Podcast appearances and mentions of Napoleon Dynamite

Richard Blank, President of Costa Rica's Call Center provides a fast, fun, and furious master class on the science and secrets behind telemarketing sales.    Along the way we discuss – the power of bilingual skills (11:50), First Impressions (14:00), training telemarketers (20:00), pinball metaphors (27:00),  INXS (31:45), positive escalation (38:30), Phonetic Micro Expressions (39:00), the Buffer Boomerang Technique (43:35), and Right Butt, Wrong Seat (51:00). Special challenge – count the culture references sprinkled throughout this pod, from Helen Keller to Bo Derek, Napoleon Dynamite to Eddie George.   Checkout Richard Blank's YouTube video featuring Garry Gary Beers (INXS) @ Costa Rica's Call Center. This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.  Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

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Där är något i busken.. Och det var vår goda vän Andre som gör oss sällskap i studion, det är såklart givet eftersom vi pratar om en film från 80 talet med Arnold i huvudrollen. Denna gången är Arnold ute i jungeln och blir jagad av en Predator. Förutom det så är det en del nytt både på Marvel och Dc sidan, det snackas även lite spel och trump lägger sig i filmvärlden!? Allt detta och massa mer i detta avsnitt.Timestamps(00:00) - Försnack(8:56) - N64 Golden Eye till hall of fame(15:45) - Napoleon Dynamite 2 på gång!(21:00) - Snövit släpps på bio igen (Och misslyckas) (25:05) - Bilder på Nicholas Cage som Spider-Man Noir(27:25) - Jessica Jones återvänder till Daredevil säsong 2!(31:41) - Will Poulter i snack om att spela Adam Strange(35:39) - Trump vill höja skatten på utlänska filmer(42:07) - TRAILERS(55:54) - Hej Andre(1:08:05) - Predator , 1987(1:52:22) - Predator, Betyg (1:59:45) - Daniels siffror(2:01:46) - Sett i veckan(2:12:43) - Hejdå

In this episode of the Better Learning Podcast, host Kevin Stoller is joined by co-host Carla Cummins and guest speaker Brian Parker, AIA, ALEP—Vice President of K-12 at MHTN Architects—for a quirky and insightful conversation centered around the 2004 classic Napoleon Dynamite. As one of only two Accredited Learning Environment Planners in Utah, Brian brings a unique design perspective rooted in empathy, student agency, and unlocking the potential within every learner. Napoleon Dynamite follows the offbeat story of an awkward high schooler navigating friendship, identity, and self-expression in rural Idaho. Through the lens of this oddball comedy, Kevin, Carla, and Brian explore deeper themes of inclusion, overlooked potential, and the importance of designing learning spaces that honor the individuality of each student. They reflect on how schools can be more than institutions—they can be launchpads for confidence, creativity, and quiet greatness, especially for those who don't always fit the traditional mold.   Takeaways: Just like the characters in Napoleon Dynamite, students don't all fit into a standard mold—and that's something to celebrate. School environments should support individuality and provide room for students to be unapologetically themselves. When students feel seen, heard, and valued—whether in the classroom or the cafeteria—they're more likely to engage and thrive. Designing for belonging is just as important as designing for function. Like Napoleon, many students have gifts that aren't always loud or obvious. Educators and designers should look for ways to highlight and support those quiet strengths. A little levity and creativity go a long way in helping students (and educators) feel connected and human. Schools don't have to be stiff to be successful.     About Brian Parker, AIA, ALEP Brian has dedicated his career to designing spaces that support the engagement of students and teachers in the learning process. He is one of roughly 100 Accredited Learning Environment Planners in the United States – and one of two in the State of Utah. His design talent, expertise, and leadership style inspires innovative solutions as he leads the MHTN K-12 team in developing educational facilities.     Learn More About Brian Parker, AIA, ALEP: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianparkerarchitect/       Learn More About Co-Host, Carla Cummins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-cummins-01449659/       Learn More About Kay-Twelve: Website: https://kay-twelve.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kay-twelve-com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_twelve/       Connect with host, Kevin Stoller: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/     Episode 232 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.     For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

This Week for your Daily Ratings Movie News: The Batman Part II gets a production date but Matt Reeves steps back. Peter Jackson and the team has some dates for the Hunt for Gollum. M. Night Shyamalan is back in Vista Vision, and Adrien Brody is gone from the Bookie and the Bruiser. Mikey Madison picks up her first role after Anora, but it isn't the newly planned Napoleon Dynamite sequel. And some worrying news for Marvel along with some better news on the trump Hollywood tariffs.   Don't forget to check out thedailyratings.com for our New Shop! Where you can find all kinds of Daily Ratings shirts, hoodies, hats, and mugs. Also check out the massive amount films that Vince has rated and remember to send a donation in to become a Producer!!

In this episode of Packernet After Dark, fans call in with passionate takes on Matthew Golden—his speed, game tape, and whether he can live up to that blazing 4.29 time. Uncle Rico, Drew from Green Bay, Garrett, and others weigh in on Golden's after-the-catch potential, his draft night fashion, and what the Packers wide receiver room dynamic might look like with new talent. Ryan also dives into the hilariously divisive Orbeez “weaponry” debate, Napoleon Dynamite nostalgia, 53-man roster predictions, and early 2026 NFL Draft talk (yes, already). From thoughtful analysis to off-the-wall humor, this one's a late-night ride you don't want to miss. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

In this episode of Packernet After Dark, fans call in with passionate takes on Matthew Golden—his speed, game tape, and whether he can live up to that blazing 4.29 time. Uncle Rico, Drew from Green Bay, Garrett, and others weigh in on Golden's after-the-catch potential, his draft night fashion, and what the Packers wide receiver room dynamic might look like with new talent. Ryan also dives into the hilariously divisive Orbeez “weaponry” debate, Napoleon Dynamite nostalgia, 53-man roster predictions, and early 2026 NFL Draft talk (yes, already). From thoughtful analysis to off-the-wall humor, this one's a late-night ride you don't want to miss. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

The team takes a look at one of the weirdest movies the world seems to love. And we have a rare guest appearance from our Producer Shannon

Pour up a "Tina Tai" and join McCash as he relives this awkward comedy cult classic alongside Brandon and Stoney! Today, we're drinking with...Napoleon Dynamite.To make the Tina Tai, you'll need: -1 1/4 oz Spiced Rum-1/3 oz Coconut Rum-1/4 oz Grenadine-6 oz Passion Fruit JuiceDirections: Fill highball glass with icePour ingredients over iceGarnish with lime and orange wheels

A24 on the Rocks enters the millennial time machine and rolls it back to 2004, when Hot Topic "Vote for Pedro" shirts were the new fad, and all the middle schoolers were hitting each other in the face with steaks and yelling "NAPOLEON, GIVE ME SOME OF YOUR TOTS!" You guessed it, today's A24 vibe discussion is millennial cult classic Napoleon Dynamite starring Jon Heder and Jon Gries. Cole unfortunately broke his coccyx dirt-biking at the dunes, so Josh from Keemig's IG Movie Reviews (https://www.instagram.com/keemig.movie.reviews/) joins the program. How has Napoleon Dynamite aged, and are the dark fan theories about the film true? Also, don't forget to check out Eric on The Morally Offensive Podcast (https://morallyoffensive.podbean.com/) this Friday, as he reviews The Last Temptation of Christ. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:49.Film Discussion- 3:49 to 52:40.Film Ratings/Outro- 52:40 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-5/7- High Life.5/14- Top 16 Midwestern Films, a Blind Ranking.5/21- Native Son.

60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens has resigned amid mounting pressure on Paramount Global to settle a $20 billion lawsuit from Donald Trump. What could a deal with the president mean for Shari Redstone’s legacy? Kim Masters and Matt Belloni dive in.   Plus, Masters speaks to Jared Hess about his pop-culture-shifting filmography which includes cult classics Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre. He’s currently enjoying the wild success of A Minecraft Movie, as that 2025 video game adaptation careens towards a billion dollar box office haul. Hess reflects on the unpredictable nature of success in filmmaking, and says he’s especially grateful to producer Mary Parent for understanding his oddball comedic sensibilities and inviting him into the world of Minecraft.  

Send us a textEric's back from his brief hiatus and we're diving headfirst into an amazing week of content! We've got reviews of a brand new ice cream collaboration between Graeter's and New Riff. We've got a revival brand coming from Pursuit Spirits and their Mellwood collection. We've got a review of the wildest movie coming from Napoleon Dynamite's director. It's all here and then some. EnjoyBecome a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcastLeave us a 5 star rating and review on your podcast app of choice!Send us an email with questions or comments to thisismybourbonshop@gmail.comSend us mail to PO Box 22609, Lexington, KY 40522Check out all of our merch and apparel: http://bourbonshop.threadless.com/Leave us a message for Barrel Rings at 859.428.8253Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybourbonpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mybourbonpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybourbonpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisismybourbonpodcastPayPal, if you feel so inclined: PayPal.me/pritter1492Link to our Barrell Rye Armagnac Finished Pick: https://shop.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/products/barrell-private-release-rye-1a03Support the show

The 79th film in the A24 catalog is Gloria Bell starring Julianne Moore. Gloria Bell is a remake from a 2013 Chilean film named "Gloria," and is about a middle-aged divorcee at a transition period in her life. Gloria meets a man named Arnold (portrayed by John Turturro) at a modern 70s disco bar. This new love interest seems to have promise, before Gloria starts noticing his kids control his life, while Gloria is navigating her own relationship with her kids. Directed by Sebastian Lelio, the same filmmaker who directed the Chilean movie, the A24 rocks crew debates if the film is "too slice of life" and if the remake was worth making only 6 years later. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:26.Film Discussion- 3:26 to 1:04:21.Film Ratings- 1:04:21 to End.Upcoming podcast release schedule-4/30- Napoleon Dynamite.5/7- High Life.5/14- Our Top 15 Midwestern Films, a Blind Ranking.

EXPLORE with Randall and Bradley on the Bonneville Flood path: https://RandallCarlson.com/tours-and-events Last few seats remain for this one-time special itinerary from Salt Lake to Boise... Read the whole essay here: https://randallcarlson.com/teton-dam-collapse-essay  Kosmographia Ep112 of The Randall Carlson Podcast, with Normal Guy Mike and GeocosmicREX admin Bradley, from 4/16/25. Cruise the maps to follow the rushing floodwaters from Lake Bonneville, covering 20,000 square miles of ancient Utah, through the narrow channels on the way to the broad Snake River Plain where the wave joined the route of the Snake River and carved a mighty variety of impressively sculpted and ravaged landscapes. Randall's monthly newsletter for April reviewed a new paper about Ice Age Floods down the Fraser River in British Columbia, and also new LiDAR imaging at Chaco Canyon showing more aligned roadways were part of their complex system of sacred geography. Then as a scale invariant modern local example, RC presents an abridged version of his extensive essay on the failure of the last monumental dam to be built in America, on the Teton River, that burst through a month before the country's bicentennial celebrations in 1976. Enhanced with recent photos and overflight videos by Bradley - you'll want to get out and see it for yourself...   LINKS:  “The Randall Carlson” socials, VoD titles, tours, events, podcasts, merch shop, donate: https://randallcarlson.com/links    https://fiftydollardynasty.com/  Precession concept album Kyle Allen and Russ Allen w/band   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-the-bonneville-flood-path-with-randall-carlson-and-bradley-young-tickets-1033646122377?aff=oddtdtcreator    Grimerica Podcast with RC on Atlantis:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DalYNIqtRCI  https://grimerica.ca    Museum of Rexburg's Teton Dam photo archive: https://hub.catalogit.app/8509/folder/8d3eadb0-f992-11ed-9ddd-17c933b33d0a    RC and Graham Hancock in Sedona    https://www.worldviewzmedia.com/seminars   https://cosmicsummit.com/  June 20-23, 2025 in Greensboro, NC   Available Video on Demand titles: https://www.howtube.com/playlist/view?PLID=381 http://www.RandallCarlson.com has the podcast, RC's blog, galleries, and products to purchase! T-shirts, variety of MERCH here: https://randallcarlson.com/shop/ Activities Board: https://randallcarlson.com/tours-and-events/ RC's monthly science news and activities:  https://randallcarlson.com/newsletter   Email us at Kosmographia1618@gmail.com   OR   Contact@RandallCarlson.com   Kosmographia logo and design animation by Brothers of the Serpent Check out their podcast: http://www.BrothersoftheSerpent.com/ ep108 with RC and Bradley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZC4nsOUxqI Theme “Deos” and bumper music by Fifty Dollar Dynasty: http://www.FiftyDollarDynasty.net/ Video recording, editing and publishing by Bradley Young with YSI Productions LLC (copyright 2025)  

Andy and Heath are back to talk movies! 870.  Napoleon Dynamite  869.  MISSION OF THE SHARK: THE SAGA OF THE USS INDIANAPOLIS 868.  MALICE 867.  X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE 866.  LONDON BLVD. 865.  MANK 864.  WAR OF THE WOLDS (CRUISE) 863.  WEDDING CRASHERS 862.  THE PINK PANTHER 861.  SUPERBAD If you are a FREE Patron make … Continue reading "HK1K The (New) Film List 870-861"

Es ist wieder zeit zu besprechen, was wir so gesehen haben. Mit einem grossen Anteil an Kinofilmen wie Mickey 17 und The Amateur und durch ein privates Event auch noch Die Konferenz der Tiere und Napoleon Dynamite. Doch Babygirl und Apocalypse Now werden von uns besprochen.

On this special A24 vibe discussion to celebrate Easter, we belt out JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR with Musical Theatre Professional Kandra Harper. A musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar was originally a theatre musical that premiered in 1971 and found massive success, thus leading to the production of the 1973 film. It contains 70s rock opera stylings and all the tell-tale signs of an Andrew Lloyd Webber classic. What will the A24 Rocks crew and guest Kandra think of the 1973 film? Did it do the musical justice? And what will they have to say about the controversy surrounding this film on the week of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 2:49.Film Discussion- 2:49 to 1:10:39.Film Ratings 1:10:39 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-4/23- Gloria Bell.4/30- Napoleon Dynamite.5/7- High Life.

A Minecraft Movie is high-gloss, empty-calorie, IP garbage...right?Not so fast, ya zombies!Join Earth's Mightiest Critics as we build a case for the year's biggest box office sensation--directed by the guy who brought you Napoleon Dynamite!Subscribe, like, and comment on Kicking the Seat here on YouTube, and check us out at:kickseat.comXLetterboxdBlueSkyInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the A Minecraft Movie (2025) trailer.Bonus! Check out Ian and Luke's "Target Audience" review of the movie!Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And stir things up with Will Johnson of the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.

Guest producer Bobby sends Vieves and Andrew on a journey through time for products ranging from financial planning to food delivery. Plus, a cool thing happened to Utah once. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week's show: PNC Bank: Time Machine https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fUS4/pnc-financial-services-time-machine PNC Bank: Time Machine (Insta Version) https://www.instagram.com/pncbank/reel/DEh8Frfs0vD/ Doritos: Time Machine (2014 Super Bowl) https://youtu.be/Y-P0Hs0ADJY?si=pHVf5jgRTANyQ-48 Uber Eats: Cher Turns Back Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghANjbEN9AM Toyota Highlander https://youtu.be/dGI08akvcGs?si=77icGWnsJkYilNnI Batiste Dry Shampoo https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6ZPe/batiste-time-travel Kabbage (ft. Gary Cole) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/I2er/kabbage-kabbage-spokesguy-from-10-minutes-in-the-future-featuring-gary-cole Kia Optima (ft. Blake Griffin) (2012): https://youtu.be/OWMQWAI_0a0?si=jy3tzTOQuaGsKxh0 Valspar Paint https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6fWC/valspar-time-machine Linzess - “Yes Katie” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fGvC/linzess-yes-katie Utah State Fair TV spots featuring Napoleon Dynamite and Pedro https://youtu.be/OrhQf5p7uKk?si=w1hLprtp0Texx2he

In this psychological horror by Gaspar Noe, a French dance troupe successfully prepares for their upcoming dance competition, and parties with some sangria after. Little do they know, someone spiked the sangria, and the night turns into an upside down world of horror and debauchery. Maybe one of the most experimental A24 films, and certainly one of the most disturbing, the A24 Rocks crew debates if the experimentation in this movie actually led to a thrilling watch. Caution: movie spoilers. Also, watch Eric's latest Tales of the Great Lakes, an investigation into the unsolved true crime mystery of Christine Woelk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjbTs-REJ-U&t=384s&ab_channel=FirelakeMedia Intro- 0:00 to 4:45.Film Discussion- 4:45 to 1:20:10.Film Ratings- 1:20:10 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule:4/16- Jesus Christ Superstar (1973).4/23- Gloria Bell (2019).4/30- Napoleon Dynamite (2004).

In this laugh-out-loud episode of Challenge Accepted, Frank and Thomas go block by block through the new Minecraft movie! From wild audience reactions to Jack Black's full-throttle performance, they unpack why this chaotic adventure is dominating the box office. Frank, a long-time Minecraft player, points out the deep fan-service and hidden tributes (yes, even Technoblade), while Thomas, with fresh eyes, just enjoys the ride. They discuss if the movie is truly "bad but fun," how it mirrors TikTok generation energy, and why this film is proof that cinema is still alive for younger audiences. Expect plenty of Minecraft lore, movie industry talk, and a hilarious critique of Jason Momoa's character. If you love movies, games, and energetic conversations that don't hold back, this one's for you! Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 – Introduction and Minecraft Movie kickoff 00:16 – Is it a bad movie if it's fun? 00:50 – Audience reactions and chaotic theater experiences 01:35 – Addressing Hollywood's challenges through Minecraft 02:18 – Rocky Horror-style energy and popcorn fights 03:13 – Jared Hess's unique directorial style 04:09 – Minecraft references galore: bucket trick, King Pig, and more 05:21 – The touching Technoblade tribute 06:12 – Explaining the famous bucket trick in Minecraft 07:08 – Jack Black unleashed as Steve 08:03 – Jason Momoa's hit-and-miss humor 09:47 – Minecraft lore deep dive and fan moments 11:06 – Movie as a theater experience versus home viewing 12:02 – Favorite references: Silk Touch, mushroom house builds 13:05 – Why the movie is "a Minecraft movie," not the Minecraft movie 14:38 – Jennifer Coolidge and scene-stealing cameos 16:04 – The chaotic charm of the movie's world-building 17:17 – Minecraft's open-ended creativity in film form 18:45 – Crafting, characters, and creativity themes 20:45 – Parenting themes and family dynamics in the story 22:45 – Minecraft players as movie characters 24:10 – The "TikTok the movie" comparison 25:22 – Minecraft enemies and game mechanics explained 27:22 – Jack Black and Jason Momoa's hilarious team-up 28:41 – Final thoughts: fun but flawed 30:00 – Theater energy versus home viewing 31:57 – Final scores and recommendations 33:04 – Jack Black's pandemic-era charm and closing thoughts 34:01 – Call to action and sign-off Key Takeaways: The Minecraft movie delivers non-stop references for fans and chaotic fun for newcomers. Jack Black shines as Steve, going full Jack Black in the best way possible. Jason Momoa plays a washed-up "cool guy," with mixed humor results. Audience participation feels like a Rocky Horror experience, with popcorn flying. Jared Hess brings his signature quirkiness, reminiscent of Napoleon Dynamite. The Technoblade tribute was a heartfelt moment for Minecraft fans. The movie highlights Minecraft's core creativity, showing how different play styles shape experiences. While the movie is structurally messy, it excels in delivering a fun, shared theater experience. The film's true strength is the communal vibe—fun for families and Minecraft enthusiasts alike. Quotes from the Episode: "Did I have fun? Oh, absolutely. It was a blast. But it's a bad movie." — Frank "It's not the Minecraft movie, it's a Minecraft movie. We're just going to change some things up so that we can make a story." — Thomas "Jack Black is living the best version of all of us!" — Frank "It felt like TikTok: The Movie. Just yell at you and punch you with all kinds of stuff, so fast." — Frank "I didn't know the references, and maybe that made it better!" — Thomas Call to Action: Loved this episode? Don't forget to subscribe to Challenge Accepted on your favorite podcast platform! If you had a blast with Frank and Thomas today, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify—it truly helps us grow.

In this special DOUBLE FEATURE episode we talk weirdos, friendships, and low budget cult classics .  First up Mike and Matt join to give their thoughts on the film that gave us Jon Heder's breakout lead role.  It's the 2004 coming of age comedy, 'Napoleon Dynamite'  (04:00)  Then after a quick trip to the lobby (32:50) we head back into the theater to take it down a notch and look at Emily Skeggs and Kyle Gallner in 2020's unabashedly punk-rock, dark comedy 'Dinner In America' (35:35).email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms  

BFG film critic Lani Gonzalez saw 'A Minecraft Movie' at 4 PM on a Friday with her kids, and it wasn't one of the more raucous Minecraft screenings. But it definitely doesn't surprise her that the movie made a tremendous amount of money. Minecraft is the most popular game in the world right now. "The youth of America and the world are bringing energy to the theater," she tells Neal Pollack on this week's podcast. "It gives me hope," Neal says. That said, Lani tells Neal, it was not the best possible movie they could have made, despite Jack Black's tremendous energy. Strangely, Jared Hess, who also made Napoleon Dynamite, directed A Minecraft Movie. What an unusual culture phenomenon.Meanwhile, in the real world, American museums are facing tremendous budget cuts from the Trump Administration. Sharyn Vane joins Neal to talk about this disturbing trend, and highlights the struggles of a basically apolitical children's museum in Madison, Wisconsin, which, like so many other people and institutions, is finding itself caught up in the winds of massive political change. It may not be as dire as we think, or it might be more dire.Val Kilmer died last week at age 65, and Stephen Garrett joins Neal to talk about the work and legacy of one of our more eccentric and talented screen actors. Neal, as is his tendency, pretty much just talks about Top Secret! the entire time, but Stephen broadens the scope a bit and discussions Kilmer's unique filmography and his life as a truly strange and beautiful man of California. RIP Val Kilmer, the world will miss and remember you.This episode is pure BFG: cinematic history, a little politics, a little light pop culture. If you listened to this show, you'd understand everything that's going on. So listen! Thank you very much.

Another visit from Beavis and Butthead, another mention of The Muffs, Memento mori, reflections on Val Kilmer, more Vincent D'Onofrio, musings on apartment life, some hit and miss movie quotes, Ed McMahon, and thoughts on art. Stuff mentioned: The Muffs "Outer Space" (1997), The Muffs Happy Birthday to Me (1997), Memento (2000), Top Secret! (1984), Airplane! (1980), Real Genius (1985), Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Cinema Twain (2017), The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1986), Kill Me Again (1989), Willow (1988), Heat (1995), Heat (1986), The Salton Sea (2002), Spartan (2004), Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), The Big Lebowski (1998), and Alissa Wilkinson "'Secret Mall Apartment' and The Blurred Line Between Life and Art" (The New York Times, March 28,2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/movies/secret-mall-apartment-review.html).

Based on the best-selling game, A Minecraft Movie stars Jack Black and Jason Momoa in a goofy and sprawling adventure full of blocky animals and magical macguffins. Directed by Jared Hess (Nacho Libre, Napoleon Dynamite), the film also features Danielle Brooks and Jennifer Coolidge. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Lucy Fenwick Elliott talks to director Jared Hess about his new film, A Minecraft Movie.  The best-selling video game of all time comes to the big screen in this cubic, imagination-packed adventure from Napoleon Dynamite director Jared Hess. Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn't just help you craft, it's essential to one's survival! Four misfits — Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Jason Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Eugene Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers) and Dawn (Danielle Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Jack Black). If you'd like to send us a voice memo for use in a future episode, please email podcast@picturehouses.co.uk. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Spotify. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with @picturehouses. Find our latest cinema listings at picturehouses.com.  Produced by Stripped Media. Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. Vive le Cinema.

First Time Watching... Napoleon Dynamite (2004)

Show me Barf! Hydro Thunder, Hydro Wife. Sad Mario Pile. Screw Konami. I Live in Horny County, Giggity. Wrangling The Loose Roo. Treat It Like The Hump That It is. The Jerk Around Bit. BummerMan. Take On Jarf w Jeff. Honey I shrunk Moranis with Brian. Mischiveous Goat. The Last Bear Ender. Everyone and Napoleon Dynamite's Grandma. Not Ready For Bedtime Players with Nicole and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show me Barf! Hydro Thunder, Hydro Wife. Sad Mario Pile. Screw Konami. I Live in Horny County, Giggity. Wrangling The Loose Roo. Treat It Like The Hump That It is. The Jerk Around Bit. BummerMan. Take On Jarf w Jeff. Honey I shrunk Moranis with Brian. Mischiveous Goat. The Last Bear Ender. Everyone and Napoleon Dynamite's Grandma. Not Ready For Bedtime Players with Nicole and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's A24 vibe discussion, we bring on Russian filmmaker Alexey Kotolevskiy to review 2024's Best Picture winner Anora. Starring Best Actress Mikey Madison, Anora is about a Brooklyn exotic dancer who meets a Russian Oligarch named Vanya who becomes enamored with her. Written and directed by Florida Project director Sean Baker, the A24 Rocks crew and Alexey discuss the three acts of the film, the realism of the seedier side of Brooklyn, and if it deserved to win Best Picture. Caution: movie spoilers.We also discuss Alexey's award winning short film "One Night in Body Shop," and ask him what it's like to create a Russian dark fairytale in the U.S. Find Alexey's short film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDPNbXMH1g4&ab_channel=AlexeyKotolevskiyAlso, see Eric's YouTube channel for his docuseries Tales of the Great Lakes: https://www.youtube.com/@FirelakeMediaIntro- 0:00 to 4:37.Anora Film Discussion and Ratings- 4:37 to 1:02:15.One Night in Body Shop Discussion- 1:02:15 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-4/9- Climax.4/16- Jesus Chris Superstar.4/23- Gloria Bell.4/30- Napoleon Dynamite.

Nothing Like the Sun, or as it is written on the album, "...Nothing Like the Sun,"  is the second solo studio album by former Police bassist and front man Sting.  The title comes from Shakespeare's sonnet number 130 which contains the lines, "My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun."  Sting was met on the street one evening, who asked him, "How beautiful is the moon?"  Sting responded with this line from the sonnet.  Two events play a lot of influence on this album.  First, Sting's mother died in 1986, inspiring the lyrics to the opening track, "Lazarus Heart."  Second Sting joined the Conspiracy of Hope tour for Amnesty International, and through this tour was exposed to victims of government oppression in Latin America.  He was particularly moved by people in Chile for whom loved ones had "disappeared" in government actions, and wrote "They Dance Alone" as a description of the mourners who would dance the traditional Cueca by themselves with a picture of their loved ones pinned to their clothes.Sting's first solo album leaned into jazz.  This second album continues to have a jazz influence but reaches across a number of other genres including reggae, funk, acoustic rock, soft rock, and world music.  He brought in a number of solid musicians into the recording sessions including Gil Evans, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Branford Marsalis, and even his fellow Police alumnus Andy SummersSting would continue to further success after this album, which peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 200 chart.  In the UK, ...Nothing Like the Sun debuted and peaked at number 1 on the UK albums chart.Bruce presents this adult contemporary album for this week's podcast. Be Still My Beating HeartThis second single from the album went to number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The lyrics are quite mature, describing the head telling the heart to settle down in the midst of an intense romance.  The title was likely inspired by a 19th Century poem from Mary Elizabeth Coleridge.  Andy Summers is playing guitar on this track.  Little WingMost of this album is original music written by Sting, but this one is a deeper cut and a cover.  Jimi Hendrix wrote "Little Wing" in 1967, and it appears on his "Axis" album.  Gil Evans did a jazz arrangement of this piece in 1974, and provided this arrangement and backing with his orchestra for this cover.  Sting's version runs just over 5 minutes, giving it a run time just over double that of the original Hendrix version.  Rock SteadyAnother deep cut, this song is Stings humorous look at a couple who have volunteered to join a cruise, and later find out that they are joining Noah on the Ark.  "Life may be tough, but we're sailing with the Lord."  FragileThis is the fourth single from the album, and is a gorgeous acoustic piece.  This anti-war song was likely inspired by Sting's work with Amnesty International. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:That's Amore by Dean Martin (from the motion picture “Moonstruck”) This romance comedy starring Cher and Nicolas Cage delivered a Best Actress Oscar to Cher and a Best Supporting Actress Oscar to Olympia Dukakis.  STAFF PICKS:The Promise by When In RomeRob starts this week's staff picks with the only hit from a British new wave trio.  This track went to number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became a popular song to play at weddings later on.  It gained a revival in popularity when it was used in the soundtrack to "Napoleon Dynamite" in 2004.  Got My Mind Set On You by George HarrisonLynch brings us a cover of a song originally written by Rudy Clark and recorded by James Ray in 1962.  It is off Harrison's comeback album, "Cloud Nine."  Harrison worked with Jeff Lynne on the album because he wanted a producer who wouldn't be intimidated by working with a Beatle.  The teamwork went well, and the two would go on to form "The Traveling Wilburys" supergroup shortly thereafter.Dude (Looks Like a Lady) by AerosmithWayne features one of many hits from Aerosmith's monster "Permanent Vacation" album.  The lyrics tell the tale of a man finding out that the "girl" he has bee pursuing at a club was a man dressed up as a woman.  The idea for the song came from Motley Crue singer Vince Neil being mistaken frequently for a woman with long blonde hair.Mission by RushBruce closes out the staff picks with a song which arose from a conversation between Neal Peart and Geddy Lee about the perception people have that the rich and famous have easier lives.  The lyrics reflect how every life has its own difficulties, and perhaps those who are highly successful would often wish for a more plain and settled life at times.   INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Bailando/Aquatic Park by Carlos SantanaGuitar virtuoso Carlos Santana takes us out this week with a track from his solo album, "Blues for Salvador." 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Noah Smith is a multidisciplinary visual storyteller specializing in UX design. With a background in film, Noah's also a big, big fan of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the 1986 comedy that's also full of action, drama, and sprawling musical numbers. Ferris, an extremely popular teenager, skips school and with his best friend Cameron and his girlfriend Sloane, they embark on a series of adventures. What about the possibility of Ferris being a figment of Cameron's imagination, the so-called Fight Club theory? And how does Ferris connect to Spider-Man? Plus, the movie's small but memorable baseball moments make it perfect for the month of March and Major League Baseball's season openers.-Noah Smith's true love for all things 80s includes some pretty rad engagement photos that made their way into People and Huffpost. An accomplished woodworker, he's designed tables, bowls, cutting boards, spoons, and everything in-between, a hobby he began in 2020. For a few years in college he produced music (under the name, Hard Mix) and eventually signed to a record label.https://www.noahdanielsmith.com/https://www.instagram.com/noahdanielsmith/https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahdanielsmith/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/omg-these-80s-themed-engagement-pics_n_5978cffce4b0e201d57a8f96https://people.com/human-interest/couple-80s-throwback-engagement-pics/https://open.spotify.com/artist/16VGnqXIwxBGxmeShTvFKE?si=NB20bU3VQQWy0wvD4LSzyw-Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091042/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098795/ https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2012/06/why-ferris-bueller-never-existed/327276/ https://www.businessinsider.com/the-ferris-bueller-fight-club-theory-and-other-fan-conspiracies-sending-people-on-reddit-into-a-tailspin-2015-6 https://www.mlb.com/cut4/33rd-anniversary-of-cubs-game-attended-by-ferris-bueller-c279886598 https://www.slashfilm.com/503532/the-ferris-bueller-fight-club-theory/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiMuj85ngEo https://theweek.com/speedreads/540187/john-hughes-wrote-ferris-buellers-day-6-days-79-other-facts-about-80s https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Rose_House -Pop culture discussedhttps://www.bustle.com/p/the-ferris-bueller-reference-in-spider-man-homecoming-you-mightve-missed-68654 https://typographica.org/on-typography/corbis-buys-veer-whither-the-fonts/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooney_(band)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcazL5yNukw -Other movies and shows discussed, alphabetical listAlfie (1966)Deadpool (2016)Fight Club (1999)Hello Dolly! (1969)The Matrix (1999)Napoleon Dynamite (2004)Point Break (1991)Pretty in Pink (1986)Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)Toy Story 5 (2026)WALL-E (2008)WarGames (1983)Weird Science (1985)

This week, I invited my four siblings--Cassie Gadd, Brad Singley, Brett Singley, and Hayley Kirkland--into the studio to talk about our top family movies. We intended to each share 5 favorite movies from our childhood and then in our own families, but we definitely got carried away. I'm going to list our childhood movies and then our current favorite family movies by the person who recommended them. I'll omit the ones that we mentioned but do not recommend. (Sorry, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) We also talk about how we make family movie nights happen and what they look like for each of us.  Of course, check ratings and Commonsensemedia.org to decide if these movie are appropriate for your families.  Movies from Our Childhood (80s and 90s) Musicals: Sound of Music, Singing in the Rain, Music Man, Fiddler on the Roof, Newsies, Meet Me In St Louis, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (proceed with caution), Peter Pan (with Mary Martin. Definitely niche), Alice in Wonderland (made for TV movie), Into the Woods All ages:  Three Amigos, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Nacho Libre, Princess Bride (Teen? Those ROUSes are pretty scary), Hook, Sandlot, Three Ninjas, Swiss Family Robinson, That Darn Cat, Flight of the Navigator, Sister Act Teens: Happy Gilmore, Goonies, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, So I Married An Axe Murderer, Life Is Beautiful Suspense: Rear Window Top Movies for our Own Families Whitney: Dan in Real Life, Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Hitch, Hunt for the Wilderpeople (language), The Truman Show, Castaway Cassie: Jurassic Park, Blackbeard's Ghost, Remember the Titans, Princess Bride, Night at the Museum, National Treasure Brad: Safety Last, School of Rock (language), Fantastic Mr. Fox, Hunt for the Wilderpeople (language), The Red Balloon, What About Bob, Raising Arizona Brett: My Neighbor Totoro, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Surf's Up, Three Ninjas, All Lego Movies Hayley: School of Rock (language), Princess Bride, Hook, Singing in the Rain, Music Man, Newsies, Paddington 2, Napoleon Dynamite, Monty Python and the Holy Grail   Weekly Open Lab: Wednesdays at 10 am MT (through April 30 2025, then resuming in September)  Join Whitney in her virtual studio to share ideas, solve problems, craft experiments, chat about past and future episodes, discuss this quarter's book, or just drop in to say hi!  https://riverside.fm/studio/listener-ideas?t=880793c622433a15fcce

Will Ferell and Napoleon Dynamite battle and then team up! 

Be kind and rewind, Slackers!This week we take a dive into cinema's cult classics - films that took the long road to legendary status. These films - think dark humored high school flicks like Heathers or demonic, medieval chaos courtesy of Army of Darkness - often stumbled at the box office, barely making a dent with opening crowds.But at Blockbuster, they found their groove, turning late-night rentals into a rite of passage for fans. The question is, what exactly makes a cult classic a cult classic? Its a combination of unforgettable characters, quotable lines, and those unexpected moments that make you question what you just watched. It's about stories that mix heart, humor, and a little madness - all the ingredients of the Gen X mindset.What makes these movies stand the test of time isn't flashy red carpet premieres and huge box office numbers but the way they kind of snuck into our lives. Some weave fairy-tale romance with clever twists, others bring vampires to the teenage coming of age story, or maybe just toss a trucker into some ancient, mystical weirdness. I mean, how do you even describe the awkward charm of a movie like Napoleon Dynamite? It's sad that streaming has replaced the local video store, where so many of us found these weird little movies, turning often overlooked releases into beloved classics. This isn't just nostalgia; it's a nod to films that took time to find their people, proving that some of the best stories don't need a red carpet - just a rewind button and a little love.

This week, we celebrate the music of one of the most important bands of the '90s and beyond, Radiohead. Since the release of their first EP Drill over 32 years ago (!!), Radiohead continued to innovate and reinvent their music, challenging themselves and their fans. From their post-grunge anthem "Creep" (1992) to Britpop-era tour de force The Bends (1995) to the ambitious masterpiece OK Computer (1997) to the millennial sounds of Kid A (2000) to latter day masterpieces like In Rainbows (2007), the Oxford, England Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have inspired two generations of forward thinking musicians. Among those musicians are our Third Lads, Heather Dickson and Patrick Ahern* from the avant-garde pop duo Slender Dan. (*NOT "Dan," as Brett erroneously called him before the recording started.) Slender Dan debuted its first EP on KEXP in March of 2021. Since then, the band has released a full-length album, GESTALT, as well as several EPs and singles. As longtime musicians in the Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, and now Nashville music scenes, the members of Slender Dan have come together to create a sound that can best be described as some kind of Thom Yorke/Billie Eilish/Miike Snow/Aphex Twin lovechild. In what could be one of the more unhinged O3L episodes, "Safe Gregg" and "7-Inch Brett" naturally chat with Heather and Patrick about the lasting influence of Radiohead, but also about two-man luges, current pop girls, Kansas, Yo Yo Ma, Napoleon Dynamite, Chumbawamba, puppies, ODing on energy drinks, Electric Company parties, and the distinct possibility that Heather MAY actually be Brett's daughter. Plus, we also shout out a recommended podcast by friend of the show Dave Gebroe: Discograffiti. Extensive and meticulously researched deep dives into some of your favorite artists catalogues, Discograffiti is a music obsessive's dream. Check it out wherever you get podcasts! Proud members of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Napoleon, don't be jealous that I've been chatting online with babes all day. Besides, we both know I'm training to become a cage fighter.Enjoy our podcast review of NAPOLEON DYNAMITE (2004), directed by Jared Hess and starring Jon Heder! We discuss its profound impact on our childhoods, being comfortable doing nothing special with your life, and who we were as high schoolers... but most of all, we laugh a LOT.Support the showPodcast theme song by Jaron Jon - https://www.instagram.com/jaron.jon/VIDEO PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@moviesthatchangedusREACTION CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/nicedudemovienightMERCH: https://nicedudemovienight.com/PATREON (early access, exclusive podcasts and polls): https://www.patreon.com/moviesthatchangedusTWITTER: https://twitter.com/nicedudemoviesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatchangedusBUSINESS INQUIRIES: alex@risingsunsagency.com

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Today Alise Chaffins joins me for next entry in our series where we are ranking the our favorite movies of the last 25 years. Today 30-21 Make sure to pick up Welcome to the Honey BandB by Melody Carlson at bakerbookhouse.com for 30% off and free shipping or use affiliate https://amzn.to/4hYI1pC Check out Alise's book THE TED LASSO RELATIONSHIP GUIDE (ad) https://amzn.to/4dzR9y7 Follow Alise on instagram https://www.instagram.com/alisechaffins/ For our panel on Best of Movies 2024 So Far https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsUGj9RUh04 check out our new merch store with always low prices at https://hallmarkies.dashery.com/ Get our awesome Female Film Critics Speak Out logo at our merch store for all kinds of designs for mugs, masks, shirts and more https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?ref_id=8581 For all our Female Film Critics panels https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7wz447AgL4y6x38rcvZNfRlfYQUgWpDP Check out the Online Association of Female Film Critics https://oaffc.com/ Check out Cherry Picks https://www.thecherrypicks.com Please support my content on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Listen to Hallmarkies Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288 Follow Rachel's Reviews on Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rachels-reviews/id1278536301?mt=2 Follow Rachel's Reviews at https://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter https://twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel on facebook https://www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews/ Find the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Check out Hallmarkies Twitter at https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we discuss the legacy of Losercore, an aesthetic of the late 90s and early 2000s that celebrated the awkwardness of young adulthood and the sartorial idiosyncrasies of social outcasts, from orthodontia and ill-fitting gym uniforms to wire-frame glasses and dishwater-blond hair. We analyze the socioeconomic conditions that led to this period of loser glorification, identify key players (Todd Solondz, Paul Dano), cinematic touchstones (Napoleon Dynamite, Little Miss Sunshine), and generational anthems ("Teenage Dirtbag," "Buddy Holly"), and reflect on how the Internet has transformed today's young losers into threats to themselves and others.Links:Image board"The Birth—and Maybe Death—of Yuppiedom" by Walter Shapiro for Time"Loser: The Hero of the 1990s" by Grunge Included on SubstackThe Trap by Adam CurtisThe Nineties by Chuck Klosterman@yungkombucha420 on TikTok"Americans Need to Party More" by Ellen Cushing for The Atlantic"The Anti-Social Century" by Derek Thompson for The AtlanticLoser Generated Content: From Participation to Exploitation by Soren Mork PetersenBillie Eilish on having no friendsCelebrity with no friends blind item ("not Jessica Chastain")Emma Chamberlain closet videoBed rot talking stage TikTok / "Love in the Time of Bed Rotting" by Isabel Unhinged on Substack"The Story Behind The Song: Beck and the crowning of the ‘Loser' generation" – Far OutTeenage Dirtbag – Wheatus (Offical Music Video)Buddy Holly – Weezer (Official Music Video)Losercore TikTok boys: Slushy Noobz, Thomathy, Ben Awad, William ConradMarc Jacobs, Circa 2003: Long Hair, Neck Brace & Sweaty (PHOTO)Prada Spring/Summer 1996Marc Jacobs Spring 1999Marc Jacobs Fall 1999Vetements Fall 2019 MenswearBalenciaga Pre-Fall 2021 "Gucci's Beautiful Losers Hit New York" – Business of Fashion"The Book of Gucci According to Alessandro Michele" – 032c"Student Teaches Teacher" aka Jeff Bliss aka Friggin Packet Yo (Original YouTube Video)"Who's Afraid of Hasan Piker?" – Slate"Still Life (Betamale)" by Jon RafmanParty in their Blood – Cloudy Heart (Official Music Video)Bully (formerly @bully.incel.simp.hero) Duane Hanson – Saatchi GalleryDadsgiving by Chris Maggio This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe

In this week's episode, we discuss the legacy of Losercore, an aesthetic of the late 90s and early 2000s that celebrated the awkwardness of young adulthood and the sartorial idiosyncrasies of social outcasts, from orthodontia and ill-fitting gym uniforms to wire-frame glasses and dishwater-blond hair. We analyze the socioeconomic conditions that led to this period of loser glorification, identify key players (Todd Solondz, Paul Dano), cinematic touchstones (Napoleon Dynamite, Little Miss Sunshine), and generational anthems ("Teenage Dirtbag," "Buddy Holly"), and reflect on how the Internet has transformed today's young losers into threats to themselves and others. Links: "The Birth—and Maybe Death—of Yuppiedom" by Walter Shapiro for Time"Loser: The Hero of the 1990s" by Grunge Included on SubstackThe Trap by Adam CurtisThe Nineties by Chuck Klosterman@yungkombucha420 on TikTok"Americans Need to Party More" by Ellen Cushing for The Atlantic "The Anti-Social Century" by Derek Thompson for The AtlanticLoser Generated Content: From Participation to Exploitation by Soren Mork PetersenBillie Eilish on having no friendsCelebrity with no friends blind item ("not Jessica Chastain")Emma Chamberlain closet videoBed rot talking stage TikTok /  "Love in the Time of Bed Rotting" by Isabel Unhinged on Substack"The Story Behind The Song: Beck and the crowning of the ‘Loser' generation" – Far Out Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus (Offical Music Video) Buddy Holly – Weezer (Official Music Video)Losercore TikTok boys: Slushy Noobz, Thomathy, Ben Awad, William ConradMarc Jacobs, Circa 2003: Long Hair, Neck Brace & Sweaty (PHOTO)Prada Spring/Summer 1996Marc Jacobs Spring 1999Marc Jacobs Fall 1999Vetements Fall 2019 Menswear Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2021 "Gucci's Beautiful Losers Hit New York" – Business of Fashion"The Book of Gucci According to Alessandro Michele" – 032c"Student Teaches Teacher" aka Jeff Bliss aka Friggin Packet Yo (Original YouTube Video) "Who's Afraid of Hasan Piker?" – Slate "Still Life (Betamale)" by Jon RafmanParty in their Blood – Cloudy Heart (Official Music Video)Bully (formerly @bully.incel.simp.hero)  Duane Hanson – Saatchi GalleryDadsgiving by Chris Maggio

Ollie and Nathan thoroughly enjoyed revisiting this early 2000's classic. Ollie share's stories of a recent screening where he got to participate in a Q&A with the actual cast from the film.

In hour two, Appel and Crowder think Jonah Bride is a friend of the show. They also discuss great movies that aren't Academy Award winners like Napoleon Dynamite, and we find out who Jimmy's favorite character is from the movie. Crowder and Appel do not like pre-set Valentine's Day menus. In Cat Talk Sam Reinhart talks about the rematch vs Canada in the 4 Nation in the Finals, the other nations he's faced during this tournament, and how comfortable playing in Boston as a Panther and for Team Canada. Appel and Crowder discuss if there will be a carryover from the fight between Brady Tkachuk and Sam Bennett. Also if Josh Appel ever been in a fight. Crowder tells the time when he fought former Dolphin teammate Randy McMichael and finds out 15 years later from Ronnie Brown on Hoch and Crowder that Crowder lost that fight. Mike Cugno of CBS4 just the show and gives his take on pre-set restaurant and what did he on Valentine's Day with his wife. Also Cugno's takeaway of the new revelations from Bullygate.

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Send us a textHot damn, this is a fun one! Our friends at the Standard Deviant Brewing Co invited us to record on location at their 7th annual chili cook off, and as regular patrons, we can say without a doubt it's one of the most fun events of the year. You'll meet all ten of the competing teams, learn about their secret recipes, and the inspiration behind their costumes (true to SF, we saw everything from ass cheeks to #FreeLuigi).  Plus Erin and Ange catch you up on their January shenanigans, including laughing their assess off at multiple SF Sketchfest shows, closing out a karaoke bar to Sinead O'Connor on a Monday night, and recovering from a hysterectomy (#MiddleAgedWomen). Be sure to guess who you think will win, because we also bring you the exciting conclusion to the chili cook off, including some unique awards that you won't want to miss. Honestly, this episode encapsulates why we still love San Francisco. Cheers!Become a Forever Deviant HERE !!Support the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 11 years, recorded 800+ episodes, and won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 without your help! -- Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and abortion is normal. -- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM

This week, we're exploring When In Rome's unforgettable 1988 hit, “The Promise.” What started as a Top 20 new wave anthem recorded in a garden shed has grown into a timeless classic, thanks in part to its revival in Napoleon Dynamite. We explore the band's brief rise, their infamous breakup, and the messy legal battles that followed as former members fought over the rights to the name When In Rome. Along the way, we share our thoughts on the song's emotional pull, its surprising dance floor appeal, and the challenges the band faced navigating the late 80s music scene. Is When In Rome certified thunder or a total blunder? We're sorry but we're just thinking of the right words to say. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/onehitthunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's delight and joy personified with Boy of Summer Jon Heder, whose dedication and generosity as an Eagle Scout extended all the way to trying to fix Janet's broken computer a few weeks ago. Find out how he and his twin brother Dan spent their teen years in Oregon, Jon's mission in Japan, and then find out which imaginary creature his M.A.S.H. future holds!

CLL #2442 (feat. Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries) 02/07/2005 – Monday Night Show Source – Tucker Stream Recording (2024) This episode is 100% complete with a medium audio upgrade, Efren and Jon are making their only appearances on CLL promoting the DVD release of ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ and prove to be solid guests with a now way more listenable recording. The Love Between The Two Hosts – CLL on Youtube, with Video for select episodes. https://adamanddrdrewshow.com/1743-loveline-nostalgia-with-superfan-giovanni/ Paid Link – As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Music Provided by Rich Banks Check out His Website and Soundcloud to hear more of his awesome work and perhaps commission him for your next project. Venmo

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