Podcast appearances and mentions of dwayne the rock johnson

Long before he raised the People's Eyebrow, dropped the People's Elbow, and laid the smackdown on the candyass world of Hollywood, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson ran a jewelry theft ring in Waikiki. He and his peers worked the posh shopping district, snatching and grabbing whatever they could get their hands on and then pawning their haul for cold, hard cash. As a result, he was arrested nearly ten times before he turned 17 years old. But perhaps the only thing more insane than that story is the tale of how Dwayne Johnson transcended a life of petty street crime to become one of the biggest cultural icons of the 21st century. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to Game 1 of the WCF between the Thunder and Timberwolves (5:23). Then, Bill talks with Ariel Helwani and Sean Fennessey about the Knicks' playoff run and their excitement for the new MMA film ‘The Smashing Machine,' directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (54:35). Finally, Ben Thompson joins to talk Giannis trade scenarios (01:38:53). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe, Ariel Helwani, Sean Fennessey, and Ben Thompson Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is brought to you by Degree Deodorant. Grab the original Cool Rush at Walmart or Target today. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amanda Jones has had quite a career, as evident in this really insightful conversation about her journey as a film and television composer. One of her latest projects, Number One on the Call Sheet, is a prolific, eye-opening two-part Apple TV+ documentary featuring candid conversations with some of the entertainment industry's biggest stars, like Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Idris Elba, Whoopi Goldberg, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, to name just a few.Amanda's career includes BET's Twenties from Lena Waithe, OWN's Cherish the Day, produced by Ava DuVernay and A Black Lady Sketch Show, produced by Robin Thede and Issa Rae. We learn about the empowerment she received from this powerful group of Black women so early in her journey.Amanda earned her first Emmy nomination for Home, an Apple TV+ series and became the first Black woman nominated for an Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special (Original Dramatic Score) Emmy. Later, Amanda was awarded a Daytime Emmy Award for Home.The idea of following one's passion resonates heavily throughout this conversation. Amanda shares that her love of sounds, more specifically music, started around the age of 3. After graduating from Vassar College and later, studying film scoring and orchestration at Berklee College of Music, she landed an internship with Hans Zimmer and it was an opportunity at Lionsgate that helped give her a more 360-degree sense of the business side of things.Other takeaways from this multifaceted chat hone in on creating a sonic language for films and TV, the importance of asking questions, communication and collaboration during the creative process, having a strong creative voice, knowing when to delegate as well as fighting off stigmas reserved for women of color and mothers.A co-founder of Composers Diversity Collective, Amanda's other credits include Somebody Somewhere, Good Trouble, Naomi, Young Love, 7 Days, Dreamland: The Rise and Fall of Black Wall Street, Definition Please, Moving On, The Perfect Find, Mea Culpa, Jodie and the new Apple TV+ series, Murderbot.  

Ever met someone who seems wise beyond their years but also radiates that "please don't talk to me" energy? That's the 6/2 Profile, and today we're diving into this fascinating combination of the Role Model and the Hermit.What We're Covering- The phasic journey of Line 6: from experimental years to role model energy- Why Line 2s are natural talents but get frustrated when they're not instantly good at something- The unique tension between being seen as a leader and needing serious alone time- How the 6/2 Profile shows up differently across Human Design types- Real-life examples including Barack Obama, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Maya AngelouThe 6/2 DynamicThe 6/2 is such an interesting combination—these people often carry wisdom that feels like it came from living multiple lifetimes, yet they deeply need their own space to process. They're the ones everyone looks to for guidance, but who also just want to curl up with a good book and be left alone.Here's what makes them tick:- Three distinct life phases that shape their journey- A natural ability to see the bigger picture- The need to retreat and recharge before sharing their wisdom- That unique quality where people feel their presence even when they're being quietWhy This MattersWhether you're a 6/2 yourself or have someone important in your life with this profile, understanding this dynamic can transform relationships and self-acceptance. The 6/2 operates on their own timeline, and their greatest gift is simply being who they are, not what they do.00:00 Welcome02:19 Reflections on HD in real life09:02 Intro to Profile12:38 Intro to 6/218:58 House analogy24:35 Traits of 6th line45:43 Tension with 6 and 248:27 6/2 by Type56:45 6/2- The Rock01:06:58 6/2 Barack Obama01:23:55 Wrap up on 6/201:25:54 ICX of the Week01:31:13 Join us for our Community Calls!If you're curious about how Human Design shows up in daily life, this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe, hit play, and let's demystify what makes the 6/2 Profile so uniquely powerful.

Ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes -- Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker -- embarks on a dangerous mission that forces them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.Movie News You Can Use features the latest trailers from Zach Cregger, and Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Jesse Eisenberg teaming up once again with Woody Harrelson and Morgan Freeman.Support the showFollow Bryan on InstagramFollow Bryan on TwitterGet a grooming from Boy Barber NickAdd a little fear in your next gathering at Killer Noob Escapes

The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by the usual suspects, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes, to break down all the latest headlines. They kick things off by discussing Ilia Topuria, who's set to fight at UFC 317 on June 28th — but who's his opponent? The lads weigh in on who they think would make for Topuria's most exciting matchup (03:58). One of those opponents is Islam Makhachev, but does Makhachev want to fight Ilia, or move up to welterweight to face the winner of Jack Della Maddalena vs. Belal? The trio explore what the lightweight champions options are (07:52). Staying with the welterweight division, the conversation shifts to Ian Garry's recent decision win over Carlos Prates. The chaps discuss Garry's bold push for a title shot and break down the current pecking order for a crack at 170lbs (11:42). Meanwhile, over in the PFL, Dakota Ditcheva is making waves — not in the cage, but online. Her recent social media posts suggest growing frustration. The crew unpacks the situation and what it might mean for the promotion's image (20:35). Next, the focus turns to UFC Iowa, where Ben Fowlkes shares insights from his recent conversation with Reinier de Ridder ahead of his bout with Bo Nickal. Can RDR derail the Bo Nickal hype train? Plus, the team spotlights other intriguing matchups on the card (35:02). Switching gears, the lads react to the headline-grabbing Times Square boxing card, featuring Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero — a spectacle as strange as it is compelling (49:02). To wrap things up, they react to the trailer for The Smashing Machine — the highly anticipated Mark Kerr biopic starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Could this be one of the best MMA films ever made (54:35)? 

 A loaded show for Smark and Boxman this week. We talk about Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff Launch Real American Freestyle Wrestling League, Hulk Hogan's Scores Sports Bar to open in New York later this year, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in The Smashing Machine, Liv Morgan Movie Project Revealed, WWE Women's Tag Champ To Star In Takashi Miike Film, WWE's Corey Graves & Carmella Reveal She's Pregnant, WWE HOFer & AEW Performer Ricky Morton Blasts Wrestlers Involved In TNA Rebellion Spot, Offensive Pro Wrestling Ring Names, and a quick AEW Dynamite review. Check us out live every Thursday at 9:30 PM E Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wrestlingoutletpod Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-sheet-dudes/id1471552947?uo=4 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMzYwMzg2NS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wrestlingoutlet/ Twitter: @wrestlingoutlet Email: wrestlingoutletpod@gmail.com

Preview of the Vegas Golden Knights' Game 5 playoff series match up against the Minnesota Wild. Reviewing the Las Vegas Raiders' 2025 NFL Draft class. The outrage over the son of Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator, Jeff Ulbrich prank calling Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft. Reviewing the viral 100 men vs. 1 gorilla debate. SiriusXM host, RJ Clifford joins Cofield & Company to talk about Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's upcoming MMA film, review the Las Vegas Raiders' decision to draft a running back sixth-overall in the NFL Draft, give his thoughts on the Raiders' decision to pass on Shedeur Sanders, and give his input on the viral 100 men vs. 1 gorilla debate.

Buckle up, because this week we're breaking down the different "commutes" you can take on your fitness journey: group classes, semi-private training, or personal training. Using a hilarious carpool/bus/solo drive analogy, we explore the pros, cons, and pure chaos of each approach. Caleigh shares why she prefers to ride her fitness moped solo (yes, moped), while Sara talks about her experiences from lone lifting to diva workout groups. Plus, a surprise ghost mic appearance and a little too much love for miniatures. Whether you're a lone wolf or a cardio class queen, this one will get you thinking (and laughing) about what works best for you.Jump in — and maybe honk at Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson on the way.Connect with us on social media!Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | WebsiteThis podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

Andrew is solo this week as he addresses EVERYTHING going on post- Wrestlemania, his thoughts on the new movie trailer for "The Smashing Machine" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and so much more!Please rate and review us on Spotify and Apple. It truly helps us grow!Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/SomewhereintheRingPodcastStore: http://tee.pub/lic/ULZAy7IY12UFollow on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/someringpod.bsky.socialFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somewhereringpodFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SomeRingPodFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/424653323266736Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@somewhereringpodEmail: SomewhereintheRing@gmail.com© Ryan Sprague and Andrew Sanford, 2025. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this impromptu Easter Day installment of the podcast, Chauncey DeVega reflects on our collective discombobulation (and mass disinhibition), building our inner Noah's Ark to survive these dark times that are getting much worse and much faster with Trump's return to power, and the symbolism and metaphorical power of the Easter holiday and the spring season.  Following through on the importance of building our inner Noah's Ark and filling it with things that bring us joy, Chauncey shares his thoughts on this year's WWE WrestleMania 41 event, and what should have been an epic bout between John Cena and Cody Rhodes with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson playing his part as "The Final Boss". Chauncey also shares what it was like to interview Peter Weller aka the star of Robocop at the C2E2 convention in Chicago last weekend. The titan Nikki Giovanni transitioned to the next stage of existence on December 9, 2024. This week's episode features Chauncey DeVega's conversation with Giovanni, which was shared here four years earlier, on December 8, 2020. *** Nikki Giovanni is one of America's greatest living poets. She has written dozens of collections of poetry as well as non-fiction and other work. Giovanni has received many awards and other honors including a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and three NAACP Image awards for literature. She was also a central voice in the Black Arts Movement. Giovanni is currently University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech. Nikki Giovanni's new book is Make Me Rain: Poems & Prose. Giovanni reflects on truth-telling and writing as vocation, the color line, Black woman are uniquely suited for space travel, and why Black people keep struggling to save American society from its own racism and other iniquities. And Giovanni warns that America is ultimately doomed if it continues along is current trajectory.   WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME? On Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaunceydevega On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chauncey.devega My email: chaunceydevega@gmail.com HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE CHAUNCEY DEVEGA SHOW? Via PayPal at ChaunceyDeVega.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thechaunceydevegashow   https://www.patreon.com/TheTruthReportPodcast

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the events from Wrestlemania weekend culminating with Pat and the boys getting into an altercation after Gunther put Pat in a deep chokehold last night on Monday Night Raw. They're also running on fumes with limited sleep and recap the NBA and NHL playoff action, and look ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft, as they will be doing the Draft Spectacular LIVE from Green Bay on Thursday. They are also joined by three incredible guests including The Final Boss, Chairman of the Board for TKO, one of the biggest movie stars on the planet, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, former host of GMFB and ESPN NFL Insider, Peter Schrager, and lastly 3x Super Bowl Champion, member of the Ring of Honor for both the New York Giants and Jacksonville Jaguars, Tom Coughlin. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We're off tomorrow as we're heading to Green Bay for the draft. We'll see you LIVE on Thursday Night for the Draft Spectacular. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Whiskey@Work, it's part two of our Tequila@Work series, and Rob and Mark dive into the world of Blanco tequila with a surprise guest—Teramana, courtesy of Dwayne The Rock Johnson. They break down Highland vs. Lowland agave, explore the magic of copper pot stills, and discover that maybe tequila has been getting a bad rap all along. There's also big whiskey news: Buffalo Trace is underwater, Maker's Mark is trying something totally new, and Wild Turkey brings an 8-year legend back to the U.S. Plus, someone drank Mark's prized bottle of Redbreast from Ireland… and we're not letting it slide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode Summary:Chuck Maldonado, a highly sought-after choreographer and creative director. Chuck shares his inspiring journey from a late start in dance at the age of 29 to becoming a key figure in the industry. He reflects on his early experiences with street dance and formal training, which eventually led to his involvement in the Centennial Olympic Games, where he worked with legendary choreographer Kenny Ortega. Chuck also discusses how key relationships, including a connection with Lisa Left Eye Lopez, helped propel his career forward, leading to major choreography opportunities for artists like Missy Elliott and Pink.Chuck delves into his transition from dancer to choreographer, citing his work on the film Stomp the Yard as a pivotal moment. He also talks about his latest venture, The Stu, a creative studio in Burbank, where he and his business partner Aliya Janelle offer a safe and supportive space for artists to rehearse, create, and grow. Chuck emphasizes the importance of relationships, mentorship, and trusting the process in building a successful career. Show Notes:(0:00) Introduction to Chuck Maldonado, Renowned Choreographer and Creative Director(3:30) Chuck's Early Start in Dance and Overcoming Challenges(8:45) Breaking into the Industry: Chuck's Big Break at the Centennial Olympic Games(14:20) How Chuck's Relationship with Lisa Left Eye Lopez Led to His First Major Job(19:00) Transitioning to Los Angeles: Chuck's Experiences with Missy Elliott, Pink, and More(23:15) Chuck's Favorite Projects: Working with Missy Elliott and Pink(27:00) The Shift from Assistant to Lead Choreographer: The Making of Stomp the Yard(33:45) Launching The Stew: Chuck's New Creative Studio in Burbank(38:30) The Vision for The Stew: A Safe Space for Artists and Dancers to Create and Connect(42:15) Chuck's Advice for Aspiring Dancers: Building Confidence and Overcoming Self-Doubt(46:00) Mentee Q&A: Staying Inspired in Choreography, Building Industry Connections(52:00) The Importance of Relationships and Mentorship in Career Growth(56:00) Final Thoughts on Trusting the Process and Staying True to Your Purpose in DanceBiography:Chuck Maldonado is one of today's most sought after Choreographers/Creative Directors in the industry. He has made such an impact in TV and films such as; Stomp The Yard 1 and 2, Step Up Revolution, House Party 5, Disney films G-Force, and Underdog. In addition, his talent and creative direction has also been used in shows such as; Dancing With The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, X-Factor, and America's Best Dance Crew. Additionally, Chuck has worked on numerous commercials that include; McDonalds, Wendy's, Best Buy, AT&T, Hanes, Gap, and Target.He has also worked with several recording artists such as; Fergie, Chris Brown, Young Thug, P. Diddy, Ne-Yo, Usher, Pink, Khalid, and Missy Elliott. A four time award-winning Choreographer for his work on ‘Stomp the Yard,' ‘The NAACP Image Awards', ‘Chris Brown's Grammy performance', and Brighthouse's Network Commercial. Chuck has also devoted much of his time furthering his education. A Graduate of the historical North Carolina A&T State University, Chuck received his Bachelor's of science in Business Administration. Upon graduating college he received his first choreography job for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta.His recent projects include Paramount animated film Max and the Midknights, Bounce TV ‘Mind Your Business, MTV Movie and TV Awards for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the Netflix original film ‘Word Party', Toyota Commercials, Khalid ‘Roxy' Tour, and “In The Time It Takes To Get There” Movie by Zach Braff. Whether Choreographing, Creative Directing, Producing and now being a Studio owner, Chuck is known worldwide as one of the best in the industry. Connect on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/chuckmaldonadohttps://www.facebook.com/chuck.maldonado1911Websitehttps://thestulosangeles.com/

Send us a textAll the boys are in the building! Jack is back from Italy. We talk about which is better Italy or Ocean City. Shane Gillis is back on SNL with a Coupla Beers. And Bonnie Blue pregnancy announcement debunked.Z-Bird wants to start a rap beef. A hairdresser goes postal on a girl who she thought didn't pay. Couple on a Qatar Air flight have to sit next to a dead body for half of their flight. Man loses it on a slot machine. And John Cena turns Heel.All that and more on this week's episode of Greenfield's Finest Podcast!Upcoming Comedy Show Links:Squirrel Hills Sports Bar Comedy Show - March 14thhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/squirrel-hill-sports-bar-comedy-bash-tickets-1246353108699?aff=ebdsoporgprofileButler Street Derby Comedy Show - March 28thhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/butler-street-derby-2nd-comedy-spectacular-tickets-1243694998219?aff=ebdssbdestsearchCheck out our upcoming events, social media, and merch sale at the link below ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/GFP Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7viuBywVXF4e52CHUgk1i5 Produced by Lane Media ⁠https://www.lanemediapgh.com/

Welcome to the Scandal Podcast, where you can get your daily dose of the latest Hollywood & celebrity news! In today's podcast Meghan Markle can’t get her name right… Dwayne The Rock Johnson makes BANK. Millie Bobby Brown calls out Matt Lucas. Enjoy! Sean, Steph & Harrison x

The bois sit down with Oscar winner Roger Avary, (Killing Zoe, The Rules of Attraction, Pulp Fiction) and Gala Avary, (producer of The Video Archives Podcast), to discuss the state of film, physical media, innovation, the paranormal, and Dwayne The Rock Johnson.Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, supplements, Discord access, and more: https://www.patreon.com/therearetoomanymoviesMerch: https://www.toomanymovies.com/shopInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/therearetoomanymovies/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@therearetoomanymoviesListen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7lwOlPvIGdlmr6XjnLIAkG?si=4e3d882515824466Subscribe on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/there-are-too-many-movies/id1455789421Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/therearetoomanymoviesTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/tatmmpod00:00:00 Cold Open00:00:35 Intro00:01:43 Killing Zoe Screening at The Texas Theater00:18:51 Film vs. Digital00:27:40 Choosing Your Medium00:38:28 Frame Rates and Projection Tech00:46:26 Film vs. Digital Cinematography00:48:12 Movie Theaters00:49:50 Physical Media00:51:52 Made in the USA00:55:53 TVs at Home00:58:03 Physical Media Resurgence01:05:01 Innovation in America01:10:20 Making Art in a Business Industry01:14:37 Director Talk01:21:43 Movies At The Right Time01:24:44 Business Models of the Film Industry01:32:22 State of Movie Theaters01:36:00 Vastness of Content01:38:27 Batman (1989)01:40:48 Writing vs Writing & Directing (Silent Hill & Beowulf)01:51:41 Robert Zumeckis01:55:02 Eric Stoltz Back to the Future Recasting02:00:44 Clifton Collins Jr.02:04:25 State of Acting & Casting02:08:00 Dwayne The Rock Johnson02:12:10 Movies In The Theater02:22:08 Warlock02:26:45 Steven Soderbergh02:32:34 Roger's Use Of Surrealism02:50:01 Practical vs. CGI02:54:50 Surrealism03:00:52 Roger's Paranormal Stories03:26:53 Guess The Budget03:31:15 What Was In The Briefcase In Pulp Fiction?03:35:21 Actor Game03:47:54 Outro

Trigger Warning This episode discusses self harm and its prevention. It may be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know needs help, please seek professional assistance. Listener discretion is advised. Can a single conversation save a life? Kevin Hines, a renowned mental health advocate, author, and speaker, has dedicated his life to suicide prevention and promoting mental wellness. He works with organizations, schools, and communities to provide resources and support to those in need. Drawing from his personal journey, he became a leading voice in the fight against suicide, working tirelessly to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and suicide. His story serves as a beacon of hope, demonstrating that with the right support, recovery is possible, and every life is worth saving. In observance of National Suicide Prevention Week, Kevin joins us on The Greatness Machine to talk about his courageous journey from the edge of despair to becoming a global advocate for mental health. In this episode, Darius and Kevin engage in a profound discussion covering a wide range of topics related to mental health, suicide prevention, and personal resilience. They highlight dispelling misconceptions about suicide, nurturing human connections, and addressing the dangers of excessive screen time and instant gratification culture. Topics include: Three miracles that played a crucial role in Kevin's survival from a suicide attempt How a passage in Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson's book saved Kevin's life The importance of taking suicide threats seriously The significance of dispelling misconceptions about suicide Why it matters to understand and attend to the needs of loved ones The erosion of face-to-face communication and its impact on human connections The dangers of excessive screen time for children's developing brains Concerns surrounding instant gratification culture The importance of addressing suicide prevention at home Kevin advocates for age restrictions on social media platforms Why it is important to teach discipline and resilience to children through activities And other topics… Connect with Kevin: Website: https://www.kevinhinesstory.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhinesstory  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinhinesstory/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYZeM7MIkXtU_--r9BlDTQA  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Sponsored by: Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. NPR Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Stash: Don't let your savings sit around - make it work harder for you. Go to get.stash.com/GREATNESS to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Andrew For America talks about Bill and Melinda Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and other alleged "benevolent philanthropists" that just "want what's best for us" and asks the question, "do these people have ulterior motives?" Andrew also plays an interesting clip of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Cody Rhodes from the WWE performing a storyline recently where The Rock offers Cody everything he could ever dream of, and The Rock wants Cody to be "his" champion...and all Cody has to do is SELL HIS SOUL!!! All the world's a stage my fellow Americans!The song selection is the song, "Miscast" by the band Late to the Party.Visit allegedlyrecords.com and check out all of the amazing punk rock artists!Visit soundcloud.com/andrewforamerica1984 to check out Andrew's music!Like and Follow The Politics & Punk Rock Podcast PLAYLIST on Spotify!!!Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Y4rumioeqvHfaUgRnRxsy...politicsandpunkrockpodcast.comhttps://linktr.ee/andrewforamericaWatch and learn about these awesome offers for your survival needs from former Afghanistan war veteran, police officer, and citizen journalist, Mr. Teddy Daniels:Operation Blackout Survival Guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://internalblackout.com/?a=683&c=434&s1=⁠⁠⁠⁠Famine Fighter Survival Food Supply: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foodforthesoul.co/?a=683&c=407&s1=⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FinalFamine Survival Food Growing Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://finalfoodprepper.com/?a=683&c=433&s1=⁠⁠⁠⁠Devils Dollar Currency Survival Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dbhtrkg.com/?a=683&c=468&s1=⁠

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In this week's episode, I take a look at the movies and streaming shows I watched in winter 2024/2025, and share my opinions on them. I also take a look at my ebook advertising results from January 2025. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Half-Orc Paladin, Book #3 in the Half-Elven Thief series, (as excellently narrated by Leanne Woodward) at my Payhip store: PALADIN50 The coupon code is valid through February 28, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook for the bad February weather, we've got you covered! 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 238 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is February 7, 2025 and today we are discussing the movies and streaming shows I watched in Winter 2024 and 2025. Before that, we will do Coupon of the Week, an update on my current writing projects, Question of the Week, and my ad results from January 2025.   First, let's start with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Half-Orc Paladin, Book Three in the Half-Elven Thief Series (as excellently narrated by Leanne Woodward) at my Payhip store. That coupon code is PALADIN50. This coupon code will be valid through February the 28th, 2025, so if you need a new audiobook to get you through the bad February weather, we have got you covered.   Now for an update on my current writing and audiobook projects. As I mentioned last week, Shield of Deception is now out and you can get it at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Smashwords and my Payhip store. It is doing quite well. Thank you all for that. I hope you enjoy the book and I've been hearing good things about it from people who read it.   Now that Shield of Deception is done, my main project is now Ghost in the Assembly and I am 36,000 words into it as of this recording, which puts me almost on Chapter 8 of 21. So I'm about one third of the way through the rough draft, give or take. If all goes well. I'm hoping that book will be out in March. My secondary project is Shield of Battle, which is the sequel to Shield of Deception and I am about 2,000 words into that. I'm also 50,000 words into what will be the third and final Stealth and Spells book, Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest. It was originally named Reactant, but I decided to change the name to Final Quest because that sounds better and if all goes well, that will probably be out in the middle of the year, give or take.   In audiobook news, Cloak of Masks (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) is now out at all audio stores, including Audible, so you can listen to that there. Work is almost done on Cloak of Dragonfire. It's being proof-listened to as I record this and hopefully that should be out before too much longer. So that is where I'm at with my current writing and audiobook projects.   00:02:19 Question of the Week   Next up is Question of the Week, which is intended to inspire interesting discussions of enjoyable topics. This week's topic, which ties into our main topic: what was the favorite movie you saw in 2024? No wrong answers, obviously (including “I hate everything I saw in 2024”). We have a few responses for this.   JD says: It was either Transformers One or Deadpool and Wolverine.   Mary says: I didn't see any movies in 2024.   Doug says: Dune was one of the books I read in the ‘70s. Like your books, I never got enough back then. I was buying Hardcovers. I still have six of them. I have seen the two versions of the books. Can't wait to see this version of the books. I have seen the first movies. Hope to see more.   David says: Godzilla versus Kong was pretty much the only one from last year I saw. I just bought Gladiator 2 but haven't watched it yet.   Davette says: I enjoyed both Dune 2 and The Fall Guy and Inside Out 2 and Deadpool and Wolverine. My favorite was Wicked, mainly because I've been waiting on that movie for years.   Bonnie says: I haven't seen any movies or watched TV in years.   For myself, I think it would be a tie for my favorite movie of 2024 for between Dune 2 and The Fall Guy. The two Dune movies, for all the stuff they changed from the book, are probably the most faithful adaptation it was possible to make with that very dense and very weird book. I thought The Fall Guy was just hilarious and I had no idea it was based on TV series from the ‘80s until I read up about it on the Internet after I saw the movie. It was interesting that we didn't have very many responses to this question the week and of those responses, one third of them was “I didn't see any movies in 2024.” So if the movie industry is wondering why it's in so much trouble, I think we might have just found the answer here in that nobody wants to go to see movies in the theater anymore.   00:04:09 Ad Results for January 2025 Now onto our next topic, how my ads performed in January 2025. Now as usual for my books in January, I used Facebook ads, Amazon ads, and BookBub ads, so let's break them down by category- first, by Facebook ads. As usual, I advertised The Ghosts and Cloak Games/Cloak Mage.   GHOSTS: $4.08 for every dollar, with 22% of the profit coming from the audiobooks.   CLOAK GAMES/MAGE: $3.38 for every dollar, with 6% of the profit coming from the audiobooks. So that went pretty well. I'm hoping that percentage will go up once Cloak of Dragonfire is done and we can put together Cloak Mage Omnibus Three.   I also did some Amazon ads – specifically for HALF-ELVEN THIEF, STEALTH & SPELLS ONLINE: CREATION, and THE LINUX COMMAND LINE BEGINNERS GUIDE.   Remember, for an Amazon ad to be effective, it usually needs to be generating at least one sale for every eight clicks on the ads.   HALF-ELVEN THIEF: $4.65 for every dollar spent, 1.85 sales for every click. It's just an amazing ratio-thank you for that.   STEALTH & SPELLS ONLINE: CREATION: Lost $0.15 for every dollar spent, 1 sale for every 4.76 clicks.   THE LINUX COMMAND LINE BEGINNER'S GUIDE: $3.16 for every dollar spent, 33% of the profit from audio, 1.34 sales for every click.   The standout was HALF-ELVEN THIEF, which actually had more sales than clicks on the ads. That hardly ever happens!   You can see there's a reason I'm going to conclude STEALTH & SPELLS with the third book, because it just doesn't sell well. All of the advertising experiments I have tried to make it sell well have not responded to date. That said, we did improve from December, where I only got a sale for every 14 clicks.   Additionally, Amazon ads work really well with nonfiction books, since they respond a lot better to keyword ads.   Finally, I used Bookbub ads for THE GHOSTS on Apple. That went pretty well.   THE GHOSTS: $4 for every $1 spent.   So, all in all, a pretty good month for ads, though STEALTH & SPELLS remains the weak point. As always everyone, thank you for buying the books and listening to the audiobooks.   00:06:50 Main Topic: Movie/TV Show Reviews of Winter 2024/Early Winter 2025 Now onto our main topic, the movies and streaming shows I watched in Winter 2024 and early winter 2025. As always, my ratings are totally subjective and based on nothing more concrete than my own opinions.   Our first one is Red One, which came out in 2024. This was a strange mashup of genres, a holiday movie, urban fantasy, a thriller, and just a little bit of existential horror. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson plays Callum Drift, who is the head of Santa Claus's security. Meanwhile, Chris Evans plays an unscrupulous hacker and thief named Jack O'Malley. Jack unwittingly helps unknown malefactors kidnap Santa Claus and so Callum and Jack have to team up to rescue Santa from his kidnappers. This sounds like a lighthearted holiday movie, but it really isn't. The movie is rather dour and takes itself very seriously. Callum acts like he's in a Jason Bourne movie and deals with various supernatural creatures like a special forces operator assessing targets. Additionally, there are some urban fantasy elements with the vast government agency dedicated to hiding the supernatural world from normal people. I don't think the dissonance really worked at all. It had pieces of a light holiday movie and pieces of a thriller and they really didn't mesh. It's not hard to see why this one didn't do well in the theaters, on top of its enormous budget. Overall Grade: D (In the spirit of Christmas generosity)   Next up is Argylle, which came out in 2024. This was a dumb movie, but I enjoyed it, kind of like Murder Mystery with Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston on Netflix. I mean that wasn't exactly Shakespeare or Milton, but I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy myself while watching it. Same thing applies to Argylle. The plot is that the protagonist Ellie Conway is a bestselling spy novelist. Ellie is a bit of an eccentric personality and travels everywhere with her cat in a backpack that has a window in it so the cat can see what's going on. However, it turns out that Ellie's novels are accurately predicting events in real life espionage, so several sinister spy agencies are hunting her down to learn her secret. A spy named Aidan saves Ellie, claiming that he's the only one she can trust. Of course, this is the kind of movie that has a shocking betrayal and plot twist every eight minutes or so, and the revelation of the central twist made me face palm a bit. There is a fight scene at the end involving colored smoke that's absolutely bonkers. It was on Apple Plus or Apple TV or whatever it's called, but that means all the characters did all their computing on shiny new Apple devices, which is always amusing. Overall Grade: D+ (but barely)   Next up is Venom: The Last Dance, which came out in 2024. It wasn't as good as the first two since so many of the characters did not return, but it brought the Venom Trilogy to a mostly satisfying conclusion. Eddie Brock and Venom are on the run after the events of Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Unbeknownst to either of them, the US government has a secret facility holding captured symbiant aliens and the agency that runs the facility is hunting for them. Unbeknownst to the US government, the creator of the symbiotes, an evil entity named Knull is preparing to escape his prison and to do that, he needs Eddie/Venom delivered to him alive, so he dispatches his creatures to Earth hunt down Eddie and Venom, with disastrous results. The best part of the movie was the comedic duo of Eddie and Venom since the movie takes the absurdity of their situation and leans into it. Overall Grade: B- Next up is the Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, which came out in 2024. I read an interview with Brandon Sanderson where he said that a big part of the problem with movie adaptations of books is that the filmmakers often want to tell their own story, not the books'. So they basically used the book as a framework for telling their own story, which inevitably annoys the readers of the book. I suspect that was what happened with The War of the Rohirrim. This movie was a mixture of strong points and weaknesses. Apparently it only exists because New Line needed to put out something or they'd lose film rights to Tolkien's stuff, and so The War of the Rohirrim was fast-tracked.   The strong points: the animation looked pretty, the battle scenes were fun to watch, the voice performances were good, and the music was also good.   The weak points: it felt too long and slow-paced. I think a good half-hour could have been cut of the characters looking pensive and thoughtful (and saved the animators a lot of work in the process). Additionally, I don't think the changes to the plot quite worked. It's based out of the Appendices of The Lord of the Rings, specifically the history of Rohan. In the book, the plot is touched off when the corrupt Lord Freca demands that King Helm's daughter Hera marry Freca's son Wulf. Helm takes exception to this and ends up killing Freca. His son Wulf swears vengeance, gathers an army from Rohan's enemies, and sets out to seize the crown for himself. In the book, Helm's sons are killed, and Helm himself dies in the defense of the Hornburg (which later becomes known as Helm's Deep), but his nephew Frealof gathers an army, kills Wulf, and becomes the new king of Rohan.   That would have been perfectly good for the plot, but as we mentioned above, I think the screenwriters decided they wanted to write about a Strong Female Character, so they massively expanded Hera's part and made her the protagonist. The problem with this as an adaptation is that Hera is only mentioned once in the book, so the script has to make up a lot of extra stuff to justify Hera's presence, which always weakens an adaptation of a book. This version of Hera would have been in danger of becoming a stereotypical #girlboss character, but she acts more like a Japanese anime protagonist, which does work better in this sort of movie than an Americanized Strong Female Character.   So, in the end, not a bad movie, but I think it would have worked better if they had stuck closer to the original plot in the book. Overall Grade: B-   Next up is Golden Era, which came out in 2022. This is a documentary about the making of the classic Nintendo 64 game Goldeneye and the company behind it. Until I watched this, I never knew that Rare, the company that made Goldeneye, was based in the UK.   I admit I really didn't play Goldeneye back in the ‘90s and early ‘00s. I did a few times at various social events, but I never really got into it since I didn't own a game console from 1998 to 2019. Nonetheless, Goldeneye was a very influential game that left its mark on all first-person shooter games since. The documentary interviews most of the people who were involved in the making of Goldeneye, and it was fascinating to see how they more or less accidentally created a genre-defining game.   If you enjoyed Goldeneye or are interested in video game history at all, the documentary is worth watching. After many years of official unavailability, Goldeneye is now available on Nintendo Switch and Xbox, so I may have to give it a try. Overall grade: B     Next up is Wonka, which came out in 2023. I didn't really intend to watch this, but it was on in the background while I was playing Starfield…and Starfield has a lot of loading screens. This movie wasn't made for me, not even remotely, but I thought it was a competently executed example of a movie musical.   Anyway, the plot revolves around a young Willy Wonka coming to a city that seems like a weird hybrid between Paris and New York. Wonka sets out to start selling his innovative chocolates, but soon runs into stiff opposition from the corrupt local candy industry, the corrupt local police chief, and his equally corrupt landlady, who has somehow transitioned from hospitality to luring people into debt slavery. Wonka makes allies from his fellow indentured workers, and soon he is conducting local chocolate manufacturing like a heist.   Like I said, this really wasn't made for me, and I'm sure people who actually like musicals would have many more detailed opinions. But this had some genuinely funny bits. Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa was hilarious, and so was Rowan Atkinson as a corrupt bishop. The best line: “Judgment has come…in a most unexpected form!” Overall grade: B     Next up is Man on the Inside, which came out in 2024, and this is a Netflix comedy series from Mike Schur, who created Parks and Recreation, The Good Place and Brooklyn 99. To describe this show, think of a meditation about accepting the inevitability of aging and death through Schur's comedic style, and you'll be there.   Anyway, Ted Danson stars as a recently widowed retired professor of engineering named Charles. His daughter is worried that he's not handling things well and becoming too isolated, so suggests that he find a hobby. Charles answers a classified ad for an “older man who can use technology” and finds himself recruited by a private investigator named Julie. Julie's company has been hired to find a thief within a retirement home, and Julie is about 35 years too young to convincingly infiltrate a retirement home. Hence, Charles pretends to be a new resident, and finds himself befriending the residents he is supposed to investigate. All the while, he tries to deal with the remaining grief from his wife's death, which he never got around to processing in the moment.   In my opinion, The Good Place and Brooklyn 99 both kind of fell apart in their final seasons, but Man on the Inside avoids that in its final episodes, providing good resolution to both the conflict and the emotional stakes. I thought it was both bittersweet and quite funny, and I approve that there's going to be a 2nd season. Overall grade: B   Next up is Minted, which came out in 2023, and this was an interesting documentary about the rise in the fall of the NFT, which in the early 2020s we were assured was going to be the next big thing, but it just turned out to be yet another scam.   The documentary follows an interesting course, first explaining what an NFT is, and then interviewing artists who made life-changing money from minting their early NFTS. But then the speculators arrived, and followed swiftly by the scammers. As of 2025, of course, NFTs are quite worthless, like so many much-vaunted Web 3.0 style technologies.   I think the documentary's biggest weakness was assuming that NFT technology was around to stay and would find a use that would help artists. I agree that it's around to stay, but I don't think it adds value to anything at all. Nevertheless, an interesting look into the NFT fad and the impact it had on artists. Overall grade: B     Next up is Gladiator 2, which came out in 2024. This is basically the same movie as the original Gladiator, just reshuffled a bit and with twenty years of improved technology. The main character Hanno is a soldier in an African city that rebels against Rome. After the rebellion is inevitably crushed, he is taken as a slave and ends up as a gladiator in Rome, determined to take his vengeance on the Roman general who ordered the death of his wife. However, the general was only carrying out the orders of the insane twin emperors Geta and Caracalla. For that matter, Hanno's owner, the charming and affable Macrinus, has his own agenda. As Hanno seeks revenge, he finds himself drawn into the deadly game of imperial politics and must confront the secrets of his own past.   The movie is only very vaguely accurate in terms of history, but it does a good job of capturing the corruption and decadence of the Roman Empire at that time. The empire was in very bad shape, and in fact was only a few years from what historians call the Crisis of the Third Century, a fifty year period of continual civil war, assassination, usurpation, and economic meltdown that resulted in the empire breaking into three separate states for about fifteen years. Everyone knows that the Roman Empire fell in 476 AD, but it very nearly didn't make it even to 300 AD. So the ending of Gladiator 2 is a total fantasy, like one of those alt-history books where the Roman Empire ends up conquering the Americas or expanding into outer space.   That said, I enjoyed the movie. Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, and Connie Nielsen in particular gave very good performances, with Denzel Washington's Macrinus as the standout. Overall grade: B Next up is High Sierra, which came out in 1941, and this is 1940s true crime grimdark. A common misconception is that black and white films are generally more sanitized and saccharine than modern fare. This definitely isn't true – there wasn't any gratuitous violence and nudity in ‘40s movies, but some of them were very cynical and dark. High Sierra definitely falls into that category. Humphrey Bogart plays Roy Earle, a bank robber currently in Indiana state prison. His former boss Big Mac arranges a pardon for him, and brings him out to California for one last big job.   Unfortunately, the other people on Earle's crew are idiots, and he has a growing sense of impending disaster. Additionally, Earle gets emotionally entangled with two women – Velma, a sick woman from his hometown, and Marie, a woman inured to the lifestyle of criminals. As Earle prepares for the job and attempts to deal with the two women, things get more and more complicated. Definitely on the darker side as I mentioned, but well worth watching, both as a historical artifact and a crime story in its own right. Overall grade: B+   Next is Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5, which came out in 2024. Lower Decks is an example of a parody of a thing that is so good that it sort of loops around the horseshoe and becomes a good example of the thing it is parodying. Season 5 is the undeserved end to the very funny Lower Decks series. Paramount really, really wants to get purchased by Skydance, and that's probably going to happen in 2025, so there's a lot of clearing the decks at Paramount, and I expect Lower Decks was one of the casualties.   Then again, our protagonists are no longer lower deckers but junior officers, so perhaps it was a natural place to end the show. So Lower Decks went out pretty strong with a collection of funny and good episodes. All the characters experienced plot arcs and development. The lower deckers matured from the callow ensigns they were in Season 1, and the senior officers likewise experienced character growth and development. (I liked Commander Ransom's triumphant battle cry of “high intensity interval training!”)   I'd say the only weakness is that the show ended with multiverse stuff, and I don't like multiverse stuff in general. Still, the show made a compelling argument for the multiverse as a concept, and the multiverse plot did give an excuse to bring back various Trek actors for speaking parts. And, to be fair, Star Trek has been doing multiverse stuff long, long before the Marvel movies ran the concept into the ground – Captain Kirk was dealing with alternate universe stuff back in the 1960s.   The last episode was a satisfactory conclusion to the series. Lower Decks might be over, but once the Skydance acquisition settles down, maybe the character will return in a new show called Junior Officers? One can hope! Overall grade: B+   Next up is the Frasier reboot Season 2, which also came out in 2024. I liked this about as much as I liked Season 1, which is to say I enjoyed it and found it funny. Frasier's and his son Frederick's relationship seems to have reached equilibrium, so the season spent more time on more 1940s style screwball comedy, which is not a bad thing. Some of the best comedy remains the conflicts between Frasier and Frederick, which is of course an echo of Frasier's own conflicts with his father back in the original show in the 1990s.   I think the best episode was the return of Frasier's scheming, Machiavellian agent Bebe and her daughter Phoebe, who did not exactly fall far from the maternal apple tree. The 10-episode format for the season does seem rather cramped compared to the 20-ish episodes per season of the original show, but that was a different era.   Frasier remains, as one of the characters said in the previous season, the same well-meaning buffoon who goes “that extra, ill-advised mile.” I hope we get a Season 3, but with the shakeups we mentioned at Paramount, that seems unlikely. Overall grade: A-     Finally, let's close with the three best things I saw in Winter 2024/2025.   The first of my favorite three is Saturday Night, which came out in 2024. This is a biopic about the chaotic first night of Saturday Night Live back in the 1970s. Quite hilarious in a vicious sort of way, and (from what I understand) it accurately captures the sheer chaos of live TV. Of course, the chaos surrounding SNL is probably a bit higher than usual for standard live television.   After I watched it, I looked it up, and it seems the movie compresses about three months' worth of events into the hour and a half before the launch of the very first episode. What's amusing is that the more outlandish an event in the movie was, the more likely it was to have actually happened in the leadup to the show's launch. It was the mundane stuff that was made up, not the crazy stuff.   JK Simmons was hilarious as Milton Berle. Nowadays, SNL is an Institution, so it was amusing to see it back when everyone thought it was a bad idea that would fail catastrophically. The movie convincingly captured the “look” of the 1970s – all the characters looked like they were made of nicotine, cholesterol, and cocaine, and in some instances, a lot of cocaine. That stuff is bad for you, as several SNL stars later found out to their sorrow.   It really shows the randomness of history – watching the creation of SNL, you wouldn't expect it to have lasting cultural impact, but it did. Overall grade: A The second of my three favorite things I saw was The Thin Man, which came out in 1934. This is based on a novel by Dashiel Hammett (most famous for writing The Maltese Falcon), and was made pre-Hays Code, so the female lead tended to wear outfits that show off a bit more skin than you would otherwise expect in a 1930s movie. Interestingly, The Thin Man is a fusion of a noir detective movie and a screwball comedy, not two genres that are usually connected, and somehow it all works.   Anyway, the movie centers around detective Nick and his wife Nora, who have returned to New York after a four-year sojourn to California. Nick used to be a private detective, but then he married the wealthy Nora, and wanted to retire to a life of ease and parties with a lot of alcohol. Except everyone in New York assumes that Nick isn't retired and is back on the case, and so he gets dragged into the disappearance of an eccentric factory owner and a string of murders that pop up around it. Of course, Nick isn't as reluctant to come out of retirement as he pretends.   As is often the case in many movies made in the 1930s, many of the rich characters are shown as malicious buffoons, especially the factory owner's ex-wife. Nick and Nora, as the protagonists, are of course exempt from this.   This is considered a classic, and deservedly so – the characters are sharply drawn, the dialogue is good, the performances are excellent, the movie manages to portray a fairly complex plot in 90 minutes. You'll want to watch it with the captions on, of course, because while human nature may not have changed in the ninety years since this movie came out, audio technology has sure improved.   Fun fact: Nick and Nora's dog is named Asta, which is apparently a frequent answer in crossword puzzles due to the double vowels. Overall grade: A   Now, for the third of my three favorite things I saw in Winter 2024/2025, that would be Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, which came out in 2024. This is Star Wars meets The Goonies meets Pirates of the Caribbean, and despite that very odd combination of influences, the show was really quite good. The show opens on the idyllic planet of At Attin, which looks like an idealized version of 1980s suburbia filtered through Star Wars. Everyone on the planet has the same job – contributing to the Great Work (whatever that is). Since our four protagonists are kids, they don't pay much attention to that or the concerns of the adults. When one of the children discovers a derelict spaceship in the woods, they accidentally activate it and fly off-planet.   This is a problem because At Attin is protected by a Barrier that doesn't allow travel, and the galaxy is a dangerous place with a lot of pirate gangs roaming around looking for prey. However, the children fall in with Jod, who claims to be a Jedi who will help the kids get back to their home. Everyone they meet warns them that Jod is a con artist and not to be trusted, but he demonstrates Force powers again and again (which would seem to support his claim that he's a Jedi). And the kids' home of At Attin has a mysterious secret, one that Jod desperately wants to claim for himself.   This is very entertaining all the way through. Star Wars really works best as a kids' adventure show (in my opinion), though I'm still looking forward to the second season of Andor, which is Star Wars crossed with a John le Carre spy thriller. Overall grade: A     So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes on https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.

“Fast & Furious” franchise star Jordana Brewster opens up about her new genre-bending date-night slasher “Heart Eyes.” She talks about her own Valentine's Day horror story, and shares sweet memories from her “Fast & Furious” family. She also gets real about navigating love at any age, and how her relationship with her late co-star Paul Walker continues to influence her life today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Sis and Big Pops for a fun, fun talk about one of the things we love most—Nerd Stuff. We discuss our fav bits of nerd news: Gal Gadot is the evil witch queen in Snow White, the new Star Wars Show “Skeleton Crew,” Paris Has Fallen on Hulu, the picture of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on the live-action Moana, Kraven 8 min clip, Fast and the Furious Part 2 is still in the works, and news about Godzilla Minus One. For bingeing, Big Pops has watched lots and lots of Christmas Movies, Die Hard, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, and Wicked. He is also binge-ing Fantastic Four comics. Deadpool and Wolverine, V for Vendetta, and Judge Dredd. He is still really enjoying listening to Rob Inglis read LOTR and is now on Return of the King. Sis has been watching The Santa Clause movies and re-watching Harry Potter. Then, Pops shared his pull list! This week he introduces us to The Question: All Along the Watchtower Issue 1 by DC; Ultimate Spiderman Issue 11 by Marvel; as well as Minor Arcane Issue 3 by Boom Studios. His new number 1 is Rocket Fellars by Image, Ghost Machine. His Book of the Week is Wonder Woman Issue 15 by DC. We then discuss our top 5 must-watch Christmas Movies.

In this episode of the Action Movie Guys Podcast, Alex and Nate revisit Skyscraper (2018) to see if this Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson-led action thriller stands tall or crumbles under scrutiny. With its towering stakes and over-the-top action, does the film deliver the goods or fall flat on rewatch?

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-9-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Todd Martin from "The Fix with Todd Martin" weekly VIP podcast. First, Todd gives his impressions of attending Wrestle Kingdom in person last weekend in Japan and reviews the matches, the finishes, and the big Kenta angle. Then they discuss Smackdown, Raw, NXT, and AEW followed by an in-depth overview and analysis of the new autobiography by the father of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Rocky "Soulman" Johnson.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this episode of the Action Movie Guys Podcast, Alex dives into Snitch (2013) for the very first time, while Nate revisits this gritty Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson thriller. Together, they discuss the film's high-stakes story, emotional depth, and intense action. Does it pack the punch of a classic action flick, or does it take a different approach? Tune in for their takes on this dramatic, action-packed ride!

Brendon Coe is a hip hop artist and music producer who's collaborated with big names like NF and Dwayne “The Rock“ Johnson. In this conversation, he and Brian talk about overcoming personal struggles like addiction and an absent parent. Brendon also shares about his creative path and dreams for the future. Links & Episode Notes Brendon Coe (Instagram) FL Studio The Edge Urban Fellowship The Cross Movement - Wikipedia SoundClick SoundCloud Beacon Light (@beaconmusic) • Instagram NF Dwayne Johnson (@therock) • Instagram Honestly Good Music Resonate Tommee Profitt (@tommeeprofitt) • Instagram The Science Behind Solfeggio Frequencies | BetterSleep Luke 4:18 “What's Up Danger” from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Spotify | Apple Music) Creed 3 Trailer Song - Sinner & Saint - Tommee Profitt (feat. Beacon Light & Moiba Mustapha) Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick.

Nic and Tarina ring in the new year with a discussion on resolutions. They also express gratitude for being healthy after going a few rounds with colds. And Nic says he doesn't make New Year's Resolutions for himself—but knows that Tarina has a few for him.Together they return to Nic's book Know This Do That. Nic quotes Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, “Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.”Success is determined, Nic says, not by what you know or the power of your ideas but what you do. He shares a story for an idea he had and never did anything with it. Then at a farm show two years later, with his free yard stick in hand, he saw someone had actually done something with “his” idea.As Nic's mentor, Mark, told him: Don't put too much time into the idea. Go sell it. Then build it and make it better.If you enjoy the podcast please share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

This week Amy has a new trainer. The ladies discuss protein problems. How does anyone eat enough protein? Who wants a smoothie in the winter? Also, American nutrition is trash. Also, all the fish are filled with microplastics and mercury. Gah! Amy realizes not everyone in the world has the same garbage day. Amy mourns the loss of Diet Coke…and Ritz Crackers. Queue the sad Titanic Music! Maya has a trash food confession. Amy recaps spending Christmas in Duluth, the air-conditioned city. Amy surprises her family with old home movies. We all agree duck pin bowling is the dumbest form of bowling. The gals explore what happens when well-meaning strangers make terrible suggestions. Maya recounts taking her dog's photo taken. Maya reviews the movie Red One, starring our favorite friendly hunk Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Amy and Maya direct the Blake Lively “It Ends With Us” controversy. Spoiler Alert: They did Blake Lively dirty. 

"I lost the fight, I didn't lose the journey." Themba Gorimbo UFC Fighter As we wrap up 2024, we have a conversation with a young athlete who has defied the odds in every aspect of life, endured unimaginable challenges and is now sharing his extraordinary journey with Ryan, Channing and Fred on this episode of The Pivot Podcast. Themba Gorimbo, is coming off a devastating loss in UFC 310 to Vincente Luque and shares how the past couple weeks he hasn't wanted to wake up and details the moments he remembers after his 52 second defeat in Las Vegas at T Mobile Arena, how his country turned on him and how the negative words and reception from fans across the world has crippled him mentally and emotionally. But despite the pain he feels, Themba is reminded of how lucky he is to be alive today after a life of danger, trauma and instability. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Themba's path to the UFC was anything but conventional. Hearing his story, the guys react as if it's a movie playing out as Themba details his childhood of dealing blood diamonds, being held hostage, running for his life, his family dying in front of him and escaping the unthinkable to make it to the land of opportunity. And then like any Hollywood film, a hero comes along to save him except this isn't Hollywood, this is Themba's true reality. Themba tells Ryan, Channing and Fred how his will to survive led him to the octagon, seeking a career in Mixed Martial Arts as he shares how on the morning of his first real fight, he only had $7.49 to his name and posted about it to show how he was down and could come back up. His message caught more attention than he could hope for, when Dwayne The Rock Johnson saw it and stepped in to help change Themba's life forever... The Rock may be Themba's real life saver but the true hero is Themba himself as his story is a powerful testament to resilience, determination, and the relentless pursuit of a dream. Coming off a heartbreaking loss brought on tears of embarrassment and hurt pride, but he is showing signs of strength again by opening up and trying to rise again. From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of professional fighting, his unwavering work ethic, sacrifices made along the way and the pivotal moments that shaped the man he is today, this conversation goes beyond the cage and into the heart of what it means to pivot when life throws the hardest punches. Episode is streaming now and full video conversation on YouTube and don't forget to hit the subscribe button as we turn the page to a new year and new chapter ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red One: When Santa Goes Marvel (feat. Pete Wright)Is Amazon's $250 million Christmas blockbuster Red One a fresh take on holiday magic, or a cynical cash grab? Join Matthew and special guest Pete Wright as they unwrap this action-packed holiday film starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Chris Evans. From buff Santas to beach-fighting snowmen, this episode explores how Hollywood's attempt to "Marvelize" Christmas might have missed the spirit of the season.Did Red One forget what makes Christmas special? We dive deep into how the movie's attempt to universalize Santa Claus across all cultures reveals a concerning lack of cultural awareness. The hosts explore why forcing Christmas onto everyone – including those who don't celebrate it – feels particularly tone-deaf in our current social climate.What happens when you mix Marvel-style action with holiday mythology? We examine how J.K. Simmons' surprisingly buff Santa and the movie's fresh take on Krampus reshape traditional Christmas lore. The discussion weighs whether these creative choices enhance or diminish the heart of Christmas storytelling.Other topics covered:The problematic implications of Santa's worldwide surveillance stateHow the film handles redemption through Chris Evans' character arcThe surprising handling of Krampus as a complex character rather than pure villainThe film's uncomfortable relationship with body image and fitnessWhether this expensive holiday spectacle has any chance of becoming an annual tradition**************************************************************************This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast's main page. You can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dawnn Lewis. For decades, my guest has used her celebrity platform for mentoring, lecturing, giving concerts, and donating her time and talents to causes across America and abroad on behalf of Organizations such as UNICEF, UNCF, Congressional Black Caucus Against HIV AIDS, and American Heart Assoc.  She is amazing.  In addition to acting, she does voice work on Star Trek Lower Decks, and she currently lends her voice to recurring characters on The Simpsons and Futurama.   Dr. Dawnn Lewis is the proud daughter of Guyanese parents and is a force of talent and compassion who seamlessly navigates the realms of entertainment and philanthropy with grace. As President and CEO of Morning Jewel Inc., a prominent multi-platform production company spanning film, television, animation, music, and experiential events, she has solidified her position as a leader in the industry. Brooklyn-born and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush, Dr. Lewis is the visionary founder and CEO of A New Day Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting underprivileged youth and grassroots nonprofits. Her charitable efforts span the globe, providing educational resources and participating in community projects in Guyana, India, and other locales. She earned an Honorary Doctorate in the Humanities for over four decades of community and philanthropic service. Dr. Lewis's contributions to the entertainment industry are equally impressive. As a Trumpet Award and Grammy Award-winning singer, she has left an indelible mark on the music world, earning multiple NAACP Image Awards, BMI Awards, and ASCAP Awards for her songwriting prowess. Her music has been used in several other Film and TV soundtracks for Disney, ABC, NBC, HBO, and WIGS Films. Her talents extend beyond music, with a diverse portfolio of work as a film, television, and stage actor, series TV creator/producer, and esteemed inductee into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame. She returned to Broadway in the original cast (2019-2022) of the exhilarating TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (12 TONY Nominations), co-starring as ZELMA BULLOCK, Ms. Turner's mother. Dr. Lewis can be seen in a variety of projects, including “Young Rock” alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the NETFLIX animated series “Karma's World,” created by Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. Her versatility continued to shine in her role of “Captain Carol Freeman” in “Star Trek: Lower Decks” even as she prepared for the release of her holiday film “Black Jack Christmas” on BET+, half of which was filmed in Jamaica. She has lent her voice to iconic characters in beloved franchises like “The Simpsons,” “Curious George,” and Disney/Pixar's Academy Award-winning films “Inside Out” and “Monsters University.” Dr. Lewis is dedicated to advocacy and leadership in the entertainment industry, holding positions on various boards, including the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the SAG-AFTRA National Board of Directors, and serving as a Trustee for the SAG Pension Plan and chairing the SAG-AFTRA Singers Committee. Dr. Dawnn Lewis's remarkable journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence in both her craft and her commitment to uplifting others. Her impact resonates not only on stage and screen but also in the countless lives she has touched through her philanthropic endeavors. Company Description *The A New Day Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, founded by Award Winning Actress, Musician, Producer & Activist Dawnn Lewis in 2017. For decades Ms. Lewis has used her celebrity platform for mentoring, lecturing, giving concerts and donating her time and talents to causes across America and abroad on behalf of Organizations such as UNICEF, UNCF, Congressional Black Caucus Against HIV AIDS, American Heart Assoc., KIS Foundation For Sickle Cell Disease, The Urban League, NAACP, SAG/AFTRA and others. She has served on the National Advisory Board of the National Center For Civil and Human Rights, since its inception and is now continuing this walk of service under the umbrella of her own nonprofit organization – A New Day Foundation 501(c)3. The foundation's mission and purpose is to provide financial and programmatic support toward the empowerment and education of underserved youth; provide capacity building pro bono services to assist small/grassroots nonprofits; and to provide general support services in well deserved yet under financed communities. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dawnn Lewis. For decades, my guest has used her celebrity platform for mentoring, lecturing, giving concerts, and donating her time and talents to causes across America and abroad on behalf of Organizations such as UNICEF, UNCF, Congressional Black Caucus Against HIV AIDS, and American Heart Assoc.  She is amazing.  In addition to acting, she does voice work on Star Trek Lower Decks, and she currently lends her voice to recurring characters on The Simpsons and Futurama.   Dr. Dawnn Lewis is the proud daughter of Guyanese parents and is a force of talent and compassion who seamlessly navigates the realms of entertainment and philanthropy with grace. As President and CEO of Morning Jewel Inc., a prominent multi-platform production company spanning film, television, animation, music, and experiential events, she has solidified her position as a leader in the industry. Brooklyn-born and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush, Dr. Lewis is the visionary founder and CEO of A New Day Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting underprivileged youth and grassroots nonprofits. Her charitable efforts span the globe, providing educational resources and participating in community projects in Guyana, India, and other locales. She earned an Honorary Doctorate in the Humanities for over four decades of community and philanthropic service. Dr. Lewis's contributions to the entertainment industry are equally impressive. As a Trumpet Award and Grammy Award-winning singer, she has left an indelible mark on the music world, earning multiple NAACP Image Awards, BMI Awards, and ASCAP Awards for her songwriting prowess. Her music has been used in several other Film and TV soundtracks for Disney, ABC, NBC, HBO, and WIGS Films. Her talents extend beyond music, with a diverse portfolio of work as a film, television, and stage actor, series TV creator/producer, and esteemed inductee into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame. She returned to Broadway in the original cast (2019-2022) of the exhilarating TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (12 TONY Nominations), co-starring as ZELMA BULLOCK, Ms. Turner's mother. Dr. Lewis can be seen in a variety of projects, including “Young Rock” alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the NETFLIX animated series “Karma's World,” created by Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. Her versatility continued to shine in her role of “Captain Carol Freeman” in “Star Trek: Lower Decks” even as she prepared for the release of her holiday film “Black Jack Christmas” on BET+, half of which was filmed in Jamaica. She has lent her voice to iconic characters in beloved franchises like “The Simpsons,” “Curious George,” and Disney/Pixar's Academy Award-winning films “Inside Out” and “Monsters University.” Dr. Lewis is dedicated to advocacy and leadership in the entertainment industry, holding positions on various boards, including the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the SAG-AFTRA National Board of Directors, and serving as a Trustee for the SAG Pension Plan and chairing the SAG-AFTRA Singers Committee. Dr. Dawnn Lewis's remarkable journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence in both her craft and her commitment to uplifting others. Her impact resonates not only on stage and screen but also in the countless lives she has touched through her philanthropic endeavors. Company Description *The A New Day Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, founded by Award Winning Actress, Musician, Producer & Activist Dawnn Lewis in 2017. For decades Ms. Lewis has used her celebrity platform for mentoring, lecturing, giving concerts and donating her time and talents to causes across America and abroad on behalf of Organizations such as UNICEF, UNCF, Congressional Black Caucus Against HIV AIDS, American Heart Assoc., KIS Foundation For Sickle Cell Disease, The Urban League, NAACP, SAG/AFTRA and others. She has served on the National Advisory Board of the National Center For Civil and Human Rights, since its inception and is now continuing this walk of service under the umbrella of her own nonprofit organization – A New Day Foundation 501(c)3. The foundation's mission and purpose is to provide financial and programmatic support toward the empowerment and education of underserved youth; provide capacity building pro bono services to assist small/grassroots nonprofits; and to provide general support services in well deserved yet under financed communities. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dawnn Lewis. For decades, my guest has used her celebrity platform for mentoring, lecturing, giving concerts, and donating her time and talents to causes across America and abroad on behalf of Organizations such as UNICEF, UNCF, Congressional Black Caucus Against HIV AIDS, and American Heart Assoc.  She is amazing.  In addition to acting, she does voice work on Star Trek Lower Decks, and she currently lends her voice to recurring characters on The Simpsons and Futurama.   Dr. Dawnn Lewis is the proud daughter of Guyanese parents and is a force of talent and compassion who seamlessly navigates the realms of entertainment and philanthropy with grace. As President and CEO of Morning Jewel Inc., a prominent multi-platform production company spanning film, television, animation, music, and experiential events, she has solidified her position as a leader in the industry. Brooklyn-born and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush, Dr. Lewis is the visionary founder and CEO of A New Day Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting underprivileged youth and grassroots nonprofits. Her charitable efforts span the globe, providing educational resources and participating in community projects in Guyana, India, and other locales. She earned an Honorary Doctorate in the Humanities for over four decades of community and philanthropic service. Dr. Lewis's contributions to the entertainment industry are equally impressive. As a Trumpet Award and Grammy Award-winning singer, she has left an indelible mark on the music world, earning multiple NAACP Image Awards, BMI Awards, and ASCAP Awards for her songwriting prowess. Her music has been used in several other Film and TV soundtracks for Disney, ABC, NBC, HBO, and WIGS Films. Her talents extend beyond music, with a diverse portfolio of work as a film, television, and stage actor, series TV creator/producer, and esteemed inductee into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame. She returned to Broadway in the original cast (2019-2022) of the exhilarating TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (12 TONY Nominations), co-starring as ZELMA BULLOCK, Ms. Turner's mother. Dr. Lewis can be seen in a variety of projects, including “Young Rock” alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the NETFLIX animated series “Karma's World,” created by Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. Her versatility continued to shine in her role of “Captain Carol Freeman” in “Star Trek: Lower Decks” even as she prepared for the release of her holiday film “Black Jack Christmas” on BET+, half of which was filmed in Jamaica. She has lent her voice to iconic characters in beloved franchises like “The Simpsons,” “Curious George,” and Disney/Pixar's Academy Award-winning films “Inside Out” and “Monsters University.” Dr. Lewis is dedicated to advocacy and leadership in the entertainment industry, holding positions on various boards, including the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the SAG-AFTRA National Board of Directors, and serving as a Trustee for the SAG Pension Plan and chairing the SAG-AFTRA Singers Committee. Dr. Dawnn Lewis's remarkable journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence in both her craft and her commitment to uplifting others. Her impact resonates not only on stage and screen but also in the countless lives she has touched through her philanthropic endeavors. Company Description *The A New Day Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, founded by Award Winning Actress, Musician, Producer & Activist Dawnn Lewis in 2017. For decades Ms. Lewis has used her celebrity platform for mentoring, lecturing, giving concerts and donating her time and talents to causes across America and abroad on behalf of Organizations such as UNICEF, UNCF, Congressional Black Caucus Against HIV AIDS, American Heart Assoc., KIS Foundation For Sickle Cell Disease, The Urban League, NAACP, SAG/AFTRA and others. She has served on the National Advisory Board of the National Center For Civil and Human Rights, since its inception and is now continuing this walk of service under the umbrella of her own nonprofit organization – A New Day Foundation 501(c)3. The foundation's mission and purpose is to provide financial and programmatic support toward the empowerment and education of underserved youth; provide capacity building pro bono services to assist small/grassroots nonprofits; and to provide general support services in well deserved yet under financed communities. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's YOU VS YOU! Don't just focus on the competion, the most important opponent you need to face is yourself! Look in the mirror and realise that It is YOU VS YOU!“My number one competition is me. It's always you vs you..” ― The RockSpeakers: Follow Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson:Website: https://therock.komi.ioYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therockFacebook: / https://www.facebook.com/DwayneJohnsonTwitter: /https://twitter.com/TheRockInstagram: /https://www.instagram.com/therockMusic: Cleanmindsounds - Dark Documentary CinematicMcAuley - Synchronal Instrumental McAuley - Mittimus McAuley - Probate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Story #1: Weekend Quick Hits: Should Elon buy MSNBC? What would that mean for the rest of the media? Mayor Glenn "Kane" Jacobs warns Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to steer clear of politics. Plus, the importance of squirrel hunting. Story #2: The movement to stop child trafficking makes its way to Time Square. From the big screen to the streets of New York to make sure the victims are being seen: A conversation with Former Wall Street Trader and Movie Financier, John Devaney. Story #3: Now that former Congressman Matt Gaetz is out of the running for Attorney General, what does that mean for other picks like Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, and RFK, Jr.? Plus, is Vice President Kamala Harris preparing another presidential run in 2028? Will sits down with Senior Advisor to President-elect Donald Trump & host of Here's The Deal on FOX Nation, Kellyanne Conway. Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing WillCainShow@fox.comSubscribe to The Will Cain Show on YouTube here: Watch The Will Cain Show!Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/19/24 - Hour 3 In ‘Overreaction Tuesday' Rich weighs in on the Bills, Chargers, Buccaneers, Ravens, Texans, Saquon Barkley, and the Juan Soto sweepstakes. Actor Alexander Ludwig joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new post-apocalyptic ‘Earth Abides' series on MGM+, his role in ‘The Hunger Games' films, playing guitar with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on the set of ‘Race to Witch Mountain,' learning wrestling for ‘Heels' and more. Yankees fan Rich ponders the possibility of Juan Soto signing with the Dodgers. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MUSICAfter months of announcing shows days before they happened, Jack White has announced a full tour -- months in advance!There are two North American legs of the No Name Tour. The second leg starts April 3rd in St. Louis.Presale tickets are available to Third Man Records Vault subscribers starting tomorrow (Friday), with a general onsale next Friday, November 22nd.White has also announced that he's releasing a new track, “You Got Me Searching,” to streaming services on Friday. It will be the B-side to a new seven-inch single for “That's How I'm Feeling” that will be out next Friday, November 22nd.Green Day, Shinedown and Korn will join Linkin Park as headliners at Welcome to Rockville. The festival has over 150 acts playing May 15th through the 18th at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.TVMike Tyson and Jake Paul aren't fighting until Friday night, but a mini brawl broke out during their weigh-in event. mOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:The holiday movie, Red One, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Chris Evans, and J.K. Simmons, has some critics saying that if you see it, yule regret it. Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz are sharing the screen again. Netflix dropped the first teaser trailer for Back in Action, showing Foxx and Diaz on a high-octane thrill ride as a married couple forced back into their old jobs as spies. Pam Anderson made a movie called "The Last Showgirl", about a "seasoned" Las Vegas dancer whose future is uncertain when her show closes after a 30-year run. The movie is directed by Gia Coppola, granddaughter of Francis Ford Coppola. It also stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Billie Lourd, Kiernan Shipka, and Brenda Song.AND FINALLYSometimes even great TV shows start off on shaky ground. With that in mind, check out this list of The Best TV Shows with Bad First Seasons:AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams > Check out King Scott's band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MUSIC After months of announcing shows days before they happened, Jack White has announced a full tour -- months in advance! There are two North American legs of the No Name Tour. The second leg starts April 3rd in St. Louis. Presale tickets are available to Third Man Records Vault subscribers starting tomorrow (Friday), with a general onsale next Friday, November 22nd. White has also announced that he's releasing a new track, “You Got Me Searching,” to streaming services on Friday. It will be the B-side to a new seven-inch single for “That's How I'm Feeling” that will be out next Friday, November 22nd. Green Day, Shinedown and Korn will join Linkin Park as headliners at Welcome to Rockville. The festival has over 150 acts playing May 15th through the 18th at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. TV Mike Tyson and Jake Paul aren't fighting until Friday night, but a mini brawl broke out during their weigh-in event. mOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: The holiday movie, Red One, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Chris Evans, and J.K. Simmons, has some critics saying that if you see it, yule regret it.  Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz are sharing the screen again. Netflix dropped the first teaser trailer for Back in Action, showing Foxx and Diaz on a high-octane thrill ride as a married couple forced back into their old jobs as spies. Pam Anderson made a movie called "The Last Showgirl", about a "seasoned" Las Vegas dancer whose future is uncertain when her show closes after a 30-year run. The movie is directed by Gia Coppola, granddaughter of Francis Ford Coppola. It also stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Billie Lourd, Kiernan Shipka, and Brenda Song. AND FINALLY Sometimes even great TV shows start off on shaky ground. With that in mind, check out this list of The Best TV Shows with Bad First Seasons: AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams > Check out King Scott's band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buford Pusser is an iconic American law enforcement figure. The film series "Walking Tall," most recently starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is based on Pusser's life as a cop. But recent revelations are turning Pusser's legacy on its head. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the last two years, you've seen bada** David Harbour Santa. You've seen a miserable Joel Kinnamen barely get through his own movie. Now get ready for Jake Kasdan's take on Santa! J.K. Simmons plays a ripped, PG-13 version of the jolly old elf. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Chris Evans have to find ole Kriss Kringle after he's abducted. Is it an overly-CGIed movie with no heart? Who is this movie for? Find out with Jim and A.Ron on this episode of First Runs Bald Movies! The next First Run Bald Move is Gladiator 2! Bald Move - Jingle All The Way (1996) Bald Move - Violent Night (2022) Bald Move - Silent Night (2023)...if you want to be depressed or something 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

11/12/24 - Hour 2 Rich reacts to Tua and the Miami Dolphins keeping their slim playoff hopes alive with a Monday Night Football win over the lackluster Los Angeles Rams to cap NFL Week 10. Academy Award-winning actor J.K. Simmons and Rich discuss his new ‘Red One' Amazon Prime Christmas movie with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, his beloved Detroit Tigers and Lions, and the upcoming Ohio State-Michigan rivalry game. Rich recounts his week in Munich, Germany where he did the NFL Network's play-by-play for the Giants vs Panthers and reveals what he gleaned about New York QB Daniel Jones. Knicks F/C Karl-Anthony Towns, and huge Eagles fan, trolls TJ with a delivery of roses and balloons following Philly's Week 10 beatdown of the Dallas Cowboys.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rover has never been over to his in-laws for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Nick Fuentes has been doxxed following ‘your body, my choice' comments. Reports of Dwayne The Rock Johnson being terrible to work with on the set of Red One. Peeing into a bottle. Gracie Bon has been banned from commercial flights due to her booty being too big. How many times has Charlie had a run in with the cops? There are claims that the North Ridgeville chief of police's daughter was arrested for theft without consent and menacing by stalking. Rover had a dream that John Leguizamo pulled his tooth. Plane makes and emergency landing after a basketball team gets into a fight. The LSU tiger. People ridicule Michael Strahan for not putting his hand over his heart during the National Anthem. Video of President Joe Biden walking in the sand. Eager Beaver was on The Alan Cox Show. Duji was giving Alan Cox tips on how to run his show. Tennis analyst, Jon Wertheim, was taken off air for mocking a player's appearance. Does Duji have a goal of ending her dry spell anytime soon?

Merry Christmas everyone because it's Red One week, the latest movie from both Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Chris Evans. Plus we talk news of a Joker tv series, the impact of Trump on movie studios, Daniel Craig and Dennis Villeneuve don't care about stuff, a new Star Wars Trilogy, a release date for Andor Season 2 and new trailers for Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts*. Thanks for listening!New ep of James & Maso's Time Crapsule (2003) also out now! Visit bigsandwich.co for bonus weekly shows including video game let's plays, exclusive movie commentaries, early stuff and ad-free podcast feeds for $9 per month.Maso on a new episode of Do Go On: https://dogoonpod.com/podcasts/do-go-on/Please be aware timecodes may shift due to inserted ads. Maybe skip an extra few minutes.00:00 The Start02:42 No Joker Series (James Gunn Shoots Down)04:41 Donald Trump Good for Warner Bros.09:12 Daniel Craig on New James Bond Actor10:06 Denis Villeneuve vs Quentin Tarantino12:57 New Star Wars Trilogy with Simon Kinberg18:34 Andor Season 2 Release Date21:42 Captain America: Brave New World Trailer27:28 Thunderbolts* Special Look Trailer31:33 Red One Movie Review46:50 Red One Spoiler Segment49:06 What We Reading, What We Gonna Read56:46 Letters, It's Time For LettersJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownMaso's Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/nickmaseauThe Weekly Planet Twitter ► https://twitter.com/theweeklyplanetThe Weekly Planet TikTok ►https://www.tiktok.com/@weeklyplanetpodThe Weekly Planet Clips Channel on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/@theweeklyplanetclipsPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesTWP iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767TWP Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetTWP YouTube Channel ► https://goo.gl/1ZQFGHAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2QbmwGj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus Episodes on patreon: https://patreon.com/veryreallygood FOLKS!! WE ARE SO BACK from tour! Let's catch up in this episode where we talk about moodeng, crashing out, dwayne the rock johnson''s party trick, and the mr beast/logan paul/ksi lunchables drama. LISTEN IN!!! Follow Me: https://instagram.com/kurtisconner/ https://twitter.com/kurtisconner https://youtube.com/user/kurtisconner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices