Podcast appearances and mentions of Monte Cristo

Riot has canceled LEC Versus barely a year after announcing it, and MonteCristo, Thorin and LPL caster Jamada open by asking what that says about a League of Legends league whose salary cap is also being cut. PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HORSEMEN and use code HORSEMEN and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!Huel: Limited Time Offer, Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!Hims: Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://hims.com/fourhorsemen to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Manta Sleep: Head to https://mantasleep.com and use code LFN at checkout to unlock 10% off your purchase.Factor: Let's eat real. Head to https://factormeals.com/horsemen50off and use code horsemen50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026.Livetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/LFN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire chats with librarian Lila Denning about the ins and outs of book displays; Audio Editor Heather Booth talks audiobooks to fall asleep to (really!); and Kelly Ferreira, Senior Editor, Books for Youth, shares a few books they've been reading and loving lately. Here's what we talked about: Chase's Calendar of Events “Unshelve with help from Booklist—Body Horror” blog post RA for All: Horror “Unshelving When Inclusive Displays Make People Uncomfortable” blog post Bruja's Nest, by Brenda LaTorre The Mars Room, by Rachel Kushner Passively Recommending Books (Lila's blog) The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas Game Changers, by Rachel Reid Heated Rivalry, by Rachel Reid Tough Guy, by Rachel Reid The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, by Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino, illustrated by Irene Koh and Killian Ng The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire, by Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino, illustrated by Michelle Wong and Killian Ng Scream with Me: Confronting Social Injustice through Horror (webinar) When Evil Lingers, by Melissa Blair Off the Reservation, by Stephen Graham Jones Yesteryear, by Caro Claire Burke, read by Rebecca Lowman

Gülay, elle s'appelle Gülay. Un prénom qui chante en turc et se raconte en français. Lorsque les langues dévalent tout le long de son corps, on sent frissonner les montagnes, les arbres, les voisins d'à côté, les soirées de henné, cet ancien pays nomade qui a quelque chose de la grue cendrée d'Anatolie, cher à son gönül. Aïe, suis déjà page 41 de son livre 80 mots de Turquie, qui paraît chez l'Asiathèque. Car son autrice, Gülay Hacer Toruk, née à Istanbul, ayant grandi en France, est une chanteuse, compositrice, autrice qui n'a pas son pareil pour ouvrir la porte sur une langue qui, pendant presque 50 mn, va poser sa yourte devant chez vous et résonner comme une partition, voire comme la petite République de Gülay Hacer Toruk.   Programmation de l'invitée : • Kazim Koyuncu Ben seni sevdugumi • Titi Robin & Gülay Hacer Toruk Les rives turques • Gülay Hacer Toruk Dorul, chanson d'Haÿdée (BOF du film Le comte de Monte Cristo).

Gülay, elle s'appelle Gülay. Un prénom qui chante en turc et se raconte en français. Lorsque les langues dévalent tout le long de son corps, on sent frissonner les montagnes, les arbres, les voisins d'à côté, les soirées de henné, cet ancien pays nomade qui a quelque chose de la grue cendrée d'Anatolie, cher à son gönül. Aïe, suis déjà page 41 de son livre 80 mots de Turquie, qui paraît chez l'Asiathèque. Car son autrice, Gülay Hacer Toruk, née à Istanbul, ayant grandi en France, est une chanteuse, compositrice, autrice qui n'a pas son pareil pour ouvrir la porte sur une langue qui, pendant presque 50 mn, va poser sa yourte devant chez vous et résonner comme une partition, voire comme la petite République de Gülay Hacer Toruk.   Programmation de l'invitée : • Kazim Koyuncu Ben seni sevdugumi • Titi Robin & Gülay Hacer Toruk Les rives turques • Gülay Hacer Toruk Dorul, chanson d'Haÿdée (BOF du film Le comte de Monte Cristo).

Une chronique de Laurent Lafourcade

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DEFENDANT: Alexander Dumas EVIDENCE: Medley Rosé SCENE OF THE CRIME: Languedoc, France -- Hey — we're starting Season 6 with boxed rosé, bad accents, and a whole lot of literary chaos. Join Judge Topher (beverage boss) and Judge Rachel (pop-culture prosecutor) as they unbox Medley's Languedoc rosé, gush over the pool-friendly packaging, debate whether boxed wine counts as classy, and taste notes of apple, pear, and a cheeky finish of strawberry. Spoiler: it's an easy, drinkable crowd-pleaser and perfect for pool days and boat trips.   Then we stumble through The Count of Monte Cristo — from Edmond Dantès's naive beginnings and prison metamorphosis to a pirate-fueled treasure haul and one very dramatic revenge tour. There are detours into Napoleon-era politics, serialized 19th-century publishing, Henry Cavill's youthful cameo, and too many accent attempts to count. Expect goofy banter, surprising historical tidbits (Dumas' family history is wild), and a lot of laughs — plus a trivia quiz that goes off the rails in the best way.   Whether you love wine talk, classic revenge tales, or just want a podcast that feels like two friends riffing over a bottle, this episode's your vibe. Pop a cork (or pull a bag tab), get comfy, and come for the rosé, stay for the drama.

Valve replaced the Counter-Strike major capsule system with a dynamic sticker market and team revenue collapsed by as much as 90 percent, so Legacy Founder and CEO Ricardo Sinigaglia joins MonteCristo, Thorin, and Richard Lewis to explain what that actually does to a roster's budget. Notion: The AI workspace where your team's knowledge, projects, and agents come together in one place. Try it at notion.com/fourhorsemenPrizePicks: New users get $150 in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup, available in all 50 states. Use code HORSEMEN at prizepicks.comRaycon: Everyday Earbuds Classic with active noise cancellation, 32 hours of battery and a 30 day happiness guarantee. Get 20% off at buyraycon.com/horsemenHuel: Black Edition powder with 40g of protein, 27 vitamins and minerals, from under $3 a meal. Use code LFN at huel.com/lfnLFN Premium: Submit your own topics through the Discord, go ad-free across the network, and support the show. Just $9/month or $90/year at https://www.lastfreenation.comLivetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sarah and Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) dig into their very different relationships with big books, from what counts as "big" and knowing when the moment is right to what makes a long book worth the extra pages. They also share some of their favorite big books — and a few they wish had been shorter. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Where Sarah and Chrissie each draw the line between a regular book and a big book. Is a 700-page book intimidating … or an invitation to settle in? When, and why, are they most likely to pick up a long book? Does format or genre change how big a book feels? What makes a book actually deserve its high page count? Some of their favorite big books … and a few they really wish had been shorter. Some Favorite BIG Books Chrissie 4 3 2 1 by Paul Auster (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [30:38]  The Princes of Ireland (The Dublin Saga, 1) by Edward Rutherfurd (2004) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:36] Fox by Joyce Carol Oates (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [35:54] Red Comet by Heather Clark (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [39:10] Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke (2004) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:45] The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [44:30]  Sarah 11/22/63 by Stephen King (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:31]  I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb (1998) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [34:32] A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving (1989) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:23] The World According to Garp by John Irving (1978) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:25] Natchez Burning (Penn Cage, 4; Natchez Burning, 1) by Greg Iles (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:19]  Wanderers (Wanderers, 1) by Chuck Wendig (2019) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:40] Other Books Mentioned War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (1869) [30:06] The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas (1846) [30:07]   The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) [31:43]  Sarum by Edward Rutherfurd (1987) [33:49] London by Edward Rutherfurd (1998) [33:53]   The Rebels of Ireland (The Dublin Saga, 2) by Edward Rutherfurd (2006) [34:19]  Whistler by Ann Patchett (2026) [38:04]  Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard (2011) [40:23] Some BIG Books That Felt Too Long Chrissie Ordinary Monsters (The Talents, 1) by J. M. Miro (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [48:39] Wellness by Nathan Hill (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [51:24]  Sarah City on Fire by Garth Risk Hallberg (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:39]  The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy (1986) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [49:51] Other Books Mentioned The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe (1987) [46:06] The Second Coming by Garth Risk Hallberg (2024) [48:05]  Books From the Opening Discussion The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (1989) [9:24] The Brightness by Chad Harbach (October 27, 2026) [11:47] I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb (1998) [14:07] Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, 1) by Sarah J. Maas (2012) [14:51]  Outlander (Outlander, 1) by Diana Gabaldon (1991) [19:05]  1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin (2025) [22:12] Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry (1974) [22:19] Generations by Jean M. Twenge, PhD (2023) [22:26]   Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (2026) [26:13]  The Elements by John Boyne (2025) [29:08]  A Court of Forgotten Memory (ACOTAR, 7) by Sarah J. Maas (January 12, 2027) [29:39]  Other Links The Gilmore Guide to Books | Catherine's Review of Ordinary Monsters

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Le secteur du cinéma est complexe, opaque et très mal compris par le grand public.Comment finance-t-on un film ?Qui prend le risque ?Comment un producteur gagne-t-il de l'argent ?Dimitri Rassam est l'un des rares producteurs français capables de répondre à toutes ces questions.Il est derrière Le Comte de Monte-Cristo (9,5 millions d'entrées en France), Les Trois Mousquetaires, Le Petit Prince, Le prénom ou encore Papa ou Maman.Sa thèse est claire : l'Europe dispose d'un patrimoine culturel immense mais sous-exploité, capable de produire des blockbusters d'auteurs qui n'ont rien à envier aux Américains.Pour le prouver, Dimitri s'est construit un outil sur mesure : YAPLUKA, sa société de production lancée en 2024 et dotée de 60 millions d'euros de fonds propres.Un studio européen conçu pour faire ce qu'aucun acteur français n'a réussi durablement : s'imposer entre le cinéma d'auteur et les blockbusters américains.Ce n'est pas un épisode sur le cinéma glamour mais une vraie discussion sur l'entrepreneuriat dans l'un des secteurs les plus risqués, les plus opaques et les plus passionnants qui soit : le cinéma.Voici ce que Dimitri m'a expliqué :Comment fonctionne vraiment le financement d'un film en FrancePourquoi un film à 5 millions d'entrées peut rapporter zéro au producteurCe que le Covid a définitivement cassé dans les habitudes de consommation du cinémaPourquoi Le Comte de Monte-Cristo n'est pas un succès à l'international et ce que ça dit de l'état du cinéma européenUne conversation rare, avec un homme qui a tout vécu dans ce secteur et qui, à 40 ans passés, recommence depuis le début pour aller plus loin.Vous pouvez suivre Dimitri sur LinkedIn et Instagram.TIMELINE:00:00:00 = Il découvre à 40 ans qu'il n'est pas baptisé00:19:01 = La segmentation culturelle : le vrai danger pour le cinéma00:26:46 = "Avant le Covid, 70% des plus de 50 ans choisissaient leur film devant la salle"00:35:57 = Respecter Alexandre Dumas sans se laisser écraser par son oeuvre00:41:26 = Comment produire un film avec 1 000€ de capital social00:59:50 = Comment gagner de l'argent en faisant des films ?01:05:26 = "Monte-Cristo a fait 9,5M d'entrées en France, 4,5M dans le reste du monde"01:14:14 = Timothée Chalamet est une machine de promo01:20:56 = Pourquoi un acteur qui croit en son film, ça change tout01:24:21 = "J'ai fait une liste des oeuvres que je voulais produire et Monte-Cristo était dedans."01:31:59 = Papa ou Maman 2 : le succès annoncé qui n'a pas démarré01:41:35 = Le vrai travail du producteur : livrer la promesse01:57:22 = L'anecdote dingue qui lui a fait payer 2.5M$ de frais d'avocat02:01:08 = "Paramount m'a volé la sortie américaine du Petit Prince"02:19:11 = Lever 60M€ pour accompagner 1 milliard de production02:23:32 = Le modèle économique de YAPLUKA02:37:14 = "Il me manquait 19M€ sur le Comte de Monte-Cristo"02:44:28 = Les derniers gros projets européens02:52:01 = Le succès n'est jamais un accidentLes anciens épisodes de GDIY mentionnés : #367 - Guillaume Lacroix - Brut - "Start-up de vieux", et premier média des jeunes#233 - Pierre-Antoine Capton - Mediawan - Culot, audace et ambition pour mettre l'audiovisuel à ses pieds#217 - Alexis Michalik - Un théâtre d'entrepreneur : ingénieux et moderneNous avons parlé de :Hormuz RassabJake EbertsLa Main de Dieu - SorrentinoLe Comte de Monte-Cristo - Le filmLe Comte de Monte-Cristo - Le livreLe petit prince - Le film d'animationThimotée ChalametPierre NineyTonnerre sous les tropiques - FilmLes rois maudits - Le livreEuropacorpForest Gump - FilmThe Kids Stay in the PicturesPantelleria - Île en ItalieLes recommandations de lecture :My Indecision is Final, by Jake Eberts

The group has finally gotten together as we begin our episode. After they join forces and deal with a few flashbacks, they head to the Castle of Monte Cristo. Lorenzo insists on a slight detour before they make their way to the castle to deal with some family business. Dart takes a leap of faith on Zoey and Erling. Once they reach the castle, Zoe gets a few surprise blasts from the past. CAST:Game Master...Sean DoughertyZoe Dabrowski...Celine DoughertyAlexandre Batz D'Artagnan…Gio GalarzaLorenzo Venturi…Raefel MirandaErling Schaffen…Justyn TrellaCREDITS:Theme Song...Ryan LoganScore...Jake Diblasi, Rafael Miranda, Justyn Trella, Kevin O'Leary, and Monument StudiosEditor...Sean DoughertyAudio Producer…Celine TrellaCover Art...Matt MacriCharacter Art...Ash Brinka Sound Effects…Monument Studios

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The Lost Art of Common Sense Live!We give our blue collar Common Sense thoughts on current events, bringing on interesting guests and talking about whatever random topics come to mind!We'll also throwing out our winners and losers of the week and Matt will be reviewing "Count of Monte Cristo".Guest Project Links:Dr. Nelva Lee: Running for Georgia State Superintendent of Schoolshttps://www.drnelvalee.com/Sean Martin: Frontman for The Quarantinedhttps://thequarantined.com/musicDr. Chase Spearshttps://chasespears.com/Digital Democracy Project:Get informed and your voice heardhttps://digitaldemocracyproject.orgTom Joseph - America's Main Street Party:https://x.com/americasmainstGuest Book Links:Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer Book: Chasing After the Wind. https://books.jacksonlahmeyer.com/products/chasing-after-the-windLinks to Barry D. Todd's Book: Stand Your Ground: One Man's Self-Defense Nightmare.https://standyourgroundbook.com/Video Links:The Founding Fathers Thought's on 2A Regulations: A Grok3 Extrapolationhttps://youtu.be/aflX6EjPSak?si=BJntRHHusTrQQKTGMerch Shop:https://www.etsy.com/shop/LostArtofCommonSense?ref=seller-platform-mcnavSponsor Links:www.yummytummybbq.com#CommonSense #democrat #republican #politics #moviereview #trump #news #winnersandlosers #happenings #funny #subversion

 Dumas gets launched into the year 5053 and somehow comes out of it looking better than ever. This week Dodger, Mathas and Indeimaus talk Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo, Gonzo's 2004 adaptation that takes the revenge novel everyone half-remembers from school, sets it in space, tells the whole thing from Albert's perspective instead of the Count's, and then wraps it in that unmistakable static-texture art style where the patterns sit still while the characters move through them. We get into whether that visual gimmick actually serves the story or just distracts from it, why handing the POV to a naive teenager turns out to be the smartest structural choice the show makes, Jean-Jacques Burnel's score, and the question of how much of Dumas survives once you've bolted on an ancient entity possessing your protagonist. Twenty-four episodes of immaculate pettiness. Come get ruined with us. 

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Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo break down Team Spirit's wild TI title run and Dota's collapsing China scene, joined by SVG. LFN Premium: Q&A access, community input on the show, and bonus content from across the LFN network. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com. PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HORSEMEN and use code HORSEMEN and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! Raycon: The Everyday Earbuds Classics are the perfect back-to-school companion! Go to https://buyraycon.com/horsemen to get 20% off. Factor: Let's eat real. Head to https://factormeals.com/horsemen50off and use code horsemen50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. Manta Sleep: Head to https://mantasleep.com and use code LFN at checkout to unlock 10% off your purchase. Polymarket: Livetrade on esports today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Marlon and Jake take on violence in fiction: what makes it effective, what makes it gratuitous, and whether “gratuitous violence” is even a useful distinction. Tune in as they discuss the difference between violence on the page and on screen and why extended cruelty can be harder to stomach than violence itself. Subscribe to our River-herd digital newsletter and our print newspaper, The Eddy, for sneak peeks of our upcoming books, free giveaways, and exclusive content: https://sites.prh.com/the-eddy-newspaper. Lord of the Flies by William Golding All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque Cities of the Red Night by William S. Burroughs Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy The Godfather by Mario Puzo The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess 2666 by Roberto Bolaño Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Hamlet by William Shakespeare King Lear by William Shakespeare Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

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This week on the show, Lina and I discuss how our 2026 Bucket Lists are going. Here's a link to the full bucket list that we shared in January. And here are the things we've done so far, that we mentioned in the show. See anything in the main hall of the Grand Rex (we saw Paul Simon)This is the biggest non-Imax movie screen in Europe, but they also host orchestra-led movie showings, concerts, and singalong musicals. Excellent atmosphere from the 2,000 strong crowd. Address: 1 Bd Poissonnière, 75002. Website. Climb the top of Notre DameI always wanted to climb this cathedral, and it's finally open to the public again after the fire. Address: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004. Website. Have a cocktail at one of the world's best barsDanico has been rated among the top 30 bars on the planet, totally worth a look, and it's in a part of town full of cool things. Address: 6 Rue Vivienne, 75002. Website. Have absinthe at La fée verteThis place is the real deal, totally worth a look. Address: 108 Rue de la Roquette, 75011. Website. Visit the Cognacq-Jay museumWhile we have visited this 18th-century art collection from Ernest Cognacq, the founder of La Samaritaine department store, it's not our top choice for small museums in the area. Address: 8 Rue Elzevir, 75003. Website. Beef bar restaurantDisclaimer: We haven't visited this place in Paris yet, but its little sister in Gordes (Provence) was simply epic for a cocktail. Paris address: 5 Rue Marbeuf, 75008. Website. I personally am looking forward to seeing something at the Comedie Francaise, I'll do that soon. And in the meantime, I'll keep plugging away at my French book The Comte de Monte Cristo. The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson.  This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours

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Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo unpack Dota 2's biggest scandal in years as LGD's TaiLung gets banned from TI 2026 over match-fixing, and then share stories from their long careers in esports!   LFN Premium: Q&A access, community input on the show, and bonus content from across the LFN network. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com.   PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HORSEMEN and use code HORSEMEN and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!     Raycon: The Everyday Earbuds Classics are the perfect back-to-school companion! Go to https://buyraycon.com/horsemen to get 20% off.   Hims: Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://hims.com/fourhorsemen to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.   Livetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7月份主播三个人读的书包含了古代现代，东方西方，虚构非虚构，涉猎广泛！00:00 7月主播们做了什么07:13 7月份主播们的读书情况24:59 This One Summer - Mariko Tamaki, Jillian Tamaki28:50 A Line in the World: A Year on the North Sea Coast - Dorthe Nors39:58 撒马尔罕的金桃 : 唐代舶来品研究 - 薛爱华 /长安之春 - 石田干之助54:21 London Falling - Patrick Radden Keefe1:01:58 Ursprung - Eva Tind , Ursel Allenstein (Translator) / Meter pro Sekunde - Stine Pilgaard , Hinrich Schmidt-Henkel (Translator)1:13:47 中国绘画 : 远古至唐 - 巫鸿闲聊的时候提到的：The Count of Monte Cristo 發生在近畿某處的那些事- 背筋介绍个博物馆：Moesgaard Museum《蜡孩子》(The Wax Child - Olga Ravn)提到两个地点：Rold Skov, Aalborghus Castle胡乱な聖典の信じ方 - 藍上央理动画：穹庐下的魔女

Hwæt a Movie! returns with yet another adaptation of the epic Old English poem Beowulf. This time, we've got Outlander, a surprisingly fun tale of an alien crash-landing in 8th century Norway as he hunts down the monstrous Moorwen that killed his family. Of course, the Moorwen had some cause to be angry after a genocidal attack on the Moorwen planet. But let's not dwell on how it all started. Outlander is also a Beowulf story wrapped up in a neat little sci-fi package! This time around, Jim Caviezel stars as Kainan (our space Beowulf). You might know Caviezel from 2002's The Count of Monte Cristo or from 2004's The Passion of the Christ. He's joined by the beloved John Hurt as Rolhgar (I legitimately thought he was called Hrothgar through the whole movie and I'm only learning as I write this that he was Rolhgar...), the talented Sophia Miles as Freya, the dreamy Jack Huston as Wulfric, and the inimitable Ron Perlman as Gunnar. As always, we provide an extensive summary (prepared with exhaustive detail by John) and discussion, a brief Q&A inspired by the film, and then our final ratings categories for the film's take on Beowulf, Grendel, and Grendel's mother. We conclude by rating the film for its faithfulness to the source material and then for its overall entertainment value. Like some of our other Hwæt a Movies, this one runs a bit long. There's just so much to talk about as we get deeper and deeper into the Beowulf movie swamp. As of right now, you can watch Outlander for free on YouTube here. Let us know what you think on our social media: Sagathingpodcast on Facebook Sagathingpodcast on Instagram Sagathingpodcast on Bluesky Or join others like you on Saga Thing's unofficial official Discord

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Thorin has been teasing The Prestige on Four Play for over a hundred episodes. It is his favorite film of all time. MonteCristo and Richard Lewis think it is Nolan's best. Twenty years after it came out and quietly underperformed, the critics ranking his catalog after The Odyssey are arriving at the same place. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Si riprende esattamente da dove eravamo rimasti: Raffaele è tornato dalla crociera nel Mediterraneo occidentale — Italia, Francia e Spagna, "anche se solo per piccole puntatine" — con la voce che comincia a venir meno per un motivo che confessa subito: "ho mangiato troppo!". Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Parole della settimana le note dolenti — La parte spiacevole di un discorso, quella che rovina un po' la festa: si dice quando, dopo le cose belle, si arriva ai problemi. Nell'episodio è Raffaele che le annuncia: finito di parlare del cibo, "qui cominciano insomma un po' le note dolenti", cioè i conti. English: the sore points, the downside precotto — Cibo già cotto prima, che poi si finisce di cuocere o si riscalda al momento. Attenzione: non è la stessa cosa di scotto, che vuol dire cotto troppo — Matteo prova con "scotta", ma Raffaele corregge: la pasta del buffet arriva dalla cucina "cotta al 90%", quindi è precotta. English: pre-cooked Note dell'episodio 4 Words Italians Use All the Time in Conversation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQpg2WUm0Ek&t=63s Matteo parte dal cibo e dichiara il suo punto di vista, che è quello di chi in crociera non è mai stato: si mangia bene? "Bene. A tratti benissimo" — e comunque, aggiunge Raffaele, "non mi hai chiesto quanto si mangia". I buffet sono quasi sempre aperti e quando chiudono apre l'angolo dei panini, c'è lo spuntino di mezzanotte e quello delle due di notte; la carne è meglio del pesce e tutti e due meglio della pasta, che arriva dalla cucina cotta al 90% e si finisce in padella con i sughi preparati a parte. La sera, invece, ristorante servito e piatti "da ristorante stellato". La palestra era bellissima e non l'ha mai vista da dentro: "beati loro", dice degli altri, "io mi alleno a casa, in vacanza mi rilasso". Poi arrivano le note dolenti, e sono i conti. Quindici o vent'anni fa, sulla stessa compagnia, "andavi a bordo e mangiavi, bevevi i drink, gli sfizi, la spa, la palestra: tutto assolutamente incluso nella quota". Adesso la quota base copre i servizi base e tutto il resto è extra: l'acqua è gratis al buffet, in un bicchiere, ma una bottiglia da un litro e mezzo al bar costa quattro euro — e infatti a ogni porto risalivano a bordo, in teoria vietato, con bottiglie da due litri comprate a terra a cinquanta centesimi. Cento euro a testa per la zona con le piscine meno affollate, duecento per il pacchetto bevande, gli spettacoli inclusi ma i posti buoni no, in un teatro chiamato Colosseo dove metà delle poltrone guarda una colonna. Da qui la formula di Raffaele: Costa come "il Ryanair del mare". Matteo però obietta, e Raffaele gli dà ragione: Ryanair i prezzi li ha abbassati, mentre le crociere costano più o meno come prima. Nessuna sentenza, alla fine: "dipende da che tipologia di vacanza vuoi fare". Le tappe italiane — Civitavecchia, Genova, Cagliari — se le tengono per le prossime settimane, "non possiamo liquidarle così", e allora la gara è tra le due straniere. Vince Marsiglia, a sorpresa: il porto vecchio pieno di barche, i viali alberati, l'arte contemporanea, e Le Panier, un tempo una zona malfamata e oggi il quartiere della street art e piccoli bar sui gradini, che gli ha ricordato "un pizzico" Montmartre. Sulla collina la basilica di Notre-Dame de la Garde, ottocentesca ma in stile bizantino, tutta dedicata alla Madonna che protegge i marinai; sul mare la cattedrale della Major. E dal panorama si vede il Castello d'If, l'isola-prigione del Conte di Montecristo di Dumas — che però non è l'isola del tesoro: quella, l'isola di Montecristo, è italiana, nell'arcipelago toscano insieme all'Elba. A Barcellona, che già conosceva, la Sagrada Família è finalmente alla sua altezza definitiva, croce compresa: "è stato toccante vedere dopo così tanti anni il pezzo mancante essere aggiunto". Si chiude con una storia di soldi trovati, e non a bordo. Su un vaporetto di Venezia la responsabile fa il giro dopo l'ultima fermata e trova una borsa con occhiali, carte e settemila dollari. Nessun documento, nessun proprietario: la consegna al comune, passa un anno, e per legge le cose trovate diventano di chi le ha trovate. Il comune però sostiene che il merito sia suo — è la sua dipendente, sulla sua barca — e comincia una battaglia legale che sembrava persa. Poi, settimana scorsa, il Giudice di Pace ha deciso: i soldi sono di chi ha materialmente trovato la borsa. Raffaele, alla domanda su cosa avrebbe fatto lui, non ha dubbi: "col cavolo che li restituivo al comune di Venezia!". La prossima settimana si parla ancora di soldi, ma di banconote in euro: stanno cambiando, e qualcosa possiamo dire anche noi. Trascrizione Raffaele: [0:24] Buongiorno Matteo. Matteo: [0:25] Buongiorno, come stai? Bentornato! Raffaele: [0:30] Grazie! Come senti, già sento un po' la voce che comincia a venir meno: è successo qualcosa in questa vacanza. Matteo: [0:39] Che hai fatto? Raffaele: [0:41] Ho mangiato troppo! ... Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership

There is a temptation in every generation to believe that the spiritual life consists primarily in learning new methods, acquiring hidden knowledge, or discovering techniques that promise quick access to God. St. Isaac the Syrian gently dismantles this illusion. When he speaks of the deeper forms of prayer, he deliberately refuses to satisfy our curiosity. It is a remarkable act of humility. He knows that the mysteries of prayer cannot be communicated as information because they are received only as a gift. They belong not to those who seek extraordinary experiences but to those who have quietly consented to be transformed through long obedience. This restraint reveals something profoundly important. The deepest prayer is never mastered. It is given. One does not arrive there through spiritual cleverness but by allowing grace to accomplish its hidden work over time. “Sit in your cell,” the ancient saying declares, “and your cell will teach you everything.” The cell becomes the place where the restless search for novelty dies, where the heart gradually ceases to seek explanations and begins instead to seek only Christ Himself. For Isaac, stillness is therefore not an escape from the world but the creation of an interior space where the face of Christ can finally be seen without distortion. This is why he speaks so forcefully about abstention from many concerns. The problem is not simply that busyness consumes our time. Far more dangerously, it fragments our attention. It scatters the heart among a thousand anxieties until it loses the capacity to remain before the Lord with loving simplicity. How striking that Isaac does not first speak about outward activity but about the inability to remain “directly before the face of God.” The Christian life begins here. Before there is ministry, teaching, writing, service, or even ascetic labor, there is the gaze of love. The Father turns His face toward us in His Son, and little by little we learn to return that gaze. Prayer is not first our speaking to God but our remaining before Him long enough for His presence to heal what has been wounded within us. This changes the whole character of spiritual struggle. We often imagine that holiness is achieved by greater effort, tighter control, or stricter discipline. Certainly there is ascetic labor, and Isaac never minimizes it. Yet its purpose is not self-perfection. It is to remove whatever prevents us from remaining peacefully before Christ. The battle is not ultimately against activity itself but against everything that steals our attention from the One who alone can heal the heart. Only in such stillness do we begin to notice the subtle movements of the soul. Isaac says that the monk learns to distinguish “what enters into and what comes out” of him. Here we discover the extraordinary psychological and spiritual depth of the desert tradition. Before modern psychology attempted to map the interior world, the Desert Fathers had already entered its hidden landscape. They understood that thoughts, desires, fears, fantasies, and memories continually seek entrance into the heart. Unless one lives before the face of Christ, these movements remain confused and unexamined. But in the light of His countenance they become discernible. His gaze exposes nothing in order to condemn; it reveals everything in order to heal. This is why the entire ascetical life must remain Christ-centered. Stillness divorced from Christ easily becomes isolation. Silence without Christ becomes emptiness. Solitude without Christ can become merely another form of self-absorption. But when every moment of silence is filled with the awareness of His presence, stillness becomes communion. The heart is no longer occupied with itself but quietly captivated by the beauty of the Lord. Here, I believe, we begin to understand what I have called throughout these writings desire and wonder. As the heart becomes less driven by endless concerns, it does not become emotionally barren. Quite the opposite. It awakens. Desire is purified because it is no longer dispersed among countless lesser loves but gathered into a single longing for Christ. Wonder returns because His presence is never exhausted. Every moment before Him becomes fresh. Every prayer becomes an invitation into a mystery that can never be possessed, only received. Perhaps this is the hidden fruit of Isaac's refusal to explain the higher forms of prayer. He wishes to protect us from seeking experiences rather than seeking Christ. For if we truly stand before His face day after day, if we patiently guard the heart, if we willingly relinquish the tyranny of unnecessary concerns, then prayer itself will teach us. Not because we have become experts, but because Love Himself has become our teacher. In the end, the goal is beautifully simple. To become men and women whose hearts are no longer scattered but wholly gathered before the Face that has always been turned toward us. And in that Face we discover that every true desire finds its fulfillment, every fear loses its power, and wonder becomes the atmosphere in which the soul learns to live. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:04:23 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 218 mid paragraph 4 00:07:02 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: https://www.philokaliaministries.org/post/the-name-above-every-name 00:07:22 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 218 mid paragraph 4 00:10:21 Linda Frasier: may I share the link with a friend? 00:10:31 Janine: Father…whatever happened to the gentleman from New Zealand who used to join? 00:10:35 Linda Frasier: thx 00:11:03 Janine: His dad wasn't well 00:11:12 Janine: Yes I was wondering 00:11:53 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: https://www.philokaliaministries.org/post/the-name-above-every-name 00:12:39 Linda Frasier: already ordered Monastic Heart—arriving Monday!! 00:14:14 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: https://www.philokaliaministries.org/post/the-name-above-every-name 00:15:37 Janine: The baby has joined! 00:27:32 Bob Čihák, AZ: P 218, paragraph 5, bottom of page 00:37:26 Kate: Footnote 1 on page 219 is quite convicting! 00:40:13 Adam Paige: Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, 'Twill be in the valley of love and delight. When true simplicity is gained, To bow and to bend we shan't be ashamed, To turn, turn will be our delight, Till by turning, turning we come 'round right. 00:58:25 Bob Čihák, AZ: Re: story of Martha and Mary taking the “better path”: Christ doesn't specify what that better path might be. Many, including St. Augustine, say that it's the path of contemplation. I think it could be that “the better path” is the path for that person fulfilling the will of God, in that place, at that time. We all have different immediate paths to take, at different times. Obviously, Martha earned Christ's gentle rebuke which to me suggests that she should consider that her role at that time and place might be providing hospitality. 01:06:19 Nancy Pagan: Why if we can learn by ourselves some desert fathers insist in having a staret?I I really believe we can but I should not trust myself that way? 01:06:27 Nancy Pagan: Sorry 01:07:22 Lee Graham: “Without  distractions the devil has no means of entering the soul” the footnote #1 01:13:29 Art: I gain a lot of peace of heart and mind from the Benedictine motto “to work is to pray”.  I've also seen “Prayer is my work”. Work is my prayer”.  It helps me accept whatever it is I need to do 01:13:42 David Swiderski: In loving one another's God is us is made flesh. Simple not complicates but I have this written on my bedroom door because I forget and it has guided me for years. I rise and remember to be simple and the goal clear in the day. I think less words help the most as my grandfather left with me as a high school education tut taught me more than Aquinas or any spiritual father. As my mother said love few and profoundly. As I age I find all the answers where at my hands but I got lost at some times in my life. 01:13:53 James Hickman: Father, is there any distinction between unadulterated entertainment vs perhaps a cultural experience by watching a series or movie not too different from sitting down to read a novel or go to a play performed live? It might be an opportunity for leisure. I think of PBS Masterpiece where I can watch a high quality production of Les Miserables or The Count of Monte Cristo and ponder mysteries of forgiveness or the vices in my life. Certainly I'm not saying this is of greater value than spending two hours in stillness. I'm maybe admitting my weakness here, but I do wonder: is there a place for this in my life? Are there any good distractions? In moderation? 01:17:58 David Swiderski: Amen seeking beauty and what is good shapes our lives and our goals. 01:18:47 James Hickman: I breathe a sigh of relief

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Brilliant Honduran Cigars - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.SMALL BATCH CIGAR - SAVE 15% - Exclusive Cigar Retail Partner of the Lizards - Visit SmallBatchCigar.com and use code LIZARD15 for 15% off your order. Free shipping and 5% rewards back always. Standard exclusions apply. Simple. Fast. Small Batch Cigar.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee with Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky. The guys discuss what might cause cigars to lose flavor when stored in tupperdors, they answer a listener email on finding work in the cigar industry and they share the cigar accessories they can't live without. PLUS: Chef's Medical Procedure, Is this Saka's Best Cigar?, Melia Closes Cuban Hotels, Cohiba's Talisman Now Reg. Prod., Chef's Medical Procedure & MoreJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com

Richard Lewis turned Tenet off three times. On the fourth attempt he finally made it to the end, and he came out calling it an unfairly maligned film.   That is the story of this episode. Thorin picked Tenet expecting a bloodbath, hoping to be the lone defender of Christopher Nolan's most divisive movie. Instead Richard converted, MonteCristo landed somewhere in the middle, and the argument turned into something more interesting: is a film allowed to be incomplete after one viewing? Thorin's position is that Tenet is the only movie ever made that genuinely requires a second watch, because the first time through you are only seeing one side of a temporal pincer movement.   Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!   Hims: Access to FDA approved GLP-1 weight loss treatments online, with no insurance needed. Get a personalized plan at https://hims.com/fourplay   ZenAI: The home of vibe casting. Turn a conversation into a finished podcast or clip with an AI producer. Join the waitlist at bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_horsemen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo dismantle the Esports World Cup's Saudi sportswashing playbook and Riot's quiet complicity in it.   LFN Premium: Q&A access, community input on the show, and bonus content from across the LFN network. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com.   Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our  code LFN at https://huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!   Manta Sleep: Head to https://mantasleep.com and use code LFN at checkout to unlock 10% off your purchase.   Factor: Head to https://Factormeals.com/horsemen50off and use code horsemen50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only.   Hims: Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://hims.com/fourhorsemen to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.   ExpressVPN: Stop paying full-price for streaming services and only getting access to a fraction of their content. Go to https://expressvpn.com/horsemen to get up to four extra months of ExpressVPN!   Livetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pierce Brown is an American novelist whose work has made him one of the defining voices in modern science fiction. After a restless childhood that saw his family move repeatedly and left him passing through more than ten schools, he began writing in earnest just after high school. After years of rejection, he found his breakthrough with Red Rising, the first instalment in an epic saga that fused classical tragedy, Roman myth, and space opera into an international bestseller.Since then, the series has grown into a global phenomenon, winning a devoted readership for its high-stakes politics and fierce emotional intensity. Alongside his work as a novelist, he has embraced gaming culture—contributing to the Red Rising board game and speaking openly about his love of everything from StarCraft II to Mass Effect and Cyberpunk. Now, as the series is being reissued in special tenth-anniversary editions, a new generation of readers is discovering the world that made his name.LINKSPierce Brown – website & booksPierce Brown – official websiteRed Rising – the complete sagaRed Rising: Sons of Ares – prequel comic seriesPierce Brown – Instagram (@piercebrownofficial)Red Rising board gameRed Rising – Stonemaier Games (designed by Jamey Stegmaier)Pierce's Perfect ConsoleCommand & Conquer (1995) – WikipediaCommand & Conquer: Red Alert – WikipediaCommand & Conquer: Tiberian Sun – WikipediaShogun: Total War (2000) – WikipediaTotal War series – official siteBaldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn – WikipediaBlack & White (2001) – WikipediaThe Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind – WikipediaBooks and other references mentionedPlato's Republic – WikipediaAntigone by Sophocles – WikipediaThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas – WikipediaEnder's Game by Orson Scott Card – WikipediaThe First Law trilogy by Joe AbercrombieGattaca (1997 film) – WikipediaGustave Doré – illustrator, WikipediaSupport the showMy Perfect Console – episode archiveSupport My Perfect Console on PatreonBecome a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsoleTake the Acast listener survey to help shape the show: My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Survey 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Brilliant Honduran Cigars - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.SMALL BATCH CIGAR - SAVE 15% - Exclusive Cigar Retail Partner of the Lizards - Visit SmallBatchCigar.com and use code LIZARD15 for 15% off your order. Free shipping and 5% rewards back always. Standard exclusions apply. Simple. Fast. Small Batch Cigar.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Quai d'Orsay Coronas Claro (UBL MAR 22) with 123 Organic Tequila Reposado Dos. The guys saber Pol Roger champagne for two Lizard birthdays, they discuss the future of Cuban tobacco and the global supply/demand issues and they are shocked to learn that Lizard X's wife angrily returned to the lounge.PLUS: Has the Golden Age of Cuban Tobacco Ended?, Body vs. Strength vs. Flavor, Why Cuban Blends Change, The Lizard X Files: Lounge Etiquette, Lizard's Cuban Prognostications, Is a European Non-Cuban Cigar Boom Coming?, New French Bolivar R.E. & MoreJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com

You'd think a day spent lounging on the beach would be the ultimate recharge. No deadlines, no emails, just rest and relaxation. And yet, by the time you head home, you're wiped out. Not just relaxed, completely drained. It's supposed to be restful, so why does it feel like you've just run a marathon in flip-flops? It's not just the sun, it's the heat, the humidity, and the work your body puts in to stay cool. Even when you're lying still, your internal systems are hustling to keep your core temperature around 37°C. The hotter it gets, the harder your body has to work. How does the body manage that? At what point does heat become too much? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Who was the real Count of Monte Cristo?⁠ ⁠How can we choose the right sunscreen product?⁠ ⁠Can I reuse sunscreen from one year to the next?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 21/7/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey spent a year being called woke by people who never opened the poem. Then it opened to $264 million worldwide and a 95% on Rotten Tomatoes.   Richard Lewis, MonteCristo, and Thorin recorded this one last, after filming an entire Nolan arc worrying on camera about what he would do to Homer. All three landed between a seven and an eight, and all three reached the same verdict: the loudest critics exposed themselves. Calling the non-linear structure a betrayal means you never opened a poem that starts in the middle. Emily Wilson has publicly disowned Nolan's version. And Elliot Page is playing Sinon, not Achilles.   Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rocketeer came out in 1991, flopped at the box office, and has quietly become one of the best superhero movies ever made. MonteCristo and DoA revisit the 35th anniversary of a diesel punk cult classic that's aged better than almost everything the MCU has produced since Endgame, and make the case for why you should watch it this weekend.   Raycon: Essential Open Earbuds wrap around your ear so you can hear your surroundings. 3 million customers, 30-day guarantee. Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/nerdlegionopen for 20% off.   Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this interview, we catch up Gabe Diaz of Altadis USA. Gabe is the brand manager for Montecristo, H. Upmann, and Aging Room. He is responsible for the go-to-market for these iconic brands. We caught up with Gabe following the launch of the new Montecristo Espada Conquistador. In this conversation we learn more about Gabe, his background, and role at Altadis USA. In addition to Conquistador we talk H. Upmann Sunrise and Aging Room Blue Amber.

In this interview, we catch up Gabe Diaz of Altadis USA. Gabe is the brand manager for Montecristo, H. Upmann, and Aging Room. He is responsible for the go-to-market for these iconic brands. We caught up with Gabe following the launch of the new Montecristo Espada Conquistador. In this conversation we learn more about Gabe, his background, and role at Altadis USA. In addition to Conquistador we talk H. Upmann Sunrise and Aging Room Blue Amber.

Welcome to a very special takeover episode of The Filmmakers Podcast! This week, the founders of the Female Film Club, Nicole Lieberman and Liza Van Der Smissen, take over the mic from Giles and Dom! Founded to champion films told from the female gaze, the Female Film Club is an online platform that connects female filmmakers internationally and provides a safe, dynamic space to network and collaborate. In this packed episode, Liza (an actor and producer who researched flawed female characters in modern film) and Nicole (a producer with a background in human rights law) sit down with two incredible industry experts. Olissa Rogers (Casting Director) Olissa is an Emmy Award-winning casting director, honored for her work on African Queens: Njinga. Her impressive casting credits span across massive television and film hits, including Netflix's Wednesday, Apple TV's Ted Lasso, Damsel, and The Count of Monte Cristo. Olissa dives deep into the casting process, offering vital advice for independent filmmakers on how to attach the right talent to a project and what casting directors look for when building an ensemble. Miriam Spritzer (Journalist & Philanthropist) Miriam is a highly accomplished international journalist reporting for major media outlets across the globe, bringing South American perspectives to the U.S. and vice versa. Alongside her media work, she is an elected board member of the Golden Globe Foundation, an independent nonprofit that donates millions to support underrepresented voices in film, television, and journalism through grants and mentorships. Miriam shares her expertise on how filmmakers can successfully pitch their projects to the press, get media coverage, and navigate the world of international entertainment journalism. Follow and Subscribe: Learn more about the Female Film Club and join their community at their website! https://femalefilmclub.com/ Subscribe to The Filmmakers Podcast for more weekly deep-dives into the craft and business of making movies.

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Brilliant Honduran Cigars - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.SMALL BATCH CIGAR - SAVE 15% - Exclusive Cigar Retail Partner of the Lizards - Visit SmallBatchCigar.com and use code LIZARD15 for 15% off your order. Free shipping and 5% rewards back always. Standard exclusions apply. Simple. Fast. Small Batch Cigar.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Gurkha Nicaragua Series in Toro with Paraduxx Proprietary Red Blend 2022. The guys dive deep into Gurkha's fascinating history and catalog, they discuss how Gurkha pioneered the now-common focus on cigar packaging/marketing and they catch up on listener emails.PLUS: Gurkha's Long-Lasting Marketing Impact, 2026 Update: Bringing Cubans into the USA, Gurkha's Incredible Catalog, New J.J. Fox Selección Line Announced for Ireland and U.K., Cubans Selling their Farms for Pennies & MoreJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com

Join a group of young explorers as they journey to Antarctica to return a copy of The Count of Monte Cristo to Discovery Hut. Along the way they visit other historic huts to learn about triumphs and tragedies of the 'Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration'. This is an edit of the Antarctic Heritage Trust's '77 Degrees South' podcast. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.Learn more:The full Antarctic Heritage Trust 77 Degrees South podcast can be found on their website. The AHT also previously made a podcast about restoring Scott's Terra Nova Hut, and an edit of that was also aired on Our Changing World. Guests:Producer: Maia IngoeNarrator: Jake BaileySound design and music: Calum TurnerInspiring explorers: Kitiona Pelasio, Louise Piggin, Lucy Hayes-Stevenson, Ngaiwai Clendon, Daniel BornsteinGuest contributor: Al Fastier Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Inception is a nearly perfect film. It reinvented the summer blockbuster, proved a two-and-a-half-hour original movie about dream architecture could nearly make a billion dollars, and it's the reason Christopher Nolan gets to do whatever he wants in Hollywood. Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo kick off the Christopher Nolan arc with his best original film, the Hans Zimmer score that might be the best since Gladiator, and the one flaw that reveals a fundamental limitation in everything Nolan makes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andy returns as we talk about strange sports on ESPN2, The Deep Ones, Rocky Horror Show, Avatar: Fire and Ash, The Count of Monte Cristo, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Pipe Club, The Bear, Miniature Masters, Death Has Joined the Party, Mage Tank 2, Obsession, The Fatal Unpleasantness of Netherfield, Godzilla Raids Again, Toy Story 5, Nightmare on Elm Street, Bolero, Alamo Draft House, Marvel's Nova, G.I. Joe, Blue Beetle, Groundhog Day with sharks, Absolute Batman, and The Fisherman. Arglebargle, it's time for a GeekShock.

Our exit today has us scamming our way to pay for and get through college. This week, we are talking about a pair of films that vaguely look at the college experience. First, we are going to talk about Slackers, written by David H. Steinberg and directed by Dewey Nicks. Next, we will talk about Stealing Harvard, written by Martin Hynes and Peter Tolan and directed by Bruce McCulloch. Along the way, besides all the college talk, we touch on Jason Schwartzman, The Count of Monte Cristo, Tom Greene, The Odyssey, game shows, biopics, Jason Segal, Bloomington/Normal, Wes Anderson, and stay for the credits for a musical number!Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CFF Films⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Ross and friends.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Movies We've Covered on the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Movies Recommended on the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd.

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Brilliant Honduran Cigars - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.SMALL BATCH CIGAR - SAVE 15% - Exclusive Cigar Retail Partner of the Lizards - Visit SmallBatchCigar.com and use code LIZARD15 for 15% off your order. Free shipping and 5% rewards back always. Standard exclusions apply. Simple. Fast. Small Batch Cigar.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Stoic Equanimity in Wisdom with fifteen years aged Redbreast Single Pot Still Blended Irish Whiskey. The guys detail discuss how drastic cigar pricing differences can be around the world, they share a listener email on a disastrous situation in his humidor and Senator shares that he's joined an 'exclusive member club'.PLUS: Limited Avowed Sampler, Listener Asks: "Are My Cigars Ruined?", The Trouble with Thermoelectric Humidors, Alaska Bans New Lounges, Cuban Tobacco in Non-Cuban Cigars, New 11,000 ft² Cigar Bar & MoreJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com

In a culture chasing novelty and quick spiritual fixes, many men are left restless, confused, and spiritually vulnerable. Temptation has become the front line of battle — and most don't even realize they're already in it. On this episode of the Must Read Alaska Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Clement, co-founder of Liber Christo and a leading trainer in Catholic deliverance ministry. For over 20 years, Kyle has worked alongside Fr. Chad Ripperger to develop the Liber Christo four-phase protocol — a clear, objective, and authentically Catholic system for addressing suspected diabolical affliction with discipline, diagnostics, and the sacraments at the center. Kyle breaks down the practical framework of Prevent, Diagnose, Cleanse, and Fortify and shows men how to: Spot the “open doors” — victimhood, resentment toward God, curiosity without obedience, and rationalized sin Close those doors through confession, renunciation, daily discipline, and obedience to Church authority Build lasting resilience with virtue training that balances prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance on the foundation of faith, hope, and charity Lead as Catholic men today — with purity as power, clarity under pressure, and the courage to reject “cowardice masquerading as prudence” Kyle also shares what it truly means to be a Catholic man in today's Church and culture, and why returning to Christ as Truth — through prayer, fasting, sacraments, and authority — is the only path to real freedom and strength. Special note: Kyle Clement will be in Alaska in early August 2026 with a flexible schedule to speak statewide on “Preparing Your Soul for Spiritual Combat” and “What It Means to Be a Catholic Man Today.” Watch for event details and bring a friend. Whether you're Catholic, Protestant, or simply a man ready to fight for your soul and family, this episode delivers concrete steps you can start using today. Take the 30-day challenge: Daily Rosary Weekly fasting Weekly confession (as needed) Nightly examination of conscience Focused virtue training (rotate the cardinal virtues) Resources mentioned: MonteCristo.net (training & Reclamation Theology podcast) LiberChristo.org PurifyChurch.com LastCrusade.us The battlefield is temptation. The victory is virtue. You don't need novelty — you need clarity, discipline, and Christ. Listen now. Then take action. Your soul is worth the fight.   SPONSORS: Must Read Alaska: https://mustreadalaska.com/subscriptions/ Promo Code: MRAK76 for 76% off the annual or monthly plans through July 31 in honor of America 250! The Wellness Company: https://www.twc.health/alaska Promo Code: ALASKA for 10% off + free shipping on every order