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Season 11 starts now!Summer Recap (0:00:00). EATS, a bizarre tournament application, losing the license to kill, and being polite to robots: we remember the community's biggest and silliest events from the summer.Chatting with the Champs (0:16:52). Berkeley's Top Gun winner Becca Goren -- along with coach Aaron Laycook and second chair Dylan Hughes -- talks about how her high school coach didn't recruit her, vents about how her Top Gun teammates ditched her during the tournament, showcases her hidden elbow talent, and shares what she did with the $10,000.Season Preview (0:45:16). Spencer and Justin forecast the four major storylines for the new season.Interview: Syracuse's Tyler Jeffries (0:55:47). The season's first competition is the National Trial League, and we talk to its director -- about cheerleading, adult kickball, being coached by Joanne Van Dyke, and trying to keep up with all of Todd Berger's tournament ideas.Mailbag (1:25:31). What is your number one piece of coaching advice?
The show goes into the Time Machine and re-visits the great brawl between Mack & Coco while reviewing the movie, “Top Gun 2.”
SIX SOUTHERN WOMEN. ONE UNBREAKABLE BOND. AND ENOUGH LAUGHTER AND TEARS TO DESTROY US! Roxy Striar, Andrew Gordon & Tara Erickson watch Steel Magnolias (1989) for the first-time full movie reaction and review, celebrating one of Dolly Parton's most beloved film roles. Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, and Daryl Hannah lead the iconic Southern ensemble drama about friendship, family, love, and resilience in a small Louisiana community. From Shelby's wedding preparations and the lively conversations inside Truvy's beauty salon to Ouiser and Clairee's hilarious exchanges and Sally Field's unforgettable graveyard performance, Roxy, Andrew & Tara experience why “laughter through tears” remains the perfect description of Steel Magnolias. Steel Magnolias Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Directed by Herbert Ross (Footloose, The Secret of My Success) and adapted by Robert Harling from his acclaimed stage play, Steel Magnolias stars Sally Field as M'Lynn Eatenton (Forrest Gump, Mrs. Doubtfire), Dolly Parton as Truvy Jones (9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas), Julia Roberts as Shelby Eatenton Latcherie (Pretty Woman, Erin Brockovich), Shirley MacLaine as Ouiser Boudreaux (Terms of Endearment, The Apartment), Olympia Dukakis as Clairee Belcher (Moonstruck, Look Who's Talking), and Daryl Hannah as Annelle Dupuy Desoto (Splash, Kill Bill). The cast also features Dylan McDermott as Jackson Latcherie (The Practice, American Horror Story) and Tom Skerritt as Drum Eatenton (Alien, Top Gun). Roxy, Andrew & Tara discuss Dolly Parton's warm and hilarious performance as Truvy, the friendship formed inside the beauty salon, Julia Roberts' Oscar-nominated portrayal of Shelby, Sally Field's emotionally devastating performance, Ouiser and Clairee's scene-stealing friendship, the film's endlessly quotable dialogue, and its powerful ability to move from comedy to heartbreak in an instant. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:54- Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, decorated former U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot, TOP GUN graduate, and now the founder of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation Topic: 5th anniversary of Abbey Gate; Tehran's nuclear ambitions 56:14- Lisa Mazzuca, Owner of On Your Mark Designs and a Member of the Ocean County Business Association Topic: Ocean/Monmouth County Spotlight 1:19:48- Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law Professor Emeritus, host of "The DerShow," and the author of the new book "Founding Fathers and One Jewish Mother" Topic: President Trump's lawyers put Letitia James on notice; Other legal news of the day 1:42:36- Congressman Steve Scalise, Republican representing Louisiana's 1st district and the House Majority Leader Topic: Economic D-Day; Drug prices; Event with Joe Piscopo last week 1:55:28- Gordon Chang, Asia expert, columnist and author of "China is Going to War" Topic: Flooding in Nepal; China pushing back on President Trump's Economic D-Day 2:04:43- Pastor Dave Watson, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel on Staten Island, Founder and President of the New York Institute of Biblical Studies, and the host of "God in Our City" on WMCA Topic: Flooding in Nepal; Similarities between AI, Mark of the Beast, and COVID; Having a Christian World ViewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back to the 80s! In Episode 42, Frat Rock, we once again return to our college days as members of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. In addition to memorable house parties, scavenger hunts and road trips, we also had a great time with our fraternity brothers just talking on the porch, watching afternoon cartoons, singing songs from Grease, and choosing a character, then acting out the entire movie Top Gun while watching the VHS tape. This episode features songs we associate from that time.A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to the people who helped us put this together: Alan (for all our artwork), DJ Phil B (for the technical stuff) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, Instagram, YouTube, Mastodon, Threads, and X.Songs chosen by both of us. Track listing coming soon.Listen, enjoy, share, follow, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD
Send us Fan MailThe hosts are taking you straight into the Danger Zone as they celebrate two major milestones! Top Gun is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and Three & 1/2 Gentlemen is celebrating its incredible 200th episode! To mark the occasion, the hosts are flying back to 1986 for the legendary film directed by Tony Scott and starring Tom Cruise. From high-flying dogfights and intense rivalries to unforgettable characters, iconic one-liners, and a soundtrack that defined a generation, the film remains absolute classic. The hosts pair the film with the Top Gunner cocktail. So strap in, fire up the engines, grab your aviators, and get ready to feel the need for speed as the hosts take this episode straight into the Danger Zone.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and on YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast
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Kyber295 - HOUSE OF THE DRAGON s03 finale & DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL! NEWS - AMANDA WALLER & PARADISE LOST shows no longer in development - First five minutes of LANTERNS released - 40th anniversary of TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE animation with re-release 4k in theaters - 4 other movies turning 40 this year, (1986) TOP GUN, ALIENS, FERRIS BUELLER and PLATOON OGTW: - Becker: MIAMI VICE, TED LASSO, DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL - Diaz: PRESIDENT CURTIS, DCC, RIDE OR DIE (Prime Video), FIVE STAR WEEKEND (Peacock) MAIN TOPIC: This week the team wraps up the third season of …HOUSE OF THE DRAGON before literally opening the book on DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL to see what all the hype is about. Is HotD living up to your standards? Have you read DCC? Let the team know! Welcome to the Kybercast! #GameofThronesHouseOfTheDragon #HouseOfTheDragon #DungeonCrawlerCarl #AmandaWaller #ParadiseLost #Lanterns #TransformersTheMovie #MiamiVice #TedLasso #PresidentCurtis #RideOrDie
Much of what we expected happened in the Florida primaries, including Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donald's (R) winning in a blowout. Filling in for Glenn, Justin Barclay goes through some of the results of the Florida primaries as the state now gears up for the midterm elections. Justin explains why the younger generations are pro-socialism. Jason Buttrill joins Justin to break down the results of Florida's primary election and what they could mean for the midterm elections. Former Anthony Fauci advisor, David Morens, has officially pleaded guilty to conspiracy to conceal COVID-19 records. Justin discusses this and what it means for Dr. Fauci's future. Retired U.S. Marine and former Top Gun pilot Ed Rush joins to discuss a recent crash in Washington involving a Marine Corps pilot. Justin and Ed also discuss Ed's book, “God Talks: How to Have a Friendship with God (Even if You've Made a Million Mistakes)”. Justin brings on the author of the upcoming book, “The Red Green Axis 3.0: America, Wake Up Or Die,” Jim Simpson, to discuss the ongoing threat of Marxism and radical Islam. Justin discusses the decline in education across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to head back to the synth-soaked sounds of the 1980s as Dangerous Dave celebrates one of Britain's greatest and most enduring pop duos...PET SHOP BOYS!This week on The Insanely Dangerous Retropodshow, Dave takes a huge deep dive into the career of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, exploring how a chance meeting in a London electronics shop eventually led to one of the most successful partnerships in British pop history.From "West End Girls" to "It's a Sin," "Always on My Mind," "Heart," "Being Boring" and "Go West," we're celebrating the songs, albums and unmistakable electronic sound that made Pet Shop Boys legends.WHAT HAPPENED WAY BACK WHEN? – 1986First, we're travelling back to 1986, the year Pet Shop Boys released their debut album Please.Dave revisits five songs, five movies and five television shows from an incredible year of entertainment, including Top Gun, Aliens, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Real Ghostbusters and some of the biggest records of the year.Then Retro Headlines turns back the clock to remember some of the major stories making news in Britain and America.DANGEROUS DEEP DIVE – THE HISTORY OF PET SHOP BOYSHow did Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe become Pet Shop Boys?Dave goes right back to the beginning, exploring Neil's career in publishing and at Smash Hits, Chris's background and their chance meeting in London in 1981.We follow their early demos, their work with Bobby Orlando and the original version of "West End Girls", before the re-recorded song transformed them into international stars.Dave also looks at the brilliantly understated Pet Shop Boys image: Neil delivering intelligent and observational lyrics while Chris stands almost motionless behind the keyboards.No rock-star posing required.THE ALBUMSThen it's time to raid the Pet Shop Boys record collection.Dave discusses and rates the albums that defined their first two decades, including:Please – ⭐⭐⭐⭐½The debut that established the classic Pet Shop Boys sound.Actually – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Dave's number-one Pet Shop Boys album, featuring an incredible collection of songs including "It's a Sin," "Rent" and "What Have I Done to Deserve This?"Introspective – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Six enormous tracks blending electronic pop with extended club arrangements.Behaviour – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A more reflective and emotional record featuring the magnificent "Being Boring."Very – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Colourful, confident and packed with some of the duo's greatest 90s material.Plus, Dave revisits Bilingual and Nightlife as Pet Shop Boys continued evolving through the later 1990s.THE GREATEST HITS – RATED!Then comes the big one.Dave works through some of the greatest songs in the Pet Shop Boys catalogue and gives them the Danger Rating treatment.We revisit:West End Girls ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Opportunities ⭐⭐⭐⭐½Love Comes Quickly ⭐⭐⭐⭐½Suburbia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐It's a Sin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐What Have I Done to Deserve This? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Always on My Mind ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Heart ⭐⭐⭐⭐½Domino Dancing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Left to My Own Devices ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐So Hard ⭐⭐⭐⭐½Being Boring ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Can You Forgive Her? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Go West ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐And plenty more.But only one can be Dangerous Dave's favourite...And "Being Boring" takes the number-one position, narrowly beating "West End Girls" and "It's a Sin."DANGEROUS DETOUR – THE SYNTH-POP REVOLUTIONDave takes a detour into the electronic revolution that transformed the 1980s.From synthesizers and drum machines to sequencers and changing recording technology, we explore how electronic music went from experimental to mainstream and produced artists including The Human League, Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Eurythmics, Erasure and Pet Shop Boys.BACK IN THE ADSWe also rewind British television for another edition of Back in the Ads, remembering the telephone advertising campaigns that sold us something surprisingly simple...The joy of actually talking to somebody!A reminder of a world before WhatsApp, social media and endless notifications.RETRO RUMBLE – PET SHOP BOYS VS ERASURETwo synth-pop giants enter the ring.Only one leaves victorious.Pet Shop Boys vs Erasure!Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe take on Andy Bell and Vince Clarke across greatest hits, vocals, lyrics, albums and dancefloor anthems.Erasure put up one hell of a fight...But Pet Shop Boys eventually take the Retro Rumble crown 3–2.DANGEROUSLY UNDERRATEDDave also shines a spotlight on "King's Cross", the brilliant Actually album track that proves some of the finest Pet Shop Boys songs never needed to become massive singles.GAZ'S RETRO RECORDS – SYNTH-POP SPECIALThen Gaz opens his record collection for a special edition of Gaz's Retro Records.This week he's celebrating four acts that helped make electronic music such an important part of the 1980s.OMDGaz celebrates the brilliant Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, from the atmospheric "Enola Gay" and "Souvenir" to "Maid of Orleans" and their later pop success.For Gaz, OMD proved that electronic music could be experimental, emotional and incredibly catchy at the same time.SOFT CELLNext comes Soft Cell.Marc Almond and Dave Ball created a much darker version of synth-pop, mixing electronic music with the atmosphere of nightclubs and the seedier side of city life.And, of course, there's the enormous "Tainted Love" – one of the defining electronic records of the entire decade.NEW ORDERGaz then turns to New Order, the band that emerged from the end of Joy Division and helped blur the lines between alternative rock and electronic dance music.From "Blue Monday" and "Bizarre Love Triangle" to "True Faith," their influence can still be heard across electronic and dance music today.ERASUREFinally, Gaz celebrates Erasure.Vince Clarke's electronic brilliance combined with Andy Bell's incredible voice produced classics including "Sometimes," "A Little Respect," "Stop!," "Blue Savannah" and "Love to Hate You."They might have lost today's Retro Rumble...But Gaz argues that no discussion about great British synth-pop would be complete without them.Four artists.Four very different approaches to electronic pop.And four essential additions to your retro record collection.THE DANGER ZONEFinally, Dave asks the biggest question of the episode...Are Pet Shop Boys the greatest British pop duo of all time?When you consider the songs...The albums...The lyrics...The production...The innovation...And more than four decades of longevity...Dave's answer is...YES!Pet Shop Boys receive a massive 58 out of 60 Danger Rating.HALL OF DANGERAnd there could only be one way to finish.Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe officially enter the...
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Support us on Patreon here! Every Friday, the finest degenerate journalists on the internet serve up loud, irreverent, hilarious takes on gaming, drinking, pop culture, and everything in between. In this episode: Dom and Tiggy touch on a variety of topics in the gaming and esports world, including:WARDOGS might be the next great FPSBattlefield 6 Top Gun crossoverLord of the Rings games are backYour voicemails...And more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/not-another-gaming-podcast--6937021/support.For more, check us out at Twitch.tv/WickedGoodGaming, @WickedGoodGames on Twitter, and @WickedGoodGaming on all other platforms!
With less than three months until Election Day, both parties are confronting challenges that could determine control of Congress. FOX News political analyst and Jewish Insider Editor-in-Chief Josh Kraushaar joins the Rundown to break down the political headwinds facing Republicans and Democrats, including concerns over the economy and the growing influence of the progressive left. He also takes a closer look at key Senate races in Michigan and Alaska and what they could signal about the national political environment. Plus, Kraushaar weighs the odds of Democrats flipping the House — and why taking control of the Senate could prove much more difficult. The U.S. military has once again met its recruiting goals ahead of schedule, marking the second year in a row of stronger enlistment numbers. The turnaround follows a difficult stretch for the armed forces, including 2022, when the Army fell 25 percent short of its recruiting target. Retired Navy fighter pilot and Top Gun graduate Matthew “Whiz” Buckley joins the Rundown to discuss what may be driving more young Americans to serve. He also weighs in on the renewed interest in military service and what it could mean for the future of the armed forces. PLUS, commentary by Carol Roth, former investment banker, entrepreneur and author of the new book "You Will Own Nothing" Broadside Books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, decorated former U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot, TOP GUN graduate, and now the founder of the No Fallen Heroes FoundationTopic: U.S.-Iran ceasefire; Iran's $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing U.S. troops Steve Whalen, Owner of Lucky Leo’s Amusements at Seaside HeightsTopic: Ocean/Monmouth County Spotlight Chris Grollnek, Retired Police Detective Corporal, Active Shooting Expert, and founder of the Active Shooter Prevention ProjectTopic: Virginia State University mass shooting Arthur Aidala, former Brooklyn Prosecutor, star criminal defense attorney, and host of "The Arthur Aidala Power Hour" weeknights at 6 p.m. on AM 970 The AnswerTopic: Luigi Mangione pleads guilty; Other legal news of the day Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York's 11th Congressional DistrictTopic: Trump rally on Long Island Arthur Lih, Inventor & CEO of LifeVac and the author of "Sorry, Can't is a Lie"Topic: The latest LifeVac save Assemblyman Dov Hikind, former New York State Assemblyman and the son of holocaust survivorsTopic: Synagogue attack in New York CitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With less than three months until Election Day, both parties are confronting challenges that could determine control of Congress. FOX News political analyst and Jewish Insider Editor-in-Chief Josh Kraushaar joins the Rundown to break down the political headwinds facing Republicans and Democrats, including concerns over the economy and the growing influence of the progressive left. He also takes a closer look at key Senate races in Michigan and Alaska and what they could signal about the national political environment. Plus, Kraushaar weighs the odds of Democrats flipping the House — and why taking control of the Senate could prove much more difficult. The U.S. military has once again met its recruiting goals ahead of schedule, marking the second year in a row of stronger enlistment numbers. The turnaround follows a difficult stretch for the armed forces, including 2022, when the Army fell 25 percent short of its recruiting target. Retired Navy fighter pilot and Top Gun graduate Matthew “Whiz” Buckley joins the Rundown to discuss what may be driving more young Americans to serve. He also weighs in on the renewed interest in military service and what it could mean for the future of the armed forces. PLUS, commentary by Carol Roth, former investment banker, entrepreneur and author of the new book "You Will Own Nothing" Broadside Books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With less than three months until Election Day, both parties are confronting challenges that could determine control of Congress. FOX News political analyst and Jewish Insider Editor-in-Chief Josh Kraushaar joins the Rundown to break down the political headwinds facing Republicans and Democrats, including concerns over the economy and the growing influence of the progressive left. He also takes a closer look at key Senate races in Michigan and Alaska and what they could signal about the national political environment. Plus, Kraushaar weighs the odds of Democrats flipping the House — and why taking control of the Senate could prove much more difficult. The U.S. military has once again met its recruiting goals ahead of schedule, marking the second year in a row of stronger enlistment numbers. The turnaround follows a difficult stretch for the armed forces, including 2022, when the Army fell 25 percent short of its recruiting target. Retired Navy fighter pilot and Top Gun graduate Matthew “Whiz” Buckley joins the Rundown to discuss what may be driving more young Americans to serve. He also weighs in on the renewed interest in military service and what it could mean for the future of the armed forces. PLUS, commentary by Carol Roth, former investment banker, entrepreneur and author of the new book "You Will Own Nothing" Broadside Books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us Fan MailEarly life: Born January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi; raised in Memphis.Jeff reviews some of his favorite Elvis songs and once again talks about his trip to Memphis for the funeral with a friend.In The GhettoKentucky RainIf I Can DreamSuspicious MindsU.S. MaleJeff brings up Babe Ruth who died on August 16 1948 and plays the clip from the movie Sandlot Jeff talks about Top Gun and how the Kelly McGillis character in the movie is named Charlotte but is called Charly exactly like his favorite Charly McClain Rise to fame: Became a defining figure of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s.Cultural impact: His music, dancing, fashion, and stage presence helped reshape American popular culture.Movies: Starred in numerous films, beginning with Love Me Tender (1956).Military service: Served in the U.S. Army from 1958–1960.Comeback: His 1968 television special marked a major return to live performance.Las Vegas era: Became known for elaborate concerts and jumpsuits during the 1970s.Death: Died August 16, 1977, at age 42.Legacy: Remains one of the best-known and most commercially successful figures in popular music.
Episode #615: Battlefield 6 is going full Top Gun, and we are absolutely here for it. This week, the XoneBros react to the new Top Gun: Maverick crossover, including Carrier Strike, Fighter Sweep, new jets, Wake Island energy, and the very real possibility that most of us will crash into the ocean within five minutes.We also talk Gears, Halo co-op progress, Quake, racing sim setups, Forza Motorsport, F1 rigs, flight sim hardware, and why David may be dangerously close to turning his office into a full cockpit.Who are the XoneBros?We are your exclusive Xbox Series X & Game Pass weekly podcast. We are more than just a podcast though, we are a positive gaming and Xbox community. We are a group of friends who love gaming, comics, fantasizing about superpowers, and making lame jokes.We strive to bring you news, informative discussion, and rocking good times on a weekly basis all while discussing the world that is Xbox. We are the brothers you never had and the sisters you always wanted... we are the XoneBros. If you are looking for a positive gaming environment, you are always welcome here!Support Us On YouTubeJoin our DiscordX1TheGamer Daily Xbox News MrMcspicey Know Your Game
Jim McLaughlin, pollster for President Donald Trump, strategic consultant, and CEO and Partner of McLaughlin & AssociatesTopic: Primary results Gino Sciorilli (shirelle-e, like the singing group), President of the Military Support Alliance of New JerseyTopic: Monmouth/Ocean County Spotlight Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York's 11th Congressional DistrictTopic: Funding secured for the NYPD; Mamdani booed off the stage on Staten Island Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again"Topic: Blue City affordability crisis Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, decorated former U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot, TOP GUN graduate, and now the founder of the No Fallen Heroes FoundationTopic: Russia releases ex-Marine; Latest in Iran Karol Markowicz, Columnist for the New York PostTopic: "Lefties like AOC need to answer some questions before we move on from ‘Woke 1’" (New York Post op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cathy and Todd discuss Top Gun: Maverick to complete their summer blockbuster series, the 2022 legacy sequel that brought Tom Cruise back to the role that made him famous, three decades (and a pandemic delay) later. They talk about Val Kilmer’s real battle with throat cancer and how it shaped his return as Iceman, discuss the film’s themes of grief, legacy, and mentorship, debate why Jon Hamm’s character is such a dick, and share Cathy’s deeply conflicted feelings about Tom Cruise, who happens to look a lot like Todd. They also discussed the original Top Gun (1986) earlier in the summer, click here to listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/top-gun-episode-871/id414414318?i=1000770790944 Subscribe to Cathy's weekly Zen Moment and upgrade to hear a weekly Zen Moment podcast hosted by Cathy and Todd! Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls 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. 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
The discussion of 5-for-5, which is to say, a five-year window in which to play up to five years of sports, has been rampant at the Division III level in recent weeks, especially since Division II went in on the concept which was pioneered at the Division I level. Plus, we get you ready for Week 1 by talking with Mike McElroy and Cooper Drews at Bethel, and Jesse Scott at Wheaton. And we pay a visit to the Helmet Guy. This edition of the D3football.com Podcast is sponsored by GameStrat, the most reliable & fastest in-game video replay system on the market. Find out more at GameStrat.com. Division II jumped in quickly on adopting 5-for-5. Can Division III do the same? Should Division III do the same? And is 5-for-5 really what it sounds like? Patrick and Greg dive into the process, the survey of athletic directors and conference commissioners and whether such a concept aligns with the Division III mission and philosophy. Additional content: Division III working group survey summary Goals of the Division III working group We are also joined by McElroy and Drews, whose No. 2-ranked Bethel Royals have a bunch of attention on them this year. First off, they’re looking for a name for their offense — can it be as good as Top Gun at UW-River Falls last year? The circumstances are pretty different for Bethel in 2026 compared to 2025, as the offense is returning essentially everyone who ran the ball or caught a pass, so the Royals hope to hit the ground running, or passing, when facing D3football.com preseason No. 1 North Central. Wheaton is hitting the field in Week 1 with a tough game once again, as the Thunder host Mount Union. Jesse Scott tells us how the game came about, what sort of extra lore could be added to the matchup, talks about quarterback Mark Forcucci and how to replace a tough defender in Peter Johanik, who graduated. Also, the Thunder program and alumni had a moment of tragedy this offseason, and Scott talks about the loss of Jalen Shaffer and Philip LoChirco over the summer. Plus, who are the potential Week 1 upsets? Which conferences might be looking to join the HCAC and OAC and declare some sort of cooperative working agreement? That and more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast. The D3football.com Around the Nation podcast is a weekly conversation during the season, twice monthly in the offseason, about NCAA Division III football, and has been running since 2007. Hit play, or subscribe to get this podcast on your mobile device. You can subscribe to the Around the Nation Podcast in Apple Podcasts, and many other places. You can also get this and any of our future Around the Nation podcasts automatically by subscribing to this RSS feed: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3football/?feed=podcast Here’s how to find us on some of the major podcasting apps: Apple Podcasts: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast Podcast Addict: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast iHeart Radio: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast Spotify: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast Photos: Caleb Williams, d3photography.com; Patrick Coleman, D3sports.com; Kodiak Creative
A fighter pilot's mindset meets the hard reality of life after the military. Dave Berke spent 23 years in the Marine Corps, flew fighters, taught at Top Gun, and now helps leaders through Echelon Front. His message hits especially hard for veterans trying to rebuild their sense of purpose, communicate better at work, stay present at home, and stop letting past failures define the next chapter. This conversation goes straight to the parts of transition that many veterans quietly wrestle with. The loss of a clear mission. The pull to go it alone. The habit of bringing military communication into civilian spaces, where it does not always land. The pressure of trying to lead at work while still being the husband, father, and friend your family needs. Dave breaks down how preparation, humility, ownership, detachment, and belief in your work can change the way you operate in every area of life. The real value here is practical. You will learn how to slow down when emotions run high, how to learn from failure without beating yourself up, how to find purpose beyond a paycheck, and how to lead in a way that strengthens the people around you. Timestamps: 00:04:06 - Top Gun lessons that still matter today 00:10:42 - The transition mistake that drains purpose 00:15:44 - Turning failure into usable direction 00:22:02 - Staying calm before pressure takes over 00:40:58 - Finding a mission after the military Links & Resources Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 Website: https://echelonfront.com/instructors/dave-berke/ Follow Dave Berke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidrberke/ Follow Dave Berke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrberke/
Well, our Patron "Nick the Dot Dot Dot" wanted us to watch what I assumed was just a Top Gun knockoff. While it kinda is, it's not as much as I expected. Neither of us have seen it and Chris has not even heard of it, so can we get down with this piece of American propaganda? Also, were The Odyssey and the new Spider-Man joints any good? Come find out with us! More Movie Reviews on LetterBoxd - https://letterboxd.com/hvhpodcast/ Watch Us On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfN67zqLBcbJNJw1cHI0Hlw Get HVH Merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/hvhpodcast Music By: @tradevoorhees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A packed episode featuring three very different conversations. Eddie Hertzman of Athletech News joins to discuss building a media empire from an anonymous newsletter and the flood of institutional money into fitness and wellness. Then Matt reconnects with actor Aaron "Rock" Dozier, who played Roy Stalin in the cult classic Better Off Dead, to talk Hollywood almost-breaks and life after fame. Finally, Matt Witalia of Sisu Fitness previews their upcoming HYROX sim event in Minneapolis, breaking down the Half Rox division and their community-driven approach to competition.Reconnecting with Aaron "Rock" Dozier, aka Roy Stalin from Better Off Dead, after 26 yearsLosing his fortune in the dot com crash and decompressing in ParisGetting close to Top Gun's Iceman role before Val Kilmer signed onHow John Cusack gave him the nickname "Rock Steelflex"We Married Margo and its cameos from Kevin Bacon, Cindy Crawford, and Payne StewartWalking away from Hollywood to teach yoga in Martha's Vineyard and Naples, FloridaEddie Hertzman on launching Sourcing Journal during the 2008 cotton crisisBuilding an anonymous newsletter into a Penske acquisitionBuilding ATN from scratch and why live events legitimize a media brandInstitutional money flooding fitness and wellness, and the FitLab/Ragnar falloutEddie's first HYROX doubles race and why HYROX scales where challenger events can'tMatt Witalia on Sisu Fitness, three gyms under one brand with three separate ownersSisu's upcoming HYROX sim with Wattify, featuring a Half Rox division for new athletesLargest sim in the Midwest with 200 registrants and a stacked HYROX training camp lineupToday's episode is sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It's more than a beverage; it's a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.comToday's episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.Also by Stryd – Personalized Run Training. Powered by the Best Data. Experience the future of running with our most advanced power meter yet, combined with Adaptive Training.Listen on Apple or SpotifySupport us through The Cup Of CoffeeFollow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG
Send us Fan MailJeff Fellows is currently the Business Development Executive for the Naval Air Missiles portfolio at Raytheon, focused on meeting warfighter demands for lethal and survivable mission effectors. With a background in 5th-generation tactics, Jeff has also spearheaded growth strategy and tactical applications for next-generation technology within Raytheon's Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit.Retiring from active-duty naval service in January 2022, Jeff spent 20 years leading high-velocity organizations as an officer and combat aviator. An experienced carrier pilot with more than 3,300 flight hours and 660 arrested landings in F/A-18 E/F Super Hornets and F-35C Lightning II aircraft, his career highlights include being hand-picked to command the Navy's first operational F-35C Lightning II squadron, graduating TOPGUN (Class 02-09), serving as a TOPGUN instructor and later TOPGUN Training Officer, a peer-selected role leading the entire instructor cadre, and completing three combat tours across Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.A Couple of Quotes From This Episode“If I know something about you, or you know something about me, then it really just kicks off whatever we're gonna go do as our task, our mission, or our job.”“Say yes, be kind, and show up.”"Connection is the weapon of elite leaders.”ResourcesArticle: The Increasing Importance of a Best Friend at WorkAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Attend The Global Conference in Toronto, October 28-31.About Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for LeadersMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.
This week on Born to Watch, we're diving deep beneath the surface for our Crimson Tide (1995) Review, revisiting Tony Scott's tense 1995 submarine thriller starring two absolute acting heavyweights, Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington. It's a film packed with military drama, explosive confrontations, unforgettable performances, and enough pressure to make anyone glad they never enlisted in the Navy.Whitey and Damo return to the captain's chair to break down one of Tony Scott's most underrated films, a movie that proves you don't need endless explosions to create edge-of-your-seat tension. When a US nuclear submarine receives an incomplete launch order during an international crisis, Captain Frank Ramsey (Gene Hackman) and Executive Officer Ron Hunter (Denzel Washington) find themselves locked in a battle that could determine the fate of the entire world.At its heart, Crimson Tide isn't really about submarines or nuclear weapons. It's about leadership.Gene Hackman delivers one of the most intimidating performances of his legendary career as the old-school Captain Ramsey, a man who believes orders are meant to be followed without question. Opposite him is Denzel Washington, calm, measured, and incredibly composed as Hunter, the officer who believes thinking before acting might just save millions of lives.The chemistry between these two acting giants drives every scene. Every conversation feels like a heavyweight boxing match where neither man wants to blink first. Whitey and Damo debate whose side they'd be on, whether Ramsey is a fearless wartime leader or simply an egotistical loose cannon, and whether Hunter's calm approach would really survive under the pressure of nuclear war.Of course, this is Born to Watch, so things quickly drift into discussions about sweaty submarines, impossible flat-top haircuts, George Dzundza somehow fitting through submarine hatches, Tony Scott's signature directing style, Hans Zimmer's early military score, and why James Gandolfini was already becoming Hollywood's go-to bloke for playing absolute jerks before The Sopranos.The boys also revisit Tony Scott's incredible filmography, comparing him to brother Ridley Scott, while reminiscing about classics including Top Gun, True Romance, The Last Boy Scout, Enemy of the State, Man on Fire, Deja Vu and more. Is Tony Scott one of the greatest blockbuster directors of the 1990s? The debate certainly gets underway.As always, there's plenty of Born to Watch goodness along the way. Expect the IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes comparisons, the VHS synopsis, the 1995 Hit, Sleeper and Dud, plenty of movie trivia, questionable observations, and enough laughs to break the tension inside the USS Alabama.The discussion also shines a light on the incredible supporting cast. Viggo Mortensen appears long before becoming Aragorn, James Gandolfini is perfectly cast as another intimidating authority figure, while early performances from Ryan Phillippe and Steve Zahn provide plenty of "I forgot they were in this!" moments.The episode also explores whether Crimson Tide deserves its reputation as one of the greatest submarine films ever made. How does it compare to The Hunt for Red October? Is Gene Hackman's Captain Ramsey one of cinema's best military leaders or one of its most dangerous? Does Denzel Washington quietly deliver one of the finest performances of his career?If you love intense thrillers, powerhouse acting performances, Tony Scott's kinetic filmmaking style, or simply enjoy hearing four mates argue passionately about movies while constantly getting distracted by completely unrelated topics, this episode is for you.So grab your popcorn, secure the launch keys, and prepare to dive deep into one of the smartest action thrillers of the 1990s.Have you seen Crimson Tide? We'd love to know whose side you're on. Was Captain Ramsey right to follow orders without hesitation, or did Hunter make the only decision that could save humanity? Join the conversation across all our social channels and let us know your thoughts. Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell a movie-loving mate about Born to Watch. Your support helps us keep revisiting the films we all grew up with.#BornToWatch #CrimsonTide #CrimsonTide1995 #MovieReview #TonyScott #DenzelWashington #GeneHackman #90sMovies #FilmPodcast #MoviePodcast
Derrière les célèbres lunettes Ray-Ban se cache un empire industriel de plusieurs dizaines de milliards d'euros. Quatre ans après la mort de son fondateur, Leonardo Del Vecchio, les héritiers d'EssilorLuxottica s'affrontent autour de la gouvernance du groupe. Une bataille familiale qui dépasse largement le secteur de l'optique et pourrait avoir des répercussions sur une partie de la finance italienne. Ray-Ban est l'une des marques les plus célèbres au monde. Popularisées notamment par Tom Cruise dans Top Gun, ces lunettes sont devenues une véritable icône. Mais derrière cette marque mythique se cache un gigantesque groupe européen : EssilorLuxottica. À l'origine de cet empire, l'entrepreneur italien Leonardo Del Vecchio. Tout au long de sa vie, l'homme d'affaires a construit méthodiquement Luxottica jusqu'à en faire le leader mondial de la lunette. Son intuition est simple: une paire de lunettes n'est pas seulement un objet destiné à corriger la vue, c'est aussi un accessoire de mode. Il rachète ainsi des marques prestigieuses comme Ray-Ban ou Oakley, signe des licences avec les plus grandes maisons de luxe et développe ses propres réseaux de distribution. Son objectif est clair: maîtriser toute la chaîne de valeur, de la conception des montures jusqu'au client final. En 2018, Luxottica franchit une nouvelle étape en fusionnant avec le Français Essilor, spécialiste mondial des verres correcteurs. Naît alors EssilorLuxottica, un mastodonte mondial de l'optique qui est aujourd'hui au cœur d'une bataille de succession. À lire aussiEn Italie, la plus vieille banque du monde, objet de toutes les convoitises Pourquoi les héritiers de Ray-Ban se déchirent-ils ? À la mort de Leonardo Del Vecchio, en 2022, sa fortune et le contrôle de la holding familiale, valorisée à près de 46 milliards d'euros, sont répartis à parts égales entre huit héritiers : ses six enfants, sa veuve et son beau-fils. Sur le papier, cette répartition paraît équitable. Dans les faits, elle complique fortement la gouvernance de l'entreprise. Avec seulement 12,5% du capital chacun, aucun héritier ne dispose d'une majorité. Toutes les décisions importantes nécessitent donc un consensus. Une situation que les spécialistes de la gouvernance résument simplement : lorsque tout le monde détient le même pouvoir, chacun possède en réalité un droit de veto. L'un des fils de Leonardo Del Vecchio souhaite aujourd'hui sortir de cette impasse. Son projet consiste à racheter les parts de son frère et de sa sœur pour un montant estimé à près de 10 milliards d'euros. S'il y parvient, il détiendrait 37,5% de la holding familiale. Il ne serait pas majoritaire, mais deviendrait de très loin le principal actionnaire, avec un poids suffisant pour orienter les décisions stratégiques du groupe. Mais ce plan se heurte à plusieurs obstacles. Réunir 10 milliards d'euros, même pour l'une des familles les plus riches d'Europe, est une opération complexe. Les banques impliquées réclament davantage de garanties et le conseil d'administration de la holding est lui-même divisé. Certains administrateurs refusent d'apporter leur soutien au projet, ce qui place aujourd'hui cette opération dans une impasse. À lire aussiDépart de Tim Cook d'Apple: quels risques pour une entreprise quand son dirigeant s'en va? Pourquoi cette succession dépasse largement le marché des lunettes Si cette affaire familiale est suivie de près par les investisseurs, c'est parce que la holding de la famille Del Vecchio ne contrôle pas uniquement EssilorLuxottica. Elle détient également des participations importantes dans plusieurs poids lourds de la finance italienne, comme les banques UniCredit et Monte dei Paschi ou encore l'assureur Generali. Au total, son portefeuille financier est estimé à environ 16 milliards d'euros. Autrement dit, lorsque les héritiers se disputent le contrôle de cette holding, ce ne sont pas seulement les lunettes Ray-Ban qui sont concernées. Cette bataille peut également avoir des conséquences sur la gouvernance de plusieurs grands établissements financiers italiens. Au-delà du cas Del Vecchio, cette succession illustre un défi auquel seront confrontées de nombreuses entreprises familiales dans les années à venir : celui de la transmission. Construire un empire est une chose. Le transmettre en est une autre. Et c'est parfois l'épreuve la plus difficile.
Horse statues restored to shiny gold in latest Trump project Why thousands of migrants suddenly rushed into Spain's North African enclave A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon next week — and we may be able to see it Carville says one democratic socialist's 'lunacy of the highest level' policy could haunt swing-state Dems These US cities are among the happiest destinations in the world How the US detects every missile launch on Earth The Best Places To Retire Abroad In 2026 Physics experiments that changed the world Fauci praised as 'hero' by public health experts after Senate hearing what bull shit Super-Earth' planet shows signs it could have an atmosphere Russian strike hits food business in Ukraine's Pavlohrad Mamdani's 'this is only the beginning' announcement cracking down on food delivery tips sparks outrage Watch an Iranian ace realize he's being attacked too late Most say they wouldn't back democratic socialist presidential candidate: Survey Why 3,000+ US aircraft are hidden in a desert - "Something bigger is going on" Strange new discovery on Mars found by NASA rover has scientists baffled Putin's 'doomsday radio' crackles into life after Russian missile hits Poland Watch the real Darkstar up close - the hypersonic jet that stunned Top Gun fans Analyst says possible attack on US water system by Iran was 'not a smart move' A 4-megaton bomb in North Carolina was one switch away from detonation A 4-megaton bomb in North Carolina was one switch away from detonation NASA's X-43A hit a record Mach 9.68 for ten seconds. The X-43D could have hit Mach 15 but never had a chance to fly United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com
Ron swears he looks like young Johnny Depp (everyone else sees Benjamin Franklin). Tony puts his dog down and immediately starts calculating the housework savings. A cop dresses as a tree to catch speeders, Neil deGrasse Tyson ruins Top Gun, and Batman somehow doubles subway chivalry. Add turkey-bacon lies, fruit-sticker rage, lasagna-noodle warfare, and the annual “is the Earth flat?” round. Pure, unfiltered FU Friday. They somehow turn Yoko Ono's ass, a 20-year rotting fish-sauce stench, and whether “schmear” is a scam into legitimate conversation topics. Come for the chaos, stay because you can't look away.
The right soundtrack has the power to make a good movie great and a great movie awesome. In this Backtrack, we run down our top ten favorite motion picture soundtracks from the films of the 1980s! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchShop » genxgrownup.com/amazonTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641Google » GenXGrownUp Podcast (google.com)Pocket Casts » pca.st/8iuLStitcher » www.stitcher.com/s?fid=146720&refid=stprTuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast…Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK Show Notes The 10 best 80s movie soundtracks » bit.ly/3rv6DOK The Best Movie Soundtracks of the 1980s » bit.ly/3uxCuR2 17 Movie Soundtracks Every Kid from the '80s Loved » bit.ly/3L8rjUy 10 Best '80s Movie Soundtracks » bit.ly/34nVYwv The Countdown 10 – Back to the Future (1985) » open.spotify.com/album/7xM7m9fN3lL17vHiHbm8py 9 – Dirty Dancing (1987) » open.spotify.com/album/0mtLFaQ3hL371jsNraRo9g 8 – Footloose (1984) » open.spotify.com/album/3Tx8adY1323eMrMuvPILpl 7 – The Big Chill (1983) » open.spotify.com/playlist/5ZgopoA4Q80I3DfhRZgZF6 6 – Stand By Me (1986) » open.spotify.com/album/0Yk5DkDnqOtzPuBzTs6fti 5 – Beverly Hills Cop (1984) » open.spotify.com/album/3xtgwh0um9a948FZY15FxU 4 – Top Gun (1986) » open.spotify.com/album/6K8iDZW8jPaoiqSzFFebJA 3 – Color of Money (1986) » open.spotify.com/album/0ZkwBeFp3r2rAUsGmL9cdq 2 – Blues Brothers (1980) » open.spotify.com/album/4cO51KBYsdsbmSZleoNEGH 1 – Purple Rain (1984) » open.spotify.com/album/7nXJ5k4XgRj5OLg9m8V3zc Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice network Topic: President Trump's meetings with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu; Lindsey Graham's funeral; Dr. Fauci hearing; Other news of the day Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, decorated former U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot, TOP GUN graduate, and now the founder of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation Topic: Latest military action in Iran Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again" Topic: Dr. Fauci and the consequences of the COVID shutdowns Miranda Devine, columnist for the New York Post and the author of "The Big Guy" Topic: "Miranda Devine: Anthony Fauci was the ‘big head’ of COVID response" (New York Post op ed) Assemblyman Dov Hikind, former New York State Assemblyman and the son of holocaust survivors Topic: Mamdani's Judicial Panel missing Jewish members; President Trump's meeting with Netanyahu Pastor Dave Watson, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel on Staten Island, Founder and President of the New York Institute of Biblical Studies, and the host of "God in Our City" on WMCA Topic: Socialism and idolatry; What you want to be said at your funeral; The most life-changing diarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Val is a documentary about the Top Gun and Batman star, and late Hollywood heartthrob Val Kilmer. Many knew him from his blockbuster films, but didn't know the more personal aspects of his life, and his struggle with throat cancer. The A24 Rocks crew reviews this autobiographical documentary, and the host sparks some heated debate: was this a poignant autobiography or did it whitewash the more troublesome aspects of Val Kilmer's life? Caution: movie spoilers. Buy us a coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/a24otr. Intro- 0:00 to 2:18.Film Discussion- 2:18 to 1:17:13.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:17:13 to End.
The Odyssey has finally arrived! ⚔️ This week on Those Movie Dudes, we dive into Christopher Nolan's epic adaptation of The Odyssey with a full spoiler discussion, breaking down the performances, Nolan's filmography, and whether it lives up to the enormous hype.We also show off our latest Criterion Collection pickups from the sale, Spencer takes a trip to the local library in search of hidden movie gems, Jon decides a cutoff Top Gun t-shirt is gonna be his podcast attire. Plus, we spin the Wheel of Confessions, tackle Blind Rankings, and plenty of other movie-related chaos.
With Lions Training Camp underway, your Fantasy Football Draft is now on the clock! Fantasy expert, Chad Parsons tells you where and when you'll need to pull the trigger if you hope to lock down the most impactful Lions players in the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
WARDOGS ran its first ever gameplay livestream this week and it went about as well as you'd expect from a studio full of guys in their late twenties: the alpha codes were a QR-code disaster, the stream started two hours late, and it ended with a Twitch ban for throwing a sex toy across the room. And yet — the actual gameplay looked incredible. We break down everything we saw: the enormous map, the three-team control zone loop, the destructible environments, the buy menu, and why Bulkhead's 60 FPS performance floor and "gamers first, devs second" attitude has us more hyped for this game than anything else on the calendar. Plus: is a monthly subscription for better servers and anti-cheat a genuinely good idea or the start of a slippery slope? Then it's Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, which just opened its first free crossplay playtest on the new Đắk Tô Airfield map — the performance is fixed, the hit reg is fixed, and the map is a massive upgrade over that awful jungle one. And Battlefield 6 Season 4 finally brought naval warfare, Tsuru Reef, and a Top Gun crossover that people are somehow mad about. We close with what we've actually been playing — Overwatch ranked, Stellaris Nomads, a lot of Tarkov, and one MMO Raz will absolutely keep playing despite telling you not to touch it. Jake's out here getting one-tapped in Tarkov. Raz is defending a game he just called a pile of dog shit. Business as usual. 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Patreon + Welcome To The New Gold Patrons 3:21 - Patreon Hangouts Are Back In August 4:40 - WARDOGS Ran Its First Gameplay Livestream 5:42 - QR Code Chaos, A Flying Dildo, And A Twitch Ban 6:52 - The Gameplay Though? Actually Incredible 10:56 - This Map Might Be Too Big 13:37 - Why A Huge Map Makes Your Life Matter 15:24 - The Buy Menu vs. Tarkov's Nightmare Menu 16:14 - WARDOGS Isn't Really A New Genre 18:38 - Flight Of The Valkyries In A Helicopter 19:35 - Three Teams, Base Building, And What We Didn't See 21:46 - The Devs Are Just A Bunch Of Bros (And That's Good) 23:58 - Shock Collars And Shots At Hasan 25:27 - The Performance Dev Vlog: 60 FPS Is The Floor 29:44 - Gamers First, Devs Second 30:39 - 650,000 Wishlists vs. 5,000 Expected Players 36:28 - Joe Brammer's Monthly Subscription Idea 41:39 - What Will WARDOGS Actually Cost? 46:55 - Reddit Hates The Subscription Idea 49:44 - BF6 Isn't Unpopular Because Of Microtransactions 53:17 - The Alpha Isn't Until August 7th And That's Annoying 56:50 - Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Got Pushed Back 58:08 - Dak To Airfield First Impressions 1:00:08 - Napalm Strikes And Viet Cong Tunnels 1:01:57 - Why The First Beta Was A Disaster 1:04:39 - If Every Map Is Jungle, This Game Is DOA 1:08:02 - Free Crossplay Weekend, Ends Monday 1:09:40 - Will WARDOGS Have Controller Support? 1:11:55 - Battlefield 6 Season 4: Naval Warfare Finally 1:13:00 - Tsuru Reef Is Big, Bright, And Actually Fun 1:14:57 - The Bloom In This Game Is Infuriating 1:16:41 - Driving The New Warship 1:17:21 - Wake Island And The Top Gun Crossover 1:20:39 - RedSec Added Bots. Obviously. 1:21:02 - Aircraft Carrier Facts Nobody Asked For 1:23:13 - WARDOGS Is The Only Thing That Matters 1:25:11 - What We've Been Playing: Climbing Out Of Bronze 1:26:30 - Stellaris Nomads 1:27:52 - Do NOT Play Star Wars: The Old Republic 1:29:14 - Jake's Tarkov Problem 1:30:57 - Seasonal Character, Wipes, And Cheaters 1:33:39 - Why It's Been A Slow Few Months For Games 1:36:17 - If You Play Shooters, You Have To Play Tarkov 1:37:20 - Star Wars Zero Company (No Co-Op, Sadly) 1:38:25 - Outro + Patreon Hangouts 1:39:30 - Oh, And Black Ops 7 SBMM News _Note: timestamps may be slightly misaligned on podcast apps (but not on YouTube) due to dynamic ads._ The podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts, and ad-free & early access versions - as well as bonus episodes - are available to all of our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thedropshot) supporters. We stream the podcast live on our YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/thedropshotpodcast) every Saturday morning at ~9 o'clock Pacific Time. We typically start the stream 30 minutes early to answer viewer questions, banter, and chat. Links for everything are below. Thanks for checking us out!
Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Hard Rock Las Vegas got its 2,000 seat theater approved, and there are well sourced rumors out of the UK that a holographic Elton John show is coming, with visuals reportedly being recorded this fall. The heart shaped hotel proposed for the old Skyvue site across from Mandalay Bay is now approved after FAA tweaks, with 752 rooms and a mini Fremont Street style canopy. Top Gun the attraction finally closed on a location, landing between the Little Church of the West and the Pinball Hall of Fame on the far South Strip. We also cover the Wyndham to Caesars transfer cap doubling to 60,000 points through mid September, the ongoing Joe Lombardo traffic stop fallout now that an ethics complaint has been filed and Metro is dusting a freeway sticker for fingerprints, two great new pizza spots in Metro Slice and Signora Pizza Lab, and why filming your kid at a slot machine is never funny. We close with John Mehaffey's table games survey, where the average Vegas minimum is now $17.98, Jerry's Nugget and OYO are the cheapest in town, and El Cortez has quietly become the second most expensive. Let us know in the comments where you go for cheap tables. Episode Guide: 0:00 The TSA's Airport Hammock Tip 0:49 Hard Rock's New 2,000 Seat Theater 2:01 The Holographic Elton John Rumor 3:17 Wyndham to Caesars Transfer Doubles 4:55 The Lombardo Investigation Escalates 7:41 The Heart-Shaped Hotel Is Approved 9:34 Top Gun Finally Has a Location 11:45 Two New Vegas Pizza Spots 14:39 Kids at Slot Machines: Don't Do It 17:54 Vegas' Cheapest Table Games 20:26 The Most Expensive Tables in Town 23:05 Final Thoughts Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community.
Hogan Gidley, Former National Press Secretary for the Trump campaign and former White House Deputy Press Secretary Topic: White House Correspondents' Dinner tonight; Latest from the Trump administration Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, decorated former U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot, TOP GUN graduate, and now the founder of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation Topic: Latest developments in Iran Dr. Darrin Porcher, Retired NYPD Lieutenant, Criminal Justice Professor at Pace University and a former Army Officer Topic: Two men stabbed on the Upper West Side Gordon Chang, Asia expert, columnist and author of "China is Going to War" Topic: President Xi to visit the U.S. on September 24th Councilman David Carr, Minority Leader of the New York City Council representing New York City's 50th District Topic: Staten Island Commercial Waste Zone vote Gianno Caldwell, Fox News Political Analyst, founder of the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety and the host of the "Outloud with Gianno Caldwell" podcast Topic: "Four years after my brother’s murder, I’m marching for justice" (Fox News op ed) Harmeet K. Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice Topic: DOJ investigation into New Jersey non-citizen votersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another Sacrilegious Sunday goes completely off the rails as Chino, Homeboy, and a severely congested Hate Jones deliver nearly three hours of unfiltered comedy, arguments, military commentary, cultural debates, wedding stories, and extremely questionable science.The crew starts by redesigning marriage as a renewable military contract before diving into Japan's Chicano subculture and debating the difference between cultural appreciation, appropriation, and straight-up Columbus-ing somebody else's culture. Somehow, this leads to *The Last Samurai*, Tom Cruise's intense handshake, the Manila–Acapulco galleon trade, and the historical connection between Mexico and the Philippines.Hate Jones then recaps his wedding, the heroic quantity of homemade alcohol he prepared, the invention of the word “squoze,” and the post-wedding adventure that turned one drink into an all-night discussion about sexuality, attraction, identity, trans dating, threesomes, and whether heterosexuality is actually the rarest kink of them all.The second half gets military-heavy as the crew reacts to a child-abuse confrontation, a dangerously low Blue Angels beach flyover, proposed testosterone screenings, new Army waist-to-height standards, VA dependent-verification disasters, and the Tuskegee Airmen's long-erased victory in America's original Top Gun competition.Finally, the Deadpool returns with aerial accidents, celebrity deaths, irresponsible relationship advice, and an emergency lesson explaining why a magnitude-four earthquake is absolutely not half as powerful as a magnitude eight.This episode contains explicit language, sexual discussions, dark humor, offensive jokes, military stories, and opinions nobody should mistake for professional advice.Like the episode, subscribe to the channel, and tell us in the comments: Is Japan's Chicano culture appreciation, appropriation, or both?0:00 Intro, Illness and Renewable Marriage Contracts11:08 Japanese Chicanos: Appreciation vs. Appropriation24:24 The Last Samurai and Tom Cruise27:26 Mexico, the Philippines and the Galleon Trade29:57 Hate Jones' Wedding and the Invention of “Squoze”51:00 The Post-Wedding Tacos and Bar Adventure1:00:26 Attraction, Sexuality and What “Counts” as Gay1:25:27 Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome1:28:53 Chosen Names and the Chili's Firing Debate1:36:10 Is This Child Abuse?1:41:13 Blue Angels Beach Flyover and Military Safety1:51:23 Testosterone Tests and New Army Body Standards2:13:52 VA Dependent Verification Warning2:20:17 The Tuskegee Airmen's Erased Top Gun Victory2:23:15 Deadpool: Aerial Accidents and Celebrity Deaths2:41:25 Relationship Advice and Earthquake Mathematics#ChinoAndHomeboy #ComedyPodcast #LatinoPodcast #FilipinoPodcast #Looksmaxing #OnlyFans #PodcastClips #DarkComedy #InternetCulture #18PlusComedy #Drake #BadBunny #TaylorSwift #FilipinoCulture #SpiderFighting
Analyzing secret space programs and their impact on current geopolitical events. Dr. Michael Salla breaks down historical connections.This discussion connects current military tensions with Iran to the broader context of US space exploration. Dr. Michael Salla examines how extraterrestrial influence may be shaping modern strategic decisions. This content is intended for those tracking the intersection of military history and classified defense initiatives.By reviewing veteran testimonies regarding German and Atlantean bases, we can better understand the timeline of secret space programs. These accounts provide a framework for evaluating claims about off-world technology and its role in modern geopolitical events. We focus on the evidence provided by those who served within these specialized sectors.Topics: Hidden libraries with ancient texts have been discovered alongside ancient Stargate technology, providing instructions on how these devices operate. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2078442492270125132The Artemis Accords have reached a new milestone with Mauritius becoming the 70th signatory nation. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2078803509412073797Does an Iran invasion map show the ground war that is about to be launched against Iran if the MoU signed in Switzerland is not honored? https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2078890066718466282 50 Years Inside the UFO Cover-Up: MJ-12, Crash Retrievals and the Truth About Disclosure: https://exopolitics.org/50-years-inside-the-ufo-cover-up-mj-12-crash-retrievals-and-the-truth-about-disclosure/ Channeled info about what lies beneath Antarctica matches 2018 book. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2079516000026841554Dr Eric Weinstein claims science is corrupt and Elon Musk will turn to AI/Grok to find engineering solutions to the physics of interstellar travel. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2079522148729725195 Exposing the Secret Spaceport under Green Mountain: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/greenmountainspaceport These Stories and More on Exopolitics Today The Mid-Week Join Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More.Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/
This week on The Nerd Chat:Microsoft deletes a user's 25-year-old accountBattlefield 6 x Top Gun for the new seasonSteam posts record-breaking profits from selling old gamesIs GTA 6 priced too low?New Elite Series 2 and GameSir G7 Pro colorwaysComing to Game Pass in mid-July 2026Plus what we've been playing and the best food we had this week.0:00 Hello and welcome to the show8:25 Microsoft deletes a user's 25-year-old account18:45 Battlefield 6 x Top Gun for the new season25:45 Steam posts record-breaking profits from selling old games36:15 Is GTA 6 priced too low?43:45 New Elite Series 2 and GameSir G7 Pro colorways52:45 Coming to Game Pass in mid-July 202658:40 Shoutouts1:11:50 What have we been playing or watching?1:32:20 The best food we had this week1:39:45 Closing and end of showGaming. Food. The Good Old Days.Streaming Thursday nights. New episodes posted Fridays.#SeeYouOnlineFollow us everywhere: @TheNerdChatAll links: https://linktr.ee/thenerdchat#Xbox #GamePass #Battlefield6 #TopGun #GTA6 #Steam #GamingPodcast #TheNerdChat #SeeYouOnline
The Summer of 86 at 40 Music Video Companion series will post every Friday, featuring a discussion of an artist, song & music video from a song featured in the top 10 of the Casey Kasem American Top 40. A mesmerizing and haunted love ballad from Top Gun, “Take My Breath Away” resulted in the greatest hit of Berlin’s career and also broke them up a year later. Jennifer Wreyford wraps up her Summer of 86 journey as she joins me on this one. Thank you for listening to The Summer of 86 at 40 series! Brandon, Scott & Aaron return Monday with an all new installment! The Brandon Peters Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and anywhere podcasts are found. Follow the Facebook page or @brandon4kuhd on Twitter and Instagram. You can follow Jennifer Wreyford on social media @jwreyeveryday @corporatecoherenceproject More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. “The Summer of 86 at 40” and “News” themes featured in the episode are written and performed by Pres Maxson (@presmaxson). The Summer of 86 at 40 returns Monday! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LCJennifer – Unknown Mic (recorded with ZOOM) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 26 minutes
In this episode of KSL Brightside Afterparty, guest host Valerie Cameron from the KSL Movie Show joins us. On this episode, we discuss a beachgoer's real-life “Top Gun” experience. We have an update from Yellowstone about the Bison who attacked a man over the weekend. And Ethan sees a kindred spirit in a shirtless man who attacked a Waymo in downtown L.A.
John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice networkTopic: DOJ records reveal Jack Smith received private texts from 44 lawmakers; Lindsey Graham's sister sworn in; Other news of the day Arthur Aidala, former Brooklyn Prosecutor, star criminal defense attorney, and host of "The Arthur Aidala Power Hour" weeknights at 6 p.m. on AM 970 The AnswerTopic: Justices Barrett and Kagan's testimony and the need for SCOTUS security Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again"Topic: Dealing with Iraq's new prime minister; Plastic grocery bag ban hurting businesses Cmdr. Kirk Lippold, Former Commanding Officer of the U.S. Navy destroyer USS ColeTopic: U.S. blockades Iranian ports Pastor Corey Brooks, founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. Communities Development CorporationTopic: "Government racism has divided us for 250 years. It’s time to put an end to it" (Fox News op ed) Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, decorated former U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot, TOP GUN graduate, and now the founder of the No Fallen Heroes FoundationTopic: Latest in the Iran warSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back to Morgan Hasn't Seen with Jeannine Brice & Morgan Robinson!!A real rounding out of perhaps the peak decade of the career of one of modern Hollywood's biggest stars throughout July as Jeannine and Morgan sink their teeth into TOM CRUISE!Top Gun on a NASCAR track on this week's show as Tom Cruise and Tony Scott's follow up to the fighter pilot favourite plays very similar emotional beats, great spectacle action, and a thrilling, pounding, Hans Zimmer score; but with added thematic depth around risk, fear, and performance anxiety as Jeannine and Morgan talk DAYS OF THUNDER (1990) co-starring Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman, Michael Rooker, Cary Elwes, Randy Quaid & John C. Reilly!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!!
The Home Run Derby was last night and after some early hiccups it delivered with Jordan Walker winning. Are players losing interest in the All-Star Game like the fans? Taylor thinks he can be an actor after seeing an A-List celebrity in Tahoe. He also thinks he could land a plane if he had to. Is Mikey A the best person to sit next to on a plane with a broken window?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop culture nostalgia, horror movies, and lifelong friendships collide in one hilariously chaotic conversation you won't forget. Natalie and Angela welcome Natalie's longtime friend Jane for an episode packed with laugh-out-loud stories, unforgettable New York memories, celebrity encounters, scary movie obsessions, and decades of friendship. From bartending in Manhattan and brushing shoulders with famous faces to surviving bedbugs, ghost stories, questionable movie choices, and horror-film marathons, nothing is off limits. Along the way, the trio shares hilarious personal stories, debates classic horror films, revisits nostalgic favorites like Top Gun, Poltergeist, and Friday the 13th, and even tries to help Jane find love. It's equal parts humorous commentary, friendship therapy, and TV & film analysis wrapped in the signature Put Your Books Down energy. If you've ever laughed until you cried with your best friends or bonded over movies that still haunt you decades later, this episode is for you.
Not just Independence Day, but all month long, American citizens are celebrating our nation's semiquincentennial called “America 250.” Other fans from around the world are joining in! But some folks, of course, feel uncertain about such patriotism. Don't our countries have a lot of problems? Isn't our eternal citizenship in Heaven? Let's explore how Scripture endorses “the glory and honor of the nations.” And let's recall how fantastical stories illustrate this good love of our country.[1. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash.] Episode sponsors Enclave Publishing: Worlds Collide by Clint Hall Above the Circle of Earth (softcover) by E. Stephen Burnett Iffy Eats Monsters for Breakfast by Bryan Timothy Mitchell Lorehaven Guild: July 2026 book quest for The Silver Chair Mission update New at Lorehaven: review of All That Glows Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild 1. Why some struggle to love their homeland We'll disclaim illegitimate hatred or homeland, called oikophobia. Some prefer imaginary or opposite “homes” rather than real ones. Still others are rank traitors for bad reasons, and can be rejected. Yet more legitimately, “home” has a bad stigma for some people. We must not let “home was bad for me” turn into “it's bad for all.” Nor should we let this impulse turn into “the nation is bad for all.” Yes, a few countries are built on truly wicked foundations. But most are not—certainly not those with listeners to us now. Even if people do like America, however, they may feel guilty. A similar impulse occurs to Christians who like other earthly gifts. “Our treasure is in heaven, so nothing here on Earth matters.” Subtle gnosticism: if it all burns, why value these temporal places? 2. How stories remind us of good homelands Naturally we begin with the classics by authors who loved England. Lewis and Tolkien saw bad battles and offered critiques at home. But their stories remind us how good heroes fight for their peoples. Hobbits foresee the danger to the Shire and leave home to stop it. Aragorn loves his people and his country, despite their flaws. Faramir doesn't love weapons but “that [land] which they defend.” Narnia's kings and allies fight for her and for other good countries. The Horse and His Boy is about the good country of Archenland. Even harsh Calormenes, opposed to Narnia, have good qualities. Classic sci-fi by the French Jules Verne honors American spirit. Japanese stories adore American heroes, and we return the favor. On this side of the pond, stories show America's flaws and heroes. Independence Day (1996) shows a pulpified-U.S. fighting aliens. Transformers and Top Gun movies tend to follow that tradition. Overtly “patriotic” stories are more about flavor, not philosophy. Back in the UK, Stephen thinks Harry Potter shows this differently. Spoilers: Harry learns Prof. Dumbledore made a lot of mistakes. Yet the grown-up Harry chooses to stay on his mentor's side. And really, such open-eyed loyalty is the root of good patriotism. 3. And yes, good countries could last forever. These are good enough reasons to love even temporal gifts. But let's add more. I believe great nations are in fact eternal. Why? Because of direct promises about eternity in Scripture. By [the city's] light will the nations walk, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it, and its gates will never be shut by day—and there will be no night there. They will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations. Revelation 21: 24-26 John could have said “earthly kingdoms get destroyed.” He didn't. He clearly means us to think that earthly authorities can continue. And he specifically says “the glory and the honor of the nations.” It would appear that nations (groups of people) are not sinful. New Earth is the fulfillment of God's original purpose for Earth. So why not New Israel? New India? New Britain? New America? Could the “glory and honor” include fireworks? Hot dogs? Ideas? Jesus is King of all eternity. Yet other “kings” will also be known. Other verses refer to saints having leadership in the New Earth. Could some lands try different models? Monarchy? Democracy? Perhaps in the New Earth, we'll see the best of all those systems. Voting could continue, in some ways, certainly at smaller scales. If this seems weird, recall that nations are just large people groups. No prophecy implies a removal of today's diversity of humans. Nor does it imply that everyone will love everyone else the same. New Earth will not sanctify “everyone belongs to everyone else.” Surely, after loving Jesus most, we'll also love others differently. You'll love your own family “more” than other people's families. And if you were married, you'll love him or her more than others. So it is with countries. It's okay, even good, to have preferences. We want people to like their own spouses/families/countries most. So if that impulse will be right forever, it can also be right today. For more, read this: Why I Look Forward to America 250,000. Com station Top question for listeners Have you ever struggled to love your homeland? Next on Fantastical Truth Lots of folks have said plenty about Christopher Nolan's controversial retelling of Homer's classic The Odyssey. We might see the movie. Or we might not. In either case, this book is an absolute cornerstone not just of human literature, but of fantastical fiction. How did this hero's journey change the course of all other heroic legends after him?
Jeff James, Retired Assistant Special Agent in Charge with the U.S. Secret ServiceTopic: Intel on Iran assassination plot against President Trump; Trump's Air Force One switch Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, decorated former U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot, TOP GUN graduate, and now the founder of the No Fallen Heroes FoundationTopic: U.S. renews strike on IRGC Councilwoman Joann Ariola, Republican representing New York City's 32nd District and co-chair of the Irish CaucusTopic: Mamdani "erasing" Little Italy and Italians from immigrant map Thomas Homan, Border Czar for the Trump administrationTopic: JD Vance's immigration fraud probe and foreign worker visas Miranda Devine, columnist for the New York Post and the author of "The Big Guy"Topic: "Slimy Dems — the party of Me Too — show their true colors in Graham Platner scandal" (New York Post op ed) Marc Morano, Former Senior Staff Member of the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, publisher of ClimateDepot.com, and the author of "The Great Reset: Global Elites and the Permanent Lockdown"Topic: Europe flipping its stance on cow emissions Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022, Fox News contributor, and the author of "The Two FBIs: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw in My Time at the Bureau"Topic: Fraud probeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.