Podcasts about retrofuture clean

Twelve tag teams - and a whole lot more - are about to descend on Oberhausen as 2024's World Tag Team Festival kicks off later this week. Ian Hamilton and Mike Kilby run through what to expect, as the tag festival weekender also sees a wXw homecoming for Timothy Thatcher, and a return of an extreme wrestling party.This episode was recorded before the Shotgun vlog dropped - and features the cards as of that point.Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram along with @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram.Intro music: "Retrofuture Clean" by Kevin Macleod

Dan and Brian cap off their discussion of Recess by breaking down their Top 5 favorite TV theme songs. Join as they break down theme song "genres," the dominance of cartoons for catchy ditties, the relationship between great TV shows and great theme songs. And then (at 45:30), Dan shares a surprise with Brian and the audience about the show going forward. Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Summer's here and the time is right for celebrating Dan's birthday. Dan and Brian kick off the summer with part 1 of Dan's extended birthday celebration and a review of the classic Disney Channel cartoon Recess plus its series finale, Recess: School's Out. Join as they discuss their reversed entry points on the delightful series, the show and movie's blend of genre fun and childhood insight, and a primer on a few of the series' highlights. Check in soon for part 2 of this episode, a countdown of our 5 favorite TV theme songs! Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Brian might be isolated for a case of COVID following his own epic quest, but that didn't stop him from discussing the two-part TV mini-series adapting Homer's classic epic, The Odyssey. Join as Dan and Brian try to make sense of the quirks of Homer's long-winded story, debate the quality of the special effects, and wonder why Odysseus sleeps with so many goddesses. Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Dan and Brian finally sit down to catch up with a film Dan has been itching to talk about since the pod started almost three years ago -- the raunchy '90s teen comedy and box office flop Trojan War starring Will Friedle and Jennifer Love-Hewitt as best friends-to-lovers. As a bonus, we got the film's star Will Friedle to record some thoughts on the film and send them our way. Join as Dan and Brian discuss missing high-budget comedy, great bus movies, the nature of a "Dan movie," the many John Hughes connections, and problematic subplots dating edgy comedies from earlier eras. Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Brian's brother Andrew joins The Goods to discuss the unhinged, weirdly horny Chuck E. Cheese VHS space-racing film from 1999. Join as they celebrate the the film's memorable antagonist and theorize on his motivations, parse out the plot's convoluted tractor-repair logic, rate the hit-and-miss musicals and culture references, and explore some of the broader Chuck E. Cheese media empire. Then, Dan and Brian celebrate a mini-Spectacular! in honor of the podcast's 125th episode. Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Brian, Dan, and Dan's brother Will continue their discussion of four anime films from the 2000s and 2010s, this time taking a look at the Oscar-winning short The House of Small Cubes and the hyperkinetic racing story Redline. Join as they ponder flood as a literary symbol, comparisons between House of Small Cubes and Up, Redline's massive cel count, and the merits of Funky Boy. Then, they give an Is It Good? rating to all four films discussed across both parts. Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Dan's brother Will returns to The Goods, this time to bring a collection of anime films for discussion. In part one of this conversation, they discuss the kinky wrestling short Kick-heart and the teen drama A Silent Voice. Join as they discuss Starburst personalities, impressionable young adult years, sports hecklers, first name-last name mixups, and the merit of high school reunions. Part 2, including Is It Good ratings, coming soon! Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Violent Ends returns to The Goods -- two movies with similar premises but very different tones and outcomes. This time, Dan and Brian watch the MGM Technicolor classic, Singin' in the Rain, and the Damien Chazelle critical and financial flop from last year, Babylon. Join as they ponder the movies' twin theses about sound and silent cinema, mourn the tragedy of Lina Lamont, decode the films' historical allusions, parse through Babylon's nihilism and gross-out factor, and wonder if Gene Kelly's Don Lockwood is actually a hero. Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Spring is a busy time for traumatic American events, so Dan and Brian parse through a few memorable ones, including the death of Abraham Lincoln. Then they talk through the Steven Spielberg-helmed biopic-slash-political drama about the passing of the 13th Amendment. Join as they talk through the contributions of some of Spielberg's late-era collaborators, the wonky horse-trading politics of the Civil War, and personal connections with famous and screen-inhabiting professors. Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Goods' annual April Fools episode, in which we review "not-quite-a-film"s, is running slightly late this year, but here we are. Brian brings a silly YouTube series of Japanese men driving around Los Angeles eating too many hamburgers and butchering English as they make their orders. Meanwhile, Dan brings the defunct social media platform Vine and some of its most iconic six-second micro-films via a compilation entitled "Vines that cure my anxiety." These April treats are fun trifles. But Are They Good? Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Andrew Milne from the excellent Two Friends Watch podcast joins The Goods to try and clear up one of Dan and Brian's blind spots: martial arts films. They talk through the curious saga of a forgotten prison drama revived into a series of high-powered, direct-to-video fighting movies anchored by Scott Adkins' memorable Boyka fighter. Join as they talk through the series' ups and downs, the unexpected thematic threads, the goofy exploitation campiness, and elegance of a great fight scene. You can find more of Andrew on Two Friends Watch: https://twofriendswatch.libsyn.com/ Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Join Dan and Brian as they celebrate St. Patrick's Day by reviewing the Disney Channel Original Movie "Luck of the Irish." Join as they discuss their St. Patrick's Day traditions, celebrate frequent DCOM director Paul Hoen, parse out some of the bizarre plot points of the movie, celebrate the quirky cast and where else we've seen them, and consider the film's diversity message. Then, they decide if The Luck of the Irish is a pot of gold or just a bunch of peat smoke. Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's the caboose episode of Train Month on The Goods. Dan decides to conclude the month with Trains Magazine's #1 train movie simply titled The Train. Join as Dan and Brian talk through just what makes this film so trainy, sing praises to the complex, deep focus shots by director John Frankenheimer, and list some other train movies they're interested in watching and discussing some day. Then it's end of the line and on to something else! Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Train Month rolls on, with a stop at our strangest station of the month: the theatrical Thomas the Tank Engine movie starring Alec Baldwin, Mara Wilson, and Peter Fonda. Join as Dan and Brian try to make sense of the convoluted plot, discuss "railheads" and the history of Thomas the Tank Engine, and ponder the ontology of "Conductors." Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Train Month continues on The Goods with a look at early train-related cinema. They first discuss The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat (1896) and The Great Train Robbery (1903) before diving into the main attraction: Buster Keaton's action-comedy train chase caper, The General. Join as Brian and Dan discuss the prominence of trains in early movies, the comic appeal of hand carts, Keaton's wild stunts, and the sentimental depiction of the Confederates in the Civil War. Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dan and Brian take a brief pause from Train Month to discuss the 3D re-release of one of their favorite movies, Titanic, previously discussed in depth in the Titanic-themed "A Night to Remember" episode. They also briefly reflect on the passing of Jansen Panettiere and celebrate the inescapable Nicole Kidman AMC ad. Enjoy this mini-episode of The Goods! Train Month continues soon with The General. Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Train month rattles on! This week, Brian brings to the pod the Korean zombie film Train to Busan. Join as Dan and Brian ponder slow vs. fast zombies, hard-boiled eggs, baseball's spread in Asia, and other "zombies on a ____" films and shows. Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gavin joins The Goods to discuss an Israeli film that depicts his academic area of focus, Hebrew studies. Join as Dan, Gavin, and Brian convene to discuss Gavin's experience with the cinema of Israel, basic background on concepts like "the Talmud" and "philology," the Snick line of TV shows, and the fine art of making reading and writing seem cinematic. Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Chugga-chugga choo-choo! It's train month! Dan and Brian kick the month off discussing Dan's pick for the ultimate train movie, the classic romantic drama by David Lean. Join as they discuss postwar ennui, eye injuries, connections to other Goods-discussed films, and the ideal number of "chugga"s before a "choo-choo." Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jason Kulas, the star of After Last Season, gives his first ever interview about his experience making the film and its subsequent reputation as one of the worst movies ever made. Join as Dan from The Goods chats with Jason about After Last Season, its bizarre filming conditions, stalled attempts to turn it into a cult circuit sensation, its enigmatic director, and its outrageous reported budget. Then they discuss Jason's career since, current projects, favorite kinds of movies, and what's next. Thanks very much to Jason for joining The Goods. You can find Jason's current work with Nutmeg Junction here: https://nutmegjunction.com/ You can find our discussion of After Last Season (along with the strange Final Flesh) with guest Gargus in our episode from Jan 18: https://thegoods.podbean.com/e/after-last-season-2009-final-flesh-2009-get-that-in-you/ Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We're having a birthday party, today is a special one, and having a birthday party is a lot of fun. Join The Goods as it celebrates Brian's birthday by watching two movies he associates with moody winter celebration: First, a zero-budget sci-fi shot-on-video film called Feeders. Then, the first "season" of a YouTube series about a depressing man cooking poorly. So Brian, from your co-host and listeners: Light up the candles, one for every year that's gone. Have a happy birthday, yeah yeah yeah. Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gargus has vowed to break the pod with their latest appearance, and has accomplished their mission with two pieces of low-budget barely-cinema from 2009: After Last Season and Final Flesh. Join as Dan, Brian, and Gargus talk through the bizarre saga of After Last Season and its director, Mark Region, including the world's most baffling CGI sequence. Then, they discuss the subversive filmmaking experiment Final Flesh that goes to some strange places. Even stranger than normal for The Goods. We have a room next to the living room. Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of the Explaining History Podcast, we dive into the story of the Dulles brothers and their impact on the Eisenhower administration in 1954. We explore the backgrounds of John Foster Dulles and Allen Dulles, their rise to power, and the key events of their tenure as Secretary of State and Director of the CIA, respectively. We discuss their role in shaping US foreign policy during the Cold War, including their involvement in the 1954 coup in Guatemala, and the Suez Crisis. We also examine the relationship between the Dulles brothers and President Eisenhower, and the influence they had on his administration.Key Takeaways:The Dulles brothers, John Foster and Allen, played a significant role in shaping US foreign policy during the Cold War.As Secretary of State and Director of the CIA, respectively, the brothers were involved in key events such as the 1954 coup in Guatemala and the Suez Crisis.The relationship between the Dulles brothers and President Eisenhower was complex, with the brothers often exerting significant influence on his administration.Discussion Questions:How did the Dulles brothers' backgrounds and experiences shape their approach to foreign policy?What were the major events of their tenure, and how did they impact US foreign policy?How did the Dulles brothers' influence on the Eisenhower administration compare to that of other advisors?Links and Further Reading:The Brothers: John Foster Dulles, Allen Dulles, and Their Secret World War by Stephen Kinzer"The Dulles Brothers and the Eisenhower Administration" by Peter Grose in Diplomatic History"The Dulles Brothers and the Cold War" by David Tal in International History ReviewMusic credit: "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Animonth" continues as Dan and Brian discuss Ralph Bakshi and his contributions to feature animation. Then they take a look at Bakshi's bizarre post-apocalyptic fantasy film, Wizards. Join as they ponder the outlandish designs and varied animation styles, pondering whether it's good-ugly or bad-ugly. They talk through the abrupt and wild plot twists of Wizards and its numerous Star Wars connections. Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Join The Goods as they celebrate "Animonth" by jumping back to the beginning of animation. Dan talks Brian through the various early innovations that led to the art form as we know it, including brief spotlights on eight shorts highlighting technical milestones. Then, they enjoy the distinctive, shadow-puppet style of the oldest surviving animated feature in all its fairytale glory. Check out Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Brian and Dan's discussion of the animated adaptations of Tolkien's work continues with a breakdown of the bipolar vision of the Lord of the Rings saga: Ralph Bakshi's ugly, ambitious film and Rankin and Bass's quest-closing finale. Join as they piece together the convoluted continuity and pass judgment on all three animated Tolkien films. Check out Dan's film reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Send us your own movie review for a chance to be read on the air and to win an Amazon gift card: thegoodsfilmpodcast@gmail.com Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's Animonth! Dan and Brian are spending September reviewing pre-1990, non-Disney animated features. First up, Brian tasked Dan with watching the "other" Tolkien trilogy, a series of animated features split across studios from 1977-1980. In Part 1, Dan and Brian discuss Animonth, their history with Tolkien and his adaptations, and the colorful adaptation of The Hobbit from 1977 by Rankin and Bass (no Christmas songs in sight). Check out Dan's movie reviews site: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Send us your own movie review for a chance to be read on the air and to win an Amazon gift card: thegoodsfilmpodcast@gmail.com Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Steelers insiders Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo break down the roster battles they're watching in the preseason finale against the Lions. Is the door open for Kenny Pickett to start at quarterback over Mitch Trubisky? Is there a savior on the offensive line? And could Mason Rudolph be auditioning in front of his future team? https://mybookie.website/NorthShoreDrive Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  

As a complement to their coverage of They Live, Dan, Brian, and Will talk through their 5 favorite fight scenes in movie history. Join as they talk through their varying visions and values of what makes a truly great fight scene in a set of selections that spans almost 100 years of movies. Check out Dan's new movie reviews site: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Send us your own movie review for a chance to be read on the air and to win an Amazon gift card: thegoodsfilmpodcast@gmail.com Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Steelers insiders Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo recap their top takeaways from training camp, going position-by-position to evaluate where the team stands as it enters the second preseason game. Is the offensive line going to jell in time for whoever is playing quarterback? Will Robert Spillane supplant Devin Bush as starting inside linebacker?  Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Dan's brother Will is visiting from Japan, so he joins Dan and Brian for a rare in-person recording session, where they deconstruct They Live, the John Carpenter sci-fi satire. Join as they talk through the movie's aggressive political messaging, the cinematic effect of the extended fight scene, and what might happen in the movie universe after the credits roll. Coming soon: A supplementary episode where Dan, Brian, and Will count down their Top 5 Fight Scenes. Check out Dan's new movie reviews site: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Send us your own movie review for a chance to be read on the air and to win an Amazon gift card: thegoodsfilmpodcast@gmail.com Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo is joined by Adam Bittner to preview the Steelers' first preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. How many snaps will Kenny Pickett see behind Mitch Trubisky? Can George Pickens live up to the hype? And who can take over as the second running back? Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Biblical scholar and movie fan Gavin McDowell joins The Goods to discuss Destiny, a 1997 Egyptian film about 12th century philosopher Averroes. Gavin shares his background and why this film holds a special place in his heart, then he, Dan, and Brian talk through the film. Join as they discuss The People's Champion Marwan, the religious-political intrigue in the context of modern politics, connections to Salman Rushdie, and the historical destinies of the various characters and nations depicted. Thanks, Gavin, for joining us and raising the pod's intellectual vigor for a week! Check out Dan's movie reviews site: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Send us your own movie review for a chance to be read on the air and to win an Amazon gift card: thegoodsfilmpodcast@gmail.com Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Host Adam Bittner and Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo check in after Week 2 of training camp. Did Diontae Johnson get a fair deal? Is taking the lead in the battles at left guard, inside linebacker or cornerback? Plus, they discuss the quarterback situation and when we might see Kenny Pickett. Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Dan and Brian review another Brendan Fraser blockbuster, this time the 2000 comedy Bedazzled. They also watch and discuss the 1967 British film starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore on which the American film was based. Join as Dan and Brian bask in Elizabeth Hurley's radiance and wit, evaluate the various fantasy sceniors, and ponder the mechanics of a Faustian bargain. Brian speculates on the number of humans who have ever lived while Dan has a simple rewrite to spice up the 2000 film. Check out Dan's new movie reviews site: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Send us your own movie review for a chance to be read on the air and to win an Amazon gift card: thegoodsfilmpodcast@gmail.com Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Steelers insiders Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo report from training camp and analyze the quarterback competition and more. Is Mason Rudolph making a case to stick around? And can WR George Pickens live up to the hype?  Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Dan and Brian have a lot to unpack this week on The Goods: the tradition of blockbuster family comedies, cartoon adaptations, Jay Ward, Brendan Fraser, and the Bo Diddley beat. Why are three children with a horse? Did Snidely Whiplash do anything wrong? Is the narrator God? Is Christopher Showerman a real person? Join as they review three films -- George of the Jungle, Dudley Do-Right, and George of the Jungle 2 -- in an especially silly episode of The Goods: A Film Podcast. Check out Dan's new movie reviews site: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/ Send us your own movie review for a chance to be read on the air and to win an Amazon gift card: thegoodsfilmpodcast@gmail.com Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Ahead of Steelers training camp returning to Latrobe, insider Brian Batko answers readers' burning questions. Who will win the much-anticipated quarterback battle? Which former Steelers would you bring back for this season? And is the Steelers' pass-rushing depth too thin? Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Penguins insiders Matt Vensel and Mike DeFabo are back to discuss free agency and trades. How did the Penguins get Evgeni Malkin under contract to keep the core together? And was it the right move to run it back with the same team? Plus, we consider which defenseman is on the trading block. Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Steelers insider Brian Batko is joined by Penguins writer Mike DeFabo to discuss Minkah Fitzpatrick's new deal. What expectations are there for him now? Plus, we discuss the overall trajectory of how the Steelers are building their roster. Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Steelers insider Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo discuss the bombshell news of Stephon Tuitt's retirement. Should this have been more expected? Where does this leave the team? Plus, we take a closer look at OTAs. Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Steelers insiders Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo share their takeaways from Omar Khan's first press conference as the Steelers general manager. What changes could be coming? Plus, we discuss what stood out from OTAs. Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Penguins insiders Matt Vensel and Mike DeFabo evaluate Bryan Rust's extension and consider what it says about the Penguins' direction. How do we rate the deal? Plus, we discuss how likely it is that both Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang will retire in Pittsburgh, forecast other changes that could happen and more. Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Steelers insiders Ray Fittipaldo and Brian Batko discuss the latest developments in the organization's search for general manager Kevin Colbert's replacement. Plus, we break down rookie minicamp and look ahead to OTAs. Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Penguins insiders Matt Vensel and Mike DeFabo break down the team's first-round exit. What went wrong for the Penguins? Could they have won the series if they were completely healthy? Plus, we consider the offseason changes that could be coming, if the core will remain intact and more. Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Steelers insiders Ray Fittipaldo and Brian Batko break down the local team's 2022 NFL schedule and share their initial thoughts on the matchups. Which games do we think they'll win? And which do we predict will be losses? Plus, we discuss rookie minicamp and consider when Kenny Pickett will make his debut. Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Insiders Matt Vensel and Mike DeFabo break down the Penguins' 3-1 series lead heading into Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. How have the Penguins shaken the unbreakable Igor Shesterkin to push the Rangers to the brink of elimination? Plus, we discuss the Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel show, the emergence of secondary scoring and more. Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Pitt insiders Craig Meyer and Johnny McGonigal are joined by PG Steelers beat writer Brian Batko to break down Kenny Pickett becoming a Pittsburgh Steeler. How will this part of his journey go? Plus, we evaluate Pitt's future prospects. Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Penguins insiders Matt Vensel and Mike DeFabo are joined by former player and coach Rick Tocchet to break down Games 1 and 2. Plus, we set the stage for the rest of the series. Where do the Penguins go from here in goal? And what lineup tweaks could be made to provide a spark? Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)