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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Today, we're joined by Potomac diva Ashley Darby! She stops by to dish on what's still to come this season on RHOP, how she really feels about Stacey, and even teases a possible revived love interest. Later, Co-Editor-in-Chief at Variety and Actors on Actors executive producer Ramin Setoodeh joins us to talk all things Actors on Actors, plus some early Oscar buzz. And of course, we're recapping the latest episode of RHOSLC, Christmas shopping, and more. "That's just so phony and who has time for phony?" Buy Our Merch: https://shop.viallfiles.com/  Are you interested in being a part of a dating docuseries, with the opportunity of meeting your one? Fill out our casting call! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8_echsNPYsFZZ1tIpyY_aMD75tB3kZwKWCfgVZuYeS-xJQg/viewform Subscribe to The ENVY Media Newsletter Today: https://www.viallfiles.com/newsletter  Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff. Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humblebragpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-brag-with-crystal-and-cynthia/id1774286896 Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/  We've partnered with Mint Mobile to open a hot takes hotline to hear your scorching hot opinions! Give us your hot takes, thoughts and theories and we'll read and react to the best ones on an upcoming Reality Recap episode! All you have to do is call 1-855-MINT-TLK or, if you prefer the numbers, that's 1-855-646-8855 and leave us a message. Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. Follow us on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheViallFiles Listen To Disrespectfully now! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrespectfully/id1516710301 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6DW1KeDX6SpoVEuQpl7z?si=c35995a56b8d4038 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh8MqSsiGkfJcWhkan0D0w To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com  If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with "Texting Office Hours" in the subject line! To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/theviallfiles   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Amazon - Visit https://Amazon.com where holiday gifting can be both affordable and stress-free. Sundays for Dogs - Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/VIALL and get 50% off your first order. Grammarly - Sign up for FREE and experience how Grammarly can elevate your professional writing from start to finish. Visit https://Grammarly.com/podcast  Chewy - Every pet deserves a wish come true. Send your pet's wish to https://Chewy.com/ChewyClaus and it might become a reality. Quince - Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/viall for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. American Home Shield - Visit https://ahs.com/viallfiles for 20% off any plan today and see promo details. See https://ahs.com/contracts for coverage details, including service fees, limitations, and exclusions. Quit with Jones – If you're ready to take a step toward quitting – or even just a safer nicotine option – check out Quit with Jones. Visit https://quitwithjones.com/VIALL to take the free quiz and use code VIALL to get $10 off your personalized quitting journey. Olipop – Get a free can of OLIPOP: Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and we'll pay you back for one. Works on any flavor, any retailer, including the Yeti limited-edition cans! Go to https://drinkolipop.com/VIALL  Mint Mobile – Turn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://mintmobile.com/viall Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 18:07 - Mint Mobile Hot Takes 27:48 - SLOMW 31:02 - Summer House 35:02 - Southern Charm 43:25 - Ramin Joins 1:34:50 - RHOSLC Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @nnataliejjoy @ashleyboalchdarby @raminsetoodeh @ciaracrobinson @justinkaphillips @leahgsilberstein @dereklanerussell @the_mare_bare

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A conversation with the Palestinian filmmaker Scandar Copti (“Ajami”). Copti’s new film “Happy Holidays” is currently having theatrical engagements in the U.S. including at Film Forum in NYC. From the Film Movement website: While celebrating Purim at her university in Jerusalem, Fifi, a young Palestinian woman is hospitalized following a car accident. Though her injuries are minor, she fears her newfound freedom at school will now come under the scrutiny of her conservative parents. Meanwhile, back in Haifa, Fifi's older brother Rami panics as he faces his own personal crisis – Shirley, his Jewish girlfriend, reveals she is pregnant and plans to carry the baby to term. Behind closed doors, the family’s deep financial troubles come into focus while Hanan, Fifi and Rami’s mother, plans her eldest daughter’s wedding. Led by an incredible cast of mostly non-professional actors, “Happy Holidays” is a dynamic, sociopolitical family saga which thoughtfully considers the myriad intricacies of Israeli Arab life. Directed by Oscar-nominated Palestinian filmmaker Scandar Copti (“Ajami”), the family's stories and everyday anxieties weave together a collective portrait of a pressurized society, and “speak to a larger culture of silence, shame, social pressure and rampant prejudice” (Variety). https://youtu.be/cyBoBQHiXEI

MERCHANDISE NOW ON SALE THROUGH 12/31 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE THROUGH 12/31 Jacob and Lenore of Workers' Lit join the lads down under for some ghost busting and coffin surfing as they cover Hideo Kojima's 2025 delivery simulator: Death Stranding 2. Topics include the unmatchable gameplay loop, the polarity of Dollman, and the horrors lurking under the surface of a game where evil is defeated through the power of dance. BUY JACOB'S BOOK HERE Workers' Lit: A podcast about books and the news with Lenore, Aysha, Jen, and Jacob. Books/Culture episodes on Mondays! News/Politics episodes on Wednesdays! Read good books, tell bad jokes, and fight for a better future! Spotify // Apple Podcasts // Youtube // Bluesky Media Referenced in the Episode: Death Stranding 2. Kojima Productions. 2025. TWOAPW #104: Death Stranding (feat. Drew Toothpaste) Ladscast 13: Somehow, More Death Stranding Workers' Lit: “On The Beach, ft. Brian Alford” Hideo Kojima presents Brain Structure #15 Hideo Kojima x TGA Special: DEATH STRANDING [ENGLISH] “Hideo Kojima on ‘Death Stranding 2,' the Sequel's Big Changes and Improvements Post-Pandemic, and How He Hoped to Cast David Lynch in a Game” by Nick Newman. Indiewire. August 7th, 2025. “Hideo Kojima on How His Illness Affected ‘Death Stranding 2,' Developing A24 Film Adaptation and Why His Collaboration With GU Is About More Than Fashion” by Jennifer Maas. Variety. June 19th, 2025. “Hideo Kojima Says Death Stranding's Now Had Over 20 Million Players and The Fact Folk Are Still Playing ‘Makes Me the Happiest'” by Rich Stanton. PC Gamer. April 2025. https://liberationnews.org/child-labor-in-alabamas-hyundai-supply-plants/ TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Interstitial: “A Message from Tobogganman, Prime Minister of the Canadian Autonomous Network of Underground Cities” // Written by A.J. Ditty // Feat. David Armstrong as “Tobogganman”

Johnny Mac presents today's Daily Comedy News, highlighting Mark Normand seeming overly eager to impress Jerry Seinfeld, comedians' debated views on marriage, Amy Schumer's surprising Instagram divorce announcement, and her recent Brooklyn townhouse sale. Robbie Hoffman's impressive special, Jimmy Carr's contentious performance in Riyadh, and his views on freedom of speech are discussed. Anthony Jeselnik's upcoming literature-focused book club aims to engage men in reading, while Sarah Sherman talks about struggling to open for Adam Sandler in large arenas. The update also covers Howard Stern's renewed deal, potential AI use in SNL images, Leslie Jones' fiery remarks about Trump, and Wanda Sykes hiring practices celebrated at Variety's Power of Women LA Event.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Raycon EarbudsUnderdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNBlue Chew Promo Code DCNTalkspace promo code Space 80For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

Send us a textMany pet parents focus on diet, exercise, and supplements to support their dogs' health—but physical care is only part of the picture. In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast, we sit down with dog trainer and educator Tori Mistick to explore the critical role of canine enrichment and engagement in raising emotionally balanced, fulfilled dogs.This conversation helps dog parents understand why unmet mental and emotional needs often show up as “behavior problems,” and how small, thoughtful changes to daily routines can dramatically improve a dog's quality of life.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction01:16 About Tori Mistick's 03:38 Limited podcast series about engagement06:37 Engagement in a multi-dog home09:24 Definition of enrichment10:26 Variety is important to dogs11:35 Food-based enrichment - treat trail mix14:11 Sound/music + engagement18:15 Enrichment + senior dogs20:41 Novel enrichment - The Bubble Machine26:34 Social engagement32:12 Understanding limits/boundaries35:05 It's not about trying them out / bonding+togetherness37:35 Enrichment is good for pet parents too39:40 Fetching a toy by name41:44 The importance of choice45:00 Dogs pay attention and learn from us all the time49:02 Hemangiosarcoma (another commonality)52:27 Wear Wag Repeat SocietyLINKS DISCUSSED:Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick Podcast: https://wearwagrepeat.com/dog-enrichment-podcast/Tori's website: https://wearwagrepeat.com/Tori's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ToriMistickGet Tori's Dog Enrichment Activity Pack: https://wearwagrepeat.com/dog-enrichment-mental-activity-pack/Tori's Wear Wag Repeat Society for Petpreneurs: https://wearwagrepeat.com/society/Hemangiosarcoma Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1A3h25H92G/SOCIAL MEDIA:Kimberly: Raw Feeder Life, RawFeederLife.comErin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.comRaw Feeder Life, Instagram.com/RawFeederLifeBelieve in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_MomThanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.

Jennifer Welch claims Charlie Kirk justified his death by being pro-Second Amendment. Meanwhie, Actress Amanda Seyfried tells Variety that “Socialism is a gorgeous idea” that means “taking care of each other”.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…HumanNhttps://HumanN.comNow's the perfect time to try them—get $5 off Humann's Turmeric Chews at Sam's Club through December 29.Byrnahttps://Byrna.comMake 2026 the year you protect your family with solid options—Get the Byrna today.Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/Dana  OR CALL 972-PATRIOTWhat are you waiting for? Switch today during the Red, White, and Blue sale and get a free smartphone with code DANA. PreBornhttps://Preborn.com/DANAThis Christmas, for just $28 you can help save a life.. Dial #250 and say “Baby,” or give securely online. Make your gift today.AmmoSquaredhttps://AmmoSquared.comDon't get caught without ammo and be sure to tell them you heard about Ammo Squared on this show. Webroothttps://Webroot.com/DanaMake sure your family stays secure online with WebRoot.  Get 60% off Webroot Total Protection today.Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore Info

Even more questions remain about the Brown University shooting as law enforcement refuses to admit the shooter shouted Islamic chants before firing. Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr Calls for “common sense gun control” after the Brown University shooting. Dana reacts to the criticism of Kash Patel appearing on a podcast with his girlfriend while the Brown shooter is still at-large. A Target Karen HARASSES an employee for wearing a red Charlie Kirk “FREEDOM” shirt at work.The parents of a three-year-old girl caught in the Bondi Beach terror attack have spoken of the heroic stranger who shielded their child as bullets rained around them. Jennifer Welch claims Charlie Kirk justified his death by being pro-Second Amendment. Actress Amanda Seyfried tells Variety that “Socialism is a gorgeous idea” that means “taking care of each other”. Sen. John Fetterman has another based moment, attacking Democrats for being anti-Semitic. Vanity Fair writes a hit piece slamming members of the Trump Administration following several interviews with White House Chief-of-Staff Susie Wiles. Chick-fil-A releases a statement confirming they hired a DEI executive following a controversial post of a same-sex marriage on one of their franchise's Facebook pages. The “Fuzozo”, an AI companion you can carry around like a Labubu, is set to take the world by storm. NBC publishes a racist story explaining how Black adults “embrace sports that defy stereotypes and bring joy”.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…HumanNhttps://HumanN.comNow's the perfect time to try them—get $5 off Humann's Turmeric Chews at Sam's Club through December 29.Byrnahttps://Byrna.comMake 2026 the year you protect your family with solid options—Get the Byrna today.Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/Dana  OR CALL 972-PATRIOTWhat are you waiting for? Switch today during the Red, White, and Blue sale and get a free smartphone with code DANA. PreBornhttps://Preborn.com/DANAThis Christmas, for just $28 you can help save a life.. Dial #250 and say “Baby,” or give securely online. Make your gift today.AmmoSquaredhttps://AmmoSquared.comDon't get caught without ammo and be sure to tell them you heard about Ammo Squared on this show. Webroothttps://Webroot.com/DanaMake sure your family stays secure online with WebRoot.  Get 60% off Webroot Total Protection today.Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore Info

Mase & Sue review Oscar contender HAMNET plus the limited series DEATH BY LIGHTNING and the new doc BEING EDDIE MURPHY. Also, comedian Wendy Liebman shares stories from her stand-up career, talks about her father-in-law Robert Sherman who, with his brother, were composers of some of Disney's iconic musicals, and describes her experience doing the TONIGHT SHOW with Johnny Carson. Then, everybody reacts to Variety's list of the funniest movies of all time, and they offer up their picks.00:00 Jacob Emrani Message00:39 Movie Review: Hamnet08:01 Discussing Death by Lightning14:09 Eddie Murphy Documentary Review22:46

Playlist for The Everything Show 12/15/2025Iggy & The Stooges / No FunStarcrawler / Goodtime GirlLeonard Cohen / Boogie StreetWooden Shjips / Golden FlowerSarah Neufeld, Richard Reed Parry, Rebecca Foon, Mary Lattimore / Rosa Canina (Mary Lattimore Rework)Johnnie Johnson / Key to the HighwayLos Tayos / Bright SorrowThe Mavericks / RecuerdosBuddy Holly & The Crickets / It's Too LateDerek & The Dominos / It's Too LateArchy Marshall & King Krule / When And WhyThe Limiñanas / La fille de la ligne 15supermodel* / i used to live in englandPuma Blue / Croak DreamThanks Light... / Dirtbag ChristmasThe Eagles / Please Come Home For ChristmasBoy Golden / Cowboy Dreams (feat. Cat Clyde)Kerala Dust / Night Bell (Arizona)Little Walter / Crazy Mixed Up WorldGoat and human language / One More ShadowPortishead / We Carry OnFleetwood Mac / Black Magic WomanJoe Jackson / Welcome to Burning-By-SeaRose City Band / Lights on the WaySteve Cropper / The Amazing Story Behind Green OnionsBooker T. & The MG's / Green OnionsTomora & Aurora & The Chemical Brothers / Ring The AlarmJimi Hendrix / Red House (Live At Woodstock)Johnny Mercer / Blues In The Night (With Jo Stafford & The Pied Pipers)Michael Stipe / Sunday MorningBryan Ferry / Stone WomanEcho And The Bunnymen / The Killing MoonThelma Houston / Don't Leave Me This WayThelonious Monk / Straight No ChaserElvis Presley / Blue ChristmasCaptain Planet / Que Queiro VolverBeck / StarMoon Duo / Slow Down Low

One thing that I never thought about before kids is how much time and effort it takes to feed everyone and put 3 meals on the table each day. There are times when meal planning can feel like a full-time job all on its own. As moms, we're already juggling chores, kids, and all the little details of daily life. And then there's dinner—every single night. Deciding what to cook, gathering ingredients, prepping, cooking, cleaning…it can be a lot. It's easy for it to get overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be that way. And a secret is: sometimes less variety is actually a good thing. Today, we're going to talk about why keeping meals simple can save you time, reduce stress, and make cooking from scratch easier. I'm going to give you some practical suggestions for meal rotations that can help keep your kitchen under control.  I hope this episode gives you some encouragement to simplify your meals and take a little mental load off your shoulders. You don't have to reinvent dinner every night to make your family happy and fed. The less stress you feel about dinner, the more energy you'll have for other things, whether that's gardening, getting your house clean, or dealing with toddler meltdowns.  Thanks for listening!   Resources mentioned in today's episode: →  Leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Just scroll down and click the “Write a Review” button.) → Ep. 42 Seasonal Eating and Changing the Way You Think About Food   Our Sponsors: - A'del Natural Cosmetics - natural, U.S. made makeup, Christian and family-owned! Go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com/jocelyn Use code: FARMFEDFAMILY for 20% off your order - Inherit Clothing Company - find modest, fashionable clothes designed with Christian values Go to inheritco.com/FARMFED Use code: FARMFED for 10% off your order   Join the free Farm Family Community  Connect with Jocelyn! Free recipes, gardening tips, food preservation tutorials, and more! Follow us on Facebook

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The new Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning is igniting a firestorm — not only for its graphic accounts of alleged abuse, but for what former Bad Boy co-founder Kirk Burrowes claims happened behind the scenes financially. One allegation in particular is shaking viewers: that Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly charged the estate of the Notorious B.I.G. for the costs associated with his funeral, even as he publicly positioned himself as the devastated best friend mourning a national tragedy. But the documentary doesn't stop there. Across four episodes, The Reckoning lays out three decades of alleged financial exploitation involving major Bad Boy artists — from Craig Mack, the label's first breakout star who died broke after struggling to escape his contract, to producer Lil Rod Jones, who says he was paid just $29,000 for producing an entire 2023 album. Interviews, journals, and firsthand accounts suggest a long-running pattern of lopsided deals, silenced artists, and power structures designed to keep money flowing in one direction. This episode breaks down the key allegations from the Netflix doc, including Burrowes' journals, the claims surrounding Biggie's travel schedule before his death, what insiders call the “March 9th ritual,” and the reactions from those who worked closest to Combs. We also examine reporting from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, NBC News, and Mark Curry's 2009 memoir Dancing with the Devil, which outlined similar concerns long before this documentary was ever made. Combs denies all allegations, calling the documentary a “shameful hit piece.” He is currently serving a 50-month federal sentence on two Mann Act convictions and is appealing his case. He has never been charged in connection with the deaths of Biggie or Tupac and maintains his innocence. Subscribe for more daily breakdowns of major cases, documentaries, and true-crime revelations. #SeanCombs #Diddy #TheReckoning #Biggie #NotoriousBIG #BadBoyRecords #Netflix #TrueCrimeNews #HipHopHistory #KirkBurrowes Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Orlovsky thinks the Dolphins are ‘dangerous' but Crowder isn't buying it. Cugno previews the Fins matchup vs Pittsburgh. The return of Joe DiJoseph's Bad Joke of the Day. Hoch reads a list published by Variety of the top 100 comedies ever made and chaos ensues.

The new Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning is igniting a firestorm — not only for its graphic accounts of alleged abuse, but for what former Bad Boy co-founder Kirk Burrowes claims happened behind the scenes financially. One allegation in particular is shaking viewers: that Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly charged the estate of the Notorious B.I.G. for the costs associated with his funeral, even as he publicly positioned himself as the devastated best friend mourning a national tragedy. But the documentary doesn't stop there. Across four episodes, The Reckoning lays out three decades of alleged financial exploitation involving major Bad Boy artists — from Craig Mack, the label's first breakout star who died broke after struggling to escape his contract, to producer Lil Rod Jones, who says he was paid just $29,000 for producing an entire 2023 album. Interviews, journals, and firsthand accounts suggest a long-running pattern of lopsided deals, silenced artists, and power structures designed to keep money flowing in one direction. This episode breaks down the key allegations from the Netflix doc, including Burrowes' journals, the claims surrounding Biggie's travel schedule before his death, what insiders call the “March 9th ritual,” and the reactions from those who worked closest to Combs. We also examine reporting from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, NBC News, and Mark Curry's 2009 memoir Dancing with the Devil, which outlined similar concerns long before this documentary was ever made. Combs denies all allegations, calling the documentary a “shameful hit piece.” He is currently serving a 50-month federal sentence on two Mann Act convictions and is appealing his case. He has never been charged in connection with the deaths of Biggie or Tupac and maintains his innocence. Subscribe for more daily breakdowns of major cases, documentaries, and true-crime revelations. #SeanCombs #Diddy #TheReckoning #Biggie #NotoriousBIG #BadBoyRecords #Netflix #TrueCrimeNews #HipHopHistory #KirkBurrowes Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions, this week we talk about; Variety's latest Sinner's snub, 50 Cent's “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” Netflix documentary, a GROUNDBREAKING tortilla chip revelation, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!

We're celebrating Episode 420 and the start of the holiday season with a look at the romance and bromance of A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas! Join in as we discuss our (mostly recent) history with the H&K franchise, our first Real-D memories, and the series's role in Neil Patrick Harris's comeback. Plus: What makes a weed joke funny? Should we be heating our syrup? And what do we want from the just-announced Harold and Kumar 4? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Remember the Night (1940)-----------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Neil Patrick Harris Discusses the Evolution of NPH in A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas" (CinemaBlend)"Ridin' High: Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle Turns 10" (Movable Fest)"John Cho has Entered His DILF Era" (Vanity Fair)"Studios Ogle Future of 3D" (Variety)"I'm Eating Everything on White Castle's X-Men: Apocalypse Menu" (ScreenCrush)"I'm Eating Everything on IHOP's Wonka Menu" (ScreenCrush)"We Are All Human Microphones" (The Nation)

Tonight we have a Christmas-themed triple feature of public-domain movies as heard from the projection booth: The Star of Bethlehem (1950), Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1948), and Scrooge (1935).We'll also be running trailers from three really bad Christmas movies: Die Hard 2, Santa Conquers the Martians, and Santa Claus (1985). Plus one trailer for a really good Christmas movie, Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. Rounding things out will be favorite 1980s-ish Christmas commercials and other vintage theater messaging (and a random appliance warehouse ad bc I want it stuck in everyone else's head too).So — The Star of Bethlehem was the only work I was familiar with before beginning this week's episode. It's inclusion is a shout-out to my late father, for his insistence that we make it to the midnight service to hear this story told again and again and again. Miss you, Dad.Religiosity aside, it's an astonishingly beautiful work. I have a computer, and I couldn't dream of producing something this wonderful. If you gave me a time machine to the 1950s, my MacBook, and pitted me against the creative team of Lotte Reiniger and Carl Koch, I would lose every time.Reiniger created articulated paper figures from spare cardboard and other materials, and the team animated them on glass over painted backgrounds. (Preservationists studying her paper figures believe they can tell what she was eating during production, based on what material ended up in the dolls.) One of their rigs also looked like the best bunk bed ever — photo on wiki. Honestly, give me a time machine just so I can hang out with this crew, they seem cool.Rudolph (1948) feels lower-budget by comparison. This is not Rankin/Bass Rudolph, man. It's based on Robert L. May's 1939 story, not the song. And to steal an internet meme: this is Zack Snyder Rudolph. Hard times — you can feel them oozing out of that steely, cold color palette. Which makes sense: World War II had just ended when production began.Going further back in time brings us to our feature film Scrooge (1935). The acting is solid and includes an Ebenezer expert (Seymour Hicks) as the lead. Variety, literally said Hicks could play Ebenezer upside down in its December 11, 1935 issue. And that Hicks played Scrooge for more than a quarter century both onstage and in two films including a silent Scrooge in 1913.As for trailers:Die Hard 2 — which is just Die Hard with the melodrama turned all the way up and relocated to an airport. Also, I'm positive the airplane-eject scene for John McClane was later pilfered by the GoldenEye folks… and it's nowhere near as cool.Santa Conquers the Martians, which I briefly toyed with making the feature; is awful.And Santa Claus (1985)... Last year my family stumbled onto a smart tv Christmas-movie list, and I saw Santa '85 and said, “Hon, I have a movie that will blow your ****** mind. It's like Superman meets Kris Kringle and is still earnest. Everyone is acting out of their brains. It's like Shakespeare. Like if Frank Miller did Shakespeare doing Superman.”And then I hit play like I was firing a heat-seeking photon torpedo at General Chang.Three minutes later, we're watching Santa drown in snow. A few minutes after that: bizarre McDonald's product placement. A scene of people merrily eating Quarter Pounders while, through the window, an unhoused and hungry child stares lustfully at the food consumption. His face framed by the Golden Arches.The movie is bad. But awesome bad. See it for John Lithgow, as an evil toymaker who excels at selling extremely dangerous **** to children. And Dudley Moore is a charming mutinous elf that tries to outdo Santa by creating candy canes that make children float. Definitely see it.And happy holidays, y'all.PS: If you're looking for an uncommon ambience episode with a more modern Scrooge, check out last year's ⁠The Night the Reindeer Died⁠: Christmas Workshop Ambience. "Yule love it."

Final hour of the 2025 Variety Children's Charity of Iowa Compassion Fund Radiothon.

Hour 2 of the Variety Children's Charity of Iowa Compassion Fund Radiothon. More stories, more whys, more reasons to give back and help these families.

⭐ TYPICAL SKEPTIC PODCAST #2343“Oracle Card Extravaganza – Fundraiser for Julia & TSP”⏰ Live at 7 PM Eastern⭐ SHOW INTRO / BIOTonight is a huge community night on the Typical Skeptic Podcast.My good friend Julia from Anchorhaven is joining me for a Live Oracle Card Extravaganza — a special evening dedicated to readings, intuition, healing, and community support.Tonight's goals:✨ 1. Live Oracle ReadingsBoth Julia and I will be pulling cards for the audience — guidance, messages, activations, and clarity.✨ 2. Help Julia Get to the Bases Conference (UK)Julia is scheduled to appear at the Bases Conference this weekend in the United Kingdom.She needs a little more financial help to make the trip possible, and we want to support her as a community.✨ 3. Fundraising for TSP & Independent MediaDonations tonight support both Julia and the show — keeping the platform alive and lifting up community members doing real work.Let's make this a magical night.⭐ JULIA'S LINKS

Contact Missy Hill:HillNiteVision@Gmail.com - Missy Hill Emailhttps://www.facebook.com/missy.hill.372 - Missy Hill Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/missy.hill.372/ - MIssy Hill InstagramIndigo Angel Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/indigoangel222/Indigo Angel Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/IndigoAngel222Indigo Angel Website:indigoangel222.comYouTube / Facebook DescriptionTonight on the Typical Skeptic Podcast we welcome back fan-favorite Missy Hill — paranormal historian, galactic historian, UFO skywatcher, and gridworker — for a wild, high-signal night of deep theory, current events, and spiritual intel.We're digging into: Bring Balance to the Force, the Collective Life Review, Sun King / Exit Through the Sun, black holes & wormholes, floods & “birth pangs”, possible loosh harvesting dynamics, gridwork, UFO/paranormal updates, and the ripple effects from the James Rink / Super Soldier Talk community shockwave.Plus: Community Chat and room for live intuitive moments / readings as the night unfolds.

In hour three, is Pittsburgh the worst food city in the United States? A potential Giannis trade package that involves Tyler Herro. Plus, Hoch reads a list published by Variety of the top 100 comedies ever made and chaos ensues.

Friday Hour 2: Bill Seals & more from the Variety Radiothon

Do you ever re-wear socks without washing them? You may want to stop doing that...Arizona man is convicted of pushing fruit-flavored cocaine...pina colada, strawberry, coconut and banana in case you were wondering the choices, DoorDash driver accused of pepper spraying couple's late night Arby's order

Hour 2 of the Simon Conway Show LIVE from the Variety Children's Charity of Iowa Radiothon. Simon talks to corporate sponsors, Variety staff and Iowa families that have been helped by Variety when they needed it most!

Hour 1 of the Simon Conway Show LIVE from the Variety Children's Charity of Iowa Radiothon. Simon talks to corporate sponsors, Variety staff and Iowa families that have been helped by Variety when they needed it most!

Day 2 of the Variety Children's Charity of Iowa on the Simon Conway Show. Grab your Kleenex, hug your kids/grandkids and count your blessings as your listen to the stories of these Iowa families and how Variety stepped in to help in some of the most difficult moments in the lives of these families.

Are you sitting down? Because we're joined by Variety's Kate Aurthur to talk all things Actors on Actors. We're diving into RHOP, RHOSLC, and then Natalie Maguire stops by to break down the new era of Vanderpump Rules, with plenty of tea along the way. Stay right here… this episode is too good to miss.  "He had 'duded' me out too many times." Buy Our Merch: https://shop.viallfiles.com/  Are you interested in being a part of a dating docuseries, with the opportunity of meeting your one? Fill out our casting call! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8_echsNPYsFZZ1tIpyY_aMD75tB3kZwKWCfgVZuYeS-xJQg/viewform Subscribe to The ENVY Media Newsletter Today: https://www.viallfiles.com/newsletter  Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff. Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humblebragpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-brag-with-crystal-and-cynthia/id1774286896 Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/  We've partnered with Mint Mobile to open a hot takes hotline to hear your scorching hot opinions! Give us your hot takes, thoughts and theories and we'll read and react to the best ones on an upcoming Reality Recap episode! All you have to do is call 1-855-MINT-TLK or, if you prefer the numbers, that's 1-855-646-8855 and leave us a message. Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. Follow us on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheViallFiles Listen To Disrespectfully now! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrespectfully/id1516710301 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6DW1KeDX6SpoVEuQpl7z?si=c35995a56b8d4038 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh8MqSsiGkfJcWhkan0D0w To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com  If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with "Texting Office Hours" in the subject line! To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/theviallfiles   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Amazon - Visit https://Amazon.com and look for the Rufus icon for smarter, more affordable holiday shopping. Quince - Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/viall for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Blueland - Blueland has a special offer for listeners. Right now, get 15% off your first order by going to https://Blueland.com/viall Mack Weldon - Fall into comfort with Mack Weldon's Ace Collection. Go to https://MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code VIALL. Starbucks - Together is the best place to be. Connect over your holiday favorites at Starbucks. Rosetta Stone - Don't wait—unlock your language-learning potential NOW! The Viall Files listeners can grab Rosetta Stone's LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF! That's unlimited access to 25 language courses, for life! Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/viall to get started and claim your 50% off TODAY! Revolve - Whether it's a weekend away, a big night out, or a holiday party – your dream wardrobe is just one click away. Head to https://revolve.com/viall shop my edit, and take 15% off your first order with code VIALL. American Home Shield - Get 20% off any plan today at https://ahs.com/viallfiles. See https://ahs.com/contracts for coverage details, including service fees, limitations, and exclusions. American Home Shield. Don't worry. Be warranty. Olipop - Get a free can of OLIPOP: Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and we'll pay you back for one. Works on any flavor, any retailer, including the Yeti limited-edition cans! Go to https://drinkolipop.com/viall  Legendz – When you sign up today, you can get a 100% match on your first purchase — up to $100. Just go to the https://Legendz.com and use promo code VIALL Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 27:50 - Kate Joins 29:12 - Actors on Actors 38:56 - Netflix Acquisition 46:37 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City 50:45 - Real Housewives of Potomac 58:15 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (again) 1:12:21 - Vanderpump Rules Season 12 Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @nnataliejjoy @kateaurthur @nataliemmaguire @ciaracrobinson @justinkaphillips @leahgsilberstein @dereklanerussell @the_mare_bare

In this edition of Trendos… The Freshmaker, Jack and special guest co-host Blake Wexler discuss the Disney/OpenAI deal that will kill us all, a judge ordering the release of Kilmar Garcia… again, something something 6-7, the return of Measles, Variety's top movies of the year (NOT featuring 'Sinners') and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Dr. Rob Fisher returns to take an in depth look at War Stories, the fabulous new solo album by Andrew Latimer of Camel fame! Also, new music from Kepler Ten, Yak, and Mostly Autumn!

Heather Burnside and Alec Busse live form Jordan Creek Town Center with Variety Radiothon! Tommy Birch from Des Moines Register on CyHawk women's game last night! Stuart Ruddy from Variety! Radiothon co-chair Kim Hegedus! Danny Beyer! Alison Hanner from Variety!

CyHawk Women Recap, Bill Bender on College Football - Variety Telethon

Hawkeye talk with David Eickholt, Dave Sinykin on the Packers, Chiefs with Nick Athan, Trent's Picks presented by Circa Sports - Variety Telethon

MUSICViolet Grohl, daughter of Dave Grohl, released her first two solo singles, "THUM" and "Applefish", on Dec. 5. ICYMI: Filter, Filter Eleven and Local H are teaming up for a spring tour that starts March 5th in Wenatchee, Washington and wraps up April 1st in Cleveland. Tickets go on sale Friday. It looks like Oasis fans will definitely have to wait until 2027 to see the band again. Liam Gallagher answered fans' questions on X about continuing their reunion tour, and when one fan asked him to announce dates for next year already, Gallagher replied: “We're not doing anything in 2026 sorry.” Loudwire.com published a list of five '70s rock stars who never drank or did drugs. Could they seriously only find FIVE? https://loudwire.com/1970s-rock-musicians-no-drugs-alcohol/ 1. GENE SIMMONS2. FRANK ZAPPA3. ANGUS YOUNG4. TOM SCHOLZ5. TED NUGENT TVTwo TV critics from "Variety" chose the 10 best shows of 2025. List 1:1. "Adolescence", Netflix2. "The Pitt", HBO Max3. "Forever", Netflix4. "Paradise", Hulu5. "It: Welcome to Derry", HBO6. "Outlander: Blood of My Blood", Starz7. "A Thousand Blows", Hulu8. "Untamed", Netflix9. "The Gilded Age", HBO10. "Murdaugh: Death in the Family", Hulu List 2:1. "Andor", Disney+2. "Long Story Short", Netflix3. "The Pitt", HBO Max4. "Dying for Sex", FX5. "The Righteous Gemstones", HBO6. "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney", Netflix7. "The Lowdown", FX8. "The Gilded Age", HBO9. "Pluribus", Apple TV10. "The Studio", Apple TV https://variety.com/lists/best-tv-shows-2025/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Best movies of 2025 … Rolling Stone just released their list of the Top 20 movies of 2025. These are the Top 5. The question is … Did you see any of them? Did you see any of them in the theater?Nouvelle Vague (5) Train Dreams (4) Black Bag (3) Hamnet (2) One Battle After Another (1) I've never wanted a celebrity relationship more than I want Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson. Unfortunately, it sounds like it's not happening. At least not anymore. On the bright side, it sounds like they're in a really good place. https://people.com/pamela-anderson-on-liam-neeson-relationship-exclusive-11864356 AND FINALLY'USA Today' has picked its list for the worst Christmas songs of all time. They are: Alvin and the Chipmunks, ‘The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)' Elmo and Patsy, ‘Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer'NewSong, ‘The Christmas Shoes' Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, ‘The Little Drummer Boy' New Kids on the Block, ‘Funky Funky Xmas' 'USA Today' called their number one pick for worst Christmas song "the novelty song from Hell."Sure there's those annoying Christmas songs we hear every year . . . but let's take it up a notch with Christmas carols from HELL. 1. "Here Comes Santa Claus" by Mrs. Miller. She was discovered by the announcer from "Laugh-In", which should tell you all you need to know.2. "Silent Night" by Wing. Wing Han Tsang was from Hong Kong and started singing as a hobby when she moved to New Zealand. Surprisingly, she made it kinda big. "South Park" even parodied her back in the day.3. "White Christmas" by Tiny Tim. There's also "Silent Night", featuring a spoken-word break where he takes aim at hypocrites, fornicators, and child molesters. You know, just regular Christmas caroler stuff. 4. "Little Drummer Boy" by William Hung. Isn't it crazy to think there's a whole generation who has no idea who this "American Idol" treasure is? 5. "I Got a Cold for Christmas" by the Three Stooges. Not terrible, but not exactly a classic.6. "Jingle Bells" by William Shatner, featuring Henry Rollins. Yes, THAT Henry Rollins.7. "Santa Claws Is Coming to Town" by Alice Cooper, featuring John 5, Billy Sheehan, and Vinny Appice. 8. "The Night Before Christmas" by David Hasselhoff. This one is extra cheesy, but did you expect anything less?9. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Regis Philbin. This one has a cameo by a pre-Oval Office Donald Trump, who offers Rudolph a job in place of Santa.10. "Jingle Hell" by Christopher Lee. Yes, one of the greatest actors of all time. He dabbled in heavy metal later in life. This actually isn't his only holiday song, either. He also did covers of "The Little Drummer Boy" and "Silent Night".11. "Away in a Manger" by the Brady Bunch. This one only features the vocal talents of Marcia, a.k.a. Maureen McCormick. It's from an album called "Merry Christmas from the Brady Bunch".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

⭐ SHOW INTRO / BIOArkheim Ra returns to the Typical Skeptic Podcast with one of his most intense and revealing conversations yet. A Montauk survivor, Time Soldier, and experiencer of the Secret Space Program, Arkheim brings firsthand knowledge of covert psychological operations, handler networks, timeline manipulation, and the “Time Corporations” that rule the hidden architecture behind our world.In this episode, Arkheim breaks down:Handlers, controllers, and psychological ops within SSP and MILABHow timelines are manipulated through occult tech and consciousness transferProject Phoenix 2, Project Looking Glass, and TAG programsMemory alteration, clones, AI infiltration, and off-world coloniesHis personal experience surviving Montauk and time-retrieval missionsHow to reclaim sovereignty after deep-level programmingThis is one of the most important whistleblower discussions of the year.⭐ Arkheim's Links:

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We discuss the hottest topics from the week! Netflix Buys Warner Bros? Golden Globe Nominations Announced Quinten Tarantino Dislikes Paul Dano 'The Boys' Season 5 Trailer ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Trailer ‘Ready or Not 2’ Trailer Scarlett Johansson is in talks to star in ‘The Batman: Part 2’? Nic Cage’s Spider-Noir Spinoff Restored Star Wars Getting Theatrical Release Vin Diesel's 'Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots' Paramount's New Movie Focus Pairings for Season 23 of Variety’s Actors on Actors & SO MUCH MORE! Join the conversation... FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubeRate/Review/Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

⭐ TYPICAL SKEPTIC PODCAST #2336LIVE READINGS & CONSPIRACY CHAT w/ Matthew Mournian