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Episode 217Series: On the Mission Field - 24We have another great opportunity to sit down and talk with missionaries! In this episode, we are talking with Zach and Sarah Smith, missionaries to American Samoa. If you are anything like Jay, the only thing you might know about American Samoa are the famous people that originate or descend from there, like Tulsi Gabbard or Dwayne Johnson. There is so much more to the territory than its celebrities, of course, like the more than 50,000 souls that currently live there. Many of them would say they are Christian, but they do not have a personal relationship with Christ. These are the ones with whom Zach and Sarah would like to share the gospel. You will get to hear about God's call on both their individual lives and their life as a married couple, the work that has yet to be done in American Samoa, and what God is doing there right now. Could God be moving you to partner with them in the work?Listen to the Removing Barriers Podcast here:Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cutt.ly/Ega8YeI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cutt.ly/Vga2SVd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cutt.ly/Meec7nsv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cutt.ly/mga8A77⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podnews: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podnews.net/podcast/i4jxo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See all our platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://removingbarriers.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us:Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://removingbarriers.net/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Financially support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://removingbarriers.net/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Affiliates:Book Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/removingbarriers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Books.com: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/home?event=AFF&p=1236574⁠⁠⁠See all our affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://removingbarriers.net/affiliates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Notes:Website: https://smithstosamoa.com/

Walt Disney Animation Studios has had a rough couple years (to be nice), so it should be a surprise to absolutely no one that I had very little anticipation for Zootopia 2, yet another nearly 10-year late sequel from one of the House of Mouse's big animation studios. I felt this way despite being a kid at the prime age when Zootopia came out, just like I was with Moana and Pixar's Inside Out. But, when I opened social media a few days ago... I was shocked to see this movie getting rave reviews and my curiosity was piqued.So, is Zootopia 2 a worthy sequel to one of the biggest original animated films of all-time? Find out in this review!Zootopia 2:Directed by: Jared Bush, Byron HowardWritten by: Jared BushProduced by: Yvett MerinoExecutive Producers: Jared Bush, Jennifer LeeMusic by: Michael GiacchinoCasting by: Grace C. KimProduction Design by: Corey LoftisCast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Shakira, Idris Elba, Quinta Brunson, Patrick Warburton, Andy Samberg, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Nate Torrence, Jenny Slate, Alan Tudyk, Maurice LaMarche, Leah Latham, Macaulay Culkin, Josh Dallas, Tommy Chong, Raymond Persi, Phil "CM Punk" Brooks, John Leguizamo, David Fane, Josh Gad, Wilmer Valderrama, Stephanie Beatriz, Dwayne Johnson, Auli'i Cravalho, Tig Notaro, Amanda GormanSynopsis: After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Analytic Dreamz dives deep into the brand-new official teaser for Disney's live-action Moana in this highly anticipated segment of Notorious Mass Effect. Join Analytic Dreamz as he breaks down every frame of Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answering the Ocean's call, sailing beyond Motunui's reef alongside Dwayne Johnson's larger-than-life Maui, and the stunning visuals that bring the Oscar-nominated world to life. From Thomas Kail's visionary direction to the powerhouse production team featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Analytic Dreamz reacts to the epic journey, new casting choices, and what this 2026 theatrical release means for fans of the original animated classic and Moana 2. Segment drops now – get the full reaction and analysis on Moana live-action only on Notorious Mass Effect with Analytic Dreamz. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hoy volvemos a traeros desde la última butaca, dos reseñas que nuestro crítico feroz, César, nos grabó hace algunas semanas, sobre dos estrenos recientes. The Smashing Machine, protagonizada por Dwayne Johnson; y Una batalla tras otra, lo último de Paul Thomas Anderson y Leonardo Di Caprio. Escúchalo y deja tu opinión. No olvidéis suscribiros, compartir el podcast y darle a Me Gusta. Puedes apoyarnos aquí: https://www.ivoox.com/support/851412 Vente a nuestro grupo de telegram: https://t.me/PalacioEnano Tenemos merchandising disponible: https://www.latostadora.com/shop/elpalacioenanopodcast/ Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/palacioenano Ivoox https://www.ivoox.com/palacio-enano_a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbE... Twitter @elpalacioenano Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elpalacioenano Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086482102662 Correo electrónico elpalacioenanopodcast@gmail.com

The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping Official Trailer & Moana (2026) Live Action Teaser - Live Stream Trailer Reaction, Breakdown, Commentary, & News Round-Up! Greg Alba & Coy Jandreau (DC Studios) sit down for an epic triple-header: first we dive into the first full look at Moana (2026) — the live-action remake starring Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui, directed by Thomas Kail, that's already breaking records with 182 million trailer views in 24 hours. Next we examine the surprise trailer drop for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) — directed by Francis Lawrence, starring Joseph Zada as young Haymitch Abernathy, Mckenna Grace, Whitney Peak, Ralph Fiennes and more, set 24 years before Katniss with the 50th annual Games.Finally we cover breaking news for Avengers: Secret Wars — Sadie Sink is confirmed to join the MCU's next universe-shaping event, rumors of new photoshoot leaks swirl, and we tie this into questions about Wonder Woman showing up in the upcoming Superman 2 / Man of Tomorrow continuum.We'll unpack key trailer beats, release dates, casting surprises, studio strategy (Disney, Lionsgate, Marvel), universe implications, theory-crafting, and what all this means for the next wave of blockbusters. Whether you are searching “Moana live-action trailer reaction”, “Hunger Games Sunrise on the Reaping trailer breakdown”, “Avengers Secret Wars Sadie Sink news”, “Wonder Woman Superman 2 Man of Tomorrow leak”, this video delivers a full commentary, reaction and news-dump. Smash like, subscribe, and stay tuned because the future of big-screen pop-culture is starting here! Follow Coy Jandreau:  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E' tempo di premiazioni "fuori stagione": mentre Tom Cruise ha finalmente ricevuto il suo Oscar alla carriera, è già stato annunciato che sarà Sarah Jessica Parker a vincere uno speciale Golden Globes alle prossime premiazioni di inizio 2026. E a proposito di premi e grandi eventi, per gli appassionati è tempo di Torino Film Festival, dove sono attesi grandi nomi come Spike Lee, Jacqueline Bisset, Antonio Banderas e molti altri... Momento d'oro per cartoni, videogiochi e… pupazzi al cinema: Emma Stone e Jennifer Lawrence produrranno un film su Miss Piggy dei Muppets, così come Hello Kitty, anche lei protagonista di un film. E come se non bastasse, è in preparazione anche un film sui Labubu! Sul versante videogiochi, sono state pubblicate le prime immagini del lungometraggio dedicato a "La leggenda di Zelda", mentre il "cugino" di casa Nintendo, Super Mario, ha appena rilasciato il trailer del sequel cinematografico. Attrice in carne ed ossa sarà invece Adele, che debutterà in "Cry To Heaven", terzo film di Tom Ford. La rubrica "5 cose che non potete non sapere" è questa volta dedicata all'italianissima serie cult satirica "Boris", con una spassosa Carolina Crescentini. E proprio lei, nei panni dell'imprenditrice dell'industria italiana del porno Adelina Tattilo, è grande protagonista della nuova serie Netflix "Mrs Playmen". Rimanendo alle serie italiane, su Tv8 è in arrivo il reboot di "Love Bugs" con Brenda Lodigiani e Michele Rosiello, mentre per chi vuole fare un salto al cinema, tra i titoli del momento segnaliamo “The Smashing Machine” con Dwayne Johnson, "Wicked-Parte 2" con il ritorno di Ariana Grande e Cynthia Erivo, ma anche "Nino. 18 giorni", il docu-film su Nino D'Angelo diretto da suo figlio Toni.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliamo di The Smashing Machine con Dwayne Johnson di Benny Safdie, Giovani madri dei fratelli Dardenne, Hedda di Nia Da Costa su Amazon.Stanze di Cinema è la trasmissione di Ciao Como Radio dedicata a cinema, cultura e spettacoli.A cura di Marco Albanese, Carlo Cairoli e Daniele Valsecchi.

Novembre è un mese impegnativo, cerchiamo di stare dietro alle uscite principali e torniamo con ben quattro titoli in scaletta, un'altra volta.Iniziamo col nuovo film di Edgar Wright, che al timone di The Running man, un blockbuster che riadatta l'omonimo libro di Stephen King, perde un po' della sua personalità.Andiamo poi sulla Palma D'Oro Un semplice incidente, il ritorno di Panahi alla fiction pura, un altro lavoro magistrale che unisce dramma e commedia on the road stratificandole con riflessioni morali da cui è difficile uscire.Torna poi il musical evento Wicked, con una parte 2 che partiva già sulla carta svantaggiata rispetto al fortunatissimo primo capitolo.Chiudiamo col primo lavoro da solita di Benny Safdie, che senza il fratello confeziona un biopic d'autore su Mark "The Smashing Machine" Kerr, macchina da Oscar per Dwayne Johnson, che racconta la fragilità dell'uomo dietro il corpo indistruttibile del lottatore.Timestamp dei film in scaletta:[01:20] The Running Man[25:45] Un semplice incidente[40:30] Wicked Parte Due[49:00] The Smashing MachinePer supportarci: ⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/incompetentipodcast⁠⁠⁠Per contatti: gliincompetenti@gmail.comincompetentipodcast.it

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt do a deep dive with Awardist host Gerrad Hall on their new drama, 'The Smashing Machine,' from his transformation into UFC pioneer Mark Kerr and his concerns about still being seen as the Rock to his character realizing he needed to go to rehab for his drug addiction and the personal place Johnson went for that scene, and Blunt's character Dawn trying to escape torment and their toxic relationship. The lively conversation also includes a look back at their first movie together, 'Jungle Cruise,' Johnson revealing who he wanted to play in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng discuss the new name for the SAG Awards, the Actor Awards, and Gerrad debriefs on the Governors Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Palmer (Asian Cinema Film Club podcast) and Alistair Ryder (Zavvi ) return to Flixwatcher to review Stephen's choice Fighting with My Family. Fighting with My Family (2019) is a biographical comedy drama about the real-life WWE wrester Paige and her brother as they are discovered and train to be professionals. It stars Florence Pugh as Saraya "Paige" Bevis, Lena Headey as Julia "Sweet Saraya Knight" Hamer, Nick Frost as Patrick "Rowdy Ricky Knight" Bevis, Jack Lowden as Zak "Zodiac Knight" Bevis, Vince Vaughn as Hutch Morgan, a recruiter and coach for the WWE with a guest appearance Dwayne Johnson as himself/The Rock. Born into a tight-knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak are ecstatic when they get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for the WWE. But when only Paige earns a spot in the competitive training program, she must leave her loved ones behind and face this new cutthroat world alone. Paige's journey pushes her to dig deep and ultimately prove to the world that what makes her different is the very thing that can make her a star. Putting Norwich on the map, Fighting with My Family is an easy-going and fun film, mainly due to Florence Pugh's energy as Paige. Recommendability scores for Fighting with My Family were strong to give an overall rating of 3.76. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as trailblazing entrepreneur Merrick Rosenberg and Bernadette Fiaschetti discuss ‘Personality Intelligence: Master The Art of Being You (For Your Sake and Everyone Else's).“An understanding of all the personality styles - not just our own - reveals the path to becoming the highest expression of ourselves.”Merrick Rosenberg is a trailblazing entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and the foremost expert on how personality shapes behavior, relationships, and success. In 2012, he revolutionized the DISC personality model by reimagining the classic letters as four memorable birds—Eagle, Parrot, Dove, and Owl—making the styles instantly visual, relatable, and unforgettable.Merrick is the co-founder of Team Builders Plus (1991) and Take Flight Learning (2012), and has brought his innovative approach to more than two-thirds of the Fortune 100. He's the author of eight award-winning books on personality and leadership, including Taking Flight!, The Chameleon, and Which Bird Are You?, and is the creative force behind the acclaimed short film BirdBrains, Inc., winner of 23 film festival awards. His newest book, Personality Intelligence: Master the Art of Being You (For Your Sake and Everyone Else's), was released in September 2025 and offers a bold new framework for personal and professional transformation.Merrick's journey began in management consulting, where he quickly realized that real change requires more than process—it demands people who understand and work well with each other. Driven by this insight, he earned an MBA in Organizational Development and founded one of the first team-building companies in the U.S. From there, he pioneered a new era of personality-based training that blends self-awareness with interactive learning. Through his energetic keynotes, engaging programs, and innovative tools, Merrick continues to help people unlock their potential by mastering the one thing they carry with them everywhere: their personality.In his newest book, Personality Intelligence: Master the Art of Being You (Sept 2025) offers a reimagination of the traditional DISC method of personality assessments into four intuitive birds (Eagle, Parrot, Dove, Owl). The personality test created by Merrick has been taken by more than 15 million people and is now used by two-thirds of the Fortune 100. Through real-world stories, celebrity profiles (such as Keanu Reeves, The Rock, and Taylor Swift), and strategies for work, leadership, relationships, and parenting, Personality Intelligence reveals how to level up through four stages of “Personality Intelligence” to become a more self-aware, adaptable, and successful version of yourself.“Keanu Reeves' Dove nature has made him renowned not just for his kindness, but also for his acts of selflessness and generosity that exemplify the Level 3 Dove,” says Rosenberg. “Swifties love the fact that no one can mess with Swift and get away with it. That's her Eagle side. Dwayne Johnson embodies all four styles. Understanding your personality is only the beginning. Real transformation comes from intentional action.” CONNECT:Personal website:  https://www.MerrickRosenberg.comCompany website: https://www.TakeFlightLearning.comX: @MerrickRInstagram: Merrick_RosenbergFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MerrickRLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merrickrosenberg

The first teaser trailer for the upcoming Moana live action movie has been released, and let's just say the fan reaction has been… intense.And after a bit of a red carpet draught, Hollywood’s biggest stars have turned out some looks at the Governor’s Awards, so let's rate the best and worst looks. Plus, Tom Cruise finally won an Oscar (kind of), but that’s not why he’s going viral. And, the press tour for Wicked: For Good is in full swing, but do you feel like you’ve really seen nothing? Yes there’s a reason for that.LISTEN NEXT Ahead of the new Wicked movie... check out our Brutally Honest Review of the last one on Apple or Spotify. And if you can't get enough Tom Cruise lore listen to The Worst Thing Tom Cruise Ever Did To Katie Holmes on Apple or Spotify. THE END BITS Our podcast Watch Party is out now, listen on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Ksenija Lukich Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott StronachBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daily Dad Jokes (15 Nov 2025) The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Interested in Business and Finance news? Then listen to our sister show: The Daily Business and Finance Show. Check out the website here or search "Daily Business and Finance Show" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Grren8P, HarpyGravey, Rhysthomas2312, derp2112, Emergency_Ability731, Emergency_Ability731, MetalBroVR, bassistheplace246, Ramapeda, Prestigious-Poet-202, Ramapeda, Tony_CZARk, Decided-2-Try, , RobIson240YT, confabin, Healthy_Ladder_6198, formercolloquy, Dano558, Oakly-Oak Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (15 Nov 2025) The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Interested in Business and Finance news? Then listen to our sister show: The Daily Business and Finance Show. Check out the website here or search "Daily Business and Finance Show" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Grren8P, HarpyGravey, Rhysthomas2312, derp2112, Emergency_Ability731, Emergency_Ability731, MetalBroVR, bassistheplace246, Ramapeda, Prestigious-Poet-202, Ramapeda, Tony_CZARk, Decided-2-Try, , RobIson240YT, confabin, Healthy_Ladder_6198, formercolloquy, Dano558, Oakly-Oak Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textIn this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Percentage of Survival. This beer comes from Drekker Brewing Co in Fargo, North Dakota. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like Tom's Fargo trip, pop culture survival odds, Oscar shots, Dwayne Johnson's pivot, Shane Gillis, celebrity hunger games and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 1.75 / 5 VincesTOM: 3.75 / 5 TomsInstagram: @friday.night.beersTwitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beersEmail: friday.night.beerspodcast@gmail.com Theme music by Billy Hansa. Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts!

It's been a year since the last time we sat down for a pod but this one is least recorded within the last month - we're making progress! Joe hosts JT, Sam, and Jono to talk all things games, TV (except this episode), and film. Games * Joe starts the show discussing Death Stranding, Hideo Kojima's unique open-world action game where you play a courier trying to reconnect a post-apocalyptic United States. * Sam heads to Steam Deck Corner to check out the wacky physics-based comedy of What the Golf? (a game that makes fun of golf) and the digitally adapted classic board game, Carcassonne (where players build a medieval French landscape one tile at a time). * JT and Jono give their first impressions after picking up the brand-new Switch 2 console. Film * Jono and JT review two major new films: the sleek sci-fi sequel Tron: Ares (about a highly advanced program crossing into the real world) and the gritty biographical sports drama The Smashing Machine (starring Dwayne Johnson as legendary MMA pioneer Mark Kerr). * Sam took inspiration from Ed Gein to watch the 1960 horror classic Psycho, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. * Joe wraps up the reviews with two genre films: Weapons: A new supernatural mystery-horror film about a group of children who all vanish at the same time and Arrival: Denis Villeneuve's thoughtful sci-fi drama about a linguist (Amy Adams) trying to communicate with aliens who have landed on Earth. Get in touch with us: X - https://x.com/DSTEPodcast Email - dontspoiltheending@gmail.com 00:00:00 - Intro Games 00:04:53 - Death Stranding 00:19:33 - Steam Deck Corner > What the Golf? > Carcassonne 00:25:12 - Battlefield 6 00:29:40 - Switch 2 > Pokemon Film 00:43:59 - Tron: Ares > Jared Leto 00:48:46 - The Smashing Machine 01:03:00 - Psycho 01:17:37 - Weapons 01:39:40 - Arrival 01:45:41 - Outro

Diane and Sean discuss the canon sequel in the Jumanji series, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Episode music is, "Begin the Climb", by Henry Jackman from the OST.-  Our theme song is by Brushy One String-  Artwork by Marlaine LePage-  Why Do We Own This DVD?  Merch available at Teepublic-  Follow the show on social media:-  BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show

You knew we'd get to it eventually: It's time to review Dwayne Johnson's Oscar play, the 2025 film The Smashing Machine. How does Rock do as UFC original Mark Kerr? Is he finally showing off some dormant acting chops, or is he just playing another big fighter guy with slightly more emotion? And is this MMA movie actually an MMA movie at all?

durée : 00:03:38 - Le Regard culturel - par : Lucile Commeaux - Benny Safdie, qui pourtant tenait avec ce personnage de champion de MMA, et son acteur Dwayne Johnson, un possible film électrique, livre un portrait bourré de poncifs. Vivement un prochain bon film de boxe.

durée : 00:03:38 - Le Regard culturel - par : Lucile Commeaux - Benny Safdie, qui pourtant tenait avec ce personnage de champion de MMA, et son acteur Dwayne Johnson, un possible film électrique, livre un portrait bourré de poncifs. Vivement un prochain bon film de boxe.

"Hamnet" star Jessie Buckley breaks down her role in the film, the themes it explores, and what she's looking for in movie and TV roles. Also, "The Smashing Machine" star Emily Blunt talks about the film, her friendship with star Dwayne Johnson, the long-awaited “Devil Wears Prada” sequel and why she's waiting to go to Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Neil start the show. Chris and Neil talk Aziz Ansaris Good Fortune starring Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen and Aziz.. Chris and Neil talks. Chris and Neil talk Benny Sadsie directed The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily. Then they end it. Oh yeah , if you want a 100% free sticker (we even pay postage) send us a message! www.moviesthatdontsuck.net https://w2mnet.com/category/podcasts/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do www.patreon.com/moviesthatdontsuck https://www.bonfire.com/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do-logo/ FB: facebook.com/moviesthatdontsuckpodcast Bluesky: @moviesthatdontsuck.bsky.social Instagram: @MTDSpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@moviesthatdontsuckpodcast

Our film critic Emma Jones tells us why the Oscar buzz surrounding Dwayne Johnson's performance in "The Smashing Machine" is deserved and how the film deviates from the average "in the ring" biopic. We also discuss Jeremy Allen White's turn as Bruce Springsteen in director Scott Cooper's "Deliver Me From Nowhere", which zooms in on a difficult period in The Boss's career. We then discover a new talent in Laura Carreira, who's captured the precarity of the gig economy and the weight of loneliness in "On Falling", a social study with shades of Ken Loach. Plus we check out Guillermo del Toro's take on the monstrous "Frankenstein", starring Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac, as he revisits the gothic tale in his own unique style.

durée : 00:12:47 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Sorbier - Benny Safdie s'empare de l'ascension et de la chute du champion de MMA Mark Kerr, pour livrer une méditation sur la violence, la gloire et la défaite de soi. Porté par la métamorphose de Dwayne Johnson, ce biopic brutal nous immerge dans le monde sans concession des grandes arènes - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Adrien Dénouette Critique de cinéma et enseignant; Charles Bosson Critique de cinéma et vidéaste sur YouTube

From headlocks to heartbreak, Dwayne Johnson, aka "The Rock", aka DJ, trades in the ring for raw emotion in “The Smashing Machine,” A24's bruising new drama about real-life legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr. On this episode, we step into the cage to see if The Rock's most vulnerable performance yet packs a real punch or just taps out early. We also share some plugs you don't want to miss so be sure to stay until the end! It's episode 538 and the gloves are on, the bell has rung, and the cage is ready. Let's go!  Enjoy the show and please leave your thoughts in the comments! TIME INDEX 11:08 - Review: THE SMASHING MACHINE 40:02- Spoilers: THE SMASHING MACHINE 56:51- Butt, Plugs!: IF I HAD LEGS, I'D KICK YOU; BOOTS (Netflix series); GOOD BOY; TRON: ARES Listen to more MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Or, you can watch videos of our shows on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com,  or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast.  Please leave a comment or review, we'd love to read it on the next episode!

Mike talks to Robert Englund who is best known for playing Freddy Kruger in A Nightmare on Elm Street. He reveals his secret to getting into character, what music he listened to while sitting in 4 hour of makeup prep and how his athletic background prepared him for the role. Mike also talks to two directors from the franchise: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge director Jack Sholder and Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare director Rachel Talalay about the behind the scenes of each film! In the Movie Review, Mike talks about The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne Johnson. He plays MMA fighter Mark Kerr as he reaches the peak of his career but faces personal hardships along the way with addiction. Mike talks about why the movie failed, why he hopes it doesn’t stop the Rock from taking risks and what shot it has at Oscar nominations. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Disney’s Zootopia 2. Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are back and find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down. Mike shares how Zootopia 1 changed him and how the message of the sequel might be something we all need right now. New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss some recent movies!RoofmanThe Smashing MachineGood BoyBUT FIRST - Mac rattle off Kelly Clarkson songs and Gu counts down Drew Struzan's best movie posters. The we finish the epsiode with Mac's Leonardo DiCaprio movie tiers!Join the conversation... FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubeRate/Review/Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

UFC, or the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the mixed martial arts league, started out small like any new sporting endeavor. However one of the great fighters of that early period was Mark Kerr, played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The need, the craving, is to win no matter what and Kerr took that seriously. The new movie “The Smashing Machine” shows what happened to Mark Kerr because of that. Also, the UFC was very disorganized and a lot of the fighters suffered because of it. Mark did too and he had his girlfriend, Dawn Staples (played by Emily Blunt), there alongside him as he suffered through emotional torment and drug use. Is this a feel-good story in the end and there's a happy ending for Mark and Dawn? Is it worth going to the theater to find out? Watch this episode to find out. “The Smashing Machine” also stars Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Kenny Rice, Jerin Valel, Andre Tricoteux, James McSweeney and Jonathan Corbblah. Support the showFeel free to reach out to me via:@MoviesMerica on Twitter @moviesmerica on InstagramMovies Merica on Facebook

Welcome to the Bamgboshe Happy Hour: Pop Edition! This week, Peju Bamgboshe Rothlisberger and Naomi Bamgboshe unpack the biggest stories shaking the music and pop culture world:

"The Smashing Machine" is a biographical sports drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Benny Safdie. It stars Dwayne Johnson as former amateur wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr, alongside Emily Blunt as Kerr's girlfriend Dawn Staples, with Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk in supporting roles. The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Lion and received positive reviews for the performances, notably Johnson's committed and transformational work and Safdie's re-creation of the world of MMA and the UFC during its early days. Filmmaker Safdie was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his experience working on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from A24. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A24 transforms Dwayne Johnson into MMA Legend Marc Kerr. Does he deliever? 

This week on Valley 101, host Bill Goodykoontz talks to one of the few people who can say Dwayne Johnson has played them in a biopic, extreme fighter Mark Kerr. We explore what it's like to have a superstar depict your life, the hardships of having your worst qualities displayed on the silver screen and what Kerr's time as a roadie for bands like The Rolling Stones and Bon Jovi was like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWE superstar Dwayne Johnson plays MMA fighter Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine. "The Rock" spoke with Terry Gross about the role, his many injuries, and his wrestling personas.For the first seven years of her life, Cristela Alonzo lived in an abandoned diner in a south Texas border town. She spoke with Terry Gross about the culture shock of having money after growing up so poor and the recent ICE raids in L.A. Her new Netflix stand-up special is called Upper Classy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On this week's show, our fighters Steve, Julia, and Dana enter the ring to tussle over The Smashing Machine, the Dwayne Johnson vehicle directed by Benny Safdie. Can they smell what the Rock is cooking? Is it a subtly modulated performance about a sensitive pro UFC fighter? Or, a shameless Oscar play?  Next, it's on to the offbeat climes of Tulsa, Oklahoma by way of The Lowdown, a shaggy noir series created by Sterlin Harjo and starring Ethan Hawke. Finally, they gaze into the uncanny eyes of Tilly Norwood, the A.I. beauty that launched a thousand think pieces and a Hollywood freakout. On an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, the panel unburies an old hatchet to discuss Elizabeth Gilbert's newest memoir.  Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com.  Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Endorsements Dana: The N+1 essay "Large Language Muddle" and Isaac Butler's deep dive on Daniel Day-Lewis in Slate. Julia: Walking in Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve. Steve: James Meek's essay in The London Review of Books "Computers that want things" and the novel Gargoyles by Thomas Bernhard (and welcomes listener suggestions for what else to read by Bernhard). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob is helping Sarah unpack her childhood trauma. Congratulations to Adam Levine on his new house. Anna Kendrick claims she has seen The Loch Ness Monster. Charlie Sheen is jealous. Why do planes dim the lights for takeoff? Here's the unsettling truth. Enjoy some fast facts and this pop culture throwback to Anna Nicole Smith at the 2004 VMAs. Plus, Vinnie reports the case of the missing Canadian salsa truck. Here's what to watch on TV tonight. It's not too late to catch up on ‘Survivor' and join in our weekly recaps. Matty is recommending ‘Chad Powers' but is it as “feel good” as Ted Lasso? Nicole Kidman's revenge bangs take on Paris Fashion Week. Will Taylor Swift ever tell us the real reason she isn't doing the Super Bowl? Hundreds were rescued after a snowstorm hit Mt. Everest. Not all pranks are funny, kids, and let's normalize going to bed angry. It's time for Kiss, Marry, Kill: Popstar edition. Plus, some fun game show news. Let's name drop: Who is the most famous person you could call right now? Bumper stickers make you a target for road rage. If you like to drive, here are the best US cities to visit. If you're a cyclist, here are places to avoid. Is it wrong: Pittsburgh just put up their Christmas tree. The Billboard Chart is flashing KPop Demon Hunters, Alex Warren, and Tate McRae's new song. Next week we expect the list to be a little more opalite. Dwayne Johnson doesn't see ‘The Smashing Machine' as a failure in an emotional Instagram post. Sometimes actors make bad movies - somebody has to! What is the proper etiquette for screaming babies? Plus: How old is that guy?

The Billboard Chart is flashing KPop Demon Hunters, Alex Warren, and Tate McRae's new song. Next week we expect the list to be a little more opalite. Dwayne Johnson doesn't see ‘The Smashing Machine' as a failure in an emotional Instagram post. Sometimes actors make bad movies - somebody has to! What is the proper etiquette for screaming babies? Plus: How old is that guy?

On this week's show, our fighters Steve, Julia, and Dana enter the ring to tussle over The Smashing Machine, the Dwayne Johnson vehicle directed by Benny Safdie. Can they smell what the Rock is cooking? Is it a subtly modulated performance about a sensitive pro UFC fighter? Or, a shameless Oscar play?  Next, it's on to the offbeat climes of Tulsa, Oklahoma by way of The Lowdown, a shaggy noir series created by Sterlin Harjo and starring Ethan Hawke. Finally, they gaze into the uncanny eyes of Tilly Norwood, the A.I. beauty that launched a thousand think pieces and a Hollywood freakout. On an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, the panel unburies an old hatchet to discuss Elizabeth Gilbert's newest memoir.  Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com.  Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Endorsements Dana: The N+1 essay "Large Language Muddle" and Isaac Butler's deep dive on Daniel Day-Lewis in Slate. Julia: Walking in Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve. Steve: James Meek's essay in The London Review of Books "Computers that want things" and the novel Gargoyles by Thomas Bernhard (and welcomes listener suggestions for what else to read by Bernhard). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesMoviegoers were in their showgirl era this weekend as Taylor Swift's album release party for her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, took the top spot at the box office with an estimated $34 million. The one-weekend show is over, though, and Tron: Ares is coming through to open this weekend with estimates hoping it rakes in more than $40 million. Meanwhile the Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt headlined movie The Smashing Machine from A24 barely even slapped anyone across the face, opening to just $5.9 million. Paul Thomas Anderon's One Battle After Another continues to bring in dollars as well,43 million so far Domestic,  though it had a 50% drop weekend-over-weekend.If you thought that film and tv universes were becoming passe, Peaky Blinders is here to prove you wrong. Star Cillian Murphy already had fans excited about returning to the Shelby family with the news of a feature film that is wrapped and will release next year. Now, the BBC and Netflix are sharing an expansion of the universe with a new six episode sequel series that will focus on a new generation of Shelbys. Murphy and original creator/writer Steven Knight are executive producers for the series, which will take place post-World War II. In lieu of much else to report on for features this week, we thought we'd look ahead to the films and television series we can look forward to for the rest of the year that we maybe have or haven't discussed yet.New Line's follow up to Final Destination: Bloodlines has found its director - Belgian filmmaker Michiel Blanchart, who will be making his English-language debut with the feature.DC and Marvel Comics will continue their crossover series with a Superman and Spider-Man crossover that will debut early next year.Severance breakout Zach Cherry, True Detective co-star Kali Reis, and Johnno Wilson, from I Love That for You, have joined the cast of Resident Evil, Sony Pictures and Zach Cregger's reboot of the horror franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Netflix has released the first official trailer for season four of The Witcher, which sees Liam Hemsworth taking over the role of Geralt from former star Henry Cavill. Netflix has previously announced the show will end with season five.In a deal worth a substantial seven figures, Walt Disney Studios won an auction to acquire rights to Impossible Creatures, the fantasy series by acclaimed British author Katherine Rundell. She will adapt the first two books in the series into screenplays.Michael Mann's “Heat 2,” the long-awaited sequel to his 1995 crime drama starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, is finally gaining traction. Amazon MGM and producers Scott Stuber and Jerry Bruckheimer are in final negotiations to secure the rights. Although no deals are official, The Hollywood Reporter has connected Leonardo Dicaprio to the project, and other names have also surfaced including Austin Butler, Adam Driver and Bradley Cooper.

Ed Sheeran is headed to Netflix, and Dwayne Johnson shared his thoughts on “The Smashing Machine” underperforming at the box office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we get to the episode, a quick note: we are spinning off Across the Movie Aisle into its own separate thing; it will no longer be part of the Bulwark network of shows, but it will still exist on Substack at movieaisle.substack.com. If you listen via Apple, nothing much will change for the moment; if you listen via Substack there may be a few changes for you. But we'll cover that next week in our first episode at the new spot. —SB On this week's episode, Sonny, Peter, and Alyssa look at the perilous state of film and television production in Los Angeles. Is Hollywood's time as the undisputed king of film production at an end? What does that mean for the people who make a living out there? And what does it mean for the idea of an American film industry? Then they review The Smashing Machine, Dwayne Johnson and Benny Safdie's award season play. Is this the movie The Rock needs to regain some credibility as an actor? Or does it miss the mark? 

In this episode, we review the highly anticipated biographical sports drama from A24, The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. We discuss whether this role represents the best performance we've seen from Dwayne Johnson, and we debate whether A24 is back on a roll with prestige, high-art, yet entertaining films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From abroad, the chaos in Washington resonates far and wide, as the U.S. government shuts down, with Democrats going to the mat for American's healthcare. Just as the shutdown took place, Christiane spoke with Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen who has worked towards bipartisan consensus for more than thirty years but also believes it's time to mount an effective opposition to some of Trump's policies. Then, director Benny Safdie talks to Christiane about making his new film, "The Smashing Machine," dealing with loss and transforming Dwayne Johnson, aka "The Rock," into a mixed martial artist. Plus, another blow for Afghanistan's women after the internet was shut down in the country for days. Amanda Davies has a special report on the exiled girls fighting for freedom through football. And, defying bombs and presidential warnings to break the news, former CNN chief, Tom Johnson speaks to Christian about his new book, "Driven," dealing with depression and how he led CNN through a golden age despite a nightmarish job interview with Ted Turner and Jane Fonda. Then, after a total and sudden internet blackout by the Taliban in Afghanistan this week, from her archives, shortly after 9/11, when the U.S. and its allies sent the Taliban and Al-Qaeda packing, Christiane's 2001 report about what it was like when TV and satellite were finally brought back. And finally, remembering the remarkable life of primatologist Jane Goodall,  Christiane revisits her conversation with the woman who changed our understanding of the world. Air date: October 4th, 2025 Guests: Jeanne Shaheen Benny Safdie  Tom Johnson  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the release of the new A24 film starring Dwayne Johnson, enjoy this free edition of Rewind-A-Wai #150 from February 2024 as John Pollock and Wai Ting review the original 2002 documentary, The Smashing Machine, profiling MMA pioneer Mark Kerr's rise in Pride FC and struggles with painkiller addiction.They discuss Kerr's successful amateur wrestling career (including a rivalry with Kurt Angle), the film's portrayal of MMA in its earlier days, its raw depiction of drug use and addiction, and their expectations for Dwayne Johnson's upcoming adaptation of the story.Rewind-A-Wai #150's subject was chosen by Espresso Executive Producer, Robert Holzhammer.If you like this documentary review, check out this week's Rewind-A-Wai for Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press (2017).Check out the Rewind-A-Wai Archives for all patrons: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/postwrestlingcafe/raw/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dwayne Johnson tackles his first role in which there is Oscar potential. Directed by Benny Safdie, The Smashing Machine tells the story of Mark Kerr, an MMA fighter going through major highs and lows. Matching Dwayne Johnson's intensity is Emily Blunt as his problematic partner. Do Jim and A.Ron see this film as a new direction in the Rock's career, or will the Smashing Machine fall flat on its face?  Bald Move Prestige - He Got Game (1998) support.baldmove.com Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt talk 'The Smashing Machine'; Legendary conservationist Jane Goodall dies at 91; Visiting the von Trapps in Vermont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Rebecca and John discuss The Smashing Machine, Benny Safdie's new movie starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA fighter Mark Kerr. They are joined by Vanity Fair contributing editor Tom Kludt, who shares his thoughts on why sports movies are audience favorites but not always awards winners and  what Johnson should do to become king of the Oscar ring. Plus, Rebecca and John share their picks for must-watch October film releases.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joe sits down with retired mixed martial artist and wrestler Mark Kerr. Kerr is the subject of the A24 feature film "The Smashing Machine," directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson. Look for it in theaters on October 3, 2025. https://a24films.com/films/the-smashing-machinewww.markkerr.com Buy 1 Get 1 Free Trucker Hat with code ROGAN at happydad.com This video is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/JRE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday's Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.  Mind Pump Fit Tip: Weird workout hacks that BUILD MUSCLE FAST! (2:03) Is there a link between eating meat and cancer risk? (23:48) GLP-1s and the obesity rate. (29:31) Ground beef vs soy for muscle protein synthesis. (35:46) Butcher Box has seasonings! (37:30) How there is a tradeoff between size and endurance. (39:35) The Rock's DRASTIC physical transformation. (43:28) Ashwagandha to help reduce anxiety. (50:35) #Quah question #1 – How does a person with a full-time desk job and a family find time to get the appropriate amount of weights in for strength each week, the appropriate amount of movement each day (steps), the appropriate amount of cardio, and HIT cardio each week? (53:09) #Quah question #2 – If I'm not hungry at the end of the day but haven't hit my caloric or protein goals for the day, should I still eat? (56:36) #Quah question #3 – What is your best advice for a former college athlete who is finding out that lifting after college is hard when the last four years were filled with team lifts written by the coaches? I love lifting and how great it makes me feel, but I've struggled with gym consistency after graduating from college and have gained some weight that I'd like to get rid of. (57:51) #Quah question #4 – How do you decide whether to keep fitness as a hobby or turn it into a career? (59:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** Available for a limited time, a curated box pre-filled with Mind Pump's favorite cuts — no guesswork! Butcher Box members who sign up through Mind Pump will receive: $20 OFF their first box, Free chicken breast, ground beef, OR salmon in every box for a whole year! ** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Muscle Mommy Movement Quiz Isometric training and long-term adaptations: Effects of muscle length, intensity, and intent: A systematic review Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction – Mind Pump TV Animal protein not linked to higher mortality risk, study finds Ground beef or soy: Muscle-Building power comparison Diffusion and physical constraints limit oxidative capacity, capillary supply and size of muscle fibres in mice and humans Dwayne Johnson Debuts New Weight Loss Transformation & Internet is Talking - Mandatory What Happened to Mark Kerr, Ex-UFC Champ Played by Dwayne Johnson in ‘The Smashing Machine'? Effects of Ashwagandha Supplements on Cortisol, Stress, and Anxiety Levels in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Visit Jolie for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. And if you don't like it— you can return your Jolie for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. ** Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout: 15% off your first order! ** Why Most Trainers Fail — And What the Great Ones Do Differently w/ Sal DiStefano | Elite Trainer #01 Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources