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June is Audiobook Month, and we're celebrating one of our favorite ways to experience stories.  This week Joe is joined by Amy Allen Clark, host of the BOOK GANG podcast, to talk about the audiobooks they've been loving lately. From unforgettable narrations to stories that are impossible to pause, they're sharing recent audiobook recommendations that deserve a spot on your listening list.  This conversation is packed with recommendations, listening inspiration, and plenty of appreciation for the magic of audiobooks.  Tune in to discover new audiobook recommendations, celebrate Audiobook Month, and find your next favorite listen.  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Link to our full book list: Find all the books mentioned in Season 3 on Libby Life!  Here's a recap of our Monthly Book Picks (Jan-May 2026) and June – October 2026!  Titles for Episode:   Amy's Picks:   Enormous Wings - Laurie Frankel  Good People - Patmeena Sabit  Lady Tremaine - Rachel Hochhauser  My Lady Jane - Cynthia Hand  Skin Contact - Elisa Faison  Invasive Species - Ellery Adams  Joe's Picks:   Swift and Saddled – Lyla Sage  The Daisy Chain Flower Shop – Laurie Gilmore  Headlights – CJ Leede  Witches of Dubious Origin - Jenn McKinlay  God of the Woods - Liz Moore   Our Last Resort - Clémence Michallon  A Fortune of Sand – Ruta Sepetys  The Taking of Jake Livingston – Ryan Douglass  Bath Haus – PJ Vernon  The Perfect Home – Daniel Kenitz   Don't Let the Forest In – CG Drews   The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood & Boyfriends – Jamie D'Amato  Legends & Lattes Series - Travis Baldree  Operation Bounce House – Matt Dinniman  The Diviners – Libba Bray  Believing – Anita Hill  The Autumn Sprints Retirement Home Massacre - Philip Fracassi  Home is Where the Bodies Are – Jeneva Rose  MindWorks – Neal Shusterman  Out There – Kate Folk  Bubblegum – Adam Levin   The Dresden Files  – Jim Butcher  A Series of Unforunate Events – Lemony Snicket  Vagabond – Tim Curry  NOS4ATU – Joe Hill  Rosemary's Baby – Ira Levin  Charlotte's Web – EB White   The Curseworkers Series - Holly Black   How to Train Your Dragon series – Cressida Cowell  Leaving Isn't the Hardest Thing – Lauren Hough  Who's in this episode:   Amy Allen Clark – Links  Discover your next favorite read with the NEW 2026 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide! Dive into 70 handpicked titles—featuring upcoming releases, fresh new reads, and beloved backlist gems. Flip through 57 pages packed with bookish inspiration to create your ultimate summer reading stack.  LINK: https://buymeacoffee.com/bookgangpodcast/e/535779  Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:23 Intro 00:00:43 Welcome and catching up with Amy Allen Clark 00:06:06 A reminder of our seasonal schedule 00:07:11 We talk about our love of audiobooks 00:19:06 Our audiobook recommendations 01:12:50 Outro   Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today's episode!  Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!  We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!   Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Daily Fix:Data reported on by Game File's Stephen Totilo show a steady decline in sales for Sony's first-party games. Despite a roster of heavy hitters such as Ghost of Tsushima, the Spider-Man games, God of War, Horizon Forbidden West, and others, they've moved fewer and fewer of those games every year (with the exception of fiscal year 2020). However, Ghost of Yōtei did reverse this trend, providing a small sales bump for the fiscal year ending March 2026. In other news, Bethesda's Fallout 76 will be getting its long-awaited current-gen update this summer. A patch note in the latest "Infestations" update revealed that a PS5 and Xbox Series X|S upgrade is coming in a few months. And finally, we're once again visiting How to Train Your Dragon's Isle of Berk to experience the tale of The Untrainable Dragon – all at Universal Orlando Resort.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort, and its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

In today's Daily Fix:Wizards of the Coast reportedly have remakes of Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 in development. While they have plans for a Baldur's Gate 4, it's likely a long ways off and a remake of the first two games would hopefully hold over fans during the wait. Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 already received Enhanced Editions that were basically souped up remasters, and it's unclear what form these remakes will take. In other news, James Gunn has shared the first official look of Nicholas Hoult in the Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, premiering next year. It features Hoult's Lex Luthor in full battle armor. And finally, we're visiting How to Train Your Dragon's Isle of Berk with the Ride Guys to fly through Hiccup's Wing Gliders – all at Universal Orlando Resort.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort, and its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

The Metaphysical Hour with Julia Cannon and Tracie Mahan and Question Master Tiffanny Shining the Grid: Galactic Counterparts, Intuition, Dragons, and Trusting the Shift Julia Cannon, Tracie Mahan, and Tiffany Open the Metaphysical Hour In this episode of The Metaphysical Hour, host Julia Cannon is joined by co-host Tracie Mahan and question moderator Tiffany for a live question-and-answer discussion. Julia and Tracie invite listeners to share where they are watching from, describing each location as a light on the planetary grid. As callers and viewers check in from places such as Arkansas, Canada, Boston, Seattle, Oregon, Florida, New York, San Francisco, Missouri, Philadelphia, Texas, Kansas, Australia, Michigan, Tennessee, Iowa, Tasmania, Scotland, Puerto Rico, Minnesota, Utah, Colorado, and Chicago, the hosts frame the gathering as a collective act of shining heart light and strengthening the energetic grid. Manifestation, Gratitude, and the Energy Update Before taking questions, Tracie gives an energy update, saying that something is shifting and that delayed manifestations may not mean prayers are unanswered. Instead, she suggests that something larger or better may be forming behind the scenes. Julia connects this with the importance of gratitude, trust, and becoming an energetic match to what one wants to manifest. The hosts emphasize that impatience and doubt can blur a person's intention, while clarity, faith, and alignment help support the manifestation process. Galactic Counterparts and Other Aspects of Self The first major question concerns whether everyone has a galactic counterpart and how to sense or connect with one. Julia and Tracie interpret the idea as relating to other aspects of the self existing in other dimensions, planets, or galactic identities. They discuss Pleiadian, Sirian, mantis, and other star-being connections, while emphasizing that these beings may not simply be external entities but other versions or expressions of one's own soul. Tracie shares examples from client sessions in which people encountered beings who appeared to be connected to them as family, guides, or alternate versions of themselves. The hosts also consider whether an orb seen during childhood could have been an aspect of the questioner's own galactic self. Staying Present During Busy Family Life When a listener asks how to stay present while raising children and managing a busy household, Tracie suggests beginning the day with a grounding practice, even if it requires waking up a few minutes earlier. She describes using oracle cards and journaling to connect with herself and her helpers before the day became busy. Julia adds that being present means focusing fully on the task at hand instead of mentally jumping ahead to everything else that must be done. Both hosts encourage listeners to bring playfulness, mindfulness, and intention into ordinary chores, family time, and even interactions with animals. Advice for a “Baby Psychic” Another question asks what advice the hosts would give to someone newly waking up psychically. Tracie says the most important advice is to trust yourself. She explains that people may receive strong inner knowing but then second-guess it because of outside opinions or uncertainty. Julia adds that a beginning intuitive should learn to recognize what energy belongs to them and what does not, especially as sensitivity increases. The hosts recommend practicing with friends, oracle cards, palmistry, environmental symbols, and everyday impressions, treating everything as a possible tool for learning rather than pressuring oneself to be right. Symbols, Background Objects, and Intuitive Practice Julia and Tracie demonstrate how ordinary objects can become intuitive prompts. Tracie notices a pink candle behind Julia and begins interpreting its possible symbolic meaning, including love, kindness, gentleness, compassion, and illumination. The hosts explain that this kind of exercise can help people learn how spirit, intuition, and the environment work together. Instead of dismissing impressions, they encourage listeners to ask what stands out, what it means personally, and how it may reflect something in one's own life or energy field. Dragons, Dragon Keepers, and the School of Dragons A listener asks for general discussion about dragons, and Tracie immediately senses a purple dragon energy. She and Julia discuss their long-running connection with dragons and recall earlier messages that dragons were waking up and becoming more involved. Tracie explains that some people discover themselves to be dragon keepers, not in the sense of controlling dragons, but as keepers of dragon secrets or dragon wisdom. She senses that the questioner may have a strong connection to multiple dragons, describing a “school of dragons” flying around waterfalls and cliffside spaces. Julia connects the imagery to Avatar and How to Train Your Dragon, noting that films and stories often help humanity become familiar with deeper truths through fantasy. Rapid Manifestation, Purging, and Surrender The hosts also respond to a question about rapid manifestation, telepathic communication, and energetic work during sleep. Tracie says a new energy does seem to be present, but adds that it may come with purging and healing. If someone has already been releasing old patterns, the energy may feel more manifesting; if not, it may feel like pressure to let go. Julia and Tracie discuss how people often resist change because familiar discomfort can feel safer than the unknown. They say that when the universe applies pressure, it may be because a person's higher self has already chosen a path, and surrender allows the next steps to begin falling into place. Taking Back Power and Releasing Attachments Near the end, Julia and Tracie discuss difficult relationships, unfair situations, and the way people may feel forced into choices they do not want to make. They explain that some of the hardest people in life may be playing roles that help push a person toward growth, even if those roles feel painful or unfair. They also talk about attachment, saying that when someone or something appears to have power over a person, it may be because the person has given power to that attachment. The hosts encourage listeners to examine what they are afraid to release and consider whether walking away, surrendering, or reclaiming power could open a more aligned path. Retreats, QHHT, Soul Speak, and Closing Resources The episode closes with announcements about upcoming opportunities, including a retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from September 3–7, information available at qhhtofficial.com, and a discount code for the retreat. Julia also mentions QHHT practitioner resources, sessions, and training, while Tracie mentions her own website and upcoming intuitive development offerings. The hosts direct listeners to Soul Speak resources as well and thank Tiffany and the audience for participating in the live discussion.

Doug and Justin dig into one of the most relatable questions on the internet: what was cool, attractive, or impressive at 18 that is straight-up embarrassing by the time you hit 30? The answers get deeply personal, very funny, and honestly a little painful. Stories include: Doug's era of competitive eating and genuinely bragging about how much food he could put away in one sitting, Justin serenading girls with acoustic guitar and firmly believing it was working, Doug entering a male beauty pageant at Augustana College specifically to wear David-statue underwear in the swimsuit competition and performing an original heartfelt song called "Chill" in front of a full auditorium, Justin spending his UPS paychecks exclusively on throwing stars and nunchucks from the mall, and both hosts processing the cringe of house party concerts they gave while extremely over-served. The community and Reddit weigh in with their own entries: basement dates at your parents' house, wearing overalls when you're not a farmer, bragging about how often you drink, living with a mattress on the floor and no groceries like it's a personality, getting into street fights, decorating your apartment with empty booze bottles, and refusing to put your shopping cart back. Also this episode: Doug has big news — he got a new job. And even bigger news — Natalie finally watched Top Gun Maverick and her reaction did not disappoint. Sweaty palms, wide eyes, hand-holding during the final act, and the ultimate compliment: "Why did you wait so long to show me this?" Plus a discussion of what's next on Natalie's movie journey: Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Hunger Games, and the story of what happened when Daredevil Born Again Season 2 was accidentally too intense for a 10-year-old. And Justin still hasn't watched Arcane. Doug is working on it. Then it's time for The Verdict: the Letterboxd review guessing game. This round features reviews for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Obsession, The Florida Project, How to Train Your Dragon (live action), Silence of the Lambs, The Lighthouse, Don't Worry Darling, and the new Superman. This week's recommendations: Justin — Win Win (2011). Paul Giamatti and Bobby Cannavale. Underseen gem. Rent it for $3.99. Doug — Daredevil Born Again Season 2 on Disney+. Charlie Cox is phenomenal. Go watch it. Subscribe: https://youtube.com/mindgappodcast  Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/T3HwyEw5v7  Listen everywhere you get podcasts  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindgappodcast Merch on Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/67768184  

In this episode, I chat with creature effects artist, puppeteer and digital pioneer Craig Caton-Largent about a career that arguably traces the entire arc of modern visual effects — from foam latex and animatronics to motion control, performance capture and full CG animation. Craig talks about growing up on a sheep and cattle ranch in Washington State, being captivated by the 1960s Batman TV show and then Planet of the Apes, and teaching himself prosthetics from Dick Smith's Monster Makeup Handbook. After tracking down Dick Smith's address in Who's Who in America, he wrote a letter that led to a year of mentorship over cassette tapes and ultimately introductions to Rick Baker, Stan Winston and Tom Burman. We get into his first job on Charles Band's Metal Storm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn, working on the Olympic alien for the 1984 closing ceremonies, sculpting barnacles on Cocoon, building Spock's seamless silicone ears on Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, undulating menacingly under shaving cream on Larry Cohen's The Stuff, and puppeteering Slimer's mouth on the original Ghostbusters. A big part of the conversation focuses on Jurassic Park, including the design evolution of the T-Rex, the helicopter convention moment that led to the McFadden motion base, the logistics of moving the full-size animatronic across the San Fernando Valley at night, and Craig's work as the Raptor puppeteer, including the now-legendary "head tilt" at the kitchen window that earned an on-set "It's like Alien, I love it" from Spielberg. We also talk about Craig's twenty-year stint as the caretaker, or "doctor", to the original ET puppet, including the time the LAPD turned up at his garage door thinking he was running a crack lab while he was actually repainting ET. Plus the story of how Stan Winston handing him a couple of SGI machines led, almost overnight, to him becoming one of the eight co-founders of Digital Domain alongside James Cameron and Scott Ross. Later in the conversation we move into Craig's animation career as a final layout artist and character TD at DreamWorks and Disney, with credits on Tangled, Rise of the Guardians, How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Turbo, and stories from working with Guillermo del Toro at DreamWorks. We finish on Craig's current role as Creative Director of the 3D Animation and Visual Effects department at the New York Film Academy in Burbank. Topics coveredGrowing up on a Washington State ranch and falling in love with Planet of the ApesFamous Monsters of Filmland and Dick Smith's Monster Makeup HandbookCold-writing to Dick Smith and a year of cassette-tape mentorshipArriving in Hollywood at the start of the "golden age" of effectsFirst feature work on Metal Storm: The Destruction of Jared-SynThe closing ceremonies of the 1984 LA Olympics and Ron Cobb's alienSculpting barnacles and cocoons for Cocoon (1985)Seamless silicone Spock ears on Star Trek IV: The Voyage HomeThe Stuff with Larry Cohen and "undulating menacingly"Puppeteering Slimer's mouth on GhostbustersDesigning the T-Rex around helicopter flight simulator technologyWorking with McFadden Simulation on the T-Rex motion baseMoving the full-size T-Rex across the San Fernando ValleyBuilding a 70lb Steadicam-rigged Raptor insert head for Jurassic ParkUsing parrots as reference for bird-like Raptor movementThe kitchen porthole head tilt, and Spielberg's "It's like Alien" reactionUsing Kermit the Frog's voice on set as the Raptor performerTwenty years as ET's "doctor", and the LAPD crack-lab incidentET's arm in a rifle case at JFK a week after 9/11Motion capture experiments and blood-spread effects on Interview with the VampireA flying logo on an Amiga, and becoming a co-founder of Digital DomainWorking with Stan Winston, James Cameron and Scott RossMoving into animation: character rigging at Disney on TangledFinal layout and virtual camera work at DreamWorks on Rise of the Guardians, How to Train Your Dragon 2 and TurboLunches with Guillermo del Toro in the DreamWorks canteenPre-vis on the Total Recall remake with Len WisemanTeaching the next generation at the New York Film Academy, BurbankThe unique "intergalactic award" Spielberg gave Craig for puppeteering ETThis podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you'd like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube:Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentariesAll my links

Actor, writer, and disability advocate, Alicia Grace is a spark of joy! She joined us to talk about living with blindness and a brain tumor. We talk about How to Train Your Dragon, the first film that helped her connect to her disability, and the limited series, All the Light We Cannot See, which included a blind character (and actor) who was more than her disability.  Alicia really wants to have more authentic representations of people living with a brain tumor on film and TV. Brain tumors are often used to have a character suddenly on their deathbed or show a miracle cure moment, but often people with brain tumors live on a wait-and-watch period, like Alicia, who has had her brain tumor her whole life. Her mantra is No Day But Today – a song in the musical Rent by Jonathan Larson. He inspired her to live her life in love and not fear, as she lives through six-month periods between MRI scans.  Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast

Welcome to I Like Movies, this episode we discuss the 2010 Dreamworks Animation classic How To Train Your Dragon - the classic reverse Billy Elliot, followed by a pivot to a straightforward Billy Elliot.

It's dragon month, which means we're talking fire, scales, and flying. To kick off the month, we dive headfirst into all the dragon lore we know and try to figure out what we consider True Dragon Lore (hint: none, it's all valid). We talk about what we'd like to shoot from our mouths, whether our wings are our arms, and just how small a dragon can get before it's too small. Most importantly, we answer the burning question of whether a dragon is a horse. This month we’re reading How to Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose. Grab your copy and have a read before our bookclub on 21st May! MENTIONS BooksHow to Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill BlackgooseTo Ride a Raising Storm by Moniquill BlackgooseThe Hobbit by J.R.R. TolkeinA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinTemeraire by Naomi NovikHow to Train Your Dragon by Cressida CowellEragon by Christopher PaoliniWings of Fire by Tui T. SutherlandDragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons by Dugald SteerBringing Up Baby Dragons: A Guide for Beginners by Dugald SteerWorking with Dragons: A Course in Dragonology by Dugald SteerThe Discovery of Dragons by Graeme BaseDragonfruit by Makiia LucierFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosBeowulfMagician by Raymond Feist Films/TVDragonheart (1996)The Neverending Story (1984)How to Train Your Dragon (2010)Reign of Fire (2002)Cars (2006)Monkey Magic (1978-1980)Game of Thrones (2011-2019)House of the Dragon (2022-)Avatar (2009)Shrek (2001)Merlin BBC (2008-2012)Merlin miniseries (1998) LINKS

It's our first After Dark of the season, and we're revisiting a childhood classic, Dragonheart, as a bridge between April's YA month and our upcoming theme for May: dragons! We reflect on the movie, discuss the lore behind the original script, lament at the lost potential for a romance between Dennis Quaid and Draco, and then deep dive into the fantasy films that we feel nostalgic for (they're just not making them like Ladyhawke anymore . . .) MENTIONS Films/TV: Jurassic Park, 1993 Starship Troopers, 1997 Excalibur, 1981 Robin Hood, 1991 Ladyhawke, 1985 Willow, 1988 Conan the Barbarian, 1982 How to Train Your Dragon, 2010 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, 2002 The Matrix, 1999 Akira, 1988 Neon Genesis, 1995 Princess Bride, 1987 The Dark Crystal, 1982 Hook, 1991 Inkheart, 2008 A Knight's Tale, 2001 Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, 2003 The Lord of the Rings, 2001 The Mummy, 1999 Night at the Museum, 2006 Scarface, 1983 Lionheart, 1987 Red Sonja, 1985 Flesh and Blood, 1985 Braveheart, 1995 Kingdom of Heaven, 2005 Bridge to Terabithia, 2007 The Chronicles of Narnia, 2005 Reign of Fire, 2002 Beowulf, 2007 Hercule, 2014 Clash of the Titans, 2010 Jason and the Argonauts, 2000 Game of Thrones, 2011 House of the Dragon, 2022 Willow (TV Series), 2022 Dinotopia, 2002 Dragonheart: Vengeance, 2020 Slipper and the Rose, 1976 Authors: Charles Edward Pogue Actors: Dennis Quaid Sean Connery Dina Meyer David Thewlis Liam Neeson Helen Mirren Tim Allen Jackie Chan Tom Hanks Jim Henson Paul Bettany Daniel Craig Rachel Weisz Michelle Pfeiffer Eric Stoltz Jennifer Jason Leigh Christian Bale Dwayne Johnson Other: Rob Cohen, Director & Film Maker LINKS

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Hey Disney Geeks! Curtis Stone here, host of the Geekin' on Walt Disney World Podcast. This week's episode is one of those conversations that perfectly captures what this community is all about… Friends Laughter Disney magic And a little bit of… EPIC adventure I'm joined by Samantha and Deirdre to recap an incredible trip that started with a Geek meetup at Walt Disney World… …and then turned into something even bigger— A deep dive into Universal's brand-new Epic Universe From scavenger hunts and pin trading “nerd events”…To unforgettable meals, hilarious moments, and surprising favorites… This episode is packed with stories, laughs, and insights you're going to love. Travelin' Tiaras Promo Thinking about planning your next Disney or Universal adventure? Let Margita and the Travelin' Tiaras team help you create a truly magical trip—whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned Disney pro. Reach out at: travelintiaras@gmail.com Already booked your trip? You can still transfer your reservation and get expert help at no extra cost! Featuring in This Episode Resorts & Stay Highlights Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort (2-Bedroom Villa – The Paddock) Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Universal's Stella Nova Resort (Epic Universe) Dining & Food Highlights Topolino's Terrace (including that amazing sole dish) Hollywood Brown Derby (last-minute group lunch win!) Four Seasons Orlando (Lobby Bar + Epilogue night vibes) Animal Kingdom's viral Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich Epic Universe: Bar Helios (incredible views + light show) Atlantic Restaurant (fountain dining experience) Burning Blade Tavern (and lots of “improvement ideas” ) Experiences & Highlights Dan Robinson's EPIC scavenger hunt Pin trading “nerd event” at Coronado Springs Game night with Michigan Rummy (played with M&Ms!) Community moments with friends (and meeting the twins ) Epic Universe Deep Dive Wizarding World (Ministry of Magic + insane queue detail) How to Train Your Dragon land (unexpected favorite!) Toothless meet-and-greet Dark Universe monsters + Burning Blade Tavern Super Nintendo World (Mario Kart + Donkey Kong coaster) Memorable Moments “I don't like gambling… I just gamble with Disney pins.” The 50's Prime Time Café green bean incident (yes… it happened twice ) Late-night champagne after Epilogue Sitting in a bar at Epic Universe… “We just spent two hours criticizing everything—and it was the highlight of our day.” Key Takeaways Epic Universe is next-level immersive, especially in theming and scale Express Pass is almost a must if you want to maximize your time Disney still has that intangible magic that's hard to replicate The real highlight? Time spent with friends and this amazing Geekin' community Shout Out & Wrap Up Huge thanks to Samantha and Deirdre for coming on and sharing their trip! These are the kinds of episodes that remind me why I love doing this podcast… It's not just about rides, food, or even the parks— It's about the people. Support the Show If you love the podcast and want to support what we do: Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/GeekinOnWDW Listen Anywhere Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you listen.The post Disney Meets Universal With Sam and Deirdre – Ep 664 first appeared on Geekin' On WDW Podcast.

It's a topic we discuss a lot. When you love comics, you eventually want to make them. Curt Pires heard Franklin Jonas professing his love for the medium on a podcast. Immediately, he recognized a kindred spirit. Pires invited Jonas to play. The result is the new Image Comics series Fireborn, spinning out of Pires' massive comic book playground, Lost Fantasy. Maybe you've already read the logline: Fireborn is Invincible meets How to Train Your Dragon meets Absolute Batman. Whoa, okay. That's a lot, but what does that actually mean? On this week's podcast, we get into it with Franklin Jonas and Curt Pires. We break down those other stories and consider what they owe to Spider-Man and his Amazing Fantasy #15 debut. Where do you begin when creating an F'd up Peter Parker? And did we mention the hot takes? Franklin Jonas has them! We give the musician the space to profess his passion for comics, champion his all-time favorite Daredevil run, and explain why not enough of you are reading the current JSA monthly written by Jeff Lemire. In Fireborn, Aaron Hillburg is a rich kid who runs face-first into Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey. He answers the call to action, but when will he reject it? With great power there must also come great responsibility. One issue in, we got part one of that statement. Is part two coming? Let's geek out about what comics can do that no TV pitch can ever contain. Fireborn #1 is out now from Image Comics. It's written by Curt Pires and Franklin Jonas, illustrated by Patrick Mulholland, colored by Mark Dale, and lettered by Micah Myers. Make sure you're following Franklin Jonas on Instagram and Curt Pires on BlueSky and Instagram. This Week's Sponsors Everyone loves to talk and debate about comics, but few people get to see what it's actually like behind the scenes. Now, IDW Publishing is changing that with the launch of IDW Studios. The first monthly show is CreatorxCreator, a free-flowing, fun and honest chat between two comic book creators as they discuss their craft, process, inspiration, and what life is really like as a creative. The second monthly show, Superlatives, brings IDW's knowledgeable and spirited editors head-to-head to debate each of these categories, with another editor stepping in as the moderator to pick the winner once the pros have made their arguments. The Future is Calling! 2000 AD is the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, with new issues published every single week! Every 32-page issue of 2000 AD brings you the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, and more. Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive to your mailbox every week - and your first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Previously on CBCC: Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill on Death to Pachuco The Four Color Fantasies Charity Sketch Cover Auction The Literacy Volunteers of the Winchester Area Comic Book Club: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 5/3 at 3:30 PM Comic Book Film Club: Paying For It on 4/26 at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia. Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

Current Tampa-based Percussion Freelancer and Educator and Retired Director of Percussion Studies at the University of South Florida Bob McCormick stops by to talk about his current life and how he stays healthy (03:40), growing up in Cleveland and Southern California, his early musical influences and his time in undergrad (10:55), his work with the Army band and getting his master's degree (27:30), his year of playing in Harry Partch's Ensemble (36:15), teaching briefly at Florida State University before heading to USF, building the program there, literature choices in the early years, and the importance of investing in recordings (45:00), and settles in for the Random Ass Questions, including his feelings on current percussion literature, the PASIC New Music/Research Day, the musical landscape during the first half of the 20th century, Tony Cirone's “Symphony Special”, and so much more! (01:19:20)Finishing with a Rave about Pete performing How to Train Your Dragon live in concert with the Missouri Symphony (01:39:05).Bob McCormick Links:McCormick Percussion Group HomepagePrevious Podcast Guests mentioned:Lee Hinkle in 2026Kevin von Kampen in 2024Neil Grover in 2023Jeff Moore in 2023Andrea Venet in 2018Chrissie Souza in 2024Sarah Hasekamp in 2024Other Links:Harry PartchDanlee MitchellTony CironeGene KrupaBuddy RichForrest Clark“Zyklus” - Karlheinz StockhausenTom SiwePaul PriceNancy ZeltsmanLeigh Howard StevensEmil RichardsVic Firth“Canaries” - Elliott CarterEd ThigpenLarry AustinStuart Saunders SmithThad AndersonSvet Stoyanov“Synchronisms No. 5” - Mario Davidovsky“Marimbastuck” - Maki IshiiPayton MacDonaldBaljinder SekhonMichael Colgrass2001: A Space Odyssey trailerThe Sound of Music trailerArtful Noise - Tom SiweThe Rest is Noise - Alex RossPierrot lunaire - Arnold SchoenbergWozzeck - Alban BergRaves:How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

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This week on AwesomeCast, Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar bring a travel-heavy, tech-friendly episode that starts with a massive field report from Epic Universe in Orlando and ends with a handful of clever tech and gaming stories. The big headline is simple: if you've been wondering whether Epic Universe is worth the hype, this episode gives you a real user's perspective instead of polished marketing copy.  Sorg and Katie spend a big chunk of the episode walking through their experience at Epic Universe and Islands of Adventure. They talk strategy for entering the park without early-access privileges, how they navigated long waits, why some online advice helped and some of it only created anxiety, and which lands felt the most immersive. Their coverage includes Dark Universe, Harry Potter's Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, and the How to Train Your Dragon area, which may have stolen the show. Food gets plenty of love too, with shoutouts to the butterbeer crepe, mac-and-cheese cone, and Toadstool Cafe.    They also compare Universal's newest park design choices with Disney's standards, especially when it comes to ride throughput, theming detail, and visible wear-and-tear. Later, the conversation expands to Islands of Adventure, where they touch on the nostalgia of Toon Lagoon, the legal oddity of the Marvel section, and the thrills of Hagrid's and Velocicoaster.  Dave Podnar keeps things lighter with his Awesome Thing of the Week: the new McDonald's Happy Meal Crocs. Tiny? Yes. Silly? Absolutely. Weirdly great? Also yes. The team has fun showing off the miniature details, “sport mode,” and QR-game tie-in.  Then comes Chachi Says Video Game Minute, which this week covers a Mario gathering in New York that won't count as a record because Guinness wasn't notified, updated PEGI rating guidance for paid random-item mechanics and blockchain-related content, and a SAG-AFTRA move against Capcom over union protections tied to Mega Man voice work.  The episode also includes a smart Women's History Month spotlight on Hedy Lamarr, with Dave explaining how her work on frequency-hopping communication connects to the foundations of Wi-Fi and wireless communication. It's a great reminder that tech history is full of people whose contributions weren't fully recognized in their own time.  Rounding things out, the crew talks about seeing LEGO smart blocks at Disney Springs, a Switch 2 update that boosts original Switch games in handheld mode, and Payphone Go, a California-only game that turned public payphones into a live scavenger hunt. It's a very AwesomeCast mix: theme parks, gadgets, gaming, weird internet projects, and a little tech history all in one place. 

This week on AwesomeCast, Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar bring a travel-heavy, tech-friendly episode that starts with a massive field report from Epic Universe in Orlando and ends with a handful of clever tech and gaming stories. The big headline is simple: if you've been wondering whether Epic Universe is worth the hype, this episode gives you a real user's perspective instead of polished marketing copy.  Sorg and Katie spend a big chunk of the episode walking through their experience at Epic Universe and Islands of Adventure. They talk strategy for entering the park without early-access privileges, how they navigated long waits, why some online advice helped and some of it only created anxiety, and which lands felt the most immersive. Their coverage includes Dark Universe, Harry Potter's Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, and the How to Train Your Dragon area, which may have stolen the show. Food gets plenty of love too, with shoutouts to the butterbeer crepe, mac-and-cheese cone, and Toadstool Cafe.    They also compare Universal's newest park design choices with Disney's standards, especially when it comes to ride throughput, theming detail, and visible wear-and-tear. Later, the conversation expands to Islands of Adventure, where they touch on the nostalgia of Toon Lagoon, the legal oddity of the Marvel section, and the thrills of Hagrid's and Velocicoaster.  Dave Podnar keeps things lighter with his Awesome Thing of the Week: the new McDonald's Happy Meal Crocs. Tiny? Yes. Silly? Absolutely. Weirdly great? Also yes. The team has fun showing off the miniature details, “sport mode,” and QR-game tie-in.  Then comes Chachi Says Video Game Minute, which this week covers a Mario gathering in New York that won't count as a record because Guinness wasn't notified, updated PEGI rating guidance for paid random-item mechanics and blockchain-related content, and a SAG-AFTRA move against Capcom over union protections tied to Mega Man voice work.  The episode also includes a smart Women's History Month spotlight on Hedy Lamarr, with Dave explaining how her work on frequency-hopping communication connects to the foundations of Wi-Fi and wireless communication. It's a great reminder that tech history is full of people whose contributions weren't fully recognized in their own time.  Rounding things out, the crew talks about seeing LEGO smart blocks at Disney Springs, a Switch 2 update that boosts original Switch games in handheld mode, and Payphone Go, a California-only game that turned public payphones into a live scavenger hunt. It's a very AwesomeCast mix: theme parks, gadgets, gaming, weird internet projects, and a little tech history all in one place. 

I can't like or love How To Train Your Dragon. Not because it's bad, but because it's existence is an indictment of the movie industry right now. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.

Join Jasmine and Michelle as they end the Epic Universe Saga at the best land, How to Train Your Dragon; Isle of Berk, home of the best ride in Epic Universe, as well as the cutest dragons. Ponder with us as we discuss life-altering questions: Why is the Dragon Racer's line so long? How do I get the dragon egg I want? Is Hiccup's dad the worst human to ever live? And so much more. Support the show

In this 4th and Final Episode of my Creative Programming Playlist we're continuing on with the 3 challenges, from home this week because of this insane (?) winter storm! CHALLENGE #1 No Repeat Order And while last week we had no speaker, what if this week we have NO GAME?! CHALLENGE #2 I'm creating a DYM Game from Scratch, and this one idea be the best one I've made so far CHALLENGE #3 And as always, we'll be telling you how it went and giving it all away! ACCESS TO BRACKET & RECAP EPISODE https://www.patreon.com/posts/no-game-recap-152046269?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link SHOW NOTES Shownotes & Transcripts https://www.hybridministry.xyz/191

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com -  Amanda Maddock is a puppeteer, builder, wrangler, and teacher who has experience working with puppets of all sizes. From the regular puppets of The Book of Pooh, Bear in the Big Blue House, Between the Lions, Sesame Street, and The Muppets to the enormous puppets of Walking with Dinosaurs and How to Train Your Dragon, Amanda's career has taken her across the country and around the world—including to Iceland to work on LazyTown and to Russia to puppeteer in the opening ceremonies of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Versed in many styles of puppetry, from tabletop to hand-and-rod to the animatronics of the two Five Nights at Freddy'sfilms, she has done it all. It's my pleasure to chat with Amanda Maddock about all these projects and more on this episode of Under the Puppet. Plus, hear more of my conversation with Amanda Maddock by becoming a Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patron.  Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info and to help create more episodes like this. Connect with Amanda Maddock: Website - http://www.amandamaddock.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mander_mudduck_puppeterer IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1566555 Sandglass Theater Summer Intensive (Amanda is teaching) - https://www.sandglasstheater.org/summer-intensive Discussed on the show: The Book of Pooh – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Pooh Bear in the Big Blue House – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_in_the_Big_Blue_House Between the Lions – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Between_the_Lions Sesame Street – https://www.sesamestreet.org The Muppets – https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/The_Muppets Walking with Dinosaurs – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walking_with_Dinosaurs_%E2%88%92_The_Arena_Spectacular LazyTown – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LazyTown 2014 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Winter_Olympics_opening_ceremony Skidmore College – https://www.skidmore.edu University of Connecticut Puppet Arts Program – https://drama.uconn.edu/puppet-arts/ National Puppetry Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center – https://www.theoneill.org/pup Puppets in Prague – https://www.puppetsinprague.eu Sandglass Theater – https://sandglasstheater.org The Henson International Puppetry Festival – https://www.hensonfestival.org The Jim Henson Company – https://www.henson.com Bob Baker Marionette Theater – https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com Connect with the Show: http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet Connect with Grant: http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Art by Parker Jacobs Music by Dan Ring Edited by Stephen Staver ©2026 Saturday Morning Media - http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com

In partnership with RENDR Festival and supported by the National Talent Academy for VFX, we are delighted to present the first in a very special speaker series. Recorded on location at RENDR 2026 in Banana Block, Belfast, we catch up with Irish TV and feature film photographer Helen Sloan, whose expansive list of credits includes How to Train Your Dragon, Wednesday, Derry Girls, and Foundation. In this in-depth conversation, she discusses the responsibilities and artistry of the role, and shares how she ascended in her career following her first big break on Game of Thrones.https://www.filmireland.net/podcast-tv-feature-film-photographer-helen-sloan-wednesday-game-of-thronesThis series of talks was recorded in The Spinners Mill Studio, a podcast and DJ studio based in Banana Block offering tailored solutions for DJ sessions, small-scale events and podcasting from concept to final distribution. Helen SloanHelen was born in rural Ireland. Given her first camera at age 11, she quickly came into her “fly on the wall” role, capturing snapshots of life around her. At age 18 while studying Art in Belfast, she landed among a group of circus performers - where her non intrusive style of photography and technical mind lent itself well to performance photography. She travelled the world with various troupes and performers, spending a large amount of time in Iceland. A series of melancholy portraits caught the eye of a movie producer - who invited her to work on a series of horror films. Sloan landed more and more jobs on film and television sets over the next decade - and the “Game of Thrones” came to her doorstep. Helen is responsible for the photography from the hit HBO drama having been there from the first day of the pilot, until the very last day of filming. The job covered many genres of photography; landscape, portraiture, studio posters and behind the scene documentary. She is a European Nikon Ambassador and the first Irish member of The Society of Motion Picture Still Photographers.RENDR FestivalThis is a unique event celebrating creative craft and artistry in a fully immersive two-day festival exploring the space between Creativity and Technology. Ignite your imagination with inspiring speakers from the worlds of Film, Gaming, Animation, Immersive, and more! Learn from the best, with 30+ creatives from the likes of Netflix, Pixar, Walt Disney Studios and Epic Games among others.Witness creative uses of new technology, explore the gallery of digital art, chow down at the food village or play in the arcade. You will be transported to the future, and provide you with unforgettable and inspirational nights. Like nothing you have experienced before, our unique combination is guaranteed to provide two nights you can't miss. Come for the talks, stay for the experience!National Talent Academy for Visual EffectsAs the newest of the Academies, the National Talent Academy for VFX provides support and opportunities for anyone interested in a career in VFX. Launched in 2024, the National Talent Academy for VFX is an initiative of Fis Eireann/Screen Ireland, managed by Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet. Their mission is to transform aspiring VFX artists into industry-ready professionals while providing ongoing upskilling opportunities for current talent.Through comprehensive courses and programmess, we introduce participants to best practices both locally and globally, creating clear pathways and solidifying Ireland's reputation as a premier destination for VFX. The National Talent Academy for VFX is dedicated to attracting individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, fostering greater awareness of VFX as a viable and exciting career choice. Learn more about the work they do here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Barber joins the show as we go around the Commonwealth of Virginia on Chance to Dance, who from the state will be dancing in MArch and who will be watching from home! AWadd ragebaits JMoney on Netclix over his love of How to Train Your Dragon plus what have the two been watching the last few days. AWadd goes around the NFL on NFL Hits naming the teams that missed the playoffs that could be in the Super Bowl this upcoming season! AWadd closes the show as always highlighting the biggest sporting events from the world of sports tonight and solving the tanking crisis in the NBA! Tune in LIVE every weekday from 12-3 PM everywhere on the Audacy app and locally at 910 the fan and 105.1 FM for more AWadd Radio!!

AWadd caught up with Tyrell Ward, the leading scorer for the Rams last night, after the game. Listen to his thoughts on the tough win and see if you are a bigger Wizards fan than Tyrell Ward of the VCU Rams! AWadd and J$ are back at it with NFL hits answering the biggest questions from the offseason. We saw Sam Darnold have incredible success in the last few seasons after many, including ourselves had completely dismissed him as a bust. Who will be the next Sam Darnold and a potential bet emerges to see if J$ can get on the board finally! The voice of the Virginia Tech Hokies, Bill Roth, hops on the show after another brutal loss in the waning seconds of the game against Miami last night. Plus the football winter practices are about to begin, what's up in Hokieland? Bill Roth is here to answer your question! AWadd and J$ close out the second hour of the show with a view of the entertainment scene on Netclix. AWadd has been watching the Bear on Hulu while J$ revisits a CLASSIC with How to Train Your Dragon! Tune in LIVE every weekday from 12-3 PM everywhere on the Audacy app and locally at 910 the fan and 105.1 FM for more AWadd Radio!!

Jetpack Tiger returns! Carlin and Dashiell Trammel watched last year's live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon and you recorded themselves doing it. So queue up the movie, sync with this episode, and enjoy the Jetpack Tiger How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Commentary Track!

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesSo many trailers premiered on and around the Super Bowl that we're going to make a meal of it for today's episode! Let's break down every new trailer that recently dropped.Starting with a not-trailer, The Mandalorian & Grogu subverted expectations with a shorter advertisement rather than a full trailer.Illumination's new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie showed longer looks at Bowser, Jr. and Yoshi.James Gunn and DC Studios released a new trailer for Supergirl.Project Hail Mary gave us another heartfelt look with a different trailer starring Ryan Gosling.Universal continues to go hard in the Minionverse, releasing a trailer for Minions and Monsters.Last week, a trailer for Scream 7 was released and was shown before the Super Bowl.Finally, another look at Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day dropped during the Super Bowl.After a competitive bidding situation that unfolded over the past few months, A24 has landed rights to horror franchise The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The indie studio will first tackle a series based on the franchise with Glen Powell among the executive producers and The Long Walk writer JT Mollner attached to direct. Powell, it's noted, will only have a producing role in the project and isn't slated to appear on screen.HBO is developing Baldur's Gate, a drama series based on Wizards of the Coast's video game franchise set in the world of Dungeons and Dragons with The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin attached to create, write, executive produce and showrun the TV adaptation. Unlike HBO's The Last Of Us, which retold the story from the PlayStation games, the Baldur's Gate TV series will be a continuation to the games, telling a story that takes place immediately after the events of Baldur's Gate 3.Callum Vinson has been cast in Prime Video's God of War adaptation series as Atreus, the 10 year old son of the main character Kratos.Chiwetel Ejiofor has joined the cast of Mike Flanagan's reboot of The Exorcist for Blumhouse alongside Scarlett Johansson.Ted Lasso star Phil Dunster is set to join the cast of Universal Pictures' live-action How to Train Your Dragon 2 in the role of Eret.The David Fincher-directed follow-up to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood called The Adventures of Cliff Booth delivered a surprise trailer during the Super Bowl this weekend. Currently a release date on Netflix is unknown, although the trailer did end with 'Coming Soon.'Netflix has released the first trailer for season 2 of One Piece and set a release date of March 10th for the series.Warner Bros. Pictures is reuniting frequent collaborators Mike Flanagan and Stephen King on a new adaptation of The Mist, based on King's 1980 novella.Universal has set a release date of May 19, 2028 for The Mummy 4, which is set to return Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz to the franchise.

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 25: Our new friend, A. T. Qureshi! ACOFAE welcomes award-winning and USA Today, Times, and Amazon bestselling author A.T. Qureshi to the podcast to chat about all things Starshine Valley! A.T., Jessica Marie, and Laura Marie are focusing on book three in the series; Baby Dragon Bookshop, but the interconnectedness of all of the books in the series is discussed as well as the organization and writing process of all three! Each book is set in a season and it's delightful to read a Baby Dragon Bookshop in the middle of winter! Cozy is the name of the game, as our enemies-to-lovers, Emmy and Luke, are coffee shop owners competing for a new business venture inside the local bookshop. They have a bit of a history and Emmy is determined to keep everything professional and win win win! Luke remembers everything and has never forgotten Emmy. Shenanigans ensue and everything is complicated by family dynamics, baby dragons, and expectations that can seem overwhelming. Full of joy A.T. takes Laura Marie and Jessica Marie though her process, her inspiration, and gives a few hints about the next release in this series: Rider of Dragons out in August 2026! TW / CW: none to our awareness For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: None to our awareness Mentions: Hart of Dixie, Gilmore Girls, The O.C., Deadpool and Wolverine, Mulan, Tangled, How to Train Your Dragon, Lilo & Stitch, Baby Dragon Book series *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! Follow A.T. Qureshi! Instagram: @aamna_qureshi https://www.instagram.com/aamna_qureshi/ Tiktok: @aamnaqureshi_ https://www.tiktok.com/@aamnaqureshi_?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Website: https://www.aamnaqureshi.com/ TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica) Instagram: @ACOFAEpodcast https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/ @ACOFAELaura https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/

“This… is Berk.” We're rewatching How to Train Your Dragon (2010), talking first flights, forbidden friendships, and why this movie still hits like a fireball to the heart.Join our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GMWKS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a voice message by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/moonstreet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions or Comments?Email us at grownmenwks@gmail.comInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@grown-men-watch-kid-shit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GMWKS/

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This is the news portion of episode 232. In this section, The Movie Toasters discuss Avengers: Doomsday, The Housemaid 2, How to Train Your Dragon 2, God of War, and more.Stay Toasty!!!

Last week Lucasfilm announced that Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from her role as studio president, a position she has held since Disney's 2012 acquisition. Succeeding her are George Lucas' protégé and Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni, who will oversee the franchise's creative direction as co-president alongside former Lucasfilm General Manager Lynwen Brennan handling the business side of things. Kennedy still has an active hand as an executive producer of both Star War's next theatrical offerings: May's The Mandalorian & Grogu as well as 2027's Starfighter and will continue to produce other projects independently. Kennedy's tenure saw its fair share of highs and lows, especially contending with an often fickle fandom, but with multibillion dollar films under her belt her exit marks the end of an era.It was a surprisingly noteworthy MLK weekend box office– outside of Avatar: Fire & Ash's continuing reign, Marty Supreme became A24's top-performing film of all time with 80 million dollars domestically, surpassing Everything Everywhere All at Once, while Zootopia 2 became the highest-grossing animated film of all time globally with over 1.7 billion dollars, passing Inside Out 2. Meanwhile, Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple opened below expectations with just 15 million dollars over the four-day weekend, falling well short of the 30-million-dollar debut of its predecessor and behind tracking projections of 20 million dollars. Despite the horror sequel's muted debut, it's been an unusually robust box office this January.Netflix has revised its $83 billion dollar deal for Warner Bros. Discovery to an all-cash transaction valued at $27.75 dollars per share, simplifying the structure to provide greater certainty of value for shareholders and accelerate the path to a shareholder vote by April. The amended deal, unanimously approved by both boards, maintains the same per-share valuation while WBD stockholders will still receive additional value from shares of Discovery Global following its spinoff, with Netflix financing the deal through cash on hand, credit facilities and committed financing. This update comes on the heels of Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos' renewed promise to keep WB studio films in theaters for at least 45 days before hitting streaming.Prime Video has released a first look photo of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series, which has begun production.Hans Zimmer, who has scored more than 500 movies and TV projects, will officially score the upcoming Harry Potter series for HBO Max in partnership with Bleeding Fingers Music, a composer collective that he co-founded.Sons of Anarchy star Ryan Hurst has been cast as main character Kratos in Amazon's upcoming God of War series, which is currently confirmed for two seasons and has begun pre-production. Teresa Palmer was also cast last week and will play Sif, Thor's wife and the goddess of family.Cate Blanchett has signed a deal to reprise her role as Viking warrior Valka in Universal Pictures' live-action How to Train Your Dragon 2.Warner Bros. has set Jorge R. Gutiérrez to direct an animated feature centering on the classic Looney Tunes character Speedy Gonzales, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned.

Right in the thick of awards season, Drew Taylor and Jim Hill cover a wide swath of animation history and current events - from box office heavyweights and streaming announcements to the complicated legacies of mid-century cartoon characters. Along the way, they connect the dots between past controversies, present-day reappraisals, and how modern creators are recontextualizing classic animated icons. NEWS • Why Avatar: Fire & Ash remains unstoppable at the box office, holding the top spot for a fifth straight week • Zootopia 2 climbs into the global Top 10 all-time, surpassing Inside Out 2 and Disney's The Lion King remake • A new Phineas & Ferb movie is officially in the works for Disney+, with a time-bending premise • What's next for Pixar's Hoppers, following Drew's recent trip to Emeryville • Updates on How to Train Your Dragon 2, including Cate Blanchett's return as Valka FEATURE • A deep dive into the rise and fall of UPA, from Mr. Magoo's Oscar wins to the studio's eventual collapse • How changing cultural standards sidelined characters like Magoo, Cholly, and UPA's Dick Tracy supporting cast • The newly revealed documentary Animation Mavericks: The Forgotten Story of UPA and why it matters now • Why Jorge Gutierrez developing a Speedy Gonzales movie could signal a long-overdue shift in how legacy characters are handled HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Drew Taylor - IG: @DrewTailored | X: @DrewTailored | Website: drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Unlocked Magic, where you can save up to 12 percent on Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando tickets. Learn more at UnlockedMagic.com and be sure to let them know Drew and Jim sent you. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right in the thick of awards season, Drew Taylor and Jim Hill cover a wide swath of animation history and current events - from box office heavyweights and streaming announcements to the complicated legacies of mid-century cartoon characters. Along the way, they connect the dots between past controversies, present-day reappraisals, and how modern creators are recontextualizing classic animated icons. NEWS • Why Avatar: Fire & Ash remains unstoppable at the box office, holding the top spot for a fifth straight week • Zootopia 2 climbs into the global Top 10 all-time, surpassing Inside Out 2 and Disney's The Lion King remake • A new Phineas & Ferb movie is officially in the works for Disney+, with a time-bending premise • What's next for Pixar's Hoppers, following Drew's recent trip to Emeryville • Updates on How to Train Your Dragon 2, including Cate Blanchett's return as Valka FEATURE • A deep dive into the rise and fall of UPA, from Mr. Magoo's Oscar wins to the studio's eventual collapse • How changing cultural standards sidelined characters like Magoo, Cholly, and UPA's Dick Tracy supporting cast • The newly revealed documentary Animation Mavericks: The Forgotten Story of UPA and why it matters now • Why Jorge Gutierrez developing a Speedy Gonzales movie could signal a long-overdue shift in how legacy characters are handled HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Drew Taylor - IG: @DrewTailored | X: @DrewTailored | Website: drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Unlocked Magic, where you can save up to 12 percent on Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando tickets. Learn more at UnlockedMagic.com and be sure to let them know Drew and Jim sent you. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the new year rounds, WE refuse to forget Eon, discuss the nature of Snotlout's infatuation, and express concern over Shrek 5. Do you think Ethan remembers the rules of the street?   WE also do a quiz for all the movies of 2025. Genuine apologies to any shamans.   Ethan: @ethangoose.bsky.social; letterboxd: egeese Wesley: @weswee.bsky.social; letterboxd: babyweswee   00:00 - Intro 07:25 - Review: How to Train Your Dragon 3 45:42 - Quiz: The Road to El Dorado 01:03:58 - Year End Quiz

These Aren’t the Best Movies, They are the #CertfiedInfamous Movies of 2025 This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl share their favorite movies of 2025! Episode Index Intro: 0:07 #CertifiedInfamous Movies of 2025: 7:55 Darryl’s Picks! Top 10 Sinners (8.75/10) F1 (8.2/10) K-Pop Demon Hunters (8.35/10) Fantastic Four (8.2/10) Thunderbolts (7/10) King of Kings (8/10) NeZha II (7.85/10) How 2 Train Your Dragon (7.62/10) Ballerina (6.7/10) Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (7.65/10) Honorable Mentions The Gorge (6.7/10) The Amateur (6.9/10) Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (7.25/10) The Roses (7.1/10) The Bad Guys 2 (6.79/10) First Eliminated Nobody 2 (3.25/10) Novocaine (3/10) Captain America: BNW (3.2/10) Happy Gilmore 2 (2/10) Final Destination Bloodlines (2.7/10) Brian’s Picks Top 10 F1 (8.5/10) Mickey 17 (7.75/10) Sinners (8.1/10) Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (7.1/10) Karate Kid: Legends (7.35/10) Caught Stealing (7.5/10) Frankenstein (7.3/10) Now You See Me 3 (7.6/10) Marty Supreme (7/10) Predator: Badlands (8/10) Honorable Mentions HIM (5.7/10) The Roses (6.3/10) Love Hurts (6.8/10) The Gorge (6.3/10) The Housemaid (6.5/10) / Christy (7.2/10) (Sydney Sweeney 2-Pack) First Eliminated The Accountant 2 (5.75/10) Jurassic World Rebirth (2/10) Honey Don’t (1/10 DNF) Bagonia (1/10 DNF) One Battle After Another (1/10 DNF) Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

WE get frustrated about the right way to eat a push pop, discuss the mythicism around the martini, and we make Hiccup huge.   Ethan: @ethangoose.bsky.social; letterboxd: egeese Wesley: @weswee.bsky.social; letterboxd: babyweswee   00:00 - Review: The Bad Guys 43:22 - Quiz: How to Train Your Dragon 3

It's the end of 2025, so naturally we're settling scores. The gang kicks off revisiting what we somehow rated the highest this year and arguing whether those scores still hold up. From anime to TV, movies, and games, we run through our favorite 2025 recommendations—and a few picks that definitely say more about us than the media itself.We dive headfirst into a full spoiler discussion of the Plur1bus finale, breaking down what worked, what didn't, and whether the ending actually earned its big swings.Izzy gives his take on the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, wrestling with nostalgia, shot-for-shot faithfulness, and the uncomfortable realization that it might actually work.Mox checks in with Another World, spotlighting a lesser-talked-about animated film out of Hong Kong and why it stood out visually and thematically.Gibbs unloads by suffering through—and reporting back on—a pile of truly awful Christmas movies, because someone had to do it, and it definitely wasn't going to be Izzy.Finally, we close out 2025 by diving into a full review of Battle of the Sexes as part of the ongoing Emmaverse, unpacking its themes, performances, and whether it deserves its place in our ever-growing Emma Stone–adjacent cinematic journey.End-of-year chaos, Emmaverse commitments, strong opinions, questionable rankings, and absolutely no restraint. See you in 2026.Support us on Patreon!

The Bros tie a bow on the movie year that was 2025 by revisiting their predictions from the start of the year, and mentioning their movie superlatives for some films that left a mark. The Bros countdown of their top 100 movies of all time: https://bit.ly/3KuHKzcKeep up with the Bros at: https://broforcesquad.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJML5XTKJl2OzGW5HWrJhwhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bro-force-squad/id1158546516?mt=2https://twitter.com/BroForceSquadStuff discussed in this episode includes War of the Worlds, Predator: Killer of Killers, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Avatar, The Princess Bride, Zootopia 2, Wicked: For Good, Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning, Tron: Ares, F1 The Movie, Predator: Badlands, Sinners, A Minecraft Movie, Superman, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Mickey 17, Heart Eyes, Drop, How to Train Your Dragon, Captain America: Brave New World, 28 Years Later, Frankenstein, M3gan 2.0, R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead, Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, Stranger Things, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Back To The Future, American History X,

WE open the skill tree, misplace our children, and become the first Noel.   Ethan: @ethangoose.bsky.social; letterboxd: egeese Wesley: @weswee.bsky.social; letterboxd: babyweswee   00:00 - Review: How to Train Your Dragon 2 44:13 - Quiz: Kung Fu Panda 4

Welcome to the place where we get to let our geek flags fly and talk about all things geek. Basically a fuzzy guide to life, the universe, and everything but mostly geek stuff. This level of the podcast is a bit of a holiday gift and an apology. However you celebrate the holidays, I hope it's great for you. I also realize this year has had a lot of late/missed levels so I recorded a bonusode for y'all. This Geek's Watch covers everything I've watched in the geeky sphere since last May. Sort of a catch up before we rank the best of the past year. This round of non-spoiler thoughts on geek content includes:Win or Lose / Light & Magic S2 Ep 1-3 / Harley Quinn S5 Ep 10 / Dr Who S2 (Series 15) Ep 3-8 / The Studio S1 Ep 6-10 / The Last of Us S2 Ep 3-7 / Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld / Thunderbolts* / Sinners / Mobland Ep 1-10 / Mickey 17 / Love Hurts / Pee-Wee as Himself Part 1 & 2 / Duster Ep 1-8 / Pee/Wee's Big Adventure / Rogue One / A Minecraft Movie / Snow White / Novocaine / Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical / Ironheart Ep 1-6 / Gilded Age S3 Ep 1-8 / The Bear S4 Ep 1-10 / Squid Game 3 / The Sandman S1 Ep 1-11 & S2 Ep 1-12 / E.T. / Jurassic World Rebirth / Superman / Foundation S3 Ep 1-10 // Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story / The Old Guard 2 / Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires / Strange New Worlds S3 Ep 1-10 / K-Pop Demon Hunters / Sherlock and Daughter Ep 1-8 / Alien: Romulus / Teen Titans Go! / Fantastic Four: First Steps / Happy Gilmore 2 / Eyes of Wakanda / Billy Joel: And So It Goes Part 1 & 2 / Justice League vs. Teen Titans  / Wednesday S2 Ep 1-8 / How to Train Your Dragon live action / How to Train Your Dragon 2 / The Floor / Lego Masters / The Show with Balls / Twisted Metal S2 Ep 1-12 / Poker Face S1 & S2 / Alien: Earth Ep 1-8 / Peacemaker S2 Ep 1-8 / High Potential S1 Ep 1-13 & S2 Ep 1-7 / The Thursday Murder Club / TMZ presents the real Hulk Hogan / Now You See Me 1 & 2 / Elio / Lawman: Bass Reeves Ep 1-8 / Gen V S2 Ep 1-8 / Tulsa King S1-2 & S3 Ep 1-10 / Smurfs / Marvel Zombies Ep 1-4 / Mayor of Kingstown S1-3 S4 Ep 1-7 / LEGO: Rebuild the Galaxy S2 (Pieces of the Past) Ep 1-4 / Watson S1 Ep 10-13 & S2 Ep 1-8 / The Naked Gun / John Candy: I Like Me / Mr. Scorsese Ep 1-5 / IT: Welcome to Derry Ep 1-6 / Karate Kid: Legends / Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 Ep 1-9 / Fant4stic / Fantastic Four / Talamasca: The Secret Order Ep 1-6 / Fire & Water: Making the Avatar Films Ep 1-2 /  Pluribus Ep 1-6 / Landman S2 Ep 1-4 // Frankenstein / Death by Lightning Ep 1-4 / Wicked: For Good / The Mighty Nein Ep 1-6 / The Crown S1 / Zootopia 2 / Stranger Things 5 Ep 1-4Congrats on completing Bonusode 32! Feel free to contact me on social media (@wookieeriot). You can also reach the show by e-mail, laughitupfuzzballpodcast@gmail.com. All other links are easily findable on linktr.ee/laughitupfuzzball for merch, the Facebook group, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Subscribe to the feed on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, or any of the apps which pull from those sources. Go do your thing so I can keep doing mine. If you feel so inclined, drop a positive rating or comment on those apps. Ratings help others find the madness. Tell your friends, geekery is always better with peers. Thank YOU for being a part of this hilarity! There's a plethora of ways to comment about the show and I look forward to seeing your thoughts, comments, and ideas. May the force be with us all, thanks for stopping by, you stay classy, be excellent to each other and party on dudes! TTFN… Wookiee out!

The Gents join the BPRD and watch the 2004 comic book movie Hellboy! :55 - Movies We've Seen (How to Train Your Dragon, Dead Alive, Wale Up Dead Man, Home Alone, Home Alone 2, Eddington, Bugonia) 16:33 - TV Shows We've Seen (It: Welcome to Derry, The Acolyte, The Bear, Stranger Things) 27:01 - Hellboy (2004) Get bonus episodes on our Patreon! Next episode: Ghostbusters II (1989)

Everybody, welcome to another 12 Days of The Comic Source as the holiday fireside chats continue with some of our favorite creators. This episode features returning guest Richard Ashley Hamilton joining Jace of The Comic Source for a relaxed, in-depth conversation about his career and storytelling approach. Richard talks about his path from journalism and self-publishing comics to working at DreamWorks Animation, including his experience on the How to Train Your Dragon films, TV shows, and related comics, and how that time shaped his focus on character and emotion. The discussion also dives into his young adult work, including SCOOP, its long development history and upcoming collected edition, and TECTIV, with updates on volume two and its dystopian noir world. The conversation also touches on Richard's family holiday traditions, including his Cuban Christmas Eve Noche Buena celebrations, cooking his grandmother's recipes, and the advent chain his family uses to count down to Christmas, rounding out a warm fireside chat as the holiday countdown continues.

WE heap praise on the middle name Diarrheanstein, ask questions about the Roald Dahl estate, and get too excited about DRAGO.   Ethan: @ethangoose.bsky.social; letterboxd: egeese Wesley: @weswee.bsky.social; letterboxd: babyweswee   00:00 - Review: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie 40:10 - Quiz: How to Train Your Dragon 2

It's Tuesday, November 18th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Nigerian Muslims abduct 7 people in Borno State, Nigeria Persecution.org reports that seven people have been abducted in Chibok in Borno State, Nigeria, Africa. Boko Haram, the Muslim terrorist group, is suspected of involvement in this kidnapping of mothers and their children, including two daughters of a local pastor and an infant.   One resident described the atmosphere in the area as shock and fear.  She said, “I'm shocked and saddened by the attack. … My heart goes out to the families of the abducted. It's heartbreaking that this is happening weekly in Chibok. The silence is deafening — we must demand action from our leaders and support our troops to bring an end to this senseless violence.” 25 girls kidnapped in Kebbi State, Nigeria And this just in. The Associated Press reports that 25 girls were kidnapped yesterday morning from a high school in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Nigerian military opened fire on police in Benue State, Nigeria Meanwhile, the Nigerian military opened fire on a police patrol in Benue State last week. The patrol was offering protection to villagers from Fulani Muslim terrorists. Just another incident marking the unravelling of the social and political state of the Nigerian nation.  Congress might impose sanctions on Nigeria The United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa has scheduled an open hearing this Thursday on the President's recent designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. If ratified by the Senate, the designation would allow the U.S. to impose sanctions on Nigerian government officials found complicit in religious persecution. German authorities targeting homeschooling and Christian schooling Homeschooling and Christian schooling are under attack in Germany, again. The Dietrich Bonhoeffer International School in Germany is a part-homeschool and part-Christian school hybrid. After three court hearings over the last six years, education authorities are not forcing school closure. Two partner schools have been denied accreditation by German authorities.   Alliance Defending Freedom International is appealing the case to the European Court of Human Rights.  In 1920, Germany introduced public school compulsory attendance, By 1939,  almost all denominational  or confessional schools in the Reich were converted into “community schools” under state control or they were closed. Keep in mind, God is in control. In Isaiah 43:15-17, God says, “I am the Lord, your Holy One, The Creator of Israel, your King.” Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea and a path through the mighty waters, who brings forth the chariot and horse, The army and the power, they shall lie down together, they shall not rise; They are extinguished, they are quenched like a wick.” Marco Rubio to designate Venezuelan cartel as terrorist group Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Sunday that the State Department would designate Cartel de los Soles or Cartel of the Suns as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. It will take place within a week. The cartel is believed to be headed by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his cronies.   The State Department press release promised that the United States would use “all available tools to protect our national security interests and deny funding and resources to narco-terrorists.” Since September, the U.S. military has completed 21 attacks on boats thought to be carrying drugs in the Caribbean seas.  As of Saturday, 83 people aboard ships have been killed, and 22 ships sunk.  State Department called Maduro “one of largest narco-traffickers” Not only has the State Department referred to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as "one of the largest narco-traffickers in the world,” but also the U.S. government has offered a $50 million reward for information leading to his arrest.  Venezuela's Gross Domestic Product has sunk from $371 billion in 2013, when Madura was elected, to an estimated $107 billion this year.   HIs government is known for having killed thousands of political enemies. In his early years, Maduro was trained as a communist in Cuba, and leads the United Socialist Party of Venezuela. Venezuela, once rich oil-based country, no relies on illegal drugs Venezuela was one of the most prosperous states in South America back in the 1980s and 1990s, that is, until a left-wing politician named Hugo Chávez was elected as President in 1998. Since then, the country has shifted from an oil-based economy to a drug-based economy. Venezuelan oil production has dropped off by 75% since the late 90s. Proverbs 28:16 speaks to this: “Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people. A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.” African, Muslim & Eastern countries vs West on trust in governments The Edelman International Survey finds that the people of African, Muslim, and Eastern countries are far more optimistic about the future of their nations than the people in Western countries. Those who live in Kenya, Indonesia, India, China, and Saudi Arabia are very optimistic — over 50% believe the next generation will be better off. By contrast, the population of France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Australia, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Canada are extremely pessimistic — barely 9-20% could say the same thing. In terms of distrust of governments, the people of Japan, Germany, Spain, Colombia, and South Africa were highly distrustful. But those who live in Saudi Arabia, China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia registered high trust in governments. Hollywood's economic slump And, finally, Hollywood has gone into an economic tailspin — now sporting the worst summer season in 44 years. At $3.67 billion, Tinseltown's summer box office season registered a 43% decrease from the peak year of 2013, adjusted for inflation.  Pagan worldview of How to Train Your Dragon 2025 In case you missed it, How to Train Your Dragon 2025 featured a pagan worldview with ample references to the ancient demonic gods of Odin and Thor, not to mention the witch consulting bones and magic. Jurassic Park Rebirth advocated the evolution of man, environmentalism, and the woke of feminism.   And Superman 2025 got a little political and wokey around the edges, once more setting the worldview of existentialism against the polytheism of the superheroes. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, November 18th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

We discuss some recent movies & TV shows!The Naked Gun (2025)How to Train Your Dragon (2025)ElioThe PaperAlso - We celebrate the beginning of fall with a "Blind Mac Top 10" & later continue SepTIERmber with a tiering of things that make Gu old.Join the conversation... FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubeRate/Review/Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

In this episode of the Factor Fantasy Podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of "How to Train Your Dragon," exploring the stark contrasts and unique elements between the original book series and its film adaptations. Join hosts Chase and Kyle, along with special guests Yuli and Danielle, as they discuss the creative liberties taken in the movies, the differences in character portrayals, and the impact of these changes on the story's reception. Discover how the book's whimsical and humorous tone compares to the film's more grounded and emotional narrative. Whether you're a fan of the books, the movies, or both, this episode offers insightful analysis and engaging discussions on one of the most beloved dragon tales of our time. Tune in to learn more about the evolution of this iconic franchise and its cultural significance. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes and follow us on social media for updates! Keywords How to Train Your Dragon, animated film, live action, book series, character analysis, franchise, differences, storytelling, children's literature, adaptation, merchandising, interactive experiences, Universal Studios, family entertainment, theme parks, live action, animation, franchise expansion, audience engagement, nostalgia Takeaways Merchandising ideas can enhance the theme park experience. Interactive experiences can create lasting memories for visitors. Universal Studios has successfully catered to both children and adults. Theme parks serve as an escape for adults, not just children. Attention to detail in theme park design enhances visitor enjoyment. The future of franchises should focus on quality storytelling. Live action adaptations can bring new life to beloved stories. Nostalgia plays a significant role in audience engagement. Less is more when it comes to franchise expansions. Quality over quantity is essential in entertainment. Summary In this episode of the Factor Fantasy Podcast, hosts Chase and Kyle, along with guests Yuli and Danielle, delve into the world of 'How to Train Your Dragon.' They explore the significant differences between the original book series and its animated and live-action adaptations. The conversation covers character transformations, the absurdity of the book's plot, and the emotional depth of the animated film compared to the live-action version. The group discusses the future of the franchise, including potential adaptations and expansions, while reflecting on the impact of the series on both children and adults. In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore various themes surrounding merchandising ideas, the appeal of Universal Studios' family entertainment, and the future of the 'How to Train Your Dragon' franchise. They discuss the potential for interactive experiences in theme parks, the importance of catering to both children and adults, and the balance between live action and animated adaptations. The conversation highlights the nostalgia and emotional connection that these franchises evoke, emphasizing the need for quality storytelling over quantity in future productions. Titles How to Train Your Dragon: A Deep Dive From Page to Screen: The Dragon Journey Sound Bites "The book is framed as a memoir." "The book's humor is aimed at children." "It's for everybody, not just children." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests   01:48 Exploring the Source Material: The Book vs. Animation   02:47 The Differences in Dragon Training and Character Dynamics   05:15 Character Development: Hiccup, Fishlegs, and Snotlout   09:48 The Concept of Dragonese and Its Implications   10:42 The Tone and Themes of the Book vs. the Movie   21:08 Comparing Animated and Live Action Adaptations   33:07 Final Thoughts on Adaptation and Audience Reception   37:33 Adapting Stories: The Balance of Originality and Audience Appeal   40:23 The Evolution of Characters: From Page to Screen   43:00 Nostalgia and Imagination: The Child's Perspective   45:43 Future of the Franchise: Live Action and Beyond   48:38 Interactive Experiences: Engaging the Audience   52:23 Universal's Strategy: Competing with Established Franchises   01:10:46 Exploring the New Theme Park Attractions   01:19:42 The Future of Animation and Live Action   01:28:57 Quality Over Quantity in Film Adaptations   01:33:07 Fact or Fantasy theme with dragon   

In the universe of How to Train Your Dragon, Astrid Hofferson is strong, competitive, brave and capable of growth. We saddle up and dig into her character.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.