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Jason opens the box once again. Steven does his best Van Damme. All that and more in this session of Play It Again Man. Episode 104: Hard Target

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In this week's episode, I answer questions I receive whenever I mention that STARFIELD is my favorite game of the 2020s. This 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: HECTOR50 The coupon code is valid through April 20th, 2026. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 298 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is April 10th, 2026. Today I'm doing an FAQ about my experiences with Starfield, which is my favorite game of the 2020s. Before that, we will have Coupon of the Week and a progress update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. So let's start off with Coupon of the Week. 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. That coupon code will be HECTOR50. And as always, the coupon code and the link to my Payhip store will be available in the show notes for this episode. And this coupon code will be valid through April 20th, 2026. So if you need a new audiobook for this spring, we have got you covered. Now for an update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. As of this recording, I am done with the first pass of editing through Blade of Wraiths and then starting on the second. It's taken a bit longer than I've wanted because I've had a lot of Real Life Stuff to do, but if all goes well, I'm hoping to have the book out in the second half of April, so hopefully not too much longer now. I'm also 19,000 words into Dragon-Mage, which will be the sixth book in the Rivah Half-Elven Thief series. Hopefully that will be out in May, if all goes well. No, that might slip to June, but I'm really hoping to get that one out in May. In audiobook news, Hollis McCarthy has started work on Cloak of Illusion, so hopefully if all goes well, we'll have that out to you in May sometime. In fact, I'm hoping that will come out concurrently with Dragon-Mage, because it's always nice when I can stack an ebook and an older audiobook in the series like that together. So that is where we're at with my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. 00:01:46 Main Topic: Starfield Now onto our main topic. This is ostensibly a podcast about writing and the business of writing, but I like video games, so we're going to talk about a video game this week. The reason for that is whenever I post about Starfield or share a screenshot from it, I frequently get a number of questions. I think it's because Starfield was an oddly divisive game when it came out. People have strong opinions about it and then have strong opinions about other people's strong opinions and I do not have these strong opinions myself. While I enjoy the game a great deal, if you don't like it, that's fine. There are lots and lots and lots of legitimate reasons to criticize Microsoft, which is the ultimate owner of Starfield. It's possible for two things to be simultaneously true that Microsoft has done a lot of sketchy things, and that Starfield is a good game that I enjoyed. I suspect it's a bit like enjoying a football game while at the same time knowing that the NFL is an unscrupulous cartel that could benefit from some thorough reforms. Despite that, I have to admit that I don't think it's super healthy to make gaming opinions, whether video games or sports games, a core part of your identity. A game in the end is just a fancy toy for amusement and idle moments. If God descended tomorrow and told me that Starfield would vanish from the face of the earth, I'd be rather disappointed, but my dinner would still taste just as good and my house would be just as warm. That said, I did enjoy the game quite a bit. Everybody needs a hobby and even I can't work every hour of every day. I wrote like a hundred novels in the last 10 years. Everyone has their own stresses in life, of course, but we seem to live in particularly stressful time these days, so a harmless hobby is a nice break from real life. The game's newest expansion came out a couple days ago on April 7th. And so with that in mind, I thought I would answer the most common questions I get whenever I post or talk about Starfield. Question: Did Starfield influence your Silent Order Science fiction series at all? No. But I'm always pleased when I get this question because it's easily answered. The final book of Silent Order came out on September the 4th, 2023, and Starfield came out on September 6th, 2023. I tried Starfield like the day after it came out, but I didn't actually start playing it in earnest until April of 2024, like I didn't actually finish the starter dungeon until April of 2024. So no, Starfield was not an influence on Silent Order. It would be fair to say that Silent Order was more influenced by James Bond, some H.P. Lovecraft, and Wing Commander: Privateer, which is actually our next question. Question: What initially drew your interest to Starfield? Part of the game reminded me a lot of Wing Commander: Privateer from the '90s, which was one of my favorite games back in the day. If you're not familiar with it, Wing Commander: Privateer was what's now called a "space trading sim" set in the Wing Commander universe. In all the previous Wing Commander games, you played as a Starfighter pilot fighting in the humans' war against the cat-like Kilrathi invaders. Your missions were assigned to you along with the specific ship you would fly for that mission. But in Privateer, you played a freelance captain with a rundown freighter. You can carry cargo, go bounty hunting, do mercenary work, trading, and just wander around the map following infinite procedurally generated missions from the Mission Board, the Merchants' Guild, and the Mercenaries' Guild. Eventually, you would have enough cash to upgrade your rundown ship to something better and configure it however you liked. There's a main plot, but you can totally ignore it and do whatever you want. I loved Privateer and I finished both it and the expansion. And of course, spent a lot of time doing the infinite procedurally generated quests. Starfield does the same thing, but with 30 years' worth of advancement of game design and technology improvements. In grand Bethesda game tradition, you don't even have to do any of the main plot lines. You can just wander around doing procedurally generated quests. It's like Privateer, but better and with ground-based quests as well. You can get out of your ship and walk around in a way you couldn't in Privateer. In Starfield, you can land at some random science outpost or industrial outpost and the inhabitants will have a quest for you. I've heard Starfield described as a "cozy game", since quite a few people enjoy just building their outposts and their ships and then decorating them like the science fiction version of Animal Crossing or Stardew Valley. In another sense, I suppose Starfield could be described as "cozy adventure". Granted, that might be a strange thing to say about missions where you machine gun space pirates, blow up their base, and then loot all their stuff, but Starfield is an excellent game for just puttering around. It's fun after a long day to play for an hour, take out some space pirates, upgrade your ship a little, maybe tinker with your outpost. And I do like, I have to admit, the main plot line and the various faction quests. Question: So the procedural generation stuff doesn't bother you? No. Procedural generation has been part of gaming forever and long before the civilizational blight that is modern LLM systems. Certainly there are points where the procedural generation of Starfield could be improved and it has been improved with patches, but I enjoy the randomness of it. Question: If you think Starfield is good, why did it have such mixed reviews? It did have some rough points at launch, like the lack of surface vehicles, the lack of city maps, and some weird choices for inventory management (among some other issues, though those were later patched or upgraded). I honestly think the game is better than the mixed reviews would indicate, and I also think the mixed reviews were a combination of different converging social factors, specifically, people's expectations of what they imagined the game would be versus what it actually was, its Xbox and PC exclusivity, and the unfortunate addiction to outrage culture in social media. As I mentioned before, I think it's obvious that we live in stressful times and for a variety of reasons that are beyond the scope of this episode, I think people are overall angrier and eager to lash out when a target presents itself, especially online. Additionally, I suspect a big part of the mixed reviews is that Microsoft has built up a lot of ill will since the launch of Windows 11 and Copilot, and Starfield is a convenient outlet for that. Like Outlook and Teams are widely hated software tools, probably some of the most hated software tools in the world, but your job forces you to use them and you can't do anything about it. It's more effective to criticize a consumer-facing business like video games than it is Outlook and Teams, since those tend to be sold in blocks of thousands of licenses to large institutional customers that don't particularly care what their employees think about Outlook or Teams. In fact, fun fact, while I was writing this episode, Outlook was causing problems on Artemis II, NASA's first manned mission to the moon in over 50 years. So there is yet another historical milestone for Outlook. Question: You've said repeatedly that you don't like multiverse stuff, yet Starfield's main plot revolves heavily around the multiverse. That's true. I don't really like multiverse stuff in fiction because it's hard to execute well without making the story pointless. If there are a billion parallel universes and somebody dies in one of them, so what? Just hop over one universe and find a new version of the dead guy. Multiverse and parallel universe plot lines are a bit like homemade lasagna or homemade spaghetti carbonara. It needs to be done by someone who really, really knows what they're doing, otherwise the end result is sad and unpleasant, indigestible, or outright disgusting. That said, multiverse as a game mechanic is actually the clever idea. Like we all know that if you really like a game, you're going to play it more than once. How many times have you replayed Skyrim? How many uncounted quintillions of times has the original Super Mario Brothers been replayed? Starfield rather cleverly builds that replaying into the game. You can start over in a new universe and play the game again, but this time your character has in- game foreknowledge of everything that's going to happen and that can affect the gameplay in fun ways. Question: Did you really lose 40 pounds while playing Starfield? Yes. Of course, the main factor was some lifestyle changes in terms of exercise and diet, but I did lose 40 pounds since starting to seriously play Starfield in April of 2024. The game was an excellent distraction instead of late night snacking, so I suppose I sublimated the snacking urge into blowing up space pirates. Question: Aren't you worried Starfield will influence or slow down your writing? Well, writers and other creatives draw inspiration from all sorts of places, but no, I'm not worried about that because Starfield draws so heavily on multiverse tropes and as I've mentioned a few times before, I don't really like multiverse stuff in fiction. In terms of productivity, I published a million new words in 2024 and again in 2025. Though in full disclosure, I will be surprised if I hit a million words in 2026 due to the amount of Real Life Stuff I will have to do this year, but admittedly that is Real Life Stuff unconnected to gaming or recreation and it's only April, so who can say how the rest of the year will play out? Question: Did playing Starfield so much take time away from reading? Probably not. In 2025, I read 69 books and by the end of March in 2026, I have read 15. Lots of people read more than I do, but 69 books in a year is still significantly higher than the American national average. In all honesty, I both read less and play fewer video games now than I did like 20, 25 years ago when I had way fewer responsibilities. Question: The expansion pack Shattered Space got mixed reviews, but you really enjoyed it. Why? I thought the concept was intriguing. "Religious leader builds machine to contact his conception of God and accidentally blows up half his capital city and creates a space time rift" is an interesting concept for both a game and for fiction. I also liked how the expansion pack went in depth into the crazy space cultists' home planet, which was a fun environment to play. Shattered Space is definitely Starfield on hard mode though. The game recommends it for Level 35 characters, but I think 50 might be better, if I'm honest. Question: If Starfield was a commercial failure, why do you play it? Well, "commercial success" and "I enjoyed this" don't necessarily overlap on the Venn Diagram, do they? Just because something is popular doesn't mean it is good and just because something is unpopular doesn't mean it is bad. That said, I don't think it's objectively correct to say Starfield is a commercial failure, regardless of one's opinion of the game. Microsoft is a ruthless corporate empire that has absolutely no qualms about cutting things that are liabilities, especially as more and more of its resources go into Copilot and LLM slop (though there are some indications that its AI focus is starting to loosen as reality begins to impose itself on the grand delusion of the AI powered future). Considering that in the two and a half years since Starfield came out, it's received a lot of patches, a lot of new free content, and two paid expansions, it's clear that the Lidless Eye of Microsoft has not turned towards Starfield in fiery wrath, especially since Microsoft laid off lots of people and shut down a bunch of its game studios during that time. People tend to focus on Steam rankings, but that's only a segment (if a very large segment) of the market. Various Starfield devs in interviews have said that the game is in the top 10 for played hours on Xbox Game Pass. Xbox Game Pass is really important to Microsoft, probably more important than the physical Xbox itself. So I don't think it's objectively true that Starfield is a commercial failure, though it definitely wasn't as successful as Skyrim or Fallout 4. Question: Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3) came out at about the same time as Starfield. Did you like Starfield better than Baldur's Gate 3? Yes. Question: What? Why? Everyone knows Baldur's Gate 3 is the better game. Baldur's Gate 3 is an excellent game. Well written, well designed, excellent voice acting, the works. That said, I also think Starfield is an excellent game and I just enjoyed it more. It's a matter of taste, I think, which is not quantifiable. BG3 is a big Larian/BioWare-style narrative RPG, which is kind of its own genre in the same way that a Bethesda RPG is also its own genre. I mentioned above that I enjoy the puttering around aspect of Starfield a great deal and BG3 doesn't offer as much space for that kind of puttering, some but not nearly as much. I have enjoyed that style of narrative RPG in the past. Dragon Age: Origins and Knights of the Old Republic were both excellent games I played back to back in 2009 or maybe 2008, back when I had more time for that kind of thing and I think they qualify as direct predecessors to Baldur's Gate 3. But these days, I like the freedom of puttering more, even if a game like BG3 offers an excellent interactive narrative. Additionally, I admit I got frustrated a lot with BG3 in a way I didn't with Starfield. In BG3, I kept frequently running into Total Party Kill situations, which is exasperating after you've sunk 20 or 30 minutes into a complicated combat encounter. So I think it's objectively and quantifiably true to say that Baldur's Gate 3 is significantly more popular than Starfield, but on the subjective level, I just enjoy Starfield more. Question: Do you like the soundtrack of Starfield? Oh yeah. It's some of my favorite writing music. For fun, go search on YouTube and watch the London Symphony Orchestra's concert of the Starfield soundtrack. The composer Inon Zur gets to conduct some of it. I'd say my favorite tracks are Into the Starfield, New Atlantis, The Safety of the Citizens, Freestar, The New Old Frontier (I think that plays in the Trackers' Alliance headquarters), Cydonia, Sublevels, Neon, and In Silent Orbit. The battle of music when you fight the Star Born is pretty great as well. I think it's called "Stars and Sacrifice", but I'm not 100% sure. I also quite liked the soundtrack for Baldur's Gate 3 as well, to return to an earlier question. Andrew Wincott totally deserved the BAFTA for "Raphael's Final Act." Question: If a Switch 2 port comes along of Starfield, will you buy it? I would wait for reviews, but honestly, I would be amazed if there was a Switch 2 port of Starfield. The Switch 2 is more powerful than its predecessor, but there's no denying that Starfield is a chunky, chunky game. Then again, I wouldn't have thought it was possible to get Cyberpunk 2077, Witcher 3, or Fallout 4 on the Switch, and apparently those are good ports, so I guess we'll see. Question: Favorite Quest in Starfield? The Mantis, Groundpounder, and the entire thing with the Terrormorphs. Also the whole freaky quest with the Crucible and the clones, that was some great '70s-style science fiction stuff. I enjoy any of the quests with Walter Stroud because he's a fun character, and also voiced by the actor who played Quark in Deep Space Nine in the '90s, back when I was playing Privateer. (Full circle moment!) Also fighting The Hunter for the last time is pretty great since he's such a smug Nietzschean jerk. One of the greatest moments in the game is how The Hunter is just chilling in a Spaceport bar and willing to have amiable conversations with you at the start of the game since he's killed alternate versions of you thousands of times before and isn't expecting trouble, so no reason not to have a civil chat over a drink. I also played through the new Trackers' Alliance plotline. If you get the premium edition of Starfield and its bonus 1,000 Creation Credits, I highly recommend you use them on the Trackers' Alliance expansion. It is a lot of fun. Question: Favorite ship in the game? The Razor Leaf and the Ecliptic Claymore. Also, this is a new addition, but I really like the Orchid you pick up from the fake Mantis Quest in the Trackers' Alliance Quest line. I think my favorite overall ship is the Shieldbreaker that you can buy on New Atlantis, but if you're going to buy a ship instead of stealing it, I think Walter's company Stroud-Ecklund (see above) has the best ships. Honestly, one of my favorite activities in Starfield is stealing ships from space pirates. It's always so much fun. Question: Favorite gun? The Magstorm hands down. Peace through superior firepower. The Magstorm is what I used for the final battle with The Hunter and then again for the final mission of Shattered Space. For stealth, the Hard Target with a suppressor and a scope. I've taken out entire pirate bases with the Hard Target and stealth mode. The one Starborn lady who sells stuff to you in New Universes has a really excellent stealth optimized version of the Hard Target in her inventory. I also really like the Urban Eagle pistol you get early in the Vanguard plotline, since it's usually the best gun in the game I found at that point. Conclusion I hope that explains why I enjoy Starfield and answers some of the questions people always seem to have whenever I mention it. I doubt anyone involved with Starfield will ever listen to this, but I would like to thank everyone who has worked on the game in any capacity: devs, artists, writers, composers, Q&A people, everyone. Thank you for all your hard work, which has given me a lot of enjoyment and mental escape during some very stressful times. So that's it for this week. I promise we will go back to writing related topics next 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 at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your view on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy, and we'll see you all next week.  

Mark and Professor Mike Dillon discuss the 1993 action film Hard Target. Directed by John Woo, and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lance Henriksen, Arnold Vosloo, Yancy Butler, and an unlucky rattlesnake, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of hunters battle a hard target. In this episode, they also talk about exploding pants, cajun accents, and spin kicks. Enjoy!

This episode we're looking at films where Lance Henrickson fights guys with mullets. First up, Lance runs a biker gang that plans to do some bad things in STONE COLD. Then, Lance wants to hunt homeless people in HARD TARGET.

This episode we're looking at films where Lance Henrickson fights guys with mullets. First up, Lance runs a biker gang that plans to do some bad things in STONE COLD. Then, Lance wants to hunt homeless people in HARD TARGET.

Pham and Jonesy talk about Hard Target (1993)

Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in the 1993 John Woo masterpiece Hard Target. LIVE from the Fillmore Theater in New Orleans, Paul, Jason, and June discuss the shocking lack of JCVD buns, the snake punch, JCVD unholstering his leg like a gun, if Lance Henriksen is the biggest anti-mullet villain in movie history, and so much more. Are you ready, Daddy? (Ep. #300 Originally Released 09/01/2022) • Get up to 20% off tix to see Jason in ALL OUT on Broadway with code ALLOUTPOD at AllOutBroadway.com• Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more• Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-PAULASK to leave us a voicemail!• Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here• Join the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm• Buy merch at howdidthisgetmade.dashery.com/• Order Paul's book about his childhood: Joyful Recollections of Trauma• Shop our new hat collection at podswag.com• Paul's Discord: discord.gg/paulscheer• Paul's YouTube page: youtube.com/paulscheer• Follow Paul on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/paulscheer• Subscribe to Enter The Dark Web w/ Paul & Rob Huebel: youtube.com/@enterthedarkweb• Listen to Unspooled with Paul & Amy Nicholson: unspooledpodcast.com• Listen to The Deep Dive with June & Jessica St. Clair: thedeepdiveacademy.com/podcast• Instagram: @hdtgm, @paulscheer, & @junediane• Twitter: @hdtgm, @paulscheer, & msjunediane • Jason is not on social media• Episode transcripts available at how-did-this-get-made.simplecast.com/episodesGet access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using the link: siriusxm.com/hdtgm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week I had the pleasure of having back on the podcast, Autumn Schmidt. So many adjectives I could use to describe her, I'll try to limit it to one, empowering! Autumn has taken her career in law enforcement, passion for martial arts, and her amazing coaching abilities to form, She's An Asset. A women's empowering movement that provides the women of all ages with the skills and mindset necessary to make themselves a "Hard Target". Autumn delivers from a place of first hand experience. Sit back and give our conversation a listen, share it with the women in your life that you want to keep healthy, happy and remaining "Hard Targets".http://www.autumnclifford.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumnclifford/overlay/contact-info/More about Autumn:Most people teach confidence from the neck up.I teach it from the ground up — body, voice, presence, and mindset.I'm Autumn Schmidt — a former police officer turned trauma-informed empowerment trainer, personal safety coach, and speaker. I help women and high-stakes teams build confidence, calm, and leadership that actually shows up in the real world.I founded She's An Asset to teach women how to stop playing small, trust themselves, and move through life like they matter. Our trainings help women access personal leadership, situational awareness, and real tools to navigate stress, boundaries, and safety — without losing their softness, spirit, or truth.I also lead You're An Asset — corporate leadership trainings designed for teams, educators, client-facing industries, and anyone who works under pressure. This isn't a lecture or a slideshow. It's training that activates your people's voice, body language, nervous system, and clarity — so they can lead effectively and feel grounded at work.Private coaching with me is also open to a small number of women who are ready to stop second-guessing and start showing up with powerful clarity — in boardrooms, relationships, and everything in between.Let's talk if you're ready to work together — or if your organization wants to train women and teams to show up differently.www.shesanasset.comautumn@autumnclifford.com Based in Maine | Available NationwideThank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :www.lawenforcementlifecoach.comJohn@lawenforcementlifecoach.comAnd if you would like to watch the interview you can view it in it's entirety on the Law Enforcement Life Coach YouTube Channel : https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCib6HRqAFO08gAkZQ-B9Ajw/videos/upload?filter=%5B%5D&sort=%7B%22columnType%22%3A%22date%22%2C%22sortOrder%22%3A%22DESCENDING%22%7D

Send us a textWhat if the will of God isn't a tiny bullseye but a wide-open horizon you can't help but hit when your heart is surrendered? We unpack a freeing approach to guidance that replaces fear and perfectionism with trust, movement, and the confidence that the Holy Spirit both opens doors and blocks wrong turns.We start with the fear that keeps so many of us stuck—wanting to please God yet terrified of choosing “wrong.” Through Psalms 139 and 37, we reframe God's guidance as relational and robust: He hems us in, lays His hand on us, and orders our steps. From Paul's “effectual door” to the Spirit's redirection in Acts, we explore how to sense direction without demanding details. You'll hear practical tools for big choices about dating, jobs, and where to live, including how to make a prayerful pros-and-cons list and then actually decide. We also talk about “holy misses”—closed doors and near wins that still expand faith and prepare you for what's next.We challenge the habit of handing God our script and invite a posture of surrender that can receive unexpected answers. You'll hear how open-handed faith leads to better relationships and more aligned opportunities, plus a candid look at disappointment, cynicism, and what to do when hope runs low. God as Restorer is central here: even real mistakes don't end the story. Think of Israel's demand for a king and how the lineage of David became the path for the Messiah—proof that grace is not fragile.By the end, you'll have a simple, repeatable way to move forward: seek first the kingdom, aim your life toward righteousness, acknowledge God in every step, and walk through the doors that open. If a door shuts, let it. If your heart is surrendered, God is a hard target to miss. If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend who's stuck at a crossroads, and leave a review telling us the next step you're taking.Support the show

In this powerful episode of the Savage Perspective Podcast, a shocking truth is revealed: your child is more likely to be targeted online than on the street. Host Robert Sikes sits down with Nate Lewis, a former Hollywood insider turned child trafficking abolitionist, to uncover the dark digital world where predators hunt. Episode 832 exposes how social media algorithms can lead these monsters directly to your kids, what they do to gain trust, and the one conversation every parent must have to make their child a hard target. This is the untold story of modern child exploitation that most parents are completely unaware of.More info on The Innocent: https://theinnocent.org/Find The Innocent on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theinnocent.usaProtecting your family starts with being strong in mind and body. Build the foundation of strength and discipline required to be the ultimate protector. Join Robert's FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to forge the resilience you need. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - The Horrifying Truth About Modern Child Trafficking 0:37 - Meet The Man Fighting a War on Child Exploitation 1:18 - From Brothels to iPhones: How The Digital Age Changed Everything 2:15 - Inside The Elite Task Force Saving America's Children 3:08 - How Undercover Sting Operations Catch Predators in the Act 4:07 - Kidnapped & Abused: His Traumatic Past Fuels His Mission Today 5:15 - Why He Kept His Abuse a Secret for 19 Years 6:32 - The #1 Conversation Every Parent MUST Have With Their Child 8:13 - A Parent's Guide to Age-Appropriate Safety Talks 9:25 - Should You Keep Your Kids Off Social Media? 10:17 - "Don't Take Comments From a Stranger": The New Danger 11:32 - The First Message Predators Send to Your Child Online 12:35 - The Brutal Story of His Gang Initiation Kidnapping 13:12 - Why the Justice System Fails Victims of Violent Crime 14:55 - How to Properly Interview a Traumatized Child 16:00 - The Shocking Mindset of a Sheriff on Child Victims 17:20 - What Is The Target Age for Online Predators? 18:20 - How Predators Exploit State Laws to Avoid Felony Charges 19:45 - What Are The Most Common Cases of Child Abuse? 21:09 - The Unthinkable Reason a Parent Sells Their Own Child 22:15 - A Live Stream of Unspeakable Horrors (Warning: Graphic) 23:31 - The Shocking Wallpaper on a Predator's Phone 25:23 - The High School Teacher Who Preys on Students 26:40 - The Sick Reason "Normal" People Become Predators 28:01 - How Casual Porn Use Leads to Child Exploitation 29:56 - Are More Females or Males Abused? The Official Stats 32:31 - How Do You Protect Your Kids From Family & Friends? 35:29 - The Single Biggest Mistake a Parent Can Make 38:00 - Why Taking Your Kid's Phone Away is the Wrong Move 39:07 - At What Age Do Most Kids Get a Phone? 40:05 - The #1 Red Flag When Talking to Strangers Online 41:42 - Which Social Media Apps Work With Law Enforcement? 43:36 - Are Social Media Algorithms Connecting Predators to Children? 47:00 - How Predators Use Influencer Accounts to Find Victims 48:00 - What is "Sextortion" and How Does It Lead to Suicide? 50:24 - Should You Post Your Kids on Social Media? A Safety Guide 52:38 - Why You Should Never Let Your Kids Have a Public Profile 54:05 - Is The War on Child Exploitation Getting Better or Worse? 56:20 - How to Make Your Child a "Hard Target" for Predators 58:35 - Why We Must Make Child Safety as Important as the War on Drugs 1:00:32 - How AI is Used in Undercover Sting Operations 1:02:00 - The Disturbing Rise of AI-Generated Child Abuse Material 1:04:00 - The Problem With "Vigilante" Predator Catching Groups 1:05:22 - How You Can Help Fight Child Trafficking in Your Community 1:07:02 - How to Become a "Protector" and Support The Mission

We reference 787: The Blob, 806: Witness, 930: Rambo First Blood Part 2, 973: Hard Target, 1064: The Substance, and 1080: Cloak & Dagger. Tom Spanks hosts Films at First Sight. This concludes Village of the Damaged month. Tune in THORsday for a special Mr. Monopoly pick.

Send us a textSPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS.  What's the rumpus? This week TGTPTU gives the Coen Brothers movie classic MILLER'S CROSSING (1990) the treatment as part of its Squib Season, see.  Lensed by Barry Sonnenfeld in his last frolic as the brothers' cinematographer, Ethan Coen told the man with a golden eye that Miller's Crossing should be a handsome film about men in hats, and Sonnenfeld delivers the goods with one spectacularly shot period piece from the Prohibition Era.  The picture stars Gabriel Byrne as Tom Reagan, the hard-drinking, harder-gambling Irish consigliere who knows all the angles, who's having an affair with his boss's skirt Verna Bernbaum (played by Marcia Gay Harden, who shortly after filming would originate the role of Harper Pitt in Tony Kushner's two-part play Angels in America, see Season 7 of TGTPTU for more!).  Pod favorite John Turturro plays her brother Bernie, a conniving low-life crook who causes the friction in the ranks and can turn on the waterworks when needed. Jon Polito plays a loving dad allergic to the high-hat and with his right-hand J. E. Freeman playing the Dane (same year he'd star in Wild at Heart, see Season 4) they plan to take over the town from Albert Finney in one of his two roles as Tom's boss Leo (the other appearance uncredited, spoilers during the episode for this Easter egg). Also, director and occasional second-unit-for-the-Coens-director Sam Raimi (and, can you believe it, brother of actor Ted Raimi from Hard Target covered earlier this Squib Games season!) shows up to plug a speakeasy patron grabbing air before himself getting gatted. And if you still haven't had your fill, at this buffet of talent we even get a smattering of Steve Buscemi delivering ratatat dialogue for a scene.   This ep, Jack brings the book report, Thomas the Danish facts, Ken reenacts the experience of watching Miller's Crossing with him by dropping movie quotes throughout the episode, Ryan brings up Gabriel Byrne's acting chops, and all four hosts harmonize on the greater good.   Now get outta here. You're stinking up the joint.  THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gLetterboxd (follow us!):Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

Hard Target (1993)Directed By: John WooStarring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lance Henriksen, Yancy Butler, that one guy who was a mummy in some mummy moviesYou can never have too much Van Dammage, or maybe you can. This time around, it's Jean-Claude Van Damme with an amazing mullet in John Woo's American movie debut - HARD TARGET. It's been years since either of us have seen this, so how's it fare? IMDB.com describes HARD TARGET as: "A woman hires a drifter as her guide through New Orleans in search of her missing father. In the process, they discover a deadly game of cat and mouse behind his disappearance."We Also Talked About:Crash Reel (Youtube)28 Years Later (Amazon)Secret Mall Apartment (Trailer - Youtube)Tape Art Mural ArchiveNaked Vengeance (Tubi)Kill Squad (Youtube)Nightmare At Noon (Tokyvideo)Jason Universe: Sweet Revenge (Youtube)Like what you hear here? We're on the youtubes now with our entire new back catalog and some upcoming exclusive content available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@deweypodmonster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Some of the above links are affiliate links, if you purchase through these affiliate links we do get a small kickback, and it's the best way to support this show!).Rate and Review us on the podcast platform of your choice!As always, remember, you can always find the latest goings on at our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Crap.Town⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our fellow podcast network members at https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yourunpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠

Swole Cinema Episode 57 takes aim at HARD TARGET (1993)!Ryan and Mark dive into John Woo's American debut—complete with slow-motion doves, exploding barrels, and Jean-Claude Van Damme rocking the most glorious mullet in action cinema history. Plus, Lance Henriksen and Arnold Vosloo chewing up the screen as unforgettable villains.It's bayou battles, roundhouse kicks, and enough Woo-style gunplay to make you dive in slow motion for no reason at all.  Listen now… or become the hunted.#SwoleCinema #HardTarget #JeanClaudeVanDamme #LanceHenriksen #ArnoldVosloo #JohnWoo #90sAction #MoviePodcast #ActionMovieBreakdown

Send us a textSPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY WILL DISTURB SOME LISTENERS.   This week, a pleasant return to cinema gun violence (after last week's entry of Gus Van Sant's school shooter film Elephant) as TGTPTU covers John Woo's American directorial début HARD TARGÈT (1993). The pod's temporal pincer movement again gets fudged this pairing to bring to you a Lance Henriksen double feature (next week's The Terminator), skipping the late- and mid90s (good film, btw, but Jonah Hill uses no squibs in his 2018 directorial début so it won't be covered during Season 15) and Way of the Gun (covered in a future pairing and now's not the time or place for reactions).    Hard Targét features Jean-Claude Van Damme in the rôle of Chance Boudreaux, a spicy Cajun seamen stranded and out of work needing $$$ so he can pay dues to ship out again and a former military badass and nephew to Coonass bootlegger Uncle Clarence Douvée played by Wilford Brimley who enters over halfway through the film in an almost surprise cameo appearance that outstays its welcome until the happy ending in a Mardi Gras float storage facility deep in the bayou where the final standoff between gooddée JCVD against baddée Henriksen (playing an inflammable globetrotting businessman in the business of orchestrating homeless veteran hunts) results in his (Brimley's) seeming death only to be saved by his flask (yay!) but loses the last of his final stills batch (sad!) before the abrupt conclusion of the film. Oh, and there's a woman character played by Yancy Butler looking for her daddée, whom we learned was homeless and we learn was played by the writer of the film in its opening manhunting scene. If you haven't surmised, the plot is basically “The Most Dangerous Game” minus the island and Cossack and charm of the short story and adding in Woo's vision of a Western and JCVD's kicks (but, sadly, no splits).   The majority of Henrickson's performance in what was written and shot to be a two-hander was cut out (just like 70% of the digressions and Frenchifications in this week's Show Notes), allegedly, by JCVD who worked with his own editor because, at the fin de la journée, this is a JCVD film and il est “aware.” (For Francophiles, please search the video interview of JCVD entitled “Jean-Claude Van Damme ‘Aware'”.)  Listen this week to hear if host and Brimley fan Ryan will remained un-Woo'ed after seeing his Quaker Oats forever old riding a horse; see how easily host Tom is derailed by mention of Buffy the Vampire Slayer; and find out if any of Ken's conspiracy theories are what have gotten this podcast shadow banned yet again.    Core hosts (les deux daddées et un Zoomer) only this week as Jacque is with his stepmom and her Nugget League of Mayhem adding glitter bombs and confetti to their Mardi Gras float this week.THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gLetterboxd (follow us!):Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

Send us a textELEPHANT (1st)  SPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY WILL DISTURB SOME LISTENERS.   Episode 8 of TGTPTU's Squib Games (Season 15) is a meditation on the film ELEPHANT (2003) written (in scare quotes) and directed by former Portland, OR native Gus Van Sant. Guest host Jack returns to discuss with Tom and Ken, each a generation on either side of the Columbine H.S. shootings, the 1999 impetus for this Van Sant slow cinema film.   Originally conceived as a HBO documentary and titled in misunderstanding as an homage to Alan Clarke's film of the same name (to be covered later this season), Van Sant's Elephant concerns a single day cut short by a school shooting as it follows different high school characters' lives leading up to the active shooting event that will conclude the film.  The picture was shot at and edited in a studio built inside a Portland, OR public school, now demolished, along host Ken's former running trail. Ken also brings to the ep extracurricular watches of the preceding JERRY (2002) and first quarter or so (more than most people can get through) of LAST DAYS (2005), the trio of which form Van Sant's “Death Trilogy,” an improvised set of mumblecore-adjacent films based on real events and made outside of the Hollywood system, all lensed by Harris Savides whose scarf in his Wikipedia profile rivals any neck covering worn by legendary scarf enthusiast and Season 11's subject Darren Aronofsky.  Follow us on the socials! Ken will follow you back, as we learn this episode that he likes to follow people. And not creepy at all! As promised in ep, Wikipedia strangely uses a photo of Ken in one of his gray suits as an image link for https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LGBTQ_people_from_Portland,_Oregon. Host Ryan is off this week playing piano and videogames but will return for 1993's Hard Target.THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gLetterboxd (follow us!):Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

From high school dropout to licensed attorney to military magistrate to emergency physician, Dr. Jenn's path defies convention and embodies grit. 
Allow me to introduce Dr. Jenn properly -Jennifer L'Hommedieu Stankus, MD, JD, FACEPBoard Certified Emergency PhysicianProducer, Military & Law Enforcement content, American Stories Entertainment Past Chair, Emergency Medicine FoundationLicensed attorney and Former military magistrateCourtroom Expert Witness - Comprehensive Medical Legal Consultants, LLCThis means Dr. Jenn is an ER doc, lawyer, military vet x 2, former LEO and reality tv star.Her background fuses combat-tested discipline, medical precision, and legal expertise into a life of service, leadership, and high-stakes decision-making.But it wasn't always clear she'd end up here. Dr. Jenn opens up about her early years—dropping out of high school at 16 and enlisting in the military at 17. That decision changed everything. From there, she cultivated a mindset forged in discipline and resilience, guiding her through the challenges of earning both an MD and a JD. Along the way, she became a voice of reason in chaos, whether in the ER, a courtroom, or on a survival show like Surviving Mann with former guest and Seal Team 6 Operator and the most dangerous man- in the world - that I know, Don Mann.At the heart of this episode is a powerful insight: mental toughness often beats physical strength. Whether competing against elite operators on national television or advocating for preparedness and self-defense in daily life, Dr. Jenn illustrates that perseverance, mindset, and a refusal to quit are the ultimate force multipliers. Her journey reminds us that the most effective tool for survival—on the street or in the ER—is the mind.Now, she's sharing those lessons through writing, media, and mentorship. Her upcoming book, Hard Target, blends practical self-defense wisdom with real-world urgency. As a co-host on Surviving Mann and a producer of tactical media, she continues to mentor and inspire a wide audience, especially those who feel underestimated or overlooked.Whether you're in medicine, law, military service, or simply trying to grow stronger every day, Dr. Jenn offers a blueprint for resilience and reinvention—no matter where you start.

We head back to The Big Easy once again because how can you make a Louisiana movie without using New Orleans? A city that's great for racial profiling, muggings from a ripped Stanley Tucci and hunting humans for sport. Never fear there's slow mo galore, Wilford Brimley being an absolute badass and JCVD punching a snake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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FATAL DEVIATION is the only 100% Irish Kung Fu movie. Starring and Directed by the lean, mean, and green Jimmy Bennet. He's here to kick arse and chew scenery, and he's all out of scenery. Steve and Justin wish you Céad Míle Fáilte as we celebrate St. Paddy's day a week late with one of our favorite DISASTERPIECES of all time. A movie trying so hard to rip off KICKBOXER and HARD TARGET that its star and creator might as well change his name to Sean-Claude Van Damme. Get ready for high kicks and low bars as Jimmy Bennet fights his way across County Meath to find and kill the son of the father who killed his father as the father of the son he killed who is also the father who killed his father tries to kill the man who killed his son. He also rides a dirt bike like a surfboard. It rules. WATCH FATAL DEVIATION BUY OUR MERCH! Follow us on Instagram to stay updated about our monthly live shows!Check out more from Justin here: justindodd.rocks Check out more from Steve here: stevejhward.comdrinkgenies.com

Send us a textTime to go huntin in New Orleans as the villains review John Woo's first American feature and one of JCVD's best… HARD TARGET!!!!!!

The time has finally arrived to traverse the JCVD universe, and we're starting it off with legendary mullets, exploding hockey rinks, time-traveling splits, and asking the most important question we've ever faced: Can JCVD really crack a walnut with his ass? (Spoiler: He said he could, and we believe him.)

2024 has come and gone. Leah and Leah are together for the first TMBDOS! of 2025 to talk about their best and worst first-time watches during the past year. Lee also has some honourable mentions to get through as well. Of note, this episode was recorded during a live stream, so there's some brief moments where the hosts are interacting with the chat as well. It made for a long but fun show! Lee's Honourable Mentions: 6. "Strange Darling" (2023) 5. "The Beach Bum" (2019) 4. "Sonny Boy" (1989) 3. "Infested" (2023) 2. "Run and Kill" (1993) 1. "Enter the Clones of Bruce" (2023) Leah's Best-of: 10. "Safe" (2012) 9. "Deadpool and Wolverine" (2024) 8. "Carry-On" (2024) 7. "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" (2023) 6. "The Passion of Joan of Arc" (1928) 5. "Alien" (1979) 4. "Wait Until Dark" (1967) 3. "Persepolis" (2007) 2. "Last Night in Soho" (2021) 1. "Wicked" (2024) Lee's Best-of: 10. "Love Lies Bleeding" (2024) 9. "Day of the Cobra" (1980) 8. "A Haunted Turkish Bathhouse" (1975) 7. "Targets" (1968) 6. "Wolf Guy" (1975) 5. "Wait Until Dark" (1967) 4. "Ace in the Hole" (1951) 3. "Persepolis" (2007) 2. "Exhuma" (2024) 1. "I Saw the TV Glow" (2024) Leah's Worst-of: 9. "The Misfits" (2021) 8. "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" (2023) 7. "Red One" (2024) 6. "Hard Target 2" (2016) 5. "The Babysitters" (2007) 4. "Something Borrowed" (2011) 3. "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" (2024) 2. "Marry Me" (2022) 1. "Solomon Kane" (2009) Lee's Worst-of: 9. "The Sea Serpent" (1985) 8. "The Swamp of the Ravens" (1974) 7. "Renfield" (2023) 6. "Evils of the Night" (1985) 5. "America 3000" (1986) 4. "Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster" (1989) 3. "Joker: Folie à Deux" (2024) 2. "Terrifier 2" (2022) 1. "Terrifier" (2016) Featured Music: Excerpts from "Gonna Fly Now" by Bill Conti; "Tell Me Something Good" by Chaka Khan & Rufus; & "You're the Best" by Joe Esposito. "The Silent Screen" & "At the Movies" by Hot Butter, and "In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)" by Zager & Evans.

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Merry Christmas! On our episode for Christmas, we watched Jean Claude Van Damme in Hard Target directed by John Woo. It's a Christmas movie.We make our show on Zencastr, and you can too! Follow this link to sign up now!

This is just a teaser for today's episode, which is available for Patreon subscribers only!   We can't do the show without your support, so help us keep the lights on over here and access tons of bonus content by subscribing on our Patreon for as little as $5 a month. While you're at it, we also love it when you subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts.  This week, Roqayah and Kumars are joined by Asa Winstanley, associate editor with The Electronic Intifada and author of "Weaponising Anti-Semitism: How the Israel Lobby Brought Down Jeremy Corbyn", for a wide-ranging conversation about the police raid on his home in the UK, his reporting on Israel's implementation of the Hannibal Directive on October 7, and the impact of regime change in Syria on the Axis of Resistance. Follow Asa on Twitter @AsaWinstanley and pick up a copy of "Weaponising Anti-Semitism: How the Israel Lobby Brought Down Jeremy Corbyn" from OR Books.  

In this super-sized celebration of the Muscles from Brussels, three of my dearest friends and your listener-favorite guests return to the podcast to discuss the life and career of action star Jean-Claude Van Damme. Offering an extensive overview of his entire filmography, courtesy of the show's two certified Van Damme experts in film essayist Priscilla Page and novelist Jed Ayres, and with sharp insights on the industry from novelist-screenwriter-producer Jordan Harper, this sunny, research-filled, frequently hilarious, occasionally downright wild conversation is sure to delight film fans. Focusing on some of his most famous movies as well as other titles that illustrate his range and willingness to take risks, in one of the final installments of the fifth season of Watch With Jen: Season 5, we cover BLOODSPORT, CYBORG, LIONHEART, HARD TARGET, SUDDEN DEATH, DOUBLE TEAM, JCVD, and THE BOUNCER. Note: Today's release coincides with the 18th birthday of my website Film Intuition. While I'm currently sidelined by a nasty case of pneumonia following COVID and unable to record a video or a new full-length episode with a strong voice, I hope to do so soon. In the meantime, I truly want to thank you for your listenership and readership over the years. Your support means the world. Originally Posted on Patreon (12/9/24) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/117577434

Send us a textThis Thanksgiving, hunting season is over, as Ben and Paul go guestless (hunting is hard) and get restless for a mulleted JCVD, and as a result, a “guaranteed good time” (guarantor @whollymoses). This go round it's the action classic “Hard Target” (d. John Woo 1993) starring: Jean-Claude Camille François Van Varenberg, Yancy Butler, and Lance Henrickson. Should this have been a Lance Henrickson vehicle? Is the only cop working during a strike the only cop you can count on? Do poor people get THIS bored too? And the power…of the one true mullet. These questions, facts, and more to discuss with your drunk uncle at dinner lie ahead! 11/27!**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching" & "Whatcha been up to?" Themes - Matthew Fosket"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul RootLead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFaddenProduced by - Ben McFadden & Paul RootConcept - Paul Root

In uncertain times, ensuring your home is a hard target can deter unwanted attention and provide a sense of security for you and your family. Whether you're preparing for everyday safety or a potential societal collapse, there are practical steps you can take to fortify your home.  Fences: Your First Line of Defense A strong, well-placed fence creates a clear boundary, signaling that your property is private. Chain-link fences are durable and allow visibility, while wooden or vinyl fences provide more privacy. Adding a locked gate to your driveway further reinforces security. A fence not only acts as a physical barrier but also buys you time to react to potential threats.  Thorny Bushes: Nature's Deterrent Planting thorny bushes, such as roses, holly, or hawthorn, under your windows is a subtle yet effective deterrent. These plants make it difficult for intruders to access entry points without injury. In addition to enhancing your home's security, they add aesthetic value to your property.  Extreme Measures for a Societal Collapse If faced with a collapse of society, more advanced measures may be necessary. Consider fortifying windows with security film or metal bars and reinforcing doors with heavy-duty locks and strike plates. Solar-powered motion lights can expose potential threats at night, and a security camera system—even a basic one—can provide surveillance. For rural properties, creating natural obstacles like berms, ditches, or strategically placed trees can limit vehicle access. Having a well-trained guard dog can also provide both an early warning system and physical protection. Preparation isn't about paranoia; it's about readiness. By combining everyday measures like fences and thorny bushes with more extreme solutions in dire circumstances, you can ensure your home remains a safe haven no matter what challenges arise.

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We talked two John Woo films back to back last week with The Killer and it's recent Peacock original remake. It seems we hadn't had quite enough Woo in our lives recently. This is the month for the bird watchers as we're covering the movie that brought John Woo to America, Hard Target.Frequent listeners may be going, "Wait. I know Josh and Jesse are capable of covering one, maybe two John Woo films on their own. But there's not a chance in the world that they could cover three." To which I would say "Screw you" give us a little credit," and "but we did bring on a guest to help carry the load. joining us to talk Hard Target is Paige Wesley of Horror Virgin, Romancing the Pod, and Cult Podcast.By the time this episode is we'll let you know whether or not Hard Target IS... A BLOODY GOOD FILM!We encourage everyone to watch along while you listen and make sure to comment and let us know what you think. If you haven't already please follow us on Facebook, TikTok, "X" and Instagram @bloodygoodfilmpodcast and remember...Keep it bloody buddies!!!https://linktr.ee/BloodyGoodFilmPodcast...#thankfulforactionnovember #johnwoo #hardtarget #action #jcvd #jeanclaudevandamme #lancehenriksen #remakes #Horror #ActionFilm #ActionMovie #ActionMovies #HorrorFilm #HorrorFilms #HorrorMovie

This week is thick like the Great Serpent! We dive into our Shattered Space playthroughs, and we have have a LOT to talk about! We even talk by a surprising mod drop for Varuunkai that came out hot on the heels of the expansion's release. Wigit is enamored with the new weapon selection on Varuunkai, but his Hard Target woes persist. Archon save scums a critical decision on an intense Shattered Space main quest. And Kilo almost doesn't get to play the expansion at all. Then he does. Then he doesn't. And finally, he does! There is all of this and so much more, so I don't even understand why you're still reading this! Just listen to the episode! Go!

PUBLIC VERSION. Academy Award winning editor Bob Murawski (ARMY OF DARKNESS, SPIDER-MAN 2, THE FIRST OMEN, HURT LOCKER) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey. From his beginnings in Michigan and the connection that led to him working with Sam Raimi for decades… to how he was able to sneak in a shot from a Lucio Fulci film into one of the most famous superhero movies ever made… to transitioning from film to video editing on ARMY OF DARKNESS… to his crazy stories working with John Woo on HARD TARGET… to editing and completing Orson Welles' final film… to starting Grindhouse Releasing with the late Sage Stallone… to the nightmare of sorting through 1000's of hours of footage for HURT LOCKER (which he edited with his wife Chris) and what it was like winning an Oscar….this super-sized episode is filled with geek-tastic anecdotes and plenty of industry advice from a true hero of cinema!  Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for an artist looking for advice on how to stay on track creatively and Bob even gives Joe some notes on SUITABLE FLESH!  Interested in Bob's Grindhouse Releasing? Check out the official website and ALL of the amazing titles they have to offer at: www.grindhousereleasing.com

In our September Movies and TV podcast, we offer a Top 10 list of must-watch picks for the month. Then, we dive into our featured topic: Workprints – the elusive Holy Grail for dedicated movie fans.

Send us a textThis week Rob and Liam take a look at mullet action royalty that is Hard Target. Directed by John Woo and even though shackled the Wooness shines through. With scene stealing performances by Lance Henrickson, Arnold Vosloo and Wilfred Brimley. Hard Target's second half delivers on what we are promised an all out action extravaganza one that is surely not to be missed. Oh and Van Damme is in this too.

This week Will, Ian & Nora must assassinate a gang of thieves. But in the process a young singer is left blind from their efforts. So they decide to save her... there's a thing with their boss, and her boyfriend and the head of all the french mafia people... theres slow-mo and slow action and ... it's just - THE KILLER (2024) Rated R. 126minutes Directed by: John Woo. Starring: Nathalie Emmanuel, Omar Sy, Sam Worthington, Diana Silvers, Saïd Taghmaoui, Angeles Woo, Eric Cantona, Tchéky Karyo and Many Other Talented People! 00:01:30- First Thoughts 00:06:30- Whatcha Been Watchin'? (Ian- The Killer ('89), Sonny. Nora- Love Island USA: Reunion, Woman in the Lake, The Killer ('89), The Replacement Killers. Will- The Killer ('89), Hard Target.) 00:17:45- Kindergarten 00:19:00- THE KILLER (2024) 00:22:00- Tasty Morsels 00:24:30- Rating and Review 01:01:00- Totals 01:02:00- Next Week/Bye Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/THELastActionCritics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @TheLastActionCritics Twitter:     @THE_Lastcritics email:   Thelastactioncritics@gmail.com Next Week: Shaun of the Dead (2004) in theatres or available to rent digitally

A drifter in New Orleans finds himself caught in a  deadly game.  As he helps Nat search for her father, Chance discovers that men are being killed in for sport by rich and powerful bad guys who pay to hunt them!  Chance gets caught in their cross fire but soon turns the tide against them and sends them to their own gruesome end.  Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in legendary director John Woo's first Hollywood film, Hard Target. We also discuss some things we watched this week including A Quiet Place Day one, The Killer, and Terminator Zero.  Plus discussion of the Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story trailer and a preview of next week's film, Mortal Kombat. Visit us for all episodes & more at the www.therebelradiopodcast.com Please leave us a 5-Star review on iTunes! You can also find us on Spotify iHeartRadio Follow us on Facebook  

The turtles are back!  After saving the city from Shredder, the fab four are hanging out with April looking for a new place to live!  But when the Foot Clan start their nasty deeds again, it can only mean one thing, The Shredder is back!  It's up to Mike, Ralph, Donnie, and Leo to stop him once again, even if it means facing a Super Shredder!  We discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II The Secret Of The Ooze this week! We talk some things we watched this week including Matt checking out Alien: Romulus, go over a bit of news and what podcast would we maybe have listened to when we were back in school!  All this and a preview of next week's film, Hard Target. Visit us for all episodes & more at the www.therebelradiopodcast.com Please leave us a 5-Star review on iTunes! You can also find us on Spotify iHeartRadio Follow us on Facebook  

Get your gold robes and lightsabers ready! Seamus and Garrett delve into the first season of the live-action Disney Plus Star Wars series, The Acolyte. Plus, SAG-AFTRA goes on strike against the video game industry. Episode timecodes: News - 1:02 SAG-AFTRA video game strike - 1:02 Disney+/Max/Hulu bundle launch - 3:36 The Acolyte season one - 7:20 The Acolyte season one spoilers - 26:04 Pop Culture Reference (Wuxia)- 55:26 Save The Rec Center (The Muppets Take Manhattan and Hard Target) - 1:01:24 Reach the show: Email: popculturereferencepod@gmail.com Twitter: @PCR_Podcast TikTok: @PCR_Podcast Instagram: @PCR_Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultureReference Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Hard Target is action perfection. When you have the great John Woo making his American debut, you will get solid action. The guys talk about JCVD, Lance Freaking Hendricksen!, Shotguns and Wilford almost stealing the movie!

This week: Korn, the Law, voicemails, "Hard Target" facts/FAQs.

According to some sources, social engineering is used in 98% of cyber attacks, while others say it's involved in 70–90% of successful attacks. Social engineering is a critical part of an attack that uses manipulation or tricks to coerce victims into sharing sensitive information. Attackers may pretend to be a known person or legitimate entity, or use other tactics like impersonating a brand, using current events, or offering something the victim wants or needs. Social engineering can occur through email, phone, face-to-face, or the web.In this episode of the Private Client Risk & Resilience podcast Kurt Thoennessen begins with introductions of the guests, Bill Roth and Anwar Visram, who share their extensive backgrounds in entrepreneurship and cybersecurity, respectively. Anwar emphasizes his experience in building cyber defense plans for high net worth families, while Bill highlights his expertise in visual thinking and experience design.Kurt and his guests delve into the complexities of cybersecurity for affluent families, discussing the growing threat landscape and the importance of proactive risk management. They highlight the need for high net worth families to adopt comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, which include regular education, simulation exercises, and clear rules of engagement. The conversation also touches on the unique challenges faced by high net worth individuals, such as the increasing attack surface due to multiple generations and the involvement of numerous advisors and staff.Highlights:Proactive Cyber Defense:Emphasis on creating cyber defense plans tailored to high net worth families.Importance of regular education and simulation exercises to prepare families for potential cyber threats.Human-Centered Approach:Cybersecurity as a human-centered problem, integrating technology and focusing on the human element.Social engineering and human error account for 98% of cybersecurity issues.Innovative Solutions:Hard Target's approach to cybersecurity through gamification and tabletop exercises.Development of mental models for cybersecurity similar to playing a board game, enhancing understanding and retention.Real-World Scenarios:Anwar shares examples of cyber threats, including virtual kidnapping and social media exploitation.Importance of creating a family cyber committee to enforce governance and rules of engagement.Emotional Resilience:Focus on building emotional and relational resilience within families to handle cyber threats.Preparing families for the emotional impact of cyber incidents.Cyber Literacy for All:Vision of expanding cybersecurity awareness and education beyond high net worth families to the broader public.Importance of cyber preparedness in reducing vulnerabilities and making everyone a hard target.Conclusion: Bill Roth and Anwar Visram provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity for high net worth families. Their innovative approach, combining human-centered strategies with advanced training methods, offers a comprehensive solution to protect against the growing threat of cyber attacks.Thank You and Resources: A heartfelt thank you to Bill Roth and Anwar Visram for sharing their expertise and experiences. For more information about Hard Target, visit hardtarget.ai. Connect with Bill and Anwar on LinkedIn to stay updated on their latest content and initiatives.Thank you for listening to this episode of the Private Client Risk & Resilience podcast. Stay tuned for future episodes as we continue to explore innovative solutions for protecting high net worth individuals and their families.

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Darkman, Barb Wire, Navy Seals, Hard Target... all of these (and more!) were written by Chuck Pfarrer, military-man turned screenwriter who made his bones throughout the 1990s. On this special episode, Mike spoke with Mr. Pfarrer about his fascinating career.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

Darkman, Barb Wire, Navy Seals, Hard Target... all of these (and more!) were written by Chuck Pfarrer, military-man turned screenwriter who made his bones throughout the 1990s. On this special episode, Mike spoke with Mr. Pfarrer about his fascinating career.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

Zo and filmmaker Jayson Johnson from Strike Five Films discover that times are tough. In fact, they're not just tough, they're hard. The pair find out just how hard it is in New Orleans. Keeping your home is hard. Finding food and shelter is hard. Finding money is very hard. So, what's a guy to do in these hard times? Well, sell yourself as human game for sick rich folks to hunt of course! You can be easy prey or, you can be like a man named Chance and be a Hard Target.SegmentsOpening Credits . . . . . . 00:30:46Favorite Parts . . . . . . . . 00:53:23Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01:20:15Critics' Thoughts . . . . . 01:35:14 Jayson Johnson Links:Website: https://jaysonjohnsonproducer.weebly.com/Strike Five Films on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuA1f5lDGEW08uCZZAfivjwStrike Five Films Store: https://strikefivesuppy.bigcartel.com/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysonjohnson1/Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/strikefivefilms Spine Chillers and Serial Killers Podcast: https://episodes.fm/1599550522 Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links:Website: www.backlookcinema.comEmail: fanmail@backlookcinema.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backlookcinemaTwitter: https://twitter.com/backlookcinemaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackLookCinemaInstagram: https://instagram.com/backlookcinemaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@backlookcinemaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backlookcinemaTwitch https://www.twitch.tv/backlookcinemaBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/backlookcinema.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mstdn.party/@backlookcinemaBack Look Cinema Merch at Teespring.comBack Look Cinema Merch at Teepublic.com Again, thanks for listening.

We look for turtle doves in John Woo's Silent Night plus we also talk Leave the World Behind, May December, Subject, Werner Herzog: Radical Dreamer and Squid Game: The Challenge. 0:00 - Intro 7:50 - Review: Silent Night 38:30 - Other Stuff We Watched: Leave the World Behind, Subject, Hard Target, May December, The Monster Squad, Squid Game : The Challenge, Werner Herzog: Radical Dreamer 1:11:55 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:14:25 - Outro

Losing trust and gaining it back. Being productive at work making you too valuable?Is Tik Tok pulling one over on you?Things you can do to be a "hard target" and keep yourself safe. Deal with obnoxious people at work.How to start a consulting business.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content