Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Walker

Nathan Fielder secretly spent years making a documentary about Elizabeth Holmes — and almost nobody knew it existed until A24 surprised an audience with You Can See Everything. We dig into the bizarre collaboration, Holmes opening her life to Fielder before heading to prison, and what the new documentary might actually reveal.Plus, South Park becomes "South America," Jalen Brunson is headed to Saturday Night Live, Sydney Sweeney has another attention-grabbing ad campaign, and Howard Stern's fantasy football league comes to an end.In Quick Hits: Spider-Noir gets canceled despite a big Emmy haul, Tires scores another season, and we wonder whether Jimmy Kimmel Live is really approaching the finish line.Trailer Trash brings You Can See Everything, Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 and Godzilla Minus Zero.Then it's Views or Snooze and Staff Picks as we wrap another week inside the Radio Labyrinth.KEEP IT CANON!Watch the YouTube Show: https://youtu.be/6srj-IU5FvQ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

This is the week consent got delegated.This week on The Artist Economy, Michael Walker, Chris Saunders, Sol Gold, and Jared Christianson break down what happens when labels, publishers, platforms, lawmakers, and AI companies start making decisions on behalf of artists.BMG licensed more than three million songs into Suno while settling the platform's prior use. Suno launched a more powerful AI-first studio. Kobalt became the third catalog to join Spotify's coming AI remix ecosystem. And two different fights against ticket resale showed just how difficult it is for independent artists and venues to challenge the platforms between them and their fans.Along the way, we ask:Who actually gets to negotiate on behalf of artists?Is Suno evolving from an AI toy into a legitimate instrument?What happens when songs become worlds fans can remix and play inside?Who deserves the extra value when a $50 concert ticket resells for $300?What happens when AI assistants—not search engines—decide which concerts fans discover?In this episode, we break down BMG's Suno deal, the shift from AI slop to AI musicianship, Spotify's AI remix ecosystem, the evolving role of artists and fans, and the latest battles over ticket resale, deceptive pricing, and AI-powered concert discovery.Key TakeawaysOwn your audience: Build a direct relationship with your fans.Know your fans: Understand who they are and what they respond to.Build direct channels: Don't rely entirely on platforms to reach your audience.Protect your leverage: Platforms, labels, and publishers can control parts of your career.Control the relationship: The more direct your connection with fans, the more independence you have.---→ Book an Artist Breakthrough Session with the Modern Musician team: https://streetteam.fm/masterclass

AI is set to take all of our jobs. It will irrevocably transform our relationships – and it might even kill us all. These are some of the big claims made about artificial intelligence today. And they are claims that on Novara, we take seriously. This week’s Downstream guest thinks that giving weight to those grand concerns is a mistake. He believes that by talking up the possibility that AI could replace significant amounts of labour – or develop an agency of its own – only serves to exaggerate the capacity of AI – and therefore just helps tech CEOs drive more investors to buy their already overpriced stocks. Cory Doctorow is a writer and activist – who's written 36 books – spanning non-fiction and science fiction. He famously coined the term “ensh*ttification” to describe the modern trajectory of the internet. And he has a new book on AI – it's called the “The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI”. As Aaron Bastani takes time off on paternity leave, Michael Walker, host of Novara Live, sat down with Cory to ask one of the world’s leading tech writers his burning questions about AI. Is Cory surprised at the speed of AI’s so-called “evolution”? What does the latest AI “Hugging Face” tell us about AI? Does the AI presented to us in 2026 present a threat to life on Earth, or is that just hype? Is it really intelligent, or just a simulacrum of intelligence? Does it matter?

Randy Quaid has some very strong opinions about Anne Hathaway joining Tom Cruise in Days of Thunder 2 — calling her a “horrible choice” and suggesting Nicole Kidman should return instead. Is he completely off base, or does he have a point?Plus, Wesley Eure from the classic Sid & Marty Krofft series Land of the Lost joins Radio Labyrinth! Wesley is in Atlanta for Dragon Con alongside fellow Land of the Lost stars Kathy Coleman and Phil Paley, and he stops by to talk about the show, the fans, Dragon Con and more.Also this week: Howard Stern's new HBO Max deal, Bonnie Blue's unusual baby announcement, Tim finishes Billy West's Voice a Versa, Tires, GTA VI, and a packed edition of Trailer Trash featuring Wonka's The Golden Ticket, the new Harry Potter teaser and Godzilla Minus Zero.Then we wrap things up with Views or Snooze and this week's Staff Picks.KEEP IT CANON!Check out the YouTube version of the show: https://youtu.be/MxQAInyZFgU▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

What happens when the music industry starts deciding what counts as human?This week on The Artist Economy, Michael Walker, Chris Saunders, Sol Gold, and Jared Christianson explore a new phase of AI music: platforms aren't just detecting AI anymore—they're starting to label it, watermark it, restrict it, and decide how it gets distributed.Spotify is introducing badges for AI personas. Suno is embedding invisible watermarks into generated music. Licensed AI fan remixes are coming to independent catalogs. And YouTube is raising the barrier for creators to monetize.Along the way, we ask:Who gets to decide what counts as an AI artist?Could transparency eventually make human-made music more valuable?What happens when artists invite fans to remix and reinvent their songs?Are artists building another business on rented land?Should musicians even care about platform monetization—or focus on owning their audience?In this episode, we explore Spotify's new AI Persona badge, Suno's invisible AI watermarks, AI-powered fan remixes, platform ownership, YouTube's monetization changes, Spotify's 300 million Premium subscribers, Warner's AI licensing revenue, and our first Moment Spotlight winner, Jared Rogerson.Key TakeawaysEmbrace AI: Use new tools, experiment, and let fans participate in the creative process.Protect your ownership: Don't confuse access to platforms with ownership of your career, audience, or relationships.Keep artists at the center: Build worlds, own your relationships, and make sure the artist gets paid.---→ Book an Artist Breakthrough Session with the Modern Musician team: https://streetteam.fm/masterclass

Michael Walker speaks to climatologist Zeke Hausfather about global warming, geoengineering & more.

2026 has been the most violent year on record for Palestinians in the West Bank, with 76 people having been killed either by settlers or the IDF. Plus: Keir Starmer is stepping down as an MP, a global backlash to Meta smart glasses is growing, and the British Museum has treated Peter Thiel to a private viewing of the Bayeux tapestry. With Steven Methven, Michael Walker & Tom Guha

Norm Macdonald is getting the documentary treatment from Judd Apatow and Netflix, and we're here for it. This week on Radio Labyrinth, we talk about the upcoming Norm documentary and why Norm remains one of the most unique and beloved voices in comedy.We also take some time to remember three entertainers we lost this week — Dolly Parton, Jaye P. Morgan and the legendary Tim Curry.Then it's back into the Labyrinth: Coyote vs. Acme pulls off an incredible comeback with record-setting reviews, we look at what's coming next from DC, Kit Harington is headed to Hogwarts as Gilderoy Lockhart, and for some reason the people behind the Teletubbies have decided they need AI.Plus, Tim and Lizzie completely derail things with a bizarre accent bit, we check out the new Ali G: Who Iz I? trailer in Trailer Trash, and run through this week's Views or Snooze and Staff Picks.Subscribe to Radio Labyrinth on YouTube, like the video, leave us a comment, and rate and review the podcast on Spotify.KEEP IT CANON!▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

The AI fight is moving from permission to money.This week on The Artist Economy, Michael Walker, Chris Saunders, Sol Gold, and Jared Christianson break down what happens once AI companies, labels, artists, and musicians stop arguing about whether AI can use music—and start arguing about who gets paid.We look at Universal testing paid-only release windows, musicians challenging labels over AI licensing revenue, Germany moving faster on Suno regulation, Universal's massive quarterly revenue, and why so many independent songwriters are still leaving royalties unclaimed.Along the way, we ask:Should artists optimize releases for reach or intent?If labels get paid by AI companies, how much should performers receive?Can Europe set the rules for AI music before the U.S. does?Should independent artists try to compete with superstar economics at all?How much money are artists missing simply because they never registered their publishing?In this episode, we expore how major-label strategies, AI lawsuits, and evolving licensing rules are reshaping the music industry—and what these changes mean for independent artists. It also covers overlooked royalty opportunities, why artists should build their own lane, and the debut of The Final Five, featuring real submissions from the StreetTeam community.Key TakeawaysOwn your relationships: Build direct connections with your fans and audience.Know your rights: Understand what you own and what you're entitled to.Collect the money you're already owed: Don't leave royalties or revenue on the table.Don't play the majors' game: You don't have to compete on their terms.Build your own lane: Create a career and business model that works for you.---→ Book an Artist Breakthrough Session with the Modern Musician team: https://streetteam.fm/masterclass

Howard Stern has changed — everybody knows it. But does that mean longtime fans have to hate him for it?This week on Radio Labyrinth, we dig into reports that The Howard Stern Show could be winding down and take a different position from a lot of Howard's increasingly angry former fans. We grew up listening to Stern, we know he isn't the same guy he was decades ago… and we understand why. Can someone evolve without betraying the audience that made them famous? And is Howard really preparing to call it a career?Plus: Lanterns, Avengers: Doomsday, VisionQuest, Columbia House, Mr. T, Conan O'Brien, Staff Picks and more.Subscribe to Radio Labyrinth Podcast for weekly conversations about movies, television, comedy, music, pop culture, nostalgia and whatever else falls into the Labyrinth.Keep It Canon.

When a song becomes part of culture, who actually owns it?This week on The Artist Economy, Michael Walker, Chris Saunders, Sol Gold, and Jared Christianson explore how music, culture, AI, ownership, and technology are reshaping the economics of being an artist. We look at the resurgence of Oasis' "Wonderwall" and what it teaches us about creating cultural moments, before diving into the growing debate around AI music, training data, ownership, and artist compensation. For independent artists, the bigger takeaway is to build direct relationships with fans, understand where their value comes from, and create a career that isn't entirely dependent on someone else's platform.Along the way, we ask bigger questions:Can artists intentionally create cultural moments, and when does a song become part of culture?What does AI owe the artists whose work helps train its models, and where is the line between influence and theft?Should artists own their audience data and digital relationships instead of renting access through platforms?In this episode, we explore how songs become cultural moments, using "Wonderwall" as a case study, before diving into the growing debate around AI, music ownership, training data, and artist compensation. We also unpack why artists should focus on owning their fan relationships, building digital sovereignty, and creating diversified revenue streams.Key TakeawaysPlatforms, algorithms, and AI will continue to change how music is created, discovered, and monetized.The most durable asset is the relationship between an artist and their audience.Build an audience—and create direct ways to reach them.Create meaningful moments, not just content, and understand your rights beyond your streams.Wherever possible, own the relationship with your fans instead of renting it from a platform.---→ Book an Artist Breakthrough Session with the Modern Musician team: https://streetteam.fm/masterclass

Singer-songwriter Claire Liparulo joins Radio Labyrinth this week for a special in-studio-style conversation — and a live performance!Claire talks about her beginnings as a musician, her work as vocalist and guitarist with Florida ska/reggae/soul band The Freecoasters, life as an independent artist, and the new record she's currently working to bring to life through crowdfunding.She also performs an original song live on the show and shares the deeply personal story behind it, including how her father and addiction helped inspire the song.

Retired agent and veteran polygraph examiner Barry Colvert reviews the over 20 polygraph exams he conducted on the John Walker spy ring case, beginning with Barbara Walker, John's ex-wife who was almost dismissed as a drunken spouse seeking revenge for unpaid child support money and alimony, when she claimed John had been selling military secrets to the Soviet Union. That quirky beginning led to one of the most damaging losses and compromises to national security ever investigated. Barry got confessions from John Walker and his brother Arthur, and interrogated co-conspirators Jerry Whitworth and John's son, Michael Walker. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/407-barry-colvert-john-walker-spy-ring-case-early-days-of-fbi-polygraphs/ Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL    Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/

Burnham unveils a raft of measures to save the local high street while Britain continues to burn.  Plus: Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) jail terms are being blamed for the chronic overcrowding in prisons & is “Shrinkflation” the ultimate signifier of late stage capitalism? With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

What happens when AI starts rewriting the rules of the music industry? On the first episode of The Artist Economy, Michael Walker, Chris Saunders, Sol Gold, and Devin Mooers break down the biggest stories shaping the future of independent artists. We dive into prediction markets manipulating Spotify charts, the multi-billion-dollar rise of AI music company Suno, the legal battle over AI training data, the collapse of the traditional touring ladder, and why governments are now treating frontier AI models like strategic technology.Along the way we ask bigger questions:Who really owns music once it becomes culture?Can AI companies profit from music they didn't create?Why are artists still chasing streams instead of owning relationships?What happens when every algorithm becomes a game?Is AI replacing artists... or forcing them to become more human?If you're trying to build a sustainable music career over the next decade, this conversation is about much more than headlines—it's about understanding where the industry is going before everyone else does.In this episode, Michael, Chris, Sol, and Devin unpack the forces reshaping music, technology, and the economics of being an independent artist—and what these changes could mean for the future of creativity, ownership, and artist careers.Key TakeawaysHow prediction markets created incentives to manipulate Spotify's charts—and what that teaches us about every algorithm.Why Suno's $5.4 billion valuation changes the conversation around AI music forever.The legal battle over AI training data, copyright, and who should benefit from the next generation of music technology.Why millions of songs being used to train AI may become one of the defining copyright questions of our generation."Blue Dot Fever" and what shrinking concert attendance means for the future of touring.Why governments briefly treated frontier AI models like strategic national assets—and why artists should care.---→ Book an Artist Breakthrough Session with the Modern Musician team: https://streetteam.fm/masterclass

Casper Kelly returns to Radio Labyrinth to talk about his new movie BUDDY!The writer/director behind some of the strangest corners of modern comedy and horror joins us to talk about Buddy, his twisted new horror-comedy that takes the bright, comforting world of children's television and sends it somewhere much, much darker.We talk with Casper about bringing Buddy to life, developing the wonderfully bizarre world of the film, and what audiences can expect when Buddy arrives in theaters.Also this week: Spider-Man: Brand New Day becomes the biggest movie of 2026 after an enormous first week, Disney admits The Mandalorian and Grogu and Moana underperformed at the box office, Eli Roth confirms the use of generative AI in Ice Cream Man, and Landman Season 3 gets hit with a major production delay.Plus Lizzi is back, we've got Quick Hits, and Trailer Trash takes on Violent Night 2, The X-Files: I Want to Believe, and Ebenezer.It's another trip through the pop-culture maze with Radio Labyrinth Podcast — Season 11, Episode 30.Subscribe to Radio Labyrinth and join us every week for movies, television, comedy, entertainment news, interviews and whatever else falls out of the Labyrinth.Keep It Canon.Watch the YouTube version of the show: https://youtu.be/4hWMXaJNh3Y▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar Guest: Casper Kelly▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

Andy Burnham has tightened the rules on early prison releases, preventing serious sex offenders from being freed under the scheme. Plus: A Cambridge plagiarism scandal enters the political mainstream, and former cabinet minister Harriet Harman says men should be barred from the next Labour leadership race. With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

Legendary voice actor Billy West joins Radio Labyrinth for an extended conversation about his remarkable career and the unforgettable voices he has brought to Futurama, Ren & Stimpy, Doug, Looney Tunes and more. And we talk about his new book Voice-A-Versa where he opens up about his childhood and what made him who he is today. After the interview, the crew discusses Robot Chicken's Adult Swim anniversary special, Ozzy Osbourne's Halloween Horror Nights haunted house, and the latest batch of trailers.Keep It Canon!Watch the Show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LSI75PVQUSQ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar Guest: Billy West▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

Andy Burnham has said he is “on a mission” to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs), but has stopped short of pledging a concrete target. Plus: The number of millionaires in Britain is falling, Reform UK appears to be having a complete meltdown,  With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

Andy Burnham has said he is “on a mission” to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs), but has stopped short of pledging a concrete target. Plus: The number of millionaires in Britain is falling, Reform UK appears to be having a complete meltdown,  With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

Dungeon Crawler Carl casting is heating up—but is Seth Green the right Mordecai?Seth Green has thrown his hat into the ring for the role of Mordecai in Peacock's upcoming live-action Dungeon Crawler Carl series. While he knows producer Seth MacFarlane, Green says he doesn't want to rely on that connection—he wants fans to push for it instead.Could he be the right fit for Carl and Donut's ever-changing mentor, or should someone else take the role? We also react to a packed week in pop culture, including RoboCop's return on Prime Video, Nolan's The Odyssey dominating theaters, Avengers: Doomsday's big trailer drop, DC's horror take on Clayface, and more in Views or Snooze.Who would you cast as Carl, Donut, and Mordecai? Let us know in the comments.Subscribe to Radio Labyrinth Podcast for weekly pop culture talk.Keep It Canon.Watch the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AhScsE4c4bETickets for Tim's Sketch Comedy Live Show:https://ovationstheater.vbotickets.com/event/My_Dead_Cat_Rhonda/197473Support Radio Labyrinth on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/timandrews▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

Andy Burnham has announced his final cabinet picks and we examine the new policy announcements he claims will ease financial pressures on working people. Plus: Why Britain needs public ownership of water, and Trump's tariff war ramps up against Canada. With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

Freddy Krueger is returning to Elm Street, but can the franchise survive without Robert Englund? We discuss the newly announced Nightmare on Elm Street project, rank the Freddy sequels, and revisit the controversial 2010 remake.Horror and weird-fiction author Alex Grass also joins us to discuss his new collection, Infernal Tramps: Tales of Weird Terror, his unusual journey to becoming an author, and how real-world fears become body horror.Plus, we remember Sam Neill, discuss the Tom Segura and Christina P. separation, hit Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, and Staff Picks.Please like, subscribe, share, and leave us a comment!Alex Grass:https://www.infernaltramps.com/Tickets for Tim's Sketch Comedy Live Show:https://ovationstheater.vbotickets.com/event/My_Dead_Cat_Rhonda/197473Support Radio Labyrinth on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/timandrews▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar Guest: Alex Grass▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

Oskar Eichler is the Founder & CEO of Songstats, the leading music analytics platform trusted by more than 10,000 artists, labels, and industry professionals to track real-time performance across 14 major streaming and social platforms. A serial entrepreneur and music producer, Oskar previously founded and sold Arcane, served as COO of 1001Tracklists, and built a YouTube channel with over one million subscribers. Today, he's helping creators leverage data, AI, and social insights to make smarter marketing decisions while building sustainable careers in music.In this episode, Oskar joins Michael Walker to explore how independent artists can use music data, social media analytics, and AI to make smarter marketing decisions, build stronger brands, and create authentic connections with fans.Key TakeawaysLearn how to use streaming and social media analytics to make smarter release, marketing, and audience growth decisions.Discover why authenticity, storytelling, and branding are becoming the biggest competitive advantages in an AI-driven music industry.Gain practical strategies for building a recognizable artist brand, growing your community, and turning data into long-term career growth.---→ Learn more about Oskar and Socialstats at: https://socialstats.com/Book an Artist Breakthrough Session with the Modern Musician team: https://apply.modernmusician.me/podcast

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we talk Netflix using an AI-generated Gene Wilder voice for Wonka's The Golden Ticket and whether Hollywood has officially crossed another line into AI slop.We also cover Harry Shearer protecting his voice from AI, Mariska Hargitay hosting the Emmys, Garth Brooks' same-price ticket tour, Taylor Swift wedding weirdness, Knoxville Fanboy Expo, Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, Staff Picks, and more.Like, subscribe, comment, and keep it canon.Watch the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HhzgKJeIbzQTickets for Tim's Sketch Comedy Live Show:https://ovationstheater.vbotickets.com/event/My_Dead_Cat_Rhonda/197473Support Radio Labyrinth on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/timandrews▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

Michael Walker sits down with Naomi Klein for a discussion on the climate crisis, fascism and more.

Amid scrutiny over his finances, Nigel Farage has announced his resignation from parliament. Can a by-election victory clear his name? Plus: French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen has been ordered to wear an ankle tag, Trump's FIFA favours have done no good for the US team, and the proposed UK Media Bill threatens to stifle independent creators – is Novara Media at risk? With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

Can you dig it?The Warriors are coming out to play again—but this time, they're heading to Broadway. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are transforming the cult 1979 Walter Hill movie into a full stage musical based on their acclaimed concept album. Their version reimagines the Warriors as an all-female gang and combines hip-hop, rock, salsa and R&B.Can the gritty story of a Coney Island gang fighting its way home survive the jump to Broadway, or does turning The Warriors into a Lin-Manuel Miranda musical completely miss what made the original movie work?We also get into Michael Caine licensing an AI-generated version of his voice to narrate The Odyssey, Instagram's attempt to become television, Hollywood's improving box-office numbers and the deeply uncomfortable Season 3 premiere of House of the Dragon.Plus, Trailer Trash features Ricky Gervais' Alley Cats, King of the Hill Season 15 and Apple TV's The Dink. We also run through this week's Views or Snooze releases, Staff Picks and whatever else falls out of the Labyrinth.Let us know in the comments: Does The Warriors work as a Broadway musical, or should they have left this cult classic alone?Please like, subscribe and share the show.Keep It Canon.Watch the YouTube Show: https://youtu.be/F5ZmPB7bcRsSupport Radio Labyrinth on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/timandrews▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

It's a tale as old as time. Boy meets girl. Girl's jealous ex-boyfriend beats up boy. Ex-boyfriend leaves boy in animal sanctuary. Boy is mauled by lion. Mad scientist puts boy's brain into robotic Tyrannosaurus rex. It's 1994's Tammy and the T-Rex, starring Denise Richards, Paul Walker, and George Pilgrim. As mentioned above, Tammy (Richards) and Michael (Walker) and are love. But Tammy's much older dirtbag boyfriend Billy (Pilgrim) (so it goes) and his gang of loyal hoodlums won't stop terrorizing them. After a terrifying standoff where the teenager and adult man refuse to let go of each others' genitals, Billy eventually gets the drop on Michael and causes him a vicious mauling. Meanwhile, evil doctor Dr. Wachenstein (Terry Kiser) and his super team of a weird German woman, tiny nerd, and muscle man have built a robot dinosaur. But the doctor doesn't want it to have a computer brain. He wants a real brain in this thing. So he kidnaps Michael's comatose body, and through a brain extraction that is eerily reminiscent of a Treehouse of Horror segment, the T-rex comes to life. After smushing the nerd and the muscle man, T-Rex Michael seeks revenge on Billy and his minions. He makes quick work of them and then the rest of the movie tries to figure out what it's about. Mostly car chases and shoot-outs with cops.

Corey Feldman's mid-flight medical emergency leads us into the much stranger Hollywood roles he says he almost played—including Batman. We also discuss Austin Powers 4, the return of McDonald's fried apple pie, Rocky Horror at the Sphere and whether dark humor is proof of superior intelligence.Plus: Comedy Bang! Bang! live, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Little House on the Prairie, Louis C.K., Sugar, House of the Dragon and this week's Staff Picks.Keep it Canon.▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called on Keir Starmer to resign after the Makerfield by-election, with Andy Burnham ahead in the polls for the seat. Plus: Trump claims the US-Iran peace deal will leave the Strait of Hormuz open and “toll-free”, and FIFA tells Iranian monarchists to hide their colours at the World Cup. With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

Is Disclosure Day the New Close Encounters? | Radio Labyrinth Podcast | S11-Ep23This week on Radio Labyrinth, we ask if Spielberg's Disclosure Day is the spiritual sequel to Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Is Spielberg back to alien wonder, or just remixing his own UFO magic?Plus: Obsession's indie film pay controversy, Netflix's real-dog Scooby-Doo, Whalefall, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8, Rush, Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, and Staff Picks.Keep it Canon.▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we're escaping into remake hell as Zack Snyder is officially attached to write and direct a new reimagining of John Carpenter's 1981 cult classic Escape From New York. Snake Plissken is back on Hollywood's remake board, and we're asking the obvious question: does this need to happen, or should some movies be left alone?We also talk about the reported retirement of Clint Eastwood, look back at our favorite Eastwood films, react to Euphoria officially ending after Season 3, and discuss the new Birds limited series with Sarah Snook. Plus, we try to help Frylock avoid homelessness.Then it's time for Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, and Staff Picks, including Cape Fear on Apple TV, The Vampire Lestat on AMC, Alice & Steve on Hulu, and Dustin's pick: the 4K release of Heathers.Welcome back to the Labyrinth.Watch the YouTube Show: https://youtu.be/QS3Lmj33VFQKeep It Canon.(Carey Means Go Fund Me more than tripled their goal so they have concluded it, Good Deal)▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

This week we welcome Shawn McBee, co-creator and writer of the supernatural detective comic Westron, to talk creepy woods, Slavic horror, Nordic noir, private investigators, and the Kickstarter launch for Issue #2.Plus: Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8 progress, Liz & Jeff's Mandalorian review, James Franco joining the Rambo universe, Stan Lee AI controversy, early Supergirl tracking, Views or Snooze?, and Staff Picks.Support Westron Kickstarter: Westroncomic.com New episodes every Saturday at 7AM EST.

This week on Radio Labyrinth Podcast, Tim leads us through another round of pop culture chaos as the entertainment machine continues eating itself.We're talking Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8 updates, The Boys finale, the passing of Frank Zappa collaborator Ike Willis, and the news that a new Godfather story focused on Connie Corleone is on the way.Plus, Shark Tank is moving production to Atlanta, South Park has a Season 29 premiere date, and AI is now turning vintage adult magazine spreads into movies because apparently we weren't cursed enough already.In Trailer Trash, we check out HBO's Lanterns and the wild South Korean sci-fi thriller HOPE. Then we hit Views or Snooze with Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, The Boroughs, and Ladies First, before wrapping up with staff picks.Grab your remote, lower your expectations, and join us as we ask: is pop culture evolving, or just rebooting itself into oblivion?Subscribe, like, comment, and step into the Labyrinth.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the Labour candidate in the Makerfield byelection, promising Josh Simons a place in Downing Street as reward for standing aside. Plus: HS2 has been delayed yet again. Why can't the UK get anything right? With Aaron Bastani, Michael Walker, and Mathew Lawrence.

Michael Walker speaks to Jostein Hauge about the rise of China as an economic superpower.

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we're talking about all the new things worth listening to — and a few things Spotify probably should've kept to itself.Spotify is celebrating 20 years with a new feature that digs through your entire listening history, revealing your first streamed song, your all-time stats, and the artists you may or may not want to admit you played the most. Tim's Spotify history is officially on trial, and yes, Tom Segura somehow entered the chat.We're also diving into Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8: A Parade of Horribles, the latest entry in Matt Dinniman's wildly popular LitRPG series. Carl and Princess Donut are back, the dungeon is still insane, and the fandom is once again preparing to lose its collective mind.Plus, we get into Fallon and Kimmel stepping aside during Stephen Colbert's final Late Show, Weird Al heading toward Broadway with Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical, new allegations surrounding Michael Jackson, Sydney Sweeney and Euphoria controversy, Jury Duty getting renewed for Season 3, and Christopher Nolan's new Odyssey trailer.Then it's time for Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, and our weekly Staff Picks, including The Novelizers Podcast, David Fincher's updated Fight Club 4K release, and Marty: Life Is Short on Netflix.Subscribe, like, comment, and step into the Labyrinth.

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As Labour MPs abandon the Prime Minister in droves, will they find a candidate willing to mount a challenge?  Could it be Andy Burnham & can he even return to Westminster in time to become eligible? With Aaron Bastani, Michael Walker & Paul Holden.

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we say goodbye to one of the most influential media figures of the Gen X era — Ted Turner. From WTBS after-school marathons and Atlanta Braves baseball to Cartoon Network, CNN, WCW, and the strange magic of shows starting at 5:05 and 7:35… we look back at how Turner quietly shaped the childhoods of an entire generation.Plus: thoughts on Widow's Bay, The Boys, and Lord of the Flies, Laura Dern joining The White Lotus, Jeff's scam alert after getting hit with a surprise $199 charge, Tim's awkward David Cross encounter, Trailer Trash, and a fresh round of Views or Snooze featuring M.I.A., Remarkably Bright Creatures, and the Roast of Kevin Hart.Also this week's Staff Picks include #SkyKing, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Eugene Mirman's comedy special, and Lizzie's dangerously creamy coconut Dr Pepper obsession.

It's 2019 all over again, as the media and a desperate Labour party weaponise antisemitism against the left once more. Plus: Organisers of anti-genocide marches hit back at Met Commissioner Mark Rowley over misinformation; and some people will say anything to make you believe all criticism of Israel is antisemitism. With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we sit down with one of those actors you instantly recognize—even if you don't know his name… until now.We're talking to W. Earl Brown—a true character actor powerhouse whose career spans everything from Deadwood to There's Something About Mary, Preacher, and now the final season of The Boys.W. Earl stops by to talk about:* His cameo in the final season of The Boys

This week on Radio Labyrinth, Hollywood might want to check its ego—because the next generation of filmmakers didn't come up through film school… they came from YouTube.We break down the growing trend of digital creators making the jump to major studio projects, from Markiplier topping the box office with Iron Lung to indie creators landing massive franchises like Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Is this the future of filmmaking… or just Hollywood chasing the algorithm?Also this week:* The bizarre (and very real) possibility of Tim Heidecker helping reboot InfoWars under The Onion banner* Backlash over Euphoria pushing boundaries (or just pushing buttons?)* Early reactions to the Michael Jackson biopic Michael* A packed Trailer Trash segment featuring Super Troopers 3, Godzilla Minus Zero, Busboys, and more* Plus Views or Snooze? with the latest streaming picks including Stranger Things: Tales From '85 and moreFrom Hollywood gatekeeping to YouTube disruption, we're asking the big question—Are creators replacing directors… or just rewriting the rules?

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we sit down with comedy legend Craig Shoemaker — a man who's been making audiences laugh for over 40 years and somehow turned it into both an art form and a wellness movement.You know him as The LoveMaster, you've seen him in Parks and Recreation, Scream 2, and countless Comedy Central specials (including one ranked among their all-time best)… but Craig's story goes way deeper than stand-up.We talk about:* His spot-on Don Knotts impression and Hollywood work behind the scenes* Wild personal stories (including cults, family chaos, and everything in between)* How he turned comedy into a tool for healing, communication, and transformationCraig also breaks down his work with Laugh Bath™, and how humor can actually change your brain (yeah… we weren't expecting that either).

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we break down the news that Dungeon Crawler Carl is heading to Peacock with Seth MacFarlane producing. It's an alien apocalypse turned into a deadly game show… with a talking cat. So yeah—this could either be incredible or a complete disaster. We get into whether something this chaotic can actually work in live-action.From there, it's a packed week of pop culture:* The Bad News Bears turns 50 and we look back at its legacy* Dexter: Resurrection adds Brian Cox as a new villain—does this series still have life left?* Howard Stern lands in legal trouble with a former assistant* The Michael biopic undergoes major changes to avoid controversy* Malcolm in the Middle returns… but not without some missing pieces* In Views or Snooze, we run through what's worth watching this week, including the Malcolm in the Middle revival, The Audacity, and the return of Euphoria.Plus Staff Picks featuring YouTube deep dives, new music, and a David Lynch classic in 4K.If you're into Gen X nostalgia, current pop culture chaos, and honest (slightly sarcastic) takes—welcome to Radio Labyrinth.

Kristi Noem's husband is suddenly all over the news for reasons no one had on their 2026 bingo card… and yeah, we had to talk about it. This week on Radio Labyrinth, we dive into the strange internet fascination with Byron Noem's leaked photos, the surreal politics of image obsession, and why everybody in public life suddenly looks like they were rendered by AI.But that's just the beginning.We also cover clowns protesting in Bolivia, the latest bizarre chapter in the Tiger Woods saga, and a new documentary claiming the most famous Bigfoot footage of all time may have been fake — which naturally causes chaos among true believers.Then we celebrate classic Sesame Street episodes heading to Tubi, react to the new Supergirl trailer, and wonder why anyone thought we needed a Cape Fear series.Plus:

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we talk the Chuck Norris death, his meme-era legacy, and whether most of his movies were actually… not great. We also break down the Alan Ritchson neighbor fight footage, Stephen Colbert's alleged LOTR writing gig, vape squirrels, and more.MOVIE BY CAST GAME!Plus: Project Hail Mary, Views or Snooze, and this week's Staff Picks.Keep It Canon!Watch the YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/5uHmytJ16ok▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

What happens when Hollywood brings an actor back from the dead… with AI?This week on Radio Labyrinth, we dive into the controversial (and fascinating) story of Val Kilmer being digitally resurrected for the upcoming film As Deep as the Grave—with full approval from his family. Is this the future of filmmaking… or are we crossing a line?We break down the ethics, the technology, and ask the big question: Who else should (or shouldn't) be brought back this way?PLUS:* Kelly Osbourne's latest look sparks some wild comments

Decoder Ring listeners write in with some excellent mysteries, and for our last episode of the year we're solving three of them. Why do children play in boxes full of sand? Why do rock bands pretend like the show is over when everybody knows they're coming back for an encore? And what was up with those school assemblies where you'd get to skip class to learn about…yo-yos?The voices you'll hear in this episode include yo-yo masters ”Dazzling Dave” Schulte and Dale Oliver, children's book author Rob Peñas, Pulitzer Prize-winning design critic Alexandra Lange, and music journalists Brian Wise, Michael Walker, and Travis Andrews. You can find all the music from the segment about encores in this YouTube playlist.This episode was produced by Max Freedman, Katie Shepherd, and Evan Chung, Decoder Ring's supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. We had additional production from Joel Meyer.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.