Podcasts about couch potatoes

Bombers lose and their defense stunk / World Cup has begun! (1:40); Soccer for newbies: What to know about 2026 World Cup (6:50); Shortened Sounds of the Game COME ON BLUE / Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes longtime NHL linesman Ryan Galloway (10:10); The Ex starts today! Midway memories (18:30); Breast Cancer Pledge Ride is this weekend... 25th Anniversary Breast Cancer Pledge Ride... Over $1.5 million raised - 2,279,031 km ridden (25:30); THE COUCH POTATOES! Disclosure Day... chat about Steven Spielberg movies? (32:50); THE WORLD CUP STARTS TODAY FOR CANADA! Taking on Bosnia-Herzogovenia - Rob Gale, soccer expert who has coached many teams including Valour FC (41:40); Power outage update for Windsor Park / Question of the Day on the World Cup (50:25); Winning entry on midway memories (55:55); More storm fallout, this time in Stony Mountain - Woman got 2-3 feet of water in her non-basement home, insurance no longer covers overland flooding (1:00:30).

Two of the biggest games in sports are happening right now, and there is a lot to break down.Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs walked into Madison Square Garden and delivered another mature veteran performance to pull within one game of the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. The Spurs are doing something genuinely extraordinary, and I break down exactly what made Game 3 so impressive, and why the Knicks need a serious adjustment before Game 4 if they want to close this thing out at home.Then I turn to the Stanley Cup Final and the massive question hanging over Carolina heading into Game 4 in Las Vegas tonight. The goaltending decision feels like a no-brainer to me, and I make the case for why Rod Brind'Amour has to make the change. Plus, Mitch Marner has been brilliant for Vegas, and I push back on some of the narrative around him that I think has gotten a little out of hand.This is genuinely one of the best stretches of sports in recent memory. Two incredible Finals. Two massive games coming up. Let's break it all down.

Send us Fan MailHildee Weiss didn't run her first full mile until she was 46. And honestly? She was convinced she'd look ridiculous doing it… like Phoebe from Friends, flailing around while everyone stared. (If you're Gen X, you already get it.)Fast forward 12 years and she's 57, a mom of five, a grandma of five, and she's done 5Ks, half marathons, trail races, two Spartan races… the whole thing. Not to shrink herself. Not to earn her food. Just because she gets to.We get into all of it: starting from zero in your 40s, finally walking away from the scale she called her "metal monster," lifting heavy after 50, and what it actually took to come back after a hysterectomy when she didn't even recognize herself anymore.If you've been telling yourself it's too late… I really want you to hear this one. Her book, Embracing My Inner Athlete, is out now.Time Stamps1:00 introduction7:10 having 5 children in 8 years10:05 Gen X weight loss culture15:29 changing mindset around diet and exercise19:11 chasing number goals23:16 difference in generations and how they view exercise26:15 remembering the first starting line35:58 redefining success and failure41:35 coming back from injury and hysterectomy49:01 it's never too late to start51:41 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCourse waitlist: https://course.carriepagliano.com/RSAWLCONNECT WITH HILDE:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momoffive68/Website: http://sites.google.com/view/Hildee-Weiss-authorThe Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.  This show has been a long time in the making!   You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.   If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!  If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)

Concerns over e-bike, e-scooter speeds (1:40); With the new He-Man movie out today... which cartoon character would you want to be?? (9:05); THE COUCH POTATOES! (17:05); Weekly U.S. recap with Global's Reggie Cecchini (25:45); CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT (33:30); Lots of great feedback on last night's Stampeders concert at The Burt! / Revisit of e-bike e-scooter concerns & injuries (35:55); The Guess Who return home for a sold out show at Canada Life Centre (47:30); Winning entry on cartoon characters (56:30); Toque musician playing in the opener for the Guess Who tonight at Canada Life Centre - Kathy Kennedy interview with musician Cory Churko (59:25).

Discover Hildee Weiss's inspiring story of late-life fitness, self-belief, and overcoming self-doubt to become an active runner and author. In this episode, Hildee shares her candid journey from a sedentary lifestyle to embracing health, all while balancing a large family and personal challenges. Main Topics Covered: Hildee Weiss's motivation to write her memoir about her fitness transformation How self-belief and confidence evolve through the physical activity journey The challenges of starting fitness in midlife, especially after pregnancy and raising five kids Overcoming setbacks, including surgery and re-engaging with running and cross-training The importance of mindset shifts: from "I have to" to "I get to" in fitness routines Strategies for cultivating self-confidence and resilience as a parent and individual The role of community, coaching, and persistence in achieving fitness goals Future plans for trail running, races, and personal redemption Embracing My Inner Athlete - Hildee Weiss's memoir, out June 9th Sponsors Mount to Coast - Explore the H1, one the most critically acclaimed running shoes of the past year, and all of its road or trail glory, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mounttocoast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code RAMBLING to save 10% on your order. CurraNZ - CurraNZ is a natural runner's recovery supplement made from New Zealand blackcurrant extract, with over a decade of peer‑reviewed research showing real‑world gains for everyday runners – better performance, smarter fuelling, and faster muscle recovery. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠curranzusa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more, and use the code RAMBLING20 to receive 20% your first order from their website. Tailwind Nutrition - Tailwind set the standard for running nutrition and hydration. Head to ⁠tailwindnutrition.com/RAMBLING ⁠or use code RAMBLING20 to save 20% on your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Scripps Spelling Bee has a lightning round finale??? / The Couch Potatoes have been around for 20 years??? (0:30); Chief Schmidt & WFPS challenges (8:40); things we only get to enjoy for a brief time every year, like Cherry Blossoms & Lilacs (17:05); THE COUCH POTATOES! (24:15); Weekly Reggie Recap (33:55); Ride for Dad is tomorrow! WITH A CAVEAT... Winnipeg Police escort ends at Portage & Moray, doesn't go all the way to Assiniboia Downs (41:20); Schroeder Foundation Announcement with Seven Oaks School Division -- funding to make sure kids get food (52:40); Winning entries on things we only get to enjoy for a brief time every year (59:50); Mental Health and Hockey (1:04:05).

தொழில்நுட்பம் நம்மை ஆளக் கூடாது; நாம் தான் தொழில்நுட்பத்தை ஆள வேண்டும்.

Michael shares his life story, one that has quite an arc, from hitting "rock bottom" in his early 20s to finding God and thriving in his 30s. Michael and his mother have Rochester's Meat Sauce, the only one available in Wegmans, called Momma K's, and recently launched a Chicken Wing Dip as well!Mentioned in this episode:Mind of MagnusArtist Magnus Champlin Interviews guests sharing the stories and life adventures with the goal of expanding minds.Punches & PopcornThe masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D'Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films.Joe Bean RoastersVisit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!

THE WRAITH (1986) - Couch Potato Theater: Fandom Podcast Network Classics  Listen: Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater: 'Fandom Podcast Network Classics', where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network!  We're re-releasing THE WRAITH (1986), Couch Potato Theater podcast. Originally recorded in 2018. Your Couch Potato Theater co-hosts and Fandom Podcast Network co-founders Kevin & Kyle welcome guest Ryan Christopher for this special retrospective. We here at the Fandom Podcast Network are proud to celebrate Couch Potato Theater's special presentation of The Wraith (1986). The Wraith is a 1986 independently made American action-fantasy film, produced by John Kemeny, written and directed by Mike Marvin, and starring Charlie Sheen, Sherilyn Fenn, Nick Cassavetes, Randy Quaid and Clint Howard. The film was theatrically released November 21, 1986 The Wraith Plot Description: Packard Walsh and his motorized gang control and terrorize an Arizona desert town where they force drivers to drag-race so they can 'win' their vehicles. After Walsh stabs the decent teenager Jamie Hankins to death for being intimate with a girl whom Walsh wants for himself, the mysterious Jake Kesey arrives, an extremely cool motor-biker with an invincible car. Jake befriends Jamie's girlfriend Keri Johnson, takes Jamie's sweet brother Billy under his wing and manages what Sheriff Loomis can not - the methodical and otherworldly elimination of Packard's criminal gang.        Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information: - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social - Tee Public Fandom Podcast Network Store:  https://www.teepublic.com/stores/fandom-podcast-network   Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Blue Sky: @akylew - Guest: Ryan Christopher on Instagram: @irebelryan #TheWraith #TheWraith1986 #CouchPotatoTheater #FandomPodcastNetwork #CharlieSheen #FandomPodcastNetworkClassics #CPT #FPNet #FPN #1986Movies #TheWraithMovie #MikeMarvin #SherilynFenn #NickCassavetes #RandyQuaid #ClintHoward #MatthewBarry #DavidSherrill #GriffinONeal #JamieBozian #ChrisNash #ChristopherBradley #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner #RyanChristopher

Derek Hanson previews the "Golf Show" that is coming up Saturday on 740 the Fan at 10am with Jeff Kolpack, Jon Krawczynski from The Athletic wraps up the Timberwolves season, and long-time Star-Tribune columnist Patrick Ruesse joins the show to talk about the Minnesota sports scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long term forecast is INTENSE... Is your AC working?? (1:40); Concerns with sports betting ads (9:50); St. James Burger has the world's biggest Fat Boy! The outlandish meals we've tackled (17:45); Nurses Union -- The ISOs from the Grace were pulled from the Vic? (25:00); Outlandish meals (33:00); THE COUCH POTATOES! - Colbert is no more, and this weekend's new movies (35:55); Weekly U.S. recap with Global's Reggie Cecchini (46:10); Question of the Day results on romantic links to AI chatbots - Is this cheating? Discussion on the potential pitfalls of getting 'involved' with a bot... is this Black Mirror?? (54:55); Winning entries on outlandish meals (1:06:25); CLAYHEM!!! (1:10:40).

Three big topics on today's episode of Couch Potato Diary with Peter Klein.Victor Wembanyama put on a performance in Game 1 against Oklahoma City that should genuinely scare the rest of the NBA. I break down what made it so extraordinary and why the league has never quite seen anything like what he is capable of at both ends of the floor. But the Thunder have been here before, and I make the case for why Oklahoma City is far from done in this series.Then I turn to the Toronto Raptors, and what a genuinely interesting offseason is setting up for this franchise. There is more to build on from this season than people are giving them credit for, and I lay out what I think the priorities need to be heading into the summer.And the Montreal Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference Semi-Final and advance to the Conference Finals. I break down what that result means and close with some quick predictions for both Conference Finals matchups.

What the heck kind of weather did we just experience??? (1:40); Do you feel safe? Lauren shares her story about not feeling safe (8:20); DUST STORM??? WHY IS IT SO WINDY (11:40); Stuck in the elevator again... What if we both got stuck at the same time?? Contingency planning! (18:55); Have you ever used a 'safety walk'? Called for someone to get you to your car or work? (26:15); THE COUCH POTATOES! Do you feel the need for speed?? (33:15); Weekly recap of all things U.S. with Global's Reggie Cecchini (41:50); CLAYHEM!!! (49:00); Winning entries on contingency plans (56:25); Biggest MMA fight of all time happening this weekend Gina Carano vs Ronda Rousey! (1:00:00).

Grace Hospital Day Radiothon! Long term forecast looks decent! / Lots of stuff to give away today (1:40); Global's Reggie Cecchini with the weekly U.S. recap (9:30); What's something you have to replace but for whatever reason... you haven't?? Like Brett's beat up wallet (17:55); THE COUCH POTATOES! Hulk Hogan documentary on Netflix is EXCELLENT / New movies in theatres (25:10); Assiniboia Downs kickoff! And do they need to space out the Triple Crown more? (34:40); Question of the Day on road construction season kickoff (42:30); RADIOTHON Rachel Ferguson, COO Grace Hospital (47:40); Winning entries on stuff we need to replace but haven't (54:55).

Common Man Hour 3 --NBA TV Controversy --Wolves/Spurs Predictions --Couch PotatoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Common Man Hour 3 --NBA TV Controversy --Wolves/Spurs Predictions --Couch Potato

Common Man Hour 3 --NBA TV Controversy --Wolves/Spurs Predictions --Couch PotatoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Common Man Hour 3 --NBA TV Controversy --Wolves/Spurs Predictions --Couch Potato

The Oilers are out! LOLOLOLOL / Why does CJOB's Christian Aumell cheer for Minnesota in the NBA but Dallas in the NHL? / Moose tix (1:40); Winnipeg Sea Bears back in action! (9:35); The Bombers have already SOLD OUT the Banjo Bowl??? Let's discuss scoring coveted tickets (18:20); Women's Equity Lab Manitoba with a historic first (25:25); THE COUCH POTATOES! The Summer movie season has arrived! (33:40); Remember the trees on Roblin that got felled when a house was being moved? When will they be replanted?? (43:20); SUPER GENE-IUS WINNER / Coveted tickets you've scored (52:30); CLAYHEM!!! (57:55); Winning entry on scoring coveted tickets (1:04:55); Jennifer Hanson.... 5th annual fundraiser for Ukraine at the Big A on May 9th (1:09:00).

Giuseppe Paciullo has spent exactly half of his life in America, after spending the first half in his native Italy. He came to NYC, where he met his wife (a Rochester native) while she was in school and he was working in his Uncle's Italian restaurant on THE Arthur Avenue ("The Real Little Italy") in The Bronx. Eventually moving to Rochester, Giuseppe opened the most authentic Italian restaurant in Rochester (can't be more authentic than when the owner and head chef is "off the boat") even though he will tell you, Italian cuisine, true Italian cuisine, doesn't actually exist in the way we think of it...Mentioned in this episode:Punches & PopcornThe masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D'Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films.Mind of MagnusCheck out Mind of Magnus at magnusapollo.com, and leave him factoids at 585-310-2473! https://mind-of-magnus.captivate.fmJoe Bean RoastersVisit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!

BRETT GOT STUCK IN THE ELEVATOR LOL (1:40); Congrats to Flin Flon Bombers in the SJHL! / Times we got stuck / trapped (4:25); Ditching the switch: Alberta, Northwest Territories moving to permanent daylight time (12:10); THE COUCH POTATOES! Why they had to scrap the already-filmed 3rd act of the Michael Jackson biopic (19:05); Weekly U.S. recap with Global's Reggie Cecchini (28:15); Game Two- Moose/Admirals tonight (35:55); CLAYHEM!!! (44:10); Winning entry on getting stuck / trappped (51:45); Remake of The Cat Came Back - from Kari Zalik, who combines jazz-driven musicality with a PhD in Music Theory to help kids learn (55:05).

Things you had your heart set on but didn't get them, like Brett wanting some Burrito del Rio last night but it was too busy (1:40); World Indigenous Business Forum (10:25); Small Town Salute - Annual Selkirk BIZ State Of Region Address happening Friday at Gaffer's in Lockport (18:50); Question of the Day on city golf courses and Salisbury House / Commerce Secratary Howard Lutnick hates that Canada is standing up (26:55); Premier Wab Kinew with CJOB's Richard Cloutier on the time change debate... should we align our clock with AB & SK? (31:10); Canadian Infertility Awareness Week Jon Waldman, author of "Swimming Aimlessly", advocate for fertility support (38:30); The Couch Potatoes got to interview former Survivor contestant and now podcast host Rob Cesternino! (from seasons 6 & 8) (48:25); Winning entry on things we had our heart set on (55:25); WARREN KINSELLA - new book "The Hidden Hand: The Information War and the Rise of Antisemitic Propaganda" (59:05).

This week on The Couch Potatoes we have a treat for you, as we got to speak to former Survivor contestant Rob Cesternino! He competed in seasons 6 & 8, and is now a big-time podcaster and has a book coming out soon about Survivor. Also, we tee up this week's new movies, including Michael... which had such a bizarre thing happen during production. Jeff reviews two medical shows that wrapped up their seasons, and couldn't be more opposite. And Top Gun is coming back to theatres, and is coming back for a threequel! - Brett

The playoffs are underway, and there is already a lot to talk about.On the NHL side, the Oilers did something nobody expected in Game 1, won without a single McDavid point, and got contributions from depth pieces that have been questioned all season. Anaheim pushed back, but that is a tough spot for a young team. Ottawa had its chances and then some, but could not convert, and the heartbreak of that one is real. The Flyers have been the most impressive story of the early playoffs; two road games, and they have looked like the more playoff-tested team throughout. Pittsburgh is in trouble. And Dallas found a way in a must-win situation with their big players stepping up exactly when they needed to, and Oettinger silencing some of his critics in the process.On the NBA side, the Raptors are finding out quickly that this Cleveland series is going to be a real challenge. Game 2 showed some fight, but the gap is still clear. Brandon Ingram needs to be significantly better. They ran the offence through him in Game 2, and he was pretty dreadful with it. Colin Murray-Boyles has been a genuine bright spot, and getting minutes over Poeltl is a real statement. And James Harden is picking this Toronto defence apart with the only moment of flustering coming when they throw length at him on the switch.

Von faulen Hunden, explodierenden Köpfen und echter Gänsehaut Von bestem Wetter, gemütlichen Couch-Potato-Vibes und einem Frankenstein-Film, der die Geister spaltet! Die Folge beginnt entspannt mit einem Plausch über das herrliche Wetter – und Timos Hund, der sich als absolute Couch-Potato outet und bei Regen lieber auf den Spaziergang pfeift. Ein Lebensstil, den Timo als bekennender Stubenhocker durchaus nachvollziehen kann! Nach einem langen Arbeitstag brauchte Timo erst mal was Leichtes. Auf Wunsch seiner Frau gab es einen Nostalgie-Trip mit Legally Blonde (Natürlich blond). Reese Witherspoon beweist auch über 20 Jahre später noch, dass emotionale Intelligenz jedes Elite-College rockt – eine erstaunlich gut gealterte 2000er-Jahre-Komödie zum Abschalten. Richtig wild und laut lachend wurde es danach bei der brandneuen Komödie Pizza Movie (unter anderem mit Gaten Matarazzo). Zwei Studenten werfen mysteriöse Pillen ein und müssen im Rausch eine Pizza beim Liefer-Roboter in der Lobby abholen. Der Haken? Je nach Rausch-Phase platzt ihnen sprichwörtlich der Kopf, wenn sie fluchen! Ein herrlich stumpfer, auf 180 pulsierender Spaß mit starken Kiffer-Film-Vibes, den Timo mit starken 4 von 5 Sternen abfeiert. Das genaue Gegenteil von witzig ist der hochgelobte Indie-Horror Undertone. Der Kammerspiel-Slow-Burner über eine Podcasterin im Haus ihrer sterbenden Mutter spielt derart meisterhaft mit dem 3D-Sounddesign und der Stille, dass Timo – den im Horrorgenre eigentlich nichts mehr schockt – mit echter Gänsehaut und einem extremen Unwohlsein auf der Couch saß. Ein absolutes atmosphärisches Highlight für alle, die sich auf leisen, kriechenden Horror einlassen können. Der Film der Woche ist Maggie Gyllenhaals Frankenstein-Neuinterpretation The Bride!. Um das größte Gerücht direkt aus der Welt zu räumen: Nein, es ist absolut kein Musical! Optisch macht der Film mit Christian Bales krassem Make-up und der tollen Kameraarbeit ordentlich was her. Bei der Story gehen die Meinungen der beiden jedoch wieder einmal auseinander. Timo fand den Film völlig unfokussiert, überladen mit unnötigen Subplots (Stichwort: Penélope Cruz) und empfand Jessie Buckleys wildes Schauspiel als anstrengendes Overacting. Sein Fazit: Wer etwas in der Art sehen will, greift lieber zu Poor Things. Zeljko hingegen verteidigt den Film. Er feiert Buckleys manische Performance und den künstlerischen, unberechenbaren Vibe des Films, auch wenn er zugibt, dass das Drehbuch etwas zu viel auf einmal will und nicht durchgehend zündet. Zum Abschluss wird noch schnell geklärt, warum Zeljko bei Horrorfilmen immer eine Kerze für seine "Schwarzromantik" anzündet und Timo seine Hände dabei brav auf der Bettdecke lässt. Also, Ohren auf und ab in die Welt von "Once Upon A Time In Cinema - Der Filmpodcast" - jeden Sonntag um 10:00 Uhr, überall wo es Podcasts gibt! Inhalt:(00:00) Intro (06:10) Legally Blonde (11:40) Pizza Movie (24:50) Undertone (35:00) The Bride! ____ Der Film-Podcast mit Zeljko und Timo Anfragen: ouatic@gmx.de https://letterboxd.com/OuaticPodcast https://instagram.com/onceuponatimeincinema_

A playoff-heavy episode of Couch Potato Diary with Peter Klein covering the NHL, NBA, and UFC all in one shot.The NHL bracket is filled out. Dallas over Montreal in the Stanley Cup Final is the pick, and I know that is going to be a conversation starter. Getting the Canadiens there is the boldest call on the board. Dallas beating both Minnesota and Colorado to get out of the Central is another one. And I have both Vegas and Edmonton losing in the first round, so there is plenty to push back on here.Then, the NHL Pressure Rankings heading into the playoffs. Edmonton is number one on the list, but one name on there has nothing to do with a team, and that might be the most interesting pick of the bunch.The full NBA bracket comes next. Oklahoma City over the Knicks in the Finals is the destination, but getting New York there through the Pistons and the Celtics is probably the hottest take on the board. There is also an admitted Homer pick in here that a certain Canadian fan base is going to appreciate.And we close with the UFC 327 Stock Watch, who helped themselves and who hurt themselves coming out of one of the more extraordinary nights in recent UFC history.

Icy start cuz MORE WINTER / Price of gas 141.9?? / Bombers big signing! (1:40); Sounds of the Game... one last time. No 'North American Ice Hockey League Championships' this year...(8:55); Times you pretended you were disappointed with something... but secretly you were ok with it (16:55); Who will you cheer for in the playoffs? Angus Reid says 7-in-10 Canadians will cheer for any Canadian team // The cost of fixing back lanes (25:00); On request, Brett yells the name of the DSFM / Things you pretended to be disappointed about (31:10); THE COUCH POTATOES! (34:20); Weekly recap of all things White House (43:45); RIDE FOR DAD CAMPAIGN LAUNCH IS TODAY! (51:30); Bombers make huge signing! (1:01:25); STAR WARS! River City Sabers on Light Saber Workshop at 201 Portage on May the 4th (1:10:55).

Tach auch, da simma wieda, diesmal zu Folge 107B!Ja, ihr habt richtig gelesen, das ist Folge 107B! Benni hat direkt zum Start mal wieder den Lautstärkeregler am Mikrofon versemmelt, weshalb wir nach 30 Sekunden direkt einen gepflegten Neustart hinlegen durften. Aber hey, so kennt ihr uns Dickerchen eben!In dieser Woche haben wir ordentlich was auf der Gabel und auf dem Herzen. Wir küren direkt zu Beginn unseren allerersten Hörer des Monats: Flo, der Benni eiskalt mit Sriracha-Soßen zu Ostern bestochen hat. (Spoiler: Bestechung mit Essen funktioniert bei uns immer!)Danach wird es hitzig! David erzählt von seinem Outdoor-Livestream, bei dem der Drehkorb spontan in Flammen aufging. Dank heldenhaftem Einsatz ohne Wasserlöschen hat das Chicken aber glücklicherweise überlebt. Weniger überlebt hat hingegen seine Geduld mit Vodafone, denn Davids Kabelleitung hat im Stream mal wieder komplett versagt.Richtig auf die Palme bringt uns in dieser Folge aber das Eis von Mälzer & Fu. Nach einem Herstellerwechsel wird dort jetzt ordentlich an den teuren Zutaten gespart – ein absolutes No-Go für unsere Eis-Herzen! Dazu gibt's noch einen klassischen Rant über nervige Software-Abos, die Preispolitik der Mineralölkonzerne und die wahren Wunder von WD-40.Abgerundet wird das Ganze mit unserem Oster-Recap: Wir quatschen über einen sportlich bepreisten Oster-Brunch für 47 Euro pro Nase in Krefeld, gemütliches Stockbrot am Nachbarschaftsfeuer und unseren obligatorischen Abstecher zu McDonald's. Für die Couch-Potatoes unter euch haben wir am Ende noch ein paar TV-Tipps am Start, darunter die Serie Station 11 und die unfassbar gute SWR-Doku Nachtstreife. Zum Schluß erzählt David noch, was Benni und Theres aufgetischt haben, als er mit Stephi dort zu besuch war.Macht's euch bequem, schnappt euch nen ordentlichen Snack und #hömmarein!

Today on Couch Potatoes, we're breaking down the first six episodes of America's Culinary Cup, the new CBS food competition series hosted by Padma Lakshmi—and her very public post-Top Chef return to the genre.We get into what the show is trying to be, how it stacks up against Top Chef, and whether the high-level talent—from Michelin-starred chefs to James Beard nominees like Buddha Lo, Beverly Kim, and LA's own Keith Corbin—is actually delivering. Then we unpack the competition structure, the early challenges (from meat to sustainability to dessert), and whether the twists and judging system are elevating the show or overcomplicating it.Finally, we get into our hottest takes: who's winning, whether the show has real staying power, and how America's Culinary Cup compares to the current food TV landscape.If you're into Top Chef, food competition shows, or just strong opinions about who should be sent home, this one's for you.

Paul Constantine is the retail manager / historian of Genesee Brew House and by proxy, Genesee Brewery. He started at the Brew House when it was still only a concept, as an intern, and has stuck around ever since, being one of the top influences in the organization. In this episode, we get a full history of the Brewery and beyond.Mentioned in this episode:Common ThreadCheck out Common Thread on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/common-threads-hardcore/Punches & PopcornThe masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D'Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films.Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

IRON EAGLE (1986) - Couch Potato Theater: Fandom Podcast Network Classics Listen: Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater: 'Fandom Podcast Network Classics', where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network!  We're re-releasing IRON EAGLE (1986), Couch Potato Theater. Originally recorded in 2019. Your Couch Potato Theater co-hosts and Fandom Podcast Network founders Kevin & Kyle are joined by guests Amy Nelson & Hayley Stoddart, our co-hosts from our Union Federation Star Trek & The Orville podcast. Sit back and relax on the couch and enjoy this special re-release presentation of IRON EAGLE (1986) - Couch Potato Theater. Iron Eagle is a 1986 action film directed by Sidney J. Furie who co-wrote the screenplay with Kevin Alyn Elders, and starring Jason Gedrick and Louis Gossett Jr.  Plot: When Doug's father, an Air Force Pilot, is shot down by MiGs belonging to a radical Middle Eastern state, no one seems able to get him out. Doug finds Chappy, an Air Force Colonel who is intrigued by the idea of sending in two fighters piloted by himself and Doug to rescue Doug's father after bombing the MiG base. Their only problems: Borrowing two fighters, getting them from California to the Mediteranean without anyone noticing, and Doug's inability to hit anything unless he has music playing. Then come the minor problems of the state's air defenses. Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Bluesky: @akylew Guests: - Amy Nelson on X: @MissAmyNelson / Instagram: @amynelson522 /  Blue Sky: @CounselorAmy - Hayley Stoddart on Instagram & Bluesky: @trekkie01D #IronEagle #CouchPotatoTheater #FandomPodcastNetwork #FandomPodcastNetworkClassics #JasonGedrick #LouisGossettJr  #IronEagle1986 #IronEagleMovie #CPT #FPNet #FPN #SidneyJFurie #DavidSuchet  #ShawneeSmith  #MeloraHardin  #LarryBScott  #LanceLeGault  #TimThomerson  #CarolineLagerfelt  #RobertJayne  #JerryLevine  #RobbieRist  #MichaelBowen  #KevinAlynElders #1986Movies #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner #AmyNelson #HayleyStoddart    

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In this special 400th episode, the Rational Reminder hosts reflect on 50 years of index investing and the profound impact it has had on financial markets, investor behavior, and the cost of investing. The episode features a panel moderated by Ben Felix at the New York Stock Exchange—hosted by Vanguard and S&P Dow Jones Indices—bringing together leading voices in the indexing world to explore how passive investing evolved and what it means for the future of capital markets. Ben is joined on the panel by Tim Edwards (S&P Dow Jones Indices), Jim Rowley (Vanguard), and Shelly Antoniewicz (Investment Company Institute) to discuss the mechanics of indexing, the myths surrounding passive investing, and the evidence on how index funds affect markets. They unpack questions about market concentration, price discovery, and whether indexing is changing the structure of capital markets. Key Points From This Episode: (0:00:04) Introduction to the Rational Reminder podcast and the hosts from PWL Capital. (0:00:24) Celebrating the 400th episode and reflecting on nearly eight years of podcasting. (0:01:09) Dan Bortolotti discusses the early days of podcasting and the transition from the Couch Potato podcast. (0:02:11) The rise of podcasts and YouTube as major sources of financial education for investors. (0:02:49) How Rational Reminder grew after Dan ended his previous podcast and the demand for Canadian investing content. (0:03:47) The podcast reaches a record audience with over 384,000 views and downloads in January 2026. (0:04:19) Institutional investors—foundations, endowments, and unions—show increasing interest in PWL's low-cost index approach. (0:06:20) Why indexing can still be a difficult sell for institutional investment committees. (0:08:25) Peer effects in institutional investing: committees often hesitate to adopt strategies that seem unconventional. (0:09:11) 2026 marks 50 years since Vanguard launched the first retail index fund in 1976. (0:10:08) Ben moderates a panel at the New York Stock Exchange on the future of index investing. (0:11:55) Overview of the panel participants from Vanguard, S&P Dow Jones Indices, and the Investment Company Institute. (0:13:07) Discussion of research papers presented at the event examining index investing's market impact. (0:14:32) Historical context: the S&P 500 is currently as concentrated as it was in the mid-1960s. (0:15:36) The largest companies in 1965—AT&T, Kodak, GM, IBM—eventually faded from dominance. (0:17:43) A hidden advantage of cap-weighted indexing: investors automatically own future winners. (0:20:59) Debate about whether today's tech-heavy market concentration differs from past cycles. (0:23:30) The explosion of index funds and ETFs has created thousands of ways to implement passive strategies. (0:26:42) Technical improvements in ETF implementation, including lower tracking error and better hedging. (0:29:02) The "Vanguard Effect": index investing has driven massive reductions in investment fees. (0:29:38) Index funds account for about 23% of total U.S. market capitalization, not the commonly cited 50%. (0:32:48) Evidence suggesting index funds have not increased large-cap concentration in markets. (0:34:25) Passive funds represent only about 1–2% of daily trading activity. (0:36:16) Dispersion in stock returns remains high, meaning opportunities for active management still exist. (0:38:12) Panel begins: defining passive investing and why the term is more complex than it seems. (0:42:13) Who invests in index funds? Millions of households using them primarily for retirement savings. (0:45:22) How advisors and institutions use ETFs to build diversified long-term portfolios. (0:46:19) The surprising role of ETFs in trading and market liquidity. (0:48:30) The proliferation of niche ETFs raises questions about whether indexing has strayed from Bogle's vision. (0:49:49) Academic research offers conflicting views on indexing's effect on market efficiency. (0:52:27) Evidence suggests index fund growth has not increased market volatility. (0:54:25) Dispersion data shows indexing does not eliminate opportunities for stock picking. (0:57:15) Index funds own only about 30% of the U.S. stock market, leaving the majority in active hands. (0:59:42) Historical perspective: high market concentration has occurred before and eventually declined. (1:02:14) Research remains inconclusive about whether indexing harms markets. (1:05:25) Over 20 years, 94% of actively managed U.S. equity mutual funds underperformed the S&P 500. (1:06:20) Post-panel reflections and discussion with the Rational Reminder hosts. Links From Today's Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Benjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Cameron on X — https://x.com/CameronPassmore   Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

BLOODSPORT (1988) - Couch Potato Theater: 1980's Cannon Films Retrospective Watch: Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Listen: Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! We're celebrating 1980's Cannon action films with a retrospective on how important these movies were to our fandom then, and the nostalgic grasp they still have on us today. On this episode we discuss Jean-Claude Van Damme's cult classic movie, BLOODSPORT (1988).  Bloodsport is a 1988 American martial arts film directed by Newt Arnold and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, with a supporting cast of Leah Ayres, Donald Gibb, Roy Chiao, Norman Burton, Forest Whitaker, and Bolo Yeung. The film centers on Frank Dux (Van Damme), a United States Army captain and ninjutsu practitioner who competes in an underground full-contact martial arts tournament called the Kumite in Hong Kong. Based on Dux's real-life claims, the film was marketed as a true story. It was one of Van Damme's first lead roles and showcased his abilities, launching his career as a mainstream action star. We will also discuss the films 1980's Cannon Films Famous Producers, Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus. We also mention the documentaries about them, Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014), and The Go-Go Boys: The Inside Story of Cannon Films (2014). Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Bluesky: @akylew - Special Guest:  Adam O'Brien on X, Instagram, Threads, & Bluesky: @TheLethalMullet #Bloodsport #JeanClaudeVanDamme #CannonFilms #CouchPotatoTheater #FandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #CPT #80sCannonFilms #Bloodsport1988 #BloodsportMovie #FrankDux #BoloYeung #DonaldGibb  #LeahAyres  #RoyChiao #NormanBurton #ForestWhitaker  #KenSiu #NewtArnold #MenahemGolan #YoramGlobus #TheGoGoBoys #ElectricBoogaloo #80sActionMovies #1988Movies #CultClassic #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner #AdamObrien

A new podcast is hitting the LA Food Podcast feed.Welcome to the debut episode of Couch Potatoes: A Food TV Podcast. To kick things off, Luca Servodio and Father Sal are joined by Bits Nicholas of Compliments to the Chef to preview Top Chef Season 23 and hold the first ever Fantasy Top Chef Draft for 2026.The twist? It's Team LA Food Podcast vs Team Compliments to the Chef. Each side drafts chefs from the new season and will compete all season long to see whose picks dominate the competition.Along the way the crew breaks down the Season 23 cast, early favorites, potential dark horses, and which chefs could flame out early. If you're a Top Chef diehard, a Bravo fan, or just love food TV debates, this is the ultimate pre-season preview.New episodes of Couch Potatoes will cover the biggest moments from Top Chef and the wider world of food television.

John is the absolute O.G of craft beer in Rochester, NY. The founder of Rohrbach Brewing Company, John's company has stood the test of time as he has successfully operated not only a restaurant, which is hard enough, but a craft brewery through 2 craft beer explosions while navigating the in-between times as well. A masterclass in business lives inside his head, and we're just so honored to have gotten to spend an hour with him.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comConnections PodcastConnections with Evan Dawson - Subscribe wherever you get your podcastsConnectionsFood About TownFood About Town hosted by Chris Lindstrom, focusing on restaurants, food and drink of all kinds, and whatever topics I want to cover! https://foodabouttown.captivate.fm/Punches & PopcornThe masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D'Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films.

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Holly is part of the 4th generation ownership team of Kittelberger, Rochester's juggernaut brand for flowers & gifts. She shares with us the history of how this iconic brand came to be, what each generation brought along the way, what her day-to-day is like, and what is in store for the future.Mentioned in this episode:Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own BusinessCheck out Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/gettingrealwithbossy/Punches & PopcornThe masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D'Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films.Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

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Couch Potato Theater: GALAXY QUEST (1999) - Fandom Podcast Network Classics Watch: Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Listen: Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! We're re-releasing - Couch Potato Theater: GALAXY QUEST (1999), and alumni of our "Fandom Podcast Network Classics". Originally recorded in 2019. For this Couch Potato Theater special presentation of GALAXY QUEST (1999), your CPT co-hosts and Fandom Podcast Network co-founders Kevin & Kyle welcome guests and fellow Union Federation podcast co-hosts Amy and Hayley as we discuss why GALAXY QUEST (1999) became an instant classic, and is considered by fans, as one of the best Star Trek movies! LOL! Sit back and relax on the couch and enjoy this re-release special presentation of Couch Potato Theater: GALAXY QUEST (1999). Plot Synopsis: Galaxy Quest is a 1999 American satirical science fiction comedy film directed by Dean Parisot and written by David Howard and Robert Gordon. It stars Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, and Daryl Mitchell. A parody of and homage to science-fiction films and series, especially Star Trek and its fandom, the film depicts the cast of a fictional cult television series, Galaxy Quest, who are drawn into a real interstellar conflict by aliens who think the series is a documentary and have shaped their society around the show.   Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Bluesky: @akylew Special Guests: - Amy Nelson on X: @MissAmyNelson / Instagram: @amynelson522 /  Blue Sky: @CounselorAmy - Hayley Stoddart on Instagram & Bluesky: @trekkie01D #CouchPotatoTheater #CPT #FandomPodcastNetwork #FandomPodcastNetworkClassics #FPNet #FPN #GalaxyQuest #GalaxyQuest1999 #GalaxyQuestMovie #DeanParisot #TimAllen #SigourneyWeaver #AlanRickman  #TonyShalhoub #SamRockwell #DarylMitchell #Sam Rockwell  #MissiPyle  #JustinLong  #RainnWilson #PatrickBreen  #1999Movies #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner #AmyNelson #HayleyStoddart New boost  

Couch Potato Theater: THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992) Watch: Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Listen: Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! On this episode we celebrate one of the most beloved Christmas movies, THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992) The Muppet Christmas Carol is a 1992 American Christmas musical film produced and directed by Brian Henson (in his feature directorial debut). It is the fourth theatrical film featuring the Muppets. Adapted from the 1843 novella A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens with a screenplay written by Jerry Juhl, the film takes artistic license to suit the aesthetic of the Muppets, but follows Dickens' original story closely. It is the first Muppet film where a human is the main protagonist. The film stars Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge alongside Muppet performers Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, and Frank Oz. It is the first Muppet film to be produced following the deaths of creator Jim Henson and performer Richard Hunt; the film is dedicated to both. Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Bluesky: @akylew Guests: #CouchPotatoTheater #CPT #FandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #TheMuppetChristmasCarol #TheMuppetChristmasCarol1992 #TheMuppetChristmasCarolMovie #TheMuppets #BrianHenson #JimHenson #RichardHunt #MichaelCaine #EbenezerScrooge #DaveGoelz #SteveWhitmire #JerryNelson #FrankOz #KermitTheFrog #MrsPiggy #Gonzo #FozzyTheBear #AChristmasCarol #CharlesDickens #JerryJuhl #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner #AlexAutrey #LaceeAderhold  

Couch Potato Theater: SCROOGED (1988) - Fandom Podcast Network Classics Watch: Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Listen: Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! We're re-releasing - Couch Potato Theater: SCROOGED (1988), and alumni of our "Fandom Podcast Network Classics". Originally recorded in 2020. For this Couch Potato Theater presentation of SCROOGED (1988), your CPT co-hosts and Fandom Podcast Network co-founders Kevin & Kyle discuss why SCROOGED (1988) became in instant Christmas classic, and is Kevin's favorite Holiday movie of all time! Sit back and relax on the couch and enjoy this re-release special presentation of Couch Potato Theater: SCROOGED (1988). Plot Synopsis: Scrooged is a 1988 American Christmas fantasy black comedy film directed by Richard Donner and written by Mitch Glazer and Michael O'Donoghue. Inspired by Charles Dickens' 1843 novella A Christmas Carol, the film is a metafictional modern retelling that follows Bill Murray as Frank Cross, a cynical and selfish television executive who, while prepping for a live broadcast adaptation of A Christmas Carol, is visited on Christmas Eve by a succession of ghosts intent on helping him regain his Christmas spirit. The supporting cast includes Karen Allen, John Forsythe, Bobcat Goldthwait, Carol Kane, Robert Mitchum, Michael J. Pollard, and Alfre Woodard.   Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Bluesky: @akylew #CouchPotatoTheater #CPT #FandomPodcastNetwork #FandomPodcastNetworkClassics #FPNet #FPN #Scrooged #Scrooged1988 #ScroogedMovie #RichardDonner #CharlesDickens #AChristmasCarol #BillMurray #FrankCross #KarenAllen #JohnForsythe #BobcatGoldthwait #CarolKane #RobertMitchum #MichaelJPollard #AlfreWoodard #ChristmasMovie #ChristmasMovies #1988Movies #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner  

Couch Potato Theater: HACKERS (1995) Watch: Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link:  https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork   Listen: Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! On this episode we celebrate a quintessential 90s film... HACKERS (1995). Are you elite? Hackers is a 1995 American crime thriller film directed by Iain Softley and starring Jonny Lee Miller, Angelina Jolie, Jesse Bradford, Matthew Lillard, Laurence Mason, Renoly Santiago, Lorraine Bracco, and Fisher Stevens. The film follows a group of high school hackers and their involvement in an attempted theft. Made in the mid-1990s when the Internet was just starting to become popular among the general public, it reflects the ideals laid out in the Hacker Manifesto quoted in the film: "This is our world now... the world of the electron and the switch... We exist without skin color, without nationality, without religious bias... and you call us criminals... Yes, I am a criminal. My crime is that of curiosity." The film received mixed reviews from critics, and underperformed at the box office upon release, but has gone on to achieve cult classic status. Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Bluesky: @akylew Guests: #CouchPotatoTheater #CPT #FandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #Hackers #Hackers1995 #HackersMovie #IainSoftley  #JonnyLeeMiller #AngelinaJolie #JesseBradford #MatthewLillard #LaurenceMason #RenolySantiago #LorraineBracco #FisherStevens #HackThePlanet #AreYouElite #ZeroCool #CerealKiller #PennJillette #MarcAnthony #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner #AlexAutrey #LeeFillingsness #LaceeAderhold

Stefan is part of the ownership group of Headwater Food Hub, one of the region's leaders in getting local farm grown foods onto your dinner plate. Stefan will tell us both his own story, and the story of Headwater, we hope you enjoy!Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comFood About TownFood About Town hosted by Chris Lindstrom, focusing on restaurants, food and drink of all kinds, and whatever topics I want to cover! https://foodabouttown.captivate.fm/Punches & PopcornThe masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D'Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films.

Kathy has one of the BEST entrepreneur origin stories in that she started Joe Bean.. and failed.. before taking a few years to hash out what worked and what didn't and COMING BACK AND THRIVING!!!!! This interview gets a bit into the weeds of co-packing (forgive me for that), but Kathy is a force, and has built an incredible business. We are so thankful for her shared insight.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comPunches & PopcornThe masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D'Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films.Mind of MagnusCheck out Mind of Magnus at magnusapollo.com, and leave him factoids at 585-310-2473! https://mind-of-magnus.captivate.fm

Couch Potato Theater: THE SURE THING (1985) Watch: Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Listen: Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! On this episode we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the cult classic and very underrated teen 80's rom com, THE SURE THING (1985). Plot: College freshman Walter (Gib) Gibson decides to go cross country to visit his friend in California during winter break. Awaiting there is a bikini-clad babe whom his friend assures him is a "sure thing". Meanwhile, Allison, a cute (but somewhat retentive) girl at Gib's college has also decided to head out to Cal. to see her boyfriend during break. Gib and Allison are thrust together on a road trip from hell, and somewhere along the way, they find each others company to be tolerable. Now, what will become of Gib's "sure thing?" The Sure Thing is a 1985 American romantic comedy Christmas road film directed by Rob Reiner and starring John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Viveca Lindfors, and Nicollette Sheridan. The film chronicles the cross-country journey of college students Walter Gibson (Cusack) and Alison Bradbury (Zuniga) as they make their way from New England to Los Angeles over Christmas break, each in an effort to meet their ideal romantic match. Released theatrically in the spring of 1985, The Sure Thing received mostly favorable reviews from film critics, who commended it for its traditional comedic structure, with some likening it to a modern version of Frank Capra's It Happened One Night (1934), though Reiner himself stated that the parallels between the two films were unintentional. Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix Guests: - Erin Reitzel Gill on Instagram: @eringill666 - Jennifer Waalk on Instagram, Threads & Bluesky: @ChefStomp91 - Lacee Aderhold on Discord & Letterboxd: @Laceepants #CouchPotatoTheater #CPT #FandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #TheSureThing #TheSureThing1985 #TheSureThingMovie #RobReiner #JohnCusack #DaphneZuniga #NicolletteSheridan #VivecaLindfors #TimRobbins #RomCom #TeenRomCom #1985Movies #ItHappenedOneNight #ItHappenedOneNightMovie #ItHappenedOneNight1934 #KevinReitzel #ErinReitzelGill #ErinGill #LaceeAderhold #JenniferWaalk  

Couch Potato Theater: 'The Star Wars Holiday Special' (1978) & 'A Disturbance In The Force' (2023) Watch: Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork   Listen: Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! We're celebrating "Life Day", November 17. On that date, the infamous 'The Star Wars Holiday Special' originally premiered in 1978. The Star Wars Holiday Special is an American television variety special originally broadcast by CBS on November 17, 1978. It is set in the universe of the sci-fi-based Star Wars media franchise. Directed by Steve Binder, it was the first Star Wars spin-off film, set between the events of the original film and the yet-to-be-released sequel The Empire Strikes Back (1980). It stars the main cast of the original Star Wars and introduces the character of Boba Fett, who appeared in later films. We will also discuss the 'A Disturbance In The Force' (2023), an in depth documentary on 'The Star Wars Holiday Special'. 'A Disturbance in the Force' is a 2023 American documentary film directed by Jeremy Coon and Steve Kozak, with Kyle Newman and Adam F. Goldberg producing. The film documents how the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special was created for CBS and aired only once on November 17, 1978. The film premiered on March 11, 2023, at South by Southwest and was met with positive reviews. Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Bluesky: @akylew Special Guest: - David Lozano on X: @StuffPod (Star Wars Stuff Podcast) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StarWarsstuffPodcast #CouchPotatoTheater #CPT #FandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #TheStarWarsHolidaySpecial #StarWarsHolidaySpecial #LifeDay #SteveBinder #StarWars #SteveBinder #ADisturbanceInTheForce #ADisturbanceInTheForceDocumentary #JeremyCoon #SteveKozak #KyleNewman #AdamFGoldberg #CBS #MarkHamill  #HarrisonFord  #CarrieFisher  #AnthonyDaniels #PeterMayhew  #BeatriceArthur #ArtCarney  #DiahannCarroll  #HarveyKorman #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner #DavidLozano

Pauly sits down with the man responsible for the skyline of Rochester that you know and love, literally. Owning many of the iconic skyscrapers in Rochester, Andy Gallina started this adventure "swinging a hammer" with his father and uncles as a part of their construction business. Andy will walk us through how he went from that, pivoted from residential to commercial construction, and later to focus on downtown. He cares greatly for and is so passionate about downtown's revitalization, and for that we are so incredibly lucky to have him.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comMind of MagnusCheck out Mind of Magnus at magnusapollo.com, and leave him factoids at 585-310-2473! https://mind-of-magnus.captivate.fmPunches & PopcornThe masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D'Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films.

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