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Give It Up writer/star Gareth Reynolds breaks down some of the movies about comedians that made him with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante! Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Give it Up (2026) The Aristocats (1970) The Aristocrats (2005) Funny People (2009) This is 40 (2012) Man on the Moon (1999) Jim and Andy: The Great Beyond (2017) I'm From Hollywood (1989) Comedian (2002) American Movie (1999) Joan Rivers: Piece of Work (2010) A History of Violence (2005) Rabbit Test (1978) George Carlin: Jammin' in New York (1990) George Carlin's American Dream (2022) George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya (2008) Punchline (1988) The Omen (1976) Bill Hicks: Relentless (1992) American Splendor (2003) American: The Bill Hicks Story (2009) Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979) Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982) Blue Collar (1978) The King of Comedy (1982) Meet the Parents (2000) Taxi Driver (1976) The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) Pee-wee as Himself (2025) Innerspace (1987) Other Notable Items Our revamped Patreon!  The Hollywood Food Coalition Air New Zealand The Dollop Podcast Peter Jackson Weta Workshop The Lord of the Rings film franchise Dave Anthony Our first podcast with The Dollop John Lennon Paul McCartney Our Glenn Howerton podcast episode Harlan Ellison New York Friars Club in New York The Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles Judd Apatow Adam Sandler Scott Alexander TFH Guru Larry Karaszewski Andy Kaufman Jim Carrey Comedy Central ABC's Wide World of Comedy TV series (1973-76) Elvis Presley Bob Zmuda  Fridays TV series (1980-82) Mark Blankfield  Lawrence Welk The Pretenders Late Night with David Letterman TV series (1982-93) Kyle Anderson Jerry Seinfeld Gary Shandling Orny Adams Dane Cook Joan Rivers Don Rickles The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV series (1962-92) The Dewey Decimal System Dick Clark Russell Crowe Edgar Allan Poe Billy Crystal Gareth and Dave's Past Times Podcast George Carlin Johnny Carson Tom Hanks Sally Field John Goodman David Seltzer Bill Hicks Paul Giamatti HBO MC Hammer Vanilla Ice Rush Limbaugh The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV series (1992-2014) David Letterman David Cronenberg Denis Leary Richard Pryor Paul Schrader Yaphet Kotto Harvey Keitel Robert De Niro Jerry Lewis Sandra Bernhardt Just a Shot Away: Martin Scorsese's Life in Film book by Mark Binelli (2026)  Paul Reubens Thomas Jane Our Martin Short podcast episode Gareth and Jake Johnson's podcast We're Here To Help SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spectrevisionradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frågan! En lyssnare vill sluta dras till s.k. projekt, Anna spanar på två olika sorters popkulturella badboys och Parisa pratar om att omprogrammera hjärnan. Tipset! Allas älskade Straight Guy, Adam Scott träder in på läskig mark i Hokum - varför växer genren, varför vill vi bli skrämda och om det som särskiljer filmskaparen Damian McCarthy. Och helt vanligt - om Annas tid som anställd i Spökhuset. Som spöke. Klippare: Mikaela ArnrothVinjett: Isak Jakobsson Nämnda titlar i urval; Parks and recreation, SeveranceHokumCaveatOdditySerien Widows bay, Apple TV+ObsessionAri Asters HereditaryMia Goth skräcktrilogiLittle Evil, Omen-parodin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Siyabonga Motha speaks to Mark Anderson, CEO of BirdLife South Africa who shares some interesting facts and debunks some common myths about crows. They also touch on the intelligence and sophistication of the bird's memory. Tags: 702, The Aubrey Masango Show, Siyabonga Motha, Weird and Wonderful, Crows, Death, Bad Omen, Revenge, Good memory, Ravens, Scavengers, Tools, Intelligence The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De vijftiende aflevering van het vijfde seizoen van Cinepraatjes, de podcast van Cinemaatjes. We staan uiteraard even stil bij het overlijden van Sam Neill. Ti West komt met een kerstfilm met Johnny Depp. Er komt ook een nieuwe reboot van ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street' en een serie van ‘RoboCop', en ook eentje van ‘Obsession'. Het grootste nieuws is dat wij op het BUT Film Festival een Cinemaatjes Experience doen, met de film ‘The Giant Spider Invasion'. Marino heeft weer een prachtig sonnet geschreven, waarvan wij moeten raden over welke film het gaat. Wij hebben afzonderlijk van elkaar ‘The Odyssey' van Christopher Nolan in de bioscoop gezien en zagen ook afzonderlijk van elkaar de film ‘Carolina Caroline' met Samara Weaving en Kyle Gallner. We trokken de trilogie van ‘The Omen' uit de kast. In de Special bespreken we weer een film die we we voor de Cinemaatjes review hebben afgezet nl. de Koreaanse film ‘Memories of Murder' van Bong Joon Ho en we beantwoorden ook weer vragen van luisteraars over o.a. AI films, onze favoriete (web)winkels, slashers die beter worden als we één acteur vervangen, hoe wij subsidies zouden geven en bij welke films we op de set aanwezig zouden willen zijn. Veel luisterplezier! www.youtube.com/@cinemaatjes www.instagram.com/cinemaatjes013 www.facebook.com/cinemaatjes www.patreon.com/cinemaatjes www.letterboxd.com/cinemaatjes

Hey kid, there’s a spider in your bed! From Kingdom of the Spiders (1977) We’re going back to horror history class with Episode 212: Slashers Come of Age and Horror Finds Religion 1975-1979. Seven years ago, in the early days of the Scariest Things, we did some horror history, diving into some of the more obscure titles that you may not be aware of. We stopped at the early seventies, and then went on a very long hiatus. But now we are back with some (maybe) forgotten gems from 1975 to 1979. Friend of the podcast Ian Parker joins Eric and Mike in this deep dive. It took a while, but we are back to our chronology of horror movies. We have picked up the baton and are moving our movie history lessons forward. The seventies were a turbulent period in history. The Hayes Code, now dead and defeated, is no longer. The early seventies started playing around in the margins with movies that pushed the boundaries of what was possible. The advent of the massive summer blockbuster began to separate movies into big-budget and indie-budget films, and horror was part of that trend. Jaws (1975) and The Exorcist (1972) proved that with the right director, scary movies could bring in big money and be legitimate critical darlings as well. The doors opened for studios to pour big money into movies that would become The Omen, Alien, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Carrie, landmark movies all. Big-name actors with great pedigrees were coaxed into performing in big studio horror projects. Gregory Peck did The Omen. Faye Dunaway at the height of her career did The Eyes of Laura Mars. It wouldn’t be long before Jack Nicholson got cast in The Shining (1980), but we’ll get to that one later. Having said all that, the studios weren’t quite all-in yet. There were a few pet projects out there. But the domain of the horror movie was still in the dilapidated old downtown movie houses and drive-in theaters. You couldn’t yet rent movies for home viewing. If you wanted to go see independent horror movies, you had to be willing to get down and dirty. The Cineplex wasn’t yet ready for showing off the gory delicacies that were being cooked up in the era when the boundaries between R and X hadn’t been settled yet. Slasher Movies Come of Age Horror never forgot its roots. You could still make a low-budget movie, with no-name actors, scare some teenagers, and turn a profit. But a guy in a rubber suit wasn’t going to cut it anymore. Real explicit violence and raw visceral horror are now how to make a memorable mark. Following in the footsteps of Black Christmas (1972), Last House on the Left (1972), and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), the slasher film was going to find the sweet spot of low budget and mass appeal. Enter Halloween (1978). Stabbing and spooking were now moving into the suburbs. On a budget of $325,000, Halloween would go on to earn $47,160,000. On a budget of $325,000, Halloween would go on to earn $47,160,000. Hollywood noticed. The impact of Halloween would be felt primarily in the early eighties, but a few filmmakers picked up on the trend early. The slasher films influenced directly in the wake of Halloween include: Don’t Go Into the House (1979), Silent Scream (1979), Tourist Trap (1979), Driller Killer (1979), Prom Night (1980), Maniac (1980), Friday the 13th (1980), Don’t Go into the Woods (1981), Madman (1981), Happy Birthday to Me (1981), My Bloody Valentine (1981), The Burning (1981), The House on Sorority Row (1982), and The Slumber Party Massacre (1982). All of these films featured a masked killer (usually) and some sort of stabbing weapon (usually), and oblivious teen victims (usually), with sexual activity usually as part of the equation (usually)… and a final girl (usually). That’s the modern slasher template. It didn’t take long for filmmakers to figure out the formula. Our great directors who would lead horror for the next twenty years were in place. John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper, and Wes Craven had their knives out and were ready to dominate the field. This genre still felt fresh. The sequels had yet to take control of the industry, and the concept felt raw and scary. This trend would find its killer’s stride in the 80’s, but this is when the slasher movie came out of the shadows. Horror Gets Really Weird, and Discovers God While the sixties still had a safety belt on, and the eighties went for the reliable thrills, the seventies was a period that allowed directors to stretch out their ideas. The early seventies also contributed a number of strange films, but it is hard to match the back half of the seventies with the likes of The Manitou (1976), Phantasm (1979), Hausu (1977), and Eraserhead (1977), which brought wildly original concepts to the table. Religion was a big thing too. Conventionally, there were movies like The Omen and The Exorcist that were, while very scary, using traditional good-and-evil concepts. This era also had a more counter-cultural and artistic interpretation of holy horror. God Told Me To (1976) and The Visitor (1979) were gonzo strange concepts that never found an audience, but were challenging with their takes of what celestial beings might be. What is Jesus, really? For that matter, what is God? An alien? Perhaps. Truly strange, blasphemous stuff. Perhaps it was all the hallucinogens that were popular of the era. Cosmic horror found truth in a far-out metaphysical moment. It wouldn’t take long for the politicians and the morality police to put an end to such wild concepts. But in truth, the conservative backlash was waiting in the next decade. In the seventies, the liberal notions of acceptable content had plenty of room. That would be coming to an end soon, especially when movies could come home on cable TV and VHS. The Scariest Things History of Horror Episodes Episode 22: The Silent Era 1920s Episode 25: The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age 1930’s and 1940s Episode 29: Horror Comes Back – The Matinee Era Part 1 1950-1954 Episode 31: The Height of the Atomic Age – The Matinee Era Part 2 1955-1959 Episode 51: The International Gothic Trend – Horror From 1960-1964 Episode 53: The Diversification of Horror – Horror From 1965-1969 Episode 57: Horror Gets Trippy – Horror From 1970-1974 Episode 213: Slashers Come of Age and Horror Finds Religion 1975-1979 Friend of the Podcast Ian Parker joins Eric and Mike to talk about some deep cut movies from the late seventies. We have tried to avoid the obvious stuff and to notify our audience about some curious gems that you might have missed when shuffling through your streaming options: Burnt Offerings (1976) Don’t Go Into the House (1979) God Told Me To (1976) Kingdom of the Spiders (1977) Rabid (1977) Shock Waves (1977) The Witch Who Came From the Sea (1976) The Eyes of Laura Mars (1978) The Manitou (1978)

The Lost Boys, Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, Fright Night, The Village, and The Collector headline this episode of This Week in Horror History, covering July 27 through August 2. Summer horror gets vampiric, supernatural, folklore-soaked, and dangerously familiar as we revisit an iconic 1980s vampire movie, the resurrection of Jason Voorhees, M. Night Shyamalan's isolated village nightmare, a brutal home-invasion trap thriller, and a modern Métis horror novel about a loved one who returns profoundly wrong. Inside this episode:July 28, 2020 — Empire of Wild receives its U.S. publicationCherie Dimaline's supernatural horror novel follows Joan, a woman searching for her missing husband. When she discovers a charismatic preacher who looks and sounds almost exactly like him—but insists he is someone else—her search leads toward Métis folklore, the rogarou, stolen identity, grief, and an ancient hunger wearing a familiar face. July 30, 2004 — The Village releases in the United StatesM. Night Shyamalan transforms an isolated community surrounded by forbidden woods into a haunting story about fear, control, ritual, and the dangerous power of a carefully protected lie. The villagers have been taught that creatures wait beyond the boundary, certain colors must never be worn, and safety depends upon everyone obeying the same rules. July 31, 1987 — The Lost Boys releases in the United StatesJoel Schumacher gives vampire horror leather jackets, motorcycles, beach fog, neon boardwalks, and unforgettable 1980s style. Beneath the lights and nightlife of Santa Carla, a gang of young vampires offers danger, immortality, and the seductive promise of never having to grow up. August 1, 1986 — Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives releasesTommy Jarvis accidentally resurrects Jason Voorhees with a bolt of lightning, transforming the Crystal Lake killer into a fully supernatural slasher icon. Faster, funnier, and more self-aware than many earlier entries, Jason Lives combines gothic cemetery imagery, summer-camp terror, black comedy, and one of the franchise's most memorable versions of Jason.Deep-Cut Spotlight — The Collector A desperate thief breaks into a wealthy family's home and discovers that a masked killer has already transformed the property into an elaborate maze of wires, traps, locked rooms, and carefully arranged suffering. The Collector captures the brutal energy of late-2000s horror, combining home-invasion suspense, post-Saw trap horror, survival-thriller momentum, and the terrifying idea that every possible escape route has already been anticipated by someone waiting inside.Horror Birthdays This Week: David Warner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, and Wes Craven enter the birthday roll, bringing connections to The Omen, Waxwork, Predator, The Terminator, Aliens, Planet Terror, The Last House on the Left, The Hills Have Eyes, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Scream.Weekly Recommendation — Fright Night A teenage horror fan becomes convinced that his charming new neighbor is a vampire—but nobody believes him. Desperate for help, Charley Brewster turns to Peter Vincent, a washed-up television horror host who has spent his career pretending to battle monsters. Funny, stylish, spooky, and filled with practical-effects vampire horror, Fright Night remains one of the great horror-comedies of the 1980s. It combines the vampire-next-door premise with suburban paranoia, late-night horror television, supernatural action, and the realization that imaginary courage may suddenly need to become real.From Empire of Wild and The Village to The Lost Boys, Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, The Collector, and Fright Night, this week in horror history proves that the most dangerous monsters do not always remain hidden. Sometimes they wear the face of someone you love, live inside your community, move into the house next door, or rise from the grave when lightning strikes.

Olá a todos e bem-vindos a mais uma paragem no Vamos Jogar do Café Mais Geek, com o King! Hoje partilhamos as nossas primeiras impressões de The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu.Neste vídeo, mostramos como funciona o ciclo de expedições do jogo: desde a preparação no nosso barco (com direito a cão de estimação e loja de melhorias), até à exploração de uma floresta sul-americana inspirada no mundo de H.P. Lovecraft. Falamos sobre a incrível imersão sonora do jogo, que não usa música e confia apenas nos sons ambiente, e como o jogo brinca com as ilusões — falsos pedidos de ajuda e transformações inesperadas.Abordamos ainda as mecânicas de combate realista, onde as armas de fogo demoram a recarregar e encravam se estiver a chover! No final, revelamos a nossa nota (um sólido 9) para esta experiência de loucura.E tu, já testaste o The Mound? Deixa a tua opinião nos comentários, não te esqueças de deixar o teu gosto, subscrever o canal do Café Mais Geek e ativar o sininho!

In honor of Sam Neil, we're covering the 1997 cult classic Event Horizon! We'll talk about Mr. Omen 3 himself, talk about how troubled the production was for the movie, and take a trip to Transylvania salt mines! Also, this is the only time as episode has ever had a trigger warning when describing what was cut from the film! 

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This week, Bloody Good Horror celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Omen. Rather than simply revisiting a horror classic, we explore the cultural moment that gave birth to one of the most influential supernatural films ever made. We discuss Richard Donner's classic Hollywood direction, Jerry Goldsmith's iconic score, Damian's chilling and enduring legacy, and why the fears driving The Omen in 1976 feel surprisingly relevant today. Plus, we revisit what still works, what hasn't aged as well, and whether The Omen deserves its place among horror's all-time greats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailThis week we're drafting the best summer horror movies. We define the essential ingredients of summer horror, defend our selections across six themed categories, and assemble three competing twelve-film rosters.Mentioned in the EpisodeMain EpisodeBest Summer Horror Movies Draft - YouTubeRelated Episodes⁠Episode 453: Summerween Starter Pack⁠Episode 401: I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)⁠Episode 398: I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006)⁠Episode 390: Honeydew (2020)⁠Episode 386: Hell of a Summer (2025)⁠Episode 342: The Omen (1976 vs. 2006)⁠Episode 337: Uncle Sam (1996)⁠Episode 334: In a Violent Nature (2024)⁠Episode 332: Summer of '84 (2018)⁠Episode 292: Infinity Pool (2023)⁠Episode 280: The Devil's Rejects (2005)⁠Episode 270: Piranha (1978)⁠Episode 261: Evil Dead II (1987)⁠Episode 254: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)⁠Episode 244: Barbarian (2022)⁠Episode 241: The Lost Boys (1987)⁠Episode 232: Pearl (2022)⁠Episode 230: Tourist Trap (1979)⁠Episode 227: Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)⁠Episode 222: Jaws 3-D (1983)⁠Episode 217: Rosemary's Baby (1968)⁠Episode 206: X (2022)⁠Episode 202: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)⁠Episode 176: Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021)⁠Episode 169: The Evil Dead (1981 vs. 2013)⁠Episode 163: Rear Window (1954)⁠Episode 144: Wrong Turn (2021)⁠Episode 138: Wrong Turn (2003)⁠Episode 127: Friday the 13th Part III (1982)⁠Episode 104: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)⁠Episode 102: Midsommar (2019)Support the showThanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing.Support us on PatreonYou can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense.Join our DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave thoughts on this week's movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover.Happy slashing!Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

This week, Bernie catches up with longtime friend Kevin Goocher, who shares his journey from singing in Christian bands to fronting legendary metal acts like Omen, Phantom X, and Of Gods and Monsters. They also discuss Kevin's latest chapter in country music and the experiences that have shaped his decades-long career. The conversation is a candid look at perseverance, reinvention, and a lifelong passion for creating great songs, no matter the genre.instagram.com/kevingoocher******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************

Bryan Johnson says he cloned himself as a newborn. What actually happened is stranger and older than the headline. We break down the real science (Yamanaka factors, induced pluripotent stem cells) then follow the thread back through five hundred years of doppelganger folklore, Paracelsus and the alchemical homunculus, blood magic and the Bathory legend, The Island and Never Let Me Go, the Egyptian ka, the Ship of Theseus, and all the way back to Gilgamesh. He didn't invent this story. He just gave it a petri dish and a following.

Thank you for listening! Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link] Topics include: Charcuterie Cyberpunk Coffee/Tea Recipe book with OGL D20 stats. 17. The Voice in the Night – William Hope Hodgson Sea horror. Isolation. Transformation. Hodgson makes the ocean feel biologically alien. Underwater (2020) – Ancient things below human scale. 18. The Monster Maker” — Ray Bradbury, Planet Stories, Spring 1944 — Fear and perception generate monsters; the real threat is partly an intelligence manipulating what people think they see. The Mothman Prophecies (2002) – Omen, pattern, unseen intelligence. 19. The Raven - Edgar Allen Poe Obsession and mortality tightening inward. The Raven (2012) – Obsession and mortality tightening inward. 20. The Plattner Story – H. G. Wells A man slips into a flipped, alternate dimension and comes back geometrically wrong. Multiverse dislocation before Marvel made it fashionable. Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) – Multiversal fracture of meaning. 21. The White People – Arthur Machen Youth, ritual, secret worlds behind glamour. Machen's fae horror undercuts innocence with something ancient and hungry. K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025) – Pop mythology as open cosmology; spectacle swallowing structure.

Thank you for listening! Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link] Topics include: Charcuterie Cyberpunk Coffee/Tea Recipe book with OGL D20 stats. 17. The Voice in the Night – William Hope Hodgson Sea horror. Isolation. Transformation. Hodgson makes the ocean feel biologically alien. Underwater (2020) – Ancient things below human scale. 18. The Monster Maker” — Ray Bradbury, Planet Stories, Spring 1944 — Fear and perception generate monsters; the real threat is partly an intelligence manipulating what people think they see. The Mothman Prophecies (2002) – Omen, pattern, unseen intelligence. 19. The Raven - Edgar Allen Poe Obsession and mortality tightening inward. The Raven (2012) – Obsession and mortality tightening inward. 20. The Plattner Story – H. G. Wells A man slips into a flipped, alternate dimension and comes back geometrically wrong. Multiverse dislocation before Marvel made it fashionable. Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) – Multiversal fracture of meaning. 21. The White People – Arthur Machen Youth, ritual, secret worlds behind glamour. Machen's fae horror undercuts innocence with something ancient and hungry. K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025) – Pop mythology as open cosmology; spectacle swallowing structure.

Send us Fan MailVideo Version HERE https://youtu.be/sb4GurkWFKoBrace yourself for a little discussed haunting that shook a local church, and became a teaching tool for priests. In 1965, the Acton Vale Poltergeist didn't just terrify a family, it forced three Catholic priests to admit they were witnessing something truly beyond explanation. They believed it was a demonic infestation. In this episode, we dive deep into the verified archives to uncover the aggressive and violent phenomena that targeted a young girl and the men of the cloth who stood their ground against it. Was it a haunting, or something DIABOLICAL?  Note: This case features a Catholic/ Byzantine religion painting called #OurLadyofPerpetualHelp. The painting was said to be alive, which makes it so weird that I got comments saying that today (the day this came out, June 27th) is the feast day for this very painting. That was totally not planned. Of all the days. Isn't that a little eerie? In this video, we explore:-The eyewitness accounts of the three priests on the scene.-The violent physical manifestations that defied the laws of physics.-The chilling aftermath and it's implications for us. If you enjoy paranormal cases and deep-dive supernatural mysteries, make sure to subscribe and turn on the bell icon to never miss a journey Into the Fog. On the 50th anniversary of the classic anti-Christ, demonic film 'THE OMEN', this video, and its religious horror themes, will be a fitting topic to explore. #ActonValePoltergeist #Paranormal #TrueHaunting #PeterLaws #SupernaturalMystery #ScaryStories #GhostStory #CatholicChurch #PoltergeistCase #IntoTheFog #religioushorror Note: I don't currently have YouTube memberships but I do offer extra content and connection via Patreon: www.patreon.com/peterlawsHave a genuine experience to share? Submit it here:https://bit.ly/ITF-YourStoryFind me:https://www.peterlaws.co.ukFor more on Peter Laws check out:www.patreon.com/peterlawsor www.peterlaws.co.uk

Welcome back to The Rotten Horror Picture Show Podcast, where this week Clay and Amanda sink their teeth into one of the defining horror films of the 1970s: The Omen. Richard Donner's chilling classic follows diplomat Robert Thorn as he slowly realizes that his adopted son Damien may not just be a troublesome child, but the literal Antichrist. Along the way, there are mysterious deaths, creepy priests, prophetic photographers, and one of cinema's all-time great scores by Jerry Goldsmith. Clay and Amanda unpack the film's lasting legacy, its influence on religious horror, and why The Omen remains every bit as unsettling nearly fifty years after its release.Now, there's one thing that's always bothered me about this movie. Everyone keeps talking about the "Hounds of Hell" like they're some horrifying, unspeakable evil. Have you seen the dog? That is an adorable animal! Big floppy ears, shiny coat, excellent posture. Who's the good infernal boy? You are! Yes, you are!The characters keep reacting like, "Dear God, it's the Hound of Hell!" Meanwhile, I'm over here wondering if he's accepting belly rubs. Honestly, the poor thing gets a terrible reputation just because of where he's from. If he were called the "Friendly Neighborhood Dog of Moderate Concern," everyone would be lining up with tennis balls.Sure, he bares his teeth a little. Sure, he occasionally appears in graveyards and helps usher in the apocalypse. Nobody's perfect. My uncle Larry once ruined Thanksgiving by microwaving fish, and we still invite him over.Clay and Amanda, thankfully, spend their time discussing the film's genuinely terrifying atmosphere, Damien's unsettling presence, and why The Omen has become such a cornerstone of supernatural horror. I'll be listening closely... while quietly wondering if someone remembered to pack a few dog treats.Because I don't care if you're from Heaven, Earth, or the fiery pits of eternal damnation—every good dog deserves a scratch behind the ears. Even if he does technically work for Satan.

If you live in a city, you've probably had that moment in the middle of the night. You hear a scratching in the walls, or you catch the glowing eyes of a raccoon peering out from a dumpster, and for a second, the concrete world feels a lot less 'controlled' than we like to pretend. We've been taught to think of cities as 'biological deserts'—places where nature goes to die. But my guest today, Dan Werb, says that's a myth we tell ourselves to feel safe. Dan is an award-winning epidemiologist and a musician, and in his new book, Our Wild Familiars, he explores the 'synanthropes'—the wild creatures that aren't our pets, but aren't quite strangers either. They are the coyotes, the bats, and even the octopuses that are learning to use our cities as laboratories for their own rapid evolution. He's also the author of The Invisible Siege and City of Omens.(0:02) The unexpected biodiversity of urban areas and wild familiars(1:18) What is a Synanthrope?(4:15) The Myth of the Biological Desert(8:04) The Ancestral Bond between early humans, ravens, and foxes(9:15) Crows and Grudges(12:42) Stepping Stones in the Concrete(14:20) The Epidemiological Triangle(17:58) The Illusion of AI Connection(19:56) The Museum of MemoryEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

This week, Neil and Jay make some changes to Horror Bytes, Neil reports on the madness and mania of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, and Jay limbers up to cross up the undead in Midnight Hoops! Safe Room is a Bloody Disgusting weekly horror video game podcast with new episodes every Monday. For additional streaming services, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Feel free to follow the show and hosts on Twitter & Blusky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Safe Room's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Safe Room's BluSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Neil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Horror Bytes⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|

In the final years of Sennacherib's reign, the Neo-Assyrian Empire entered a strange period of peace. After decades of war, conquest, rebellion, and the destruction of Babylon, the greatest military power of the ancient Near East suddenly stopped expanding.Was Sennacherib simply more interested in building Nineveh than campaigning abroad? Had Assyria reached the natural limits of profitable conquest? Or were omens and divination beginning to restrain the king's decisions?The question became far more dangerous when Sennacherib unexpectedly removed his established crown prince and elevated a younger son: Assur-ahu-iddina, better known as Esarhaddon. Sickly, deeply religious, and apparently favored by prophets and diviners, Esarhaddon was proclaimed the heir during a period of intense religious activity surrounding the restoration of the Akitu festival.His older brothers did not accept the decision.This episode follows the final years of Sennacherib, the religious and political logic behind Esarhaddon's elevation, the rivalry among the Assyrian princes, the assassination of Sennacherib by his own sons, and the brief civil war that brought Esarhaddon to the throne.Along the way, we examine how omens actually influenced Assyrian policy, why sacred oaths may have mattered more than modern historians assume, and how royal propaganda transformed a violent succession crisis into proof that the gods themselves had chosen the new king.Topics include Sennacherib, Esarhaddon, Urdu-Mullissu, Naqia, the Neo-Assyrian Empire, Assyrian divination, the Akitu festival, the destruction of Babylon, Assyrian succession, ancient prophecy, royal assassination, and the religion of ancient Mesopotamia.

Folks, welcome back in to Tall Tale Social Club, we're excited to spend another hour with you guys, talking strange. This one's about the moments when reality seems to skip. Real people, mostly anonymous, sat down and typed out the glitch in the matrix experiences they've never been able to explain. If you've ever arrived somewhere with no memory of the trip, felt a place go strangely familiar, or caught the world doing something it shouldn't for a few seconds, these are gonna resonate.We also get into the real science of déjà vu, and the actual simulation argument.ever experience your own glitch in reality? Send it in to mothy@talltalesocialclub.com--------TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Journey Down The Rabbit Hole…0:48 - INTRO 2:22 - Jefferson Aeroplane 6:06 - STORIES: THE DRIVE THRU & VANISHING VEHICLES9:40 - Long Drive Thru Times 13:00 - It Do Be A Hard Knock Life 15:00 - STORIES: DOPPELGANGÄR DOUBLE TROUBLE 19:20 - No Thank You Doppelgänger Daddy 24:00 - The Doppelgänger Intermission 24:30 - Christian's Got More To Say (Classic) 28:00 - Double Walkers, Omens & Death By Diarrhea 30:30 - STORIES: TRIPPY TRAVELS32:00 - Cotton Eyed Joe / Should We Shorten The Intro? 38:00 - Breaking Down These Glitchy Travel Tales 41:30 - STORIES: THINGS THAT CAME BACK44:00 - Bringing Back the Stephen King is a Pervert Bit 49:30 - STORIES: AURORA55:00 - Wrong Place, Wrong Ritual Episode Coming Soon55:50 - LISTENER STORY: THE VANISHING KEYS62:00 - Tad's Through History: A Crash Course64:04 - THOUGHTS & THEORIES71:10 - Super Secret Code Word 71:44 - PEACE.________Become a Member at www.talltalesocialclub.com Shop Merch at www.talltalesocialclub.com/merch Follow us on Socials @talltalesocialclubFollow Mothy on X @heymothySubmit your story → mothy@talltalesocialclub.com

Jeremy and Joe challenge each other with Spain and France trivia before diving into the high-stakes World Cup semifinals. They weigh the merits of Lionel Messi's historic run against England's quest for a long-awaited championship, exploring how a breakthrough for a long-suffering international team could serve as a positive omen for the Buffalo Bills. 06:19 - Spain France Trivia Challenge 11:51 - World Cup Semifinal Update 12:37 - Rooting For Team Messi 14:06 - Global Sports Omen Discussion

We're once again joined by the incredible Seanan McGuire to ask all about Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos! She tells us all about how the novel came to be, how it felt to write a full novel rather than a series of web fiction episodes, and why Segante has a single nipple piercing. We also spend a lot more time talking about cross-species fertility than you'd expect in a Magic the Gathering lore podcast. If you want to support the Vorthos Cast, you can! Go to Patreon.com/TheVorthosCast and contribute as little as $1 a month to get access to our Discord server, as well as early episode releases! And for $3 a month, you can listen to episodes recorded live on Thursday nights at 7pm Eastern time! We'd love to have you. Our Patreon supporters keep the podcast free and ad-free.

July 10, 2026 – Jeffrey Huge, Chief Investment Officer at JWH Investment Partners, tells Jim Puplava that the market's gains are being driven by extreme concentration in technology and semiconductors. He cautions that a significant portion of...

"So synanthropes are animals that have adapted to human-modified environments, and the Greek translation essentially is together with humans, so synanthrope. And they're a fascinating subset of wild animals that they're all around us, but we don't really notice them. And so in this new book, I was excited about writing something that had to do with the natural world. I was excited about writing something that touched on climate change. These are not just insects and earthworms and things like that. These are very large predators that have nevertheless found a way to survive among us. And that in and of itself I think is just an amazing story and what I explore in this book."If you live in a city, you've probably had that moment in the middle of the night. You hear a scratching in the walls, or you catch the glowing eyes of a raccoon peering out from a dumpster, and for a second, the concrete world feels a lot less 'controlled' than we like to pretend. We've been taught to think of cities as 'biological deserts'—places where nature goes to die. But my guest today, Dan Werb, says that's a myth we tell ourselves to feel safe. Dan is an award-winning epidemiologist and a musician, and in his new book, Our Wild Familiars, he explores the 'synanthropes'—the wild creatures that aren't our pets, but aren't quite strangers either. They are the coyotes, the bats, and even the octopuses that are learning to use our cities as laboratories for their own rapid evolution. He's also the author of The Invisible Siege and City of Omens.(0:02) The unexpected biodiversity of urban areas and wild familiars(2:32) Defining synanthropes and the myth of the biological desert(6:04) Why cities are becoming magnets for wildlife and natural biodiversity(14:32) How our discarded garbage acts as a reliable nutrition source(18:01) The raccoon city and highly adaptable urban mesopredators(21:49) Redesigning cities as crucial sites for wildlife conservation and containerisation(26:31) The impact of highways on mountain lion migration in Los Angeles(31:03) The ancestral spiritual bond between early humans, ravens, and foxes(38:24) Facial recognition, grudges, and the intense intelligence of urban crows(42:40) Discovering giant Pacific octopuses living in discarded garbage near Seattle(49:04) How translucent boardwalks helped save baby salmon afraid of the dark(52:42) Building green corridors and ecological stepping stones in the concrete(1:01:07) Cultural shifts in pods of orcas sinking boats off the Iberian coast(1:05:23) Social epidemiology, vulnerable populations, and insights from City of Omens(1:08:29) The epidemiological triangle and the environmental causes of novel viruses(1:16:08) The rhythm shift required to observe wild animals in urban spaces(1:25:26) Why we need more cosmological humility when studying animal biology(1:31:06) The illusion of AI connection and why engaging with nature expands the mind(1:34:46) Memories, Laughter, and Animal ConnectionEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

Send us Fan MailThis week we're building a Summerween starter pack. We define what makes a Summerween movie, recommend sweaty seasonal essentials across camps, beaches, and back roads, and map out ways to celebrate beyond the watchlist.Mentioned in the EpisodeMain EpisodeGravity Falls: “Summerween”Spirit Halloween SummerweenSummerween 2026: Alternate picks if you missed out on Spirit Halloween's “Terrifier” dropSummerween Home Décor | Official LEGO® ShopOld (2021)Super 8 (2011)Addams Family Values (1993)Lake Placid (1999)Dangerous Animals (2025)Jaws (1975)The Deep House (2021)Leviathan (1989)47 Meters Down (2017)Ghost Shark (2013)Jeepers Creepers (2001)Robert the DollAre You Afraid of the Dark?St. Augustine Lighthouse Dark of the Moon Ghost TourRelated Episodes020: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)104: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)112: The Hills Have Eyes (1977 vs 2006)169: The Evil Dead (1981 vs 2013)176: Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021)152: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)202: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)230: Tourist Trap (1979)241: The Lost Boys (1987)261: Evil Dead 2 (1987)268: Evil Dead Rise (2023)280: The Devil's Rejects (2005)341: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)398: I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006)332: Summer of 84 (2018)334: In a Violent Nature (2024)386: Hell of a Summer (2025)270: Piranha (1978)390: Honeydew (2020)138: Wrong Turn (2003)090: The Last House on the Left (1972 vs 2009)102: Midsommar (2019)292: Infinity Pool (2023)258: Knock at the Cabin (2023)217: Rosemary's Baby (1968)362: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)⁠342: The Omen (1976 vs 2006)Support the showThanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing.Support us on PatreonYou can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense.Join our DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave thoughts on this week's movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover.Happy slashing!Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

Victor rides off into the sunset of Living Legend and Nationals season wraps up. What is next for Classic Constructed in Flesh and Blood as we rapidly approach Pro Tour Las Vegas?! On this weeks pod Hayden and Pankaj hit a number of topics from possible CC shifts, to revisiting limited card assessments for Omens, through to theorizing if Viserai is back in Usurp the Shadow Throne?! This Episode is sponsored by Arcane Games & events. Check out all of their content, written by some of the best players in Flesh and Blood, and the names you know! Get 50% off your first month of Premium Access at www.AGE.events - USE CODE Arsenalpass5 Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons: Derrick Correia  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani

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"So synanthropes are animals that have adapted to human-modified environments, and the Greek translation essentially is together with humans, so synanthrope. And they're a fascinating subset of wild animals that they're all around us, but we don't really notice them. And so in this new book, I was excited about writing something that had to do with the natural world. I was excited about writing something that touched on climate change. These are not just insects and earthworms and things like that. These are very large predators that have nevertheless found a way to survive among us. And that in and of itself I think is just an amazing story and what I explore in this book."If you live in a city, you've probably had that moment in the middle of the night. You hear a scratching in the walls, or you catch the glowing eyes of a raccoon peering out from a dumpster, and for a second, the concrete world feels a lot less 'controlled' than we like to pretend. We've been taught to think of cities as 'biological deserts'—places where nature goes to die. But my guest today, Dan Werb, says that's a myth we tell ourselves to feel safe. Dan is an award-winning epidemiologist and a musician, and in his new book, Our Wild Familiars, he explores the 'synanthropes'—the wild creatures that aren't our pets, but aren't quite strangers either. They are the coyotes, the bats, and even the octopuses that are learning to use our cities as laboratories for their own rapid evolution. He's also the author of The Invisible Siege and City of Omens.(0:02) The unexpected biodiversity of urban areas and wild familiars(2:32) Defining synanthropes and the myth of the biological desert(6:04) Why cities are becoming magnets for wildlife and natural biodiversity(14:32) How our discarded garbage acts as a reliable nutrition source(18:01) The raccoon city and highly adaptable urban mesopredators(21:49) Redesigning cities as crucial sites for wildlife conservation and containerisation(26:31) The impact of highways on mountain lion migration in Los Angeles(31:03) The ancestral spiritual bond between early humans, ravens, and foxes(38:24) Facial recognition, grudges, and the intense intelligence of urban crows(42:40) Discovering giant Pacific octopuses living in discarded garbage near Seattle(49:04) How translucent boardwalks helped save baby salmon afraid of the dark(52:42) Building green corridors and ecological stepping stones in the concrete(1:01:07) Cultural shifts in pods of orcas sinking boats off the Iberian coast(1:05:23) Social epidemiology, vulnerable populations, and insights from City of Omens(1:08:29) The epidemiological triangle and the environmental causes of novel viruses(1:16:08) The rhythm shift required to observe wild animals in urban spaces(1:25:26) Why we need more cosmological humility when studying animal biology(1:31:06) The illusion of AI connection and why engaging with nature expands the mind(1:34:46) Memories, Laughter, and Animal ConnectionEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

Did a ghost haunt the grounds of Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant? Why was a man in a top hat seen walking a Monmouthshire hillside? Can a thorn bush really be haunted? And who was the Woman in White said to appear near Penallt? In this episode of the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast, I return to Monmouthshire to revisit accounts collected in the 1960s by archaeologist Stephen Clarke in his book Ghosts of Monmouth. These are not polished ghost stories, but newspaper accounts, local recollections and odd reports gathered from across the county - from pleasure grounds above Monmouth where a top-hatted figure appears as a possible death omen, to Penallt, where a Woman in White is said to retrace the story of her own death in a vanished millpond. We also encounter one of the more unusual entries in the archive: a hillside thorn bush linked to a tragic story, where walkers reportedly heard the sound of a crying baby coming from the branches. Alongside these are further fragments from rural Monmouthshire in the early 20th century - apparitions, death omens, strange sightings in daylight, and personal accounts passed down through one family and recorded decades later. There's no neat explanation tying them together. Just a series of unsettling reports from a county where people kept noticing things they couldn't quite account for. Tune in now... if you dare.

An artist who blends Americana, folk, gospel, soul, and blues to create something she calls "organic moonshine roots music," June grew up in western Tennessee, a part of the world where different musical traditions meet, something that is reflected in her special sound. She was raised in a musical family where everybody sang. She is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who plays banjo, guitar, and ukulele. She's also an author, a poet, and a certified mindfulness instructor who sees joy as something fierce, powerful, and radical—a form of resistance. She told The New Yorker, "I'm basically an ambassador for joy, and people are oftentimes like, 'That's so fake, you're bypassing shit.' But that's not my truth. My truth is understanding the darkness and understanding the night and the hard times and choosing to be in a place of joy."     "Valerie June has built a devoted following by ignoring expectations. She is simultaneously rural and cosmopolitan, historically minded and contemporary, idiosyncratic and fashionable, mystical and down-to-earth." — New York Times   Valerie June   She's playing some great shows and festivals, making stops: July 16 – Toronto, ON – TD Music Hall July 17 – Ottawa, ON – Ottawa Bluesfest July 19 – Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Folk July 22 – Edmonton, AB – Horowitz Theatre July 23 – Calgary, AB – Calgary Folk   Valerie June-Owls, Omens and Oracles Valerie's critically acclaimed sixth studio album, Owls, Omens and Oracles, came out last summer on Concord Records. It was produced by M Ward and included one of the best songs of 2025, "Joy Joy"!   "Getting the courage to do something small Lifting the spirits of all that you saw Feeling the tiniest spark in your heart Only an ember can light up the dark Are you ready to see A world where we could all be free As branches of an endless tree?"   One of a kind and driven by writing songs of truth and justice.   We welcome back Valerie June.

Lethal Weapon 2 Movie Review is here, and this week we're diving back into one of the greatest action sequels of all time on The Movie Review Podcast, where we don't take the movies or ourselves too seriously. Join Whitey and Damo as they revisit the explosive 1989 classic that proved lightning really can strike twice. With bigger action, bigger laughs, and one unforgettable diplomatic immunity speech, Lethal Weapon 2 remains a benchmark for the buddy cop genre.After the gritty success of the original film, director Richard Donner returned with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover to deliver a sequel that shifted gears without losing what made the franchise special. Instead of doubling down on the darkness, Lethal Weapon 2 leans heavily into comedy while still delivering spectacular action set pieces, memorable villains and the chemistry that made Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh one of cinema's greatest partnerships.Whitey and Damo discuss whether Lethal Weapon 2 is actually better than the original, and why so many fans continue to rank it among the greatest sequels ever made. Is it worthy of being mentioned alongside Aliens, Terminator 2, and The Empire Strikes Back? Or has nostalgia been doing some heavy lifting?As always, the boys break down everything that makes the film unforgettable. From the outrageous opening car chase and the destruction of Murtaugh's family station wagon, through to the South African villains hiding behind diplomatic immunity, every iconic scene gets the Born to Watch treatment.Of course, no discussion of Lethal Weapon 2 would be complete without Leo Getz. Joe Pesci steals almost every scene he's in, introducing one of the franchise's funniest and most quotable characters. Whitey and Damo chat about how Leo changed the series' tone forever, while debating whether the increased focus on comedy was ultimately a strength or a weakness.There is also plenty of appreciation for Mel Gibson at the absolute peak of his powers. Charismatic, reckless and endlessly entertaining, Riggs remains one of the defining action heroes of the 1980s. Danny Glover's dry reactions provide the perfect balance, proving once again why this pairing remains one of Hollywood's greatest double acts.Naturally, the boys can't help themselves when it comes to picking apart the film's logic. Why are the LAPD driving family station wagons during high-speed pursuits? Where did that helicopter suddenly appear from? Why does a caravan explode like it's filled with rocket fuel? And how does every South African henchman seem to carry an entire arsenal beneath a sports coat?The laughs continue with another legendary Snobs Report, a look back at some forgotten gems from 1989, discussion around Richard Donner's incredible directing career, and a celebration of just how good cinema was during the final years of the 1980s. There are plenty of side trips into other classics, including The Omen, Uncle Buck, The Dream Team and more, because one movie conversation is never enough on Born to Watch.As always, you'll get the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Film School for F-Wits, trivia, behind-the-scenes stories, box office numbers, memorable performances and plenty of arguments over whether the sequel really surpasses the original.Whether you grew up watching Lethal Weapon 2 on VHS, caught it at the cinema back in 1989, or you're discovering it for the very first time, this episode is packed with nostalgia, laughs and classic Born to Watch banter.Join the conversation!Do you think Lethal Weapon 2 is the best film in the franchise? Is it one of the greatest action sequels ever made? Let us know your favourite scenes, quotes and moments by leaving a review, commenting on our socials or joining the Born to Watch community. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss another episode.#LethalWeapon2 #MovieReview #BornToWatch #MelGibson #DannyGlover #ActionMovies #BuddyCop #MoviePodcast #EightiesMovies #FilmReview

Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link]   PGttCM Season 22.5   The Empty House – Algernon Blackwood Haunted architecture as organism. Blackwood's house breathes dread rather than cartoon malice, but the living-house motif is beautifully weird. Monster House (2006) – Childhood-scale weirdness. The house is alive. Contained, playful dread. The Yellow Sign – Robert W. Chambers Royal decay, masked figures, surreal instability. Oz with the brightness sandblasted off. Return to Oz (1985) – Fairy tale gone feral. Surreal but still mythic in structure. For the Blood Is the Life – F. Marion Crawford Rural vampire lore before the sparkles. Brooding, tragic undead menace. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) – Campy supernatural with clear rules and heroes. Lair of the White Worm – Bram Stoker A beautiful woman animated by something inhuman, romantic obsession, bodily transformation, and grotesque courtship rituals. It's pulpy, melodramatic, and gleefully macabre. Lisa Frankenstein (2024) – Gothic romance and stitched-together identity. The Mummy's Foot – Théophile Gautier Playful Egyptological weirdness, romanticized undead, cultural past intruding into the present. Bubba Ho-Tep – Aging, absurdity, and pulp undead intruding on the mundane. The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar — Poe Scientific hubris, reshaped bodies, moral ambiguity. Wells leans philosophical rather than romantic, but the ethical unease about making life and remaking identity hums in both works. Poor Things (2023) – Reconstructed identity and moral experimentation. The Willows – Algernon Blackwood Alien presence observing humanity. Nature as a membrane between worlds. The dread is quiet and cosmic Under the Skin (2013) – Alien observation and human estrangement. The Damned Thing – Ambrose Bierce Unseen predation, rural dread, something ancient and animalistic watching from beyond perception. X (2022) – Flesh, mortality, decay, performance. The Jolly Corner – Henry James Meeting the ghost of your unlived life. Urban haunting tied to identity and time. MaXXXine (2024) – Ambition curdling into occult menace. The Horla – Guy de Maupassant A double. Or something that lives alongside you. The terror of self-divis Us (2019) – The self divided. The Repairer of Reputations – Robert W. Chambers Identity manipulation, hidden social orders, creeping paranoia in polite society. The horror is systemic and intimate. Get Out (2017) – Social identity as surgical horror. Old Crompton's Secret” — Harl Vincent, Astounding Stories, February 1930 — A strange old recluse, alchemical obsession, identity/body weirdness, old knowledge pressing into the present. Last Night in Soho (2021) – Time bleed and haunted ambition. The Rat Racket” — David H. Keller, Astounding Stories, April 1930 — The story has racketeers using rat terror as systemic control, and the “Old Man” behind it becomes a nearly mythic hidden ruler. The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) – Conspiracy as metaphysical force. The Man Who Was Dead — Thomas H. Knight, Astounding Stories, April 1930 — A weird resurrection/reincarnation premise that starts in folksy argument and slides into uncanny rule-breaking. Nothing But Trouble (1991) – Bureaucratic nightmare logic. The Man Who Was Thursday – G. K. Chesterton Infiltration, surreal pursuit, shifting identities, bureaucratic nightmare energy. It's metaphysical weirdness dressed as adventure. Monsters (2010) – Borders, otherness, creeping vastness. The Voice in the Night – William Hope Hodgson Sea horror. Isolation. Transformation. Hodgson makes the ocean feel biologically alien. Underwater (2020) – Ancient things below human scale. The Monster Maker” — Ray Bradbury, Planet Stories, Spring 1944 — Fear and perception generate monsters; the real threat is partly an intelligence manipulating what people think they see. The Mothman Prophecies (2002) – Omen, pattern, unseen intelligence. The Raven - Edgar Allen Poe Obsession and mortality tightening inward. The Raven (2012) – Obsession and mortality tightening inward. The Plattner Story – H. G. Wells A man slips into a flipped, alternate dimension and comes back geometrically wrong. Multiverse dislocation before Marvel made it fashionable. Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) – Multiversal fracture of meaning. The White People – Arthur Machen Youth, ritual, secret worlds behind glamour. Machen's fae horror undercuts innocence with something ancient and hungry. K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025) – Pop mythology as open cosmology; spectacle swallowing structure.

Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link]   PGttCM Season 22.5   The Empty House – Algernon Blackwood Haunted architecture as organism. Blackwood's house breathes dread rather than cartoon malice, but the living-house motif is beautifully weird. Monster House (2006) – Childhood-scale weirdness. The house is alive. Contained, playful dread. The Yellow Sign – Robert W. Chambers Royal decay, masked figures, surreal instability. Oz with the brightness sandblasted off. Return to Oz (1985) – Fairy tale gone feral. Surreal but still mythic in structure. For the Blood Is the Life – F. Marion Crawford Rural vampire lore before the sparkles. Brooding, tragic undead menace. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) – Campy supernatural with clear rules and heroes. Lair of the White Worm – Bram Stoker A beautiful woman animated by something inhuman, romantic obsession, bodily transformation, and grotesque courtship rituals. It's pulpy, melodramatic, and gleefully macabre. Lisa Frankenstein (2024) – Gothic romance and stitched-together identity. The Mummy's Foot – Théophile Gautier Playful Egyptological weirdness, romanticized undead, cultural past intruding into the present. Bubba Ho-Tep – Aging, absurdity, and pulp undead intruding on the mundane. The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar — Poe Scientific hubris, reshaped bodies, moral ambiguity. Wells leans philosophical rather than romantic, but the ethical unease about making life and remaking identity hums in both works. Poor Things (2023) – Reconstructed identity and moral experimentation. The Willows – Algernon Blackwood Alien presence observing humanity. Nature as a membrane between worlds. The dread is quiet and cosmic Under the Skin (2013) – Alien observation and human estrangement. The Damned Thing – Ambrose Bierce Unseen predation, rural dread, something ancient and animalistic watching from beyond perception. X (2022) – Flesh, mortality, decay, performance. The Jolly Corner – Henry James Meeting the ghost of your unlived life. Urban haunting tied to identity and time. MaXXXine (2024) – Ambition curdling into occult menace. The Horla – Guy de Maupassant A double. Or something that lives alongside you. The terror of self-divis Us (2019) – The self divided. The Repairer of Reputations – Robert W. Chambers Identity manipulation, hidden social orders, creeping paranoia in polite society. The horror is systemic and intimate. Get Out (2017) – Social identity as surgical horror. Old Crompton's Secret” — Harl Vincent, Astounding Stories, February 1930 — A strange old recluse, alchemical obsession, identity/body weirdness, old knowledge pressing into the present. Last Night in Soho (2021) – Time bleed and haunted ambition. The Rat Racket” — David H. Keller, Astounding Stories, April 1930 — The story has racketeers using rat terror as systemic control, and the “Old Man” behind it becomes a nearly mythic hidden ruler. The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) – Conspiracy as metaphysical force. The Man Who Was Dead — Thomas H. Knight, Astounding Stories, April 1930 — A weird resurrection/reincarnation premise that starts in folksy argument and slides into uncanny rule-breaking. Nothing But Trouble (1991) – Bureaucratic nightmare logic. The Man Who Was Thursday – G. K. Chesterton Infiltration, surreal pursuit, shifting identities, bureaucratic nightmare energy. It's metaphysical weirdness dressed as adventure. Monsters (2010) – Borders, otherness, creeping vastness. The Voice in the Night – William Hope Hodgson Sea horror. Isolation. Transformation. Hodgson makes the ocean feel biologically alien. Underwater (2020) – Ancient things below human scale. The Monster Maker” — Ray Bradbury, Planet Stories, Spring 1944 — Fear and perception generate monsters; the real threat is partly an intelligence manipulating what people think they see. The Mothman Prophecies (2002) – Omen, pattern, unseen intelligence. The Raven - Edgar Allen Poe Obsession and mortality tightening inward. The Raven (2012) – Obsession and mortality tightening inward. The Plattner Story – H. G. Wells A man slips into a flipped, alternate dimension and comes back geometrically wrong. Multiverse dislocation before Marvel made it fashionable. Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) – Multiversal fracture of meaning. The White People – Arthur Machen Youth, ritual, secret worlds behind glamour. Machen's fae horror undercuts innocence with something ancient and hungry. K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025) – Pop mythology as open cosmology; spectacle swallowing structure.

A full hour of gabbing about just about anything.  We find out that Alicia is recording from a parking lot (and it sounds like a busy one).  Byron is looking forward to some down time at home, and things keeping worse in Washington.  You know, the usual.....

If you live in a city, you've probably had that moment in the middle of the night. You hear a scratching in the walls, or you catch the glowing eyes of a raccoon peering out from a dumpster, and for a second, the concrete world feels a lot less 'controlled' than we like to pretend. We've been taught to think of cities as 'biological deserts'—places where nature goes to die. But my guest today, Dan Werb, says that's a myth we tell ourselves to feel safe. Dan is an award-winning epidemiologist and a musician, and in his new book, Our Wild Familiars, he explores the 'synanthropes'—the wild creatures that aren't our pets, but aren't quite strangers either. They are the coyotes, the bats, and even the octopuses that are learning to use our cities as laboratories for their own rapid evolution. He's also the author of The Invisible Siege and City of Omens.(0:02) The unexpected biodiversity of urban areas and wild familiars(1:18) What is a Synanthrope?(4:15) The Myth of the Biological Desert(8:04) The Ancestral Bond between early humans, ravens, and foxes(9:15) Crows and Grudges(12:42) Stepping Stones in the Concrete(14:20) The Epidemiological Triangle(17:58) The Illusion of AI Connection(19:56) The Museum of MemoryEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

If you live in a city, you've probably had that moment in the middle of the night. You hear a scratching in the walls, or you catch the glowing eyes of a raccoon peering out from a dumpster, and for a second, the concrete world feels a lot less 'controlled' than we like to pretend. We've been taught to think of cities as 'biological deserts'—places where nature goes to die. But my guest today, Dan Werb, says that's a myth we tell ourselves to feel safe. Dan is an award-winning epidemiologist and a musician, and in his new book, Our Wild Familiars, he explores the 'synanthropes'—the wild creatures that aren't our pets, but aren't quite strangers either. They are the coyotes, the bats, and even the octopuses that are learning to use our cities as laboratories for their own rapid evolution. He's also the author of The Invisible Siege and City of Omens.(0:02) The unexpected biodiversity of urban areas and wild familiars(1:18) What is a Synanthrope?(4:15) The Myth of the Biological Desert(8:04) The Ancestral Bond between early humans, ravens, and foxes(9:15) Crows and Grudges(12:42) Stepping Stones in the Concrete(14:20) The Epidemiological Triangle(17:58) The Illusion of AI Connection(19:56) The Museum of MemoryEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

It's harvestin' time when creepy kids worship an evil corn god with a little sacrifice here and there. And hey, Naomi's back! A Children of the Corn superfan, she shares her experience at the Japanese premiere, what K-I-N-G-O is all about, and more! Plus, how the 1979 Iranian Revolution inspired the movie, the creepy kid genre, and Peter Lorre's final Poverty Row review. You heard all that correctly, so let's crank up the popcorn machine and get to it!Thank you all for listening! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or enter the ANSWERING MACHINE ZONE at ⁠⁠⁠(612) 470-2612⁠⁠⁠.We'll see you next time for KAIJULY! GFest Content, Interviews with Linda Miller (King Kong Escapes; The Green Slime), and more!TRAILERS AND CLIPS Children of the Corn (1984), Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest (1995), Village of the Damned (1995), The Omen (1976), Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return (1999)SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORSSubstack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Plays by Vincent S. Hannam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zack Linder & the Zack Pack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GFest 2026Hey Film Friends Movie Trivia (IG: @heyfilmfriends)Vampire's Kiss (Strange Hours at the Heights), presented by NaomiCamp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Children of the Corn (1984) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, Naomi Osborn © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.

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If you live in a city, you've probably had that moment in the middle of the night. You hear a scratching in the walls, or you catch the glowing eyes of a raccoon peering out from a dumpster, and for a second, the concrete world feels a lot less 'controlled' than we like to pretend. We've been taught to think of cities as 'biological deserts'—places where nature goes to die. But my guest today, Dan Werb, says that's a myth we tell ourselves to feel safe. Dan is an award-winning epidemiologist and a musician, and in his new book, Our Wild Familiars, he explores the 'synanthropes'—the wild creatures that aren't our pets, but aren't quite strangers either. They are the coyotes, the bats, and even the octopuses that are learning to use our cities as laboratories for their own rapid evolution. He's also the author of The Invisible Siege and City of Omens.(0:02) The unexpected biodiversity of urban areas and wild familiars(1:18) What is a Synanthrope?(4:15) The Myth of the Biological Desert(8:04) The Ancestral Bond between early humans, ravens, and foxes(9:15) Crows and Grudges(12:42) Stepping Stones in the Concrete(14:20) The Epidemiological Triangle(17:58) The Illusion of AI Connection(19:56) The Museum of MemoryEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

America is turning 250, and the astrology around this moment is intense.In this episode of The Alchemist Inkwell, Emily and KristaLyn look at the astrology surrounding America's 250th birthday, including Mars conjunct Uranus in Gemini, Pluto in Aquarius, Saturn and Neptune in Aries, and the larger 2026–2028 energetic pattern sometimes called Barbault's Basket.What starts as a conversation about predictions quickly becomes a bigger discussion about freedom, collapse, technology, AI, billionaires, climate, community, the Constitution, Fourth of July mythology, and what might come after the old version of America stops working.Is this a moment of crisis, awakening, rebellion, or rebuilding? Maybe all of it.By the end, they pull cards for America's 250th birthday and explore how to stay grounded, protect your peace, reclaim real freedom, and imagine what comes next.CHAPTERS:00:00 Hook00:30 Welcome to The Alchemist Inkwell00:38 Why this astrology has been anticipated for years01:05 Barbault's Basket and the major 2026–2028 prediction02:01 Is this really one of the best parts of the century?03:19 Saturn, Neptune, and questioning “altruistic” technology04:44 Uranus, Pluto, rebellion, revolution, and progress05:12 July 4 astrology: Mars conjunct Uranus in Gemini06:16 The two-year societal pressure point08:03 AI, data centers, and when technology stops being altruistic10:52 Was Barbault too optimistic about the internet?12:32 The future we were promised vs. the future we got15:03 Infrastructure, quality of life, and billionaire greed16:12 Why billionaires are afraid17:17 Political spectacle, UFC, and power grabs18:00 America's 250th anniversary and the struggling experiment19:52 Climate, “point of no return,” and faith in Earth21:42 Why 250 years matters for empires22:39 Fragile systems, the Electoral College, and trust23:25 The Constitution was designed to be revised23:54 The fading ink of the Constitution24:39 Playing by rules that power already abandoned25:50 Fake rebellion, fawning, and loud bullies27:14 July 4th without the usual patriotism28:30 Growing up around Fourth of July mythology31:22 The community side of July 4th34:26 Celebrating community without buying the myth35:36 Pulling cards for America's 250th birthday37:50 King of Cups: emotional maturity and mindfulness38:44 Four of Cups reversed: boundaries and refusing invitations39:48 Dionysus, Uranus, and freedom40:14 We were sold freedom that wasn't real41:08 Taking responsibility and reclaiming power42:30 The revolution and what comes after43:34 Omens, safety, and community44:21 Closing: go make some magic#Astrology #America250 #FourthOfJuly #SpiritualPodcast #UranusInGeminiJoin our new LIVE show, The Alchemist's Inkspill, every Friday at 1pm EST/10am PST here on ⁠YouTube⁠ (and ⁠Instagram⁠ Live)!Connect with us across the internet + IRL!

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 1976 American horror/mystery classic starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick, titled The Omen. We discuss whether this film still holds up as part of a legendary horror franchise, and we debate which remake most closely matches the original.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a text or a voicemailAt a mall store, Wolf leads a secret witch cult with cohosts Raven and Monster. New hire Blumpkin questions their brotherhood, forcing them to confront inner darkness or meet violent ends. On Episode 726 of Trick or Treat Radio our feature film discussion is Forbidden Fruits from director Meredith Alloway! We also talk about the retail cycle, contemplate just what magic is, and we talk about the current shift in mainstream horror. So grab your most trendy outfit, have a heaping helping of mall pretzels, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Robert Eggers, Werwulf, historical horror, Wolfman Jack, going to do the big time, Phantom of the Opera, The Omen, Dracula Rises, Robot Monster, Supergirl, foreskin cup, The Curse of Frankenstein, Forbidden Fruits, Meredith Alloway, Lily Houghton, Lili Reinhart, Victoria Pedretti, Alexandra Shipp, Diablo Cody, Lola Tung, Emma Chamberlin, Gabrielle Union, The Craft, Free Eden, Lilith, biblical stories, Mean Girls, The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood, Shirley Temple, what is magic?, Wicca, joining a coven, Shaft, Fantastic Four, Samuel Jackson, Jessie T. Usher, Terror Firmer, Storm, X-Men, Kale Yeah!, finding lost T-shirts, Heathers, Obsession, The Blair Witch Project, Curry Barker, The Backrooms, Kane Parsons, Sham-Wow Up All the Cash, The Pickle Aspect of Things, The Retail Cycle, and Unpack That From Your Pod.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

Eliot reviews the week's jackassery and offers his thoughts on Juneteenth and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. He then welcomes Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, distinguished professor at Emory University and prolific author. She explains her background as a historian of the Holocaust, her work documenting Holocaust denial, and her experience being sued by British Holocaust denier David Irving. They discuss her work as Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Antisemitism from 2022 to 2025, which included efforts to bring Saudi Arabia into the Abraham Accords and creating the Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism. They explore the political and ideological forces behind the current global rise in antisemitism before pivoting to the threat it poses to democracy and the state actors exploiting it to sow division in the United States.David Irving v. Penguin Books Ltd. and Deborah Lipstadt:hdot.orgINSS Report on China's online campaign to sow division in America:https://www.inss.org.il/publication/china-usa-influence/George Washington to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island:https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/05-06-02-0135Letter from the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island to President George Washington:https://www.gwirf.org/files/moses_seixas_letter.pdfShield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Throughout history, humans have searched for signs and symbols to help them navigate uncertainty. From ancient Chinese divination texts and Greek oracles to astrology, tarot cards, and modern occult practices, divination has appeared in nearly every culture on Earth. And while some might think of these practices as relics of a more superstitious age, divination turns out to be far more central to human history, and human nature, than most of us would ever guess.On this episode, we explore the surprisingly rich history of divination and what it reveals about our enduring need for meaning, guidance, and answers in the face of uncertainty. We talk to historian Michelle Pfeffer about divination's deep roots in both religion and science, and to sociologist and tarot reader Melissa Lavin about why practices like tarot are resonating with so many people today.Dr. Michelle Pfeffer is a historian of science and religion at the University of Oxford. She recently co-curated the exhibition Oracles, Omens and Answers at the Bodleian Libraries, and co-edited the accompanying book Divination, Oracles & Omens. Dr. Melissa Lavin is a sociologist at SUNY Oneonta and a tarot reader. She is the author of the forthcoming book Greater Secrets: Managing Fate Through the World of Tarot, available for purchase in February 2027.