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Charlie Sheen's life has been a Hollywood rollercoaster—equal parts brilliance and chaos. Rising to fame with Platoon and Wall Street, he became TV's highest-paid actor for Two and a Half Men, embodying charisma and comedic timing. But his off-screen antics—drug binges, legal troubles, and that unforgettable “tiger blood” meltdown—turned him into a tabloid fixture. After public feuds and a career implosion, Sheen later revealed his HIV diagnosis and began a long road toward recovery and redemption. Today, he's calmer, reflective, and occasionally self-deprecating—proof that even Hollywood's wildest comets can find a way back to earth.

Gemeinsam mit Todde geht es heute um den Film: "Leprechaun in Space / Space Platoon" aus dem Jahr 1997.Kontakt:E-Mail: retrocast[at]web.deBluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/rhemsey82.bsky.social

Bob's 9pm show.

Bob's 9pm show.

Charlie Sheen is an actor and producer known for his iconic roles in Two and a Half Men and Platoon. See him live on his Alive On Stage Tour in Baltimore, MD at the Horseshoe Casino on November 7th. Watch his new two-part Netflix documentary, AKA Charlie Sheen, for an in-depth look at his life, career, and journey toward sobriety, and check out his new book The Book of Sheen, available now. For more, visit charliesheenlive.com.IN THE NEWS: Kamala Harris hints at a possible return to the White House, telling the BBC, “I am not done,” in her strongest comments yet about future political ambitions. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom accuses former President Trump of “rigging the election” through the use of federal poll monitors — as he officially confirms his own plans to run for president in 2028. And in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson loses his cool after being questioned about the term “illegal alien,” calling the phrase “racist” despite its legal definition.Get it on.FOR MORE WITH CHARLIE SHEEN:DOCUMENTARY: AKA Charlie Sheen - On Netflix NowBOOK: The Book of Sheen - Available NowWEBSITE: charliesheenlive.comTOUR: Alive On StageBaltimore, MD - the Horseshoe Casino - Nov 7thFOR MORE WITH MIKE DAWSON: INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @dawsangelesSTANDUP: October 29 - Flappers w/ AdamThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvRUGIET.com/ADAMSIMPLISAFE.COM/ADAMLIVE SHOWS: October 29 - Burbank, CANovember 6 - Boston, MANovember 7 - Buffalo, NYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bob's 9pm show.

Bob's 9pm show.

Bob's 9pm show.

Bob's 9pm show.

In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss strategies for balancing one and two-platoon systems in high school football to keep players fresh and enhance team performance. They provide insights on adjusting practice schedules, developing depth, hiding players through scheme adjustments, and the importance of prioritizing defense. The episode also includes sponsor ads for Winning Edge Performance Analytics and Ace Sports, updates on Kenny's upcoming books and gun T clinics, and a situational problem submitted by a listener about managing a JV team after losing a starting quarterback.00:00 Introduction to Winning Edge Performance Analytics01:14 Welcome to the Coaching 101 Podcast01:40 Game Day Insights and Homecoming Challenges05:00 Quote of the Week: Don Shula on Competitiveness07:10 Efficiency in Coaching Programs07:40 Fundraising with Ace Sports Video Boards08:58 Athletic Speed and Movement Training11:08 Upcoming Books and Clinics15:40 One Platoon vs. Two Platoon Football29:00 Importance of Player Versatility30:10 Strategies for Low Numbers34:13 Balancing Practice and Game Time39:20 Prioritizing Defense and Creating Unselfish Culture40:51 Adapting to Player Availability49:40 JV Team Dilemma: Developing Backups53:52 Sponsors and Social MediaDaniel Chamberlain: @CoachChamboOK ChamberlainFootballConsulting@gmail.com chamberlainfootballconsulting.com Kenny Simpson: @FBCoachSimpson fbcoachsimpson@gmail.com FBCoachSimpson.com

Bob's 9pm show.

Bob's 9pm Show.

Today's guest is Charlie Sheen. From Red Dawn and Ferris Bueller's Day Off to Platoon and Wall Street to Young Guns, Major League and Hot Shots to Spin City and Two and A Half Men, and, of course, Navy SEALs, Sheen's career spans some of the most iconic roles in modern cinema. His new memoir, THE BOOK OF SHEEN, offers an unfiltered look at family, fame, survival, and redemption after a lifetime in the spotlight.  It is available now.In this episode, Jack and Charlie reconnect on familiar ground, sharing stories that range from Hollywood sets to baseball stadiums—including a full-circle moment on Martin Sheen's birthday that ties back to Apocalypse Now.They reflect on the cultural impact of Sheen's films and how his characters inspired a generation, including Jack's own path toward military service. The conversation weaves through art, legacy, and the pursuit of meaning in an era defined by noise, fame, and reinvention.Sheen offers wisdom on storytelling, gratitude, and the importance of living life forward rather than replaying it on screen.FOLLOW CHARLIEInstagram:  @charliesheenFOLLOW JACKInstagram: @JackCarrUSA X:  @JackCarrUSAFacebook:  @JackCarr YouTube:  @JackCarrUSASPONSORSCRY HAVOC – A Tom Reece Thriller https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/cry-havoc/Bravo Company Manufacturing - https://bravocompanyusa.com/ and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSATHE SIGs of Jack Carr:Visit https://www.sigsauer.com/ and on Instagram @sigsauerinc Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here https://jackcarr.co/gear

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Bob's 9pm show.

Bob's 9pm show.

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Bob talks about possible peace in Israel and Gaza and Bob talks to a representative from Byrna.

Bob Lonsberry's 9pm Show

Bob's 9pm show.

Bob talks about the Wine Glass Marathon.

Charlie Sheen (The Book of Sheen, Two and a Half Men, Platoon) is a Golden Globe Award-winning actor. Charlie joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the lore of having not one but two of his cars stolen and pushed into a ravine, a two-decades-delayed apology to Dax, and why hiring a ghostwriter for his memoir was a dealbreaker. Charlie and Dax talk about how much of his story is impacted by being the little brother of Emilio Estevez, the math of time required in the attempt to work sustainably as an addict, and his patented ice cube trick. Charlie explains his fixes for Hollywood to stave off the pitfalls of corruptive fame, how leaning into his documentary made room for him to write The Book of Sheen, and that what's different now is the commitment to be true to his word.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Actor Charlie Sheen joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new memoir and ‘AKA Charlie Sheen' Netflix documentary, reveals why he's a Cincinnati Reds fan despite growing up in Malibu, marvels over the singular greatness of Dodgers 2-way star Shohei Ohtani, recounts the time he bought out 2000 seats in the Angels' outfield section to give him a better shot at catching a Cecil Fielder home run ball, reveals that he, not Ralph Macchio, was the original choice to play ‘The Karate Kid,' explains how he got into the alcohol-free beer business, and shares some great stories about meeting Jack Nicholson, making ‘Platoon,' ‘Wall Street,' ‘Ferris Bueller's Day Off,' and ‘Major League' in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.' In the NFL Week 5 edition of ‘Higher Register' Rich and the guys offer up their solid-but-not-all-that-convincing endorsement of the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, and Baltimore Ravens backup QB Cooper Rush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textMatt Okuhara joined the Territorial Army at 18. After just a few weeks of training he was called up for service in Iraq.Details of Matt's book, Basra and Back: "Basra and Back follows Salamanca Company, a unit of British infantry deployed to Iraq as part of the peacekeeping effort after the 2003 invasion, known as Operation TELIC. Drawn from units in southwest England, Salamanca Company wasted no time in assuming its duties, providing security to the coalition's provisional government and navigating the tense, dusty streets of Basra City. Insurgents had infiltrated the city, sowing discord among the population already grappling with shortages of essential resources like food, water, fuel, and electricity. The soldiers understood the gravity of the situation and braced themselves for civil unrest and worse, knowing their deployment would lead them into even more dangerous territory. For six months in 2004, the officers and men of The Rifle Volunteers found themselves as reservists on the frontline. Now that the war had been won, it was time to win the peace. Told through the eyes of Matthew Okuhara, a young soldier called into regular service, Basra and Back gives a true and overlooked account of the UK's military reserve at war. Narrated with an abstract sense of humour, Matthew is initially out of place but eventually discovers his role as the unit medic within ‘3 Platoon'. The book also covers the military history of reserve soldiers during the War on Terror, with the deployment of so many volunteers marking a historic moment for the British Army, as was the first time in nearly half a century that a formed unit of reservists is deployed in a ground holding role since the Suez Crisis: an experiment that created a strategy that continued in military deployments for years to come."You can order it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Basra-Back-Memoir-Unlikely-Infantryman/dp/1036129659If you're interested in being a guest on the podcast, please contact us on:instagram: @veteranstateofmind email: info@vsompodcast.comGeraint's books are available at: www.geraintjonesmedia.com and https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Geraint-Jones/author/B06XTKLWBMSupport the show

Charlie Sheen on tiger blood, sobriety and the lies of 9-11. (0:00) The Infamous “Tiger Blood” Interview (11:20) The Time Sheen Got Booed off Stage in Detroit (29:49) Why Sheen Refused to go to Rehab (35:44) The Key to Getting Sober (59:39) Sheen's Thoughts on God (1:23:42) Why People Are Scared of the Truth Charlie Sheen is an actor best known for his leading roles in films such as "Platoon," "Wall Street," "Major League," and "Rooftop Killer," and television shows including "Spin City" (for which he won a Golden Globe Award) and "Two and a Half Men." His new book, "The Book of Sheen," is available now. He is featured in the Netflix documentary, "AKA Charlie Sheen," streaming now. Charlie has recently co-founded a new non-alcoholic beer brand called Wild AF, which will be available in October. Born Carlos Estevez, Sheen lives in Malibu, CA, where he grew up. www.charliesheenbook.com www.netflix.com/title/82024990 www.wildafbrewing.com Paid partnerships with: Black Rifle Coffee: Promo code "Tucker" for 30% off at https://www.blackriflecoffee.com Dutch: Get $50 a year for vet care with Tucker50 at https://dutch.com/tucker Eight Sleep: Get $350 off the new Pod 5 Ultra at https://EightSleep.com/Tucker MeriwetherFarms: Visit https://MeriwetherFarms.com/Tucker and use code TUCKER10 for an extra 10% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are fascinated with aka Charlie Sheen (Netflix) - a revealing documentary about the life and career of one of Hollywood's great talents and bad boys. Join Shai and Lily (and Becky for a few minutes) as they walk down the memory lane of Charlie Sheen's best performances (Platoon, Cadence, Navy Seals, Wall Street, Major League!!!) and react to the documentary's many revelations. And you'll never guess our MVP of the film! Also, this was the perfect opportunity to bring in some special guest theme music from Chris Kamsch's Dingleberry Dynasty - the epic song about Charlie, Emilio, and Martin - "Sheen."  Follow @floatersmovie for updates! Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits (e.g., Buy/Rent/Meh, I Told You Shows, Tradesies, etc). Email us at info@p4tmedia.com or tweet @FriNightMovie, @pancake4table, @chichiKgomez, and/or  @paperBKprincess.  Follow our creations and zany Instagram stories @frinightmovie, @FNMsisters, and @pancake4table. Follow us on Letterboxd (@pancake4table) where we're rating every movie we've EVER watched.  Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter for exclusive giveaways and news! Theme music by What Does It Eat.  Subscribe and leave a review on IOS or Android at frinightmovie.com.  

It's time for a little Phillies weekend update amidst all the reaction to the Eagles win yesterday. The Phillies who lost a series to the Diamondbacks yesterday. But more importantly has another awkward moment with one of their bigger names in Nick Castellanos who may not be adapting as well to his new platoon role than previously thought

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Megyn Kelly is joined by Charlie Sheen, author of "The Book of Sheen," to talk about getting sober, how he mended his relationship with his father Martin and brother Emilio, getting to work with his dad in "Wall Street," that wild moment in 2011 when he was fired at the height of his career for erratic behavior, the potential enablers around him during that time, his early career successes, being the son of Martin Sheen, his breakout role in "Ferris Bueller," turning down the lead in "Karate Kid," his powerful performance in "Platoon," his longtime friendship with Nicholas Cage, his past experience with Matthew Perry, revelations about past relationships, and more.More from Sheen: https://www.charliesheenbook.com/ Done with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com & tell them Megyn Kelly sent you!Masa Chips: Get 25% off your first order | Use code MK at https://MASAChips.com/MKBirch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldFollow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShowFind out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow  

Charlie Sheen is an actor best known for his leading roles in films such as "Platoon," "Wall Street," "Major League," and "Rooftop Killer," and television shows including "Spin City" (for which he won a Golden Globe Award) and "Two and a Half Men." His new book, "The Book of Sheen," is available now. He is featured in the Netflix documentary, "AKA Charlie Sheen," streaming now. Charlie has recently co-founded a new non-alcoholic beer brand called Wild AF, which will be available in October. Born Carlos Estevez, Sheen lives in Malibu, CA, where he grew up.www.charliesheenbook.com www.netflix.com/title/82024990www.wildafbrewing.com PALEOVALLEY.COM/ROGAN OR ORDER ON AMAZON Don't miss out on all the action - Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up at https://dkng.co/rogan or with my promo code ROGAN. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 9/29/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to The Latest Filmmakers Podcast, the show that takes you behind the scenes of the most anticipated films with the creative minds who make them. This week, we're honored to have a pair of brilliant artists to discuss their new psychological thriller, a film that explores the chilling depths of history, identity, and the burden of legacy. It's a short one but a good one as Dom Lenoir hosts. First, we have an actor whose illustrious career spans decades and genres, from his iconic portrayal of the Green Goblin in Spider-Man to his voice work as Gill in Finding Nemo and his Oscar-nominated roles as Sgt. Elias in Platoon, Max Schreck in Shadow of the Vampire, and Vincent van Gogh in At Eternity's Gate. He is, of course, the legendary Willem Dafoe. Joining him is a phenomenal talent making her feature film directorial debut. Known for her impactful work in theater and powerful short films like White Girl, she also co-wrote the screenplay for their new movie. Please give a warm welcome to director and writer Nadia Latif. They are here to discuss their new film, The Man in My Basement, an unnerving adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Walter Mosley. The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, tells the story of a down-on-his-luck man in Sag Harbor who finds his life and his family's hidden history turned upside down by a mysterious tenant. Let's dive in. This is The Latest Filmmakers Podcast. OTHER LINKS DIRTY BOY cinema listings FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it FREE HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the veganlifestyle around the world. – And if you enjoyed the film, please take amoment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review& every comment helps us share the film's important message withmore people. Your support makes a difference! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, on-set water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Jeff share their takeaways from their conversation with Anthony Castrovince and discuss what they expect from the Guardians through the rest of the regular season and possibly into the post season.

(00:00-14:58) NFL Notes at Noon (14:58-22:49) Nick Castellanos had a positive look on the outfield platoon. (22:49-32:02) When is it time to get bothered by the potential discipline problem the Eagles have? (32:02-39:16) Ray expresses his annoyance for NFL Redzone.

Good stories don't magically appear on the page. Someone grinds them out. In this encore edition of Doing What Works I tell you how I wrote my second book, why I didn't want to, and why I'm glad I did. Here are your show notes… Left for Dead: A Second Life after Vietnam is the memoir of Jon Hovde. Staying the Course: A Runner's Toughest Race is the memoir of Dick Beardsley. Platoon helped me get in the mood to write Left for Dead. There's a difference between a story and a sequence of events; the writers of South Park know! There's no such thing as writer's block. The Summer of Ordinary Ways “wrings intensity,” as one person put it, “from the seemingly mundane.”

Please Note: Owing to a major accident that closed down Highway 60—a central route I take in commuting to WMNF each Wednesday—I was unable to make it to the radio station to broadcast ‘Talking Animals,” having to deliver an improvised version of this show from my car, with enormous (& much-appreciated!) production assistance from Jessica […] The post Patrick Hardy, founder of Bee Platoon first appeared on Talking Animals.

Welcome to a new sub-series of the podcast devoted to screenplays for movies that never got made. There are tons of famous screenplays from Oliver Stone's first draft of Conan to Del Toro's At the Mountains of Madness. For each episode in this series, we will read and review a script that never got made.In this episode, I am joined by author Anthony Trevino and Musician/Filmmaker Issa Diao to discuss The Unproduced Shadow Company by Shane Black and Fred Dekker which was supposed to be John Carpenter's follow-up to They Live in 1988. This cult classic script that was cross between Platoon and Night of the Living Dead is something of a legend. We break it down.

During the 2024-25 season, Alisa Weilerstein premiered three new cello concertos – Richard Blackford's The Recovery of Paradise (which she has recorded for Pentatone with the Czech Philharmonic conducted by Tomáš Netopil), Gabriela Ortiz's Dzonot (recorded for Platoon with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel) and Thomas Larcher's Returning into Darkness (premiered with the New York Philharmonic). James Jolly caught up with Alisa to talk about the two new recordings and also hear about her Fragments project that she's bringing to London as part of a South Bank Centre residency later this year. The Gramophone Podcast will now be included in The British Library Sound Archive, catalogued and preserved for future generations as part of the nation's audio and cultural heritage.

While the Phillies have been surging a lot of it has been with star right fielder Nick Castellanos having to take on a roll as a platoon player rather than an everyday starter. There seems to be a passive aggressive cloud around the situation as Castellanos can't be happy by this development. How do you feel about Nick Castellanos' current situation?

By the 132nd episode of Fear and Loathing in Cinema, one begins to wonder if Bryan, Dan, Chelsea, and their revolving door of guests aren't actually podcasters at all, but cultural archaeologists, digging through the cinematic rubble of the '90s with the patience of Indiana Jones and the appetite of Mystery Science Theater 3000. This week, their excavation tool of choice is Operation Dumbo Drop, Disney's 1995 attempt to stage a Vietnam War film with all the gravitas of Platoon, if Platoon had a wisecracking elephant in the starring role. The post Episode #132 – Operation Dumbo Drop (1995) first appeared on Boomstick Comics.

From 'High Hopes' (subscribe here): James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies sweep of the Rangers over the weekend and the success the outfield has had since the trade deadline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lock, load, and prepare for a ballistic ride. This week, the Born to Watch crew take on the movie that brought Keanu Reeves roaring back into the action spotlight and set a new standard for gun-fu carnage with their John Wick (2014) Review.Whitey, G Man, Damo, and returning guest Bones gather in the "Red Circle Russian Baths" to break down this lean, mean revenge machine. The premise is simple: they killed his puppy, they stole his car, and now John Wick is going to kill absolutely everyone. What follows is 101 minutes of exquisitely choreographed violence, ruthless headshots, and underworld world-building that's as fascinating as it is stylish.The boys kick things off with an "overs and unders" rewatch count, Bones leading the charge with a double-digit tally, Damo admitting he was late to the Wick party, and G Man revealing this was only his second full viewing. Whitey takes us back to his last days running a video shop in 2014, when he first discovered the movie on DVD and immediately knew it was something special.From there, it's a high-calibre conversation covering the sequels (John Wick 2 gets big love, John Wick 3 cops a length warning, and John Wick 4 is called out for testing bladders at nearly three hours). They crunch the numbers on the original film's body count, 84 kills for Wick alone, and swap favourite takedowns, from the Red Circle massacre to the infamous knife-to-the-chest finisher.But John Wick isn't just about spraying bullets. The team dive into what makes it different: the cool, calculated underworld mythology of The Continental, the gold coin economy, and the assassin's code that adds sophistication to the chaos. They agree that the "no business on Continental grounds" rule is a masterstroke, and that Ian McShane's Winston brings the perfect mix of charm and menace.Keanu Reeves' career gets its own spotlight, with nods to Point Break, Speed, The Matrix, and even the roles he almost played (Platoon, Starship Troopers). Supporting cast members also get their flowers: Michael Nyqvist's quietly menacing Viggo, Alfie Allen's punchable rich-kid villainy, Willem Dafoe's sniper guardian angel, and a surprise cameo from wrestling giant Kevin Nash.In true Born to Watch fashion, the chat spirals into side quests: hot takes on Taken's influence on modern revenge films, debates over whether Russians are cinema's ultimate gangsters, and an oddly passionate discussion on Japanese onsens and Russian bathhouses (including the etiquette of washing before soaking with strangers).They also unpack critical reception, David Stratton's dismissive "all gun battles" take versus The New York Times' praise for its style, wit, and box office performance, noting how word of mouth turned a modest $86 million return into the launchpad for a billion-dollar franchise.Signature segments return in force:Hit, Sleeper, Dud, Swinger – with Interstellar and Edge of Tomorrow as hits, Frank as the sleeper, Dumb and Dumber To as the dud, and Pompeii roasted as a "swinger" that belongs in cinematic ash.Snobs Report Special – veering gloriously off-topic to Alexandra Daddario's career-making scene in True Detective.Question Time – covering everything from the realism of Wick's "magic pills" to whether Iosef's death was anticlimactic, and what exactly makes a headshot so satisfying.Through it all, the crew's affection for John Wick is undeniable. They celebrate its stripped-back storytelling, grounded stunt work, and unrelenting pace, while acknowledging its few stumbles. It's the perfect mix of 80s-style simplicity and modern fight choreography, proof that a revenge story, told well, never goes out of style.If you're a fan of tight, furious action films with a killer lead, a colourful rogues' gallery, and a fictional criminal underworld you want to explore (but not live in), this is the Born to Watch episode for you.JOIN THE CONVERSATIONIs John Wick the best modern action franchise or just a stylish headshot marathon?Which kill in the Red Circle nightclub is your all-time favourite?Is killing the puppy the single most effective way to make an audience cheer for revenge?Drop us a voicemail at https://www.borntowatch.com.au and be part of the show!Listen to the full episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods.#JohnWick #KeanuReeves #MoviePodcast #ActionMovies #BornToWatch #GunFu #RevengeMovies #CultAction #FilmReview #PopCulture #borntowatchpodcast

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies sweep of the Rangers over the weekend and the success the outfield has had since the trade deadline. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This was originally released in 2022. The internationally renowned South African guitarist Derek Gripper is famous for his groundbreaking technique for evoking the West African kora on the guitar. During this episode you'll get to hear Derek play quite a bit and you will hear his wonderful insights on how we listen to and learn music, the influence of Montessori and Alexander Technique in his life, his reflections on important collaborations in his career and his perspectives on changes that have been imposed on creators and performers.My website for the video and transcriptDerek Gripper WebsiteNewsletterBuy me a coffee?Podcast Merch(00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:45) Bach guitar music with intro (00:04:00) carnatic music studies, album with tabla player Udai Mazumdar (00:06:12) structural improvisation, Bach (00:08:18) Alexander Technique (00:15:28) violin studies (00:16:24) Derek's recording approach (00:20:30) “Billly Goes to Durban” (00:21:28) kora music, Toumani Diabaté (00:25:18) “Tubaka” guitar music (00:26:36) Derek's transcriptions, Zoom classes (00:30:12) online music economy, Derek's experiences with selling albums, Platoon label (00:35:35) Montessori method and teaching guitar (00:39:38) "A Year of Swimming" (00:41:34) Alex Van Heerden, “Sagtevlei”, Steve Reich, Bryan Bolton (00:45:36) Guy Buttery and different collaborations (00:48:12) South Africa and COVID's economic ramifications (00:49:43) Madosini (00:52:06) World Music as a genre and marketing tool (00:58:23) Derek's style of performing (01:00:31) mental health, touring, mindset with Alexander Technique inhibition and internal resistance (01:04:42) "Seeing Nobody" guitar music (01:07:00) reflections on Derek's career, being South African, John Williams, Lucy Duran (01:11:30) Derek's guitars, Paul Galbraith Brahms guitar, “Bloomdorns”, Hermann Hauser, just intonation and bending notes, oud, lute, veena, (01:17:36) Derek's advice and reflections on too much inputphoto: Luke Young

Reposted from Wax Episodic, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/wax-episodic — So much fun to revisit one of the most classic sci-fi action movies ever. We're starting to think these creatures might be dangerous, btw. Join Randy and Jason for some in-depth appreciation before we move on to the new stuff! Links: Alien: Earth trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbsiKjVAV28  Abstract for Archmaester Rennie's article "Negotiating the Vietnam War Through Permeable Genre Borders: Aliens as Vietnam War Film, Platoon as Horror Film.": https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=LxLSuWAAAAAJ&citation_for_view=LxLSuWAAAAAJ:Y0pCki6q_DkC Next up: Alien: Earth S1E1&2 “Neverland” & “Mr. October”! Let us know your thoughts. You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Alien: Earth Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/alienearthpodcastica. Come join us at the Alien: Earth Facebook Group by Podcastica: https://facebook.com/groups/alienearthpodcastica  Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Born to Watch, the boys dive sunglasses-first into their Cobra (1986) Review, Sylvester Stallone's 80s fever dream of fascist fashion, cult chaos, and cheeseball one-liners. In a time when Sly was king of the box office, rocking Rambo and Rocky, he went rogue and gave us… Marion Cobretti. Part cop, part Terminator, all denim.Whitey, G-Man, and Morgz try to unpack this absurd Dirty Harry knockoff that's equal parts vanity project and testosterone overdose. From the opening monologue's completely made-up crime stats to the gratuitous axe-wielding cult, nothing about Cobra makes sense, and that's half the fun.But it's not all bullets and bravado. The team takes a hard look at Stallone's creative control (spoiler: he shouldn't have had any), the film's bizarre product placement (Pepsi, anyone?), and a montage that includes Brigitte Nielsen posing with robots to a Robert Tepper deep cut. Seriously.Gow marvels at the buckle boots and slasher absurdities, Dan questions why Cobra opens a warm beer just to throw it, and Whitey can't believe this was supposed to be the start of a franchise. There's praise for the poster, grief for the editing, and unfiltered confusion about the serial killer cult that clinks axes in an abandoned pool.Also in this episode:An explosive “Good, Bad, and Ugly” segment where “ugly” takes on new meaningA wild tangent into Canadian trailer parks and Gow's legendary exploits as the “Ten Slayer”A bonus voicemail from our mate XR8 Chupperz, who wants answers about Canadian bar fights and Gow's taste in trailer park womenAs the crew reflects on Cobra's place in 1986 cinema, surrounded by giants like Top Gun, Aliens, and Platoon, they ask the big questions: Could this have been good with a different cut? Did anyone actually direct this thing? And is “You're a disease, and I'm the cure” the greatest dumb action line ever written?Spoiler alert: Cobra ends with 41 confirmed kills. Stallone doesn't just clean up crime; he clears the census.So if you love muscle-bound madness, slashers in stocking masks, or just want to laugh at a movie that takes itself way too seriously, this episode is for you.JOIN THE CONVERSATIONIs Cobra a misunderstood action gem or just a flaming dumpster fire of denim and ego?Would you ride shotgun with Cobretti or run from his gun with the custom Cobra logo? Who's scarier—the Night Slasher or that robot photo shoot montage?Drop us a voicemail at https://www.borntowatch.com.au and be part of the show!Listen to the full episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods.#Cobra #SylvesterStallone #BornToWatch #MoviePodcast #80sAction #CultClassic #BadMoviesWeLove #BrigitteNielsen #PepsiPlacement #GunWithALogo

Continuing our Oliver Stone series, we turn to Platoon (1986), the film that established Stone as a superstar director and inaugurated the most celebrated phase of his career, revolving around the ghosts of the 1960s. Brett discusses the reception of Platoon in terms of the cultural politics of New Hollywood and of the Reagan era, and he considers the real reasons for the emergence of the Vietnam film at this time. He also takes a closer look at Hemdale, the sus production company behind this and Stone's previous effort, and he offers some personal reflections on the film's legacy. Thomas discusses the neo-shamanic, countercultural spirituality invested in the Willem Dafoe character and offers an analysis of the “two fathers” theme that would come to define Stone's work. If you enjoy Psyop Cinema, check out the Decoding Culture Foundation and Cultural Engineering Studies magazine - https://decoding-culture.com/magazine-home/https://twitter.com/CinemaPsyophttps://www.patreon.com/PsyopCinemahttp://psyop-cinema.com/https://linktr.ee/psyopcinemathomas-psyopcinema@protonmail.combrett-psyopcinema@protonmail.com   

In this episode, James and Sean review the classic, multiple Oscar-winning 1986 film Platoon, directed by Oliver Stone and based on Stone’s own experience as a soldier in the Vietnam War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TVHulk Hogan is not on his deathbed, despite internet rumors that sent fans into a frenzy. Cheers to Kelsey Grammer becoming a dad again! Sarah Jessica Parker has had a tough time with all the negative comments about her appearance. She was once a fairly confident person, but that changed when "Sex and the City" premiered in 1998. · Joel McHale has spent $10,000 on hair transplants.· MUSICThe Country Music Hall of Fame just announced that they're opening a new exhibit. It's called "Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails", and it will trace Lainey's steps from her family's farm in Baskin, Louisiana . . . all the way to her rise to fame. The exhibit opens on July 18th and runs through next June. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:The first trailer from the Bruce Springsteen biopic has been released, giving us a look at 'The Bear' star Jeremy Allen White as The Boss. Hugh Jackman made a quick escape from a massive crowd with the help of a couple of fans who were driving by. Charlie Sheen is releasing a memoir. Whiskey Riff came out with a list of five times country music completely stole the show in a movie. Check out a quick montage of their list.Audio: MUSIC IN MOVIES· 1. "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd . . . from "Forrest Gump"· 2. "Okie from Muskogee" by Merle Haggard . . . from "Platoon"· 3. "Flowers on the Wall" by The Statler Brothers . . . from "Pulp Fiction"· 4. "Life Is a Highway" by Rascal Flatts . . . from "Cars"· 5. "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow" by The Soggy Bottom Boys . . . from "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" GAMINGNearly 3,000 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles totaling $1.4 million were stolen from a semi-truck in Colorado earlier this month. AND FINALLYUltimate Classic Rock released the worst Classic Rock Covers: 1. "Dancing in the Street", Mick Jagger and David Bowie (Martha and the Vandellas, 1964)2. "Fortunate Son", U2 (CCR)3. "What's Going On", Cyndi Lauper (Marvin Gaye)4. "American Pie", Madonna (Don McClean)5. ‘Is She Really Going Out With Him' – Sugar Ray (Joe Jackson)6. "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy", Paris Hilton (Rod Stewart)7. “Behind Blue Eyes”, Limp Bizkit (The Who)Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows ⁠http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.