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We squeeze in one more episode before Will's vacation, tying the single-season record in the process. The mailbag then demands a reckoning on whether Magneto's powers are really limited to ferrous metals, along with the origins of the S tier and the truth-value of conditional predictions. The main event is Hunter v. United States, which holds that a plea bargain's appeal waiver is unenforceable when enforcing it would work a "miscarriage of justice." We try to figure out where that rule could possibly come from — contract law? Rule 11? the supervisory power? procedural common law? — and why an opinion this law-free commanded this much agreement, while the separate writings range from a declaration of war on plea bargaining itself to a hunt for a sounder source of authority. Along the way: a field trip to the shuttered taproom of Ybarra v. Illinois fame, and thanks to the expanding Divided Argument production universe.Highlights[00:00:21] Opening: squeezing in one more before Will's vacation — and tying the single-season episode record.[00:01:42] The only Court news: Trump v. California, the mail-in-voting application, is fully briefed.[00:03:15] Mailbag: "lead is not magnetic." Are Magneto's powers limited to ferrous metals? The comic-book record says no.[00:05:40] Why is S the top tier? Japanese video-game rank screens and contested backronyms.[00:08:09] Parsec retcons in Star Wars, and the art of redeeming past misstatements.[00:09:09] Caleb Rogers on the logic of conditional predictions: "if A, then B" is true whenever not-A.[00:11:08] Thank-yous to the production universe — and the show is now on YouTube.[00:12:06] Jessie Henderson's field trip: the Aurora Tap of Ybarra v. Illinois fame, located and (sadly) shuttered.[00:15:30] The main event: Hunter v. United States — appeal waivers in federal plea bargains.[00:21:30] The wrinkle: a forced-medication condition, and a judge who says "you have a right to appeal" anyway (cf. Class v. United States).[00:24:45] Plea bargains as free-floating general contract law — territory of the forthcoming Epps & D'Onfro Harvard Law Review paper.[00:26:52] The circuit split: the Fifth Circuit's statutory-maximum rule vs. everyone else's miscarriage-of-justice exception.[00:29:16] The real puzzle: where does any of this authority come from — Rule 11? the judiciary's own self-image?[00:37:51] What definitely counts: race-based sentences, a no-pregnancy condition, sentencing by 12 orangutans.[00:40:40] Dan logs a scorecard prediction on what the Fifth Circuit does on remand.[00:43:04] How does an opinion this mushy get 8 votes in 2026? In for a dime, in for a dollar.[00:45:40] The Gorsuch concurrence comes out swinging against plea bargaining itself — Stuntz and Barkow make the U.S. Reports.[00:52:50] The Kavanaugh concurrence's high bar, and the 3–3–2 math of who wouldn't take sides.[00:55:00] The Thomas dissent: no source of law — and no sentencing appeals for most of American history anyway.[01:00:20] The Barrett concurrence: procedural common law, with citations to Professor Barrett.[01:08:16] Sign-off: thanks to the Constitutional Law Institute; Dan's predictions may yet be made falsifiable.Relevant linksCasesHunter v. United States — slip opinionTrump v. CaliforniaCommentary & articles"Hunter v. United States — the most important criminal case of the term" — SCOTUSblog opinion analysisAmy Coney Barrett, "The Supervisory Power of the Supreme Court" — 106 Colum. L. Rev. 324 (2006), cited in the Barrett concurrenceAmy Coney Barrett, "Procedural Common Law" — 94 Va. L. Rev. 813 (2008), the other self-citationOtherIce by Magneto — last episode, where the Magneto debate beganSmart Microwave — the Chatrie episode, where the Aurora Tap of Ybarra v. Illinois first came upGorsuch Genie — our episode with Rachel Barkow on Justice Abandoned, now cited in the Gorsuch concurrence

It's the first day back to school for Granite and Iron County districts! Plus, today's total solar eclipse over Europe, and cooler weather is on the way — finally. Utah's controversial Grand Liberty Arch is getting a new location s after neighbors fought back. In Nerd Alert: Marvel and Star Wars are officially crossing over for the first time in a comic book series.  New brain scan research shows dogs can tell when you're happy, scared, or sad. We also hit Europe's messy new passport system, Allegiant's free drinks, parent stress leading to more screen time for kids, and a Gen Z worker called out by their CEO for leaving 10 minutes early. Plus your AI Question of the Day.   KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.   Follow KSL Brightside on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside  

Oh muy muy we love you! This episode is all about the most famous Gungan in the Star Wars universe, Jar Jar Binks! We discuss many of the aspects we enjoy about this character; from the lovable klutz and loyal friend to the embodiment of innocence in the Prequel Trilogy. Jar Jar may not be the biggest star of the saga but he has left an unmistakable mark on the galaxy far far away.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, following the release of Star Wars: Visions Present - The Ninth Jedi, we're discussing what actually makes Star Wars what it is and how that could influence future films and projects. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some excellent Patreon questions.Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.ukFor GALAXYPALOOZA news and updates, head to galaxypalooza.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Captain Brander Lawson of the Tactical Defense Force on Janix and his partner, the droid Two-Boots, investigate crime lords in this prequel to Maul: Shadow Lord.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our non-spoiler thoughts on the first two issues of Shadow of Maul, The subtle ways that Brander Lawson is different than his portrayal in Shadow of Maul, The internal affairs investigation that frames the first issue, The gang wars and conflicts that Lawson is investigating, and Maul's minimized presence in these comics. Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

We are joined today with famed geolocation expert, josemonkey. Josemonkey has made a name for himself "finding people who ask to be found", using submitted videos of them in often times obscure or random locations. Throughout his video series he has maintained his Star Wars shirts and occasional Star Wars references, including a visit to Batuu. You can find josemonkey across the web at his website: josemonkey.com, Youtube, Tiktok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky. Talkin' Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn. From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:Find the show on Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com. Find Jim on IG @Dinojim, on Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com. Find Nicole on IG @NicoleHQuinn, Bluesky, or on her website at herviewcreative.com You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at Contact@TalkinTauntauns.com. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Media Referenced in this Episode: Bee Movie. Dir. Simon J. Smith and Steve Hickner. 2007. “A Complete History of Bee Movie's Many, Many Memes" by Paris Martineau. New York Magazine. November 2nd, 2017. “Bee Movie: A Seinfeldian Society” by Joe Strike. Animation World. November 2nd, 2007. “How Bee Movie Won 2016” by Laura Bradley. Vanity Fair. December 30th, 2016. TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Interstitial: “A Series of Voicemails Left on Jerry Seinfeld's Answering Machine by one Stephen Sondheim, Composer of Musical Theater and Lover of Bees” // Written by A.J. Ditty and Brian Alford // feat. David Armstrong as “Stephen Sondheim” and Brian Alford as “Jerry” Episode edited by Brian Alford. Interstitial edited by A.J. Ditty. Produced by Josh Boerman, A.J. Ditty, and Brian Alford. This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Agreement. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway because bees don't care what humans think is impossible. Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Ooh, black and yellow! Let's shake it up a little. Barry! Breakfast is ready! Coming! Hang on a second. Hello? - Barry? - Adam? - Can you believe this is happening? - I can't. I'll pick you up. Looking sharp. Use the stairs. Your father paid good money for those. Sorry. I'm excited. Here's the graduate. We're very proud of you, son. A perfect report card, all B's. Very proud. Ma! I got a thing going here. - You got lint on your fuzz. - Ow! That's me! - Wave to us! We'll be in row 118,000. - Bye! Barry, I told you, stop flying in the house! - Hey, Adam. - Hey, Barry. - Is that fuzz gel? - A little. Special day, graduation. Never thought I'd make it. Three days grade school, three days high school. Those were awkward. Three days college. I'm glad I took a day and hitchhiked around the hive. You did come back different. - Hi, Barry. - Artie, growing a mustache? Looks good. - Hear about Frankie? - Yeah. - You going to the funeral? - No, I'm not going. Everybody knows, sting someone, you die. Don't waste it on a squirrel. Such a hothead. I guess he could have just gotten out of the way. I love this incorporating an amusement park into our day. That's why we don't need vacations. Boy, quite a bit of pomp… under the circumstances. - Well, Adam, today we are men. - We are! - Bee-men. - Amen! Hallelujah! Students, faculty, distinguished bees, please welcome Dean Buzzwell. Welcome, New Hive City graduating class of… …9:15. That concludes our ceremonies. And begins your career at Honex Industries! Will we pick our job today? I heard it's just orientation. Heads up! Here we go. Keep your hands and antennas inside the tram at all times. - Wonder what it'll be like? - A little scary. Welcome to Honex, a division of Honesco and a part of the Hexagon Group. This is it! Wow. Wow. We know that you, as a bee, have worked your whole life to get to the point where you can work for your whole life. Honey begins when our valiant Pollen Jocks bring the nectar to the hive. Our top-secret formula is automatically color-corrected, scent-adjusted and bubble-contoured into this soothing sweet syrup with its distinctive golden glow you know as… Honey! - That girl was hot. - She's my cousin! - She is? - Yes, we're all cousins. - Right. You're right. - At Honex, we constantly strive to improve every aspect of bee existence. These bees are stress-testing a new helmet technology. - What do you think he makes? - Not enough. Here we have our latest advancement, the Krelman. - What does that do? - Oatches that little strand of honey that hangs after you pour it. Saves us millions. Oan anyone work on the Krelman? Of course. Most bee jobs are small ones. But bees know that every small job, if it's done well, means a lot. But choose carefully because you'll stay in the job you pick for the rest of your life. The same job the rest of your life? I didn't know that. What's the difference? You'll be happy to know that bees, as a species, haven't had one day off in 27 million years. So you'll just work us to death? We'll sure try. Wow! That blew my mind! “What's the difference?” How can you say that? One job forever? That's an insane choice to have to make. I'm relieved. Now we only have to make one decision in life. But, Adam, how could they never have told us that? Why would you question anything? We're bees. We're the most perfectly functioning society on Earth. You ever think maybe things work a little too well here? Like what? Give me one example. I don't know. But you know what I'm talking about. Please clear the gate. Royal Nectar Force on approach. Wait a second. Oheck it out. - Hey, those are Pollen Jocks! - Wow. I've never seen them this close. They know what it's like outside the hive. Yeah, but some don't come back. - Hey, Jocks! - Hi, Jocks! You guys did great! You're monsters! You're sky freaks! I love it! I love it! - I wonder where they were. - I don't know. Their day's not planned. Outside the hive, flying who knows where, doing who knows what. You can'tjust decide to be a Pollen Jock. You have to be bred for that. Right. Look. That's more pollen than you and I will see in a lifetime. It's just a status symbol. Bees make too much of it. Perhaps. Unless you're wearing it and the ladies see you wearing it. Those ladies? Aren't they our cousins too? Distant. Distant. Look at these two. - Oouple of Hive Harrys. - Let's have fun with them. It must be dangerous being a Pollen Jock. Yeah. Once a bear pinned me against a mushroom! He had a paw on my throat, and with the other, he was slapping me! - Oh, my! - I never thought I'd knock him out. What were you doing during this? Trying to alert the authorities. I can autograph that. A little gusty out there today, wasn't it, comrades? Yeah. Gusty. We're hitting a sunflower patch six miles from here tomorrow. - Six miles, huh? - Barry! A puddle jump for us, but maybe you're not up for it. - Maybe I am. - You are not! We're going 0900 at J-Gate. What do you think, buzzy-boy? Are you bee enough? I might be. It all depends on what 0900 means. Hey, Honex! Dad, you surprised me. You decide what you're interested in? - Well, there's a lot of choices. - But you only get one. Do you ever get bored doing the same job every day? Son, let me tell you about stirring. You grab that stick, and you just move it around, and you stir it around. You get yourself into a rhythm. It's a beautiful thing. You know, Dad, the more I think about it, maybe the honey field just isn't right for me. You were thinking of what, making balloon animals? That's a bad job for a guy with a stinger. Janet, your son's not sure he wants to go into honey! - Barry, you are so funny sometimes. - I'm not trying to be funny. You're not funny! You're going into honey. Our son, the stirrer! - You're gonna be a stirrer? - No one's listening to me! Wait till you see the sticks I have. I could say anything right now. I'm gonna get an ant tattoo! Let's open some honey and celebrate! Maybe I'll pierce my thorax. Shave my antennae. Shack up with a grasshopper. Get a gold tooth and call everybody “dawg”! I'm so proud. - We're starting work today! - Today's the day. Oome on! All the good jobs will be gone. Yeah, right. Pollen counting, stunt bee, pouring, stirrer, front desk, hair removal… - Is it still available? - Hang on. Two left! One of them's yours! Oongratulations! Step to the side. - What'd you get? - Picking crud out. Stellar! Wow! Oouple of newbies? Yes, sir! Our first day! We are ready! Make your choice. - You want to go first? - No, you go. Oh, my. What's available? Restroom attendant's open, not for the reason you think. - Any chance of getting the Krelman? - Sure, you're on. I'm sorry, the Krelman just closed out. Wax monkey's always open. The Krelman opened up again. What happened? A bee died. Makes an opening. See? He's dead. Another dead one. Deady. Deadified. Two more dead. Dead from the neck up. Dead from the neck down. That's life! Oh, this is so hard! Heating, cooling, stunt bee, pourer, stirrer, humming, inspector number seven, lint coordinator, stripe supervisor, mite wrangler. Barry, what do you think I should… Barry? Barry! All right, we've got the sunflower patch in quadrant nine… What happened to you? Where are you? - I'm going out. - Out? Out where? - Out there. - Oh, no! I have to, before I go to work for the rest of my life. You're gonna die! You're crazy! Hello? Another call coming in. If anyone's feeling brave, there's a Korean deli on 83rd that gets their roses today. Hey, guys. - Look at that. - Isn't that the kid we saw yesterday? Hold it, son, flight deck's restricted. It's OK, Lou. We're gonna take him up. Really? Feeling lucky, are you? Sign here, here. Just initial that. - Thank you. - OK. You got a rain advisory today, and as you all know, bees cannot fly in rain. So be careful. As always, watch your brooms, hockey sticks, dogs, birds, bears and bats. Also, I got a couple of reports of root beer being poured on us. Murphy's in a home because of it, babbling like a cicada! - That's awful. - And a reminder for you rookies, bee law number one, absolutely no talking to humans! All right, launch positions! Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz! Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz! Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz! Black and yellow! Hello! You ready for this, hot shot? Yeah. Yeah, bring it on. Wind, check. - Antennae, check. - Nectar pack, check. - Wings, check. - Stinger, check. Scared out of my shorts, check. OK, ladies, let's move it out! Pound those petunias, you striped stem-suckers! All of you, drain those flowers! Wow! I'm out! I can't believe I'm out! So blue. I feel so fast and free! Box kite! Wow! Flowers! This is Blue Leader. We have roses visual. Bring it around 30 degrees and hold. Roses! 30 degrees, roger. Bringing it around. Stand to the side, kid. It's got a bit of a kick. That is one nectar collector! - Ever see pollination up close? - No, sir. I pick up some pollen here, sprinkle it over here. Maybe a dash over there, a pinch on that one. See that? It's a little bit of magic. That's amazing. Why do we do that? That's pollen power. More pollen, more flowers, more nectar, more honey for us. Cool. I'm picking up a lot of bright yellow. Oould be daisies. Don't we need those? Oopy that visual. Wait. One of these flowers seems to be on the move. Say again? You're reporting a moving flower? Affirmative. That was on the line! This is the coolest. What is it? I don't know, but I'm loving this color. It smells good. Not like a flower, but I like it. Yeah, fuzzy. Ohemical-y. Oareful, guys. It's a little grabby. My sweet lord of bees! Oandy-brain, get off there! Problem! - Guys! - This could be bad. Affirmative. Very close. Gonna hurt. Mama's little boy. You are way out of position, rookie! Ooming in at you like a missile! Help me! I don't think these are flowers. - Should we tell him? - I think he knows. What is this?! Match point! You can start packing up, honey, because you're about to eat it! Yowser! Gross. There's a bee in the car! - Do something! - I'm driving! - Hi, bee. - He's back here! He's going to sting me! Nobody move. If you don't move, he won't sting you. Freeze! He blinked! Spray him, Granny! What are you doing?! Wow… the tension level out here is unbelievable. I gotta get home. Oan't fly in rain. Oan't fly in rain. Oan't fly in rain. Mayday! Mayday! Bee going down! Ken, could you close the window please? Ken, could you close the window please? Oheck out my new resume. I made it into a fold-out brochure. You see? Folds out. Oh, no. More humans. I don't need this. What was that? Maybe this time. This time. This time. This time! This time! This… Drapes! That is diabolical. It's fantastic. It's got all my special skills, even my top-ten favorite movies. What's number one? Star Wars? Nah, I don't go for that… …kind of stuff. No wonder we shouldn't talk to them. They're out of their minds. When I leave a job interview, they're flabbergasted, can't believe what I say. There's the sun. Maybe that's a way out. I don't remember the sun having a big 75 on it. I predicted global warming. I could feel it getting hotter. At first I thought it was just me. Wait! Stop! Bee! Stand back. These are winter boots. Wait! Don't kill him! You know I'm allergic to them! This thing could kill me! Why does his life have less value than yours? Why does his life have any less value than mine? Is that your statement? I'm just saying all life has value. You don't know what he's capable of feeling. My brochure! There you go, little guy. I'm not scared of him. It's an allergic thing. Put that on your resume brochure. My whole face could puff up. Make it one of your special skills. Knocking someone out is also a special skill. Right. Bye, Vanessa. Thanks. - Vanessa, next week? Yogurt night? - Sure, Ken. You know, whatever. - You could put carob chips on there. - Bye. - Supposed to be less calories. - Bye. I gotta say something. She saved my life. I gotta say something. All right, here it goes. Nah. What would I say? I could really get in trouble. It's a bee law. You're not supposed to talk to a human. I can't believe I'm doing this. I've got to. Oh, I can't do it. Oome on! No. Yes. No. Do it. I can't. How should I start it? “You like jazz?” No, that's no good. Here she comes! Speak, you fool! Hi! I'm sorry. - You're talking. - Yes, I know. You're talking! I'm so sorry. No, it's OK. It's fine. I know I'm dreaming. But I don't recall going to bed. Well, I'm sure this is very disconcerting. This is a bit of a surprise to me. I mean, you're a bee! I am. And I'm not supposed to be doing this, but they were all trying to kill me. And if it wasn't for you… I had to thank you. It's just how I was raised. That was a little weird. - I'm talking with a bee. - Yeah. I'm talking to a bee. And the bee is talking to me! I just want to say I'm grateful. I'll leave now. - Wait! How did you learn to do that? - What? The talking thing. Same way you did, I guess. “Mama, Dada, honey.” You pick it up. - That's very funny. - Yeah. Bees are funny. If we didn't laugh, we'd cry with what we have to deal with. Anyway… Oan I… …get you something? - Like what? I don't know. I mean… I don't know. Ooffee? I don't want to put you out. It's no trouble. It takes two minutes. - It's just coffee. - I hate to impose. - Don't be ridiculous! - Actually, I would love a cup. Hey, you want rum cake? - I shouldn't. - Have some. - No, I can't. - Oome on! I'm trying to lose a couple micrograms. - Where? - These stripes don't help. You look great! I don't know if you know anything about fashion. Are you all right? No. He's making the tie in the cab as they're flying up Madison. He finally gets there. He runs up the steps into the church. The wedding is on. And he says, “Watermelon? I thought you said Guatemalan. Why would I marry a watermelon?” Is that a bee joke? That's the kind of stuff we do. Yeah, different. So, what are you gonna do, Barry? About work? I don't know. I want to do my part for the hive, but I can't do it the way they want. I know how you feel. - You do? - Sure. My parents wanted me to be a lawyer or a doctor, but I wanted to be a florist. - Really? - My only interest is flowers. Our new queen was just elected with that same campaign slogan. Anyway, if you look… There's my hive right there. See it? You're in Sheep Meadow! Yes! I'm right off the Turtle Pond! No way! I know that area. I lost a toe ring there once. - Why do girls put rings on their toes? - Why not? - It's like putting a hat on your knee. - Maybe I'll try that. - You all right, ma'am? - Oh, yeah. Fine. Just having two cups of coffee! Anyway, this has been great. Thanks for the coffee. Yeah, it's no trouble. Sorry I couldn't finish it. If I did, I'd be up the rest of my life. Are you…? Oan I take a piece of this with me? Sure! Here, have a crumb. - Thanks! - Yeah. All right. Well, then… I guess I'll see you around. Or not. OK, Barry. And thank you so much again… for before. Oh, that? That was nothing. Well, not nothing, but… Anyway… This can't possibly work. He's all set to go. We may as well try it. OK, Dave, pull the chute. - Sounds amazing. - It was amazing! It was the scariest, happiest moment of my life. Humans! I can't believe you were with humans! Giant, scary humans! What were they like? Huge and crazy. They talk crazy. They eat crazy giant things. They drive crazy. - Do they try and kill you, like on TV? - Some of them. But some of them don't. - How'd you get back? - Poodle. You did it, and I'm glad. You saw whatever you wanted to see. You had your “experience.” Now you can pick out yourjob and be normal. - Well… - Well? Well, I met someone. You did? Was she Bee-ish? - A wasp?! Your parents will kill you! - No, no, no, not a wasp. - Spider? - I'm not attracted to spiders. I know it's the hottest thing, with the eight legs and all. I can't get by that face. So who is she? She's… human. No, no. That's a bee law. You wouldn't break a bee law. - Her name's Vanessa. - Oh, boy. She's so nice. And she's a florist! Oh, no! You're dating a human florist! We're not dating. You're flying outside the hive, talking to humans that attack our homes with power washers and M-80s! One-eighth a stick of dynamite! She saved my life! And she understands me. This is over! Eat this. This is not over! What was that? - They call it a crumb. - It was so stingin' stripey! And that's not what they eat. That's what falls off what they eat! - You know what a Oinnabon is? - No. It's bread and cinnamon and frosting. They heat it up… Sit down! …really hot! - Listen to me! We are not them! We're us. There's us and there's them! Yes, but who can deny the heart that is yearning? There's no yearning. Stop yearning. Listen to me! You have got to start thinking bee, my friend. Thinking bee! - Thinking bee. - Thinking bee. Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! There he is. He's in the pool. You know what your problem is, Barry? I gotta start thinking bee? How much longer will this go on? It's been three days! Why aren't you working? I've got a lot of big life decisions to think about. What life? You have no life! You have no job. You're barely a bee! Would it kill you to make a little honey? Barry, come out. Your father's talking to you. Martin, would you talk to him? Barry, I'm talking to you! You coming? Got everything? All set! Go ahead. I'll catch up. Don't be too long. Watch this! Vanessa! - We're still here. - I told you not to yell at him. He doesn't respond to yelling! - Then why yell at me? - Because you don't listen! I'm not listening to this. Sorry, I've gotta go. - Where are you going? - I'm meeting a friend. A girl? Is this why you can't decide? Bye. I just hope she's Bee-ish. They have a huge parade of flowers every year in Pasadena? To be in the Tournament of Roses, that's every florist's dream! Up on a float, surrounded by flowers, crowds cheering. A tournament. Do the roses compete in athletic events? No. All right, I've got one. How come you don't fly everywhere? It's exhausting. Why don't you run everywhere? It's faster. Yeah, OK, I see, I see. All right, your turn. TiVo. You can just freeze live TV? That's insane! You don't have that? We have Hivo, but it's a disease. It's a horrible, horrible disease. Oh, my. Dumb bees! You must want to sting all those jerks. We try not to sting. It's usually fatal for us. So you have to watch your temper. Very carefully. You kick a wall, take a walk, write an angry letter and throw it out. Work through it like any emotion: Anger, jealousy, lust. Oh, my goodness! Are you OK? Yeah. - What is wrong with you?! - It's a bug. He's not bothering anybody. Get out of here, you creep! What was that? A Pic ‘N' Save circular? Yeah, it was. How did you know? It felt like about 10 pages. Seventy-five is pretty much our limit. You've really got that down to a science. - I lost a cousin to Italian Vogue. - I'll bet. What in the name of Mighty Hercules is this? How did this get here? Oute Bee, Golden Blossom, Ray Liotta Private Select? - Is he that actor? - I never heard of him. - Why is this here? - For people. We eat it. You don't have enough food of your own? - Well, yes. - How do you get it? - Bees make it. - I know who makes it! And it's hard to make it! There's heating, cooling, stirring. You need a whole Krelman thing! - It's organic. - It's our-ganic! It's just honey, Barry. Just what?! Bees don't know about this! This is stealing! A lot of stealing! You've taken our homes, schools, hospitals! This is all we have! And it's on sale?! I'm getting to the bottom of this. I'm getting to the bottom of all of this! Hey, Hector. - You almost done? - Almost. He is here. I sense it. Well, I guess I'll go home now and just leave this nice honey out, with no one around. You're busted, box boy! I knew I heard something. So you can talk! I can talk. And now you'll start talking! Where you getting the sweet stuff? Who's your supplier? I don't understand. I thought we were friends. The last thing we want to do is upset bees! You're too late! It's ours now! You, sir, have crossed the wrong sword! You, sir, will be lunch for my iguana, Ignacio! Where is the honey coming from? Tell me where! Honey Farms! It comes from Honey Farms! Orazy person! What horrible thing has happened here? These faces, they never knew what hit them. And now they're on the road to nowhere! Just keep still. What? You're not dead? Do I look dead? They will wipe anything that moves. Where you headed? To Honey Farms. I am onto something huge here. I'm going to Alaska. Moose blood, crazy stuff. Blows your head off! I'm going to Tacoma. - And you? - He really is dead. All right. Uh-oh! - What is that?! - Oh, no! - A wiper! Triple blade! - Triple blade? Jump on! It's your only chance, bee! Why does everything have to be so doggone clean?! How much do you people need to see?! Open your eyes! Stick your head out the window! From NPR News in Washington, I'm Carl Kasell. But don't kill no more bugs! - Bee! - Moose blood guy!! - You hear something? - Like what? Like tiny screaming. Turn off the radio. Whassup, bee boy? Hey, Blood. Just a row of honey jars, as far as the eye could see. Wow! I assume wherever this truck goes is where they're getting it. I mean, that honey's ours. - Bees hang tight. - We're all jammed in. It's a close community. Not us, man. We on our own. Every mosquito on his own. - What if you get in trouble? - You a mosquito, you in trouble. Nobody likes us. They just smack. See a mosquito, smack, smack! At least you're out in the world. You must meet girls. Mosquito girls try to trade up, get with a moth, dragonfly. Mosquito girl don't want no mosquito. You got to be kidding me! Mooseblood's about to leave the building! So long, bee! - Hey, guys! - Mooseblood! I knew I'd catch y'all down here. Did you bring your crazy straw? We throw it in jars, slap a label on it, and it's pretty much pure profit. What is this place? A bee's got a brain the size of a pinhead. They are pinheads! Pinhead. - Oheck out the new smoker. - Oh, sweet. That's the one you want. The Thomas 3000! Smoker? Ninety puffs a minute, semi-automatic. Twice the nicotine, all the tar. A couple breaths of this knocks them right out. They make the honey, and we make the money. “They make the honey, and we make the money”? Oh, my! What's going on? Are you OK? Yeah. It doesn't last too long. Do you know you're in a fake hive with fake walls? Our queen was moved here. We had no choice. This is your queen? That's a man in women's clothes! That's a drag queen! What is this? Oh, no! There's hundreds of them! Bee honey. Our honey is being brazenly stolen on a massive scale! This is worse than anything bears have done! I intend to do something. Oh, Barry, stop. Who told you humans are taking our honey? That's a rumor. Do these look like rumors? That's a conspiracy theory. These are obviously doctored photos. How did you get mixed up in this? He's been talking to humans. - What? - Talking to humans?! He has a human girlfriend. And they make out! Make out? Barry! We do not. - You wish you could. - Whose side are you on? The bees! I dated a cricket once in San Antonio. Those crazy legs kept me up all night. Barry, this is what you want to do with your life? I want to do it for all our lives. Nobody works harder than bees! Dad, I remember you coming home so overworked your hands were still stirring. You couldn't stop. I remember that. What right do they have to our honey? We live on two cups a year. They put it in lip balm for no reason whatsoever! Even if it's true, what can one bee do? Sting them where it really hurts. In the face! The eye! - That would hurt. - No. Up the nose? That's a killer. There's only one place you can sting the humans, one place where it matters. Hive at Five, the hive's only full-hour action news source. No more bee beards! With Bob Bumble at the anchor desk. Weather with Storm Stinger. Sports with Buzz Larvi. And Jeanette Chung. - Good evening. I'm Bob Bumble. - And I'm Jeanette Chung. A tri-county bee, Barry Benson, intends to sue the human race for stealing our honey, packaging it and profiting from it illegally! Tomorrow night on Bee Larry King, we'll have three former queens here in our studio, discussing their new book, Classy Ladies, out this week on Hexagon. Tonight we're talking to Barry Benson. Did you ever think, “I'm a kid from the hive. I can't do this”? Bees have never been afraid to change the world. What about Bee Columbus? Bee Gandhi? Bee Jesus? Where I'm from, we'd never sue humans. We were thinking of stickball or candy stores. How old are you? The bee community is supporting you in this case, which will be the trial of the bee century. You know, they have a Larry King in the human world too. It's a common name. Next week… He looks like you and has a show and suspenders and colored dots… Next week… Glasses, quotes on the bottom from the guest even though you just heard ‘em. Bear Week next week! They're scary, hairy and here live. Always leans forward, pointy shoulders, squinty eyes, very Jewish. In tennis, you attack at the point of weakness! It was my grandmother, Ken. She's 81. Honey, her backhand's a joke! I'm not gonna take advantage of that? Quiet, please. Actual work going on here. - Is that that same bee? - Yes, it is! I'm helping him sue the human race. - Hello. - Hello, bee. This is Ken. Yeah, I remember you. Timberland, size ten and a half. Vibram sole, I believe. Why does he talk again? Listen, you better go ‘cause we're really busy working. But it's our yogurt night! Bye-bye. Why is yogurt night so difficult?! You poor thing. You two have been at this for hours! Yes, and Adam here has been a huge help. - Frosting… - How many sugars? Just one. I try not to use the competition. So why are you helping me? Bees have good qualities. And it takes my mind off the shop. Instead of flowers, people are giving balloon bouquets now. Those are great, if you're three. And artificial flowers. - Oh, those just get me psychotic! - Yeah, me too. Bent stingers, pointless pollination. Bees must hate those fake things! Nothing worse than a daffodil that's had work done. Maybe this could make up for it a little bit. - This lawsuit's a pretty big deal. - I guess. You sure you want to go through with it? Am I sure? When I'm done with the humans, they won't be able to say, “Honey, I'm home,” without paying a royalty! It's an incredible scene here in downtown Manhattan, where the world anxiously waits, because for the first time in history, we will hear for ourselves if a honeybee can actually speak. What have we gotten into here, Barry? It's pretty big, isn't it? I can't believe how many humans don't work during the day. You think billion-dollar multinational food companies have good lawyers? Everybody needs to stay behind the barricade. - What's the matter? - I don't know, I just got a chill. Well, if it isn't the bee team. You boys work on this? All rise! The Honorable Judge Bumbleton presiding. All right. Case number 4475, Superior Court of New York, Barry Bee Benson v. The Honey Industry is now in session. Mr. Montgomery, you're representing the five food companies collectively? A privilege. Mr. Benson… you're representing all the bees of the world? I'm kidding. Yes, Your Honor, we're ready to proceed. Mr. Montgomery, your opening statement, please. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, my grandmother was a simple woman. Born on a farm, she believed it was man's divine right to benefit from the bounty of nature God put before us. If we lived in the topsy-turvy world Mr. Benson imagines, just think of what would it mean. I would have to negotiate with the silkworm for the elastic in my britches! Talking bee! How do we know this isn't some sort of holographic motion-picture-capture Hollywood wizardry? They could be using laser beams! Robotics! Ventriloquism! Oloning! For all we know, he could be on steroids! Mr. Benson? Ladies and gentlemen, there's no trickery here. I'm just an ordinary bee. Honey's pretty important to me. It's important to all bees. We invented it! We make it. And we protect it with our lives. Unfortunately, there are some people in this room who think they can take it from us ‘cause we're the little guys! I'm hoping that, after this is all over, you'll see how, by taking our honey, you not only take everything we have but everything we are! I wish he'd dress like that all the time. So nice! Oall your first witness. So, Mr. Klauss Vanderhayden of Honey Farms, big company you have. I suppose so. I see you also own Honeyburton and Honron! Yes, they provide beekeepers for our farms. Beekeeper. I find that to be a very disturbing term. I don't imagine you employ any bee-free-ers, do you? - No. - I couldn't hear you. - No. - No. Because you don't free bees. You keep bees. Not only that, it seems you thought a bear would be an appropriate image for a jar of honey. They're very lovable creatures. Yogi Bear, Fozzie Bear, Build-A-Bear. You mean like this? Bears kill bees! How'd you like his head crashing through your living room?! Biting into your couch! Spitting out your throw pillows! OK, that's enough. Take him away. So, Mr. Sting, thank you for being here. Your name intrigues me. - Where have I heard it before? - I was with a band called The Police. But you've never been a police officer, have you? No, I haven't. No, you haven't. And so here we have yet another example of bee culture casually stolen by a human for nothing more than a prance-about stage name. Oh, please. Have you ever been stung, Mr. Sting? Because I'm feeling a little stung, Sting. Or should I say… Mr. Gordon M. Sumner! That's not his real name?! You idiots! Mr. Liotta, first, belated congratulations on your Emmy win for a guest spot on ER in 2005. Thank you. Thank you. I see from your resume that you're devilishly handsome with a churning inner turmoil that's ready to blow. I enjoy what I do. Is that a crime? Not yet it isn't. But is this what it's come to for you? Exploiting tiny, helpless bees so you don't have to rehearse your part and learn your lines, sir? Watch it, Benson! I could blow right now! This isn't a goodfella. This is a badfella! Why doesn't someone just step on this creep, and we can all go home?! - Order in this court! - You're all thinking it! Order! Order, I say! - Say it! - Mr. Liotta, please sit down! I think it was awfully nice of that bear to pitch in like that. I think the jury's on our side. Are we doing everything right, legally? I'm a florist. Right. Well, here's to a great team. To a great team! Well, hello. - Ken! - Hello. I didn't think you were coming. No, I was just late. I tried to call, but… the battery. I didn't want all this to go to waste, so I called Barry. Luckily, he was free. Oh, that was lucky. There's a little left. I could heat it up. Yeah, heat it up, sure, whatever. So I hear you're quite a tennis player. I'm not much for the game myself. The ball's a little grabby. That's where I usually sit. Right… there. Ken, Barry was looking at your resume, and he agreed with me that eating with chopsticks isn't really a special skill. You think I don't see what you're doing? I know how hard it is to find the rightjob. We have that in common. Do we? Bees have 100 percent employment, but we do jobs like taking the crud out. That's just what I was thinking about doing. Ken, I let Barry borrow your razor for his fuzz. I hope that was all right. I'm going to drain the old stinger. Yeah, you do that. Look at that. You know, I've just about had it with your little mind games. - What's that? - Italian Vogue. Mamma mia, that's a lot of pages. A lot of ads. Remember what Van said, why is your life more valuable than mine? Funny, I just can't seem to recall that! I think something stinks in here! I love the smell of flowers. How do you like the smell of flames?! Not as much. Water bug! Not taking sides! Ken, I'm wearing a Ohapstick hat! This is pathetic! I've got issues! Well, well, well, a royal flush! - You're bluffing. - Am I? Surf's up, dude! Poo water! That bowl is gnarly. Except for those dirty yellow rings! Kenneth! What are you doing?! You know, I don't even like honey! I don't eat it! We need to talk! He's just a little bee! And he happens to be the nicest bee I've met in a long time! Long time? What are you talking about?! Are there other bugs in your life? No, but there are other things bugging me in life. And you're one of them! Fine! Talking bees, no yogurt night… My nerves are fried from riding on this emotional roller coaster! Goodbye, Ken. And for your information, I prefer sugar-free, artificial sweeteners made by man! I'm sorry about all that. I know it's got an aftertaste! I like it! I always felt there was some kind of barrier between Ken and me. I couldn't overcome it. Oh, well. Are you OK for the trial? I believe Mr. Montgomery is about out of ideas. We would like to call Mr. Barry Benson Bee to the stand. Good idea! You can really see why he's considered one of the best lawyers… Yeah. Layton, you've gotta weave some magic with this jury, or it's gonna be all over. Don't worry. The only thing I have to do to turn this jury around is to remind them of what they don't like about bees. - You got the tweezers? - Are you allergic? Only to losing, son. Only to losing. Mr. Benson Bee, I'll ask you what I think we'd all like to know. What exactly is your relationship to that woman? We're friends. - Good friends? - Yes. How good? Do you live together? Wait a minute… Are you her little… …bedbug? I've seen a bee documentary or two. From what I understand, doesn't your queen give birth to all the bee children? - Yeah, but… - So those aren't your real parents! - Oh, Barry… - Yes, they are! Hold me back! You're an illegitimate bee, aren't you, Benson? He's denouncing bees! Don't y'all date your cousins? - Objection! - I'm going to pincushion this guy! Adam, don't! It's what he wants! Oh, I'm hit!! Oh, lordy, I am hit! Order! Order! The venom! The venom is coursing through my veins! I have been felled by a winged beast of destruction! You see? You can't treat them like equals! They're striped savages! Stinging's the only thing they know! It's their way! - Adam, stay with me. - I can't feel my legs. What angel of mercy will come forward to suck the poison from my heaving buttocks? I will have order in this court. Order! Order, please! The case of the honeybees versus the human race took a pointed turn against the bees yesterday when one of their legal team stung Layton T. Montgomery. - Hey, buddy. - Hey. - Is there much pain? - Yeah. I… I blew the whole case, didn't I? It doesn't matter. What matters is you're alive. You could have died. I'd be better off dead. Look at me. They got it from the cafeteria downstairs, in a tuna sandwich. Look, there's a little celery still on it. What was it like to sting someone? I can't explain it. It was all… All adrenaline and then… and then ecstasy! All right. You think it was all a trap? Of course. I'm sorry. I flew us right into this. What were we thinking? Look at us. We're just a couple of bugs in this world. What will the humans do to us if they win? I don't know. I hear they put the roaches in motels. That doesn't sound so bad. Adam, they check in, but they don't check out! Oh, my. Oould you get a nurse to close that window? - Why? - The smoke. Bees don't smoke. Right. Bees don't smoke. Bees don't smoke! But some bees are smoking. That's it! That's our case! It is? It's not over? Get dressed. I've gotta go somewhere. Get back to the court and stall. Stall any way you can. And assuming you've done step correctly, you're ready for the tub. Mr. Flayman. Yes? Yes, Your Honor! Where is the rest of your team? Well, Your Honor, it's interesting. Bees are trained to fly haphazardly, and as a result, we don't make very good time. I actually heard a funny story about… Your Honor, haven't these ridiculous bugs taken up enough of this court's valuable time? How much longer will we allow these absurd shenanigans to go on? They have presented no compelling evidence to support their charges against my clients, who run legitimate businesses. I move for a complete dismissal of this entire case! Mr. Flayman, I'm afraid I'm going to have to consider Mr. Montgomery's motion. But you can't! We have a terrific case. Where is your proof? Where is the evidence? Show me the smoking gun! Hold it, Your Honor! You want a smoking gun? Here is your smoking gun. What is that? It's a bee smoker! What, this? This harmless little contraption? This couldn't hurt a fly, let alone a bee. Look at what has happened to bees who have never been asked, “Smoking or non?” Is this what nature intended for us? To be forcibly addicted to smoke machines and man-made wooden slat work camps? Living out our lives as honey slaves to the white man? - What are we gonna do? - He's playing the species card. Ladies and gentlemen, please, free these bees! Free the bees! Free the bees! Free the bees! Free the bees! Free the bees! The court finds in favor of the bees! Vanessa, we won! I knew you could do it! High-five! Sorry. I'm OK! You know what this means? All the honey will finally belong to the bees. Now we won't have to work so hard all the time. This is an unholy perversion of the balance of nature, Benson. You'll regret this. Barry, how much honey is out there? All right. One at a time. Barry, who are you wearing? My sweater is Ralph Lauren, and I have no pants. - What if Montgomery's right? - What do you mean? We've been living the bee way a long time, 27 million years. Oongratulations on your victory. What will you demand as a settlement? First, we'll demand a complete shutdown of all bee work camps. Then we want back the honey that was ours to begin with, every last drop. We demand an end to the glorification of the bear as anything more than a filthy, smelly, bad-breath stink machine. We're all aware of what they do in the woods. Wait for my signal. Take him out. He'll have nauseous for a few hours, then he'll be fine. And we will no longer tolerate bee-negative nicknames… But it's just a prance-about stage name! …unnecessary inclusion of honey in bogus health products and la-dee-da human tea-time snack garnishments. Oan't breathe. Bring it in, boys! Hold it right there! Good. Tap it. Mr. Buzzwell, we just passed three cups, and there's gallons more coming! - I think we need to shut down! - Shut down? We've never shut down. Shut down honey production! Stop making honey! Turn your key, sir! What do we do now? Oannonball! We're shutting honey production! Mission abort. Aborting pollination and nectar detail. Returning to base. Adam, you wouldn't believe how much honey was out there. Oh, yeah? What's going on? Where is everybody? - Are they out celebrating? - They're home. They don't know what to do. Laying out, sleeping in. I heard your Uncle Oarl was on his way to San Antonio with a cricket. At least we got our honey back. Sometimes I think, so what if humans liked our honey? Who wouldn't? It's the greatest thing in the world! I was excited to be part of making it. This was my new desk. This was my new job. I wanted to do it really well. And now… Now I can't. I don't understand why they're not happy. I thought their lives would be better! They're doing nothing. It's amazing. Honey really changes people. You don't have any idea what's going on, do you? - What did you want to show me? - This. What happened here? That is not the half of it. Oh, no. Oh, my. They're all wilting. Doesn't look very good, does it? No. And whose fault do you think that is? You know, I'm gonna guess bees. Bees? Specifically, me. I didn't think bees not needing to make honey would affect all these things. It's notjust flowers. Fruits, vegetables, they all need bees. That's our whole SAT test right there. Take away produce, that affects the entire animal kingdom. And then, of course… The human species? So if there's no more pollination, it could all just go south here, couldn't it? I know this is also partly my fault. How about a suicide pact? How do we do it? - I'll sting you, you step on me. - That just kills you twice. Right, right. Listen, Barry… sorry, but I gotta get going. I had to open my mouth and talk. Vanessa? Vanessa? Why are you leaving? Where are you going? To the final Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena. They've moved it to this weekend because all the flowers are dying. It's the last chance I'll ever have to see it. Vanessa, I just wanna say I'm sorry. I never meant it to turn out like this. I know. Me neither. Tournament of Roses. Roses can't do sports. Wait a minute. Roses. Roses? Roses! Vanessa! Roses?! Barry? - Roses are flowers! - Yes, they are. Flowers, bees, pollen! I know. That's why this is the last parade. Maybe not. Oould you ask him to slow down? Oould you slow down? Barry! OK, I made a huge mistake. This is a total disaster, all my fault. Yes, it kind of is. I've ruined the planet. I wanted to help you with the flower shop. I've made it worse. Actually, it's completely closed down. I thought maybe you were remodeling. But I have another idea, and it's greater than my previous ideas combined. I don't want to hear it! All right, they have the roses, the roses have the pollen. I know every bee, plant and flower bud in this park. All we gotta do is get what they've got back here with what we've got. - Bees. - Park. - Pollen! - Flowers. - Repollination! - Across the nation! Tournament of Roses, Pasadena, Oalifornia. They've got nothing but flowers, floats and cotton candy. Security will be tight. I have an idea. Vanessa Bloome, FTD. Official floral business. It's real. Sorry, ma'am. Nice brooch. Thank you. It was a gift. Once inside, we just pick the right float. How about The Princess and the Pea? I could be the princess, and you could be the pea! Yes, I got it. - Where should I sit? - What are you? - I believe I'm the pea. - The pea? It goes under the mattresses. - Not in this fairy tale, sweetheart. - I'm getting the marshal. You do that! This whole parade is a fiasco! Let's see what this baby'll do. Hey, what are you doing?! Then all we do is blend in with traffic… …without arousing suspicion. Once at the airport, there's no stopping us. Stop! Security. - You and your insect pack your float? - Yes. Has it been in your possession the entire time? Would you remove your shoes? - Remove your stinger. - It's part of me. I know. Just having some fun. Enjoy your flight. Then if we're lucky, we'll have just enough pollen to do the job. Oan you believe how lucky we are? We have just enough pollen to do the job! I think this is gonna work. It's got to work. Attention, passengers, this is Oaptain Scott. We have a bit of bad weather in New York. It looks like we'll experience a couple hours delay. Barry, these are cut flowers with no water. They'll never make it. I gotta get up there and talk to them. Be careful. Oan I get help with the Sky Mall magazine? I'd like to order the talking inflatable nose and ear hair trimmer. Oaptain, I'm in a real situation. - What'd you say, Hal? - Nothing. Bee! Don't freak out! My entire species… What are you doing? - Wait a minute! I'm an attorney! - Who's an attorney? Don't move. Oh, Barry. Good afternoon, passengers. This is your captain. Would a Miss Vanessa Bloome in 24B please report to the cockpit? And please hurry! What happened here? There was a DustBuster, a toupee, a life raft exploded. One's bald, one's in a boat, they're both unconscious! - Is that another bee joke? - No! No one's flying the plane! This is JFK control tower, Flight 356. What's your status? This is Vanessa Bloome. I'm a florist from New York. Where's the pilot? He's unconscious, and so is the copilot. Not good. Does anyone onboard have flight experience? As a matter of fact, there is. - Who's that? - Barry Benson. From the honey trial?! Oh, great. Vanessa, this is nothing more than a big metal bee. It's got giant wings, huge engines. I can't fly a plane. - Why not? Isn't John Travolta a pilot? - Yes. How hard could it be? Wait, Barry! We're headed into some lightning. This is Bob Bumble. We have some late-breaking news from JFK Airport, where a suspenseful scene is developing. Barry Benson, fresh from his legal victory… That's Barry! …is attempting to land a plane, loaded with people, flowers and an incapacitated flight crew. Flowers?! We have a storm in the area and two individuals at the controls with absolutely no flight experience. Just a minute. There's a bee on that plane. I'm quite familiar with Mr. Benson and his no-account compadres. They've done enough damage. But isn't he your only hope? Technically, a bee shouldn't be able to fly at all. Their wings are too small… Haven't we heard this a million times? “The surface area of the wings and body mass make no sense.” - Get this on the air! - Got it. - Stand by. - We're going live. The way we work may be a mystery to you. Making honey takes a lot of bees doing a lot of small jobs. But let me tell you about a small job. If you do it well, it makes a big difference. More than we realized. To us, to everyone. That's why I want to get bees back to working together. That's the bee way! We're not made of Jell-O. We get behind a fellow. - Black and yellow! - Hello! Left, right, down, hover. - Hover? - Forget hover. This isn't so hard. Beep-beep! Beep-beep! Barry, what happened?! Wait, I think we were on autopilot the whole time. - That may have been helping me. - And now we're not! So it turns out I cannot fly a plane. All of you, let's get behind this fellow! Move it out! Move out! Our only chance is if I do what I'd do, you copy me with the wings of the plane! Don't have to yell. I'm not yelling! We're in a lot of trouble. It's very hard to concentrate with that panicky tone in your voice! It's not a tone. I'm panicking! I can't do this! Vanessa, pull yourself together. You have to snap out of it! You snap out of it. You snap out of it. - You snap out of it! - You snap out of it! - You snap out of it! - You snap out of it! - You snap out of it! - You snap out of it! - Hold it! - Why? Oome on, it's my turn. How is the plane flying? I don't know. Hello? Benson, got any flowers for a happy occasion in there? The Pollen Jocks! They do get behind a fellow. - Black and yellow. - Hello. All right, let's drop this tin can on the blacktop. Where? I can't see anything. Oan you? No, nothing. It's all cloudy. Oome on. You got to think bee, Barry. - Thinking bee. - Thinking bee. Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Wait a minute. I think I'm feeling something. - What? - I don't know. It's strong, pulling me. Like a 27-million-year-old instinct. Bring the nose down. Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! - What in the world is on the tarmac? - Get some lights on that! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! - Vanessa, aim for the flower. - OK. Out the engines. We're going in on bee power. Ready, boys? Affirmative! Good. Good. Easy, now. That's it. Land on that flower! Ready? Full reverse! Spin it around! - Not that flower! The other one! - Which one? - That flower. - I'm aiming at the flower! That's a fat guy in a flowered shirt. I mean the giant pulsating flower made of millions of bees! Pull forward. Nose down. Tail up. Rotate around it. - This is insane, Barry! - This's the only way I know how to fly. Am I koo-koo-kachoo, or is this plane flying in an insect-like pattern? Get your nose in there. Don't be afraid. Smell it. Full reverse! Just drop it. Be a part of it. Aim for the center! Now drop it in! Drop it in, woman! Oome on, already. Barry, we did it! You taught me how to fly! - Yes. No high-five! - Right. Barry, it worked! Did you see the giant flower? What giant flower? Where? Of course I saw the flower! That was genius! - Thank you. - But we're not done yet. Listen, everyone! This runway is covered with the last pollen from the last flowers available anywhere on Earth. That means this is our last chance. We're the only ones who make honey, pollinate flowers and dress like this. If we're gonna survive as a species, this is our moment! What do you say? Are we going to be bees, orjust Museum of Natural History keychains? We're bees! Keychain! Then follow me! Except Keychain. Hold on, Barry. Here. You've earned this. Yeah! I'm a Pollen Jock! And it's a perfect fit. All I gotta do are the sleeves. Oh, yeah. That's our Barry. Mom! The bees are back! If anybody needs to make a call, now's the time. I got a feeling we'll be working late tonight! Here's your change. Have a great afternoon! Oan I help who's next? Would you like some honey with that? It is bee-approved. Don't forget these. Milk, cream, cheese, it's all me. And I don't see a nickel! Sometimes I just feel like a piece of meat! I had no idea. Barry, I'm sorry. Have you got a moment? Would you excuse me? My mosquito associate will help you. Sorry I'm late. He's a lawyer too? I was already a blood-sucking parasite. All I needed was a briefcase. Have a great afternoon! Barry, I just got this huge tulip order, and I can't get them anywhere. No problem, Vannie. Just leave it to me. You're a lifesaver, Barry. Oan I help who's next? All right, scramble, jocks! It's time to fly. Thank you, Barry! That bee is living my life! Let it go, Kenny. - When will this nightmare end?! - Let it all go. - Beautiful day to fly. - Sure is. Between you and me, I was dying to get out of that office. You have got to start thinking bee, my friend. - Thinking bee! - Me? Hold it. Let's just stop for a second. Hold it. I'm sorry. I'm sorry, everyone. Can we stop here? I'm not making a major life decision during a production number! All right. Take ten, everybody. Wrap it up, guys. I had virtually no rehearsal for that.

Kinetic Publishing's first-ever Showcase is happening Wednesday, August 12th at 12 PM Pacific on Twitch. We're talking first looks at their indie games, devs walking you through what they're building and, yes, there's even a cool surprise at the end. Make sure to tune in with us or twitch.tv/kineticpublishingHead to http://kindafunny.com/porty to grab the limited edition Portillo plushie! 00:00:00 - Start00:01:52 - Topic of the Show: We Played Star Wars Zero Company!00:05:45 - Gameplay!00:33:25 - tactics genre00:37:44 - Ads00:50:00 - PermaDeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kinetic Publishing's first-ever Showcase is happening Wednesday, August 12th at 12 PM Pacific on Twitch. We're talking first looks at their indie games, devs walking you through what they're building and, yes, there's even a cool surprise at the end. Make sure to tune in with us or twitch.tv/kineticpublishingHead to http://kindafunny.com/porty to grab the limited edition Portillo plushie! 00:00:00 - Start00:01:52 - Topic of the Show: We Played Star Wars Zero Company!00:05:45 - Gameplay!00:33:25 - tactics genre00:37:44 - Ads00:50:00 - PermaDeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pivot! We'll be back in two weeks with Part 1 of our Aphra coverage, but today we'll delve into our early hours with Bit Reactor's Star Wars: Zero Company. It's seemingly an excellent debut for the studio, marred only by the sale of EA to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and a pair of private equity company's, including one run by Trump son-in-law and general ghoul Jared Kushner.  Enjoy us talking about the tactics, the blorbos, and the question of these nightmare contexts.  Show Notes Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn No Games for Genocide   Hosted by Rob Zacny (robzacny.bsky.social) Featuring Alicia Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social), and Natalie Watson (nataliewatson.bsky.social) Produced by Michael Hermes Music by Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social Cover art by Xeecee (xeecee.bsky.social)

Kinetic Publishing's first-ever Showcase is happening Wednesday, August 12th at 12 PM Pacific on Twitch. We're talking first looks at their indie games, devs walking you through what they're building and, yes, there's even a cool surprise at the end. Make sure to tune in with us or twitch.tv/kineticpublishingHead to http://kindafunny.com/porty to grab the limited edition Portillo plushie! 00:00:00 - Start00:01:52 - Topic of the Show: We Played Star Wars Zero Company!00:05:45 - Gameplay!00:33:25 - tactics genre00:37:44 - Ads00:50:00 - PermaDeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's go to fantasy land where the Harry Potter fans won't let go of anything! Speaking of fandom, a Star Wars fan made his own themed bar in his backyard. Speaking of fandom (again), a Disney adult Peter Pan enthusiast has sparked conversation online. Do teachers remember their students? 7Up is changing its formula! Do youngest children feel pressure to be “fun and easy going?”

Hour 1: Let's start with a game! Which directors have grossed the most money? Vinnie will never forget what Stephen Spielberg did to Ready Player One. Plus, a Quentin Tarantino rabbit hole. Trolls think Anne Hathaway is faking her pregnancy. Martha Stewart dyed her hair pink. Baywatch alum is promising feet pics. Jon Hamm is expecting his first kid at 55 years old. Columbia suffered a major 7.4 magnitude earthquake. As Californians, it's a good reminder to make sure your disaster supplies are stocked up. Vinnie has a horrifying story that will make you want the bear. Imagine you have the winning lottery ticket - how would you keep it safe? Hour 2: The Bay Area has a women's soccer club! Brad Pitt is no longer sober. Could he possibly be doing it responsibly? This is why Britney Spears thinks she failed as a parent. Is botox worth the risk? Let's clear up some hygiene habits. For example, you need to wash your feet, and earwax serves an important purpose. Hour 3: Let's go to fantasy land where the Harry Potter fans won't let go of anything! Speaking of fandom, a Star Wars fan made his own themed bar in his backyard. Speaking of fandom (again), a Disney adult Peter Pan enthusiast has sparked conversation online. Do teachers remember their students? 7Up is changing its formula! Do youngest children feel pressure to be “fun and easy going?” Hour 4: Gavin DeGraw has one REALLY great song, and you can hear it live this week! Luke Bryan is coming to Shoreline on Friday. Mick Jagger is pretty groovy for 83. The Backstreet Boys are heading back to The Sphere! The Weeknd is keeping his name - good to know. Big Sur is struggling to get fires under control. The dog from the Wizard of Oz was paid more than the munchkins. A growing number of millennials are embracing platonic co-parenting. Is it too complicated to really work? Mercedes is being sued for a hot logo. Plus, When Did That Happen?

The Ninth Jedi series is here and this week we're talking all about our thoughts on the show and why it's brand of no rules Star Wars is so special! From Starcrash to Splinter of the Mind's Eye, there's something magical about a Star Wars or almost Star Wars story that plays by its own rules and that's all over this new Ninth Jedi series. So turn on that silver blade lightsaber, celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! MANDALORIAN SEASON 3 BOBA FETT BEACH PARTY COMMENTARY! NEW ANDOR SEASON 2 EPISODE COMMENTARIES! HEAR EPISODES EARLY! Theme Music! downloadable tunes from episodes! Extra goodies! and so much MORE! www.patreon.com/blastpoints If you dug the show, please leave BLAST POINTS a review on iTunes, Spotify and share the show with friends! If you leave an iTunes review, we will read it on a future episode! Honestly! Talk to Blast Points on twitter at @blast_points "Like" Blast Points on Facebook Join the Blast Points Super Star Wars Chill Group here www.facebook.com/groups/BlastPointsGroup/ we are also on Instagram! Wow! www.instagram.com/blastpoints Your hosts are Jason Gibner & Gabe Bott! contact BLAST POINTS at : contact@blastpointspodcast.com May the Force be with you, always! This podcast is not affiliated in any way with Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, The Walt Disney Company, or any of their affiliates or subsidiaries.

Boorman and the Devil director David Kittredge walks hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante through the movies he loves that a lot of other people think are terrible! Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Boorman and the Devil (2026) The Exorcist (1973) Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) The Exorcist III (1990) The Godfather (1972) The Godfather Part II (1974) Blow-Up (1966) Rocky (1976) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) Apocalypse Now (1979) Excalibur (1981) Grease (1978) Gremlins II: The New Batch (1990) The Apple (1980) Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) The Odyssey (2026) Barbie (2023) Oppenheimer (2023) The Thing (1982) E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Sorcerer (1977) The Wages of Fear (1964) Cruising (1980) Bad Boy Bubby (1993) Taxi Driver (1976) Dangerous Men (2005) Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) The Black Hole (1979) Star Wars (1977) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) Condorman (1981) The Watcher in the Woods (1980) Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Can't Stop the Music (1980) The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) Xanadu (1980) Hudson Hawk (1991) A History of Violence (2005) The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) Batman Returns (1992) Batman Forever (1995) Looker (1981) The Stepford Wives (1976) Rosemary's Baby (1968) Animal House (1978) Midnight Madness (1980) Meatballs (1979) 1941 (1979) Jaws (1975) It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) Dumbo (1941) Scavenger Hunt (1979) The Love Guru (2008) Southland Tales (2007) Room 237 (2012) Ghost Boy (TBD) Spice World (1998) A Hard Day's Night (1964) Black Narcissus (1947) Other Notable Items Our revamped Patreon!  The Hollywood Food Coalition The Aero Theatre in Hollywood Mark Kermode John Boorman Martin Scorsese Michael Schultz The A-Team TV series (1983-87) Victor Hsu Aerosmith Earth Wind and Fire Steve Martin Carol Channing The New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles Richard Kelly Robert Evans IMAX TCL Chinese Theatre Christopher Nolan John Carpenter William Friedkin Menahem Golan Rolf de Heer  Nicholas Hope Cinefile Video The Cannon Group Joss Ackland Walt Disney Pictures Roddy Macdowall Slim Pickens Anthony Perkins Michael Eisner Jeffrey Katzenberg ILM TFH Guru Edgar Wright The Venice Film Festival Caitlyn Jenner Allan Carr Valerie Perinne Steve Guttenberg The Village People Tammy Grimes Paul Sand Bill Butler Nancy Walker Disco Jeffrey Schwartz The cursed 1989 Rob Lowe Oscars Michael Beck Brain Dead Studios in Los Angeles Bruce Willis  Danny Aiello Andie MacDowell  James Coburn David Caruso Sandra Bernhard  Richard E. Grant Steven de Souza Daniel Waters TFH Guru Michael Lehmann The Unmaking of Hudson Hawk by David Hughes (2026) David Hughes' Rogue Commentary podcast Tim Burton Batman Val Kilmer  Nicole Kidman Michael Crichton Albert Finney Susan Dey Leigh Taylor-Young  HBO Rick Rossovich  Tim Rossovich CinemaScope Barry De Vorzon Michael J. Fox David Naughton Stephen Furst Andy Tennant CalTech Eddie Deezen  The Exorcist TV series (2016-17) Steven Spielberg The Zoot Suit Riots William Fraker Treat Williams Ned Beatty Dan Aykroyd John Belushi Joe Flaherty Christopher Lee Toshiro Mifune Warren OatesRobert Stack Mickey Rourke Wendie Jo Sperber Nancy Allen Murray Hamilton Lorraine Gary Tim Matheson  Columbia Pictures Universal Pictures Samuel Fuller John Williams The Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles Dick Miller Vincent Price Richard Benjamin James Coco Scatman Crothers Ruth Gordon Cloris Leachman Cleavon Little Roddy McDowall Robert Morley Richard Mulligan Tony Randall Dirk Benedict Willie Aames Stephanie Faracy Richard Masur Meat Loaf Avery Schreiber Arnold Schwarzenegger Mike Meyers Cannes Film Festival Rodney Ascher  Steven Poster  Moby Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Sean William Scott Saturday Night Live TV series (1975- ) Cheri Oteri John Lovitz Nora Dunn John Larroquette Miranda Richardson Justin Timberlake Kevin Smith Janeane Garofalo Wallace Shawn Zelda Rubinstein The Spice Girls Richard O'Brien Michael Powell Emeric Pressburger SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spectrevisionradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kinetic Publishing's first-ever Showcase is happening Wednesday, August 12th at 12 PM Pacific on Twitch. We're talking first looks at their indie games, devs walking you through what they're building and, yes, there's even a cool surprise at the end. Make sure to tune in with us or twitch.tv/kineticpublishingHead to http://kindafunny.com/porty to grab the limited edition Portillo plushie! 00:00:00 - Start00:01:52 - Topic of the Show: We Played Star Wars Zero Company!00:05:45 - Gameplay!00:33:25 - tactics genre00:37:44 - Ads00:50:00 - PermaDeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 157, hosts Alyce and Laura are* worried about Olivia Coleman in the upcoming movie, Wicker. I mean… splinters… There are a lot of corrections. We're not sorry though, our Caravan of Corrections gives us content during slow news cycles Star Wars Visions: The Ninth Jedi series dropped all episodes on August 5. Have you watched? Tell us what you think! D23 is happening next weekend. There are a few panels we're hoping someone will livestream or livetwe-- uh, what is the Bluesky equivalent of livetweeting? A Welsh dub of Star Wars: A New Hope? FINALLY!  Never stop never stopping making fun of the fact that the Ahsoka show had the balls to go 4 years in between seasons   “Remember Furbies? I miss those little guys” -said no one ever. But Disney Parks won't  let that stop them from breeding these unholy Furby-Ewok hybrids. Bae (aka Ewan McGregor) and Anne Hathaway are out here promoting their new non-Jurassic-Park dinosaur movie, but the real news is Bae still wants to do more Obi-Wan.  The Mando movie won the week on Video on Demand, but that victory is equivalent to being the best shot in a platoon of stormtroopers. But this dude claiming to be the CEO of Disney says a win is a win. Starfighter keeps on Starfighting, this time in the MCU.  “I can't wait to watch Robot Chicken at the Lucas Museum,” said someone who only kinda browsed this article. Still debating whether or not the new novel Star Wars: Legacy is for you? This article and excerpt may help you decide.  A closer look at Star Wars: The Experience   Instagram: @forcetoastpod Bluesky: forcetoastpod.bsky.social Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

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Craftsmanship isn't just about mastering a skill—it's about mentorship, legacy, and carrying forward a tradition with passion and purpose. Episode Summary In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Mackenzie Maes of Blown Deadline Custom Cerakote. We explore the profound impact of mentorship in the firearms industry, with Mackenzie sharing how she learned the craft directly from the late Michael Sigouin, a true pioneer in custom Cerakote finishes. We talk about overcoming challenges, honoring legacy, and what it means for Mackenzie and Dana to carry forward Michael's standards of excellence. Mackenzie discusses her journey from painting monster trucks and powder coating to leading one of the top custom gun finish shops as a woman in a male-dominated industry. She opens up about personal and technical hurdles, how she found her own creative style, and why she continues to grind every day to ensure that Michael's legacy—and her own—lives on. Call to Action If you enjoy our conversations and want even more insight into the world of custom firearms, gear, and training, make sure you subscribe to The Gun Experiment on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Share this episode with your friends, follow us on social, and let us know what you think! Got a favorite Cerakote design or want to show some support for Mackenzie's journey? DM us or leave a comment. And don't forget to leave a review to help grow The Gun Experiment community! Show Sponsors HSM Ammunition: Quality, consistency, and American-made—visit hsmammunition.com and look for the orange logo at your local gun shops. Onsite Firearms Training (OFT, LLC): Affordable, high-quality firearms training all over the country. Start your journey today at oftllc.us. Key Takeaways True craftsmanship is about more than just skills—it's legacy and mentorship passed down with pride. Mackenzie's journey took her from monster truck garages and powder coating to the apex of Cerakote artistry. Breaking into a male-dominated industry required grit, tenacity, and continually proving herself—even now. Carrying on Michael Sigouin's legacy was intimidating, but Mackenzie's drive and her bond with Dana led to Blown Deadline being woman-owned. Mackenzie continues to develop her own artistic style, such as her signature “live camo,” and plans to push boundaries with new creative builds. Hard work, a love for the craft, and a supportive community are the backbone of Blown Deadline's continuing success. The firearms industry needs more representation and respect for women who take their place at the bench and booth. Guest Information Mackenzie Maes Co-owner & Lead Artist at Blown Deadline Custom Cerakote Instagram: @blowndeadline and @thepowdercoatchick Shop Location: Clinton Township, MI (just outside Detroit) Specialties: Custom Cerakote firearm finishes, creative camo patterns, laser work, and more Keywords Cerakote, custom gun finishes, Blown Deadline, Mackenzie Maes, Michael Segoyan, firearms industry, women in firearms, mentorship, legacy, gun customization, powder coating, custom camo, Barrett 50 cal, American 2A community, gun experiment podcast, HSM Ammunition, Onsite Firearms Training, Star Wars gun paint, hunting, creative camouflage, gun art, Michigan firearm artists, battle worn finish, women entrepreneurs, gunsmithing, gun painting, gear and training, gun podcast

Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi is now streaming on Disney+, and we break down the story and point out all the Star Wars Easter Eggs. PLUS, we predict what LucasFilm will reveal at the upcoming D23 presentation for the Star Wars universe with Arezou Amin and Thomas Carter Rochester!(00:00:00) Intro(00:03:00) Whatcha Watchin?(00:13:00) D23 Predictions(00:35:00) Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi Reactions(00:43:00) Will The Ninth Jedi Get a 2nd Season?(00:45:00) Silver Sabres in The Ninth Jedi(01:00:00) Good vs. Evil in The Ninth Jedi(01:06:00) Comparisons to Sequel Trilogy(01:12:00) Anime Tropes in Star Wars(01:18:00) Simu Liu as Lah Zhima(01:22:00) Star Wars TheoriesCheck out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!

Is nerd culture in trouble? Because lately…it sure feels like it.In this episode of Eat Sleep Nerd, we're talking about the NERD-OCALYPSE — that strange feeling that seemingly everything we love about being a nerd is going through a rough patch at the exact same time.Physical video games are disappearing. PlayStation fans are worried about the future of physical media. The MCU doesn't seem to have the same excitement it once did. DC Studios and the DCU are facing plenty of questions after Supergirl. Doctor Who has an uncertain future. Star Trek has no projects on the horizon. Star Wars continues to divide its fanbase. And if you'd rather escape into PC gaming, building computers, or other tech hobbies…skyrocketing component prices aren't exactly helping.So…is it actually harder to be a nerd in 2026?We break down the current state of movies, television, gaming, physical media, PC hardware, and some of the biggest franchises in geek culture to figure out whether we're genuinely living through a nerd apocalypse — or if this is just another rough era before things inevitably get better.From Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, PlayStation, gaming, physical media, PC gaming, and more, there's a LOT to unpack.

Tether Short Website For More Info: https://www.tethershortfilm.com/ Tether Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/kl6F5lKuZ0g?si=zjcQAXPZcxKkVOP7 Kristian Harloff breaks down the biggest movie news stories of the day, led by the continued box office dominance of **Spider-Man: Brand New Day** and **Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey**. Both films continue to put up huge numbers, but just how far can they go? Kristian discusses the latest box office results, the incredible success of Tom Holland's Spider-Man return, and whether The Odyssey could become one of Christopher Nolan's biggest films ever. Plus, **Dave Bautista** is rumored to be joining an upcoming **Star Wars** project, and Marvel fans are looking toward **D23** as a new poster featuring **Storm** fuels speculation that Marvel Studios could finally reveal the cast of its highly anticipated **X-Men reboot**. Could Professor X, Cyclops, Storm, Magneto, and the rest of Marvel's new mutants finally be unveiled? The show also covers rumors that Marvel Studios is developing a new **Special Presentation** and a mysterious **True Detective-style series**, Paramount's David Ellison striking a massive 90-movie agreement, and **Dwayne Johnson** addressing the disappointing performance of Disney's live-action **Moana** remake. ### Stories For Today: * Spider-Man, The Odyssey Box Office Keeps Rolling * Guardians Of The Galaxy Star Dave Bautista Rumored To Have Signed Up For Upcoming Star Wars Project * D23 Poster Features X-Men's Storm – Will The Reboot's Cast Be Announced On Friday? * Rumor: Marvel Developing Intriguing New Special Presentation And True Detective-Style Series * Paramount's Ellison Sets A 90 Movie Agreement * Dwayne Johnson On Moana Remake Failure Today's show is packed with major **Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, and Hollywood** news. Kristian looks at the continued success of **Spider-Man: Brand New Day** and **The Odyssey**, while also turning attention toward D23 and the possibility of Marvel Studios finally pulling back the curtain on its new **X-Men**. Could D23 be where we finally meet the MCU's new mutants? With Storm prominently featured in new promotional material and casting rumors continuing to circulate, Kristian discusses what Marvel could have planned. We also dive into Dave Bautista potentially making the jump from the MCU to **Star Wars**, Marvel's rumored new projects, Paramount's ambitious theatrical strategy, and Dwayne Johnson's comments on **Moana**. If you're a fan of **Spider-Man, X-Men, Marvel Studios, Star Wars, The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan, D23, Dave Bautista**, or the latest movie news, this episode is for you. #SpiderManBrandNewDay #SpiderMan #TheOdyssey #ChristopherNolan #XMen #Storm #D23 #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #StarWars #DaveBautista #DwayneJohnson #Moana #Paramount #TomHolland #BoxOffice #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow #EntertainmentNews SPONSOR: Ka'Chava:  Go to https://kachava.com and use code KRISTIAN for 15% off your first order.

The Empire loses a ship and our boys decide to track it down. Why does this feel like a horror movie? In this episode of Dark Side Divas we discuss the Star Wars - The Bad Batch episode "Metamorphosis" (s2e11). Clone Force 99 is informed by Cid that there's a crashed ship that they can easily recover cargo from, but is it always that easy when Cid asks you to do something? Meanwhile we met the worst villain in Star Wars history. What will the divas have to say about one of the most important episodes in animation history? Listen and find out!

We kick off our coverage of The Ninth Jedi by discussing Margrave Juro's mission to Makoma Ko in an attempt to recruit an old Jedi ally to resist Warlord Nawaam.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode and how it compares to the two shorts from Star Wars: Visions, The difference in how lightsabers are crafted and what they represent, Jedi Margrave Juro and his mission, Gennoh Ikagi, the last Sith, and his role in this episode. Lah Zhima, the Jedi lightsaber smith, Zhima's daughter, Kara, and her role in this episode, How this episode reminded us of The Phantom Menace, What it means for the Nawaam to have a particular episode, and more. Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Welcome to Databank Brawl Rewind! Databank Brawl was a series that ran on ForceCenter from 2016 to 2020, and it remains one of our more beloved shows. Though Databank Brawl is on hiatus, we wanted to celebrate it along with longtime listeners of the podcast and reintroduce it to the ForceCenter listeners who began listening to the podcast after the end of the show's run. Though all of the episodes remain on our podcast feed, it can be daunting to scroll back and find them, so we're launching Databank Rewind. Here's your chance to go back to those episodes week by week and laugh with us at old jokes, memorable moments, unforgettable guests, and, yeah, old microphones, recordings, and perhaps some Star Wars predictions that came true alongside many that most certainly did not. Databank Brawl -- where Star Wars characters are plucked from the entries of the StarWars.com databank and forced to fight it out in an off-the-cuff podcast moderated by Joseph Scrimshaw. It's time to fight...From the minds of Ken Napzok (comedian, host of The Napzok Files), Joseph Scrimshaw (comedian, writer, director of Dead Media), and Jennifer Landa (actress, YouTuber, crafter, contributor on StarWars.com) comes the ForceCenter Podcast Feed. Here you will find a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating everything about Star Wars. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Listen on TuneIn, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dude, where's my shuttlecraft?  Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is back with a wild and wacky adventure on a pleasure planet! But does this comedy episode of Strange New Worlds actually hit our funny bones, or does it miss the mark? We're breaking it all down on Trekcast! Plus, Trekkies have some exciting Star Trek documentaries to look forward to. We'll tell you what's coming and why you should be paying attention. And paging Dr. Captain Noah Wyle!  What does the ER and The Pitt star have to do with Star Trek? All that, plus the latest Star Trek news, reviews, and updates, on Trekcast!AndNews:https://trekmovie.com/2026/08/06/the-center-seat-star-trek-docuseries-returning-for-second-season-watch-announcement-trailer/https://deadline.com/2026/08/star-trek-documentary-william-shatner-regal-cinemas-october-1237028422/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/star-trek-shocker-pitts-noah-183001750.htmlWelcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

Kelly joins Hannah Brockway to share three of her biggest passions: Star Wars, LEGO and cosplay, exploring how each has become an important part of her life and identity.Together they discuss favourite characters, collecting and building LEGO sets, creating cosplay costumes, and the welcoming communities that can grow around shared interests. Along the way, Kelly reflects on creativity, belonging, and the joy of finding people who understand why the things you love matter so much.Follow Kelly:

This week the gang gets together to discuss two pieces of Star Wars media. First, we talk about the first four episodes of the Ninth Jedi. Then, we jump into the Han Solo: Search for the Falcon comic series. 

Lisa DiNoto joins Coffee With Kenobi to talk about her new book, The runDisney Companion! We discuss the magic, excitement, and unique experience of runDisney events, as well as the inspiration behind creating a companion for runners and Disney fans. Lisa shares insights into the book, the runDisney community, and what makes combining Disney with the joy of running such a memorable experience. Plus, we talk about how Star Wars fits into the mix. Whether you're an experienced runDisney participant or simply curious about what makes these events so special, this is a fun conversation you won't want to miss.Coffee With Kenobi's Travel Partner – MEI/Mouse Fan Travel:Book your next adventure to Galaxy's Edge, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and more with Coffee With Kenobi's trusted travel partner, MEI Travel & Mouse Fan Travel. For expert assistance with planning your next trip, visit: CoffeeWithKenobi.com/MouseFanTravelSupport Coffee With Kenobi with the CWK Alliance:Become a member of the CWK Alliance to gain exclusive access to our weekly podcast, CWK Pour-Over, in both audio and video! Support the show and enjoy bonus content by signing up here:CoffeeWithKenobi.com/CWKAllianceListen to CWK Pour-Over on Spotify:Keep up with CWK Pour-Over, our weekly show that dives deeper into Star Wars and popular culture! Listen on Spotify and never miss an episode:CoffeeWithKenobi.com/SpotifyWatch CWK on YouTube:Subscribe to our YouTube channel for video content, behind-the-scenes footage, and more Star Wars discussion. Visit:CoffeeWithKenobi.com/YouTubeJoin the CWK Community:Be part of the conversation! Join the CWK Cafe, a place for Star Wars fans to connect, share ideas, and discuss all things Star Wars. Join here: CoffeeWithKenobi.com/CommunityShop CWK Merchandise:Looking for Coffee With Kenobi gear? Check out our shop for shirts, hoodies, stickers, phone cases, and more: CoffeeWithKenobi.com/ShopContact Info for Dan Zehr:Email: danz@coffeewithkenobi.comX (Twitter): @MrZehrInstagram: @danzehrcwkThreads: @danzehrcwkBlueSky: @danzehrPurchase Dan Zehr's Star Wars Books: Get your hands on the latest Star Wars books by Dan Zehr! Available now.Music Credit:"Eye to Eye" by Steve TorokThanks for listening, and have a great week. This is the podcast you're looking for!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-with-kenobi-star-wars-community-conversation--3271982/support.Follow Coffee With Kenobi:X (Twitter): @CoffeeWithKenobiInstagram: @CoffeeWithKenobiThreads: @CoffeeWithKenobiFacebook: Coffee With KenobiYouTube: Coffee With Kenobi YouTube ChannelBluesky: @coffeewithkenobi 

The Metal Geeks are back with another round of brand new geekery!

Google underwent a big AI shakeup this week, leaving a lot of people wondering whether there are big problems on team Gemini. David and Nilay start the show by discussing what's next for Jeff Dean and Demis Hassabis, before diving into the ways in which Google and Reddit have become existentially, problematically dependent on one another. After that, we talk through Disney's plan to turn Disney Plus into an everything app, and all the reasons we think that's a terrible idea and a sign of big problems in the streaming biz. Finally, in the lightning round, Brendan Carr is still a dummy, Snapchat wants AI out of your feed, and BMW has a Spider-Man to sell you. Further reading: The messy politics behind Google's big AI shakeup | The Verge Google just announced a major shakeup of its top AI leadership Google Assistant will disappear from your phone next month Can Reddit fend off a new wave of AI SEO spam? Reddit is introducing a new moderator: AI  Reddit says it plans to “make changes” to old Reddit Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider wants to grow the platform and the protocol  Disney says it's ‘exploring' adding a free tier to Disney Plus  Disney gives TikTok creators official access to Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar characters Despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day's success, the MCU is on shaky ground  Disney Plus is about to go beyond streaming Paramount and WBD's antitrust trial is set for March 2027 David Ellison promises he's not going to ruin CNN. Almost half of HBO Max subscribers watch with ads. | The Verge Federal Communications Commission scraps limit on broadcast TV ownership SpaceX is barely Space and mostly X  SpaceX is coming for T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon  BMW's in-car Spider-Man ad is villain behavior  X product chief Nikita Bier is leaving after one year | The Verge Snapchat will no longer recommend ‘wholly AI-generated videos' in its vertical video feed Snap reports 971 million monthly active users ahead of its Specs launch event on September 16th Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed. We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. 0:00 Cold Open01:05 Google AI Shakeup Explained03:24 Gemini Product Mess05:29 Demis Hassabis and the AGI Split14:06 Is Google Actually Behind?15:29 AI Overviews Fail Parade18:12 Gemini Users and Distribution20:55 Google Plus Warning Signs24:14 Reddit as Search Lifeline27:35 AI Slop and Dead Internet29:32 Google Buys Reddit Theory33:51 Reddit Earnings Reality Check35:40 Smoking Community Vibes38:20 Disney Everything App44:25 Time Spent Arms Race47:39 Free Tier and Ads52:08 Paramount Warner Deal Drama01:00:23 Brendan Carr is a Dummy01:11:51 Nikita Bier Leaves X01:13:53 SpaceX Telecom Dreams01:20:15 Snapchat Versus AI Slop01:25:26 BMW In Car Ads01:31:19 Wrap And Subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a surprise announcement, the long "on-the-shelf" Star Wars animated comedy from George Lucas, Seth Green and company will be screening at the soon-to-open Lucas Museum in LA. We listen to Seth Green's announcement at San Diego Comic Con and discuss what the show is all about. In other SDCC news, Kevin Feige gets us pumped up about next year's Star Wars: Starfighter by revealing he's already seen it, but we are confused by the total lack of publicly available images and coverage. And we share our disappointment with Hasbro for some of their lackluster SDCC announcements and criticize them for sad offerings going back to Solo: A Star Wars Story. Star Wars fans are still talking about The Mandalorian and Grogu and our voicemail inbox has some listener thoughts about Rotta the Hutt. In our "Outrageous Unthinkable Story of the Week", a former Star Wars actor breaks bad on his role in the prequels and we try to determine why he's trash talking. Plus, we return to the RFR Sound Lab, we look forward to this week's Rebel Scum Con, and more!

It's ForceCenter NOW -- a chance for the ForceCenter community to call in and discuss this week in Star Wars on the 899th episode of ForceCenter.From the minds of Ken Napzok (comedian, host of The Blathering), Joseph Scrimshaw (comedian, writer, director of Dead Media), and Jennifer Landa (actress, YouTuber, crafter, contributor on StarWars.com) comes the ForceCenter Podcast Feed. Here you will find a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating everything about Star Wars. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Listen on TuneIn, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more!Follow ForceCenter!Watch on YouTube!Support us on PatreonForceCenter merch!All from ForceCenter: https://linktr.ee/ForceCenter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Britain abolished the slave trade in 1807, it began intercepting slave ships on the Atlantic Ocean and taking the Africans aboard to the remote island of St. Helena, where thousands died of disease and were buried in mass graves. A new study published in the journal Science, featuring lead author Hannes Schroeder, reveals new insights into the origins of some of those buried on the island, whose remains were rediscovered during airport construction decades later. And, "Dungeons & Dragons" recently revealed deeper investments into classic products and new partnerships with "Star Wars" and video game titan "World of Warcraft." Here & Now's James Mastromarino reports on how the 52-year-old game is evolving and how players are responding. 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

I am trying something a little different with this episode. I am heading back to 1977 to take a look at the original titles for the Atari VCS. I have been a lifelong Atari fan and collector and while my top games are not from the first year of the console, I am very much intrigued by the idea of a time when the console only had 9 titles. It would take me a while, but eventually I would get to collect ‘em all. Support the Retroist on Patreon On the show, I start off by talking about this time in Atari's history and how I have loved the start of any product line. Variety is great, but a small checklist is very satisfying. In addition to the original games, I talk about Sears, cartridge technology, the art and artists, and the original cast of programmers who made these first few games. These trailblazers would all go onto other things. Its is amazing that Star Wars and the VCS landed in 1977. Two things among many that helped to define a lot of childhoods. This episode helped to remind me why I really loved early Atari games. I sat down to play them and tried to put myself into 1977. Other consoles had been trying to do what Atari was doing, but the Atari VCS with its joysticks and paddles feels so much more intuitive. The color, graphics, and sound might have been simple, but it showed what the future was going to be like. Games would grow by leaps and bounds over the next few years, but most of these games remained very playable.

Send us a text or a voicemailAfter his daughter is kidnapped by a network of AI goons, Grandmaster Slash sets out on a rampage to find her. His only allies are an unlikely trio of uncoordinated podcasters whose co-host mysteriously disappeared. Fueled by furious vengeance, the unlikely group ruthlessly fight against the artificial unintelligent automatons. On Episode 729 of Trick or Treat Radio our featured film discussion is the relentless martial arts marathon The Furious from director Kenji Tanigaki! We also talk about AI being used more and more in film, which actress joined the dark side, and we react to trailers for the films; Violent Night 2 and Victorian Psycho! So grab your skull crushing hammer, phone an ass-kicking friend to help you seek revenge, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Horror surprises, Clown in a Cornfield 2: Frendo Lives, Clown Chowder, clown around, voices in MZ's head, Nekromantik 2, Session 9, Catriona MacColl, Horrors Hallowed Grounds, Russ Meyer, Faster Pussycat Kill Kill, Tito Santana, The Brotherhood of Satan, Let's Scare Jessica to Death, replacement Jan Brady, Eve Plum, Watch Me When I Kill, The Meteor Man, Robert Townsend, My Boyfriend's Back, Mystery Men, The Sixth Sense, Vampire Whores from Outer Space, Tales of Halloween, Melissa George, Bag of Bones, 30 Days of Night, The Amityville Horror remake, Soleil Moon Frye, Dead and Breakfast, Vera Farmiga, M. Night Shyamalan, Unbreakable, Catherine Hicks, Child's Play, Paul Bartel, Escape from L.A., Umberto Lenzi, City of the Walking Dead, Demons III, Man from Deep River, Andy Warhol, Blood for Dracula, Flesh for Frankenstein, The Yagas, The Blarney Stone, Slipknot, Der Fan, Salo: 120 Days of Sodom, Jebediah Tubi, Violent Night 2, David Harbour, Samara Weaving joins the dark side, Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Maika Monroe, Victorian Psycho, AMAB: All Marvel Are Bastards, A-List, Casablanca, Red Skull, Hugo Weaving, Crispin Glover, The Night Comes for Us, The Furious, Tagalog, Joe Taslim, Timo Tjahjanto, Dev Patel, Monkey Man, Stephen Chow, Journey to the West, Septic, Dick Grayson, Borderlands, Ice Cream Man, Chris Jericho, Eli Roth, Green Inferno, Hostel, and the Adidas-clad Bowman.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

On this episode, Ben and Chris are on the ground at Rebel Scum Con 2026 with long-time friend of the show Jeff White and Tales From Beyond the Galaxy host Jordan Chaffer. They all join Dominic (from home) to preview this weekend's festivities and talk through all the latest happenings in Star Wars. Dominic and Chris also share their (spoiler-free) thoughts on the first two episodes of The Ninth Jedi. Plus, Josh D'Amaro talks about the impact of The Mandalorian and Grogu, and the guys speculate about how much of the movie's events will be referenced in season two of Ahsoka. All this and much more! New episodes streaming LIVE every Thursday night at 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT! Find All Our Links Here! Producers: Ben Hart & Dominic Jones Thumbnail Art: Martin Ingleston Production Services Provided By CultureSlate

Domark and Vektor Grafix's 1988 Amiga port of Star Wars converts Atari's legendary vector arcade coin-op into fluid raster graphics with digitised sound samples and mouse-controlled precision.

David and Hannah discuss the release of The Ninth Jedi, the new novel Star Wars: Legacy, the latest publishing announcements from Comic Con, and their picks for the best performance in Star Wars: A New Hope. MTFBWY For more Star Wars content visit insidetheforce.com. Join our Facebook Group, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. If you like the show, please leave us a review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

While promoting The End of Oak Street, Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway talk a little Star Wars. We cover this and more in this week's edition of Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our early thoughts on Eyes Like Stars and Legacy, New guest announcements for Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027 featuring the cast of The Mandalorian, A collaboration between Star Wars and Dungeons & Dragons, and A conversation between Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway while promoting The End of Oak Street. Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Kristian Harloff breaks down the biggest movie and entertainment news stories of the day, including Disney CEO Bob Iger's candid comments on the disappointing performances of **The Mandalorian and Grogu** and the live-action **Moana**. What went wrong with two of Disney's biggest franchises, and what lessons is the studio taking away? Kristian dives into the future of Star Wars, Disney's live-action strategy, and what these comments could mean for upcoming releases. Plus, **Spider-Man: Brand New Day** director **Destin Daniel Cretton** reveals why he turned down the chance to direct an **Avengers** movie, **James Cameron** lays out his ambitious roadmap for future films beyond **Avatar**, and a new report suggests the proposed **Warner Bros. Discovery/Paramount** merger could explain why **DC Studios** has remained quiet about projects beyond 2027. Stories For Today: * Disney Chief On The Mandalorian & Moana Fails * Spider-Man's Destin Daniel Cretton On Turning Down Avengers * James Cameron Maps Out His Future Films * Warner Bros. Discovery/Paramount Merger Could Explain Why DC Studios Has Announced Nothing Beyond 2027 Today's show examines some of Hollywood's biggest strategic questions. Kristian discusses Disney's response to recent franchise setbacks, why Destin Daniel Cretton chose **Spider-Man** over **Avengers**, James Cameron's long-term filmmaking plans, and how the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery/Paramount merger could shape the future of **DC Studios**. If you're a fan of **Spider-Man**, **Marvel Studios**, **Star Wars**, **The Mandalorian**, **James Cameron**, **Avatar**, **DC Studios**, or the latest movie news, this episode is for you. #SpiderMan #SpiderManBrandNewDay #Marvel #MarvelStudios #StarWars #TheMandalorian #Moana #Disney #JamesCameron #Avatar #DCStudios #WarnerBros #Paramount #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow #EntertainmentNews FACTOR: Let's eat real. Head to https://www.FACTORMEALS.com/kristian50 and use code kristian50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. RUGIET: Head to https://www.Rugiet.com/KRISTIAN and get 15% off your ED treatment. Performance medicine for men.

Jim and Lauren examine Disney's decision to move Consumer Products under the studio umbrella and what it reveals about the company's larger “One Disney” strategy. They explore how films such as Toy Story 5 can generate value far beyond the box office through streaming, merchandise, and long-term franchise growth. The conversation also covers Disney's new NFL merchandise collection before Jim concludes his three-part history of Disney's Contemporary Resort, from its Mary Blair mural and Top of the World restaurant to Bay Lake Tower and the expansion of Disney Vacation Club. NEWS • Why Disney is moving Consumer Products closer to its film studios. • How merchandise, streaming, and box office results combine to measure the true value of Disney intellectual property. • Disney's NFL collection pairs all 32 teams with characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. • Woody joins the Dallas Cowboys, Captain America represents the New England Patriots, and Darth Vader meets the Las Vegas Raiders. • Lauren and Jim suggest Disney character pairings for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles. FEATURE • How the Contemporary Resort developed an identity around its monorail, architecture, and towering Mary Blair mural. • The rise and fall of the Gulf Coast Room, Top of the World, Broadway at the Top, and the Fiesta Fun Center. • Why Disney added Bay Lake Tower and continued expanding Disney Vacation Club around the Magic Kingdom monorail loop. • The construction challenges that still shape the Contemporary Resort and Disney's plans near the Transportation and Ticket Center. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Lauren Hersey - X/Twitter: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_ FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Plan your next Disney, Universal, cruise, or adventure vacation with the experienced team at BeOurGuestVacations.com. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for some Star Wars Questions! Has the legacy of Princess Leia always been connected to the legacy of Carrie Fisher? And if not, when did they start to mesh into one? Joseph Scrimshaw and Ken Napzok discuss it all and more on the 896th episode of ForceCenter.From the minds of Ken Napzok (comedian, host of The Blathering), Joseph Scrimshaw (comedian, writer, director of Dead Media), and Jennifer Landa (actress, YouTuber, crafter, contributor on StarWars.com) comes the ForceCenter Podcast Feed. Here you will find a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating everything about Star Wars. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Listen on TuneIn, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more!Follow ForceCenter!Watch on YouTube!Support us on PatreonForceCenter merch!All from ForceCenter: https://linktr.ee/ForceCenter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(00:00) The guys talk about Marcello Mayer trade and why he would've been traded with everything they spent on him, and then they play a game where the guys have to guess the player off of a clip. (00:21:56.37) Patriots beat writer for CLNS.com Taylor Kyles joins Toucher and Hardy to talk about the Patriots, Reggie Gilliam, Will Campbell, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Caleb Lomu, the WR room, Kayshon Boutte, the quality of the WR's, and who's the odd man out. (00:34:46.50) The guys talk about the new Thuppets video and they talk about a new character that appears. Also, they talk about birthdays and saying bless you after a sneeze. They also listen to a bunch of listeners and personalities doing Star Wars voices. Then, they talk about Bill Belichick being a “genius”. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emmy-winning actor Shawn Hatosy joins Matt Wilstein to discuss the massive success of The Pitt, the show's 25 Emmy nominations, and why Dr. Jack Abbott has become one of television's most beloved characters. Hatosy opens up about directing episodes of the hit HBO Max medical drama, working with John Wells and Noah Wyle, the possibility of a The Pitt night shift spinoff, and the emotional impact the series has had on viewers considering careers in medicine. He also reflects on the highs and lows of his 30-year acting career, the iconic roles he almost landed—including Breaking Bad, Star Wars, and Sons of Anarchy—and why winning his first Emmy has changed everything. If you're a fan of The Pitt, behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, and candid conversations with acclaimed actors, you won't want to miss this episode of Obsessed. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠⁠@kpfallon⁠⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠⁠@mattjwilstein⁠⁠ Follow Obsessed on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beastobsessed⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nerdpocalypse breaks down Spider-Man: Brand New Day's historic opening, shattering box office records for the biggest Tuesday ever and cementing the film's dominant theatrical run. Dave Bautista is now in talks to play Kratos in Amazon's God of War live-action series. David Jonsson has been cast as T'Challa's son in Black Panther 3, set for a December 2028 release; we unpack what the very odd response from some about this news.Ryan Gosling officially is starring in a Ghost Rider project with Mephisto and possibly Rosamund Pike attached with early buzz on Marvel's supernatural corner of the MCU. Mahershala Ali has exited Marvel's Blade entirely, the latest setback for a project that's been stuck in development hell for years. We break down why and what comes next. David Ellison's bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery has hit serious obstacles, with implications for the entire industry landscape.Plus trailers for Matchbox, Fall 2: Deadpoint, Neuromancer, Lanterns, The Thomas Crown Affair, and Avengers Doomsday. All your franchise news and trailer breakdowns in one episode!The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

Would you give up your name to save your life, if a tyrant demanded it first? Matthew Fox and Erin McGowan open Star Wars Generations' new episode-by-episode watch-through of Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi with exactly that question, then dig into the animated premiere: a girl named Kara hunting for her captured father, and a warlord named Nawaam commanding an army behind a lightsaber that stubbornly refuses to turn red.Matthew argues the show undercuts its own premise by introducing Jedi-trained fighters too soon, while Erin pushes back that the scarcity was always about lost lightsabers, not lost Jedi. They also dig into whether Nawaam genuinely believes he's still the hero, and whether Kara's father is really collaborating with his captors or playing a longer game. If a blade that's supposed to expose evil won't turn red for a tyrant, what does that make him?Full show notes and resources**************************************************************************This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations, an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check out our website to find out more about this show and our sister podcast Superhero Ethics.We want to hear from you! Keep up with our latest news and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.TikTok · Twitter/X · Instagram · Facebook · EmailTo learn more about co-host Erin and her incredible cosplay: Instagram · TikTokJoin the conversation in the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.Want even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes — and you can even give membership as a gift. Sign up here.You can also support us through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers, run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master Alan.Use Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one-year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

You have questions. We have (some) answers! For this week's hotline episode, Travis Larchuk asks David your questions about E Ink screens, federated messaging, minimalist phones, AI wearables, and what we got wrong about wide foldables. And don't forget, you can always call 866-VERGE11 or email vergecast@theverge.com to get your questions in about anything and everything. Bonus points if it involves popping your two collars. Further reading: The Light Flip is a minimalist flip phone with a point to prove ‘Max Ink Mode' is back on TCL's NXTPaper 70 Pro Daylight DC-1 tablet hands-on: an Android tablet with a new kind of screen Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 feels like the future Disney says it's ‘exploring' adding a free tier to Disney Plus Disney Plus is about to go beyond streaming. Disney gives TikTok creators official access to Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar characters SpaceX is coming for T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon | The Verge Google Assistant will disappear from your phone next month Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed. We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 3 (8.4) A packed hour. Let's move. ⚡ We open with spooky season kicking down the door in August — Spirit Halloween stores are popping up nationwide.