American animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone
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Ray Comfort is just like us! Why? Because he is also doomscrolling and completely at the mercy of his algorithm. You can tell what Comfort has been watching online because it becomes the inspiration for his daily sermons, posted on the Living Waters website and YouTube channel. Right now, Ray Comfort is clearly being haunted by none other than Rowan Atkinson and his extremely famous comedy alter ego, Mr. Bean. The first Comfort video we noticed about Mr. Bean, featuring the charming clickbait title "After Mr. Bean Horribly Mocks God, This Immediately Happened," takes aim at an Atkinson stand-up special in which he takes some frankly unoriginal potshots at Christianity in general. But it must have stirred something deep within Comfort, who only a few weeks later uploaded a new one called "Mr. Bean's AMAZING Skit on Hell. He Got so Much Right." This tactic of feigning support for an enemy's message is typical of Comfort's usual rhetoric; in this case, Comfort ironically praises Atkinson's accuracy in depicting the biblical portrayal of hell, feeling the facts are bleak enough that Christians can use Atkinson's skit as a warning. Comfort also criticizes comedians, asking why they mock Jesus yet stay silent on the Muslim prophet Mohammad. It's a bizarre callout: not only were several employees of French humor magazine Charlie Hebdo famously murdered for making inappropriate jokes about Islam, there are also several high-profile shows that have taken aim at Islam, such as South Park. Ray shows that his media awareness is laser focused on his own biases. But he's also focused on something else: in a stunning lore drop, Ray Comfort reveals that he is deeply fixated on the historical tragedy of the Titanic. In his words, there is an entire room in his "mind palace" devoted to the Titanic, the enormity of which "clouds even his sunny days." It says a lot that Comfort, who takes pains to remind us that hell will be "eternal conscious torment," is also fascinated by the doomed expedition of the Titanic. His fascination with Mr. Bean will surely die down soon, but for the Titanic, Ray Comfort's heart will go on. View our full episode list and subscribe to any of our public feeds: http://boysbiblestudy.com Unlock 2+ bonus episodes per month: http://patreon.com/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/boysbiblestudy
The guys question moving the NBA Cup Final out of Las Vegas, prepare for the New York trip and Hawk's 38 Special show, Sauce discovers he looks like a “Ronnie,” and Headlines features a piranha in Pennsylvania, South Park's anniversary and the surprising tax benefits of paying a ransom.
Mark Walter bought the Lakers in October at a $10 billion valuation and just sold them to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, clearing a $2.5 billion profit in under a year. Covino and Rich react to the biggest flip in sports history and then dig up the other great steals: Steinbrenner getting the Yankees from CBS for $10 million, Jerry Jones buying the Cowboys for $140 million, Blockbuster passing on Netflix at $75 million, Facebook grabbing Instagram for a billion, Manhattan for a satchel of beads, and the part of the Babe Ruth sale nobody bothers to explain. There is also a $600 hair restoration helmet that showed up on a clearance shelf in Idaho for fifty bucks. Then it is time for They Might Be Ass, where Rich goes through the Arizona Cardinals schedule game by game and explains why the Carson Beck preseason hype is a trap and why Vegas setting the win total at three and a half is still too generous. And because today is the anniversary of South Park's 1997 debut, the guys count down their top three adult cartoons of all time, with Beavis and Butt-Head, Ren and Stimpy, Gravity Falls, Family Guy and South Park all in the mix. Overpromised is the weekly uncensored bonus pod from Covino and Rich on Fox Sports Radio. #FSR #CRSHOW #OverpromisedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today!--- We're on summer break, so this week is a Revisit: a favorite conversation pulled back out of the archive. In this one, Pete and Nikki put on their detective hats to break down an ADHD challenge.The idea is simple. "I can't focus" or "I can't follow through" is too big and vague to solve, so the episode is about investigating what's actually getting in your way and finding the specific roadblock underneath. There's a memorable South Park metaphor involved, plus a practical, low-pressure approach to trying one strategy at a time and keeping track of what works. An encouraging, useful listen, whether it's your first time or a return trip.Links & NotesDr. Dodge Rea's podcast, The Change Paradox, on TruStory FM — and Nikki's guest appearance, Nikki Kinzer and The ADHD Paradox.How to ADHD with Jessica McCabe — the channel behind the motivation video that sparked this conversation (YouTube).Come join the ADHD Discord community.Support the show on Patreon.Tools mentioned in the episode: OmniFocus, OmniGraffle, MindNode, Todoist, and Day One.South Park's "Gnomes" — the origin of the underpants gnomes. (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast (02:20) - Check out Nikki on The Change Paradox (03:48) - Skunkface (08:19) - Listener Question: Striking out as an Entrepreneur? (15:28) - Breaking Down an ADHD Challenge (23:38) - Underpants Gnomes (28:36) - Discerning the "Why" ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mark Walter bought the Lakers in October at a $10 billion valuation and just sold them to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, clearing a $2.5 billion profit in under a year. Covino and Rich react to the biggest flip in sports history and then dig up the other great steals: Steinbrenner getting the Yankees from CBS for $10 million, Jerry Jones buying the Cowboys for $140 million, Blockbuster passing on Netflix at $75 million, Facebook grabbing Instagram for a billion, Manhattan for a satchel of beads, and the part of the Babe Ruth sale nobody bothers to explain. There is also a $600 hair restoration helmet that showed up on a clearance shelf in Idaho for fifty bucks. Then it is time for They Might Be Ass, where Rich goes through the Arizona Cardinals schedule game by game and explains why the Carson Beck preseason hype is a trap and why Vegas setting the win total at three and a half is still too generous. And because today is the anniversary of South Park's 1997 debut, the guys count down their top three adult cartoons of all time, with Beavis and Butt-Head, Ren and Stimpy, Gravity Falls, Family Guy and South Park all in the mix. Overpromised is the weekly uncensored bonus pod from Covino and Rich on Fox Sports Radio. #FSR #CRSHOW #OverpromisedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
South Park premiered on this day and Paris Jackson talked about growing up at Neverland Ranch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Filet Mignon day. entertainment from 2003. Azted Empire ended, South Park TV series began, Berlin Wall began being constructed. Todays birthdays - Annie Oakley, Burt Lahr, Alfred Hitchcock, Don Ho, Dan Fogelberg, Danny Bonaduce. Florence Nightengale died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Filet Mignon is yummy - The Hungry Food BandCrazy in love - Beyonce Jay ZIt's 5 o'clock somewhereBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Tiny bubbles - Don hoLeader of the band - Dan FogelbergThe Partridge Family TV themeExit - Wine down - Elyse Saunders https://www.elysesaunders.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days Puzzles - JulyGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio
The guys question moving the NBA Cup Final out of Las Vegas, prepare for the New York trip and Hawk's 38 Special show, Sauce discovers he looks like a “Ronnie,” and Headlines features a piranha in Pennsylvania, South Park's anniversary and the surprising tax benefits of paying a ransom.
In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian Aurie Styla about city vs. country life, politics, power, privilege, money, stereotypes, vulnerability, South Park and electric cars. Instagram: @auriestyla Get tickets for Cally's Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture capital.In this episode, I sit down with Aditya Agarwal of South Park Commons (SPC) to trace his journey from being one of the earliest employees at Facebook, becoming CTO at Dropbox, and then the inspiration of creating South Park Commons from his living room. The firm just announced a $575MM IV, it's largest fund to date. We discuss his decision-making at key career forks including his learnings working with Mark Zuckerberg, the power of surrounding yourself with exceptional people, and the five founder traits SPC relentlessly optimizes for. We also covered what it means to invest at the -1 to zero stage, and his view on the current state of venture capital.Thanks for listening to another episode of Venture Unlocked. I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Aditya. If you'd like to get Venture Unlocked content straight to your inbox, go to ventureunlocked.substack.com and sign up, or head over to Apple Podcasts or Spotify and subscribe. Thanks again for listening.Aditya Agarwal is a General Partner at South Park Commons and a longtime technology leader and entrepreneur. He previously served as CTO and VP of Engineering at Dropbox, where he scaled the engineering organization from 25 to more than 1,000 people. Before Dropbox, Aditya was one of Facebook's earliest engineers, helping build foundational products including News Feed, Search, and Messenger before becoming the company's first Director of Product Engineering. Today, he invests in and advises early-stage startups, drawing on decades of experience building some of Silicon Valley's most influential technology companies.Topics in this conversation include:* Choosing Oracle Over Bridgewater (2:31)* First Impressions of Mark Zuckerberg and Early Facebook (6:02)* Lessons From Oracle on Talent Density and Bureaucracy (9:38)* Five Founder Traits SPC Looks For (13:14)* Growing the SPC Community and Early Angel Checks (22:33)* AI, ChatGPT, and Rethinking Fund Size (35:15)* Investing Ahead of the Curve in AI and Robotics (39:11)* Aiming for 5x Net Per Fund (41:04)* AI Compared to Railroads and Heavy Capex (46:07)* AI's High Usefulness Floor and Mass Adoption (49:10)* Concerns Around Hyperscaler Capex and Hiccups (52:01)* Closing Reflections and Takeaways (54:38)Follow me @SamirKaji and give me your insights and questions with the hashtag #ventureunlocked. If you'd like to be considered as a guest or have someone you'd like to hear from (GP or LP), drop me a direct message on X. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ventureunlocked.substack.com
In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike is joined by Dr. Milana Hogan, Chief Talent Officer at Sullivan & Cromwell, and Rob Baker, a former law firm hiring committee member and BigLaw attorney, for a conversation about the increasingly front-loaded BigLaw recruiting process and what prospective and current law students should know about navigating it. Rob has held recruiting roles at large, medium, and boutique-sized law firms, while Dr. Hogan has spent nearly two decades at Sullivan & Cromwell working in talent, associate development, and recruiting. The group discusses how law firm recruiting has shifted earlier over time and the market pressures driving that change (7:41); whether hiring could move even earlier and why first-semester law school grades may serve as a practical stopping point (13:48); whether 0Ls should already be reaching out to firms and how to approach those conversations from a learning rather than a “will you hire me?” posture (17:13); the value of LinkedIn, low-pressure outreach, and building relationships before recruiting formally begins (20:53); and why the current system may create new opportunities for 2Ls and 3Ls who missed out earlier in the process (24:39). They also discuss how AI is affecting BigLaw work and hiring, including Sullivan & Cromwell's use of AI as one part of its holistic hiring process (28:34); what can turn hiring partners off in an interview and why trying too hard to demonstrate how smart you are can backfire (31:47); the importance of curiosity, humility, and a willingness to learn from more experienced lawyers (34:45); and why students should take ownership of their careers, seek out opportunities, and practice interviewing before the real thing (37:52). Related resources: Mike references NALP Executive Director Nikia Gray's article, The “Cruel” Recruiting Timeline, which examines the history of OCI and the market forces behind the increasingly accelerated law firm recruiting process. He also references a South Park episode parodying Black Friday's increasingly early start as an analogy for how BigLaw recruiting has continued moving earlier.You can listen and subscribe to Status Check with Spivey on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. You can read a full transcript of this episode with timestamps here.
In this clip from our bonus episode, Taylor and Andrew chat about South Park, going to the movies and much more!
The Thoughtcrime team assembles for a long and dramatic discussion about $20 burritos, and then takes a fond look back at Charlie getting parodied on South Park exactly one year ago. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Thoughtcrime team assembles for a long and dramatic discussion about $20 burritos, and then takes a fond look back at Charlie getting parodied on South Park exactly one year ago. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode! The Dog Days of Replays continue with Mik's pick, South Park: The Stick of Truth! Does it hold up since the show last covered it? Does it do South Park justice? Is it as offensive as it should be? Tune in to find out! Also, Dalton dives in a Gacha-free Gacha game, and some College Football 2027, Willie visits family and plays Colossal Cave, and Mik gets FFXIV for the Switch 2 and also dives back into Pokopia!Come join our Discord and Vote on polls for show games! bit.ly/TSMPDISCORD Support the show, Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thesteammachinepodcastBig Thanks to Our patrons who donate 10 dollars or more!Nate “Sir Cogsworth the 7th of June-iper”Jeff “The Original Expendable, Mr. Syllables Ole Jeffy Lube”Aries or Adam “Ariesoradam” Shoutout to his podcast Revival and ExtinctionJames “The Steam Machine Hall Monitor” HallTeam Retrogue Check Him out on YouTube“Mr. Puzzles” Dane HimselfFlyin' Brian Doran GreyThe man who erased his nickname, now the Wolverine formally known as Logan Joreid aka LittleLoManiacFenris Wolfsbane, Healer of the Als of BamaLINK TO WEBSITE https://bit.ly/TheSteamMachinePodcastShoutout to Spectre ApprovedShoutout to TeamRetrogueShoutout to Dane and Jeff's Media DumpShoutout to Grumpy Jeff's Pro Wrestling Power Hour
“Chimpanzee, he said it…he said chimpanzee…” PRIMUS is always a fun stop on the road to Relaxerville (especially if you've got something to inhale), and PORK SODA (the band's 3rd official studio long player) is the perfect soundtrack for just such an occasion. Released on April 20th, 1993, almost 50 years to the day after Albert Hofmann's legendary trip on Bicycle Day, PORK SODA ups the dosage of weird that was previously experienced on Sailing the Seas of Cheese with a unique formulation that only PRIMUS is capable of delivering. If anything, PRIMUS should be called “psychedelic metal” because in a weird way, that's kind of exactly what it is. It's jazzy, ugly, funky, and heavy, with some of the most potent, caricaturized, and cartoonesque lyrics in metal delivered in the weirdest, most absurd & surreal manner possible. For people who have never ingested entheogens and wonder what Dr. Hofmann's historic lysergic fueled bike ride might have been like, PORK SODA is an excellent reference point. Discover the difference between low rise jeans & high-rise jeans (and find out why one variety is (allegedly) better than the other), understand that Amber Alerts are “only important if your girlfriend's name is Amber”, and “go get you some weird” before you JOIN US as we crack open a can of PORK SODA and marvel at the wonderous weirdness of PRIMUS. Visit www.metalnerdery.com/podcast for more on this episode Help Support Metal Nerdery https://www.patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast Leave us a Voicemail to be played on a future episode: 980-666-8182 Metal Nerdery Tees and Hoodies – metalnerdery.com/merch and kindly leave us a review and/or rating on your favorite Podcast app Follow us on the Socials: Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Email: metalnerdery@gmail.com Can't be LOUD Enough Playlist on Spotify Metal Nerdery Munchies on YouTube @metalnerderypodcast Show Notes & Time Stamps: (00:01): “No, these are 4.5…”/ “That's what it sounds like…when dubs cry…or when dubs fly…”/ “I am now listening to the Duff McKagen audio book…” (NOTE: There are two books – It's So Easy *And Other Lies* & How To Be a Man (And Other Illusions) / ***WARNING: #listenerdiscretionisadvised *** / “Waste not, want not…”/ ***WELCOME BACK TO THE BUNKERPOON CENTER FOR METAL EXCELLENCE AND THE METAL NERDERY PODCAST!!!*** / #surprisebuttons / ***PATREON US at www.patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast *** / “Is it...what?”/ “Not that there's anything wrong with that…because it's not June anymore…”/ “(Aussie) Dave, let us know if ‘floral cunt' or ‘right cunt' is better…”/ ***SOCIAL MEDIA US at #metalnerderypodcast on #YouTube #Facebook #Instagram & #TikTok / ***EMAIL US at metalnerdery@gmail.com and VOICEMAIL US at 980-666-8182!!!*** (05:05): “There's a lot of excitement in the Forbidden camp…”/ “Did you say dropped?”/ “Forbidden was always kinda proggy…”/ #Forbidden PSYCLOPS (Forbidden – 10/22/2026) “He's wearing a #KISS shirt…that's awesome!”/ “There it is!”/ “Sounds like Forbidden…”/ “I'm kinda digging the KISS basketball jersey…I think that's Bill's favorite part of the video…”/ “Oh wow, there IS a tracklisting…” (10:50): “Let's do some weirdness…” / “Primus is a fun stop in Relaxerville…if you've got something to set on fire and inhale, you should totally do that with the Primus…/ #TheDocket METAL NERDERY PODCAST PRESENTS: PRIMUS – PORK SODA / #Primus #PorkSoda “Released (appropriately) on April 20, 1993…”/ (NOTE: Suck On This is a live album that came out before Frizzle Fry…and John The Fisherman was on bolth albums.) “They should almost call it psychedelic metal…because in a weird way that's kinda what it is…” / “The cool thing about a Primus album…even for people who have never done drugs, that's kinda what it's like to do drugs…” / “Zima soup?” (15:47): PORK CHOP'S LITTLE DITTY (instrumental) / “This is all it is…and then…”/ MY NAME IS MUD / “It's always been…” / “It's just so ugly…it just sounds ugly…” / “I wonder, did Les just let him (Larry LaLonde-guitars) do what he wanted, or is there any writing involved? Because it sounds ad-libbed…”/ “That's not weird enough…do it again…”/ “To me, it sounds like jazz…like he makes it up as he goes along…improv jazz…”/ #amberalert / “That's only important if your girlfriend's name is Amber…” (19:15): WELCOME TO THIS WORLD / “You can hear the South Park-ness…”/ “That's heavy…but why?”/ “That's very jazzy, for sure…it's jazz metal…”/ #jazzmetal / “Left turn…” / “Primus is one of those bands that when you put in the CD…you've got to listen to it front to back…”/ “One of their records is a full experience…the songs kinda flow together…” (22:55): BOB / “Those lyrics are dark…”/ “That's very heavy…it's almost angry…”/ “That's me and BJ…”/ #markthetime / #guitarclass / “He was giving the stoners a class to fuck off in, and that's what we did…” / #RussellsHighSchoolReflections / “That's how you can sum up Primus - those two words: Why? & How?”/ “Imagine…if Les (Claypool) would have joined Metallica?” (28:55): DMV / “Chimpanzee, he said it…he said chimpanzee…”/ “Call it…POINTLESS…”/ “All the jazzy stuff aside, I think you kinda forget how heavy they are…it's nobody else's heavy…” (31:37): THE OL' DIAMOND BACK STURGEON (FISHERMAN'S CHRONICLES, PART 3) / #happyprimus / “That's a fun noise…I'll put that in here…”/ “A lot of their stuff is kinda stonery, too…I think that's why the metalheads like it…”/ “It fits in all the buckets…and yet it fits in no bucket…they're like an ugly #RUSH…a 90's RUSH…”/ “The 90's were pretty hot…”/ “Oh, the 80's are terrible…”/ #bighair / “Low rise jeans or high-rise jeans?”/ #momjeans #eightiesjeans #hightops / “When you unbutton and unzip, you were still a good six inches away from the entertainment center…” (34:02): NATURE BOY / “I'm good at it…”/ #bootsandcats / #readthoselyrics / “That's a very ugly tone…that guitar tone…” / “I've got a hot take…”/ “That's jazz…abstract, ugly jazz…”/ “Here's the hot take I had…I think that Larry's guitar sound…the annoying factor…it's like taking a wah pedal and putting it half-way in between…” / #wahwahASMR (39:02): WOUNDED KNEE (instrumental) / #relaxerbreak #ASMR / “It's definitely got relaxer vibes, for sure…spark up and hit play.”/ PORK SODA / “That's the weirdest vocals in history…”/ “Even the vocals are kinda jazzy…” (41:17): THE PRESSMAN / “The timing of that is weird…it wasn't where I thought ‘1' would be…” / “It's just weird…it's really good…it's the cartoonized thing…it kinda just fits them.”/ “You know it's gonna be a good time, and it's gonna be silly, and it's gonna be absurd…”/ “The lyrics are potent, but the delivery is very caricaturized and cartoonesque…”/ “You guys ever see (Primus) live?”/ #RussellsConcertReflections / “The last time I remember seeing Prong…” / #markthetime (48:04): MR. KRINKLE / “They're not really riffs…it's like noises, in a way…”/ “It's just this weird little diddly…”/ “It (the guitars) kinda reminds me of how the guitar player for The Doors was…” / “If you add some distortion to Air Supply, you get Styx…” (51:05): THE AIR IS GETTING SLIPPERY / “That is just ridiculous…” / #RussellsReflectionsEncoreEdition #TheGoodies / “That's like carnival music…sideshow music…”/ HAMBURGER TRAIN (instrumental) / “This one's a shorty…all eight minutes of it…”/ “This is the point in the album where you reload the bong and get ready for the next album…”/ “It's totally metal funk. It's more metal funk than funk metal I think…” (55:50): PORK CHOP'S LITTLE DITTY / “It's named the exact same thing (as the opener) …”/ “That's the ultimate, dude: go out and burn one, hang out on the porch, and play your mandolin…”/ HAIL SANTA / #markthetime / “That's a bicycle bell…”/ “That sounds like the guitar tuning song…”/ “It (sounds) like a musical interpretation of when Albert Hofmann discovered LSD…” #AlbertHofmann #BicycleDay (04/19/43) #Sandoz #LSD #lysergicaciddiethylamide / “I just pulled that out of my ass…”/ “Sometimes it takes a minute for the lightbulb to click…”/ THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!!! “Go get you some weird…go get you some Primus…find you some psilly…” #untilthenext #outroreel
Prolific voice actor Mona Marshall guests on the Fake Show with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!
Buckle up, folks, because part two of "A MOUSE enTRAPment in Paris" is a wild ride! In this episode, our eclectic crew—comprised of Merida from "Brave," Beorn from "The Hobbit," Blastoise from Pokémon, the kaiju Mothra, and Nehemiah from the Hebrew Scriptures—teams up with Basil from "The Great Mouse Detective" to clear Remy of the murder rap he's been framed for. As they navigate the bustling streets of Paris, the gang uncovers a web of deception that leads them straight into a showdown with some seriously shady characters, including a not-so-charming South Park version of Mickey Mouse and a host of animated villains. With clever strategy and a sprinkle of chaos, the team must prove Remy's innocence before it's too late. So grab your dice, and let's dive into this exhilarating adventure filled with friendship, food, and, of course, a dash of danger! In this captivating continuation of A Mouse Entrapment in Paris, the Geeks on a Roll team delves deeper into a riveting narrative filled with animated nostalgia and light-hearted humor. The stakes are high as Remy faces severe accusations, and the team must unravel a web of deceit while exploring the charming yet perilous landscape of Paris. The cleverly crafted dialogue and relaxed tone invite listeners to join in on the adventure, as each character brings their flair to the investigation. The episode expertly balances humor and tension, showcasing dynamic interactions between animated icons and the team members. As they gather clues and encounter bizarre adversaries, the camaraderie among the characters shines, highlighting the themes of loyalty and courage. The episode wraps up with an unexpected twist, leaving fans eager for the next installment of this delightful animated escapade. Through clever storytelling and engaging character development, this episode captures the essence of friendship and the thrill of the chase in a fantastical setting.Takeaways:In this exciting episode of 'A MOUSE enTRAPment in Paris', our eclectic characters tackle a murder mystery involving Remy, while blending the charm of animated classics with the thrill of tabletop role-playing.The players' unique character choices, from Merida to Blastoise, add a layer of creativity and humor, showcasing how diverse personalities can come together for a common goal.As the investigation unfolds, the group discovers clues that lead them deeper into a web of deception, highlighting the importance of teamwork and friendship in overcoming challenges.The unexpected appearance of iconic villains like Darth Vader and Thanos creates a delightful chaos, reminding listeners that even in dire situations, humor and camaraderie shine through..Be sure to check out our merch, find extra content, and become an official member of Systematic Geekology on our website:https://systematic-geekology-shop.fourthwall.com/.Check out all of our Geeks on a Roll series:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/ce33764f-91e5-4e06-9b52-15f678b02006.Listen to more of our episodes on Middle Earth:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/7bdc3a47-0c58-40f1-88da-9f14079772f7.Don't miss any of our gaming episodes:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/409f2d81-9857-4426-b1f0-d8a02e58b150.Check out all of our Disney episodes:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/09b1c796-b409-4cfe-bbd0-8b7a8032f846.Check out other episodes with Joshua:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/642da9db-496a-40f5-b212-7013d1e211e0.Check out other episodes with TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Listen to other episodes with great guests like Mike:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/0d46051e-3772-49ec-9e2c-8739c9b74cdeMentioned in this episode:Check out our Fourthwall site for quite literally everything to do with our show!All SG merch, extra content, our youtube page, SG memberships, tips / donations, etc. can all be found at this one convenient spot!SG on FourthwallJoin our Facebook group and Discord ServerFind our Facebook group, "Priests to the Geeks", then join our Discord server with this link to continue on the conversation with us!DiscordThe Anazao Podcast NetworkBe sure to check out the network website to see other podcasts trying to engage honestly with Scripture, Theology, Pop Culture, Martial Arts, Science, and more!Anazao Podcast NetworkFollow us on Instagram and BlueSky to keep up to date!Follow our show on our socials to keep up to date and get some exclusive content and fun memes!Systematic GeekologyOur show focuses around our favorite fandoms that we discuss from a Christian perspective. We do not try to put Jesus into all our favorite stories, but rather we try to ask the questions the IPs are asking, then addressing those questions from our perspective. We are not all ordained, but we are the Priests to the Geeks, in the sense that we try to serve as mediators between the cultures around our favorite fandoms and our faith communities.
Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy back to the podcast to discuss the incredible box office success of The Odyssey, the latest movie trends, and several new releases, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Gregg Araki’s comedy I Want Your Sex, and the sci-fi family drama Sheep in a Box. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to recap the weekend at the Flashback Weekend Horror Convention before the conversation turns to TV characters who were written off their shows because the actors were reportedly too difficult to work with. From Susan on Seinfeld to Chef on South Park, they look back at some of television’s most memorable behind-the-scenes exits. [Ep 477]
It's not QUITE the 40th anniversary of The Lost Boys (39 years today), and just past the 40th anniversary of Highlander, but it's close enough. And there are other reasons to redo this one today - with its thoughts on immortality, legacy, good times and fellowship - so, doing that. "Never let a night like tonight go to waste." ==================================================== Considering whether Gen X views of life, death, and immortality were shaped by two mid-80s films: Highlander (1986) and The Lost Boys (1987) Yes yes yes, I said Steward Copeland at about 9:12 and realized just moments ago that I completely meant Douglas Coupland, who wrote Generation X: Tales For an Accelerated Culture in 1991 https://www.coupland.com/books/generation-x-tales-for-an-accelerated-culture And my point there is that in 1987 the Lost Boys was certainly depicting Gen X characters with Gen X actors, but nobody called them Gen X at the time. Interview with the Vampire was published in 1976 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interview_with_the_Vampire Its sequel, The Vampire Lestat, was 1985 The Mystery of Dracula's Castle - a scooby doo mystery in all but name, with inspiration from Christopher Lee's Dracula over and over. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068985/ The Hunger https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085701/ The Lost Boys - straight to the tagline https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093437/taglines Highlander https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091203/ Cocoon https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088933/ Siskel and Ebert - Lost Boys starts at 9:44 - https://siskelebert.org/?p=2948 Highlander is the first one here, about 1:30 - they both disliked it rather a lot https://siskelebert.org/?p=1496 First chapter of The Golden Bough - Frazer calls the King a "murderer" rather than a "killer" so I'll randomly note that A) in the 1536 battler in Highlander, the Macleods are fighting the Frasers and B) "Matador" is literally "killer" in Spanish The Spirit of Christmas, which spawned South Park, references Highlander's repeated line "There Can Be Only One" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0122264/ When talking about Reactives and the Awakening, probably worth looking at this previous entry on my blog https://crisis.generationalize.com/2014/01/reactiveness.html Unrelated but it's a photo series called Lost Boys - millennials back at home after college or high school or whatever they decided they could do. https://www.businessinsider.com/liz-calvi-lost-boys-photo-project-2014-9#calvi-started-with-her-good-group-of-guy-friends-but-eventually-branched-out-to-look-for-more-subjects-in-town-nolan-pictured-here-is-currently-studying-graphics-in-college-and-he-lives-with-his-parents-for-the-summer-2 Here's the archive she set up https://seulementdanslereve.tumblr.com/archive And her home page https://www.lizcalvi.com/commissions "Vampire of the Mists" (1991) was a few years later, so probably influenced by Anne Rice and The Lost Boys and everything. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_of_the_Mists Wikipedia sayeth that Peter Pan first appeared in a novel in 1902, while the play first appeared in 1904. He's very much of the Nomad archetype. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan Completely unrelated, except insofar as Aiken Drum (the character) is much like Peter Pan and has other Nomad / Reactive archetype indicators https://manycolored.fandom.com/wiki/Many-Colored_Wiki Pogonip club house http://deepbluemoon.com/misc/pogonip/ Other locations - the interiors were on a set at Warner Brothers https://www.visitcalifornia.com/attraction/lost-boys-santa-cruz-tour Gregory Widen, screenwriter for Highlander. Born in 1958, he's a late Boomer. He also wrote Backdraft. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0927074/ Russel Mulcahy - his director credits here include the music videos - which included Video Killed the Radio Star by Buggles, which unfortunately I can't find, so here are some others. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0611683 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uxc9eFcZyM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyv905Q2omU Max has mission style outdoor lamps - not too common at the time. (Although it was becoming popular again) https://casetext.com/case/l-jg-stickley-inc-v-canal-dover-furn Grandpas house is here (interiors were a set at Warner Bros.) - a very 1900s house http://www.mobileranger.com/santacruz/pogonip-the-cowell-family-polo-and-a-poltergeist/ CSUN Queen show, 1989 - there will be another episode one day about why this matters….but I didn't even have a chance to get into, here, how I and Angela and 150 of our closest friends did a field show with two songs from Highlander, plus Bohemian Rhapsody https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjkHl0paHbM
“How many people do you think go into a bar and say: ‘I'd like an Everclear on the rocks, please…'?” Looking back, 1997 seems utterly surreal… To put things in perspective, 1997 marked the debut of South Park on Comedy Central, the release of Radiohead's breakthrough, third album, OK Computer, the beginning of the final season of Seinfeld, and (of course) the arrival of Metallica's conclusion to The Loads with Reload. Perhaps one of the most surreal (and tragic) parts of 1997 was the time a bunch of children in a band called Hanson went viral with a song called MMMBop while a lesser known, criminally underrated, and FAR SUPERIOR band (with an extremely similar sounding name, consisting of former members of Helmet & Quicksand) called Handsome released their one (and only) album, Handsome, earlier that same year. Sometimes life is just too weird and utterly unfair… It's time to discover the power of “a better magical piece of paper” that is not a college degree and understand that whenever someone uses the term ‘dating' that “we know exactly what they're talking about”. Find out who “stayed metal the whole time”, who was “chuggin' the D”, and who wasn't going to metal shows “unless it was Metallica” when you JOIN US as we go back in time almost 30 years with THE CLASS OF 1997. Visit www.metalnerdery.com/podcast for more on this episode Help Support Metal Nerdery https://www.patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast Leave us a Voicemail to be played on a future episode: 980-666-8182 Metal Nerdery Tees and Hoodies – metalnerdery.com/merch and kindly leave us a review and/or rating on your favorite Podcast app Follow us on the Socials: Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Email: metalnerdery@gmail.com Can't be LOUD Enough Playlist on Spotify Metal Nerdery Munchies on YouTube @metalnerderypodcast Show Notes & Time Stamps: (00:01): “Now we're about the same height…”/ “Alright, let's see ‘em…”/ “Has anybody had any weird diarrhea lettuce issues?” / “You had it before it was cool?”/ #BastieBoys / “I got so freaking sick…out of both ends…also, every 5 minutes, I was having contractions…”/ “Doctor, he's dilated…”/ #cyclospora / “So it was the exact same thing?”/ (NOTE: “Cyclospora stays dormant in your body for up to 2 weeks…) / #nightsoil / “Reason #2 I don't eat greens…”/ “Email Russ at RussWages@diarrhealettuce.com...” / ***WARNING: #listenerdiscretionisadvised *** / “And frankly…tiresome.” (05:50): “You wanna say the hellos and the welcomes?” / ***WELCOME BACK TO THE BUNKERPOON CENTER FOR METAL EXCELLENCE AND THE METAL NERDERY PODCAST!!!*** / #rainylanta / “Because of the gudatron? The front gunt?” / “I've been having to find all my fat clothes…”/ “What, was it 121/81?” / #RussellsHealthReflections (09:19): ***PATREON US at patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast *** / #Doomsicle #SmogMountain #SabbathFuzzySabbath / “I like floral cunt, I'm gonna keep using it…” / “We speak your names…”/ “I'm just gonna go ahead and make this statement…”/ ***EMAIL US at metalnerdery@gmail.com ***/ ***SOCIAL MEDIA US at #metalnerderypodcast on #YouTube #Facebook #Instagram #TikTok *** / “Are we gonna have to hire somebody to go through our emails now?” / “CD Samplers…?”/ ***VOICEMAIL US AT 980-666-8182!!!*** / #doowop (NOTE: It's Padavona, NOT Padanova) / #RJD (14:19): #TheDocket METAL NERDERY PRESENTS: THE CLASS OF 1997 / “The year I graduated from college and got that magical piece of paper…”/ “You know what a better magical piece of paper is?” / “It makes for a much better life…”/ “And by ‘dating'…we know EXACTLY what they're talking about…”/ “That dude's a Dude, man…”/ “Spittin' Crickets is such a 90's band name…”/ “I gotta ask the question…where did y'all get that name?” / #hawktuah / #RussellsReflectionsNostalgiaEdition / “That's some red neck shit; that's not frat boy shit…” (19:02): “I will say…in 1997…we were big followers of a local heavy metal band…who released their breakthrough album…” / #RussellsSevendustReflections / #Sevendust BLACK (Sevendust – 1997) / “That's a good opener…like a show opener…” (23:38): #StrappingYoungLad ALL HAIL THE NEW FLESH (City – 1997) / #CanadianMetal / “Get ready…”/ “It's like a super charged Filter…”/ “If I was still working out, that would be in the playlist for sure…” (27:00): “Hold on, so it's a different singer?”/ NOTE: This is the first Priest album with Tim “Ripper” Owens on vocals, and also the first Priest album since 1990's Painkiller / #IcedEarth / #JudasPriest JUGULATOR (Jugulator – 1997) / “You pulling up the Jugulator?” / #moonshine / “How many people do you think go into a bar and say ‘I'd like an Everclear on the rocks, please…'”/ NOTE: Everclear is the active ingredient in Hunch Punch / “Chuggin' the D…” / “That does not sound like Judas Priest…”/ “That's a very different vibe…that's a different band!” (33:30): “How about some…Overkill?”/ “In 1997, were you looking for Overkill albums?” / “(The Hodges) stayed metal the whole time…” / #WFO #TheKillingKind / #NostalgicReflections / “I wasn't going to metal shows…unless it was Metallica…”/ “There were a lot of used CD stores back then (in the mid to late 90's) …” / #Overkill IT LIVES (From the Underground and Below – 1997) / “I love panning…” (39:56): “Alright, Matt…look at the inventory of cokelines…”/ “Track 5…I know it doesn't have as many cokelines…trust me…”/ “Is it more of the Forbidden Evil?” / “Imagine Forbidden doing groove stuff but it still sounds like Forbidden…”/ #Forbidden FACE DOWN HEROES (Green – 1997) / “This was in the Can't Be Loud Enough…”/ OVER THE MIDDLE / “This sounds nothing like Forbidden Evil…”/ “That sounds like…Slayer.” (43:20): “Did y'all ever hear that one (Demonic)?”/ “That's where the power comes from, dude…”/ #Testament DEMONIC REFUSAL (Demonic – 1997) / “This is where (Chuck Billy) changed his voice…that's death metal…”/ “Looks like I need a bigger rug…”/ “That's definitely different Testament…” (46:28): “Mark the time, please…”/ #Kreator PHOBIA (Outcast – 1997) / “Like Slayer, you always know what you're gonna get (with Kreator) …”/ #industrialsound / “That's different than normal Kreator…”/ “It's almost like industrial punk…it's almost like a Kreator side project…” (48:52): “We've got to pay tribute to The Loads…”/ “I think that's probably the best song on the album…but it takes forever to get there…” (Fixxxer) / “It might be worse than Sandman…” (Fuel) / #Metallica DEVIL'S DANCE (Reload – 1997) / “That's a meaty bass sound…”/ “It's like a weird, Metallica, stoner metal…”/ “Yeah, it needs a laugh right there…”/ “Under a different name, they're good rock and roll records…” ***Go check out our Building the Perfect Load episode…*** / “Watch him pull up Queensryche…big fan from way back…more than KISS…” (53:47): #Misfits DIG UP HER BONES (American Psycho – 1997) / “It's like Peter Steele with a higher voice…”/ “He sounds like Peter Steele PLUS the singer from Life of Agony…”/ #Caputo / “They came back, dude…”/ “It's like Optimus Prime can be a robot, and then he can be a truck, and then he can be a robot again..." (56:26): “This sounds like a lovely title…I guarantee you it sounds like WASP…”/ #powerballads / “Let us know if we should do a whole episode of power ballads…” / “We might need some extra special relaxers for that episode (power ballads) …” / “No microdosing…we gotta go full tilt…bring sleeping bags…”/ #TheChronicles / “Have you ever heard anybody talking in their sleep?”/ #sleeptalking #gibberish / “He would call in air strikes…while he was at home in bed, years after the war…”/ “We got new chairs down here in The Bunkerpoon…I look a lot more slender because I'm hiding my gunt underneath the table…” / #WASP KILL FUCK DIE (Kill Fuck Die – 1997) / “Oh listen, it's industrial…when L.A. Metal goes Industrial, that's kind of a weird sign…”/ “What is it? What'd you say?” / “That was not at all what I was expecting…” (1:01:24): “Look at that album cover…that just screams 1976…he looks like the homeless hatchet guy…there's a documentary about this dude…”/ “But he looked just like that dude…” / “Turn up the fuzzmeter…”/ #FuManchu EVIL EYE (The Action is Go – 1997) / “Kinda sounds like ‘I Disappear' a little bit…”/ “It's good rock and roll with a lot of fuzz on it…” (1:04:39): “On that note, how about a little Karma to Burn…”/ “Hold on, that was wet and you didn't cup…you SHOULD have cupped…”/ #instrumental / “I'm going in with an open mind…and a pink shirt…”/ “I don't care…” / “Where are we on the whole ‘how do snakes fuck?'…” / “It IS whittled…”/ #debutalbum / #KarmaToBurn EIGHT (Karma To Burn – 1997) / “This sounds like some good pre-show music…very good background music…” (1:07:54): “Annihilator had an album out that year…”/ #recordscratch #mouthsounds / “That sounded almost like a record scratch…I can't do it again…make it a button…”/ “All the cokelines…”/ #Annihilator MURDER (Remains – 1997) / “That's gated…there's your '97 vibe…”/ “He's gonna yell in a minute…he yelled…I heard him…”/ “Let's pick another one…” / SEXECUTION / “Sexecution…that's got to be good…” (1:12:45): “We've got to cleanse…”/ “What did (Annihilator) do there?” / “I'm hoping, for the sake of all that is evil…that Venom will sound like Venom…”/ “Metallica's the ONLY band that changed in the 90's…whatever…”/ #Venom THE EVIL ONE (Cast in Stone – 1997) / “That's what heavy metal sounds like…” (1:15:41): “You know, THAT guy from THAT band…”/ “Who sings on this, him (Geezer Butler)?” / NOTE: This was NOT Burton C. Bell on vocals, it was Clark Brown on vocals…/ #GZR MAN IN A SUITCASE (Black Science – 1997) / “Strangely industrial? Or weirdly industrial?” (1:17:27): “How about a little Grip Inc.? That was Dave Lombardo's band after Slayer…”/ #GripInc PATHETIC LIAR (Nemesis – 1997) / “That has the Slayer sound to it…if you're playing with Dave, I'm sure it's going to sound like Slayer at some point…” (1:19:44): “I was just looking up some In Flames…”/ “Let's cup so they get the full effect…”/ #InFlames JOTUN (Whoracle – 1997) / “I think that's what they call melodeath metal…”/ “It suits this kind of day…the gray and cloudy…” / “Nothing's gonna impress me anymore after Psycroptic…” / “It's the first thing we've heard in forever that's really a mindblower…you keep getting away from the novelty effect…and then you hear that (Psycroptic)…” (1:23:34): “Billiam never picks trash…”/ “We should do the most underrated bands and talk about nothing but Poison and Nickelback the whole time…”/ “You don't shit on Nickelback and you don't shit on Creed…”/ “It's just fun to talk like that…” / NOTE: This was NOT Bruce Dickinson's first solo album…it was his fourth / #BruceDickinson ROAD TO HELL (Accident of Birth – 1997) (1:26:38): “My only thing about that…remember when (Dave) did the thing (remixed the entire Megadeth catalog in 2004…) with the drums?”/ #Megadeth TRUST (Cryptic Writings – 1997) / “I think he got mostly cleaned up in the early 90's…”/ “Would you call that rock or metal?” / “If you could take 5% (of that bass mix) and drop it in AJFA…” / “2002 was (allegedly) when (Mr. Mustaine) fully gained sobriety…” (1:30:18): “I think Billiam finally found what he was looking for…”/ #MachineHead TEN TON HAMMER (The More Things Change – 1997) / “It's weird that harmonics could be so heavy…”/ “It's like harmonics with a cape…” (1:32:10): “Awwwwwww mannnnnnn…” / #Pantera WHERE YOU COME FROM (Official Live: 101 Proof – 1997) / “Wait for it…”/ “They recorded (the 2 new songs) in 12 days…”/ “Should we call it Class of '97?” / THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!!! / #untilthenext #outroreel
Johnny Mac reports on the Daily Comedy News, leading with Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson's “NYC Still Rising After 25 Years: A 9/11 Charity's Comedy Benefit” at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 10 with headliners including Stewart, Davidson, Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari, Bill Burr, Ronny Chieng, Nikki Glaser, and Josh Johnson, noting Davidson's father FDNY firefighter Scott Davidson died on 9/11 and recalling the 20-year show lineup. John Mulaney announces “Mulaney Takes Manhattan,” nine iconic NYC venues in nine nights Jan. 7–15 from Comedy Cellar to Madison Square Garden. Other items: Stavros Halkias' Netflix special “Uncle Stav” Sept. 8; Jeff Dunham's iPhone-shot “250th Red, White and Blue Birthday Special” on YouTube now and wider streaming Oct. 6; Gabriel Iglesias filming his 10th Netflix special in San Antonio Aug. 20; Jimmy Fallon accused of reusing the “fish sticks” gag from South Park; Ricky Gervais' animated “Alley Cats” hits Netflix Aug. 7; Jim Norton and Anthony Cumia launch a YouTube/Patreon show Aug. 4; a Hollywood Reporter piece on Rick Glassman; and Nato Green's “The Darkest Hour” on YouTube July 31 with an album Aug. 14. 00:18 9/11 Charity Comedy Show01:13 Mulaney Takes Manhattan02:11 Stavros Netflix Special02:32 Jeff Dunham iPhone Special03:48 Fluffy Special Announcement04:14 Fallon Fish Sticks Controversy05:35 Ricky Gervais Alley Cats07:00 Norton and Cumia Reunion08:40 Rick Glassman Profile09:50 Nato Green Darkest Hour Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Book by James Lapine Works Consulted & Reference : The Book of Mormon (Original Libretto) by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone The Book of Mormon: The Testament of a Broadway Musical | Text, New Interviews, and Annotations by Steven Suskin Music Credits: "Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin "The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble "Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording (Original Cast Recording / Deluxe) | Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Alain Boublil & Richard Maltby Jr. | Performed by Alistair Brammer "Back to Before" from Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Performed by Marin Mazzie "Chromolume #7 / Putting It Together" from Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Performed by Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Judith Moore, Cris Groenendaal, Charles Kimbrough, William Parry, Nancy Opel, Robert Westenberg, Dana Ivey, Kurt Knudson, Barbara Bryne "What's Inside" from Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles | Performed by Jessie Mueller & Ensemble "I Believe" from The Book of Mormon (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone | Performed by Andrew Rannells "Maria" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Evadne Baker, Anna Lee, Portia Nelson, Marni Nixon "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Julie Andrews "Corner of the Sky" from Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Performed by Matthew James Thomas “What Comes Next?” from Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Performed by Jonathan Groff
We kick off our 2026 Training Camp Series by diving deep into the evolution of Steelers camp! In Part 1, we trace the origins from the team's formation in 1933, navigating the early venues in Hershey and South Park, through the pre-Chuck Noll era. Special guest Paul Noonan (Acme Packing Company / Reporting as Eligible podcast) joins the show to provide insight into Packers history, early coaching legacies, and how camp culture shifted heading into Latrobe. Connect with Paul Noonan:Twitter: @acmepackingcohttps://www.acmepackingcompany.com/authors/paul-noonanIn This Episode:1933–1946: Early sites, Newell's Grove, and wartime shuffle 1947–1965: Alliance College to the pre-Latrobe era The pre-Chuck Noll head coaches and early team identity #Steelers #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #SteelersRealm #NFLHistory #PaulNoonan #TrainingCamp2026
To celebrate Mother's Day, The Simpsons highlight how Homer, Apu and Reverend Lovejoy have become neglectful husbands, but luckily Moe is around to convince their wives otherwise.A parody of the film A Letter To Three Wives, the episode certainly has its relatable moments, but again points out just how pessimistic Springfield in general has become by this point.We discuss the Lovejoy's (literally) loveless relationship, the stereotypical gags that Apu and Majula seem stuck with, why The Simpsons shouldn't be seen as "just a cartoon", Dando's love of jigsaw puzzles and more.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.
Regardless of whether you play World Of Warcraft or Hello Kitty Island Adventure, there's no denying that this is one of the greatest South Park episodes of all time. A loving tribute, as well as a spot-on piss-take of the life of an RPG gamer, this episode is perfectly (war)crafted to showcase the pros and cons of such a lifestyle.We discuss why Parker wasn't a fan of the episode, some first-hand experiences playing WOW and more.LISTEN on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fzFQbj LISTEN on Apple - apple.co/4fCJmBvWATCH on YouTube - bit.ly/southparkpodcastSupport the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auThe Movie Guide with Leonard Maltin - themovieguidepodcast.comSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSaturday Night Dive (SNL) - spreaker.com/podcast/saturday-night-diBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/goin-down-to-south-park--5828978/support.Goin' Down To South Park is brought to you by The Four Finger Discount Network.
Charlotte is often criticized for not having much history. Old buildings have given way to new development, neighborhoods have transformed and many longtime landmarks have disappeared from the skyline.But according to local history writer John Short, Charlotte hasn't lost its history — it's simply hidden in plain sight. From Eastover's origins as the city's first automobile suburb to the remarkable story of Grier Heights, one of Charlotte's oldest Black communities, the city's neighborhoods reveal how transportation, housing, race and economic growth have shaped the Charlotte we know today.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Managing Editor Ashley Fahey talks with Short, the author of The Ledger's new "Love Thy Neighborhood" series, about why neighborhood history matters, the surprising stories hiding around Charlotte and how understanding where the city has been can help residents make better decisions about where it's headed.This episode was recorded live at The Sharon at SouthPark on July 13, 2026. This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. For more information on The Charlotte Ledger, go to TheCharlotteLedger.com.
This week, your favorite fake puppeteers sit down with real puppeteer Kevin Carlson to pull back the strings on one of the most ambitious—and gloriously outrageous—marionette productions ever put on film: Team America: World Police.From precision facial manipulation and explosive action sequences to the unique challenge of making silicone actors deliver Oscar-worthy melodrama (or at least convincingly vomit in an alley), Kevin shares what it was really like behind the scenes of the cult classic from the creators of South Park. With the face of all American actor Gary Johnston himself, we talk about the painstaking craftsmanship, the technical headaches, and the moments that had an entire crew wondering what on earth they'd signed up to do.Along the way, we explore the artistry of marionette performance, the incredible engineering required to make those pint-sized action heroes run, fight, fly, and occasionally explode, and why practical puppetry can still steal the show in an age of CGI.It's strings, satire, and stories you won't hear anywhere else—straight from a puppeteer who had a front-row seat to one of cinema's most technically audacious puppet productions.Because when the world's fate hangs by a thread... it helps to have a really good puppeteer pulling it.Send us Fan MailJoin the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro https://www.taetro.com/
Prepare yourself for an electrifying ride through the wildest, most passionate ranking of cartoons you'll ever hear! This episode is a rollercoaster of nostalgia, brutal honesty, and bold takes. If you love animated classics, spicy debates, and the raw truth about your childhood favorites, this one's for you!In this episode:Diandre and friends go full throttle ranking cartoons from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and even 2010sHonest opinions on beloved favorites like Scooby-Doo, Care Bears, and G.I. JoeHeated debates over shows like Archer, Rick and Morty, and the OG Spider-ManSneaky insights into underrated gems and secret dislikesThe art of blind ranking—trust, truth, and the power of consensusHilarious moments, salty language, and unfiltered passion about cartoons and themes(00:01) - Welcome to the wildest cartoon ranking ever!(02:03) - Favorite cartoons unwrap; Care Bears and Aqua Teen in the mix(03:34) - Blind ranking chaos: how close to perfection can they get?(12:00) - Nostalgia showdown: DuckTales, Hey, Arnold, and more(17:04) - Gritty opinions on GI Joe and the Transformers(21:29) - The trash talk begins: Family Guy, Simpsons, and others(34:42) - Live-action cartoons and the absurdity of adaptation(43:40) - Top tier of underrated shows: South Park, Boondocks, and more(50:00) - Final votes, close calls, and brutal exclusions(70:51) - The epic debate: Star Wars, King of the Hill, and Justice League(73:53) - Behind the scenes: plans for next ranking series and streaming showsSouth Park – The ultimate satirical masterpieceTransformers Beast Wars – A nostalgic must-watchRick and Morty – The cult classicX-Men 97 – The next-gen X-Men sagaBoJack Horseman – Deep, dark, and brutally honestKim Possible – The nostalgic action heroConnect with the Hosts and Guests:Diandre Robinson - Twitter | LinkedInKendra Writes Stuff - InstagramLaura - Twitter | WebsiteTrust this chaos. Embrace the honest, loud, and raw love for cartoons that shaped us all. Don't hold back—your favorites might just be next on this savage list! Share your rankings and fight for your top shows on social media with #CartoonRankerMadness!
There are two kinds of resilience stories. One is the kind where someone overcomes something hard and comes out the other side stronger, more polished. Like in the movies. The other kind is messier. It’s told from inside; or what our next guest calls “the long middle.” It's nowhere close to a straight line, and it's a whole lot more complicated. Like real life. On June 12, 2024, Eleanor Shell was pushing her infant daughter’s stroller out of the path of an oncoming SUV in a SouthPark parking lot. The car hit Eleanor instead. The traumatic brain injury that followed changed her life, her purpose, her family’s finances, and her identity. And she is still in recovery. Out of that experience, she is building a community and a body of work for anyone who has had a day that divided their life into “before and after.” Eleanor, welcome to The BrandBuilders Podcast.
We've reached down deep into the mailbag and although we found no spy camera, we found a bunch of your questions! We discuss our favourite Simpsons games, the end of The Simpsons Ride and why it could lead to "Simpsonsland", whether Lisa is more interesting than Bart and so much more.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.
It's time to discuss a movie only the South Park guys could make! Should we start a petition to find out what's really inside Mount Rushmore? How many positions of puppet sex will they allow for an R-rated movie? Did you notice all the fun things that the set was made of? Freedom isn't free, but this podcast is! Tune in now!
Unattended podcast! Well, not really, since you're here and this week you're getting our review of "To Surveil With Love", an episode that had a really interesting story regarding the misuse of surveillance and the sacrifice of certain freedoms in the name of "security", but just didn't know how to execute it.Oh and apparently The Simpsons still though the topic of blonde jokes was relevant in 2010.We discuss what may be the series' most tasteless gag to date, the neutering of the show's authority figures, an unfortunate incident involving one of Dando's recent deliveries and more.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.
This week we demonstrate our dominance by revisiting "Tsst", an episode where The Dog Whiiiiisssperer, Cesar Milan, attempts to put Cartman in his place. A really fun parody of reality TV, but also a great character exploration of Liane, and why she's so accepting of Cartman's behaviour.We also discuss how terrifying The Dark Crystal is for kids, Guy's infatuation with Supernanny Jo Frost, why we'd never agree to go on "Wife Swap" and more.LISTEN on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fzFQbj LISTEN on Apple - apple.co/4fCJmBvWATCH on YouTube - bit.ly/southparkpodcastSupport the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auThe Movie Guide with Leonard Maltin - themovieguidepodcast.comSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSaturday Night Dive (SNL) - spreaker.com/podcast/saturday-night-diBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/goin-down-to-south-park--5828978/support.Goin' Down To South Park is brought to you by The Four Finger Discount Network.
Ryan and Josh visit South Park and Peru to talk about 11th episode of season 12 of South Park, "Pandemic 2: The Startling!"Support the show
The boys are back with episode 72, where Rory Flynn and Drew Brucker attempt to discuss AI like serious adults. Yeah, that didn't work. They immediately detour into Figma Config, Waymo trust issues, Invisalign lisp watch, and the quiet horror of paying for AI models that may or may not be getting nerfed behind the curtain.This one gets into the big question creative teams keep circling: is taste still a moat in the AI era? Drew and Rory break down why “taste as a moat” is getting shakier, what types of taste are actually durable, and why timing, novelty, cultural awareness, editorial judgment, brand systems, and compounding context may matter more than ever.They also dig into Claude Fable, government access to stronger AI models, the widening gap between public and private model capability, Figma's new AI workflows, Weavy integration, Adobe Firefly Foundry, Disney's custom AI model deal, and Midjourney's V8.2 preview, texture upgrades, editing roadmap, and secret search tricks.---⏱️ Fast Hour00:00 The boys are back00:11 Rory recaps Figma Config03:13 Rory tries Waymo for the first time08:52 The algorithm ding09:59 Invisalign enters the chat10:41 Claude Fable returns nerfed13:32 AI regulation gets messy18:44 AI tools and IP risk22:33 Taste as a moat gets challenged25:02 Breaking down types of taste27:40 Timing, novelty, and AI trends29:53 Trend cycles hit warp speed31:12 AI slop can damage brands34:45 Vintage aesthetics and timing38:37 Taste needs systems now40:14 Evolving visual taste43:19 South Park and imperfect taste45:55 Figma updates and custom tools52:39 Shaders, motion, and Weavy56:01 Retention beats acquisition01:00:59 Adobe Firefly Foundry01:02:25 Disney enters custom AI models01:03:34 The custom model problem01:07:09 Midjourney preview mode01:08:18 Midjourney V8.2 texture and skin detail01:16:13 Midjourney V9 training and web redesign01:16:43 Midjourney editing roadmap01:21:34 Secret search tip01:23:03 Broken toes and podcast lore01:25:14 Listener shoutouts01:27:13 Subscribe, hype, tell a mechanic#FastHours #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AICreative #GenerativeAI #AIArt #Midjourney #ClaudeAI #AdobeFirefly #Figma #Weavy #AITools #BrandStrategy #CreativeAI #AIWorkflow
Yes sir, there's nothing on Earth like a genuine, bona fide, electrified two-host podcast! That's right, this week we've gone back to one of the all-time classic, "Marge vs the Monorail", the episode that changed The Simpsons forever.We discuss Conan's original pitch, Leonard Nimoy's last-minute (but perfect) cameo, Lyle Lanley being Phil Hartman's most iconic non-regular character and more.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.
Highway 99 was built through Seattle’s South Park neighborhood in the late 1950s, as a way to support the city’s burgeoning industrial sector. Now, nearly 70 years later, the city has worked with community advocates to make a change, which could even include removing the highway from South Park altogether. We’ll hear more from a community advocate from the Reconnect South Park coalition. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss some new, politically risky endorsements from Mayor Katie Wilson, some proposed changes to the way Seattle residents can file environmental appeals on development projects, a plan to fend off "vultures" trying to purchase homes in Seattle, a continuing discussion on the need for design review in construction projects, and a proposal to remove 6 miles of Highway 99 from South Park. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!
It's Jeramy's birthday and this year he chose Team America: World Police. From the creators of South Park, this action satire tells the story of an elite American anti-terrorism team committed to keeping the world safe...no matter what! Oh, and it's all puppets!
Lisa discovers a beached whale after a big storm, naming her Bluella and vowing to take care of her, only for her to die the next day. Sounds like a lot of fun, right?This episode truly had a lot of potential, but unfortunately couldn't stay in any one lane and left us (well, Dando in particular), pretty annoyed.We also discuss the downfall of Flanders, Hugh Laurie's recent tweet and more.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.
At 8 and 9 years old, Brandon was a fixture on Hollywood sets - a child actor with credits on Bad News Bears and The Courtship of Eddie's Father - and somehow, that was the tame part.What followed was decades of living at full volume. Lead singer of the Dead Kennedys. Smuggling cocaine out of Bali. Shooting acid and landing in a psych ward. A heroin addiction that stretched on for years, fueled by a life that had never once asked him to slow down.The moment that finally cracked him open wasn't a near-death experience or a legal consequence. It was a letter. His wife left it in a hotel room in Santa Barbara. Simple message: get sober, or lose his son.He got sober.Nearly 30 years later, Brandon has surfed the world clean, worked as a sober companion, and spent years as an editor for South Park. He came up in Twelve Step and eventually added Refuge Recovery.to his program.Connect with Brandon on InstagramDM me on InstagramMessage me on FacebookListen AD FREE & workout with me on Patreon Connect with me on TikTokEmail me chasingheroine@gmail.comSee you next week!
The Author Events Series presents Marc Shaiman | Never Mind the Happy In Conversation with Alan Zweibel Featuring a special performance from Rob Reiner's THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT with MATTHEW GALLAGHER, Principal trumpeter of The Philly Pops Orchestra. In Never Mind the Happy, musical dynamo Marc Shaiman looks back on five decades of Broadway triumphs, Hollywood hijinks, and unforgettable collaborations. Along the way, he charts the personal highs and heartbreaks that have shaped him-spending his teenage years in community theater, starting a decades-long collaboration with Bette Midler in the '70s, surviving the AIDS crisis of the '80s, his award-winning film music career in the Hollywood of the '90s, right up to the peaks (and valleys) of creating Broadway musicals from 2000 on. Candid, hilarious, and deeply human, Shaiman's story is a tribute to the power of music, the pull of the spotlight, and the beat that never stops. Part showbiz tell-all, part love letter to the melancholy that fuels creativity, told with perfect comic timing-along with a few wrong notes, and plenty of standing ovations. Marc Shaiman is a renowned American composer, lyricist, arranger, and music producer known for his work across film, television, and theater. Shaiman began his career as a musical director and arranger for Bette Midler before expanding into film scoring. He gained prominence with his work on films such as When Harry Met Sally, The Addams Family, Sister Act, City Slickers, A Few Good Men, Sleepless in Seattle, The American President, and South Park, on television with SNL, and on his recordings with Harry Connick Jr. and Mariah Carey. Shaiman earned widespread acclaim for co-writing the Broadway musical Hairspray alongside his longtime co-lyricist Scott Wittman. The duo has also co-created the musicals Catch Me If You Can, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Some Like It Hot, and Smash. He has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and has won a Tony, two Emmys, and two Grammys. Marc Shaiman is celebrated for his versatile, emotionally resonant music and his ability to blend classic musical theater sensibilities with modern storytelling. Born and raised in New Jersey, he currently lives in New York with his husband, Lieutenant Commander (ret) Lou Mirabal. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation when you register for this event to ensure that this series continues to inspire Philadelphians. Books will be available for purchase at the library on event night! If you'd like to purchase two tickets but only one copy of the book, please email authorevents@freelibrary.org All tickets are non-refundable. (recorded 1/29/2026)
We're wrapping up our coverage of the classic 6-episode anime FLCL (Fooly Cooly) on Anime Binge Club, and Spencer and Kevin have a lot to say about robots, aliens, and the crushing weight of adolescence. After Spencer accidentally swears on YouTube (twice), forgets the show's name, and loses his fidget toy, we dive into the finale with the enthusiasm of someone who just had a guitar pulled out of their head. Kevin confesses he found the ending confusing, which surprises absolutely no one, and Spencer responds by delivering an impressive breakdown of the entire plot involving space pirates, NO-powered brains, and a giant iron trying to flatten the planet. We debate whether Haruko is basically Bugs Bunny with a vespa and a spring-loaded boxing glove in a very uncomfortable location. Spencer also traces the origin story of his beloved character The Spleen back to a Twitch DJ persona called DJ Horny Smooth, and somehow it all makes sense. Along the way we cover the dual meaning of hate symbols, the South Park animation cameo, why cocking a gun and feeling cocky might be etymologically linked, and why the show is secretly about emotionally unavailable parents and small-town adolescent stagnation. Spencer gets deep, Kevin gets confused, and Spenpai gets HR-flagged again. We also debate whether Superman flying out of someone's house is canon. It is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we bust out the Battle Balls and check out the episode where Homer becomes Chief Wiggum's best friend. Honestly, it's surprising that it took this long for this story to happen, but we're glad it did.Here we see a more vulnerable insight into life as Clancy Wiggum, adding a new layer to Springfield's chief of police and showcasing the struggle of finding friendship as an adult.We also discuss the consistency of Caroline Omine's writing, carrot cake, the lack of Lisa and more.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.
Debates over religious freedom have shaped American life for centuries. From Quakers facing persecution in colonial America to The Crucible to South Park, fights over religious expression have repeatedly tested the country's commitment to free speech and religious liberty. At the heart of these debates are a few difficult questions: Does the Constitution protect only popular beliefs, or all of them? If the government opens the door for one form of religious expression, does it have to allow every form? And if not, where does the Constitution draw the line? Few people have tested those questions more directly than Chaz Stevens. Stevens is the founder of the Church of Satanology and a longtime activist who uses satire, publicity stunts, and litigation to challenge what he sees as hypocrisy in how governments apply First Amendment protections. In this episode, Chaz joins us to talk about those battles, the philosophy behind his activism, and what he's learned from years of pushing the boundaries of the First Amendment. Follow Chaz on Substack here. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:26 What is Satanology? 04:15 Using malicious compliance to defend viewpoint neutrality 07:14 Pushing the boundaries of religious freedom protections 10:12 The First Amendment right to petition the government 11:20 Fighting state-mandated religious displays 15:37 Why Chaz puts Festivus poles in state capitols 19:59 Ron DeSantis, school libraries, and book ban controversies 23:44 Suing the government without a lawyer (pro se litigation) 30:18 Chaz's lawsuit against Rep. Chip LaMarca and Lindke v. Freed 34:48 How Chaz's activism started 35:54 The Consentivius tour and the Epstein files 38:55 What is Chaz's endgame? 41:27 Outro Enjoy listening to the podcast? Donate to FIRE today and get exclusive content like member webinars, special episodes, and more. If you became a FIRE Member through a donation to FIRE at fire.org and would like access to Substack's paid subscriber podcast feed, please email sotospeak@fire.org.
It's time to suck the evil out of Guy and Dando with this week's review of "American History X-Cellent", an episode that sees Burns go to prison, Smithers take over the power plant, whilst Bart and Lisa raise an ant.A step up form last week, although at times it felt like the show was more interested in parodying prison films than actually telling a story.We discuss how the Burns and Smithers plots could have been their own episodes, the difference between The Shawshank Redemption and The Last Castle, the assassination of Grogu and more.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.
Fifteen years after ‘The Book of Mormon' made its Broadway debut, original cast members Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad once again took the stage as Mormon missionaries — this time at the 2026 Tony Awards. Created and written by Trey Parker and Matt Stone (the duo behind ‘South Park'), along with veteran Broadway composer Robert Lopez, ‘The Book of Mormon' follows two young missionaries sent to try and bring Mormonism to a Ugandan village. The musical is a satirical — sometimes affectionate, sometimes offensive — look at Mormonism and youthful naïveté. Rannells and Gad spoke with Terry Gross about their first impressions of the show, mishaps onstage, and regretting their decision to leave when they did. 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
The Rizzuto Show rolls into another beautifully dysfunctional episode packed with celebrity chaos, St. Louis nostalgia, weird history facts, and enough Macho Man Randy Savage impressions to legally qualify as a wrestling convention. This funny podcast somehow begins with the triumphant return of BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups — the iconic St. Louis music venue where apparently the ideal evening consists of listening to blues while aggressively eating soup. Honestly? Sounds incredible.From there, things immediately derail in the most Rizz Show way possible. The crew dives into bizarre “Today in History” moments featuring Amelia Earhart, tornadoes hitting the same town repeatedly, Peter Cetera getting punched for having long hair, and a deeply cursed conversation about Lern's childhood memories involving Chicago songs and her mom's questionable road trip playlist decisions. Somewhere in there, the entire show accidentally becomes a therapy session nobody asked for.The celebrity chaos doesn't stop there. MGK and Yungblud continue their pop-punk feud like two emotionally exhausted raccoons fighting over leftover eyeliner. Travis Barker's documentary gets discussed. Kiefer Sutherland's tour struggles become weirdly emotional. Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar surprisingly earns approval from the crew. And the gang debates whether meeting Willie Nelson or Keanu Reeves would be the superior life experience. That's the kind of impossible philosophical question only this funny podcast is brave enough to tackle.Meanwhile, California wildfires threaten celebrity neighborhoods, South Park prepares for another season of social destruction, and the Masters of the Universe movie sparks heated debate over Jared Leto's Skeletor voice. Moon just wants to feel like a kid again. Rizz refuses to let the Jared Leto conversation become “The Jared Leto Show.” Balance is restored.Then the show takes another hard turn into old Hollywood myths, Wizard of Oz conspiracies, drunk Munchkin stories, Rick & Morty drama, and celebrity birthdays before wrapping everything up with a porno birthday segment that somehow manages to be both horrifying and educational. Sort of.This episode is peak funny podcast energy: sarcastic humor, celebrity nonsense, weird news, nostalgia, music talk, and total emotional whiplash from start to finish. If you like comedy podcasts that feel like hanging out with your funniest friends while everyone slowly loses control of the conversation, welcome home.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Caitlin Clark named Grand Marshal of Indy 500, San Diego Mosque shooting, Kim Mathers mugshot collection, Rashee Rice to jail, Hayden Panettiere pops off, Meghan Markle keeps failing, and YouTuber Ryan Upchurch loses defamation lawsuit. Remember that you can go see Sponge at Rock & Brews on Thursday night. Teebs made the national spotlight on FS1 for his Detroit Tigers wardrobe. Caitlyn Clark to be the Grand Marshall of the Indy 500. The WNBA must be pissed. Eminem's ex-wife Kim Mathers is piling up the mugshots. Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield vs Teen Takeovers. Kansas City Chief Rashee Rice is going to jail for smoking the reefer on probation. Joe Rogan and Theo Von are making up. Mackenzie Shirilla's father has been placed on administrative leave from his gig following the release of The Crash. InfoWars may be toast, but Alex Jones is still rolling. Musician/YouTuber Ryan Upchurch is ordered to pay $17.5M to the family of Kiely Rodni for being a prick online. A couple of loser teens shot up a mosque in San Diego and killed 3. A woman fell in a womanhole in New York and was electrocuted. She's dead. Paul Caneiro is the worst brother and uncle possibly ever. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively stiffed their contractors. Kanye West doesn't want to pay for his web design. He's currently constructing a temporary concert venue in Albania. 13-year-old kid vs Karen. Who ya got? Bitches be trifling. Tyson Fury's daughter is married at 16 and it was a lavish event. Hayden Panettiere is popping off left and right following the release of her memoir. Madonna truly loved Michael Jackson. We remember his historic and impactful press conference for the This Is It Tour. Spencer Pratt has good ads… but are they airing on LA television? Meghan Markle can't draw crowds like Princess Kate. The beast put out an anniversary post celebrating 8 years of marriage. Prince Harry's cousin hates him. Meghan loves far-right Finnish politician Willie Rydman. Meghan is the new Wallis Simpson. South Park is coming back in September. Slow down. Merch is for sale! Buy it. Or don't. But do. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).
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