Podcasts about cliffhangers

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down episodes 2 through 8 of Love Island USA Season 7, analyzing the biggest plays, errors, and power shifts of the week. From Huda's emotional package deal reveal to the fallout of the briefcase game, the hosts dissect evolving strategies, rising stars like Cierra and Chelly, and questionable choices from Ace and Nick. They also discuss the shocking disappearance of Yulisa, the impact of the photo booth, and whether this cast can live up to the legendary season six.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content and shows! : / gameofroses__Want coaching tips? email gameofrozes@gmail.com__Follow us on TikTok: @gameofrosesFollow us on Instagram-Game of Roses: @gameofrosespodPacecase: @pacecaseBachelor Clues: @bachelorclues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MCU tries to reset, Murderbot tries to escape emotional damage. This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl break down Captain America: Brave New World, where Sam Wilson's shield meets political paranoia and a very red, very angry Hulk. Then it's back into the soap-operatic arms of Murderbot, as Episode 5 serves up sabotage, sass, and an unexpected anatomy lesson. One's trying to save the world, the other just wants to be left alone with their shows—and honestly, we relate. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Murderbot: Virtue Signal: Brave New World: Murderbot (AppleTV) Episode 5: “Rogue War Tracker Infinite Summary After a near-fatal reprogramming, Murderbot is saved by the PresAux team and meets Leebeebee—the lone DeltFall survivor—who hilariously fixates on Murderbot's… anatomy. Meanwhile, Murderbot reveals it's hacked its governor module and asserts its loyalty to the crew. Cliffhanger: sabotage at the distress beacon. Director: Paul Weitz Writers: Paul Weitz & Chris Weitz Cast: Alexander Skarsgård (Murderbot) Noma Dumezweni (Dr. Mensah) David Dastmalchian (Gurathin) Sabrina Wu (Pin‑Lee) Akshay Khanna (Ratthi) Tattiawna Jones (Arada) + Guest Star: Anna Konkle (Leebeebee) Airdate: June 6, 2025  Rating: Out of 5 audacious anatomy monologue and Murderbot's rogue autonomy declaration. Darryl: 3.5/5 Brian: 3.45/5 Captain America: Brave New World (2025) Summary Five months after Ross becomes president, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Joaquin Torres thwart a weapons smuggling plot in Mexico. Sidewinder escapes, leading to a deeper conspiracy tied to global geopolitics. Director: Julius Onah Writers: Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onah & Peter Glanz Cast: Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson/Captain America) Danny Ramirez (Joaquín Torres) Shira Haas (Ruth Bat‑Seraph) Carl Lumbly (Isaiah Bradley) Giancarlo Esposito (Sidewinder) Liv Tyler (Betty Ross) Tim Blake Nelson (Samuel Sterns/Leader) Harrison Ford (Thaddeus Ross/Red Hulk) Production: Marvel Studios Produced by Kevin Feige & Nate Moore Music by Laura Karpman & Nora Kroll‑Rosenbaum . Budget & Box Office (as of June 9, 2025): Budget approx. $180 million (projected to be $300 – $375 million because of reshoots) Domestic: $200.5 M; International: $213.1 M; Worldwide total: ≈ $413.6 M Rating: Out of 10 How did Sam Wilson Survive the Movie Darryl: 3.2/10 Brian: 2.79/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

Episodio donde hay rumores fuertes de la actriz que será casteada como Zelda, los cartuchos iniciales del Famicom original, está por salir la nueva serie de IT llamada Welcome to Derry, el futuro de Bill Skarsgård, precuela de Rambo sin Sylvester Stallone, el error de Cliffhanger, reseña de Final Destination 6 Bloodlines, reseña de Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning, Andrew Koji casteado para Ryu en la nueva película de Street Fighter y Roman Reigns como Akuma, terminamos con Jason Mamoa como Blanka y las historias chafas de los personajes de Street Fighter!! Escúchanos: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube Apóyanos: patreon.com/holamsupernova Síguenos: Instagram/ Twitter/ TikTok @holamsupernova Merch: holamsupernova.myshopify.com

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Late night talks an der Tesla ladestation. Man kennts. Und so random wie Ort und Zeit unserer Aufnahme sind, genauso random ist auch der Inhalt dieser Folge. Wir feiern tatsächlich 1 ganzes Jahr voller salted dates Podcastfolgen - unglaublich dass es uns schon 1 Jahr lang gibt

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Tonight we're talking about the June State of Play, EA cancelling the Black Panther game, a suspicious new military FPS on Steam, the latest technical comparison between SteamOS and Windows OS on handheld, People Can Fly pulling the chute on two projects and more! ***** Watch the show LIVE Tuesday nights at 7PM Eastern - @benishandsomeyt ***** Reviews and subscriptions help us out so much. If you enjoyed the show, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. ***** Follow us on Twitter! Twitter.com/BenSmith2588 Twitter.com/csfdave Twitter.com/_gloriousginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Zu viele gute Serien werden einfach wieder abgesetzt und hinterlassen nie aufgelöste Cliffhanger, unvollständige Geschichte und vor allem viel Frust. In dieser Folgen blicken wir zurück auf 10 Serien-Absetzungen, die uns persönlich besonders hart getroffen haben, beleuchten mögliche Gründe für die Absetzung und sprechen darüber, warum diese vorzeitigen Enden besonders schmerzhaft waren. Timecodes und besprochene Serien: 00:03:52 - Das Rad der Zeit (Amazon) 00:10:45 - Deadwood (HBO) 00:19:10 - The Acolyte (Disney+) 00:27:04 - Der dunkle Kristall (Netflix) 00:31:39 - Her Voice (Apple TV+) 00:37:52 - Mindhunter (Netflix) 00:44:50 - The OA (Netflix) 00:52:39 - 1899 (Netflix) 00:57:48 - Hannibal (NBC) 01:04:20 - Stargate (Syfy) *** Dieser Podcast wird gesponsert von MagentaTV – dem TV- und Streaming-Angebot der Telekom. Abonniere und bewerte Streamgestöber bei der Podcast-App deines Vertrauens! Wenn du mit deiner Meinung im Podcast landen willst, schick uns eine Sprachnachricht oder einen Kommentar per Mail an podcast@moviepilot.de.

Ghost está de volta de Cannes e nos conta um pouco de como foi sua quarta ida ao festival de cinema que rola por lá. Já no âmbito dos videogames, falamos da resposta da Gamescom Latam à carta aberta assinada por centenas de desenvolvedores, o fim da Cliffhanger e o cancelamento do jogo do Pantera Negra, o fechamento do Nerd Bunker e mais.Participantes:Guilherme JacobsHeitor De PaolaAssuntos abordados:00:00 - Ghost de volta de Cannes13:00 - A carta aberta de desenvolvedores à Gamescom Latam30:00 - Magazine Luiza fecha e demite redação do Nerd Bunker42:00 - EA cancela jogo do Pantera Negra e fecha a Cliffhanger58:00 - Atores confirmam não estar no remake de Persona 4, jogo não anunciado1:07:00 - O lançamento de Elden Ring NightreignVenha fazer parte do Discord do Overloadr! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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And this is what we're yapping about in this 162nd episode. GP's week (1:26) AD's week (4:22) Time to get angry at people that don't know what they are talking about and season 2 of Andbore (Andor) in CALL IT OUT! (10:58) A Tornado twist its way into crashing a wedding. (29:27) If you want to relax and forget about the world, try lying in bed of a cliff! (38:00) Quick bits! Where we talk real news real fast! (46:39) AD gets furious with his Can't believe I just watched Captain American: Brave New  world. (58:29) GP's review of Mission Impossible: The Final reckoning. (1:24:37) Positive Chakra. (1:32:35) Yell outs before we head out. (1:34:56) Rate, Comment, Like, Subscribe! For all things on the show, check out our link tree here linktr.ee/Callitlikeidontseeit    

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This week Eric reigns, Matt meets his M.O.T.H.E.R., OTK Games shows off a ton of indies, EA closes down Cliffhanger Studios, and we get updates (and leaks) on some upcoming games! Releases: Elden Ring: Nightreign & Haneda Girl

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Deze talkshow wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door MSI. Alle meningen in deze video zijn onze eigen. MSI heeft inhoudelijk geen inspraak op de content en zien de video net als jullie hier voor het eerst op de site.Het weekend loopt zo je leven binnen op deze vrijdag. En we zijn er zoals zo vaak best aan toe. Even een paar dagen vrij en genieten van het vrije leven en wie weet een potje Elden Ring Nightreign. Dus laat maar komen die zaterdag en zondag. Vrijdag is ook het moment waarop jullie een nieuwe editie van Einde van de Week Live voorschotelen. De talkshow waarin drie hosts het game-gerelateerde nieuws van de week doornemen. Achter de desk zitten dit keer Jelle, JJ & Koos. Onderwerpen die de revue gaan passeren, zijn onder andere het cancellen van Black Panther, een bizar nieuw besturingsmechanisme voor de iPhone, een ‘blokkerige' trailer van GTA 6 en de tegenvallende kijkcijfers van The Last of Us 2, Dit alles en nog veel meer kun consumeren in de Einde van de Week Live van vrijdag 30 mei 2025.Eerste seizoen The Last of Us Season 2 verliest 50% kijkersWat velen van ons op de redactie een meer dan briljante game vonden, slaat op de TV een stuk minder aan. De laatste aflevering van The Last of Us Season 2 is echt stukken minder goed bekeken dan de laatste episode van het eerste seizoen. Waar komt dat door? De heren gaan erover in beraad. Ze kijken ook naar een bizarre PC mod die EA probeert weg te houden van The Sims 4. Wat is daar aan de hand? Plus klopt het dat mensen betaald worden om de game MindsEye van GTA-creator Lesley Benzies te slopen? Je krijgt de antwoorden in deze video.Pak 100 korting op deze powerhouse: de Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptopMSI zet deze week de Vector 16 HX AI in de spotlights. Deze fijne en zeer krachtige gaming laptop bezit een Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor (series 2), een NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti videokaart, een 240Hz QHD+ display, een 1TB SSD en een 24-zone RGB toetsenbord. De Vector 16 HX AI is op de website van MeGekko verkrijgbaar met een korting van 100 euro: https://msi.gm/SCE20CD6 . Je krijgt er als bonus ook nog Dying Light en Civilization 7 bij.Check het concert van Nine Inch Nails op 29 mei in de Ziggo DomeOp 29 mei aanstaande kun je in de Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam het concert van de brute band Nine Inch Nails bijwonen. De muziek van de groep van frontman Trent Reznor, zal veel gamers bekend in de oren klinken, want het zit in vele games. Van de Call of Duty en Batman franchise tot Doom en Dead Island, de beukende sound van deze band heerst er. Wil je bij dit concert aanwezig zijn, dan kun je hier de kaarten scoren: https://www.mojo.nl/concerten/nine-inch-nails .Timestamps:00:00:00 EvdWL van 30 mei00:07:55 Huishoudelijke mededeling: MSI00:10:39 De nieuwe Cyberpunk is officieel in pre productie. CD Projekt Red toont wie aan wat werkt binnen studio.00:13:55 The Last of Us 2 serie raakt 50% kijkers kwijt00:22:53 EA stopt ontwikkeling Black Panther game en sluit de studio Cliffhanger. 00:28:31 Apple protocol over iPhones, iPads en Vision Pro besturen met je hersenen. 00:33:17 Nieuwe trailer van MindsEye. 00:37:18 Zelda film00:40:18 Sonic franchise brengt 1 miljard omzet naar Sega.00:42:33 GTA trailer met behulp van Lego 00:53:30 Ex Bethesda medewerker: Starfield voelde te steriel aan 00:55:26 BULLETTÎME: Nine Inch Nails 29 mei Ziggo Dome01:04:18 Releasedatum van Pokémon Legends Z/A is bekend.01:09:00 EA gaat de strijd aan met een opvallende mod…01:12:07 Clair Obscur: Expedition 3301:15:10 Crimson Desert 01:18:14 Project Milo01:23:33 COOL OF SERIOUS UNCOOL

Stew and Smith are back with another episode of the It Doesn't Hold Up podcast discussing Cliffhanger from 1993. But does it hold up?Email – ⁠⁠itdoesntholduppodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠Instagram – @itdoesntholduppodcastTwitter/X - @doesntholduppodYoutube - @itdoesntholduppodcast

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In this episode of Watchers on the Couch, Tim and Mike delve into the season finale of The Last of Us Season 2, titled 'Convergence.' What was the point of the Scar Island scene? Where are they getting fuel for these boats 20 years post outbreak? Why are we supposed to care about a Season 3? The automatic show note generator wants us to tell you the following:The hosts express their disappointment with the pacing and execution of key scenes, particularly the confrontations and the cliffhanger ending. They reflect on the lack of viewer engagement and the challenges that future seasons may face in maintaining interest. The conversation highlights the ethical implications of violence portrayed in the series and the need for deeper character arcs to resonate with the audience.That last sentence is as bullshit. No one would accuse us of highlighting ethical implications of violence. I don't the word "ethical" has appeared in this podcast in the 10 years we've been doing it.Chapters00:00 Cold Open00:24 Introduction (Too Long; Didn't Watch)04:05 Episode Vibe Check10:23 Episode Breakdown and Key Events45:48 Cliffhangers and Future Speculations55:19 Wrap UpSocial MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@watchersonthecouchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/watchersonthecouch.comEmail: mailbag(at)watchersonthecouch.com---NOTE: Links below may contain affiliate links which earn us a small commission---Recorded with Riverside.fmHosted by Captivate.fmhttps://watchersonthecouch.com is hosted by DreamHost

Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to chat about EA cancelling their upcoming Black Panther game, Trump's tariffs getting blocked by courts, Cyberpunk 2 is further away than you thought, another Persona 4 voice actor getting snubbed, a Death Stranding anime in the works, and WHAT IS MINDSEYE?

In this Geek Freaks Headlines episode, Frank breaks down EA's surprising cancellation of the highly anticipated Black Panther video game and the abrupt shutdown of Cliffhanger Games. Originally set to be a single-player, open world experience from developers behind Shadow of Mordor, the game's future has now been erased. Frank explains EA's shift in focus to other major franchises like Battlefield, The Sims, and Apex Legends, and highlights what this means for Marvel fans. He also shares insight into the ongoing development of Iron Man and another untitled Marvel game, as well as excitement around Skydance's Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra.Timestamps and Topics:00:00:00 EA cancels Black Panther game and closes Cliffhanger Games00:00:17 EA focuses on growth franchises: Battlefield, The Sims, Apex Legends, and more00:00:38 Layoffs, return to office mandates, and what's still in development00:00:52 Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra could be our new Black Panther hopeKey Takeaways:EA has canceled its planned Black Panther video gameCliffhanger Games, formed in 2023 and composed of Shadow of Mordor devs, is shutting downEA is shifting its focus to key franchises: Battlefield, The Sims, Skate, and Apex LegendsAn Iron Man game and an untitled Marvel title are still in progressEA has laid off 800 employees in the past yearThe return-to-office policy is causing internal concernMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydra remains a promising Marvel title featuring Black Panther and Captain AmericaMemorable Quotes:“This is a damn shame. We need more Black Panther stuff.”“We had it and they are canceling on us. We all want more, right?”Call to Action:If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave us a review, and share the podcast using the hashtag #GeekFreaksPodcast. For all your geek culture updates, visit GeekFreaksPodcast.com.Follow Us:Facebook: facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastInstagram: instagram.com/geekfreakspodcastThreads: threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastTwitter: twitter.com/geekfreakspodPatreon: patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastListener Questions:Have a take on the Black Panther cancellation or thoughts on Marvel 1943? Send your questions or topics to be featured in a future episode.Apple Podcast Tags:Black Panther game, EA news, Geek Freaks Headlines, Marvel 1943, Iron Man game, gaming layoffs, Cliffhanger Games, video game news, Marvel gaming, Apex Legends, Battlefield, The Sims, podcast, nerd news

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Today, the Noonas discuss cliffhangers in Kdramas--what we like, what we don't, and what we are always eager to see more of. Warning, there are spoilers in today's episode, so listen with care!Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for "thinky, thirsty and over thirty" takes on Bangtan life. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are BACK as Joel and Ellie in HBO's The Last of Us Season 2! Join TJ Zwarych and Sean Mott of Agents of Fandom LIVE every Monday at 11am PT / 2pm ET to break down each episode of The Last of Us Season 2. This week, we review The Last of Us season finale, with Rob Coakley of the Hometown Ghost Stories podcast, The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 7!(00:00:00) Intro(00:03:00) Whatcha Watchin? - The Studio, Lilo & Stitch, Fountain of Youth(00:13:00) The Last of Us Season 2 Spoiler-Free Review(00:16:00) The Last of Us Season 2 Finale Reactions(00:25:00) Changes to Ellie's Character to The Last of Us Season 2(00:28:00) Will Abby Eventually Lead the W.L.F.?(00:40:00) Ellie and Jesse's Fight in The Last of Us Season 2(01:00:00) Ellie Kills Owen and Mel in The Last of Us(01:18:00) Jesse's Death in The Last of Us Season 2(01:22:00) The Last of Us Season 2 Cliffhanger(01:32:00) The Last of Us Season 3 TheoriesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/agents-of-fandom--5479222/support.

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It's Garbage Day! Mike has the Dirt we play the Cliffhanger game and Last CALL before the long weekend! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We return after Greg selfishly took a few weeks holiday following Koa Sports hefty win at IRONMAN Australia, making Koa the current 3 time IRONMAN Oceania Overall TriClub Champions, 2023, 2024 and 2025!Cancelled swim, no worries!  Our athletes took it all in their stride as they dominated on the big stage yet again, giving it their all making every second count.  How should you handle this type of news, what changes for the race ahead? Unlike many Australians Greg explored the great unknown, places like Bangkok, Chang Mai and Vietnam, very much ‘off the beaten track' and he brought back some presents for Tim! So thoughtful. Cliffhanger….Join the Tribewww.koasports.com.auFuelin are offering Koa Sports Podcast listeners 25% annual Co-Pilot subscriptions simply by heading to this link and unlocking the code today.  Fuelin is Personalized Performance Nutrition to help achieve your Goals—whether you're Running, Cycling, hitting the Gym, or targeting your ideal weight.https://www.fuelin.com/koa-sports  

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This season's Classic Cliffhangers gives us letters from people who are REALLY on the edge of their sanity and emotions. And we're here to help! We've got three instant Carriage House classics from Patreon: Peter, Peter, Puppy Eater; the man who caught his boyfriend gooning; and the man who was having an emotional affair with his best friend.  If you want to hear cliffhangers like this every week, you're in luck! Our Patreon members get this content week in, week out, rain or shine. Join us for this and other perks, like our Shades of Vanilla Newsletter! ⁠patreon.com/askronna⁠ Sponsor: Comfortable. Breezy. And chic! Born Shoes are hand-crafted and feel as good as they look. Go to bornshoes.com and use code RONNA for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Without soaps, we wouldn't have melodramas or reality shows. Without soaps, we wouldn't have many of the TV tropes and shows we love to stream and binge-watch. Cliffhangers, serials, vixens — in television storytelling, all come from soaps. Network television would not exist if not for the financial success of soap operas, according to Elana Levine, author of Her Stories: Daytime Soap Opera and US Television History. During the 1970s, Levine said soaps brought in 75% of the networks' revenue. “Soaps were a legitimate kind of pop culture sensation. As a result, the networks are able to charge more for those ad slots,” she said. “It's a way to reach young people in particular for a time. [Networks] were willing to pay more, because what they were paying was still a whole lot less than what primetime TV cost them, in terms of advertising time.” Ad sales on soaps bore the load of a broadcaster's overall business model, even as production costs inevitably increased. Production costs for a soap opera, Levine said, were “still never at the level of what it cost to make a primetime show.” The decline of soaps can't be attributed to a singular event. Over time, viewers' habits changed and how we consume television evolved, from the VCR to streaming. Soaps are not dead, though, and there are good reasons why they have endured.

Air Date: 4-28-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - Why the “manly” manufacturing jobs Trump and MAGA want are never coming back - Why incels love Trump's tariffs - The sad flails of the “Make America Manly Again” movement - The “Sigma grindset” guys' obsession with - and complete misunderstanding of - disturbing fictional movie characters - Cliffhanger! Jay explains our upcoming schedule - SOLVED! SONG! “Blinded” (Directly inspired by this episode!)   FOLLOW US ON: Bluesky Mastadon Instagram Facebook YouTube   REFERENCES: Manufacturing jobs are never coming back - Vox The strange link between Trump's tariffs and incel ideology - Vox Trump's Tariff Pause Sets Back the “Make Men Manly Again” Movement - The Nation Sigma grindset: TikTok's toxic worshipping of Patrick Bateman is another sign young men are lost - GQ   SOLVED! SONG! “Blinded” - Concepts: Human Intelligence. Song: Artificial Intelligence. Based on SOLVED! Ep. #8: “Part 1: Drowning Men Will Clutch at Straws: Masculinity in a MAGA world” (April 26th)   TAKE ACTION: May Day nationwide action - May 1st Find your Indivisible group - or start one Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121 Use the 5 Calls app for scripts and to reach all your elected officials     Join our Discord Server Reach us via Signal: Bestoftheleft.01 Leave a message at 202-999-3991   Produced by: Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on Apple Podcasts!