1980 American epic space-opera film directed by Irvin Kershner
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On today's podcast, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed meeting and how Powell may have moved the goalposts on unemployment. Related to this episode: Fed holds rates steady as markets eye September cut | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate stories. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our special interview guest this month is multi-award winning childrens' author and illustrator Rob Biddulph, who tells Andy P not only of his experience growing up as a Star Wars fan, but especially, a memorable 1979 visit to Elstree Studios, home of The Empire Strikes Back. In the intro section we chat about how to keep your collecting fresh and interesting, look at our own new acquisitions and others from around the world including a Kenner Firecart, a Palitoy display, a Trebor sweetie box, transparent Leia's, and some old-skool home taping. Spoons does the quiz by-the-book, and Rich takes Face-Off into international territories. Rebel Briefings sees the lads look at stories from around the collecting world including coins, concepts, a cautionary tale, and a bargain (?) Rocket Fett. Licensee this month is a little different as the team casts a look at crew items from the original 1977 Star Wars movie - what's out there, and how to build a collection. You can also expect the normal fun, frolics and foolishness - look out for the podcast in all the usual places.
A real hero bleeds, fails, and grows, because the line between good and evil isn't out there, us and them, but much closer.
A real hero bleeds, fails, and grows, because the line between good and evil isn't out there, us and them, but much closer.
HH brother, the complete history of the federal reserve as told by your drunken uncle, the end of payment processors, very SIG sour, James v. Bandit, Vshojo dies, Onedius gets arrested, Jason's newest Scandal, the Empire Strikes Back against StopKillingGames, the many Fishtanks, and Vito's Bluey Shirt.
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It's one of the greatest movies of all time, the best sequel of all time, and consistently ranks as a fan favorite for the franchise- The Empire Strikes Back! We continue our series as we discuss many of the themes, moments, and characters that make this movie one that endures in our hearts. You truly belong with us here among the clouds where we share Why We Love The Empire Strikes Back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to the Fintech Takes podcast. I'm Alex Johnson, joined by Evan Weinberger, Bloomberg Law reporter and bank regulation whisperer (and the rare guest who can quote both Caddyshack and Empire Strikes Back in a single episode, enjoy). This week's show unpacks the JP Morgan Chase open banking fee bombshell (they're now charging for access to their open banking APIs) — the story Evan himself and Bloomberg colleague Paige Smith broke — and the ripple effect it's having across fintech, data aggregators, and regulators who seem genuinely unprepared for how fast it's all moving. If there's a central theme, it's this: When the banks move first, everyone else scrambles. We dig into Chase's strategy, the pricing breakdowns, and what the “value capture” narrative says about the future of open finance. But that's just the start. Highlights include: -Why the CFPB is simultaneously gutting its rulebook and losing most of its staff -Why regulators are quietly abandoning disparate impact and what it means for fair lending -Why the Trump administration is targeting CDFIs (even though they serve many rural Southern areas aligned with the GOP) -How a data fight might unite crypto VCs and big box merchants (yes, really) This episode has it all: open banking drama, more regulatory whiplash, and fintech caught in the middle wondering what the hell just happened. Sign up for Alex's Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Every Monday and Thursday: https://workweek.com/brand/fintech-takes/ And for more exclusive insider content, don't forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Evan Weinberger: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-weinberger-3746aa4/ X: https://x.com/reporterev Follow Alex Johnson: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgfH47QEwbQmkQlz1V9rQA/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson X: https://www.twitter.com/AlexH_Johnson
Robocop 2 (1990)Directed By: Irvin KershnerStarring: Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Belinda Bauer, The Old Man returnsHere's a sequel to our best performing episode ever - because you've clearly been clamoring for it and not because we want continued success (if we wanted continued success, why would we talk about Lou Ferrigno movies?). This time Murphy has not only a police strike on his hands, but some shady OCP business is trying to ruin his mojo by scrambling his prime directives and launch a drug addicted upgrade! IMDB.com has this to say about Robocop 2: "RoboCop returns to protect the citizens of old Detroit but faces a deadly challenge when a rogue OCP member secretly creates a new, evil RoboCop 2. "We Also Talked About: The YouTube Effect (Amazon)Vibrations (YouTube)Gladiator (Internet Archive)Ninja Terminator (YouTube)Dexter: Original Sin (Amazon)The Shield (Amazon)Like what you hear here? We're on the youtubes now with our entire new back catalog and some upcoming exclusive content available at https://youtube.com/@deweypodmonster(Some of the above links are affiliate links, if you purchase through these affiliate links we do get a small kickback, and it's the best way to support this show!).Rate and Review us on the podcast platform of your choice!As always, remember, you can always find the latest goings on at our website https://Crap.TownCheck out our fellow podcast network members at https://Yourunpodcast.com
NASA pierde liderazgo: Una directora científica se va. Una carta interna protesta. Y la NASA se tambalea mientras miles de empleados alistan su salidaPor Félix Riaño @LocutorCoMakenzie Lystrup, astrofísica y líder del mayor centro científico de NASA, anunció su renuncia justo cuando se proponen recortes que podrían cancelar misiones, cerrar laboratorios y dejar sin empleo a miles de personas.Makenzie Lystrup, doctora en astrofísica con una carrera destacada en astronomía planetaria y gestión de tecnología espacial, ha confirmado que va a dejar la dirección del Centro de Vuelo Espacial Goddard el 1 de agosto. Este centro, ubicado en Greenbelt, Maryland, es el corazón científico de NASA: desde allí se gestionan los telescopios Hubble y James Webb, se controlan satélites que vigilan el clima, y se construyen sondas que exploran el Sistema Solar.Lystrup llevaba apenas veintiséis meses en el cargo. Su salida coincide con un plan de la administración Trump que busca recortar el presupuesto de NASA en un 25 %. La cifra pasaría de casi veinticinco mil millones de dólares a dieciocho mil ochocientos millones, es decir, unos diecisiete mil trescientos millones de euros. En medio de ese panorama, más de dos mil empleados sénior están considerando salidas anticipadas. ¿Está entrando NASA en una era de retroceso científico?Una carta llamada “Declaración Voyager” reta el plan de recortes desde dentro de NASA.El Centro Goddard se extiende como un campus tecnológico: edificios bajos conectados por senderos, grandes paneles solares, antenas parabólicas gigantes y plataformas de control de misiones. Desde allí, miles de personas trabajan todos los días en observación terrestre, exploración espacial robótica y desarrollo de instrumentos científicos para entender el universo. Fue fundado en 1959 y lleva el nombre de Robert Goddard, pionero de los cohetes espaciales.Makenzie Lystrup asumió la dirección del centro en abril de 2023. Llegó con una visión clara: liderar una nueva “Edad Dorada” de descubrimiento. Durante su gestión, Goddard participó en el regreso exitoso de muestras del asteroide Bennu gracias a la misión OSIRIS-REx; mantuvo dentro de presupuesto el desarrollo del Telescopio Espacial Nancy Grace Roman —considerado el sucesor del Hubble—; y dio inicio al diseño del Observatorio de Mundos Habitables, pensado para buscar señales de vida en planetas similares a la Tierra.Además, el centro sostuvo el funcionamiento de satélites que permiten a científicos, meteorólogos y agricultores obtener datos sobre el comportamiento del clima, la humedad del suelo, el derretimiento de glaciares y las emisiones contaminantes. Todo eso, gestionado desde una red de instalaciones coordinadas por Goddard y repartidas en diferentes estados.Pero el guion dio un giro brusco. El nuevo presupuesto federal propuesto por la Casa Blanca plantea recortar veinticinco de cada cien dólares que hoy sostienen la ciencia de NASA. En números reales: más de seis mil millones de dólares menos. Eso forzaría la cancelación de decenas de misiones espaciales y pondría en riesgo miles de empleos en ingeniería, programación, matemáticas y análisis científico.Goddard depende en un 60 % del presupuesto asignado a áreas científicas como astrofísica, estudios del Sol y exploración planetaria. Esas áreas serían las más golpeadas por el recorte. Por eso, NASA ya está ofreciendo salidas voluntarias, planes de retiro anticipado y despidos diferidos. Para muchas personas, estas medidas suenan más a advertencia que a opción.El mismo día que Lystrup comunicó su renuncia, se hizo pública una carta abierta firmada por casi trescientas personas, incluyendo a cuatro astronautas. La llamaron “Declaración Voyager”, en honor a las sondas que desde los años 70 siguen enviando datos desde los confines del sistema solar. En la carta, acusan a la actual dirección política de “desperdiciar recursos, poner en peligro la seguridad humana y debilitar el núcleo de la misión de NASA”. En redes, muchos comparan esta crisis con “The Empire Strikes Back”: la comunidad científica reorganiza su resistencia ante el “imperio del recorte”.En su carta de despedida, Makenzie Lystrup compara el trabajo en NASA con una carrera de relevos: cada quien corre su tramo y luego entrega el testigo. Ahora ella se retira a las gradas, mientras Cynthia Simmons —actual subdirectora— asume como directora interina. Simmons lleva veinticinco años en el centro y empezó como ingeniera contratista. Su desafío inmediato será mantener el entusiasmo y la productividad de equipos que ven cómo se marchan colegas, jefes y mentores.Mientras tanto, en el Congreso de Estados Unidos, comités de ambas bancadas han aprobado proyectos de ley para restaurar casi por completo el presupuesto de NASA. Pero aún falta que esos textos se voten en pleno en la Cámara de Representantes y en el Senado. Y luego deben ser firmados por el presidente. Algunos legisladores temen que la Casa Blanca intente retener los fondos usando una maniobra legal llamada “impoundment”, que le permite al poder ejecutivo no ejecutar partidas asignadas por el Congreso. Si eso ocurre, habrá una batalla legal que puede durar meses.Para la audiencia geek: esto se parece a Avengers: Endgame. Dos líneas temporales posibles: una donde la ciencia florece gracias a acuerdos políticos, y otra donde se evapora talento humano, se apagan telescopios y se cierran centros de investigación. Todo depende de lo que ocurra en las próximas semanas.– Lystrup juró su cargo en 2023 colocando la mano sobre “Pale Blue Dot”, el libro de Carl Sagan, gesto simbólico que recordó la fragilidad de nuestro planeta.– Antes de llegar a NASA, dirigió proyectos civiles en Ball Aerospace (hoy parte de BAE Systems) y coordinó programas para la Administración Oceánica y Atmosférica.– El Centro Goddard también administra Wallops (Virginia), White Sands (Nuevo México) y la base de globos científicos de Texas. Todas esas instalaciones podrían ver recortes, lo que preocupa a universidades que dependen de sus datos para investigaciones sobre clima y seguridad espacial.– La salida de Lystrup ocurre ocho semanas después de que Laurie Leshin renunciara al Jet Propulsion Laboratory tras despidos que afectaron un diez por ciento del personal debido a la incertidumbre del programa Marte Sample Return.– Si se concreta el presupuesto de dieciocho mil ochocientos millones de dólares, el recorte de seis mil millones (unos cinco mil quinientos millones de euros) superaría el costo anual combinado de misiones como el observatorio de rayos X IXPE y la sonda Parker Solar Probe.La renuncia de Makenzie Lystrup destapa la tensión dentro de NASA por recortes del veinticinco por ciento que podrían frenar exploraciones futuras. Vamos a seguir la votación presupuestal y el efecto en Goddard. Cuéntame qué opinas y acompáñame cada día: Flash Diario.Lystrup deja Goddard; carta Voyager exige frenar recortes del 25 % que amenazan misiones, empleos y futuro de NASA.
Send us a textToday's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film The Hollywood Revue of 1929. I'm joined by Chris Mann from the "Daily Movie Question" newsletter and we talk about how the film truly feels like watching a stage revue like those that were popular at the time, some interesting visual effects that the film employed at various points, and the propensity for women to be physically carried off stage by a group of several men throughout the film. You can watch The Hollywood Revue of 1929 on YouTube and be sure to check out Chris's newsletter.Other films mentioned in this episode include:"The Karnival Kid" directed by Ub Iwerks and Walt DisneyFerris Bueller's Day Off directed by John HughesStar Wars TrilogyThe Broadway Melody directed by Harry BeaumontPinocchio directed by Ben Sharpsteen and Hamilton LuskeStan and Ollie directed by Jon BairdIt's a Wonderful Life directed by Frank CapraOther referenced topics:Smoot–Hawley Tariff ActRalph McQuarrie artwork from The Empire Strikes Back"Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson"We Are the World" by U.S.A. For AfricaNew York Times reviewVariety reviewFilm Daily reviewThe New Yorker reviewSupport the show
Pol, Kirsten, Bud, and special ghost Art once again ask HOW MANY STRANGE THINGS CAN HAPPEN? Also: Funko Pops, audio animatronics, and Larry David and Barack Obama, together at last! Bud’s Weekly Geek-out 06:35 – Commodore 64 Ultimate Coming Soon 11:17 – Stranger Things 5 (Netflix series, final season, Vol 1 Nov 26, Vol 2 Dec 25, finalé Dec 31) (Zoner Ewan) 16:05 – Nintendo announces first cast members for The Legend Of Zelda Movie (both English: Bo Bragason — 20/21, Roxy in Renegade Nell, Luna mocap in a 2015 Japanese FFXV movie — as Zelda, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth — 16, voice of 2022 Pinocchio — as Link) (UPDATE on their set photo-ness) 19:45 – Just Beyond (”from the mind of R.L. Stine”, spoopy series, Disney+, October 13) 21:14 – Exit 8 (Japanese horror film, based on a game, August 29 in Japan, international release sometime in September, Bud’ll probably play the game before either) 23:32 – Firefly Funko Pops (announce video w/ cast) 32:52 – Walt Disney returns as a surreal animatronic for Disneyland’s 70th anniversary (video whoa) 37:37 – HP first looks: Harry and Hagrid 43:52 – The Office spin-off The Paper sets release date (first four eps drop September 5 on Peacock in the US and Sky in the UK, then two episodes weekly until September 25) 46:47 – Larry David & Barack Obama team for HBO sketch comedy NOT Coming Soon… 51:11 – …your seats for The Odyssey (tickets on sale July 17, 2025, in theatres July 17, 2026) 56:57 – …Nintendo Switch game vouchers Geek News Proper 57:57 – George Lucas is coming to Comic-Con for the first time ever 1:02:20 – Andor gets 14 Emmy nominations in a genre-heavy year 1:12:49 – Rian Johnson aimed to make the Empire Strikes Back of the Star Wars sequels Listener mailbag (geekout@TheZone.fm) 1:14:42 – Zoner Ewan: There’s a Schumacher Cut of Batman Forever??!? Reviews and Recommendayshes 1:18:24 – Murderbot (Murderbud, Kirstensah) related: renewed for S2! related: Alexander Skarsgård ruined multiple Murderbot finale scenes by crying 1:21:37 – Superman redux w/ Art PLUS late-breaking Supergirl poster reveal Join The Geek-out Podcast’s Facebook page (where we’ll release new episodes, and where you can talk with us) and Facebook group (where fans of the podcast can gather and talk geeky stuff)! Questions? Comments? Corrections? Suggestions? e-mail geekout@TheZone.fm Subscribe to The Zone’s Geek-out Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Or, copypasta this link to subscribe using your podcatcher of choice: https://omny.fm/shows/the-geek-out-podcast/playlists/podcast.rss And, get more Zone podcasty goodness at TheZone.fm/podcast
How did Mountbatten and South East Asia Command marshall new forces and tactics to retake Burma? What were conditions life for soldiers fighting in Burma? When did the Allies plan to go on the offensive against Japanese forces? Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 2 of this series, as they explore the forgotten victories of commander Bill Slim and the 14th Army at the end of a bloody Burma Campaign in WW2, where the biggest enemy wasn't the Japanese but the remote landscape of jungles and rivers. THE NEXT EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE NOW AD-FREE FOR MEMBERS - SIGN UP AT patreon.com/wehaveways A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Join our ‘Independent Company' with an introductory offer to watch exclusive live shows, get presale ticket events, and our weekly newsletter - packed with book and model discounts. Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today we're heading to the Sudan—dusty, dangerous, and politically explosive. We're talking about Onwards to Omdurman, a gripping book by military historian Keith Surridge, which examines the often-overlooked campaigns leading up to Kitchener's famous victory in 1898. But I'm not in the interviewer's chair for this one. Instead, friend of the show and fellow historian Chris Brice takes the reins for a fascinating deep dive into empire, ambition, and the logistics of war in the late Victorian age. Before we begin, don't forget—if you enjoy this podcast, head over to redcoathistory.com/newsletter to sign up to my mailing list. You'll get updates, behind-the-scenes stories, and a free ebook all about the Battle of Isandlwana, one of the most dramatic defeats in British military history. Keith's book can be purchased here - https://amzn.to/3GcxOs5 And Chris Brice's books are available here - https://amzn.to/4lcMiHn
Our coverage begins of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this extra-length episode, Andrew Leyland joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss the comic adaptation of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, featured in STAR WARS #39 thru #44 (1980), by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, and Rick Veitch! We discuss all six issues, explore the differences between the movie and the comic, how it was presented in the UK, pin-ups and more! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode! 00:00:50 - Introductions 00:12:20 - Guest's origin with the Star Wars comics 00:15:05 - Guest's favorite Star Wars expanded universe character 00:18:45 - Empire different comic versions - Treasury, Magazine, Novel, UK Weekly 00:27:10 - Star Wars #39 thru #44 covers 00:33:15 - Discussion of the comics, plus movie/comic differences 01:40:30 - Pin-ups & Star Wars Weekly covers 01:54:30 - The Golden Plif Award 01:59:20 - Your listener feedback from the last episode 02:26:00 - Sign off Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/swe2j-01/ Email the show at: EmpireToJedi@gmail.com Follow Andrew Leyland: Hey Kids, Comics: https://open.spotify.com/show/2beCijxZJwW2w1Px5OQTVS The Overlooked Dark Knight: https://www.fortressofbaileytude.com/shows-on-the-network/the-overlooked-dark-knight/ The Amazing Spider-Man From the Beginning: https://open.spotify.com/show/32CkSDv2OUHnZgCeD24BwK Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/apleyland.bsky.social Subscribe to the MARVEL STAR WARS: FROM EMPIRE TO JEDI Podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marvel-star-wars-from-empire-to-jedi/id1812325155 Don't use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: http://feeds.feedburner.com/empiretojedi Also available on Spotify, Audible, and Amazon Music Follow MARVEL STAR WARS: FROM EMPIRE TO JEDI on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpireToJedi/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/empiretojedi.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://x.com/EmpireToJedi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empiretojedi/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@empiretojedi This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Follow Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Thanks for listening! May the Force be with You, Always!
Hoptimus is joined by the almighty Andrew to once again get into some anime. This time the seminal 1985 Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. The sequel to the original Gundam 0079 by Yoshiyuki Tomino. This time the tables have turned and what was once the “Good” guys of the Earth Federation have become a group of thugs called the TITANS. Coming to stop them is the Anti Earth Unification Group or AEUG who are fighting for the rights of all citizens on Earth and in Space. Why is the show so special? What makes it the “Empire Strikes Back” of the Gundam UC timeline? Tune in and find out!#anime #gundam #gunpla #mecha #tomino #darkfuture #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradioSpeakpipe - Leave us a voicemailhttps://www.facebook.com/retrofuturistcuturewww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkEmail: RuminationsRadio@gmail.com Music and Production by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Generation Skywalker makes a long overdue return to vintage Star Wars figure focus episodes. Over the next few months we'll be releasing a series of shows covering each of the bounty hunters from The Empire Strikes Back and the infamous scene onboard Darth Vader's Star Destroyer. To kick off The Bounty Hunter Capture Pod, in this first part we're hunting all things Bossk. We discuss the character, the figure, the card back, the mail-away offer, the multipacks, beyond the toys items and much, much more. Ron Salvatore is back for another Rebel Alliance briefing on the figure and blows our tiny little minds with another knowledge bomb. Mark Andrews from Variant Villains also joins us to talk fat lips and toxic limbs. It's a Bossk bonanza, full of information, observations and a few laughs along the way. Jez's Bossk impersonation alone makes episode an essential listen. So download now and let's go hunting.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the huge Xbox layoffs, Kotaku finally being freed from G/O Media's clutches, and EA shutting down Anthem's servers in early 2026. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
Episode SummaryIn a galaxy flooded with content, storytelling is no longer a skill—it's the rebellion.In this milestone 50th episode, Nish and David Granger frame the conversation through the lens of the original Star Wars trilogy—exploring how brands moved from story-rich origins (A New Hope), through algorithmic obedience and commoditization (The Empire Strikes Back), to a moment of reckoning (Return of the Jedi).They dive into why storytelling is the last true differentiator in an AI-driven landscape, how CMOs became “chief algorithm officers,” and why creative ops leaders must become the Rebel Alliance—fighting not just for brand expression, but for brand soul.This episode isn't just about marketing—it's about what you choose to stand for. Key TakeawaysStorytelling isn't decoration—it's differentiation. It's not the packaging. It's the product.Creative commoditization is real—and the Death Star is already fully operational. The question is whether you fight it.The most courageous brands aren't chasing trends—they're building lore.Algorithms reward noise. Storytelling builds meaning. One optimizes for today. The other creates forever fans.Red Bull didn't just sponsor sports. It built a media empire. It didn't buy attention—it earned identity. That blueprint is still possible.From Listening to Thining: From Brand Complacency to Creative RebellionUse these prompts to reflect solo—or spark bold conversations with your team:What stories is your brand telling—accidentally or intentionally?Are you feeding the content machine—or creating stories with staying power?How has your team grown stronger (or weaker) in its narrative instincts?What would your team do differently if storytelling was the mission, not just a deliverable?What's the weirdest, most human thing your brand has ever done?And why did it work?What's your brand's version of the Rebel Alliance? Who are you trying to awaken?Guest: David Granger, Content Director & Co-Founder at Arc & Foundry | Former Head of Content at Red Bull Media House, cinch, PMIDavid Granger has spent over two decades turning stories into strategy. From his roots in journalism to building Red Bull's iconic storytelling machine, David now leads Arc & Foundry, a content marketing agency that crafts emotionally resonant brand narratives. In this episode, he joins Nish to map the creative rebellion—past, present, and future.
Forty years ago after half a decade of undeniable success (The Big Chill, Body Heat, Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark) four-time Oscar-nominated writer/directed Lawrence Kasdan cashed in that blank check to make his dream project....and old-fashioned Western. And to do so, he assembled an All-Star cast lead by Kevin Kline, Danny Glover, Kevin Costner, and Scott Glenn for this sprawling tale of corrupt sheriff's, reluctant heroes, land disputes, family vendettas, benevolent bar-matrons, small towns under siege, dangerous posses, and of course lots of shootouts. :) Sadly it got lost in the shuffle of a summer dominated by the likes of Back to the Future and Rambo but forty years later, this remains one of THE premiuer modern westerns. Also co-starring Brian Dennehy, Jeff Goldblum, Rosanna Arquette, and Linda Hunt AND featuring a rip-roaring score from Bruce Broughton (Tombstone), it's time to saddle up and head on out to.....SILVERADO!!!!Host & Editor: Geoff GershonEditor: Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/
In this episode I cover the mental health personality of a Star Wars character C-3P0. Other Star Wars mental health mentions: K-2S0, gonk droid, Luke Skywalker, Andor, Mon Mothma, Empire Strikes Back, Luthen Rael, Dedra Meero, Syrill, R2-D2, Darth Vader, Palpatine, Han Solo, Narcissism, Covert Narcissist, codependency, Chewbacca, Emperor Palpatine, Princess Leia, Yoda, Boba Fett, Sith, Star Wars fans. The sound clips used in this episode are owned by Lucasfilm Ltd. and are part of the Star Wars franchise. All rights are reserved by the respective copyright holders. This episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and falls under fair use.Join the Monthly Healing Community Membership
You know the song even if you haven't seen the movie. You know the iconic image too: Kevin Costner carrying Whitney Houston to safety. But did you know THE BODYGUARD is 38% rotten on the Tomatometer? Did you know it was written by the same guy who wrote The Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark? Did you know it had six nominations at the 1993 MTV Movie Awards? Listen to Alex & Julio go over the ultimate love story for grown-ups!TIMELINE00:01:24 The Bodyguard00:14:54 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about THE BODYGUARD? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!
Welcome to Episode 160 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean's Custom Model ToolsHostsStuartTerryGeoffThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWSWe had great responses in our thread about what everyone is reading.***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSSpecial Hobby & CMK kits for JuneMENG Model's new Panzerhaubitze 2000 in 72nd scaleClear Prop! Upcoming Kit: 1/48 F4B-4MiniArt's new 35th scale "Garage Workshop Set #2" U.S.A.F. B-21 Raider from Model Collect in 1/72Meng's 48th scale F-4E/2020 Terminator Fighter (Turkish Air Force)The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter 1/48 from Bandai Q1 26 What's new at Scalemates.com***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man***************************************WHAT'S ON THE BENCHStuart - Finished a tiny model of a Gelvades Class Battle Carrier from Star Blazers 2199. Started 1 of two Bandai Cosmo Typhoon Fighters. These are very tiny, 1/200, but I love the look of them.Geoff - continuing on the Heller 1/72 Douglas DC-6B in fictitious water bomber markings for my brother's growing fleet.Terry - Working on Fade To Black's 1/10 Hammerhead Shark, finally. Assembly and filling. Painting a couple Reaper dragons, a forest dragon and a magma dragon. Still in airbrush stage now, but will be in brush painting before too much longer. Mechs are still in assembly, slow going is fine for these.[foogallery id="4023"] ***************************************WHAT WE ARE READINGStuart - The Notebook by Roland Allen Geoff - The Body by Bill BrysonTerry - no change, still reading Ed Yong's I Contain Multitudes and some light novels.***************************************SPONSOR AD #2Seans Custom Model Tools ***************************************THINGS WE'VE SEENLuke's X-Wing filming model from The Empire Strikes Back is up for auction. - $175,000 opening bid.Back in 2023 another X-Wing filming model from Star Wars sold for over 3 million. Rubin Obervatory releases 1st images. - Images are recorded by a 3.2-gigapixel charge-coupled device imaging (CCD) camera, the largest digital camera ever constructed. ***************************************THE LAST WORD For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we're doing! Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website. Inbox reviews are available at http://blackfire.ca/ We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble
STAR WARS DRAFT TIIIIIME. 2 picks of anything Star Wars based on each color of the Progress Pride Flag. Tons of fun.
This week, Eric and Josh discuss: Father's Day, Odd Burger, Happy Goat, The Empire Strikes Back, The Legend Of The Lone Ranger, Robocop, Police Academy, video stores, Jason Goes To Hell, the Retroist Podcast, Friendship, The Life Of Chuck, and more! They also mention some of the movies screening the week of Friday June 20 - Thursday June 26: Sinners, The Room, and Streets Of Fire! They neglect to mention Jane Austen Wrecked My Life being held over for a 2nd week, and Two Women, which were both booked after the podcast recording. You can always check showtimes and coming soon movie listings at mayfairtheatre.ca!
This episode examines civil war manifesting itself in the world in the west in the 21st century and some of my modest forecasts of war weather in the next few years. Dr. David Betz and others have started to float the balloons of probability and possibility of civil kinetic conflict in the West. My Storming America Series covers the gamut of what a spontaneous attack in the US will look like when terror cells launch a simultaneous attack on the US homeland which in my mind is the primary man-made vector for civil war in America. I cover it in Episodes 37, 41-43, 49-50 and 62 of my Chasing Ghosts podcast. References: Video: Winston Marshall The UNTOLD History of The White Slave Trade & How Islam Conquered 3/4 of The Christian World Andrew Gold CIVIL WAR is Coming - Professor David Betz Books: Barbara Walter How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them David Armitage Civil Wars: A History in Ideas William Forstchen Day of Wrath Kurt Schlichter The Attack Karl Dahl Faction Faction: With the Crusaders Matt Bracken: Enemies Foreign and Domestic Foreign Enemies And Traitors Domestic Enemies: The Reconquista The Red Cliffs of Zerhoun Castigo Cay Eric Frank Russell The Wasp Michael Z. Williamson The Weapon (and the entire Freehold series) Ernest R. May Strange Victory: Hitler's Conquest of France Robert Heinlein The Moon is a Harsh Mistress Robert Asprey War In The Shadows: The Guerrilla In History Howard Jones My Lai: Vietnam, 1968, and the Descent into Darkness My Substack Email at cgpodcast@pm.me
Welcome to A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL! In preparation for new episodes of A Storm of Spoilers breaking down Andor Season 2 starting June 18th, 2025, we're re-releasing out pre-pandemic Star Wars Specials dealing with the Skywalker Saga. Today, it's our LIVE SHOW from the Canyon Theater at the Boulder Public Library in Colorado. This show was mostly recorded on November 21st, 2019 when your three hosts discussed A New Hope (Star Wars), The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. It includes more canon questions from Dave for the audience and his co-hosts, plus a segment with Lindsey Romain (@lindseyromain.bsky.social) from Nerdist.com and the Heylo Reylo podcast! Kristin Russo of the Buffering The Vampire Slayer Podcast and The Boiler Room podcast returns this week to talk to Joanna for a segment still called "Kristin Russo Tells Joanna Robinson Everything She Knows About Star Wars Without Having Seen Star Wars" [THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY RECORDED IN NOVEMBER 2019]
Lore from the "Force and Destiny" RPG figures prominently in this week's Star Wars (Vol. 4) #2 as Luke embarks on a search for Jedi relic while Leia and Mon Monthma strive to ensure the fragile New Republic's standing amid a potential gathering storm.In Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #4 (of 5), the crew strikes a deal with one bounty hunter in a bid to stem another.The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #5 (of 5) brings readers Lando's stirring speech that helped rouse the galaxy and bring down the First and FInal Orders.Comics Discussed This Week:Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #4 (of 5)The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #5 (of 5)Star Wars (2025) #2Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:NONENews: The original solicit for Jan. 6's Star Wars (Vol. 4) TPB collecting issues 1-6 has been removed, for now, from PRH, yet over at Amazon and Target, it's now due out either in May or June and is going to collect the series' first 10 issues at a price of $29.95.Also missing from PRH are the initially solicited second printings for Star Wars #1. They -- Phil Noto's cover with a gray background and Ken Lashley's nonfoil version of the foil variant -- had been due out June 25. It's still showing up as "on order" in ComicHub (for now).Really dug the first episode of the Fire and Water Podcast Network's new Star Wars comics podcast, "From Empire to Jedi." It covers Marvel's Star Wars comics that came out between 1980's The Empire Strikes Back and 1983's Return of the Jedi, which was a rather fertile period for the first-volume run.It's our 10th birthday. Yay!Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:June 18 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #1June 24 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda's Secret War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1-2); June 25 _ Legacy of Vader #5, The High Republic Adventures Phase III #19, Codebreaker #2 (of 4)July 1 _ Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone TPB (Collects 1-4)July 2 _ Jedi Knights #5, The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #5 (of 5), Codebreaker #3 (of 4)July 8 _ Ewoks TPB (Collects 1-4)July 9 _ Legacy of Vader #6July 15 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997) 1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist (2014) 1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story (2003) 1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) 1-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Mini-comic (1996) 1-2, Star Wars: Tales From Mos Eisley (1996) 1, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters – Scoundrel's Wages (1999) 1, Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) 2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II (2006) 1, Sergio Aragones Stomps Star Wars (2000) 1, Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back (2002) 1-4, Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi (2003) 1-4; material from Star Wars Kids (1997) 12; Star Wars Visionaries (2005); Star Wars Tales (1999) 2, 4-8, 10, 12, 15-17, 20)July 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #3, The High Republic Adventures Phase III #20July 22 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda's War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1, 2)July 23 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #2July 30 _ The High Republic — The Finale: The Beacon #1 One-ShotAug. 5 _ Star Wars: Visions Treasury Edition (Collects Visions: Peach Momoko, Visions: Takeshi Okazaki and material from Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1)Aug. 6 _ Legacy of Vader #7Aug. 13 _ Jedi Knights #6Aug. 19 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III TPB Vol. 4 (Collects 14-16, Battle of Eriadu one-shot)Aug. 20 _ Star Wars #4Aug. 26 _ Star Wars: Kanan Modern Era Epic Collection (Collects 1-12)Aug. 27 _ Doctor Aphra -- Chaos Agent #3, Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #2 (of 4)Sept. 3 _ Tales From the Nightlands #1 (of 3), Codebreaker #4 (of 4)Sept. 9 _ Jedi Knights #7Sept. 24 _ Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #4 (of 4)Oct. 7 _ Legacy of Vader Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6)Oct. 14 _ The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi TPB (Collects 1-5) and The High Republic -- The Finale one-shot Oct. 21 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-5); Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects The Old Republic (2010) 1-6, The Old Republic - The Lost Suns 1-5, Lost Tribe of the Sith - Spiral 1-5, Knight Errant 1-5, Knight Errant - Deluge 1-5, Knight Errant - Escape 1-5, Jedi vs. Sith 1-6; material from Star Wars Tales 16-17, 24; Star Wars Visionaries); Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Library Edition (Collects 1-12)Oct. 28 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 5 TPB (Collects 17-20), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch - Ghost Agents TPB (Collects 1-5)Nov. 4 _ Jedi Knights Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-5)Nov. 11 _ Star Wars: The Sequel Trilogy TPB (Dark Horse)Nov. 25 _ Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: Vader Down (Collects 13-25, Star Wars 13-14 and Vader Down #1)Dec. 2 _ Star Wars: Doctor Aphra — Friends and Enemies OmnibusDec. 9 _ Codebreaker TPB (Collects 1-4)Jan. 6 _ Star Wars (2025) TPB Vol. 1 (Collects 1-10)Jan. 27 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)
This is a weird one to encapsulate, but it was based on an idea I had while re-watching Star Trek the Next Generation and I had to explore it with my fellow Quackcasters, Banes and Tantz. I believe it's generally better to enjoy something in the order it was created rather than the chronological order of the story because you'll understand it so much better in terms of why things are as they are, the creative and aesthetic choices and cultural impact. Re-watching all of Star Trek the Next Generation in order taught me so much about how and why the show and characters developed: NOT from a lore and story perspective but from a practical, technical perspective. I'm watching for the stories but I also notice different filming techniques, lighting choices, sets, props, costumes, how and why the actors perform and act in certain ways, line deliveries, and a million other things: basically the reality of the thing and it's interesting to think how that conflicts with fan lore, or “this is why they went this way with the character” vs “the character did that because…” And it's especially powerful if you can connect it to the culture and current events of the time in which it was created. Now in the world more often than ever people look at creative projects in a kind of cultural vacuum, totally isolated from any cultural context except their own current culture at the time they view the thing, which is bad enough but people's passion of reboots and prequels compounds this. Whether it's Marvel, Dr Who, Star Trek, Star Wars or whatever you'll see this happen with any popular creative IP: the established meaning of these things will be changed constantly due to retconns and a sort of fan lore takes over as a way to make sense of it all. I think it's important to understand the real reason why things are as they are… For example Lando Calrisian wears a cape in The Empire Strikes Back because the costume people dress Billy Dee Williams that way to show he was the ruler of the Cloud City, to give him authority and majesty, while the prequel film, Hans Solo, retconns it into him wearing capes because he's a silly pansexusal fop, totally changing and misunderstanding all aspects of the character. That said though it is also very important that later generations are able to develop their own cultural connections with established IPs in their own way and there's nothing wrong with that. In fact if they can't then those IPs will die, their continued interest and passion is what keeps those things alive and current! It's just important not to lose sight of why things really developed as they did and enjoy things for what they are rather than for what they are AFTER retconns. Hahaha, I hope this makes some sense? What are the most annoying bits of fan lore you've come across? Personally I can't stand the Warhammer 40k lore now, it just gets worse and worse as time goes on. This week Gunwallace was inspired to craft a musical theme to Bad Mix - Quite, chill, creeping, slowly sliding, finding, searching… this one will keep you on edge. It has a very unnerving tilt to it! Topics and shownotes Links Featured comic: Dream Eaters - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2025/jun/02/featured-comic-dream-eaters/ Featured music: Bad Mix - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Bad_Mix/ - by GabeRoch, rated M. Special thanks to: Gunwallace - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Gunwallace/ Tantz Aerine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Tantz_Aerine/ Ozoneocean - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/ozoneocean Banes - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Banes/ VIDEO exclusive! Become a subscriber on the $5 level and up to see our weekly Patreon video and get our advertising perks! - https://www.patreon.com/DrunkDuck Even at $1 you get your name with a link on the front page and a mention in the weekend newsposts! Join us on Discord - https://discordapp.com/invite/7NpJ8GS
Karen Hao has been warning us about Sam Altman's OpenAI for a while now. In her bestselling Empire of AI, she argues that the Silicon Valley startup is a classic colonial power, akin to Britain's East India Company. Like those colonial merchants and policy makers who wrapped profit-seeking in civilizing missions, OpenAI cloaks its relentless scaling ambitions behind the noble goal of "ensuring artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity." But as Hao reveals, this pursuit comes at enormous cost—environmental devastation, exploited labor, and the extraction of data from communities worldwide. The parallels are striking: a private corporation accumulating unprecedented resources and power, operating with minimal oversight while externalizing the harms of its empire-building to those least able to resist. Five Key Takeaways 1. OpenAI is a Modern Corporate Empire Hao argues OpenAI operates like the British East India Company—a private corporation wrapped in a "civilizing mission" that extracts resources globally while externalizing costs to vulnerable communities. The company's stated goal of "benefiting all humanity" serves as ideological cover for profit-driven expansion.2. AI Development Didn't Have to Be This Destructive Before OpenAI's "scaling at all costs" approach, researchers were developing smaller, more efficient AI models using curated datasets. OpenAI deliberately chose quantity over quality, leading to massive computational requirements and environmental damage that could have been avoided.3. The Climate and Social Costs Are Staggering McKinsey estimates global energy grids need to add 2-6 times California's annual consumption to support AI infrastructure expansion. This means retired coal plants staying online, new methane turbines in working-class communities, and data centers consuming public drinking water in drought-prone areas.4. The Business Model May Be Unsustainable Despite raising $40 billion (Silicon Valley's largest private investment), OpenAI hasn't demonstrated how to monetize at that scale. Subscriptions don't cover operational costs, leading to considerations of thousand-dollar monthly fees or surveillance-based advertising models.5. Resistance is Possible and Already Happening Communities worldwide are successfully pushing back—from Chilean residents stalling Google data centers for five years to artists suing over intellectual property theft. Hao argues collective action across AI's supply chain can force a shift toward more democratic, community-centered development.Karen Hao is an award-winning journalist covering the impacts of artificial intelligence on society. She writes for publications including The Atlantic and leads the Pulitzer Center's AI Spotlight Series, a program training thousands of journalists around the world on how to cover AI. She was formerly a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, covering American and Chinese tech companies, and a senior editor for AI at MIT Technology Review. Her work is regularly taught in universities and cited by governments. She has received numerous accolades for her coverage, including an American Humanist Media Award and American National Magazine Award for Journalists Under 30. She received her Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from MIT.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
The premier episode of MARVEL STAR WARS: FROM EMPIRE TO JEDI -- a podcast chronicling the Rebel Alliance's most desperate days, as told in the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! This episode your host, The Irredeemable Shag, ignites the hyperdrive, unveiling the podcast's mission, his own Star Wars journey, and why he loves these comics and the expanded universe! Strap yourselves in -- the saga begins now! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/swe2j-00/ Email the show at: EmpireToJedi@gmail.com Subscribe to the MARVEL STAR WARS: FROM EMPIRE TO JEDI Podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marvel-star-wars-from-empire-to-jedi/id1812325155 Don't use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: http://feeds.feedburner.com/empiretojedi Also available on Spotify, Audible, and Amazon Music Follow MARVEL STAR WARS: FROM EMPIRE TO JEDI on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpireToJedi/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/EmpireToJedi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empiretojedi/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/empiretojedi.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@empiretojedi This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Follow Fire & Water on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FWPodcasts Follow Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Thanks for listening! May the Force be with You, Always!
This year marks the 45th anniversary of one of the greatest films of all time and the fantastic sequel by which all other sequels are measured, The Empire Strikes Back! Joining us in our discussion of the incredible second installment of the Star Wars original trilogy is friend of the show Ryan Permison. Join us!
This week we look back at Freudian Issues iiiiiiiiin Spaaaaaaaace! Edited by OnReplay - https://onreplay.au Find us at all the finest podcast places: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-inner-child-is-an-idiot/id957660267 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BHABEvxH02VSCkhvKX2HQ?si=NHxzzArHSxGnxFUvTEpbNQ And the rest: https://www.podpage.com/your-inner-child-is-an-idiot/ Thank you to our Patrons for not telling us the odds: Lindsay Halik Oh no! Damon's Australian Accent The Zesty Particle Man T. Smith Josh Frigo Beth Surmont Travis Vance Bill Haynes The Hands of Fate Caroline Amberson Karen Curd Little Miss Chicken Nugget Dr. Malcolm's Heaving Bosom Tippi Von Cheaterly Jonathon Day Zachary Hartley Lindsey Nell Hizoner the Mayor Heather Tuggle Jeremy Powlen Jackson used to have an unhealthy obsession with Damon but it ended when he heard his Buffy verdict The Elusive Fan Gromkin Larissa Maestro Shit on the Cartouche! Tommy Boy Is My Favorite Movie Captain Jean-Luc Picard The Supreme Ruler of This Podcast Stu-StusStuartJ Meghan Yoho Jessica Hurtado Justin Shea Just Cuz Jason X Little Flick Emeka Obika Toxoglossa Emily Bucago My Neighbour Burrito Dan McIntyre Kathleen Campagna Manstrocity GoodCause Jarrad Holbrook Kristin Carter Amy Parman Susan Doughty Jirah Cox Vincent Jorgensen Marty
For this episode, we asked our MTK Patrons what Obi-Wan related topic would they like us to cover, and of course they delivered! We received several amazing answers (which we will cover in future episodes), but the one that we decided to cover this week is to discuss (and defend) Obi-Wan's famous line from "Empire Strikes Back", the one that has become rather controversial across the fandom: "from a certain point of view." Was it really an acceptable explanation to give Luke? What had happened if Obi-Wan DID tell Luke, plainly, who his father was early on? Would it have changed the course of what we know today? CAN the line be defended at all? You'll find out what we have to say on the matter in this episode. (A major thanks to all our insanely awesome patrons for their support and for their topic contributions!)Support us on Patreon for as little as $3/month: patreon.com/MostThingsKenobiInstagram: most_things_kenobiWebsite: mostthingskenobi.comYouTube: MostThingsKenobiThreads: most_things_kenobiTumblr: MostThingsKenobi
Coffee With Kenobi: Star Wars Discussion, Analysis, and Rhetoric
On today's show, I speak with Fanhome's Gianluca Latini about the 1:2 scale Build Your Own Darth Vader subscription model kit based on The Empire Strikes Back. Gianluca discusses what makes this unique collectible so special, the immense detail featured, and what it's like to collaborate with Lucasfilm. Additionally, I briefly discuss my contributions as head writer to the magazine included with each kit. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi!Join the Coffee With Kenobi Family on the Disney Wish!Dan Zehr invites listeners to join him and the CWK community for an unforgettable trip aboard the Disney Wish, from June 16 to 20, 2025. This exciting adventure is in collaboration with our official travel partner, MEI Travel & Mouse Fan Travel. To learn more or to book your spot, visit:CoffeeWithKenobi.com/DisneyWishCoffee With Kenobi's Travel Partner – MEI/Mouse Fan Travel:Book your next adventure to Galaxy's Edge, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and more with Coffee With Kenobi's trusted travel partner, MEI Travel & Mouse Fan Travel. For expert assistance with planning your next trip, visit: CoffeeWithKenobi.com/MouseFanTravelSupport Coffee With Kenobi with the CWK Alliance:Become a member of the CWK Alliance and gain exclusive access to our weekly podcast, CWK Pour-Over, including both audio and video versions! Support the show and enjoy bonus content by signing up here:CoffeeWithKenobi.com/CWKAllianceListen to CWK Pour-Over on Spotify:Keep up with CWK Pour-Over, our weekly show that dives deeper into Star Wars and popular culture! Listen on Spotify and never miss an episode:CoffeeWithKenobi.com/SpotifyWatch CWK on YouTube:Subscribe to our YouTube channel for video content, behind-the-scenes footage, and more Star Wars discussion. Visit:CoffeeWithKenobi.com/YouTubeJoin the CWK Community:Be part of the conversation! Join the CWK Cafe, a place for Star Wars fans to connect, share ideas, and discuss all things Star Wars. Join here: CoffeeWithKenobi.com/CommunityShop CWK Merchandise:Looking for Coffee With Kenobi gear? Check out our shop for shirts, hoodies, stickers, phone cases, and more: CoffeeWithKenobi.com/ShopBook Dan Zehr for Your Event:Do you need an experienced speaker for your event? Book Dan Zehr for conferences, schools, or business events at: DanZMedia.comContact Info for Dan Zehr:Email: danz@coffeewithkenobi.comX (Twitter): @MrZehrInstagram: @danzehrcwkThreads: @danzehrcwkPurchase Dan Zehr's Star Wars Books: Get your hands on the latest Star Wars books by Dan Zehr! Available now.Follow Coffee With Kenobi:X (Twitter): @CoffeeWithKenobiInstagram: @CoffeeWithKenobiThreads: @CoffeeWithKenobiFacebook: Coffee With KenobiYouTube: Coffee With Kenobi YouTube ChannelMusic Credit:"Eye to Eye" by Steve TorokThanks for listening, and have a great week. This is the podcast you're looking for!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-with-kenobi-star-wars-community-conversation--3271982/support.
Darth Vader actor David Prowse spoiled The Empire Strikes Back's biggest surprise, two years before the film premiered in theaters. So why was he just as shocked as the rest of the audience to hear his character utter those five iconic words on opening night? To celebrate the 45th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, join host David Quinn as he revisits the story of how Star Wars' greatest twist remained a secret known to only a handful of people during the making of the film. Learn how the twist was devised, who knew about it, and how it became one of the all-time moments in one of the best films in cinema history. And find out why some Star Wars fans were discussing the twist at length as far back as 1978! This is truly an epic, wild tale you'll have to hear to believe. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! (LINKS TO THE PODCAST EPISODE ON VARIOUS PLATFORMS IN THE COMMENTS BELOW) To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460
Editor - Eric Kissack, ACE THE STUDIO editor Eric Kissack began journey his journey with series co-creator and star, Seth Rogen, on the Sasha Baron Cohen film, Bruno. From there their partnership would continue, spanning projects like Sausage Party, Black Monday and others. For their current project, they would be working closer than ever before, as Seth's vision for THE STUDIO necessitated Eric's presence on set, fostering a tighter creative process that brought editorial not only on location, but into aspects of prouction. THE STUDIO tells the story of Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of the floundering film production company Continental Studios. A self-described cinephile, Matt struggles to balance Continental's corporate aims in an increasingly IP-driven entertainment landscape with his own ambition to produce quality films. ERIC KISSACK, ACE Born and raised in New York City, Eric Kissack fell in love with movies when he went to see The Empire Strikes Back at the tender age of 4, a questionable parenting decision but a pivotal career moment. He spent every free moment after that watching films and went on to study film at Brown University. After school, Eric bumbled about for a bit but then got an early break as a film editor and spent 20 years cutting funny films in New York and Los Angeles. He had the pleasure of working on Role Models, Brüno, Cedar Rapids, The Dictator, Horrible Bosses 2, Daddy's Home, Instant Family, Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar and Bottoms. In 2012, he directed his first feature, Love, Sex & Missed Connections, an independent comedy that won several festival awards including Best Narrative Feature at the Cleveland International Film Festival and the Special Jury Award for First Time Filmmaker at the Traverse City Film Festival. In 2014, he directed a short film called The Gunfighter that won over two dozen awards including the Audience Award for Best Short at the 2014 Los Angeles Film Festival and was included in the 2015 Saatchi & Saatchi's New Director's Showcase at the Cannes Lions. In 2016, Eric decided to spend more time in television. He edited Black Monday, Rutherford Falls and Pam & Tommy among other shows. He was nominated for an Emmy for his work editing Veep and an ACE Award for his work editing The Good Place. Eric directed his first episode of television for the show Rutherford Falls on Peacock which premiered in June 2022. He is currently working on a new television show for Amazon based on the Spider-Noir character starring Nicolas Cage. It premieres in 2026. The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
Now that ANDOR has wrapped up, we aren't quite ready yet to let it go. We scoured the web to collect the best interview highlights featuring Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy, who provides valuable insights into the finished series and gives us a lot to talk about. FORTNITE recently revealed an all-new A.I. powered Darth Vader character that players can interact with via voice text, so naturally because it's the internet, people started to manipulate the “Sith-Bot” to say outrageous and unthinkable things. Of course, we had to try ourselves so you can hear what Darth has to say about Rebel Force Radio. It ain't pretty. Big Announcement! We reveal info about when ticket sales will begin for this September's RFR at RANCHO OBI-WAN event. Plus, Jimmy Mac reveals his list of Top 5 all-time Star Wars creatives, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK turns 45 and more! Get full show video, bonus podcasts, ad-free shows, and access to an amazing Star Wars fan community at RFR on PATREON!
In honor of the 45th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back (1980), we're releasing the Bald Move retro coverage. Andrew "The Commissioner" Mount "strikes" again from his hidden rebel base, this time forcing us to watch Episode V of the Star Wars saga, "The Empire Strikes Back." Which, incidentally, depending on the age of the A.Ron you ask, is either his favoritist movie of all time, or top three. Either way, it's a treat. Once again, Jim and I try to sort through our childhood and adult memories of this holiest of trilogies to give it the treatment it deserves. If you missed in the first time, or would like to listen again, you can check out our coverage of A New Hope, also brought to you by The Commish. Thanks again Andrew, we appreciate all of your support. If you'd like to commission your own podcast, find out how by visiting our shop! Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts! Join the Club! Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travis and D'Marco do Star wars power rankings since today 45 years ago The Empire Strikes Back was released. NFL Fans it seems like the Tush Push will NOT be banned this year. It did not get enough votes. Time for HOT and COLD presented by NEXGEN. The dump and SUPER CROSSTALK with IRELAND and MIKE TRUDELL since MASON is on vacation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Never tell me the odds. Jason and Rosie are joined by Joelle as the gang breaks out the lightsabers and carbonite to celebrate the 55th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back and the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Trump's second major tax bill clearing committee and heading to the House floor—packed, as promised, with massive giveaways to the ultra-wealthy—we're revisiting our timely conversation with Samantha Jacoby of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Originally recorded before Trump's reelection, this episode breaks down the real impact of the tax bill that Trump signed into law back in 2017: trillions added to the deficit, corporations and billionaires cashing in, and working families left behind. Spoiler alert: the rich get richer, and everybody else gets screwed. As Congress considers doubling down on the same failed policies, this conversation couldn't be more relevant. Samantha Jacoby is the Deputy Director of Federal Tax Policy with the Center's Federal Fiscal Policy division. Samantha focuses on U.S. federal income tax issues, including corporate and business taxation, individual income taxation, and climate tax policy. This episode originally aired March 19, 2024. Social Media: @centeronbudget.bsky.social @jacsamoby @CenterOnBudget Further reading: Ten Questions on House Republicans' Upcoming Tax Bill The 2017 Trump Tax Law Was Skewed to the Rich, Expensive, and Failed to Deliver on Its Promises Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics Bluesky: @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer, @civicaction YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics LinkedIn: Pitchfork Economics Substack: The Pitch
As we kick off ten weeks of 80s-themed episodes, we're returning to a goofy little game we invented a couple of years ago. The idea is to pluck characters from randomly selected movies from the year 1980, insert them into other movies, and discuss the ramifications. Potential movies include Flash Gordon, Caddyshack, Popeye, Xanadu, The Empire Strikes Back, and many more. So grab a hideously overpriced tub of popcorn and get comfortable. In all likelihood, this is gonna get weird. The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: Earth Station Who!
On this week's show we shop the Internet and find you three incredible deals on UHD TVs. We also discuss some of the best plot twists in movies that we have seen. Be forewarned, there will be spoilers. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Fox unveils ‘Fox One' as name of new streamer YouTube TV Is Now The 4th Largest TV Provider In the United States Free TV is booming tvOS 18.5 just gave your Apple TV 4K a new feature for Dolby Atmos Three Incredible Deals on a UHD TV As a public service the HT Guys have scoured the internet and found you three incredible deals on UHD TVs. These are not refurbished units and were available at the time of this writing. Samsung 70" Crystal UHD 4K HDR TV (DU7200) Price: $479.99 Retailer: Amazon Details: This is noted as the lowest price ever for this 2024 model. It features Samsung's Crystal UHD with 4K, Motion Xcelerator for reduced lag, and HDR (not Dolby Vision) support. Ideal for budget-conscious buyers seeking a large screen from a top brand. Why It's a Good Deal: At under $480 for a 70-inch 4K TV, this is a steal for a 2024 Samsung model, especially with its HDR capabilities. Hisense 85" U6 Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Google Smart TV Price: $849.99 Retailer: Amazon Details: This is the lowest price ever for this model, featuring a Mini-LED backlight, quantum dot color, and Google TV for a seamless smart interface. It supports HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision, making it great for movies and gaming. Why It's a Good Deal: An 85-inch TV with premium features like Mini-LED and quantum dots at this price is exceptional for large home theater setups. Samsung 55" 4K Crystal UHD DU8000 HDR Smart TV Price: $447.99 Retailer: Amazon Details: Another record-low price for a 2024 Samsung model. It includes HDR (not Dolby Vision), a smart TV interface, and 4K upscaling, suitable for streaming and casual gaming. Why It's a Good Deal: This 55-inch TV offers solid performance for under $500, balancing size and features from a reliable brand. The Best Movie Plot Twists I came across an article that was discussing how a good movie will lead you down one path and then in a “Plot Twist” send you down a different and completely unexpected new path. That got me thinking about what were my most memorable plot twists from movies that I have watched over the years. I have come up with four that have stayed with me. What are your favorites? The Sixth Sense (1999) - The twist redefines the entire story, forcing viewers to rethink every scene. It's iconic for its emotional weight and subtle foreshadowing, often cited as the gold standard of plot twists. In this case you learn that Bruce Willis' character Malcolm Crowe was actually deceased. I hate to admit it but I never saw this coming. The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - The revelation Darth Vader is Luke's Father altered the saga's emotional core and is still one of the most quoted twists ever. Planet of the Apes (1968) - we are talking about the original here with Charlton Heston. The last scene leads up to the final payoff making it one of the most memorable twists in cinema. Se7en (1995) - The climax delivers a horrific surprise that ties the story's themes together. It's a twist that's both brutal and unforgettable, often debated for its boldness. The twist, John Doe played by Kevin Spacey manipulates Mills played by Brad Pitt emotionally to commit the seventh deadly sin. Braden's Pics: Usual Suspects Fight Club Shutter Island Memento
Once more we bolt into the wild blue yonder of "What If...?" but in Star Wars! Now it's time to dive into The Empire Strikes Back, which asks the bold question, "What if we killed our main character?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Star Wars is the ultimate slop franchise, and we start our series of Star Wars talk with a review of the original trilogy: Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.#starwars #empirestrikesback #originaltrilogy Timestamps:(00:00:00) Intro(00:06:58) How are we doing?(00:32:40) Star Wars: A New Hope(01:40:30) The Empire Strikes Back(02:08:40) Return of the Jedi(01:35:06) Glup Shittos(02:41:00) Wrap UpBecome a Patron! Join to gain access to exclusive perks like Discord access, giveaways, & more: https://www.patreon.com/reeltokpodcastGrab some ReelTok merch: https://reeltokpodcast.com/Follow ReelTok everywhere:ReelTok PodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reeltokpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reeltokpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reeltokpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/reeltokpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/reeltokpodcast/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reeltokpodcastListen and Rate Us 5 Stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3V214vWwkO823aa4OaeDrOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reeltok-podcast/id1644680412George CarmiLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/georgecarmi/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviesandstuff14YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@moviesandstuff14Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgecarmi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgecarmiTyler WhitmoreLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/TylerCWhitmore/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tylercwhitmoreYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tylercwhitmoreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylercwhitmore/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerCWhitmoreSeth's Film ReviewsLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sethsreviews/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sethsfilmreviewsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SethsfilmreviewsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethsfilmreviews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sethsfilmreviewCam WalshLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/cjwalsh27/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@camwalsh27Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camwalsh/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CamWalsh27YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@camwalsh27Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/camwalsh27New episodes every Monday reviewing the latest movie releases and covering the most recent movie trailers and industry news. Reviews, rankings, deep-dives, drafts, movie trivia, and so much more. The ReelTok Podcast is co-hosted by 4 of the largest film social media content creators, George, Seth, Tyler, and Cam. Bonus episodes every Thursday doing a movie-related draft, ranking, or game, and more bonus episodes every Friday reviewing a movie recommended by our viewers. Make sure to follow us as you have now found your new favorite podcast.#movies #moviereviews #podcast #moviepodcast #reeltok #reeltokpodcastHelp us become the #1 movie podcast in the entire world!
In today's video, Kristian Harloff dives into ANDOR (2025) Season 2 Episode 7-9, and we are immediately back in the gritty, grounded world of Star Wars. From the tense political drama to the simmering rebellion led by Cassian Andor, these three episode sets the tone for what could be one of Lucasfilm's boldest stories yet. Kristian reacts to all the major moments — the return of Mon Mothma, Diego Luna's powerhouse performance, and the implications of those surprising reveals (including that post-credit tease
It's been 45 years since The Empire Strikes Back hit us with one of the most iconic twists in movie history, so Amy and Paul are hopping in the Millennium Falcon and heading to a galaxy far, far away. This week, they talk about how Mark Hamill struggled as the only human on set, the impact it had on movies, and why R2-D2 can be a little bit annoying. You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul's Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6 Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/ Paul's book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/ Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MUSIC The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced its Class of 2025. To be eligible for induction, artists are required to have released their first record 25 years prior to Induction. Maynard James Keenan of Tool has launched a new website at MaynardJamesKeenan.com. Keenan says, "Some people had a few questions. So we built a website with some vague answers. Like a late 2000s blog but way cooler." Sci-fan enthusiasts, Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Sammy Hagar plan to collaborate soon and even have a title for the project. Toby Keith just fulfilled a lifelong dream, even over a year after his death. His racehorse, Render Judgement, will compete at the Kentucky Derby this Saturday. His horse currently sits at 30 to 1 odds. Amazon Prime recruited Eric Church and John Fogerty for a new NASCAR theme song! They are rebooting a vintage Creedence Clearwater Revival song for "Up Around The Bend" for use as a theme for the streamer's new coverage of NASCAR. It's no secret that artists don't always write their own songs. But it might surprise you, that some popular hits were actually written by OTHER popular artists. TV Legendary rock personality Matt Pinfield, who suffered a stroke earlier back in January, has given a positive health update, while it's been revealed that he'll host Green Day's Walk of Fame ceremony. Prime Video has released the air dates for Earnhardt, a four-part docuseries on the life of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: Have you ever wondered why Yoda speaks backwards in "Star Wars"? Well, George Lucas FINALLY gave us an answer during a 45th anniversary screening of "The Empire Strikes Back". Selma Blair says she's "truly in remission" from MS, and wants to act again. Gene Hackman's final autopsy revealed he suffered from "severe atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease," with heart stents, a bypass graft, and "advanced stage Alzheimer's disease" AND FINALLY UltimateClassicRock.com put together a list of 20 Classic Guilty Pleasure Songs from the '90s. Just admit it, you probably still know the words to some of these. AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
MUSIC The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced its Class of 2025. To be eligible for induction, artists are required to have released their first record 25 years prior to Induction. Maynard James Keenan of Tool has launched a new website at MaynardJamesKeenan.com. Keenan says, "Some people had a few questions. So we built a website with some vague answers. Like a late 2000s blog but way cooler." Sci-fan enthusiasts, Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Sammy Hagar plan to collaborate soon and even have a title for the project. Toby Keith just fulfilled a lifelong dream, even over a year after his death. His racehorse, Render Judgement, will compete at the Kentucky Derby this Saturday. His horse currently sits at 30 to 1 odds. Amazon Prime recruited Eric Church and John Fogerty for a new NASCAR theme song! They are rebooting a vintage Creedence Clearwater Revival song for "Up Around The Bend" for use as a theme for the streamer's new coverage of NASCAR. It's no secret that artists don't always write their own songs. But it might surprise you, that some popular hits were actually written by OTHER popular artists. TV Legendary rock personality Matt Pinfield, who suffered a stroke earlier back in January, has given a positive health update, while it's been revealed that he'll host Green Day's Walk of Fame ceremony. Prime Video has released the air dates for Earnhardt, a four-part docuseries on the life of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: Have you ever wondered why Yoda speaks backwards in "Star Wars"? Well, George Lucas FINALLY gave us an answer during a 45th anniversary screening of "The Empire Strikes Back". Selma Blair says she's "truly in remission" from MS, and wants to act again. Gene Hackman's final autopsy revealed he suffered from "severe atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease," with heart stents, a bypass graft, and "advanced stage Alzheimer's disease" AND FINALLY UltimateClassicRock.com put together a list of 20 Classic Guilty Pleasure Songs from the '90s. Just admit it, you probably still know the words to some of these. AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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