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On this episode, Dan Santaromita, sports journalist with the Athletic, talks about his love for autobiographies, how reading for work affects recreational reading, and his birthday tradition centered on his ideal reading scenario. We also talk about his favorite writer, Wright Thompson.    Books mentioned in this episode:    What Betsy's reading:  The Great Mann by Kyra Davis Lurie  The Names by Florence Knapp  John of John by Douglas Stuart    Books Highlighted by Dan:  Open by Andre Agassi  I Think Therefore I Play by Andrea Pirlo The 100-Yard Journey by Gary Pinkel  The Miracle of Castel di Sangro by Joe McGinniss Wright Thompson's Caitlyn Clark Profile  The Cost of These Dreams by Wright Thompson  The Barn by Wright Thompson Football Against the Enemy by Simon Kuper   All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.   Other books mentioned in this episode: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir  Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis  Acid for the Children by Flea Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Pappyland by Wright Thompson  The Miracle of Castel di Sangro by Joe McGinniss The Messi Effect by Paul Tenorio  One Jump at a Time by Nathan Chen  The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey & Pete Carroll  Alex Ferguson by Sir Alex Ferguson Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin  Blood, Sweat, and Pixels by Jason Schreier  Good Game, No Rematch by Mike Drucker  Among the Thugs by Bill Buford  Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell  Moneyball by Michael Lewis  London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe  Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe  Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe

*Buy a EZ "DEFECTOR" hoodieNote: "Act 2" will be a separate published audio podcast.*Check out EZ's morning radio show "The InZane Asylum Q100 Michigan with Eric Zane" Click here*Get a FREE 7 day trial to Patreon to "try it out."*Watch the show live, daily at 8AM EST on Twitch! Please click here to follow the page.Email the show on the Shoreliners Striping inbox: eric@ericzaneshow.comTopics*The Costco parking lot is where wars begin.*Big Russian dude making people put carts back*EZ finally getting around to watching Project Hail Mary.*Liam Neeson I have AIDS*WNBA's Seattle Storm owner hated by everyone.*EZ in love with Sophie Cunningham*Is AI going rogue?*"Hard Livin' Line chick stabs BF to death.*$250,000 lottery ticket goes unclaimed!*Law cracks down hard on young teen murderers.*Baseball player, Harrison Bader has a REALLY bad day.*Gen Z fuckfaces rally around Luigi Mangione.*Blind Tony YouTube page.*Asshole of the daySponsors:West Michigan Whitecaps,  Impact Powersports, Kuiper Tree Care, Frank Fuss / My Policy Shop Insurance, Kings Room Barbershop, Shoreliners,  Ervines Auto Repair Grand Rapids Hybrid & EV,Interested in advertising? Email eric@ericzaneshow.com and let me design a marketing plan for you.Contact: Shoreliners Striping inbox eric@ericzaneshow.comDiscord LinkEZSP TikTokSubscribe to my YouTube channelHire me on Cameo!Tshirts available herePlease subscribe, rate & write a review on Apple Podcastspatreon.com/ericzaneInstagram: ericzaneshowTwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

*Buy a EZ "DEFECTOR" hoodieNote: "Act 1" was a separate published audio podcast.*Check out EZ's morning radio show "The InZane Asylum Q100 Michigan with Eric Zane" Click here*Get a FREE 7 day trial to Patreon to "try it out."*Watch the show live, daily at 8AM EST on Twitch! Please click here to follow the page.Email the show on the Shoreliners Striping inbox: eric@ericzaneshow.comTopics*The Costco parking lot is where wars begin.*Big Russian dude making people put carts back*EZ finally getting around to watching Project Hail Mary.*WNBA's Seattle Storm owner hated by everyone.*EZ in love with Sophie Cunningham*Liam Neeson I have AIDS*Is AI going rogue?*"Hard Livin' Line chick stabs BF to death.*$250,000 lottery ticket goes unclaimed!*Law cracks down hard on young teen murderers.*Baseball player, Harrison Bader has a REALLY bad day.*Gen Z fuckfaces rally around Luigi Mangione.*Asshole of the daySponsors:West Michigan Whitecaps, Berlin Raceway, Impact Powersports, Kuiper Tree Care, Frank Fuss / My Policy Shop Insurance, Kings Room Barbershop, Shoreliners,  Ervines Auto Repair Grand Rapids Hybrid & EV,Interested in advertising? Email eric@ericzaneshow.com and let me design a marketing plan for you.Contact: Shoreliners Striping inbox eric@ericzaneshow.comDiscord LinkEZSP TikTokSubscribe to my YouTube channelHire me on Cameo!Tshirts available herePlease subscribe, rate & write a review on Apple Podcastspatreon.com/ericzaneInstagram: ericzaneshowTwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Listen to learn how to move an audience with a character who never changes. Do characters need to change for you to have a satisfying story? That's a question we've been asking since, like, episode five of this podcast. And we're finally talking about it! In this continuation of our deep dive into character arcs -- Stu, Chas and Mel break down MOANA, APOLLO 13 and THE DRESSMAKER to work out what carries a story when a character arc doesn't. If your protagonist isn't going to change, the drama has to come from what they do to everyone else. We do manage to figure out some tools that carry a steadfast story: doubt and wobble (a character with no doubt isn't steadfast, they're a psychopath), emotional events between characters, and a distinction borrowed from operant conditioning — additive rewards (you gain something) versus subtractive ones (something is taken away). The subtractive reward is why a happy ending can still feel like loss... and it's the thing we reckon that'll matter most when we get to negative arcs. We also wibble-wobble over WILLOW, TAKEN, FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF, THE MARTIAN, PROJECT HAIL MARY, THE GREY, ALL IS LOST, STAR WARS (as always), GREY GARDENS, PRISCILLA, and how many tampons NASA sent to space. As always: SPOILERS ABOUND and all copyright material used under fair use for educational purposes. LIKE THIS EPISODE? Discuss with our Patrons on Patreon. Watch and comment on YouTube. Send us feedback. Thanks to our Patrons, especially Khrob, Theis, Sandra, Jesse, Randy, Paulo, Thomas, Jennifer, Malay, Alexandre & Natalie and Lily. → Read the transcript for this episode. ——— "If your characters are not going to arc, if they are going to remain steadfast, then creating multiple smaller emotional events is really important to keep the story dynamic." — Mel Killingsworth @ 02:32:01 ——— CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Cold Open 00:00:18 – What Is a Steadfast Character Arc? 00:04:24 – › Character as habitual action and setting up payoff 00:05:56 – › Operant conditioning and additive versus subtractive rewards 00:09:14 – › Zero-context takeaways on steadfast emotional stakes 00:10:33 – The Questionnaire for Analysing Character Arcs 00:12:18 – MOANA 00:13:31 – › Credits and the hero's journey plot summary 00:16:12 – › The I Want song and being pulled versus pushed 00:20:14 – › Moana's steadfastness causes her own low point 00:22:47 – › Steadfast belief that changes others, not the self 00:25:57 – › Multiple challenge types needed to dramatize resilience 00:27:25 – › Maui's arc contrasted as genuine positive change 00:29:38 – › Skills and rewards versus true character transformation 00:36:22 – › Grandmother and father relationships deepen audience intimacy 00:41:15 – › Disney princess genre expectations for character arcs 00:45:27 – › Tracking when and whether Maui and Moana change 00:48:36 – › The reluctant ally pattern across MOANA, STAR WARS, WILLOW 00:52:10 – › Contrast, theme, and the audience's emotional event 00:53:08 – APOLLO 13 00:55:50 – › Plot summary and the docudrama's technical problem-solving 00:57:38 – › Riveting problem-solving without any character value change 01:00:56 – › Emotional events replace arcs in the Jack and Jim relationship 01:09:12 – › Emotional tension versus arc as a structural framework 01:14:42 – › Disaster movies compared across steadfast and positive arcs 01:16:23 – › Do any characters change their relationship to themselves? 01:20:02 – › Working the steadfast questionnaire against APOLLO 13 01:33:53 – THE DRESSMAKER 01:39:16 – › Debating Tilly's true objective in returning to Dungatar 01:44:51 – › Steadfastness as being the agent of change for others 01:48:37 – › Teddy's death punishes the belief that she isn't cursed 01:52:16 – › Subtractive reward and removal of burdens versus true change 01:57:00 – › GREY GARDENS as a parallel study in steadfast protection 02:02:18 – › Tilly's revenge tactic transforms the town around her 02:11:55 – › Fairy tale logic and heightened melodrama in the film 02:16:29 – › Debating whether Tilly is steadfast or an agent of change 02:20:11 – › Subtractive rewards and how the ending should feel 02:24:23 – › How the story world punishes and rewards transformation 02:27:01 – › Was this steadfast, a positive arc, or both? 02:31:45 – Key Learnings & Wrap Up FILMS MOANA (2016) — (w) Jared Bush, Ron Clements, John Musker, Chris Williams, Don Hall, Pamela Ribon, Aaron Kandell, Jordan Kandell (d) John Musker, Ron Clements THE DRESSMAKER (2015) — (w) Jocelyn Moorhouse, Pj Hogan, Rosalie Ham (d) Jocelyn Moorhouse APOLLO 13 (1995) — (w) William Broyles Jr, Al Reinert, Jeffrey Kluger, Jim Lovell (d) Ron Howard RELATED EPISODES DZ-108: The Emotional Event with Judith Weston DZ-126: Secrets and Clues DZ-128: What even is a Character Arc? ——— More Draft Zero is brought to you by our awesome Patreons. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a rating on Spotify, or a review on Podchaser. We are @stuwillis, @mehlsbells and @chasffisher on Twitter. You can find @draft_zero and @_shotzero on Instagram and Twitter. Full show notes at: https://draft-zero.com/2026/dz-129/

On this sequel special edition of Don't Ask Me To Talk- we present some of our favorite Cultural Blind Spots or CBS (it's better than IBS) segments where we both ended up watching the same classic movies. You'll get dueling takes on Dial M For Murder, Project Hail Mary and Weapons! Thinking about a stay at Veranda Beach? Visit https://www.verandabeach.com/ or call 509-476-4000 and mention Don't Ask Me To Talk and get 10% off your stay.

Send us Fan MailThis episode contains an imagined interview with Rocky, the fictitious Eridian creature from the movie Project Hail Mary. He has surprising wisdom about life, sacrifice, relationships, and emotions. I think you'll find his wisdom worth the listen. __________________________Do you have questions or comments?Please contact me: rtosguthorpe@gmail.comWant more info about my books and talks?Go to my website: https://www.russelltosguthorpe.com/Want to order a book? Just go to Amazon and type in Russell T. Osguthorpe Want to access my YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/@russellt.osguthorpe497Want know more about the music on this podcast? We are blessed to have M. Diego Gonzalez as a regular contributor of songs he has arranged, performed, and recorded especially for this podcast. My wife and I became acquainted with Diego when he was serving a as missionary in the Puerto Rico San Juan Mission. We were so impressed with his talent, we asked if he would compose and perform songs for Filled With His Love. He thankfully agreed. Hope you enjoy his work!Want to boost your mood and make someone's day?Go to the App store on your iPhone, and download the app—Boonto.Want a good introduction to my book? Morgan Jones Pearson interviewed me on the All-In Podcast, and it was one of the top 10 episodes of 2022. Here's the link:https://www.ldsliving.com/2022-in-review-top-10-all-in-podcast-episod...

Julius en Jasper bespreken het filmjaar 2026 tot nu toe. Films die onder andere besproken worden zijn The Odyssey, Resurrection, Hokum, Lee Cronin's The Mummy, Evil Dead Burn, Scream 7, Scary Movie, Masters of the Universe, Disclosure Day, Project Hail Mary, Send Help, Supergirl, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, No Other Choice, Iron Lung, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Primate, Dust Bunny, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Een Mislukt Eerbetoon aan Moederliefde en Sirāt. In de volgende aflevering van Julius vs Jasper bespreken ze nog twee horrorhits van 2026: Obsession van Curry Barker en Backrooms van Kane Parsons.

This week on Bad Dads Film Review, the dads head into deep space for Project Hail Mary — a Ryan Gosling-led Andy Weir adaptation about astrophage, reluctant heroism, alien engineering, musical communication and the most loveable rock-spider in modern sci-fi.What we coveredThe return to Podcast Mountain after a week off, with Sidey explaining why recent recording plans went slightly sideways.Sidey and Reegs seeing The Streets at Alexandra Palace, immediately considering Iceland, and generally having a far better time than Sidey later had in Malta.Malta being very hot, not especially relaxing, and a strong avoid unless you are on the picturesque ferry to Gozo.Family hotel movie nights, including a MonsterVerse run and the crushing parental disappointment of Raiders of the Lost Ark being switched off for being boring.Ryan Gosling news from Comic-Con, including Ghost Rider, Star Wars, and whether anyone can make Ghost Rider look good on screen.Gosling's range: Only God Forgives, Lars and the Real Girl, The Gray Man, blockbuster charm and oddball credibility.Andy Weir, The Martian, and why the dads respond to optimistic science-problem movies where clever people solve practical disasters.The central crisis: astrophage is eating the Sun's energy, reducing solar output and threatening Earth.The Hail Mary mission as humanity's last desperate throw, sent to Tau Ceti because that system appears mysteriously resistant to the astrophage problem.Ryland Grace waking from stasis with no memory, dead crewmates, a HAL-like computer and a beard that suggests deep-space personal care needs work.The flashbacks revealing Grace as a molecular biologist turned school teacher recruited by Eva Stratt to help understand astrophage.The moral ugliness of Grace not volunteering for the suicide mission, then being sedated and sent anyway after the intended crew are killed.The grim Earthside stakes: collapsing sunlight, food-chain panic, frightened children and governments handing Stratt extraordinary power.First contact with Rocky, the engineer from Erid whose own planet is facing the same astrophage disaster.Rocky's musical language, the translation process, and the dads' comparison with Close Encounters of the Third Kind.The two-ship friendship: different atmospheres, pressure barriers, xenonite tunnels and two scientists learning to trust each other through diagrams and experiments.Rocky's look: rock-like, spider-like, toy-like and somehow instantly endearing.The discovery of taumoeba, the organism that eats astrophage and offers a possible solution for both Earth and Erid.Rocky saving Grace at huge personal risk, then Grace choosing to use his remaining fuel to save Rocky when he realises Rocky's ship is in danger.The film's optimistic message: cooperation across species, cultures and worlds is the only thing that saves anyone.Grace ending up on Erid, teaching alien children about Earth, and the dads enjoying the full-circle return to teaching.The reported $200 million budget, worldwide box office heading toward $700 million, UK-built Hail Mary sets, and Gosling's likely “double bubble” as star and producer.Key moments / quotesSidey says “hopes were high for Project Hail Mary” because of the Gosling/Andy Weir pedigree.Dan explains the title through American football: the last desperate throw into the end zone.The dads note that Grace “didn't fucking volunteer”, which makes Earth's plan morally spicy even if the stakes are existential.Rocky's musical tones immediately bring Close Encounters to mind.The group enjoy the idea of a sci-fi film built around “scientist guy figuring shit out”.Cris appreciates that the film is warmer and more colourful than the bleaker spaceship sci-fi he usually struggles with.Sidey reads the Grace/Rocky relationship as a story about different worlds working together on the same problem.Cris highlights the happy ending, the little rock children and the satisfying “don't go back / actually he should go back” emotional turn.Sidey notes the film has done serious box office business against a huge production budget.The final verdict lands simply: “Strong? Strong. Strong. Yeah. Strong.”VerdictThe dads give Project Hail Mary a unanimous strong recommend. They respond to the Andy Weir problem-solving structure, Ryan Gosling's easy likeability, the film's optimistic tone, and especially Rocky — an alien sidekick/friend/co-scientist who turns the film from simple survival story into something warmer and more memorable.It is big-budget, accessible sci-fi with a hopeful streak: funny, emotional, smart enough to feel satisfying, and powered by the very Bad Dads-friendly idea that cooperation beats panic, even when the Sun is being eaten.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

Amanda Elliott continues our artist profile series with an interview with Daniel Reitzenstein. Part 2 of 2. Daniel's journey through the film industry has been shaped by curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to keep evolving. From starting out as a freelance assistant video editor to becoming an animatics editor on Project Hail Mary, he has learned that building a creative career is rarely a straightforward path. In this podcast Daniel opens up about seeing himself as a “Swiss Army Knife,” working through imposter syndrome, taking chances, and why creatives shouldn't take client notes personally. He reflects on the importance of empathy, staying open when a project changes direction, and creating enough emotional distance to avoid tying your self-worth to a specific outcome. At the heart of it all, his belief is that filmmaking is a team sport—one built on trust, collaboration, and keeping the meaningful professional connections with people you meet along the way. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1429363/?ref_=nmmi_ov_bk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/-dreitz

Join Moose and Gamegod as they dive into the latest in sci-fi entertainment, including reviews of ‘X-Men 97’, ‘Project Hail Mary’, and upcoming Marvel trailers. They analyze storylines, character developments, and speculate on future movie directions, providing fans with insights and entertainment. Sci-fi, X-Men 97, Project Hail Mary, Marvel trailers, Doctor Doom, Spider-Man, multiverse, superhero movies, animation, space travel X-Men 97 episodes and storyline analysisReview of Project Hail Mary and its themesUpcoming Marvel trailers and predictionsDiscussion of multiverse concepts in Marvel moviesCharacter analysis: Doctor Doom, Spider-Man, and more Moose and Gamegod Multiverse TheoryHero’s Journey Watch X-Men 97 episodes for full contextStream Project Hail Mary on Amazon PrimeAnalyze Marvel trailers for future predictions Titles X-Men 97: A Deep Dive into the Future of MutantsProject Hail Mary: A Journey Through Space and Time sound bites “We got a lot to talk about today.”“Doomsday trailer is the most exciting thing.”“Marvel’s multiverse is more complex than ever.” Chapters 00:00 Intro and Latest Sci-Fi News02:00 X-Men 97: First Impressions and Episode Recap07:56 X-Force and X-Factor: Highlights and Character Deep Dive11:59 Transition to Space: Project Hail Mary Review16:00 Analyzing the Plot and Visuals of Project Hail Mary22:01 Marvel’s Multiverse: Trailers and Theories29:57 Doomsday Trailer Breakdown and Predictions40:00 Upcoming Marvel Films and Fan Theories resources X-Men 97 Trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exampleProject Hail Mary Book by Andy Weir – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VJYZF7VDoomsday Marvel Trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exampleSpider-Man No Way Home Trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example guest links Twitter – https://twitter.com/mooseTwitter – https://twitter.com/gamegod The post Episode 520 – Avengers Doomsday Trailer official, X-Men97, Spiderman, Project Hail Mary appeared first on Podcast4Scifi.

In this episode, Dylan finally returns for our monthly Roundup episode, where we go around the room and discuss the other films we watched in the past month! July included The Odyssey (2026), Obsession (2026), Backrooms (2026), Project Hail Mary (2026), Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), Hud (1963) and many more! We also preview upcoming August releases and we spin the wheel to select our next 4 movies! Listen now!

Project Hail Mary is many things: an instant classic, a heartwarming buddy movie, a brilliant scientific tale. And it's also a pure hacker movie. Wendy Nather and David Mortman join Dennis and Lindsey to talk about Ryland Grace's hacker ethos and why he and Rocky typify the can-do attitude of hackers everywhere. It's time go!

Show 207: Jim and Tim go by Jimothy. A shout out to Walt's old neighbors who listen to the pod. Jim shows off both his severed toenails. Tim's head wound. Tim picks up chicks with Eddie Arnold records. The guys try not to spoil Project Hail Mary. And what's up with Jim's across the street neighbor.THEN: Franklin Mint's Phallic Symbol collection. A show for bros. Ice cream for bachelors. A boy in a plastic bag. Plus, a few more things.Drop us an email. We'd looove to hear from you!

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A human teacher and a five-legged spider alien walk into a solar crisis... Today we're talking all things Project Hail Mary! From mind-bending physics and interstellar survival to one of the best sci-fi friendships in recent memory, we're dissecting Andy Weir's space epic. Amaze, amaze, amaze! Sponsor Shoutout: Whether you're braving deep space or just surviving the week, keep your beard looking legendary with Live Bearded! Use our link livebearded.com/2GEEKS (and code 2GEEKS at checkout) to save 15% on the best beard washes, oils, and balms around. Keep It Handsome!

Our At the Movies series has launched, which means props, extra movie clips, and popcorn! This is a great message series to invite a friend or family member, because it's meant to be extremely engaging, fun, all while leading us to the truth found in God's Word!

20 years later and we look back on one of the most controversial films of its time...what a simpler time it was. In this episode we look back at Ron Howard's adaptation of the worldwide bestseller "The DaVinci Code."In this ep we talk Project Hail Mary (yeah we are behind - so what?), have some fun trivia, great new beers and a ton of laughs along the way! We think you will enjoy it, and thanks for checking us out.Find us at 20years4beers.com for more!Support the show

Mass Movement Presents… Episode 96: The Imperial March… In which the middle-aged crew chat about Supergirl,Project Hail Mary, Man On Fire. the 1978 animated take on The Lord of the Rings, Steve Jackson Games': Car Wars, become all beery eyed and question whether it's a good idea to ever go Imperial, review some of the newer books that have arrived at Mass Movement HQ. get Mad as Hell about FIFAand much, much more.  And somewhere in the middle of all the chaos, they find timeto spin a bunch of tunes by the finest degenerates to have ever emerged from the South Wales punk scene, Trigger McPoopshute.  Tune in, turn it up, and geek out

This week we discuss a current movie, 2026's Blockbuster, Project Hail Mary.

Talking about one of the best movies to come out in theaters in a long while. And it's got all the science you could ask for. Yet there's one thing I was hoping to hear more about - and since it wasn't - I'll be talking about it on the show.  Enjoy! 

We're halfway through 2026, so it's time to check in on our reading lives! We're looking back at the goals we set in January, sharing how many books we've read, and revealing the stories that surprised, disappointed, and completely consumed us.We discuss our unexpected Maggie Gates obsession, whether the Fourth Wing series deserves its hype, our plans to continue Red Rising and Shield of Sparrows, and why mood reading has helped both of us read more than ever. We also weigh in on the BookTok debate about whether creators are actually reading every book they claim to finish.Then, we reveal our favorite books of 2026 so far—including Project Hail Mary, The Night We Met, Our Perfect Storm, You Deserve to Know, and Alchemized—along with our biggest disappointments, such as The Shippers, How to Kill a Guy in 10 Dates, and The Night Circus.Plus, Kayla has a major personal update: she's engaged! Hear the full story of Tom's Central Park proposal and how he managed to surprise her after a morning filled with suspicious hints.We close out the episode with our reading and podcast goals for the rest of 2026, including finishing several series, tackling our physical TBRs, returning to fantasy reading this fall, and working toward 500 YouTube subscribers.What are your best and worst books of 2026 so far? Share them with us on Instagram or TikTok at @booktalkspodcast.

Join Catherine and Kira as they do a surprise discussion of Project Hail Mary, in honor of the movie. They discuss the differences between the film and the book, why Andy Weir's characters seem to possess zero friends, and what a world free of governmental bureaucracy would look like. Oh and Rocky!

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3...2...1...Liftoff. We're rounding out this year's birthday episodes with one of Reid's favorite genres: space opera! With themes of language, sacrifice, and human connection, the backdrop of space provides a rich setting for us to play in.  Media discussed in this episode include:  - "Protostellar" by ninamonday (BTS RPF) — fanfiction - "A Memory Called Empire" by Arkady Martine — novel - "Project Hail Mary" — movie - "The Deep Humanity of Project Hail Mary" by Rachel Kessler — essay on Reactor Mag

Amanda Elliott continues our artist profile series with an interview with Daniel Reitzenstein. Part 1 of 2. Daniel's journey through the film industry has been shaped by curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to keep evolving. From starting out as a freelance assistant video editor to becoming an animatics editor on Project Hail Mary, he has learned that building a creative career is rarely a straightforward path. In this podcast Daniel opens up about seeing himself as a “Swiss Army Knife,” working through imposter syndrome, taking chances, and why creatives shouldn't take client notes personally. He reflects on the importance of empathy, staying open when a project changes direction, and creating enough emotional distance to avoid tying your self-worth to a specific outcome. At the heart of it all, his belief is that filmmaking is a team sport—one built on trust, collaboration, and keeping the meaningful professional connections with people you meet along the way. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1429363/?ref_=nmmi_ov_bk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/-dreitz

I knew they would not leave this podcast. They would relent and choose to listen like they had many nights before. The listeners are my soul. A par asocial love only the branch of a willow tree could conjure. Podcast, you will be inside my ears tonight.Welcome to the Movies to Watch Before You Die Podcast with Gab and Dylan!Movies To Watch Before You Die merch here - https://moviestowatchbeforeyoudie-shop.fourthwall.com/Look up the movie here - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259446/Find us everywhere here - https://linktr.ee/moviestowatchbeforeyoudie00:00 Welcome10:59 What's it about?13:31 Opinion Time01:02:46 Let's get to the facts01:14:46 Mail Time01:33:23 VerdictsWe're a member of the Hall of Pods, find links for our podcasting friends here - https://linktr.ee/hallofpodsWho are we: A former actress and video editor but more than anything we're movie fans like you.Why listen? Why not! We're gonna talk about movies you love, movies you hate, and movies you've never heard of. We can't wait to hear what you think of them too. If you want to tell us your opinion on whether or not a movie is one we should watch before we die, tell us we're wrong, or tell us you like the show send us an email or voice message at moviestowatchbeforeyoudie@gmail.com . We can't wait to hear from you and we can't wait to talk movies!Thanks to Scott Interrante for the music in our intro!Thanks to Brian Maneely for our artwork!Movies Dylan and Gab agree you should watch before you die: Vampire's Kiss, Die Hard, Tropic Thunder, Wag the Dog, The Legend of Billie Jean, You've Got Mail, True Lies, The Room, Game Night, The Truman Show, The Great Gatsby, Whiplash, The Lost Boys, The Fugitive, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, My Cousin Vinny, Shutter Island, Starship Troopers, Big, Joy Ride, The Jerk, Alien/Aliens, Best in Show, Freaky Friday, Over the Garden Wall, North, Catch Me If You Can, Clue, Jerry Maguire, Groundhog Day, The Great Mouse Detective, Chicago, Wall-E, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Breakdown, Cool Runnings, Ruthless People, Mean Girls, Borat, A League of Their Own, City Slickers, Jingle All the Way, Saw, The Lion King, Little Big League, The Naked Gun, Young Frankenstein, Tootsie, The Changeling, The Birdcage, Superman, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Twins, Training Day, When Harry Met Sally, Jurassic Park, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Clueless, Project Hail Mary, Big Fat Liar, Shrek 2, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding

On this episode we sample one of our favorite Italian Beers, Birra Moretti.  We then dive into why Nick's feelings are hurt, what we think about a Project Hail Mary rewatch, Jaws in space, CareBears and the Polar Express, Italian beers are basically health drinks, opening a beer with your wedding ring, a bit of the European beer funk, trying not to offend the Italians, drinking in the back of the Duomo, the Raiders of Tuscany, a barely cooked steak, Clarkson's Farm Season 5, the mayhem of opening a pub, the Farmer's Dog, turning a profit but having fun, any work off camera, Gerald is not an actor, traveling ornithologists, farming life in the Cotswolds, raising awareness for Britain's farmers, Charlie Ireland, the frustration of British red tape, and experiencing all of the emotions.  Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hear from you! https://linktr.ee/DrepandStone Don't forget to subscribe! Episode 356

THE BOYS ARE BACK!!!!We (Arron and Andrew) took a year off from creating podcast episodes and now the Backseat Directing is locking back in. We are starting back with covering some of the movies that have come out during our little vacation. Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro1:20 - Life Update4:00 - Short Film Announcement5:30 - Obsession is a fantastic movie13:20 - Toy Story 5 good or bad?18:00 - Supergirl was a major flop27:27 - Moana live action is not doing good31:20 - Project Hail Mary is the best movie of the year37:30 - Backrooms breaks records43:30 - Disclosure Day 48:00 - The Good and the Bad#moviereview #projecthailmary #theodyssey

Your space truckin’ hosts dive into the science fiction world of PROJECT HAIL MARY (2025) starring Ryan Gosling and James Ortiz. A science teacher wakes up in a space ship travelling through space, and he doesn’t remember much of anything. As the movie progresses, he gets his memory back only to find that he’s on a mission to save the Earth from something that is eating the sun. Along the way he meets another sentient being who is searching for the solution too because the same thing is eating this being’s sun too. It’s a wild ride through space which makes this a truly “spacial” therapy session of the Unsane kind.“Fist my bump.” LINKSPsycho Cinema YTWee Freekz FBUnsane Radio WebsiteTarr and Fether’s WebsitePsycho Cinema FBUnsane Radio FBUnsane Radio XHeavy Metal Horror Podcast FBHeavy Metal Horror Podcast YT MusicIntro/Outro: Psychonx InnersphereBackground: Sneak Machine

The world is on the brink of doom and needs a savior. One man becomes the only way for the people of earth to have a future, and he must make the hard decision to sacrifice his own will for the life of someone he loves. If that sounds familiar, it's not just a space movie; it's the story of Jesus and the foundation of our faith. . . Watchlist | Pastor Spencer Jackson | July 19, 2026 . . Stay Connected! Watch live at our Online Campus: Lifehouse.Online Online Website: https://www.lifehousechurch.org/ Giving: https://www.lifehousechurch.org/give Facebook: / lifehousechurchorg Instagram: / lifehousechurchorg . . Your generosity enables us to carry out our mission of reaching people with the life-giving message of Jesus and helping them experience life change. To contribute to this goal, visit: www.lifehousechurch.org/give

Take 240: What's NewBig week. Jonathan and JP are back and there's a lot to get into.List It or Nix It kicks things off with seven fresh trailers — Mayday, I Play Rocky, The Uprising, Behemoth, The Other Mommy, Bad Apples, and Doomsday all go through the gauntlet.In What We've Been Watching, Jonathan saw The Odyssey and then apparently went on a full childhood cinema tour — Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Pagemaster, Harriet the Spy, Stuart Little, Shark Tale, and Zathura. JP brings Project Hail Mary, Lawrence of Arabia, After Hours, and The Odyssey to the table, with House of the Dragon and Silo on the TV side.Then the news, and it's a good one this week.The Odyssey opened to $124.5 million domestically and $264.1 million globally — Nolan's biggest worldwide opening ever, beating The Dark Knight Rises. The only films that opened bigger this year are Toy Story 5 and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Jon Bernthal filmed the Trojan Horse sequence submerged in cold water, Nolan offered to pull him out, and Bernthal's response was essentially: try harder. The film has no real competition until Spider-Man on July 31, which gives it room to run on a $250 million budget that needs the legs.And then — the Avengers: Doomsday trailer dropped this morning. First proper look at Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. Thor rallying heroes, closing with "we need a miracle" before turning around stunned at a "hey pal." Channing Tatum as Gambit. Cyclops, Mystique, Ant-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Wakandans. Tickets on sale now. Opens December 18. The SDCC Hall H panel is Saturday — further reveals expected.It's a good time to love movies.

Host Kevin Salina finally gives his thoughts on the hit film. Better late than never right?

We talk about the depressing, the funny, and the heartfelt this episode while we talk about the wonderful movie that is Project Hail Mary. Come take a listen and then you can join our discord using the links below to tell us what you thought of it!https://linktr.ee/chaoticallynerdy Intro and outro music is made by Alex Grohl, can find theirmusic onSpotifyhere!https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Mi50rMNTnDl8PVUi1YbpO?si=mVQPtZMeQzOFU3Wcg9g7vwWe can be reached at chaoticallynerdy@gmail.com

Bestselling author Andy Weir—and his longtime book editor Julian Pavia—break down Andy's role in the Project Hail Mary movie adaptation. They discuss the most critical things to get right, the parts Andy was nervous about, and the challenges with bringing Rocky to life. Project Hail Mary: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/828207/project-hail-mary-deluxe-edition-by-andy-weir/  

Idolizing a criminal is pretty gross. Unless they're good looking. Then it's okay in our book.In this episode, we discuss the 2013 movie, The Wolf of Wall Street. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Starring Leonardo Dicaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, and Matthew McConaughey. It is available on Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Pluto TV.You can request movies by emailing us at specrapular@gmail.comGo follow our Youtube channel where ALL of our episodes are posted: ⁠⁠Specrapular⁠ ⁠(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ppqS8Japy4yT4cVfcGEKw)The next movie we are going to discuss is, Project Hail Mary, from 2026. Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Starring Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz (Rocky), and Lionel Boyce. It is available on Amazon Prime.Intro music by: LuisFind more music from Luis at: instagram.com/breatheinstereoSeason 10 Episode 7

This week on Part Time Nerd, we're heading into deep space to review Project Hail Mary. We discuss how the film adapts Andy Weir's bestselling novel, the performances, the science, the emotional moments, and whether it lives up to the massive expectations surrounding one of the year's biggest sci-fi releases.Is Project Hail Mary destined to become a modern sci-fi classic, or does it miss the mark? Join us as we break down everything we loved, what surprised us, and whether we'd recommend adding this one to your watchlist.⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Project Hail Mary.New episodes of Part Time Nerd cover movies, TV shows, comics, and all things geek culture. Thanks for listening!

Project Hail Mary (2026) : A science teacher wakes up alone on a spaceship. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing Earth's sun, and realizes that an unexpected friendship may be the key.

This week on Chin Stroker VS Punter, we're celebrating the biggest, slimiest, most gloriously detestable movie sh*t heels of all time! From the smarmy corporate weasels and backstabbing office climbers to the snivelling cowards and self-serving sleazebags we somehow love to hate, we're counting down our favourite cinematic lowlifes. Expect plenty of love (and hate) for legendary slimeballs like William Atherton's unforgettable characters in Ghostbusters and Die Hard, along with a whole host of other treacherous, smug and utterly punchable screen icons. Who makes our lists? Which movie sh*t heel reigns supreme? And why are these awful characters often some of the most entertaining people in their films? Join us for another episode packed with movie chat, nostalgia, laughs, questionable opinions, and the usual Chin Stroker VS Punter nonsense. Episode timings: 00:00 - Intro/world cup talk 15:32 - Our 'favorite' movie 'sh#t-heels' 41:20 - Project Hail Mary and writing in modern films

The Odyssey is director Christopher Nolan's spectacular take on Homer's epic work – full of gods, monsters, love and very bloody revenge. Matt Damon plays Odysseus, who is trying to get home to his wife and son, played by Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland. But the journey home is not easy, as Odyssey and his crew are confronted with sea monsters, nymphs, whirlpools and cannibals. If you're looking for more great epic blockbusters, check out these recommendations:'Oppenheimer' looks at the building of the bomb, and its lingering fallout  Ryan Gosling gets serious (and very funny) about saving the planet in ‘Project Hail Mary' Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport Pop Culture Happy Hour+See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Adam and Josh take stock of the movie year with their Top 5 Films of 2026 (So Far), making picks that reflect the strength of of the year’s genre offerings, comedies, and intimate dramas. Plus: Massacre Theatre, and Best of ‘26 poll results. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:03:03) Top 5 of 2026 (00:03:04-00:32:36) Filmspotting Family: ‘20s/’30s Madness (00:32:37-00:40:52) Poll: Best of ‘26 (So Far) (00:40:53-00:49:36) Top 5 of 2026, cont. (00:49:37-01:17:26) RIP Sam Neill / Massacre Theatre (01:17:27-01:26:54) Credits / Releases (01:26:55-01:28:56) Links: Alison Willmore on Blue Heron | Vulture https://www.vulture.com/article/review-the-masterful-blue-heron-uses-cinema-as-a-sance.html Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠-⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -Filmspotting Shop for T-shirts and more.⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow: -Watch Filmspotting on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/filmspotting⁠ -Adam/Filmspotting: ⁠Letterboxd⁠ |⁠ Instagram⁠ |⁠ Facebook⁠ | ⁠Bluesky⁠ -Josh/LarsenOnFilm: ⁠Letterboxd⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ |⁠ Facebook⁠ | ⁠BlueskySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the final time the Bros play a movie tagline game inspired by the World Cup, and how many movies are Robert Pattinson and Zendaya in this year? Over/Under is set at 8.5.The Bros top 100 movie list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nunoib8wXZQITbGItRFx_ZnvDUwY6VtgrkGmzuGKqJY/edit#gid=0Keep up with the Bros at: https://broforcesquad.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJML5XTKJl2OzGW5HWrJhwhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bro-force-squad/id1158546516?mt=2https://twitter.com/BroForceSquadStuff discussed in this episode includes Project Hail Mary, The Drama, Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die, Blazing Saddles, BS High, Movie Pass Movie Crash, Up, Rogue One A Star Wars Story, American Gangster

In this episode, Paul Anleitner traces how a culture that once watched Rocky in full-throated sincerity learned to read everything through suspicion. We talk about the modern story we inherited, the postmodern anti-story that dismantled it, and the meaning crisis left in the rubble. There is a vibe shift happening as people reach for nostalgia and re-enchantment. We get into the three pillars of meaning, mean world syndrome, why Top Gun: Maverick and Project Hail Mary landed the way they did, and Paul's central claim: that kenosis, self-emptying love, is the shape of reality. Paul Anleitner is a cultural theologian who writes and speaks on the role of culture and story in our quest for meaning. He is the author of "Based on a True Story: Vibe Shifts, the End of Deconstruction, and the Reboot of Meaning" (Nelson Books)His unique interdisciplinary approach integrates theology, philosophy, and science to help individuals and institutions navigate cultural shifts and address perennial religious longings.Paul's Book:Based on a True StoryConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

Coming back from a brief hiatus caused by many things (including Matt working on his movie), Gabe and Matt review the year that has been 2026 so far (up until about July 7th) and talk about three films that they found worthy of discussion, whether it was because the movie was good, bad, horrendous, curious, bloated, misguided, or what-have you. Movies discussed include Wuthering Heights, Project Hail Mary, Obsession, The Backrooms, Hoppers, and Pressure. -  -  -  -  - Listen to us on Apple Podcast and Spotify!Send us a message!Music by Mike. Check out his Soundcloud.Like our content? Visit our website! 

This week, the AI clown car somehow shifted into another gear. Apple is suing OpenAI over alleged trade-secret theft, newspapers accuse ChatGPT of training on stolen journalism while asking a judge to sanction the company, Anthropic is out here marketing AI with what looks like a feature-length anxiety attack, and Meta managed to launch—and kill—a creepy AI photo feature in less time than it takes to binge The Bear. Meanwhile, AI Appreciation Day wants you to thank the machines, but we'd rather thank the people still creating actual art while the rest of Silicon Valley burns cash convincing us the next chatbot is definitely different this time.Outside the AI bubble, the rest of the tech industry isn't exactly inspiring confidence. Volkswagen is cutting back on its lineup, New York paused new AI data centers before the electrical grid hits its limit, Europe and the UK are getting serious about keeping kids off social media, and publishers are finally realizing maybe feeding Google's AI isn't the best business move after all. Add in surveillance companies sulking over lost police contracts, lawsuits claiming Meta let algorithms decide who gets fired, smart glasses disqualifying cyclists, and a new pile of orbital junk threatening the satellites we depend on, and it's another reminder that "move fast and break things" eventually leaves you ankle-deep in broken glass.Of course, we still made time for the important stuff: Project Hail Mary, Black Bag, the return of Middle-earth with The Hunt for Gollum and rumors that OpenAI's "revolutionary” gadget might just be a smart speaker with delusions of grandeur. Throw in digital piano repairs, anti-data-center lawn signs, AI trying to sell solar panels, too much stuff at Downtown Disney, and you get another week where reality out-satirizes satire itself. As always, never build your house in someone else's backyard, and maybe don't let the chatbot build it either.Sponsors:CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code OLDGEEKS for 20% off at clnmy.com/OLDGEEKSDeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/755Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Vv2W5OCBXR4SHOW NOTESVolkswagen will dramatically shrink its model lineup and factory footprintElon Musk Could Still Face Criminal Charges for Trying to Bribe Voters in WisconsinEurope takes step toward social media ban for kidsThe UK Is Planning a Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-OldsOnce Unimaginable, Publishers Are Preparing to Opt Out of Google SearchWhat are your plans for AI Appreciation Day?New Anthropic Ad Implies AI Could Kill Us AllThe Public Got So Mad at Meta's New AI Photo Tool That It's Scrapped AlreadyFlock Says ‘We Hope to Resume' Work With LAPD After Getting DroppedApple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theftApple F*cking Did It: One Month With Siri AIOpenAI faces sanctions bid as newspapers say ChatGPT was trained on stolen newsA Majority of Americans Now Support Seizing Wealth From AI IndustryNew York enacts first US ban on data center constructionAstronomers Found a Hidden Swarm of Space Junk Threatening Earth's Most Valuable OrbitLawsuit claims Meta's layoff decisions were made by AI, not humansJudge dismisses lawsuit accusing Apple of failing to stop CSAM on iCloudSmart Glasses Just Got a Pro Cyclist Nixed From a RaceProject Hail MaryGood Luck, Have Fun, Don't DieThe New ‘Lord of the Rings' Film Gets an Epic Filming AnnouncementBlack BagPhilips offers free replacements after update bricked smart lighting hubsWaze rolls out new AI features including Motorcycle and 'Less Chatty' modesThe OpenAI Mystery Device Will Reportedly Be Basically Just a Smart SpeakerPhoebe Gates' AI shopping app Phia reportedly claimed unearned affiliate sales through fake clicksThe End of Reading Is HereDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the Building‘The Mandalorian and Grogu' Is Finally Coming HomeDave Kendall, Creator and Host of MTV's 120 Minutes, Has DiedSam Neill, Jurassic Park Star, Dies at 78The DishSee 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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Reviews: Avatar the Last Airbender s2, X-Men '97 s2, Colony, Masters of the Universe, Project Hail Mary, Supergirl, Toy Story 5 More reviews to catch up on! This time it's some TV/Film that Jimmy is catching up on. Did you see any of these? What did you think? Next episode will be an extended Top 3 special. And then...San Diego Comic Con!

Tom and Jenny talk about Amazon Studios’ successful sci-fi action comedy/drama, in which a hapless science teacher played by Ryan Gosling finds himself alone on a spacecraft far from Earth with no memory of how he got there. Audio version: https://archive.org/download/movie-time-project-hail-mary-2026/Movie%20Time_%20Project%20Hail%20Mary%20%282026%29.mp3 Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like … Continue reading Movie Time: Project Hail Mary (2026)

Did you see "Project Hail Mary" and hear that the adorable character "Rocky" was a puppet?  Well, that's only half right, as more than half the shots were created in 3d animation!  In this podcast, Tom and  Tony interview Arslan Elver- VFX supervisor at Framestore for Project Hail Mary.  Learn how both the CG and puppeteer teams worked together to create an amazingly unique performance on a character with no face!  

What if “The Martian” but with an alien buddy? We break down “Project Hail Mary,” and marvel at what a good translation of a sort-of-unfilmable book it really is! Why do we love alien puppets so much? Why is Jason checking his watch at the end? We give this movie a thumbs down—by which we mean we liked it! Amaze amaze amaze! Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Quinn Rose, Brian Warren and Casey Liss.

Belgium manhandles the US, Eli Zaret in-studio, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's over-the-top wedding, Prince Harry loses again, Phil Mickelson denies his nude flexing selfie, Tommy Lee on Joe Rogan, the leaning tower of New York, and DTE remains the worst. We lost power again. Knocking the show off for two days. Maz negotiated a vacation to Aruba just one week into his new position at Rock & Brews. Eli Zaret drops by to explain why the USA sucks at soccer, Donald Trump's involvement with FIFA, the WNBA vs Caitlin Clark, Eli's confusion over the Swift/Kelce wedding, Terrion Arnold's free agency, the Detroit Tigers resurgence following a crappy start, the looming trade deadline, the Detroit Pistons making moves, Malik Beasley & Ed Davis indicted on gambling charges and more. Check out this AWESOME roof fight. Schoenherr Roofing would never act this way. Project Hail Mary has a Beatles song killing it on the charts. RIP GRL's Lauren Bennett. We'll remember her for Party Rock Anthem. There is an NYC high-rise of skank. Tyler Robinson is in court for the murder of Charlie Kirk. Trudi has discovered the Depp v. Heard doc on Netflix a few years late. We take a look at Tommy Lee's wild appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience. Wedding of the Century: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married in front of a lot of famous people. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were SNUBBED! Ryan Seacrest forgot to show up to the wedding. MAGA guests had the audacity to attend. The poors entered the wedding separately from the real celebrities. Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks sang some tunes. Avril Lavigne won a prize. Maureen Callahan is not a fan with skinny Anna Faris these days. North West fans look to be pretty old and male. North West needs serious help from strangers. 13-year-old North does not need school with her whopping net worth. Phil Mickelson is making excuses for his past behavior. Pat O'Brien is still alive. Nepo-babies are angering the modeling industry. Influencers are so out of style. Multiple women have accused Marcellus Wiley of rape. His wife is really angry at him. US Senate candidate, Graham Platner, is under fire for a slew of reasons... but the most recent allegation may bury his bid. Florida 'Golden Boy' Andrew Gillum has been busted for drugs. Former Trump attorney, Michael Cohen, has landed a new gig at WABC. Larry David doesn't like Donald Trump. Rob Reiner got the last laugh (after he was violently murdered by his own son). Markleverse: There will be no Buckingham Palace for Prince Harry. Harry lost his case against The Daily Mail. Prince William, meanwhile, is well liked and appearing on American podcasts. Meghan Markle used to be a yacht girl. Reminder that Harry got his butt kicked by his awesome brother. Dave Landau will drop by tomorrow. Click for your chance to win Drew's Champions Club tickets! Merch, yo. Check it. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).