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How do you protect the human craft of storytelling while navigating a global independent market that is rapidly contracting? This week, Giles Alderson and Phil Hawkins sit down for an incredibly candid, wide-ranging masterclass with Jonathan Yunger—President of Millennium Media and co-founder of Arcana Labs. Jonathan has masterminded massive worldwide features grossing billions of dollars—producing major franchise hits like The Expendables, The Hitman's Bodyguard, and the Fallen series, alongside star-driven indie standouts like Tesla starring Ethan Hawke, Jolt starring Kate Beckinsale, Till Death starring Megan Fox, and The Enforcer starring Antonio Banderas. His latest project, John Rambo (directed by Sisu filmmaker Jalmari Helander), is a masterclass in 99% practical, old-school action cinema. Yet, Jonathan is also leading the charge on ethical, artist-driven tech integration through Arcana Labs—an enterprise-grade ecosystem fully vetted by major streaming networks after rigorous multi-month security compliance reviews. In this episode, we strip away the PR spin to examine how the disruption of streaming windows broke the traditional indie minimum guarantee model, and why embracing assistive workflows is the key to reclaiming creative risk.
On this episode, Cory joins Dion, Jon, and Irv to discuss the next round of action heroes (with no superpowers) and focus on one-man armies and vigilantes. When it comes to the ultimate cinematic tough guy, who is your absolute favorite: the suit-clad, legendary John Wick, the calm and calculating Robert McCall, the primal, one-man-army John Rambo, the reluctant, everyday-guy John McClane, the wild, unpredictable Martin Riggs, or Tom Cruise's hard-hitting, nomadic Jack Reacher?
Entre los Flashes de la Semana nos encontramos con unas palabras reconformantes de Tom Holland con respecto al Castigador, la Tercera Temporada de MobLand recibe una baja, Batman Parte II da que hablar, John Rambo en más peligro y Star Wars mantiene una nueva esperanza tras el fracaso de Mando-Grogu. Sí buscas una excusa para ir a los cines, entonces Backrooms podría ser justo lo que buscas, ya que si mejor prefieres quedarte en casa; entonces, el suspenso español de La Desconocida es justo lo que necesitas al lado de la sobresaliente serie inglesa de Leyendas. Aunque la animación de Hoppers: Operación Castor podría sorprenderte y no se diga de Sisu, la producción finlandés de agresiva acción cuyo estreno en streaming llega en el mejor momento. Todo esto en este cambio de dirección de Entretenimiento Casual.
Send us Fan MailWe share a personal update about planning a future run for the Kansas House of Representatives, then jump into the biggest headlines shaping sci-fi, comics, games, and movies right now. We weigh what it means to pass a hero's mantle, recreate legends with AI, and honor the people whose behind-the-scenes work changed pop culture forever. • planning a 2028 run for Kansas House District 114 and why building time matters • Tom Holland's comments on setting up the next Spider-Man and what Brand New Day adds • Stan Lee's AI voice and likeness licensing and where consent and disclosure should start • Star Trek Warp's seven-lane card battler and IDW's 60th anniversary comic one-shot • Things From Another World store closures and what it means for collectors • A Minecraft Movie Squared details and the fast path to a 2027 release • John Rambo prequel announcement and skepticism about franchise origin stories • remembering Marcia Lucas and her editing impact on Star Wars and 1970s cinema If you've gotten some value out of the show and would like to pay it back, please head on over to multiversetonight.com where you'll find our Patreon and Ko-Fi links. Please go ahead and hit that subscribe button, give us a like, and share us with others. Support the showThanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/
Tom Hardy è davvero fuori da Mobland? Cannes 2026 ha premiato Fjord, Rick e Morty può arrivare al cinema, Backrooms e Obsession stanno riscrivendo le regole dell'horror, e John Rambo torna con un prequel che ha già arruolato James Franco. In questa puntata di SPINNEWS si parla del caos intorno a Mobland e ai rumor su Tom Hardy, dei vincitori di Cannes 2026, del possibile film di Rick e Morty, del boom di Backrooms e Obsession firmati da due registi giovanissimi arrivati da YouTube, e del prequel di Rambo con Noah Centineo, David Harbour e James Franco. Questa settimana Hollywood sembra essersi messa d'impegno: tra festival, litigi, franchise immortali e horror nati su internet, c'è parecchio da spacchettare. (00:00) I vincitori di Cannes 2026 (03:32) Tom Hardy fuori da MobLand ma difeso da Helen Mirren (05:48) Il film di Rick E Morty (08:04) Il record di Obsession e Backrooms (10:10) John Rambo e il ritorno di James Franco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
REDIFF - Les enquêteurs l'ont souvent décrit comme une force de la nature, façonné à l'image de son héros : John Rambo. Un homme tout aussi solide que les rocs qu'il cassait et découpait : il était tailleur de pierres. Dans le sillage de ce personnage, on va dénombrer près d'une vingtaine de viols, agressions, enlèvements d'auto-stoppeuses... Puis les meurtres oubliés de quatre femmes qui ne le connaissaient pas et qui ont eu pour unique malheur celui de croiser sa route. Retrouvez tous les jours en podcast le décryptage d'un faits divers, d'un crime ou d'une énigme judiciaire par Jean-Alphonse Richard, entouré de spécialistes, et de témoins d'affaires criminelles. Ecoutez L'heure du Crime du 22 février 2024 avec Jean-Alphonse Richard.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Dans un événement censé être un moment de fête, le soldat John Rambo reste extrêmement tendu. La raison : une peur bleue d'être traîné dans la boue par la vague Metoo au cinéma. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Ce vendredi 22 mai, Laurent Gerra a imité John Rambo, Eddy Mitchell, Fanny Ardant, et Pierre Arditi. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Ce vendredi 22 mai, Laurent Gerra a imité John Rambo, Eddy Mitchell, Fanny Ardant, et Pierre Arditi. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Dangerous Dave heads back to 1985 for an explosive deep dive into one of the biggest action sequels of the entire decade — Rambo: First Blood Part II!From jungle warfare and massive explosions to the unforgettable rise of 80s action cinema, this episode breaks down how Sylvester Stallone transformed John Rambo from tragic war veteran into a global pop culture icon.This huge episode includes:A packed What Happened Way Back When featuring lesser-known songs, movies, and TV shows from 1985Retro Headlines from the UK and USA massive Dangerous Deep Dive into the making, cast, plot, and legacy of Rambo IIRetro Rumble: Stallone vs Arnold SchwarzeneggerObscure 80s advertsUnderrated television gemsOne Season WondersToybox Time MachineAnd a huge Danger Zone debate asking:
John Rambo se sincera. Han pasado los años y ha cambiado, ahora no teme en definirse como un humanista, conciliador, amante de la paz y de la buena mesa.
John Rambo se sincera. Han pasado los años y ha cambiado, ahora no teme en definirse como un humanista, conciliador, amante de la paz y de la buena mesa.
John Rambo se sincera. Han pasado los años y ha cambiado, ahora no teme en definirse como un humanista, conciliador, amante de la paz y de la buena mesa.
John Rambo se sincera. Han pasado los años y ha cambiado, ahora no teme en definirse como un humanista, conciliador, amante de la paz y de la buena mesa.
Donald Tromp multiplie les interventions controversées au Moyen-Orient, et particulièrement dans le détroit d'Ormuz. Son conseiller militaire personnel, John Rambo, explique la stratégie du président américain. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Ce lundi 4 mai, Laurent Gerra a imité Jean-Luc Mélenchon, Dominique de Villepin, Benjamin Castaldi et John Rambo. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Marvel Studios plans to return to Hall H this year, the Clayface trailer delivers a sculpted first look at that film, and there's steady heat at the box office. All of that and more coming up right after this.Welcome to Multiverse News, your source for information about all your favorite fictional universes.Five Star Review from Simon Poelzer on Overcast: Currently the service Overcast I use doesn't have a review system but I still wanted to show my appreciation with a direct email 5 star review.Personally I think the new Harry Potter series is unnecessary like seeing new people in your old house, but it looks good and well made so I will probably watch by pirating because I refuse to give a cent towards JK RowlingGo Jays goHaha I just got an American to cheer for the Blue JaysMarvel Studios Will ReturnPerhaps hope will spring eternal after all with the announcement that Marvel Studios will be back in Hall H this year at San Diego Comic-Con. There's a lot on the line this year with Avengers: Doomsday, so the franchise giant must see the sense in returning to their iconic presentation time and space. Post-COVID, Comic-Con has seen success wax and wane in these presentations, but is it do or die time for the MCU?Skin-Deep VillainyDC Studios delivered a teaser trailer for Clayface, premiering this fall on October 23. The haunting trailer shows the titular character and flashes of violence happening to and around him. We're also getting the whole Harvey Dent family in The Batman II with legendary actor Charles Dance in talks to play Harvey's father. Dance is known for his role as Tywin Lannister on Game of Thrones and joins a powerful family with Sebastian Stan and Scarlett Johansson already slated to play Harvey and Gilda Dent, respectively. Things are feeling spooky in the best way, right?Space-Crazy Box OfficeSpace is dominating the space at the box office, with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie crossing the $740 million mark recently and Project Hail Mary bringing in more than half a billion dollars. Though perhaps not well-known in the states, Super Mario just blew by China's race car film Pegasus 3, which has garnered more than $600 million. Lee Cronin's The Mummy opened last weekend to a $34 million global start as well with a different trajectory than space and keeping the horror box office strong. It appears that the movie theater is back…?Coming up in the Lightning Round: David Harbour joins Rambo prequel, The Elden Ring movie is a go, another, yes ANOTHER, Texas Chainsaw Massacre property, and Rings of Power Season 3 coming soon. Don't go anywhere!Patreon Plug - Patron of the Week: Mt.KillaManjaroSpotify PollWho won CinemaCon this year?Disney - 71.4%Warner Bros. - 21.4%Sony - 4.8%Paramount - 0%Universal - 2.4%Amazon MGM - 0%Lightning RoundDavid Harbour has joined the cast of Rambo prequel John Rambo, Lionsgate and Millennium Media's action feature being directed by Jalmari Helander.A24 has entered production on Alex Garland's film adaptation of the video game Elden Ring, which now has a release date of March 3, 2028. Several cast members have also been announced including Cailee Spaeny, Jonathan Pryce, Nick Offerman, and Peter Serafinowicz, among others.Kathryn Newton is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Avengers: Doomsday after starring in 2023's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. She announced her return to the franchise on Instagram last week.A24 is in talks with Obsession filmmaker Curry Baker to write and direct a Texas Chainsaw Massacre film, which will exist separately from the planned TV series from Glen Powell.AppleTV has released the first teaser trailer for season 3 of Silo and set a release date. The 10-episode season will premiere with the first episode on July 3, followed by one new episode every Friday through September 4.The Multiverse News lore runs deep today: Ketchup Entertainment has released the first trailer for Dave Green's Coyote vs. Acme.
Rob and Terry discuss the movie that introduced the world to John Rambo.
Ce vendredi 17 avril, Laurent Gerra a imité Pascal Praud, John Rambo, Dominique Strauss-Kahn et Philippe Noiret. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Today we welcome friend of the show and Podcast Perk supporter Kevin Weinmann on the show for another Messed Up Movies Draft. Which character would you want in your fox hole when the end of the world comes calling? Griffey goes with a team of beefcakes led by the likes of John Rambo, Kevin assembles an ecclectic team of scientists and kick ass warriors, Heath regenerates a team of patsys (or Mickeys), and Sam... Guys, we're not sure Sam is surviving this apocalypse. Who drafted the Most Messed Up team for the Apocalypse? Let us know in the comments and visit our Instagram to vote on our poll. Who would you want on your side when Hell comes to earth? Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie just like Kevin. Come on the podcast for our next draft episode!: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod
Ce jeudi 9 avril, Laurent Gerra a imité François Hollande, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, John Rambo et Fabrice Luchini. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Folge 467: Gewichtsverlust Erstmal rege ich mich fürchterlich über "Formpressunterwäsche" für Männer auf... Schämen sich Männer zwischen 30 und 40 eigentlich für gar nichts mehr? Fehlen dieser Generation Rollenbilder wie John Rambo? Würde James Bond hüftverschlankende Unterwäsche tragen? Dann gab es eine Beschwerde übers Gewinnspiel... Dann berichte ich über meine 6 Wochen ohne Alkohol und was die größten Hebel in Ernährung etc. waren. Immunsystem stärken --> beim Training am Ball bleiben --> Leichtes Kaloriendefizit ohne Hungern --> 200g Protein am Tag. Frohe Ostern! Benni Alle Inhalte und Empfehlungen auf http://www.bensprichtpodcast.de Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QgN7R9 Exklusive Inhalte: https://www.patreon.com/bensprichtpodcast Schick mir ein Danke via Paypal an: https://www.paypal.me/bensprichtpodcast Geschenkliste: https://amzn.to/36Z7JpM
Ce mercredi 25 mars, Laurent Gerra a imité François Lenglet, John Rambo, Dave, Jean Poiret et Michel Serrault. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Ce mardi 17 mars, Laurent Gerra a imité Dominique de Villepin, John Rambo, Patrick Bruel, et Benjamin Castaldi. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
That's the real-world question Sandy McIlree and Tricia dig into as they unpack a major rideshare update: Uber's nationwide feature that lets women riders match with women drivers—including options to reserve ahead or set it as a default preference. It's a conversation rooted in everyday reality, safety, and the uncomfortable truth that women often have to stay “on high alert” in situations men may never think twice about. And yes—Tricia delivers one of the most unforgettable (and strangely empowering) lines of the episode: “Practice your throat punch… Nobody ever expects a throat punch.”
Welcome back to The Kristian Harloff Show, your home for the latest movie news, Marvel updates, Star Wars discussions, DC rumors, box office analysis, and Hollywood industry breakdowns. Kristian Harloff dives into the biggest entertainment headlines and what they mean for the future of movies, streaming, and the biggest franchises in pop culture. On today's episode, Kristian discusses new reports about Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday and whether the highly anticipated MCU film will avoid becoming a massive cameo-fest. With fans expecting huge multiverse appearances and major character returns, the question is whether Marvel plans to keep the focus on story and core characters rather than endless surprise cameos. We also talk about James Cameron's Avatar franchise as the legendary filmmaker reveals that Avatar 4 is "very likely" as development continues on the future of the massive sci-fi saga. With Avatar 3 on the horizon and the long-term roadmap for Pandora expanding, Cameron's latest comments offer insight into how far the series could go. In classic action movie news, Sylvester Stallone is producing a new Rambo prequel, expanding the iconic action franchise that began with First Blood. What could this prequel explore about John Rambo's early life and military history, and how might Stallone remain involved with the project? Finally, we dive into the upcoming Spider-Noir live-action series, as the showrunner discusses the possible connection to the Spider-Verse and how the new show might fit into Sony's expanding Spider-Man universe. Could this series tie into the animated Spider-Verse films or stand as its own noir-inspired Marvel story? If you love Marvel news, Avatar updates, Spider-Man rumors, action movie franchises, and the biggest entertainment stories of the day, make sure to subscribe to The Kristian Harloff Show for daily discussions, reactions, and deep dives into everything happening in Hollywood. SPONSOR: FACTOR: Head to https://www.factormeals.com/kristian50off and use code kristian50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! *Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. Make healthier eating easy with Factor.
If you came here for emotional growth… wrong show. If you came here for chaotic, sarcastic, wildly unqualified movie criticism and questionable trivia confidence? Welcome home.Today's comedy podcast kicks off with a tribute to Bo Gritz, the real-life inspiration behind John Rambo — because nothing says “morning show vibes” like discussing Vietnam-era legends before spiraling into body horror films 12 minutes later.Speaking of spiraling… Rizz watched The Substance on a plane. Yes, in public. Yes, with full nudity. Yes, with the brightness probably way too high. Demi Moore? Committed. Margaret Qualley? Prosthetics. Scott? Immediately downloaded it. The gang debates whether it's brilliant social commentary or just a two-hour fever dream with fake boobs and chaos. We also dive into what qualifies as a “body horror” film and whether watching it mid-flight should put you on a list somewhere.From there, we bounce through:The first indoor hockey game ending in a full-on 1800s brawlDolly Parton casually becoming even more iconicLil Jon's tragic family updateBryan Adams hitting the Spotify billions club (Scott's first slow dance moment included)Frankie Valli possibly being wheeled out like a Vegas animatronicMetallica at The Sphere and why your mortgage might have to waitDiddy's shifting prison timelineAnd a rapid-fire debate about which celebrities used prosthetics in nude scenes (yes, this is a real segment)Plus: Simpleton Trivia, Point Fest lineup updates, and the kind of sarcastic humor only a daily comedy podcast from St. Louis can legally produce before 10 a.m.If you love pop culture commentary, weird news, celebrity chaos, and a morning talk show that proudly derails itself, this episode of The Rizzuto Show comedy podcast delivers peak daily comedy energy.We are not doctors.We are not film critics.We are barely adults.But we are consistent.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send a textBack in the 80s, subtlety wasn't exactly the theme. If it exploded, launched, or came with a plastic survival knife the size of your forearm, it was probably on a toy shelf next to the board games. Enter the legendary Rambo toy kit — the kind that came loaded with plastic machine guns, oversized combat knives, and enough pretend grenades to make your mom question her life choices.Inspired by First Blood and the larger-than-life chaos of John Rambo, these toy sets weren't just action figures — they were full-blown backyard war campaigns. Kids weren't “role-playing.” They were on missions. The woods behind the house? Vietnam. The swing set? Strategic high ground. The garden hose? Battlefield survival.Today? That same toy aisle would look very different. Bright orange tips, soft foam darts, and a lot more “adventure explorer” branding instead of full combat loadouts. The 80s didn't ask questions. They handed you a plastic bandolier and said, “Be home by dinner.”On this episode of One Drink Podcast, we crack open the nostalgia vault and ask:Were 80s toy companies absolutely wild… or just built different?Did these toys fuel imagination — or were they a little too realistic?Could a Rambo toy kit even survive a focus group in 2026?It's a look back at a time when toy stores felt like mini armories, backyard battles were an Olympic sport, and nobody blinked twice at a 7-year-old carrying a plastic grenade.Grab a drink — this one's locked, loaded, and dripping with 80s nostalgia.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ytHeiGG6VND5GUmoWij-A
Ce lundi 16 février, Laurent Gerra a imité Pierre Arditi, John Rambo, Michel Chevalet et Jack Lang. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
This week we cover the first installment of John Rambo's wild journey. What's with the police rain hats? Is Rambo a dog killer? Why wouldn't they just let the guy get a sandwich?! We discuss all the dangerous filming situations and more.. tune in now!
Xota y Josep Oliver (Cisne Negro) se unen a Santi y Gingko para charlar un rato sobre juegos de guerra: barreras de entrada, juegos de iniciación, desdoblarse o no, calidades y manuales (todo mal)... y aún así lo que disfrutan sintiéndose Felipe IV, Patton, John Rambo o el Recluta Patoso. Únete al canal de Telegram: https://linktr.ee/soloenbalda ¡Apoya Solo en Balda y haz tus compras lúdicas en nuestra tienda amiga - Numenora! Mogollón de ofertazas y 5% de descuento adicional en una única compra con el CÓDIGO: soloenbalda Ya sabes, el que no apoya...
Du lundi au vendredi, retrouvez en podcast la chronique de Laurent Gerra sur l'antenne de RTL, il y a 10 ans. Le 16 janvier 2016, Laurent Gerra imitait Manuel Valls, Nicolas Sarkozy, François Hollande, John Rambo et Jean-Pierre Coffe. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Après le Venezuela, Donald Trump menace d'annexer le Groenland, et laisse planer le doute sur Cuba et la Colombie. De quoi effrayer la France ? Pas de panique selon John Rambo... Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
First Blood (1982) stars Sylvester Stallone as Vietnam War veteran John Rambo. The film was directed by Ted Kotcheff and cowritten by Michael Kozoll, William Sackheim and Stallone based on the 1972 novel First Blood by David Morrell. The film costars Richard Crenna as Rambo's mentor Colonel Sam Trautman and Brian Dennehy as Sheriff Will Teasle.
Le vétéran de guerre est décidément bien dépassé par la modernité... Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Ce vendredi 5 décembre, Laurent Gerra a notamment imité Olivier Marchais, John Rambo et Philippe de Villiers. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
We the Young Fighters: Pop Culture, Terror, and War in Sierra Leone (U Georgia Press, 2023) by Dr. Marc Sommers is at once a history of a nation, the story of a war, and the saga of downtrodden young people and three pop culture superstars. Reggae idol Bob Marley, rap legend Tupac Shakur, and the John Rambo movie character all portrayed an upside-down world, where those in the right are blamed while the powerful attack them. Their collective example found fertile ground in the West African nation of Sierra Leone, where youth were entrapped, inequality was blatant, and dissent was impossible.When warfare spotlighting diamonds, marijuana, and extreme terror began in 1991, military leaders exploited the trio's transcendent power over their young fighters and captives. Once the war expired, youth again turned to Marley for inspiration and Tupac for friendship.Thoroughly researched and accessibly written, We the Young Fighters probes terror-based warfare and how Tupac, Rambo, and—especially—Bob Marley wove their way into the fabric of alienation, resistance, and hope in Sierra Leone. The tale of pop culture heroes radicalizing warfare and shaping peacetime underscores the need to engage with alienated youth and reform predatory governments. The book ends with a framework for customizing the international response to these twin challenges. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
We the Young Fighters: Pop Culture, Terror, and War in Sierra Leone (U Georgia Press, 2023) by Dr. Marc Sommers is at once a history of a nation, the story of a war, and the saga of downtrodden young people and three pop culture superstars. Reggae idol Bob Marley, rap legend Tupac Shakur, and the John Rambo movie character all portrayed an upside-down world, where those in the right are blamed while the powerful attack them. Their collective example found fertile ground in the West African nation of Sierra Leone, where youth were entrapped, inequality was blatant, and dissent was impossible.When warfare spotlighting diamonds, marijuana, and extreme terror began in 1991, military leaders exploited the trio's transcendent power over their young fighters and captives. Once the war expired, youth again turned to Marley for inspiration and Tupac for friendship.Thoroughly researched and accessibly written, We the Young Fighters probes terror-based warfare and how Tupac, Rambo, and—especially—Bob Marley wove their way into the fabric of alienation, resistance, and hope in Sierra Leone. The tale of pop culture heroes radicalizing warfare and shaping peacetime underscores the need to engage with alienated youth and reform predatory governments. The book ends with a framework for customizing the international response to these twin challenges. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
We the Young Fighters: Pop Culture, Terror, and War in Sierra Leone (U Georgia Press, 2023) by Dr. Marc Sommers is at once a history of a nation, the story of a war, and the saga of downtrodden young people and three pop culture superstars. Reggae idol Bob Marley, rap legend Tupac Shakur, and the John Rambo movie character all portrayed an upside-down world, where those in the right are blamed while the powerful attack them. Their collective example found fertile ground in the West African nation of Sierra Leone, where youth were entrapped, inequality was blatant, and dissent was impossible.When warfare spotlighting diamonds, marijuana, and extreme terror began in 1991, military leaders exploited the trio's transcendent power over their young fighters and captives. Once the war expired, youth again turned to Marley for inspiration and Tupac for friendship.Thoroughly researched and accessibly written, We the Young Fighters probes terror-based warfare and how Tupac, Rambo, and—especially—Bob Marley wove their way into the fabric of alienation, resistance, and hope in Sierra Leone. The tale of pop culture heroes radicalizing warfare and shaping peacetime underscores the need to engage with alienated youth and reform predatory governments. The book ends with a framework for customizing the international response to these twin challenges. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history
We the Young Fighters: Pop Culture, Terror, and War in Sierra Leone (U Georgia Press, 2023) by Dr. Marc Sommers is at once a history of a nation, the story of a war, and the saga of downtrodden young people and three pop culture superstars. Reggae idol Bob Marley, rap legend Tupac Shakur, and the John Rambo movie character all portrayed an upside-down world, where those in the right are blamed while the powerful attack them. Their collective example found fertile ground in the West African nation of Sierra Leone, where youth were entrapped, inequality was blatant, and dissent was impossible.When warfare spotlighting diamonds, marijuana, and extreme terror began in 1991, military leaders exploited the trio's transcendent power over their young fighters and captives. Once the war expired, youth again turned to Marley for inspiration and Tupac for friendship.Thoroughly researched and accessibly written, We the Young Fighters probes terror-based warfare and how Tupac, Rambo, and—especially—Bob Marley wove their way into the fabric of alienation, resistance, and hope in Sierra Leone. The tale of pop culture heroes radicalizing warfare and shaping peacetime underscores the need to engage with alienated youth and reform predatory governments. The book ends with a framework for customizing the international response to these twin challenges. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies
We the Young Fighters: Pop Culture, Terror, and War in Sierra Leone (U Georgia Press, 2023) by Dr. Marc Sommers is at once a history of a nation, the story of a war, and the saga of downtrodden young people and three pop culture superstars. Reggae idol Bob Marley, rap legend Tupac Shakur, and the John Rambo movie character all portrayed an upside-down world, where those in the right are blamed while the powerful attack them. Their collective example found fertile ground in the West African nation of Sierra Leone, where youth were entrapped, inequality was blatant, and dissent was impossible.When warfare spotlighting diamonds, marijuana, and extreme terror began in 1991, military leaders exploited the trio's transcendent power over their young fighters and captives. Once the war expired, youth again turned to Marley for inspiration and Tupac for friendship.Thoroughly researched and accessibly written, We the Young Fighters probes terror-based warfare and how Tupac, Rambo, and—especially—Bob Marley wove their way into the fabric of alienation, resistance, and hope in Sierra Leone. The tale of pop culture heroes radicalizing warfare and shaping peacetime underscores the need to engage with alienated youth and reform predatory governments. The book ends with a framework for customizing the international response to these twin challenges. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology
Dry aged to perfection, this week we talk about Turkey Loaf, the Wheel of Fun, Outer Worlds 2, Blood Magic, vomitorium, Bugonia, Nuremberg, Mafia: Old World, Halls of Torment, Predator Badlands, Shaken, moral panics, What's going in my mouth, Bill Burr, Pluribus, John Rambo, Hotelpocalypse, Japanese PS5, Star Wars Insider, Beast Land, Rule34dle, Senior Burger, Gremlins 3, Steam Machine, Funko Pop troubles, and DC Crime. So save that burger, it's time for a GeekShock!
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MUSICMy Chemical Romance are set to announce more Long Live The Black Parade stadium dates for 2026 this week, but they've already revealed that they will be headlining next year's Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple and Louder Than Life.Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter has opened about his physical health struggles that made him "hit the bottom" last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCjtITqTfgc Morrissey canceled two shows over the weekend in Massachusetts and Connecticut after receiving death threats. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/morrissey-cancels-shows-us-assassination-threat-rcna232591 Taylor Swift is releasing a film in theaters from October 3rd to the 5th to celebrate her new album. It's called "Official Release Party of a Showgirl", and tickets are on sale now. https://x.com/taylorswift13/status/1969072116046938144 Harry Styles completed the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, achieving an impressive time of under three hours. He joined approximately 55,000 participants in the race, held on a course widely considered the world's fastest marathon track. He ran under the alias Sted Sarandos and sporting a headband and sunglasses, crossed the finish line in two hours, 59 minutes, and 13 seconds – a highly coveted sub-three-hour achievement. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/offbeat/harry-styles-runs-berlin-marathon-under-fake-name-and-finishes-with-impressive-time/ar-AA1N2ppu?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=DCTS&cvid=68d124d99e0d4fb99fe9010e56bc8255&ei=70Every time Michael Jackson even got close to a female, people wondered if he was legitimately interested, or if he was just PRETENDING. That includes when he married Lisa Marie Presley in 1994. https://pagesix.com/2025/09/20/celebrity-news/priscilla-presley-spills-on-lisa-marie-michael-jacksons-sex-life/ TVNEW STREAMING TV: Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal (Hulu - limited series) MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle held on to the top spot at the box office over the weekend. https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/big-bold-beautiful-journey-box-office-bomb-him-opening-weekend-1236525583/ Actor Gary Busey has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to inappropriately touching a woman at a convention in 2022. https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/gary-busey-sentenced-to-2-years-probation-for-2022-sex-crime/ Charlie Sheen says a Mexican cartel once cut him off because he was buying so much coke. Charlie Sheen shocked an interviewer when he revealed that the Mexican cartel cut him off from buying cocaine. “The cartel cut you off?” interviewer Amelia Adams asked the “Two and a Half Men” alum on Sunday's episode of Australia's “60 Minutes,” per Daily Mail. “They did, they did,” he confirmed. https://pagesix.com/2025/09/21/celebrity-news/charlie-sheen-was-cut-off-by-the-mexican-cartel-over-his-massive-cocaine-consumption/ Matthew McConaughey got candid in a new interview about his relationship with his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey. https://www.eonline.com/news/1422838/matthew-mcconaughey-details-camila-alves-marriage Sylvester Stallone believes that John Rambo's story could continue with the help of AI. https://deadline.com/2025/09/sylvester-stallone-pitched-himself-ai-de-aged-rambo-prequel-1236551666/ Tom Holland suffered a mild concussion on Friday while filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Variety reports. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/tom-holland-concussion-spider-man-brand-new-day-1236525814/ AND FINALLYYou can get paid $666 to watch, rank, and review five scary movies. Applications are open until October 7th at CableTV.com. They're calling this position a "Thrillternship". The "Thrilltern" will earn a VERY SCARY $666, plus a $50 Uber Eats gift card and a one-year subscription to Screambox. Applications are open until October 7th, and you must be at least 18 years old. The Thrilltern must choose five horror movies from their list of the scariest movies. Here are 13 movies found on their list: AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Could Ryan Reynolds be confirming that Deadpool will join the Avengers in Avengers: Doomsday? Kristian Harloff, Roxy Striar, and Mike Kalinowski break down the buzz around Reynolds teasing Deadpool in Avengers, possible team-up with Wolverine, and how this could set the stage for Avengers Secret Wars. We also dive into a huge week in movie news: Greta Gerwig's The Chronicles of Narnia movie has officially begun filming — we discuss the cast, filming location, and how Gerwig's unique style could reshape this fantasy franchise. Shrek 5 delayed until June 2027 — what this means for DreamWorks' animated slate, the voice cast return, and the long gap between Shrek films. Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen talk about their Star Wars future — could Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker return for more Disney+ series or big-screen appearances? Noah Centineo eyed to play a young John Rambo — we explore how this potential prequel could work, Stallone's possible involvement, and whether fans even want it. It's all here in today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show — packed with MCU news, Deadpool speculation, and the biggest updates in movies and TV. #Deadpool #AvengersDoomsday #MCU #AvengersSecretWars #MarvelNews #Shrek5 #Narnia #StarWars #JohnRambo #TheKristianHarloffShow SPONSORS: CAR GURUS: Buy or sell your next car today with Car Gurus at https://www.cargurus.com to make sure your big deal is the best deal! CASH-APP: For a limited time only, new Cash App customers can use our exclusive code to earn some additional cash. For real. Just download Cash App, use our exclusive referral code KRISTIAN in your profile, send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you'll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply. That's Money. That's Cash App. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Instant Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit https://www.cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Instant Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit https://www.cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures