Podcast appearances and mentions of John Cusack

Laci and Matt pay a visit to Championship Vinyl to hang out with Rob, Barry, Dick, Laura, Ian, Marie de Salle, and all the fine folks in the music scene of that windy city we like to call Chi-Town. That's right, it's High Fidelity (2000)! It's a great music movie. It's an even greater romantic comedy. In fact, it's kind of an anti-romantic comedy, because the lesson in the end is: The most romantic thing in life is being a grown-up.  Plus: Our top-five songs we want played at our funerals, AND fierce debate about whether DJs are musicians and if a singer's vocal chords count as an instrument. Next week: True Lies (1994)!   Time stamps: 00:03:00 — History segment: Original novel by Nick Hornby; John Cusack hired to produce, write, and star in adaptation; hiring director Stephen Frears; casting Jack Black and Iben Hjejle; legacy of High Fidelity and TV series remake  00:33:40 — Movie discussion 02:06:40 — Final thoughts & star ratings   Sources: "Top Five: An Oral History of High Fidelity" by Andrew Buss | Consequence (2025) - https://bit.ly/49JgfdT "John Cusack: 'Hollywood is a whorehouse and people go mad'" by Henry Barnes | The Guardian (2014) -  https://bit.ly/4pLqDaV    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Check out Laci's coloring videos on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-kKLhWb2g0bKA-RrvvLh0Q/  Matt has a monthly spin-off podcast covering the James Bond films! Check out PodJob: A James Bond Podcast on Apple Podcast (https://bit.ly/4jRL2K1), Spotify (https://bit.ly/4a8jM6E), and YouTube (https://youtube.com/@podjob007).   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: "Winston-Salem" - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM "Snake Drama" - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg "The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet" - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ    Follow the show!  Twitter: @1weekrental | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Facebook: @1weekrental Instagram: @1weekrental TikTok: @1weekrental | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @1weekrental.bsky.social   1-Week Rental used to be Load Bearing Beams.

"I gave her my heart, and she gave me a pen."Cameron Crowe's directorial debut is a film solidified in pop culture history thanks to the singular image of John Cusack holding a boom box above his head, but SAY ANYTHING... has a lot more than a Peter Gabriel song to say. This week, The Wives Colangelo are joined by the incomparable Alex Steed to talk about one of the greatest teenage romance flicks ever made, and allow ourselves to believe in love. --------Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom--------MONTHLY SPOTLIGHTThe Springfield Unity Fund: https://givebutter.com/SpringfieldUnityFund--------Follow our guest!@AlexSteed @YouAreGood--------Social Media Plugs@ThisEndsAtProm@BJColangelo@HarmonyColangelo----------Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

This week we thumb our nose at Valentine's Day with looking at two films under the idea of hmm... maybe you're the problem buddy. The two films are the John Cusack-led High Fidelity and the 2009 quirky Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel (500) Days of Summer Timings for this week are: High Fidelity: (07:19) (500) Days of Summer: (35:44) Next week we will be exploring Maybe You're The Problem Buddy. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: frame.to.frame250@gmail.com Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Frame to Framers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and that of the wider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Film Stories Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Film Stories Podcast Network on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmstories.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Gothamlicious by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All your favorite Spider-People — the dinosaur, the cat, the horse and the rest — collide in the visually stunning SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE! Is it a masterpiece of cutting-edge animation ... or just half a movie?Plus, let's talk about WUTHERING HEIGHTS, SEND HELP, F1, the live PARANORMAL ACTIVITY show and more — including Kahmeela's big night out with John Cusack!

Tired of visiting a news website and getting hit with a paywall? Hollywood actor John Cusack feels your pain – and wants outlets to free the news that you need. Cusack and Seth Stern from the Freedom of the Press Foundation stop by to talk about what's at stake when newsrooms are gutted, journalists are under fire, and information is gatekept. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

In this episode, Andy and Patrick dive into the glory that is John Cusack.

Paco Y Leche se conchaban para traernos un programa de esos que tanto os gustan de cine invisible, el directo a plataformas o directo a vídeo de la última década ha sido el refugio de una buena cantidad de antiguas estrellas caídas en desgracia que han visto como echando una semanita en Rumania y sin ni siquiera aprenderse sus frases podrían embolsarse un par de millones para seguir con su tren de vida de meterse coca rosa encima de delfines muertos a balazos de plata. ¿Pero es todo mierda? Ellos defienden que no, que en las carreras de esta gente como poco hay una buena, esa flor que crece entre la basura, ese testamento fílmico en forma de grito de reafirmación: Yo aún soy una estrella. Sus cantos de cisne. Bueno no os flipéis, pero eso os traemos, la última peli buena de Mel Gibson, Bruce Willis, John Cusack, Steven Seagal, Van Damme y otros jetas de la vida.

Remember Better Off Dead? The 1985 fever dream starring John Cusack gave us ski-race rivalries, the guy who played Booger, Ricky's mom casually blowing up during dinner, and a paperboy who's built his entire personality around two dollars. We think we loved this movie. We're pretty sure we quoted it. But does it actually hold up… or were we just 80s kids dazzled by stop-motion hamburgers and teenage melodrama? Join us as we head back to the slopes and find out if this cult classic is still comedy gold or if we've been owed a refund all along.

Pour up a Puppy's Breath and join McCash as he relives this John Cusack and Diane Lane led rom-com alongside Brandon and Stoney. Today, we're drinking with...Must Love Dogs. To make the Puppy's Breath, you'll need:2 oz Rye Whiskey1 oz sweet vermouth2 dashes of chocolate bitters1 teaspoon of cherry liquorDirections:Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass with iceStir until well chilledStrain into a rocks glass and garnish with a cherry

Pour up a Puppy's Breath and join McCash as he relives this John Cusack and Diane Lane led rom-com alongside Brandon and Stoney. Today, we're drinking with...Must Love Dogs. To make the Puppy's Breath, you'll need:2 oz Rye Whiskey1 oz sweet vermouth2 dashes of chocolate bitters1 teaspoon of cherry liquorDirections:Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass with iceStir until well chilledStrain into a rocks glass and garnish with a cherry

Jonathan Tolins is the showrunner and executive producer of the critically acclaimed CBS drama ELSBETH, which returns for its third season.   Tolins has been an executive producer on THE GOOD FIGHT on Paramount+, co-executive producer on “Schmigadoon!” and co-producer on “Queer as Folk,” along with producer credits on EAST NEW YORK, BRAINDEAD and PARTNERS on the Network. Other TV credits include the Tony Awards, the Academy Awards, “Grease Live!” and “A Christmas Story Live!” Additionally, Tolins was a producer and co-writer with Seth E. Bass for the films “Martian Child” starring John Cusack and “The Twilight of the Golds,” based on his Broadway play and starring Brendan Fraser and Faye Dunaway. Tolins is best known as the author of one of the 10 most produced plays in America in 2016, “Buyer & Cellar,” which won the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Solo Show and was named “Best Unique Theatrical Experience” by the Off-Broadway Alliance during its record-breaking run at the Barrow Street Theatre. The show also enjoyed a London engagement at the Menier Chocolate Factory, a run at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles and was shown on the WNET series “Theater Close-Up.” Other plays by Tolins include “The Last Sunday in June,” “Secrets of the Trade,” “If Memory Serves” and “The Forgotten Woman.” He was also represented on Broadway by additional material written with his husband, Robert Cary, for the revival of “On the Town.” Together, Jon and Rob also wrote the book for the new musical “Take the Lead,” which premiered at the Paper Mill Playhouse in the spring of 2025 Tolins is a member of the Dramatists Guild and the Writers Guild of America. He has written articles for Opera News, Opera Monthly, TheaterWeek, Time magazine and the Huffington Post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Late 90s music! Jack Black! Lisa Bonet! John Cusack's character isn't lovable, but isn't that the point? It's clear why this is so many people's favorite movie. Here's what the whole gang thought.

Bob's Movie Club Presents: High Fidelity (2000). Jack Black! Lisa Bonet! John Cusack's character isn't lovable, but isn't that the point? It's clear why this is so many people's favorite movie. Here's what the whole gang thought. Will the Atmospheric River ever return? The Bay Area Super Bowl is only 2 weeks away! Do you remember the best Super Bowls of all time? And a fact about horses... oh boy.

Hour 1: Bob's Movie Club Presents: High Fidelity (2000). Jack Black! Lisa Bonet! John Cusack's character isn't lovable, but isn't that the point? It's clear why this is so many people's favorite movie. Here's what the whole gang thought. Will the Atmospheric River ever return? The Bay Area Super Bowl is only 2 weeks away! Do you remember the best Super Bowls of all time? And a fact about horses... oh boy. Hour 2: Our sister station Live105 is being inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame! Celebrities: sometimes they're jerks! Can you guess which ones? Magicians can be cool! Vinnie has tortilla chip supremacy. GenZ has entered the wedding chat. (51:02) Hour 3: 'Bridgerton' Season 4 is here! Does this season hold up compared to the rest? Neilson has revealed the top streamed shows of 2025, and they aren't what you'd expect. Meanwhile, ‘KPop Demon Hunters' was the most watched movie of the year. Premiering today on Disney+ is Marvel's new show ‘Wonder Man' - with rave reviews. Let us SOLVE your problems! BadAdvice973@gmail.com. Hello Saratoga, good bye short-term rentals! College students are using AI humanizing programs to make sure their work can't be detected as AI. Tesla drops major production news. A new app, Upscrolled, is trying to make its name as a new Tik Tok competitor. A snow plow driver escorted an ambulance to the hospital during the big storm this past weekend. (1:33:04) Hour 4: Three music legends to choose from. Bruce Springsteen was inspired to put out a tune after this weekend. Courtney Love is doing her own autobiography. Here's a good reason to watch The Grammys this Sunday. Google knows there was a big winter storm - here's what people are searching for. Absolute Tabasco is here for the spice (and drink) lovers. It's too late to swim in the Potomac. (2:15:15)

We complete our tribute to Rob Reiner with a look at his 1986 film Stand by Me. Raynold Gideon and Bruce A. Evans were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and Reiner was nominated for the Golden Globe and DGA awards for this adaptation of Stephen King's 1982 novella, The Body. Wil Wheaton stars as 12-year-old Gordie Lachance, a boy in Castle Rock, Oregon in 1959. Along with his friends Chris (River Phoenix), Teddy (Corey Feldman), and Vern (Jerry O'Connell), the boys set off into the Oregon forest in search of the body of a missing boy. The film also stars Richard Dreyfuss as narrator and adult Gordie, as well as Kiefer Sutherland, Marshall Bell, Frances Lee McCain, and John Cusack. We will deeply miss Rob Reiner. May his memory be a blessing

Todd and Cathy discuss The Sure Thing (1985), Rob Reiner's early, quietly subversive road-trip rom-com starring John Cusack as Gib Lloyd, a smart, restless college guy chasing a guaranteed hookup that slowly reveals itself to be hollow, alongside Daphne Zuniga's Alison Bradbury, a sharp, principled counterpoint who refuses to play the “cool girl.” Set in a pre-internet, pre-cell-phone America, the film captures mid-80s college culture while exploring the tension between impulse and integrity, desire and discernment, with Anthony Edwards' best friend serving as a cautionary caricature of male entitlement and Nicollette Sheridan's “sure thing” functioning more as fantasy than human. They share why Reiner softened the original raunchy premise into something more meaningful and human, and how the movie quietly suggests that growth, conversation, and shared values are the real turn-ons. Todd and Cathy also dive into their regular categories, plus their five favorite John Cusack movies and their five favorite two-person road-trip films. Say Anything Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile

Top Five Playlists of podcasts should always include the LAMBcast, especially the MOTM episodes. No one should be missing out on the conversation about this 2000 film starring John Cusack and the breakout role of Jack Black. Tony Cogan and Matthew Simpson are our international guests this week to talk about an Novel set in London, transferred to a movie set in Chicago. If you love the vibe of an indie record store, how could you resist joining us for this week's conversation. You will get some insight into the human psyche as well as a little musical commentary. The LAMB community picked this film as the music genre film they most wanted to hear about, so join us hereabout. 

In this episode of Reza Rifts, Keith Reza interviews his acting hero, John Cusack, exploring various aspects of Cusack's career, including his experiences in filmmaking, scriptwriting, and the importance of music in film. They discuss the emotional depth of storytelling, the challenges of acting in historical roles, and the dynamics of collaboration on set. Cusack shares insights on the impact of directors and editors, memorable experiences with co-stars, and his thoughts on perfectionism in the creative process. The conversation culminates in Cusack's reflections on his career and advice to his younger self, making it a heartfelt and inspiring dialogue. Follow John IG @johncusack  https://www.instagram.com/johncusack/  X @johncusack  https://x.com/johncusack  Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:44 - The Impact of Family in Filmmaking 05:31 - Writing and Rewriting Scripts 08:12 - The Role of Music in Film 10:53 - Exploring Emotional Depth in Characters 13:39 - Guerrilla Filmmaking and Character Development 16:13 - The Art of Monologues and Dialogue 19:04 - Historic Roles and Research in Acting 21:56 - Personal Connections with Characters 24:37 - Searching for John Cusack: Anecdotes and Experiences 31:12 - The Art of Filmmaking: Writing, Shooting, and Editing 32:11 - Transitioning from Screenwriting to Graphic Novels 33:44 - Connecting with Fans: The Power of Cameo 35:08 - The Impact of Movies on Audiences 37:55 - The Evolution of Comedy and Performance 39:51 - Creating a Unique Film Concept 41:38 - Life Lessons: Reflections on Youth and Perfectionism   Follow Keith on all social media platforms: Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!   #JohnCusack  #BehindTheScenes  #FilmmakingSecrets  #sayanything #actorinterview

It's 1990, and Stephen Frears directs this neo-noir thriller with Anjelica Huston, Annette Bening and John Cusack. And if you must drink a glass of water during your listen, please consider using a plastic sippy-cup.

Hey everybody, welcome back to Myopia Movies. This week we're tackling an action-silly Nicolas Cage classic: Con Air. And honestly—if you've never seen it before, I almost want to tell you to stop and watch it first… but our discussion is good enough that you'll survive either way. Fair warning: this episode got chaotic. So chaotic, in fact, that our newly married editor and panelist, Nur Chernnet, had to cut nearly 15 minutes of material. We went completely off the rails. What you're hearing is the best of what survived. We hope you enjoy the wreckage. As always, keep listening, keep subscribing—and now for some big news. If you're listening to this when it drops (mid-January 2026) and you're in the Metro Atlanta area, make sure you follow CineProv on Facebook. At the end of the month—the final Wednesday—we're launching a brand-new regular CineProv show. Even better, Keiko and Jeremy, two members of the Myopia crew, will be debuting their first show that night. Go support them. It's going to be great. One last thing: attached to this episode is a link to our Amazon Wish List. If you pick a movie from the list, not only will we cover it on the podcast (thank you for the support!), but we'll also record an exclusive, personalized riff just for you—attached to a DVD so you can watch us tear into the movie specifically in your honor. Check it out, see if anything grabs you, and as always—thanks for listening. How will Con Air hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Candace, Jeremy Directed by Simon West Starring: Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Colm Meaney, Mykelti Williamson, Nick Chinlund, Renoly Santiago, Ving Rhames, Dave Chappelle, Rachel Ticotin, Steve Eastin, Steve Buscemi, Danny Trejo, M.C. Gainey

Hey everybody, welcome back to Myopia Movies. This week we're tackling an action-silly Nicolas Cage classic: Con Air. And honestly—if you've never seen it before, I almost want to tell you to stop and watch it first… but our discussion is good enough that you'll survive either way. Fair warning: this episode got chaotic. So chaotic, in fact, that our newly married editor and panelist, Nur Chernnet, had to cut nearly 15 minutes of material. We went completely off the rails. What you're hearing is the best of what survived. We hope you enjoy the wreckage. As always, keep listening, keep subscribing—and now for some big news. If you're listening to this when it drops (mid-January 2026) and you're in the Metro Atlanta area, make sure you follow CineProv on Facebook. At the end of the month—the final Wednesday—we're launching a brand-new regular CineProv show. Even better, Keiko and Jeremy, two members of the Myopia crew, will be debuting their first show that night. Go support them. It's going to be great. One last thing: attached to this episode is a link to our Amazon Wish List. If you pick a movie from the list, not only will we cover it on the podcast (thank you for the support!), but we'll also record an exclusive, personalized riff just for you—attached to a DVD so you can watch us tear into the movie specifically in your honor. Check it out, see if anything grabs you, and as always—thanks for listening. How will Con Air hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Candace, Jeremy Directed by Simon West Starring: Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Colm Meaney, Mykelti Williamson, Nick Chinlund, Renoly Santiago, Ving Rhames, Dave Chappelle, Rachel Ticotin, Steve Eastin, Steve Buscemi, Danny Trejo, M.C. Gainey

This week the 3 Guys head straight into the storm with the movie Identity, a twisty 2003 thriller from James Mangold that still messes with your head. We break down the stacked cast — John Cusack, Ray Liotta, and Amanda Peet — and dig into the creative choices that make this motel nightmare tick. From hidden clues and repeating motifs to fractured psyches, nothing escapes the Guys' scrutiny. We unpack the infamous twist, debate whether it still lands on repeat viewings, and cover soundtrack notes, behind-the-scenes trivia, character rankings, ratings, and a final verdict that may divide the table. If you love psychological thrillers, big swings, and heated takes — this episode is absolutely you. 

Are you intimidated by eating organs or unsure how to add more nutrient density to your diet without it feeling overwhelming? In this episode, we sit down with chef James Barry to take the “yuck” factor out of preparing and eating organ meats. We break down why organs are truly nature's multivitamin, how sourcing and preparation make all the difference, and how simple tools—like James's organ-based seasoning, Pluck—can make this powerful superfood an easy, delicious part of everyday meals. In this conversation, we also dive into why organ meats fell out of favor, how modern food culture has disconnected us from nutrient-dense eating, and why mindfulness around food matters just as much as what's on your plate. James shares practical, real-life strategies for getting organs into the diet without overwhelm—from beginner-friendly swaps and family-approved recipes to the best ways to season, cook, and source organs for optimal flavor and nutrition. Whether you're organ-curious or just looking for smarter ways to upgrade your meals, this episode is packed with approachable education and takeaways you can actually use. More about James Barry:  James Barry's 20 years in the culinary field started as a private chef cooking for celebrities such as Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Gerard Butler, Mariska Hargitay (of Law & Order:SVI fame), Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack. James is CEO & Founder of the organ-based, superfood seasoning, Pluck. It's the first of its kind and an amazingly easy and delicious way for people to get organ meats into their diet.   James is also a published cookbook author having co-authored the recipes in Margaret Floyd's book Eat Naked and Dr. Alejandro Junger's book, Clean 7. He authored the cookbook The Naked Foods Cookbook. He is the host of the podcast, Everyday Ancestral.   Also in this episode:  James's Story Why people are intimidated by eating organs Why real food, nutrient density, and mindfulness are so important Why sourcing organs matters How to get organs into the diet Favorite organ recipes Grilled Chicken Hearts  Organ Pate and Puree Seeking Whole Health Conference (meet James and Ali here!) Where to find more:  Pluck Everyday Ancestral https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck/  https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry/    This episode is sponsored by: This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co! 

Better Off Dead (1985) was chosen by supporter Susan, and it's one of the most distinctive teen comedies to come out of the mid-1980s. Written and directed by Savage Steve Holland, the film was conceived as a deliberately off-kilter alternative to the more conventional John Hughes–style comedies dominating the era. Holland drew heavily on surreal humor, cartoon logic, and exaggerated visual gags, aiming to make a live-action movie that felt closer to a Looney Tunes short than a traditional teen film. Produced by Warner Bros. on a modest budget, the movie was shot primarily in California and embraced a heightened, artificial look that matched its absurd tone.The production itself was famously contentious. Studio executives reportedly struggled to understand Holland's surreal approach, and star John Cusack later distanced himself from the film, feeling the final cut leaned too far into absurdity. Despite this, the filmmakers were given enough freedom to fully commit to the bizarre visual style, rapid-fire jokes, and unconventional editing choices. While Better Off Dead underperformed theatrically and received mixed reviews on release, it found a second life on VHS and cable television, where audiences embraced its oddball humor. Over time, the film has become a cult classic, celebrated for its unapologetic weirdness and its refusal to play by the rules of standard 1980s teen comedies.Checkout Susan's podcast Geek Girl Soup here.If you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠⁠Trailer Guy Plot SummaryThis winter… high school gets weird.From the twisted mind of Savage Steve Holland comes a teen comedy where nothing behaves like reality, logic takes a holiday, and every problem is dialed up to cartoon levels of insanity. When heartbreak hits and humiliation follows, one teenager spirals into a snow-covered nightmare filled with bizarre neighbors, aggressive paperboys, and challenges that demand absolute commitment.Better Off Dead — where teenage angst meets surreal chaos… and giving up is not an option.Fun FactsBetter Off Dead features several stop-motion and animated sequences, including the famous dancing hamburgers scene, created to mimic cartoon physics in live action.The aggressive paperboy character was played by Demian Slade, whose brief but intense performance became one of the most quoted elements of the film.Actress Kim Darby, who played the protagonist's mother, was already famous for her role in True Grit (1969), making her casting an unexpected generational crossover.Curtis Armstrong (later known for Revenge of the Nerds and Risky Business) appears in one of his early comedy roles, adding to the film's cult appeal.The movie's synth-heavy soundtrack, composed by Rupert Hine, became a cult favorite and was later released as a standalone album.The fictional foreign exchange student characters were deliberately written with exaggerated stereotypes to heighten the film's absurdist tone.Many of the film's jokes are delivered entirely visually, with minimal dialogue, reinforcing its reputation as a comedy that rewards repeat viewings.Better Off Dead is frequently cited by comedians and filmmakers as a precursor to modern surreal comedies, influencing later offbeat humor in film and TV.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Actor/comedian Jeremy Piven is back for part two of his interview and talks about the ten years it took to get his movie made. "The Performance" is based on an Arthur Miller story in which a Jewish tap dancer is recruited to prance before Hitler. | Jeremy has made the jump from acting to stand-up comedy and still gets ridiculed by other comedians. | He grew up acting with John Cusack in his family theatre company in Chicago at age eight. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Jaye Newport is back to talk about 2001's romantic comedy Serendipity. Starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale, it's a story of two people who meet by chance while holiday shopping in New York City. But are they fated to be together? Or do they make the choice to upend their lives for one another? It's fate vs choice, crossing paths and just missing each other all over NYC, with Jeremy Piven, Molly Shannon, and a scene stealing Eugene Levy. So, is this one worth a watch over 20 years later? Or just a product of late 90s Rom-Com silliness? Let's find out...Jaye and Audie Norman have a podcast! The Studio Window is available anywhere you get your podcasts and at https://www.extralettuce.com/studiowindowThanks go out to Audie Norman (@TheAudieNorman) for the album art. Outro music In Pursuit provided by Purple-Planet.comSupport the show by going to patreon.com/wyhsVisit tvstravis.com for more shows and projects from TVsTravis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we close out 2025 with a look at another beloved 1985 movie, "Better Off Dead." We revisit Savage Steve Holland's oddly relatable teen comedy and talk about John Cusack's ski skills, Diane Franklin's French laugh, the movie's stacked cast of '80s icons and, of course, guitar-shredding cheeseburgers. Listen now.

Send us a textA man's obsessive search for his missing pack of cigarettes leads him into a terrifying mystery at the hands of an unknown evil. He is assisted by a mystical dog as the duo battle dark forces singularly focused on making their black lungs blacker. On Episode 699 of Trick or Treat Radio we are joined by our good pal Anthony Landry to discuss the films Good Boy from director Ben Leonberg, and Shelby Oaks from director Chris Stuckmann! We also have an oversized Koffin Korner, discuss first person perspective films, and how much humans don't deserve dogs. So grab your handheld camcorder, don't be a dick to your dog, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: The VVitch, The Exorcist, Alien, Psycho, Blair Witch Project, The Shining, Screenrant list of best horror, The Greasy Strangler, brother from another mother, The Tell Tale Heart, Edgar Allan Poe, Monster on the Campus, Godzilla vs The Seamonster, Four Flies on Grey Velvet, King Kong, Jessica Tandy, Jessica Lange, Sweet Dreams, Hatchet 2, Tremors 3, Maniac 3, Ernie Hudson, Gothika, The Moor, Night of the Living Dead, House on Haunted Hill, Erin Gray, RIP Gil Gerard, Buck Rogers, Amityville Santa, Burt Young, Bob Burns, Might Joe Young, RIP Peter Greene, All in the Family, The Ruttles, The Princess Bride, Billy Crystal, Nicollette Sheridan, John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Misery, Gene Hackman, RIP Rob Reiner, love to Casual Noob, Good Boy, Ben Leonberg, Indy the Dog, Larry Fessenden, emotional support dogs, The Mutant, Carnival of Souls, Mike Flanagan, Keith David, Shelby Oaks, Chris Stuckmann, first person perspective films, Paranormal Paranoids, Barbarian, Keeper, Osgood Perkins, Ari Aster, Eddington, Silent Night Deadly Night, Garbage Day, Halloween Ends, Anthony Michael Hall, Noam Chompsky, #catpiss, John Cena's retirement match, C.M. Punk, Mick Foley, AEW, Dana Carvey, Spooktacular, Horror Nerds Comedy Podcast, and forgetting your own gimmick.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

It's absolute chaos here this week, as Ted Bennett stands in for Joe and we welcome Heather Drain back to talk about some truly insane 1980's cult comedies. First up, little-known John Cusack and Tim Robbins vehicle, Tapeheads (1988), directed by Bill Fishman and then, hold on to your coffee cups and look out for holes in the wall, because we collectively lose our shit while discussing Jackie Kong's Night Patrol (1984).... and that may or may not be because the film is any good. Let's just say, plot is not really the reason to watch either of these films, so we won't be announcing a Spoiler Territory section for either of them. Obviously, you can always expect a little blue language on our show, but fair warning: we get a little... how you say?... ribald, on this one. Want to get in touch? You can reach us on caliber9fromouterspace@gmail.com Theme music: "The Cold Light of Day" by HKM. Check out HKM on #SoundCloud or Bandcamp "Baby Doll" by Devo

Bill and Chris honor Rob Reiner by revisiting one of their favorite '80s movies, ‘The Sure Thing,' starring John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga and directed by Rob Reiner. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Morgan Hasn't Seen with Jeannine Brice & Morgan Robinson!!A seasonal selection of movies that while set at Christmas, don't necessarily have anything to do with the holiday hold down the MHS fort this December with everything from hitmen to surveillance conspiracy, and rom-coms to drug fuelled raves!A fate-filled New York rom-com full of warmth and festive feeling magic on the show this week as Jeannine and Morgan talk the sweetness, sappy-ness, and sentimentality of SERENDIPITY (2001) starring John Cusack & Kate Beckinsale!Our YouTube Channel for all our regular videos:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvACMX8jX1qQ5ClrGW53vow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ItsAWonderful1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ItsAWonderful1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST STORE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/g9design⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sub to the feed and download now on all major podcast platforms and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!!Keep up with us on (X) Twitter:Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Morgan:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeannine:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep being wonderful!!

And so Billy Bob Blanchettmas comes to its second and final film, the last ep of 2025 sees John Cusack and Billy Bob Thornton as rival air traffic controllers seeking adrenaline rushes (and a side of cucking too). Ho ho ho? There's time before lift-off to talk Zootropolis 2, Wicked: For Good, Wake Up Dead Man, Oh. What. Fun., the Fortnite Kill Bill short, Now You See Me: Now You Don't and Blue Moon. THE FERRYMAN UPON THE PLAINS - Andrew's First Novel - Out Now! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ferryman-Upon-Plains-Andrew-Jones-ebook/dp/B0F39C3WM4/ Andrew co-wrote a fan film (many years ago) that is finally starting to pop up. 007 Endgame https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6iFs6XBgNw

What came first, the music or the misery? The Ringer's Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Rob Mahoney pick up a shift at Championship Vinyl to revisit ‘High Fidelity,' starring John Cusack, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Iben Hjejle, and Todd Louiso. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Thomas A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forrest, Conan Neutron, Kristina Oakes and Ian Miller of Kowloon Walled City talk about Robert Altman's the PlayerAfter a decade in the wilderness, Robert Altman returned to Hollywood in 1992 to lacerate it with a satirical look at the Holywood Studio system of the 1980s and 1990s. The Player is the story of Griffin Mill (Tim Robbins) a sleazy Hollywood Executive whose life spirals out of control after he murders a writer David Kahane (Vincent D'Onfrio)Featuring an array of cameo appearances Anjelica Huston, Jeff Goldbum, Bruce Willis, John Cusack, Julia Roberts, Burt Renyolds, Susan Sarandon, Rod Steiger, Elliot Gould, Nick Nolte, Andi McDowell, Robert Wagner, Terri Garr, Peter Falk, Malcolm McDowell, Joel Grey, Sally Kirkland, Cher, Robert Carradine and Harry BelafonteStarring Tim Robbins, Greta Scacchi, Fred Ward, Whoopi Goldberg, Peter Gallagher, Brion James, Cynthia Stevenson, Richard Grant, Gina Gershon, Sydney Pollack, Lyle Lovett, and Dean Stockwell #altman #theplayer #robertaltman #jeffgoldblum #goldblum #timrobbins #susansarandon #harrybelafonte #hollywood #1992 #screenwriters #hollywoodmovies #hollywoodstudios #warnerbros #theplayers #kowloonwalledcity #kowlooncity #movieanalysis #podcast #moviepodcast #filmpodcast #cher #whoopigoldberg Forrest and Kristina are starting a new YouTube channel/show The Absurdity Space!! https://www.youtube.com/@UCa3LavkP9F_NxOnl0A2soXQ We are also streaming on @thisspacetv throw them a followJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/ZHU8W55pnhJoin our Patreon to get all our After Parties https://www.patreon.com/MovieNightExtraConan Neutron & the Secret Friends new noir inspired music video "A Villain of Circumstance" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXjmjKzbTSI

Send us a textAs we were going up the stairs, we met a man who wasn't there...Al & Siena are kicking off a very merry Cusack-mas season with the John Cusack-led psychological thrillers IDENTITY (2003) x 1408 (2007)! Learn which beloved composer got replaced mid-project, uncover Quentin Tarantino's hand in the hotel horror, and explore each story's alternate endings as Al & Siena announce some very special news for the podcast on this Cusackian couple edition of Splice & Splatter. Splice & Splatter is presented in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Detroit, Michigan, with new episodes out every other Monday! Hosts: Al LaFleur and Siena Sofia BergtTheme Song: Theodore SchaferFollow us on social media at linktr.ee/spliceandsplatterpodEnjoy full length video episodes and behind-the-screams on Youtube!Support the show

Last year, film critic Nick Digilio came onto the show to talk about the crime comedy "The Ref." This year, he returns to talk about a film that feels like a close cousin to that film, Harold Ramis' "The Ice Harvest," starring John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton, Connie Nielsen and Oliver Platt. Like "The Ref," it is an underseen gem about criminals trying to get out of town on Christmas Eve, with too many obstacles--including family, cops and other criminals--getting in the way. What was it like to hang out with John Cusack when he lived in Chicago? Is this his best performance? How does this film fit into the rest of Harold Ramis work? All this, plus a look at Nick's book, "40 Years, 40 Films" where we dive into what makes a good film critic and what your Top 10 says about you. Finally, Nick's TV Christmas pick is "The Honeymooners" - Season 1, Episode 13 - "'Twas The Night Before Christmas," one of the coveted 39 episodes of the show that remains timeless and classic.  Buy Nick's book "40 years, 40 Films" here.

Nov. 28-Dec. 4: South Park's Christmas origin, Andy Garcia is doing things in Denver, Jeff Bridges is Wild Bill, a ton of terrible Xmas specials, John Cusack's holiday heist, Oprah and Letterman beef, Spike Lee gets Greek, Superstore debuts and Bill Murray toasts Netflix. All that and more from 30, 20, and 10 years ago. 

Couch Potato Theater: THE SURE THING (1985) Watch: Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Listen: Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! On this episode we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the cult classic and very underrated teen 80's rom com, THE SURE THING (1985). Plot: College freshman Walter (Gib) Gibson decides to go cross country to visit his friend in California during winter break. Awaiting there is a bikini-clad babe whom his friend assures him is a "sure thing". Meanwhile, Allison, a cute (but somewhat retentive) girl at Gib's college has also decided to head out to Cal. to see her boyfriend during break. Gib and Allison are thrust together on a road trip from hell, and somewhere along the way, they find each others company to be tolerable. Now, what will become of Gib's "sure thing?" The Sure Thing is a 1985 American romantic comedy Christmas road film directed by Rob Reiner and starring John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Viveca Lindfors, and Nicollette Sheridan. The film chronicles the cross-country journey of college students Walter Gibson (Cusack) and Alison Bradbury (Zuniga) as they make their way from New England to Los Angeles over Christmas break, each in an effort to meet their ideal romantic match. Released theatrically in the spring of 1985, The Sure Thing received mostly favorable reviews from film critics, who commended it for its traditional comedic structure, with some likening it to a modern version of Frank Capra's It Happened One Night (1934), though Reiner himself stated that the parallels between the two films were unintentional. Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix Guests: - Erin Reitzel Gill on Instagram: @eringill666 - Jennifer Waalk on Instagram, Threads & Bluesky: @ChefStomp91 - Lacee Aderhold on Discord & Letterboxd: @Laceepants #CouchPotatoTheater #CPT #FandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #TheSureThing #TheSureThing1985 #TheSureThingMovie #RobReiner #JohnCusack #DaphneZuniga #NicolletteSheridan #VivecaLindfors #TimRobbins #RomCom #TeenRomCom #1985Movies #ItHappenedOneNight #ItHappenedOneNightMovie #ItHappenedOneNight1934 #KevinReitzel #ErinReitzelGill #ErinGill #LaceeAderhold #JenniferWaalk  

Jack and Jeremy are back from the Chicago Sports Spectacular in Rosemont and they have tales to tell! The guys debrief with a local card shop owner about an embarrassing video that hit social media, Jeremy has a few awkward exchanges with a young grapher and his dad, and Jack pays the price for not carrying cash. The guys rip more cards and, would you believe it, Jack pulls more triple digit value cards. Plus, Jeremy gives his recap of Saturday and Sunday with getting autographs from John Cusack and Anthony Rizzo!

Send us a textWriter, and local celebrity (Burbank, CA and greater valley) Rob Weldon (Author/Creator "The Omnist Series") is back in the Paul Blart chair to dig into our collective subconscious, and his choice "Being John Malkovich," (1999 D. Spike Jonze). Starring: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, and if yoooouuuuu ccaaannn beeellliiieeevvveee it JOHN MALKOVICH. The adventure of debating actors' height,  the thrill of quirky set design, the stickiness of the poo tube! You kids think you're so damn clever...6 7...whatever. 11.25!****A member of the “Review Review,” family is in the fight of her life, you can help! - TAP/CLICK HEREMore With Rob:Season 2 - What We Do in the ShadowsMore Spike:Season 2 - Her**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching" & "Whatcha been up to?" Themes - Matthew Fosket"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul RootLead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFaddenProduced by - Ben McFadden & Paul RootConcept - Paul Root

Nicolas Cage's iconic Eddie King from Deadfall returns in the 2017 sequel? Arsenal! It stars John Cusack, Adrian Grenier, Johnathan Schaech, and of course, Nicolas Cage! Directed by Steven C. Miller! Thanks for joining us. Let's hit it.Then we run our little computer system thingy to find out what movie joins the Wheel-O-Cage next! Don't forget to check out our social media pages to see the next Wheel-O-Cage spin and find out what movie we're reviewing next on the show! Plus, CAGE-O Bingo!Links: ⁠⁠⁠comingofcage.com⁠⁠⁠Merch Store: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/derricostudios?ref_id=7261⁠⁠⁠Reddit: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/comingofcage/⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-of-cage/id1625687655⁠⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1mVw6A52QjbMeQicIlj4i7⁠⁠⁠Spreaker: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coming-of-cage–6057154⁠⁠⁠RSS Feed: ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/fbf3c75c/podcast/rss⁠⁠⁠Join our Film Forum for news, memes, spoiler conversations, tournaments, polls, and more: ⁠⁠⁠Facebook.com/groups/ScreenHeroes⁠⁠⁠A Derrico Studios ProductionHosted by Derreck Mayer & Ryan CoutureExecutive Producer & Editor: Derreck Mayer

This week on Deux/U, Deux is talking about the hottest topics of the week, including: Updates: Kristin Cavallari, Jacob Elordi, Kat Stickler + John Mayer, Sabrina Carpenter Chris Martin Millie Bobby Brown + David Harbour Voicemails: Laurie Metcalf, Kit Harington, Paige DeSorbo, John Cusack, Gigi Hadid + Taylor Swift, Shawn Pyfrom, Jack Harlow, Kim Zolciak, Kim Kardashian, Alex Cooper, Keith Urban + Nicole Kidman, Tom Brady To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textOh, hello there, you vinyl-vaulting philistines and cassette-clutching casuals. Another cycle spins on the turntable of existence, and this time we're cranking the volume on "The Power of Music"—films where the soundtrack isn't just background noise for your popcorn munching, but the beating heart, the narrative needle scratching deep into the grooves of the soul. We're talking movies where melodies manipulate fates, chords construct characters, and a killer riff can redeem or ruin everything. None of your elevator Muzak nonsense; this is the real symphonic stuff.But wait—because life's never just a solo act—our shake-up demands: Must Feature a Romance. Yes, a proper love story, the kind that twists like a warped 45, central or subplot, genre be damned. Heartstrings plucked alongside guitar strings, or haven't you heard?This week's selection? The one and only "High Fidelity," my personal mixtape manifesto. John Cusack (that's me in spirit, you plebs) as Rob Gordon, a record store tyrant cataloging his top five heartbreaks while rewinding his pathetic romantic résumé through blistering flashbacks and fourth-wall shatters. Laura dumps him (again), cue the existential playlist crisis, and suddenly he's remixing his life like a desperate DJ. Nick Hornby's novel on celluloid, directed by Stephen Frears, with a supporting cast of Jack Black bellowing Springsteen and Todd Louiso quoting chapter and verse from the indie bible. It's breakup as symphony, music as therapy, and romance as the ultimate B-side you can't skip.Tune in, or forever hold your peace in the bargain bin.

Cameron Crowe, American filmmaker and journalist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his new book Uncool. Crowe, known best for films like “Almost Famous,” “Jerry Maguire,” and “Say Anything,” will embark on a limited 7-city book tour. His stop in Chicago features John Cusack on stage with Crowe. His show takes place at the Athenaeum Center […]

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The primary focus of this podcast episode revolves around an in-depth analysis of the film "Identity," a psychological thriller that intricately explores themes of dissociative identity disorder. Set against the backdrop of a tempestuous rainstorm in a remote Nevada motel, the narrative unfolds as ten strangers find themselves ensnared in a deadly game of survival, with each character becoming increasingly aware of the mysterious forces at play. As we dissect the performances, particularly John Cusack's portrayal, we examine the film's capacity to evoke tension and provoke profound questions about identity and morality. Our discussion delves into the intricacies of the plot, the chilling twists, and the emotional weight carried by the characters, culminating in a reflection on the film's unsettling atmosphere. Ultimately, we arrive at a consensus regarding the film's merits, rating it with a nuanced perspective that acknowledges its emotional impact and storytelling prowess.Support us:https://www.patreon.com/whatsourverdictEmail us: hosts@whatsourverdict.comFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatsourverdictTwitter: @whatsourverdictInstagram: @whatsourverdictYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC-K_E-ofs3b85BnoU4R6liAVisit us:www.whatsourverdict.com

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Are you a busy parent trying to sneak nutrients into your kids' meals? Or a health-conscious individual looking for an easy way to get more out of your diet? Join me and my guest, James Barry, founder of Pluck, to learn more about how busy families or individuals can make healthy eating more convenient without sacrificing nutrition or flavor.   Turn any dish into a superfood by swapping your salt-and-pepper for our flavorful blend of organic spices, herbs, and nutrient-packed grass-fed beef organ meats!

This podcast episode delves deeply into the film "Serendipity," a romantic comedy that examines the complexities of fate and love. We, the hosts, express our appreciation for John Cusack's performance and the film's charming narrative, despite acknowledging its numerous implausibilities. Throughout our discussion, we highlight the engaging chemistry between the characters and the film's ability to evoke nostalgia for love and connection. We also reflect on the film's unique moments, such as memorable scenes and character interactions, which contribute to its enduring appeal. Ultimately, we arrive at a consensus, rating the film three and a half out of five, recognizing its entertainment value while remaining critical of its shortcomings.Support us:https://www.patreon.com/whatsourverdictEmail us: hosts@whatsourverdict.comFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatsourverdictTwitter: @whatsourverdictInstagram: @whatsourverdictYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC-K_E-ofs3b85BnoU4R6liAVisit us:www.whatsourverdict.com

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - What's Too Late for Bone Density? Next Episode - Finding Exercise Motivation After Menopause More Like This: How to Bounce Back Boldly After You Blew Your Diet Detoxifying Your Body from the Damage of Diets in Menopause Amplify Health After 50: Easing into Organ Meat Resources for Your Nutrient-Dense Menopause Diet: Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you. Don't know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. My Guest: James Barry's 20 years in the culinary field started as a private chef cooking for celebrities such as Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Gerard Butler, Mariska Hargitay, Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack. James is CEO & Founder of the organ-based, superfood seasoning, Pluck. It's the first of its kind and an amazingly easy and delicious way for people to get organ meats into their diet. James co-authored recipes for Margaret Floyd's Eat Naked and Dr. Alejandro Junger's Clean 7, and authored The Naked Foods Cookbook. He is the host of the podcast, Everyday Ancestral. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:04:42] What are some practical ways to incorporate organ meats into meals without overwhelming the palate? [00:08:20] How does the concept of 'eating nose-to-tail' align with the needs of women looking to thrive as they age? [00:11:21] What role does mindset play in embracing nutrient-dense eating, and how can listeners overcome the 'ick factor' of organ meats? [00:23:06] Is bloating caused by what you eat or how you eat? [00:35:46] How can women use food to address common menopause symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and muscle loss? [00:41:20] What are some of the biggest misconceptions about eating for muscle, bone, and brain health during menopause, and how can women cut through the noise to make informed choices?