Podcasts about Empire Records

“Empire Records” bombed in 1995, got panned by critics, and spent the next thirty years becoming a cult classic — which tells you something about what reviews are actually measuring. Comics writer and Book Riot contributor Jessica Plummer joins Matthew Fox to revisit the film with real affection and ask what makes it hold up, and what happens when you look at it a little more closely.They get into why the ensemble works even though there are too many characters, why the rooftop finale earns its feeling even when the plot math doesn't add up, and what the film's “damn the man” spirit actually rests on — because the movie is very confident that selling out is bad and independent music is good, and it never quite explains why. The conversation holds genuine love for the film alongside an honest look at its blind spots, which is more or less what “Empire Records” itself is trying to do with its characters.Full show notes and resourcesConnect with Jessica: jessicaplummerwrites.com**************************************************************************This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check out our website to find out more about this show and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! Keep up with our latest news and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.TikTok · Twitter/X · Instagram · Facebook · EmailJoin the conversation in the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.Want 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 — and you can even give membership as a gift. Sign up here.You can also support us through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers, run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master Alan.Use 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.

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Send us a text or a voicemailAlpha, a troubled 13-year-old lives with her single mom. Their world collapses the day she returns from school with a tattoo of her favorite podcast on her arm. On Episode 718 of Trick or Treat Radio our feature film discussion is Alpha, from director Julia Ducournau! We also talk about National Alien Day, highly dramatic body horror films, and we react to trailers for the following upcoming films; Zach Cregger's Resident Evil, Verity, and Saccharine. So grab your Red Wind repellent, throw out all the dirty needles in your house, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: National Alien Day, Spirit Halloween, live aliens in a jar, Xenomorphs, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, Mandalorian and Grogu, Michael, Neverland Ranch, spider bites and caterpillars, the Thriller Chiller, Fear the Walking Dead, Dead City, Colman Domingo, IMAX, Antoine Fuqua, The Equalizer the Prequelizer and the Sequelizer, Antoine Fuqua, Superman, Masters of the Universe, Happy May Day, Canon Films, Vinegar Syndrome, RIP Roger Sweet, RIP Gerry Conway, Justice League, The Avengers, Fantastic Four, The Death of Gwen Stacy, Street Fighter, Courtney Cox, Cocktober, I Walked With a Zombie, Sherlock Holmes in Washington, Vampire Circus, David Prowse, Begotten, Idle Hands, Man-thing, Nightmare on Elm St., The Resort, Ana de Armas, Knives Out, Knock Knock, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Empire Records, Perry King, The Clairvoyant, Burt Young, Amityville II: The Possession, Carnival of Blood, Cloris Leachman, Young Frankenstein, Fade to Black, The Munsters, Lost in Space, Black Cat, James Remar, Karl Urban, Dredd, Resident Evil 2026, Zach Cregger, Weapons, Barbarian, Verity, Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, Saccharine, Dumplings, Bai Ling, The Three Extremes, Alpha, Julia Ducournau, Raw, Titane, Rachel from Zombie Grrlz, dystopian films, Red Wind, The Substance, what's a meta-for?, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Portishead, The AIDS epidemic, Revenge, Coralie Fargeat, Why Don't You Just Die!, They Will Kill You, Andy Muschietti, Zazie Beetz, Mary Shelley, Betwixt and Between John Wicks, and Tetanus 2: The Return.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

Ready for another Charles T. Kanganis film? Yeah, neither were we, but here we are!DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers!TW: SANO ESCAPE, NO RETURNdir. Charles T. Kanganisstarring: Dustin Nguyen; Maxwell Caulfield; John Saxon

Matt and Jordan return with a review of Balls Up, debating if the Peter Farrelly formula still works on the small screen and whether they can actually recommend a movie involving cocaine-addicted crocodiles. Later, Matt revisits Empire Records, Jordan goes back to 1935 with The 39 Steps, and the team plays the first-ever round of "Key Chain." (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:58) Balls Up (00:02:59-00:34:13) Rec Seg + Radical Streaming Honesty (00:34:14-01:11:40) Game: Key Chain (01:11:41-01:29:18) New to Streaming / Credits (01:29:19-01:37:28) Notes: Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/ Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" comes to bookstores everywhere in October https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/ The Reddit thread that explains how the poster for Nirvana The Band The Show The Movie ripped off Marty Supreme (and how this all related to the Balls Out poster): https://www.reddit.com/r/blankies/comments/1qk7av1/marketing_for_nirvanna_the_band_the_show_the/ Feedback: -Email us at matt@filmspottingSVU.com⁠⁠ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/superpulse/ https://www.facebook.com/FilmspottingSvu https://letterboxd.com/superpulse/ https://letterboxd.com/jhoffman6/ https://bsky.app/profile/mattsinger.bsky.socialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Rex Manning Day to all who celebrate. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brendan shares some thoughts about the themes and ideas in the cult classic teen comedy, Empire Records. Join us, won't you?Empire Records (1995)Running a StoreBargain Quest (2017)Epic Resort (2014)Music is LifeGWAR vs. Time! (2020)Vinyl (2019)Rock Hard: 1977 (2024)What Life Will You Lead?The Pursuit of Happiness (2015)Funny Friends (2005)Cult ClassicsA Study in Emerald (2013)Cosmic Frog (2020)Glory to Rome (2005)Needle DropsWhat's He Building in There? (2013)“What's He Building?”Come Together (2022)“Come Together”Do you celebrate Rex Manning day? What other movies do you think about once a year? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

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Brendan shares some thoughts about the themes and ideas in the cult classic teen comedy, Empire Records. Join us, won't you?Empire Records (1995)Running a StoreBargain Quest (2017)Epic Resort (2014)Music is LifeGWAR vs. Time! (2020)Vinyl (2019)Rock Hard: 1977 (2024)What Life Will You Lead?The Pursuit of Happiness (2015)Funny Friends (2005)Cult ClassicsA Study in Emerald (2013)Cosmic Frog (2020)Glory to Rome (2005)Needle DropsWhat's He Building in There? (2013)“What's He Building?”Come Together (2022)“Come Together”Do you celebrate Rex Manning day? What other movies do you think about once a year? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Where does our DeLorean take us this week? It's Rex Manning Day! So to celebrate, we're heading back to 1995 to revisit the '90s classic, Empire Records. Plus, Beauty School Drop out! All this and more before heading Back to the Future. 88 Miles Per Hour Podcast: The Podcast that travels Back in Time to revisit the movies & music we grew up with.

Send us Fan MailIn honour of Rex Manning, Tyler and Sara discuss and explore iconic workplace movies and TV shows, sharing personal favourites, insider insights and knowledge, and what makes these stories resonate. From Empire Records to The Office, we chat about how these workplace narratives have shaped our perceptions of work, relationships and friendship.

Back in 1995, in Delaware, at an eclectic music store, the world met Rex Manning and the date (April 8) that will forever bear his name. Join us for a discussion of the bomb-turned-cult classic film Empire Records, its stacked cast, its bangin' soundtrack, and its magical legacy. Plus, an extra chewy MouthGarf Report, and I See What You Did There.Please give us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts! Want to ask us a question? Talk to us! Email debutbuddies@gmail.comListen to the archives of Kelly and Chelsea's awesome horror movie podcast, Never Show the Monster.Get some sci-fi from Spaceboy Books.Get down with Michael J. O'Connor and the Cold Family and check out his new compilation The Best of the Bad Years 2005 - 2025Next time: First Pope to Become a Harlem Globetrotter

We celebrate our favorite holiday by analyzing the movie Empire Records, and then we decide the show isn't long enough and we add in every version of High Fidelity too.

Empire Records (1995) was chosen by Patreon supporter Nick, and it represents a perfect snapshot of mid-90s youth culture wrapped inside a modest studio comedy. Directed by Allan Moyle and produced by Regency Enterprises for Warner Bros., the film was developed during a period when studios were eager to tap into the alternative music scene and Generation X attitudes. Rather than focusing on blockbuster spectacle, the production centered on character-driven storytelling and the energy of independent record store culture, something that resonated strongly with the decade's music-obsessed audiences.Filming took place primarily in Wilmington, North Carolina, with production designers transforming a local storefront into the now-iconic Empire Records shop. The cast featured a mix of emerging young actors, many of whom would go on to have prominent careers in film and television. Although the movie underperformed during its initial theatrical release, it found new life on home video and cable television throughout the late 1990s. Over time, Empire Records developed a passionate cult following, becoming one of the defining nostalgia pieces for fans of 90s alternative culture and music-driven coming-of-age films.TRAILER GUY PLOT SYNOPSISOne record store. One unforgettable day. And a group of employees who refuse to let the music stop.When a tight-knit crew of misfits faces the possibility of losing the place that means everything to them, emotions run high, tempers flare, and secrets start spilling out. Over the course of one chaotic day, friendships are tested, dreams collide, and the soundtrack of a generation plays loud.Empire Records — where the music is loud, the drama is louder, and the day will change everything.FUN FACTSEmpire Records was released during the height of the 1990s alternative rock boom, featuring a soundtrack packed with era-defining artists.The film helped popularize the phrase “Damn the man, save the Empire!”, which became a lasting cult quote among fans.Several cast members, including Liv Tyler and Renée Zellweger, were early in their careers when the film was released.The movie's soundtrack album became more commercially successful than the film itself, selling strongly throughout the 1990s.Many scenes in the film were trimmed or removed from the theatrical cut, with additional material later appearing in extended versions.October 8th has become known among fans as “Rex Manning Day,” inspired by one of the film's most memorable in-universe events.The movie is frequently cited as a cult classic of Generation X cinema, capturing the attitudes and anxieties of 90s youth culture.The fictional Empire Records store was inspired by the independent record shops that thrived before digital music changed the industry.Over the years, the film has inspired fan screenings, themed parties, and annual celebrations tied to its cultural references.Despite its modest box office, the movie's reputation has grown significantly thanks to home video and streaming-era rediscovery.Support the ShowIf you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leaving us a 5-star review (and a short comment) really helps more people discover the show. It's quick, free, and makes a huge difference.Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

As they say, music makes the world go round.  So our podders watched Empire Records.  Yoohoo!  So hike up your shirt till your belly button says no more, mon amour, be sure to hire an HR specialist at your orphanage/record store, and it goes without saying damn the man!!!!!!  Now, let's go save the rec(ord) center!!!!!!!!!!

Shoutout to Raleigh, North Carolina's own Nineside for coming on my show for an interview! Nineside talked about his new single Cinema, getting connected to Empire Records, and being an All American track star for the University of Alabama State. He discussed Smoking Mirrors, his upcoming concept project, and working on music video skits. He also spoke about the importance of standing for something as an artist and athlete in this day and age. Stay tuned! Nineside's new single is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/cinema-single/1876696692. Follow Nineside on Instagram: @nineside._ Shoutout to Dom Hollins for connecting us! Follow Dom on Instagram: @heydom803 Follow me on Instagram and X: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. Nineside on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4meNtO7Hc6k. 

Welcome to Hooked on Movies!!! In this episode we will review the 30th anniversary of Empire Records

This week, we're watching the 1995 classic Empire Records. We're also doing a hot take debate about technological advances, and we're bringing back our segment guilty pleasure treasure.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Go to brooklynbedding.com and use promo code MESS at checkout to get 30% off sitewide Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.   Guilty Pleasure Teasure: Elsie - American Funyuns Emma - American Oreos   You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.  

Gin Blossoms scored a surprise hit with their second album New Miserable Experience. However, that success was bittersweet. Most of the songs were written by Doug Hopkins who was fired from the band while making the album due to his increased unreliability due to his alcoholism. A&M Records made things worse by making him sign over his royalties despite the fact he played on the majority of the release. Hopkins committed suicide in 1993 so, despite a top 10 hit from the soundtrack to Empire Records, it was a while before another Gin Blossoms album came out. When it did the title pretty much said it all. 

This episode we are joined by actor, singer and song-writer Analise Scarpaci!  Analise was last seen as Persephone in Mythic directed by Kathleen Marshall and is known for playing Lydia Hillard in Mrs. Doubtfire. Her other credits include A Christmas Story: The Musical and Matilda (both on Broadway), The Sound of Music at PaperMill Playhouse and Empire Records, the Musical.Analise is also a singer-songwriter and you can listen to her EP “Pathetic Little Dreamer” out now on all streaming platforms!We speak with Analise about working as a child actor, the role she gave her confidence in her skillset, working with "legends" and much more!

This week on the Exciting & New podcast, Jason, Andy and Dana get in their time machine and skip ahead 10 years to discuss the 1995 coming of age comedy Empire Records.  In this Dazed and Confused or Clerks wanna be movie, Steven Tyler's spawn, the future Bridget Jones, and Russ Griswold IV, try to keep their independent record store open against corporate takeover concerns, while hosting some dude from Grease 2 signing records, all while GWAR's Oderus Urungus tries to give our lead character life advice.  Imagine, taking life advice from the lead singer of GWAR??  Enjoy the podcast.Jason, Andy and Dana will discuss a 1985 movie weekly, breaking down all the nonsense there within. The 3 hosts all work together and everyone else around them was getting really annoyed at all the movie talk, so they decided to annoy the world in podcast form.Check out previous seasons to hear them discuss 1982, 1983 & 1984 movies, as well as a full season of Love Boat episodes (if that is your thing). Plus one-off specials and a weekly mini "what are we watching" podcast.#jezoo74 #aegonzo1 #danacapoferri #exciting_new

Jason, Andy and Dana are back and ready to discuss what they were up to these last few weeks.  Empire Records (not a 1985 movie) is coming this FridayJason, Andy and Dana will discuss a 1985 movie weekly, breaking down all the nonsense there within. The 3 hosts all work together and everyone else around them was getting really annoyed at all the movie talk, so they decided to annoy the world in podcast form.Check out previous seasons to hear them discuss 1982, 1983 & 1984 movies, as well as a full season of Love Boat episodes (if that is your thing). Plus one-off specials and a weekly mini "what are we watching" podcast.#jezoo74 #aegonzo1 #danacapoferri #exciting_new

Go back to hell! Insert Credit celebrates the release of Demonschool by analyzing trends in indie releases, the best grids in games, and of course, woke. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Tooth Protectors Number Munchers Pac-Man Prince “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today…” Demonschool Preacher Garth Ennis Elder Scrolls series Demonology Succubus Hollow Knight: Silksong 1: What's the difference between setting a video game in high school and setting a video game in college? (03:33) Persona 5 Talmud Coneheads (1993) Kurt Feldman Rob Zombie - Dragula No Doubt The Matrix (1999) 2: Do indie developers find success by making what they want to play, or by following the market? (09:18) Ysbryd Games Q-UP Unfair Flips Vampire Survivors Roblox Goat Simulator 3: What are the best grids in video games? (14:49) Legend of Zelda series Tomb Raider series Tetris Puyo Puyo Frame Gride Animal Crossing series Sokoban Portal Alundra Resident Evil 4 Save Room Solatorobo: Red the Hunter Unpacking The Grid California Extreme Bioshock Pipe Dream 4: When making a video game, how woke should it be? (20:39) Woke Steam Astrology Magic: the Gathering 5: Tom Arrow asks, how did the rise and fall of Blockbuster video impact videogames? (27:39) Blockbuster Walmart Working Designs Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Superman 64 GameFly Flex Three Subscription PC Counter-Strike series Valorant Minecraft Ray tracing Path tracing 6: How much does the average video game player want to be challenged? (34:13) Fortnite Gacha games PUBG Mobile VGHF: “We've completed our digitized collection of E3 directories from 1995–2006” Wordle CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Law & Order Hades 7: What movie is Demonschool of video games? (40:02) Demons (1985) Lamberto Bava Mario Bava Last Action Hero (1993) School of Rock (2003) Jack Black 8: What's the Empire Records (1995) of video games? (42:01) Empire Records (1995) Clerks (1994) That Thing You Do! (1996) insert credit The Gin Blossoms - Til I Hear It From You LIGHTNING ROUND: Trashtalkal RPG (43:21) Recommendations and Outro (48:20): Brandon: Demonschool Ash: Demonschool, consider running for office Frank: Demonschool, Pluribus Jaffe: Call and yell at your representatives This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Send in YOUR ideas for fun video game blister pack pairings to show@insertcredit.com as an audio recording 1 minute or less in length and maybe we'll play it on air in a future episode. This week's horrible buzzer was sent in by Death_Strandicoot. Thanks! To submit your own horrible buzzer, send an original recording no longer than two seconds in mp3 or wav format to show@insertcredit.com, and maybe we'll use it on the show! Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

Go back to hell! Insert Credit celebrates the release of Demonschool by analyzing trends in indie releases, the best grids in games, and of course, woke. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Tooth Protectors Number Munchers Pac-Man Prince “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today…” Demonschool Preacher Garth Ennis Elder Scrolls series Demonology Succubus Hollow Knight: Silksong 1: What's the difference between setting a video game in high school and setting a video game in college? (03:33) Persona 5 Talmud Coneheads (1993) Kurt Feldman Rob Zombie - Dragula No Doubt The Matrix (1999) 2: Do indie developers find success by making what they want to play, or by following the market? (09:18) Ysbryd Games Q-UP Unfair Flips Vampire Survivors Roblox Goat Simulator 3: What are the best grids in video games? (14:49) Legend of Zelda series Tomb Raider series Tetris Puyo Puyo Frame Gride Animal Crossing series Sokoban Portal Alundra Resident Evil 4 Save Room Solatorobo: Red the Hunter Unpacking The Grid California Extreme Bioshock Pipe Dream 4: When making a video game, how woke should it be? (20:39) Woke Steam Astrology Magic: the Gathering 5: Tom Arrow asks, how did the rise and fall of Blockbuster video impact videogames? (27:39) Blockbuster Walmart Working Designs Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Superman 64 GameFly Flex Three Subscription PC Counter-Strike series Valorant Minecraft Ray tracing Path tracing 6: How much does the average video game player want to be challenged? (34:13) Fortnite Gacha games PUBG Mobile VGHF: “We've completed our digitized collection of E3 directories from 1995–2006” Wordle CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Law & Order Hades 7: What movie is Demonschool of video games? (40:02) Demons (1985) Lamberto Bava Mario Bava Last Action Hero (1993) School of Rock (2003) Jack Black 8: What's the Empire Records (1995) of video games? (42:01) Empire Records (1995) Clerks (1994) That Thing You Do! (1996) insert credit The Gin Blossoms - Til I Hear It From You LIGHTNING ROUND: Trashtalkal RPG (43:21) Recommendations and Outro (48:20): Brandon: Demonschool Ash: Demonschool, consider running for office Frank: Demonschool, Pluribus Jaffe: Call and yell at your representatives This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Send in YOUR ideas for fun video game blister pack pairings to show@insertcredit.com as an audio recording 1 minute or less in length and maybe we'll play it on air in a future episode. This week's horrible buzzer was sent in by Death_Strandicoot. Thanks! To submit your own horrible buzzer, send an original recording no longer than two seconds in mp3 or wav format to show@insertcredit.com, and maybe we'll use it on the show! Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

Somewhere, somehow, somebody must have kicked this podcast around some! This episode we're talking about Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party, the 1983 directorial debut for Cameron Crowe, and lovely artifact of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from the earliest moments of MTV. Join us as we relish in Petty's charming humanity, Crowe's youthful filmmaker vibe, and the somewhat magical inflection point for two influential creative treasures. Plus, MouthGarf and I See What You Did There!Sources:https://variety.com/2025/music/news/tom-petty-heartbreakers-beach-party-paramount-streaming-debut-cameron-crowe-1236303687/Watch the film: https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/YP4um6Ey_qFQq9mLqUrEFLVH5SjNQHXo/Please give us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts! Want to ask us a question? Talk to us! Email debutbuddies@gmail.comListen to the archives of Kelly and Chelsea's awesome horror movie podcast, Never Show the Monster.Get some sci-fi from Spaceboy Books.Get down with Michael J. O'Connor and the Cold Family and check out his new compilation The Best of the Bad Years 2005 - 2025Next time: First Gmail

Songs About Money: From Millionaires to Broke Folk   Welcome to another fun-filled Top Five podcast episode with your hosts, Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt.   Today's theme explores songs centered around money, with each host sharing their top picks for the letter M. From classic tracks by the Bare Naked Ladies to Shania Twain, Cyndi Lauper, and many more, Kris and Annie navigate their favorite musical pieces that discuss wealth and financial struggles.   Tune in for a mix of anecdotes, musical insights, and a playlist that promises to introduce you to some new tunes while revisiting timeless classics.   And that playlist?  RIGHT HERE. Enjoy!!   00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter 00:37 Songs About Money: Starting with Bare Naked Ladies 03:00 Diverse Picks: Lori McKenna and Cage the Elephant 05:51 Shania Twain and My Chemical Romance 08:43 Classic Movie Musicals and Cyndi Lauper 12:18 Unexpected Song Choices 12:43 Honorable Mentions 13:10 Classic Rock Memories 14:50 Madonna's Metaphor for Money 15:49 Top Money Songs Countdown 18:10 Empire Records and Cult Classics 21:07 Recap and Playlist 22:20 Engage with Us!

Welcome to the Witching Hour A new theme for Halloween! THE MAD MONSTER PARTY: Movies about classic Halloween monsters. First up: Witches! A troubled teen transfers to a new high school and befriends three outcast girls who practice witchcraft, forming a coven that unleashes supernatural powers. As their magic grows, the girls face devastating consequences when their bond begins to unravel. That's right! This week we jump into 1996's THE CRAFT. Also this week: Ben sees a whole bunch of music, Lance's love/hate relationship with Empire Records, and Ben realizes what Adam Sandler's movie girlfriends have in common. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "We are the weirdos, mister." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Craft (1996) Directed by Andrew Fleming Written by Peter Filardi and Andrew Fleming Starring Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Rachel True, Skeet Ulrich, Christine Taylor, and Breckin Meyer ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:15 - "The Shpiel" 53:33 - Film Breakdown 01:54:19 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro      

The Host [a] is a 2006 monster film[b] directed and co-written by Bong Joon Ho. It stars Song Kang-ho as food stand vendor Park Gang-du whose daughter Hyun-seo (Go Ah-sung) is kidnapped by a creature dwelling around the Han River in Seoul. Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, and Bae Doona appear in supporting roles as Gang-du's father, brother, and sister, respectively, who help Gang-du escape quarantine against an alleged virus derived from the monster and search for his daughter. Considered a co-production between South Korea and Japan, the film was produced by independent studio Chungeorahm Film and presented by its South Korean distributor Showbox and the Japanese investor Happinet.Also discussed: Wes Anderson, Simone Weil, Kevin Smith, Mallrats, Allan Moyle, Pump Up the Volume (1990), Times Square (1980), Empire Records (1995), The Toxic Avenger (2025), IMAX and A24 ai ventures, and more.  NEXT WEEK: Who Killed Teddy Bear? (1965),  Bloodhaus:https://www.bloodhauspod.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/https://letterboxd.com/bloodhaus/Drusilla Adeline:https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/‪@sisterhyde.bsky.social Joshua Conkelhttps://www.joshuaconkel.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/  

In this One Hitter, we had to get Vince involved for a deep dive into some of our favorite movie soundtracks. This time, we're talking Varsity Blues, Empire Records, and Spider-Man. From alternative anthems to pop-punk staples, we break down how the music shaped the vibe of each film and why these soundtracks still hold up.Give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok: @high.expectations.pod on both platformsReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

Pinball: We talk about what little we know so far about Stern Pinball's upcoming Star Wars game "Fall of the Empire" and respond to some listener emails. Video Games: We talk about digital pinball, Silksong, Path of Exile 2, and a bunch of Gamescom announcements. Episode Links: None! Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Five years of podcasting -- can you believe it?! We started this podcast at the height of COVID in 2020, several years after we'd shut down our Geeks Unleashed website. We were nervous, we wondered if people would like us and listen in. And we must be doing something right, because we're still here five years later! And we have even MORE changes coming this year!    Thank you for five years of listens, comments, DMs, and a BIG thank you to all the friends we've made along the way! Here's to another 200 episodes!   We thought we'd change it up for this one. Each of the Geeks brought a movie to battle with. We're pitting our 90s faves against each other! WHO WILL WIN??? On one side of the ring, we have Mark making his case for Empire Records. And on the other side, we have Jasmin bringing The Fifth Element into the fight. Which gets your vote?   TRACKLIST: 1:36 - Guest introductions! DeVaughn of Good Game Guys, Steph of MissingLynk Comics; and our OG member Stephen Fox of Fox Storytelling 3:07 - Jasmin makes her case for The Fifth Element, including fun facts 10:58 - What the guest panel thinks of The Fifth Element 47:06 - Jasmin's closing arguments, hoping to win votes for her film choice 50:14 - Mark makes his case for Empire Records, including fun facts 1:03:18 - What the guest panel thinks of Empire Records 1:37:04 - Mark makes his closing arguments, hoping to win votes for his film choice 1:38:25 - The votes are in!!! Who wins the battle of episode 200???   You can follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram or if you would like to support us you can donate to our KoFi.

All-round icon and legendary frontman of THE CRUEL SEA, Tex Perkins steps into The Last Video Store to pick out some gritty classics, unexpected gems and the stunning new remake of a century old classic. We dig into the cinematic moments that shaped him, swap tales about VHS treasures, and explore how The Cruel Sea’s “The Honeymoon Is Over” found its way onto the soundtrack of EMPIRE RECORDS. It’s a rollicking conversation about movies, music, and the moods that connect them. Alexei has not stopped listening to the new album from Tex and The Cruel Sea, STRAIGHT INTO THE SUN, all year… it comes highly recommended. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. GUEST PICKS: NOSFERATU (horror), MCCABE & MRS. MILLER (western), HELL IN THE PACIFIC (war)STAFF PICKS: FIRST COW (western)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look back at September 1995 and discuss the album One Hot Minute from the Dave Navarro incarnation of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. We also turn a critical eye to the movie, Empire Records, from director Allan Moyle. With special guest, Jake Schimke. One Hot Minute Empire Records

On this episode, we are joined by all three members of the legendary Ape Hangers.At the end of June, we did a zoom interview with Pete Sjostedt, Bob Kiah, and Dennis McCarthy — better known as Ape Hangers — for a fun, free-flowing conversation. These guys are not only amazing musicians but longtime friends and all-around great people. At the time, we were a little vague about what was on the horizon, but now I can finally let the cat out of the bag: Ape Hangers are officially back with a brand-new EP and single coming soon on Rum Bar Records. It's been over 20 years since their incredible self-titled second album and even longer since their debut on A&M Records, which featured the unforgettable “I Don't Want To Live Today,” famously included in the cult classic film Empire Records.And here's the really exciting part — the band is playing their first Boston show in more than two decades on Saturday, August 23 at 3 PM at the Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain. They'll be sandwiched between two Boston rock staples, The Dogmatics and Stop Calling Me Frank, making it a powerhouse lineup for anyone who loves real, gritty, high-energy rock 'n' roll. MusicApe Hangers " She Comes AgainThe Charms "So Pretty"The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"Produced and Hosted by Steev RiccardoThank you Joe's Albums, Taang, and Spectacle Eyeware

This week on Emo Social Club, we caught up with Pete and Luke from Anamanaguchi. They share all about their exciting new album "Anyway," dropping August 8th, and the big leap into integrating vocals after 20 years as an instrumental band. Get ready for some wild stories, including their deep dive into what they're calling "Batman Rock" and their iconic work with the world of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. 

He stole hearts in Empire Records, caused lovable chaos in Grace and Frankie, and somehow still manages to stay humble through it all. Ethan Embry joins us for a wildly fun ride through decades of work, weirdness, and wisdom. We talk Coyote, cult classics, career pivots, and the magic of simply being “invited to work.” How does he do that thing he does? Ethan's here to tell us! ✨ COME SAY HI : ETHAN EMBRY - https://www.instagram.com/ethanembry/ INSTAGRAM » https://www.instagram.com/heydudethe90scalled/ DAVID LASCHER - https://www.instagram.com/davidlascher/ TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@heydude_the90scalled/ We would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Executive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Ian McNeny for YEA Media Group If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Christine and David as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@yeamediagroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He stole hearts in Empire Records, caused lovable chaos in Grace and Frankie, and somehow still manages to stay humble through it all. Ethan Embry joins us for a wildly fun ride through decades of work, weirdness, and wisdom. We talk Coyote, cult classics, career pivots, and the magic of simply being “invited to work.” How does he do that thing he does? Ethan's here to tell us! ✨ COME SAY HI : ETHAN EMBRY - https://www.instagram.com/ethanembry/ INSTAGRAM » https://www.instagram.com/heydudethe90scalled/ DAVID LASCHER - https://www.instagram.com/davidlascher/ TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@heydude_the90scalled/ We would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Executive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Ian McNeny for YEA Media Group If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Christine and David as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@yeamediagroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE SUMMARY Aura's unsung companions take a backseat to the final battle, still helping to save Coghaven City from a secondary location.  SHOW NOTES CAMPANIONS One Shot News & Updates One Shot Patreon One Shot TWITCH Follow the cast here! Dillin Candace Robin Kai ----------------------------------------------------- Trans Lifeline Find and call your representatives and be heard (US) Find and call your members of Parliament and be heard (Canada) Find and call your members of Parliament and be heard (UK) ---------------------------------------------------- Music Used in This Episode Clockmaker, CJ-0 Era, Shimmers Tales from the Past, Adam Saban The Healing Forest, Shimmer Vikings, Adam Saban The Hurdy Gurdy Pieces were by Shaghik Mane, including a short cover of Say No More Mon Amour by Rex Manning, courtesy of Empire Records. Editing and sound design by Shaghik. Find Shaghik online⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another installment of Mike Makes Mike Watch! This time around, Mike D is continuing our accidental series on the films of Roland Emmerich by making Smith watch 1998's GODZILLA, while Smith is making Mike D catch up with a '90s slacker favorite, EMPIRE RECORDS!

This week on The Tracklist, we dive headfirst into the film that some people swear is a cult classic … and others (hi, Daron

The Class of '95 graduates this week with a look at one of that year's most memorable cult hits--and biggest flops: Empire Records!Allan Moyle's bewildering follow-up to his generational anthem, Pump up the Volume, tracks a day in the life of several record store employees whose love lives and futures are as questionable as their tastes in music. Featuring a cast packed with soon-to-be-famous young actors, the offbeat comedy is known more for its memes (yes, this is where "Rex Manning Day" comes from) than its overall quality.Is it still a flannel-draped cringe-fest, three decades on? Or does Empire Records (whose soundtrack famously sold more than the film it promoted) deserve some respect?Join us as we damn the Man, save the Empire, and take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Subscribe, like, and comment on Kicking the Seat here on YouTube, and check us out at:kickseat.comXLetterboxdBlueSkyInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Empire Records (1995) trailer.Here are the Empire Records deleted scenes mentioned in the show.And here's the full video for Rex Manning's "Say No More Mon Amour"!Check out our other "Class of '95" episodes!Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.And make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.

We're celebrating Rex Manning Day by rereleasing a previous episode (from 2023) of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up podcast about Empire Records! We also played Empire Records trivia over on our Patreon! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok

Where does our DeLorean take us this week? It's Rex Manning Day! So to celebrate, we're heading back to 1995 to revisit the '90s classic, Empire Records. Plus, Beauty School Drop out! All this and more before heading Back to the Future. 88 Miles Per Hour Podcast: The Podcast that travels Back in Time to revisit the movies & music we grew up with.

[School of Movies 2025] A cult favourite hangout movie about working in a CD shop in the mid-90s. This one was directed by Allan Moyle, who previously helmed another music-centric, coming-of-age teen drama that should have been way more of a hit; Pump Up the Volume (1990). Statistically almost none of you have seen this, as it's the kind of movie you need a good friend to sit you down with after hearing that you've never seen it, and immediately declared "We're watching this!" Well, we are that friend today, and we are going to detail why this one is worthy of love. It's painfully white, extremely straight and concerns itself with the now-antiquated dichotomy of MTV marketability versus independent spirit, but considering Spotify Killed the Video Star, the themes are still relevant, and the ragtag cast of teens are quirky enough to make this a breezy, endlessly-quotable rewatch. Damn The Man, save The Empire.

Mark and Erik talk about their favorite movie bosses from Empire Records, Support the Girls, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, The Way, Way Back, and Greyhound. Enjoy!

This episode, we've asked our podfather Rob Harvilla to pick his perfect 90s British Rock song: “A Girl Like You” by Edwyn Collins. Listen along as Yasi and Rob cover the birth of indie pop, Edwyn Collins' Orange Juice days, and his earlier solo career, right up to the release of his third album Gorgeous George as well as the Empire Records soundtrack, which helped launch this song into the rock stratosphere.  CREDITS: Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalek Guest: Rob Harvilla @robharvilla Producer: Liz Sánchez  Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Teams' controversial ticket price hikes after poor seasons sparked debate, with calls for discounted tickets as a remedy. Season ticket holders voiced frustrations, and dynamic pricing was criticized. C-Lo's update followed, but not before discussing his fundraising efforts for the Five Borough Bike Tour, including a bizarre slap-related idea. The Knicks' loss, Allen Lazard's potential trade, and Aaron Rodgers' Giants rumors were covered. Ochocinco's relationship advice and Dan Graziano's Rodgers take added to the discussion. The hour concluded with a humorous look at WFAN's newsroom cleanup for a visiting client, reminiscent of "Empire Records," and a mention of Celine Dion's appearance at a TGL event.

Hour 1 With Boomer absent, Gio and Jerry took over, discussing Jerry's return from Rutgers' crushing defeat at Purdue and the Knicks' loss to the Warriors. Speculation arose regarding Karl Anthony-Towns' absence, with Gio noting his girlfriend's "F Cancer" post. They likened the Knicks' current struggles to the Yankees' era against the Astros, and empathized with the Dallas Mavericks' misfortunes. C-Lo provided updates, highlighting the Knicks' low energy and a near-miss for Jennifer Hudson courtside. They also covered Aaron Rodgers' & the Giants, Jared Allen's Jets criticism, and a Jason Giambi home run ball auction, which sparked debate about its value and led to prank calls to Mike Francesa. Hour 2 Saquon Barkley's record-breaking contract dominated the discussion, prompting reflections on John Mara's "Hard Knocks" appearance, with differing opinions on whether it reflected poorly on Mara or Joe Schoen. The Giants' quarterback strategy, including potential interest in Aaron Rodgers and rumored disinterest in Shedeur Sanders, was also a hot topic. C-Lo's update covered the Knicks' loss, LeBron James's historic scoring milestone, Rutgers' defeat, and the Islanders' victory. The hour concluded with a viral video of John Daly's unique lifestyle, showcasing his impressive golf skills while consuming vodka and cigarettes. Hour 3 Teams' controversial ticket price hikes after poor seasons sparked debate, with calls for discounted tickets as a remedy. Season ticket holders voiced frustrations, and dynamic pricing was criticized. C-Lo's update followed, but not before discussing his fundraising efforts for the Five Borough Bike Tour, including a bizarre slap-related idea. The Knicks' loss, Allen Lazard's potential trade, and Aaron Rodgers' Giants rumors were covered. Ochocinco's relationship advice and Dan Graziano's Rodgers take added to the discussion. The hour concluded with a humorous look at WFAN's newsroom cleanup for a visiting client, reminiscent of "Empire Records," and a mention of Celine Dion's appearance at a TGL event. Hour 4 Note: The last segment had a lot of music which streaming won't allow us to use in the podcast. So the music ain't there The hour opened with Al's unusual "GROK" therapy and Gio's mysterious text messages. A viral video featuring Jerry and Peter Schwartz discussing the new alphabet song surfaced. C-Lo's update included Howie Roseman's Super Bowl analogy, the Devils' loss, and Frank The Tank's high-pitched reaction. Mike Francesa's past pope coverage provided comedic relief, and his Jason Giambi prank call segment was highlighted as the "Moment of The Day." The show concluded with Josh Allen's bachelor party at the TGL, attended by Sam Darnold, and a reminder about the significance of the auctioned Jason Giambi home run ball.