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We round out our month of weird dystopian cities with the darkest dystopian city of them all: the one literally called Dark City. Join us as we try to find the way to Shell Beach, and along the way finally answer the question of what makes a man: his memory, or his power level. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 130: Dark City (1998) (00:00:25) - Intro. (00:01:10) - Getting into our histories (or non-histories) with our movie this week: Dark City! (00:07:54) - What is a man? What is real? Is this The Matrix? (00:11:52) - Talking about the city design and its mishmash of eras and architectures. (00:15:00) - How this movie got made, and how it differs structurally between the theatrical and director's cuts. (00:27:30) - Kicking off the movie with Kiefer's Capital A Acting. (00:33:34) - John Murdoch has no idea what's going on. (00:40:40) - The Strangers. (00:48:30) - Emma, you may not have a future in lounge singing. (00:54:15) - Break! (00:55:02) - We're back, and we're taking a trip to the Automat. (00:59:39) - Meeting Inspector Bumstead. (01:04:26) - The Strangers first make contact with Murdoch. (01:12:58) - A brief divergence into Star Trek lore. (01:15:04) - John and Emma meet (for the first time?) (01:18:30) - Mr. Hand reveals his, er, hand. (01:23:23) - Spiral man's crazy apartment, and The Tuning begins. (01:35:22) - Mr. Hand takes the mind juice, and John (briefly) meets a kindred spirit. (01:40:07) - Mr. Hand accosts Emma. (01:44:20) - Visiting Uncle Karl. (01:48:09) - Bumstead's accordian. (01:53:23) - A building sandwich, and John is...under arrest? (02:00:09) - Schreber's big dumps, and what's on the other side of that wall. (02:10:36) - John is dragged to the subsurface city, and Dragon Ball Z happens. (02:18:53) - A terrific epilogue. (02:25:54) - Final thoughts. (02:32:55) - Some foward looking talk for the Watchcast.
Don calls up Robbie Campo from Campo's Marina to discuss his trip out Turkey hunting trip down South to Florida, live shrimp inventory over in Shell Beach, if he may become a second weekend Turkey hunter, and more!
Don calls up Robbie Campo from Campo's Marina to discuss his trip out Turkey hunting trip down South to Florida, live shrimp inventory over in Shell Beach, if he may become a second weekend Turkey hunter, and more!
CJ's interview with outstanding author and longtime freind John Feinstein from 3-6-20. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More
Former WNBA player and WBB Head Coach Shanele Stires joins CJ to talk about their big win in the BWCONF tourney. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More
Olympic gold medalist Todd Rogers joins CJ to discuss the upcoming beach volleyball season and his wish to win an NCAA title. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More
Don welcomes in Robbie Campo from Campo's Marina to break down the lack of fishing this past week across Shell Beach on this foggy Saturday morning, the waters have looked dirty and lacking many fish across Louisiana this past week so what does that mean for the coming weeks and seasons?
Olympic gold medalist Todd Rogers joins CJ to discuss the upcoming beach volleyball season and his wish to win an NCAA title. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More Read More Read More Read More
This hour, Don dives into this first day of March with fishing, hunting, and Mardi Gras on the mind, before welcoming in Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina to break down the latest over in Shell Beach, any Mardi Gras festivities ahead of us as we wrap up carnival season, and the best way to protect you and yours from Gnats. Later on, Don also details some upcoming live shows where you can drop by and say hey to the big man himself, and Daryl Carpenter tells us about how he is spending this lovely weather on the water and what he is catching in his neck of the woods!
CJ & Gymnazo's Kaleena Kashmina discuss the best ways to keep yourself in shape as you age. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.
CJ celebrates the growing exposure of women's sports and her first game announcing for Cal Poly Women's Basketball. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More Read More Read More Read More
USA Baseball 2x Women of the Year Alex Hugo joins CJ to discuss the creation of the first Women's Professional Baseball League in 70+ years. Baseballs going to look a little different! Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More Read More Read More Read More
USA Baseball 2x Women of the Year Alex Hugo joins CJ to discuss the creation of the first Women's Professional Baseball League in 70+ years. Baseballs going to look a little different! Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More Read More Read More Read More
Minnesota Twins IMF Brooks Lee joins CJ before he heads to Spring Training as a Major Leaguer. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More Read More Read More
Minnesota Twins IMF Brooks Lee joins CJ before he heads to Spring Training as a Major Leaguer. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More Read More Read More
Olympian Jessica Mendoza joins the show to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day! Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More Read More
Olympian Jessica Mendoza joins the show to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day! Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More Read More
An amnesiac awakes from SLEEP to find something strange is at HAND where there's never RAIN and it's always dark. He finds his back against the WALL as reality warps, identities swap and mysteries unravel QUICK in this sci-fi flick that loosely inspired The Matrix, so why doesn't anybody remember it? BOOK your trip to Shell Beach... and Murdoch, we're coming to get you.
Don calls up Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina to tell us all about his hunting trip in Kentucky as the fishing back home has been anything but good, a recent Redfish jubilee, the latest on the waters around Shell Beach, and more!
Don welcomes in Glen Sanchez, former angler and owner of Breton Sound Marina to see what is going on in the Shell Beach area as we wrap up the year as Glen gives us words of advice and caution for anyone going out on the water today.
Award winning actor Taye Diggs joins CJ to talk about his illustioius carrer & his recent hit reality show. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More
Award winning actor Taye Diggs joins CJ to talk about his illustioius carrer & his recent hit reality show. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More
ESPN's Marc Kestecher talks college football postseason with CJ. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More
ESPN's Marc Kestecher talks college football postseason with CJ. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More
Positive Ride shares their story with CJ and talks about how the Freedom Trax are changing lives through adaptive hiking. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Positive Ride shares their story with CJ and talks about how the Freedom Trax are changing lives through adaptive hiking. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gail Devers joins CJ to talk about mental health stability during her illustrious track career! Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Back from the depths of Deer hunting, Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina, joins Don to recap his hunting trip that's kept him busy the last few weeks, what you will see out on the water this weekend and where may be the best holes and spots around Shell Beach, if Duck hunters are still pulling in big numbers, and the important of making sure you are secure when getting in and out of your duck blinds and deer stands.
This hour, Don looks back at the busy week behind us as Thanksgiving has come and gone bringing good times with family, great food, and tons of hunting and fishing updates and reports throughout Louisiana from the likes of Robbie Campo in Shell Beach on staying safe in the deer stands and duck blinds, a Bad Boys story that takes us back to the days of cowboys and outlaws, and Daryl Carpenter tells us all about how if you've got bait in the water, you've got Trout... it is just that simple.
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gail Devers joins CJ to talk about mental health stability during her illustrious track career! Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Founder of Baseball for All, Justine Siegal, joins CJ to discuss the excitement and impact surrounding the nation's first ever Women's professional baseball leauge! Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More
Founder of Baseball for All, Justine Siegal, joins CJ to discuss the excitement and impact surrounding the nation's first ever Women's professional baseball leauge! Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More
Super Bowl Champion Qadry Ismail joins CJ, they talk about how the Ravens are winning offensively, despite being known for their defense. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Super Bowl Champion Qadry Ismail joins CJ, they talk about how the Ravens are winning offensively, despite being known for their defense. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More
CJ celebrates the 2024 World Series & talks with the Cal Poly WBB Coaching Staff about the expectations of the upcoming season. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.
CJ celebrates the 2024 World Series & talks with the Cal Poly WBB Coaching Staff about the expectations of the upcoming season. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More
World Series champion manager Tony La Russa joins CJ to talk about the loss of Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.
World Series champion manager Tony La Russa joins CJ to talk about the loss of Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.
On today's show, Don ponders throughout the show about gumbo on this National Gumbo Day, before fielding reports from the likes of Robbie Campo on the best Fall fishing spots around Shell Beach, Daryl Carpenter tells us to dress for success around Grand Isle. Later on, Don hears from Mike Gallo who argues that today may just be teh best day of weather that we've seen out on the water, Eric Muhoberac previews the big day in store for all kayakers out there with Fall N' Tide, a Bad Boys story this week that makes the argument not every activity needs a gun... or drugs, and Ryan Lambert drops by to tell us all about Gator season and the future of the animal's hunting regulations.
CJ talks WNBA & MLB playoffs for today's short & sweet show. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.
CJ talks WNBA & MLB playoffs for today's short & sweet show. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More
Concussion Specialist Stacey Ritter joins CJ to discuss NFL safety, assessment, recovery, & rehabilitation. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Don calls up Robbie Campo from Campo's Marina down in Shell Beach, to recap how the fishing was this past week, what is in store for those out on the water this weekend, and Flounder season is almost closed but changes could be coming soon as the Flounder has bounced back well.
This hour, Don dives into the opening of Squirrel and Rabbit season for many of you and what other events and openings are going on before hearing from Robbie Campo about how the fishing was over in Shell Beach this past week. Don also goes over the final numbers of the Red Snapper season closure, and hears from Kirk Stansel on his Teal season which wasn't much better than some others, and Daryl Carpenter on what he is catching as Fall picks up, and how he feels about the Louisiana Shrimp incident at the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival.
Concussion Specialist Stacey Ritter joins CJ to discuss NFL safety, assessment, recovery, & rehabilitation. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Top players in the Central Coast Tennis Classic, Robin Anderson & Elisabeth Mandlick, join Cj to talk about their passion for tennis & the big match. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Top players in the Central Coast Tennis Classic, Robin Anderson & Elisabeth Mandlick, join Cj to talk about their passion for tennis & the big match. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read More
Don is joined by Robbie Campo from Campo's Marina to discuss the latest on fish kills and fish recovery following Francine around Shell Beach and St. Bernard and the beginning of Fall fishing as Summer comes to a close, what you can and cannot catch right now as we move into Fall, and Teal have been far and few between across his neck of the woods.
World Series MVP & Cy Young winner Bret Saberhagen vistied the studio to chat about his "Annual Strike Out Events" fundraiser next month & life after baseball. Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach, Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Drop a note to Allen S. right here. (Can't respond...sorry.)WELCOME BACK TO THE DARKNESS, REFINER!This is Part Two of our epic "Dark City" breakdown. This 1998 Sci-fi opus was a huge influence on Dan Erickson as he was creating 'Severance.' Last time, we met the players. This time out, we're going to dig into the mystery that is Dark City. Why is there no daylight? Why can't anyone seem to give directions to 'Shell Beach'? And, just how many dead hookers is it going to take before someone stops the serial killer who's run amok??!! Officer Frank Bumstead is doing his best to stop this monster...if only he could get anyone to listen to him.Thanks for joining me! I'm just trying to keep myself occupied until Jan. 17th. Be watching for "Dark City-PT3" coming soon!!BECOME A PATRON-REFINER!! Make the most of your time on the Severed Floor. Visit Patreon.com/SeveredPod to become a Refiner!! Just $5/mo. for inside info, games, trivia and early access to future "Severed" podcast episodes. Join the fun and help support the Podcast!!APPLE PODCAST LISTENERS: If you are enjoying "Severed: The Ultimate 'Severance' Podcast" please make sure to leave a 5-star rating (and, if you want, a review telling others to give it a try). Higher rated podcasts get better placement in suggestion lists. It helps more "Severance" fans find the show. Thanks!!! Season 2 of "Severance" has been announced for 1/17/2025. While waiting on S2, we will continue to break down those things that Dan Erickson has listed as inspiration. Be watching for those episodes under the title "Severed: Origins." Join the fun on our Facebook page @SeveredPod. While we're all waiting around on news of Season Two, I'll try to keep you updated on news about the show. Also, let's talk!! Comments? Theories? Corrections? I LOVE 'EM!! Send to: SeveredPod@gmail.comPLEASE MAKE SURE TO SHARE THE PODCAST WITH YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE 'SEVERANCE' FANS. THE SHOW GROWS THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH!!Needing your own copies of the Lexington Letter and Orientation Booklet? I've got you covered with downloadable PDFs of both documents:LETTER: LEXINGTONLETTER-TheLetter.pdf HANDBOOK: LEXINGTONLETTER-MDROrientationHandbook.pdfYou haven't completely watched 'Severance' until you've listened to 'Severed.'...