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Today on “The Sunday Daily,” The Times's chief movie critic, Manohla Dargis, talks with the “Daily” host Michael Barbaro about this year's batch of Oscar nominees, which — according to her — are uncommonly good. They discuss the performances that Dargis believes deserve to win, the dark horses that might pull off upsets, and the ambitious films that give her hope for Hollywood's future.   On Today's Episode: Manohla Dargis, Chief Film Critic for The New York Times.   Background Reading: ‘Hamnet' | Anatomy of a Scene Delroy Lindo on ‘Sinners,' Speaking Up and the Power of Affirmation   Photo: A24; Warner Bros. Pictures; Sabrina Lantos/Sony Pictures Classics Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How does Paramount, an old-guard studio and media institution, buying Warner Bros., another of the same, change the landscape in Hollywood, on cable, and in news?Guest: Julia Alexander, media correspondent for Puck News.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does Paramount, an old-guard studio and media institution, buying Warner Bros., another of the same, change the landscape in Hollywood, on cable, and in news?Guest: Julia Alexander, media correspondent for Puck News.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does Paramount, an old-guard studio and media institution, buying Warner Bros., another of the same, change the landscape in Hollywood, on cable, and in news?Guest: Julia Alexander, media correspondent for Puck News.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone watching the Nancy Guthrie case has said the same thing: the suspect looks incompetent. The Walmart backpack. The awkward holster. The camera cover made from plant leaves. Former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke says that assessment misses the point entirely.Dreeke spent 21 years with the FBI, including serving as Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. His analysis: this suspect isn't unusually sloppy. He's average. The cases that get solved—home invasions, abductions, crimes that end in arrests—most involve exactly this level of preparation. Hollywood has conditioned us to expect professional-grade execution. Real offenders show up with cheap gear and improvise.The difference here is that a nation is watching. And four weeks later, the suspect remains unidentified. No arrest. No vehicle. His operation was messy—and it's still working.Dreeke examines what that actually means. Is this someone who plans poorly because they lack capacity? Or someone who proceeds despite being recorded because they're desperate or compulsive? The willingness to continue on camera, solving problems in real time—that's not necessarily stupidity. It might indicate something else entirely.As the investigation stalls, calls for Sheriff Chris Nanos's removal have intensified. But Arizona law makes that nearly impossible. A recall would require approximately 121,825 valid signatures in 120 days. Two Attorney General investigations have produced no charges. Impeachment doesn't exist for county officers under Arizona's constitution.Nanos won reelection by 481 votes. His deputies voted no confidence. The Board of Supervisors twice requested outside investigations. He placed his political opponent on administrative leave weeks before the election. The system designed to protect elected officials from political removal now shields him from accountability until 2028.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrieNews #GuthrieSuspectProfile #RobinDreekeFBI #SheriffNanos #TucsonMissingPerson #PimaCounty #RecallSheriffNanos #SavannahGuthrieMother #ArizonaLaw #TrueCrimeToday

How does Paramount, an old-guard studio and media institution, buying Warner Bros., another of the same, change the landscape in Hollywood, on cable, and in news?Guest: Julia Alexander, media correspondent for Puck News.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to pursue an acting career in Hollywood and leave behind the familiarity of a small-town life? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with actor, writer, and producer Nate Mayes to explore the personal journey behind building a creative life in Los Angeles. Originally from Arkansas, Nate grew up surrounded by creativity — painting, storytelling, and exploring different forms of artistic expression. But it wasn't until a simple moment while painting a mural in Los Angeles that something shifted. Someone asked a question that stuck with him: why not pursue acting seriously? Soon after graduating college, Nate packed up his belongings, left behind his small-town community, and moved to Los Angeles to build a career in film. Since then, he has been steadily developing his craft — acting, writing, and producing independent projects while learning what it means to bring characters to life in authentic and meaningful ways. This conversation isn't about Hollywood fame. It's about creativity. It's about courage. It's about what happens when you decide to follow the path that feels aligned with who you are. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The moment a simple question pushed Nate to seriously pursue acting What it's like leaving a small-town community to chase a creative dream in Los Angeles Why many creative people feel pulled toward multiple forms of expression Nate's personal approach to stepping into the mindset of a character How storytelling can create emotional connections with audiences The realities of building a creative career in a competitive industry Why finding the right community matters when starting over somewhere new Nate's perspective on defining success as an actor and creator Why certain films and series pull audiences deeply into their stories What keeps him motivated to continue creating and pursuing new projects ABOUT NATE MAYES Nate Mayes is a Los Angeles-based actor, writer, and producer originally from Arkansas. After graduating from Harding University, Nate made the bold decision to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and storytelling. Since then, he has been building his body of work through independent films, short films, and creative collaborations while also developing original content of his own. Passionate about character-driven storytelling, Nate focuses on portraying complex, authentic characters and exploring the emotional depth behind every role he plays. Through acting, writing, and producing, he continues to pursue meaningful storytelling and creative collaboration. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Chasing the Scene High 00:31 – Podcast Welcome and Mission 03:31 – Meet Nate Mayes 04:16 – The Leap to Los Angeles 05:51 – Creativity and Many Mediums 07:57 – Owning Your Work 09:40 – Small Town vs Big City 13:53 – Finding Community in LA 15:49 – Actor First, Everything Else 17:17 – Choosing Roles and Antiheroes 20:26 – Pricing Your Creative Value 23:39 – Passion Projects and ROI 25:05 – Defining Your Why 25:51 – Building Characters Backstory 28:47 – Owning Your Creative Process 30:00 – What Success Feels Like 32:37 – Why Great Stories Hook Us 35:19 – Upcoming Projects Ahead 36:42 – Favorite Genres And Influences 41:02 – Life Beyond The Arts 42:10 – Dream Roles And Roots 43:44 – Closing Thanks And Farewell CONNECT WITH NATE MAYES Instagram: @natejmayes CONNECT WITH STARTER GIRLZ Website: startergirlz.comTake the 2-Minute Success Block QuizJoin the Community Newsletter Want to be a guest on Starter Girlz? Apply HERE

Former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke is delivering an assessment of the Nancy Guthrie suspect that contradicts four weeks of cable news analysis. The man on that doorbell footage isn't uniquely incompetent. According to Dreeke, who spent 21 years with the Bureau including time as Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, what we're seeing is baseline criminal behavior.The Walmart backpack. The awkward holster. The camera cover improvised from potted plant foliage. Dreeke explains this is what real offenders look like when you remove the Hollywood filter. The crimes that get solved—home invasions, abductions, cases that end in arrests—most involve exactly this level of preparation. We just don't have a nation watching those.Tonight we're examining the gap between trained tradecraft and what appears on the Guthrie footage. Dreeke walks through what a genuinely sophisticated version of this operation would have looked like. The uncomfortable truth: this suspect's approach was messy, and it's still working. Four weeks. No ID. No arrest. No vehicle. At what point does sloppy-but-successful mean something different?The willingness to proceed despite being recorded. The real-time problem-solving on camera. Is that lack of capacity—or is it desperation? Compulsion? Something else?Meanwhile, calls for Sheriff Chris Nanos's removal have reached unprecedented levels. But what would it actually take? We break down Arizona's legal mechanisms. A recall requires roughly 121,825 signatures in 120 days—near impossible math. Impeachment doesn't apply to county officers. Two AG investigations have gone silent. Nanos won reelection by 481 votes. His own deputies voted no confidence. His supervisors twice requested outside investigations.The system Arizona's framers built to protect elected officials from political removal now makes accountability nearly impossible.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrieLive #RobinDreeke #FBISuspectAnalysis #SheriffNanos #TucsonKidnappingUpdate #NancyGuthrieSuspect #PimaCountySheriff #RecallNanos #SavannahGuthrieMom #HiddenKillersLive

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Carl Anka, Jacqui Oatley and Dominic King to reflect on the weekend's sporting action.We begin with Saturday's Six Nations clash between England and Italy. England suffered an historic defeat in Rome, losing to Italy for the first time after 32 previous attempts by the Azzurri. Does this shock result mark the beginning of the end for Steve Borthwick?We then turn to the start of the new Formula 1 season. Our reporter Craig Slater joins us from Melbourne to discuss just how entertaining the opening Grand Prix was, with George Russell taking the win. Then it's on to the weekend's FA Cup action, with Max Dowman lighting up the One Call Stadium with an exciting performance, becoming the FA Cup's youngest-ever player as Arsenal advanced to the next round with a 2–1 win over Mansfield. With Arsenal still in all four competitions, we ask just how realistic a quadruple might be. Carl says he'll eat his hat — and his shoe — if Arsenal pull it off.Staying with the FA Cup, City came from behind to beat Newcastle 3–1 at St James' Park and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals and Dominic thinks Pep will end Arsenal this season with more trophies than Arteta. And it was Hollywood drama at the Racecourse Ground, where Chelsea beat ten-man Wrexham 4–2 after extra time.Next, it's another win for England's Lionesses, who beat Iceland 2–0 in a dominant display, peppering the goal with numerous chances. But with Spain in their World Cup qualifier group and only one automatic spot up for grabs, do the Lionesses need to be more ruthless in front of goal?We close out with a hot debate on Arsenal this season. With strong set pieces, own goals going their way, scrappy corner battles and rock-solid defending—but a noticeable lack of attacking flair—are Mikel Arteta's side boring to watch?Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplementYou can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sunday Supplement".For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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Send a textIn Episode 375 of R2 Cents, Oscar talks about the growing feeling that the world might be heading toward a major turning point. With global tensions rising and ballistic missiles being used in modern conflicts, it raises a question more people are beginning to ask — are we watching the beginning of something bigger?Oscar also discusses the hypocrisy in politics, where politicians criticize each other for actions they would likely take themselves if they were in the same position.Other topics in this episode include theories about in-game currencies and online spending, the idea that Hollywood and entertainment sometimes reveal uncomfortable truths about the world, and controversial claims about powerful figures using other countries as testing grounds for technology and medicine.Oscar also talks about new scientific developments being reported, including a so-called “liquid robot,” research involving vaccines being introduced into vegetables, and strange symbolism surrounding world events and global conflicts.As always, this is just R2 Cents — a sarcastic and unfiltered look at politics, media narratives, technology, and the strange times we're living in.Thanks for listening to R2 Cents With Oscar! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform — it helps us grow! Follow us for more updates and behind-the-scenes content: R2 Cents Store: https://my-store-107a697.creator-spring.com Buy Oscar a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/r2cents Official Site: www.r2centswoscar.com Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCb-X7wvMYSyywC1X3kUjHUA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r2_cents/ Support the show by sharing it with friends or checking out our affiliate links in the description. Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are for entertainment purposes only and do not reflect the views of any organizations or individuals mentioned.

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Get your Walkman and slide on some oversized headphones over your ears because it's time to bring back some of the best songs from Dr. Phil LIVE! "We'll keep it right here." Come see Adam while he's on tour: https://www.adamraycomedy.com Tour Dates! March 11th & 12th - Cary, NC March 13th - Charlotte, NC March 14th - Charleston, SC March 20th - Las Vegas, NV March 27th - Columbus, OH March 28th - Cleveland, OH March 29th - Pittsburgh, PA April 17th - St. Louis, MO April 18th - Denver, CO May 5th - Hollywood, CA May 9th - Napa, CA June 4th-6th - Eugene, OR This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp! Our listeners get 10% off their first month at ⁠⁠⁠Betterhelp.com/aboutlastnight⁠⁠⁠ this is a paid advertisement from BetterHelp Written and directed by Adam Ray Adam Ray as Dr. Phil ‪@adamraycomedy‬ ‪@AboutLastNightPodcast‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOWhat if the key to understanding hauntings isn't fear—but energy?In this conversation, we sit down with Patty Wilson to explore the role energy plays in paranormal activity. From residual imprints to intelligent spirit interaction, Patty examines how unseen forces may shape the experiences of both the living and the dead.We also discuss one of the most debated cases in paranormal history—the Amityville haunting—and how theories of energy may help explain what people report in extreme hauntings. Are spirits manipulating environmental energy? Are traumatic events leaving energetic echoes behind? Or is something else at work?This episode dives into the mechanics behind the mystery—separating Hollywood mythology from deeper discussion about how energy might function within the paranormal field. If hauntings are powered by something unseen, what exactly is fueling them?#TheGraveTalks #PattyWilson #ParanormalEnergy #Amityville #GhostTheory #ResidualHaunting #IntelligentHaunting #ParanormalInterview #SupernaturalDiscussion #GhostResearch #EnergyAndSpirits #HauntingExplainedLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Godfrey is joined by legend Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, and his usual cast with Dante Nero, Eva Evans, and Yamaneika Saunders to discuss Phyllis' early start into stardom and the struggles with it as a black female entertainer, clean concious comedy vs dirty comedy, the worst flyer possible, the Cicely Tyson story from Brewster's Place and more!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Introducing LEGEND Phyllis Yvonne Stickney9:50 -Yvonne's long journey to Success15:51 - Meeting Gordon Parks and Struggles with Colorism21:58 - When Young Godfrey met Phyllis (When Wisdom is in the room)33:30 - Clean and conscious comedy vs Dirty mouth46:40 - The worst flyer (Renee Hicks)50:50 - Amazing Dynamic Black Women in Comedy55:10 - Brewster's Place (Cicely Tyson Story)1:00:00 - Super Chat introduced by YamanekaLegendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos Godfrey found on the internet and so much more! We're not reinventing the wheel, we're just talking 'ish twice a week... with GODFREY on In Godfrey We Trust.Original Air Date: 3/3/26----------------------------------------------

Sam and Dylan are back to break down: Comment of the Week chaos and correcting Dylan's Teddy Roosevelt-at-the-Alamo slip, NBA Magic City Night controversy and lemon pepper wing diplomacy, Luke Kornet trying to cancel strip club culture, war hawk theater from Lindsey Graham, Marco Rubio, and Chuck Schumer, whether the Iran conflict is about missiles or centralized banks, commanders allegedly framing the war as biblical prophecy and Armageddon talk, the Bledsoe UFO prophecy and Regulus alignment near the Sphinx, AI companies fighting over Pentagon contracts and autonomous killer robots, Sam Altman catching heat for defense deals and surveillance tech, Tim Dillon's theory about Silicon Valley worshipping Babylonian gods, the Seal of Solomon and controlling demons, Remphan and Moloch lore, and how King Solomon allegedly ruined everything chasing sex.   Purchase Sam's Tickets Here: https://samtripoli.com/events/   Yuma, AZ: Mar 7th Hollywood, CA (Comedy Chaos at The Comedy Store): Mar 10th Batavia, IL: Mar 26th–28th Toronto, ON (Catacombs Cafe): Apr 17th–18th Dallas, TX (Hyenas): Apr 24th Fort Worth, TX (Hyenas): Apr 25th Huntington Beach (The Mamba Sports Bar & Grill): June 10th Albuquerque, NM (Hyenas): June 12th-13th 1000th Episode at The Mothership: June 18th Lawrence, Kansas: September 17th & 19th   Buy Our Merch or Sam Will Fight You: https://conspiracy-social-club-aka-deep-waters.myshopify.com/   Check out Dylan's instagram - @dylanpetewrenn   Check out Deep Waters Instagram: @akadeepwaters   Check out Bad Tv podcast: https://bit.ly/3RYuTG0   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:   BLUECHEW GOLD Use Promo Code "DEEP" at BLUECHEW.COM to get 10% off your first order

ARKAI is a GRAMMY® award-winning electroacoustic duo that has captivated audiences around the world with their creative imagination and cutting-edge string music. Graduates of the famed Juilliard School, ARKAl's signature sound has led them to hundreds of shows around the world that include esteemed performances at GRAMMYs On The Hill and Carnegie Hall, opening for GRAMMY and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste, and joint recording projects like ICARUS - Orchestral Version with piano sensation Tony Ann and Decca Records. They recently opened and performed with Ann at the legendary Troubadour club in LA for back to back sold out shows. As songwriters & performers, their creative versatility has led to collaborations with GRAMMY-award winning music producers, Hollywood trailer houses, Cirque du Soleil acrobats and olympic gymnasts, contemporary dance companies, chart-topping musicians, and full-scale symphony orchestras. ARKAl's sophomore album, Brightside, was released in 2025, created in collaboration with producers Jonas W. Karlsson, Donny Bravo, and Charlie Heat. ARKAl is a voting member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs). www.ArkaiMusic.com  www.Instagram.com/arkaimusic  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/2uKlHTuXAa9qacjncF1s4L?si=n7zTjY1bTzKwjLfdFaCeGg About Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris The Music Matters Podcast is hosted by Darrell Craig Harris, a globally published music journalist, professional musician, and Getty Images photographer. Music Matters is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, and more. Each week, Darrell interviews renowned artists, musicians, music journalists, and insiders from the music industry. Currently, 870,000 global downloads in over 40 countries. Visit us at: www.MusicMattersPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/musicmattersdh For inquiries, contact: musicmatterspodcastshow@gmail.com Support our mission via PayPal: www.paypal.me/payDarrell  voice over intro by Nigel J. Farmer          

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Burger Wars are heating up… and apparently so are the Yorkshire moors.This week on the Radio Labyrinth Podcast, we take a bite out of the internet's latest fast-food drama as McDonald's launches the Big Arch burger and rival CEOs from Burger King and Wendy's jump into the fray with some very public trolling. Is this the start of a new Burger War, or just corporate marketing cosplay?Meanwhile, Lizzie brings some literary chaos into the mix with a look at the upcoming Wuthering Heights film adaptation starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. With director Emerald Fennell behind the camera, will this classic tale of obsessive love and revenge work for modern audiences… or is Hollywood about to turn the moors into a meme?Also this week: https://youtu.be/qaEGKv2XsEw• The internet loses its mind over conspiracy theories that Jim Carrey is a clone• Crispin Glover responds to disturbing allegations in a lawsuit involving a woman he allegedly lured to Los Angeles• Scrubs reboot backlash after fans discover the fate of its most beloved couple• Remembering legendary pop songwriter Neil Sedaka, whose hits helped define the early 60s and 70sPlus Views or Snooze reviews of Young Sherlock, Ted Season 2, and the Netflix sci-fi action film War Machine.And of course our Staff Picks this week include Paul McCartney's Man on the Run documentary, Battle Royale in 4K, a nostalgic burger throwback debate, and another look at Wuthering Heights.Pop culture, weird news, nostalgia, and a little Gen-X chaos — welcome back to the Labyrinth.Keep It Canon!Watch the YouTube version: ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

This week on Toon'd In!, Jim Cummings welcomes social media star Nathan Kessel! Known for his viral videos, engaging online personality, and rapidly growing digital presence, Nathan has built a powerful brand in the modern creator economy—captivating audiences across platforms with relatable content, sharp humor, and authentic storytelling.In this engaging and wide-ranging episode, Nathan shares his journey into content creation, from experimenting with early posts to building a loyal fanbase in the competitive world of social media. He breaks down what it really takes to go viral, how algorithms shape visibility and growth, and why authenticity remains the most valuable currency for digital creators. Nathan also reflects on handling public attention, navigating platform changes, and turning online momentum into long-term opportunity.Jim and Nathan dive deep into the evolving entertainment landscape—exploring how social media influencers compare to traditional voice actors, the crossover between digital content and mainstream media, and the business realities behind building a personal brand in today's attention economy. Along the way, Nathan opens up about creative burnout, audience engagement strategies, content consistency, and the mindset required to sustain relevance in a fast-moving digital world.

Brian From is joined by Plugged In’s Adam Holz to break down Pixar’s new film Hoppers, a quirky animated adventure with an environmental message, some surprising intensity, and a premise that may be harder to love than most Pixar favorites. They also dive into Scream 7, reflecting on the franchise’s staying power, the nostalgia factor that keeps audiences coming back, and what it says about Hollywood’s love of sequels. Along the way, they explore why some stories still connect decades later—and why studios keep reviving familiar names when audiences keep buying tickets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Monsterverse is getting even bigger - and more personal. Kurt and Wyatt Russell join to discuss Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly, Kyle McMahon goes inside Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season two with the people bringing the world of Titans to life. First, producer Tory Tunnell joins Kyle to break down how the series expands Legendary's Monsterverse for television while still keeping the human story at the center. From dual timelines to emotional consequences, she explains why Monarch isn't just about giant monsters.Then Kyle sits down with stars Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, and Joe Tippett to talk about stepping into a franchise filled with Godzilla-sized expectations and how the show balances spectacle with character.Finally, Kyle is joined by Hollywood legend Kurt Russell and his son Wyatt Russell, who share what it's like playing the same character across two timelines and why the Monsterverse still has new stories to tell.If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords.

On this week's epsiode: James and Jamie share their cinema/movie hot takes in new "Agree to Disagree" segment, Tom Holland and Zendaya are rumored to be married, AMC Theaters to offer seat priority to A-List Stub members, Ben Affleck sells AI company to Netflix, One Piece season 2 sailing into theaters, and more! The Hub on Hollywood, hosted by Jamie and James, delves into the thriving film industry in New England. The podcast explores the production of various projects, including commercials, television shows, and full-length feature films. The podcast offers insight into New England’s growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. Subscribers can access the podcast on the iHeartRadio app and follow the hosts on Instagram and TikTok for updates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil kicks things off with a question: When was the last time you heard the word sin in our courts, schools, governments, or Hollywood? This leads Phil, Jase, and Zach into a candid discussion of counseling, psychiatry, and the relationship between spirituality, sin, behavioral problems, brokenness, emptiness, mental illness, and the human dilemma. This episode originally aired on October 30, 2020. In this episode: Romans 2, verse 15; John 15, verse 18; John 15, verse 26; John 16, verses 7-11; Hebrews 10, verse 14; Colossians 1, verses 28-29; Hebrews 5, verse 14; 1 John 3, verse 10 http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Chapters: 00:00 Zach Introduces a Flashback With Phil & Jase 02:05 Why Modern Culture Won't Use the Word “Sin” 06:10 Behavioral Problems or Mental Illness? 11:40 Why People Feel Guilty 16:45 When Psychiatry & Culture Redefine Sin 22:05 The Human Problem: Biological or Spiritual? 28:10 Jesus, Repentance, & the Path to Real Change 34:30 The Holy Spirit's Role in Convicting the World 40:10 Phil on Why Many People Turn to God Around Age 30 46:10 Living by the Spirit vs Living by Self — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli, special guest Ryan Dawson joins Sam Tripoli to break down rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran and the deeper geopolitical forces that may be driving the conflict. They also explore whether the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal could connect to powerful networks influencing global politics. The episode looks at why the U.S. may be moving toward confrontation with Iran and what the potential outcomes could be. Please subscribe to the new Tin Foil Hat youtube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@TinFoilHatYoutube Grab your copy of the 2nd issue of the Chaos Twins now and join the Army Of Chaos: https://bit.ly/415fDfY Check out Sam "DoomScrollin with Sam Tripoli and Midnight Mike" Every Tuesday At 4pm pst on Youtube, X Twitter, Rumble and Rokfin! Join the WolfPack at Wise Wolf Gold and Silver and start hedging your financial position by investing in precious metals now! Go to https://www.samtripoli.gold/ and use the promo code "TinFoil" and we thank Tony for supporting our show. CopyMyCrypto.com: The 'Copy my Crypto' membership site shows you the coins that the youtuber 'James McMahon' personally holds - and allows you to copy him. So if you'd like to join the 1300 members who copy James, then stop what you're doing and head over to: https://copymycrypto.com/tinfoilhat/ You'll not only find proof of everything I've said - but my listeners get full access for just $1 Grab Tickets To Sam Tripoli's Live Shows At SamTripoli.com: Bakersfield, CA: 3/6 Yuma, AZ: 3/7 Hollywood, CA: 3/10 Batavia, IL: 3/26-3/28 Toronto, CA: 4/17-18 Dallas, TX: 4/24 Fort Worth, TX: 4/25 Austin, TX: (Live Taping Of My New Comedy Special) 5/22 Albuquerque, NM: 6/12-6/13 Austin, TX: The 100th Episode Of Tin Foil Hat 6/18 Lawerence, KS: 9/17-9/19 Tulsa, OK: 10/9-10/10 Austin, TX: 12/11-12/13 Please check out Ryan Dawson's internet: Website: https://www.ryandawson.org Twitter: https://x.com/RyLiberty Telegram: https://t.me/ancreport   Please check out Sam Tripoli's internet: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/samtripoli Sam Tripoli's Stand Up Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@SamTripoliComedy  Sam Tripoli's Comedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samtripolicomedy/%20P Sam Tripoli's Podcast Clip Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samtripolispodcastclips/   Please support our sponsors: Blue Chew Gold: And we've got a special deal for our listeners: Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code TINFOIL. That's promo code TINFOIL. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast.

This week, Laci is joined by actress, director, & podcaster Lauren Lapkus (Between Two Ferns: The Movie, Threedom) to cover the Hollywood scam artist and master impressionist who lured unsuspecting professionals halfway around the world before leaving them high and dry. Stay Schemin'! (Originally released 10/14/2019)   CON-gregation, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Lauren Lapkus: @laurenlapkus   Research Assistant: Sharilyn Vera   Sources:  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/hunting-con-queen-hollywood-1125932 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fbi-seeks-more-victims-hollywood-con-artist-marvel-executive-targeted-1137712 https://www.npr.org/2019/07/17/742818984/the-story-of-a-scam-that-lured-hollywood-professionals-to-indonesia?t=1564239220681 https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49001504  https://caymannewsservice.com/2019/07/status-scammer-guilty/ https://www.caymancompass.com/2019/07/10/10-years-for-delilah-who-orchestrated-1-9-million-scam/  https://caymannewsservice.com/2016/02/scammer-took-20k-in-pr-con/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Danny Trejo is a Hollywood legend. He's been in nearly 400 films, often playing the kinds of characters you wouldn't want meet in a dark alley. When he was in his seventies, his career took a turn: The L.A. native became a successful restaurateur. This new chapter is especially surprising considering that 50 years ago, Danny was a drug addict who couldn't stay out of prison. In this show taped live in L.A., he traces his path from heroin dealer to drug counselor to beloved actor, and tells us how a decades-old joke with his mom led to an unplanned career in food. This episode originally aired on April 25, 2019, and was produced by Dan Pashman, Anne Saini, Ngofeen Mputubwele, Gianna Palmer, Jared O'Connell, and Kristen Torres. The Sporkful team now includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Kameel Stanley, Jared O'Connell, and India Rice. This update was produced by Gianna Palmer. Every Friday, we reach into our deep freezer and reheat an episode to serve up to you. We're calling these our Reheats. If you have a show you want reheated, send us an email or voice memo at hello@sporkful.com, and include your name, your location, which episode, and why. Right now, Sporkful listeners can get three months free of the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/sporkful. Get all your favorite podcasts, more than 200 ad-free music channels curated by genre and era, and live sports coverage with the SiriusXM app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 325: Reconsidered: 50 - Heidi Fleiss Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original Airdate: 06/01/21 At just 22 years old, this Hollywood madam earned $1,000,000 in her first four months of running an upscale prostitution ring. But, how long would she stay on top and when eventually caught, would she trade the one thing in the world that would guarantee her freedom? This is the Heidi Fleiss Story Sources for Today's Episode: • USA Today • LA TIMES • Fox News • The NY Post NY Times • Reuters • The Seattle Times • Chicago Tribune • Hollywood Reporter • Pittsburgh Tribune Review • CNN • Larry King Live Credits: • Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks • Produced by James Varga • Music by Dessert Media Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about preparing to attend Hollywood's most prestegious awards show, the OSCARS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!What if the key to understanding hauntings isn't fear—but energy?In this conversation, we sit down with Patty Wilson to explore the role energy plays in paranormal activity. From residual imprints to intelligent spirit interaction, Patty examines how unseen forces may shape the experiences of both the living and the dead.We also discuss one of the most debated cases in paranormal history—the Amityville haunting—and how theories of energy may help explain what people report in extreme hauntings. Are spirits manipulating environmental energy? Are traumatic events leaving energetic echoes behind? Or is something else at work?This episode dives into the mechanics behind the mystery—separating Hollywood mythology from deeper discussion about how energy might function within the paranormal field. If hauntings are powered by something unseen, what exactly is fueling them?#TheGraveTalks #ParanormalEnergy #Amityville #GhostTheory #ResidualHaunting #IntelligentHaunting #ParanormalInterview #SupernaturalDiscussion #GhostResearch #EnergyAndSpirits #HauntingExplainedLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Welcome back to The Kristian Harloff Show, your daily destination for the biggest movie news, Marvel updates, Star Wars rumors, DC discussions, and box office analysis. Kristian Harloff breaks down the latest entertainment headlines, industry rumors, casting announcements, and franchise developments shaping the future of Hollywood. On today's episode, Kristian dives into the latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day news as reports suggest Sony and Marvel Studios could be planning the first trailer reveal soon. What could the marketing strategy look like for the next chapter of the MCU's Spider-Man story, and when might fans get their first official footage? We also cover major Hollywood casting news making headlines, including updates involving Daniel Craig, Sigourney Weaver, Rashida Jones, and Jake Gyllenhaal, and what these casting moves could mean for upcoming films and streaming projects across the industry. In the Star Wars corner, new Empire Magazine covers for The Mandalorian and Grogu have been revealed, with Dave Filoni teasing a "different era" of Star Wars storytelling. What does this mean for the future of the galaxy far, far away and the evolving timeline of Lucasfilm's expanding universe? Plus, Temuera Morrison shares an update on Boba Fett, revealing that the iconic bounty hunter has been put "on the shelf" by Lucasfilm for now. Does this mean the end of Boba Fett's story, or could the character return in another Star Wars project down the line? If you enjoy movie news, Star Wars updates, Marvel discussions, DC news, trailer breakdowns, and entertainment industry analysis, make sure to subscribe to The Kristian Harloff Show for daily coverage of everything happening in Hollywood. SPONSOR: RUGIET:  For a limited time only, head to https://www.Rugiet.com/KRISTIAN to get 15% off your order.

Happy Regular Guy Friday, Heal Squad! This week starts with Musical Youth nostalgia and how MTV once had the power to turn a random music video into a global hit… something that might feel familiar in the TikTok era. Kev shares a classic Kev-on-the-Scene story from his MTV days: navigating a difficult head writer, getting shut down in the writers' room, and the moment he stopped playing by someone else's rules… leading to an opportunity writing short films for Jenny McCarthy and eventually running the show. We talk resilience, Hollywood politics, and why sometimes the path forward isn't winning inside the system… it's stepping outside it. PLUS, letting go of old grudges, focusing your energy on what's next, and the simple rule: GMP — Get More Powerful. Bye Betches! HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AUDIBLE:  https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad  ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

-Rob cheers signs that legacy media might finally try reporting the news, as CNN leadership hints at abandoning nonstop anti-Trump activism in favor of actual journalism. -Christian Toto joins on the Newsmax hotline to talk pop culture, from Britney Spears' latest troubles to the looming AI revolution in Hollywood that could replace huge chunks of the film production workforce. -The show closes with Rob praising U.S. military success against Iran, arguing the operation is ending a decades-long conflict and blasting Democrats for criticizing the mission while troops are in the field. Today's podcast is sponsored by : WEBROOT : No more stress over data breaches, scammers, identity theft, or accidental file deletion. With Webroot Total Protection, your entire digital life is protected by one subscription. Get 60% off now at http://Webroot.com/Newsmax BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hour 1: The police dispatch call from Britney Spears' DUI was released, and an unknown substance was found in her vehicle. Some of Hollywood's greatest treasures are hiding in a salt mine. Remember THAT scene from Ace Ventura? You can buy it! Vinnie is jazzed about his kids' teachers. Could this be the answer to Daylight Savings Time? GenZ is changing Happy Hour. PSA: Nicotine is addictive. Hour 2: It's time for Bad Advice! Today, a listener dealing with grief and another one who is stuck in the friendzone. Girl Scouts are capitalizing on the legalization of the devil's lettuce. Vinnie wonders “Is it wrong?” No, it's women in business. Plus, United is putting its foot down about playing your device out loud, and a Santa Cruz restaurant is under fire for their AI logo. (51:44) Hour 3: Sarah and Vinnie feel like it's been a long time since we did a Tik Tok dance. ‘Hoppers' is out this weekend. There's another Frankenstein movie to watch! It's time to learn Jessie Buckley's name. ‘Hamnet' is now streaming on Peacock. Morgan Freeman lends his voice to a new dinosaur documentary. Harry Styles' new album is here. ‘The Boys' 5th and final season premiers April 8th. Savannah Guthrie does plan to return to the today show. Science news! The moon is safe from an asteroid. Chimpanzees love crystals, but they're skanks for bananas. Plus, some news about Uranus and Hootie & the Blowfish. (1:35:01) Hour 4: Sarah is telling us about new music this weekend, from across the genres. Justin Timberlake's lawyers have temporarily stopped the footage from his DUI arrest from being public. Sarah and Vinnie has feelings about whether it should be released at all. Bob compares JT to the SF Hazie's fight that went viral in December. Creators are posing as health inspectors to secretly expose restaurants. Wendy's is hiring a Chief Tasting Officer. Plus, How Old Is That Guy?! (2:16:42)

The police dispatch call from Britney Spears' DUI was released, and an unknown substance was found in her vehicle. Some of Hollywood's greatest treasures are hiding in a salt mine. Remember THAT scene from Ace Ventura? You can buy it! Vinnie is jazzed about his kids' teachers. Could this be the answer to Daylight Savings Time? GenZ is changing Happy Hour. PSA: Nicotine is addictive.

In which we talk about the latest culture war within the UAE celebrity influencer community. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED About Eating For Free: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com  Joan Summers' Twitter, Instagram Matthew Lawson's Twitter, Instagram

Tim Conway Jr. Hour 2 (3.5) Tim Conway Jr. covers a wild mix of SoCal chaos and headline-grabbing stories, starting with major freeway closures and work-zone headaches as Angel helps break down where traffic is getting tied up. The crew also talks about the Brady Bunch house in Studio City being named a historical monument, sparking a little Hollywood nostalgia, before getting into Apple’s latest affordable laptop. Then things get even stranger with the report of Britney Spears being arrested for DUI, a big interview with legendary horse trainer Doug O’Neill ahead of the Santa Anita Classic Meet, and one of the most bizarre stories of the night—a tourist accused of bird-napping and torturing a flamingo at a famous Las Vegas resort. It’s a packed hour with traffic, pop culture, racing, and pure insanity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 3 (3.5) Tim Conway Jr. keeps the night moving with everything from horse racing nostalgia to L.A. gridlock and fast-food smackdowns. He shares his all-time favorite horse race call, gets into Target’s massive $2 billion push to revamp grocery and baby products, and looks ahead to the Oscars as road closures are already creating headaches around Hollywood. Add in the still-delayed LAX people mover, and it’s another classic case of Los Angeles being in no rush to finish anything. The hour also serves up a full-on Burger War as Petros & Money put McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s to the taste-test challenge. Then it’s sports and traffic with a salute to Kings captain Anze Kopitar on his 1,500th game, a look ahead to next year’s Super Bowl at SoFi on Valentine’s Day, and a warning about major congestion from slab repairs at the 210 and 605 interchange. To top it off, the crew dives into the unlikely comeback of CDs, DVDs, and VHS tapes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's very rare for me to demand that the readers of my #AmReading substack pre-order something. And the bar to be my “Just One Book” is high. But here we go: The book is The Fountain—debut speculative fiction from Casey Scieszka—and you'll want to read it, but even more, you'll want to hear us talk about what it took to pull this big, beautiful novel from her Tuck-Everlasting-loving soul. And here's the question her agent asked her that is now stuck on a post-it on my computer and may be my next tattoo: How can you reveal these things in action?Casey is reading:Open Throat by Henry Hoke (“It's funny and deeply tender and unlike anything I've ever read.”Follow Casey on Instagram and Substack: Spruceton Inn.Transcript Below!EPISODE TRANSCRIPTKJ Dell'AntoniaThis is the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast, the place where we help you play big in your writing life, love the process, and finish what matters. I am KJ Dell'Antonia, and today we're talking with Casey Scieszka. And I meant to ask Casey how to pronounce her last name before we started. How'd I do?Casey ScieszkaI think you did great. Especially over in Poland, we say “SHESH-kah” over here, but I've been corrected many times. I think it's supposed to be more like what you said. So… bravo!KJ Dell'AntoniaOkay… SHESH-skah… SHESH-kah… all right, off we go. Y'all, you're going to want to know how to spell it, because you're going to want to order Casey's debut novel, The Fountain, and it is spelled S-C-I-E-S-Z-K-A. But to carry on with my introduction, Casey is a ridiculously well-traveled innkeeper in upstate New York, and we are just going to let that fantasy sit there for a minute without talking about the amount of snow she's going to be shoveling tomorrow, because we're recording this in January and are talking about the fact that I can see her and she is wearing a full-on puffer. So… romance, Hallmark, innkeeper, debut novel—all the things—and also a puffer and snow shovels and pipes and, yeah. You will hear this episode just as Casey's first book, The Fountain,, comes out, and that is what we're here to talk about, because I happened to have gotten an advanced copy of it, and I happen to actually have read it—which does not always happen—and even more relevantly, loved it. Therefore, here we are. And Casey, welcome to Hashtag AmWriting.Casey ScieszkaThank you so much. I am so thrilled. I'm like really just beyond that you enjoyed it so much.KJ Dell'AntoniaAh, I'm so—I'm, I really did. I will be encouraging everyone to pick it up. It's mind-boggling that it's not… and it is your debut. So I'm going to go ahead and—is it, is it really? Like, I mean, I know it's your debut, but like, is it the first book you've written? Oh no, you've, you've got a kind of a memoirs situation out, right?Casey ScieszkaI wrote like a young adult travelogue with my now husband that he illustrated about when we lived like in China and West Africa and wound up literally out in Timbuktu. So I had some experience that way, but that was nonfiction and for a totally different audience. All that said, this novel is my first published one, but you better believe I have a bin in the drawer.KJ Dell'AntoniaThat's what I meant.Casey ScieszkaDrawer. (laughing)KJ Dell'AntoniaYeah. Yeah. So, The Fountain, is—just as briefly as possible—it's the story of an immortal woman who really would like to die, for excellent reasons, because immortality is a weight that is really, really heavy, and you convey that beautifully and wonderfully in this book. And so I want to just start right off—I maybe should let you describe the book—and then I'll just warn you that my next question is going to be, “Man, how did you have the guts to swing for the fences like this?”Casey ScieszkaWell, I think it probably began when I read Natalie Babbitt's Tuck Everlasting as a fifth grader in English class, which is about a family that—or a little girl who comes across a magical spring that an immortal family is guarding, and then she has to decide, ultimately, throughout the book, what she's going to do with this information and this knowledge while other people are hunting it down as well. And those questions just haunted and delighted me for decades, and I kept returning to them, and at some point I was working on a novel, had a whole manuscript going, was deeply frustrated, and I started a little something on the side where I was like, this will just be a short story. We'll see where this goes. This is nothing, and I think, because… I don't know, maybe you've experienced this before too, where if you're not looking it directly in the eye, sometimes it can just take off, and it all of a sudden had a life of its own. Essentially, this grown-up version of Tuck Everlasting, where it's about a woman who has come back to her small hometown in the Catskill Mountains, where she was born in the 1800s, 214 years later, to figure out what did this to her so she can reverse it and finally be released.KJ Dell'AntoniaWow, you really have the… the short pitch. What's your book about? Down! Congratulations! That's a tough one. Yeah, you, you nailed it. That is what it is about. And I will say that it took—one of the things that I loved about it, and that I like in a book—is that not only was I not sure at some points what the protagonist wanted for herself, I was not sure what I wanted for her. All I knew was that I wanted “something” for her. And that makes for a really interesting reading experience. Because normally, you know, you find yourself sitting there going, well, just, you know, just tell the person, or just, you know, kiss them or accept your reality, or you'd normally—you know what you want—like, take the ring, Frodo, or whatever. Or don't take the ring, Frodo. And now there's no book. But, and in this one, we didn't. How hard was—was that for you to write—sort of, I don't know… did you know what you wanted the protagonist—or what you wanted the reader to want for her? Or…?Casey ScieszkaYes and no.KJ Dell'AntoniaHow did you feel about that?Casey ScieszkaRight. Yes and no, and yes and no. I think when you're writing, ultimately, later on in draft, you have to be very clear about what your character wants. But in the early process, I had no idea. The whole thing, like I said, began as a short story, and that's really just the first chapter or two, and then I was essentially hunting with her. When I was writing that first draft, I was like, what are we looking for? What has happened in the past 200 years in your life that would make you feel one way or another? And then every time I had a different little angel or devil on my shoulder, whatever you will, who was the—well, what about this point of view? What if? Wouldn't this type of—wouldn't someone say, well, living forever would be amazing, because you could share that type of science with other people, and you could, you know, have these wonderful medical advances or, you know, things like that? I could then have other characters essentially embody those, those other points of view as well. Although, I'm really glad that you say that in your reading experience, you still weren't quite sure what she wanted, because I definitely didn't want, you know—I mean, no, no author wants characters to just be symbols for points of view.KJ Dell'AntoniaOh yeah, no, absolutely not. And I should say that I know that she wants to reverse this. That's never in question. But this sort of—there—you're always aware of the question of what does she really want? Because that's kind of only part of it to want…Casey ScieszkaRight.KJ Dell'AntoniaAn end to this pain, but, but why and what other alternatives there are. And then, of course, I just—I did not know how you were going to end it. I could not imagine how you were going to land that plane. It must have been a tough one. Did you always know where you were going? We will not in any way spoil this.Casey ScieszkaRight. No spoilers.KJ Dell'AntoniaNo, no spoilers.Casey ScieszkaI'd say that about halfway through my first draft, I just saw the ending. I was like, “Oh, this is…”KJ Dell'AntoniaThat's amazing.Casey ScieszkaThis is like that very last moment. I was like, this is where I need to get. And those handful of chapters before the penultimate one, whoa, boy, those were the ones that are like I wrote, like seven different books, you know?KJ Dell'AntoniaOh yeah.Casey ScieszkaCompletely different versions to actually get there.KJ Dell'AntoniaSo what was your… what's your hope for the reader experience of this book? Besides, you know vast entertainment and pressing it into the hands of their friends.Casey ScieszkaRight. Naturally.KJ Dell'AntoniaYeah…Casey ScieszkaBeyond that…KJ Dell'AntoniaWe love that.Casey ScieszkaUm, I mean, I love books that essentially look at what it means to be human and what makes a life worth living. And those are the type of questions that I hope someone would then linger on in their own life after putting down the book. Even in between chapters, you know? That you would be able to reflect on the choices that each character is making and think, like, oh, I would do this. I wouldn't do that. Or, you know, to kind of just bring that back into your own life that way. Because… I don't know. Time is perspective, like ever—what is—what does it mean to live forever? What is a long life? Is it? You know, when you're when you're little, a summer lasts an eternity. I guess what I'm saying is like our perspective of time is always bendy, and that was an interesting challenge in trying to write a 214 year old woman, where it was very tempting to just turn her into a superhero, where I'd be like, “Oh, well, she'd know 10 language.”KJ Dell'AntoniaShe'd know things, yeah.Casey ScieszkaAnd she'd be like, amazing at all these things. And I had to be like, Casey, you have a lot of time on your hands as well. Like, you're, you know, you're 40 years old. And do you know 10 languages? Do you know five languages? Like, what are, like what are we talking about here?KJ Dell'AntoniaOn that ratio you should at least know two. (laughing) Uh, maybe three. If we're going to say 200 is 10… you know you got, yeah, you should have at least two.Casey ScieszkaExactly. So just kind of examining, like, why would I—why would I have expectation, different expectations for someone simply because they've lived longer, and, you know, those types of things?KJ Dell'AntoniaSo you mentioned that you had a bunch of books in a drawer. So what's bigger about this project than maybe the thing that you put aside to focus on it? Is it bigger?Casey ScieszkaI don't know if it's bigger. I think I just had, I had better tools in my toolbox at this point. Like I might return to that other one, but I didn't have the full heart of the question I was getting at there. I think I had more of a premise, or something like that. Whereas this one, when I was writing, I felt like the problem was I had own—like in the writing was like I had too much meat, I had so many questions, I had so much I was wrestling with. And then it also really helped that, I mean, it's, its set in a small town in the Catskills, and, spoiler alert, that's the type of place that I now live.KJ Dell'AntoniaRight.Casey ScieszkaAnd knew. People always tell you like, write what you know. I am, I am not, secretly, 214 years old. I know you can't see me on camera, guys.Multiple Speakers(both laughing)Casey ScieszkaMy skin's not that great for a… you know? But, but I do know what small-town life is in the Catskills. I do—there are some characters who are opening up a business. I know what it's like to open a business. Like, it was really fun for me. I felt like I had this endless well of inspiration to keep pulling from that way. And that was something I couldn't have written 10 years before. You know?KJ Dell'AntoniaYou also handled the depth of the questions that you're dealing with remarkably tightly. Did you have to clear away a lot of like… asking for a friend…(laughing). Did you have to clear away a lot of mulling over these questions by people or? I guess what I'm getting at is these are really deep and big questions, like you said, but I don't feel—you did not Atlas Shrugged these. You know, there's not like a 20-page dissertation by John Galt in the middle of it. How hard was it to keep that from happening? Or did it come a little more easily for you?Casey ScieszkaI think, nothing, nothing, none of it comes easily. We know this.KJ Dell'AntoniaYeah.Casey ScieszkaI mean, sometimes you reach the flow state, you know? And it is funny to even think back on these things, because I have a, like, a willful blindness, almost in the same way that, like, I have given birth to two children, and, like, I can't believe I did it a second time, you know? But it's by, you know, it's by design, some—perhaps similar with writing. Once you know how the sausage is made, sometimes it can be hard to do again. But anyway, all of this is to go back and actually answer your question. I was very wary of doing the… this is how I feel about something info dump. And one of the things that my agent as an editor has been helpful with from early drafts was, how can you reveal these things in action? So anytime I was tempted to just start explaining things, I was like, Casey, is this happening in action? Like, is this a character actually finding something out? Like from another character in a natural way. So that…KJ Dell'AntoniaThat's a great question.Casey ScieszkaRight. That really, that really helped me. And then also sometimes with the writing I did, just let myself write a whole bunch, you know, because sometimes, especially if you know it's the beginning of your writing day, maybe it's, it's that equivalent of the throat clearing—you're just or the dog who's doing circles before they sit down, like you're, you're getting around to the thing that you actually want to say. And then when you re read it, you're like, “Oh, well, those first four paragraphs can go, and here's where I actually start to say…”KJ Dell'AntoniaYeah, here's what i meant to say.Casey ScieszkaYeah. Yeah.KJ Dell'AntoniaTake this. Put it up at the front— delayed all this. Yeah. No. I get it. So how long did this take you?Casey ScieszkaWell, I started the short story in 2021 and then it comes out now. I will say we had, like; everything was in the can, if you will, at least, like a year and a half ago, just kind of waiting for this springtime pub date. But, yeah, it's a journey. That's a—I feel, you know, like another thing you don't want to hear when you're like, 25 and are like, I'm going to write a book, and you hear an interview with someone who's like, it took me 10 years, and I was like, my god. And I'm like, well, girl.KJ Dell'AntoniaI can do it faster than that.Casey ScieszkaThis one is five years. But…KJ Dell'AntoniaYeah, yeah, no, it takes, it takes a long time, and it's hard, and it takes a lot of painful thinking, and yeah, all of those things are true. So now, now that you can look back at this project with hopefully a little bit of distance, and you're about to be talking about it a lot, I suspect. What do you love most about it?Casey ScieszkaOoh. I love most that these characters feel so real to me still that I sometimes catch myself wondering, like, what they're doing. You know?KJ Dell'AntoniaThat's amazing.Casey ScieszkaLike I lived with them, and I just, I'm so excited that I actually, like made—was able to make that for, you know, not just myself, though, that I surely entertained myself in the process. But it is such a humbling dream that this story is now existing in other people's brains, that these are characters who have felt real to other people as well.KJ Dell'AntoniaWhat, as you look back, what would you say was the hardest part of the process?Casey ScieszkaAside from all of the waiting?!KJ Dell'AntoniaAll of it! Aside from all of it.Casey ScieszkaWhich felt like…KJ Dell'AntoniaYeah I was going to say aside from…Casey ScieszkaIt felt eternal.KJ Dell'AntoniaYeah. Yeah.Multiple Speakers(both laughing)Casey ScieszkaI think the very hardest part is early on, when you don't know—well, the earliest, earliest is delightful, because you're in just your little creative cocoon, and you're having these wonderful ideas, and you don't have to solve any of the plot problems yet, or things like that. You know, you're just like being your own little creative genius for yourself. But then it's I feel like that, that first real revision phase when you don't know fully if this is actually going to become a book where you're—and time, you know, to talk about time again, is precious, like I, you know, I run this other hotel. It's open half the year. But when I began it, it was open seven days a week, all year long; I had two children under the age of four at the time. Like, time was precious. I was writing during nap time, like things were being sacrificed in order for me to do this. And it is. It just feels audacious and possibly insane to be doing it when you're in it, and when you're on the other side, you're like, oh, but the road was always pointing here, and you just, you just don't know that when you're in it.KJ Dell'AntoniaNo.Casey ScieszkaYeah.KJ Dell'AntoniaYou could easily have, really think, you know, you could easily still be sitting on this going, well, I'm going to finish this…Casey ScieszkaExactly. And, you know…KJ Dell'AntoniaWhen the kids are… you know… or whatever.Casey ScieszkaYeah, exactly I have these other, you know, unfinished or manuscripts that haven't seen the light of day. But, at this point, I tell myself, and I 99.9999% believe it that those were necessary to write in order to write this.KJ Dell'AntoniaYeah, I sure hope so.Multiple Speakers(both laughing)Casey ScieszkaThere's just that other point 0.0001 that's like—KJ Dell'AntoniaWhat?!Casey ScieszkaYeah, it's like, no, no, it really was necessary.KJ Dell'AntoniaYeah, no, you have to. You have to do it. Well, I hate to be, you know, not trying to raise the bar here, but, but what is next after, you know, a topic like this and a big book like, like this? Do you know yet? Are you, are you thinking about it? Where are you in your process?Casey ScieszkaI have been working on something else which is fun. And I definitely have, like, you know, while as much as I know how, how wild it is with how the sausage is made and what I'm, you know, the many revisions and things I'm looking down the barrel at, I also have another level of excitement, because I know, like, wow, I have an agent this time who's actually excited to read it, and I have a working relationship with an editor. Like, I'm trying to appreciate that…KJ Dell'AntoniaYeah, because it's what you wanted before.Casey ScieszkaAnd it can be so easy to just, you know, slip back into the like; you know, I don't know, the chaos feelings. But, I will say, I'm not going to say much about the project, other than historically, for everything I've ever been drawn to, and including stuff I love to read. I always love when character, when there's a character who knows like way too much or way too little, like in their situation.KJ Dell'AntoniaThat's a very like tempting pitch without having anything you'd like to put your fingers in.Casey ScieszkaWithout…KJ Dell'AntoniaThat's good. That's good, that's clever.Casey ScieszkaI told you nothing.KJ Dell'AntoniaYou told me nothing, and yet I'm like, ooh yeah, that does sound… that does sound interesting. Well, I as I've as I've said I wholeheartedly enjoyed this. It was twisty. You had me thinking things that were not what was so at many, many points of the book.Casey ScieszkaI love to hear this. Love to hear.KJ Dell'AntoniaYeah and when we are off, off recording, I'll tell you some of them, because that is always kind of fun. I really feel like this book is such an achievement. For someone who's just getting started, it's great. I can't wait to see what you do next. And I guess, on that note, what's something you have read recently where you also felt like the writer was, was really big, really playing big. Is there anything that you would like to press on into people's hands the way I want to press The Fountain, into their hands?Casey ScieszkaI've loved this. Thank you again. One book I keep pressing into many people's hands is Open Throat by Henry Hoke.KJ Dell'AntoniaOkay.Casey ScieszkaIt's very slim. You can read it in like a day, although I recommend taking a little bit longer, because you'll want to enjoy it. It is told from the point of view of a mountain lion who lives under the Hollywood sign.KJ Dell'AntoniaOh, I—I think I've heard the description, even if I don't remember the—okay.Casey ScieszkaIt's so funny and so deeply tender, like and just unlike anything I've read recently, and I just really felt like, like he was swinging for the fences with this, like it's from the point of view of an animal, which should be ridiculous, but after…KJ Dell'AntoniaAnd not just an animal, but an animal that lives under the Hollywood sign.Casey ScieszkaYeah, like that's a mountain lion who's—it open up or he's overhearing like you know hikers discussing therapist, you know? It's just, it's so silly, but it's also so deep and kind of truly experimental, but still so accessible and I just feel like it's the type of thing that I don't know. Maybe when he sat down to write it, he was like, this, someone's going to tell me, I'm nuts, but I just connected with it so much.KJ Dell'AntoniaI…yeah. Alright I love that then, and that is a great response to the question, because that really is somebody else swinging for the fences, and that's what we're just trying to talk about here for everyone. So where? Well, listeners can find you, obviously they can, they can buy The Fountain,, and they should. You're inn is called?Casey ScieszkaThe Spruceton Inn, a Catskills Bed & Bar. We're a little nine-room hotel.KJ Dell'Antonia(laughing) Bed and bar. That's awesome.Casey ScieszkaYeah. I mean, I don't, I don't really mess with breakfast. I mean, you get very nice coffee and some pop tarts. I love a good highbrow, lowbrow, and we are five miles down a seven mile dead end road in the middle of the mountains.KJ Dell'AntoniaOkay, I love this for everyone. And is there any particular social media where you are fun and joyful?Casey ScieszkaYeah, you can find us on Instagram at sprucetoninn. That's also like some writing stuff and same with Substack. Only other thing I'll say about the inn is we also run an artist residency program, an annual one. So every August we open it up to folks, writers, 2D artists. Basically, if you can make it in a motel room without disturbing your neighbors, come on and make it with us, and you get, you get, like, a week-long stay. No cost, in the month of November.KJ Dell'AntoniaThat is so fun and so cool. And I bet you're going to get a lot more applications than you can handle this time around. Alright, well, thank you so much for spending this time with me.Casey ScieszkaThank you so much for chatting.KJ Dell'AntoniaAnd amazing best of luck with the book, which I loved. All right, kids, I'm signing this off with our new sign off. Until next time, stop playing small and write like it matters.NarratorThe Hashtag AmWriting Podcast is produced by Andrew Perrella. Our intro music, aptly titled, Unemployed Monday, was written and played by Max Cohen. 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Hour 2 kicks off with trade buzz around Sergei Bobrovsky and whether the Florida Panthers could actually move their veteran goalie, followed by a discussion on the DJ Moore trade to the Buffalo Bills and its impact on their offense. Joe and Hollywood debate why the quarterback is the most important position in sports and revisit the bizarre comments from Aaron Rodgers earlier this week. They also discuss the latest rumors surrounding Tua Tagovailoa, whether any teams—including the Jets—might be interested, and if there's still a chance he returns to Miami next season. The segment wraps with Hollywood's Headlines, including the Hawks' “Magic City Night” ticket spike, Logan Paul offering $1 million to fight an NFL player, the F1 Australian Grand Prix preview with Joe picking Max Verstappen to win, and Disney's NHL “Inside Out” alternate broadcast for kids

Joe and Hollywood react to trade buzz around Sergei Bobrovsky and whether the Florida Panthers could actually move their veteran goalie. They also discuss the Buffalo Bills trading for DJ Moore and what it means for their offense. Plus, a debate on why quarterback is the most important position in all of sports, and a look back at the bizarre comments made by Aaron Rodgers earlier this week

Hollywood's Headlines includes the Atlanta Hawks' “Magic City Night” causing a spike in ticket prices as the team honors the famous Atlanta club, Logan Paul offering $1 million to any NFL player willing to fight him (though Joe doubts any team would allow it), a look ahead to the F1 Australian Grand Prix with Joe picking Max Verstappen to win, and Disney planning a special NHL “Inside Out” alternate broadcast aimed at kids.

Have you ever wondered what actually goes on behind the velvet ropes of Hollywood and the massive arenas of the sports world? In this episode, Frank sits down with Maddy Myer, a seasoned publicist and the host of the brand new podcast, Maddy Mania. Maddy pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of public relations, revealing that it takes far more than just walking red carpets to manage a celebrity's image. From navigating sudden PR crises to adapting to the influencer era, Maddy shares her insider knowledge and career journey. Plus, we dive into her new podcasting venture, which perfectly blends deep fan "spirals" with expert industry analysis, covering everything from K-Pop and wrestling to classic TV shows. Timestamps & Topics 00:00:00 – Introduction: Welcoming Maddy Myer and the launch of Maddy Mania. 00:00:28 – What does a Hollywood publicist actually do? (Hint: It's not just red carpets). 00:01:35 – Career Pivot: How Maddy transitioned from nursing to Public Relations. 00:02:57 – Behind the Scenes: Handling crises, time management, and staying adaptable. 00:03:50 – The PR Shift: How social media and influencer collabs are taking over traditional press. 00:04:55 – Sports vs. Entertainment: Exploring the massive overlap in fandom culture. 00:07:18 – Industry Advice: How to land a job in PR (internships and writing are key!). 00:08:40 – Hollywood's take on PR: Why Maddy loves Apple TV's The Studio. 00:10:41 – The birth of Maddy Mania: Balancing professional goals with pure fan obsession. 00:14:52 – The power of Comic-Con and the importance of exclusivity in modern press runs. 00:20:47 – Dream Guests: Why Ariana Grande and CM Punk are at the top of Maddy's list. 00:21:54 – Rapid Fire Questions: Blackpink dominance, Gossip Girl comfort watches, and viral wrestling theme songs. Key Takeaways PR is Crisis Management: A publicist's true value lies in their adaptability. What seems like a minor hiccup can easily turn into a major crisis, requiring constant schedule juggling and rapid problem-solving. Social Media is the New Press: Traditional media (like radio and print) is taking a backseat to content creation, influencer collaborations, and digital brand building. Fandoms are Universal: Whether you are pitching a sports client or an entertainment star, the passion of the fanbase is the driving force behind a successful campaign. Start Early and Write Often: For those aspiring to enter the PR field, getting diverse internship experience and heavily refining your writing skills are the most critical steps to success. Embrace Your Inner Fan: Maddy Mania proves that you can be a respected industry professional while still unabashedly "spiraling" over your favorite childhood shows, K-pop groups, or wrestlers. Memorable Quotes "You are basically their image makers. 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Welcome to the Joe Concha Show, where liberalism is a no-go and today's political theater gets a serious reality check. In this episode, Joe breaks down the sudden ousting of Kristi Noem from the Department of Homeland Security and the naming of former MMA fighter Markwayne Mullin as her cool-as-a-cucumber replacement. Joe doesn't hold back on California Governor Gavin Newsom, roasting his bizarre "Zoolander" interview with Katie Couric and his shape-shifting, far-left pandering to win the presidency. You'll also hear why Hollywood legend James Woods left the Democratic party, how sports media personalities like Jemele Hill have gone woke, and why Democratic consultant Julian Epstein thinks his party's only hope for 2028 is JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon. Finally, Joe tackles Donald Trump's flawless "Tom Brady" primary endorsement record, Adam Schiff's sudden hypocritical concern over the cost of war, and Joe Rogan's latest viral broadcast. Tune in for a fast-paced, funny, and fiery breakdown of today's biggest headlines! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toby Tarrant sits in, with Kurt & Wyatt Russel, Tim Roth and Noah Kahan #536Chris was off this week which can only mean one thing… Toby Tarrant stepped in to take the reins and look after the lovely listeners of The Chris Moyles Show. And what a week it's been! We've learnt many important things — most notably that Toby Tarrant has an 18-inch neck. Yes, really! The Stag Doctor made his glorious return, answering more of your tricky stag-do dilemmas. From organising a 55-person stag to planning a weekend that people of all ages can enjoy, no problem was too big. The Stag Doctor and his trusty accomplice Receptionist Dom opened the surgery especially for you.As well as all that madness we had a guest bonanza!First up, Hollywood royalty Kurt and Wyatt Russell joined us bright and early on Monday to chat about the new season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. They spoke about being the first well known father-son duo to play the same character, and what it's like behind the scenes when you have to pretend there's a monster chasing you. And of course, we couldn't resist asking what they made of Toby's freakishly thick neck!You may know him from Pulp Fiction or Planet Of The Apes, Tim Roth came in to chat about the new Peaky Blinders movie. Talking about his involvement in the spin-off film and sharing the secret behind his opening line.And to finish off the week country-pop legend Noah Kahan, who is taking the world by storm, joined us in the studio. Chatting about his upcoming fourth studio album The Great Divide, growing up on a tree farm and how his dogs got a brand deal!Hey guess what… there's even more for yaaaa!Dancing injuriesDo you dress up smart for a flight?Intern Hannah has a gameEnjoy!The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X!Weekdays 6:30am - 10am

Send a textAfter being unrecognized for several years, three men devise a unique plan to become relevant once again: eliminate their competition. On Episode 710 of Trick or Treat Radio our feature presentation is the film No Other Choice from director Park Chan-wook! We also talk about our love of South Korean cinema, we dig into history to find out when the first moving picture was made and who did it, and we react to trailers for the films; Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, and Ssssstoner Snake. So grab your pulp man of the year award, make a big entrance like The Shockmaster, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Australia, The Babadook, Talk To Me, Energizer Batteries, Ozploitation, scratching itches, Lake Mungo, Yahoo Serious, Razorback, Sissy, Dead Calm, John Jarratt, Wolf Creek Legacy, The Ape Man, Frankenstein Meet the Wolfman, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Cthulhu Mansion, Mansquito, The Fly, The Hitchhiker, Red State, Kevin Smith, July = Heavy F*ck Month, The Wicker Man, Pulse, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Eva Mendes, House of the Dead, The Crow Stairway to Heaven, Nightmare Man, Bitten, Lost Girl, Fred Williamson, Children of the Corn, Dean Stockwell, The Langoliers, Quantum Leap, I Was A Teenage Werewolf, The Terminal Man, Seduced By Evil, The Phantom of Hollywood, The Twilight Zone, when the first movie was made, Love That Danhausen, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,TV's I Saw the TV Glow, Gillian Anderson, Kevin McDonald, Kids in the Hall, Severance, Shockmaster, Sssssstoner Snake, Lanterns, Bummo Marx, Lee Byung-hun, Park Chan-wook, Oldboy, Snowpiercer, I Saw the Devil, No Other Choice, Parasite, Knock Knock, Bong Joon-ho, Kim Jee-woon, Son Ye-jin, Corin Hardy, Aztec Death Whistle, Dafne Keen, Sophie Nelisse, You Had Me at Bing, Flubber Lang, The Korean Dunder Mifflin, and Paging Dr. John Picture.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

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This Bonus Bang is a show for lovers of Hollywood, pizza, marijuana, and plane breaks. Our guest on this episode is Andy Samberg from "The Lonely Island" and "Saturday Night Live" who gives us the inside scoop on creating a record and working with talents like Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga. There is an unfortunate appearance by Scott's weed guy Bro, but we make up for it with a great game of Would You Rather and the first Comedy Bang! Bang! semi-prank call. And yes, there are plane breaks. Originally released on June 20, 2011. Don't forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! Action Figures at shop.figurecollections.com and go to actionfigurecellar.com for international purchases. If you want more great episodes of Comedy Bang! Bang! become a subscriber at comedybangbangworld.com. We have all of the past episodes from the archives, every live show, ad-free new episodes, and original shows like CBB Presents and Scott Hasn't Seen. Find more great Comedy Bang! Bang! merch at https://www.podswag.com/collections/comedy-bang-bang Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/cbb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.