Podcast appearances and mentions of Johnny Depp

In this episode, Sean and Lexi dive into several Stephen King adaptations, including an in-depth discussion on 'Dolores Claiborne' and 'Secret Window.' They explore the bizarre similarities between 'Secret Window' and 'The Dark Half,' both written by King within a year of each other. The episode features various humorous tangents, including an analysis of Kathy Bates' portrayal in 'Dolores Claiborne,' Johnny Depp's performative quirks in 'Secret Window,' and unintended accents in these films. They also share personal anecdotes and reflect on some of King's most absurd character names. The episode ends with Lexi trying to fend off an insect attack in her room. 00:00 Introduction and Random Banter 00:25 Hollywood and Travel Stories 03:45 Half-Baked Ideas and Airport Anecdotes 07:11 Movie Reviews: Running Man 18:03 Movie Reviews: Dolores Claiborne 42:32 Unpacking the Daughter's Revelation 43:41 Analyzing Feminist Themes 44:29 Vera and Dolores: A Complex Relationship 47:09 Dolores' Character and Her Relationships 53:06 Dolores Claiborne: Final Thoughts 57:48 Introduction to Secret Window 59:12 Plot and Themes of Secret Window 01:05:49 Johnny Depp's Performance and Character 01:11:02 Comparing Secret Window and The Dark Half 01:22:47 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny Depp prefers the shadows to the limelight, whether he's building a bomb with Hunter S. Thompson in the Rocky Mountains, or downing bootleg quaaludes laced with arsenic. After emerging as the leading art flick actor of the 1990s, prodding paparazzi's desire to paint him as a “novelty boy” often drove him to outbursts that ended in arrests, wrecked hotel rooms, and a miffed Kate Moss and Roger Daltrey. Yet even with camera flashes constantly lighting up his private life, plenty of mysteries still surround Johnny Depp…including the unsolved disappearance of his former Viper Room co-owner – who went missing just days before he was supposed to testify against Johnny in court. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Maddox joins Jim for a rousing discussion of Tim Burton's homage to filmmaker Edward D. Wood Jr, in 1994's "Ed Wood," starring Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Bill Murray, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lisa Marie, Conrad Brooks, Patricia Arquette, Jeffrey Jones, Gregory Walcott, Vincent D'Onofrio, G.D. Spradlin, Mike Starr, Max Casella, Brent Hinkley, George "The Animal" Steele, Norman Alden, and Juliet Landau. This look at the early career of the legendary filmmaker takes us from Wood's humble beginnings to the production of his cult classic "Plan 9 From Outer Space. Find out more on MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

It's 'Mob Movie Month' and we're talkin' 'Donnie Brasco' (1997), the movie where Johnny Depp goes undercover in the mob still looking like Johnny Depp, and Al Pacino plays the most low-energy gangster of his career, and it somehow weirdly works. It's a tale of friendship, betrayal, and the kind of loyalty that makes you wonder if friends are worth dying for. Joining us is special guest Ray Montano, who will help us decide if 'Donnie Brasco' is a mob classic, or a really long cautionary tale about bad guys with bad nicknames. "Fuggettaboudit!" Make a film recommendation for an upcoming episode!Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!

 *NEW!* On this episodes annotated deep dive, The Cultists present Roman Polanski's The Ninth Gate (1999).  A slow and cozy burn of paranoia through warm-lit and dusty streets, The Ninth Gate tells that classic tale of a bored and bitter book dealing mercenary who happens upon an ancient esoteric puzzle concealed in the pages of the text — a one shot, all-consuming mystery that many a mad man has tried to solve for centuries — but that Johnny Depp's Robert/Dean/Lucas Corso might happen to solve instead through sheer divine apathy. (Albeit with a heavy green-eyed stalker assist). Curiously based on only half of Arturo Pérez-Reverte's novel, The Dumas Club, (and on the B plot of the novel at that), Polanski's adaptation transforms Reverte's postmodern parable about the dangers of of looking too closely at a text, into a modernist love letter to the practice of… looking too closely at a text.  Topics Include: Comparisons to The Dumas Club and the details from the novel that help shape the more esoteric parts of the film; the book market value of all those old tomes; the abstract tradition of Grimoires; the occult golden age of Prague; fallen angels, The Grigori , and other lesser diablos; the paradox of making a modernist film out of a postmodern source, and a (somewhat brief) history of the devil, or how satan(s) became Satan. Episode Safeword: Salvation

¿Recuerdas el juicio entre Johnny Depp y Amber Heard? Ahí salieron a la luz dinámicas como la del gaslighting. Te explico qué es para que no te suceda a ti lo mismo que a Johnny. #johnnydepp #amberheard #psicologia #gaslighting #desarrollopersonal #vida #tips #paconavas #psicologia http://paconavas.com Ver vídeo en https://youtube.com/shorts/D9mW0L11OLA

Silly und Andi tauchen in die 90er ein und teilen humorvolle Anekdoten, von Dean Cains Liebesleben bis Johnny Depps Barbie-Sammlung. Eine unterhaltsame Reise voller nostalgischer Erinnerungen. "Superman und Lois" Küsse im echten Leben, Kabarett in der HTL und Johnny Depps secret obsession

Silly und Andi tauchen in die 90er ein und teilen humorvolle Anekdoten, von Dean Cains Liebesleben bis Johnny Depps Barbie-Sammlung. Eine unterhaltsame Reise voller nostalgischer Erinnerungen. "Superman und Lois" Küsse im echten Leben, Kabarett in der HTL und Johnny Depps secret obsession

¿Recuerdas el juicio entre Johnny Depp y Amber Heard? Ahí salieron a la luz dinámicas como la del gaslighting. Te explico qué es para que no te suceda a ti lo mismo que a Johnny. #johnnydepp #amberheard #psicologia #gaslighting #desarrollopersonal #vida #tips #paconavas #psicologia http://paconavas.com Ver vídeo en https://youtube.com/shorts/D9mW0L11OLA

Tonight we celebrate the career of Terry Gilliam!What happens when the animator from Monty Python decides to direct movies? You get Terry Gilliam — an American who somehow made the most British films imaginable.Gilliam's fingerprints are all over Monty Python's Flying Circus — those cut-out animations, the grotesque faces, the surreal leaps between worlds. And when he moved into directing, he carried that style with him: cluttered sets, exaggerated characters, satire of authority, and a constant blur between dream and reality.You see it evolve across three films. Time Bandits — childhood fantasy meets biting satire, a boy escaping his consumer-obsessed parents to loot history with dwarves. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen — a sprawling tale of impossible adventures, about how imagination itself becomes resistance in a world closing in. And Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas — Hunter S. Thompson's American nightmare, filtered through Gilliam's absurd, grotesque lens, with Johnny Depp mumbling like a Monty Python character for two straight hours.Gilliam's films are infamous for their production disasters — blown budgets, lawsuits, near career-enders. But that's exactly why he matters. In an age of safe blockbusters, Gilliam shows what happens when you chase imagination at any cost. His movies are messy, personal, and unforgettable.Terry Gilliam isn't just a filmmaker. He's the warning and the inspiration — proof that cinema can still be wild.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

It's Rosebud's second birthday, and we're celebrating with another conversation with our very first guest: Dame Judi Dench. This time, it's been recorded in front of an audience, at the Concert Artists' Association in Covent Garden, London. Dame Judi treats us to some more stories from her amazing career. She tells Gyles about working with Tommy Steele, Johnny Depp and Clint Eastwood. She tells Gyles about having Eric Morecambe over for lunch. She talks about Macbeth and Twelfth Night and gives us some speeches from those plays - which will stop you in your tracks. We're extremely lucky to hear from this legendary actress once more. And we're extremely lucky to have been able to give you Rosebud for the past two years! Enjoy this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

International and New York Times bestselling author JOANNE HARRIS joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss VIANNE, the prequel to the blockbuster CHOCOLAT! Motherhood, choices, the family we choose, a bit of the supernatural, and, of course, chocolate … we cover it all in this fantastic interview with Joanne! The beloved character Vianne has diametrically opposed voices speaking into her life – which does she follow? We see where Vianne comes from and what shapes her going forward. Every choice comes with a consequence, doesn't it? We talked about chocolate as ancient magic, as well as the church's early opposition to it. We discuss “fixing” people's lives – advisable? Vienne's mother has thoughts. Joanne also explains how the French city of Marseille is instrumental to this novel – fascinating! Join us!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

Upon special request, we couldn't think of a better soft start into the spooky season than with a spooky musical! Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is not everyone's favorite musical, nor is it everyone's favorite horror, but someone out there likes it and honestly, we should've watched it a long time ago! From thew mind of Tim Burton in collaboration with Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter brings you a gory musical treat!     Music: https://jessejacethomas.bandcamp.com/album/want Coffee Affiliate Link: https://www.bonescoffee.com/ifinallywatched CODE: IFINALLYWATCHED Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

The '90s are calling like a dial-up modem. Summer 1995 had greats hits holding up 30 years later! While I reflect personal changes I experienced back then, I talk up these classic songs' pivotal messages and artists. Summer 1995 Playlist:“Hold My Hand” - Hootie & The Blowfish (1994-1995); Live- "Bottle Rockets" - Scott McCreery (2025)“I'll Be There For You” - The Rembrandts (1994-1995)FRIENDS; 10 Seasons Intros; 2021 ReunionPlaylist“This Is How We Do It” - Montell JordanThe Masked Singer (2023); Uber One“Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?” - Bryan AdamsDon Juan Demarco“I Could Fall In Love” - SelenaSelena in Don Juan Demarco1997 biopic; Netflix mini-series (2021)Jennifer Lopez's live cover (2001)Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them (2024)“Colors of the Wind” - Judy Kuhn / Vanessa WilliamsPocahontas; Journey to a New World“Scream” - Michael Jackson & Janet JacksonJanet Jackson doc clip / Jimmy Jam Lewis (2021)"If" (1993)“Waterfalls” - TLC"No Scrubs" (1999)CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story (2013); TLC Forever (2023)“Any Man of Mine” - Shania Twain (1994-1995)“Kiss from a Rose” - Seal (1994-1995); Batman Forever“You Oughta Know” - Alanis Morrisette“Gangsta's Paradise” - Coolio; AMAs"Pastime Paradise" - Stevie Wonder (1976)Related Episodes: Ep. 24: 10 Springtime Themed SongsEp. 47 - Labor Day CountdownEp. 86 - FRIENDS Theme Song: "I'll Be There For You"Ep. 121 - Janet Jackson DocumentaryEp. 161 - Weird Al Top 10 ParodiesEp. 210 - Darius Rucker Top 10Ep. 287 - Record Store Day PlaylistFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists. 

Host Vince Citro welcomes Benjamin Chew, an acclaimed trial lawyer perhaps best known for representing Johnny Depp in the highly publicized defamation trial against Amber Heard. In this in-depth interview, Chew discusses his work on complex commercial disputes, international arbitration, and high-profile celebrity cases that make headlines around the world. He reflects on the challenges of advocating for clients under relentless media attention, the importance of collegiality and professionalism in trial practice, and why pro bono work can be one of the best ways for young attorneys to gain valuable trial experience.

Lisa Bilyeu is joined by Dr. Shannon Curry, renowned forensic psychologist and the expert behind some of the most high-profile evaluations in recent memory, including her role in the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp trial. Known for her ability to break down even the most complex characters, Dr. Curry joins Lisa to explore the dark, fascinating world of personality disorders, dating red flags, and the subtle ways toxicity seeps into relationships. In Part 1, Shannon opens up about her unique background in forensic psychology and the lessons she's taken from analyzing high-stakes court cases. Lisa and Shannon discuss how to spot dangerous personality traits early, why we often miss red flags, and the signs of narcissism and borderline personality disorder. They dig deep into the power dynamics of relationships, the difference between genuine charm and manipulative behavior, and practical tips for protecting yourself—whether you're dating or already in a relationship. Engaging, raw, and honest, this half of the episode is jam-packed with real-life examples, role-plays, and expert strategies for safeguarding your heart and mind. SHOWNOTES 0 0:00 OCD, Neurodivergence, and Personal Quirks07:01 The Most Dangerous Personality Traits: What to Look Out For13:13 How Personality Disorders Reveal Themselves Over Time22:45 Cluster B Disorders Explained in Dating & Marriage31:02 The FOG (Fear, Obligation, Guilt): Countertransference & Manipulation Tactics41:19 Borderline Personality: What It Really Feels Like Inside44:59 Recognizing True Toxicity—From Charm to Chaos (Part 1 ends approximately here) FOLLOW DR. SHANNON CURRY:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currypsychgroupWebsite: https://www.currypsychology.com CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code WOI at check out.  SleepMe: Visit ⁠https://sleep.me/woi⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at ⁠https://oneskin.co ⁠ Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/lisa⁠ Macy's: Upgrade your glam at ⁠https://macys.com⁠ BIOptimizers: Code IMPACTNOW for 15% off ⁠https://bioptimizers.com/impact⁠ ****************************************************************** LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ ⁠ ⁠apple.co/womenofimpact⁠ ****************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

¿Te imaginas ganar millones de dólares, tener fama mundial y aún así terminar en la ruina?En este video exploramos las historias más impactantes de celebridades que lo tuvieron todo: mansiones, lujos, contratos millonarios… pero por malas decisiones, excesos o fraudes, lo perdieron todo.Desde Nicolas Cage comprando castillos, hasta Luis Miguel saliendo de deudas gracias a Netflix, y Johnny Depp con un estilo de vida de 2 millones al mes. Historias que muestran que la verdadera clave no es cuánto ganas, sino cómo administras lo que tienes.

Group Guide Use this guide to help your group discussion as you meet this week. TranscriptGood morning. My name is Chet. I'm one of the pastors here. Grab a Bible and head to First Samuel, chapter 29. We're gonna be in chapter 29 and 30 today. We are working our way through the book of First Samuel. And what we've been seeing in the story is that the story has followed David until he worked himself into a corner. And right at the moment, you were like, what's gonna happen? Then it was like, hey, let's talk about Saul. And then it worked Saul into an even worse corner, and you were like, what's gonna happen with Saul? And then now it's going, hey, let's go talk about David. It's going. It's going back. That's where we are today.So what happened was David went to the Philistines. He decided that the best thing for him to do was to go live among the Philistines, that Saul was eventually going to kill him. So he goes and lives among the Philistines, and he begins to attack and raid towns and cities around him. And then going back to Achish, the King of Gath, and saying, here's who I attacked. And he lies to him. He says, I've been attacking the Israelites. I've been attacking Judah. I've been attacking the Kenites, who are friends of Judah and live in that area. And so that's what he's been doing. And then the last thing we saw was Achish said, well, hey, good news. We're going to go kill some more Israelites. All of us are going, and you get to go, too. And David said, well, you're going to find out what I can do. And what does that mean? Find out that you actually will kill Israelites? Find out, are you going to hurt Achish? Like, what's going to happen? It's a little bit like you've been lying and telling people that Adam Sandler is a family friend of yours. And now he's coming to the Colonial Life arena, and they want you to help him get tickets. That's kind of the situation we're in. We're trying to figure out what is David going to do, what's going to happen? And then it stops. Says, let's talk about Saul.So the Philistines have marched in. Saul is trying to figure out what he's going to do, and God is no longer talking to him because Saul has been rejected as king and no longer has the privileges, the right to seek the Lord and has not ever really seemed like he knows the Lord. And so in his desire to hear what he ought to do, he goes to a medium, a witch, someone's going to speak to the dead on his behalf. They summon Samuel, which she seems really surprised. Works. Samuel shows up and says, you're going to war tomorrow and you're going to die and the kingdom's been taken from you. And then it now we're headed back over to David. So we were watching is this slow motion train wreck where Dave, David is now marching in with the Philistines to go fight against Saul, who's going to die and what is going to happen and what is going to play out. And as we're reading this today, we're going to see that something very bad happens. And you might be like, yeah, we thought that was going to happen, but something very bad happens to David and it's not what we think is coming. But as we read this story today, we're going to see how David responds to this absolute tragedy and hopefully gain some wisdom in how we ought to respond in situations where the bottom falls out for us. So that's the hope. This morning we're gonna pray and then we're gonna step into the text.Father, we ask for your spirit to be at work, to guide us, to help us to hear your word, to help us to hear your voice and to follow you. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen.> Now the Philistines had gathered all their armies at Aphek; and the Israelites were encamped by the spring that is in Jezreel.> And the lords of the Philistines were passing on by hundreds and by thousands, and David and his men were passing on in the rear with Achish.> And the commanders of the Philistines said, "What are these Hebrews doing here?"> And Achish said to the commanders of the Philistines, "Is this not David, the servant of Saul, the king of Israel, who has been with me these days or these years, and I have found nothing in him from the day he deserted to me to this day?"> But the commanders of the Philistines were displeased at him, and the commanders of the Philistines said to him, "Send the man away, that he may return to the place from which you have assigned him. Let him not go down with us to battle, lest in the battle he become an adversary to us. For how could this fellow reconcile himself to his lord? Would it not be with the heads of the men here?"> Is not this David, of whom they kept singing to one another in dances, 'Saul has struck down his thousands, and David his ten thousands'?> Then Achish called David and said to him, "As the LORD lives, you have been upright, and it seems to me that you should go out and go in with me in the campaign." And David said to Achish, "Very well, then you shall know what your servant can do."> And Achish said to David, "I know that you are good in my sight, as an angel of God. Nevertheless the lords of the Philistines have said, 'He shall not go up with us to battle.'> Now therefore rise early in the morning with the servants of your lord who came with you, and as soon as you have light be on your way." So David and his men rose up in the morning to depart in the first light and to return to the land of the Philistines; and the Philistines went up to Jezreel.So they're passing on, everybody's getting ready, we're going to war. And all of a sudden the other commanders start going, whoa, who's bringing Hebrews to fight Hebrews? And why are they stupid? We've done this before. The last time we saw this is when Jonathan went up and fought against the Philistines. And it said that the Hebrews that were with the Philistines turned on them and started fighting against them. So they're like, hey, we learned this lesson. We don't want Hebrews to go fight Hebrews. So who's bringing them? Why are they here? And then it says this, Achish says this, it says, what are these Hebrew doing here? And Achish said to the commanders of the Philistines, is this not David, the servant of Saul, king of Israel? Which is just the worst way to start, because that's who they're going to fight. He's trying to work his way out. Have you ever done this? You're trying to work your way out of a situation and you just start the wrong sentence and you're like, wait, wait, wait, let me finish. I started this wrong. But that's what it seems like, because he's like. They're like, who are these Hebrews? He's like, oh, Saul's servant, you guys. And, you know, they gotta be looking at him like, what are you talking about? Okay. He keeps going. He says, this is not David, servant of Saul, king of Israel, who has been with me now for days and years, and since he deserted to me, I have found no fault in him to this day. So what he's saying is, yeah, this guy's against Saul. He used to be his servant, but now he's with us. So this is going to go great.But the commanders of the Philistines were angry with him, and the commanders of the Philistines said to him, send the man back, that he may return to the place to which you have assigned him. He shall not go down with us to battle, lest in the battle he become an adversary to us. So he says. They say, no, no, no, no, no. You might like him. We don't know him. That sounds terrible. Send him back. Otherwise we might get in the middle of the fight and he might start fighting us. Then they say, for how could this fellow reconcile himself to his Lord? Would it not be with the heads of the men here? Like, wouldn't be like a good way for him to get back in good with Saul, for him to just start killing us? Haven't we seen this guy raise one of the heads of a Philistine above him before? Haven't we. We've lived this out, right? We remember what he did with Goliath. Don't you think that'd be a good way for him to get back in his good graces? That's what they're arguing, and then they say, is not this David of whom they sing to one another in dances, Saul has struck down his thousands and David his ten thousands, which I just. I love this song that has just made its way through this whole book. It was a problem when it first started. Saul was mad about it. This is the second time Philistines have quoted it. This song is such a hit. It's international. It's not just a hit in Israel. They know it. It's like, who let the dogs out? Everyone knows it's not good, but for some reason it just has run across the globe and it's stuck in your head. And there were Philistines, like, bouncing around their house doing yard work, and they hear themselves going, and David is 10th. Come on. That's what happens. So they're like, we know this. This is the guy they have a song about. Absolutely not.Then Achish called David and said to him, as the Lord lives, you have been honest, and to me it seems right that you should march out and end with me in the campaign. No, he hasn't. Achish is wrong. So he says, look, David, you've been great, and you've been killing all these Israelites. And David's like, mm. He says, so I think you should come, for I have found nothing wrong in you from the day of your coming to me to this day. Nevertheless, the lords do not approve of you, so go back now and go peaceably that you may not displease the lords of the Philistines. So he calls him over and says, hey, man, look, I think you're great, but they don't like you. And we just had a whole meeting where they were real mean to me about it. And I know that you would never lie to me and trick me and that you're totally on our team, but they don't know that. And so you're going to have to leave.And then David said, David said to Achish, but what have I done? What have you found in your servant from the day I entered your service until now, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king? So David says, this is an outrage. What do they think? Like, that I've secretly not been killing Israelites and I've been killing other people and that I might turn on you in this battle. Is that what they think? And he's like, yeah, I know, it's crazy, right? And David's like, yeah, this is really unfair. David says that I can't fight against the enemies of my lord the King. It's still unclear to us in this text whether or not he actually means a kish or whether or not he means Saul. David is very tactical in his approach to all of this. He seems outraged, but he's going to leave. And Achish answered David and said, I know that you are blameless in my sight as an angel of God. Nevertheless, the commanders of the Philistines have said, he shall not go up with us to the battle. Now then, rise early in the morning with the servants of your Lord who came with you, and start early in the morning and depart as soon as you have light.So David set out with his men early in the morning to return to the land of the Philistines. But the Philistines went up to Jezreel. Okay, so a couple of things happened in this text. First of all, we are, I think, intended to see some of the humor of this situation. And I do believe that the Philistine lords are right and that Akish is wrong, but we're not actually going to ever find out what David fully intended to do. But David's leaving. So this slow moving crash that we've been watching is not going to have David in it. And in some ways we see that the Lord is guiding this kind of behind the scenes. Doesn't really tell us that, but it just seems like the Lord's helping David out. But also some of what the text is doing is for all of time and all the readers forever to say, when Saul fought the Philistines and died, David was not there. He had been with the Philistines. He was not there. They sent him home. That's some of the work that this passage is doing is. It's just helping, you know, helping everybody know. It's not skipping this information. David wasn't there.But I said, david's going to face a tragedy, and it's not what we thought. So we're about to find out what, what has happened, what, what is, what's going on.> Now when David and his men came to Ziklag on the third day, the Amalekites had made a raid against the Negeb and against Ziklag and had struck Ziklag and burned it with fire,> and had taken the women and those who were in it captive, both small and great; they killed no one, but carried them off and went on their way.> So David and his men came to the city and found it burned with fire, and their wives and their sons and their daughters taken captive.> Then David and the people who were with him raised their voices and wept until they had no more power to weep.> David's two wives also had been taken captive, Ahinoam of Jezreel, and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel.> And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul, each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.> Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, "Bring me the ephod." And Abiathar brought the ephod to David.> And David inquired of the LORD, "Shall I pursue after this raiding party? Shall I overtake them?" He answered him, "Pursue, for you shall surely overtake and rescue."> So David set out, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and they came to the brook Besor, where those who were left behind stayed.> But David pursued, he and four hundred men, for two hundred remained behind, who were so weak that they could not cross the brook Besor.> They found an Egyptian in the open country, and they brought him to David, and gave him bread and he ate; and they gave him water to drink,> and they gave him a piece of a cake of figs and two bunches of raisins. And when he had eaten his spirit revived, for he had not eaten bread or drunk water for three days and three nights.> And David said to him, "To whom do you belong, and where do you come from?" He said, "I am a young man of Egypt, servant to an Amalekite; and my master left me behind because I fell sick three days ago.> We made a raid on the Negeb of the Cherethites and on the Negeb of Judah and on the Negeb of Caleb, and we burned Ziklag with fire."> And David said to him, "Can you take me down to this raiding party?" And he said, "Swear to me by God that you will not kill me or deliver me into the hands of my master, and I will take you down to this raiding party."> And he took him down and behold, they were spread out over the land, eating and drinking and dancing because of all the great spoil that they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah.> And David struck them from the twilight until the evening of the next day, and not a man of them escaped except four hundred young men who rode on camels and fled.> And David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken, and David rescued his two wives.> Nothing was lacking to them, either small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything that had been taken; David brought them all back.> And David took all the flocks and the herds, and drove them before those who were with him, and they drove on before him as far as Aroer.> And when David came to the two hundred men who were so weak that they could not follow him, they came out to meet him to meet the men who had come with him. And David came near to the people and greeted them.> But all the wicked men and worthless fellows among the men who went with David said, "Because they did not go with us, we will not share with them any of the spoil that we have recovered, except that each man may take his wife and his children, and be gone."> Then David said, "You shall not do so, my brothers, with what the LORD has given us, who has preserved us and delivered into our hand the band that came against us.> For who will listen to you in this matter? But as his share is who goes down into the battle, so shall his share be who stays by the baggage; they shall share alike."> And he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel from that day onward to this day.> Then David came to Ziklag, and sent some of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, "Behold a present for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD:> to those in Bethel, and to those in Ramoth of the Negeb, to those in Jattir,> to those in Aroer, to the people in Siphmoth, to those in Eshtemoa,> to those in Rachal, to those in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, to those in the cities of the Kenaites,> to those in Hormah, to those in Bor-ashan, to those in Athach, and to those in Hebron,> to all the places where David and his men had wandered."So when they came back on the third day, the Amalekites had attacked and had burned Ziklag and taken their wives and children. When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned with fire, and their wives and their sons and daughters taken captive. They raised their voices and wept until they had no more strength to weep.First response is just brokenness, lament, weeping, raising their voices until they're spent. David's two wives also had been taken captive. Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel. And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him because all the people were bitter in soul. Each for his sons and daughters. So there's this moment where they start just saying, well, let's just kill David. They're bitter in soul. They don't really have a good plan. They don't really know what to do, but they just say, well, let's just kill David. If this is what it's like to follow him, let's be done with that.And there is this moment, and you can see it, where there's something very real about men who spend their lives defending and protecting and caring for their wives and children. And when that's not there, what am I doing and what do we do next? And it says, but David strengthened himself in the Lord, his God. And David said to Abiathar, we're see, somehow he does that. Abiathar, the priest, the son of Ahimelech, bring me the ephod. So Abiathar brought the ephod to David. Now, this is the first time we've seen him do this since chapter 26. The last time we saw David make a big decision, it said he just reasoned it in his heart and did something. And now he's saying, bring me the ephod. And this is good. We've been wanting to see this, but David, in this moment of utter despair, absolutely bottomed out. He turns to the Lord.And David inquired of the Lord, shall I pursue after this band? Shall I overtake them? And he answered him, pursue, for you shall surely overtake and shall surely rescue. Can you imagine the moment that David hears that? He says, should we chase after him? And God says, go, because it'll work. And you know, David had to go strap his belt on. He said, we're going to. The Lord said, it's going to work. Let's go. We're going to catch them. Let's go. And they would have left some sort of sign. A whole group coming in and a whole group going out is going to leave some sign. Now there's a chance that they could lose it or they could split up, but they've got something to go on and they begin to head in that direction, tracking after this group that's burned their city and taken their families. And if there's a group of focused men, it's right here.David set out and the 600 men who were with him and they came to the brook Besor, where those who were left behind stayed. But David pursued. He and 400 men, 200 stayed behind who were too exhausted to cross the brook Besor. So they've traveled up, traveled back, wept themselves dry, and then said, let's go to war. They get to a place that's going to be difficult to travel over, difficult to get baggage across, and 200 of them just can't keep going. I don't know if you've ever been working and working and working or running and running and running and laboring and doing these sort of things, and then you stop for just a bit, drink some water, catch your breath, and suddenly your body doesn't work anymore. And if you hadn't stopped, you might could have kept going. But now it's not functioning. That seems what some of these guys happen, they just, they sit down and they're crazy, cramping up legs. They're just like, I can't keep going. But 400 keep going.They found an Egyptian in the open country and brought him to David. So as they're traveling along, as they're tracking, they find an Egyptian. And it seems like they have some people out in different areas trying to scout and figure out which way to go. They find this guy, they bring him to David and they gave him bread and he ate. They gave him water to drink. They gave him a piece of a cake of figs and two clusters of raisins. And when he had eaten, his spirit revived. Okay, so he was having a spirit problem, for he had not eaten bread or drunk water for three days and three nights. He was sick. So he was doing poorly before he got left there, but he's been there. So they find a guy who's almost dead and they're just pumping him full of stuff till he can talk. David said to him, to whom do you belong and where are you from? He said, I am a young man of Egypt, servant to an Amalekite. My master left me behind because I fell sick three days ago. We had made a raid against the Negeb of the Cherethites, which is most likely the way that they refer to the Philistines, and against that which belongs to Judah and against the Negeb of Caleb. And we burned Ziklag with fire.And David said to him, will you take me down to this band? So they found a guy who was with them and they said, tell us where they're going. He said, swear to me by God that you will not kill me or deliver me into the hands of my master and I will take you down to this band. So he's all hyped up on raisins and figs, and now he's negotiating and he says, yes, I'll take you if you don't kill me, which is a real good chance that they might and don't return me to their master. Well, they're not showing up and giving presents to the Amalekites. So that one, I don't think they were in really any danger of happening. He doesn't seem to know who he's talking to. But these people really want to find them. And they seem to agree to some terms because he makes a statement. And then it just goes to verse 16.And when he had taken him down behold they were spread abroad over all the land eating and drinking and dancing because of all the great spoil that they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. So they find this group that has suddenly just started taking over this whole section. Partying. And if we weren't upset with them enough, this party has eating. And as Baptists were like, okay, but then drinking and dancing. They gotta die, y'. All. They are celebrating with the spoils that they have this massive celebration spread out across the land. And it says they see them, they've caught them, and here's what happens.And David struck them down from twilight until the evening of the next day. And not a man of them escaped except for 400 young men who mounted camels and fled. So interesting. This takes a long time. They are just fighting for a long time. At least twilight sometimes can refer to morning twilight, even though we don't use it that way. And evening of the next day, their day started at 6pm so it is possible that what it is saying is the shortest amount of time was one whole day, but it could have been a night and a day or a day and another night, but at least the whole day of working their way through and fighting and differing amounts of, you know, if there's a party going on down there and people start yelling and it sounds like there's a fight, you might. Wouldn't catch you exactly what was happening until it was happening. And it says not a man was left except for 400 of them that got away on camels. Which tells us a couple of things.One, I just appreciate the way that's worded. Everyone was dead and someone was like, what about those 400, except for the 400 guys on camels? Which makes you think that camels are like the motorcycle of that day. You know, my wife and I watch cop shows and police officers will thank people on motorcycles. They'll be like, thank you for pulling over like that. They'll chase you in a car. Motorcycles are just like. That's what camels are like. They're like, pull. They're on camels. Ain't nobody catching them. But it also tells you that there was a massive amount of people because David shows up with 400 and it says they killed everybody except for 400. Meaning that the amount of Amalekites here, they were way outnumbered, but they win.And David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken and David rescued his two wives. Nothing was missing. Whether small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything that had been taken. David brought back all. David also captured all the flocks and herds and the people drove the livestock before him and said, this is David's spoil. And then David came to the 200 men who had been too exhausted to follow David and who had been left at the brook Besor. So they drove the cattle in front of them. So these guys are exhausted. It's been another, at least day, two days, three days. They're regaining their strength and they're waiting, not really knowing what to do now. And then flocks and herds start showing up. At first you're thinking maybe somebody. And then it's like there's too many of them. And you're like, this is a good sign. And then their families show up. And you know, there's got to be people looking for everybody. And there's moments where you don't know, are they here? Are they here? And guess what, y'? All, it says that they're all there. There wasn't a single husband, father that went out and didn't get that moment of wrapping his arms back around and retrieving what was left lost.And when they went out to meet David and to meet the people who were with them, and when David came near to the people, he greeted them then all the wicked and worthless fellows among the men who had gone with David said, because they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoil that has been, that we have recovered, except that each man may lead away his wife and children and depart. So some of them say, well, they sat here hanging out by a creek, like, they don't. They can have their kids back, but that's it. But David said, you shall not do so, my brothers, with what the Lord has given us, he has preserved us and given into our hand the band that came against us. Who. Who would listen to you in this matter? For as his share is who goes down into the battle, so shall his share be who stays by the baggage, they shall share alike. And he made it a statute and a rule for Israel from that day forward to this day.So some of what it's helping us see is like, why that's a rule for them. But it's also, this isn't the main thing we're going to talk about today. But I can't help but point this out. In this, I see a beautiful picture of what Jesus is like. When they're marching all the spoil back. They announce, this is David's spoil, that it was all his and at his discretion. And then worthless fellows get in the middle of it, and he immediately calls them brother. He says, you won't do that, brother. And then it goes to everybody. Everybody's blessed and it's like that's what Jesus does. He's a good, wise king who restores what is lost and brings it all back. That through the work of Christ in the middle of our sin, our sin doesn't win. And he ultimately restores everything the way it was meant to be. He's ultimately eternally going to fix it. And he makes worthless people his brothers. And everybody is brought in and shared with, even the ones who couldn't accomplish anything on their own. So I sorry I can't read that and not tell you how amazing Jesus is.When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the spoil to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, here is a present for you from the spoil of the enemies of the Lord. So he's sending gifts. It was for those in Bethel and Ramoth, of the Negeb, in Jatir, in Aroer, in Sifmoth, in Eshtemoah, in Rachal, in the cities of the Jerahomeliites, in the cities of the Kenites. I got that one in Horma, in Borshan, in Ak, in Hebron, for all the places where David and his men had roamed. So he sends out, he has all this spoil that they got, and he sends it back and out to all the people where he's been wandering around. And he doesn't send any to the zip. It's because they told on him multiple times. But he sends it to the other people near where he had been, and he gives them gifts and says, this is from the enemies of the Lord, and he blesses all of them.I want to go back in the story to the moment where they find out that their families are gone and their city is burned. Because I want us to take a moment to investigate what does it look like to come out of those kind of moments. And I think David gives us a good example. So I just want to go back to verse four, it says they wept. And then in verse six, it says, and David was greatly distressed for the people spoke of stoning him because all the people were bitter soul, each for his sons and daughters. Okay. I think it is helpful for us to realize that we are perfectly capable of that type of decision making. Is stoning David going to fix anything? No. Will it make the situation worse? Yes. Is David the one who's actually going to lead them out of this problem? Yes. But they're starting to think maybe we should just kill David. And they probably have some reasons, but their reasoning is not good.And one of the things that we need to know is perfectly within our grasp in these type of situations is for us to have an overwhelming desire to do something, to react, to respond, got to do something. And quite often the thing we pick is unwise, harmful. Quite often the ideas that we come up with are not good ideas. This is one of the reasons why we're blessed to have church family around us. So that when we announce, I'm going to do this, sometimes it's like, no, don't, don't do that. And you're really annoyed by them saying that, don't tell me what to do. It's like, but I don't want to. But, no, don't do that. Telling you what not to do is different. This is, we'll choose people, start making big life decisions, change their job, move locations, run to whatever makes them feel safe, run to whatever makes them forget. This is how we get run. We run to substances, we run to sin, we run to anger, sexual sin. This is how we get hermits and hoarders. Like, this is the stuff where we respond to something and we just got to make a decision that is perfectly within our ability to do that.But David takes a different track. It says, but David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. So David turns to the Lord in this moment. He does. He has nowhere else to turn. He turns to the Lord, which is the place to turn. And one of the things I think we need to realize is that if you've never turned to the Lord ever, when something really bad happens, then you should. But as Christians, we want to be very practiced in this so that when everything falls apart, this is the only thing we know how to do. This is one of the reasons why people who do like fighting sports and those sort of things, they practice over and over and over and over again so that when they get their bell rung and they're not thinking clearly, they can keep moving and doing what they're. And that's some of what we need to be. You need to be in the Word on a regular basis. You need to. So that when these kind of moments happen in life that you go, I don't know what else to do, but I'm going to read, I'm going to pray. I'm going to get around church, family. You're going to call people and say, y' all need to come read, you need to come pray, you need to come. I don't have the strength for this right now. I need somebody to read this to me. I need someone to talk this out with me. I need somebody when I say some idea that doesn't make any sense. I need some people here who are going to help point me back to Jesus.But that's what he does. He turns to the Lord, and we're going to see what he does, specifically, how he strengthens himself. David said to Abiathar, the priest, the son of Ahimelech, bring me the Ephod. So Abiathar brought the ephod to David. And David inquired of the Lord, shall I pursue this band? What David seeks is a word from the Lord, some clarity from the Lord, some direction from the Lord, and he goes to the place that he has access to it, which is in the Ephod, but we have access to it in the Scriptures, so that we get to be people who read our Bibles. And in these moments, read more, not less. There are times where as pastors, we'll say, you need to go home and you need to open the New Testament, you need to go to Ephesians, you need to go to Romans, and you need to start reading. And I know that sometimes it's like I don't have the energy for that. It's like, you don't have the energy to not do that. It's like I'm dying in a desert. And we're like, you need to drink water. And you're like, I don't know if I can. It's like, no, you've got to. We get to and have to. We must come to the Word and say, lord, I need your help. I need your wisdom. I need your clarity. And lean into the Word the way that David does. He seeks a word from the Lord.I think sometimes when we say that, when we say, anytime, we say, you need to read your Bible. It's like, okay, good, but I really want something to do. I really want something actual. And what we mean is something along the lines of stoning David. I want something I can do. I get it. Read my Bible. Then what? And it's like, but you're missing it if that's the way you think about it. When Jesus teaches a sermon on the mount, he ends with, if you'll hear my words and do them, you'll be like a wise man who built his house on a rock. The rains came and the floods came and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. So if you hear my words and you don't do them, then you'll be like a fool who built his house on sand. And the rains came and the floods came and the winds blew and beat against that house and the house fell. And great was the fall of it. The storm hits both houses, the winds beat both houses, but one of them has a foundation, has something to hold on to, has something it's built into. It'd be like if you hired a contractor. And I said, how's the house development going? You're like, they're wasting a lot of time on that foundation. We could have a three story house by now. And it's like, with no foundation. What are you talking about? Like, you need the foundation. You need. We have to have that. You need direction before you move.In the Pirates of the Caribbean movies where Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow and he's doing all this all the time, he's got a compass. And we find out in one of the later movies that that compass isn't a real compass. It doesn't point north. It points towards what Jack most wants. And so many of us, that's the compass we're running around with. It just points towards what we want. And so we're going, I'm looking at my compass and it says, go this way. And it's like, that compass is not a compass. At one point they're out in the ocean and it's pointing at a girl who's on the boat. That's the compass we run around with. So often it's just pointing at something that's moving around that changes from day to day. Do you know how often your moods change, your desires change, how often your wisdom falters and fails? And how many times you've said, if I could just have this, I'd be happy. If I could just have that, I. I'd be happy. And how often your Compass has been bouncing around, and we need one that points to the same place all the time. And if you're in a storm in the middle of the ocean, you don't have any landmarks. So when the clouds begin to clear and you get to set a course, you don't know where you are. And if you have a compass that points nowhere, you don't know where to go. So we need to be people of the Word who know how to move. And that's what happens. David seeks the Lord and it says this. He says, shall I pursue? Shall I overtake? He answered them, pursue, for you shall surely overtake and shall surely rescue. So David set out.Now, if that had said anything else, we would be furious. If it said, you shall pursue, that's a command. You shall surely overtake. You shall surely rescue. And then it said, so David sat down. So David cried more, louder. He'd be like, what is what go? Because we would be reading the text and saying, you have a promise, you have a command, you have something to stand on, you have something to hold on to. You have something that will help drive you forward. You have something solid. And so often we're in the middle of these situations and I want you to know that the Bible has something solid that we can hold onto. It's got some truth, some promises that have been made to us, some realities that are ours. When Jesus commissions the church, he says, I will be with you always to the end of the age. That there's never a time where he leaves us or forsakes us. And in these moments we can know that, Lord, you've promised to be with me, so be with me. But I'm going to act. I'm going to move as if you're here and you're helping. I'm going to trust your spirit to indwell me. He says that the spirit not to grieve the Holy Spirit who sealed us from the day of redemption. Meaning that if I belong to Jesus, if I trust him, his spirit is in me and I am kept. He tells his disciples, my disciples know my voice. They hear my voice and they follow. My sheep hear my voice and follow me. And he says, and no one will snatch them out of my hand so that you can in these moments go, Lord, I know that you're going to keep me. I know that you're going to hold me, and I need you to that we have promises that we can lean into because what you believe matters. You act out of what you believe. So we have to be people who know what is true, know what is real, know the promises of God and hold onto them. And also know that he holds on to us so that we won't be lost in these situations when we don't know what to do.I want to read Romans 8 because I just want you to see one of these promises. Romans 8 begins by saying there's no condemnation for those who are in Christ.> There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.> > Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?> > As it is written, "For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered."> > No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.> > For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers,> > nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.That when you're going, everything is falling apart. Well, there's a promise that you won't be separated from his love, that he'll be with you, that he'll keep you, that he'll get you to the end, that he can't be conquered by circumstance. There's some things that help ground us and hold us so that we might move forward in faith and in hope. He says no. In all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I'm sure that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation. He covers that. Because if you were like, well, what about this? He said, all of it will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord, that if you belong to Jesus, you belong to Jesus and you are his and he will keep you and he will hold you, and you will be able to stand in the middle of these things and you get to run to His Word and say, Lord, I need this more than I need anything else. And then you can move forward with practical steps. But you've got to do this first.Let's pray.Lord, we pray that we would be people who in the depths of our despair, because the storm is coming. It hits every house, it hits every life. There's moments where we all have ziklag or smoke rises. Lord, we pray that we would be people who would cling to the promises, that would know your word and would trust you. You. Because a promise is as good as the one who makes it. And you have died for us. You have risen, you have resurrected, you have hope that is ours in you. You are the king of all things. So may we be a people of the word, who seek you in the midst of our despair. Who love one another well in the midst of our despair. And who cling to the hope that's in Christ. Because there's nothing else to cling to. In Jesus name, Amen.The band's gonna come. We're gonna sing. One of the reasons we sing on Sundays is to worship the Lord. But also to help truth go from our heads to our hearts. And to rehearse for ourselves what is real. And so we're gonna sing together, reminding ourselves and each other of how good the Lord is and the hope that we have.

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Thomas and Frank set sail for a rewatch of Pirates of the Caribbean The Curse of the Black Pearl. They talk first impressions, why the story pacing feels different today, and why Jack Sparrow still dominates pop culture. The conversation hits character arcs for Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann, the film's blend of practical effects and early CGI, sly nods to the Disneyland ride, and what modern blockbusters can learn from a character first adventure. Fun facts and a quick Hall of Fame debate wrap the voyage, plus a look ahead to Hacks and weekly Peacemaker coverage. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 Welcome and why this pick still matters 00:49 First impressions today versus memory 01:09 Fast plot recap and shifting alliances 04:02 Pacing talk and a slow first act 05:08 Misdirection, the curse, and keeping motives straight 06:03 Cast praise for Depp, Bloom, and Knightley 06:21 Jack Sparrow as career defining performance 07:50 Cartoon energy inside a live action Disney world 09:17 Tone and the Disney magic without the gore 10:15 Family action adventure that still plays for all ages 10:59 Will Turner as the straight man with real growth 12:20 The peg and the dog dynamic between Will and Jack 14:04 Bootstrap Bill and a changing view of pirates 16:06 Set design, practical work, and ride callouts 17:48 Ship battles and why they still pop 23:06 CGI that aged well and where it shows seams 25:19 Budgets, timelines, and quality control for VFX 27:21 Jerry Bruckheimer's fingerprints and franchise future 28:16 Would a non IP pirate movie hit today 30:37 What modern blockbusters can learn from this film 35:42 Romance that supports rather than drives the story 36:39 The trilogy era and that cliffhanger problem 40:19 Fun facts lightning round 47:50 Hall of Fame vote split 49:22 What is next Hacks S1E1 and weekly Peacemaker 50:16 Quick shout on Game Changer and why to watch 51:09 Outro and how to reach the show Key Takeaways • Jack Sparrow works because the comedy never undercuts danger and the character always dances on the edge • Will Turner is the emotional core and the only character with clear growth in this film • Practical effects enhanced by targeted CGI keep the world tactile and hold up better over time • The movie balances action, comedy, and light romance without losing stakes • Nods to the Disneyland ride help the setting feel lived in rather than digital • Modern blockbusters could benefit from character first design and teamwork focused climaxes • The sequel era of the mid 2000s chased cliffhangers that did not always serve casual viewers Memorable Quotes “Jack is our Bugs Bunny in this world.” “The comedy never undercuts the danger.” “Movies should just be fun and character first.” “One person needs to be the peg and one person is the dog that runs around the peg.” “I remember this more fondly than it played for me this time.” “Practical effects with just enough CGI is the sweet spot.” Call to Action Enjoy the episode Subscribe and drop a five star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Share the show with a friend and tag us with #ChallengeAcceptedLive Links and Resources • News we discuss across our shows is sourced at GeekFreaksPodcast.com Follow Us • Instagram: @challengeacceptedlive • TikTok: @challengeacceptedlive • Twitter: @CAPodcastLive Listener Questions Send your questions, challenges, or takes on Black Pearl to challengeacceptedgfx@gmail.com or DM us on socials. Include your name and city if you want a shoutout on the show. Apple Podcast tags Pirates of the Caribbean, The Curse of the Black Pearl, Captain Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush, Jerry Bruckheimer, Disney, movie review podcast, family adventure, practical effects, CGI, Disneyland ride, Peacemaker, Hacks HBO, Game Changer, Geek Freaks, Challenge Accepted Podcast

Ihr Buch "Single Mom Supper Club" ist auf der Longlist des Deutschen Buchpreis und sie bei uns zu Gast: Jacinta Nandi spricht mit Katrin über Fiktion und Autofiktion in ihrem Roman, das Leben in Berlin und London und sehr sehr viel über Amber Heard.Nominiert für den Deutschen Buchpreis: Single Mom Supper ClubLustig und unterhaltsam ist das Buch - so viel steht fest. Aber ist es auch politisch? Jacinta dachte, sie hätte ein krass unpolitisches Buch geschrieben, aber am Ende kann sie wohl nicht anders, als politisch zu sein. In ihren Figuren stecken viele Widersprüche, ihre "Supper Club Moms" haben auch nicht wenig kriminelle Energie. Dennoch basieren einige der Geschichten, etwa wenn es um Rassismus im Alltag geht, auf echten Ereignissen in Jacintas Leben. Welche das sind - das erfahrt ihr in dieser Episode.Amber Heard vs. Johnny DeppIn Deutschland gibt es vermutlich niemanden, der 2022 so viel über die Hintergründe zum viral gegangenen Gerichtsprozess zwischen Amber Heard und Johnny Depp aufgeklärt hat, wie Jacinta. Als Katrin sie darauf anspricht, gerät sie - wie sie selbst sagt - sofort in den "TED-Talk-Modus". Uns ist das nur recht, denn wir haben es 2022 nicht geschafft, das Thema so umfänglich zu berichten, wie es das verdient hätte. Da es auch um Fälle sexualisierter Gewalt geht: Triggerwarnung (kommt aber auch im Podcast).Wir haben auch ein Buch geschrieben!Am 9. September erscheint „Resist! Weich bleiben in harten Zeiten“ beim Leykam-Verlag. Das Buch könnt ihr jetzt schon vorbestellen.Außerdem wollen wir am 12. September mit euch die Buchpremiere im Pfefferberg Theater in Berlin feiern. Wenn ihr dabei sein wollt, könnt ihr hier Tickets bestellen.Danke an alle, die den Lila Podcast unterstützenNoch immer hört ihr Feminismus auf Sparflamme. Darum freuen wir uns weiterhin über jede Unterstützung.Links und HintergründeWikipedia: Jacinta NandiInstagran: Jacinta NandiRowohlt: Single Mom Supper ClubAlle weiteren Links und Hintergründe findet ihr auf der Webseite zur Folge. Dort könnt ihr auch eure Kommentare hinterlassen. Und ihr findet dort auch ein Transkript zur Sendung als PDF. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Geek Freaks Headlines, we break down Variety's report that Pirates of the Caribbean is back in active development at Disney's live action group. We talk about why Disney is targeting Gen Z men with big adventure stories, why this track is separate from the Margot Robbie concept, and what creative moves would actually signal real momentum. We also get into the fan view on Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow and what a smart reboot or soft continuation could look like for a four quadrant audience. 00:00 Pirates returns to active development and why it matters00:18 Disney's Gen Z strategy and why Pirates should stay four quadrant00:30 The Jack Sparrow factor and legacy value for the franchise00:37 Status check with no cast, director, plot, or timeline yet00:46 Final thoughts and why fans should feel cautiously optimisticDisney has reactivated Pirates inside its live action divisionThis is not the Margot Robbie spinoff that stalledNo cast, director, plot, or timeline has been announcedThe push fits Disney's goal to win back younger male audiences, but Pirates works best when everyone is invitedJack Sparrow remains the biggest swing factor for mainstream interestReal movement starts when Disney names a writer or director“Pirates of the Caribbean is back in active development.”“Pirates works best when they aim for everyone, not just Gen Z men.”“Jack Sparrow is so iconic to these films that he is the one who carries them.”“It is early days, but there is hope on the horizon.”Enjoyed the breakdown? Follow and subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines, rate and review on your favorite app, and share this episode with a friend using #GeekFreaksHeadlines. For links to every story we cover, head to GeekFreaksPodcast.com, our source for show news and notes.News source for this episode: https://geekfreakspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspodHave a question or a take on the next Pirates chapter? Send it in and we may feature it on a future episode.Apple Podcast tags: Pirates of the Caribbean, Disney, Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Depp, Gen Z, Movie News, Adventure Movies, Geek Freaks HeadlinesTimestamps and TopicsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionLinks and ResourcesFollow UsListener Questions

Worst Draft Class you ever saw? Well, my next one will be better. Hello. Hello?Is Johnny Depp a Top 10 all-time actor?Joining Jon Saks for the Final Round of the JOHNNY DEPP Draft - SPECIAL GUESTS!Bianca SotoJefferson Reardon"Let us know what Draft you would like to listen to by sending us a message!"Support the show

Listener Voicemails: We kick things off with some truly epic call-ins. Who dropped the sharpest diss on Gaspar's infamous “Freddy Knuckles” routine? And which listener scored a free one-year subscription to Laynards, including a soundcheck experience with The Hold Steady? The Unified Scene shows off some serious talent in this round.

Today we're talking about some of the good, bad and ugly comic book news coming out of San Diego Comic Con. From Marvel to DC to Johnny Depp?

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss James Gunn revealing a Superman saga and if Margot Robbie will return to the DCU, James Bond casting updates according to THR, Universal buying the Jason Bourne rights, Johnny Depp in a new Pirates installment update, 'Weapons' prequel film rumors, Ryan Reynolds teasing Deadpool appearing in Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, 'Marty Supreme' teaser trailer, Avengers: Doomsday casting rumors, Alien Earth Eps 1 and 2 review, and the Top 10 Spike Lee films and more!____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown1:15 Duffer Brothers Leaving Netflix for Paramount Pictures17:43 James Gunn Talks Superman Saga27:21 James Gunn Addresses Future of Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn35:37 Avengers Doomsday Casting News, Plot Details and Steve Rogers's Return47:54 The Running Man is Delayed a Week51:20 'Marty Supreme' Trailer Discussion57:39 James Bond Casting Rumor from THR1:01:00 'Highest 2 Lowest' Non Spoiler Review1:03:35 Top 10 Spike Lee Movies Countdown1:18:00 Baz Luhrman Selects Isla Johnston to Lead His Joan of Arc Movie1:19:17 Our Favorite Trailers of the Week1:22:48 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions1:51:26 Universal Nabs Jason Bourne Rights, Should The Recast Matt Damon?1:54:30 More Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  

Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about Dave wearing 2 different colored shoes yesterday, is grooming your b-hole part of your routine?, guy attacked flight crew with skateboard and belt, undercover cop busted rub and tug, fisherman attacked by shark, concerns over false positive drug results on oral swabs, construction crane fell on a house, intruder had access to home for weeks, retired police K9 takes care of bees, guys who like pens reaching out to Dave, government stepping in on streaming service competitions, ref bit by bat, cop caught on camera looking at a butt, Kelce brothers with Taylor Swift, Leo DiCaprio at 50, spend the night in Poltergeist house, Tombstone still honoring Val Kilmer, Johnny Depp has been contacted about returning as Jack Sparrow, celebs with strange collections, church leader busted recording people in bathroom, half naked man outside a woman’s kitchen window, man with largest junk broke arm, old woman fought off a robber, kids steal a train, what fetish did you recently get into?, mystery UFO spotted in sky, another home hit by meteorite, man broke into closed auto shop to get his phone, woman’s car damaged after filling her car up with bad gas, huge bear caught on video, barbershop gives mystery haircuts, toothpaste made from hair, and more! This episode of Dave & Chuck is brought to you in part by Profluent http://bit.ly/4fhEq5l

The gang is discussing the art of the Easter egg. It's not for everyone! Johnny Depp has a shocking collection. Drinking might be on the way out thanks to GenZ. Sarah reminisces on when smoking was a social activity. When your partner starts a health journey it's hard to not tag along. True love makes things easy for Vinnie's wife. PSA: You don't need to be checking out of your hotel rooms anymore.

Sarah starts unpacking all the Taylor Swift news. Bob's Movie Club Presents: The Royal Tenenbaums. An Air France flight had to make an emergency landing due to a passenger's medical crisis, but she wasn't happy about it. The strategy of rock, paper, scissors. You may have heard that Taylor was on the New Heights podcast, and we're diving into her and Travis Kelce's adorable relationship. Here's why we think Leonardo Dicaprio feels 32 years old. Chat GPT almost killed a man. Vinnie has one bad tattoo, would it be wrong if his wife wanted to frame it? The gang is discussing the art of the Easter egg. It's not for everyone! Johnny Depp has a shocking collection. Drinking might be on the way out thanks to GenZ. True love makes things easy for Vinnie's wife. PSA: You don't need to be checking out of your hotel rooms anymore. Taylor Swift has reunited with Max Martin and Shellback for her new album, which means: Bangers. Have you ever driven naked? The eastern coast of the United States is having its muggiest summer since before Diet Coke was invented. Supposedly you can be allergic to your own sweat - yikes! Friends: they cost you money. Plus, Swiftie trivia!

Xbox just keeps taking hits, and there is no way to spin it. Sony takes one on the chin too, as their Live Service goals aren't playing out the way they hoped. Plus Blizzard loses Rod, Strauss is the ultimate hype man, and Battlefield is back? Plus Paramount sets its sights on its new future, DC Studios has a plan, Captain Jack Sparrow might be back. Plus Reviews of Black Bag, Twisted Metal Season 2 and the first two episodes of Alien Earth.

Charlie Sheen telling all with help from his ex-wives, co-stars, and even his former drug dealer. Revealing the full truth behind his breakdown for the first time. Then, as Bruce Willis battles dementia, his wife Emma shares their story. Plus, Brandon Blackstock's obituary reveals a secret. How he ended up in a relationship with ex Kelly Clarkson's former assistant. And, Taylor Swift goes to “New Heights”. Her new era announcement with Travis Kielce by her side. Then, Taylor's pal, Zoe Kravitz makes her own Swift confession. The wild story involving Taylor's mansion, Lisa Bonet, and a pet snake. Plus, the return of “Rambo”. The prequel in the works names its star. Why it's not the actor Sly Stallone wanted. And, ET's time on set of the original movies. Then, a first look at the new film that has Gwyneth Paltrow and Timothee Chalet making out. Plus, why Chris Pratt's past on “Parks & Rec” nearly cost him a spot in the MCU. And, we're with the stars of the “Terminal List” prequel looking to real life vets to keep the show authentic. Then, a Captain Jack Sparrow comeback? Why a 6th “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie with Johnny Depp is one step closer to happening.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danielle Spencer, popular for her role as Dee Thomas on What's Happening, has died. She was 60. Spencer's co-star Haywood Nelson broke the news on social media. Nelson wrote, Brilliance! It comes in a great many forms. We all have them, and we all have this family's — Dr. Danielle Spencer (June 24, 1965 – August 11, 2025).He added, "We have lost a daughter, sister, family member, What's Happening!! cast member, veterinarian, animal rights proponent and healer, and cancer heroine. Our Shero. Danielle is loved. She will be missed in this form and forever embraced."Spencer appeared on the original What's Happening for three seasons from 1976 to 1979. She also co-starred in What's Happening Now in the 1980s. She went on to attend Tuskegee University Veterinary School in Alabama and became a veterinarian in 1996.Spencer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, but she became a survivor through chemotherapy treatments. Taylor Swift sneakily revealed who is going to be producing her new album, The Life of a Showgirl.Accompanying the album announcement, Taylor Swift launched a Spotify playlist aptly titled And, baby, that's show business for you. The playlist features 22 tracks, all previously released songs produced by Max Martin and Shellback, sparking speculation that the iconic duo may have produced this upcoming album as well.Taylor previously worked with them on the Red, 1989, and Reputation albums. They helped her develop her pop sound after she began her career as a country artist.Longtime collaborator and friend Jack Antonoff seems to be absent from this album cycle, along with Aaron Dessner.You Could Own Tom Petty's 1980 Mercedes Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is attempting to bring back Johnny Depp to the Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise. “If he likes the way the part's written, I think he would do it,” he told EW . “It's all about what's on the page, as we all know.” Eddie Van Halen Guitar Expected To Fetch $2-3 Million at AuctionEddie Van Halen's Kramer guitar, modeled after his famous 'Frankenstein' model and later owned by former Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars, is expected to fetch between $2-3 million at auction. Ryan Reynolds may have given us a sign that he might be in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie. Daryl Hall and John Oates have resolved their years-long legal battle over their business partnership.Robert Plant just wrapped the European leg of his tour with his new band Saving Grace. Their North American shows kick off in October. Buzzfeed has a list of celebrities who have partners who have claimed they DIDN'T KNOW THEY WERE FAMOUS when they first met. Or even a few dates into it. Here are a few: Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows ⁠http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Johnny Depp could be setting sail once again! Reports say Depp Has Had Talks Over “Pirates” Return — could Captain Jack Sparrow be making a comeback to the big screen? On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we're breaking down this major update along with other huge entertainment stories. There's buzz about Talks Underway For “Weapons” Prequel Film — find out what that could mean for one of 2025's biggest thrillers.  We also dive into some exciting MCU news: a DOCTOR STRANGE Franchise Star Confirms They Will Return In AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY (And It Could Be A Game-Changer) — here's why this might completely shift the Marvel landscape.  Over in Marvel TV, Vincent D'Onofrio gives fans hope by confirming DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Season 2 Will NOT Be The Show's Final Season. And finally — did you know the Smallville creators once worked on an Iron Man movie where Tom Cruise was interested in the role? We'll unpack the full backstory.  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. 

What is happening globally? Travis Kelce discusses his underwhelming performance from last year. Johnny Depp might reprise his role as Jack Sparrow, and there's a new Hallmark film on the way starring Brad Paisley.The fun continues on our social media pages!Jeremy, Katy & Josh Facebook: CLICK HERE Jeremy, Katy & Josh Instagram: CLICK HERE

Beyond catfishing, romance scammers are moving in with victims and rewriting wills. Here, Pretend Podcast host Javier Leiva exposes their new playbook.Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1195What We Discuss with Javier Leiva:Romance scams are so common that identical fake stories (architect in Indonesia, talking to Johnny Depp) are used with thousands of victims simultaneously, making them seem like urban legends.Scammers target vulnerable people by checking boxes: isolated from family, cognitive decline, terminal illness, government pension, loneliness. More boxes = bigger mark.Advanced scammers move in with victims, become caregivers, get named as estate executors, then move on to victim's elderly relatives when the person dies.Damage goes beyond money — victims often become unable to trust again and avoid relationships entirely, while family stress affects everyone for years.Watch for red flags: excessive early generosity, isolating behavior, urgent requests bypassing reasoning, password/financial access requests, sob stories. Trust family concerns.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:The Cybersecurity Tapes: thecybersecuritytapes.comCaldera + Lab: 20% off: calderalab.com/jordan, code JORDANCookUnity: 50% off first week: cookunity.com/jordan or code JORDANProgressive: Free online quote: progressive.comHomes.com: Find your home: homes.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 11-17: Windows 95 starts up, Hugh Grant makes a bit of a mistake, Frank Oz adapts a classic, weddings are crashed, San Andreas spills its coffee, Johnny Depp's got a golden ticket, Snape kills Dumbledore on page 574, Ian McKellen's game is afoot, Amy Schumer is a trainwreck, Andy Samberg plays tennis and Bojack's back. All that and more from 30, 20, and 10 years ago!

Like what you hear? Show some love and send a text. #CheersReels, Booze & Bro's set sail into the high seas of action, adventure, and rum-soaked chaos! Join the RB2 crew as we follow the eyeliner-smeared, rum-loving Captain Jack Sparrow on his unpredictable quest to reclaim his beloved ship… while dodging cursed skeleton pirates, the British Navy, and his own questionable life choices. We'll break down the wild ride of sword fights, supernatural curses, and the undeniable charm of Johnny Depp at peak Jack Sparrow madness.  So grab your compass that doesn't point north, pour yourself something dangerously strong, and hop aboard for laughs, movie banter, and a few questionable pirate impressions. Savvy? Support the show

When I introduce you, I'm gonna say, "This is a friend of Draft Class." That means you're a connected guy. Now if I said instead, this is a friend of ours that would mean you a made guy. Capiche?Joining Jon Saks for Round 2 of the JOHNNY DEPP Draft - SPECIAL GUESTS!Bianca SotoJefferson Reardon"Let us know what Draft you would like to listen to by sending us a message!"Support the show

Guess the connection between the items! Fact of the Day: In the movie Blow (2001), Johnny Depp was 5 years older than Rachel Griffiths who was playing his mother. Triple Connections: Pipe, Box-End, Torque THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:05 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD DIGITAL TRIVIA GAMES ON ETSY, GRAB ONE NOW!  GET A CUSTOM EPISODE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES:  Email ryanbudds@gmail.com Theme song by www.soundcloud.com/Frawsty Bed Music:  "EDM Detection Mode" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://TriviaWithBudds.com http://Facebook.com/TriviaWithBudds http://Instagram.com/ryanbudds Book a party, corporate event, or fundraiser anytime by emailing ryanbudds@gmail.com or use the contact form here: https://www.triviawithbudds.com/contact SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MY AMAZING PATREON SUBSCRIBERS INCLUDING:   Mollie Dominic Vernon Heagy Brian Clough Nathalie Avelar Natasha raina leslie gerhardt Skilletbrew Bringeka Brooks Martin Yves Bouyssounouse Sam Diane White Youngblood Evan Lemons Trophy Husband Trivia Rye Josloff Lynnette Keel Nathan Stenstrom Lillian Campbell Jerry Loven Ansley Bennett Gee Jamie Greig Jeremy Yoder Adam Jacoby rondell Adam Suzan Chelsea Walker Tiffany Poplin Bill Bavar Sarah Dan  Katelyn Turner Keiva Brannigan Keith Martin Sue First Steve Hoeker Jessica Allen Michael Anthony White Lauren Glassman Brian Williams Henry Wagner Brett Livaudais Linda Elswick Carter A. Fourqurean KC Khoury Tonya Charles  Justly Maya Brandon Lavin Kathy McHale Chuck Nealen Courtney French Nikki Long Mark Zarate Laura Palmer  JT Dean Bratton Kristy Erin Burgess Chris Arneson Trenton Sullivan Jen and Nic Michele Lindemann Ben Stitzel Michael Redman Timothy Heavner Jeff Foust Richard Lefdal Myles Bagby Jenna Leatherman Albert Thomas Kimberly Brown Tracy Oldaker Sara Zimmerman Madeleine Garvey Jenni Yetter JohnB Patrick Leahy Dillon Enderby James Brown Christy Shipley Alexander Calder Ricky Carney Paul McLaughlin Casey OConnor Willy Powell Robert Casey Rich Hyjack Matthew Frost Brian Salyer Greg Bristow Megan Donnelly Jim Fields Mo Martinez Luke Mckay Simon Time Feana Nevel

Not all Draft Class is silver and gold, mate.There are very few performers, ever, who have a more extensive list of truly original and varied roles than that of the movie rock star known as, JOHNNY DEPP!Joining Jon Saks for 3 Rounds of the JOHNNY DEPP Draft - SPECIAL GUESTS!Bianca SotoJefferson Reardon"Let us know what Draft you would like to listen to by sending us a message!"Support the show

Paul and Erin discuss two films that tell the origin stories behind classics of children's literature: Marc Forster's 2004 Oscar-bait drama about the creation of PETER PAN; and DREAMCHILD, the Dennis Potter-scripted 1985 drama about the creation of ALICE WONDERLAND.

It’s John Trumbull’s birthday so on today’s episode, we’re talking about one of his favorite films, the 1994 cult classic, Ed Wood! It’s Johnny Depp! [...]

Show NotesEarly Life & Tattoo Beginnings:JS grew up going back and forth to NYC, starting Fun City tattoo shop in the late ‘70s/early ‘80s, working with punk legends, including Iggy Pop and hanging around the Lower East Side near Katz's Deli. Took over Spider Webb's tattoo shop and innovated tattoo styles internationally.Wild Addiction Years:Struggled with violent, restless addiction in LA, carrying guns, dealing with near-death overdoses, and hitting rock bottom multiple times. Describes being surrounded by tragedy (neighbors dying, violence) while strung out.First Sobriety Attempts:Found AA through a phone call, went to meetings while sick and broken, experienced his first sober year full of fear and confusion but connected with a tribe. Stayed sober for 10 years but was still dangerously angry and unstable.Relapse & Real Surrender:After years dry but miserable, relapsed hard on speedballs and other drugs. After a near-fatal speedball overdose, sincerely prayed for help for the first time — a turning point that led to a true surrender and lasting recovery.Spiritual Awakening & 12 Steps:Recommitted to sobriety at 48, dove deep into 12-step literature and principles, learning the disease was rooted in selfishness, self-centeredness, and insanity, not just substances. Developed a personal understanding of “God as we understood Him” and built a spiritual relationship that restored sanity.Plant Medicine Experiences:Explores ayahuasca and ibogaine ceremonies in Brazil and Mexico — the mother and stern general of plant medicines. Describes transformative, often brutal trips, communicating with ancestral spirits, and being a bridge to help suffering souls find peace.Integration with AA:Believes his foundation in AA allowed the plant medicine experiences to speak in a language he understood, blending 12-step spirituality with psychedelic healing. Emphasizes these tools aren't for everyone; people must be called to them.Writing & Legacy:Channels his higher self to write influential, raw literature about addiction and recovery. Proud of his work that connects deeply with people facing darkness.Wild Stories & Encounters:Remembers meeting Johnny Depp and Hunter S. Thompson, including a hilarious story about buying mummified fingers at a flea market and delivering a sarcastic note to a hotel room.

It may be the dog days of summer, but the art world doesn't take a break, and there's plenty to talk about for our monthly roundup episode, where we parse and analyze the biggest headlines shaping the art world and industry. In this episode, we take a look at what is going on in the art scenes across London, New York, and Berlin, including some of the biennials going on this summer. Then, we get into the headlines: including a dive into a long-gestating biopic by actor Johnny Depp, called Modì: Three Days on the Wing of Madness. The new film is Depp's first directorial effort in nearly three decades, and it dramatizes 72 chaotic hours in the artist Amedeo Modigliani's life as he chases around early 20th-century Paris with artists Chaim Soutine and Maurice Utrillo. We also talk about Depp's new art drop. Is it all a rebranding exercise? After that, we break down the intrigue swirling around the U.S. pavilion for next year's Venice Biennale and what it might reveal about American cultural diplomacy in 2025. Within that fold, we take stock of a proposal from controversy-loving artist Andres Serrano and another idea from far-right American blogger Curtis Yarvin. Last but not least, we analyze the Labubu mania, a craze for these mischievous little dolls that has finally made its way into the art world and into the market. National art critic Ben Davis and our editor-in-chief, Naomi Rea joined senior editor Kate Brown on the podcast to talk about it all.

MUSICA content creator in the U.K. isolated Ozzy Osbourne's live vocals from his final performance of "Mama, I'm Coming Home" last Saturday. You can hear how emotional it was for him to sing it. It brought many in the audience to tears. https://loudwire.com/ozzy-osbourne-isolated-vocals-farewell-concert/ It'll be 40 years this Sunday since Live Aid made music history. And while over 75 artists performed, there are some pretty BIG names that turned down the invite. https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/artists-who-refused-to-play-live-aid Nicki Minaj has been GOING OFF on Jay-Z in a series of social media posts. And it seems to be all about the money. https://brobible.com/culture/article/nicki-minaj-jay-z-megan-thee-stallion/ Wolfgang Van Halen's Mammoth will drop their third album, 'The End', on October 24th. https://blabbermouth.net/news/wolfgang-van-halen-announces-third-mammoth-album-the-end-shares-the-spell-single RIP: Founding Monster Magnet drummer Tim Cronin has passed at 63 after a battle with the neurodegenerative disease ALS. https://blabbermouth.net/news/founding-monster-magnet-drummer-tim-cronin-dies-after-battle-with-als TVNetflix's Queer Eye is coming to an end after 10 seasons. https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/queer-eye-end-netflix-season-10-1236450911/ EA Sports College Football 26 is here … It's game time for college football fans. EA Sports College Football 26 officially drops today (Thursday). This year's edition builds on the super success of last year's version, with over 2800 new plays, real-life coaches, and a revamped transfer portal that adds more drama to Dynasty Mode. Gamers will see more mascots, traditions, and game day vibes. This thing is supposedly everything fans loved last year – just bigger and better. The next installment of Ryan Murphy's Netflix series 'Monster' will focus on Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her parents with an ax in 1892. https://consequence.net/2025/07/monster-season-4-lizzie-borden-ryan-murphy/ Check out the Season 2 trailer for "Wednesday". Part one of the hit Netflix series premieres Aug. 6. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/wednesday-season-2-part-1-trailer-jenna-ortega-emma-myers-1236309892/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:There's a new "Night at the Museum" movie in the works. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/night-at-the-museum-movie-in-the-works-1236310340/ Possible new couple alert? Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp have reportedly formed a strong connection and have been meeting frequently. https://www.realitytea.com/2025/07/09/angelina-jolie-johnny-depp-meeting-close/ RICH PEOPLE MONEY NEWSJJ Watt and his wife, Kealia Ohai, are helping the victims of the Texas flooding disaster. https://people.com/jj-watt-and-wife-kealia-donate-usd100-000-to-texas-restaurant-11768135 Peter Jackson will always be associated with "The Lord of the Rings", but maybe he should have been part of the "Jurassic Park" franchise instead. Because his latest project involves reviving an extinct species. But at least it's not a dinosaur. https://ew.com/lord-of-the-rings-director-peter-jackson-wants-to-revive-extinct-bird-11768897 MISCBreakthrough Barbies … Mattel has introduced its first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes. The doll, created in collaboration with Breakthrough T1D, features realistic medical accessories such as an insulin pump, a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), heart-shaped medical tape, and a smartphone displaying a CGM app. She's wearing a blue polka dot outfit, symbolizing diabetes awareness. https://www.today.com/health/type-1-diabetes-barbie-doll-rcna217696 AND FINALLYSuper box office … Where will Superman land on the list of all-time superhero movies?Other notables on the list include the 1989 original Batman at number 6, Black Panther at number 10, The Incredibles at number 11 and the original X-Men movie at number 18. AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows ⁠http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.