out of your comfort zone and requires you to show up with integrity and consciousness. It was so illuminating to hear how she and her partner, despite being on opposite ends of the political spectrum, find deep connection through simple kindness and shared values. For those of you looking to explore these themes further, Joy is continuing her work by launching online classes through the Museum of Motherhood website. She encourages everyone, especially “women of a certain age,” to be brave, be expansive, and stop repeating patterns that no longer serve them. Whether it’s through art, study, or simply trying to live on your own, there are so many ways to “show up” for yourself in this new stage of life. We are so grateful to Joy for her wisdom and for helping us “unlabel” the judgments we often place on ourselves and others. As we move forward, I hope you'll join us in witnessing the growth of our families and ourselves with open hearts and fewer expectations. About Martha JOY Rose Martha JOY Rose, Founder, Executive Director, BFA, MALS with a Master's in Mother Studies. She is an award-winning artist and activist. Her pursuits have included academia, large-scale community gatherings, and she is the former lead singer of the band Housewives on Prozac. Joy is the NOW-NYC recipient of the Susan B. Anthony Award, her Mamapalooza Festival Series has been recognized as “Best in Girl-Power Events” and her music has appeared on the Billboard Top 100 Dance Charts, MTV and Good Morning America. She founded the Museum of Motherhood in 2003. In 2019, she brought MoM to St. Petersburg. Joy received her Masters in Mother Studies at CUNY, The Graduate Center in New York City and then taught for five years at Manhattan College. Her area of expertise includes introduction to the concept of Mother Studies. From pregnancy to ‘labor' the requirements of women, physically, emotionally and spiritually are challenged and stretched, and therefore so are men's. She examines changing perceptions of mothers through herstory. Her focus is largely centered in North America. Joy has contributed to numerous scholarly collections including The Encyclopedia of Motherhood, the Music of Motherhood (2018), and The Routledge Companion to Motherhood (2020) to name a few. She is an artist recipient of a grant from St Pete Arts Alliance & in 2023, she was certified with the Adult Mental Health First Aid, USA. About Tessa Tessa Krone is the engine behind and the face of The Open Nesters. Tessa holds an MA in Consciousness Studies and is a speaker, coach, program, and journey facilitator & leader, author, and, of course, Podcaster. Her offerings are based on her mission to help people open to their most self-expressed, loving selves. Tessa's specialties include embodiment from all the senses and elements of our inner and outer lives, ranging from mindfulness, dance, play, and sensory exploration in nature. If she had one superpower, it would be to help people, especially as they age, to live more open-hearted lives. Please email Tessa to make a connection. And visit her page here on the Open Nesters Website. If you like, please answer the question: What do you need to OPEN your NEST? In your LIFE. In your BODY. In your SPIRIT. Do you need MORE… Adventure  Freedom of Expression  Exploration and Fun  Body Movement  New circles of friends  Deep love relationships

Gamer and YouTuber extraordinaire TULOK THE BARBRARIAN has come to drag Dylan & Dalton back to the DARK UNIVERSE in this massive guest episode! For the first time, a guest has brought in a full-length script to read, and it's a gnarly reinterpretation of the classic folk tale The Pied Piper. We've gone all out for this one!Who is this menacing musician, and how does his story connect to our thirty-part cinematic universe of monster movies? (Don't worry, no previous Dark Universe experience is required.)SPONSORSDon't miss our charity livestream on Friday, January 23rd at 8pm ET, over on the Tulok the Barbrarian YouTube channel! We'll be running a one-shot game set in the same Dark Universe as this episode, guest starring fan-favorite guests Stella Sacco and Kendra Wells.You can back the new sourcebook Formula Infiniti at TTRPG.link/speedofsadAnd you can find Coffee Nick's Movie Picks wherever you listen to podcasts.CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Intro00:03:40 - Our guest, Tulok!00:06:38 - Why the Pied Piper?00:13:05 - Tulok brought a gift00:14:00 - The Surprise00:20:31 - Announcing our upcoming charity stream00:26:52 - Trigger warnings00:27:35 - Act One00:45:01 - Discussion00:54:43 - Act Two01:06:16 - Discussion01:17:59 - Back to Act Two01:32:06 - Discussion01:39:02 - Act Three02:09:48 - Discussion02:29:24 - Coming attractions and patron acknowledgements

Pain is inevitable, but identity is a choice. Drawing from Paul's triumph through suffering and a life-altering personal story, this message confronts the moment where every wounded heart stands—the Y in the road. Will we live as victims, trapped in blame and replay, or rise as veterans, forged by the battle and moving forward in faith? Discover how taking responsibility, choosing life, and refusing to let pain author the future leads us out of Act Two and into God's redemptive Act Three. Pain may visit—but it doesn't get to stay.

What Do You Do When You've Done Everything?On a Saturday wisdom walk past the polo grounds, I reflect on the evolution of my weekends across different life phases: from spontaneous single days to cultural exploration as a married couple, through child-rearing years, my sports hippie adventure phase, and the indie music scene period. But then came the slump: when I've climbed mountains before, visited museums, experienced the activities that once excited me, what happens when the novelty fades? Now at 57, approaching Act Three of life, I explore what it means to revisit old passions with new eyes and what to focus on as the final act unfolds. Plus: an impromptu creek crossing and a field full of ravens.A raw, unfiltered audio reflection on aging, experience, and finding meaning in familiar territory.

The clock runs out.The curtain comes up.With opening night looming, the magic begins to fail. Bodies ache. Secrets surface. And the line between who Natalie and Ava were… and who they've become… finally disappears.Natalie must confront what she's been chasing her entire life — and what it cost her to get there.Ava must decide whether stepping into the spotlight is worth stepping away from who she is.The Sugar Plum Fairy is no longer just a role.It's a reckoning.As rivalries peak and loyalties collide, the question is no longer who deserves the part — but who's willing to let it go. And whether the universe will allow either girl to walk away unchanged.Act Three is where the story lands.Where ambition meets consequence.Where magic demands payment.Because sometimes you get exactly what you wished for.And sometimes the bravest thing you can do…is give it back.It's still funny.It's still sharp.But now it's honest.Written by award-winning writer Jenna St. John.Starring: Kensington Tallman as Natalie Primavera Logan Laurel as Ava Ross Konstantin Lavysh as Mr. Constantine Carson Bolde as Grayson Garcia Sasha Knight as Trevor Rita Dos Santos as Kenzie Samantha A. Smith as Jasmine Kearn Eva Binder as Zoe Dennings Adele Abinante as Bean Ross Avery Clyde as Mrs. Primavera Katherine Brunk as Ms. Ross Brandon Potter as Mr. Primavera Sarah Elmaleh as Miss Lana Miki Yamashita as Miss Miyako Paula Tiso as NarratorOnly on Table Read.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Earth's Mightiest Critics re-ignite the age-old debate: Do people actually care about Avatar?Following the death of their eldest son, Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) find themselves caring for Spider (Jake Champion), the human son of evil-military-leader-turned-evil-Na'vi-warrior Myles Quaritch (Stephen Lang). Meanwhile, Quaritch discovers the volcano-dwelling Ash tribe, headed by Varang (Oona Chaplin), whose obsession with war and the dark arts gives a chilling edge to the invading military's deadly artillery.And there's a bunch of other semi-interesting stuff that's hastily abandoned for the hour-plus Act Three death-and-destruction montage...In this spoilerific roundtable review of the third film in James Cameron's bafflingly successful trilogy, Fire and Ash, the gang digs into why the (arguably) best and (arguably) final entry may be the strongest, and why that may not be enough to save it from a legacy of, "Hey, remember those big blue alien movies?"Also, the EMC talks about Cameron's bizarre Anti-AI public service announcement they saw ahead of the early-December press screening.Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) trailer.And catch up with our previous review of 2022's Avatar: The Way of Water.Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield's Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher".

In this episode of Act Three, I sit down with the brilliant and endlessly thoughtful Rishad Tobaccowala—author, futurist, speaker, and longtime global strategist—to talk about what it really takes to build a vibrant next chapter. Rishad spent nearly four decades at Publicis Group, eventually becoming Chief Strategist and Chief Growth Officer. But his most interesting work, in many ways, began after he left corporate life and stepped into what he calls his "company of one." We talk about:

Dave and Adam convene for a later-than-usual recording in the company of the great, returning Caoi De Barra as she gears up for her December tour - tickets here, by the way. Caoi talks about the different paths her career has taken her in the last couple of years, the tremendous supergroup she's managed to put together for the tour, and a great deal more in between before we get to her creatively cinematic Top 5. Speaking of cinematic, don't miss the NO ENCORE Film Club via our Patreon - Dave and Andy chatting all things Constantine is the latest offering there, while Adam's Album Club returns this week with a divisive offering from Everything Everything. As for this week's NO ENCORE prime... ACT ONE: Caoi De Barra in conversation. ACT TWO (39:29): This week's news section takes in Robbie Williams' boy-band smackdown, the Letterboxd-themed patronisation of Charli XCX, the grim lounge lizard return of Kevin Spacey, the deserved consequences of being a danger to celebrities, and Adam's latest rant on AI. ACT THREE (1:20:29): Caoi's Top 5 TV Pilot Personal Soundtrack. -Follow Caoi on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The countdown to eleven builds like a pressure valve. Dizzy waits in the driveway holding on to hope. Kev hides nerves behind jokes. P keeps tugging at a shirt that has never felt right on his body. Everyone is pretending this morning will fix something they are too scared to name.A car turns the corner and it is the wrong one. Dizzy breaks. Kev fires the blame at P. The friendship between them starts to shake. P disappears inside and comes back with a Sprite because it is the only comfort he knows how to offer at fourteen.Then the sound hits. Guitar blasting out of an engine that should not exist in a town this small. The DeLorean pulls in for real. Dizzy lifts his head. Kev goes silent. P feels the world shift. Miss World steps out with a sunflower in her hair and for a moment everything feels possible.She takes them on the ride they have been imagining all week. Kev laughs in the back. Dizzy shouts for more speed. P sits in the front seat trying to hold himself together. Miss World asks what they want from the future. Dizzy talks about cars. Kev talks about family. P cannot answer. Miss World waits. P finally admits he is afraid to look ahead. Kev jokes that P might not make it to adulthood. Miss World hears something deeper than the joke. She sees him.When they return, nothing is magically fixed. But something inside P cracks open. He cannot keep disappearing into other people's expectations. Not after being seen this clearly, even for a moment. Act Three is the ride, the break, and the first honest step toward who P is becoming.SMALL BLOCK is a feature screenplay by Ashley Lauren, performed live and mixed like a feature film for your ears. From the award-winning team at TABLE READ / Manifest Media Productions.Content Advisory: This episode contains suicidal ideation, transphobic and homophobic language, and minor fatphobic language, used intentionally to serve the story and its period portrayal.New episodes drop Tuesdays. Subscribe now.Cast (Full Feature): P – Levi Dafferner Kev – Kosi Eguchi Bex – Piper Kingston Dizzy – Deryck Hak Miss World – Lydia Tinsley Dad – Adam Pilver Mrs. D – Gemma Kyle Mom – Leah Zhang Britt – Eric Miller Tiff / Martha – Avery Norris Mr. Welch / Kev's Dad – Eddie Aguirre Dan / Zach – Aidan Dick Jack – Kellen Rose James – Michael Amir Nash Rob – Jack Murphy Janet / Video Store Clerk – Sabrina Ariss Narrator – Paula TisoWritten by Ashley Lauren Produced by Jack Levy, Mark Knell, and Shaan Sharma for TABLE READ / Manifest MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Synopsis After nearly a year of dating, lovebirds Liz and Malcom drive to Malcom's family cabin for a little getaway. Liz immediately begins to pick up on some strange vibes, both from the cabin and Malcom. Something is definitely off, but at least there is chocolate cake. As Liz learns more about Malcom, she is bombarded by visions of dead women, creepy ghouls, and severed heads. All of this in the name of love, maybe it would have been better to stay single after all. Review of Keeper Keeper's trailer keeps things pretty ambiguous, and so I had very little knowledge of this film before going in. All I could gather was that this movie was about a woman on a trip with her boyfriend, who is kind of creepy. And honestly, that's what we get from this movie for the entirety of Act 1 and Act 2. Liz is just mildly bothered by her boyfriend acting strangely, but other than that, there isn't much to say about it. The director Osgood Perkins is currently making a name for himself with movies like The Blackcoat's Daughter and Longlegs, but Keeper seems to be something else. While there are mixed reviews for Longlegs (some loving it and others finding it weird and cheesy), what we can all agree on is that Longlegs had some very interesting concepts that make the movie worth checking out. Unfortunately for Keeper, there really just isn't anything all that interesting about it. It's a cabin in the woods story, with a domineering, creepy man, and a seemingly helpless yet feisty female protagonist. It almost doesn't get more cliche than that. I will say that Act Three opens the movie up a little bit more, and the creepy visuals and monster designs were quite scary-looking. But that doesn't make up for the movie being kind of bland most of the time. Even when it ends up doing something kind of good, the story is still borderline nonsensical. Score 3/10

Dalton's cerebral Cold War time travel thriller heats up! Is atomic spy Adrien Barnier truly doomed? Can his accomplice and lover truly be trusted? And how will this story set in the 1940s tie into our larger Pod Universe saga?This episode is brought to you by...VI Degrees of Star Wars, a movie podcast by Sam Marchiony - https://6dosw.buzzsprout.com/RPG Zine Club from PlusOneExp.com - rpgzine.club/zineuniverseand Ritual Deck TTRPG by J Evan ParksSupport us via Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton and unlock hours of bonus episodes and a community of lovely creative folks, or buy our merch at shop.thepoduniverse.comCHAPTERS00:00:00 - Start00:07:16 - Act Two Part Two00:24:34 - Discussion00:33:38 - Act Two Part Two Continued00:37:37 - Ad Break - VI Degrees of Star Wars00:39:10 - Discussion00:50:41 - Ad Break - RPG Zine Club00:52:35 - Act Three01:21:34 - Ad Break - Ritual Deck TTRPG01:22:24 - Mid-Credits Scene01:24:27 - Post-Credits Scene01:25:21 - Discussion

It's the Dave & Adam Express this week as your two favourite NO ENCORE boys dispense with the 'guest co-host' bit as they explore one of Adam's favourite subjects - the devastating global financial collapse of the late 2000s~! Yes, the world went to hell but we still had tunes, damn it. And so this week's Top 5 finally pays off an oft-glimpsed topic that brings Dave out of retirement with a substantial list of his own as the boys duel it out. Don't miss our related playlists below! Oh, and definitely do not miss out on our beautiful NO ENCORE pins! They are limited edition and flying out the door. Get 'em right here. ACT ONE: A busy preamble talking upcoming plans and projects and such - don't miss out on our Patreon which currently boasts a 90-minute Film Club episode on V for Vendetta, and a forthcoming Album Club on My Bloody Valentine's most recent opus, m b v. ACT TWO (16:15): This week's news section takes in a Zohran Mamdani-related mea culpa, a battery-powered Donald Trump, Rosalia's cancel culture conundrum, Charli XCX's wuthering riposte, the marketability and morals of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Sam Fender being a sound lad, and the undeniable beauty of death metal. ACT THREE (56:07): Top 5 Recession Bangers-Dave's Playlist: TWOTHOUSANDAND8Adam's Playlist: Soundtrack to The Financial Crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we leaf through another fresh chapter on the NO ENCORE podcast, Dave and Adam are joined by best-selling author and dear friend of the podcast Carl Kinsella to bookmark his favourite page-turner-themed tracks.Carl's debut book At Least It Looks Good From Space is available now right here and you can get it at all good bookstores nationwide – it comes highly-recommended from the NO ENCORE HQ.Elsewhere, over on our Patreon you can listen to Adam's documentary-style episode on the hi-fi listening bar, its culture and history, and the related hopes and expectations in the industry among proprietors, DJs and enthusiasts alike.Also, we have a forthcoming Film Club where Dave and Andy McCarroll return to discuss dystopian revolutionary thriller V For Vendetta, which gets a thorough and occasionally emotional examination. That arrives this Monday. You can sign up here for bonus content to beat the band! But for now, back to this week's matters at-hand:ACT ONE: Dave is feeling his age after a couple of raucous gigs. Carl, meanwhile, sheds light on his best-selling book. ACT TWO (39:19): Luigi Mangione updates his penitentiary playlist, the four forthcoming Beatles movies lock in the 'long-suffering wife' roles, Matty Healy pulls a 1975 disappearance act, Arcade Fire announce a split, Drake continues to refuse to take the L in his Universal Music Group lawsuit, and gig behaviour continues to get stranger– it's the news.ACT THREE (1:03:57): Top 5 Songs About Books-Follow Carl on InstagramRead Carl's work on TheJournal.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's take a closer look, shall we?NO ENCORE returns with debut guest co-host Jay Boland - he of Kodaline and Always Press Record fame - to peek behind the curtain of the making-of process as Jay delivers his Top 5 favourite such efforts. We've also got a packed news section, and some candid reaction to the recent news that Kodaline are set to call it a day, with a fifth and final album, and farewell gigs to come. Meanwhile, it's an especially good time to sign up to our Patreon, as Sonic Architect Adam gears up to imminently release a bespoke documentary of his own, all about the rise of high-end listening bars such as Fidelity and The Big Romance in Dublin. The boy has put the work in on this one, so don't miss it when it lands on Monday! And if that's not your jam but killer clowns are, well, the latest episode of Film Club takes on the Terrifier trilogy. It's a ghoulish delight, even if Andy isn't quite as converted as Dave appears to be. Hit us up now for weekly bonus episodes and our enduring love. Back to this episode, though, and our breakdown looks like this...ACT ONE: In conversation with Jay Boland as he talks Kodaline's decision to bring the curtain down on their career, his work behind the camera, and why you'll almost always find him at an underground gig. ACT TWO (28:14): Our news section takes in the untimely passing of Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers, an incoming record-breaking Westlife residency, how Callum Turner wooed Dua Lipa, Bob Geldof's presidential proclamation, David Draiman's disingenuity, Bob Vylan's costly appearance on The Louis Theroux Podcast, and Cedric Bixler-Zavala's irritation with Alien: Earth. ACT THREE (1:05:56): Top 5 Behind-The-Scenes Documentaries. -Kodaline tickets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TV clicks on. Everything else clicks off.The screen glows like the last church in hell. A newscaster reads order into chaos while the world decomposes behind him. Ben watches like a man staring at his own grave. Barbara, in Olivia Graham's haunting performance, doesn't watch at all. She's already gone.Then the floor creaks. Harry Cooper climbs out of the basement like ego in human form. Jim Connor gives him every ounce of misplaced authority. Behind him, Helen (Wendy Shapero) and their daughter—pale, bitten, doomed.Romero stops making a zombie movie and starts the autopsy. The dead don't kill the living. The living do that themselves.Ben wants the boards. Harry wants the basement. Tom (Charlie Bodin) just wants peace. Every word is gasoline. Every silence is a match.When dawn comes, it's not rescue. It's rifles. One shot. One mistake. One truth.Romero didn't make horror. He made history. Turn off the lights. Lock the doors. Remember who the real monsters were.CAST Narrator: Jack Daniel Ben: Zeke Alton Barbara: Olivia Graham Harry Cooper: Jim Connor Helen Cooper: Wendy Shapero Tom: Charlie Bodin Sheriff McClelland: Rob Fitzgerald Announcer: Adam Pilver Ghouls: Natalia Castellanos & Josh SterlingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the story of what happens when a woman finally says: enough.In this deeply moving episode of The School of Midlife, Laurie is joined by Megan Hodgdon—a survivor, entrepreneur, award-winning food artist, and living proof that it's never too late to rewrite your story.Megan's journey includes surviving two abusive marriages, navigating the court system, rebuilding trust, reclaiming her identity, and eventually launching a thriving charcuterie business—Boise Beauty Boards—that's earned her recognition as a top food influencer and local favorite.You'll hear how Megan's business started as a graduation party Pinterest idea and became a full-fledged career that's not only provided for her family, but also helped her rebuild her confidence, her community, and her voice.This conversation is about pain—but even more about power.If you've ever felt stuck in a life that doesn't reflect who you really are, Megan's story will remind you: you can walk through fire and still come out whole—and better than before.⚠️ Content Note:This episode includes discussion of domestic violence, including physical and emotional abuse. Please take care while listening.

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It's the (hopefully) thrilling conclusion of Dylan's space sci-fi drama, Last Flight of the Stone Hammer! Will the Ley-to and Eridai find a way to survive this cosmic calamity? And what will this mean for our Pod Universe going forward? PLUS: Check out Dalton's newest single, a refreshed and rearranged "Some Dark Magik," at the end of this episode. THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS: Vampirocene by merritt k. - When viral pop star Janie Mack "comes out" as a vampire, most people think it's just a play for attention. But when she launches a new movement to stop climate change, people start listening... - merrittk.itch.io/vampirocene Return to Blacktail Harbor by Rogue Centaur - A single-player murder mystery journaling game, where you play as a guest investigating the mysterious events surrounding the wedding and try to stay alive. - Roguecentaur.Itch.Io/Blacktail The Frankencast by Mad Scientist Anthony Bowman - If you're missing Frankenstein after the conclusion of the Dark Universe, the Frankencast has been watching a discussing Frankenstein movies for over 200 episodes. And as always you can check out our merch on shop.thepoduniverse.com or support us directly at Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton.https://Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Discussion 00:09:56 - Previously On 00:14:37 - Act Two Part Two 00:25:09 - Ad Break 1 00:26:02 - Ad Break 2 00:27:13 - Discussion 00:38:34 - Act Three 01:00:05 - Ad Break 3 01:00:44 - Mid-Credits Scene 01:02:41 - Discussion01:22:59 - “Some Dark Magik”

But are we the real monsters? While you're pondering that, we're welcoming the great Zac Stephenson of Sprints fame to the NO ENCORE studio! Zac has had a busy year, what with joining up with his Sprints bandmates in time for the recording and release of excellent sophomore effort All That Is Over. Speaking of his band, don't miss their headline show at Dublin's Vicar Street on Thursday 20 November. As for this show, it's a busy and unavoidably tonal whiplash-inducing affair, so let's get to it....ACT ONE: Catching up with Zac and everything Sprints. ACT TWO (23:31): D'Angelo RIP, the horrible story of Ian Watkins reaches its naturally grim conclusion, Rolling Stone unleash the 'best' 250 songs of the 21st century so far, Drake suffers another big loss, Julia Roberts weighs in on the 'art vs artist' thing, and David Draiman reaps what he sows - it's the week in music news. ACT THREE (1:11:50): Top 5 Songs About Monsters -Tickets for SPRINTS Dublin & Belfast shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ah yes, the humble solo career. A staple for many - though not all - a previously band-focused musician. George Michael, Beyoncé, Harry Styles, to name but three. And now, etching her name into such lore – our very own MayKay.Rejoice, for we are joined this week on the podcast by one of Ireland's greatest talents and indeed a great friend of Dave's; MayKay is on the co-host mic to talk all-things her long-awaited eponymous debut album and, in keeping with the theme, her favourite solo long-players for her Top 5.If you'd like to see Dave and Adam's proverbial solo projects, you can do so by keeping up with our bonus content including Adam's Album Club and Dave and Andy's Film Club by signing up to our Patreon here.In the meantime, we have some other business to discuss...ACT ONE: The Preamble.ACT TWO (11:05): MayKay tells us about her debut album, and the four-year journey it took to get here.ACT THREE (40:24): Taylor Swift MANIA returns, Martin Brundle stumbles yet again on his Formula 1 grid walk, our ~beloved~ MGK tells us about his interaction with Liam Gallagher, Kneecap's Mo Chara's UK court saga continues, Donald Trump gives his critical take on Bad Bunny, and Chelsea fans speak out against 'Chelsea Dagger'– it's a busy week in music news. ACT FOUR (1:10:57): Top 5 Solo Albums-MayKay on BandcampTickets for MayKay at Whelan'sTickets for Daughters of Jerusalem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Act Three, host Cara Gray welcomes Jacynth Bassett, a globally recognized expert in age inclusivity and the founder of 'Ageism is Never in Style.' They discuss Jacynth's journey into the field of age inclusivity, inspired by observing his mother's experience of ageism. The conversation covers the importance of intergenerational relationships, the impact of ageism on different age groups, and Jacynth's groundbreaking work in challenging ageist language in marketing. Jacynth also shares insights into societal perceptions of aging and strategies for integrating age inclusivity in personal and professional settings. Stay tuned for practical advice on fostering age-inclusive environments and learn more about how you can contribute to this transformative movement.   00:00 Introduction to Act Three Podcast 00:24 Meet Jacynth Bassett: Age Inclusivity Expert 01:51 Jacynth's Journey into Age Inclusivity 07:11 The Importance of Intergenerational Relationships 12:26 Challenging Anti-Aging Narratives 23:25 Pillars of Ageism is Never in Style 26:17 How to Get Involved with Ageism is Never in Style 28:58 Conclusion and Sponsor Message   https://www.ageismisneverinstyle.com/   This podcast is sponsored by Good Morning Freedom, my consulting practice. I help executives and professionals plan the non-financial part of their retirement, like how to discover new purpose and how you want to spend your time. I offer a 1:1 third-act blueprint package where we work together to discover some new avenues of exploration for your Act Three. This coaching is completely custom and will provide you with a ton of resources and support as you transition to this new stage of life. For all the details, please go to goodmorningfreedom.com.   Connect with Cara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraliveslife/ or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caraliveslife/  

Get in the zone! This week is a game with one wild journey from starting out as Starsiege: Tribes-themed extraction shooter to an original roguelite experience - it's Deadzone: Rogue, of course! Awaken on a ship to shoot through piles of robots and uncover the mysteries that an unhinged space program influencer billionaire promises folks who sign up for a Mars cruise. What dangers might we face? Or NOT face? Maybe we are all just brains in a vat, if you think about it. Actually… you don't want to think about it. You'd rather try to find some matcha on this ship instead. What you do you mean there's no matcha on board? Oh that's a big drill you have there… Custom RSS Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Music Transcript 1:21 - Game stats 2:55 - One sentence description 4:47 - Tribes universe connection & extraction shooter origins 13:05 - Pivot from Star Siege to roguelike format 18:55 - First impressions & new player experience criticism 21:16 - Weapon choices, perks, & augment systems discussion 28:12 - Meta progression concerns & upgrade system critique 34:29 - Difficulty options & enemy health scaling problems 38:56 - Enemy AI behavior complaints & tactical shooter debate 53:10 - Protagonist voice acting & narrative setup 56:42 - Act One story reveal: brain in exoskeleton 1:08:01 - Act Three body horror & final boss fight 1:14:50 - Ending choice: self-destruct or escape decision 1:26:42 - Rankings & final thoughts 1:38:40 - Similar games & show wind-down Next episode: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Contact us at grogpodzone@gmail.com! https://grogpod.zone Intro music: Alexa Tarantino - My Ship Outro music: Deadzone Rogue OST - Luggage Tag

No better man for the job, really. NO ENCORE welcomes back the always-welcome tongue-twisting-troubadour that is Paddy Hanna as he gears up for some autumn live dates where the emphasis on the performing arts has rarely been so sharp. Speaking of, how about reminiscing on times when it all went wrong? How does five of 'em sound? We've all the usual fun and games elsewhere, and your weekly reminder to hit up the NO ENCORE Patreon for high-frequency episodic bonus content - our Scream retrospective is out now, while Adam has a new Album Club ready to go. As for this week... ACT ONE: Preamble. Ramble. You know the drill. ACT TWO (19:43): News! Bob Vylan's Dublin date gets a legal challenge, Fontaines D.C. tribute acts battle for attention, Jeremy Allen White doesn't need celebrity help to play Bruce Springsteen, Spotify supremo Daniel Ek makes a big career move, Mariah Carey finally publicly embraces her grunge icon status, Madonna sees the (ray of) light, and Axl Rose vows to save humanity's future. ACT THREE (50:55): Top 5 Paddy Hanna Disasters. Catch Dave on the Screenland podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/screenland-with-brian-lloyd/id1832762024 Don't miss Paddy Hanna on tour:-Catch Dave on the Screenland podcastDon't miss Paddy Hanna on tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hope you have the time of your life, listener, as NO ENCORE turns the dial to all things Green Day with the help of pop-punk enthusiast and esteemed culture critic Chris Wasser.Having delivered a definitive Blink-182 Top 5 last year, Chris returns to put Billie Joe and the boys in the spotlight. And speaking of spotlight - have you checked out the latest NO ENCORE QUIZ yet? It's Dave versus Craig, it's Quizmaster Mark, it's live over on patreon.com/noencore right now. Up next, Film Club returns with a comprehensive examination of the Scream franchise. Sign up today for a mere five euro per month! As for the podcast prime...ACT ONE: Preamble. ACT TWO (14:57): The news section dissects the Jimmy Kimmel fiasco, the depressing cost of AI-generated 'art', the upsetting flesh-and-blood shackles of the music industry, the alarming collapse of entertainment journalism, the impressive perpetual motion of Harry Styles, and a Reznor-sharp example of the strange phenomenon that is localised American TV news.ACT THREE (1:01:50): Top 5 Green Day Songs-Follow Chris Wasser on X / Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's the thrilling conclusion to the sci-fi thriller that kicks off our entire shared universe of imaginary sci-fi movies! What's the secret of Alterr, the shadowy tech corporation that seems to be replacing people with clones? What does their plan have to do with a failed quantum computing experiment? And, most importantly of all, where do we go from here? Featuring Sarah Norcross as the voice of Stephanie. SPONSORS Order your copy of Dim Stars: A Novel of Outer-Space Shenanigans from Amazon, or from your favorite bookseller. Check out Dimstarsbook.com for more information. Check out DC3cast, your exhaustive guide to DC Comics, at DC3cast.com or searching on your podcatcher of choice. Ditch the algorithm with PV Guide, featuring recommendations, reviews, and interviews from former Polygon senior curation editor Pete Volk. Find it at pvguide.ghost.io   And of course you can join our Patreon at Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton for access to our bonus podcast, Discord server, and other fun perks! CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Intros 00:04:22 - Our Story So Far... 00:09:12 - Act Two, continued 00:28:10 - Discussion 00:37:34 - Sponsors: Dim Stars, DC3Cast 00:39:21 - Act Three 01:15:37 - Sponsor: PV Guide 01:16:56 - Mid-Credits Scene 01:18:42 - Discussion 01:29:15 - Post-Credits Scene 01:31:41 - Unpacking that Post-Credits Scene! 01:35:07 - Patron Acknowledgements

It's another collision of movies and music on NO ENCORE as the great Ailbhe Reddy returns to the studio with a killer cinematic Top 5 in tow. That's right, it's movie soundtracks superior to the motion picture itself. Controversial? Probably! Also - do not miss our next NO ENCORE Patreon release; it's a brand new quiz in which guest quizmaster Mark Conroy steps up to the mic as Dave challenges Craig for question-based supremacy. That lands Monday @ patreon.com/noencore - sign up today for a mere five euro. As for this week, let's get on down to it, shall we? ACT ONE: Ailbhe Reddy opens up about new single 'Align', her pivot to writing, and the different creative spaces she finds herself between right now. ACT TWO (32:03): News - Coldplay shout out Charlie Kirk, Clipse ascend to a higher plain, Ed Sheeran reveals his posthumous plans, Avril Lavigne pivots to wine, and Scooby-Doo is officially hipster. ACT THREE (1:01:56): Top 5 Movie Soundtracks Better Than The Movie Itself. Sign up to Ailbhe's SubstackFollow Ailbhe on Instagram / TikTok Ailbhe @ the NCH Tickets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got our eyes on you, listener...David Balfe, also known as For Those I Love, joins Dave and Adam in studio to focus his lens on five of the finest songs about watching and being watched for his first in-person appearance on the podcast.And of course that's not all as we have much to discuss after the busiest weekend in the Irish festival calendar came and went, and plenty more music news for you to boot.Let's zoom in...ACT ONE: A discussion around David's latest For Those I Love album Carving The Stone, his creative process and getting back to live shows.ACT TWO (47:39): Electric Picnic debrief corner sees us ring the Benn Bong, an association football/music crossover takes up by surprise, a new presidential candidate emerges and a concert-goer gets beaten up for beating off– it's the news.ACT THREE (1:18:26): Top 5 Surveillance Songs-Follow For Those I Love on Instagram / X / TikTokListen to Carving The StoneFor Those I Love Live Shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Score one out for the boys - it's NO ENCORE. Podcast OG Daithí returns with a brand new cinematic accompaniment under his belt, given his work as composer for new Irish film Christy which hits the picture houses this weekend. Fittingly enough, he's casting his eyes and ears on some other notable scorekeepers from the film world, with particular focus on some of the more unsung heroes - at least compared to the stratospheric likes of Hans Zimmer, anyways. All that and a lot more to discuss, so let's get to it... ACT ONE: The preamble takes in Dave's visit to Father John Misty, Adam's intimate encounter with Blood Orange, and a necessary trip to CLARIFICATION CORNER. ACT TWO (11:39): Christy hits cinemas this weekend - it's the thoughtful and sensitive debut feature film from Brendan Canty, with none other than Daithí providing the original music. We talk about that, and where he's at with all his various projects at the moment. ACT THREE (39:38): News, and lots of it - Taylor Swift gets engaged, The Mary Wallopers get disengaged, Snoop Dogg gets scared, Will Smith gets criticised, and Becky Lynch gets shamed. Quite the fiery week, really. ACT FOUR (1:06:16): Top 5 Film Composers-Follow Daithí on Instagram / TikTokVisit Daithí's websitePreorder the Christy soundtrack on vinylDave's Playlist / Daithí's Playlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's ok to cry, listener, and let's do it together. Mark O'Brien returns to the guest hot-seat this week to take Dave and Adam through five songs that turn on the waterworks in the second edition of tearjerker Top 5 run-downs on the podcast– make sure to keep some tissues nearby, but hopefully for good reason!Elsewhere over on the NO ENCORE Patreon, you can help yourself to weekly bonus content including Dave and Andy McCarroll's Film Club taking on 1999 trash-classic The Boondock Saints and Adam's forthcoming Album Club on Fall Out Boy's 2007 LP Infinity on High – all for just €5 per month!But we digress, lots to get into as we return to the regular format post-quiz, so let's tap in. ACT ONE: A brief catch-up before we catch up. ACT TWO (7:56): A thorough Oasis Croker Weekend debrief, despite none of us on mic attending the gigs. Lots to discuss!ACT THREE (36:45): A long-overdue U2 statement, Sinéad O'Connor biopic incoming, Taylor Swift breaks all kinds of podcasting records, Slipknot cash in their chips and Trump tells us why KISS are great, actually– it's the news. ACT FOUR (59:14): Top 5 Tearjerkers II-Follow Mark O'Brien on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the height of the Irish summer so it's the perfect time for a downpour. Ace comedian Fiona Frawley makes her NO ENCORE co-host debut, and she's got a clutch of rain-soaked Taylor Swift songs in tow for this week's Top 5 main event. Before that, all the usual fun and games from the music world at large. Don't forget to hit up patreon.com/noencore for weekly bonus episodes including a brand new quiz landing this Monday as Dave grills Adam on a genre close to the beloved sonic architect's heart - disco, baby. As for this week's NO ENCORE Prime... ACT ONE: The preamble, in which we do indeed ramble. ACT TWO (10:14): The week's news starts in sadly mournful fashion as Dave pays respects to late, great RTÉ broadcaster Seán Rocks. From there, we look at all the latest Oasis happenings as their Croke Park double-header draws near, struggle to make sense of Rod Stewart's morbid embrace of AI, discover what Oscar-nominated audio is useful to ward off bloodthirsty wolves, and welcome Machine Gun Kelly's committed tribute to Hulk Hogan. ACT THREE (49:33): Top 5 Rainy Taylor Swift Songs-Follow Fiona on Instagram / X / TikTokCherry Comedy tickets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your cups ready, Communitea! ☕️ In Episode 339: Destiny's Child pops up at Beyoncé's Vegas show and we re-live our teenage screams. Body Goals vs. Munchies: hot-yoga highs, edible lows and why 30-lb glow-ups feel so good. Gay body image & bear culture—from Lazy Bear to Folsom outfit planning. Ask Yo Aunteas Coldplay catches a CEO and HR in an affair, what would you do? Mix equal parts pop-culture breakdown, fitness struggles and hilarious queer perspective, and you've got the perfect weekly brew.

It's a family affair this week as Dave gives brother the ultimate birthday present - the coveted NO ENCORE co-host microphone. That's right, Alan Hanratty makes his podcast debut~! Sonic Architect Adam is also on-hand, just in case a spontaneous burst of fratricide occurs. And speaking of brothers-in-arms, Andy McCarroll is back on the Patreon-only Film Club alongside Dave as the boys discuss 2008 financial crash analogue, Cloverfield! Get on it today by hitting up patreon.com/noencore for weekly bonus episodes. As for this week's NE Prime, well, it looks a little like this...ACT ONE: Preamble, obviously. ACT TWO (15:52): Oasis get the 'bad review by an influencer' treatment, Kneecap and David Draiman exchange words, Los Campensinos! provide a welcome contrast, Louis Tomlinson laments, a Fyre sale finally takes place, and a Jojo Siwa cover upsets a noteworthy predecessor - it's the news. ACT THREE (1:03:27): Top 5 Cover Songs by Female Artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In the thrilling conclusion of Incursion Point, the crew of the USS Challenger faces their most dangerous test yet. With the clock ticking, Commodore Xen and her team must pull off a daring two-pronged mission: evacuate the final wave of refugees still stranded on the collapsing floating city of Cressida—and simultaneously rescue the Kizoman people from the devastating Bryozoan assault ravaging their capital in the liquid layer of the planet.With lives hanging in the balance and the Challenger pushed to her limits, will the crew be able to save them all? Or will this mission mark a tragic turning point in their journey?Strap in for high stakes, bold decisions, and the heart of what it means to serve in Starfleet. This is one finale you don't want to miss.

Open that cutoff filter the whole way up, listener!Synthesisers are the name of the game this week, but it's all very much still the real deal here at NO ENCORE as Matt Harris of Birthday Problem, HAVVK and Veta Records sits opposite to take us into the world of analogue oscillation for his favourite synth riffs.Meanwhile, over on the NO ENCORE Patreon, Adam's third instalment of his DISCUSSING THE IRISH MUSIC INDUSTRY series is now live, featuring a solo run from the Sonic Architect himself; industry chat within, not to be missed! And there won't be long to wait until the next volume of Film Club with Andy McCarroll and Dave dissecting the 2008 found footage monster horror movie Cloverfield– that lands this coming Monday. Sign up now to get your fix!But back to this week's show, and what a show we have for you...ACT ONE: Matt tells us all about Birthday Problem's latest offering, as well as an insight into what's coming next.ACT TWO (29:01): A NO ENCORE Roving Reporter fills us in on a night at Oasis in Cardiff, David Draiman discourse, Akon City down, Apple Music unveil their top 500 streamed songs of the decade and Iron Maiden make a mint (in a way)– it's the news.ACT THREE (1:08:44): Top 5 Synth Hooks-Birthday Problem links Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey there was a big festival on last weekend, maybe you heard about it or read about it or watched it or something. Returning guest Richard Chambers was at the damn thing and so he duly relays Dave and Adam with a feature-length review in lieu of a Top 5, and let us tell you listener, this is a damn fine report. Also damn fine is the NO ENCORE Patreon - hit it up today for bonus content!ACT ONE: Dave gets intensely self-indulgent about another podcast. Hey, why not? ACT TWO (9:42): A scattershot enough news section takes in Oasis x Bohemians, a fake band doing numbers, and Adam's newest vinyl purchase. ACT THREE (26:45): Glastonbury 2025 in review featuring live reports of Supergrass, CMAT, Wet Leg, Franz Ferdinand, Alanis Morrisette, The 1975, Romy, Bob Vylan (and all the news fallout that came with that), Kneecap (ditto), Patchwork (aka Pulp), Skepta, Charli XCX, Gurriers, Rod Stewart, Snow Patrol, Overmono, and Olivia Rodrigo. As you might expect, a LOT to talk about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've built your story beat by beat. Your characters are in place. The stakes are high. But now you've hit the final stretch—Act Three—and suddenly, it's not clear how to land the plane. This is where even seasoned writers stumble.In this episode, Zena tackles the storytelling tension of bringing everything together in a satisfying, powerful way—without falling into cliché or chaos. If you're unsure how to pace your climax, resolve subplots, or create that unforgettable moment of truth, this conversation will light the path.Spoiler: The final act doesn't need to be long—it just needs to be right.✨ Plus: This episode is pulled from Zena's private Office Hours, available to anyone who's purchased one of her courses. Want direct access like this? You can! Learn more at The Storyteller's Mission.Seven Deadly Plot Points FREE TRAINING VIDEO#amwriting #authorproblems #faithwriters #screenplayformat #writingtips #writersconnection #christianscreenwriter #StoryStructure #WritingTips #PlotDevelopment #ActThree #ScreenwritingLife Send us a textSupport the show

Three years ago, we resurrected the Dark Universe. Now, we're ending it. It's the finale to the Death's Door Saga, and this era for our podcast. We're so grateful to everyone who's been with us for this journey, and we're so excited to embark on a new one. In two weeks, as always, we'll post the complete story break session we recorded before writing the script to Dark Legion: Hell on Earth, then one more episode to wrap up our Dark Universe experiment. After that? A blank page... TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Start 00:02:43 - Act Three 01:17:29 - Credits 01:22:19 - Post-Credits Scene 01:23:47 - Discussion And now, a bunch of credits and acknowledgments, which may contain spoilers. STARRING Julian Ames as Larry Talbot Ella Dawson as Jennifer Halsey Dalton Deschain as Nick Morton & Victor Frankenstein Anique Evans as Marya Zaleska and Emily Abe Goldfarb as The Master, Henry Jekyll, and Eddie Hyde Jenna Kass as Caroline Clerval Tyler McCall as Carol's Mother Victoria McNally as Angela Rachel Millman as Gwen Conliffe Sarah Norcross as Evelyn O'Connell and Young Carol Sam Paxton as Arm Demon & Carol's Father Dylan Roth as Dracula & Rick O'Connell Steph Salo as Carol Laemmle Joe Stando as Jack Griffin Frankie Starker as Ahmanet Andy Webb as Dr. Chapman and Chris Vail Kendra Wells as Hunter Marin And Patrick Willems as David MUSIC Original score by Dylan Roth Includes themes from "The Mummy" by Jerry Goldsmith, "The Mummy Returns" by Alan Silvestri, "The Mummy" by Brian Tyler "DESTROYA" by My Chemical Romance "Love Never Dies" by Andrew Lloyd Webber "Stork & Owl" by TV on the Radio "We're the Dark" by Dylan Roth

Writers often get stuck at the transition between Act Two and Act Three—especially when the “all hope is lost” moment doesn't quite fit their story. Is this moment supposed to be the character's lowest emotional point? Is redemption supposed to kick in right away? What if your character is still flailing?In this episode, Zena challenges the conventional “lowest point” terminology and offers a more nuanced, flexible way to think about this crucial plot transition—and how understanding this shift can raise the stakes and deepen your protagonist's arc.Want access to office hours like this one?This episode comes straight from Zena's monthly Office Hours, an exclusive perk for anyone who's ever taken one of her courses. These private Q&A sessions are your chance to get unstuck, get clarity, and get expert feedback—directly from Zena herself.Get in on it: Take any of Zena's courses to unlock lifetime access to Office Hours. If you're ready to deepen your craft and get personal feedback from Zena herself, check out her online courses.Seven Deadly Plot Points FREE TRAINING VIDEO#amwriting #authorproblems #shortstory #screenplayformat #writingtips #writersconnection #christianscreenwriter #StoryStructure #WritingTips #PlotDevelopment #ActTwoToThree #ScreenwritingLife Send us a textSupport the show

Here we are, at the end of the line. The final chapter in the Death's Door Saga is being divided into THREE parts. This is Act One, with all of our usual preamble, fan predictions, and some big announcements. Act Two will be released on Thursday, June 19th, and Act Three arrives on Sunday, June 22nd. After that? Oh, we'll get there. But for now... FEATURING THE VOICES OF... Anique Evans as Emily Abe Goldfarb as The Master Sarah Norcross as Evelyn O'Connell Patrick Willems as David and Sam Paxton as Arm Demon TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Cold Open 00:03:23 - Discussion 00:07:38 - Big announcement! 00:11:09 - Fan predictions 00:20:41 - Director Choice 00:21:50 - Act One 00:48:32 - Discussion 01:01:26 - Act One Continued 01:25:03 - Discussion

What if your greatest impact as a leader begins after your "official" career ends? Joe Davis, former Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and author of "The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone's Gain", joins Peter Winick to share insights from his extraordinary shift from consulting titan to impactful thought leader. Joe reveals how the disruptions of COVID-19 inspired him to write his book—not just as a professional calling card, but to encourage executives to lead with heartfelt generosity and empathy. He emphasizes that legacy leadership isn't measured by revenue alone but by meaningful connections, personal growth, and empowering others. This episode is for CEOs and senior leaders contemplating their own "Act Three." Joe discusses the challenges and opportunities when transitioning from a structured corporate role into thought leadership and advisory work. He highlights the importance of being selective and intentional about the roles you choose post-retirement, avoiding burnout, and keeping control over your time. Joe also candidly discusses how success is redefined after a corporate career. He measures impact differently now, valuing deep personal connections, mentoring opportunities, and moments spent with family—especially his grandchildren. If you're an executive thinking about your next meaningful chapter, listen in as Joe Davis shares hard-won wisdom and practical guidance on building your legacy beyond the boardroom. Three Key Takeaways: • Legacy Starts Now: True leadership legacy isn't shaped by quarterly earnings or titles—it's built through empathetic connections, generosity, and empowering others, starting today. • Choose Wisely Post-Retirement: After a high-powered career, saying "yes" to everything can quickly lead to burnout. Be selective; prioritize roles that align deeply with your purpose. • Redefine Success on Your Terms: Success beyond the C-suite isn't measured by traditional metrics. Meaningful impact emerges from mentoring, family time, and genuinely fulfilling activities. If Joe Davis's insights on moving from executive roles to impactful thought leadership resonated with you, check out our episode featuring Vaughn Sigmon. Vaughn shares how he successfully transitioned from corporate leadership at CarMax to launching his own thriving leadership development firm. Both episodes explore how intentionality, authenticity, and clear personal branding drive meaningful post-corporate careers.

Act Three of the season has begun, and this week is admittedly Sandoval heavy, but maybe that just means he's out next week. Sam emerges with a good idea at breakfast, Gabby's social media has propelled her to BSA status and Dylan is following the producer playbook. Danielle should be shaking in her boots at this point, aside from all that other shaking she's doing. Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get full access to movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag Race, UK, Canada, Down Under, Espana, Global All Stars, Philippines and more.Join us at our OnlyMary's level for EVEN MORE movie reviews, brackets, and deep dives into our personal lives!Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmaryEmail: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @alrightmarypodJohnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram)Colin: @colindrucker_ (Instagram)Web: www.alrightmary.com