Podcasts about staff picks

Our summer tradition at Here’s the Thing continues, as staff members choose their favorite conversations from the archives for our Summer Staff Pick series. This week, we revisit Alec’s conversation with Becca Heller. On January 27th, 2017, Donald Trump issued the travel ban barring visitors and migrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries. Becca Heller, founder of the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), had seen it coming. She foresaw that it would catch people in planes, turning passengers into undocumented immigrants midair. She prepared by setting up a network of volunteer lawyers who would show up at airports to help travelers being held there. On the 27th, the lawyers came, followed by thousands of protesters. The Trump administration, facing legal losses and "chaos at the airports," gave up enforcing the ban until officials could draft a new version. For a while, the good guys had won. Two years later, with a MacArthur "genius" grant under her belt, the 37-year-old Heller is strategizing about where to take refugee-advocacy next. Serious stuff, but she's still one of the funniest people ever to come on Here's the Thing. The International Refugee Assistance Project is at https://refugeerights.org/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freddy Krueger is returning to Elm Street, but can the franchise survive without Robert Englund? We discuss the newly announced Nightmare on Elm Street project, rank the Freddy sequels, and revisit the controversial 2010 remake.Horror and weird-fiction author Alex Grass also joins us to discuss his new collection, Infernal Tramps: Tales of Weird Terror, his unusual journey to becoming an author, and how real-world fears become body horror.Plus, we remember Sam Neill, discuss the Tom Segura and Christina P. separation, hit Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, and Staff Picks.Please like, subscribe, share, and leave us a comment!Alex Grass:https://www.infernaltramps.com/Tickets for Tim's Sketch Comedy Live Show:https://ovationstheater.vbotickets.com/event/My_Dead_Cat_Rhonda/197473Support Radio Labyrinth on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/timandrews▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar Guest: Alex Grass▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

Our summer tradition at Here’s the Thing continues, as staff members choose their favorite conversations from the archives for our Summer Staff Pick series. This week, we revisit Alec’s conversation with Richard Kind. Single-handedly redefining the term “character actor,” the accomplished Richard Kind is surely one of the hardest working people in show business. His resume is unfathomably wide and deep, with over 270 film and television credits, spanning roles that exploit his killer comedic timing, like sitcoms “Spin City” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and those that exercise his dramatic chops, like HBO’s “Luck” and the CBS procedural “East New York.” He’s an actor just as likely to appear in an Oscar-winning feature film as an animated one, to scene-steal a sketch comedy series as to star in an indie short. Kind is also a Tony-nominated stage actor, having appeared on Broadway in “The Producers,” “Funny Girl” and “The Big Knife,” among many others. Richard Kind speaks with host Alec Baldwin about the type of comedians that raised him, how he found his way to the profession after almost attending law school – and why he believes he is the “Costco of acting.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we talk Netflix using an AI-generated Gene Wilder voice for Wonka's The Golden Ticket and whether Hollywood has officially crossed another line into AI slop.We also cover Harry Shearer protecting his voice from AI, Mariska Hargitay hosting the Emmys, Garth Brooks' same-price ticket tour, Taylor Swift wedding weirdness, Knoxville Fanboy Expo, Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, Staff Picks, and more.Like, subscribe, comment, and keep it canon.Watch the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HhzgKJeIbzQTickets for Tim's Sketch Comedy Live Show:https://ovationstheater.vbotickets.com/event/My_Dead_Cat_Rhonda/197473Support Radio Labyrinth on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/timandrews▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

In this heartfelt episode of Getting Through the Tough Stuff, Mel Hiett is joined by special guests Kenya Ulmer and her daughter, Sydney, for a powerful conversation about navigating life's hardest seasons. Kenya shares what the wilderness looks and feels like, how to recognize when you're in it, and what it means to trust God when nothing makes sense. Together, they explore how God speaks in the quiet and the chaos, and how we can help our children listen for His voice too. Whether you're deep in your own wilderness or just stepping out of it, this episode offers encouragement, wisdom, and hope for every single mom walking through uncertain times.

Can you dig it?The Warriors are coming out to play again—but this time, they're heading to Broadway. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are transforming the cult 1979 Walter Hill movie into a full stage musical based on their acclaimed concept album. Their version reimagines the Warriors as an all-female gang and combines hip-hop, rock, salsa and R&B.Can the gritty story of a Coney Island gang fighting its way home survive the jump to Broadway, or does turning The Warriors into a Lin-Manuel Miranda musical completely miss what made the original movie work?We also get into Michael Caine licensing an AI-generated version of his voice to narrate The Odyssey, Instagram's attempt to become television, Hollywood's improving box-office numbers and the deeply uncomfortable Season 3 premiere of House of the Dragon.Plus, Trailer Trash features Ricky Gervais' Alley Cats, King of the Hill Season 15 and Apple TV's The Dink. We also run through this week's Views or Snooze releases, Staff Picks and whatever else falls out of the Labyrinth.Let us know in the comments: Does The Warriors work as a Broadway musical, or should they have left this cult classic alone?Please like, subscribe and share the show.Keep It Canon.Watch the YouTube Show: https://youtu.be/F5ZmPB7bcRsSupport Radio Labyrinth on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/timandrews▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

GRUV Horror Movie sale https://tr.ee/GRUVBWJolt Modern Soda: https://tr.ee/JoltCreamSodaBW #affiliates Johnny Spoiler dives headfirst into one of the strangest cult horror movies ever made: I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990). Is it a forgotten B-movie masterpiece or one of the weirdest "so bad it's good" films ever unleashed? We break down the blood-sucking Norton Commando, Satanists, biker gangs, nightmare fuel, and why this movie somehow manages to be both painfully slow and completely unforgettable.Before the feature presentation, we're covering the biggest Home Video Headlines:The brand-new RoboCop live-action series coming to Prime Video.Why we're cautiously optimistic (or maybe terrified) after the 2014 reboot.The hilarious new Bigfoot creature feature Bad Day for Bigfoot.Kate Hudson and Ana de Armas teaming up for the upcoming erotic thriller Palm Grove.Then we answer a listener question about the future of RoboCop, hand out our weekly Staff Picks, and preview next week's Summer Slash movie:Blue Monkey (1987)—the killer insect movie with absolutely no monkeys.New RoboCop TV series detailsBad Day for Bigfoot movie newsPalm Grove starring Kate Hudson & Ana de ArmasI Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990) reaction & reviewFavorite WTF momentsBinge Now? Binge Later? Binge Never?Listener Q&ASummer Slash continues!If you love horror movies, cult classics, creature features, horror comedy, VHS oddities, practical effects, and discovering movies your friends have never heard of, subscribe and join us every week.#Horror #CultMovies #VampireMotorcycle #Robocop #MovieReaction #HorrorComedy #BMovie #CreatureFeature #JohnnySpoiler #BingeWatchersPodcastThis Episode

So Much Hope, Buried. (the indie artist behind JFH's #5 Staff Picks favorite album of 2024) has returned with another banger of an album with 2026's Wither | Grow. The four-piece returns to the show to discuss the album among many other topics, including parenting, production, cars, horror films, and more. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

Corey Feldman's mid-flight medical emergency leads us into the much stranger Hollywood roles he says he almost played—including Batman. We also discuss Austin Powers 4, the return of McDonald's fried apple pie, Rocky Horror at the Sphere and whether dark humor is proof of superior intelligence.Plus: Comedy Bang! Bang! live, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Little House on the Prairie, Louis C.K., Sugar, House of the Dragon and this week's Staff Picks.Keep it Canon.▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

This week we settle back into things with some Classico™ Frightday. Housekeeping, a call from a whistleblower, Staff Picks™, and a discussion of the latest feature from Steve Spielberg, "Disclosure Day". And things seemed normal...until Byron (of all people) proposed a conspiracy theory...     Staff Picks Kelly: The Vast of Night (2019), previously covered on Episode 250 Byron: Take Shelter (2011), Jeff Nichols, with Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain. Tell us we're wrong Call the line at 1-833-374-4489 (1-833-FRIGHT-9) with your take on the film, Byron's hypothesis, your encounters, or film recommendations. We want to hear where you land on this. Want more? Join the Frightday Society, at http://thefrightdaysociety.org As a Society Member, you'll have access to all Screamium content (Behind the Screams, It's Been a Weird Week, A Conversation With..., Toast to Toast PM with Wine Kelly, Cinema Autopsy, the Writers' Room, bonus episodes of Captain Kelly's Cryptids & Conspiracies, Byron's Serial Corner, and so much more! You'll also be part of our interactive community dedicated to the advancement of horror, hauntings, cryptids, conspiracies, aliens, and true crime. All things frightening. Hang out with us Discord: discord.frightday.com Keep our mini-fridges full of blood...I mean...not blood...normal things that people drink...by going to http://shop.frightday.com Theme music by Yawns Produced by Byron McKoy Follow us in the shadows at the following places:  @byronmckoy @kellyfrightday @frightday This is an Audio Wool Original.

For this special bonus episode of Kobo in Conversation, producer and co-host Nathan Maharaj was joined by one of Kobo's booksellers (and frequent Staff Picks contributor), Deandra Lalonde. They sort through the buzziest books to take along to the beach, the books landing in the next few weeks that you won't want to miss, and how best to bring a little Hollywood into your summer reading this year. Books mentioned: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Whistler by Ann Patchett Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune From 2023: Carley Fortune on summer love and second chances Heartstopper #6 by Alice Oseman Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson The Odyssey by Homer There's Only One Sin in Hollywood by Rasheed Newson On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle And check out dozens more summer picks HERE.

For this special bonus episode of Kobo in Conversation, producer and co-host Nathan Maharaj was joined by one of Kobo's booksellers (and frequent Staff Picks contributor), Deandra Lalonde. They sort through the buzziest books to take along to the beach, the books landing in the next few weeks that you won't want to miss, and how best to bring a little Hollywood into your summer reading this year. Books mentioned: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Whistler by Ann Patchett Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune From 2023: Carley Fortune on summer love and second chances Heartstopper #6 by Alice Oseman Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson The Odyssey by Homer There's Only One Sin in Hollywood by Rasheed Newson On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle And check out dozens more summer picks HERE.

Is Disclosure Day the New Close Encounters? | Radio Labyrinth Podcast | S11-Ep23This week on Radio Labyrinth, we ask if Spielberg's Disclosure Day is the spiritual sequel to Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Is Spielberg back to alien wonder, or just remixing his own UFO magic?Plus: Obsession's indie film pay controversy, Netflix's real-dog Scooby-Doo, Whalefall, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8, Rush, Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, and Staff Picks.Keep it Canon.▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we're escaping into remake hell as Zack Snyder is officially attached to write and direct a new reimagining of John Carpenter's 1981 cult classic Escape From New York. Snake Plissken is back on Hollywood's remake board, and we're asking the obvious question: does this need to happen, or should some movies be left alone?We also talk about the reported retirement of Clint Eastwood, look back at our favorite Eastwood films, react to Euphoria officially ending after Season 3, and discuss the new Birds limited series with Sarah Snook. Plus, we try to help Frylock avoid homelessness.Then it's time for Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, and Staff Picks, including Cape Fear on Apple TV, The Vampire Lestat on AMC, Alice & Steve on Hulu, and Dustin's pick: the 4K release of Heathers.Welcome back to the Labyrinth.Watch the YouTube Show: https://youtu.be/QS3Lmj33VFQKeep It Canon.(Carey Means Go Fund Me more than tripled their goal so they have concluded it, Good Deal)▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

In this episode, Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett sit down with Doug and Stacee Goetzinger for a heartfelt conversation about what happens when mental illness impacts a family. Doug shares his personal journey of learning how to support his wife through her mental health struggles, including what he got wrong, what he got right, and how he's grown along the way. If you're a single mom walking alongside a child or loved one battling mental illness, this episode offers hope, honesty, and practical wisdom for the road ahead.

In this episode, Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett sit down with Doug and Stacee Goetzinger for a heartfelt conversation about what happens when mental illness impacts a family. Doug shares his personal journey of learning how to support his wife through her mental health struggles, including what he got wrong, what he got right, and how he's grown along the way. If you're a single mom walking alongside a child or loved one battling mental illness, this episode offers hope, honesty, and practical wisdom for the road ahead.

This week we welcome Shawn McBee, co-creator and writer of the supernatural detective comic Westron, to talk creepy woods, Slavic horror, Nordic noir, private investigators, and the Kickstarter launch for Issue #2.Plus: Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8 progress, Liz & Jeff's Mandalorian review, James Franco joining the Rambo universe, Stan Lee AI controversy, early Supergirl tracking, Views or Snooze?, and Staff Picks.Support Westron Kickstarter: Westroncomic.com New episodes every Saturday at 7AM EST.

Horror fan Kacie Rahm joins me to discuss one of the trippiest movies I've ever covered on Staff Picks, the 2009 horror/mythology/time loop/bad parenting movie, Triangle.

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we're talking about all the new things worth listening to — and a few things Spotify probably should've kept to itself.Spotify is celebrating 20 years with a new feature that digs through your entire listening history, revealing your first streamed song, your all-time stats, and the artists you may or may not want to admit you played the most. Tim's Spotify history is officially on trial, and yes, Tom Segura somehow entered the chat.We're also diving into Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8: A Parade of Horribles, the latest entry in Matt Dinniman's wildly popular LitRPG series. Carl and Princess Donut are back, the dungeon is still insane, and the fandom is once again preparing to lose its collective mind.Plus, we get into Fallon and Kimmel stepping aside during Stephen Colbert's final Late Show, Weird Al heading toward Broadway with Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical, new allegations surrounding Michael Jackson, Sydney Sweeney and Euphoria controversy, Jury Duty getting renewed for Season 3, and Christopher Nolan's new Odyssey trailer.Then it's time for Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, and our weekly Staff Picks, including The Novelizers Podcast, David Fincher's updated Fight Club 4K release, and Marty: Life Is Short on Netflix.Subscribe, like, comment, and step into the Labyrinth.

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we say goodbye to one of the most influential media figures of the Gen X era — Ted Turner. From WTBS after-school marathons and Atlanta Braves baseball to Cartoon Network, CNN, WCW, and the strange magic of shows starting at 5:05 and 7:35… we look back at how Turner quietly shaped the childhoods of an entire generation.Plus: thoughts on Widow's Bay, The Boys, and Lord of the Flies, Laura Dern joining The White Lotus, Jeff's scam alert after getting hit with a surprise $199 charge, Tim's awkward David Cross encounter, Trailer Trash, and a fresh round of Views or Snooze featuring M.I.A., Remarkably Bright Creatures, and the Roast of Kevin Hart.Also this week's Staff Picks include #SkyKing, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Eugene Mirman's comedy special, and Lizzie's dangerously creamy coconut Dr Pepper obsession.

In this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with a Tracy Zserdin who has walked a road few can imagine—raising her son through years of behavioral challenges, emotional hardship, and ultimately, his incarceration. Speaking candidly to single moms, Tracy shares with Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett about what it was like to face the reality that love alone couldn't “fix” her child's struggles, and how she discovered strength she didn't know she had. We explore the limits of parenting instincts, the role of faith in holding steady during chaos, and what it means to keep loving—even when your child is behind bars. Whether you're in the thick of parenting challenges or simply looking for a story of resilience and real motherhood, single mom, this episode is for you. Find more info on Tracy and her book HERE. 

On this special “From the Vault” episode of the podcast that wields films like deadly weapons, Jay and Mike hit pause on their usual cycle of cinematic punishment to dig into the archives and revisit a piece of Filmjitsu history. With many of the most infamous “bad movie” staples already covered during the show's original run, some titles have been left in limbo... until now. This week, the vault opens on Showgirls and listeners are taken back to 2010, where a much younger Mike, alongside original co-host John, tries to make sense of Paul Verhoeven's neon-drenched spectacle of excess. Along the way, the guys count down their Bottom Five Movie Dances, square off in a round of Matinee Deathmatch—naming films within a chosen theme until one host taps out—and then close things out with a pair of Staff Picks to cleanse the palate after all the cinematic carnage. Next week, the torment resumes, as Mike's revenge continues and Jay reports back on The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot as scheduled.

Roger and Evil are kicking off a brand new series—Staff Picks—and this episode gets downright itchy with Creepy Crawlies

Kristi Noem's husband is suddenly all over the news for reasons no one had on their 2026 bingo card… and yeah, we had to talk about it. This week on Radio Labyrinth, we dive into the strange internet fascination with Byron Noem's leaked photos, the surreal politics of image obsession, and why everybody in public life suddenly looks like they were rendered by AI.But that's just the beginning.We also cover clowns protesting in Bolivia, the latest bizarre chapter in the Tiger Woods saga, and a new documentary claiming the most famous Bigfoot footage of all time may have been fake — which naturally causes chaos among true believers.Then we celebrate classic Sesame Street episodes heading to Tubi, react to the new Supergirl trailer, and wonder why anyone thought we needed a Cape Fear series.Plus:

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we talk the Chuck Norris death, his meme-era legacy, and whether most of his movies were actually… not great. We also break down the Alan Ritchson neighbor fight footage, Stephen Colbert's alleged LOTR writing gig, vape squirrels, and more.MOVIE BY CAST GAME!Plus: Project Hail Mary, Views or Snooze, and this week's Staff Picks.Keep It Canon!Watch the YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/5uHmytJ16ok▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

Kelly Osbourne's dramatic new look has the internet buzzing—We also talk about the NBA shutting down the Atlanta Hawks' planned Magic City Night, a promotion celebrating one of Atlanta's most legendary nightlife institutions. The league stepped in after backlash, raising questions about culture, branding, and where the line is for sports entertainment.Elsewhere, Arnold Schwarzenegger says Hollywood is suddenly interested in reviving some of his most iconic roles, including King Conan, Predator, and Commando—but this time with an aging warrior angle. Terrence Howard is back in the headlines with some wild takes on Game of Thrones, Hollywood blacklisting, and why he says he intentionally avoided dating Beyoncé.We also look at the rise of AI performers after a fully digital “actor” released a music video just ahead of the Oscars—raising new questions about the future of acting and filmmaking.Plus our weekly Views or Snooze? segment featuring new shows like Scarpetta, The Madison, and Sunny Nights, and our Staff Picks including David Cross' new stand-up special, the action sequel Sisu: Road to Revenge, and Jeff's latest fast-food opinion.Welcome back to the Labyrinth.Keep It Canon!Watch the YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/WC-PgHTl_G4▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

Burger Wars are heating up… and apparently so are the Yorkshire moors.This week on the Radio Labyrinth Podcast, we take a bite out of the internet's latest fast-food drama as McDonald's launches the Big Arch burger and rival CEOs from Burger King and Wendy's jump into the fray with some very public trolling. Is this the start of a new Burger War, or just corporate marketing cosplay?Meanwhile, Lizzie brings some literary chaos into the mix with a look at the upcoming Wuthering Heights film adaptation starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. With director Emerald Fennell behind the camera, will this classic tale of obsessive love and revenge work for modern audiences… or is Hollywood about to turn the moors into a meme?Also this week: https://youtu.be/qaEGKv2XsEw• The internet loses its mind over conspiracy theories that Jim Carrey is a clone• Crispin Glover responds to disturbing allegations in a lawsuit involving a woman he allegedly lured to Los Angeles• Scrubs reboot backlash after fans discover the fate of its most beloved couple• Remembering legendary pop songwriter Neil Sedaka, whose hits helped define the early 60s and 70sPlus Views or Snooze reviews of Young Sherlock, Ted Season 2, and the Netflix sci-fi action film War Machine.And of course our Staff Picks this week include Paul McCartney's Man on the Run documentary, Battle Royale in 4K, a nostalgic burger throwback debate, and another look at Wuthering Heights.Pop culture, weird news, nostalgia, and a little Gen-X chaos — welcome back to the Labyrinth.Keep It Canon!Watch the YouTube version: ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

Raising Children With Special Needs This episode is dedicated to supporting single moms navigating the challenges of raising children with special needs. Shea Hoskinson offers valuable insights, real-life stories, and practical advice for the journey. Whether it's managing daily routines, accessing resources, or finding emotional support, this podcast provides encouragement and empowerment for single moms who are dedicated to providing the best care for their children. 

You stumbled into a show of some kind… and this is your official Johnny Spoiler movie reaction to Night Game (1989) — the forgotten serial killer baseball thriller starring Roy Scheider.This week on the podcast, Johnny dives into the sultry saxophone-soaked crime procedural where a detective investigates a string of murders tied to a local baseball team's winning streak. The cast is stacked: Karen Young, Lane Smith, Paul Gleason, and more. We break down the killer's pattern, the police work (pre-Law & Order era), and that tense final showdown at the historic Balinese Room in Galveston.Plus in Home Video Headlines:Johnny reacts to Scream 7 and what went wrong with Sidney Prescott's return.Thoughts on celebrity mental health, creative chaos, and honoring the late Robert Carradine.Is Jim Carrey okay? Let's talk.Bonus Physical Media Pick: We spotlight Vampires directed by John Carpenter — now in Limited Edition 4K Steelbook. Mercenary vampire slayers, practical effects, and peak ‘90s grit. Starring James Woods and Thomas Ian Griffith.Staff Pick: 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag — a chaotic crime comedy with Joe Pesci and David Spade that might be too zany for its own good.Rating System: Is Night Game a Binge Now, Binge Later, or Never? Johnny gives it a surprising BINGE NOW — better than expected and way more suspenseful than it has any right to be.If you love movie reactions, 80s thrillers, horror, baseball crime dramas, 4K collector talk, and a little sentimental chaos — stick around.I'm Johnny Spoiler… and I only spoil the movies I love.Vampires Limited Edition 4Khttps://amzn.to/40EuEUk 

Robert Carradine — best known as Lewis Skolnick in Revenge of the Nerds and as Sam McGuire on Lizzie McGuire — has died at 71. His family confirmed he died by suicide after a long battle with bipolar disorder, hoping that sharing his struggle might help reduce the stigma around mental health.This week on Radio Labyrinth, we reflect on Carradine's legacy, the iconic Carradine acting family, and what his loss means to a generation that grew up quoting Nerds and watching Disney Channel after school. ALSO THIS WEEK:• State of the Union absurdity (pop-culture remix edition)• The grandson of Reese's inventor says the candy isn't what it used to be• Bonnie Blue's viral pregnancy claim after “400 men” — publicity stunt or real?• BAFTA controversy and live TV chaos• Corey Feldman's 2013 Hollywood claims revisited• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season finale breakdown — the fallout of Baelor's death and what it means for Westeros• Views or Snooze? (Scrubs reboot, Survivor 50, and more)• Staff Picks including Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair 4K and the streaming arrival of SCTVNew episodes weekly. Join the Labyrinth.

Johnny Spoiler dives deep into White Palace (1990) — the controversial erotic romance starring Susan Sarandon and James Spader that dared to mix sex, class warfare, grief, and hamburgers into one unforgettable adult drama.Set in working-class St. Louis, White Palace follows Max Baron (Spader), a grieving yuppie ad exec, who falls hard for Nora Baker (Sarandon), a loud, unapologetic diner waitress from Dogtown. What starts as raw attraction turns into a full-blown class collision — country clubs vs. coffee counters, reputation vs. desire.We break down:The infamous intimate scene that nearly pushed the film toward NC-17Why White Castle refused to license the original titleThe real St. Louis locations (including Dogtown and the Hi-Pointe Theatre)The deleted scenes that changed the endingRobert Downey Jr.'s alternate-universe screen testAnd whether Max destroying his social status for love is romance… or self-sabotagePlus:Home Video Headlines on Dawson's Creek, Robert Duvall's late-career legacy, and why Wuthering Heights' $83M box office surge could signal the return of messy, obsessive romance in Hollywood.Staff Pick rewind: 10 Things I Hate About You — and why one infamous classroom gag hits very differently today.Is White Palace a forgotten erotic drama classic?Does adult romance still have a place in modern Hollywood?And would you torch your status for love?Binge Now? Binge Later? Binge Never?Hit play and find out.The perfect gift for car lovers? Try Modello Turbo https://tr.ee/CarArtJohnny

Author : Jamie Lackey Narrator : Jason Arquin Host : Katherine Inskip Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter First published as Cast of Wonders 631, February 2025 Sometimes it happens that way by Jamie Lackey I stood on the platform bundled up in one of my pa's old work coats, its stained, fraying cuffs hanging well […] Source

Teacher and Colorado resident Jason Rasmussen joins me to discuss one of those movies I've been dying to talk about ever since I started this podcast, Quentin Tarantino's long disrespected 2015 masterpiece The Hateful Eight. This is absolute one of my top recommendations of any movie I've ever covered on Staff Picks. Oh, and P.S., you have to use two boards.

We wrap up Staff Picks month with our friend Matt's pick, Batman (1989). Then we chat about what we've been watching lately like Are You in the House Alone, Maniac Cop, and Bugonia.  Support us on Patreon! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Server, weekly virtual meetups with the hosts, ad free episodes and tons of other great content. This podcast is brought to you by the Legion of Demons at patreon.com/notlp. Our Beelzebub tier producers are: Ernest Perez Shayna Spalla Branan & Emily Intravia-Whitehead Bill Chandler Blayne Turner Monica Martinson Bill Fahrner Brian Krause Dave Siebert Joe Juvland Matt Funke "Monster Movies (with My Friends)" was written and performed by Kelley Kombrinck. It was recorded and mixed by Freddy Morris. Night of the Living Podcast Social Media:      facebook.com/notlp instagram.com/nightofthelivingpodcast youtube.com/notlpcrew https://www.tiktok.com/@nightofthelivingpodcast

Author : Grant Collier Narrator : Wilson Fowlie Host : Jeremy Carter Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter First published as Cast of Wonders 662, October 2025 Broken bones, body horror, monster under the bed. It Grows Back by Grant Collier When Billy was four, a tall construction man's arm broke beside the street. Billy was […] Source

Author : Laura Duerr Narrator : Dani Cutler Host : Andrew Jack Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter First published as Cast of Wonders 658, October 2025 homophobia, censorship, fascist dystopia Your Hold Is Ready by Laura Duerr The news is spreading. We try to keep working through our English tests, but it's becoming impossible to […] Source

Author : Courtney Farr Narrator : Jo Moran Host : Ryn Yee Audio Producers : Andrew Jack and Jeremy Carter First published as Cast of Wonders 665, November 2025 Content note: transphobia and queerphobia, family intolerance A Siren Stranded in a Sea of Grass by Courtney Farr 1. Sowing The Great Plains can be disorientatingly […] Source

This week, we wrap up our Staff Pick countdown with our #1 episode of the year. What Is Shabbat—Really? goes beyond the long list of “don'ts” to uncover the deeper joy and purpose of the Jewish Sabbath. Grounded in Genesis, Exodus, and the writings of Abraham Joshua Heschel and Joseph B. Soloveitchik, Mijal and Noam explore Shabbat as a 25-hour “palace in time”—a weekly digital detox, spiritual reset, and celebration of meaning. We're proud to be collaborating with Sefaria and The Simchat Torah Challenge, on this episode along with all the other episodes of our “In the Beginning” mini-series. Learn more about these two incredible organizations here: https://simchattorahchallenge.org/ https://www.sefaria.org/texts ⁠Abraham Joshua Heschel: The Sabbath⁠ ⁠Joseph B. Soloveitchik :The Lonely Man of Faith⁠ Get in touch at WonderingJews@unpacked.media. Follow @wonderingjews on Instagram, and watch and subscribe on YouTube. ------------ This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4 For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stars of David with Elon Gold ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

It's Amy's turn this week, and she tasked us with watching Point Break. Then we start chatting about what we've been watching lately like New Order, The Vast of Night, and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.  Support us on Patreon! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Server, weekly virtual meetups with the hosts, ad free episodes and tons of other great content. This podcast is brought to you by the Legion of Demons at patreon.com/notlp. Our Beelzebub tier producers are: Ernest Perez Shayna Spalla Branan & Emily Intravia-Whitehead Bill Chandler Blayne Turner Monica Martinson Bill Fahrner Brian Krause Dave Siebert Joe Juvland Matt Funke "Monster Movies (with My Friends)" was written and performed by Kelley Kombrinck. It was recorded and mixed by Freddy Morris. Night of the Living Podcast Social Media:      facebook.com/notlp instagram.com/nightofthelivingpodcast youtube.com/notlpcrew https://www.tiktok.com/@nightofthelivingpodcast

Author : Juliette Beauchamp Narrator : Alexis Goble Host : Denise Sudell Audio Producers : Andrew Jack and Jeremy Carter Image by Kohji Asakawa from Pixabay First published as Cast of Wonders 652, September 2025 spider-like creatures Habitat by Juliette Beauchamp The orb appeared on a Friday. Just popped up in the northeast corner of […] Source

Author : Nadav Schul-Kutas Narrator : Alicia Atkins Host : Adri Joy Audio Producers : Jeremy Carter and Andrew Jack Image adapted from a photo by JAMES OKAJA from Pixabay First published as Cast of Wonders 650, August 2025 Witches Racing Cars by Nadav Schul-Kutas A small crew is waiting at the starting line. They're […] Source

Freddy's is up next with his pick, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Then we start yappin' about the other stuff we've been watching like Satan Wants You, Tunnels, and Primate.  Support us on Patreon! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Server, weekly virtual meetups with the hosts, ad free episodes and tons of other great content. This podcast is brought to you by the Legion of Demons at patreon.com/notlp. Our Beelzebub tier producers are: Ernest Perez Shayna Spalla Branan & Emily Intravia-Whitehead Bill Chandler Blayne Turner Monica Martinson Bill Fahrner Brian Krause Dave Siebert Joe Juvland Matt Funke "Monster Movies (with My Friends)" was written and performed by Kelley Kombrinck. It was recorded and mixed by Freddy Morris. Night of the Living Podcast Social Media:      facebook.com/notlp instagram.com/nightofthelivingpodcast youtube.com/notlpcrew https://www.tiktok.com/@nightofthelivingpodcast

Author : Olivia B. Chan Narrator : S. Qiouyi Lu Host : Rebecca Ahn Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter First published as Cast of Wonders 645 in July 2025. Image by Camila Denleschi from Pixabay Chloe Chew and the Museum of Undead Art by Olivia B. Chan In Chloe Chew's suffocating hometown, there's only one […] Source

It's the most wonderful time of the year! January is Staff Picks month where anything goes, and we're starting with Andy's pick, Strangers With Candy. Then we chat about what we've been watching lately like Predators, Wake Up Dead Man, and TC 2000. Enjoy! Support us on Patreon! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Server, weekly virtual meetups with the hosts, ad free episodes and tons of other great content. This podcast is brought to you by the Legion of Demons at patreon.com/notlp. Our Beelzebub tier producers are: Ernest Perez Shayna Spalla Branan & Emily Intravia-Whitehead Bill Chandler Blayne Turner Monica Martinson Bill Fahrner Brian Krause Dave Siebert Joe Juvland Matt Funke "Monster Movies (with My Friends)" was written and performed by Kelley Kombrinck. It was recorded and mixed by Freddy Morris. Night of the Living Podcast Social Media:      facebook.com/notlp instagram.com/nightofthelivingpodcast youtube.com/notlpcrew https://www.tiktok.com/@nightofthelivingpodcast

This week we're discussing Philip Kaufman's 1978 remake of INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS starring Donald Sutherland, Jeff Goldblum, Brooke Adams, Veronica Cartwright, and Leonard Nimoy!For our Staff Picks we watched THE HIDDEN. Is it an 80s action/sci-fi/horror hidden gem, or a total mess? Listen and find out.

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This special compilation brings together ten staff favorites that question everything we think we know about reality. From the dark corridors of DARPA where future technology is born to the frozen wastelands of Antarctica where Admiral Byrd allegedly encountered an advanced civilization, the official narrative often crumbles under scrutiny. We analyze the Pentagon's declassified plan to combat the undead and investigate whether John Wilkes Booth truly died in a Virginia barn. The Smithsonian Institution faces accusations of suppressing evidence regarding giant skeletons found across the United States. Even our existence might be an illusion, with glitches like the Mandela Effect suggesting we live in a simulation. Ancient structures like Gobekli Tepe may warn of a cyclical destruction that wiped out our ancestors. We look at the strange anomalies of the moon, the unsettling nature of liminal spaces, and the possibility that humanity was engineered by visitors from the stars. These stories suggest the line between conspiracy and fact is thinner than authorities admit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfmJ_rLkKTI&t=287s

Remember those fun high school superlatives like the “Class Clown” or the “Biggest Flirt”? In this special How to Be a Better Human season finale, you will be hearing from our previous guest Dallas Youth Poet Laureate Naisha Randhar and our team of editors, marketers, producers, fact-checkers and more on their favorite episodes this year. How to Be a Better Human 2025 SuperlativesMost Likely to Make You Rethink Your Place in the WorldMost Inspiring StoryMost Likely to Make You Feel Your FeelsBest Motivator Most Likely to Improve Your Life TomorrowBiggest Perspective ShifterMost Shared Tidbit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Santa gets kidnapped by Martians.Yes—that Santa.And somehow… it works.Johnny Spoiler dives headfirst into Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, the infamous 1964 Christmas sci-fi cult classic that's equal parts holiday cheer, space nonsense, and accidental social commentary.We cover: Why Santa vs. aliens is still a perfect movie hook Martian kids addicted to Earth TV (way too relatable) A killer robot slowly reprogrammed by Christmas spirit Wham-O Air Blasters, Broadway actors, and a movie shot in four days Why Mystery Science Theater 3000 couldn't kill this movie Its legacy as one of the 100 Most Amusingly Bad Movies Ever Made Why this public-domain oddity is ripe for a modern remake (horror version, anyone?)Plus:Holiday movie headlinesThe state of movies, AI, and studio decision-makingWhy animation keeps winning by defaultFan shout-outs, Staff Picks, and a festive goodbye you probably shouldn't repeat at workIf you love:cult Christmas movies, bad sci-fi, MST3K classics, alien invasions, or Santa in absolute danger—this one's a binge now. Stream Hulu FREE for 30 days https://tr.ee/JohnnyHulu Listen here. Happy holidays… and watch out for Martians.

Remember those fun high school superlatives like the “Class Clown” or the “Biggest Flirt”? In this special How to Be a Better Human season finale, you will be hearing from our previous guest Dallas Youth Poet Laureate Naisha Randhar and our team of editors, marketers, producers, fact-checkers and more on their favorite episodes this year. How to Be a Better Human 2025 SuperlativesMost Likely to Make You Rethink Your Place in the WorldMost Inspiring StoryMost Likely to Make You Feel Your FeelsBest Motivator Most Likely to Improve Your Life TomorrowBiggest Perspective ShifterMost Shared TidbitFor the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.