Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Walker

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.

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

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.

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?

Mrparka's Weekly Reviews and Update Week 467 (04.25.2026) (Innerspace 4K, The Ugly)www.youtube.com/mrparkahttps://www.instagram.com/mrparka/https://twitter.com/mrparka00https://www.facebook.com/mrparkahttps://letterboxd.com/mrparka/https://www.patreon.com/mrparkahttps://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogKhttps://anchor.fm/mrparkahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571Time Stamps 0:00“Innerspace” 4K Review - 0:34“The Ugly” Blu-Ray Review - 8:35“Dancing Hawk” Blu-Ray Review - 15:07“Saurians” Blu-Ray - 20:22“The 10th Victim” Blu-Ray Review - 25:381983 “The Prize of Peril” Review - 31:181983 “The Beautiful Prisoner” Blu-Ray Review - 39:451983 “Alligator Queen” Review - 42:35Patreon Pick “Cut Shoot Kill” Review - 45:17Questions/Answers/ Comments- 48:03Update - 53:0622 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcastVideo Version – https://youtu.be/vYnI1zUtv4ILinks Arrow Video - https://www.arrowfilms.com/Innerspace 4K - https://mvdshop.com/products/innerspace-limited-edition-4k-ultra-hdUnearthed Films - https://www.unearthedfilms.com/The Ugly Blu-Ray - https://mvdshop.com/products/the-ugly-limited-collectors-edition-blu-rayVisual Vengeance - https://www.facebook.com/visualvenvideo/Saurians Blu-Ray - https://mvdshop.com/products/saurians-visual-vengeance-collectors-edition-blu-ray10th Victim Blu-Ray - https://kinolorber.com/product/the-10th-victim-the-tenth-victimThe Prize of Peril IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084540/The Beautiful Prisoner Blu-Ray - https://www.amazon.com/La-Belle-Captive-Blu-ray/dp/B00PSH22T2Alligator Queen IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19892684/Cut Shoot Kill Justwatch - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/cut-shoot-killUpdate Blu-Ray Gutter Auteur - The Degenerate: The Life and Films of Andy Milligan, Degenerates, Compass Rose, Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me, House of Seven BellesFeeding Frenzy (Night of the Sharks, Monster Shark, Shark Hunter) Antonio Margheriti The Jungles of Doom His 80s Adventure Films (Hunters of the Golden Cobra, Ark of the Sun God, Jungle Raiders) 4KThe Eurocrypt of Christopher Lee Collection 3 - Beat Girl / The Hands of Orlac / The Virgin of Nuremberg BD & 4K / Arabian Adventure / A Feast at Midnight / The Life and Deaths of Christopher LeeDeathcember Visible Secret The Basement Horror Anthology Death by Dialogue Some Guy That Kills PeopleChocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla Matango DVDCocaine Stepdad Frankhooker 4KUncommon Valor 4KFilm Notes Innerspace 1987 Directed by Joe DanteThe Ugly 1997 Directed by Scott ReynoldsThe Dancing Hawk 1978 Directed by Grzegorz KrólikiewiczSaurians 1994 Directed by Mark PoloniaThe 10th Victim 1965 Directed by Elio PetriThe Prize of Peril 1983 Directed by Yves BoissetThe Beautiful Prisoner 1983 Directed by Alain Robbe-GrilletAlligator Queen 1983 Directed by M Sharieffudin ACut Shoot Kill 2017 Directed by Michael Walker

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).

Is it time to pump the brakes on generative AI? Michael Walker speaks to Nate Soares, author of the book ‘If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: The Case Against Superintelligent AI.’

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:

Director Michael Walker and writer Susan Gomes joined me in The Locher Room to talk about their film The Legend of Juan Jose Mundo.Set in suburban New York in 1984, the film is built from a collection of real experiences Susan and her friends lived through during their high school years. Together, Michael and Susan wove those shared memories into a story centered on a charismatic Spanish exchange student whose arrival disrupts the emotional world of a group of teenage girls and challenges the myths they've built about love, friendship, and themselves.In our conversation, we talked about developing the story collaboratively, balancing memory and emotional truth with humor, casting, locations, music, and what it means to look back at youth from the perspective of adulthood. Michael also shared how this project fit into his career as a character-driven filmmaker, while Susan reflected on seeing something deeply personal take on a life of its own.Thank you for listening to this episode of The Locher Room.

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 ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

Michael Walker speaks to Journalist and Author Hooman Majd about Donald Trump's repeated failures as he wages war on Iran.

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

As the US weighs up a complete takeover of Kharg Island, Michael Walker speaks to analyst Esfandyar Batmanghelidj about why Trump has bitten off more than he can chew in the Middle East.

Kelly Osbourne's dramatic new look has the internet buzzing—We also talk about the NBA shutting down the Atlanta Hawks' planned Magic City Night, a promotion celebrating one of Atlanta's most legendary nightlife institutions. The league stepped in after backlash, raising questions about culture, branding, and where the line is for sports entertainment.Elsewhere, Arnold Schwarzenegger says Hollywood is suddenly interested in reviving some of his most iconic roles, including King Conan, Predator, and Commando—but this time with an aging warrior angle. Terrence Howard is back in the headlines with some wild takes on Game of Thrones, Hollywood blacklisting, and why he says he intentionally avoided dating Beyoncé.We also look at the rise of AI performers after a fully digital “actor” released a music video just ahead of the Oscars—raising new questions about the future of acting and filmmaking.Plus our weekly Views or Snooze? segment featuring new shows like Scarpetta, The Madison, and Sunny Nights, and our Staff Picks including David Cross' new stand-up special, the action sequel Sisu: Road to Revenge, and Jeff's latest fast-food opinion.Welcome back to the Labyrinth.Keep It Canon!Watch the YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/WC-PgHTl_G4▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

Burger Wars are heating up… and apparently so are the Yorkshire moors.This week on the Radio Labyrinth Podcast, we take a bite out of the internet's latest fast-food drama as McDonald's launches the Big Arch burger and rival CEOs from Burger King and Wendy's jump into the fray with some very public trolling. Is this the start of a new Burger War, or just corporate marketing cosplay?Meanwhile, Lizzie brings some literary chaos into the mix with a look at the upcoming Wuthering Heights film adaptation starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. With director Emerald Fennell behind the camera, will this classic tale of obsessive love and revenge work for modern audiences… or is Hollywood about to turn the moors into a meme?Also this week: https://youtu.be/qaEGKv2XsEw• The internet loses its mind over conspiracy theories that Jim Carrey is a clone• Crispin Glover responds to disturbing allegations in a lawsuit involving a woman he allegedly lured to Los Angeles• Scrubs reboot backlash after fans discover the fate of its most beloved couple• Remembering legendary pop songwriter Neil Sedaka, whose hits helped define the early 60s and 70sPlus Views or Snooze reviews of Young Sherlock, Ted Season 2, and the Netflix sci-fi action film War Machine.And of course our Staff Picks this week include Paul McCartney's Man on the Run documentary, Battle Royale in 4K, a nostalgic burger throwback debate, and another look at Wuthering Heights.Pop culture, weird news, nostalgia, and a little Gen-X chaos — welcome back to the Labyrinth.Keep It Canon!Watch the YouTube version: ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

On this episode of The Clay Edwards Show, we dive into the exploding “male economy” — the surge in testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), the booming fitness industry, and the skyrocketing popularity of mobile sports betting. Why are men suddenly obsessed with getting stronger, sharper, and more driven? Clay breaks down his theory: after years of cultural pressure, men are finally pushing back and wanting to be men again.   State Representative Fred Shanks joins the show with breaking news out of the Capitol — a bold new plan to fix the ongoing Mississippi ABC liquor delivery backlog once and for all, including the possibility of temporary privatization that could let stores and restaurants source product directly from distributors.   We also react to major political shake-ups in Texas: Jasmine Crockett's stunning primary loss (complete with her “Black girl magic” campaign ad and fiery concession speech), plus the high-stakes runoff between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn. Clay weighs in on why personal scandals don't matter when results do.   Plus, Dr. Michael Walker from Men's Health of Mississippi breaks down the TRT boom, the hidden dangers of telehealth testosterone, and why getting your levels checked locally with real lab monitoring and full health oversight makes all the difference.   We touch on the failed Sunday liquor sales bill, the new NIL income-tax exemption for college athletes, and what it all means for Mississippi. Buckle up — this one is unfiltered, unapologetic, and packed with the conversations nobody else is having.

Dr. Michael Walker from Men's Health of Mississippi breaks down the TRT boom, the hidden dangers of telehealth testosterone, and why getting your levels checked locally with real lab monitoring and full health oversight makes all the difference.

Robert Carradine — best known as Lewis Skolnick in Revenge of the Nerds and as Sam McGuire on Lizzie McGuire — has died at 71. His family confirmed he died by suicide after a long battle with bipolar disorder, hoping that sharing his struggle might help reduce the stigma around mental health.This week on Radio Labyrinth, we reflect on Carradine's legacy, the iconic Carradine acting family, and what his loss means to a generation that grew up quoting Nerds and watching Disney Channel after school. ALSO THIS WEEK:• State of the Union absurdity (pop-culture remix edition)• The grandson of Reese's inventor says the candy isn't what it used to be• Bonnie Blue's viral pregnancy claim after “400 men” — publicity stunt or real?• BAFTA controversy and live TV chaos• Corey Feldman's 2013 Hollywood claims revisited• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season finale breakdown — the fallout of Baelor's death and what it means for Westeros• Views or Snooze? (Scrubs reboot, Survivor 50, and more)• Staff Picks including Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair 4K and the streaming arrival of SCTVNew episodes weekly. Join the Labyrinth.

Michael Walker speaks to journalist Paul Holden, author of  ‘The Fraud: Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney, and the Crisis of British Democracy' In this interview, Paul speaks out about the smear campaign against him by Labour Together, with the help of a shady US investment firm.

to ask. This week on Radio Labyrinth, we dive into the controversy, speculation, and politics that always seem to swirl around the Olympic Games. Is it corruption? Bias? National favoritism? Or just internet-fueled paranoia?From there, we cover a packed week in pop culture:We remember Jesse Jackson, Robert Duvall, and Tom Noonan — celebrating their impact on film, television, and culture.We break down:* David Boreanaz heading to Atlanta for NBC's reboot of The Rockford Files* Ted Levine reflecting on The Silence of the Lambs* Shia LaBeouf and the Mardi Gras arrest saga* The Van Der Beek GoFundMe debate* Episode 5 of A Knight of the Seven KingdomsPlus:

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we welcome author Scott A. Young to discuss Fabricants, the explosive second installment in The Manifold Series — and the audiobook is narrated by our own Tim Andrews.After awakening from stasis on a galaxy-crossing colony mission, commanders Trapp and Bretta discover something terrifying: hundreds of Fabricants — the colony's synthetic workforce — have been neatly disassembled into lifeless piles. The survivors? Violent. Unstable. Rogue.Tim also shares what it's like narrating high-stakes sci-fi — finding the voice of commanders, synthetic beings, and galaxy-spanning tension inside a recording booth.Then we expand the conversation into the larger audiobook boom — sparked by recent buzz around Stephen King's upcoming Talisman trilogy finale — and why more readers are choosing to listen instead of read.If you're into The Expanse, Blake Crouch-style paranoia, or smart sci-fi that asks whether humanity is destined to be destroyed by its own creations — this episode is for you.

Send a textA high-pitched dental drill and suction shouldn't drown out the most important sound in the room: a patient's voice. Blaise Delfino sits down with Dr. Michael Walker (dentist) and Dr. Jamie Hand (audiologist) to unravel how modern hearing protection can quiet drills and suction without muting crucial communication, and why tinnitus may be the first warning sign long before a hearing test shows a shift. The result is a practical, evidence-informed guide for anyone working in a noisy environment. First, we compare everyday foam or silicone plugs with active devices like SoundGear Phantoms. You'll hear what changes chairside when the noise floor drops but speech is preserved: faster coordination with assistants, fewer breaks to de-glove, and smoother, safer procedures. We dig into real-world workflow differences across restorative and surgical cases, and how open-bay designs compound exposure when multiple tools run at once.Next, we unpack fresh survey findings from hundreds of dentists that reveal a striking pattern: tinnitus reports are higher than expected even when self-reported hearing loss seems average. We explore why delayed testing and ultra-high-frequency damage can mask early decline, making tinnitus a critical cue for prevention. From cumulative exposure science to the limits of standard audiometry, we outline what professionals should watch for and how to act sooner.Finally, we get tactical. We talk fit, comfort, and hygiene, and lay out when to choose active hearing protection for continuous communication versus passive, high‑fidelity options or semi-insert bands for assistants on the move. We also highlight a culture shift in training: pairing dental and audiology programs to normalize protection, teach proper fitting, and make hearing health part of everyday PPE.If you practice in a noisy clinic—or care about someone who does—this is your playbook for protecting hearing without sacrificing clarity or care. Listen, subscribe, and leave a review with your biggest question about workplace noise or tinnitus so we can tackle it next.Connect with the Hearing Matters Podcast TeamEmail: hearingmatterspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hearing_matters_podcast Facebook: Hearing Matters Podcast

This week on the Radio Labyrinth Podcast, we welcome back returning guest Allen Stare, the voice behind WKRPCast and Severed, to talk about his brand-new podcast Hello, Carol, a companion show for Apple TV+'s Pluribus.Allen joins us to break down what makes Pluribus such a compelling watch, why it deserved a dedicated podcast, and what listeners can expect as Hello, Carol rolls out with its first episode now available. We talk podcasting instincts, fandom done right, and why some shows just beg to be unpacked episode by episode.Before Allen jumps in, we hit a few quick pop-culture stops: a rapid ranking of the best Super Bowl commercials of 2026, the increasingly cursed trend of AI work caricatures, and brief nods to the recent losses of Catherine O'Hara, Demond Wilson, and Chuck Negron — legends all.We also squeeze in a quick check-in on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, because of course we do.Insightful conversation, podcast nerdery, and just enough chaos to feel like home — it's another week in the Labyrinth.

This week on the Radio Labyrinth Podcast, we kick things off with a special guest—comedian, actor, writer, and director Steve Byrne, who joins us ahead of his Atlanta shows at Punchline Comedy Club.Steve talks about the most memorable (and chaotic) shows he's played in Atlanta, what's next for him behind the camera, and whether he's still plotting the eventual demise of Tony Scar from Kill Tony. We also give love to his films Always Amazing and The Opening Act, and dig into what draws him to telling stories beyond the stand-up stage.After that, we check in on life post S'nope 2026—surviving days trapped inside with a toddler, mild generator-related injuries, and watching Superman through the very loud, very concerned commentary of a small child (“Is Super Dog OK??”). We also touch on what we are and definitely are not watching right now, including thoughts on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and a firm pass on becoming Trek-olytes.Cold weather, comedy road stories, filmmaking, and just enough chaos—another week deep inside the Labyrinth.

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we stare down the Atlanta ice storm—or whatever version of it actually shows up. Two days ago we were all doomed, today it's “mostly rain,” and YouTube weather channels are somewhere in between sounding the apocalypse siren. We talk storm panic, forecast whiplash, and the fine line between preparation and full-blown weather doom-scrolling.Then we pivot to pop culture comfort food with a debate over TV's greatest neighbor characters, sparked by a recent Washington Post ranking. From classic sitcom legends to chaotic wild cards, everyone brings their personal Top 3—and no, we do not all agree.Cold weather, hot takes, and the eternal question: who's the best neighbor in TV history—and why is everyone wrong except you?

This week on Radio Labyrinth, it's the return of BAIT GATE — and it's chaos. Tim won't stop queerbaiting, Lizzi triggers the easily triggered, and Tim reads exactly one YouTube comment this week… shoutout to Robey. We touch on the other comments, but only briefly — you'll see why.Then, it's on to Celebrity Criminals — a segment we wish we didn't need, but here we are:* Daniel Stern (Home Alone) is caught in a motel sting in California.* Kiefer Sutherland lands a felony charge after an altercation with a ride-share driver.* Timothy Busfield faces disturbing new allegations tied to a growing case involving minors.We also talk about Golden Globes chaos, give a big congrats to Rhea Seehorn, and get a fresh Redd Boxx review of the big winner One Battle After Another.It's a wild ride — from triggering takes to Hollywood arrests — and we wouldn't have it any other way.Watch the YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/UYKYJBuuRGU

New year, new season — welcome to Season 11 of the Radio Labyrinth Podcast.We kick things off with a special guest to start the year right: Randy Havens, best known as Hawkins High's beloved science teacher Mr. Clarke from Stranger Things.Randy joins us first to talk about the final season of Stranger Things, his experience being part of one of the biggest shows of the past decade, and what it's like watching fan theories spiral in real time — including the infamous “Conformity Gate” moment that was supposed to happen while we were recording. We also dig into Randy's roots as an Atlanta actor and how the rise of Hollywood in the ATL has changed opportunities for working performers outside of L.A.After the interview, we rewind and catch up on the holidays. The crew compares Christmas and New Year survival stories, sickness spreading like dominoes, family chaos, very little sleep, and way too much Stranger Things on repeat. We also touch on recent watches, books, AI rabbit holes, and the usual end-of-year pop-culture intake that comes with downtime.

We wrap up 2025 and Season 10 of Radio Labyrinth with a special guest and a little reflection. This week we're joined by Emmy-winning special effects artist Lee Romaire, whose work spans film, television, and cutting-edge animatronics. Lee talks practical effects, realism in creature design, and his work connected to Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein — plus why physical effects still matter in a CG-heavy world. Since this is S10-Ep50, we also look back at some of our favorite guests of the year and talk about what's ahead as we roll into Season 11.

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we take a heartfelt look back at the career of Rob Reiner—from All in the Family to one of the most legendary directing runs of the Gen-X era. We also touch on It: Welcome to Derry, say goodbye to Gil Gerard and Anthony Geary, and wrap things up holiday-style. Short show, big legacy.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

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.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

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.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Radio Labyrinth Podcast, a last-minute guest cancellation turns into a lean, off-the-rails episode where we just roll with it. We kick things off by talking about how shockingly good the new Frankenstein film turned out, before diving deep into the penultimate episode of IT: Welcome to Derry and what it's setting up for the finale — themes, tone, and whether the show is actually sticking the landing. From there, we hit Hollywood news, including reports of Andy Dick's latest overdose and Gene Simmons doing the most Gene Simmons thing imaginable in Washington, D.C. We wrap things up with a quick round of Views or Snooze, keeping it short and sweet this week. No overthinking. No filler. Just horror talk, pop-culture chaos, and a tight episode you can knock out in one sitting. Watch the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iqDH7LU3OZc

This week Dustin kicks things off with his David Byrne recap (ft. Michael Shannon energy) and a shout-out to St. Paul & The Broken Bones on The Tonight Show 12/8. We also run through our Spotify Wrapped 2025 and roast each other accordingly. ⭐️ TOPIC 1 — The Best Christmas Specials Ever We go through TimeOut's list and then immediately derail into our own picks — classics, weird ones, cartoons, South Park moments, and the one Christmas special or movie we absolutely have to watch every year. Plus we talk post-2000s Christmas episodes, including:• The Sopranos — Bobby as Santa, Paulie threatening him, a kid telling Santa “F*** you.” A holiday mood.• Aqua Teen Hunger Force — Meatwad's cursed t-shirt, “Horror Claus,” and Santa getting rebuilt with soccer-ball skin. Totally normal Christmas stuff. We also read your Patreon & Facebook picks, featuring everything from Die Hard debates to Bad Santa, Ernest Saves Christmas, Home Alone, The Ref, and more. ⭐️ TOPIC 2 — STRANGER THINGS (Final Season!) Everyone except Tim is watching and enjoying it.Everyone except Tim has opinions.Tim is busy hate-watching “Temu Stranger Things” (Welcome to Derry) instead. We break down the new season, what's working, what's not, and whether the finale sticks the landing. KEEP IT CANON! #ChristmasSpecials, #HolidayMovies, #RadioLabyrinthPodcast, ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce Jones Audio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

It's the night before Thanksgiving and the Labyrinth is running on pure chaos, carbs, and zero show prep. With no show sheet and no plan (classic), the crew naturally drifts into the biggest online argument of the week: Variety's “100 Best Comedy Movies of All Time” list that has social media melting down. We break down their Top 10, share what they nailed, what they butchered, and what absolutely does not belong anywhere near a “Best Comedy Ever” list. From cult classics to Gen-X essentials, we get into which films still make us laugh and which ones make us go “…really?” Plus, a little pre-holiday small talk about what we're watching, what we're avoiding, and what movies we're forcing on unsuspecting family members this weekend. Then we wrap things up with our Staff Picks before sending you all off to eat too much and argue with relatives. Our upcoming Atlanta Pizza & Gyro Holiday Hootenanny, happening Sunday, December 7th from 1–4 PM in Conyers. No live show, no pressure — just hanging out with fellow Radios, sharing desserts, talking movies, and getting festive. Finally, we wrap up with Staff Picks:• Tim: The Chair Company• Dustin: Vanilla Sky 4K release.• Jeff: It's Florida, Man. Season 2• Lizzie: Stranger Things Season 5 KEEP IT CANON! #BestComedys, #comedymovies, #RadioLabyrinth, ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce Jones Audio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we welcome our buddy George Clark from VHD for a full-blown, behind-the-curtain Skankfest recap — straight from the perspective of a volunteer gofer who saw everything (maybe more than he ever wanted). George breaks down what Skankfest really is, what it's like to run around for three days for the most unhinged comics in America, and the embarrassing, drunken encounter he had with Kim Congdon and Luis J. Gomez.He even got to hang with Doug Stanhope, so you know there are stories. We talk favorite sets, surprise moments, the best and worst shows, and basically every comic who melted the walls in Vegas this year — Big Jay Oakerson, Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ms. Pat, Ari Shaffir, Tim Dillon, Jessica Kirson, Robert Kelly, Pauly Shore, Eddie Pepitone, Uncle Lazer, and a ridiculous amount more. Then we slide into our Thanksgiving chatter — including Jeff's fancy-bologna sandwich plans, turkey talk, holiday traditions, and the relatable chaos of preparing for the big day. (Plus the possibility of an improvised Radio Labyrinth Thanksgiving special next week.) We also preview our upcoming Atlanta Pizza & Gyro Holiday Hootenanny, happening Sunday, December 7th from 1–4 PM in Conyers. No live show, no pressure — just hanging out with fellow Radios, sharing desserts, talking movies, and getting festive. Finally, we wrap up with Staff Picks:• Tim: Pluribus — don't sleep on it.• Dustin: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 50th Anniversary 4K release.• Jeff: The Collapse by Eddie (not Joe!) Pepitone — full special on YouTube.• Lizzie: Rewatching all of Stranger Things before Thanksgiving. KEEP IT CANON! #skankfest2025, #DougStanhope, #SkankfestNOLA, ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce Jones Audio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar Guest: George Clark ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀