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"A wild, unhinged romp": Annie Murphy and Murray Bartlett talk 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Kiwis will be able to experience the drama as ‘Nine Perfect Strangers' returns for a second season. Nicole Kidman's Masha Dmitrichenko has invited a new cast of characters to join a transformational wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps, pushing them to the brink over the course of a week. Annie Murphy and Murray Bartlett are among the cast, playing alongside Henry Golding, Lena Olin, Christine Baranski, Lucas Englander, King Princess, Dolly de Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Mark Strong, Aras Aydin, and of course, Nicole Kidman. For Murphy, the ensemble nature was a huge draw, telling Mike Hosking she was thrilled by the prospect. “We were there for six months Munich, with a whole bunch of really talented, really theatre, dorky actors... I was thrilled.” Bartlett was also excited to be a part of the show, having watched and “devoured” the first season. Season 2 will be releasing on May 22nd worldwide on Amazon Prime. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the year winds down, the Labor Radio Podcast Weekly takes a step back to celebrate the work coming out of the Labor Radio Podcast Network. Instead of choosing favorites ourselves, we asked Network producers and hosts to select their top five episodes of 2025—and this week, you'll hear the first batch of those Best of the Year picks. Highlights include Labor Jawn's deep dives into Philadelphia labor history; Labor Force's sharp analysis of power, precarity, and organizing in today's economy; and selections from the Labor Heritage Power Hour exploring labor culture through music, history, and imagination. We also feature grassroots reporting from Working To Live in Southwest Washington, national political coverage from The Valley Labor Report, and on-the-ground worker stories from My Labor Radio. Want to hear the full episodes our producers chose as their best of the year? Find them at LaborRadioNetwork.org, and follow @LaborRadioNet on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and X for links to each episode as we roll them out over the coming weeks. Thanks to all the producers and hosts who make the Network what it is—and to everyone who listens, shares, and supports labor radio.

In the end, it was just over an hour. Just over an hour between being asleep on the floor of Auckland hospital, to standing, bewildered under the delivery suite lights, helping to dress my newborn son. Mava had been induced on Sunday – the scans had suggested that all was ok but that our baby was small for his age. We spent an oddly serene day waiting for the induction medication to kick in. They give you a dose every two hours until you go into labour but sometimes it takes a few hours to work and sometimes it takes days. It was actually lovely, in a way. Mava and I both read for hours in-between the doses. We went for coffee and a stroll in the domain, Mava constantly assessing baby's every shift and every hint of a contraction. My goodness, though, when it happened... it happened. Zero to one hundred. A blur. I won't labour you with all of the details but it's become clear to me that there's a reason every parent has a birth story. It was surreal. It just felt like a week's worth of crazy experiences happened in the space of fifteen minutes. It was beautiful, wild, traumatic, thrilling... it was animal. All these things. Mava was incredible. I felt so proud of her, and yet so helpless at the same time. And weirdly through it all, I felt calm. I'm not bragging. I'm not saying calmness was a good response – honestly I was probably just a bit stunned – and it turned out our son was too when he came out. They hurried him off and chucked him on the oxygen and he regained his colour. I took my cues from our amazing midwife and the other hospital staff. She wasn't freaking out too much and so I didn't either. The scans were right – our son was small for his gestational age. But he what lacked in size he made up for in his capacity to feed. There can be no doubt he has inherited my skin tone, my hair colour, and my appetite. This morning is the longest I've been away from him in his life, but at five days old I know him well enough to know that right now he is probably feeding. Isn't it incredible how instinct works? Out of the womb, almost blind, and yet he absolutely throws himself at the boob. Head back, mouth wide, latch! Who taught him that?! A few random takeaways: 1) The placenta. Wow. That thing could feed a family of four. 2) We had three nights in hospital and a couple more in Birthcare afterwards. If our experience of the New Zealand healthcare system this week is anything to go by, it is being completely held together by migrant workers: Indians, Filipinos, Europeans, South Americans, Pasifika... they were fantastic. For all the justified concern over the health care system as a whole, we had a really positive experience and felt so grateful to the people working in what are often very tricky conditions. 3) Women's bodies, eh? To have the capacity to grow an entire human being, from his skinny little frog legs folded up at his belly, to his tiny little fingernails to the lightest fur on his pink little cheeks. To grow him, birth him, and then, having done it all, having done everything... to immediately switch to nourishing him day and night. What can I tell you about our son? He's got his mum's eyes. He sucks his thumb. His first music was the Koln Concert and he made sure to stay up to watch Will Young and Tom Latham score centuries against Pakistan. His name will be finalised soon enough. When he's bulked up a bit, he's got a long list of visitors waiting to meet him, too. After five nights away, yesterday I put our son in his carseat and drove him home. His older brother ran home from school and cuddled him on the couch. Through the madness and exhaustion of the week, running on caffeine, sugar, and love, we sat there together, a family. It was perfect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie unveils new album 'Freak Out City' Kiwi musician and comedian Bret McKenzie, best known for his work with Flight of the Conchords, is set to release his second album next week. Freak Out City is a follow-up to his 2022 solo project Songs Without Jokes. The lead off single is All I Need, and Bret McKenzie says it's inspired by his long-term relationship with his wife, Hannah. "It's funny, when you've been in a relationship that long, there are some days where you love each other more than other days... and on one of those days where things were going great, I sat down at the piano and wrote this song." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister's keen to raise the retirement age -- but it's not possible in coalition with New Zealand First. The Government is halving its KiwiSaver contribution rate -- and canning if people earning more than 180-thousand dollars. The default rate of worker and business contributions to KiwiSaver will rise over time. Chris Luxon told Kerre Woodham pushing out the retirement age to 67 makes sense. He says Labour doesn't think it's a good idea, and New Zealand First does not want to move that forward. Luxon also spoke about the cuts the government made to make funding available elsewhere. Budget 2025 includes 21 billion dollars of cost-savings - 13 billion of that from the controversial change to pay equity law - raising claim thresholds. Prime Minister Chris Luxon told Kerre Woodham these are difficult choices, but there's no way they could afford that. LISTEN ABOVE OR WATCH HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Time to move": Mark Robinson unpacks resignation from NZ Rugby Outgoing New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson believes he's leaving the game in a better place than he found it. He's confirmed he will leave the job at the end of the year, bringing to an end a six-year tenure that started just before the Covid-19 pandemic. Robinson says he's proud of what's been achieved during a turbulent period. He told Mike Hosking that the next six months are critical for their role both domestically and internationally, with both their involvement in the establishment of international calendars and competitions as well as the opportunity they have to reset the financial model for the New Zealand game. Robinson likes to think those would both be signed off by the end of the year, and that in conjunction with his family moving over to Australia, makes him feel it's time to move on. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I went out for lunch to a café the other day and our table was served by a couple of waiters who all seemed to have a similar vibe about them. They just. Did. Not. Seem. To. Care. No smiling. No banter. No small talk or polite conversation. Just this blank look on their faces. You sit there and think “did they hear me”? You ever so politely repeat yourself in case they didn't. But they did. They got it. There's just no engagement. Face colder than a witch's tit. No refills of your water. No "would you like another coffee?" Like, hello!? Is anybody in there? Is anyone home? Why are you all moving so slowly? Shouldn't you be rushing the joint taking orders and filling coffees? When I was young it was drilled into us: when you're waiting tables and taking orders. You work your way up from "dish pig" to front of house. You basically run round busy as a bee, trying to impress your boss, trying to win your guests over. Taking wagers of who might get a tip. "Can I help you, sir? What more can I get you?" You'd help the elderly into their seats. You'd bend over backwards to make everyone happy. And these guys are on at least $23 an hour. And I know what you're thinking, maybe I'm the a-hole. Maybe I've forgotten mum's many sermons on good manners and etiquette. So I asked the people who I was out to lunch with - they all thought the same thing. I asked friends who are teachers, I asked parents with kids around that age. Guess what? They've all noticed the same thing happening. Hell, there's even a TikTok trend called ‘the Gen Z stare', which describes what I saw at the café - the vacant look a Gen Zer gives in response to a question or statement. If it's in TikTok then it must be a thing, right? So the question is why? Was it Covid? Was it everyone wearing masks? So much of how we communicate is through facial expressions, maybe they've missed out on years of social queues and norms? Is the smartphones? Is it both? Or, maybe, just maybe, they just don't give a shit? Maybe we have on our hands a generation of young people who don't really think they NEED to be bothering with mundane things like work. Disclaimer: this is is obviously not an entire generation of young people. And some people are just shy. I get that. We've all had excellent experiences. But, y'know. Is this a thing you too have noticed? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Absolutely no idea": Joseph Parker uncertain of his next opponent Joseph Parker's next fight is still up in the air. The Kiwi boxer was set to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF Heavyweight belt, before pulling out last-minute on medical advice. Since then, Parker has called out Oleksandr Usyk, but Dubois may be first in line for that fight. Parker told Mike Hosking that there's a lot of different ways the timeline could play out. He says he has no idea what's happening next, and for now, is just focused on training, spending time with family, and finding a good balance in life. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pike River: Actress Melanie Lynskey reveals why the story needed to be told New Zealanders will get an insight into the Pike River tragedy that continues to be felt by relatives - and on the West Coast. A film based on the 2010 explosion that took the lives of 29 men is being released in New Zealand this week. Starring Kiwi actresses Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm, it tells the true story of Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse's fight for justice. Lynskey says it was important for the men to be remembered as individuals. "Anyone who's had a loved one be a victim of something that becomes a national tragedy - I do think that the person that you loved, that was the most important person in your entire world, becomes kinda faceless." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once again to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed clothes shopping and quiet luxury, Mike's problem with some supermarket collectables, and who has the best voice for advertising jingles. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen and Mom went live to give out their Best of the Year awards and to reminisce on the podcast for the last time.  We sure have loved hanging with you guys for the past 8 years.  NoYoMos for life!

"You can't rewind": James May takes to the stage with 'exciting' new show When you hear the name ‘James May', it's likely you think of cars, Top Gear, and The Grand Tour, but much like his co-stars, May has plenty of other projects. He owns his own pub and gin line, and has done countless shows visiting other countries, rebuilding toys and machines, and exploring life's questions. May's now onto his next journey – a live theatre performance that brings the stories of explorers to the stage. It's called ‘Explorers: The Age of Discovery', and May's bringing it to Kiwi audiences in August. It's been quite a busy year for May – something he told Mike Hosking was quite unintentional. “This year was going to be my, what I called a ‘dry run at retirement', to see how much I liked it,” he revealed. “But I've ended up doing a live tour, a couple of TV shows, various other odds and ends – it's actually the busiest year I've had for probably a decade, in terms of demands on my time.” “But maybe that's a good thing,” he said. “Maybe if I was left to my own devices, I'd sit in the garden and rot.” Despite his vast experience in the entertainment industry, May isn't terribly experienced with live performances. “We used to do Top Gear Live and then Clarkson, Hammond & May Live, but there were three of us doing it, plus our stunt driving team and various other circus performers,” he explained. “This one is quite intimidating because it just me." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Inc. is in trouble and it's on us —you and me— to fix it. Not politicians, not economists, not even our blessed farmers who've got us out of trouble time and time again – it is on us, New Zealand voters. It doesn't matter whether we vote left or right, red, blue, green, yellow, or black. We all have to give our political parties the cojones they need to enact the policies that will save this country. Treasury's been warning us for years now, decades. Current government policies —whichever government has been in— are not sustainable. Treasury's 2025 long-term fiscal statement says population ageing is going to put unbearable pressure on New Zealand's long-term fiscal position. You know this. If you know anything about news, if you know anything about New Zealand politics, if you know anything about New Zealand society, you know this to be true. ANZ senior economist Miles Workman says Treasury's report should be on the reading list of every New Zealander. Because, he says, I don't think politicians are going to be able to make the changes that are needed here until the voting public is behind those changes. And he's right. In short, fiscal pressures will accelerate in coming decades with costs of superannuation and healthcare expected to rise significantly as the population ages. There is no one solution. In 1965, there were seven working-age New Zealanders for every person over 65. So that was seven working New Zealanders paying taxes for every person over 65, and for the most part, in 1965, those people on the Super weren't working. Today, we have four working-age New Zealanders to one person over 65. In 40 years, which is not a very long time, it'll be just two working New Zealanders to every person over 65. Successive governments have known this. Voters have known this. But political parties need the support of voters to make the changes that are needed, as Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen told Ryan Bridge last night. “The worry a little bit is that we've had these warnings before. We had something very similar from the Treasury four years ago in 2021. And realistically, I think what the Treasury is continuing to highlight is that there's, there's a lot of big challenges in front of us. We don't have to solve them all tomorrow, but we really do have to start sometime soon to get us out of what looks like a very unsustainable pathway going forward. But, and here's the biggest kicker for me, you can't do any one thing and it will magically solve our sort of fiscal challenges. There's a lot that's going to have to happen that will be unpalatable to politicians across the political spectrum, but by goodness, we've got to start soon.” It's only going to be “unpalatable” if political parties expect voters to act out of self-interest. And that's what I mean, it's on us to affect the changes. I was talking earlier this week about the need for political parties to have a bipartisan approach to important issues like infrastructure and health and education curriculum. It's absolutely imperative. They can tinker around the edges, but it is incumbent upon them to have an infrastructure plan to stop the waste of money. And it's incumbent upon us to take a grown-up approach and look at the good of the country as a whole, not our immediate needs. If you've got your Super, calm the farm – your gin money's quite safe. Nobody's taking it off you now. But those of us in the 45 to 60-year age group need to realise that we're the ones that need to affect the changes needed to keep the country alive by allowing politicians to introduce policies that if they tried to introduce them previously would have sent them to political oblivion. There are options: raising the age of Super eligibility, broadening the tax base, (euphemism for fiscal drag and wealth taxes), index linking super payments to inflation rather than wages, means testing – these are all options. And another option is that New Zealand grows its wealth, that we become wealthier so we can afford it all. That's not looking likely. Treasury notes in the report that recent productivity trends have diverged from past projections, which means productivity growth over the past two decades has been weaker than predicted, averaging just 0.7% per year, and they expect that to last. So, ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country. I would like to think if we make the changes necessary, the Super will be there for those who need it. I would like to think that if we make the changes necessary, young people starting off in life, starting off with their families, will not be crippled by the burden of looking after people who were too lazy and self-interested to vote for the changes needed to spread the burden. It's on us. We can't just look to the politicians – what are they going to do? They are only going to come out with policies that they think will appeal to us. Are we that childlike that we just want the sweets before we'll vote a political party in? We have to be grown-ups. We have to grasp the nettle and say this is tough and this is going to be ugly, but we're going to do our bit to ensure that New Zealand is a better society for future generations. That's the way it used to be, and we've dropped the ball. You know, we can moan and grizzle all we like about the waste of money and the lack of purpose and the dithering around and the incompetence, but ultimately, if we want to affect change, it's on every voter in this country to do so. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join DG and I as we talk about the BEST OF THE BEST and even some of the WORST that 2025 had to offer in our annual awards show including games, content, and even YOU our viewers!Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:32 - Gift Exchange6:41 - Worst Game Played This Year16:20 - Most Disappointing Game Played27:53 - Most Surprising Game Played35:40 - Favorite Stream To Watch42:40 - Favorite Most Watched YouTube Channel48:13 - Most Watched Show55:05 - Most Played Console1:01:55 - Best Ongoing Game1:05:56 - Favorite Most Listened To Podcast1:11:04 - Most Active Follower1:14:09 - Moderator of The Year1:19:39 - Best Retro Game Played1:26:00 - Favorite Game Nobody Wanted To Watch1:27:29 - Most Watched Game Played1:35:03 - Best Game Played This Year1:39:41 - Game of The Year 20251:42:34 - Best Indie Game Played1:43:53 - Game Most Looking Forward To in 2026

In this episode Julie M. Green discusses her experiences as a mother and a writer. Julie shares her journey of discovering that both she and her son are autistic, discussing the challenges and the learning curve involved with raising an autistic child in a time when information and resources were limited. She touches on her diagnosis process, the isolation she felt, and the eventual realization that understanding her own autism helped her better parent her son. Julie also discusses her book 'Motherless,' which provides a raw portrayal of her life, parenting, and navigating a world not always accommodating neurodivergent individuals. The conversation highlights the importance of empathy, advocacy, and the nuanced understanding of autism, touching on themes of personal growth, family dynamics, and the ongoing struggle for acceptance and understanding. In this episode, we talk about:00:00  Welcome and Coffee Talk00:50  Journey to Diagnosis01:12  Mother and Son's Early Challenges02:03  Navigating Autism in the Early Years03:17  Personal Reflections and Realizations05:23  The Impact of Diagnosis08:59  Parenting and Advocacy20:52  Community and Support23:26  Family Dynamics and Acceptance26:31  Advice for Moms Seeking Diagnosis27:31  Dealing with Ignorance and Expectations28:36  The Journey of Writing a Memoir30:07  Parenting and Isolation in the Autism Community32:07  Balancing Personal and Public Life32:49  Teenage Reactions and Identity35:27  The Cathartic Process of Writing36:39  Hopes for the Book's Impact44:30 Navigating Publicity as an Introverted Author45:59 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsIf you found Julie's episode informative and inspiring, please don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with another fellow badass mom or someone who you feel would benefit!Connect with Julie: Instagram: www.instagram.com/Website: https://juliemgreen.caThe Autistic Mom | Julie M Green | SubstackJulie is the author of Motherness, A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and Radical Acceptance which was recently named one of Audible's #BestOfTheYear for 2025.Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, Globe and Mail, Huffpost, Parents, Chatelaine, CBC, Today's Parent, and more.Julie has appeared on various shows and podcasts, including CTV, BBC Radio, Sirius XM, Global News, CBC Radio, HuffPost Live, and more. Make sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode.FOLLOW US:Instagram: www.instagram.com/theabmpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/theabmpodcastTikTok: autismforbadassmomsYouTube: autismforbadassmoms 

Joe, Claira, and Sydney discuss the latest PTA film, One Battle After Another-------------------------------------------------------------Check out the team on social media!JoeLetterboxdTiktok InstagramClairaLetterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SydneyLetterboxdYoutubeInstagramTiktok Intro music created by Taylor Hollingsworth, check him out on Instagram!---------------------------------------------------------------------House of Cinema officially has merch! Check it out over on: houseofcinemapod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the Patreon and become a Roomie! Exclusive episodes, access to the private Discord, and a lot more!

Joe, Claira, Sydney discuss the newest horror movie Weapons!-------------------------------------------------------------Check out the team on social media!JoeLetterboxdTiktok InstagramClairaLetterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SydneyLetterboxdYoutubeInstagramTiktok Intro music created by Taylor Hollingsworth, check him out on Instagram!---------------------------------------------------------------------House of Cinema officially has merch! Check it out over on: houseofcinemapod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the Patreon and become a Roomie! Exclusive episodes, access to the private Discord, and a lot more!

This episode was originally released on December 31, 2024 as a Patreon exclusive, and we're unlocking it for you to make the most of the extra week in July. Become a patron today to support the show, keep us ad-free and unlock our backlog of over 50 bonus episodes and mediasodes at patreon.com/binchtopia. We're on tour!!!! Find tickets at (https://linktr.ee/binchtopia) BOOKS Rouge by Mona Awad Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner The Searcher by Tana French The Hunter by Tana French Existential Kink by Carolyn Elliott Long Bright River by Liz Moore Freedom by Jonathan Franzen TV Say Nothing Monsters: The Lyle and Eric Menendez Story The Jinx Breaking Bad MOVIES Subservience Tangerine Sugarcane Hanna My Old Ass Sweethearts How to Survive a Plague ARTICLES The Invisible Man Bad Influence The Despair of the Young JULIA'S BEST OF THE YEAR Book - Rabbit Heart by Kristine S. Ervin Movie - When the Levees Broke TV - Baby Reindeer, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Album - Charm by Clairo ELIZA'S BEST OF THE YEAR Book - The Door by Magda Szabo Movie - Problemista TV - Breaking Bad Album - Manning Fireworks by MJ Lenderman, Power by Illuminati Hotties

Who are your picks for best of the year so far?

Oliver checks out some of the greatest indie rock songs from records released in the year 2000. Including an underated J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr) release, a beautiful Grandaddy concept album and pop brilliance from Teenage Fanclub. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel September 2025 solicitationsNew series 'Battleworld' announced for September 2025Marvel unveils 616 Day celebration plans, teaser and moreTeaser reveal is…At 6:16 ET Marvel reveals Knull will return in 'Venom' #250Spider-Man to split in two with one going cosmic starting in September 2025'Spider-Man '94' #1 jumps into the scene in September 2025J. Michael Straczynski's 'Amazing Spider-Man: Torn' #1 announcedEverything we know about Ultimate Universe titles in September 2025Boba Fett AND Han Solo get new seriesMarvel/DC crossover expands with new creators and character team-ups revealedUpper Deck launches Superman-themed NASCAR trading cards in new 23XI Racing collabDC Comics SolicitationsJason Todd to survive Hush 2 with adult 'Red Hood' solo series in 2025Batman getting a polybag programDC to introduce new heroes in 'C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table'Robert Kirkman and David Finch embark on 'Skinbreaker' in September 2025IDW announces gritty new Star Trek series ‘The Last Starship''No Man's Land' #1 thriller coming September 2025Blue Falcon & Dynomutt return in new Dynamite comic in September 2025Action rom-com spy series 'The Guy in the Chair' coming October 2025Soo Lee brings ‘The Wizard of Oz' with OGN adaptation from DynamiteMike Mignola and Bruce Zick launch time-bending new Hellboy universe seriesBrombal and Phillips launch horror-western hybrid 'Everything Dead & Dying'Dark Horse and Wizards of the Coast launch ‘Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks'Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Benjamin #1 (Ben H. Winters, Leomacs)Fantastic Four Fanfare (2025) #2 (Various)Alex:​​Absolute Flash #4 (Lemire, AL Kaplan)Exquisite Corpses #2 (Tynion IV, Walsh, Marianna Ignazzi)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Gwenpool #2 (Cavan Scott, Stefano Nesi)Dave: Emma Frost: White Queen #1TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: The Seasons #5 (Rick Remender, Paul Azaceta), News from the Fallout #1 (Chris Condon, Jeffrey Alan Love)Dave: Fantastic Four #33 (Ryan North, Cory Smith)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Ultimate Spider-Man #18 (Terry Dodson Variant Cover)Alex: Absolute Martian Manhunter #4 (Marguerite Sauvage)Best Comics of the Year…so far!Alex: Pick 3 series:Absolute Flash (Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles)Storm (Murewa Ayodele & Lucas Werneck)Exquisite Corpses (James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, et al.)Pick a graphic novel or collection:  The Nice House by the Sea Vol. 1 (Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno)Dave: Pick 3 series:Assorted Crisis Events (2025) #1 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki) (3 issues out)Absolute Martian Manhunter (Deniz Camp & Javier Rodriguez) (3 issues out)Absolute Batman (2024) (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Marcos Martin) (6 issues out this year)27Pick a graphic novel or collection: Bowling With Corpses and Other Strange Tales From Lands Unknown. Written by Mike Mignola. Art by Mike Mignola. Colors by Dave Stewart. Chris: Pick 3 series:The Amazing Spider-Man (Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz) (6 issues in 2025)11The Moon Is Following Us (DWJ and Riley Rossmo) (6 issues in 2025)Jumpscare (Cullen Bunn and Danny Luckert) (4 issues in 2025)Pick a graphic novel or collection: Low Orbit (Writer-artist Kazimir Lee)

The Doomed and Stoned Show Season 11, Episode 2 We didn't wanna let our annual Best Of The Year show slide for 2024, so Billy Goate (Editor, Doomed & Stoned) and John Gist (Vegas Rock Revolution) got together to compare notes on their favorite albums of last year. Late as it is, the music is timeless for lovers of heavy groove and downtuned riffage! BIG BAD BELATED BEST OF '24: INTRO (theme by Dylan Tucker) (00:00) 1. Huanastone - "If I Had A Head" (00:31) HOST SEGMENT I: John's Top 10 (1/2) (06:27) 2. Duel (no. 10) - "Pyro" (30:37) 3. Slomosa (no. 9) - "Battling Guns" (34:26) 4. Sergeant Thunderhoof (no. 8) - "Salvation for the Soul" (39:18) 5. Sons of Arrakis (no. 7) - "Blood for Blood" (45:03) 6. 1000mods (no. 6) - "Astral Odor" (50:13) HOST SEGMENT II: Billy's Top 10 (1/2) (57:07) 7. Blue Heron (no. 10) - "Dinosaur" (1:25:26) 8. Legions of Doom (no. 9) - "Beyond the Shadow of Doubt" (1:30:59) 9. Fostermother (no. 8) - "Echo Manor" (1:36:25) 10. Ruff Majik (no. 7) - "Moth Eater" (1:40:15) 11. Empty Full Space (no. 6) - "Amnesia" (1:45:38) HOST SEGMENT III: John's Top 10 (2/2) (1:52:42) 12. The Watchers (no. 5) - "Eastward Through the Zodiac" (2:09:57) 13. Sundrifter (no. 4) - "Nuclear Sacrifice" (2:15:24) 14. Lowrider (no. 3) - "And The Horse You Rode in On" (2:20:54) 15. Mr. Bison (no. 2) - "The Child of the Night Sky" (2:23:50) 16. Greenleaf (no. 1) - "Breath. Breathe Out" (2:29:05) HOST SEGMENT IV - Billy's Top 10 (2/2) (2:34:39) 17. High Reeper (no. 5) - "Broken Upon The Wheel" (2:58:01) 18. Erronaut (no. 4) - "Way Down Below" (3:01:44) 19. Stonekind (no. 3) - "Masters of Man" (3:06:40) 20. DÖ (no. 2) - "Sulfur Incense" (3:14:59) 21. Fu Manchu (no. 1) - "Roads Of The Lowly" (3:20:34) OUTRO (3:24:17) Bonus Tracks: 22. Mooch - "Morning Prayer" (3:25:25) 23. Gjenferd - "Restless Nights" (3:30:21) 24. Solar Blooms - "Indifference" (3:35:29) 25. Magick Potion - "Ultraviolet" (3:39:23) 26. Kurokuma - "Death No More" (3:42:44) 27. Acid Mammoth - "Atomic Shaman" (3:49:36)

While Fifi, Fev & Nick enjoy their Easter break, the Producers are still in the building reliving their favourite moments of the year so far. ON The POD: GUEST: Ross From Gotcha Servicing Fifi Discovers 1st, 2nd and 3rd Harden Up Nick GUEST: Carl Medlock - Elon's Old Right Hand Man Producer Leon's Dating Story Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/fifi-fev-and-nickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time again, we have to get on to our yearly lists, but before we dive in there, we thought we better touch on the movies we haven't covered, because we don't want people thinking we just didn't see the films that pop up on other people's lists... or that got nominated for things... or won things. We're checking boxes as fast as we can and running though films this week, and you may be surprised to learn which films we need to highlight (because they probably won't be on our Best List)

While Fifi, Fev & Nick enjoy their Easter break, the Producers are still in the building reliving their favourite moments of the year so far. ON The POD: Fifi Tries Chat GPTherapy Back In The Fev Lines GUEST: SNL's Cue Card Wally Fev Did A Real Estate Commercial GUEST: Robbie Williams Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/fifi-fev-and-nickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team debates whether film awards like the Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs still matter to audiences or just serve industry self-promotion. Did this year's winners truly deserve success, or were better films ignored? Have Academy Award controversies and dull ceremonies overshadowed the films, or do the awards still highlight movies worth seeing? Does an Oscar win make a film a 'must-see' for casual viewers or just fuel film snobbery?

It's the climax of awards season! Alonso Duralde (author, podcaster) finally joins the draft table for a Best-Of-The-Year draft, competitively / collaboratively picking the 20 best films of 2024 with Screen Drafts Legend Drea Clark (podcaster, Sundance Film Festival, Film Independent Spirit Awards) and Screen Draft Celestials Billy Ray Brewton (To The Table) and Commisioner Ryan Marker. Become a Screen Drafts Booster! Go to www.patreon.com/screendrafts 

Join Kyle, Kenny, Max, and Josh Doolin as we discuss Nickel Boys, a new and innovative movie you MUST see. We'll have some spoiler FREE talk before diving into the spoiler section. What do you think of Nickel Boys?You may notice this is a shorter episode. This is our Friday episode of our third week of "Oscars Schedule" where we'll release a Monday, Wednesday, and Friday episode each week as we dive into all 10 Oscar Best Picture nominees!—————

In our annual virtual get-together, the heaviest moviegoers of SportsAlcohol.com's roster discussed the movies on our collective Top 15 list for 2024, including but not limited to: Filming about architecture! Horrible bodies! Frawd marriages! Expressions of horniness! And many more. It's a long one but a good one; the episode also includes our outlier picks that only one person apiece voted for!

As the Year of the Snake arrives, Oscar and I sat down for another exciting MiOsc episode, looking back at all the things that made the year of the dragon unforgettable. From books that impacted us, to movies we enjoyed, and most memorable moments—we explored some of our favorites from last year. The post 411. Best of the Year of the Dragon – A MiOsc Recap first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

The Real Fans complete their look back at last year by sharing their favorite films of 2024. Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram   Rate, review, & subscribe to the RF4RM Podcast on: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn   Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to podcast@rf4rm.com

Today's Bible Verse: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." - Revelation 21:4 This is it! Our top most downloaded episode of the year! Surprisingly, this is another episode from 2021. As we take a break for the holiday season, we’re thrilled to share the top downloaded episodes of the year from "Your Daily Bible Verse." These powerful messages have deeply resonated with you, offering inspiration and encouragement throughout the year. We hope these episodes continue to uplift you during this festive time. Be sure to tune in for more enriching content when we return in January 13th. Thank you for being a valued part of our community! We will be back to our regular programming on Monday! SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts:Your Daily Prayer: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-prayer/Crosswalk the Devotional: https://www.lifeaudio.com/crosswalk-devotional/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today’s Bible Verse: “Moses took the bones of Joseph with him because Joseph had made the Israelites swear an oath. He had said, “God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my bones up with you from this place.” - Exodus 13:19 As we take a break for the holiday season, we’re thrilled to share the top downloaded episodes of the year from "Your Daily Bible Verse." These powerful messages have deeply resonated with you, offering inspiration and encouragement throughout the year. We hope these episodes continue to uplift you during this festive time. Be sure to tune in for more enriching content when we return in January 13th. Thank you for being a valued part of our community! Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ MEET OUR HOSTS at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today’s Bible Verse: "Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover." (Luke 22:7-8) As we take a break for the holiday season, we’re thrilled to share the top downloaded episodes of the year from "Your Daily Bible Verse." These powerful messages have deeply resonated with you, offering inspiration and encouragement throughout the year. We hope these episodes continue to uplift you during this festive time. Be sure to tune in for more enriching content when we return in January 13th. Thank you for being a valued part of our community! Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ MEET OUR HOSTS at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today’s Bible Verse: "When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly." - 1 Peter 2:23 A wonderful throwback to 2021. This episode was our 3rd most downloaded this year! As we take a break for the holiday season, we’re thrilled to share the top downloaded episodes of the year from "Your Daily Bible Verse." These powerful messages have deeply resonated with you, offering inspiration and encouragement throughout the year. We hope these episodes continue to uplift you during this festive time. Be sure to tune in for more enriching content when we return in January 13th. Thank you for being a valued part of our community! The best marriages have a teamwork mentality. Check out our new marriage podcast - Team Us: https://www.lifeaudio.com/team-us/ Also, SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts:Your Daily Prayer: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-prayer/Crosswalk the Devotional: https://www.lifeaudio.com/crosswalk-devotional/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today’s Bible Verse: "There the Lord will be our Mighty One. It will be like a place of broad rivers and streams. No galley with oars will ride them, no mighty ship will sail them." -Isaiah 33:21 As we take a break for the holiday season, we’re thrilled to share the top downloaded episodes of the year from "Your Daily Bible Verse." These powerful messages have deeply resonated with you, offering inspiration and encouragement throughout the year. We hope these episodes continue to uplift you during this festive time. Be sure to tune in for more enriching content when we return in January 13th. Thank you for being a valued part of our community! “Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ MEET OUR HOSTS at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Listen to some of our favorite stories and interviews over this past year including one of the first interviews with mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and a story about birds attacking NYPD drones!

The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode, Brenden, Mike, Todd, and Dom sit down for the end of the year recap and awards as they talk about their favorite video games, movies, anime, manga, and more! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! www.passthecontroller.io​​ www.playmoreindies.com bsky.app/profile/passthecontroller.bsky.social x.com/passcontroller​​

Today’s Bible Verse: "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." - Proverbs 4:23 As we take a break for the holiday season, we’re thrilled to share the top downloaded episodes of the year from "Your Daily Bible Verse." These powerful messages have deeply resonated with you, offering inspiration and encouragement throughout the year. We hope these episodes continue to uplift you during this festive time. Be sure to tune in for more enriching content when we return in January 13th. Thank you for being a valued part of our community! “Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ MEET OUR HOSTS at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today’s Bible Verse: “Let not your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” - John 14:1 As we take a break for the holiday season, we’re thrilled to share the top downloaded episodes of the year from "Your Daily Bible Verse." These powerful messages have deeply resonated with you, offering inspiration and encouragement throughout the year. We hope these episodes continue to uplift you during this festive time. Be sure to tune in for more enriching content when we return in January 13th. Thank you for being a valued part of our community! Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ MEET OUR HOSTS at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today’s Bible Verse: "Whether the cloud stayed over the tabernacle for two days or a month or a year, the Israelites would remain in camp and not set out; but when it lifted, they would set out." (Numbers 9:22) As we take a break for the holiday season, we’re thrilled to share the top downloaded episodes of the year from "Your Daily Bible Verse." These powerful messages have deeply resonated with you, offering inspiration and encouragement throughout the year. We hope these episodes continue to uplift you during this festive time. Be sure to tune in for more enriching content when we return in January 13th. Thank you for being a valued part of our community! Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ MEET OUR HOSTS at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today’s Bible Verse: "Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands." - (Deuteronomy 8:2) As we take a break for the holiday season, we’re thrilled to share the top downloaded episodes of the year from "Your Daily Bible Verse." These powerful messages have deeply resonated with you, offering inspiration and encouragement throughout the year. We hope these episodes continue to uplift you during this festive time. Be sure to tune in for more enriching content when we return in January 13th. Thank you for being a valued part of our community! Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ MEET OUR HOSTS at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Tim Legler and Adam Mares  reflect on the biggest basketball stories of 2024, including Victor Wembanyama's rise to superstardom, the Indiana Pacers' unexpected success, and the Boston Celtics' historic championship run. We celebrate LeBron James breaking the all-time scoring record and dive into why the 2024 Basketball Olympics may have been the best ever.We also highlight the best individual moments of the year, from Nikola Jokic solidifying his MVP status to Luka Doncic's jaw-dropping 70-point game.Then we buzz around the league and last nights' games and highlight the Sixers heating up, the Kings earning a win under interim coach Doug Christie, and Norman Powell shining in a Clippers victory. Meanwhile, the Knicks stay unstoppable, extending their win streak to seven. An ALLCITY Network ProductionAll music credited to Greg Kramer, check him out on Spotify! FanDuel: ALL NBA - Presented by FanDuel! Just visit https://fanduel.com/allnba to join today. You'll get started with 150 in BONUS BETS if you win your first $5 bet. 21+ and present in Colorado. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-522-4700.Constant Contact: Time to put the go in your 2024 business goals with email, social, SMS, and customized marketing campaigns built for you in just a few clicks. Ready, set? Go to https://constantcontact.com/allcity and start your FREE trial today.Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code ALLNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Again, create an account and redeem code ALLNBA for $20 off. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Indeed: listeners of this show will get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to get your jobs more visibility at https://indeed.com/allcity. Terms and conditions apply.  Need to hire? You need Indeed.Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ALLNBA and get on your way to being your best self.Bluechew: Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code ALLCITY at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's https://bluechew.com promo code ALLCITY to receive your first month FREE. Visit for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcastShady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: AC35 for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freenba. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.FitBod: Add Fitbod to your workout essentials. Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE at https://fitbod.me/ALLNBA.When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Today’s Bible Verse: "See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me." - Isaiah 49:16 As we take a break for the holiday season, we’re thrilled to share the top downloaded episodes of the year from "Your Daily Bible Verse." These powerful messages have deeply resonated with you, offering inspiration and encouragement throughout the year. We hope these episodes continue to uplift you during this festive time. Be sure to tune in for more enriching content when we return on January 13th. Thank you for being a valued part of our community! Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ MEET OUR HOSTS at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Kicking off the episode, Brie is feeling a special connection to Nikki's hair lately and has a lot to say about it. Then Nikki gives a recap of Matteo's dance recital and realizes the moment that his natural talent and showmanship are going to make him a force of nature on the stage in the future.  Then, as the end of the year approaches Nikki & Brie wanted to take a moment to celebrate some of the great guests and hilarious moments from the past year of the show. 2024 had so many big-name guests and hilarious moments with Nikki & Brie, so here are just some of our favorites:  *Carmella's favorite matches in the ring*The PPG from Love Island, USA: JaNa Craig, Serena Page, and Leah Kateb, on love after the Villa*Joey Fatone & AJ McLean on their days with BSB & N'SYNC*Jenny McCarthy on the craziness of Singled Out*Katie Maloney on french fries, dating, and living life in the public eye*Nikki & Brie's journey into the world of art and painting one another If you have a favorite moment from 2024 or if you know who you want to hear on the show in 2025, call us and let us know at 833-GARCIA2! Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109!

Come hear Charlotte, Dave, and Zack’s list of their favorite comics, music, video games, movies, and more! We listen and we don’t judge…   Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2009 pt. 6 Dark Reign: Elektra 1 to 5 I remember liking this? S.W.O.R.D. #1 to #5 One of my favorite Marvel miniseries, and excellent […] The post 2009 Variant Cover C: Holiday Best-Of-The-Year Celebration appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

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Video Replay on Twitch! Video Replay on YouTube! Google BROKE THEIR PROMISE of 3 OS updates for the Pixel 6 and 7! Apple is getting sued over iCloud and searching for abuse materials. Also, the next iPhone SE could have a poor radio using something other than Qualcomm. The XREAL One are in the GadgetLab. And, we'll give out some BEST OF THE YEAR awards for PREMIUM games on mobile! Let's get our tech week started right! Show notes and links on my blog! https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4ES Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.

The LadyGang podcast's "Best of the Year" episode is the ultimate year-end roundup that you actually want to hear. Forget all those other lists—this is the only one that truly matters. Keltie, Becca, and Jac break down everything that made 2024 unforgettable, from the best (and most outrageous) ugly trends to the top dupes that saved our wallets. The ladies also tackle the year's standout movies, celebs, and moments, sharing their unfiltered opinions and hilarious takes on what really defined the year. Packed with laughs, a little bit of shade, and plenty of LadyGang charm, this episode is your one-stop shop for everything that was truly iconic this year. If you want the real rundown on the best of 2024, this is the list you need to pay attention to. Check out our holiday sponsors!! Boll & Branch: Gift your loved ones a better night's sleep! Shop the Cyber Event and get 25% off, plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/ladygang LadyGang is brought to you by BetterHelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/ladygang to get 10% off your first month!

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about why he is going off the grid for the month of August despite the upcoming Democratic National Convention and the insanity of political news at this moment; the importance of his digital detoxes; his favorite interviews and moments of the past year with Bill Maher, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Jordan Peterson, Patrick Bet-David, Megyn Kelly, Ben Shapiro, Michael Knowles, Dr. Phil, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Dr. Drew, and Douglas Murray; and much more. Dave also does a special “ask me anything” question-and-answer session on a wide-ranging host of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices