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Terry and Rob love the grind! Actor and television host Terry Crews (America's Got Talent, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins Rob Lowe to discuss working with Sylvester Stallone, hosting “America's Got Talent,” why Terry's collaboration with Cadillac is so full-circle for him and his family, and a very honest conversation about addiction and treatment. Plus, stick around for a special Father's Day Lowedown Line! This episode is brought to you by Macy's Macys.com/giftguide. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Actor, comedian, and tall ship owner Marc Evan Jackson (The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2013 Roland Emmerich film, White House Down, starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx. Jamie Foxx plays President Sawyer and Michael Murphy plays Vice President Hammond. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalshTimothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimonsMarc Evan Jackson https://instagram.com/marcevanjackson Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcastEmail questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com
Actor, comedian, and tall ship owner Marc Evan Jackson (The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2013 Roland Emmerich film, White House Down, starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx. Jamie Foxx plays President Sawyer and Michael Murphy plays Vice President Hammond. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalshTimothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimonsMarc Evan Jackson https://instagram.com/marcevanjackson Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcastEmail questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com
In the one-hundred-and-ninety-second episode, we look at the Didactic Fallacy, starting with Trump talking about assassinations and tariffs.In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Jacob Rees-Mogg reminiscing about the Empire, Boris Johnson waxing lyrical on Thatcher, and Kemi Badenoch missing the point of Bloody Sunday.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Brooklyn Nine Nine, Babylon 5, historian Margaret MacMillan, and journalist Eva Ladipo.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes was made up by Jim.Then we talk about the latest insane filing in Trump's ballroom lawsuit.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft192 You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on BlueSky @FallaciousTrump, Discord at fallacioustrump.com/discord or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpAnd you can buy our T-shirts here: https://fallacioustrump.com/teeSubscribe to Fallacious Trump to make sure you never miss a logical fallacy. Rather than just mindless anti-Trump rhetoric, we apply skepticism and critical thinking to our Donald Trump analysis by exploring his liberal use of logical fallacies and cognitive biases, along with a bit of humor and news about US politics. (But there is also some of that much needed anti-Trump rhetoric.)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This is a new podcast we want to put on your radar! Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters) Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother's life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected. Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files, Supernatural, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych. Visit our website: https://theredactedunit.com/ Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord [REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1) Jacob Kane makes a big life change Starring: Jamie Petronis as Jacob Kane Athan as Eli Reyes Dan Morris as The Strict Producer Jeffrey Reddick as The Anxious Screenwriter Karen Neat as Server James Spurney as as Phil (Landlord) Nathan Lundsford as Jordan Kane Harlan Guthrie as ■■■ Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■ Ben Akira Spencer as Officer Ioana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic) General Show Warnings Recurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan Hansen: From Veronica Mars to Party Down & Beyond The Brett Allan Show On this episode of The Brett Allan Show, Brett sits down with actor Ryan Hansen, a fan-favorite known for his scene-stealing roles across television and film. From his breakout as the hilariously chaotic Dick Casablancas on Veronica Mars to the cult comedy hit Party Down, Ryan has built a career on sharp comedic timing and undeniable charisma. Ryan shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time working on Party Down, including the long-awaited revival and what it was like stepping back into that world years later. He also dives into his experience in Veronica Mars and how that role helped define his career. The conversation expands into Ryan's work across major projects like Central Intelligence alongside Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, as well as his roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Boys. Ryan also opens up about balancing comedy and drama, the evolution of Hollywood, and what continues to inspire him creatively.
Over the past forty years, Gina Gershon has remained a beloved actress while constantly pushing herself as an artist, adding to her astonishing and diverse resumé. Since her small, breakout performance in Pretty in Pink, Gershon has been best known for her roles in movies (including Bound, Showgirls, Face/Off, The Insider) and television (including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Riverdale, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Assassin), but her career, and community, began as a musician and dancer. She performed at Carnegie Hall, recorded albums, and toured the United States, playing her jaw harp with Sting, Laurie Anderson, Joan Baez, Paul Simon, and Herbie Hancock. While she has not yet performed with her close friend Bob Dylan, they were sparring partners when Gershon took up boxing. On the stage, Gershon has worked with David Mamet, and performed in Sam Mendes's Cabaret and the Tony Award-winning Boeing-Boeing. In 2007, Gershon took on a new artistic practice, publishing the children's book Camp Creepy Time with her brother Dann. She later released her first work of nonfiction, In Search of Cleo: How I Found My Pussy and Lost My Mind, the true story of Gershon's search for her runaway cat. Gershon's newest book AlphaPussy: How I Survived the Valley and Learned to Love My Boobs, looks back at how she learned to survive and thrive in Hollywood, tracing her brilliant and unique career to find cautionary tales, turning points, and everything in between.On April 3, 2026, Gina Gershon came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater for an onstage conversation with Gina Pell, Content Chief of The What.
If you like CHNT, check out: [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters)Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother's life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected.Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych.Visit our website: https://theredactedunit.com/Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)Jacob Kane makes a big life changeStarring: Jamie Petronis as Jacob KaneAthan as Eli ReyesDan Morris as The Strict ProducerJeffrey Reddick as The Anxious ScreenwriterKaren Neat as ServerJames Spurney as as Phil (Landlord)Nathan Lundsford as Jordan KaneHarlan Guthrie as ■■■Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■Ben Akira Spencer as OfficerIoana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic)General Show WarningsRecurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language.
This week Nicole and Michael revisit one of the most confusing traditions on the calendar: Daylight Saving Time. Did you know the U.S. already tried permanent DST in 1974? Nixon pushed it through, people hated dark mornings, and Ford reversed it almost immediately. Now places like British Columbia are considering the same idea — which means some cities could see sunrise close to 10 a.m.
Hello, Breachers! We thank you for your extreme patience in Season 5 -- we are steadily working and making sure we can get more of our final season uploaded to you! In the meantime, please have a feed drop from some of our audiodrama friends, and check our [REDACTED] if you're looking for some fun listening! Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters) Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother's life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected. Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych. Visit our website: https://theredactedunit.com/ Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord [REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1) Jacob Kane makes a big life change Starring: Jamie Petronis as Jacob Kane Athan as Eli Reyes Dan Morris as The Strict Producer Jeffrey Reddick as The Anxious Screenwriter Karen Neat as Server James Spurney as Phil (Landlord) Nathan Lundsford as Jordan Kane Harlan Guthrie as ■■■ Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■ Ben Akira Spencer as Officer Ioana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic) General Show Warnings Recurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language.
This week, the guys head to the NINE NINE! One of the funniest TV shows of all time is on the docket this week, as Deremy and Thomas choose five essential Brooklyn Nine-Nine episodes. The show stars Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher, but it's truly a great ensemble. Almost every episode is full of belly laughs, so this will be tough. Let them know if they chose any of your favorite episodes and if they missed anything.Send us a request or just say hello!Twitter (X): @popculturefiveInstagram: Pop Culture Five PodcastEmail: popculture5pod@gmail.com
Welcome to LEVIATHAN PRESENTS! - A segment where we highlight one audio fiction creator, have a conversation, and then play a full episode of their show right here in our feed. This episode's guests is Jamie Petronis one of the creators of [REDACTED]. Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother's life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected. Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych. Want to learn more about the world of [REDACTED] Check out the show's website and join them on Discord. Starring: Jamie Petronis as Jacob Kane Athan as Eli Reyes Dan Morris as The Strict Producer Jeffrey Reddick as The Anxious Screenwriter Karen Neat as Server James Spurney as as Phil (Landlord) Nathan Lundsford as Jordan Kane Harlan Guthrie as ■■■ Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■ Ben Akira Spencer as Officer Ioana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters)Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother's life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected.Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych.Visit our website: https://theredactedunit.com/Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)Jacob Kane makes a big life changeStarring:Jamie Petronis as Jacob KaneAthan as Eli ReyesDan Morris as The Strict ProducerJeffrey Reddick as The Anxious ScreenwriterKaren Neat as ServerJames Spurney as as Phil (Landlord)Nathan Lundsford as Jordan KaneHarlan Guthrie as ■■■Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■Ben Akira Spencer as OfficerIoana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic)General Show WarningsRecurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we revisit two standout episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, breaking down the best jokes, character moments, and why the Nine-Nine remains one of the best modern TV comedies. From Jake's chaotic brilliance to Holt's legendary deadpan delivery, we dive into what makes these episodes endlessly rewatchable.Then, we draft the greatest sitcom characters of all time. From first-round locks to bold sleeper picks, we build our ultimate comedy lineup and debate who truly deserves GOAT status. Subscribe, rate, and follow for more TV breakdowns, character rankings, and pop culture drafts every week.Support our show and join our Patreon!If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagram
This week we revisit two standout episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, breaking down the best jokes, character moments, and why the Nine-Nine remains one of the best modern TV comedies. From Jake's chaotic brilliance to Holt's legendary deadpan delivery, we dive into what makes these episodes endlessly rewatchable.Then, we draft the greatest sitcom characters of all time. From first-round locks to bold sleeper picks, we build our ultimate comedy lineup and debate who truly deserves GOAT status. Subscribe, rate, and follow for more TV breakdowns, character rankings, and pop culture drafts every week.Support our show and join our Patreon!If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagram
Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters)Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother's life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected.Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych.Visit their website: https://theredactedunit.com/Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)Jacob Kane makes a big life changeStarring:Jamie Petronis as Jacob KaneAthan as Eli ReyesDan Morris as The Strict ProducerJeffrey Reddick as The Anxious ScreenwriterKaren Neat as ServerJames Spurney as as Phil (Landlord)Nathan Lundsford as Jordan KaneHarlan Guthrie as ■■■Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■Ben Akira Spencer as OfficerIoana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic)General Show WarningsRecurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language. Presented by Bloody FMwww.Bloody-Disgusting.comwww.SCParchives.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scp_podStore: https://store.dftba.com/collections/scp-archivesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scp_pod/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scparchives.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/tJEeNUzeZXTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scppodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/scparchives Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Allison Tolman is back for a healing hour, baby! It's been a couple years since Allison has been on - and obviously you all know her as the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated and Critics Choice winning Fargo actress, from shows and films like Krampus, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Why Women Kill and of course as one of the leads of the hit NBC sitcom St. Denis Medical! - and we dive right into her romantic and therapeutic life! We talk about parenting your inner child, Hollywood accounting, uncontrollable crying while understudying 33 Variations, becoming your own best friend, a DCU product pitch for James Gunn and SO MUCH MORE! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!Get tickets to Naomi and Megan's online A Night of Cinema show here! Andy's latest essay can be found here! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen!ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Nikki shares her take on America's favorite comfort TV shows. She reveals her top picks, including Family Guy, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Brooklyn Nine Nine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Fan Podcast
Are you wondering whether Wonder Man is worth your time? In this episode, we break down Marvel's latest Disney+ series, give you the essential background on the character, and explain what you actually need to know before diving in. From Simon Williams' comic book origins to his surprising connections with Vision, Scarlet Witch, and the Avengers, we cover the fun facts, controversies, and powers that shaped Wonder Man long before his MCU debut. We also dig into how Wonder Man fits into the MCU under the Marvel Spotlight banner—designed to be more grounded, character-driven, and accessible without deep MCU homework. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as a struggling actor hiding dangerous superpowers, and Ben Kingsley returning as Trevor Slattery, the series leans hard into Hollywood satire, mentorship, and the bizarre "Doorman Clause" that bans super-powered people from acting. Our reactions are… mixed. While the show shines as a personal story about ambition, insecurity, and creative survival—anchored by a standout performance from Ben Kingsley—it struggles with tone, realism, and the weight of its MCU identity. We talk about what works, what doesn't, and whether Wonder Man feels like a forgotten experiment or a meaningful setup for something bigger down the road. Watch the YouTube version here for the best experience. Listen to the podcast episode here: Written WONDER MAN Review Wonder Man is the 19th television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (including both live-action and animated projects) and arrives as part of Phase 6. The series was created by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) and Andrew Guest (Hawkeye, Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine). Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, crossing superhero franchises after playing Black Manta in DC's Aquaman films, stars as Simon Williams, a struggling actor auditioning for the lead in a remake of Wonder Man, a low-budget 1980s action film that Simon once bonded over with his father. Simon carries a dangerous secret: he has explosive superpowers that he can't fully control. Worse, he must keep those powers hidden if he wants any chance at an acting career thanks to the Doorman Clause, a rule that bars super-powered individuals from working as actors. One episode dives into the origins of this clause, and it's easily among the series' most entertaining and imaginative chapters. Ben Kingsley returns as Trevor Slattery, the infamous actor hired to portray the Mandarin in Iron Man 3. Since then, the character has appeared in the Marvel short All Hail the King and film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Here, Trevor is once again chasing relevance—and is also auditioning for a role in the Wonder Man remake. Interestingly, the series never clearly states where it fits into the MCU timeline. There are only light references—photos on walls, casual mentions of "shield throwing." Frankly, that restraint is welcome. It's firmly set in the present day on the main MCU Earth, and that's more than enough. Had this been set on another timeline or Earth, this review probably wouldn't exist. Character Over Capes At its core, this is a strong, personal story about two people supporting each other in a brutal industry. Simon approaches acting with intense seriousness—reminiscent of Dustin Hoffman's character in Tootsie—while Trevor, as a mentor figure, pushes him to loosen up and trust the words on the page. Wonder Man is far more interested in the relationship between Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery than in building a new costumed icon. Through their conversations, the series thoughtfully explores what it actually means to be an actor. Abdul-Mateen II and Kingsley make for an engaging, surprisingly balanced duo. The show wisely avoids leaning into easy odd-couple clichés, which elevates their dynamic. If you enjoyed the behind-the-scenes look at show business in The Studio or Hacks, there's a lot here to like. Wonder Man ups the stakes by adding uncontrollable superpowers into an already stressful industry where almost nothing goes your way. Tone & Reality Gaps Tonally, Wonder Man struggles. It can't always decide whether it wants to be serious and emotional or silly and farcical. It oscillates between the two. The dialogue is often grounded and well-written, but the situations frequently feel forced—bent to serve the script rather than emerging naturally from reality. Living in Los Angeles, where the series is set, makes some of these moments especially hard to ignore. Being under a tight deadline to submit an audition tape and deciding to drive from Hollywood to Malibu and back—congratulations, you've just wasted three hours. These issues extend to the on-set scenes. Having worked in the film industry, many of these moments rang false. A day player wouldn't halt production because they have extensive notes. There are numerous story hiccups where disbelief must be suspended simply to keep the plot moving. A test audience likely would have flagged many of these. Performances & Standout Moments Any time Ben Kingsley is on screen, he's impossible not to root for. Simon, by contrast, is difficult to like until the final two episodes. That's clearly intentional—he's closed off and emotionally blocked—but watching someone repeatedly sabotage themselves is frustrating, even if it's thematically justified. One unquestionable highlight is the episode centered on the Doorman Clause, "Doorman". Josh Gad's appearance, along with his reworked version of "In Summer," is delightful and injects much-needed energy and creativity into the series. Release Strategy & Final Verdict Marvel continues to undermine its TV output with its release strategy. Ironheart dropped its six episodes across two days. Echo released all five at once. Wonder Man follows suit with all eight episodes dropping in a single day. The result? These shows are consumed quickly and forgotten just as fast. By the time Daredevil Season 2 arrives in March, this will likely be one of those "Oh yeah… what happened on Wonder Man again?" series.I went in with an open mind and high expectations—this is Marvel, after all. In the end, I liked Wonder Man, but too much got in the way of loving it. SPONSORS Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.
Are you wondering whether Wonder Man is worth your time? In this episode, we break down Marvel's latest Disney+ series, give you the essential background on the character, and explain what you actually need to know before diving in. From Simon Williams' comic book origins to his surprising connections with Vision, Scarlet Witch, and the Avengers, we cover the fun facts, controversies, and powers that shaped Wonder Man long before his MCU debut. We also dig into how Wonder Man fits into the MCU under the Marvel Spotlight banner—designed to be more grounded, character-driven, and accessible without deep MCU homework. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as a struggling actor hiding dangerous superpowers, and Ben Kingsley returning as Trevor Slattery, the series leans hard into Hollywood satire, mentorship, and the bizarre "Doorman Clause" that bans super-powered people from acting. Our reactions are… mixed. While the show shines as a personal story about ambition, insecurity, and creative survival—anchored by a standout performance from Ben Kingsley—it struggles with tone, realism, and the weight of its MCU identity. We talk about what works, what doesn't, and whether Wonder Man feels like a forgotten experiment or a meaningful setup for something bigger down the road. Watch the YouTube version here for the best experience. Listen to the podcast episode here: Written WONDER MAN Review Wonder Man is the 19th television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (including both live-action and animated projects) and arrives as part of Phase 6. The series was created by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) and Andrew Guest (Hawkeye, Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine). Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, crossing superhero franchises after playing Black Manta in DC's Aquaman films, stars as Simon Williams, a struggling actor auditioning for the lead in a remake of Wonder Man, a low-budget 1980s action film that Simon once bonded over with his father. Simon carries a dangerous secret: he has explosive superpowers that he can't fully control. Worse, he must keep those powers hidden if he wants any chance at an acting career thanks to the Doorman Clause, a rule that bars super-powered individuals from working as actors. One episode dives into the origins of this clause, and it's easily among the series' most entertaining and imaginative chapters. Ben Kingsley returns as Trevor Slattery, the infamous actor hired to portray the Mandarin in Iron Man 3. Since then, the character has appeared in the Marvel short All Hail the King and film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Here, Trevor is once again chasing relevance—and is also auditioning for a role in the Wonder Man remake. Interestingly, the series never clearly states where it fits into the MCU timeline. There are only light references—photos on walls, casual mentions of "shield throwing." Frankly, that restraint is welcome. It's firmly set in the present day on the main MCU Earth, and that's more than enough. Had this been set on another timeline or Earth, this review probably wouldn't exist. Character Over Capes At its core, this is a strong, personal story about two people supporting each other in a brutal industry. Simon approaches acting with intense seriousness—reminiscent of Dustin Hoffman's character in Tootsie—while Trevor, as a mentor figure, pushes him to loosen up and trust the words on the page. Wonder Man is far more interested in the relationship between Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery than in building a new costumed icon. Through their conversations, the series thoughtfully explores what it actually means to be an actor. Abdul-Mateen II and Kingsley make for an engaging, surprisingly balanced duo. The show wisely avoids leaning into easy odd-couple clichés, which elevates their dynamic. If you enjoyed the behind-the-scenes look at show business in The Studio or Hacks, there's a lot here to like. Wonder Man ups the stakes by adding uncontrollable superpowers into an already stressful industry where almost nothing goes your way. Tone & Reality Gaps Tonally, Wonder Man struggles. It can't always decide whether it wants to be serious and emotional or silly and farcical. It oscillates between the two. The dialogue is often grounded and well-written, but the situations frequently feel forced—bent to serve the script rather than emerging naturally from reality. Living in Los Angeles, where the series is set, makes some of these moments especially hard to ignore. Being under a tight deadline to submit an audition tape and deciding to drive from Hollywood to Malibu and back—congratulations, you've just wasted three hours. These issues extend to the on-set scenes. Having worked in the film industry, many of these moments rang false. A day player wouldn't halt production because they have extensive notes. There are numerous story hiccups where disbelief must be suspended simply to keep the plot moving. A test audience likely would have flagged many of these. Performances & Standout Moments Any time Ben Kingsley is on screen, he's impossible not to root for. Simon, by contrast, is difficult to like until the final two episodes. That's clearly intentional—he's closed off and emotionally blocked—but watching someone repeatedly sabotage themselves is frustrating, even if it's thematically justified. One unquestionable highlight is the episode centered on the Doorman Clause, "Doorman". Josh Gad's appearance, along with his reworked version of "In Summer," is delightful and injects much-needed energy and creativity into the series. Release Strategy & Final Verdict Marvel continues to undermine its TV output with its release strategy. Ironheart dropped its six episodes across two days. Echo released all five at once. Wonder Man follows suit with all eight episodes dropping in a single day. The result? These shows are consumed quickly and forgotten just as fast. By the time Daredevil Season 2 arrives in March, this will likely be one of those "Oh yeah… what happened on Wonder Man again?" series.I went in with an open mind and high expectations—this is Marvel, after all. In the end, I liked Wonder Man, but too much got in the way of loving it. SPONSORS Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.
There have been many TV crossovers over the years, but it's a tricky balance to get right — for every mashup that feels organic, there are plenty more that amount to little other than weird stunts. So we decided to dream up the ultimate TV crossovers: Gilmore Girls and Nashville, Abbott Elementary and The Leftovers, Only Murders in the Building and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Bear and Happy Endings.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters)Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother's life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected.Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych.Visit our website: https://theredactedunit.com/Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)Jacob Kane makes a big life changeStarring:Jamie Petronis as Jacob KaneAthan as Eli ReyesDan Morris as The Strict ProducerJeffrey Reddick as The Anxious ScreenwriterKaren Neat as ServerJames Spurney as as Phil (Landlord)Nathan Lundsford as Jordan KaneHarlan Guthrie as ■■■Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■Ben Akira Spencer as OfficerIoana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic)General Show WarningsRecurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
https://open.spotify.com/show/21ELGMQm084YVNCRqjqGJz?si=1c54509b25f84db1 EPISODE TITLE: [REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)—--------------Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters)Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother's life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected.Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych.Visit our website: https://theredactedunit.com/Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)Jacob Kane makes a big life changeStarring:Jamie Petronis as Jacob KaneAthan as Eli ReyesDan Morris as The Strict ProducerJeffrey Reddick as The Anxious ScreenwriterKaren Neat as ServerJames Spurney as as Phil (Landlord)Nathan Lundsford as Jordan KaneHarlan Guthrie as ■■■Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■Ben Akira Spencer as OfficerIoana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic)General Show WarningsRecurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Michael Schur is the creative force behind some of the most beloved comedies of the past two decades: The Good Place, Parks and Rec, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and most recently, A Man On The Inside, starring Ted Danson. If Mike's face looks familiar, it might be from his scene-stealing performance as Mose Schrute on The Office, on which Mike was also a writer. Mike's shows have a distinctive signature: they don't just make you laugh – they make you think about morality and what it means to be human. Along the way, they might just make you cry. In this episode, Mike charts the songs and milestones that turned him into the writer he is today – from the Neutral Milk Hotel album that taught him to wear his heart on his sleeve, to the fender bender that sparked an existential crisis that would become The Good Place, to the Taylor Swift song that pulled him out of a creative rut during the pandemic. It's a conversation about how art teaches us to feel, and how those feelings become the stories we tell. Here are his songs. “Weird Al” Yankovic, “Eat It” The Beatles, “A Day in the Life” Indigo Girls, “Kid Fears” Neutral Milk Hotel, “Ghost” Derek and the Dominos, “Key to the Highway” Arvo Pärt, “Spiegel im Spiegel” Taylor Swift, “gold rush”
Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters)Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother's life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected.Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych.Visit our website: https://theredactedunit.com/Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)Jacob Kane makes a big life changeStarring:Jamie Petronis as Jacob KaneAthan as Eli ReyesDan Morris as The Strict ProducerJeffrey Reddick as The Anxious ScreenwriterKaren Neat as ServerJames Spurney as as Phil (Landlord)Nathan Lundsford as Jordan KaneHarlan Guthrie as ■■■Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■Ben Akira Spencer as OfficerIoana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic)General Show WarningsRecurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language.Support the showIt's All in the Cards Podcast FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreon
[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)—--------------Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters)Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother's life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected.Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych.Visit our website: https://theredactedunit.com/Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)Jacob Kane makes a big life changeStarring:Jamie Petronis as Jacob KaneAthan as Eli ReyesDan Morris as The Strict ProducerJeffrey Reddick as The Anxious ScreenwriterKaren Neat as ServerJames Spurney as as Phil (Landlord)Nathan Lundsford as Jordan KaneHarlan Guthrie as ■■■Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■Ben Akira Spencer as OfficerIoana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic)General Show WarningsRecurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters)Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother's life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected.Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych.Visit our website: https://theredactedunit.com/Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)Jacob Kane makes a big life changeStarring:Jamie Petronis as Jacob KaneAthan as Eli ReyesDan Morris as The Strict ProducerJeffrey Reddick as The Anxious ScreenwriterKaren Neat as ServerJames Spurney as as Phil (Landlord)Nathan Lundsford as Jordan KaneHarlan Guthrie as ■■■Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■Ben Akira Spencer as OfficerIoana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic)General Show Warning: Recurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language. Find us online:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redraculaMerch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/re-draculaWebsite: www.ReDracula.liveTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/re-draculaBloody Disgusting Website: www.Bloody-Disgusting.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
EPISODE TITLE: [REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)—--------------Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters)Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother's life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected.Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych.Visit our website: https://theredactedunit.com/Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)Jacob Kane makes a big life changeStarring:Jamie Petronis as Jacob KaneAthan as Eli ReyesDan Morris as The Strict ProducerJeffrey Reddick as The Anxious ScreenwriterKaren Neat as ServerJames Spurney as as Phil (Landlord)Nathan Lundsford as Jordan KaneHarlan Guthrie as ■■■Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■Ben Akira Spencer as OfficerIoana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic)General Show WarningsRecurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters)Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother's life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected.Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych.Visit our website: https://theredactedunit.com/Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)Jacob Kane makes a big life changeStarring:Jamie Petronis as Jacob KaneAthan as Eli ReyesDan Morris as The Strict ProducerJeffrey Reddick as The Anxious ScreenwriterKaren Neat as ServerJames Spurney as as Phil (Landlord)Nathan Lundsford as Jordan KaneHarlan Guthrie as ■■■Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■Ben Akira Spencer as OfficerIoana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic)General Show WarningsRecurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters)Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother's life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected.Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych.Visit our website: https://theredactedunit.com/Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)Jacob Kane makes a big life changeStarring:Jamie Petronis as Jacob KaneAthan as Eli ReyesDan Morris as The Strict ProducerJeffrey Reddick as The Anxious ScreenwriterKaren Neat as ServerJames Spurney as as Phil (Landlord)Nathan Lundsford as Jordan KaneHarlan Guthrie as ■■■Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■Ben Akira Spencer as OfficerIoana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic)General Show WarningsRecurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's Talkhouse Podcast we've got two old friends who've worked together on such culture-crushing songs as “Dick in a Box”—one of whom is known more for the music, and the other for the funny. It's Andy Samberg and Asa Taccone. Samberg you surely know for his years on Saturday Night Live and Brooklyn Nine-Nine and tons of big movies. Before all that he was part of the trio The Lonely Island, which blew up on SNL with “Dick in a Box,” among other hilarious jams. The Lonely Island also features Jorma Taccone, and when Samberg and Taccone needed some musical help for their SNL shorts, they would often call Jorma's brother Asa, who helped them shape “Dick in a Box,” “Motherlover” and plenty of other songs. But Asa's less inclined toward the funny stuff that his childhood friends are known for; he's been making his own decidedly less silly music since 2011 in collaboration with Matthew “Cornbread” Compton under the name Electric Guest. The duo just released their first album since 2019, and it's called 10K—you'll hear the meaning behind the name in this chat. As you'll hear, there's no jokey rap to be found, just a compelling mix of soulful pop: You might not be surprised to learn that in recent years Taccone has also collaborated with the likes of The Weeknd and Carly Rae Jepsen. Check out “Play Your Guitar” from 10K right here. As you'll hear, Samberg and Taccone are pretty comfortable with each other, because their friendship goes way back. They talk about Samberg's decision to take a swing at the big time, Lonely Island deep cuts, and the alternate name that Electric Guest briefly considered. Enjoy. Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast, and thanks to Andy Samberg and Asa Taccone for chatting. If you liked what you heard, please follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting platform, and check out all the great stuff at Talkhouse.com. This episode was produced by Myron Kaplan and the Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by The Range. Find more illuminating podcasts on the Talkhouse Podcast Network. Visit talkhouse.com to read essays, reviews, and more. Follow @talkhouse on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter (X), Threads, and Facebook.
Here's the thing about Stephanie Beatriz: she doesn't fall for traditional messages. Growing up in Texas, blond contest queens reigned, but she understood there was more to beauty. Catholic church told her being bisexual was a sin, but she knew there was nothing wrong with her. Hollywood tried to convince her there's only ever room for one Latina, but she flatly ignored them. And now she's living her dreams as a television star, newlywed, and outspoken LGBTQ advocate.Follow Stephanie on Twitter @iamstephbeatz and IG @stephaniebeatriz. If you loved this episode, listen to Mishel Prada, Gina Torres and Aimee Carrero. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Here's a puzzle that will stop you cold: ADHD has exploded into public consciousness. More diagnoses than ever. More research. More conversations. And yet? Turn on your television. What stares back at you?The class clown. The scatterbrained sidekick. The walking punchline.Something doesn't add up.This disconnect—between lived reality and screen reality—forms the heart of this week's conversation with Matthew Fox, whose passion for dissecting genre media runs as deep as his own neurodivergent experience. Fox hosts Superhero Ethics and other podcasts that examine the ethics woven through our most beloved stories. But today, they're hunting bigger game.Consider this: Maria von Trapp. "How do you solve a problem like Maria?" Sound familiar? Fox argues she's ADHD incarnate. Flighty. Unpredictable. Out of focus. The nuns can't pin her down. Neither can we, apparently. Because nobody—not once—uses the words.That's the pattern. Characters burst with hyperactivity, impulsivity, attention challenges. Dennis the Menace in the '50s. Tigger bouncing through the Hundred Acre Wood. Calvin racing after imaginary adventures. All ADHD-coded. None explicitly labeled.Why does this matter? Because children search desperately for themselves in stories. Adults do too, though less consciously. When representation gets frozen in stereotype—or worse, buried in subtext—it shapes how teachers see students, how employers evaluate talent, how we see ourselves.The conversation zigzags through terrain both familiar and startling. Percy Jackson, where ADHD becomes a god-given power. Phil Dunphy, the endearing but scattered dad. Jake Peralta solving crimes through controlled chaos. Then the darker territory: Barney Stinson using ADHD as an excuse for predatory behavior.But here's where it gets interesting. Fox notices something that escaped everyone else: the gender patterns. Hyperactive male character? Meet his organized, grounding female partner. It's everywhere once you see it. Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Modern Family. New Girl. The narrative is always the same—love of a steady woman tames the chaotic man.And buried within all of this lies a more uncomfortable truth. In our hunger to see ourselves on screen, we claim characters who were never intended as representation. We read ADHD into Kirk and Spock, into Hiccup and his dragon, into anyone who shows even a glimmer of recognition.Is that enough? Should it be?Whether you're searching for positive examples for your children or trying to untangle how decades of media have shaped your own relationship with neurodivergence, this conversation might just shift how you watch ... everything.Links & NotesShows and MoviesModern Family - Phil Dunphy as ADHD-coded characterBrooklyn Nine-Nine - Jake Peralta as positive ADHD representationHow I Met Your Mother - Barney Stinson as problematic ADHD portrayalNew Girl - Nick and Jess relationship dynamicThe Simpsons - Bart Simpson and Ritalin episode (2000)Community - Abed Nadir as autism-coded characterParenthood (TV series) - Autism representationArrow - Felicity Smoak as ADHD-coded characterK-pop Demon Hunter - Zoe as positive ADHD representationThe Sound of Music - Maria von Trapp as ADHD-codedFinding Nemo/Finding Dory - Dory as ADHD representationHow to Train Your Dragon - Hiccup as ADHD-codedBooks and CharactersPercy Jackson series by Rick Riordan - ADHD as demigod traitCalvin and Hobbes - Calvin as ADHD-codedDennis the Menace - Classic hyperactive representationWinnie the Pooh characters as neurodivergent representationPodcasts by Matthew FoxThe Ethical PandaSuperhero EthicsStar Wars GenerationsMarvel Movie Minute (co-hosted with Pete Wright)The Once and Future Parent(Coming soon!)Links & NotesSupport the Show on PatreonDig into the podcast Shownotes Database (00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast (01:22) - Support the Show and Become a Patron! (01:58) - The ADHD Representation Paradox (02:48) - Introducing Matthew Fox ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
We're on a break for August, and taking this opportunity to share some encore episodes with you. Today we are revisiting episode 15 from the 17th of December 2024. In it, host Cheryl, library director at the Community Libraries of Providence, talks with her colleagues Dhana, Michelle, Lee, and Khamry about the variety of ways CLPVD is building library services that respond to the unique communities they serve. They also get into re-learning how to read for pleasure after school, book club titles, and Hot Frosty. In the Last Chapter, Cheryl asks: What books do you like to give as gifts? Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the state. We are proud to be a resident partner of the Rhode Island Center for the Book. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its sponsor organizations, or any participants' place of employment. The content of Overdueing It episodes are the property of the individual creators, with permission for Overdueing It to share the content on their podcast feed in perpetuity. Any of the content from the Overdueing It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow. Books Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum by Antonia Hylton The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza Dominicana by Angie Cruz You Like It Darker by Stephen King The Mist by Stephen King The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris Are You Nobody Too? by Tina Cane The Wedding People by Alison Espach The Connected Community by Cormac Russell Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss A Beginner's Guide to Rug Tufting by Kristen Pozorski Best of Both Worlds by Matt Price and Aaron Brown Media It's What's Inside (2024) Oddity (2024) Lost In Space (2018-2021) Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013-2021) Hot Frosty (2024) The Trunk (2024) The Story of The Pearl Girl (2024- ) The Madness (2024) Other Community Libraries of Providence
We're on a break for August, and taking this opportunity to share some encore episodes with you. Today we are revisiting episode 15 from the 17th of December 2024. In it, host Cheryl, library director at the Community Libraries of Providence, talks with her colleagues Dhana, Michelle, Lee, and Khamry about the variety of ways CLPVD is building library services that respond to the unique communities they serve. They also get into re-learning how to read for pleasure after school, book club titles, and Hot Frosty. In the Last Chapter, Cheryl asks: What books do you like to give as gifts? Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the state. We are proud to be a resident partner of the Rhode Island Center for the Book. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its sponsor organizations, or any participants' place of employment. The content of Overdueing It episodes are the property of the individual creators, with permission for Overdueing It to share the content on their podcast feed in perpetuity. Any of the content from the Overdueing It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow. Books Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum by Antonia Hylton The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza Dominicana by Angie Cruz You Like It Darker by Stephen King The Mist by Stephen King The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris Are You Nobody Too? by Tina Cane The Wedding People by Alison Espach The Connected Community by Cormac Russell Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss A Beginner's Guide to Rug Tufting by Kristen Pozorski Best of Both Worlds by Matt Price and Aaron Brown Media It's What's Inside (2024) Oddity (2024) Lost In Space (2018-2021) Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013-2021) Hot Frosty (2024) The Trunk (2024) The Story of The Pearl Girl (2024- ) The Madness (2024) Other Community Libraries of Providence
This week we welcome the wonderfully talented Marc Evan Jackson to Tipsy Casting! Marc and Jessica serendipitously met at our last LA meet up and he was kind enough to come on and impart some amazing perspectives and advice. Marc is an actor, comedian, and storyteller whose voice and presence are instantly recognizable. You've seen him as the ever-dry Kevin on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, the delightfully smug Shawn on The Good Place, Trevor Nelsson on Parks and Rec, and most recently as Richard Spier in Netflix's The Baby-Sitters Club. But beyond the suits and comedic timing, Marc brings a rare depth and honesty to the table—and that's exactly what made this conversation so special.Marc and his wife run the incredible nonprofit, The Detroit Creativity Project, which brings the life-changing power of improv to middle and high school students in Detroit—completely free of charge. We've linked their website below so make sure to check them out and buy tickets to their next show or donate if can!Resources: The Detroit Creativity Project Website Marc Evan Jackson InstagramMarc Evan Jackson X────────────────────────────Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IGWatch the Tipsy Casting YouTube ChannelFollow Jessica & Follow Jenn Learn More About Jess & Jenn's Casting Journeys Get Casting Life Away Merch here!
This week, Anjelah reconnects with longtime friend and actress Melissa Fumero. The two reminisce about years of crossing paths at auditions, including a few for Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which ultimately became Melissa's breakout role. They open up about early career imposter syndrome and the ongoing work it takes to overcome it. Sharing frustrations with today's entertainment industry, Melissa reflects on how difficult it can be to stay hopeful. Still, she credits her Cuban immigrant parents for instilling grit, resilience, and the belief that building community is one of life's greatest priorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week we review and rate the mystery movie The Bourne Identity. Consumption: Mr. Pold - Happy Gilmore 2, The Thin Blue Line, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Blood Rites, Matlock season 1, Real Genius, Superbob, Relax I'm from the Future, War of the Worlds, Heads of State, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare St. Jimmy - Lake Mungo, No One Lives, I Think We're Alone Now D'Viddy - Jurassic World Rebirth, The Path of Daggers, Winter's Heart Master Z - Red Rising, Golden Son Music Provided By: Greg Gibbs / Most Guitars Are Made of Trees Cleaners from Venus / Night Starvation Decade in Exile / Patti's Town
Chris, Nikki, and Whip of The Morning Mix chat with comedian, writer, and actor Dewayne Perkins! Dewayne is a Chicago native who received improv training at The Second City and also worked for iO Theater. He has appeared on Wild 'n Out and The Upshaws. Perkins was on the writing staff for The Break with Michelle Wolf, the Saved by the Bell reboot, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and he is a staff writer for The Amber Ruffin Show, for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. He is the co-writer and star of horror-comedy film The Blackening.Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Co-showrunners Tracey Wigfield and Lang Fisher discuss running their latest writers' room, how the pitching process has changed for them throughout their careers, why figuring out the story is like being good at math, and much more. Tracey Wigfield is a TV writer and showrunner. She created the NBC series Great News and the Saved by the Bell revival on Peacock. Before that, she was a writer on 30 Rock as well as The Mindy Project. Lang Fisher is a TV writer, showrunner and director. She co-created the Netflix series Never Have I Ever and was a writer on 30 Rock, The Mindy Project and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Together, Tracey and Lang are the co-showrunners of The Four Seasons, which they co-created alongside Tina Fey. The miniseries is an adaptation of the 1981 film of the same name, written and directed by Alan Alda. It follows three married couples whose decades-long friendship is tested when one of the couples divorces, complicating their tradition of quarterly weekend getaways. The Four Seasons premiered on Netflix in May 2025 and was renewed for a second season the same month. --- Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: wgaeast.org/onwriting Follow the Guild on social media: @WGAEast OnWriting is a production of the Writers Guild of America East. The show is produced by WGA East staff members Jason Gordon, Tiana Timmerberg, and Molly Beer. Production, editing, and mix by Giulia Hjort. Original music is by Taylor Bradshaw. Artwork is designed by Molly Beer.
When actor and comedian Jason Mantzoukas (The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Parks and Recreation) finally got the chance to appear on his favourite TV show — the weird and hilarious British game show “Taskmaster” — he didn't want to play along normally. He wanted to be the ugly American villain who creates chaos. Jason joins Tom Power to tell us what actually happened when he stepped onto set, what it was like going from superfan to contestant, and why he thinks that beloved British shows like “Taskmaster” have never fully taken off in North America.
This week on Office Ladies 6.0, we take a look back on Jenna and Angela's interview with Mike Schur! Mike Schur wrote on the first four seasons of “The Office” and played Dwight's mysterious cousin, Mose Schrute. Mike also worked on “Saturday Night Live” and created shows like “Parks and Recreation”, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”, “The Good Place” and “Rutherford Falls”. Mike shares about a scene where Angela slapped him so hard he spun, Jenna and Mike talk about the difference between acting on a TV show vs a movie, and of course, Mike talks about how much he hated playing Mose. So take a trip down memory lane and enjoy the moments of a stringy beard man who works on America's favorite beet farm. Check out Mike Schur's Book, “How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question”: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-to-Be-Perfect/Michael-Schur/9781982159313 Follow Mike on Twitter: @KenTremendous Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chelsea Peretti is a fun hang! And we've been fans of hers for a while (her old comedy group back in NYC Variety SHAC was the cat's pajamas, and we love love love her 2014 Netflix special One of the Greats!), so it was a real pleasure to goof around with her for a while. (And of course, you know Chelsea from tons of stuff including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, her film First Time Female Director or her podcast Call Chelsea Peretti) We get into balancing weirdness and vulnerability both on stage and in real life, going to therapy as a kid, wanting to have a child and SO MUCH MORE! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!*Donate to displaced black families of the LA fires here* (Yes, still!)ALSO BUY A BRAND NEW CUTE AF "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On this episode of “The Drink,” Kate Snow sits down with Melissa Fumero for a candid conversation about the sacrifices her parents made to send her to college, the setbacks that almost ended her career, and how she landed the role that changed everything: Detective Amy Santiago on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” She also discusses her new NBC series, “Grosse Pointe Garden Society.”
"Lisa, never EVER stop in the middle of a hoedown!" - Homer Simpson We explore the darker side of heavy sack beatings and taking the law into your own hands as we discuss an episode that reveals the cognitive benefits of rhythmic jug-hooting. Our guest: Neil Campbell (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Digman!) Support this podcast and get over 200 ad-free bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod, not to mention Bluesky and Instagram!
Andy Samberg arrived at Saturday Night Live as a Featured Player in the fall of 2005, and within a couple of months he shook up the legendary show and brought it into the digital age. Willie Geist sat down with the SNL alum to talk about his time on the show and those infamous digital shorts that he produced with his comedy group “The Lonely Island”, his hit NBC comedy “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and more. (Original broadcast date January 21, 2019)
Lisa Gilroy is a Canadian actress and comedian celebrated for her dynamic performances across television and digital platforms. She gained prominence as the host of YTV's "The Zone" and the International Emmy-nominated series "Undercover High." Her acting repertoire includes roles in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (2019), "History of the World: Part II" (2023), and the Netflix series "Glamorous" (2023). In 2024, she starred as Detective Sarah Green in Hulu's "Interior Chinatown." Beyond television, Lisa's viral comedic sketches have solidified her status as a rising star in the comedy scene. #lisagilroy #andrewsantino #whiskeyginger #podcast ============================================ Sponsor Whiskey Ginger: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/whiskeyginger SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS PUBLIC REC PROMO CODE: WHISKEY 20% off your order https://publicrec.com MANDO Use Promo Code: WHISKEY FOR $5 OFF YOUR ORDER http://shopmando.com SOUL PROMO CODE: WHISKEY 30% OFF YOUR ORDER! https://getsoul.com PRIZEPICKS Download The App! USE PROMO CODE: WHISKEY GET $50 INSTANTLY WITH YOUR 1ST $5 BET ======================================= Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino/ https://twitter.com/CheetoSantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast https://twitter.com/whiskeygingerpodcast Produced and edited by Joe Faria IG: @itsjoefaria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Schur wrote for the The Office, and created The Good Place, and co-created Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. His new show for Netflix, A Man on the Inside, features Ted Danson as a widowed retiree who goes undercover in a retirement community. He spoke with Terry Gross about the series.Later, comic and Silicon Valley actor Jimmy O. Yang talks about his new Hulu series, Interior Chinatown. He plays a waiter who inadvertently becomes central to a crime story.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Michael Schur wrote for the The Office, and created The Good Place, and co-created Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. His new show for Netflix, A Man on the Inside, features Ted Danson as a widowed retiree who goes undercover in a retirement community. He spoke with Terry Gross about the series, making fun of NPR (lovingly) on Parks, and being a life-long rule-follower. Also, our TV critic David Bianculli reviews the new series and says it's the sweetest show since Ted Lasso. Subscribe to Fresh Air's weekly newsletter for staff recommendations, gems from the archive, and a peek at what's coming next week.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy