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The Infamous Podcast
Episode 493 – Finales and Failures: Aliens, Dark Wolfs & Tron MCPs

The Infamous Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025


The Return of the Show This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the finales of Alien: Earth and The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (remember those shows?). Then delve into a baby pool of Gen V season 2. Finally… Tron: Ares. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Tron: Ares: 5:26 The Terminal List: 14:33 Alien Earth: 28:18 Tron: Ares (2025) Tron: Ares Release date: October 10, 2025 (theatrical) Director: Joachim Rønning Screenwriter: Jesse Wigutow (story also by Wigutow) Producers: Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Jared Leto, Emma Ludbrook, Steven Lisberger Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures Music: Score composed by Nine Inch Nails. Runtime: ~1h 59m (119 minutes) Genre: Sci-fi / action / adventure Cast Jared Leto as Ares (Program) Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, Gillian Anderson Jeff Bridges returns as Kevin Flynn (classic role) Plot Summary (Premise / What We Know) Premise: A sophisticated Program, named Ares, is sent from the digital Grid into the real world on a “dangerous mission,” marking humanity's first direct encounter with sentient A.I. Conflict: Ares is deployed to retrieve Kevin Flynn's permanence code (or a code enabling A.I. extension) from a rival tech CEO, Eve Kim. Ares gradually develops emotions, shifting the mission's stakes. Visuals & Style: Heavy neon, digital effects, light cycles, digital-real world blending. One trailer labels it “Filmed for IMAX.” Music / Sound: The score by Nine Inch Nails. They released a track “As Alive As You Need Me To Be.” Reception (early): Mixed. On Rotten Tomatoes, ~55% Tomatometer, but high audience score (~87%). Production notes: Filming took place in Vancouver, wrapped ~May 2024. Considerations The premise is intriguing (bringing a sentient A.I. into our world), but early reviews note that while the visuals are strong, the plot is sometimes thin or formulaic. Because Tron has a cult legacy and visual identity, expectations are high; missteps in character or plot substance tend to stand out. The Nine Inch Nails score is a bold choice (replacing Daft Punk's iconic Legacy sound) and could either elevate or distance fans depending on taste. The bridging between digital reality and human reality is always a tricky balance — the narrative will need to ground its sci-fi concepts in human stakes (emotions, morality) to avoid feeling hollow. The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (Amazon Prime) Series origin: A prequel to The Terminal List, based on the Jack Carr novel and characters. Creators: Jack Carr & David DiGilio Finale / Plot Summary In the finale, Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch) and James Reece rejoin forces to expose and dismantle a deep conspiracy that's been manipulating events behind the scenes. In one key sequence, Ben lures Iranian forces into what they think is a trap (a cabin in the mountains outside Tehran) — but it's a reverse ambush. Using hidden defenses, he turns the tide. When the soldiers breach the cabin, Ben's counterattack ignites, intercut with a Pink Floyd “Brain Damage” cue (a stylized flourish) After the finale, Ben's surviving allies spread out across Istanbul, Tehran, and Virginia to address the remaining threads and avenge fallen comrades. Reception / Notes The finale leans hard into action, retribution, and vengeance, with less room for emotional reflection. Some praised its boldness, others saw it as standard action fare wrapped in swagger. Because Dark Wolf is tied to The Terminal List universe, many viewers also weigh how it sets up or reframes earlier entries. Ratings Series Finale Out of 5, Truthful Conclusions Daryl: 4.5/5 Brian: 4.49/5 Series Out of 10, You Don’t Take a Man’s Wings Darryl: 8.3/10 Brian: 7.89/10 Alien: Earth (FX) Series creator / showrunner: Noah Hawley Episode title: “The Real Monsters” Writers: Noah Hawley & Migizi Pensoneau Director: Dana Gonzales Original air date: September 23, 2025 Runtime: ~47 minutes Franchise placement: It's the first TV series in the Alien franchise, set ~2 years before the original Alien film (so circa 2120) Season & Finale Summary Over the season, Wendy (a hybrid human-robot) and her brother Hermit (aka Joe) have been navigating a crash of the spaceship Maginot on Earth, corporate machinations (Prodigy vs Weyland-Yutani), and the threat of Xenomorphs. In the finale, several factions converge at Neverland (the Prodigy research facility). Arthur (a hybrid) gives birth to a second Xenomorph before dying, and the “adult” Xenomorph attacks. Meanwhile, Wendy and the Lost Boys forcibly take control of the facility, locking up Boy Kavalier, Dame Sylvia, Kirsh, Morrow, and Atom Eins in a cell. Wendy summons a Xenomorph to guard them. Joe is nearly fed to a single-eyed creature (“ocellus”) but survives; the ocellus ends up at Arthur's corpse on the beach, potentially taking him as a host. Wendy in the final moments stands over the locked cell and says, “Now, we rule.” She also confronts Boy K with the collapse of his Peter Pan mythology: “You were never a boy. You've always been a man.” Many critics note the finale is more of a cliffhanger than a neat wrap, raising big questions and leaving threads dangling for season 2. Reception & Critique Highlights Praise for visuals, ambition, and performances (especially Morrow vs Kirsh dynamic) Criticism: some felt the show “lost sight” of its eerie, dreamlike tone by the end, and that the finale overused convenience (aliens appearing in exactly the right spots) Ratings Season Finale Out of 5, What Happens When a Boy Genius Is Obsessed with an Eyeball Darryl: 2/5 Brian: 4.32/5 Season 1 Out of 10, Aliens Run a Muck and a Rich Guy’s Island Darryl: 5/10 Brian: 7.25/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

Doctor Who: Tin Dog Podcast
TDP 1390: Alien Earth from #Disney #FX REVIEW

Doctor Who: Tin Dog Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 18:01


    Alien: Earth is an American   television series created by . It is the first television series in the  and is set two years before the events of the 1979 film . The series stars , , , , , , and  in main roles. Development for the series was reported to have begun in early 2019, with  attached to executive produce for . It had started pre-production by April 2023, with Chandler cast in the lead role the following month, and further casting taking place from July to November that year. After principal photography was delayed due to the , production began in July 2023 but was halted in August due to the . Filming resumed in April 2024 and ended in July that year. Alien: Earth premiered on  and FX on Hulu in the United States and on  internationally on August 12, 2025. Premise The opening of the first episode introduces the premise of the series as involving three separate destinies for the immortality of mankind. These are: Cybernetically enhanced humans:  Artificially intelligent beings:  (Synths) Synthetic beings with downloaded human consciousness:  When the space vessel Maginot crash-lands on Earth, a young hybrid woman and a group of tactical soldiers make a discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's biggest threat. Cast and characters Main , , , and  play Wendy, Joe Hermit, Boy Kavalier, and Kirsh respectively.  as Wendy, the first hybrid (a person who has their human consciousness transferred into a  body) and leader of the "Lost Boys" (a group of six hybrid prototypes created from terminally ill children by the Prodigy Corporation). Formerly known as Marcy Hermit, she was renamed Wendy after becoming a hybrid.  as Joe Hermit, a  for the Prodigy Corporation , and Wendy's human brother  as Dame Sylvia, an employee of the Prodigy Corporation and Arthur Sylvia's wife  as Boy Kavalier, the CEO of the Prodigy Corporation and the world's youngest trillionaire  as Morrow, the USCSS Maginot's  (human with some synthetic parts) chief security officer  as Slightly, a hybrid and member of the "Lost Boys". Formerly known as Aarush Singh, he was renamed Slightly by the Prodigy Corporation.  as Curly, a hybrid and member of the "Lost Boys"  as Nibs, a hybrid and member of the "Lost Boys". Formerly known as Rose Ellis.  as Smee, a hybrid and member of the "Lost Boys"  as Arthur Sylvia, a scientist and Dame Sylvia's husband Diêm Camille as Siberian, a Prodigy Corporation Security Service soldier  as Rashidi, a Prodigy Corporation Security Service soldier  as Atom Eins, a senior synthetic employee of the Prodigy Corporation  as Kirsh, Prodigy Corporation's  chief scientist, who serves as a mentor to the Lost Boys. Recurring  as Yutani, the CEO of the   as Tootles / Isaac, a hybrid and member of the "Lost Boys". He rejects his assigned name of Tootles by the Prodigy Corporation and renames himself after . Guest  as Zoya Zaveri, the executive officer and later acting captain aboard the USCSS Maginot   as Hoyt, a Prodigy Corporation Security Service soldier on the  team with Joe  as Anant, a Prodigy Corporation Security Service soldier on the search and rescue team with Joe Dean Alexandrou as Bergerfeld, a Prodigy Corporation Security Service soldier on the search and rescue team with Joe Amir Boutrous as Rahim, a medical officer aboard the USCSS Maginot   as Chibuzo, a science officer aboard the USCSS Maginot   as Shmuel, an engineer aboard the USCSS Maginot  Jamie Bisping as Malachite, an engineer's apprentice aboard the USCSS Maginot  Andy Yu as Teng, the navigator aboard the USCSS Maginot  Max Rinehart as Bronski, a science officer aboard the USCSS Maginot   as Petrovich, the chief engineer aboard the USCSS Maginot  Tom Moya as Clem, a junior security officer aboard the USCSS Maginot  Victoria Masoma as Sullivan, a crew member aboard the USCSS Maginot  Tanapol Chuksrida as Dinsdale, the captain of the USCSS Maginot  Episodes This section's plot summaries may be . Please  by removing unnecessary details and making them more concise. (September 2025) () " Noah Hawley August 12, 2025 0.589 In 2120, five companies control Earth and the colonized , including the recently founded Prodigy Corporation. The USCSS Maginot , a Weyland-Yutani deep space research vessel, approaches Earth after a 65-year expedition to obtain extra-terrestrial specimens, among them . On Earth, at Prodigy's Neverland research island, a terminally ill child named Marcy becomes the first hybrid, having her consciousness transferred to an adult synthetic, and renames herself Wendy. Adjusting to her new body with the assistance of synthetic mentor Kirsh, Wendy oversees several other children who undergo the procedure. A malfunction compromises the Maginot's navigation, placing it on a collision course with Earth. Some specimens escape, and a grown  kills most of the crew. It crashes into a tower in the Prodigy city of New , where Wendy's human brother Joe Hermit works as a medic and corporate soldier. CEO Boy Kavalier asserts the Maginot's contents now belong to Prodigy, and deploys Kirsh and the hybrids on Wendy's request to assist with search and rescue to test the hybrids capabilities. Security officer Morrow, who survived the crash in a reinforced , moves to protect the cargo and detains two Prodigy soldiers, who are killed by a -like specimen. Wendy remarks to Kirsh that she wants to save her brother from death. 2 "" Noah Hawley August 12, 2025 0.380 Boy Kavalier tells Dame Sylvia, that he formed the Hybrid project to allow humanity to compete with , and has granted Wendy additional abilities as he wishes to create a person smarter than him. Kavalier declines Weyland-Yutani's request to secure the Maginot's proprietary contents, warning any incursion on Prodigy's territory will be considered a hostile act. Joe is chased by a Xenomorph and separated from his colleagues. The Xenomorph tracks Joe to the higher floors of the tower, killing another soldier and massacring an apartment of wealthy residents who did not evacuate. Joe is saved by Morrow, who  Joe and the Xenomorph, but the Xenomorph regains consciousness and escapes after killing numerous other soldiers, sparing Morrow. Arriving in New Siam, Hybrids Tootles, Smee, Nibs, and Curly encounter other extraterrestrial specimens. Wendy locates Joe along with Slightly but Joe does not recognize Wendy. Slightly reveals Wendy's true identity to a shocked Joe who believed Wendy/Marcy had died. The three encounter several Xenomorph eggs and are ordered by Kirsh to contain them until a  team arrives. Joe is dragged away by the Xenomorph, and Wendy chases after it. 3 "" Dana Gonzales Noah Hawley and  August 19, 2025 0.441 Nibs questions Curly about why the hybrids are all named after  characters and why Marcy gets to be Wendy. Kavalier orders the specimens be brought to Neverland Island for study, despite objections from Kirsh and Dame Sylvia. Morrow finds Smee and Slightly guarding the Xenomorph eggs and interrogates them, suspicious of their childlike behavior. Morrow downloads all the data from the Maginot and erases the data from the source. Kirsh confronts Morrow and Morrow plants a device on Slightly's neck before escaping. Meanwhile, Wendy and Joe fight the Xenomorph with a , and Wendy kills the Xenomorph, although both sustain serious injuries. Returning to the island, Joe undergoes surgery and the Arthur and Dame tend to Wendy. Having escaped into New Siam, Morrow calls Ms. Yutani, and insists on retrieving the specimens despite being ordered to return home. Curly confronts Kavalier about his favoritism towards Wendy, asserting herself to be the best hybrid. Morrow contacts Slightly via the embedded device, convincing Slightly to be Morrow's friend. Kirsh, Tootles, and Curly dissect a facehugger and introduce its larva to Joe's damaged lung, removed during surgery. Wendy awakens, seemingly intercepting signals from the Xenomorph eggs which cause pain. Wendy ultimately collapses in the laboratory containing the eggs. 4 "" Ugla Hauksdóttir Noah Hawley and Bobak Esfarjani August 26, 2025 0.393 When Wendy wakes up, Arthur adjusts her hearing so Wendy can hear the Xenomorph eggs without experiencing pain, and Wendy discovers she can speak the Xenomorphs' language in a frequency audible to humans. Kirsh and Tootles test Trypanohyncha Ocellus (an octopus-like creature) on a sheep, and it implants itself in the sheep's brain via its eye socket. Tootles names himself as Issac. Kumi Morrow pressures Slightly into revealing his real name, Aarush Singh, and he is from India, as a sign of trust, and asks Slightly to steal a Xenomorph egg. Nibs, claiming to be pregnant, becomes violent after Dame Sylvia tries to interrogate her about the rescue mission, and is unknowingly put under house arrest. Joe, jaded after seeing how Wendy is treated as an experiment, attempts to quit and leave. However, Atom Eins tells Joe that if he does, Joe will be sent a large bill for his new lung and never see Wendy again. Slightly contacts Morrow to tell him that he cannot steal an egg, but the latter reveals he used Slightly's real name to track down his family, and uses them as blackmail. Morrow instructs Slightly to take a human near the eggs so they can be infected by a facehugger. It is revealed that Kirsh had been eavesdropping on Morrow and Slightly's conversations. Later, Wendy observes the Xenomorph-infected lung as the newborn Xenomorph bursts out, and Wendy placates it by communicating. 5 "" Noah Hawley Noah Hawley September 2, 2025 0.361 A flashback shows the events that occurred on the Maginot before it reached Earth. Junior security officer Clem wakes Morrow from cryo-sleep and tells him that a fire has led to two facehuggers escaping containment, which latched onto Captain Dinsdale and Science Officer Bronski. Dinsdale dies from the facehugger's acid blood when medical officer Rahim attempts to cut its tail. After being told by engineer Shmuel that the ship's navigational systems were also damaged in the fire, Morrow concludes that someone has sabotaged the ship. Executive officer Zaveri assumes command of the ship, but Morrow threatens to relieve her if she does not prioritize the creatures above the crew. Bronski is placed in cryo-sleep to prevent the gestation of the Xenomorph, but this fails. In science officer Chibuzo's lab, one leech specimen manages to open its test tube from the inside, and lays its larvae in her water bottle. Witnessing this, the Ocellus also escapes afterwards. Apprentice engineer Malachite drinks the water, and the larvae kill him internally; Chibuzo and Rahim are killed by their defensive toxic gas when trying to extract them. Navigator Teng is killed by the now full-grown Xenomorph. Chief engineer Petrovich is revealed to be behind the sabotage, having been promised a hybrid body by Kavalier if the ship crashes in Prodigy territory. Petrovich kills Clem and is in turn killed by Morrow, who retreats to the control room and seals himself in. Zaveri is killed by the Xenomorph outside the door. With everyone dead, Morrow locks himself in the panic room and awaits the crash. Back in the present, Morrow meets with Yutani, offering to retrieve the specimens by force and kill Kavalier. 6 "" Ugla Hauksdóttir Noah Hawley and Lisa Long September 9, 2025 0.478 As the Xenomorph grows, Wendy works on communicating with it. Nibs undergoes testing, prompting Atom Eins to demand her memory be reset to before the Maginot's crash. Dame reluctantly accepts, but Arthur refuses, and is fired under threat of execution if he is not gone by the end of the day. Wendy, disturbed by Nibs' behavior afterwards, learns she was reprogrammed. Meanwhile, Kavalier meets with Yutani over the ship's return and outwits her, securing 20 billion in damages while keeping the specimens for 6 weeks due to quarantine. Kirsh asks Tootles to feed and water the specimens while he is away. However, the Ocellus surprises him into accidentally locking himself in the same cage as two fly-like creatures, who kill him with acid and feed on his body. Slightly tries to lure Joe to the alien eggs, but he declines due to reassignment. Joe later visits a packing Arthur, who covertly deactivates Wendy's tracking device and gives Joe a boat code to allow them to escape. Noticing Tootles is disconnected, he goes to the lab accompanied by Slightly, who opens the cage of the Xenomorph eggs and locks him in, allowing a facehugger to latch onto Arthur. Kirsh watches this through security cameras, but does not tell Kavalier. Slightly hides along with Arthur's body in an air vent as the flies leave their cell. 7 "" Dana Gonzales Noah Hawley and Maria Melnik September 16, 2025 0.385 Smee discovers Slightly hiding an incapacitated Arthur, and the latter convinces him to help deliver Arthur to Morrow on the beach. Security re-secures the lab specimens. Wendy is disgusted by Kavalier's attitude to Tootles' death, and convinces Nibs to join her and Joe in escaping the island. On her way out, Wendy hacks the lab system, releasing the grown , which rampages and escapes into the forest. Kirsh finds Slightly and Smee carrying Arthur's body, but helps them take a faster route to the beach. Outside, Arthur awakes after the  dies. Shortly after, a newborn Xenomorph bursts from his chest and escapes. The hybrids take the corpse to the beach, where Morrow's Yutani team meets them. Having failed to bring him the newborn, Morrow takes them captive. After Kirsh shows him the Ocellus caused the lab accident, Kavalier becomes fascinated with the creature's intelligence, and wants to place it into a human host. Outside, Wendy, Joe, and Nibs are held at gunpoint by Yutani forces, but Wendy calls the Xenomorph which kills them. She comforts it, sparing them. Morrow's team enter the facility, but they are taken captive by Kirsh, who has also captured the newborn Xenomorph. Wendy, Joe, and Nibs reach the boat, but they are intercepted by Neverland security. Nibs, frustrated, brutally kills a soldier, prompting Joe to incapacitate her. A shocked Wendy scolds Joe, as the Xenomorph watches in the distance. 8 "" Dana Gonzales Noah Hawley &  September 23, 2025 0.469 The hybrids have been imprisoned in one cell, with Joe and Morrow in another. Wendy uses her abilities to block the facility's cameras and communications. She struggles with Joe's decision to shoot Nibs, believing he chose to ally himself with humans instead of her, but ultimately unlocks his cell. Kavalier approaches the hybrids and reveals that at six years old, he built his own synthetic which he used to kill his abusive father. Wendy unlocks their cell, Nibs kills Kavalier's bodyguard, and Kavalier flees. Morrow attacks Kirsh in the lab; Kirsh is badly damaged, but ultimately chokes Morrow unconscious. Smee and Slightly arrive in the lab and they take both Kirsh and Morrow, while Nibs captures Dame. Meanwhile, Atom lures Joe to Kavalier's room and locks him in with the Ocellus. Wendy arrives to save him and fights Atom, who reveals himself as a synthetic, allowing Wendy to control his motor functions. The Ocellus escapes to the beach, where it possesses Arthur's corpse. With the help of the older Xenomorph, Wendy and Joe capture Kavalier and lock him in a cell with Kirsh, Atom, Dame, and Morrow. As Yutani and her team approach the island, Wendy, with both Xenomorphs nearby, declares, "Now, we rule." Production Development In February 2019,  reported that two  television series were in development, one animated –  – and one live-action, from  for the network . In December 2020, as part of Disney's Investor Day presentation, the latter television series project was officially announced to be in development for the network, with  as showrunner and Scott as executive producer, being set on Earth in the near future. On February 17, 2022,  revealed that the series is a  taking place before the events of  (1979). Hawley himself confirmed that the series would be tied more into the style and mythology of the original 1979 film rather than the prequel films  (2012), and  (2017). In April 2023, chairman of , , stated that the series was in active pre-production. According to  president Gina Balian, the scale of the production of Alien: Earth was much bigger than that of the 2024 FX series , whose budget has been reported as $250 million. Casting In May 2023,  was cast in the lead role, followed by , , , and  in July.  and  would be among those added to the cast in November 2023. Filming  was scheduled to begin in March 2022, but was delayed due to the . Production on the series began on July 19, 2023, in . Filming (without the American cast including Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, and David Rysdahl) was allowed to occur during the  due to the series' British cast working under an  contract. In late August, the production was halted due to the strike with most of the first episode completed. Filming resumed in April 2024, and wrapped in mid-July. , Bella Gonzales and  serve as cinematographers. Music The score for the series was composed by . The soundtrack was released on  on August 12, 2025. It will get a vinyl release in December 2025 on Mutant. The episodes end on famous ,  and  songs because Hawley decided to highlight the  endings by "mak[ing] an arena show, something that feels bigger than a small theater", featuring tracks by , , , , , , , ,  and . The soundtrack from the fifth episode "In Space, No One…" was released as a stand-alone album on September 2, 2025. Release Promotion Alien: Earth's promotion included immersive experiences such as The Wreckage, which was displayed at the  and , and The Hunt, an activation staged in major cities worldwide.  also partnered with several companies for promotional tie-ins, offering limited-time meals and beverages through food and hotel chains, as well as exclusive merchandise. Release The first episode of Alien: Earth was screened early at the series' panel at the San Diego Comic-Con on July 25. The series premiered on  and  with its first two episodes on August 12, followed by weekly releases of the remaining six episodes. Internationally, Alien: Earth was made available to stream on . Reception Viewership The Walt Disney Company announced that the first episode of Alien: Earth garnered 9.2 million views worldwide within its first six days of streaming. This total was calculated by dividing the total hours watched by the episode's runtime, reflecting viewership on , , and . Analytics company , which gathers viewership data from certain  and content providers, reported that Alien: Earth was watched by 1.8 million U.S. households during its live-plus-five-day period. Boomer households (ages 65–74) over-indexed in viewership by 8% compared to other demographic groups. , which records streaming viewership on some U.S. television screens, reported that Alien: Earth was watched for 464 million minutes between August 11–17, ranking as the seventh-most-streamed original series. In the following week, from August 18–24, it recorded 337 million minutes of watch time, making it the ninth-most-streamed original series that week. Alien: Earth was later streamed for 326 million minutes from August 25–31, making it the tenth-most-streamed original series of the week. Critical response On the  website , 93% of 189 critics' reviews are positive, with a critics consensus of: "Stylistically bold and scary as hell, Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth transplants the Xenomorph mythos into the television medium with its cinematic grandeur intact while staking out a unique identity of its own." , which uses a , assigned a score of 85 out of 100, based on 41 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". James Dyer of  gave the first season five out of five stars, praising its exploration of "the nature of consciousness, mortality, [and] humanity", concluding that "Hawley's series is a rare prequel that serves to enrich its source material, breathing new life into a once-tired franchise". For , Brian Tallerico wrote, "'s work on  feels like a logical comparison, and that's the quality tier on which this show resides as well. ... [Hawley] delivers an 8-episode first season that somehow marries the philosophical depth that fans of  admired with the intense action and bone-chilling imagery of 's ." Angie Han of  described it as a "heady, sprawling, occasionally unwieldy but eventually thrilling epic about personhood, hubris, and of course, the primal pleasure of watching people get absolutely rocked by space monsters", noting its production design and "new beasts with their own deliciously horrible ways of killing". Not all reviews were positive. Dominic Baez of  criticized the show's pace and uneven story, writing, "Its examination of identity ... is less insightful than it wants to be, buckling under the weight of its own unanswered questions. And far too often it feels like two separate plots stitched together, a  of existentialism and aliens ripping people apart."  of  called the feeling of the show "tedious" and wrote that it "struggles to resolve the tension between replicating the core Alien appeal and building a broader narrative suited for long-form television," at the same time questioning if Hawley is fit for the genre versus his previous  stylings. , who portrayed  in the original movies, praised the series, noting how it expands the franchise's scope and calling it "much more profound than just an Alien movie." Future According to series creator Noah Hawley, work has not yet begun on a second season, but conversations are ongoing. He is ready to begin immediately if Disney decides to renew the show. Hawley expects a renewal decision to be made "soon" after the airing of the season finale on September 23, 2025, once its viewership can be evaluated. In another interview, Hawley said that he hopes to have a decision "in the next couple of months."    

Redshirt Cinema Club
Alien: Earth - Episode 8 'The Real Monsters'

Redshirt Cinema Club

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 60:22


We've reached the finale of Alien: Earth! This week we discuss episode 8, 'The Real Monsters'.The journey has ended, and have we been walking in a circle this whole time? The hybrid kids use soft(ware) power to launch a coup, we finally get to see that Morrow vs Kirsh showdown, the orchid escapes, and Johnny Eyeball finds a new home. Are we happy? Nearly. How are you doing?Let us know what you think of this episode by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to two bonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watching Now: Decoding House of the Dragon

Watching Now: Alien Earth is a Watching Now podcast from Couch Soup. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things Xenomorph. We love this universe, so join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion!

Jay of the Dead's New Horror Movies
New Horror Movies Ep. 161: Alien: Earth (2025) - Episode 7

Jay of the Dead's New Horror Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 73:01


Time for the penultimate episode review of ALIEN: EARTH – Episode 007: Emergence! So, here in Episode 161 of Jay of the Dead's New Horror Movies, Jay of the Dead is joined by Mister Watson, Dr. Walking Dead, GregaMortis, Mackula and special guest Kombat Karl “The Mad Irishman” from Movie Podcast Weekly. To make sure y'all get what you paid for, this review begins with some (not exhaustive, but some) scene-level breakdowns of Episode 7, but the discussion quickly splinters into multiple heated theories. For instance, Kirsch's ambiguous behavior takes center stage, as Jay of the Dead voices his disappointment with Kirsh's disloyal turn from Kavalier to a rogue Agent of Science At All Costs. Kombat Karl applauds the fresh portrayal of the Xenomorph as an intelligent, potentially controllable creature. But inevitably, this raises the debate question: Does taming the terror take the teeth out of the franchise? Well, does it? Not rhetorical. Then your spiffy spacemen dig into the ethics and narrative direction of the show, especially pertaining to the synthetic children and their unpredictable development. The guys revisit the theory that the real threat may not be the Xenomorphs at all, but the children themselves, revealing the kids as the true “monsters” of the series: cold, calculating, and emotionally unmoored. GregaMortis and Mister Watson weigh in on Marcy's increasingly violent use of her Wendy powers, wondering aloud whether she's being framed as a tragic anti-hero or something far more nefarious. So join us for our spoiler-filled descent into Alien Earth Episode 7 — a place where Xenomorphs evolve, children outthink their creators, and nothing stays safe for long, especially Watson and Karl's alcoholic beverages. Note: This episode was recorded on September 16, 2025 — the day Robert Redford died. Be sure to subscribe to Jay of the Dead's new Horror movie podcast on: Apple PodcastsSpotifyDeezer   You are welcome to email our show at HauntingYourHeadphones@gmail.com. You can also follow Jay of the Dead'sNew Horror Movies on Twitter: @HorrorAvengers Jay of the Dead'sNew Horror Movies is an audio podcast. Our 10 Horror hosts review new Horror movies and deliver specialty Horror segments. Your hosts are Jay of the Dead, Dr. Shock, Gillman Joel, Mister Watson, Dr. Walking Dead, GregaMortis, Mackula, Ron Martin, Dave Zee and Spawn of the Dead! Due to the large number and busy schedule of its nine Horror hosts, Jay of the Dead'sNew Horror Movies will be recorded in segments, piecemeal, at various times and recording sessions. Therefore, as you listen to our episodes, you will notice a variety of revolving door hosts and segments, all sewn together and reanimated like the powerful Monster of Dr. Frankenstein!

All Of It
Timothy Olyphant Embodies Artificial Intelligence in 'Alien: Earth'

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 20:28


In the new series "Alien: Earth," Timothy Olyphant plays Kirsh, a fully artificial humanoid robot who is tasked with caring after a group of a new creation, robots that have been downloaded with human consciousness. That task gets a lot more complicated when a spaceship full of aliens crash lands on Earth. Olyphant discusses the series, which is available to stream now on Hulu. 

House of R
‘Alien: Earth' Episode 8 Deep Dive. Plus: Timothy Olyphant!

House of R

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 155:28


Jo, Mal, and Rob are back together to dive deep into the final episode of ‘Alien: Earth' Season 1! They talk about how the episode begins in contrast to how the previous episode ended, Morrow vs. Kirsh, looking ahead to a potential Season 2, and so much more! Also, the one and only Kirsh, Timothy Olyphant, joins Jo and Mal! Timothy discusses what he liked about portraying the synthetic character, working with Babou Ceesay, Kirsh's relationship with Issac, and the "milking" process. (00:00) Intro (08:08) Opening Snapshot (37:11) Deep Dive (37:45) Fill In the Gaps (43:09) Kids In Cages … What Could Go Wrong? (01:04:43) To Morrow and To Morrow and To Morrow (01:14:02) Battle Bots: Morrow Vs. Kirsh (01:21:05) Wendy, Too, Is Sick of This Peter Pan Bullshit (01:29:27) Hide and Seek (01:34:57) Joe Vs. the Volcan-Eye (01:46:25) Adults In Cages … What Could Go Wrong? (01:49:26) Oh Needle Drops (01:53:29) Looking Ahead to Season 2 (01:58:42) Timothy Olyphant / Is Kirsh OK? (02:00:56) Will there be a new Kirsh hairstyle? (02:02:26) What is the “milking” process like? (02:06:00) What was it about working with Babou Ceesay? (02:09:16) What is the Kirsh-Isaac relationship? (02:14:59) What is the most helpful note a director can give? (02:16:22) Does Kirsh know how to flirt? (02:17:55) What led to giving Kirsh the signature hip waggle? (02:20:51) What does Kirsh really think of Boy Kavalier? (02:24:29) Are Givens and Kirsh connected by his daddy issues? (02:25:30) Which of his characters would survive longest in the Alien universe? Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, and Rob MahoneyGuest: Timothy OlyphantProducers: Jessie Lopez and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Infamous Podcast
Episode 492 – The Fly & The Betrayal

The Infamous Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025


When the enemy is inside you — or beside you. This week on the podcast, We're talking Alien: Earth eps 6 & 7 (flies, hybrids, and chestbursters) and Dark Wolf eps 5 & 6 (betrayals & Shepherd reveals). Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Alien: Earth: 5:31 The Terminal List: Dark Wolf: 51:00 Alien: Earth (FX/Hulu) Episode 6 — “The Fly” Writer(s): Noah Hawley & Lisa Long Director: Ugla Hauksdóttir Original Air Date: September 9, 2025 Summary: As the Xenomorph grows, Wendy works on communicating with it. Nibs undergoes testing, prompting Atom Eins to demand her memory be reset to before the Maginot’s crash. Dame reluctantly accepts, but Arthur refuses, and is fired under threat of execution if he is not gone by the end of the day. Wendy, disturbed by Nibs’ behavior afterwards, learns she was reprogrammed. Meanwhile, Kavalier meets with Yutani over the ship’s return and outwits her, securing 20 billion in damages while keeping the specimens for 6 weeks due to quarantine. Kirsh asks Tootles to feed and water the specimens while he is away. However, the Ocellus surprises him into accidentally locking himself in the same cage as two fly-like creatures, who kill him with acid and feed on his body. Slightly tries to lure Joe to the alien eggs, but he declines due to reassignment. Joe later visits a packing Arthur, who covertly deactivates Wendy’s tracking device and gives Joe a boat code to allow them to escape. Noticing Tootles is disconnected, he goes to the lab accompanied by Slightly, who opens the cage of the Xenomorph eggs and locks him in, allowing a facehugger to latch onto Arthur. Kirsh watches this through security cameras, but does not tell Kavalier. Slightly hides along with Arthur’s body in an air vent as the flies leave their cell. Rating Out of 5 Facehuggers Are Not a Good Severance Package Darryl: 3.5/5 Brian: 3.5/5 Episode 7 — “Emergence” Writer(s): Noah Hawley & Maria Melnik Director: Dana Gonzales Original Air Date: September 16, 2025 Summary: Smee discovers Slightly hiding an incapacitated Arthur, and the latter convinces him to help deliver Arthur to Morrow on the beach. Security re-secures the lab specimens. Wendy is disgusted by Kavalier’s attitude to Tootles’ death, and convinces Nibs to join her and Joe in escaping the island. On her way out, Wendy hacks the lab system, releasing the grown Xenomorph, which rampages and escapes into the forest. Kirsh finds Slightly and Smee carrying Arthur’s body, but helps them take a faster route to the beach. Outside, Arthur awakes after the facehugger dies. Shortly after, a newborn Xenomorph bursts from his chest and escapes. The hybrids take the corpse to the beach, where Morrow’s Yutani team meets them. Having failed to bring him the newborn, Morrow takes them captive. After Kirsh shows him the Ocellus caused the lab accident, Kavalier becomes fascinated with the creature’s intelligence, and wants to place it into a human host. Outside, Wendy, Joe, and Nibs are held at gunpoint by Yutani forces, but Wendy calls the Xenomorph which kills them. She comforts it, sparing them. Morrow’s team enter the facility, but they are taken captive by Kirsh, who has also captured the newborn Xenomorph. Wendy, Joe, and Nibs reach the boat, but they are intercepted by Neverland security. Nibs, frustrated, brutally kills a soldier, prompting Joe to incapacitate her. A shocked Wendy scolds Joe, as the Xenomorph watches in the distance. Rating Out of 5 Every Premium Needs a Pet Xenomorph Darryl: 2.95/5 Brian: 4/5 The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (Amazon Prime) Episode 5 — “E&E” Writer(s): Hennah Sekander Director: Paul Cameron Original Air Date: September 10, 2025 Summary: Edwards confronts Perash in Zurich and retrieves the bearings. She insists Mossad didn’t plan the attack and her and Varon’s real mission is to investigate Haverford, who they believe is being manipulated by Shepherd. The two are attacked by a Farsi speaking tactical team, who Perash believes was sent by Shepherd, but escape after an intense gunfight. Whilst recovering in a safe house, Perash tells Edwards she never intended to kill him, even if her mission demanded it. Varon hacks the secure portal used by Haverford to communicate with Shepherd, tracing it to an apartment in Munich. She is attacked by the occupant, but eventually kills him and leaves with his laptop. Hastings tortures an operative captured from the convoy, who before dying reveals he is not Khalid Network but BND and the subsequent attackers were not affiliated with German intelligence. Hastings is distraught upon hearing this, unsuccessfully attempting to save the man. Edwards and Perash leave Zurich rendezvous with the team, but are attacked by a pair of assassins who kill the latter with a bomb. Edwards kills both men, and recovers a bracelet made by her daughter from Perash’s body before fleeing the scene. Rating Out of 5 Torturing Allies Is Actually a Bad Thing Darryl: 3.75/5 Brian: 3.8/5 Episode 6 — “Pawns & Kings” Writer(s): Jared Shaw & Max Adams Director: Paul Cameron Original Air Date: (September 17, 2025) Summary: Cyrus assures Saedi he will have the bearings the following day. Saedi criticises Vahid’s enamoration with the West. Edwards reunites with the team in Stein. Hastings confirms the bearings they retrieved are also fakes. Haverford admits Shepherd played them to stop the BND’s own disruption operation. He states Vahid Rahimi, now in custody, is Shepherd, and ordered the team killed in a panic to cover his own tracks, fearing Saedi would discover his actions. Haverford forces Vahid to confirm the bearings exchange point with Cyrus, then executes him. Mossad tells Varon Haverford terminated Shepherd, but she analyses the laptop and sees further portal activity after Vahid’s execution. Hastings, disillusioned with their actions, fails to convince Edwards to walk away with him. Farooq, Landry and Edwards, impersonating KN couriers, meet Saedi at an airstrip. He tests the bearings, which are revealed to be genuine. Haverford is shown to be working with Cyrus, the real Shepherd. By having the bearings deal proceed, Cyrus can made Foreign Minister, replace hardliner Saedi and improve Iranian-Western relations as a CIA plant. Varon sends proof of this to the team, prompting them to attack Saedi’s plane before it departs, killing him and his Quds Force bodyguards and retrieving the bearings. Haverford reports the team as rogue traitors to the CIA Director to cover his own back. Reuniting with Varon, they prepare to prove Haverford’s treachery. Rating Out of 5 Never Trust a CIA Agent Darryl: 4.2/5 Brian: 4.11/5 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

Derivado Cast
ALIEN: EARTH EP #8: A REVOLTA DOS HÍBRIDOS COM GOOD NERD

Derivado Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 20:59


ACABOU! Chega ao fim a primeira temporada da série Alien: Earth e essa aqui é o melhor bate-papo da internet. Muito bem-vindo a Alien: Earth Ep #8: A Revolta dos Híbridos com Good Nerd. É isso mesmo, para o season finale nosso querido amigo Pedro Good Nerd chegou com tudo e agora é hora de entender como fica a Wendy lá na Terra do Nunca, que já tem dois Xenomorfos e algumas outras criaturas hostis. Tivemos o aguardado confronto entre o Sintético Kirsh e o Ciborgue Morrow, além da cruel realidade que o Boy Kavalier teve que digerir. Vem com a gente descobrir o que o Noah Hawley preparou para gente nesta conclusão. Alien: Earth Ep #8: A Revolta dos Híbridos com Good Nerd.

The Reel Rejects
ALIEN: EARTH 1x08 Breakdown & Review!!!

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 19:59


BRING US SEASON 2!!! Alien Earth Full Episode Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Get your New Customer offer + 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://www.mintmobile.com/REJECTS Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Grab Our New XENOMORPHIN' TIME Tee!! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/  With the Season 1 Finale upon us, Coy Jandreau (DC Studios), Tara Erickson, & Aaron Alexander RETURN for another Alien Earth Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review!! Tara Erickson, Coy Jandreau & Aaron Alexander bring you their full Reaction & Review of Alien: Earth Season 1, Episode 8, “The Real Monsters,” — the thrilling season finale from Noah Hawley's bold reimagining of the Alien franchise. After seven episodes of escalating tension, betrayals, and alien horrors, the finale delivers big answers, shocking confrontations, and a new power dynamic that reshapes everything we thought we knew. Sydney Chandler (Pistol, Don't Worry Darling) returns as Wendy, the hybrid leader burdened with secrets and a growing connection to forces beyond her control. Timothy Olyphant (Justified, Deadwood) is Kirsh, the cold synthetic mentor whose loyalties are tested in the darkest of ways. Behind the corporate veil stands Boy Kavalier, played by Samuel Blenkin (The Watcher), whose obsession with immortality and control over the Lost Boys has driven much of this season's conflict. Adarsh Gourav (The White Tiger) and Jonathan Ajayi (Apple TV+ projects) portray the Lost Boys Slightly and Smee, each struggling to find their place in a world that sees them as tools. Lily Newmark (Shōgun, Sex Education) is Nibs, whose fate after Episode 7 became one of the biggest cliffhangers in the series, while Babou Ceesay (Peaky Blinders, Krypton) plays Morrow, whose connection to the Ocellus eye creature looms large. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Coy Jandreau:  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watching Now: Decoding House of the Dragon

Watching Now: Alien Earth is a Watching Now podcast from Couch Soup. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things Xenomorph. We love this universe, so join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion!

NERDSoul • Your Week in Geek
Alien: Earth Discussion - Immortality Gone, Attack Xenomorphs, Kirsh Traps + Mo' | NERDSoul

NERDSoul • Your Week in Geek

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 85:32


Alien: Earth? LFG. Covering: #NERDSoul #Alien #AlienEarth . Episode Cast: https://x.com/JaySherer https://x.com/BackInTheDeck . For: http://patreon.com/ThatNERDSoul | CashApp: $nerdsoul From: https://nerdsoul.myspreadshop.com From: https://nerdsoul.podbean.com  

The League of Geekz Podcast
Alien: Earth Episode 7 Review | What Is Kirsh's Plan & How It Sets Up the Season Finale

The League of Geekz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 29:38


The Geekz return with our Alien: Earth Episode 7 Review, diving into the burning question: What is Kirsh's plan, and how will it lead into the explosive season finale? This episode peels back the layers on Kirsh's true motives while setting the stage for the most intense showdown yet in the Hulu prequel series. In this spoiler-packed breakdown, we explore Kirsh's schemes, how his choices tie into the fate of the creatures, and the shocking ways Episode 7 positions the story for the finale. Is Kirsh working for his own survival, or does his plan connect to the larger Alien franchise? We'll share our theories, highlight the best moments, and unpack the hidden details you may have missed.

House of R
‘Alien: Earth' Episode 7 Deep Dive

House of R

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 136:18


Jo, Mal, and Rob are back together to dive deep into the penultimate episode of ‘Alien: Earth' Season 1! They talk about the Isaac aftermath, Wendy as “Mother,” Kirsh vs. Morrow Round 2, and more! (00:00) Intro (06:34) Opening snapshot (11:14) Mailbag (22:13) Slightly, Smee, and poor Arthur (01:09:56) The Isaac aftermath (01:31:51) Escape from Witch Mountain (01:46:29) Eyeballs and secret synths (01:57:04) Morrow vs. Kirsh: the rematch (02:01:17) Wendy/Marcy is Mother Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, and Rob Mahoney Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watching Now: Decoding House of the Dragon

Watching Now: Alien Earth is a Watching Now podcast from Couch Soup. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things Xenomorph. We love this universe, so join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion!

Crossing Streams
#252: Midseason Check-In on Alien:Earth (with Ken Gartin)

Crossing Streams

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 73:57 Transcription Available


Ken Gartin returns to join Craig and Chris and review the middle portion (episodes 3-6) of FX's Alien:Earth. The guys thought it would be a shorter episode, but nope! Too much fun breaking down all the plot twists and possibilities for the endgame. SHOW NOTES/TIME CODES:30 Intro, show set-up1:45 initial thoughts from everyone on where Alien:Earth stands right now5:30 getting into episode 310:00 Sydney's brand-new power of Alien language15:00 The Eye is the smartest character on the show?18:00 Episode 4, the Nibs situation—and the question of humanity24:00 Episode 5, Noah Hawley's take on the OG Alien movie36:00 Episode 6, key plot points, who will the Eye jump into next?40:00 the endgame of season one kicks off in episode 6's final act44:30 what is Kirsh up to and why is he letting things happen?47:30 Is this Alien:Earth, or Alien:Island? There are too few people54:30 Craig's guess on how the show will end1:08:30 What's Ken Watching?

Podcast 241
256: Peacemaker - Season 2 Episode 4 SPOILER Review + Alien: Earth - Episode 6 SPOILER Review

Podcast 241

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 33:32


ABOUT THE EPISODE --In episode 256 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon continue the "Peacemaker" and "Alien: Earth" love. All the way from breaking down Frank Grillo's performance as Rick Flag Sr. to a discussion centered around Kirsh's motivations played by Timothy Olyphant, Dan and Don get into the weeds.TABLE OF CONTENTS --00:00:00 - About the Episode00:00:35 - Greetings00:02:15 - Peacemaker - Season 2 Episode 4 SPOILER Review00:13:15 - Alien: Earth - Episode 6 SPOILER Review00:24:40 - Before We GoABOUT THE SHOW - Peacemaker --Peacemaker returns with its highly anticipated second season, now set in the redefined DC Universe (DCU) and picking up just after the events of the Superman film. Using the multiverse-adjacent Quantum Unfolding Chamber, Chris confronts a mirrored version of his life in an alternate reality—one where his deceased brother is alive and he's a celebrated hero—offering powerful reflections on regret, identity, and what could have been.ABOUT THE SHOW - Alien: Earth --Created by Noah Hawley, Alien: Earth is a bold and unsettling sci-fi horror series set in 2120—two years before the original Alien. In a future dominated by rival mega corporations, humanity has splintered into cyborgs, sentient synths, and hybrids—synthetic bodies infused with human consciousness. The series ignites when the spaceship Maginot crashes to Earth, unleashing extraterrestrial threats and transforming lives.FIND US --For everything Reel Therapy and 241 Studios, check out our website:LINK: https://www.241studios.com/Follow us on:Instagram: @reeltherapy_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reeltherapypodTikTok: @reeltherapy_pod

A Storm of Spoilers - A Game of Thrones Podcast
Alien: Earth: S1, Episode 6, "The Fly"

A Storm of Spoilers - A Game of Thrones Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 94:28


This week, Da7e and Neil are stepping very carefully into the secure lab to feed the specimens as the first season of Alien: Earth continues to escalate. In The Calm [04:58], they consider which human characters they are still rooting for, question whether Wendy can actually communicate with the Xenomorph, and begin to wonder what kinds of safeguards are built into Kirsh's programming. Then in The Storm [01:13:14], your faithful hosts make their predictions for what will be the big showdowns of the final two episodes and check-in with their ongoing theories about where and when a Predator easter egg might appear. To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Hannibal watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil And finally, join Neil on Wednesday evenings on Twitch as he plays the terrifying game Alien: Isolation live alongside the airing of season one. Subscribe to his Twitch channel for more info: twitch.tv/Neilstradomus

T Watches A Scary Movie
Alien Earth Double Feature S1E2 & 3 "Mr October"/"Metamorphosis" (Review) | T Watches A Scary Movie

T Watches A Scary Movie

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 18:27


The Alien franchise is certainly alive and kicking and testing out a new space on the small screen with a television show set 2 years before the original film. Tonight after a bit of a break, I'm back looking at episodes 2 & 3! |   "Mr October" Tensions build between corporations and the Prodigy company as a crashed spaceship is investigated by a Prodigy medic, Joe D. Hermit, and soldiers. After discovering bodies infected by an alien entity, they encounter a Xenomorph, which separates Hermit and forces him into a perilous chase. Meanwhile, Prodigy's CEO discusses the goal of creating a rival to artificial intelligence with the new Hybrids, and Wendy, a Hybrid, seeks her lost brother, only to have a secret revealed that confirms her identity to a shocked Hermit. | "Metamorphosis" Wendy rescues her brother Joe from a Xenomorph, who then decapitates the creature, while the rest of the Lost Boys and their overseer, Kirsh, retrieve valuable alien specimens from the crashed Maginot vessel. Meanwhile, a conflict brews between different factions, including Boy Kavalier and the Weyland-Yutani company, for control of the recovered aliens and their research, hinting at a future struggle for power.

A Storm of Spoilers - A Game of Thrones Podcast
Alien: Earth: S1, Episode 4, "Observation"

A Storm of Spoilers - A Game of Thrones Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 102:02


This week, Da7e and Neil are maintaining a safe distance as things on Neverland island grow increasingly unsafe for organic lifeforms. In The Calm [07:50], they consider which characters might be primed to join Team Xenomorph as the Prodigy corporation abuses its power, revisit the early 2000s sensation that was The Snuggie, and attempt to get inside the mind of Timothy Olyphant's Kirsh. Then in The Storm [01:19:30], they break down the teaser for next week's Noah Hawley-directed flashback episode. Plus, Da7e adds some important context about LV-426 and its neighboring moons. To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Hannibal watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil And finally, join Neil on Wednesday evenings on Twitch as he plays the terrifying game Alien: Isolation live alongside the airing of season one. There is no stream this week, but the adventure picks back up next week (9/3). Subscribe to his Twitch channel for more info: twitch.tv/Neilstradomus

The Infamous Podcast
Episode 488 – Disney and the Alien Queen Problem

The Infamous Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025


Disney Turned All Their Boy Brands Into Girl Brands and Doesn’t Know How To Fix Them This week on the podcast, Alien: Earth episode 3, and how Disney got rid of half the audience of their acquired brands (Marvel and Star Wars). Episode Index Intro: 0:07 K-Pop Demon Hunters: 3:00 Disney’s Boy Problems: 9:00 Alien Earth: 40:36 Disney's Boy Trouble: Studio Seeks Original IP to Win Back Gen-Z Men Amid Marvel, Lucasfilm Struggles https://variety.com/2025/film/news/disney-marvel-lucasfilm-gen-z-1236494681/ Leadership at Walt Disney Studios has been pressing Hollywood creatives in recent months, multiple sources tell Variety, for movies that will bring young men back to the brand in a meaningful way. “Young men” is defined here by sources as ages 13-28, aka Gen Z. Alien: Earth (FX/Hulu) Episode 3 – “Metamorphosis” Summary: Nibs questions Curly about why the hybrids are all named after Peter Pan characters and why Marcy gets to be Wendy. Kavalier orders the specimens be brought to Neverland Island for study, despite objections from Kirsh and Dame Sylvia. Morrow finds Smee and Slightly guarding the Xenomorph eggs and interrogates them, suspicious of their childlike behavior. He downloads the specimen data from the Maginot and plants a device on Slightly before escaping. Meanwhile, Wendy and Hermit fight the Xenomorph with a meat hook, and Wendy kills it, although both sustain serious injuries. Returning to the island, Hermit undergoes surgery, and the Sylvias tend to Wendy. Kavalier inspects the specimens until Kirsh removes him for his own protection. Atom Eins questions Smee and Slightly about their encounter with Morrow. Having escaped into New Siam, Morrow calls Yutani and insists on retrieving the specimens despite being ordered to return home. Curly confronts Kavalier about his favoritism towards Wendy, believing herself to be the best hybrid. Morrow contacts Slightly via the embedded device, convincing him to be his friend. Kirsh, Tootles, and Curly dissect a facehugger and introduce its larvae to Hermit’s lung, removed during surgery. Wendy awakens, seemingly intercepting signals from the Xenomorph eggs, which cause her pain. She ultimately collapses in the laboratory containing the eggs. Writer(s) / Director / Release Info: Written by Noah Hawley and co-creator Bob DeLaurentis, directed by Dana Gonzales. Aired August 19, 2025, on FX and FX on Hulu. Cast Highlights: Features guest appearances by Sandra Yi Sencindiver (Yutani), Kit Young (Tootles), and others central to ongoing intrigue. Rating / Viewership: Drew approximately 0.441 million U.S. households with a 0.10 rating in the 18–49 demo—an increase over Episode 2. Critics widely praised its tension, production, and heavy themes. Out of 5 Corporate Smiles and Acid Spores: The Future Looks Funs Darryl: 3.1/5 Brian: 3.1/5 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

Redshirt Cinema Club
Alien: Earth - Episode 3 'Metamorphosis'

Redshirt Cinema Club

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 67:03


It's time for episode three of Alien: Earth, and the title of the episode is 'Metamorphosis'. Which is a reference to our showgirl, of course, but also the Lost Boys, Morrow, and humanity itself in this show about making machines, becoming machines, putting children into machines ("this is fine" - the ethics board, distractedly), and sometimes thinking about machines when an alien comes along and tail-whips you into cutlets. Turn and face the strange, children. Which reminds us - that spinning eye octopus is back this week, certainly in the thoughts of Nibs. Other areas of discussion include Wendy and Joe's fight with a xenomorph (whose Opta stats take a beating this episode), Smee and Slightly saying "bro", Kirsh vs Morrow, Blade Runner vibes, and the fact we're suddenly all really bloody excited about where this show is going.Let us know what you think of this episode by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to two bonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Franchise Addicts
Alien Earth: Metamorphosis

Franchise Addicts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 59:26


This week on Franchise Addicts, we dive into Episode 3 of Alien: Earth, “Metamorphosis.” The hybrids face new fractures, corporate greed sharpens its teeth, and the Xenomorph threat only grows darker.We break it all down:Wendy's desperate fight to save her brother Hermit—and the psychic aftermath that follows.Boy's triumph at securing specimens, Kirsh's grotesque experiments, and Curly's simmering resentment.Morrow's betrayal, as he uploads critical alien data and secretly makes his move toward Weyland-Yutani.From facehugger dissections to family bonds under siege, Episode 3 raises the stakes on every front. Join us as we unravel the shifting alliances, the power plays, and the creeping horror at the heart of Alien: Earth.

The Infamous Podcast
Episode 487 – Adult Robot Children vs. Alien

The Infamous Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025


When Your Child Downloads Feelings and Your Pet Alien Downloads You This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking Alien: Earth. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Alien: Earth:12:30 Alien: Earth (FX/Hulu) Out of 10 When Your Child Downloads Feelings, and Your Pet Alien Downloads You Darryl: 6.8/10 Brian: 7.34/10 Episode 1 – “Neverland” Summary: In 2120, five companies control Earth and the colonized Solar System, including the recently founded Prodigy Corporation. The USCSS Maginot, a Weyland-Yutani C-class deep space research vessel, approaches Earth after a 65-year expedition to obtain extra-terrestrial specimens, among them facehuggers. On Earth, at Prodigy’s Neverland research island, a terminally ill child named Marcy Hermit becomes the first hybrid, having her consciousness transferred to an adult synthetic, and renames herself Wendy. Adjusting to her new body with the assistance of synthetic mentor Kirsh, Wendy oversees several other children who undergo the procedure. A malfunction compromises the Maginot’s navigation, placing it on a collision course with Earth. Some specimens get loose, and a grown Xenomorph kills most of the crew. It crashes into a tower in Prodigy City, New Siam, where Wendy’s human brother Joe Hermit works as a medic and corporate soldier. CEO Boy Kavalier asserts that Maginot’s contents now belong to Prodigy, and deploys Kirsh, Wendy, and the other hybrids to assist with search and rescue to test their enhanced capabilities. Security officer Morrow, who survived the crash in a reinforced panic room, moves to protect the cargo and detains two Prodigy soldiers, who are killed by a leech-like specimen. Wendy remarks to Kirsh that she wants to save her brother from death. Writer & Director: Crafted and helmed by series creator Noah Hawley. Cast: Sydney Chandler as Wendy, the first hybrid (a person who has their human consciousness transferred into a synthetic body) and Joe’s sister, formerly known as Marcy Florence Bensberg as Marcy, a terminally ill 11-year-old, and Wendy’s original human form Alex Lawther as Private Joseph D. Hermit, a medic for the Prodigy Corporation Security Service, and Wendy’s brother Essie Davis as Dame Sylvia, an employee of the Prodigy Corporation and Arthur’s wife Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier, the CEO of the Prodigy Corporation and the world’s youngest trillionaire Babou Ceesay as Morrow, the USCSS Maginot’s cyborg (human with some synthetic parts) security officer Adarsh Gourav as Slightly, a hybrid Rishi Kuppa as Aarush, a terminally ill 12-year-old from Mumbai, and Slightly’s original human form Erana James as Curly, a hybrid Lily Newmark as Nibs, a hybrid Jonathan Ajayi as Smee, a hybrid David Rysdahl as Arthur Sylvia, a scientist and Dame Sylvia’s husband Diêm Camille as Siberian, a Prodigy Corporation Security Service soldier Moe Bar-El as Rashidi, a Prodigy Corporation Security Service soldier Adrian Edmondson as Atom Eins, a senior employee of the Prodigy Corporation Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh, the Prodigy Corporation’s synthetic chief scientist, who serves as Wendy’s mentor and trainer Air Date: August 12, 2025—simultaneously on FX and FX on Hulu. Rating & Viewership: Nielsen: Approx. 0.589 million U.S. households; 0.11 share among 18–49 demographic. Critical reception: overwhelmingly positive—IGN praised its franchise integration, Vulture gave a perfect 5/5 stars, Collider rated it 9/10, TV Fanatic also 5/5. Episode 2 – “Mr. October” Summary: Boy tells his colleague, Dame Sylvia, that he formed the Hybrid project to compete with artificial intelligence, and has granted Wendy additional abilities as he wishes to create a person smarter than him. He declines Weyland-Yutani’s request to secure Maginot’s proprietary contents, warning any incursion on his territory will be considered a hostile act. Joe is chased by a Xenomorph and separated from his colleagues. It tracks him to the higher floors of the tower, killing another soldier and massacring an apartment of wealthy residents who refused to evacuate. He is saved by Morrow, who tasers him and the Xenomorph, but it regains consciousness and escapes after killing numerous other soldiers, sparing Morrow. Arriving in Prodigy City, Hybrids Tootles, Smee, Nibs, and Curly encounter two other dangerous extraterrestrial specimens. Wendy locates her brother with Slightly, a fellow Hybrid, but Joe does not recognize her. Slightly reveals her true identity to a shocked Joe, who believed Wendy/Marcy had died. The three encounter several Xenomorph eggs and are ordered by Kirsh to contain them until a HazMat team arrives. Joe is dragged away by the Xenomorph, and Wendy chases after. Writer & Director: Written by Noah Hawley and directed by EP Dana Gonzales. Cast (Guest Appearances): Sandra Yi Sencindiver (Yutani) Kit Young (Tootles) Amir Boutrous (Rahim) Karen Aldridge (Chibuzo) David Bark‑Jones (Wealthy Resident) Lloyd Everitt (Hoyt) Jamie Bisping (Malachite) Air Date: Aired alongside Episode 1 on August 12, 2025—FX and FX on Hulu. Rating & Viewership: Nielsen: Approx. 0.380 million U.S. households; 0.07 share among 18–49 demographic (a 36% drop from Episode 1). Critics leaned positive, praising the production design and Xenomorph scenes. Ratings ranged from IGN's praise for its strong start, A.V. Club's B–, to Collider's 8/10, TV Fanatic's 5/5, Vulture's 4/5, and more. Content Title Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs. Feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

The Reel Rejects
ALIEN: EARTH 1x03 Breakdown & Review!!!

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 16:50


ALIEN EXPERIMENTS!! Alien Earth Full Episode Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Grab Our New XENOMORPHIN' TIME Tee!! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Alien Romulus Reaction:    • ALIEN: ROMULUS (2024) MOVIE REACTION! FIRS...   Alien (1979) Reaction:    • ALIEN (1979) MOVIE REACTION!! FIRST TIME W...   Alien Earth Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review!! Coy Jandreau (DC Studios), Tara Erickson, & Aaron Alexander are BACK to React to Alien: Earth Episode 3, "Metamorphosis." Alien: Earth the first ever TV series to carry on the Alien franchise from showrunner Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), set in 2120 just two years before Ridley Scott's 1979 classic! Episode 3 sees Wendy & Joe in a harrowing fight against a rogue Xenomorph, leaving both barely alive as the specimen is collected for Prodigy Corporation CEO, Boy Kavalier. Meanwhile, Smee & Slightly run afoul of Morrow amidst a host of Alien Eggs, dropping crucial information & fueling Morrow's pursuit of his lost "children." Elsewhere, Curly vies for Kavalier's favor & Kirsh begins a chilling dissection of the Alien Egg & Facehugger, revealing a chilling potential connection between Wendy & the Creatures... Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Coy Jandreau:  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Empire Film Podcast
Alien Earth: An Empire Podcast Special ft. Noah Hawley, Timothy Olyphant & Sydney Chandler

The Empire Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 42:21


In space, no-one can hear you pod. Thankfully, we're not on space, we're on Earth, so you will be able to hear this wonderful Empire Podcast special dedicated to Noah Hawley's excellent Alien prequel, Alien Earth, which dropped its first two episodes today on Disney+. Here, you will hear Chris Hewitt sit down with Hawley, the show's creator and showrunner, about his vision for the show, the monsters old and new that he's bringing into this universe, and the lengths his cast members went to get his attention. And you'll also hear from two of those cast members, Timothy Olyphant, who plays the inscrutable synth, Kirsh, and Sydney Chandler, who plays the show's wide-eyed but extremely formidable lead, a hybrid called Wendy. Neither interviews are spoilerific, but you might want to wait until you've seen the first two episodes before giving them a whirl. It's your call. We're not your MU-TH-UR.

The Money Show
Special tribute to the late Issie Kirsh, founder of Radio 702, company financial results &  the art of scouting film location

The Money Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 80:26


Tributes pour in for late Issie Kirsh, founder of Radio 702.Chief executives of Famous Brand, Netcare and Astral Foods take Stephen Grootes through their respective companies’ financial results. In other news, Julia Finnis-Bedford, Founder of Amazing Spaces talks about scouting film location business, leadership philosophy and relationship with money. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best of the Money Show
Tribute to Issie Kirsh, founder of Radio 702

The Best of the Money Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 3:20


Stephen Grootes speaks to John Robbie, former talk show host of Radio 702 about the life and times of Issie Kirsh, founder of Radio 702. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa
Farewell to a media pioneer: Issie Kirsh, founder of Primedia, dies at 92

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 6:01


Bongani Bingwa honours the life and legacy of Issie Kirsh, the founder of Primedia and 702, who has passed away at the age of 92. A quiet revolutionary in South African media, Kirsh created a platform for truth during an era of heavy censorship, launching 702 in 1980 as a bold act of resistance and public service. He gave South Africans a voice when it was dangerous to speak and turned radio into a force for freedom and accountability. Chris Gibbons joins to reflect on Kirsh’s enduring impact. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto
Tributes pour in for Primedia founder Issie Kirsh who died at 90

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 10:53


Lester Kiewit speaks to veteran broadcaster Chris Gibbons about the passing of Primedia and 702 founder Issie Kirsh who passed away at the age of 90. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's get real with coach Menachem
What is My Soul Seeking? A Deep Dive into Hashem, Spirituality, and the Afterlife, Yakov Kirsh #221

Let's get real with coach Menachem

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 130:04


Rabbi Yakov Kirsh on Let's get Real with Coach Menachem, Sunday February 16, 2025What is My Soul Really Seeking? A Deep Dive into Hashem, Spirituality, and the AfterlifeFor more from Rabbi Yakov Kirsh: www.youtube.com/@ConsciousJudaism

PRessing On: Real Life in Public Relations
Branding Boldly: Insights From PR Expert Lindsay Kirsh

PRessing On: Real Life in Public Relations

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 60:17


Join us for a PRessing On in Public Relations conversation with Lindsay Kirsh, from Slayer Public Relations, and listen in as we dig deep into what it means to brand boldly. With over 15 years of experience, Lindsay is a recognized leader in the public relations industry. She specializes in media relations, crisis communications and strategic public relations. Lindsay is known for her bold approach to public relations. She consistently pushes boundaries, delivering creative, results-driven campaigns that make headlines. Lindsay works with global brands in the Food & Beverage, Wine & Spirits, Consumer Goods, Lifestyle, and Retail industries. To connect with Lindsay, track her down at: Instagram: @slayer__pr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555448084766 X: https: @Slayer__PR Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slayer-public-relations/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ For more information visit ⁠⁠⁠PressingOnPodcast.com⁠ RMGComm.com DeGravePR.com

True Story: The Public Relations Podcast
How She Went from a Corporate Job Managing 16 Agencies to Starting Her Own with Lindsay Kirsh, Founder and Chief Strategist, Slayer PR

True Story: The Public Relations Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 40:47


In this episode, Whitney Lee sits down with Lindsay Kirsh, Founder and Chief Strategist of Slayer PR, to dive deep into her incredible career transformation. From managing over 15 agencies at McDonald's to building her own PR powerhouse, Lindsay shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way. Discover the importance of trust in agency-client relationships, the perks of niche expertise, and what it truly takes to lead a successful team. Whether you're curious about the agency vs. corporate world or want to hear strategic insights for long-term success, this conversation is packed with gems. Don't miss this inspiring episode with a true PR leader! -------- Important Links: ⁠Slayer Public Relations⁠ ⁠Lindsay on Instagram ⁠ ⁠Slayer PR on Instagram ⁠ Whitney on Instagram Whitney on LinkedIn True Story Public Relations -------- About Lindsay: For over 15 years, Lindsay has dedicated her career to strategic and crisis communications, representing Fortune 500 companies and several global brands across Food & Beverage, Consumer, Retail, Lifestyle, and Health & Wellness industries. When she started her career, she knew one day she would work for herself. Once she acquired the necessary skills in the corporate world learning from the greats, she did just that. Lindsay began her public relations career in Toronto, Canada working for Fleishman-Hillard International Communications. In 2015, inspired by a love for grunge music, Lindsay relocated to Seattle where she was able to marry her love for music and public relations. When asked how and why she went into business, the answer is simple: she wanted the freedom and autonomy to make her own decisions, have the creative freedom to create unforgettable PR campaigns, grow a great team of like-minded professionals and build something from the ground up.

In Search Of More
A Wake Up Call to Humanity w/ Yakov Kirsh

In Search Of More

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 114:29


In this episode of the "In Search of More" podcast, special guest Yakov Kirsh delves into concepts from Kabbalah, Chassidut, and the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, exploring the relationship between the soul, physical connection, and human emotions. Yakov emphasizes the importance of fear in guiding behavior, unity between spiritual forces, and the interplay of mind and heart in acquiring wisdom. He contrasts Buddhism's calmness with Judaism's fiery approach to healing, touches on idol worship, and stresses the importance of self-observation and living at the soul level for personal and collective growth. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Yakov YouTube | https://bit.ly/3ZsDWBA Website | https://bit.ly/48vnpAL Sefer Yetzira EP1 | Introduction to Sefer Yetzira - The nature of language | https://bit.ly/3Zdp9MP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Eli Website | https://bit.ly/eliyahunash Instagram | https://bit.ly/eliyahu_nash Facebook | http://bit.ly/3h3rFSr YouTube | https://youtube.com/@insearchofmore ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the In Search of More Podcast: www.youtube.com/@InSearchOfMore?sub_confirmation=1 For booking inquiries, email: booking@insearchofmorepodcast.com Join Our WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/PBH5QDJQNQ5LJ1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media Facebook | http://bit.ly/3jr9eYT Instagram | http://bit.ly/3JsvU5I TikTok | http://bit.ly/3XZ60Lo Twitter | http://bit.ly/3XNgxsR --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-search-of-more/support

Upwardly Dependent
33. A Holistic Theology Leads us Vulnerable Children (and Their Parents, too) with Dr. Krish Kandiah

Upwardly Dependent

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 51:20


This episode may be the most spiritually rich conversation to date on the Upwardly Dependent podcast. Dr. Krish Kandiah, and Officer of the British Empire and long-time advocate for refugees and orphans, shares incredible stories and deep reflections from his love for God's word. As the last guest in this series on Orphans and Vulnerable Children, you will be sure to find a renewed passion for not only neighboring well, but also for resting in the love of a Creator who pursues you, as well. There aren't appropriate words to describe the impact this conversation could have on you, so just go ahead and give it a listen. ... Episode Highlights Intro to Dr. Krish and his work as an Officer of the British Empire (3:29) Wrestling with the responsibility of privilege (6:19) Dr. Krish's heart for adoption and supporting refugees (9:02) Understanding God's heart for people on the margins (16:37) A holistic theology informing our care for vulnerable children (22:42) The holiness of slowing down and inviting others in (29:47) Racializing and dehumanizing vulnerable families (31:55) A call to the Church to protect vulnerable children (42:18) ... For more information, details, and episode transcriptions, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠upwardlydependent.com/shownotes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ... Links ⁠⁠⁠Kindred Exchange⁠⁠⁠ - Become a monthly donor to support this show and our mission ⁠⁠⁠Emmaus House⁠⁠⁠ - Learn more about their work with orphaned youth in Haiti  Dr. Krish's Website - Learn more about Dr. Kirsh and the work he is doing to help to solve problems through partnerships across civil society, faith communities, government and philanthropy. The Sanctuary Foundation - Learn how they are providing compassionate service to vulnerable people through catalytic partnerships between government, churches, civil society groups, the media and individuals. ... Connect with Lauren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dr. Krish X / Linkedin

Thinking Outside The Bud
High-Tech Healing: Izzy Kirsh Unveils mode's Cannabis Revolution

Thinking Outside The Bud

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 30:53


High-Tech Healing: Izzy Kirsh Unveils mode's Cannabis RevolutionIn this podcast episode, Bruce Eckfeldt interviews Izzy Kirsh, the founder and CEO of mode, a company focusing on innovative cannabis consumption devices. They discuss various aspects of the cannabis industry, including consumer trends, product innovation, and challenges in the market.Izzy begins by sharing his background, mentioning his experience in product design and technology startups. He explains how his interest in cannabis was sparked by personal experiences with chronic pain and the need for more precise dosing options.The conversation delves into Mode's journey, from ideation to product development. Izzy highlights the challenges they faced in securing funding due to the cannabis industry's unique regulatory landscape. Despite these hurdles, mode developed a sophisticated dosing platform integrated with a mobile app, aiming to provide users with personalized cannabis consumption experiences.They discuss the design choices behind Mode's product, emphasizing its user-friendly interface and premium aesthetics. Izzy explains the importance of catering to both medical patients and recreational users while maintaining a health and wellness-focused brand image.They also touch on the data collection aspect of mode's platform, which gathers anonymized user data to improve dosing recommendations and product efficacy. Izzy outlines their vision for expanding internationally and potentially diversifying into related industries such as nicotine cessation and psychedelics.Finally, Izzy reflects on the challenges of marketing cannabis-related products in a restrictive online environment and expresses optimism about the industry's future as regulatory barriers evolve.Overall, the conversation provides insights into mode's innovative approach to cannabis consumption and its potential to shape the future of the industry.https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzykirsh/ 

SunCast
681: Nextracker's secret marketing strategy is hard to copy, Kristan Kirsh

SunCast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 74:58


How did Nextracker become the leading solar tracker manufacturer in the world in 10 years, and what was the secret sauce of one of the most successful IPO's of 2023? We finally have Nextracker's Senior Vice President of Marketing, Kristan Kirsh, on the show sharing her journey of helping elevate Nextracker from 400 Megawatts to 90 Gigawatts in shipped solar trackers.With Kirsh running marketing since 2015, Nextracker has not only navigated its landmark public offering but has also cemented its status as an industry icon. This episode delves into the strategic layers of her successful marketing prowess that has served as exemplar within the solar sector, offering listeners a chance to explore:The creation of a customer-centric culture that goes beyond listening to actively incorporate feedback into both product development and marketing strategies.The use of storytelling to make complex technological solutions relatable and captivating in a way that's meaningful to the audience.The importance of diversity and inclusion in fostering a creative and robust marketing team, and how to encourage diversity and inclusion at a high level.Strategies for managing significant milestones, from tactically naming products to dealing with multiple stakeholders in the IPO process.Nextracker's philanthropy, supporting nonprofits like Green Empowerment with small-scale solar projects in Africa and Latin America.This interview with Kristan Kirsch demonstrates the power of strategic marketing, cultural and global diversity, and truly empowering others to elevate the industry. And we had the honor of bringing it to you live in-person from the comfort of Kristan's Bay Area living room! (so, definitely tune in on Youtube and watch!)If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.SunCast is presented by Sungrow, the world's most bankable inverter brand.SunCast is also supported by Trina.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 650 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.Subscribe to Valence, our weekly Linkedin Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Abbott hits pulsed field ablation milestone, Medtronic has positive spinal cord stimulation data

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 10:09


Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here's what you need to know for today, January 19, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Onward began a study of its neurostimulation technology for addressing post-spinal cord injury hemodynamic instability. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh look at what this study aims to accomplish and discuss how Onward applies its technology in a variety of ways. The FDA approved expanded labeling for the Abbott Proclaim neurostimulation system, allowing those implanted with the device to receive full-body MRI scans. The hosts look into the importance of MRI compatibility and how the Proclaim system works. Orthofix partnered with MRIguidance, combining surgical navigation technology with innovative software. Find out what this partnership entails and how the companies feel about their latest development. Medtronic reported positive data for multiple spinal cord stimulation technologies. Hear about some of the key results from the medtech giant's studies presented at the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) annual meeting in Las Vegas. Abbott announced the first procedures completed with its Volt pulsed field ablation system. Whooley and Kirsh take a look at the latest entry into the crowded PFA space and examine what could potentially set Abbott's new technology apart.

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Medtronic wants to prioritize restoring earnings power; Insulet has a Class I recall

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 12:49


Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here's what you need to know for today, January 10, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Orthofix appointed a new CFO as Massimo Caliafiore took over as CEO. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley discuss who takes on the financial leadership role and some of their career history.  Dexcom has submitted a new glucose sensor to the FDA and expects to launch it this summer. Whooley explains what the technology does and the launch plans Dexcom has. Megadyne Medical, part of J&J's Ethicon, has a new recall of patient return electrodes. The Fast Five hosts go over the reason behind the recall and what users of the device should do with the recalled technology. Insulet has a Class I recall for its Omnipod 5 Andrioid app. Hear the reason behind the recall and how it affects patients.  Medtronic's CEO Geoff Martha presented at the J.P. Morgan Conference this week and said the company is committed to prioritizing the restoration of its earnings power in the new year. Kirsh and Whooley some of Medtronic's target growth areas and how executives feel going into the new year.

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
The most impactful medtech headlines of 2023

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 16:19


Today's episode is a roundup of some of the most impactful medtech headlines of 2023. We had a handful of news stories this year that caught our attention. Join Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh as they discuss the following: Layoffs – Medtech has shown some resilience in the present economic environment. Some major medical device companies released positive earnings this year. However, others announced headcount reductions, citing macroeconomic headwinds. Hear which companies reduced their workforce the most in 2023 and some of the reasons they listed for the reduction. Personnel moves – Contrary to layoffs, some big names in medtech executive leadership also left their posts for new jobs in 2023. Some of our top stories were about CEOs leaving for a new company, retiring or another reason. Whooley and Kirsh discuss some of the largest personnel moves that shook the industry this year, including J&J MedTech's leadership change. Silicon Valley Bank closure – Silicon Valley Bank's closure in March affected several medtech companies. SVB has been a huge name in the tech and startup world since its founding in the 1990s. The Fast Five hosts talk about the companies that were backed by SVB and the surprising story of a medtech company that benefitted from the closure. Mergers & acquisitions – Medtech had some pricey acquisitions in 2023. Despite some macroeconomic challenges, M&A activity was seemingly up for the year. Hear about one of the largest deals of the year and some of the other deals in medtech in 2023. Brain-computer interfaces – Many companies joined the playing field for that technology or had breakthroughs in 2023. Blackrock Neurotech, BrainGate, ClearPoint Neuro, Neuralink, Synchron and more race to bring brain-computer interface (BCI) tech to market. Learn about the top companies in the BCI space and what their technology does.

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Integra LifeSciences to buy J&J's Acclarent; Ashley McEvoy takes board role at consumer goods giant

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 10:32


Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here's what you need to know for today, December 14, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Ekso Bionics announced it earned a Medicare win for its exoskeleton technology this week. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss what the win means for the company and the technology it is developing.  Calyxo closed a $50 million funding round to support kidney stone treatment. Hear how much funding the company has received in recent years and what the company's technology does. Tandem Diabetes Care has launched its diabetes management platform for insulin pump users. Whooley talks about what the new platform is designed for and some other positive news from the company in recent months.  Former Johnson & Johnson MedTech head Ashley McEvoy has landed a board position at a consumer goods giant. Learn where she is joining the board in today's episode.  Integra LifeSciences is buying J&J's Acclarent and its ENT technology. Whooley and Kirsh discuss the financial details of the deal and how it will supplement Integra LifeSciences' portfolio.

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
J&J MedTech says new products will fuel growth; FDA clears Exactech ankle surgery navigation

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 9:56


Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here's what you need to know for today, December 6, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Rockley Photonics has begun sampling its biosensing wearable. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley discuss what the wearable will measure, some of the design components and how optimistic executives are feeling.  EndoQuest raised $42 million for its endoluminal robotic technology. Learn what the funds will go toward and what technology EndoQuest is developing.  Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon has settled its remaining Physiomesh lawsuits. Whooley goes over what the judge on this case decided, how many cases Ethicon has been dealing with and what its response was to the judge's decision. Exactech won FDA clearance for its new ankle surgery navigation system. Hear what the system is designed for and what doctors think about the system's performance in today's episode.  Johnson & Johnson MedTech thinks new products will fuel growth for the company. Whooley and Kirsh discuss where J&J MedTech stands in the medtech market, what the new leader sees for the future of the medtech segment and what will drive value in the future.

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Three medtech companies recall and warn on infusion pumps, Nevro acquires Vyrsa

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 10:06


Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here's what you need to know for today, Devember 5, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Intuitive Ventures brought in another $150 million in funding to support minimally invasive care startups. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss Intuitive Ventures' background and what its goal is for improving care. Aptar won an FDA contract to study low global warming potential metered dose inhalers. Learn more about this initiative and how Aptar will support the FDA in this episode. GE HealthCare and AirStrip are partnering on patient monitoring and cardiac data visualization. Whooley explains what each company brings to this collaboration and what AirStrip's technology does. Nevro announced it acquired joint fusion device maker Vyrsa and closed a credit facility and refinancing. Hear more about the acquisition, including how Vyrsa supplements Nevro's portfolio. Three medtech companies issued warnings or recalls on some infusion pumps. Kirsh and Whooley talk about the three separate issues and how they all differ. Read more about BD's recall, Baxter's warning and Eitan Medical's recall.

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
FDA warns of thermal issues with Philips DreamStation 2 CPAP machines

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 10:08


Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here's what you need to know for today, November 30. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Zilia this week won an FDA 510(k) clearance for a retinal camera. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley explain what the retinal camera is designed for, how it works and what's next for the company.  ReValve reported one of the first successful first-in-human implants for its next-gen transcatheter mitral valve replacement. Hear about the procedures and what doctors thought about using the valve replacement. BiVacor received investigational device exemption from the FDA to begin feasibility studies of its artificial heart. Whooley details the technology that goes into the artificial heart and some of the plans behind the upcoming studies.  The first patient was enrolled in Penumbra's study of its computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy system. Learn more about the system in today's episode and what this trial will evaluate.  Philips has announced thermal issues with some of its DreamStation 2 CPAP machines. Kirsh and Whooley talk about the latest warning from the FDA, the risks involved with using the device and Philips' response.

The FORT with Chris Powers
Real Estate Real Talk: Personal Guarantees, Foreclosures, Bankruptcy, and Bouncing Back with Andrew Kirsh and Zack Streit

The FORT with Chris Powers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 73:40


Artem Tepler sadly passed away on November 2nd, 2023. He visited me in Fort Worth and I'll never forget it. He was funny, and kind, and had a servant's heart. His story was infectious. I know he loved his daughter more than anything. That made up most of our conversation at lunch. Pray for Artem and his family. If you're able to give, there is a GoFundMe set up for his daughter, which can be found here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/artem-tepler On this episode, I am joined by Andrew Kirsh and Zack Streit. Andrew is an experienced commercial real estate transactional attorney, whose clientele includes a broad spectrum of national, regional, and local investors, funds, developers, operators, syndicators, private equity providers, and lenders. Andrew's practice involves all aspects of the real estate industry, including acquisitions, dispositions, equity investments, syndications, fund formation, development, leasing, financing, note purchases, and foreclosures. Zack has 15 years of multifaceted commercial real estate investment and advisory experience, including as an equity capital provider, a debt capital provider, and a capital advisor. His 8 years of institutional principal investment experience laid the foundation for a career as a capital advisor, where he has co-founded a capital advisory platform and closed billions of dollars in commercial real estate ventures.  We discuss: Personal Guarantees Personal vs. Non-recourse loans What to do when a deal and loan goes bad Foreclosing on a personal guarantee Filing for bankruptcy Links: GoFundMe for Artem's daughter Andrew on Twitter Zack on Twitter SklarKirsh WAY Capital Topics: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:42) Personal Guarantees (00:10:57) Personal vs. non-recourse loans (00:20:14) How lenders are treating covenants in today's environment (00:25:03) Lookback periods (00:31:18) Capex Busts (00:33:41) Is the banker really my friend? (00:37:28) What to do when a loan goes bad (00:57:54) Deciding to foreclose when you have a personal guarantee (01:00:36) Filing for bankruptcy (01:09:46) Final Thoughts We'd appreciate you filling out our audience survey, so we can continuously work on providing relevant content to our listeners.  https://www.thefortpod.com/survey Chris on Social Media: Twitter: https://bit.ly/3BYIjcH LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/45gIkFd   Watch The Fort on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3oynxNX Visit our website: https://bit.ly/43SOvys Leave a review on Apple: https://bit.ly/45crFD0 Leave a review on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Krl9jO  The FORT is produced by Johnny Podcasts

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Cyber gang threatens to release Henry Schein data in ransomware attack

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 7:56


Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here's what you need to know for today, November 7, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast. HistoSonics scored a reimbursement win for its sonic beam therapy. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley explain what this means for the company and what the therapy is designed to do.  Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon announced an AI-powered laparoscopic training technology at a recent conference. Hear what the technology does, what the platform offers and what executives are saying.  Asensus has initiated a Senhance program in Germany, expanding further in Europe. Whooley explains some of the companies previous program announcements and the optimism that executives have.  Siemens Healthineers Diagnostics is laying off hundreds of employees in the U.S. The Fast Five hosts discuss the reason behind the layoffs and what Siemens Healthineers had to say about them.  A cyber gang threatens to release Henry Schein's data in a ransomware attack. Kirsh and Whooley talk about the details of the hack, including what the cyber gang is requesting in exchange for not releasing the data.

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DeviceTalks by MassDevice
Qiagen CEO on learning to love diagnostics and why he's worried we forgot lessons from the pandemic

DeviceTalks by MassDevice

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 56:53


In this week's episode, Qiagen CEO Thierry Bernard gives us a look inside the diagnostics leader both today and a few years ago when it was responded to the world's dire need for diagnostics. Bernard takes us back to the early days of the pandemic, including his perspective on how different countries responded to the crisis. We'll also hear his vision for the future of diagnostics including how Qiagen will make testing even simpler. At the start of the show, Host Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker, executive editor of life sciences, talk with Senior Editor Danielle Kirsh about the recently released Women in Medtech issue of Medical Design and Outsourcing magazine. Kirsh shares data she's collected on how many women hold senior positions in the medical device industry. We're seeing some progress, but not enough. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network on any major podcast player.

In Search Of More
Redefining Judaism - Why Modern Interpretations Have It All Wrong… w/ Yakov Kirsh

In Search Of More

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 89:31


In this captivating episode of the "In Search of More" podcast, our esteemed guest, Yakov Kirsh, host of the YouTube Channel @consciousjudaism, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with host Eli Nash, shedding light on his concept of 'Conscious Judaism.' Yakov candidly shares his personal journey, recounting the challenges he faced with Judaism during his upbringing, and how these conflicts led him to question his relationship with spirituality. He delves into his quest for understanding, which has led him to explore historical texts and the teachings of revered figures within Judaism. Through this exploration, Yakov highlights the evolution of teachings over time and the disparities between the original wisdom of elders and contemporary interpretations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the In Search of More Podcast: www.youtube.com/@InSearchOfMore?sub_confirmation=1 For booking inquiries, email: booking@insearchofmorepodcast.com Join Our WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/PBH5QDJQNQ5LJ1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media Facebook | http://bit.ly/3jr9eYT Instagram | http://bit.ly/3JsvU5I TikTok | http://bit.ly/3XZ60Lo Twitter | http://bit.ly/3XNgxsR ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Yakov YouTube | https://bit.ly/3ZsDWBA Website | https://bit.ly/48vnpAL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Eli Website | https://bit.ly/eliyahunash Instagram | https://bit.ly/eliyahu_nash Facebook | http://bit.ly/3h3rFSr YouTube | https://youtube.com/@insearchofmore ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced by Scarlett Row LLC Executive Producer Ryan Carter | https://bit.ly/3h0P1bm Intro audio purchased through Envato: Opener Intro Trailer Teaser by Florews --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-search-of-more/support

The Fortnite Podcast
TWITCH IS DEAD .. ESPORTS CEO KIRSH CLOSES ORG FOR PERSONAL ENDEAVORS?? + More ..

The Fortnite Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 50:08


Another episode of the Fortnite Podcast is here. Twitch is crashing and burning. Follow Us On Twitter @FortnitePodcast MonsterDface - @MonsterDface Life With Panda - @LifewPanda  Checkout more MonsterDface content: YouTube - youtube.com/monsterdface  Twitch - Twitch.tv/MonsterDface Competitive Practice: Openscrims.com MonsterDface Website NEW Practice Server Website! Email us at FortnitePodcast@gmail.com