Podcast appearances and mentions of Karen Peterson

On episode 291 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Karen Peterson to review the second feature film from Oscar-nominated writer-director Celine Song, Materialists. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 1h05m. We will be back in next week for a review of the latest film from Pixar, Elio, as well as the latest from director Danny Boyle, 28 Years Later. Till then, let's get into it. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 103 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Karen Peterson to discuss the next film in their Peter Jackson series, The Lovely Bones (2009). Oh how the mighty fall. By the end of the 2000s, director Peter Jackson was still riding off the high of The Lord of the Rings and King Kong, as he looked to make his next project. In finding the novel The Lovely Bones, Jackson connected with the idea of a young girl using the afterlife to process her death as well as help her family heal after said tragedy, and attempt to catch the person who killed her. Using CGI and green-screen for the in-between world and the afterlife, Jackson tried to bring together one of the most popular young-adult novels of the time, but in doing so, got distracted by his special effects and new techniques for these sequences, and instead, he created an emotionless slog of a film that was (and still is) considered by all to be a massive misstep within his career. Ryan, Jay, and Karen breakdown the film, how Jackson and his team did in adapting the novel to the big screen, the major casting shift at the center of the film, the current status of Saoirse Ronan's career, how Stanley Tucci should never have hair in a movie, and how massive of a misstep it is from the same mind that brought us Heavenly Creatures. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h21m. The guys will be back next week to conclude their series on the films of Peter Jackson with a review of his set of other Middle Earth films, The Hobbit trilogy. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

In this heartfelt season finale of the MomForce Podcast, Vanessa Quigley is joined by Chatbooks CMO, and fellow mom, Karen Peterson for a conversation that every parent will feel in their bones. Together, they open up about the emotional rollercoaster of parenting milestones, from preschool graduations and big-kid beds to the life-shifting moment of sending a child off to college. They reflect on the beauty of “lasts and firsts,” the myth of control in motherhood, and the power of reframing painful transitions as sacred moments. Karen shares her personal journey raising her son Gavin, a sought after D1-bound wheelchair basketball athlete who defied the odds after being born with spina bifida. She recounts the early years, where simple, difficult moments like coaxing Gavin through tears with a walker at the back of Costco laid the foundation for the independence and strength he now carries into adulthood. They also talk candidly about the grief and growth that comes with change, the emotional whiplash of summer parenting, and how moms so often hold themselves to impossible standards. Whether you're deep in toddler chaos or navigating an emptying nest, this episode is a reminder that you're doing better than you think.  Follow Vanessa  Follow Chatbooks  5:15 Reframing lasts into firsts  5:45 We are supporting characters in our children's lives  7:20 Realizing you have a lot less control than you think you actually do  9:45 The reality of being a parent of a D1 athlete  10:56 Our kids are our greatest teachers  14:00 Every stage of motherhood has hard moments  15:29 Photos help remind us of all of the hard things we've made it through  18:48 Life transitions are all about the "and" to process all the feelings  22:40 You are the perfect parent for your child. You know what your child needs even if other parents judge you.  25:40 Live in the moment this summer. Chatbooks will be there for you when school is back in session!     

WH Park & Karen Peterson run down the major news and results from NJPW, AJPW, NOAH, Stardom, Marigold, and TJPW, including a preview of NJPW Dominion and AJPW Champion Carnival results.This month's topics include: The status of Daisuke Sekimoto.Mayu Iwatani's debut in Marigold.Kosei Fujita becomes the youngest winner of NJPW's Best of the Super Juniors.Ad-free version available at Patreon.com/postwrestling.------Photos Courtesy: NJPW & MarigoldPOST Puroresu Merch: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/post-wrestling-network/post-puroresuPOST Puroresu Theme by Chris Maffei: https://soundcloud.com/cmstrikeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review a 4-hour AEW Fyter Fest featuring the official announcement of Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada at All In.Plus: Omega vs. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brody King vs. Mascara Dorada for the International title, Jon Moxley faces Mark Briscoe in a non-title match, FTR takes on Atlantis Jr. & Templario, Speedball Mike Bailey teams with Kevin Knight & Komander against LFI, and Timeless Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa vs. Julia Hart & Skye Blue.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free. Today's stories:Arrests at the WWE Performance CenterMariah May debuts on NXTTrick Williams vs. Elijah at Against All Odds Lince Dorado replaces Joaquin Wilde at Worlds CollideVince McMahon sells $250 million of TKO stockPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: ASK-A-WAI Mailbag Show  Friday: POST Puroresu with Karen Peterson & WH ParkSunday: UFC 316 with Jack Wannan & Eric Marcotte FREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Saturday: WWE Money in the Bank Photo Courtesy: AEW Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

[Enjoy this free podcast originally released on our members-only Patreon, POSTwrestlingCafe.com]Karen Peterson and Kate from MTL review Dark Side of the Ring: The Scream Queen, Daffney — VICE's interpretation of the career and legacy of Shannon Spruill. In this podcast, Karen & Kate discuss:DSOTR's approach to sensitive topics like bipolarism, suicide, and the impact of the internetParticipant involvement in the episodeSpruill's advocacy for mental health, on the job injuries and employee rightsThematic parallels to our previous Luna Vachon documentary reviewRecommended Media:Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women's Wrestling - By Pat Laprade & Dan Murphy (2017; pps 238-240)Crazy is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts & Breaking the Rules - By A.J. Mendez (2018)Help:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – 1-800-273-8255International numbers – https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlinesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch:https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of House Rules, Rep. Karen Peterson talks with Utah Commissioner of Higher Education Geoffrey Landward about House Bill 265, a new law reshaping how Utah funds its public colleges and universities.As the state asks institutions to realign resources with student demand and workforce needs, Peterson and Landward explain what the changes mean for students, how tuition is being kept in check, and why the goal is smarter investment, not cuts.They also discuss program mergers, data-driven planning, and what comes next for higher education in Utah.

Fortune has released a list of college degrees that don't pay well after graduation.. Or have a high unemployment rate. Debbie and Erin walk through the list and speak with Jessica Oyler, VP for Student Access and Success at WSU, to detail some of the steps they take to ensure students understand where their degree can take them. Karen Peterson, Utah House Rules Vice Chair, House Education committee, joins the show to explain how the state of Utah is working to make college education more efficient.

This week, it's time for takeoff as Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) sit down to talk FIGHT OR FLIGHT. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect her when they're surrounded by people trying to kill both of them. Directed by: James Madigan Written by: Brooks McLaren, DJ Cotrona Starring: Josh Hartnett, Charithra Chandran, Katee Sackhoff, Julian Kostov, Marko Zaror, JuJu Chan Szeto, Danny Ashok @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Letterboxd.com/TheWatchandTalk Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com   Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk

On episode 286 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Karen Peterson to review the latest film from the MCU, Thunderbolts*, in a discussion full of SPOILERS. They also take a look into what the future plan for the Marvel Cinematic Universe looks like via the post credit scene of this newest project.   You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 1h26m. We will be back soon preview the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Till then, let's get into it. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

WH Park & Karen Peterson run down the major news and results from Stardom All-Star Grand Queendom, including the departure of Mayu Iwatani from the promotion.This month's topics include: Meiko Satomura retires from Pro Wrestling.Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI leave New Japan after the May 4 show.NJPW announces the blocks and matches for BOSJ 32, including the replacement for BUSHI.AJPW's Champion Carnival chugs along, and WH has some match recommendations from the tournament so far.Ad-free version available at Patreon.com/postwrestling.------Photos Courtesy: Pro Wrestling NOAH, Stardom, NJPWPOST Puroresu Merch: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/post-wrestling-network/post-puroresuPOST Puroresu Theme by Chris Maffei: https://soundcloud.com/cmstrikeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On episode 285 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributors Karen Peterson and Mark Johnson to preview the films coming during the 2025 Summer. Summer movie season is upon us. As Sinners and A Minecraft Movie dominate the Spring box office, we're heading into the time of the year where everyone is going on vacation, out of school, and looking to cool off from the heat by going to see some of the biggest films of the year. The AW team opts out of a Summer Movie Draft this year, and instead, breaks down the titles coming out over the course of the next four months, with extensive conversations over their box office potential as well as the groups anticipation for the live action Lilo and Stitch, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Jurassic World Rebirth, the live action How to Train Your Dragon, Superman, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, F1, Pixar's Elio, Thunderbolts, Weapons, Materialists, M3GAN 2.0, The Naked Gun, and more. Stay tuned to the end to hear what they think will be the Top 3 highest-grossing films of the summer. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 1h45m. We will be back in next week for a review of the latest film from Marvel, Thunderbolts. Till then, let's get into it. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

This week Karen Peterson and Derek Miranda sit down to talk war films, propaganda, and WARFARE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A platoon of Navy SEALs embark on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event. Directed and written by: Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland Starring: D'Pharoah Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, Finn Bennett, Joseph Quinn, Charles Melton, Taylor John Smith, Michael Gandolfini, Noah Centineo, Nathan Altai, Donya Hussen   @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Letterboxd.com/TheWatchandTalk Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com   Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk

Karen Peterson and Bruce Lord review NJPW Windy City Riot at the Wintrust Arena with Hiroshi Tanahashi bidding America farewell in his final U.S match against Konosuke Takeshita and Hirooki Goto defending the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Shota Umino.   Plus: Zane Jay heads to Japan to prepare for his debut. Shirakawa vs. AZM ends in a double countout. Ishii dethrones Kidd in Sudden Death. Young Bucks issue a challenge to The War Dogs for Resurgence (and they're not arriving outnumbered). Takeshita and ELP bump heads at the show's end. Access all of our NJPW reviews by becoming a member at http://postwrestlingcafe.com------NJPW Windy City Riot 2025April 11, 2025Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IllinoisHiroshi Tanahashi's Final USA Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. KONOSUKE TAKESHITA - RecommendedIWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Hirooki Goto (c) vs. Shota UminoDavid Finlay vs. Zack Sabre, Jr. - RecommendedEl Phantasmo & Rocky Romero vs. Tetsuya Naito & TitánNJPW STRONG Openweight Championship Ironman Match: Gabe Kidd (c) vs. Tomohiro Ishii - RecommendedNJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Championships: World Class Wrecking Crew (c) vs. Intergalactic JetsettersNJPW STRONG Women's Number One Contender's Match: Mina Shirakawa vs. AZMTJP vs. Tom LawlorKickoff: STRONG SURVIVOR Match: Zane Jay (NJPW STRONG SURVIVOR) vs. CJ TinoBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On episode 282 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello as well as AwardsWatch contributors Dan Bayer, Jay Ledbetter, Josh Parham, and Karen Peterson to go back 10 years and take a look at the 88th Academy Awards, covering the films of 2015. The team take a trip back to just a decade ago where the Oscars were at a moment of reflection as the #OscarsSoWhite movement rang loudly as the nominations didn't fully show the diverse, talented artists that made the year in film so strong. Chris Rock (whose jokes this night would spark the later controversy for “The Slap” at the 2022 ceremony) hosted the ceremony and highlighted perfectly that the Academy had a long way to go to show the world that they can change and allow everyone the chance to be nominated and win an Oscar. For the telecast, it was a night dominated by Mad Max: Fury Road and The Revenant in the technical categories, Leonardo DiCaprio finally winning an Oscar, a cool, shocking upset in Best Visual Effects, and Spotlight winning the top prize, along with just Best Original Screenplay, making it the first film since The Greatest Show On Earth to win Best Picture while only winning one other award. In their in-depth discussion, the AW team talked about the film year of 1980, briefly discuss talk about Spotlight as a Best Picture winner, do an extensive conversation over the below the line categories and nominees for the year, and then the new version of the AW Shoulda Woulda Coulda game, where instead of individual replacements, they must decide as a group who the nominees and winners should be in the top eight categories. The rules of the game state they can only replace two of the nominees that year from each category, except in Best Picture, where the group could replace up to four films to make up the final set of eight nominated films. Like past retrospective episodes, it was a fascinating, fun conversation including spirited debates, alliances, vote swinging, celebrating various movies, performances that aren't normally talked about and more that we all hope you enjoy. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 3h14m. We will be back next week for a review of the new A24 drama, Warfare, as well as talk about some of the best war films of the decade/century so far. Till then, let's get into it. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Karen Peterson interviews LUNATIC: The Luna Vachon Story director Kate Kroll before the documentary's premiere at the Canadian Film Fest in Toronto. Kroll shares her experience as a director with a professional wrestling background, the importance of telling Luna Vachon's story as a female director, what wound up on the cutting room floor, the happy accidents throughout the filmmaking process (including having a baby), the critical issues addressed in the film that shaped Luna's journey, and her desire to help fight for change for women in wrestling. Karen reunites with Kate from MTL for a review and candid discussion about the documentary exclusively for members of the POST Wrestling Café.LUNATIC premieres at the Canadian Film Fest on March 29th Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision-making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 92 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Karen Peterson to discuss the first film in their Elaine May series, A New Leaf (1971). The first series of 2025 covered one half of the dynamic comedy duo of Nichols and May, so it only seemed right the guy's new auteur deep dive explored the fantastic (yet limited) work of Elaine May. Known as a renowned playwright and actress in the 1950s and 1960s, May turned in a script for A New Leaf based on the short story by author Jack Ritchie, about a New York City playboy has run out of money and decides to find a wealthy bride, and in doing so, finds a shy heiress who becomes fond of him. May never intended to direct the film, much less being one of the leading performances in the picture, but studio convinced her to do it, paying her much less than male counterparts at the time to create the project. While over-budget and with tons of delays withstanding, the film is a hilarious, sometimes heartwarming picture about opposites attracting to each other, while also maturing into the person you were meant to be. Ryan, Jay, and Karen break down their thoughts on the film, all the behind-the-scenes mess of the film's production, Walter Matthau and Elaine May's performances, the film's ending, finding May's films on physical media, and the impeccable screenplay at the heart of this debut.  You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 1h52m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Elaine May with a review of her film, The Heartbreak Kid. You can rent it via YouTube in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

On episode 280 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello as well as AwardsWatch contributors Jay Ledbetter, Josh Parham, and Karen Peterson to go back forty-five years and take a look at the 53rd Academy Awards, covering the films of 1980. Throughout Oscar history, there have been Best Picture wins that have become “controversial,” with some being about the quality of film that won or because of the films that lost Hollywood's top prize. The latter has become the case, as many cinephiles believe that Raging Bull should've won Best Picture over Ordinary People, which sets up a perfect challenge for the team to see if they believe this call for injustice by the Academy holds any merit. In their in-depth discussion, the AW team talked about the film year of 1980, briefly discuss talk about Ordinary People as a Best Picture winner, do an extensive conversation over the below the line categories and nominees for the year, and then the new version of the AW Shoulda Woulda Coulda game, where instead of individual replacements, they must decide as a group who the nominees and winners should be in the top eight categories. The rules of the game state they can only replace two of the nominees that year from each category, except in Best Picture, where the group could replace up to three films to make up the final set of five nominated films. Like past retrospective episodes, it was a fascinating, fun conversation including spirited debates, alliances, vote swinging, celebrating various movies, performances that aren't normally talked about and more that we all hope you enjoy. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h24m. We will be back next week for a review of the new A24 comedy, Death of a Unicorn, as well as talk about some of the best comedies of the decade and century so far. Till then, let's get into it. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE SmackDown from Italy featuring Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins.Plus: Jade Cargill faces Liv Morgan in her first match back, Zelina Vega faces Piper Niven, and Jacob Fatu takes on Braun Strowman.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Your Calls/Feedback, ad-free. Today's stories:Julio Domingo Estrada (Rico Suave) dies David Finlay wins the New Japan CupNJPW Sakura Genesis lineupHomicide's retirement, reveals a cyst on his brainChris Bey provides health update WWE Slammy Awards on April 20Karrion Kross added to Bloodsport AEW Dynamite ratings POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Saturday: New Japan Cup Final with Karen Peterson & Bruce LordMonday: Collision Course with Kate from MTL & John SiinoTuesday: Book Club - The Queen of the Ring FREE Shows:Monday: Evan Husney, Dark Side of the Ring Monday: Rewind-A-Raw (XL Edition in the Café)Photo Courtesy: WWERASD Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiS: theidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidcBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On episode 279 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributor Karen Peterson to discuss their thoughts on the latest 2025 releases, Mickey 17 and Black Bag. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 1h37m. We will be back in next week for a Oscar retrospective over the 53rd Academy Awards, covering the films of 1980. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

On episode 278 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Karen Peterson to talk about the 97th Academy Awards and wrap up the 2025 Oscar season. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 1h28m. We will be back in two weeks to talk about a couple of new 2025 film releases, Mickey 17 and Black Bag. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Karen Peterson interviews Queen of the Ring stars Kailey Latimer (a.k.a. Kamille, playing June Byers) and Damaris Lewis (playing Babs Wingo) on their experiences filming and bringing to life the story of Mildred Burke.Latimer and Lewis share their experiences working on set, ensuring the legacies of Wingo and Byers were preserved in their presentation, the importance of representation of women in the 1930s-1950s, the camaraderie on set and how bringing the life and times of Mildred Burke to screen will mean many different things to their audience.Karen will be joined by Kate from MTL for a review and candid discussion about the film on Thursday, March 6th exclusively for members of the POST Wrestling Café.Queen of the Ring opens in theaters on March 7th. Film's Source MaterialThe Queen of the Ring: Sex, Muscles, Diamonds & the Making of an American Legend - By Jeff Leen (also POST Wrestling Café's Book Club selection for March 2025)Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 97th Academy Awards are this weekend, and on this episode of Cinema Royale we're picking the winners! I'm joined by my favorite Oscarologist, Karen Peterson of Awards Watch to discuss the Oscars landscape and predict the outcome!All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: / pdcmoviesFollow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook: / pdcmoviesYou can also subscribe to our podcast Cinema Royale anywhere you get your podcasts!

Love is in the air and serial killers are running amok this week when Derek Miranda (@derekmiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) sit down to talk HEART EYES. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: For the past several years, the "Heart Eyes Killer" has wreaked havoc on Valentine's Day by stalking and murdering romantic couples. This Valentine's Day, no couple is safe.... Directed by: Josh Ruben Written: Phillip Murphy and Christopher Landon & Michael Kennedy Starring: Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zambado, Michaela Watkins, Jordana Brewster, Devon Sawa *Clip from HEART EYES courtesy of ScreenGems   @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Letterboxd.com/TheWatchandTalk Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com   Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk

WH Park & Karen Peterson officially merge Dream Slam Monthly and POST PURORESU as they continue covering the Japanese wrestling scene together. Plus: Hana Kimura Memorial Show - HANABI - announced for May 23, 2025. Japanese wrestling featured in Las Vegas during WrestleMania Week. Omos vacates the GHC Championship & returns to WWE. Plus, The results for Giant Baba's 25th & Sanshiro Takagi's 30th Anniversary Shows. Previews of NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka, Tenryu Festival, Kenta Kobashi's Fortune Dream 10, and GLEAT Lidet UWF Ver. 5. Starting in March 2025, find POST Puroresu on the POST Wrestling Cafe!Photos Courtesy: NOAH & NJPWPOST Puroresu Theme by Chris Maffei: https://soundcloud.com/cmstrikeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join House Majority Leader Rep. Jefferson Moss and Rep. Karen Peterson as they explore the future of higher education in Utah. Discover how strategic reinvestments aim to make college more affordable, accessible, and relevant for students, while maximizing taxpayer value. Learn about key reforms, including reallocating funds from underperforming programs to high-demand fields, and the impact these changes will have on Utah's workforce and economy.

House Rules Vice Chair, Rep. Karen Peterson, also sits on the Higher Education Committee . She joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to talk about the legislation she'd like to see passed in the 2025 session.

WH Park & Karen Peterson welcome 2025 with a slightly delayed January edition of PURORESU to celebrate a new year, starting with thoughts on NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 19, Wrestle Dynasty, and the collaborative working relationship between the companies. Plus: Preview of the Giant Baba's 25th Memorial Show, Hideki Suzuki joins AJPW full-time, KENTA and NOAH's 25th Anniversary Year, Tetsuya Endo winning the GHC National Championship, OMOS in NOAH, MARIGOLD's Nanae Takahashi announces retirement, Kouki Amarei undergoes knee surgery, and Giulia wins the NXT Women's Championship. Photos Courtesy: NJPWPOST Puroresu Theme by Chris Maffei: https://soundcloud.com/cmstrikeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On episode 270 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributors Karen Peterson and Mark Johnson to give out their final Oscar nomination predictions for the 97th Academy Awards. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 3h23m. We will be back next week with a brand new episode. Till then, let's get into it. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

It's the first of a double main event of Spotlight this week as we try to cover the mad volume of big time wrestling that we've been hit with since New Year. And with Benno away and as its Tokyo Dome season, I am joined by the Empress of wrestling podcasting and Karen Peterson! Join us as we talk both Wrestle Kingdom 19 and Wrestle Dynasty where the highs are very high and by God, the lows are very, very low. We chat Kidd vs Omega, Takeshita's weekend, the issues that New Japan curently face, THAT double main event from Day One, Karen's highlights of the whole Japanese wrestling week and much, much more! (Benno & Matty will be back with a second recorded show late on Tuesday, reviewing the Raw on Netflix debut) Enjoy JP Find Karen at @Karensensei.bsky.social on BlueSky and her weekly Dream Slam column at Post Wrestling  SHOWNOTES 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:05 Wrestling Kingdom 19 Review 0:36:20 AEW x NJPW x CMLL Wrestle Dynasty Review 1:23:58 Karen's highlights from the week in Puro GRAPPL Spotlight is produced with support from our Patrons and YouTube members, with special thanks to Patreon Kings Of The Mountain - Conor O'Loughlin, Eddie Sideburns, Chris Platt & Carl Gac!  You can find all of our live shows on YouTube by becoming a Member at ⁠http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL,⁠ or join us on Patreon for both live video and audio replays at ⁠http://www.patreon.com/GRAPPL!⁠  Get the the new line of GRAPPL merchandise with FREE SHIPPING to the UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia & New Zealand at https://chopped-tees.com/en-uk/collections/grappl You can find all of our live shows on YouTube by becoming a Member at http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL, or join us on Patreon for both live video and audio replays at http://www.Patreon.com/GRAPPL!  You can also join us on the GRAPPL Discord for free at https://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠

Karen Peterson and Bruce Lord review NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 in the Tokyo Dome and its impact on Wrestle Dynasty.  Plus: Hirooki Goto wins the 2025 Rambo to snag a golden ticket for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, Mayu Iwatani defeats AZM to retain the IWGP Women's Championship, Katsuyori Shibata returns home to challenge Hiroshi Tanahashi at Wrestle Dynasty, T.M.D.K.'s Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita survive the Tokyo Terror Ladder Match, IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship match is stopped due to injury, and El Phantasmo walks out as NJPW WORLD TV Champion. Join the POST Wrestling Café for access to all of Karen & Bruce's NJPW reviews and John Pollock & Wai Ting's Wrestle Dynasty review tomorrow night: http://postwrestlingcafe.com------NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19January 4, 2025Tokyo DomeIWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs. Shota UminoSpecial Single Match: Tetsuya Naito vs. Hiromu TakahashiIWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: David Finlay (c) vs. Yota Tsuji - RecommendedIWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship: DOUKI (c) vs. El DesperadoDouble Championship Match: Shingo Takagi (c) NEVER vs. KONOSUKE TAKESHITA © AEW International - RecommendedLumberjack Death Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. EVIL NJPW World Television Championship — Four-Way Match: Ren Narita (c) vs. Ryohei Oiwa vs. Jeff Cobb vs. El PhantasmoIWGP Women's Championship: Mayu Iwatani (c) vs. AZM - RecommendedIWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships — Tokyo Terror Ladder Match: Kevin Knight & KUSHIDA (c) vs. T.M.D.K. (Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita) vs. Catch 2/2 (TJP & Francesco Akira) vs. BULLET CLUB War Dogs (Clark Connors & Drilla Moloney)Pre-Show: NJPW Ranbo - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contender MatchWrestle DynastyJanuary 5, 2025Tokyo DomeFinalized match card below:IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. RicochetSpecial Singles Match: Kenny Omega (AEW) vs. Gabe Kidd (NJPW)IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Yota Tsuji vs. Jack PerryIWGP Tag Championships: Great O'Khan & Jeff Cobb vs. Matthew & Nicholas Jackson vs. Tetsuya Naito & Hiromu Takahashi (2024 WTL Winners)Special Double Championship Match: Tomohiro Ishii vs. KONOSUKE TAKESHITA - NEVER & AEW International ChampionshipsSingles Match: Shota Umino vs. Claudio CastignoliSpecial Singles Match: David Finlay (c) vs. Brody KingSpecial Double Championship Match: Mina Shirakawa (c) RPUK vs. Mercedes Moné (c) NJPW STRONG Women's ChampionshipSpecial Singles Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Katsuyoshi ShibataLucha Gauntlet Match - CMLL & NJPW Pre-Show: ROH World Tag Championships: Sammy Guevara & Dustin Rhodes (c) vs. Yoshinobu Kanemaru & SHOPre-Show: International Women's Cup: Willow Nightingale (AEW) vs. Momo Watanabe (STARDOM) vs. Athena (ROH) vs. Persephone (CMLL) Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite: Fight for the Fallen with The Death Riders taking on Rated FTR on the Mother of All Simulcasts.Also: AEW kicks off its Max era with Hangman Page taking on Orange Cassidy, Jamie Hayter vs. Julia Hart, Bobby Lashley vs. Max Caster, an announcement from Jeff Jarrett, and Ricochet cuts Swerve's involvement in a triple threat match short.News: Sweet Daddy Siki passes away, Netflix & Max launch their streaming content, John & Wai react to Raw's CM Punk & Seth Rollins promo segment and notes on the changes coming to POST Wrestling this month.Ad-free version available for members at POSTwrestlingCafe.comNEWS OF THE DAY:Sweet Daddy Siki dies at 91WWE & AEW streaming libraries NOAH The New Year CM Punk and Seth Rollins' segmentWrestle Kingdom 19 & Wrestle DynastyNJPW leaves AXS TVPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: NJPW Primer with Karen Peterson & Bruce LordFriday: Rewind-A-SmackDown with John Pollock & Wai Ting Saturday: Collision Course Sunday: Wrestle Dynasty with John & Wai FREE Shows:Thursday: upNXT with Davie Portman & Braden HerringtonFriday: MCU L8R Year in Review Saturday: Wrestle Kingdom 19 with Karen Peterson & Bruce LordPhoto Courtesy: AEW Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On episode 268 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello, and AwardsWatch Contributors Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks, Jay Ledbetter, Josh Parham, Karen Peterson, Trace Sauveur, and Griffin Schiller breakdown their favorite films of 2024. As we are about to begin an exciting new year of cinema in 2025, we say goodbye to 2024 with our AW team's favorite films of the year. Instead of having everyone on one call together, the show is split up into six sections, each section covering the six films the team loved the most. Those films included Robert Eggers' Nosferatu (Karen and Griffin), Radu Jude's Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World (Trace), Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light (Josh) Jane Schoenbrun's I Saw the TV Glow (Dan and Cody), RaMell Ross' Nickel Boys (Erik and Jay), and Brady Corbet's The Brutalist (Ryan and Sophia). In each segment, each person talks about why they selected the film as their favorite of the year, as well as an in-depth discussion over the film. At the end, the team gave honorable mentions for other films that they loved that included Challengers, Queer, Juror #2, Maria, Hit Man, Babygirl, Hundreds of Beavers, Hard Truths, Anora, Trap, Dahomey, The Substance, and many more. Please enjoy this wonderful last episode of 2024, thank you all for reading everything on the website as well as listening to the show this past year. We here at AwardsWatch hope you all have a Happy New Year. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 3h50m. We will be back next week to breakdown the winners of the 2025 Golden Globes. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “Once Upon a Time” from Robin Carolan, “Basm epic” from Z.O.B., “Imagined Light” from Topshe, “Anthems For A Seventeen Year-Old Girl” from yeule, “Color Memory” from Alex Somers, “Overture (Bus),” “Intermission” from Daniel Blumberg, “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 78 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Karen Peterson to discuss the latest film in their Nancy Meyers series, The Holiday (2006). Tis the season at Director Watch, as the boys and Karen have come together to talk about one of the most popular modern holiday classics, The Holiday. Billed as a house swap story of two heartbroken women wanting to leave their world's behind after terrible encounters with the men in their lives, Meyers sets a more dramatic, sweet tale of finding love and confidence during the holiday season. In what feels like her version of Love Actually, Meyers is able to deliver a much more compelling, romantic film than that British film from just a few years before, lead by an all-star cast of Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, and Jack Black. Ryan, Jay, and Karen break down their thoughts on the film, what their holiday traditions are with their families, who character gets a better deal within the house swap, Jude Law's summer tan, singing in a Blockbuster video, the charming Eli Wallach, and, of course, the most important person in cinema history, Mr. Napkin Head. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h06m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Nancy Meyers with a review of her film, It's Complicated. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes back writer/podcaster Karen Peterson to discuss the 2017 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Frances McDormand won for her performance in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," beating Sally Hawkins in "The Shape of Water," Margot Robbie in "I, Tonya," Saoirse Ronan in "Lady Bird," and Meryl Streep in "The Post." We discuss all of these nominated performances and determine who we think was the runner-up to McDormand. 0:00 - 11:35 - Introduction 11:36 - 41:34 - Sally Hawkins 41:35 - 1:12:04 - Margot Robbie 1:12:05 - 1:35:47 - Saoirse Ronan 1:35:48 - 1:55:53 - Meryl Streep 1:55:54 - 2:21:01 - Frances McDormand 2:21:02 - 3:09:35 - Why Frances McDormand won / Twitter questions 3:09:36 - 3:15:07 - Who was the runner-up? Buy And the Runner-Up Is merch at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/and-the-runner-up-is?ref_id=24261! Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at patreon.com/andtherunnerupis! Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky Theme/End Music: "Diamonds" by Iouri Sazonov Additional Music: "Storming Cinema Ident" by Edward Blakeley Artwork: Brian O'Meara

On episode 264 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributors Karen Peterson, Jay Ledbetter and Josh Parham to go back 30 years to take a look at the 67th Academy Awards, celebrating the films of 1994. Thirty years ago, it was Bob's year as Robert Zemeckis' Forrest Gump took home the Oscar for Best Picture, alongside Tom Hanks winning his second straight gold statue for back to back wins. It was one of the most commercially successful films of 1994 that went on to win the big prize, and is part of one of the most influential years from the 1990s. Films like Pulp Fiction, The Shawshank Redemption, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Three Colours: Red, Hoop Dreams, The Lion King, and more highlight a crossover of studio films blending success with indie darlings to make for a fascinating film year to talk about. In their in-depth discussion, the AW team talked about the film year of 1994, briefly discuss talk about Forrest Gump as a Best Picture winner, do an extensive conversation over the below the line categories and nominees for the year, and then the new version of the AW Shoulda Woulda Coulda game, where instead of individual replacements, they must decide as a group who the nominees and winners should be in the top eight categories. The rules of the game state they can only replace two of the nominees that year from each category, except in Best Picture, where the group could replace up to three films to make up the final set of five nominated films. Like past retrospective episodes, it was a fascinating, fun conversation including spirited debates, alliances, vote swinging, celebrating various movies, performances that aren't normally talked about and more that we all hope you enjoy. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h28m. We will be back next week to discuss some of the latest 2024 film releases before the end of the year. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

WH Park & Karen Peterson wrap up tag tournament season, preview end-of-the-year shows, and look forward to the big week of wrestling in January.They chat about KENOH challenging KENTA in celebration of NOAH's 25th Anniversary, and the death of Mighty Inoue.Plus: NJPW World Tag League & AJPW Strongest Tag League finals previews, STARDOM updates, TJPW, Sendai Girls, MARIGOLD and OZ Academy, Dragon Dia calls out YAMATO after tournament win and several independent show announcements.Photos Courtesy: NJPW, TJPW & AJPWPOST Puroresu Theme by Chris Maffei: https://soundcloud.com/cmstrikeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

'Tis the season for dysfunctional families, and this week Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk A REAL PAIN. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Mismatched cousins David and Benji tour Poland to ho:nor their grandmother. Their adventure becomes complicated as old tensions resurface while exploring their family history. Directed and Written by: Jesse Eisenberg Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, Jennifer Grey, Will Sharpe, Kurt Egyiawan *Clip from A REAL PAIN courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com   Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk

This week on Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Joshua Smith are joined by Karen Peterson from POST Wrestling for an in-depth review of NJPW/STARDOM Historic X-Over II. They break down every match from the event, including the electrifying semi-main event where Mayu Iwatani defended the IWGP Women's Championship against her longtime rival, Momo Watanabe. The trio also previews this week's World Tag League shows, answers listener questions, and covers all the latest updates from the world of New Japan Pro Wrestling. Tune in for an episode packed with insights and excitement!Get Your Official Keepin' It Strong Style Merchandise: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/social-suplex-network/keepin-it-strong-styleJoin our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @SocialSuplex, @KIStrongStyle, @JeremyLDonovanFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleKeepin' It Strong Style is the New Japan Pro Wrestling Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.#njpw #newjapanprowrestling #NJPWxSTARDOMSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Joshua Smith are joined by Karen Peterson from POST Wrestling for an in-depth review of NJPW/STARDOM Historic X-Over II. They break down every match from the event, including the electrifying semi-main event where Mayu Iwatani defended the IWGP Women's Championship against her longtime rival, Momo Watanabe. The trio also previews this week's World Tag League shows, answers listener questions, and covers all the latest updates from the world of New Japan Pro Wrestling. Tune in for an episode packed with insights and excitement!Get Your Official Keepin' It Strong Style Merchandise: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/social-suplex-network/keepin-it-strong-styleJoin our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @SocialSuplex, @KIStrongStyle, @JeremyLDonovanFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleKeepin' It Strong Style is the New Japan Pro Wrestling Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/keepin-it-strong-style/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On episode 261 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributors Mark Johnson and Karen Peterson discuss where we are at in the 2024 Oscar race, giving an updated temperature check on the current award season. A lot has changed in the world since the last time the AW podcast talked about the Oscars and which films and performances will go home with the gold. A post-election shift could be coming, with audiences and voters seeing the contenders in the race differently than before the political results from two weeks ago. Ryan, Sophia, Mark, and Karen break down how they think the election will connect and effect the award season, where the Best Picture, Best Director, and Acting categories are right now, as well as give their reaction to the news that the Oscars have selected a host, former late-night talk show host, comedian Conan O'Brien. This discussion also includes who the team has at the front runners in all of these categories, as well as the other contenders that could come in overtake the films, performances in the lead right now. It was a fun conversation we hope you all enjoy. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 1h55m. We will be back next week to do discuss the latest film release, Gladiator II, and talk about our Top 5 Denzel Washington performances. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

"The Empress" Karen Peterson returns to The Long & Winding Royal Road and walks down an emerald path this episode with WH Park to discuss a Pro Wrestling NOAH match from July 16, 2006: KENTA & Naomichi Marufuji vs. Takeshi Rikio & Takeshi Morishima from Budokan Hall.WH and Karen discuss what the state of the NOAH roster was like at the time and how the match contributed to its need for new main eventers.Watch the match on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWJdsBeM9JUSupport this podcast on Chopped Tees:L&WRR on Chopped TeesPOST Puroresu on Chopped TeesMCU L8R on Chopped TeesWH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in The Long & Winding Royal Road, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling.Follow WH Park on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whpark9.bsky.socialBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.bsky.socialX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingMusic: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain LetterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Beware whose door you're knocking on! This week Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk HERETIC. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Two young missionaries become ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse when they knock on the door of the diabolical Mr. Reed. Trapped in his home, they must turn to their faith if they want to make it out alive. Written and Directed by: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods Starring: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East *Clip from HERETIC courtesy of A24.   @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram/Bluesky) Letterboxd.com/thewatchandtalk Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk

We're getting into the heart of Awards Season now as Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk ANORA. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Anora, a sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. Directed and Written by: Sean Baker Starring: Mikey Madison, Mark Eidelstein, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, Vache Tovmasyan, Aleksei Serebryakov, Darya Ekamasova *Clip from ANORA courtesy of Neon. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk

WH Park & Karen Peterson preview a very busy November across the Japanese wrestling scene as 2024 winds down.  Plus: Hiroshi Tanahashi announces January 2026 retirement, NJPW x STARDOM Historic X-Over II match announcements, NOAH's GHC Women's Championship, Sareee's next MARIGOLD World Championship defense, and multiple Tag League updates and previews.    Photos Courtesy: Sendai Girls, NJPW & NOAHPOST Puroresu Theme by Chris Maffei: https://soundcloud.com/cmstrikeSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingX/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode of Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Josh Smith are joined by Karen Peterson from POST Wrestling for an in-depth review of King of Pro Wrestling 2024. Together, they break down all the matches and angles from the event, including Zack Sabre Jr.'s monumental victory over Tetsuya Naito to claim the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Plus, they answer listener questions and cover the latest news in the world of New Japan Pro wrestling.Get Your Official Keepin' It Strong Style Merchandise: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/social-suplex-network/keepin-it-strong-styleJoin our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @SocialSuplex, @KIStrongStyle, @JeremyLDonovanFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleKeepin' It Strong Style is the New Japan Pro Wrestling Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.#njpw #newjapanprowrestling #zacksabrejrSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

WH Park & Karen Peterson review another busy month in the Japanese scene as we prepare for the sprint toward the end of 2024 and the start of 2025. Plus: Utami Hayashishita challenges for the MARIGOLD World Championship, Ren Ayabe wins AJPW's Oudou Tournament, Zack Sabre Jr. formally challenges Tetsuya Naito at KOPW, Ryohei Oiwa returns from NOAH to join TMDK, Yuji Nagata celebrates 40th years of wrestling, Taiji Ishimori gets ready to become a ridiculous SuperhumanPhotos Courtesy: MARIGOLD & NJPWPOST Puroresu Theme by Chris Maffei: https://soundcloud.com/cmstrikeSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingX/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

WH Park & Karen Peterson review NJPW Capital Collison featuring Mercedes Moné vs. Momo Watanabe for the STRONG Women's title.The latest news from STARDOM, MARIGOLD, and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Plus: A full review for Shingo Takagi's 20th Anniversary show, the N-1 VICTORY finals, Ryohei Oiwa's last match against Kaito Kiyomiya, STARDOM's 5STAR Grand Prix, MARIGOLD DREAM STAR Grand Prix, and the results of TAKAYAMANIA EMPIRE III.Photos Courtesy: NJPW, STARDOM & AJPW POST Puroresu Theme by Chris Maffei: https://soundcloud.com/cmstrikeSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingX/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Karen Peterson review NJPW G1 Climax 34 Night 18 featuring Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Shingo Takagi and Yota Tsuji vs. David Finlay in semi-final matches.They discuss the set-up for the final night of the tournament, the performances of the final four participants, and general thoughts on this year's G1. Access all of our NJPW reviews by becoming a member of the POST Wrestling Café.------NJPW G1 Climax 34: Night 18August 17, 2024Ryogoku KokugikanToyko, JapanA Block Semi-final: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Shingo Takagi [RECOMMENDED]B Block Semi-final: David Finlay vs. Yota Tsuji [RECOMMENDED]Tetsuya Naito, Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI vs. HENARE, Great O-Khan & Francesco AkiraClark Connors, Drilla Moloney & Taiji Ishimori vs. Taichi, DOUKI & Taka MichinokuHiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, Oleg Boltin, Tiger Mask & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. EVIL, Ren Narita, Yujiro, SHO & Yoshinobu KanemaruKonosuke Takeshita, Jeff Cobb & Callum Newman vs. Shota Umino, El Phantasmo & JadoGabe Kidd & Jake Lee vs. Hirooki Goto & Tomoaki HonmaYOSHI-HASHI & Shoma Kato vs. Robbie Eagles & Mikey Nicholls Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingX/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite from Norfolk with The Young Bucks defending the tag titles against The Acclaimed.Also: Swerve Strickland takes on Wheeler Yuta, Mercedes Mone defends the TBS title against Hikaru Shida, Dr. Britt Baker returns and Green Day celebrates the career of Bryan Danielson.Plus: Dennis Brent passes away, Randy Orton signs new deal with WWE, the G1 Climax playoffs are set to begin, and Yoshinari Ogawa retires.Follow POST's G1 Climax Coverage : https://postwrestling.com/G1Ad-free version available for members at POSTwrestlingCafe.comNEWS OF THE DAY:Former writer & editor Dennis Brent passesRandy Orton re-signs with WWE for five yearsG1 Climax playoff picture Yoshinari Ogawa retires at 57AEW Collision ratingsWWE Raw & NXT ratings POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: G1 Climax - Quarterfinals with John Pollock & Wai TingFriday: Rewind-A-SmackDown with John Pollock & Wai TingSaturday: Collision Course Sunday: G1 Climax - Finals with Bruce Lord, Karen Peterson & WH ParkFREE Shows:Saturday: G1 Climax - Semi-finals with John Pollock & Karen PetersonSunday: The N.W.A. Podcast Watch the video version of this podcast at youtube.com/postwrestlingPhoto Courtesy: AEW Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingX/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy